Monday, March 31, 2008
Whitney Kudela
Whitney Kudela, Miss International 2007, is our guest tomorrow on PageantCast 117--but that's not all!
We have a quick interview with Dana Shriver, Public Relations/Marketing Director for the Mrs. NC United States Pageant--and it sounds like North Carolina is the place to BE this weekend!!!
On top of that, we have TFTJ news and a great podsafe tune that you just might recognize...
Tune in tomorrow morning for the next PageantCast!
We have a quick interview with Dana Shriver, Public Relations/Marketing Director for the Mrs. NC United States Pageant--and it sounds like North Carolina is the place to BE this weekend!!!
On top of that, we have TFTJ news and a great podsafe tune that you just might recognize...
Tune in tomorrow morning for the next PageantCast!
Caitlin Brunell
We're hoping to have Caitlin on the program soon...
Caitlin Brunell
Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2008
Growing up in the public eye, Caitlin Brunell realized at a young age that being a role model is a responsibility to be taken seriously. As the daughter of a professional NFL player, she learned from her parents the importance of setting a good example and the benefits of giving back to your community. As Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2008, Caitlin now has the opportunity and the national platform to make her own mark!
Representing the Commonwealth of Virginia, Caitlin Brunell won more than $30,000 in college scholarships at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition in August 2007. The “little sister” to the Miss America Scholarship Organization, this not-for-profit program has provided more than $2 million in college scholarships nationally to young women from 13 to 17 years of age. The title has given Caitlin a nationwide vehicle to promote causes that are important to her.
Currently a 15-year-old sophomore at Trinity Christian High School in Fairfax, Virginia, Caitlin has long been involved with the family’s Brunell Family Foundation, but is now branching out and making her own contributions. In 2006, she organized and founded “Caitlin's Closet” to help young women who wanted to participate in extracurricular school functions but couldn’t afford appropriate attire. The charity collects and distributes party, homecoming and prom apparel to young women in need.
Partnering with Children's Services in Washington, D.C. and Old Dominion High School in Sterling, Virginia, Caitlin was able to give more than 80 girls the chance to attend their proms last spring feeling special and beautiful. So far, she’s collected nearly 200 dresses.
As Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2008, Caitlin also has teamed up with the US Dream Academy, an organization that targets illiteracy in America’s youth.
Caitlin loves spending time with friends and family, especially swimming, skiing, and shopping! She’s been dancing since she was three years old and dreams of performing on Broadway and even winning a Tony Award. She’s also an accomplished model who has appeared on the covers of Pilates Magazine and fourpoints Magazine.
Caitlin lives in Virginia with her family, which includes three younger brothers (Jake-12, Joseph-9, and Luke-6) and her parents, Mark (quarterback for the Washington Redskins) and Stacy.
You can learn more about Caitlin at www.maoteen.org or www.brunellfamilyfoundation.com.
Caitlin Brunell
Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2008
Growing up in the public eye, Caitlin Brunell realized at a young age that being a role model is a responsibility to be taken seriously. As the daughter of a professional NFL player, she learned from her parents the importance of setting a good example and the benefits of giving back to your community. As Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2008, Caitlin now has the opportunity and the national platform to make her own mark!
Representing the Commonwealth of Virginia, Caitlin Brunell won more than $30,000 in college scholarships at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition in August 2007. The “little sister” to the Miss America Scholarship Organization, this not-for-profit program has provided more than $2 million in college scholarships nationally to young women from 13 to 17 years of age. The title has given Caitlin a nationwide vehicle to promote causes that are important to her.
Currently a 15-year-old sophomore at Trinity Christian High School in Fairfax, Virginia, Caitlin has long been involved with the family’s Brunell Family Foundation, but is now branching out and making her own contributions. In 2006, she organized and founded “Caitlin's Closet” to help young women who wanted to participate in extracurricular school functions but couldn’t afford appropriate attire. The charity collects and distributes party, homecoming and prom apparel to young women in need.
Partnering with Children's Services in Washington, D.C. and Old Dominion High School in Sterling, Virginia, Caitlin was able to give more than 80 girls the chance to attend their proms last spring feeling special and beautiful. So far, she’s collected nearly 200 dresses.
As Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2008, Caitlin also has teamed up with the US Dream Academy, an organization that targets illiteracy in America’s youth.
Caitlin loves spending time with friends and family, especially swimming, skiing, and shopping! She’s been dancing since she was three years old and dreams of performing on Broadway and even winning a Tony Award. She’s also an accomplished model who has appeared on the covers of Pilates Magazine and fourpoints Magazine.
Caitlin lives in Virginia with her family, which includes three younger brothers (Jake-12, Joseph-9, and Luke-6) and her parents, Mark (quarterback for the Washington Redskins) and Stacy.
You can learn more about Caitlin at www.maoteen.org or www.brunellfamilyfoundation.com.
Interview with Miss Texas USA Crystal Stewart by Miss Korea Texas Diane Yoo
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Texas titleholders collaborate for an interview to represent diversity in the State of Texas. Miss Korea Texas Diane Yoo and Miss Texas USA Crystal Stewart.
Texas Titleholders Exclusive Interview
(Crystal Stewart, photo courtesy of Miss USA)
Houston, Texas - March 25, 2008. Interview with Crystal Stewart, Miss Texas USA 2007, currently in Las Vegas competing for Miss USA 2008.
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Diane: How is it like being in Las Vegas so far?
- Crystal: Actually, I got here yesterday. It’s been amazing when I stepped into the airport, it was a little overwhelming because of casinos everywhere, big bill boards, lights, but it’s been a great experience. It’s been great so far.
Diane: What has been your proudest moment in life as Miss Texas USA?
- Crystal: My best moment since winning Miss Texas I would have to say is my motivational speech called “Waiting to Win”. I did a test version of it at a church and it was received very well. That is what I have been doing and want promote a career in, so I would say my motivational speaking.
Diane: Is that where you envision yourself in the future as?
- Crystal: Yes, I actually want to open a charm school in three years and continue speaking. Also I want to write a character education curriculum for Texas schools.
Diane: Perfect. Crystal, you have got it all. If you win Miss USA what is your biggest dream?
- Crystal: You know what? It’s a way to impact people and their lives and talking to people about their lives and talking about persistence, patience, and perseverance. I would love to win Miss Universe and represent the United States, it would be an honor. To be able to have the title of Miss Universe as Miss USA would be amazing.
Diane: Have you ever created the path to being “the first”(ie. such as creating a name for the minority community)?
- Crystal: Well actually, I can say, I am the first African American to win Miss Texas USA. I know Chelsea Smith is mixed. Her mother is Caucasian her father is African American so she considers herself biracial. I’m not, both of my parents are African American. So I can say that I am the first true African American for Miss Texas USA.
Diane: Wow. I really hope you will advance and know Miss USA has crowned ladies from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds. Coming from the Asian American community I know there a lot of women that look forward to the opportunity to compete for the prestigious Miss USA title. How will you be more involved with the Asian American community and other minority communities in Texas if you win Miss USA?
- Crystal: I would love to join different organizations because we are all minorities here. I think we could work together. I would join different organizations and support it in anyway possible. The one thing Texas is is that it’s very diverse and multi-cultural. Representing Texas, I represent everyone. I represent Koreans, Asians, Black, Whites, every creed or color. So I would like to support it in anyway possible.
Diane: That’s great. We come from a similar standpoint of being a minority and representing the entire State of Texas. As a Miss Korea Texas titleholder I run into a lot of stereotypes in pageantry. What is one of your biggest stereotypes or challenges you face as Miss Texas USA?
- Crystal: One of the stereotypes is that we are not intelligent because it is a “beauty pageant”. The one thing I can say is, for instance, that Rachel Smith is great title holder, she is very well educated and very well spoken and I would like to say so for myself as well a college graduate and educated. I think one of the stereotypes is that we are not intelligent women. I think it takes everything: craft, beauty, and intelligence.
Diane: Great answer Crystal. You know, there are a lot of young women that look up to you. Is there something you would want to tell them on this interview? Any words of inspiration coming from your reign?
- Crystal: All I can say is try hard for your dream. I always say this quote, “The race doesn’t go to the swift but to the one that endures”. It took me five years to win Miss Texas. But I did not give up on my goal; I just worked harder and trained harder. I just did everything I needed to do to pursue my goals, dreams, and confidence and it paid off. The one thing I talk about is persistence and perseverance; it always pays off if you set a goal and work hard to achieve it.
Diane: Any other small tips that we can laugh or have fun with?
- Crystal: Fun tips? Put vaseline on your teeth if you get tired of smiling. There is this thing called butt glue for your swimsuit if you don’t want it to ride while you are walking. They call it panty tape or butt glue so it will keep everything in place.
Diane: How can we, as the Asian American community, support you?
- Crystal: The one thing is no matter what spirituality you are; you can keep me in your hopes and your prayers. Also you can vote for me on www.missusa.com website for Miss Photogenic.
Diane: Anyone you would like to thank for bringing you this far in life?
- Crystal: Oh wow, you know what; there are so many people if I start naming I think I will forget. Mainly my parents, they have been really supportive throughout the beginning. They have given a lot of money, a lot of time, a lot of tears, and efforts towards me. Also my good friend who got me started in pageantry. My best friends and my team- they call themselves “Team Crystal”. I’m missing people like sponsors from Miss Texas organization, Julie Philips, etc., there are just a ton of people I’m sure I’ll forget if I really start listing naming names. But first and foremost, my parents.
Diane: Yes, I know we are always in debt to them. My last question might throw us off course a little. Are you in intimidated, fearful, or how are you feeling at this competition?
- Crystal: You know what, I feel great. You would think I would have all the pressure in the world. I’m coming from a huge state which is well known for the pageant experience we have had. In 1995 back when Miss Texas won Miss USA. I have a great team behind me. I’m one of the older contestants. So you would think I would have a lot of pressure, but I feel very calm and have a peace about me. And all I know is that is that if I can compete with confidence I know I did all that I can do and I’ll do my best and no one can hold me back when I lose.
Diane: Great Crystal. I went onto the website already and they already have pictures up of contestants from every state. You look beautiful and stunning, believe that you will place in the top. I wish you the best Crystal, from our community and the State of Texas. Thank you Crystal for your time!
-Crystal: Thank you so much. Diane, you have been very supportive. The Korean community and Asian community as a whole should be grateful to have you. You work so hard, thank you for everything you’ve done, so thanks Diane.
Click www.missusa.com for Crystal Stewart’s Miss USA 2008 official site and more exclusive photos and video coverage.
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From Queen Update blog: Miss Nevada USA
Very interesting the night of the Miss USA 2008 Pageant Miss Nevada USA 2008 Veronica Grabowski is hosting a party at LAXC Nightclub with her boyfriend Criss Angel. This is the same nightclub where Tara Conner recently hosted a party and previously held her big birthday bash at!
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YouTube Video: Jessica's Farewell Speech at our Soiree
For our pageant fans who would like to hear the full presentation of our Miss Florida USA 2008 Jessica Rafalowski. She is presented by Pageant Executive Director Grant H. Gravitt, Jr. with flowers presented by Pageant Producer Mary Lou Gravitt.
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Miss USA coverage that rocks
Check out http://www.queenupdate.com/ for HOURLY updates on Miss USA with lots of photos. I think you will like it!
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YouTube Video: Miss New Jersey Tiffany Andrade Prepares For Miss USA
Miss New Jersey Tiffany Andrade comes by the Morning show to talk about how she will be preparing for Miss USA.
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Paris Hilton wows Turkey with belly dance
London (ANI): Paris Hilton wowed people in Turkey by showing off her belly dancing skills on the country's national television. Paris accepted the offer from a well-known local dancer to perform on stage at the Miss Turkey beauty pageant, where Hilton was a judge. The Simple Life star was unable master the hip-shaking boogie but managed to add her own flair by doing some sexy swaying as the audience cheered.
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Honey Lee is Miss Grand Slam 2007
Va-va-voom: Ladies and gents, Miss Grand Slam 2007,Honey Lee!
GlobalBeauties.com, the leading online magazine for international beauty pageants, has selected Honey Lee – Miss Korea 2006 - as the most striking beauty of 2007!
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Miss Landmine Survivor Beauty Pageant 2008, Angola
Luanda, Angola — The 27-year-long Angola civil war has been over for six years but the number of civilian victims continues to rise. Tens of thousands have been injured or maimed by landmine explosions, leaving the population shattered and ravaged by a war whose fallout has yet to meet its half-life.
In an effort to restore dignity and confidence to its civilian population, the de-mining commission of Angola is hosting a Miss Landmine Survivor Pageant, with eight women, one from each province, each maimed by a landmine, competing and simultaneously becoming the public faces for their own cause. Its intent is to boost the self-esteem of landmine survivors, and to show the beauty in strength and determination, and truly, the “beauty in all people.” The pageant will be held on April 2nd in Luanda, Angola.
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PERFECT Pageant
Compete in or direct for the PERFECT Pageant this summer at America ’s Perfect Junior Teen, Teen, and Miss in Orlando , FL , August 14-17, 2008. Check out the site at www.americasperfectteen.com There are three age divisions: 13-29 years, impressive $20,000 cash/prize/college scholarships to the three National Winners, REGAL custom crown, and so much more! America ’s Perfect National Director worked with Miss Universe, Inc. for 10 years! Come, experience the PERFECT Pageant!
Michael Galanes,
LITTLE MISS, MISTER, TEEN, AND MISS CITRUS NATIONAL PAGEANT
AMERICA'S PERFECT TEEN® AND MISS®
3780 S.W. 30th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale , FL 33312
E-Mail: director@littlemisscitrus.com
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
Miss St. Francis 2008 Pageant
Photos from our local Miss St. Francis 2008 Pageant (preliminary to Miss Wisconsin MAO) are now available in the Flickr gallery.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
From the Savvy Magazine Blog: The Savvy Girl of the Moment Finalists - Issue 02
Announcing the Finalists for Savvy Girl of the Moment – Issue 02!
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After receiving numerous entries over the past few months, our editorial staff had the very difficult job of narrowing the field to five amazing finalists. We are pleased to announce the Top 5 women in consideration for Savvy Girl of the Moment!
Jacinta Devlin
Connecticut
Rebecca Crosen
Virginia
Elena LaQuatra
Pennsylvania
Ashley Litton
Missouri
Jeannie Deakyne
Texas
Be sure to get your copy of Savvy Issue 02 to see who the winner is! Subscribe today or check Barnes and Noble in May.
Thank you once again to everyone who submitted. Please resubmit for future issues, as it was an extremely difficult decision.
Thank you for your loyalty to Savvy Magazine. We appreciate you!
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
From Beauties of America blog: March - Traci and Ashley head out to the MISS AUSTIN USA PAGEANT
This is the last year for city preliminary pageants in the MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION. As each city holds its last city USA Pageant, they are celebrating not only the women competing but a pageant tradition that will be missed. The MISS AUSTIN USA Pageant was held on March 1st, so Ashley and I headed out to Kyle, Texas for the competition. We enjoyed seeing queens from other pageant systems, as well as visiting with old friends from my days in the TEXAS USA system. Competition was tuff as over 15 beautiful women and teens competed to be the last official MISS AUSTIN USA and MISS AUSTIN TEEN USA. In the end Atia Willis was crowned MISS AUSTIN USA and Elizabeth Conner, MISS AUSTIN TEEN USA.
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Queen of the Week!
This Week's Queen of the Week is Miss Mississippi USA 2008!
1. What are your goals as Miss Mississippi USA 2008?
I have many goals and many I have already reached! One goal was to be an influence in young girls lives. I have helped to start a 4H program for girls which teaches them self-confidence, healthy habits, and modeling. The girls have so much fun and it is amazing to see how well they accept everything we teach them. Another goal I have set is to do my best at Miss USA (of course!). Mississippi does not place very often at Miss USA, or has ever won. The last woman that placed was in 2005 and I can not even remember the one before that!! It would be amazing to bring back the title to Mississippi!
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Lee Honey Named Miss Grand Slam
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Lee was selected through an evaluation of 100 top contestants who participated in the world's five leading beauty pageants -- Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Tourism Queen International. Ada De la Cruz, Miss Dominican Republic and a top-16 finalist in Miss World 2007, took second place, followed by Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe second runner-up 2007 Ly Jonaitis, whom the magazine named the "sexist woman alive." |
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TRUMP BLOCKS MEXICAN BEAUTY IN USA
WHAT'S BEHIND THE MISS UNIVER LAWSUIT AGAINST THE MISS MEXICO ORG.
On March 5th, 2008, after a long three years litigation process, the USPTO ‘s appeals board decided that the registration for the SEÑORITA MEXICO USA would not generate any consumer confusion, therefore Miss Universe motion was denied. Following The USPTO’s resolution on March 5th which states that Miss Universe motion for summary judgment had been denied, Miss Universe filed a complaint with The U.S Federal District Court in Nevada on March 18th, 2008 against Adan S. Perez, Luz S. Bolivar and The Miss Mexico Organization which main objective is to intimidate The Señorita Mexico pageant organizers to get them to abandon the application for the Trademark Señorita Mexico USA.
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Miss Universe Law Suit is just another chapter in a harassment campaign against The Miss Mexico Organization (MMO), which started almost three years ago, in an attempt to get the Latin company to withdraw an Application for SEÑORITA MEXICO USA trademark, which is still under litigation before The U. S Trademark Trail and Appeal Board (USPTO). Miss Universe position is that they do not want the acronym “USA” to be used in connection with any beauty pageant, because according to them, this would constitute an infringement of their marks. they have not been able to prove that before the USPTO. It is important to mention that there other beauty pageants using the same composition: Miss Brazil USA, Miss Vietnam USA, and Señorita Colombia USA which even got theirs registered at the USPTO, and others, none of which are being sued nor harassed, as far as it is known. This seems highly discriminatory.
On March 5th, 2008, after a long three years litigation process, the USPTO ‘s appeals board decided that the registration for the SEÑORITA MEXICO USA would not generate any consumer confusion, therefore Miss Universe motion was denied. Following The USPTO’s resolution on March 5th which states that Miss Universe motion for summary judgment had been denied, Miss Universe filed a complaint with The U.S Federal District Court in Nevada on March 18th, 2008 against Adan S. Perez, Luz S. Bolivar and The Miss Mexico Organization which main objective is to intimidate The Señorita Mexico pageant organizers to get them to abandon the application for the Trademark Señorita Mexico USA.
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MS. MATERNITY PAGEANT
For Immediate Release
THE MS. MATERNITY PAGEANT
03/20/08
THE MS. MATERNITY PAGEANT IS COMING TO
Pageant contestants will compete for an enormous prize package that will joyfully welcome their newest addition to the family. The prize package is filled with items that are pregnancy, childbirth, and baby related. Each and every contestant will walk away with a prize package of their own including a special baby shower for all contestants. By entering the competitions, this will allow the new mommies the opportunity to gain new friendships with other mothers, whether the first time mom or the veteran mother.
The contestants will compete in all low risk competitions, including personal interview, casual wear, evening gown, and an on stage interview. There will also be optional competitions available for those interested contestants. Everything needed to compete is probably already in the closet. The pageant will be held July 26th, 2008 at
The Executive Director at the Ms. Maternity Pageant believes that a woman is most beautiful during her pregnancy so no matter what shape or size if you are pregnant then this pageant is for you.
The Ms. Maternity Pageant is owned by Ms. Maternity Pageant, Inc.TM, the leader in pregnancy pageant productions.
For more information regarding applying as a contestant, state director opportunities, or sponsorship/vendor opportunities please visit our website at www.msmaternitypageant.com.
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Monday, March 24, 2008
PageantCast 116
Ariana Barouk, Miss Cuba 2007, is our guest on PageantCast 116. She is a lovely guest and it was a lot of fun talking to her.
In addition to this great interview, we have an exclusive interview with Ceil Schwalbach, the organizer of Milwaukee's Pageant Extravaganza, and we welcome the return of TFTJ.com news.
Tune in tomorrow morning for our show and enjoy!
In addition to this great interview, we have an exclusive interview with Ceil Schwalbach, the organizer of Milwaukee's Pageant Extravaganza, and we welcome the return of TFTJ.com news.
Tune in tomorrow morning for our show and enjoy!