Desert stars: Celebs converge on Phoenix for Super Bowl 49

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2015 file photo, presenter Kevin Hart poses in the press room at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hart will be providing commentary on the skills, or lack thereof, of people playing Electronic Arts’ popular Madden 15 video game at the Madden Bowl. EA will take over a block of downtown Scottsdale, Ariz., for a party that will include performances by Nelly and Florida Georgia Line, and Hart hosting Madden matches between NFL players. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2015 file photo, presenter Kevin Hart poses in the press room at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hart will be providing commentary on the skills, or lack thereof, of people playing Electronic Arts’ popular Madden 15 video game at the Madden Bowl. EA will take over a block of downtown Scottsdale, Ariz., for a party that will include performances by Nelly and Florida Georgia Line, and Hart hosting Madden matches between NFL players. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

By Associated Press January 28, 2015 4 min read

PHOENIX (AP) – The desert is great for stargazing, and that will certainly be the case as the Super Bowl takes over Phoenix and its suburbs.

Comedians Joel McHale and Kevin Hart will crack jokes for partygoers, newcomer Charli XCX will perform for troops and then revelers at ESPN’s party, and Jamie Foxx and Drake will hold court at a pair of lounges at a swanky Scottsdale hotel.

The events range from private, invite-only festivities to fan-friendly events that are open to anyone who buys a ticket.

Here’s a look at some of the places where stars from the sports and entertainment worlds will mix and mingle:

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