Sunday, July 12, 2015

MISS USA 2015: Preliminary Competition - Opening In Sherri Hill

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Miss USA 2015 contestants introduce themselves in their Sherri Hill dress and Chinese Laundry shoes during the preliminary competition of the 2015 MISS USA pageant at the Baton Rouge River Center on Wednesday, July 8th. The 2015 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the D.I.C. Crown in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tune in to the Reelz telecast at 8:00 PM ET on July 12, 2015 live from the Baton Rouge River Center to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2015.


Source: Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP



MISS USA 2015: Preliminary Competition - Opening In Sherri Hill

Saturday, July 11, 2015

MISS USA 2015: Preliminary Competition - Backstage


Miss USA 2014, Nia Sanchez; Ashley Golebiewski, Miss Connecticut USA 2015; Jackie Croft, Miss Vermont USA 2015; Alexis Duprey, Miss New Mexico USA 2015; Olivia Jordan, Miss Oklahoma USA 2015; Elizabeth Cardillo, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2015; and Samantha Poirier, Miss New Hampshire USA 2015, prepares backstage during the preliminary competition of the 2015 MISS USA pageant at the Baton Rouge River Center on Wednesday, July 8th. The 2015 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the D.I.C. Crown in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tune in to the Reelz telecast at 8:00 PM ET on July 12, 2015 live from the Baton Rouge River Center to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2015.


Source: Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP


 


 



MISS USA 2015: Preliminary Competition - Backstage

MISS USA 2015: Preliminary Competition - Sun Kitten Swimwear Competition (EVERY CONTESTANT)

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Every Single Contestant! Contestants compete onstage during the preliminary competition of the 2015 MISS USA pageant at the Baton Rouge River Center on Wednesday, July 8th. The 2015 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the D.I.C. Crown in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tune in to the Reelz telecast at 8:00 PM ET on July 12, 2015 live from the Baton Rouge River Center to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2015.


Source: Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP



MISS USA 2015: Preliminary Competition - Sun Kitten Swimwear Competition (EVERY CONTESTANT)

EMMY AWARD-WINNING HOST TODD NEWTON AND FORMER MISS WISCONSIN USA 2009 ALEX WEHRLEY TO CO-HOST THE 2015 MISS USA® PAGEANT AIRING LIVE ON REELZ SUNDAY, JULY 12 AT 8PM ET/ 5PM PT

EMMY AWARD-WINNING HOST TODD NEWTON AND FORMER MISS WISCONSIN USA 2009 ALEX WEHRLEY TO CO-HOST THE 2015 MISS USA® PAGEANT AIRING LIVE ON REELZ SUNDAY, JULY 12 AT 8PM ET/ 5PM PT


OK! TV’S JULIE ALEXANDRIA NAMED BACKSTAGE HOST


(Albuquerque, NM) Tuesday, July 7, 2015— REELZ today announced Emmy Award-winning game show host Todd Newton and former Miss Wisconsin USA 2009 Alex Wehrley will co-host

the 2015 MISS USA® Pageant with OK! TV’s Julie Alexandria hosting backstage on Sunday, July 12 at 8:00pm ET and PT.

Daytime Emmy Award-winning TV personality Todd Newton is one of the most recognized and respected faces on television today. Often referred to by industry insiders as “The Host with the

Most,” Newton has awarded contestants over 40 million dollars in cash and prizes on numerous game shows and his amiable persona on E! Entertainment Television brought viewers in more

than 30 countries face-to-face with Hollywood’s elite for over a decade.

Alex Wehrley is a TV host, actress and former Miss Wisconsin USA. She has hosted for multiple platforms including E! News Now, ABC.com and VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live. Alex’s TV career began in local news, bringing her from Rockford, IL to Oklahoma City to Dallas. Before moving to Los Angeles in 2014, she hosted Eye Opener, a nationally syndicated morning show. Alex specializes in telling stories about female empowerment and says that competing in the MISS USA pageant has helped her prepare for a career in entertainment.

Julie Alexandria is an accomplished television host and voiceover artist–in addition to OK! TV her voice can be heard on national and global campaigns, video games, animated series and online. Also a Sideline Reporter for College Football and Major League Baseball, Julie lives and breathes pop culture, celebrity gossip, fashion and sports in addition to truly understanding social

TV.


Source: Miss USA



EMMY AWARD-WINNING HOST TODD NEWTON AND FORMER MISS WISCONSIN USA 2009 ALEX WEHRLEY TO CO-HOST THE 2015 MISS USA® PAGEANT AIRING LIVE ON REELZ SUNDAY, JULY 12 AT 8PM ET/ 5PM PT

MISS USA JUDGES PANEL ANNOUNCED

REELZ today announced the panel of nine telecast judges for the 2015 MISS USA® Pageant are all former titleholders of the Miss Universe Organization. The announcement comes on the heels of the news that Emmy Award-winning host Todd Newton and former Miss Wisconsin USA 2009 Alex Wehrley will co-host the 2015 MISS USA® Pageant, which airs live on REELZ Sunday, July 12 at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT. Country music star and former The Voice contestant Adley Stump will perform as guest vocalist with a live in-house band. Music mogul Master P and his daughter Cymphonique– starsof the upcoming REELZ series Master P’s Family Empire– will make special guest appearances with backstage host OK!TV’s Julie Alexandria during the live telecast.


The Panel of Judges Includes:
Nana Meriwether – In addition to holding the Miss USA 2012 title, Meriwether is a two-time All-American athlete. She captained UCLA volleyball to the semi-finals and broke three NCAA records in the process. She graduated from UCLA with highest honors and a degree in political science, going on to complete postgraduate pre-med studies at USC. Meriwether was born in South Africa where she grew up in rural villages while her father was a medical missionary. She is the co-founder of the non-profit Meriwether Foundation, which serves the most impoverished sectors in five southern African nations. Meriwether currently lives in New York City where she works at Harper’s Bazaar magazine.


Leila Umenyiora – In 2011, Umenyiora (formerly Lopes) became the first woman from Angola to win the Miss Universe crown. Umenyiora used her title to champion HIV/AIDS prevention and works with organizations such as Youth AIDS/PSI, Latino Commission on AIDS, and Gay Men’s Health Crisis, among others. She was named the Drylands Ambassador by the United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in an effort to combat land degradation – an issue that affects not only her country but the entire continent of Africa.


Rima Fakih – Crowned Miss USA 2010, Fakih became the first Muslim woman to ever win the title. Born in Lebanon, she immigrated to America in 1993. Following her reign, Fakih was named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Arab Women, ambassador of the Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and honored by the American Task Force of Lebanon. Notable

moments include presenting at Ronald Reagan’s Centennial Celebration and attending the American Chamber of Commerce conference alongside former President Bill Clinton. Rimarecently returned to the United States after a successful run competing in the Lebanese edition of “Dancing with the Stars.”


Crystle Stewart – As Miss Texas USA, Stewart won the title of Miss USA in 2008 and was a spokesperson for breast and ovarian cancer education, research, legislation and early detection. Stewart donates her time to Best Buddies, an organization that pairs mentally challenged children and adults with a friend. Stewart currently stars in the Tyler Perry sitcom “For Better or Worse” on OWN.


Danielle Doty – After winning Miss Texas Teen USA, Doty won the title of Miss Teen USA 2011. She has made guest appearances at notable events such as Glamour’s Women Of The Year Awards and The People’s Choice Awards, in addition to her work with the USO. Most recently Doty appeared as a host for FOX Sports Southwest and the nationally televised show, “Girls on the Go” Driven by FORD.


Tara Conner – Conner won Miss USA in 2006 and became the first woman from Kentucky to win the title. After a very public struggle with her own addiction, Conner has become an advocate and works to raise awareness that addiction is a disease and many people go on to lead a healthy, productive life in recovery. In addition to her advocacy work, Conner is a television host, singer/songwriter, actress and model.


Kimberly Pressler – Since winning Miss USA in 1999, Pressler has appeared on television screens across the globe as a sports reporter and host for networks such as FOX Sports, ABC, MTV and Red Bull Media, covering everything from X Games to the ACIS Fitness National Championship. Currently, Pressler is in her sixth season as lane-side reporter for ESPN on the PBA Tour.


Brook Lee – Lee is the only native Hawaiian to win both Miss USA and Miss Universe titles. After winning Miss Universe in 1997, Lee made several appearances in television before becoming a host for ESPN’s “Hawaii Sports Adventure” and E!’s “Behind the Scenes Look at Miss Universe.” Brook is also a tech ambassador for MommyLovesTech.com.


Michelle McLean-Bailey – International TV personality, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and philanthropist, McLean-Bailey won Miss Universe at 19 for Namibia in 1992. Among her many philanthropic efforts, she established the Michelle McLean Children Trust, now in its 24th year, to raise funds for education of underprivileged children in Namibia. She has worked with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on a variety of charitable projects. McLean-Bailey has also been an ambassador for UNICEF and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. As a globally recognized motivational speaker on the topic of “Success Under Pressure,” she aspires to be an agent of positive change in people’s lives around the world.


Special Guests for Live Backstage Coverage:


Master P – Self-made hip-hop mogul, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Master P is a driven businessman who presides over a diversified business empire. Most of all, he is a loving father

who guides his children to succeed. Master P stars in the upcoming REELZ original series “Master P’s Family Empire” alongside his daughter Cymphonique.
Cymphonique – Actress, singer, dancer and writer, Cymphonique is one of Hollywood’s biggest teen phenomena. She is an R&B, pop and hip-hop artist and recently created a book series called Fabulous Girls to empower young girls. Cymphonique founded Fabulous Girls Charity to help bring awareness to kids with cancer and a performing arts school with the Let The Kids Grow Foundation.


WHERE TO WATCH THE 2015 MISS USA® PAGEANT:

Viewers can catch the excitement and the action of the 2015 MISS USA® Pageant on REELZ, which reaches 70 million homes on DIRECTV channel 238, DISH Network channel 299, Verizon FiOS TV channel 233, Time Warner Cable channel 128, AT&T U-verse channels 799/1799HD and cable systems nationwide. Find REELZ in your area by visiting www.reelz.com. REELZ is a High-Definition network and if it is not available, or not in HD, on your cable or telco provider, we encourage viewers to call them and ask for it.


Source: Miss USA



MISS USA JUDGES PANEL ANNOUNCED

MISS USA 2015: USS Kidd July 4th Spectacular

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Miss USA 2015 contestants take part in filming on the USS Kidd at the July 4th Spectacular on the Mississippi River. The 2015 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the D.I.C. Crown in Baton Rouge. Tune in to the Reelz telecast at 8:00 PM ET on July 12, 2015 live from the Baton Rouge River Center to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2015.


Source: Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP



MISS USA 2015: USS Kidd July 4th Spectacular

MISS USA 2015: Atchafalaya Swamp Tour

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Contestants tour the Atchafalaya Swamp in Henderson, Louisiana on Friday, July 3. The 2015 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the D.I.C. Crown in Baton Rouge. Tune in to the Reelz telecast at 8:00 PM ET on July 12, 2015 live from the Baton Rouge River Center to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2015.


Source: Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP



MISS USA 2015: Atchafalaya Swamp Tour

MISS USA 2015: Louisiana Seafood Celebration at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

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Miss USA 2015 contestants during a Louisiana Seafood Celebration at the Houmas House Plantation and Garden in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Sunday, July 5. The 2015 Miss USA contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the D.I.C. Crown in Baton Rouge. Tune in to the Reelz telecast at 8:00 PM ET on July 12, 2015 live from the Baton Rouge River Center to see who will be crowned Miss USA 2015.


SOURCE: Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP



MISS USA 2015: Louisiana Seafood Celebration at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens