Monday, August 23, 2010

Officially Revealed: Miss Universe 2010 Winners

Miss Universe 2010 - Miss Mexico Jimena Navarette
1st Runner Up - Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillips
2nd Runner Up - Miss Australia Jesena Campbell
3rd Runner Up - Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavskaya
4th Runner Up - Miss Philippines Venus Raj


Raj Final question: ”What is one mistake in your life and how were you able to make it right?”

Miss Philippines Venus Raj answers ”In my 22 years Nothing major major problem…I have encountered in my life because I am confident with the love of my family and I thank them for that.”

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Miss Universe 2010 Preliminary Competition

83 Candidates show what they got in the Preliminary Competition where they ompete in their swimsuit and evening gowns during the presentation show.

Our very own, Ms Raj got the audience as they shout and support this Filipina Beauty in the pageant.


Miss Philippines in Preliminary Competition Introduction



Miss Philippines in Preliminary Competition Evening Gown


Miss Philippines in Preliminary Competition Swimming suit

Do you think Ms Raj will make it to the top 15?

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Miss Philippines Venus Raj Interview Video [STARMOMETER]

The casual interview videos of the 83 Miss Universe contestants can now be seen on YouTube. Check out the interview video of our very own Venus Raj!

Just like with the other candidates, our very own Venus Raj was asked the following: “What piece of advice would you give to a man?”, “What is the best gift you have ever received?”, “What is the worst date you have ever been on?” and make an impression on the following: lion, car starting, rocket launching, sheep, cow and robot.


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Venus Raj Wins Chicken Wing Eating Contest in Miss Universe [STARMOMETER]

Our delegate, Ma. Venus Raj, recently won the chicken wing eating contest in Miss Universe.

The fun event was held at Diablos Cantina in Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, August 15, 2010

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Watch Miss Universe 2010 Live

To witness the coronation of the official winners for Miss Universe 2010, you must stay tune on ABS-CBN channel two for their live coverage on August 24 (Tuesday) at 9:30 a.m. And if you cannot make it this time, you may watch the replay which will be shown on the same day on Studio 23 at 7:10 p.m. and on Velvet (SkyCable channel 53) at 6:30 p.m.


Miss Universe 2010 official delegates. source: www.missuniverse2010.net

ABS-CBN senior sports correspondent Dyan Castillejo will follow Raj in her journey and report pageant highlights via “TV Patrol” and “Bandila.”

But for now, here are some of the pictures taken during the Miss Universe Presentation in Las Vegas with our very own Ms. Maria Venus Raj.


Her Swimsuit


With her Orange gown

Top 5 Miss Universe Evening Gown Portraits

Miss Universe has released portraits of 83 Miss Universe Evening Gown, here are Starmometer's top 5 Picks

Miss Russia – Irina Antonenko


Miss Mexico – Jimena Navarrete


Miss Albania – Angela Martini


Miss Ireland – Rozanna Purcell


Miss Jamaica – Yendi Phillipps

Ma. Venus Raj – Evening Gown Portrait for Miss Universe

Ma. Venus Raj looks quite fierce in her orange evening gown for the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
For a decade now, we already know that the downfall of our delegates in the Miss Universe pageant is NOT the swimsuit and NOT the question and answer segment BUT the evening gown per se.


Since 2000, no Filipina made it to the semi-finals of the Miss Universe pageant although we are sending excellent delegates every year. Some people are blaming Donald Trump and his being biased to the latinas. Some people are blaming the judges for being racists. Some people are blaming the politics inside the MU organization and how the delegates of its business partners make it to the semis year after year...READ MORE from the SOURCE..

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

ROCKER BRET MICHAELS AND NATALIE MORALES (NBC'S 'TODAY') TO HOST THE '2010 MISS UNIVERSE®; PAGEANT' ON NBC MONDAY, AUGUST 23

John Legend & The Roots to Perform During Live Telecast

New York, NY - August 3, 2010 - Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization andDonald J. Trump, Owner of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that superstar musicianBret Michaels and NBC's "Today" show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales will host the "2010 Miss Universe Pageant" live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on August 23 (9-11 p.m. ET) on NBC. John Legend & The Roots will perform live during the competition.

International superstar Bret Michaels is an award-winning, multi platinum singer with over 70 million albums sold worldwide. Michaels is also a songwriter, producer, director and actor who was recently named season three winner of NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice." Michaels first gained fame in the 1980s, and has produced chart-topping albums and singles ever since. Michaels' new album, "Custom Built," which is currently the # 1 independent and hard rock album, is in stores now.

Natalie Morales joined the cast of the "Today" show in February 2006 as co-host and correspondent and she recently hosted the "2010 Miss USA Pageant." Hispanic magazine named Morales one of the "Top Hispanics to Watch" in 2005 and one of the "Top Trendsetters" in 2003.

New musical collaboration John Legend & The Roots ("Late Night with Jimmy Fallon") will set the tone for the evening gown portion of the telecast. Legend is the recipient of six Grammy Awards and The Roots are renowned for their soulful, eclectic approach to hip-hop, which includes live instrumentals. John Legend & The Roots will release their forthcoming album, "WAKEUP!" September 21.

"It doesn't get hotter than being in Las Vegas during the month of August," said Trump." "Add more than 80 of the world's most beautiful women converging to compete for the crown of Miss Universe along with Bret Michaels, Natalie Morales and John Legend & The Roots…Las Vegas is going to be scorching hot!"

The two-hour television event, comprised of contestants representing over 80 countries around the world, will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Worldwide distribution of the competition has topped over 190 countries and territories in past years.

Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the live broadcast. During her reign, Fernandez has traveled the globe as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education and awareness. Miss Universe 2010 will continue this work throughout her reign.

Viewers can see images of all the contestants and vote for the 2010 Miss Photogenic Universe® atwww.nbc.com. The award is given to the contestant who best exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. The winner of the online vote will be revealed during the live telecast.

Tickets to the Miss Universe Preliminary and Finals competitions at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com and at (800) 745-3000.

The Presenting Sponsor of the 2010 Miss Universe pageant, Farouk Systems, Makers of CHI will be featured during the telecast with various hair care tips. Official sponsors of the Miss Universe Organization include: Diamond Nexus Labs, Official Jewelry; Dar Be Dar by Tala Raassi, Official Swimwear; Nina Footwear; Kryolan, Official Cosmetics, Sherri Hill, Official Fashions and the New York Film Academy. The Miss Universe Organization is proud to be working with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is the Official Host Hotel of the 2010 Miss Universe® competition.

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ABOUT THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION

The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education such as the Latino Commission on AIDS, God's Love We Deliver, PSI/YouthAIDS, The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Gay Men’s Health Crisis. For more information, visit:
www.missuniverse.com.

Follow Miss Universe®:
• Facebook:
www.facebook.com/OfficialMissUniverse
• YouTube:
www.youtube.com/OfficialMissUniverse
• Twitter: TheRealMissU
• Blogs:
www.missuniverse.com/blogs/index

ABOUT FAROUK SYSTEMS

Farouk Systems, Inc. is a Houston based company that manufactures the world-renowned brands CHI and BioSilk. The company's mission statement is Education, Environment and Ethics. With over 2,500 employees, the company sells its products in over 100 countries. The inception of the company was due to a major breakthrough, and it eventually created a revolution in the beauty industry. Farouk Systems went from inventing ammonia-free color, incorporating silk into hair care products, pioneering CHI thermal tool technology, and hiring a former NASA Senior Scientist.

ABOUT THE LVCVA

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 148,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 10 million-square-feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to
www.VisitLasVegas.com.

ABOUT MANDALAY BAY RESORT & CASINO

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The Company has significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 15 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, Illinois and Macau. One of those investments is CityCenter, an unprecedented urban resort destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring its centerpiece ARIA Resort & Casino. Through its hospitality management subsidiary, the Company holds a growing number of development and management agreements for casino and non-casino resort projects around the world. MGM Resorts International supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its gaming properties. The Company has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative, its community philanthropy programs and the Company's commitment to sustainable development and operations. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's Web site at
www.mgmresorts.com.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Miss Universe Organization
Lark-Marie Antón
lanton@missuniverse.com
(212) 373-4982

Meagan McCutcheon
mmccutcheon@missuniverse.com
(212) 373-4983

Dara Busch
dbusch@rubensteinpr.com
(212) 843-8079

LVCVA
Aurrice Duke
Aurrice.Duke@rrpartners.com
(702) 349-0502

Jennifer DiBlasi
Jennifer.DiBlasi@rrpartners.com
(702) 349-0036

NBC
Kellie Kulikowsky
Kellie.Kulikowsky@nbcuni.com
(818)777-3006

MGM MIRAGE
Scott Ghertner
sghertner@mgmmirage.com
(702) 650-7508

FAROUK SYSTEMS
Jessica Gutierrez
JGutierrez@farouk.com
(832) 367-9602

Glasser Statement

Statement from Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization regarding the passing of Harold Glasser:

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a man whose name will forever be linked to that of the Miss Universe Organization.

Simply put, there would not be a Miss Universe Organization were it not for the work, dedication and vision of Harold Glasser. When he took the reins of this company in 1959, both television and the Miss Universe Pageants were in their infancies. Harold saw the endless possibilities in both. He put the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants on the air and made them "must see" events. It was Harold Glasser who then took the pageants worldwide and made Miss Universe an internationally recognized brand. He set a standard by which all other pageants would be judged.

But to view Harold Glasser's life solely in the light of his considerable contributions to the Miss Universe Organization is to sell him woefully short. His life was full, rich and extraordinarily productive in a great many ways.

All of us in the Miss Universe family extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Marny, and his son, Kerry. And to Harold, from all of us whose lives you have touched, our deepest, heartfelt thanks.

Most sincerely,

Paula Shugart

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GLASSER, HAROLD L., 91, died peacefully on July 11, in his home in Highland Beach, Florida. The cause of death was bladder cancer. He was born on August 22, 1918 in New York, NY, the son of the late Herman and Etta Glasser. He earned B.A., J.D. and L.L.M. degrees from New York University, Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School and the New York University Graduate School of Law.

From 1959 to 1986, Mr. Glasser enjoyed a career as president of the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA Pageants. He also served as General Counsel of the Kayser-Roth Corporation, President of the American Society of Corporate Secretaries, and Mayor of the incorporated Village of Saddle Rock, NY. Locally, Mr. Glasser was Chairman of the Board of Governors at the Polo Club in Boca Raton. Active in various philanthropic campaigns of the Anti- Defamation League, Mr. Glasser was the recipient of two Human Rights Awards. He was Chairman of the League's Great Neck Division and New York Lawyers Division.

Harold Glasser had a distinguished military career, serving overseas in World War II as Bombardier, 1st Lieutenant. He was awarded 12 combat decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a member of the Air Force Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Jewish War Veterans. A book honoring his accomplishments, Courage Takes Flight: The Life and Times of Harold Glasser, by Dr. Patricia Kollander, will be published shortly by The American Life Publishers.

He is survived by his loving wife Marny and his son Kerry. Services will be held at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, 11115 Jog Rd (corner of Jog & Woolbright), Boynton Beach, on Sunday, July 18, at 3 pm. Memorial contributions may be made, if wished, to the ASPCA. View this Guest Book atMiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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CONTACT:

The Miss Universe Organization
Lark-Marie Antón
lanton@missuniverse.com
(212) 373-4982

Philippines: Venus Raj Leads the Online Poll of the Official Miss Universe Website

Philippine bet to this year’s Miss Universe pageant currently leads the popularity poll of the the official Miss Universe website.

Velvet, the country’s premium general entertainment channel for women, continues to soar higher and raise the bar of quality viewing as it turns the spotlight on the most prestigious beauty pageant on television — the 59th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant®.

Straight from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the spectacular two-hour Miss Universe® 2010 will be aired on Velvet via an exclusive double primetime telecast on August 24, Tuesday at 6:30pm and 10pm...READ MORE...

Miss Universe 2010

The 59th edition of Miss Universe 2010 is just weeks to go. The pageant will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. The event will be hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales. Stefanía Fernández from Venezuela will crown her successor at the end of this event.


Who will be crowned as the next Miss Universe 2010 Winners? Who are the official judges of the event? Stay tune for more Updates!
 

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