Las Vegas Weekly

January 1, 2012 · 5:37 PM

2011 NYE photos: Chris Brown with girlfriend Karrueche Tran at Pure

By Robin Leach

Chris Brown hosts at Pure in Caesars Palace on Dec. 31, 2011.

Photo: Cassi Thomas/Retna

Hip-hop singer Chris Brown rang in 2012 at Pure in Caesars Palace on Saturday night, arriving to a large crowd of screaming and cheering fans -- I was there but wasn't screaming! Chris looked mighty stylish in New Year’s Eve attire, sporting a sleek black suit, a skinny tie and A-list sunglasses.

He smiled ear-to-ear and turned heads while posing for pictures as admirers chanted, “I love you, Chris!” The 22-year-old introduced his extra-large entourage on the red carpet to take photographs with him, including his model-girlfriend Karrueche Tran. They happily stood side-by-side and exchanged kisses for fans and photographers.

Chris and his entourage went upstairs to Pure’s outdoor terrace for the New Year’s Eve countdown. Elevated above the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard, Chris was the center of attention as he pumped up the crowd on the mic for the countdown to 2012.

When the clock struck midnight, Chris wished everyone a “Happy New Year” as the amazing display of fireworks launched behind and over him. Chris and Karrueche did nothing to hide their affection at the bewitching hour, happily swapping passionate kisses for all to see.

Once the fireworks show ended, he went down to his VIP table in Pure’s main room. After wishing everyone inside the club a “Happy New Year,” he then followed with a performance of several of his hits, including “Beautiful People,” “Yeah 3X” and his latest release, “Strip.”

Chris, Karrueche and his entourage spent the rest of the night dancing, partying and celebrating until the early hours of New Year’s Day. Thanks to Cassi Thomas of Retna for her photo gallery.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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