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Heidi Pratt Performs at 2009 Miss Universe

Heidi Pratt Performs at 2009 Miss Universe



Miss Venezuela may have won Miss Universe for the second year running, but the real highlight from 2009 pageant was reality star Heidi Pratt's feeble attempt at a live performance.

Pratt took the stage in bedazzled, flesh-toned midriff, with matching spandex pants, to perform her "Body Language" song during Sunday's Miss Universe pageant at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas.

Check out photos of Pratt over the years

The newest Playboy cover girl not only appears to be lip-synching, but the back-up dancers upstage her so much, that Pratt's knock-kneed,

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Venezuelan Fernandez wins 2009 Miss Universe contest

Venezuelan Fernandez wins 2009 Miss Universe contest

NASSAU (Reuters) – Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, won the Miss Universe 2009 contest at the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas on Sunday.

The 18-year-old brunette became the 58th winner of the title in a show broadcast live around the world from the resort's imperial ballroom.

(Reporting by Neil Hartnell; Editing by Pascal Fletcher)

Miss Universe swimsuit parade

Miss Universe swimsuit parade

FAMILY PHOTO: Miss Universe contestants pose for a group shot on Stocking Island in the Bahamas.

Miss Universe contestants practice before event

Miss Universe contestants practice before event

NASSAU, Bahamas – Dozens of beauty queens sporting sunglasses and toting suitcases made an informal parade down a wide hotel hallway Sunday, thrilling tourists as they headed to dress rehearsal hours before the Miss Universe pageant.

They walked quietly, pausing only to wave and smile for tourists had gathered at the Atlantis Hotel to buy last-minute tickets for the event. Some bystanders raised cameras or hoisted children on their shoulders for a better view.

The more than 80 contestants will appear in cocktail dresses when they walk onstage as the pageant starts. Judges will announce the 15 finalists, who will reappear in bathing suits. The final 10 will be chosen before the evening gown segment and the final five will take questions from the judges.

Many contestants have suffered from dehydration in recent weeks, and Jewel Selver, Miss Turks and Caicos, went home Saturday to recuperate, said Esther Swan, Miss Universe spokeswoman. Selver was one of eight contestants from Caribbean islands.

A winner will be crowned by the reigning Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela.

Some 2,700 tickets had been sold by late Saturday out of the 3,100 available, according to tourism officials.

The televised event includes musical performances by Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. Hosts are Billy Bush, co-anchor of "Access Hollywood," and Claudia Jordan, former Miss Rhode Island USA who has appeared on several TV shows. Judges include actor Dean Cain and supermodel Valeria Mazza.

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Indonesia leads Miss Universe poll

Indonesia leads Miss Universe poll

Beauties from Latin America and Asia emerged as the crowd's favourites as the quest for the next Miss Universe neared.

An online poll sponsored by contest officials favoured Miss Indonesia Zivanna Letisha Siregar, followed by Miss Brazil Larissa Costa and Miss Guatemala Lourdes Figueroa, on the eve of showdown among 15 Miss Universe finalists.

Indonesia leads Miss Universe poll

Beauties from Latin America and Asia emerged as the crowd's favourites as the quest for the next Miss Universe neared.

An online poll sponsored by contest officials favoured Miss Indonesia Zivanna Letisha Siregar, followed by Miss Brazil Larissa Costa and Miss Guatemala Lourdes Figueroa, on the eve of showdown among 15 Miss Universe finalists.

Observers cast tens of thousands of anonymous votes by Internet. Latin American contestants held 11 of the 15 top slots in the informal poll.

Reigning Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza hails from Caracas, Venezuela. Contest officials closed a comment section of the online poll because more than 50,000 submissions were recorded in the first couple of days.

"It was just so excessive," said Carl Althoff, a spokesman for the pageant.

"We weren't able to monitor them."

Dozens of tourists milled about the media center at the Atlantis hotel, trying to slip past security and get an unauthorized glimpse of the ballroom where the event would be held.

They stopped chattering and stared as pageant co-owner Donald Trump strolled by with two bodyguards.

"Incredible!" proclaimed Frederic Battut, who flew in from Paris to watch the event. His companion, Fernando Alzate, wore a T-shirt emblazoned with Miss Colombia's name. But contest officials told him he would not be admitted unless he found a jacket for the event.

Tourism officials in the Bahamas hoped the pageant will stimulate an economy hard hit by the global economic crisis: The Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma hotel announced in May that it would close, and pageant host the Atlantis dismissed about 800 employees this season.

By Saturday night, about 2700 tickets for the show were sold of the 3100 available, said Glenda Johnson of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.

NBC will provide live coverage of the event, featuring musical talents Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.

Ingrid Stuart from Pembroke Pines, Florida, bought tickets to celebrate her niece's 21st birthday.

"It's a historic event for the Bahamas," said the native islander.


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President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama, with wife Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia Obama, 11, left, and Sasha Obama, 8, steps off Air Force One as he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Monday, Aug. 17, 2009.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Michelle Obama's shorts are latest style flap

Michelle Obama's shorts are latest style flap

The Associated Press
By now, Michelle Obama has firmly established her sartorial right to bare arms. But baring thighs may be another matter.

Michelle Obama's

Photographs of the first lady descending the steps of Air Force One in shorts have the media in a sweat. Some are saying Mrs. Obama— on her way to the Grand Canyon for a family vacation — may have revealed too much skin.

Mrs. Obama is no stranger to public scrutiny over her fashion decisions, including exposing her bare arms or wearing expensive sneakers to a soup kitchen. When Anya Strzemien, style editor at The Huffington Post, saw Obama's shorts, she knew there would be interest.

"I thought the fact that she wore shorts was newsworthy because she's the first first lady to wear shorts on Air Force One," Strzemien said. "I was interested as a newsperson because it was a first. A lot of things the Obamas have done have been firsts."

She posted a poll for readers to explain what they thought: Most were in favor of the outfit, but others thought the shorts were inappropriate or too short.

NBC's "Today" show poll had similar results with a whopping 300,000 people responding to the vote. The blog post was the show's most commented-on of 2009, said Dee Dee Thomas, a "Today" senior producer.

What does this show?

"That people love talking about Michelle Obama," Thomas said. "She's pushing the envelope on how we see the first lady."

And it's clear the media loves talking about Michelle Obama, too. Many news outlets rallied to the first lady's defense, noting that she was on vacation when she wore the shorts over the weekend, in sweltering desert heat.

"What should she have worn to the Grand Canyon? A tweed pantsuit? A ballgown? What do you wear on your summer vacation?" asked Elizabeth Snead of the Los Angeles Times.

But others wondered from whom, exactly, the media was defending the first lady.

"Everyone is up in arms — if by 'everyone' you mean no one, or rather a large, shadow-y group of no ones," Kate Dailey wrote for Newsweek. "August is a slow news month, and covering people who are actually shocked and outraged about health care can only fill so many minutes in the Twitterfied news cycle."

True, there were critics online, as there tend to be.

"Why not wear linen pants ... more tasteful," Charlie Smith, of Montgomery, Ala., wrote on the "Today" site. "She may have been on vacation ... but she should respect the Office of the President and the USA."

But it was clear most responses fell firmly on the side of shorts.

"First Lady Michelle Obama looks great in her shorts and it shouldn't even be a news worthy issue ... Leave her alone," wrote Joann Begonja, of North Bellmore, N.Y.

"Get a grip folks — these aren't 'Daisy Duke' shorts," echoed John Johnson of Dover, Ohio. "Looks O.K. to me and I am NOT an Obama fan by any stretch of the imagination!"

Mrs. Obama's office had no comment on the matter.

Thomas, the "Today" producer, said she wasn't surprised by the support for the outfit.

"I would be surprised to hear of any woman in her 40s who has not worn shorts," she said. "She's a mother of two tweens on vacation in the hottest place in the country."

Mary Tomer, founder of the New York City-based blog Mrs-O.org, which chronicles Mrs. Obama's style, said the brouhaha over her legs is media-created.

"From what I can tell most people are wondering how this became major news," Tomer said. "Who doesn't wear shorts while hiking in the Grand Canyon in mid-August with your family?"

It's real-world style that makes Mrs. Obama a fashion icon, said Mandi Norwood, author of the book "Michelle Style: Celebrating the First Lady of Fashion." She cannot be expected to be a practical, down-to-earth woman, but also dressed up in pencil skirts and designer shoes all the time.

"She's comfortable in her own skin," she said. "This is a very practical statement by a very practical person."

Norwood said she didn't think the choice of shorts was the most flattering for Obama, but that the whole conversation about it is a "ridiculous style storm."

Still, don't expect people to stop talking about her clothing.

"We draw conclusions from what she wears because that's all we have to go on," Norwood said. "But also, it's fun."

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Can't Get Enough Bradley Cooper

Can't Get Enough Bradley Cooper

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on August 20, 2009 2:18 PM

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper's new interview -- and the truth about his relationship with Renée Zellweger!

Then, inside the making of the biggest fashion magazine of the year! Vogue's Anna Wintour goes behind the cover and the glam with the new film, "The September Issue."

Plus, an "Extra" Lifechangers' intervention to help you quit smoking! Is it better than the chewing gum or the patch? All this and more on Friday's "Extra"!


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Jon and Kate plus police: Cops called to Gosselin home news

Jon and Kate plus police: Cops called to Gosselin home news

Updated Mon. Aug. 17 2009 8:07 AM ET

The Associated Press

In this publicity image released by TLC, reality TV stars, Jon Gosselin, right, and his wife Kate Gosselin, from the TLC series, 'Jon & Kate Plus 8,' are shown in Hawaii.

SINKING SPRING, Pa. -- Police in eastern Pennsylvania say they responded to an argument at the home of Jon and Kate Gosselin, stars of the TLC show "Jon & Kate Plus 8."

Lower Heidelberg police say they calmed the situation down after going to the home. There were no arrests or citations. Police did not say who was involved in the incident or cite the reason for the argument.

The TLC show is back on the air after a hiatus following the Gosselins' breakup in June. New episodes document the Gosselins "separately parenting" their eight children.

The home is about 80 kilometres northwest of Philadelphia.

A TLC spokeswoman declined comment when contacted by The Associated Press.



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Judge approves Michael Jackson merchandising deal

Judge approves Michael Jackson merchandising deal

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer Anthony Mccartney, Ap Entertainment Writer – 1 hr 40 mins ago

AP – FILE - In this March 17, 2005 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson arrives at the Santa Barbara County …
Michael Jackson

LOS ANGELES – Official Michael Jackson merchandise will soon arrive on store shelves, but the fate of a proposed tour of the King of Pop's memorabilia remains in limbo after the singer's mother expressed renewed concerns on Monday.

Attorneys for Katherine Jackson withdrew their objections to an agreement with merchandiser Bravado to bring everything from Jackson trading cards, apparel and cell phone themes to consumers.

But her objections remain a roadblock to a deal that would put some of her son's prized items on display later this year. That tour was intended to coincide with the release of a major movie featuring his final rehearsals for a series of London shows.

Burt Levitch, an attorney for Jackson's mother, Katherine, said her objections were over concerns about her son's legacy, as well as the split of proceeds from the memorabilia tour with concert promoter AEG Live.

Attorneys for AEG and the current administrators of Jackson's estate wanted the memorabilia tour approved on Monday, but Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff instead scheduled an evidentiary hearing to determine if the deal represented the best arrangement for Jackson's estate.

Katherine Jackson and her three grandchildren are set to receive the vast majority of the King of Pop's estate. An attorney appointed to represent the children's interests said Monday she thought the deal should be approved.

Kathy Jorrie, an attorney for AEG, said the memorabilia exhibition faces a tight deadline and the company's interest might wane if the tour isn't approved soon. She said the company was not interested in renegotiating the deal.

AEG wants the memorabilia tour to open at the same time as a movie using footage of Jackson's final rehearsals. The deal is expected to generate up to $6 million for the estate, said Howard Weitzman, an attorney for the current administrators of the estate.

Columbia Pictures paid $60 million for the rights to the film based on the Jackson footage, and Jackson's estate is slated to receive 90 percent of the film's profits.

One of the concessions Katherine Jackson is apparently seeking is the authority to sign off on the deal. Beckloff said he was inclined to reject that argument.

"She doesn't own the property," Beckloff said. "There's no reason to make her a signatory to those agreements."

But Beckloff said he wasn't sure that he could grant the estate's administrators approval to enter into the deal without hearing more information. The judge said he was in a difficult position and was concerned that delays in approving the deal — which was first proposed nearly two weeks ago — are hurting the estate.


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Carla Bruni Hot in Black Bikini

France’s first lady, Carla Bruni having some fun in bikinis with her huseband – the president of France Nicolas Sarkozy.
Carla Bruni was once known for her jet-setting lifestyle that including dating Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and Guitar God Eric Clapton.
Before that, she was a top model and aspiring singer whose nude photos now sell as art in major auction houses.
She’s 41 now and married to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. But she hasn’t lost her edge.

Jennifer Lopez Showing Her Bikini Body in Italy

Jennifer Lopez turned 40 last week , but Jennifer Lopez still looks hot in this red bikini.

Jennifer Lopez in a Red Bikini - Italy - August 2009

Jennifer Love Hewitt Playing Tennis in a Bikini

Jennifer Love Hewitt was spotted playing tennis in her skimpy black bikini and high heels.
I think playing tennis in bikini is okay, but playing tennis with your high heels? It’s so dangerous.

Jennifer Love Hewitt in a bikini

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is my child, says long term pal and actor Mark Lester

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is my child, says long term pal and actor Mark Lester

London, August 9 : Michael Jackson's long-term friend Mark Lester has claimed that he is the real father of the star's daughter Paris.

Michael Jackson's daughter

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is my child, says long term pal and actor Mark Lester


London, August 9 : Michael Jackson's long-term friend Mark Lester has claimed that he is the real father of the star's daughter Paris.


Lester, a former child actor, said he secretly donated sperm to help King of Pop become a father and that the strong likeness between Paris, 11, and his own daughter Harriet, 15, had left him convinced the former was a part of him.

'It's been a secret for so long. In 1996 Michael asked me if I would give him my sperm and I said yes. It was a gift to him, no money was paid, it was something I was honoured to do. He wanted children so badly,' News of the World quoted Mark as saying.

He added: 'Paris is very pale, with blue eyes. All my daughters, apart from my eldest, are fair with blue eyes. So many people have commented on how alike Harriet and Paris look. Our families often holidayed together and staff, especially nannies, watching the children play together would say how similar the two girls looked.'

Speaking of the Jackson kids, the 51-year-old also said: 'I'm the Godparent to them and Michael was Godparent to all my four kids. Our two families spent a lot of time together, and had a lot fun together. Now I'm not able to have any communication with the children. My repeated phone calls aren't returned and emails go unanswered.

'This isn't what Michael would have wanted. I feel I have to come forward, as my only way of saying, 'Please don't shut me out!''

He continued: 'I do feel a definite bonding with Paris and I think there's a definite possibility that she's part of me.

'I want to have contact with her, Prince and Blanket regardless of whether any or all of them are mine. I think it's cruel that I've now been excluded from them.'

He went on: 'I'll push all the way for contact with her, Prince and Blanket.

'I feel it's important. I love those kids so much. We've had great times together. I don't know if I'm doing the right thing speaking out. But I'm not trying to make any claim on anything. Even if it's proven Paris is biologically mine I wouldn't see her as anything other than Michael's daughter. He raised her.

'Michael was a brilliant, brilliant dad. Those kids are Michael's children. He was their father. End of story. But I just want to make sure they're happy.'


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Miley Cyrus on Her New Glasses: “Makes Me Look Smart and Stylish”

Miley Cyrus on Her New Glasses: “Makes Me Look Smart and Stylish”

Last night, Miley Cyrus may have taken home six Teen Choice Awards (see all the stylish stars at the awards here), but today she is the proud owner of a new pair of glasses! The starlet took to her Twitter to show off her red Loree Rodkin by Sama glasses. “My new glasses :) yayy! Makes me look smart and stylish!” she tweeted. We love Miley’s studious new accessory — perfect for back-to-school! Tell us: What do you think of Miley Cyrus’s new glasses?

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Parents TV Council Takes Aim At Tonight's Joan Rivers' Roast On Comedy Central

Joan Rivers

Parents TV Council Takes Aim At Tonight's Joan Rivers' Roast On Comedy Central

Callss For Cable Choice, Warns Of Likely Explicit Dialog, Innuendo
John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 8/7/2009 2:26:24 PM EDT

Cable a la carte fan Parents Television Council is hitching its latest call for "cable choice" to the upcoming Comedy Central roast of Joan Rivers Aug. 9.

In an advisory to its members, it warns that the show will likely contain explicit dialog and innuendo, though it does point out as part of the warning that a preview of the show on the Comedy Central Web site contains the parental warning: "Explicit Language, Viewer Discretion Advised."

"This type of show is one of the main reasons why consumers want the ability to choose and pay for only the cable networks they want through some form of cable choice," said PTC President Tim Winter in announcing the member warning.

PTC also plans to contact all the show's sponsors "if the content of this year's broadcast comes even close to that of prior years."

The Comedy Central roasts are raunchy and ribald, but, according to a veteran of the Friar's Club roasts, on which the Comedy Central roast is patterned (the channel broadcast a number of Friar's roasts before launching its own franchise), the Comedy Central versions are actually less raunchy than the originals.

Among the many who have willingly subjected themselves to that Friar's punishment have been Matt Lauer, Drew Carey, Johnny Carson, David Frost, Richard Belzer, and Whoopi Goldberg.

"The roast is designed to appeal to the Comedy Central audience, not the PTC audience and is scheduled accordingly," said Comedy Central spokeswoman Aileen Budow.

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HANSIKA RED HOT MINI SKIRT STILLS

Bollywood Hot Actress "HANSIKA MOTHWANI" Latest hot Red Mini Skirt Stills from Audio Function and i also added her Raksha Bandan Stills. Checkout the Pictures of Hansika.

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Christina Aguilera feels sexier as a mum

Christina Aguilera feels sexier as a mum

London, August 7 : Christina Aguilera has said that she has become sexier after becoming a mother.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

The singer, who delivered Max, her first child with husband Jordan Bratman, last January, insists that parenthood has harnessed her personality and also her sex appeal.

"Since becoming a mum, I feel I have more knowledge and that makes me feel beautiful. I feel more centred, which makes me feel confident and sexy,” the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

The Grammy Award winner’s hubby apparently compliments her on her figure after she gave birth to their son.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

She said: “The other night, my husband and I were in the bathroom getting ready for bed. I mentioned something on my body that was different before I had the baby. I said, ''That was never like that before!'' And he said, ''Are you kidding me? That''s what makes you even sexier. The fact that you''re a mom and that your body has gone through all those changes, that makes you even sexier.''"



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