Buzz: Natalie Morales: "I think the whole country, The Philippines is here tonight!!"
Tough queries! Incidentally, we thought that the jurors’ questions were generally too tough for the tilt. It definitely isn’t easy to be nervous, stressed, exhausted and facing millions of viewers—and still having to come up with intelligent, well-phrased, sensitive and felt responses to really tough queries on “the effects of unsupervised exposure of young people to the Internet,” “the acceptability of the use of full-body scanners at airport terminals,” “restrictions on the use of religious clothing in some countries”—etc! Have a heart, folks. Very few people, no matter how lovely or ugly, can deal with that really difficult challenge without ending up with egg on their faces! (inquirer.net)
Buzz: Miss Thailand's Best in National Costume (photo: pattayadailynews.com):
Google it! The term "Miss Universe" was the most searched for topic on Google Insights over the past seven days on the morning of August 30. Jimena Navarrete from Mexico was crowned the winner of annual beauty contest Miss Universe on August 23. The 22-year-old winner is the first woman from Mexico to wear the Miss Universe crown since 1991; the contest dominated the top two search terms (independent.co.uk).
Jimena Navarrete of Mexico is Miss Universe 2010: Jimena Navarrete of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2010, receiving a diamonds Nexus Labs’ crown, featuring over 1,000 lab-created jewels, and accented by flawless cultured rubies to represent Miss Universe. The crown is set with 1,371 gemstones, weighing a total of 416.09 carats. It contains 544.31 grams of 14k and 18k white gold as well as platinum.
Buzz: Miss Universe 2010 Ratings: The Miss Universe pageant was up a tiny bit in viewers compared to last year (although down some among adults 18-49), but CBS' 9 o'clock comedies scored Monday's biggest audience and led the network to a ratings win.
Buzz: Miss Universe 2010 Results:
Miss Universe 2010: Mexico (Jimena Navarrete)
Runners-Up:
Jamaica (Yendi Phillipps)
Australia (Jesinta Campbell)
Ukraine (Anna Poslavska)
Philippines (Venus Raj)
Top 10:
Albania (Angela Martini)
Ireland (Rozanna Purcell)
South Africa (Nicole Flint)
Guatemala (Jessica Scheel)
Puerto Rico (Mariana Vicente)
Top 15:
Russia (Irina Antonenko)
Colombia (Natalia Navarro)
France (Malika Menard)
Belgium (Cilou Annys)
Czech Republic (Jitka Válková)
Awards:
Miss Photogenic: Thailand
Miss Congeniality: Australia
Best National Costume: Thailand
Buzz: Miss Universe 2010 Top 10 Evening Gown Competition scores:
Mexico 8.913, Jamaica 8.884, Australia 8.841, Ukraine 8.743, Philippines 8.714
Eliminated: Albania 8.693, Ireland 8.548, South Africa 8.420, Guatemala 8.286, Puerto Rico 7.971
Buzz: Miss Universe 2010 Top 15 Swimsuit Competition scores:
Jamaica 9.426, Mexico 9.265, Philippines 8.957, Ireland 8.784, Australia 8.543, Puerto Rico 8.415, Ukraine 8.333, South Africa 8.229, Albania 8.229, Guatemala 8.071,
Eliminated: Russia 7.843, Colombia 7.643, France 7.586, Belgium 7.571, Czech Republic 7.429
Miss Universe 2010 Celebrity Panel of Judges: Criss Angel, illusionist and mystifier; William Baldwin, actor, producer and writer; Sheila E, world-renowned percussionist and drummer; Tamron Hall, anchor of “MSNBC Live”; Evan Lysacek, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2009 World Figure Skating Champion; Chazz Palminteri, Oscar nominated actor and director best known for his work in A Bronx Tale; Chynna Phillips, American singer and actress; Jane Seymour, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner and Niki Taylor, international supermodel.Hataw Beauties Top 15: Here are my picks - some are expected to be there, others I calculated and the rest are personal favorites - for Miss Universe 2010.
Miss Universe 2010 Musical Guests: John Legend & The Roots will perform during the evening gown competition. During the swimsuit competition, Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil will perform a medley of songs from the hit show which can be seen exclusively at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Miss Universe 2010: Who is leading?: It's the Miss Universe 2009 Finals! The Finale is coming. Who will become the next Miss Universe? Pageant Websites and experts around the globe have already put their bets.
Designer Reem Acra on Miss USA's red gown: “I wanted to give Rima the best of the best whether she won or lost, Everyone looks great in red and the fit of the mermaid gown is perfect on Rima. The scalloped neckline is alluring but still very chic."
Buzz: Miss Thailand was lambasted on several fronts by the conservative Thai media for being “outstandingly lavish and highly inappropriate” referring to her choice of attire and subsequent modelling performance.. Prior to the start of the awards night, Miss Thailand reportedly defended her actions on her Facebook page exclaiming, “What do you want me to do? Do you want me to just wear my sash and walk with it on? Is that a Thai woman?” It has been reported that risqué photographs of Fonthip in a revealing red dress had been the fuel for the jives in the Thai press. (pattayadailynews).Buzz: “Premiere,” a French television program, said Raj is the biggest threat to France’s Malika Menard’s attempt at clinching the title. (Inquirer.net)
Buzz: This is the first ever edition of MUO Magazine:
Buzz: Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez says it's clear in her mind who'll replace her as the world's top beauty queen: "I have my five favorites but I can't tell you. I'll tell you August 24, "It's a secret." (AP)
Buzz: Miss USA Rima Fakih is fasting from sunrise to sunset in accordance with Islamic tradition because it's the holy month of Ramadan even though she's busy preparing for Monday's Miss Universe contest in Las Vegas: "I am fasting, It's part of my religion. ... I wanted to be respectful." (freep.com)
Miss Great Britain Tara Vaitiere Hoyos on who will make it: "I think this year, it's extremely close. You could think you have your top 15 but there's some people that will shine in different areas that will definitely surprise you, With nerves and everything in dresses — just little different factors included — I don't think you can know until the final day. (AP)Buzz: The contestants are continuing with their one-on-one interviews with the prestigious judging panel of VIPs and celebrities today and into the weekend before Monday’s live NBC broadcast from Mandalay Bay. Billionaire and pageant owner Donald Trump announced the panel of judges Thursday morning that includes Luxor headliner Criss Angel, singer Chynna Phillips, supermodel Nikki Taylor, actor-writer-producer William Baldwin and Olympic figure skating gold medalist Evan Lysacek (lasvegasweekly.com).
Buzz: Miss Haiti's Sarodj Bertin: "I want to change what people think about Haiti. Yes, we have poverty, we are in the middle of a crisis, but we also have so many beautiful things to share."
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power, on Miss Ireland: “Rozanna has really gone all out to do well in this competition. Nude shots or not she really is standing out from the crowd and at this stage it will be a big shock if she doesn’t finish in the top five.”Buzz: Miss Malaysia Nadine Ann Thomas on her roommate (Miss Philippines): “a true sweetheart and a very down to earth person.”
Buzz: Kris Aquino to judge Miss Universe 2010? The camp of controversial actress-host and presidential sister Kris Aquino finally reacted to reports saying Aquino was invited to judge this year's Miss Universe tilt to be held in Las Vegas. In a statement made over "Showbiz News Ngayon", Aquino's talent manager and close friend Boy Abunda cleared that the actress-host hasn't received a formal invitation from the Miss Universe organization (ABS-CBN News).
Miss Trinidad & Tobago’s LaToya Woods on posing topless: “It’s definitely going to raise some [eye]brows, but what’s important is that I am comfortable. This is my body and I feel liberated doing this. You know that saying, ‘Bad publicity is good publicity?’ It’s going to be good" (Access Hollywood).Buzz: Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Miss Australia's controversial National Costume: "Miss Australia, Don't Be a Woolly Bully--Leave Lambs in Peace!" (peta.org)
Buzz: Donald Trump, who owns the Miss Universe franchise, defended the photo shoot, saying he has no problems with it: “We are in a different age. They are a little bit sexy, but I'll tell you what – everybody's watching so I have nothing against it. The Miss USA pageant and the Miss Universe pageant just got renewed for three years by NBC. The ratings have been terrific. If you look at Miss America, it's now off-network television – and we're doing better than ever, so I really have no problem with it,” Trump told The Insider. (Manila Bulletin)
Buzz: Angie Meyer, a publicist and event planner who has worked with Miss USA contestants in the past on Miss Universe Racy Photos: "By bringing nudity into the equation, it no longer becomes a package of 'beauty and brains' Rather, this focuses it on body image. What kind of message are we sending to young girls?" (ABC News)
Ines Ligeron on venus Raj: A true stunner! I love Miss Philippines this year. Beautiful face and a killer body.
Miss Haiti on Wyclef Jean's Presidency Bid: “I really admire Wyclef, he’s a great singer and a really recognized Haitian artist – but I do not know if he’s going to arrive to his political objectives, After the (earthquake), we need someone that really knows this position and has studied politics, and really knows Haitian society. We’re not in a place right now where we can just try people out. If Wyclef thinks he has the capacity then maybe he can arrive, I wish him good luck, but I we need to look at really moving the country forward politically.” (foxnews.com)Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez on Miss Universe 2010 candidates: "I don't think anybody has ever seen such a fantastic group of girls all together in one place at the same time. They are wow, so beautiful. It will be the best year ever." (nationalledger.com)
Buzz: Joori Kim (left), Miss Korea 2010 gets her country sash as she starts the registration and fitting process in preparation for the Miss Universe 2010 Competition at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, August 7, 2010.Buzz: The countdown for Miss Universe 2010 officially began in Las Vegas, as 83 women from all over the world posed Wednesday morning for a photo-op at the famous sign welcoming visitors to this city.
Former Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch on Jesinta Campbell: My advice to her is to just be herself, have a good time, enjoy every day, and don't take anything for granted. They are not looking for the girl who looks beautiful and is perfect from head to toe, and makes the perfect turn at the end of the catwalk. It is about the little flaws and the little imperfections that make a person interesting (heraldsun.com.au).
Buzz: Miss Australia is being urged to dump a pair of high-heeled woolly Ugg boots that she was to wear at Miss Universe Pageant later this month. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) criticised Jesinta Campbell choice of footwear, calling it a "national joke" and a "travesty" because of its tackiness and cruelty to animals (tvnz.co.nz).Buzz: Minute to Win It has added another themed episode to the summer lineup. This time we'll be seeing former Miss USA and Miss Universe winners tackling the game in what's been dubbed the "Last Beauty Standing" competition. Of course the women will be playing for charity. This episode will air on Monday, August 23rd (gameshows.about.com).
Buzz: Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) founder and chairperson Stella Marquez-Araneta on Venus Raj: “She has a very exotic, beautiful look. She stood out from other candidates from the start. She has a presence onstage that is very important in a competition. I think after all her training, she has become more confident. I believe she’ll do very well.”
Buzz: Australian singer/songwriter Orianthi will perform her hit single 'According to You' during the Miss Universe 2010 swimsuit competition, while John Legend & The Roots will perform during the evening gown competition.
Buzz: Bret Michaels is set to host the 2010 Miss Universe pageant this year alongside NBC’s “Today” show anchor Natalie Morales, Access Hollywood has confirmed. The rocker-turned-reality star will not be the first “Celebrity Apprentice” alum to host the pageant. Last year’s Miss Universe pageant was hosted by “Celebrity Apprentice” and “Deal or No Deal” star Claudia Jordan and Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush.
Rima Fakih on her critics: After the Lebanese-born Fakih was crowned Miss USA in May, some critics said: "You're not a good representative of the USA, you don't fit the description," Fakih told the Free Press. To that, she says: "This is America. We're all one nation united, no matter what color, ethnicity, religion you are." (Free Press)
Another mishap: beauty queen dies: 2009 Miss International semifinalist Melody Gersbach, who was also the trainer of Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj for the 2010 Miss Universe beauty pageant, was killed after the vehicle she and two others were riding figured in a head-on collision in Bicol on Saturday morning (Manila Bulletin).
Donald Trump on Miss U: “When I bought Miss Universe 12 years ago, it was a sick puppy. Now the Miss Universe contest is seen in over 180 countries around the world and the ratings are through the roof and that’s because of the beautiful women,” said Trump. “I’m not changing a thing!”
Miss Universe Betting Odds Have Miss Philippines As Controversial Favourite: Miss Philippines is the favourite for the Miss Universe pageant 2010. Joint second favourites in the Miss Universe betting are from the same part of the world. Miss Haiti and Miss Mexico are both on offer at 8/1 with Boylesports. Mexico always seem to have a stunning beauty representing the country and Jimena Navarrete is another in a long line of beautiful girls from the South American country (OLBG).
Miss India’s national dress faces criticism: Miss India Ushoshi Sengupta’s national costume at Miss Universe 2010 pageant, which is fusion attire and inspired by India’s national bird peacock, is facing severe criticism from Indian designers for not being traditional. (ApunKaChoice)
A Tall Order for Venus: “After all that we’ve been through,” said Madame Stella Marquez-Araneta, head of the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) which is behind the annual search for the three candidates to three major contests — Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss World — “she really should try her best to bring home the crown so we will be vindicated.” (The Philippine Star)
Miss Universe 2010 Auction: Miss Angola, An Angola Map; Miss Aruba, Handmade Sculpture of the Divi Divi Tree; Miss Australia, Kailis Pearl Earrings; Miss Belgium, Autographed Tennis Balls; Miss Botswana, A Rare Diamond; Miss Brazil, Brazilian Woodwork; Miss British Virgin Islands, Handmade Vase; Miss Canada, Grizzly Bear Sculpture in Star Marble Stone; Miss China, A Fortune Tripod Caldron; Miss Colombia, Pre-Colombian Era Designed Jewerly; Miss Costa Rica, Costa Rican Eagle Jewel; Miss Croatia, Croatian Silk Tie; Miss Curacao, A hand-painted Chi-Chi; Miss Cyprus, Statue of Aphrodite; Miss Czech Republic, Books Authored by the First President of the Czech Republic; Miss Denmark, Gold Necklace Featuring the National Flower of Denmark; Miss Ecuador, Incan Cultural Jewelry; Miss Germany, Engraved German Cup; Miss Great Britain, Autographed Boxing Gloves; Miss Hungary, Pabouch of Szeged; Miss India, AUM Sculpture; Miss Indonesia, Silver Replica of the Prambanan Temple; Miss Israel, A Hamsa; Miss Mexico, Designer Pineda Covalin’s Handbag and Scarf; Miss New Zealand, Morning Song Painting; Miss Nicaragua, Masks of Personages of the Comedy Bailete; Miss Norway, 19th Century Norwegian Sweater; Miss Peru, 24 Gold Karat Plated Ceremonial Knife; Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj, Pacquiao’s Autographed Gloves; Miss Poland, Silver Necklace and Earrings with Amber; Miss Romania, Romanian Glassware; Miss Russia, Handpainted Matryoshka; Miss Slovenia, Rogaska Water Vessel Glass Replica; Miss Switzerland, Balmain Madrigal Chrono Lady Oval Watch; Miss US Virgin Islands, West Indies Clown; Miss USA, Diamond Nexus Earrings and Pendant; and Miss Venezuela, Lilia Lopez Designed Necklace.
Raj, others complete Miss ‘U’ kick-off rites: Miss Philippines Maria Venus Raj and five other candidates were personally handpicked by billionaire Donald Trump to promote this year’s Miss Universe Beauty contest. The five other candidates were Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, Miss Colombia Natalia Navarro, Miss Haiti Sarodj Berin, Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete, and Miss Puerto Rico Mariana Vicente (Manila Bulletin).
