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In a first for any U.S.-based pageant organization, the Miss Universe Organization has taken the unusual step of releasing topless photos of outgoing Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza to the media. Just how did pageant officials come to be in the business of releasing sexy photos instead of reacting to them?
She was fired for her stand against same-sex marriage and nothing else, former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean said Friday, adding that allegations that she did not discharge her duties are false.
On the morning after Donald Trump declared she could keep her crown as Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean admitted that there may be more revealing photos of her than just the two sets that almost cost her her job.
Miss USA pageant co-owner Donald Trump announced that despite the controversy over her stand on gay marriage and racy pre-pageant photos that have surfaced, Carrie Prejean will retain the title of Miss California USA. Trump also commended Prejean for speaking her mind about same-sex marriage during the Miss USA Pageant.
The woman who would become Miss California if the current holder of that title is brought down by topless photos said there are no racy pictures in her closet.
Officials of the Miss California USA pageant have strongly criticized titleholder Carrie Prejean but say it's not their decision whether she should be stripped of her crown.
The tiara on top of Miss USA runner-up Carrie Prejean’s head is starting to feel a lot like a millstone around pageant officials’ necks.
With partially nude photos of her popping up on Web sites questioning her Christian credentials, Miss California USA Carrie Prejean has fired back, claiming the racy pictures are just modeling shots and vowing to continue her battle against same-sex marriage.
As beauty pageant officials and gay-rights advocates increase the pressure on Miss California USA to back off her controversial comments opposing same-sex marriage, Carrie Prejean is not retracting them. Instead, she’s digging in her spike heels and fighting back.
Showing off the deft footwork that carried her to the title of Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton lightly tiptoed through the minefield of a question about same-sex marriage that many believe scuttled another contestant’s chances of winning the coveted crown.
Being a straight shooter likely shot down any chance Carrie Prejean had of being crowned Miss USA Sunday night. But the Miss California told TODAY Tuesday she’s proud she offered her honest opinion on gay marriage, even as her questioner says she should have kept her politics to herself.
The dry, desert air of Las Vegas didn’t agree with Katie Stam, and it nearly foiled her bid to become Miss America.
Back in 1988, newly crowned Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko was scheduled to sign autographs at an event in Portland, Ore., when there was a delay in the entertainment program. So Rafko was asked to help fill 15 minutes of time. A registered nurse, Rafko started speaking to the crowd about issues close to her heart — health care and her dream of opening a hospice in her hometown.
Miss Calif. pageant gives ad time to gay groupThe Miss California USA pageant director who became embroiled in a war of words with former title holder Carrie Prejean has donated 30 seconds of free ad time to the state's largest gay rights group.
Miss Calif. pageant gives ad time to gay groupThe Miss California USA pageant director who became embroiled in a war of words with former title holder Carrie Prejean has donated 30 seconds of free ad time to the state's largest gay rights group.
Life returning to normal for Ben OwnbyA year after their son and another kidnapped boy were rescued from a pedophile, Don and Doris Ownby are working hard to give him as normal a childhood as they can, given what he went through and the intense media coverage of the case.
Mario Lopez to host Miss America pageantThe 36-year-old "Extra" host and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant will again serve as master of ceremonies for the live Jan. 30 ceremony at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. He previously hosted the pageant in 2007 and 2009.
Former Miss California, pageant settle lawsuitsThe legal war between former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean and pageant organizers is over. A joint statement released Tuesday says Prejean and the organizers of the pageant reached a confidential settlement on dueling lawsuits.
Former Miss California, pageant settle lawsuitsThe legal war between former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean and pageant organizers is over. A joint statement released Tuesday says Prejean and the organizers of the pageant reached a confidential settlement on dueling lawsuits.
Twin sisters win pageant back to backTalk about wonder twin powers activating. In what may be a first in pageant history, the new Miss Washington USA was crowned this week by none other than her twin sister.
Beauty queen resigns after lingerie fraudMiss Singapore World has given up her crown after it emerged that she had stolen credit cards to go on a shopping spree for lingerie.
Miss Plastic Hungary promotes enhanced galsContestants showed off breast implants, nose jobs and face lifts as Miss Plastic Hungary 2009 strove to promote the benefits of plastic surgery in a country where artificial enhancements are viewed mostly with a wary eye.
Miss Venezuela pageant slims down to cut costsThe Miss Venezuela pageant is getting leaner. The legendary beauty contest that has produced six Miss Universe winners - including the current one and the last one - has been forced to eliminate 10 contestants this year to cut costs amid an economic downturn.
Miss Plastic Hungary promotes enhanced galsWith contestants showing off breast implants, nose jobs and face lifts, Miss Plastic Hungary 2009 strives to promote the benefits of plastic surgery in a country where artificial enhancements are viewed mostly with a wary eye.
Limbaugh to judge 2010 Miss America pageantThe Miss America Organization says Rush Limbaugh will be a judge for the 2010 pageant in Las Vegas. It will be held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Jan. 30, broadcast live on TLC.
20-year-old wins Miss Venezuela crownThe young brunette has been crowned Miss Venezuela and will represent the beauty-obsessed South American country at next year's Miss Universe pageant. The annual Miss Venezuela pageant is the one of Venezuela's most-watched programs and a source of national pride.
Pageant guru knows science of creating a queenOsmel Sousa is the mastermind behind six Miss Universe winners - including the last two. His intensive training on how to walk, talk and smile, not to mention his eye for the right nip-tuck, are the keys to his success.
Pageant guru knows science of creating a queenOsmel Sousa is the mastermind behind six Miss Universe winners - including the last two. His intensive training on how to walk, talk and smile, not to mention his eye for the right nip-tuck, are the keys to his success.
Miss Venezuela pageant slims down to cut costsThe Miss Venezuela pageant is getting leaner. The legendary beauty contest that has produced six Miss Universe winners - including the current one and the last one - has been forced to eliminate 10 contestants this year to cut costs amid an economic downturn.
Miss Universe says crown fulfills lifelong dreamStefania Fernandez, an 18-year-old Venezuelan, had a rocky start at the beginning of her pageant career, finishing last in one of her first contests. "I entered the world of 'misses,' and by chance life kept rewarding me bit by bit."
Real-life 'Blue Guy' shrugs off his skin colorPaul Karason gives new meaning to the phrase "feeling blue." The auburn-bearded 57-year-old Californian goes through life being stared at because his skin is the color of a ripe Concord grape. He explained why on TODAY.
Ugly economy is bad for beauties in CaymansThe six women vying to represent the Caymans at the upcoming Miss World and Miss Universe contests will have to put their ambitions on hold, as the territory's government is postponing all beauty pageants until the economy improves.
A year after ordeal ended, kidnapped boy doing wellIt was a bittersweet Christmas for Craig and Pam Akers and their 16-year-old son, Shawn Hornbeck. Sweet because Shawn was back home after having been kidnapped and held for four years; bitter because of the thoughts it evoked of all the holidays the family had missed.
Former Miss California sues over firingFormer Miss California USA Carrie Prejean sued pageant officials Monday for libel, slander and religious discrimination, accusing them of telling her to stop mentioning God even before her controversial remarks against gay marriage.
Former Miss California sues over firingFormer Miss California USA Carrie Prejean sued pageant officials Monday for libel, slander and religious discrimination, accusing them of telling her to stop mentioning God even before her controversial remarks against gay marriage.
Carrie Prejean Suing Everyone Noted wind victim Carrie "Miss Opposite Marriage" Prejean is suing three Miss California USA officials for firing her because of her religions beliefs, even though that is not actually why they fired her.
There she is: A pageant queen with a walkerThe Ms. Missouri Nursing Home Pageant plans to crown its 29th annual champion Wednesday. Organizers of the three-tiered, statewide competition say such pageants help make residents' lives "meaningful until the very end."
Miss Universe says crown fulfills lifelong dreamStefania Fernandez, an 18-year-old Venezuelan, had a rocky start at the beginning of her pageant career, finishing last in one of her first contests. "I entered the world of 'misses,' and by chance life kept rewarding me bit by bit."
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