Miss Russia 2012 Beauty Contest

Miss Russia 2012, the 20th edition of the pageant, is scheduled to be held on March 3, 2012. The winner will represent Russia at Miss World 2012 in Ordos, China in August and Miss Universe pageant later in the year.

Miss Russia 2012

Since April of last year, qualifying rounds have been held across Russia with the participation of more than 30,000 girls. At the end of January 2012, 50 finalists are selected. Their pictures are now on the pageant’s website. The winner will receive the price of 100,000 dollars and a magnificent crown. Final ceremony will telecast on NTV channel on March 8.

Until February 29th vote for the contest “Miss Russia 2012” on official webite. You can give one vote for each participant and select Miss Russia 2012.

Contestants Miss Russia 2012 Video

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Alana Seebarran of Guyana Wins Miss India Worldwide 2012 (Photos)

Alana Seebarran, representing Guyana, was crowned the Miss India Worldwide 2012, Saturday evening at the KKF Ballroom in Paramaribo Suriname, She also won the title of Best talent. Her prize includes US$7,000.

Kuwait was 1st runner-up and Australia 2nd runner-up.

Of the five finalists Seebaran earned the most points in the round of questions. She also appeared to have scored high during the talent round one day earlier. Seebaran also performed a combination of Indian folk and Bollywood acts.

Miss India Suriname Varsha Ramrattan was among the top five. First runner up is Anvita Sudarshan (Kuwait) and second runner up Olivia Rose (Australia).

The audience responded quite happily at the outcome.  About 40 Guyanese traveled with Seebaran from Guyana to Suriname.

According to her Facebook page, Alana Seebarran is an accomplished dancer, performing for many years in the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha's Naya Zamana dance show. She attended Mae's Primary School, School of the Nations, and presently York University in Toronto, Canada pursuing a degree in Marketing.

Sponsor of the contest, Dilip Sardjoe, who is also the publisher of the Times of Suriname, printed 1,000 copies of a special edition about the pageant.

Alana has been an active participant of the York University's South Asian Alliance dance troupe, helping them place 2nd out of 16 universities in Canada. She teaches classical and Bollywood style dancing to young girls in Toronto and she is also a teacher at the Redeemer Lutheran Church during Vacation Bible School.

Contestant Alana Seebarran of Guyana is crowned as the new Miss India Worldwide 2012 by her predecessor Ankita Ghazan from Australia in the 23rd edition of the pageant, next to contestant Varsha Ramrattan ofSuriname (L), in Paramaribo February 26, 2012.  

Miss India Worldwide 2012 Alana Seebarran of Guyana (C) poses with runner-up Anvita Sudarshan of Kuwait (R) and second runner-up Olivia Rose of Australia, after the judging of the 23rd edition of the pageant in Paramaribo February 26, 2012.

Contestant Seebarran of Guyana is applauded after being crowned Miss India Worldwide 2012 in Paramaribo

Miss India Worldwide contestant Karim of India performs in talent portion of pageant in Paramaribo

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Video of Miss Universe 2003 to 2011

Video of Miss Universe 2003 to 2011

Miss Universe 2003 -Amelia Vega- (Dominican Republic)
Miss Universe 2004 -Jennifer Hawkins- (Australia)
Miss Universe 2005 -Natalie Glebova- (Canada)
Miss Universe 2006 -Zuleyka Rivera- (Puerto Rico)
Miss Universe 2007 -Riyo Mori- (Japan)
Miss Universe 2008 -Dayana Mendoza- (Venezuela)
Miss Universe 2009 -Stefania Fernandez- (Venezuela)
Miss Universe 2010 - Jimena Navarrete- (Mexico)


Miss universe 2003 to 2010

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Rare video and photo of Miss India 1994

Femina Miss India 1994 - Crowning Moment video


Rare video of Miss India 1994 Part 1


Rare video of Miss India 1994 Part 2

Sushmita Sen: Miss India 1994 She stunned the universe. And shone on Manila. Euphoria gripped India on May 21, 1994, when, for the first time ever, an Indian girl was crowned Miss Universe, at Manila, Philippines. That's Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994.

Aishwarya Rai: Miss India first runner-up 1994 She first caught the audiences' fancy in the Pepsi advertisement with Aamir Khan. Soon after, she won the Femina Miss India title in 1994. She made the country proud by also winning the Miss World title, and became the second Indian to be crowned Miss World in 28 years.

Features Miss Asia-Pacific semifinalist Shweta Menon, Miss India-International Francesca Hart and Finalist-turned-Model Jasmeet AKA Jesse Randhawa.

Miss India 1994 Contestant Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen

Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen in Miss India 1994 beauty pageant.

Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen and Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai Photo.

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Miss America 2011 Full HQ Highlight Video

Miss America 2011 Highlight Video

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Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska is crowned Miss America 2011

A 17-year-old from Nebraska became the youngest winner of the Miss America crown in 90 years on Saturday after beating 52 other young women from across the United States.

Teresa Scanlan won a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong run with the crown at the competition Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood casino-resort in Las Vegas, giving the Cornhusker State its first-ever win at the pageant.

She was the youngest Miss America since the pageant's first competition in 1921, when Margaret Gorman of the District of Columbia won at age 15.

Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady won $25,000 as first runner-up, while Miss Hawaii Jalee Fuselier won $20,000 for third place.

Scanlan, a recent high school graduate from the western Nebraska town of Gering, planned to study American politics at Patrick Henry College in Virginia after her reign as Miss America.

She also hoped to attend law school, become a judge and eventually a politician, according to her pageant biography.

Scanlan won after strutting in a black bikini and a white evening gown, playing "White Water Chopped Sticks" on piano and telling the audience that when it comes to Wikileaks, security should come before public access to government information.

"You know when it came to that situation it was actually based on espionage, and when it comes to the security of our nation, we have to focus on security first and then people's right to know, because it's so important that everybody who's in our borders is safe and so we can't let things like that happen and they must be handled properly," she said.

The pageant celebrated its 90th anniversary this year.

2011 Miss America Pageant Winning moment Video

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Miss America 2011 First night of Preliminaries Video

The 2011 Miss America Pageant will be held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 11-15, 2011. Preliminary competitions will be held January 11-13 and the finals will be held on January 15. The finals will be televised live on the ABC network.

Miss North Carolina Adrienne Core was named Tuesday night's preliminary Talent winner for her clogging performance to "Soul Man," during the first night of competition of the 2011 Miss America Pageant presented by DSW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Adrienne will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Also in the spotlight was Miss Hawaii Jalee Fuselier, who was the preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness winner in a black Swim 'n Sport swimsuit. Jalee will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 – First night of Preliminaries
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Planet Hollywood – Theater for the Performing Arts

Miss America 2011 First night of Preliminaries video Part 1


Miss America 2011 First night of Preliminaries video Part 2


Miss America 2011 First night of Preliminaries video Part 3

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Miss Universe 2010 Pageant Full HQ video

Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, was crowned Miss Universe 2010 by outgoing titlehoder Stefanía Fernández from Venezuela at the 59th Miss Universe held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010.

Miss Universe 2010 Winners:
Miss Universe 2010 Miss Mexico (Jimena Navarrete)
1st Runner Up Miss Jamaica (Yendi Philip)
2nd Runner Up Miss Australia (Jesinta Campbell)
3rd Runner Up Miss Ukraine (Anna Poslavska)
4th Runner Up Miss Philippines (Maria Venus Raj)

(L to R) Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj, eventual winner Miss Mexico, Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavskaya, Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillips and Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell.

Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Part 1


Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Part 2


Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Part 3


Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Part 4


Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Part 5


Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Part 6

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Miss Universie 2011 Live and Highlights video

Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal and Miss Universe Organization President, Paula M. Shugart, announced today the 60th Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Competition will air live from Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. The glamorous live event, featuring the most beautiful women in the universe, will air on NBC in the United States, with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo.

"I am very pleased to announce our partnership with media conglomerate Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicacao and the selection of Sao Paulo as the host location for Miss Universe 2011," said the pageant's owner, Donald J. Trump. "Brazil is rapidly becoming an economic powerhouse and is a great place to do business. This decade, Brazil is hosting three of the greatest and most-watched worldwide events: the World Cup, the Summer Olympic Games and now, to kick it all off, Miss Universe."

"Grupo Bandeirantes is delighted that we have reached an agreement with the Miss Universe Organization to host the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil," said the network's president, Joao Carlos Saad. "We believe it is fitting for Brazil to set the stage for this glamorous event, and we look forward to showing the contestants, and the almost 200 countries around the world who watch the pageant every year, the exciting and vibrant culture of our beautiful country."

Miss Universe 2011 Live and highlights video

Contestants from more than 80 countries around the world will travel to Brazil for almost a month of activities leading up to the live telecast. They will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview, as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2011. This is first time in its 60-year history the Miss Universe contest will be held in Brazil.

Mexicana, Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the telecast. During her reign, Navarrete has traveled the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research, and legislation. The next Miss Universe will continue this work.

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Miss Universe 2010 Top 5 Questions and Video

Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales. Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, was crowned Miss Universe 2010 by outgoing titlehoder Stefanía Fernández from Venezuela.

Miss Universe 2010 Top 5 Questions and Video

(L to R) Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj, eventual winner Miss Mexico, Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavskaya, Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillips and Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell.

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Miss Universe 2010 Contestants List

The main event of Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It will be hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales. Stefanía Fernández from Venezuela, will crown her successor at the end of this event.

John Legend will give live performance at the show. Total 83 girls from different countries and territories are in the race to win the crown of Miss Universe 2010.



Contestants of Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant:

* Albania - Angela Martini
* Angola - Jurema Ferraz
* Argentina - Yesica di Vincenzo
* Aruba - Priscilla Lee
* Australia - Jesinta Campbell
* Bahamas - Braneka Bassett
* Belgium - Cilou Annys
* Bolivia - Claudia Arce
* Botswana - Tirelo Ramasedi
* Brazil - Debora Lyra
* British Virgin Islands - Josefina Nunez
* Canada - Elena Semikina
* China - Tang Wen
* Colombia - Natalia Navarro
* Costa Rica - Marva Wright
* Croatia - Lana Obad
* Curacao - Safira de Wit
* Cyprus - Demetra Olymbiou
* Czech Republic - Jitka Valkova
* Denmark - Ena Sandra Causevic
* Dominican Republic - Eva Arias
* Ecuador - Lady Mina
* Egypt - Donia Hamed
* El Salvador - Sonia Cruz
* Finland - Viivi Pumpanen
* France - Malika Ménar
* Georgia - Nana Gogichaishvili
* Germany - Kristiana Rohder
* Ghana - Awurama Simpson
* Great Britain - Tara Hoyos-Martine
* Greece - Anna Prelevic
* Guam - Vanessa Torres
* Guatemala - Jessica Scheel
* Guyana - Tamika Henry
* Haiti - Sarodj Bertin
* Honduras - Kenia Martinez
* Hungary - Timea Babinyecz
* India - Ushoshi Sengupta
* Indonesia - Qory Sandioriva
* Ireland - Rozanna Purcell
* Israel - Bat-el Jobi
* Italy - Jessica Cecchini
* Jamaica - Yendi Phillipps
* Japan - Maiko Itai
* Kazakhstan - Assel Kuchukova
* Korea - Kim Joo-ri
* Kosovo - Kështjella Pepshi
* Lebanon - Rahaf Abdallah
* Malaysia - Nadine Ann Thomas
* Mauritius - Dalysha Doorga
* Mexico - Jimena Navarrete
* Netherlands - Desirée van den Berg
* New Zealand - Ria van Dyke
* Nicaragua - Scharllette Allen
* Nigeria - Ngozi Odalonu
* Norway - Melinda Elvenes
* Panama - Anyoli Abrego
* Paraguay - Johana Benitez
* Peru - Giuliana Zevallos
* Philippines - Venus Raj
* Poland - Maria Nowakowska
* Puerto Rico - Mariana Vicente
* Romania - Oana Paveluc
* Russia - Irina Antonenko
* Serbia - Lidija Kocic
* Singapore - Tania Lim
* Slovak Republic - Anna Amenova
* Slovenia - Marika Savsek
* South Africa - Nicole Flint
* Spain - Adriana Reveron
* Sri Lanka - Ishanka Madurasinghe
* Sweden - Michaela Savic
* Switzerland - Linda Fäh
* Tanzania - Hellen Dausen
* Thailand - Fonthip Watcharatrakul
* Trinidad & Tobago - LaToya Woods
* Turkey - Gizem Memic
* Ukraine - Anna Poslavska
* Uruguay - Stephany Ortega
* USA - Rima Fakih
* U.S. Virgin Islands - Janeisha John
* Venezuela - Marelisa Gibson
* Zambia - Alice Musukwa

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Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Watch Online Live Free

Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, will be held at the Mandalay

Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It will be hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales. Stefanía Fernández from Venezuela, will crown her successor at the end of this event.

Miss Universe 2010 contestants List
Tune in for the LIVE broadcast of the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The pageant will air on NBC and Telemundo at 9-11PM ET.
Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant Live

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Miss Universe 2009 Top 5 Questions and Video

Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009.
Finalists (L-R) Miss Dominican Republic Ada Aimee de la Cruz, Miss Australia Rachael Finch, Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez, Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez and Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha wait for the winner to be announced at the Miss Universe 2009 annual pageant.

Miss Universe 2009 top 5 finalists Question and Answers Video:

Miss Universe 2009 top 5 finalists Question and Answers:

First Questions for Ms. Dominican republic – Ada Dela Cruz

Question coming from Judge no. 2 Tamara Tunie
Good evening miss Dominican republic, According to world health organization there is an urgent need for HIV testing across the globe, do you believe that HIV testing should be made mandatory?

Answer translated in English (by miss universe interpreter)
Good evening Bahamas! Definitely, I do believe that the necessary test should be made so the people can prevent aids…. Because definitely, by just being not careful in just one minute we may lose our own lives.

Second Questions for Ms. Australia - Rachael Finch

Question coming from Judge no. 4 Valeria Mazza
Good evening miss Australia, Tonight you were judge on how you look on a bathing suit in some countries women are not allowed to wear swimsuits… so how does that make you feel?

I believe wearing a swimsuit especially a part of a beauty pageant is a beautiful thing,… it gives every one of us a chance to show our figures and our tone bodies and what we have work hard for and I think our body is our beautiful part of the woman and we should definitely show them to the rest of the world.

Third Questions for Ms. Puerto Rico – Mayra Matos

Question coming from Miss Universe 2007 (Miss Japan – Riyo Mori) via Skype
Hi… Here is my question, has being a beautiful woman made your life easier or has it prevented people from taking you seriously in business situations?

Answer translated in English (by miss universe interpreter)
Beauty is a complement one must be very organized, one must have her own professional studies. And that is why you show and then your inner beauty is reflected outside and that makes you look much more beautiful. That’s why people do take me seriously.

Forth Questions for Ms. Venezuela – Stefania Fernandez (WINNING question)

Question coming from Judge no.7: Andre’ leon talley
Good evening miss Venezuela, in many part of the world obstacle still exists that impede women from achieving their goals in some corporations. What can women do to overcome this?

The winning answer, translated in English (by miss universe interpreter)
I believe that nowadays we women have overcome many obstacles… And I do believe that we have reached the same level as man have. We must realize that there are no longer any barriers amongst us.

Fifth Questions for Ms. Kosovo – Marigona Dragusha

Question coming from Judge no.1: Dean Cain
Good evening Miss Kosovo, My question is pop superstar Justin Timberlake once said “The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy”. What is it about fame that makes many people including you, want to become famous?

Answer translated in English (by miss universe interpreter)
All the experiences that I have so far in whole uhm , my uhm experiences have given me fame and I feel like famous, there are though other ways to feel famous and to be famous and those are intelligence and also beauty. Thank you.

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Miss America 2010 Beauty Pageant Pics

Miss America 2010, the 89th Miss America pageant, was held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on January 30, 2010. Miss America 2009, Katie Stam from Indiana, crowned her successor at the end of the event, Caressa Cameron from Virginia. Caressa Cameron is from Fredericksburg, Virginia, who won the title of Miss America 2010. She graduated from Massaponax High School and currently attends Virginia Commonwealth University located in Richmond, Virginia. She is 5 foot 4 inches, and wears a size 7 shoe. Some of the beautiful moments of event:

Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, waves after being crowned Miss America during the 2010 Miss America Pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino January 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron reacts as she is crowned by Miss America 2009 Katie Stam during the 2010 Miss America Pageant.

Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron reacts after being crowned Miss America at the 2010 Miss America Pageant

Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, singing a song Beyonce's "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" in the talent competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant

Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant.

(L-R) Nicole Miner, Miss New Mexico, Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, and Raeceen Anuenue Woolford, Miss Hawaii, react as Cameron is named the new Miss America during the 2010 Miss America Pageant

Miss California Kristy Cavinder competes in the evening gown competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant

Miss California Kristy Cavinder competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2010 Miss America Pageant.

Television personality Mario Lopez (front L) and special correspondent Clinton Kelly host the 2010 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada January 30, 2010.

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam (3rd R) hugs Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, after she was named the new Miss America as host Mario Lopez (L) and special correspondent Clinton Kelly (R) look on during the 2010 Miss America Pageant

Katie Stam, Miss America 2009, shows off her engagement ring as host Mario Lopez looks on during the 2010 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada January 30, 2010.

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Miss America 2010 winner Video

Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron, 22, of Fredericksburg, Va., was named the 2010 Miss America out of a total of 53 contestants on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

The show was hosted by actor Mario Lopez and the panel of judges included radio host Rush Limbaugh, actress Vivica Fox, musician Dave Koz, Miss America 2002 Katie Harman, gymnast Shawn Johnson and former "American Idol" finalist Brooke White.

According to the Associated Press, Cameron won a $50,000 scholarship after singing Beyonce's "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" and telling kids they should get outside more often. She is a broadcast journalism student at Virginia Commonwealth University, and wants to become an anchor.

Miss California Kristy Cavinder was the first runner-up and took home $25,000.

According to the AP, Cameron, Cavinder and Miss Michigan Nicole Blaszczyk each won $2,000 this week for winning talent competitions among three split fields of contestants.

Miss Oregon CC Barber, Miss New York Alyse Zwick and Miss Puerto Rico Mimi Pabon each won $1,000 in nightly swimsuit competitions.

Miss Oklahoma Taylor Treat won the $6,000 Quality of Life award, given to the contestant judged to excel most in volunteerism and community service.

The top 15 contestants were Miss Oklahoma Taylor Treat, Miss Arkansas Sarah Slocum, Miss Kentucky Mallory Ervin, Miss Tennessee Stefanie Wittler, Miss Colorado Katie Layman, Miss California Kristy Cavinder, Miss Indiana Nicole Pollard, Miss Hawaii Raeceen Woolford, Miss Louisiana Katherine Putnam, Miss District of Columbia Jennifer Corey, Miss New Mexico Nicole Miner, Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron, Miss Texas Kristen Blair, Miss Nebraska Brittany Jeffers and Miss Oregon CC Barber.

Miss America 2010 winner Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron video


Miss America 2010 Highlights Video


Caressa Cameron Singing a Song Beyonce's "Listen"

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Miss America 2010 Swimsuit Event Video

Miss America 2010, the 89th Miss America pageant, was held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on January 30, 2010.

Miss America 2010 Swimsuit Event Video

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Miss America 2010 Online Live Streaming

Miss America 2010, the 89th Miss America pageant, will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on January 30, 2010. Miss America 2009, Katie Stam from Indiana, will crown her successor at the end of this event. Contestants from all 50 states along with District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico will compete for the prestigious title. The pageant will broadcast live on TLC. This edition will be the 5th year that Las Vegas will host the pageant. The semifinalists will competing in swimsuit, evening gown, talent, and the final interview. The 4 runner-ups will be announced first, followed by the new Miss America winner.


Miss America 2010 Watch Online Live

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Manchester United vs Burnley Highlights Video, Match Report

Barclays Premier League: Manchester United vs Burnley Highlights Video, Match Report, Goal Videos

Played at Venue: Old Trafford Date: Saturday, 16 Jan 2010

Three second-half goals secured a hard fought win for second-placed Manchester United against a spirited Burnley.

Manchester United vs Burnley Match Report
The scoreline flattered Manchester United, but the 3-0 victory at home to Burnley kept them hard on the heels of Premier League leaders Chelsea.

At times, United were mediocre, at times they were awful, but at no time were they brilliant.

Although the Red Devilss scored three second-half goals, Burnley missed three gilt-edged chances and also hit the United woodwork twice in front of new manager Brian Laws.

The United fans' chants of 'we want the Glazers out' seemed to sum up the difficult financial situation the champions are facing.

It took United until first-half injury time to get a shot on target - Luis Nani's speculative overhead kick being palmed behind by Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen.

United's next real chance was to bring their opening goal in the 64th minute.

Nani found Dimitar Berbatov on the left side of the Clarets area and the Bulgarian's left-foot shot from ten yards found the far corner of the net courtesy of Michael Duff's leg.

The home side were 2-0 ahead five minutes later from the best move of the match.

Paul Scholes found Anderson on the right edge of the penalty area and his back flick was collected by Berbatov, who turned the ball on to Wayne Rooney.

Rooney feinted to shoot, let the ball run on and then fired his right-foot shot into the bottom right corner of the net from 12 yards.

United's third goal came from new boy Mame Biram Diouf, who ghosted in on the blind side of the Burnley defence to head Antonio Valencia's long ball from the right over Jensen and into the net from the edge of the box a minute into injury time.

But it could have been so much different if Burnley had put away a golden opportunity in the seventh minute.

Former United winger Chris Eagles sent David Nugent clear down the right. His pass found Steven Fletcher free on the left side of the box, but he fired wide from 12 yards.

Nugent missed an even easier chance on the hour when he outstripped Gary Neville for pace, but flicked his shot narrowly wide of a post from eight yards.

In the 84th minute, Stephen Jordan crossed from the left and Burnley substitute Steven Thompson headed the ball against post from six yards.

A minute later, Tyrone Mears was denied by a superb point-blank save from United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, after being put clear in the United box by Graham Alexander's pass.

Then, in the dying seconds, van der Sar palmed a Mears free-kick from the right corner of the box on to a post and Neville cleared the rebound.

Manchester United vs Burnley Highlights Video

63:16 GOAL - Dimitar Berbatov:Man Utd 1 - 0 Burnley

BERBATOV opens the scoring as his placed shot takes a deflection and spins past a helpless Jensen.

68:14 GOAL - Wayne Rooney:Man Utd 2 - 0 Burnley

ensen pushes a Berbatov strike into the path of ROONEY who tucks a shot into the corner of the goal.

90:00+0:50 GOAL - Mame Diouf:Man Utd 3 - 0 Burnley

DIOUF springs the offside trap and opens his Manchester United account, steering home a Valencia cross with his head.

Laws praises Burnley performance despite loss


Laws praises Burnley performance despite loss

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Miss World 2009 Final Moment Video

Kaiane Aldorino from Gibraltar was named the new Miss World at a glittering two-hour pageant that put South Africa in the spotlight and featured traditional dancers and drummers.The leggy brunette, dressed in white-lace evening gown, was crowned as silver confetti rained down onstage around her. She clapped her hands to her mouth when her name was announced.

"I have no words," she said when asked to describe how she felt. "I am really happy."

The 23-year-old administrative clerk from the British territory on the tip of the Iberian peninsula was a crowd favorite after winning the swimsuit competition.

She joined seven other contestants in the final round of the show. The loudest cheers were reserved for Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar who was the second runner-up.First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta.

Miss World 2009 Final Moment Video




Miss World 2009 Crowning Video

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Miss World 2009 Photo

Miss World 2009, the 59th Miss World pageant, was held on December 12, 2009 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

1) Miss World contestants pose during the Miss World pageant in Midrand, outside Johannesburg, December 12, 2009.


2) The seven Miss World 2009 finalists (L-R), Miss Colombia Daniela Lalinda, Miss Panama Nadege Herrera Vaques, Miss Canada Yanbing Ma, Miss Mexico Perla Beltran Acosta, Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino, Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar and Miss France Chloe Mortaud attend the Miss World 2009 Final.


3) Miss Turkey Ebru Sam and Miss Uganda Maria Namiiro attend the Miss World 2009 Final


4) Miss Sierra Leone Mariatu Kargbo on stage during the Miss World 2009 Final


5) Miss United States Lisa-Marie Kohrs on stage during the Miss World 2009 Final


6) Third place finisher Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar (R) is handed flowers by former Miss World Priyanka Chopra during the Miss World 2009 finals.


7) Miss Wales Lucy Whitehouse and Miss Zambia Dorothy Mumba attend the Miss World 2009 Final


8) Miss India Pooja Chopra and Miss World presenter Angela Chow on stage during the Miss World 2009 Final


9) Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino is crowned Miss World 2009 by Miss World 2008 Ksenia Shipilova with runner up Miss Mexico Perla Beltran Acosta (L) at Gallagher Convention Centre


10) Newly crowned Miss World Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar poses with second princess, Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar (R) and Miss Mexico Perla Beltran, who was crowned first princess, during the Miss World finals in Midrand, outside Johannesburg, December 12, 2009.


11) Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino (C) reacts after being named Miss World during the Miss World finals in Midrand, outside Johannesburg, December 12, 2009.


12) Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino waves after being crowned Miss World during the Miss World finals.


13) Miss World, Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino, smiles after she was crowned during the Miss World pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.

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