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John Unwin is recruited from Caesars Palace to be CEO of the Cosmopolitan, creating friction for Deutsche Bank, which does business with Caesars Entertainment. The culinary lineup is revealed and foodies rejoice: Blue Ribbon Sushi, Jaleo, China Poblano, and Estiatorio Milos, among others. The Cosmopolitan announces its retail lineup, bringing in brands new to the city, including Beckley and Droog. The Hearst Corporation, owner of Cosmopolitan magazine, fi les a $500,000 trademark infringement lawsuit over use of the name. In December 2009, the suit is settled. The hotel becomes known as The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Hilton Worldwide is rumored to acquire the Cosmopolitan as the fi rst entry in its Denizen Hotel line. Hilton is sued by Starwood for trademark infringement and the deal is scuttled. June 2008 April 2009 October 2009 March 2010 September 2010 Near the entrance, 15-foot-tall columns display high-definition video art. A favorite of the moment is Monarch, a series of images of women that refract to create a butterfly effect across the columns. Bill McBeath, president and CEO of the Cosmopolitan. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIK KABIK (SIMMONS); ETHAN MILLER/WIREIMAGE (GAGA AND BENNETT); THOMAS HART SHELBY (TERRACE); KEVIN MAZUR/ WIREIMAGE (JAY Z). COURTESY OF THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS (MONARCH, ESTIATORIO MILOS); BY MELANIE DUNEA (MCBEATH) The outdoor terrace and Mediterranean garden of Estiatorio Milos.