Miss California Seeking Damages

clipped from www.samesame.com.au Former Miss California Carrie Prejean is sueing the organisers of the pageant because she believes she was wrongfully dismissed for defending traditional notions of marriage. In June this year Prejean was stripped of her title over an “unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA organisation”. A spokesperson for Miss California pageant said that “it [had] become abundantly clear that Carrie [was] unwilling to fulfill her obligations under our contract and work together.” However Prejean’s attorney Charles LiMandri told Reuters that the decision to fire her wasn’t about contractual arrangements at all. Miss California came first runner up. On a video blog on his website Perez later said, “She lost not because she doesn’t believe in gay marriage, she lost because she’s a dumb bitch!”

New Official Crown for Miss Tourism Queen International 2009

clipped from misscontest.blogspot.com A new specially designed crown for the new winner of Miss Tourism Queen International 2009. This year crown will be used for official use and coronation of MTQI queens only. The crown was designed by Mr Wisavej Watanasuk, who works as a painter and designer for the Thai royal family. It was sponsored by St Ureka. Co. Ltd.

SEEKING DELEGATES FOR THE MRS. D.C. UNITED STATES PAGEANT

clipped from www.mppinc2006.com We are proud to announce that we are currently seeking delegates for the Mrs. D.C. US Pageant which will be held as a triple crowning event along with PA and MD on April 24, 2010. To qualify you must meet the following criteria: Born in D.C. Live, work, own property or go to school in D.C. Live, work, own property or go to school within a 25 mile radius of D.C. Lived, worked, owned property or went to school in D.C. Lived, worked, owned property or went to school within a 25 mile radius of D.C. If you would like to enter or would like further information, please email us at

Jessica Ibarra, Miss Venezuela won the Best in Evening Gown Award at Miss Tourism Queen International 2009

clipped from misscontest.blogspot.com Jessica Ibarra, Miss Venezuela won the Best in Evening Gown Award at Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 Beauty Pageant Contest (MTQI 2009) during the event held in Xinyang, Henan, China. as well in 2008 Maria Lourdes Caldera, Miss Venezuela also won the Best in Evening Gown in Miss Tourism Queen International 2008. While the second place best in evening gown was Miss China, Shen Yu Jie and Miss Philippines, Marie Razel Eguia was in 3rd place.

Ms. Senior Oklahoma Pageant

clipped from themrsoklahomapageant.blogspot.com The Ms. Senior Oklahoma pageant was held this past Saturday at the Van Trease Performing Arts Center in Tulsa. This event, which has become an annual one for us, is a fundraiser for Grace Hospice. This year, Mrs. Oklahoma Rachel Roberts was a part of the festivities helping to crown the 2009 titleholders. This year, 32 women competed in 4 different divisions: Adult Day Care Centers, Long Term Care Centers, Assisted Living Centers, and Independent Living Centers. When the ballots were tallied the results were as follows: Ms. Senior OK Independent Living - Marion Bolks from Tulsa Jewish Retirement Center Ms. Senior OK Assisted Living - Oleta Brown from The Arbors Ms. Senior OK Long Term Care - Lillie King from Parks Edge Ms Senior OK Adult Day Care - Dana Ann Sutton from LIFE Senior Services - Central

SEPTEMBER SPONSOR SPLURGES! WOW!

clipped from mncips.blogspot.com Each month, our sponsors, are offering the coolest stuff for YOU, when you send in your application to compete with your $25.00 application fee! Sponsor Splurges is a Monthly Carnival of great things from our sponsors just for you..... for deciding to compete 2010! Sponsor SPLURGES----ONLY at Carolina International Pageants! www.carolinainternationalpageant.com

Star of the new movie SHORTS, thanks her success to NAM!

clipped from namissrocks.blogspot.com  The new Warner Brothers movie, SHORTS, recently release in theaters near you  and  directed by famous director Robert Rodriguez ( Shark Boy & Lava Girl, Sin City, Spy Kids, etc) is something you should all go see.  With a lot of well known names in this kid comedy  such as Kat Dennings, Leslie Mann, William H. Macy, &  Jon Cryer, there is more to see in this movie then some of your favorite celebs. Starring along side these famous names is the 2005 National American Miss Arizona Princess, Jolie Vanier.  Also, be sure to check out SHORTS.  To view its trailer(with Jolie is the beginning on it), and learn more about the movie,  click below http://shortsmovie.warnerbros.com/

Mrs. International in Times Square

clipped from themrsoklahomapageant.blogspot.com The crowning of Mrs. International 2009, Armaiti Fitzgerald, was shown on the jumbo tron in Times Square, New York City.

PSA Filming To Begin!

clipped from hip2give.blogspot.com I am so excited to share that on September 12 - I will be filming a portion of the new Public Service Announcement for the Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region (Red Cross). This PSA will be used in several capacities - not only to encourage and empower others to donate, but to also thank those that have so willingly donated to save the lives of others. Typically, donors do not have the opportunity to see the impact that they make. This video will provide the chance to see the lives that they touch, but to also connect with the purpose. It is through love and time that they give and with this PSA, we can finally say thank you for the donations. When the PSA/Video become available, I will be sure to post it here!

Fox Box - August 21, 2009

clipped from mrscolorado.blogspot.com On August 21, I had the opportunity to appear on Fox 31's "Fox Box". Fox Box is a segment of "Good Day Colorado" that invites special guests to discuss events currently making the news. The host of the show, Shaul Turner, along with Terrence Roberts (CEO, Prodigal Son Initiative), Ian Bagg (Actor/Comedian) and I all chatted about hot topics such as the debate on healthcare, whether or not our society is accepting of same sex relationships in politics, Michelle Obama's casual attire on family outtings, and the lady who believed to be pregnant with 12 babies. It was a great panel, with each of us bringing up strong points about the issues. I hope to be a return guest on Fox Box in the future, it was a lot of fun!

Miss Galaxy-UK: calling all single mothers, divorcees AND the unmarried!

clipped from www.starnow.com Win a trip to the USA to compete in Miss Galaxy International! Many UK beauty contests exclude women because they have had a child or are divorced/widowed...... with Miss Galaxy-UK this is NOT the case!! We are bringing beauty competitions into the 21st century!! The UK final will be a fun-filled event in March 2010, with girls from all over the UK competing in different sections, including fashion and eveningwear! The girls will let their individuality shine through during the pageant as they will be judged on more than their looks, it is about personality too! So, if you are aged 19-29 and want to experience the opportunity of a life time enter now!

Fifty-One Beauties

clipped from mrsalaska09.blogspot.com We got ready for our first event of the week, the delegate orientation. Yes, we are called delegates, not contestants... after all we all ARE already queens for our respective states. I enjoyed hearing from the 50 other women and how may years they've been married and how many kids they have. The dinner that was served was really good, too. The dessert hit the spot! Yes, beauty queens do eat food, and even dessert!

Is The Fix In On Miss Universe?

clipped from www.defamer.com.au Information obtained by the Guanabee blog, in an exclusive interview with Michael Schwandt, choreographer of this year’s pageant, suggests that far from a purely scientific study of the looks, talents and poise of each contestant, one man’s preferences may be guiding the outcome of the race. Then he does do something that’s a bit odd. At all the shows, he pops in the day before the telecast and we line up all the girls in alphabetical order behind microphones. And they say their name, age and country. Then we line them up in alphabetical order in one single file line across the stage. And he basically walks by and has an assistant that takes notes on all the girls. And it’s just kind of common knowledge that he picks six of the top fifteen single-handedly. So, the other nine of the top fifteen are judged in a preliminary show the week before and picked by those judges, but he picks six of the top fifteen.

Carrie Prejean sues California pageant officials – pictures, videos

clipped from www.examiner.com Former Miss California Carrie Prejean is suing several pageant officials for “libel, slander and religious discrimination, accusing them of telling her to stop mentioning God even before her controversial remarks against gay marriage,” the Associated Press reports. Targets of the suit, according to AP, are Miss California USA executive director Keith Lewis, former Miss California USA co-director Shanna Moakler and Miss California USA publicist Roger Neal. The suit accuses the three of “using Internet sites such as Facebook and Twitter to post disparaging remarks about Prejean,” AP reports and “Lewis and Moakler both told Prejean not to mention God on her Miss USA application or at public events at least two months before she gave her anti-gay marriage answer.”

Here she is...Miss America!

clipped from meredithboyd.blogspot.com Photos by Matt Boyd Photography Drum roll please! Matt and I are so excited to unveil Emily Cook, Miss Georgia's new headshot that is now featured on Miss America's Web site! We are beyond blessed to have this opportunity to shoot Miss Georgia. We will be cheering you on Emily in Las Vegas at Miss America! Thank you Emily and Brianna for making us look so good! We are so proud to have you as clients!