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Miss Universe 2013:Gabriela Isler of Venezuela Crowned Miss Universe


Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler is the new Miss Universe 2013.Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler won the coveted Miss Universe 2013 crown on Saturday night, beating 85 other contenders from around the world at a glittering ceremony held in Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia.Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo of USA crowned the new beauty queen Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler.
Similarly Patricia Yurena Rodriguez of Spain was Crowned First runner up  while Second runner up Award went to  Constanza Baez  of Ecuador .3rd runner up: Philippines - Ariella Arida and 4th runner up: Brazil - Jakelyne Oliveira.

Miss USA, Olivia Culpo walks on stage for the last time as Miss Universe 2012.The final Question & Answer round begins.
Miss India was able to make it to the Top Ten but wasn't able to get into top 5.Women representing 86 countries vie for the Miss Universe crown held in Russia for the first time. 

The glitzy contest is taking place in Crocus City Hall on the edge of Moscow and beamed around the world's television screens to an audience of around two billion people.

The 62nd annual gala, will be hosted by SNBC Live's host Thomas Roberts and America's Got Talent's judge, Melanie Brown or Mel B of the Spice Girls.

Women representing 86 countries vie for the Miss Universe crown held in Russia for the first time.

The glitzy contest is taking place in Crocus City Hall on the edge of Moscow and beamed around the world's television screens to an audience of around two billion people.

The 62nd annual gala, will be hosted by SNBC Live's host Thomas Roberts and America's Got Talent's judge, Melanie Brown or Mel B of the Spice Girls.
Here are the Final Round questions of the Top five contestants with their answers. 
Q for Venezuela: "What is your biggest fear and how do you plan to overcome it?"

Miss Venezuela: "Fear is not negative. We should overcome all our fears and this in turn would make us stronger. As soon as we overcome our fears we can face any challenge."
Q for Philippines: "What can be done about lack of jobs for young people around the world?"
Miss Philippines: "We should invest in education. That is my primary advocacy. Through it we can land good careers in the future. It is the ticket to a better future."
Q for Miss Brazil: "What is your opinion on places who do not allow women to vote, travel abroad?"

Miss Brazil: "In my opinion, we as women achieved our independence through time. Unfortunately, nowadays we still have problems with our independence. But we need to keep our open minds because nowadays we are homemakers, part of a work force. We are capable of everything."
Q for Miss Spain: "What is the most significant thing we can do to help elect women into public office?"

Miss Spain: "In order to select a good woman she must posses good qualities in order to do a good job discipline, knows how to adapt... so she can fulfill her job"
Miss Spain Patricia
Q for Miss Ecuador: "What would happen to the world if we could no longer use the Internet?"
Miss Ecuador: "Computers have advantages and disadvantages. We are no longer as close to our families. We should use technology positively."
TOP 5 FINALISTS: Miss Ecuador, Miss Brazil, Miss Spain, Miss Philippines, Miss Venezuela
Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo struts on stage in a million-dollar swimsuit with 900 stones by Italian brand Yamamay.
International recording artist Emin performs as the top 10 finalists take the stage in their evening gown.
TOP 10: Miss Spain, Miss Philippines, Miss Great Britain, Miss India, Miss Brazil, Miss USA, Miss Ukraine, Miss Ecuador, Miss Venezuela, Miss Dominican Republic.

Miss Diva 2013: Manasi Moghe to represent India in Miss Universe 2013

The winners of the Miss Diva 2013 were declared at a star-studded event in Mumbai. From Kunal Kapoor to Raveena Tandon attended the function.The winners who won the title are Mansi Moghe (Miss Diva 2013), Gurleen Grewal (Miss Diva 2013 1st runner-up), Srishti Rana (Miss Diva 2013 2nd runner-up). Kunal Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandes, Vineet Jain, MD, Times of India Group, Raveena Tandon, Zeenat Aman, Atul Kasbekar, Malaika Arora Khan and Sahar Biniaz, Miss Canada were present to crown the ladies.
The Miss Diva 2013 winner will represent the country at Miss Universe 2013, which is to be held in Moscow November 9th. 

Manasi Moghe
The Miss Diva 2013 finale, Thursday night, saw 14 finalists, including Moghe, competing against each other to win the title, and join the list of names like Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, Juhi Chawla, Neha Dhupia and Gul Panag who represented India at the international beauty pageant.

"The finalists are already winners in their very own right and they have demonstrated towering levels of flair in the first year of Miss Diva. I am confident that the wealth of talent will only accentuate in the coming years. I wish the girls all the very best and may the best girl win," said Marc Robinson, director, Miss India Organisation.

Winners of Miss Diva 2013 with judge pannel
The finalists were judged by a string of well-known names from showbiz - Zeenat Aman, Raveena Tandon, Malaika Arora Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Kunal Kapoor, Atul Kasbekar and former Miss Canada Sahar Biniaz. Radio Jockey Mantra and actor Vivan Bhatena played perfect hosts for the evening.


Earlier, I AM She - Miss India Universe, started in 2010, sent its winner to the Miss Universe pageant. In 2010, Femina Miss India relinquished its exclusive right to send the representative to Miss Universe, and, Tantra Entertainment Private limited, in collaboration with former Miss Universe and popular Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, organised the pageant in the same year.

After the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant, Sushmita and Tantra Entertainment announced that they were relinquishing the licence for Miss Universe. But they are yet to officially comment whether the I AM She pageant will continue or not.

Miss Connecticut Erin Brady crowned Miss USA 2013

A 25-year-old contestant from Connecticut won the title of Miss USA in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Erin Brady of South Glastonbury, Conn., won the beauty pageant at the Planet Hollywood hotel-casino after strutting in a white sparkly gown and answering a question about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding widespread DNA tests. Asked if she agreed with the decision, Brady said she did.
Brady gets the crown and a New York apartment for one year. She is expected to spend her title reign on a nationwide speaking tour and raising breast and ovarian cancer awareness, the organization's official cause.
During the swimsuit competition, the ladies threw off sheer wraps to reveal skimpy blue, gold and orange bikinis. They strutted in stilettos to the Jonas Brothers' live performance of "Pom Poms." 
Miss Connecticut Erin Brady
The women also strutted to Calvin Harris' electronica-infused "Sweet Nothing" in an array of spangled, flowing evening gowns. Trains, gauze and long wavy hair were the preferred looks.
Unlike the rival Miss America pageant, Miss USA doesn't ask its queens to perform a talent or choose a charity mission.
The judge's panel included over-the-top fashion designer Betsey Johnson, "Biggest Loser" star Bob Harper and "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me" personality Mo Rocca. Rocca praised the pageant as a prime example of Americana backstage. He said he was looking to appoint a new Miss USA who reminded him of Abraham Lincoln "without the beard."
The pageant aired live on NBC, hosted by Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers pop act and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of "E! News." The Jonas Brothers and DJ Pauly D were expected to perform.

The winner will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant in the winter. Last year's Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, won that international crown, becoming the first Miss USA to ascend to Miss Universe in 16 years. Meriwether, who had been first runner-up, took over for her for the remainder of the year. 
Miss Connecticut Erin Brady
The Miss USA hopefuls stayed at the Planet Hollywood casino for the past week, but the flashing slot machines and ubiquitous oversized novelty drinks have been little more than a background to a stuffed schedule of product tie-in media events, including hairdo contests and paddleboat competitions. 
Miss Connecticut Erin Brady
The animal rights organization People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals is using the pageant to stage a protest of fur and the tradition of awarding furs to winners of some state pageants. PETA has made a provocative ad featuring four nude former Miss USA winners. The tagline is: "Feel Beautiful in Your Own Skin, and Let Animals Keep Theirs."
Miss Connecticut Erin Brady

Miss USA 2013: Miss USA 2013 to be held in June16

Miss USA 2013, the 62nd Miss USA pageant, will be held on June 16, 2013 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will represent the United States at Miss Universe 2013. The outgoing titleholder of Miss USA 2012, Nana Meriwether of Maryland, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete for the prestigious title and the pageant will be televised live on NBC and webcast on Xbox Live, which will be available in Canada, Europe and the United States. 
     Viewers can interact with the pageant via Twitter, Xbox SmartGlass and Zeebox. Xbox Live's webcast will also feature poll questions that are tabulated in real-time during the pageant.Competition Set to Air From Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas“The MISS USA competition is one of the most anticipated live events of the year,” said Mr. Trump. “Teaming up with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Caesars Entertainment has been a successful formula that enables us to produce one of the best shows year after year.” “Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is proud to partner with the Miss Universe Organization in hosting this spectacular event for the sixth year in a row,” said David Hoenemeyer, regional president of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. “The MISS USA Competition is one of the most exciting events of the year, so it’s only fitting that one of the most exhilarating resorts on the Strip serves as host.” 
Miss USA 2013 logo


Contestants will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. The show concludes with one contestant ultimately being crowned Miss USA 2013.Last year’s telecast concluded with Miss Rhode Island, Olivia Culpo, being crowned Miss USA 2012. After Culpo won the title of Miss Universe last December, first runner-up Nana Meriwether, Miss Maryland USA 2012, assumed the role of Miss USA.The MISS USA telecast now reaches approximately 90 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.missusa.com. The telecast will again be produced by dick clark productions, led by Barry Adelman.

ABOUT THE LVCVA

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With more than 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and 10.7 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to LVCVA.com or LasVegas.com.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)

Navneet Kaur Dhillon crowned 50th Femina Miss India 2013

Navneet Kaur Dhillon was Sunday night crowned Femina Miss India 2013 in a star studded grand finale of the 50th edition of the beauty pageant.
The first and second runners-up were Sobhita Dhulipala and Zoya Afroz respectively. The trio was selected from 23 finalists from across the country.
Actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra added Bollywood glamour to the ceremony, which was judged by filmmaker Karan Johar, choreographer Shiamak Dawar, cricketer Yuvraj Singh, fashion designer Ritu Kumar, actors John Abraham, Asin Thottumkal and Chitrangda Singh.
Navneet Kaur Dhillon
The evening began with an entertaining performance by the star cast of Indra Kumar`s "Grand Masti" -- Aftab Shivdasani, Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi who were there to promote the film.It was followed by dazzling performances by Aishwarya and Priyanka. Singer Sonu Nigam too enthralled the viewers when he sang some heart touching numbers.The event marked Aishwarya`s comeback on stage post her pregnancy. The actress had not signed up any major projects after she became pregnant in 2011.
Navneet Kaur Dhillon

Ace choreographer Shiamak Davar confirmed the news. He tweeted, "Rehearsing with Aishwarya for Femina Miss India. Memories from when I choreographed her for Miss World. Don`t miss it today."The beauty pageant completed its 50 years and so the organisers made it a pan India event in the true sense by taking extra care in selecting girls from every corner of India. Auditions were held at Pune, Goa, Indore, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Delhi.
Navneet Kaur Dhillon Sobhita Dhulipala and Zoya Afroz

The 10 semi-finalists were Anukriti Gusain, Apurva Lonkar, Gail Nicole Da Silva, Navneet Kaur Dhillon, Sagarika Chhetri, Sobhita Dhulipala, Srishti Rana, Swati Kain, Vijaya Sharma and Zoya Afroz.
Sobhita was crowned Femina Miss Itimes Digital Diva by Karan Johar. She also won the cash prize of Rs.1 lakh.

Miss USA Olivia Culpo is Miss Universe 2012!


Miss USA, Olivia Culpo has been crowned as Miss Universe 2012 at a gala event in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.Olivia Culpo defeated stunning divas from across 89 states to win the crown. As many as 89 beauty queens from around the world descended to compete for the title of Miss Universe.

The first and the second runners up are Janine Tugonon from Philippines and Irene Esser from Venezuela.
Olivia Culpo
Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes of Angola, crowned the successor amidst a round of loud applause.

Miss India, Shilpa Singh could not go beyond the 10th round.

Participants have already completed the evening gown round, the swimsuit competition, the national costume competition and the National Gift Auction. Miss Great Britain 2012, 21-year-old Holly Hale from Swansea, displayed an impressive level of confidence and style in all the segments.
Olivia Culpo

It was until 1998 when Miss Universe changed its name from Miss Universe, Inc. to Miss Universe Organization. Its original headquarters moved from Long Beach, LA to New York City same year. Mr. Donald Trump brought in a new team of professionals to the contest headed by its new CEO, Molly Miles, and president Maureen Reidy. Redefined for Today", this is the slogan coined by Mills for promotion of the pageants. In the same year, the new Miss Universe logo was born: The Woman with the Stars, which is still being used today.

How Contestants are selected?
Miss Universe organizers received proposals each year from organizations who wish to decide on the Miss Universe contestant for a country. This permits competition between different pageants to hold a country's license, as happened for Miss Italy and Miss France for example, when the licenses for their respective traditional organizations were revoked (the usual Miss France competition returned in 2004)
Olivia Culpo
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Typically a country's candidate selection involves a lot of pageants in major cities, with the winners contending in a national pageant, but not always happening. Take this as a mirror for example; in 2000 Australia's national pageant was stopped as a remnant of a bygone era, with Australian delegates instead chosen by a modeling agency. But of course the organization does not permit this one as the pageant is to promote and preserve aura of respectability and competition.
Main Pageant
Over a two week period in May and July the main Miss Universe Pageant is held. Previously, in the 1970s through the 1990s, the contest was a month long. This allowed time for rehearsals, appearances, and the preliminary competition, with the winner being crowned by the previous year's titleholder during the final competition.

The Miss Universe contest is more than a beauty pageant: women aspiring to become Miss Universe must be intelligent, well-mannered, and cultured. Most of the times a candidate has not won because she did not have a good answer during the question responses rounds; although this segment of competition has held less weight during recent pageants than it did in the twentieth century. Delegates also participate in swimsuit and evening gown
competitions.

Watch Live Stream of Miss Universe 2012


I know that all of you are getting excited to this much awaited and much anticipated beauty pageant in the whole universe the none other than Miss Universe 2012 annual beauty pageant. Yes, for a long wait of the date and venue, now the Miss Universe Organization has now confirmed the following dates and venue for this year’s event.
Watch Miss Universe 2012 Live Here 

You can watch Miss Universe 2012 Live that will be kicking off this coming December 19, 2012, and the venue? Wow, it was awesome! Miss Universe 2012 will be held at the (PH) Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. For sure this place will have thousands of delegates, visitors as well as viewers that will of course witness the pageant night and the coronation of the next Miss Universe 2012. This year, we will have 79 candidates from 79 countries as of now who gathered from the different side across the globe that will be competing for the most coveted crown in the universe, the Miss Universe crown.
Click Here to know the Judge Panel of Miss Universe 2012
Wait till the Competition will begin to watch the Live stream of Miss Universe 2012 .

Watch Miss universe 2012 online

Miss Universe 2012 is the 61st Miss Universe pageant, and will be held on December 19, 2012 in PH Live at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Leila Lopes from Angola will crown her successor at the end of this event. 89 countries and territories participate in this year's pageant and it will be broadcasted live in participant countries and territories by NBC, Telemundo & the international broadcasters.
Planet Hollywood  Venue of Miss Universe 2012


The preliminary and national costume shows will be webcast on the official Miss Universe website and on Xbox Live. Shamcey Supsup, third runner up from Miss Universe 2011, will host the official web contents. The final will be hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic; Train will be playing on stage.
I know that all of you are getting excited to this much awaited and much anticipated beauty pageant in the whole universe the none other than Miss Universe 2012 annual beauty pageant. Yes, for a long wait of the date and venue, now the Miss Universe Organization has now confirmed the following dates and venue for this year’s event.

You can watch Miss Universe 2012 Live that will be kicking off this coming December 19, 2012, and the venue? Wow, it was awesome! Miss Universe 2012 will be held at the (PH) Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. For sure this place will have thousands of delegates, visitors as well as viewers that will of course witness the pageant night and the coronation of the next Miss Universe 2012. This year, we will have 79 candidates from 79 countries as of now who gathered from the different side across the globe that will be competing for the most coveted crown in the universe, the Miss Universe crown.
Wait till the Competition will begin to watch the Live stream of Miss Universe 2012 .

Miss India Shilpa Singh is eyeing the Miss Universe Crown


The Miss Universe crown has eluded India ever since Sushmita Sen brought it home in 1994 followed by Lara Dutta in 2000. And as the competition heats up once again this year, all hopes are pinned on Shilpa Singh, a software engineer from Bihar. In an interview on Zee Cafe recently, the 23-year-old spoke about her fashion sense, how she prepared for the contest and other little known facts about herself.
Shilpa Singh

“Fashion is all about feeling good about oneself,” she observed. “You wear something and you feel good, you feel confident, you stand in front of the mirror and say,‘Oh, I look good’, that for me is fashion,” Shilpa said.
When it comes to fitness, the beauty queen feels that the exercise regime should not be monotonous but fun and varied. “Getting in shape involves two things — diet and exercise. I did not starve myself but ate smaller, more frequent meals every two hours. Also, keeping oneself hydrated is important,” she added. Shilpa’s workout included weight training and cardio. “I also did kick boxing so that I don’t get bored,” she said.

What most people don’t know about this passionate dancer and runway model is that she loves cooking, playing basketball and swimming. Miss Universe 2012 is the 61st Miss Universe pageant, and will be held on December 19, 2012 in PH Live at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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