JASON STRAUSS MARKS BIRTHDAY WITH SWIZZ BEATZ

Tao Group partner Jason Strauss celebrated his 36th birthday with parties in New York City and and Las Vegas. At Lavo in Vegas on Friday he had a birthday request for famed producer Swizz Beatz, who was the guest DJ and emcee: "New York State of Mind" by Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz’ girlfriend and Jay Z. Also on hand was Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints. (Photo courtesy Denise Truscello/WireImage/Tao)