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The Miss USA pageant winners have become a problem as the pageant trying to regain its former status. How will Donald Trump handle this latest domino of controversy.

Nothing could compare to the excitement of following my friend, Miss Florida USA Melissa Witek, through the Miss USA 2005 pageant. From missing sarongs to knee makeup to interviewing The Donald himself, it was a whirlwind.

"I've always been a believer in 2nd chances" said Donald Trump, who owns the Miss Universe Organization with NBC, in announcing Conner would not be dethroned, defrocked, or whatever term applies here.

Tara Conner is given rehab as penance for her sins and little girls find out that tears will get you through life's problems.

A trivia quiz about Donald Trump

From its humble beginnings as a community fundraiser, the Miss Chinatown USA pageant has evolved in ways that have mirrored issues facing American youth as a whole. This celebration of talent and culture bridges the young and the old across the nation.

Donald Trump has chosen not to fire Miss USA, Tara Conner,who has been accused of underage drinking in New York bars, according to NBC News.

Miss Japan wins and Miss USA falls and then gets booed.

Trivia quiz about Miss America

The Miss America Pageant has been dumped by Country Music Television. This leaves the 86 year old pageant without a TV home for the second time in three years.

Beauty pageants are a convenient way for cosmetics companies, dress designers and event management professionals to show their talent and gain some coverage, without paying for it dearly. It has got nothing to do with beauty nothing to do with talent.

The best place to get advice on beauty pageants is from people who have won them. Read the best beauty pageant tips from former and current beauty pageant queens.

Donald Trump, billionaire, real estate mogul reality television star and thorn in Rosie O'Donnell's side has quit his once popular reality show amid rumors that NBC planned to cancel the show.

Whether you agree or disagree with beauty pageants, they have often spawned some major topics for gossip. Which of these scandalous beauty queens do you remember?

Have you ever considered entering your daughter or son into a beauty pageant? Beauty pageants are popping up all over the country, both glitz and natural systems.

If your child is competing in beauty pageants, it is wise to order the Videos observe what choices and habits make contestants winners or losers.

Christina Silva achieved this in last week's Ms. California USA pageant. Unfortunately, she wouldn't make it to the Ms. America Pageant next year.

This article will tell you what you can expect from entering your child into a beauty pageant. This includes a list of categories and timeline.

Christina Silva was crowned Miss California to find out four days later that the pageant officials are taking away her title because of an accounting error.

Mo'Nique's FAT Chance beauty pageant on the Oxygen network gives average-size and plus-size women nationwide a chance to feel sexy in their skin.

Miss USA, Tara Conner, may lose her crown for "behaving badly" in New York City.

Some guidelines and information to help you decide if pageant competition is right for your child.

What to expect when you enter the high glitz pageant world.

Dyana Mendoza, from Venezuela, is the New Miss Universe 2008.

For Donald Trump, skyscrapers and stilettos have a lot in common.

The one topic that came up and no one would comment on was the Miss California pageant. In July Miss USA will join other country representatives to compete in the Miss Universe pageant being held in Vietnam.

Learn about the life of Ali Landry and how she got her start in her now well known career. Before even graduating high school, the young girl was competing in Miss Teen USA pageants.

Crystle Stewart, Miss USA, fell during the Miss Universe Pageant. on Saturday night. Crystle Stewart, was following a little too closely in the footsteps of the previous Miss USA, Rachel Smith who also fell during the Miss Universe Pageant in 2007.

This article deals with the biography of Gladys Zender, formerly Miss Universe (1957). Like Rita Moreno ( actress from Puerto Rico ) and Carolina Herrera ( fashion designer from Venezuela ), she is a heroine of Latin America.

Rachel Smith, 21, a recent Belmont University graduate, was crowned the winner of the 2007 Miss USA pageant on Friday. She takes over the role of Miss USA from Tara Conner, who fought a well-publicized bout with alcoholism after her victory in 2006.

In light of past beauty scandals, Silva lost the crown under rather innocent circumstances.

To be honest, this article speaks about Miss Venezuela-World ( history ). When did Carmen Josefina "Pilin" Leon Crespo become Miss World? Who is Maria Conchita Alonso Bustillo? There are fascinating facts about Miss Venezuela-World.

Event marks second time in 15 years that Mexico's capital city has played host

Since beauty pageants have lost their luster and the contestants are usually seen as lacking personality, it's refreshing to see so many aspects to the contestants themselves. Miss America - Reality Check is thus far, entertaining.

the war of words between Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump and the pending lawsuit

Beauty pageants were created nearly a century ago, when a woman was considered to be in her prime of beauty in her late teens and early 20's. Nowadays, women are admired for their beauty and worth well into their 30's- yet the pageant world hasn't caught up with the times.

Say good-bye to the Apprentice, for now at least

Pageants can cost a lot of money: There are two ways to raise money for pageants. You can solicit sponsors to pay for the entry fees for the main pageant and for the alternate competitions. You can also sell advertisements for the program book.

What we learned from the scorecard is that we need to change a few things to do better at the next pageant. Here is what we have learned from the scores and the comments.

The Miss America pageant gets a make-over and a new Miss America is crowned.

The world's beauty contests

If you are your child is new to beauty pageants or has never competed, then it may be a good idea to start out in a natural beauty pageant.

If you still love beauty pageants, the good news is that you have a chance of winning one.

Beauty pageants are not just about beauty, they are about talent and how well the contestant performs in front of an audience.

If you want to know more about something, the fastest way to get the full story is to read blogs of people who know all about it. Here is a synopsis of seven random beauty queen blogs.

JonBenet Ramsey was a very successful child beauty queen. Unfortunately, the American public knew of her because she was brutally slain at age 6. This paper examines her very brief and glamourous life as well as the circumstances surrounding her death.

A review on how to prepare for a professional beauty pageant.

The last thing any pageant contestant wants is for someone is to have the same outfit as another contestant. You can turn regular items into boutique one of a kind items, using the following tips.

Its a narrative on beauty and beauty tips. Let me share with you, certain easy-to-do beauty tips I developed and practise...

Contrary to popular belief, beauty contests are not just some sort of physical competitions. Instead, it is a battle where dozens of women are judged based on their physical, emotional, social, mental and analytical skills.

I learned that a beauty pageant is really not all about the beauty there is more to it than most pageant girls realize. I know from my own personal experience and from watching pageants what three factors a woman needs in order to win.

2007-08 Miss Black Ohio USA Ashlee Ponder prepares for the national pageant & talks about her platform.

When people hear the words "children's' pageants" they get a visual image of Jon-Benet Ramsey prancing on a stage provocatively and in enough makeup to mistake her for a very small adult. This is only one kind of pageant.

When showed up at my daughters' first beauty pageant, we had no idea as to which end was up. Here is my accounting of what we did at the state level pageant so you can know what to expect.

The new year is approaching a lot of us wants to make some changes. I am one of these people. I want to look better. I decided to start by checking out some of the beauty articles here at Associated Content.

questions asked and how I feel about them according to my observations in my daughter's time as a pageant contestant.

JonBenét Ramsey's parents are somewhat responsible for her murder, as they failed to keep her safe, and in fact placed her in harm's way by sexualizing her and making her into a beauty pageant queen.

In the world of pageantry, the interview portions can play an integral part of whether or not the contestant brings home the crown or is 1st runner-up. There are four basic types of interviews;

A young girl and her eccentric family travel from Albuquerque to Redondo Beach, CA so that she can participate in the Little Miss Sunshine Pageant. Along the way, the family experiences mishaps and loss, but they also find ways to support each other.

Galveston Island, Texas is a vacationer's paradise full of beautiful scenery and rich history. It is quickly becoming one of North America's most popular vacation destinations.

Eighty contestants vied for the crown previously held by Riyo Mori of Japan, Miss Universe 2007.

Rachel Smith took a tumble during the evening gown competition, but recovered gracefully. After her fall, she got back up and continued to smile and wave at the crowd.

An article that touches the issues surrounding Miss USA, Tara Conner.

It has been a number of years since I've watched a pageant; tonight I watched the 2007 Miss USA Pageant and was, for the most part, unenthusiastic. I miss the monotony and the cheese from years past, most especially the late 1980's and early 1990's.

the Miss Universe contest was filled with serious cases of sucking up, spills, and rude crowds

Crystle Stewart, a 26 year old businesswoman from Texas took home the top prize as the winner of Miss USA 2008.

Donald Trump is all about opportunity. He has proven that he will do anything to keep his name in the headlines. Trump has had one wild couple of months. First there was the Miss USA mess.

Are beauty pageants obsolete?

Can any of us ever say we did not do something stupid in their life?

This article reviews The Learning Channels reality show "Miss America Reality Check."

The 2,327th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been reserved for New York real estate mogul Donald Trump

As the exchange of insults between Trump and O'Donnell gets more personal, for The rest of us, al least some of us, it just keeps getting funnier. After Rosie said Trump filed bankruptcy, Donald Trump threatened a law suit.

A short biography of Donald J. Trump and twenty-five quotes concerning his advice on business and life.

This article announces the 2008 winner of the Miss America crown. It also explores the changes in the Miss America pageant for 2008 and poses some questions about its real commitment to change.

Here is why Donald Trump should date Rosie O'Donnell and where they should go.

I realize that the pageantry world, children's pageants in particular, carries a certain stigma. However, when comparing competing in pageants to competing in sports, I have to ask, what the difference is.

The Miss America Pageant helped young women gain a more prominent place in American society. However, its success has also taken away from its importance.

What happened to the Miss America contest? Long gone are the days where little girls looked forward to the yearly contest so they can emulate women who have opinions, intelligence, talent, and views. Today the beauty pageant is more about just that, beauty.

She is making Star Jones look reasonable, and for that, Rosie O'Donnell must be taken to task.

American girls everywhere dream of becoming the next Miss USA. As a former competitor for the title of Miss Indiana, I have some tips to offer aspiring pageant contestants.

Ever since Rosie O'Donnell spoke her mind about Donald Trump's decision to give Miss USA a second chance, the media mongrel's been calling her every name in the book. Has The Donald gone too far, or is he just defending his hair? YOU be the judge.

A look at the arrest of Katie Rees and other beauty pageant contestants who have been in trouble with the law as of late

This article discusses Sarah-Jane Dias' lack of commitment towards her role as Miss India which culminated in a sub-par performance at the Miss World 2007 pageant.

An overview of Miss Gay America and the 2008 winner.

Here are some wonderful moments in the war between The Donald and Rosie

Kumari Fulbright is indited causing yet another beauty queen scandal. A write up of hers as well as three others.

Contestants are given three hours to prepare for a beauty pageant.

Shandi Finnessey is host of playmania and co-host of the popular game show Lingo which both air on the GSN network! As well has been crowned Miss USA representing Missouri.

When girls decide to make a foray into the pageant world, it can be a wonderful thing -- both for them and their parents. But what everyone involved needs to know is that, no matter how outstanding your little girl is, she's not going to win all the time.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you should be fully aware of the squabble going back and forth between Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell. Well after bickering back and forth for weeks, Donald has one-upped Rosie by sending her a letter.

In front of a crowd of thousands, the 14 year old singer from Oscoda, Michigan wowed baseball fans at last nights game. How did she get here, and where does she go next? Get the exclusive story on this American Prodigy.

Mark Millar continues his ongoing Civil War series that promises to shake-up every aspect of the Marvel Universe.

Everyone's seen the clip on YouTube at this point, of Miss Teen South Carolina butchering a question about Americans being unable to find the US on a map. We've transcribed it. For you.

If you love Marvel, you must check out Marvel Ultimate Alliance. PS3 did it justice!

This story is about how I got Shilah to be involved with the pageant organizations.

Billy Bush, the first cousin of President George W. Bush co-hosts Access Hollywood and has interviewed everyone from Britney Spears to Donald Trump.