Heather Mills booed and heckled as she appears as judge at Miss USA Pageant

A shocked Heather Mills was booed and jeered as she was introduced as a judge at the Miss USA 2008 Pageant. The former model – who has previously claimed that public opinion of her in the US was "99 per cent positive" – was visibly upset when part of the audience at the Planet Hollywood hotel in Las Vegas began to heckle as she took to the stage with hosts Donny and Marie Osmond. Daily Mail

Heather Mills Booed, but Parties On in Vegas

Never mind the boos: Heather Mills is just out to have a good time. After the Miss USA audience booed the judge's introduction Friday night in Las Vegas, the former Mrs. Paul McCartney let loose at a pageant afterparty at hot spot Prive.  People Magazine, by Mark Gray

Texan Crystle Stewart crowned Miss USA

Crystle Stewart, of Missouri City, Texas, runs a party-planning and motivational speaking company, as well as modeling professionally. She says she wants to dedicate her life to international philanthropy. AP/MSNBC.com   Related Photos  Yahoo version of this article

Texas Beauty Crowned Miss USA

A 26-year-old entrepreneur from Texas was named Miss USA on Friday, besting 50 other beauty queens for the coveted crown. Crystle Stewart, of Missouri City, Texas, runs a party-planning and motivational speaking company, as well as modeling professionally. She says she wants to dedicate her life to international philanthropy. By Kathleen Hennessey, AP

Miss USA Hits Vegas, Baby

The 57th Annual Miss USA Pageant is putting its stilettos down at the brand new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip and NBC will air the competition live on April 11, 2008, organizers announced Friday.  E! Online, by Josh Grossberg

Behind Crown’s Glitter Lies Grueling Schedule

Kirsten Haglund was in her Philadelphia hotel room doing a telephone interview while packing her luggage as she prepared to travel to Los Angeles for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “You have to learn to multi-task,” says Haglund, a member of Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The sound of zippers is heard in the background. Since being named Miss America 2008 on January 26, Haglund’s life has been a whirlwind... Evangelical Covenant Church

Medical Crises Nearly Ended Bid for Miss America Title

Medical Crises Nearly Ended Bid for Miss America Title. RAND FORKS, ND - On the day of the talent competition during the Miss America pageant last month, Miss North Dakota Ashley Young lost her voice. Not a good thing when you are planning to sing “The Laughing Song” from the opera Die Fledermaus....Evangelical Covenant Church

Katie Rees, Former Miss Nevada, Arrested in Las Vegas

Katie Rees, the former beauty queen of the Nevada state, was arrested in Las Vegas after she was pulled over for speeding. According to the media reports, Katie Rees was taken into custody after she kicked a police officer.  She is being held in the Clark County Detention Center on six misdemeanor charges such as driving with suspended license plates, speeding and resisting a police officer. By Sarah Vasques , efluxmedia.com

Dethroned Beauty Queen Thrown in Jail

Former Miss Nevada Stripped of Title for Racy Pics, Accused in Las Vegas of Resisting Arrest.  Las Vegas police stopped her around 3 a.m., a dethroned Nevada beauty queen, who landed in jail after the routine traffic stop escalated into an arrest. By David Schoetz, ABC News

NBC TO BROADCAST MISS USA®2008 COMPETITION LIVE ON APRIL 11TH FROM PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO, LAS VEGAS

NEW YORK, N.Y., January 30, 2008 - Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that the 57th Annual MISS USA Competition will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts located at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on April 11, 2008 and broadcast live from 9-11 p.m. ET on NBC and distributed internationally.

Miss USA Pageant Heading to Vegas

Another beauty battle is moving to Las Vegas, at least for the time being. This year's Miss USA pageant will be held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, pageant executives said Thursday.  Mail.com

Local hosts thrilled with Miss America win

New Miss America once battled anorexia

Just three years ago, newly crowned Miss America Kirsten Haglund was eating tiny portions of food and became so thin her concerned parents "dragged me to the doctor." By Ryan Nakashima Associated Press

New Miss America Crowned

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