Molly really saved our program when she came on the "Stimmung Stunde." We were in the middle of changing stations and had I not had this interview set up, I might have walked away from the show...and this all led to meeting Tracy Gest and starting the PageantCast...
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Friday, September 28, 2007
VIDEO: Molly Jean McGrath appearance on the Stimmung Stunde
VIDEO: Nikki Groppi, Miss St. Francis 2004
Nikki is a delightful guest. She later came on the show to sing "Stille Nacht" for our Christmas program.
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VIDEO: Myla DalBesio appearance on Stimmung Stunde
Myla has a great radio voice--you'd never know she was a teen contestant from just listening!
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VIDEO: Jenna Shultz, Miss Wisconsin USA 2004
I just saw Jenna at the latest Miss Wisconsin pageant, and she is actually becoming even more beautiful each year. Make sure to watch this exceptional young woman in our exclusive video.
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FROM the Miss North Carolina's Blog: Miss America Lottery
Miss America is finally becoming a reality! Tonight every contestant participated in the contestant lottery. This process was a mystery to me until this year, as it probably is for many. In case you're curious...Each contestant logged onto a special web page that showed all of the available placements. There are three preliminary groups labeled Mu, Alpha, and Sigma. Each group contains 17 or 18 placements. A computer randomly chooses states, displaying who is up to choose her slot and who comes next in line. When it is your turn you have five minutes to call the Miss America Organization with your choice.
It was a blast to see everything unfold in real time. Now it is really possible to visualize what the week in Las Vegas will be like. I am in the Sigma group. This means that I will have my interview, swimsuit, and evening gown on Tuesday; talent on Wednesday; and onstage question on Thursday. For a view of the entire line-up, check out the Miss America Web site.
What a fun way to begin the week! I will finish the month of September with another round of school visits (19 schools to be exact) and Mint Hill Madness. September has been a whirlwind of weeks. Between visiting students, attending festivals, and Miss America preparations like the lottery, I have been a busy Miss NC.
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VIDEO: Tracy Gest, Miss New Berlin 2005
Tracy Gest went on to become Miss Wisconsin 2005 and is one of the main reasons the PageantCast exists. I started the 'Cast because I was going out to see Tracy compete at Miss America 2005 in Vegas. Now, we are nearly 100 episodes old and still going.
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Miss International pageant features student contestant
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While the rest of us will spend the next couple weeks going to classes and work, Ashlei Sothard will be hanging out in Mahé in the Seychelles off the east coast of Africa. But she won't be lounging poolside - Sothard will be representing the U.S. in the 36th Annual Miss International Beauty Pageant.
"I was on stage at the Miss Kentuckiana Pageant when they told me I'd been selected to go," she said. "It was really exciting."
One of just 44 contestants from around the world, Sothard, a senior criminal justice major, will spend 10 days posing for photo shoots and strutting her stuff for the Oct. 13 worldwide telecast. But her pageant career is only four years in the making.
"I started competing when I was 17 with the Miss Kentucky Teen USA pageant," Sothard said. "I've been competing ever since."
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Issue date: 9/26/07 Section: Features
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"I was on stage at the Miss Kentuckiana Pageant when they told me I'd been selected to go," she said. "It was really exciting."
One of just 44 contestants from around the world, Sothard, a senior criminal justice major, will spend 10 days posing for photo shoots and strutting her stuff for the Oct. 13 worldwide telecast. But her pageant career is only four years in the making.
"I started competing when I was 17 with the Miss Kentucky Teen USA pageant," Sothard said. "I've been competing ever since."
Sothard has been named Miss Kentucky Teen Model 2003, Miss Kentucky Hawaiian Tropic, Miss Kenton County 2006 and Miss Virginia Hawaiian Tropic 2007. However, she's never been in a pageant that took take her away from home, work and school for three weeks.
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VIDEO: Melissa Young, Miss Wisconsin USA 2005
One of my favorite interviews was with the delightful Miss Wisconsin USA 2005, Melissa Ann Young. It was no surprise when she went on to be Miss Congeniality at the national contest.
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Winners Cite Broken Promises in Pageants
When Ashley Wood was crowned Miss South Carolina in 2004, she thought her title came not only with a tiara and a shot at Miss America, but also a $20,000 state scholarship and $5,000 national pageant scholarship.
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Ms. Wood said Miss America scholarship winners “encounter one obstacle after another.”
This fall, Ms. Wood entered the Wharton School, the business-studies arm of the University of Pennsylvania. But she has yet to receive any of that scholarship money, having been locked in a dispute with the Miss South Carolina pageant for more than two years.
“You are talking about an organization that is promoting itself as the largest scholarship provider for women in the world,” Ms. Wood, 26, said of the Miss America Organization. “When contestants try to collect their funds, they encounter one obstacle after another.”
Ms. Wood said she was told that she would not get the $20,000 for winning the Miss South Carolina pageant in part because her two local pageants had not paid her $950 that she had won from them (Ms. Wood said that after she enrolled in classes, one group reneged on payment and the other dodged her when she tried to collect). In turn, because she did not receive the state money, the national pageant sent her a letter in June saying she was ineligible for the $5,000 from it, even though the deadline to use her national scholarship had not passed. “It’s like a game of gotcha,” she said. “What is very clear to me is that the goal is to not give out the scholarships if at all possible.”
Ms. Wood’s is among the most prominent disputes in recent years involving the pageant system, which endures — albeit diminished — since network television dropped the Miss America Pageant in 2004. But there have long been complaints that the 1,200 local and 52 state pageants run under the aegis of the national pageant often do not distribute scholarships to winners. The contestants say their difficulties collecting their money surprise them, given that the Miss America system promotes itself as a scholarship pageant rather than a beauty pageant, unlike its main rival, the Miss USA contest.
Interviews with contestants across the country describe a Miss America system in which local pageant directors do not return telephone calls and e-mail messages for months, local competitions close down before scholarships are distributed, and the fine print in contracts creates hurdles. Local winners across the country have threatened legal action, and some have taken it.
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VIDEO: Caitlin Morrall, Miss Southern Wisconsin 2004
Before Caitlin became Miss Wisconsin USA 2007 and was a top 15 finalist at Miss USA, she was Miss Southern Wisconsin and hunted spiders. At least, she did on my show--I was too scared to deal with it.
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How to Stand Like Miss America
Introduction
Have you watched a pageant and noticed that each girl has a specific way of standing that makes her look long, lean, and polished? This article will show you how to perfect your Miss America stance... not only for a pageant, but for dates, for the beach, even for standing in line at the bank.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Things You'll Need
Steps
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Step One
Stand up completely straight. You should feel as though a string is going through your body, through your spine, and out of the top of your head. Throw your shoulders back, puff out your chest, but don't arc your back. Suck in your stomach just enough to make it lie flat (it looks funny when your ribs poke out). You are now in the correct posture. Carry this posture with you when you walk, but practice slipping into this when you stand still.
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Step Two
Look at your feet. When in the correct stance, one foot should be at 12 o'clock when you are doing your stand. Whichever foot you choose will be your dominant foot, and the one that you step with first when you decide to move. If you choose your left foot to be forward (at 12 o'clock), then your right foot should be at 2 o'clock. If you choose your right foot to be forward (at 12 o'clock), then your left foot should be at 10 o'clock. The heel of your dominant foot (the one that's forward at 12 o'clock) should slip right into the arc of your other foot (the one that's at 2 or 10 o'clock). This will give you the illusion of having only one skinny leg, which will slim your line.
Many people believe you simply stand in first position (in ballet). This is incorrect. You want to tuck one foot and one leg behind the other without looking awkward or uncomfortable. This is how your feet and legs will be when you are in your correct stance.
Many people believe you simply stand in first position (in ballet). This is incorrect. You want to tuck one foot and one leg behind the other without looking awkward or uncomfortable. This is how your feet and legs will be when you are in your correct stance.
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Step Three
Your arms should be relaxed. Make sure they are by your side, straight but not flexed. Your thumbs should be facing forward, not your knuckles. (If your knuckles face forward, then you might look like an ape with dragging hands.) If you decide to put hands on hips, then put then directly in the small of your waist. Only do this if you are committed! It looks weak to have them by your groin, or nearer your thigh... put your hands on your waist only if you can commit!
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Step Four
Now for the tricky part. Let's say your left foot is your dominant foot (the one at 12 o'clock). As you stand, you will press your left shoulder back, making your waist twist slightly. Keep your hips, legs, feet, and face forward. This slight twist gives your body an extra dimension, slimming your waist and giving more depth to your stand. If your right foot is your dominant, then you will press your right shoulder back. Make sure you keep your hips straight on!
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VIDEO: Anisa Phillips, Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2005
Anisa came on the show and had a devil of a time keeping her sibling in check!
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Jackie Hart - Miss Galaxy 2005
Jackie was the first national to travel up to see us on the show. She did a great job, despite being fairly sick the day she did the interview with us!
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Rachel's Right
Miss USA Rachel Smith has incensed some people by inadvertanly dissing current CBS anchor Katie Couric.
During a recent Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network event last week in New York, when Smith was asked about her future career aspirations she expressed her desire to get into journalism. FYI for your Rachel bashers, she interned last summer in Chicago at Harpo Productions and graduated magne cum laude from Belmont College with a degree in journalism.
She's quoted by the New York Daily News as saying, "I always wanted to be a reporter — maybe some TV. Who knows? Some serious news — but some modeling, too. I just don't want to end up like Katie Couric. I want people to take me seriously."
In response, Couric's rep later told the Daily News: "If she continues to offer such profound insight, she will not have to worry about anyone taking her seriously."
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Beauty queens aren't taken seriously? Just ask a former Miss Black Tennessee who's now running a media empire worth billions. What's her name again?
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Miss Internet Pageant 2007, the First Internet Beauty Pageant Determined by Online Voters
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Pageantry LLC is pleased to announce the launch of Miss Internet Pageant (www.missinternetpageant.com) -- an exciting opportunity for aspiring beauty queens and entertainers to compete for the prestigious title of "Miss Internet."
The pageant begins on September 1st and ends on January 31st, 2008. Registration is now open, and it is free to enter. Contestants are self- nominated and simply create a profile, upload three photos, and answer a few questions about their personality. Each applicant's submission will be reviewed by a panel of judges to ensure decency and appropriateness.
Over $25,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the top ranked contestants. The ultimate winner or "Miss Internet" will receive more than $10,000 in cash and prizes.
"The Miss Internet Pageant aims to put a face to the Internet and find the ideal female to personify the far-reaching impact of the web," said John Ferber, Founder and CEO of Internet Pageantry. "If the internet was a country it would be the third largest, and yet surprisingly there is no one person who represents what the Internet symbolizes," he adds.
The team behind Miss Internet Pageant 2007 is a group of dynamic, young entrepreneurs with experience in marketing, advertising and technology. For more information, visit www.MissInternetPageant.com.
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VIDEO: Marci Gallo, Miss West Allis 2005
We are uploading to YouTube some of our classic interview, including this one with good friend of the show and official Miss America photographer for the show, Marci Gallo. These videos come from when I had the local radio show and really are what launched the PageantCast! Enjoy!
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Looking for the new Miss Peanut Butter
By Jaine Treadwell, The Messenger
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The Pike County Branch of the American Red Cross will sponsor the Miss Peanut Butter Beauty Pageant on Oct. 13 at the We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge.
Jane Thrash, branch director, said the Miss Peanut Butter Beauty Pageant is a major fundraiser for the local Red Cross, and she encourages all girls and young women between the ages of 4 and 21 to enter.
“The winners in each division will be ambassadors for the annual Peanut Butter Festival,” she said. “Almost immediately after the winners are crowned, they will be assigned opportunities to represent the Peanut Butter Festival and the farming community.
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Miss America Kid Safe Browser
 | This post isn't actually related to Web success, but if I didn't mention this you would have to punch a hole in my man card. I'm a dad too so safe Web browsing for Web kids is certainly on my radar and will definitely be a priority for me in the future. Children's Educational Network (CEN) has partnered with the Miss America Organization (MAO) to create the world's first Miss America Kid Safe Browser. The Miss America Kid Safe Software is built using CEN’s proprietary technology and prevents children from surfing inappropriate web sites, as well as protecting them from online predators. The software is being offered free online. |
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First Look at MTV’s “Pageant Place”
The New York Daily News got a sneek peek inside MTV’s newest reality show (and guaranteed hit, methinks) Pageant Place. The show premiers October 10th at 10 pm.
From the outside, Apartment 14-B looks like any other midtown apartment - but it’s home to New York’s most beautiful roommates.
The W. 57th St. apartment houses three beauty queens - the reigning Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe.
The News got a first look inside the home of MTV’s new reality show, “Pageant Place,” last week - and found that living with three princesses isn’t always pretty.
Slobby habits can cause ugly scenes, and domestic bliss relies on the roomies pulling their weight.
“I leave my stuff out,” admitted Katie Blair, 2006’s Miss Teen USA. “I don’t put out the trash. It’s disgusting and I don’t touch it.
“[Miss USA] always hated that…. You have to get used to knickknacks, people’s pet peeves. Everyone has their things they worry about and make a big deal over.”
“Pageant Place,” promises to put you upclose and personal with Miss Universe Riyo Mori, Miss USA Rachel Smith and former Miss Teen USA Katie Blair.
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TUNE IN ALERT - 2007 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT RE-AIRS ON CMT
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Breast Cancer event in Charlotte, NC
Dear Fans and Media.
Can you send this PSA out to all of your contacts. Any survivor of Breast Cancer is invited to model at this event on Sunday, October 14th @ Dillard's Northlake, Charlotte , NC .
The contact is Debra Stalnaker
Dillard's Northlake - (704) 716-1150
Debra's Cell - (704) 728-1748
I will be hosting this worthwhile event and hope you will support this worthy cause.
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Miss Cultural Heritage of the World 2008 seeking delegates and national directors for 2008 international cultural heritage pageant
Press Release
A very welcome to the Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant, we are a new international cultural heritage pageant for young women. For the first time in Africa, contestants from all over the world will competing for the crown of Miss Cultural Heritage of the World 2008 at the first official Miss Cultural Heritage of the World pageant, and Namibia-“a land of bountiful sunshine and abundance of wildlife, scenic beauty, phenomenal geographic diversity and most beauty the friendliness, warmth of people with their cultural diversity”-being the home country of the main organiser will host this prestigious event in September 2008.
Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant is absolutely a cultural event that pulls contestants/models from various cultures, various religious and different ethnic groups to come together and enjoy same aspirations in peace and oneness. We are currently involved in negotiations with several countries that would love the opportunity to host this prestigious event in the years beyond. While at the Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant each delegate will to attend seminars, press conferences, appearances, tours, parties and of course rehearsals. Our very own Miss Cultural Heritage of the World 2008 pageant will be glitzy and glamorous occasion of beauty and talent and will wave rhythms and colors of traditional and contemporary Africa into a showbiz extravaganza. Over 50 countries have been invited to participate and the Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant title will change the life of one lucky young women. Our very own first Miss Cultural Heritage of the World will win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. As with every pageant, our crowned Miss Tourism of the World 2008 is expected to be a tourism ambassador for Africa , her native country and yes of course the world. She has to respect her duties and responsibilities as raining Miss Cultural Heritage of the World 2008 and must not waver at opportunities to support fellow global communities and societies while still being a young woman.
While at the world final all accommodations, meals and inner-city transport will be provided by the host country Namibia. Miss Cultural Heritage of the World pageant was created to celebrate the many accomplishments of today’s women If you would like to apply to become a contestant-feel free to contact us-we are currently accepting application from delegates all over the world for the upcoming pageant in Africa. We are also accepting proposals for local, regional, state/province and national directors. If you are interested to be a national director of Miss Cultural Heritage of the World in your country, write to us with a brief introduction of yourself and your organization. The Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant is a great experiences for women everywhere to promote themselves, voice their opinions, get involved, network, promote a special cause, fulfill personal goals and to have fun. Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant will also be a tool for young women to sensitize members of the public on issues that are detrimental to society such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, drug abuse, child labour, poverty, eradication gender equality, health, nutrition and environment conservation.
We are seeking beautiful ladies all over the world between the ages 18-26 and are well rounded, confident, intelligent and committed to herself and community. No previous pageant or modeling experience necessary. The first Miss Cultural Heritage of the World will be some one who will be selected based on her personality and inner self confidence and who is also sincere and genuine. As a delegate at Miss Cultural Heritage of the World pageant you all will represent your region, state/province and country. Please ladies feel free-and consider yourself officially invited to join us for the excitement, glamour and magic that’s Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant 2008 -for you…
For more information and to become a contestant or a national director please contact us
Bear with us our website is will be added shortly
Do you have some pride in your culture, if the answer is yes, why not be part of us.
Let’s make some cultural heritage magic!
Yours in Cultural Heritage
Venancius Rukero
President
Miss Cultural Heritage of the World Pageant
P.O.Box 8434
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Windhoek
Namibia
Tel/Fax: 00264-61-304050
Mobile: 00264-81-2391244
E-mail: vrukero@yahoo.com
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
FROM the Miss Indiana Blog: A Delay for Hollywood
After anxiously awaiting a schedule from the Miss America Organization on what we would be doing when we go to Hollywood in October, we received a letter stating that the dates for the trip have been changed. Instead of traveling to California from October 12 - 22, we will now be filming the reality series from November 5 - 15. There was good reason though, because TLC wants to make sure they make the most out of this new partnership with the Miss America Organization, and though it will take a little re-arranging of schedules we’re grateful that TLC is so detail oriented and wants to do it correctly. Below is some of the information from the letter as to why the change was made.
It was said that this change was absolutely necessary because, “As you know, TLC was just signed several weeks ago and is quickly hiring and mobilizing their troops to produce both the Reality Show (5 hours of programming to be televised in the weeks before the live Pageant) and getting ready for Las Vegas. They simply have not had enough time to hire a Reality Producer and develop the creative format of the reality show. They indicated to us that they also have a lot at stake in this taping, and want it done CORRECTLY to properly showcase our contestants! They simply need more time. Transportation issues, hotel issues, and the basic logistics also factored into their decision to push this taping back to November.”
I still think this is going to be a fun way to get to know the other contestants before we get into the hectic weeks of rehearsals and competition. It will also give the public an opportunity to get to know the contestants on a more personal level, and hopefully create more interest in watching the pageant finals! So, no matter when we get to Hollywood, I think its going to be a lot of fun!
Thanks for stopping by and keep checking back for more updates!
Nicole E. Rash
Miss Indiana 2007
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FROM the Miss Indiana Blog: Help Miss Indiana get to Miss America!
Miss Indiana, Nicole Rash, needs your help to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network! The new Miss America Organization and Children’s Miracle Network partnership gives the state contestants the opportunity to raise money for the network of 170 hospitals across the country and the countless children and families in need. In order to compete at Miss America she needs to raise $500 and you can help! Visit her CMN web page to make a safe, tax deductible donation and help make a difference in the lives of children.
Click here now!
http://www.missamerica4kids.org/m.aspx?i=1798A91EC13&e=E6324CB087
Thanks for supporting the Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant!
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Wisconsin USA!
I went yesterday to the final for Miss Wisconsin USA 2008 and Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2008. This was the first year for Future Productions to hold the event and they did an absolutely wonderful job with it. But, I know you...you want the results. The best I heard it over the screams:
Miss Wisconsin USA Teen 2008
4th Runner-Up: Jordyn Moullette
3rd Runner-Up: Vanessa Schultz
2nd Runner-Up: Britta Thostrup
1st Runner-Up: Julia Britzius
Miss Wisconsin USA Teen 2008: Courtney Lopez
Miss Wisconsin USA 2008
4th Runner-Up: Sasha Langhoff
3rd Runner-Up: Andrea Berndt
2nd Runner-Up: Danielle Jones
1st Runner-Up: Tracy Gest
Miss Wisconsin USA 2008: Michaela Butler
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Miss Wisconsin USA Teen 2008
4th Runner-Up: Jordyn Moullette
3rd Runner-Up: Vanessa Schultz
2nd Runner-Up: Britta Thostrup
1st Runner-Up: Julia Britzius
Miss Wisconsin USA Teen 2008: Courtney Lopez
Miss Wisconsin USA 2008
4th Runner-Up: Sasha Langhoff
3rd Runner-Up: Andrea Berndt
2nd Runner-Up: Danielle Jones
1st Runner-Up: Tracy Gest
Miss Wisconsin USA 2008: Michaela Butler
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Sunday, September 23, 2007
Jeannine Rosolie
Miss New Jersey International 2007, Jeannine Rosolie, will join us on PageantCast 092 scheduled to release Tuesday morning. We will also include the results of Miss Wisconsin/Miss Teen Wisconsin USA 2008 that I am attending this weekend.
It'll be a jam packed party explosion, if you can believe that! And you better. Because that's only fair.
It'll be a jam packed party explosion, if you can believe that! And you better. Because that's only fair.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Check out Debra's latest show!
Dear Fans!
Rev up your engines! Twin Racing Beauties Amber and Angela Cope discuss their career highlights.
Dr. Peter Tucker answers viewer questions AND Debra shares a few beauty Tips! All this Saturday evening @ 9:30 PM on Access 21!
Click onto the link below for a quick peek of this weeks show:
Rev up your engines! Twin Racing Beauties Amber and Angela Cope discuss their career highlights.
Dr. Peter Tucker answers viewer questions AND Debra shares a few beauty Tips! All this Saturday evening @ 9:30 PM on Access 21!
Click onto the link below for a quick peek of this weeks show:
Beauty, Fashion & Fitness Tips with Debra Kennedy
E-mail us if you are interested in being a guest on the show or know of someone that would be perfect!
Check out our website @ www.beautytipswithdebra.com
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Friday, September 21, 2007
FROM the Miss Indiana Blog: What a Busy Weekend!
This week’s busiest point came over the weekend with many people to see and places to be. On Friday, I first traveled to Indianapolis to the wonderful store Caché, in the Keystone Fashion Mall, to pick up my lovely wardrobe for the weekend’s events. This included some amazingly comfortable tan pants, a beautiful red sweater, some black dress pants with a glamorous gold chain in the front, to match my red, black, and tan patterned top with a gold snake embellishment.
Then, I headed up to Muncie to the David Letterman Communications Building dedication ceremony. I was hoping to get the chance to meet David Letterman himself, and though I was a ‘special guest’ with a VIP pass for parking and an excellent view of the ceremony, courtesy of the amazing Miss Ball State director Carol Kosisko, I unfortunately didn’t get the chance. I arrived 30 minutes early to join the sea of students and faculty that had come to see the event, and even got some cheers from the crowd myself. However, I had a previous commitment in Anderson that I had to get to by 4:30, and when the ceremony didn’t start on time and then the rain started sprinkling in, I decided it was time to go. Maybe I can send a letter to David though and see if he can get me on the show!
Next, I went to the Triple L Youth Ranch in Anderson to speak with some troubled teenage girls. They had never had a Miss Indiana visit, and they were so excited that they even put out a mock red carpet to the entrance and bought me some flowers, how sweet! I spoke to them about overcoming adversity by giving some examples of successful women that had to overcome obstacles of their own. A couple of the examples included; Oprah Winfrey who spent her first 6 years in poverty, had been abused at age 9, and is now the richest African American in the world with the power to influence millions, Helen Keller who became blind and deaf at a young age but still managed to learn to speak in several languages, read Braille, and is famously known for her accomplishments, and the Miss America Organization’s very own Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995, who despite her hearing impediments learned to dance ballet and won the prestigious Miss America title.
I also brought my Miss Ball State crown and sash for the girls to try on and take pictures with, and opened the floor to questions, of which they had many. They asked everything from, “How do you keep your crown on?” to “How can you get up on the stage and compete? And how can we be better prepared for life’s many competitions?” Then we had dinner, which included chicken, dinner rolls, potato salad, and veggies with dip. They even got a cake for the occasion. When asked what the girls learned, I was glad to hear that they learned to be ambitious, believe in themselves, and persevere, because that was the message that I hoped to relay to them. That the only limitations they have are those they put on themselves, and to remember the blessings that they have instead of dwelling on the negative. I ended the evening by singing part of my Miss America talent along with a Carrie Underwood song, by request. It was a unique experience that I’m sure the girls will remember, and I was glad to be there as a positive influence in what seems to them to be a negative world.
Finally, I headed to the home of my wonderful interview coaches, Jim and Joy Robbins with Image Improvement, in New Castle to stay for the evening. It was a long day, but a productive one, and I spent part of the evening preparing for my appearance the following day in Richmond.
Saturday morning I drove to Richmond for the “Richmond Walk of Fame.” This was an event that honored famous jazz and blues entertainers that recorded at the Star-Gennett recording studio in 1920’s through the 1950’s. They did this by placing large medallions with the likeness of a record on one side and a tile mosaic picture of the honoree on the other. The featured honoree was Hoagy Carmichael, who recorded songs such as “Georgia on my Mind,” “Up the Lazy River,” and “Stardust.” His son, Randy, was there to perform some of these songs at “The Leland” during lunch too.
After lunch we went down to the site of the “Walk of Fame” where they had already placed several inaugural medallions for Gene Autry, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Bix Beiderbecke among others. There was also a life sized bronze sculpture of Hoagy Carmichael that was made by a former student of Indiana University where Hoagy had studied law before entering the music business. The Indiana University Singers were there too, which included Nicole Pollard, Miss Hoosier Heartland 2007.
Then, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for the unveiling of the medallions, and the entire rest of the day was filled with great jazz and blues music. I even signed autographs in the restored Starr Piano factory. On the way out I left my remaining autographed pictures to be sent in care packages to a group of Marines stationed in Iraq. Then, I was on the road to drive back home to Plymouth after an eventful weekend. Just another day in the life of being Miss Indiana!
Thanks for stopping by!
Nicole E. Rash
Miss Indiana 2007
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Amaury Nolasco Dating Former Miss Universe?
Prison Break star Amaury Nolasco has fueled rumors he is dating former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres after the pair were spotted kissing and cuddling in France.
The couple was spotted leaving the luxurious Hotel George V in Paris before attending the premier of the film Rush Hour 3 together, according to website Peopleenespanol.com.
Torres - the ex-wife of singer/actor Marc Anthony - and Nolasco are yet to confirm relationship rumours, despite first being photographed together five months ago.
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Sherri Hill's Premiere Prom Dress Line to Launch in October
Long-time pageant and evening gown designer Sherri Hill prepares for the launch of her premiere dress line for the 2008 prom dress season. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 17, 2007 -- Long-time pageant and evening gown designer Sherri Hill prepares for the launch of her premiere dress line for the 2008 prom dress season. Hill's 2008 prom catalog will be released in late October, but some dress designs and styles are already available on her new Web site. While this season is full of "firsts" for Hill, she has dominated the evening gown market for more than 20 years with her innovative designs. Her gowns have rocked the red carpet on many occasions as well as many beauty pageant competitions. An August exhibition at the AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia gave retailers a sneak peak at Hill's new dress line, brewing excitement and confidence for the 2008 prom season. Dress storeowner Thomas Tolbert cited Sherri Hill as one of the key lines for next prom season with strong talent behind it. Sherri Hill gowns have been worn by many winning contestants in national beauty pageants including some of the most recent Miss USA winners. The 2007 winner Rachel Smith was crowned wearing a Sherri Hill along with the 2006 Miss USA pageant winner Tara Conner. In 2003, beauty queen Susie Castillo, now MTV Video Jockey and host for Total Request Live, also took the Miss USA crown wearing a Sherri Hill evening gown. Hill's work has also been a reason to compete for many Miss America competitions. Consecutive winners, Jennifer Berry in 2006 and Lauren Nelson in 2007, were both crowned Miss America in Sherri Hill pageant dresses. For more information on Sherri Hill designs and to view some dress styles from the 2008 prom dress line, visit www.sherrihill.com. |
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Monday, September 17, 2007
American Dream wins Grand Goldie Award
Hi everyone!
I am so excited to share that Bill Hall sent our DVD to an International film festival of awards and we won the Grand Goldie Award!
I am so thrilled the show and Bill's editing won us the award.
So thank you ladies! You made the show a hit!
hugs
Stef
"Chance favors the prepared mind' Louis Pasteur
www.americandreampageants.com
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Ysa Love-Davis, Mrs. Hawaii US Continental 2007
On PageantCast 091, we speak to Ysa Love-Davis, Mrs. Hawaii US Continental 2007 and bring you great music and pageant news.
You won't want to miss a moment of this week's show coming out tomorrow!
You won't want to miss a moment of this week's show coming out tomorrow!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Russia Wins Miss Tourism Queen International 2007
MISS TOURISM QUEEN INTERNATIONAL 2007: Miss Russia - Olga Zarubina
1st runner up: Miss Thailand - Vasana Wongbuntree
2nd runner up: Miss Fernando de Noronha - Tamara Almeida Silva
3rd runner up: Miss America (U.S. of) - Eve Maciel
4th runner up: Miss Trinidad and Tobago - Dominique Nicole La Veau
Completing the 10 Finalists were:
Armenia - Marine Avetyan
Republic of the Congo - Jolette Sven Wamba Miyalu
Curaçao - Shadée Braun
Czech Republic - Martina Besikova
Kyrgyzstan - Inessa Nazarova
Continental Titles:
Miss Tourism America: Miss Dominican Republic - Geisha Natalie Montes
Miss Tourism Asia: Miss Mongolia - Oyungerel Gankhuyag
Miss Tourism Europe: Miss Bosnia and Herzegovina - Minela Trnovac
Miss Tourism Oceania & Islands: Miss Australia - Amy Jane Sutton
Miss Tourism Africa: Miss Cameroon - Marthe Nathalie Houag
Special Awards:
MISS CHARITY - Tokelau - Landy Tyrell
MISS ELEGANCE - Spain - Laura Negreti
BEST IN QIPAO - Korea - Minkyo Mina Kim
BEST IN NATIONAL COSTUME - Honduras - Yasmina Roman Hernandez
MISS FRIENDSHIP - Somalia - Anisa Abdilahi
MISS TALENT - Miss Curacao, Shadée Braun
2nd place - Miss Indonesia, Glory Rosari Oyong
3rd place - Miss Estonia, Merle Saar
MISS DISCO QUEEN OF THE WORLD - Dominique Nicole La Veau, Miss Trinidad & Tobago
2nd Place - Miss Kyrgyzstan, Inessa Nazarova
3RD Place - Miss Curaçao, Shadée Braun
MISS BIKNI - Miss Australia, Amy Jane Sutton
2nd place - Miss Fernando de Noronha, Tamara Almeida
3RD Place - Misss Albania, Edlira Mema, and Miss Curaçao, Shadée Braun (tie)
BEST IN EVENING DRESS - Miss Puerto Rico, Uma Blasini
BEST SMILE - Miss China - Ma Wei
MISS INTERNET POPULARITY - America (U.S. of) - Eve Maciel
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Hansen: Mrs. Iowa's inimitable pageant adventures
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REGISTER NEWS COLUMNIST
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September 8, 2007
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Mrs. Iowa, also known as Taryn Schuyler of Johnston, is back from the Mrs. America beauty pageant in Tucson, where she crammed several years of living into 16 days.
True, the 30-year-old wife and mother of two failed to reach her big goal - cracking the top 10.
But there still were many highlights and even a lowlight or two. You might be able to catch some of them on the We TV network, which will broadcast a tape of the contest at 6 p.m. Sept. 21. The following are just a few:
- Schuyler made national news by yanking a rattlesnake fang out of Mrs. Tennessee's foot, for which she won a Mrs. America "valiance" award.
A licensed practical nurse, Schuyler knew exactly what to do when she heard Mrs. Tennessee's screams.
She took a look, pulled out the fang, monitored the victim's heart rate, kept the victim calm and poured cold water on the wound. Mrs. Tennessee went on to become first runner-up.
"She said the pain was worse than childbirth," Schuyler reported.
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Bulgarian Model Wins International Teen Beauty Pageant in Dominican Republic
10 September 2007, Monday
 The 15-year-old Bulgarian beauty Emili Mariyanova grabbed Miss Teen International 2007 title at "Miss Bellezza Mundial" contest. Photo by Visages Model Group |
Except the grand prize, Emili Mariyanova got several special awards, "Beautiful Face" and "Traditional Costume" among them.
The Bulgarian grabbed the title, defeating about 90 participants from all around the globe in the age group from 15 to 17.
The contest "Miss Belleza Mundial" is not Emili's first catwalk performance. The beauty queen has previously took part in numerous fashion shows in the past six months.
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2007 Miss America Lauren Nelson Headlines AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma's own Lauren Nelson, who is the reigning 2007 Miss America, will serve as the Grand Marshall of the upcoming AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City. The Walk will take place on Sunday, September 30 at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Registration and festivities begin at 12:30pmfollowed by a 2:00pm step off.
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Miss Ventura County Controversey Gets Gooooood!
Hilary Gushwa, the Miss Ventura County winner who lost her title after officials learned she was married at the time of the pageant, now claims that the mother of one of the contestants she defeated was behind the investigation to have her taken down. *hissssss!*Through her attorneys, Gushwa claims that Jackie Youngern, a pageant committee member who is also employed as an Investigative Assistant with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, used her badge "in an attempt to intimidate witnesses, obtain statements, and solicit clerks at government offices to obtain records." Youngern's daughter also competed for the crown. Craziness!
Gushwa says the marriage in question was annulled, and that she committed no criminal acts. She claims that she filled out the application for the pageant in August 2004 -- "long before any alleged marriage took place." Yeah, two whole months?! The pageant and marriage took place within weeks of each other in October 2004!
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