Miss Universe 2010: Photoshoot gowns: Stunning On-stage?

I can't decide if I like these gowns, but if they're worn on-stage, I'll bet they'll be stunning!

Mexico, Uruguay, Columbia and Turkey:

Miss USA & Miss Universe contestants always have a gown photoshoot when they arrive at the competition. Note: these may or may not be the gowns these contestants wear for the preliminary and/or finale competition. Major competitors like USA, Australia and the Latin ladies often have three different gowns! Photos by Matt Petit/ Miss Universe L.P., LLLP

Miss Universe 2010: Photoshoot gowns: Asian Couture!

I've always been a huge Gwen Stefani fan, so no matter what kind of crazy style I see Asian ladies in (on and off the pageant stage), I smile, love it and start singing "Harajuku Girls!" :)

But really, only China, Thailand and Japan can get away with these looks:

Miss USA & Miss Universe contestants always have a gown photoshoot when they arrive at the competition. Note: these may or may not be the gowns these contestants wear for the preliminary and/or finale competition. Major competitors like USA, Australia and the Latin ladies often have three different gowns! Photos by Matt Petit/ Miss Universe L.P., LLLP

Updated: Miss North Coast Pictures

From Roark Studios:

I am pretty sure outgoing Miss, Sarah Hider and winner Chelsi Howman competed together at Ohio's Outstanding Teen, making the moment above even more beautiful.

Below: I read that the gentleman accompanying Sarah below is her father!

CLICK HERE for 19 pages of photos by Roark Studios!

From Miss Crystal Lake, Shannon O'Neill:

Above: Shannon with outgoing Miss North Coast, Sarah Hider.

Below: Three of Ohio's newest local ladies, Marisa Buchheit, Chelsi Howman and Shannon O'Neill.
From Heater Wells, Miss Mansfield's Facebook:

Above, Heather with 1st RU Meggie Wittman.

Below, contestant and reigning Miss Huron County, Elizabeth Wong.

Above, Heather and former Miss Ohio, Amanda Beagle.

Below, the new Miss Greater Cleveland,
Marisa Buchheit.

UPDATED: Miss WCO/ LSF/ CL Pictures

Alyssa Waldman

Jamienne Scott

Samantha Hartings

Katie Ulrich

Grace Needler

Rebecca Brunelle

Megan Wolery

Jocelyn Staugler

Visiting Titleholders:

Above: looks like the judges were introduced on-stage. I only recognize former Miss Hamilton, Nicole Masters, in the black and white dress. Leave a comment if you know others.

Below: Local contestant Jessica Nelson with Kirsten Haglund.

CLICK HERE for 24 pageants of pictures from Roark Studios.

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Miss Crystal Lake: Shannon O'Neill

Miss West Central Ohio: Cayla Hellwarth

Miss Lima Square Fair: Elissa McCracken

Thank you Bryce Bishop and Courtney Monk
for quickly posting photos
from the pageant on Facebook!

Visiting Titleholders:

Former Miss America, Kirsten Haglund:

Crowning shots and complete results are on the original MISScellanea. CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE.

Pageant Hosts: Brett Michaels for Miss Universe and Chris Harrison for Miss America

Contestants from around the world are currently arriving in Las Vegas for the Miss Universe pageant, which will culminate Monday, August 23rd. Yes, Monday. Not surprisingly, the Trumps-owned pageant involves former Celebrity Apprentice contestants; Joan Rivers and Sharon Osborne are judges and Bret Michaels will co-host.

Bret Michaels, Natalie Morales To Host Miss Universe 2010

Access Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 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.

The Miss Universe Organization is owned by “Apprentice” boss Donald Trump

This year, 24-year-old Miss USA Rima Fakih of Michigan will represent the United States in the run for the title. Fakih will join contestants from more than 80 countries in overcoming obstacles such as swimsuit, evening gown and interview competitions.

Broadcasted in more than 180 countries, the Miss Universe pageant will air live on NBC and Telemundo on August 23 from Las Vegas.

Also from Las Vegas, Chris Harrison will host Miss America in January, 2011.

'The Bachelor's' Chris Harrison to Host Miss America

The Wrap

John Consoli

August 6, 2010

"The Bachelor's" Chris Harrison will host the "2011 Miss America Pageant" when it returns to ABC on Jan. 15, for its 90th anniversary telecast.

It's Harrison's second stab at the pageant. "Chris did a fantastic job for us in 2004 and we are honored to have him return as we mark this significant milestone in our history," Sam Haskell III, board chairman of the Miss America Organization said in a statement.

2004 was also the last time ABCtelevised Miss America, before the pageant moved to cable. The past few years it has run on TLC, but the organization and that cable network could not reach an agreement on a new deal for this year.

ABC's agreement with the Miss America Organization is a time buy deal, with ABC receiving a fee and with the organization selling the advertising on the telecast.

Harrison's "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," of course, are both ABC shows.

Miss Universe 2010 Judges!

MISS UNIVERSE 2010 FINAL PANEL OF JUDGES IS REVEALED

NEW YORK, August 5 -- NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, confirmed today the 2010 Miss Universe® Pageant will air live on NBC and Telemundo, Monday, August 23 (8-10 p.m. ET) from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

"Las Vegas is so fabulous, we had to come back again for the Miss Universe pageant," said Paula M. Shugart. "The world will be watching as women from all around the globe descend on Mandalay Bay to compete for the crown and the title!"

Paula Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, producer of the MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® Pageants wants the whole universe to know that in this 59th edition everybody is going to be 100% happy with our panel of judges.

GUY FIERI - American cook, restaurateur, author, and television personality. He is best known as a star on the Food Network. He co-owns five restaurants in California, Johnny Garlic's and Tex Wasabi's. He is the host of "One minute to win it", a prime time NBC reality/game show.

IVANKA TRUMP - American businesswoman, socialite, heiress, and fashion model. The daughter of Ivana and Donald Trump, she is Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions at The Trump Organization. In Spring 2011, Ivanka will be coming out with her own line of Shoes & Handbags.

CARLOS ALBERTO - Puerto Rican Haute Couture Designer. Contributor to the Miss Universe Organization with official wardrobe and custom evening wear wardrobe for previous winners. Carlos Alberto Haute Couture has been worn by celebrities on the red carpet world wide, and the stages of Miss Universe

NINA GARCIA - Colombian fashion journalist and critic who has held the post of Fashion Director at Elle and Marie Claire magazines, and is currently a judge on the Lifetime reality television program Project Runway, an American reality television series on Lifetime Television (A&E Television Networks, Disney-ABC Television Group, NBC Universal ), which focuses on fashion design.

BORIS KODJOE - From Vienna, Austria, he is an actor and former fashion model. He is perhaps best known for his role as courier-turned-sports agent Damon Carter on the Showtime television drama series Soul Food. Kodjoe had been cast as the male lead, "Steven Bloom", in the new J. J. Abrams television series Undercovers on NBC.

JOAN RIVERS - American comedian, television personality and actress. She is known for her brash manner, her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent, as well as her numerous cosmetic surgeries. Rivers's comic style relies heavily on poking fun at herself and other celebritie Joan Rivers was crowned Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" winner Sunday May 10th 2009 (eighth season).

JOE LEVY - American Editor-in-chief of Maxim US. Maxim is an international men's magazine based in the United Kingdom and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models, none of whom are nude in the American version.

DAYANA MENDOZA - A model and beauty pageant titleholder from Venezuela, who won the title Miss Universe 2008. She modeled in New York, Italy, Germany, France, Athens and Spain for Versace, Roberto Cavalli and other fashion designers.

GEORGE LOPEZ - American comedian, actor, and talk show host. He is mostly known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom George Lopez. His stand-up comedy examines race and ethnic relations, including his own Mexican American culture. He is currently the host of the late-night talk show Lopez Tonight on TBS.

SHARON OSBOURNE - British author, actress, music manager and promoter and television personality. She is also the wife of heavy metal singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne.

She came into public prominence after appearing in The Osbournes, a reality television show that followed her family's daily life. Osbourne later became a judge on the talent shows The X Factor and America's Got Talent (American reality television series on the NBC television network).

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Pageant Press: News anchor Robin Meade will sing in Cleveland

News anchor Robin Meade will sing in Cleveland

Mansfield News Journal

Jami Kinton

August 5, 2010

CLEVELAND -- Robin Meade is known around the world as the face of the Headline News morning show. She was once voted the "Sexiest Newscaster" by Playboy.com.

Still, the New London grad and former anchor at WMFD remains an Ohio gal.

"I still keep tabs on my local people," she said, noting she follows local news online at the News Journal, Sandusky Register and Norwalk Reflector.

Meade said she has no plans to leave CNN, although she has been exploring other talents. Around 7 p.m. Saturday, Meade will perform as a country artist at Jim Brickman Summer Musicfest at Classic Park in Cleveland. Meade arrives in Ohio today, and will be throwing the first pitch at the Cleveland Indians game Friday.

Singing country music may seem at odds with Meade's persona, but she said the transition was completely natural.

"I've always sang since I was little," Meade said. "Speaking in front of people was something I had to learn, but growing up as a preacher's kid, singing was always a part of my life."

Right until she started her professional career as an anchor at WMFD, Meade was still performing in pageants.

"I didn't sing country though at that time," she said. "I did the show tunes all the girls were doing. The year I won Miss Ohio, I sang 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' by Liza Minnelli."

A few years ago, when Meade was interviewing country artist Kenny Chesney in Atlanta, she said the pair hit it off -- which also was the jumpstart to her musical career.

"He said to me, 'Why don't you come out on stage with me and sing Uncle Cracker's part during "When the Sun Goes Down."' I told my husband, 'He'll probably forget,' but just in case, I went home and memorized the whole song," Meade said.

Meade ended up impressing more than just Chesney.

"That experience sparked friendships in Nashville and I've been going there now for a couple years," Meade said. "I've recorded some songs and parodies, but I've made it known that I wanted to learn to write my own songs."

Later, at a charity event, Meade said her music producer introduced her to well-known pianist Jim Brickman.

Like Chesney, the pair bonded immediately, and soon would be co-writing the song "Welcome Home," which will appear on Brickman's upcoming album "Home." The song also will be performed live at Saturday's concert.

"This is a late afternoon music festival, with different performers performing their own sets," Meade said. "I'll come on around 7 p.m. and I plan to do two originals and two cover songs because I don't believe in making an audience sit through a bunch of songs they don't know."

At 9:30 p.m., Meade will perform with Brickman.

"The running joke is that I'm going on stage with my friends," Meade said. "I love the heart of country. The artists and fans are so welcoming. I have a lot of people helping me explore that passion, but I don't intend to not be an anchor at (Headline News). I don't think this will ever take away from my day job. What I do at HLN is something innate and natural.

"This is just another way to express my creativity."