Showbiz Poll Results for July: Many believed that Miss Texas USA Ana Rodriguez is the real Miss USA 2011!

Miss USA 2011 pageant was over but fans still believe that the 3rd-runner-up in the said competition was robbed of the title.

Ana Rodriguez, the real Miss USA 2011?

Ana Rodriguez, a stunning beauty from Texas, ever since was one of the favorites to win the title. She later proved her favoritism by giving excellent presentation during the preliminaries. During the finals, she even won the hearts of the audience with her diva performance. But her downfall happened during the Miss USA 2011 Question and Answer portion.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Guyana 2011 crowned!

Arti Angelita Cameron, 22, (photo) was crowned Miss Guyana 2011 at the pageant finale held at National Cultural Centre in Georgetown. She will represent Guyana in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6. 

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss World Kenya 2011 is Susan Anyango!

Susan Anyango (photo below) was crowned Miss World Kenya 2011 during the Nestea Miss World Kenya 2011 pageant held at the Oak Place Centre in Nairobi on Saturday night, July 30.

Susan who comes from Githurai, Nairobi was crowned after the judges all agreed that she was the fairest of them all and with the best brains to represent Kenya. This year, scouting was done in 9 counties with a total of 4,177 showing up for auditions.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Luzaan van Wyk is Miss Namibia 2011!

Luzaan van Wyk, 24,  (photo) was crowned Miss Namibia 2011 at the national pageant held at the Windhoek Country Club Resort on July 30. She will represent Namibia in Miss World 2011 Pageant to be held in London on November 6. 

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Universe Portugal 2011 finally crowned!

Twenty-two year-old Laura Gonçalves was crowned Miss Universe Portugal 2011 in a pageant finale held on Friday, July 29 at the Hotel Miragem in Cascais. She will represent Portugal at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, next September.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico 2010 Cynthia de la Vega Oates dethroned!

Cynthia de la Vega, dethroned NBM Mundo 2011.

Cynthia Alejandra de la Vega Oates, Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico 2010, was dethroned for not fulfilling her obligations.

The National Organization for Nuestra Belleza Mexico reports that the decision to remove Cynthia Alejandra de la Vega Oates from appointment as Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico 2010 arouse from a breach of contract agreed between the Organization and Ms de la Vega.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Keilyn Suzette Gómez is Miss Universo Honduras 2011!

Keilyn Suzette Gómez, 22, (photo) from Cortes was crowned Miss Universo Honduras 2011 pageant held at the Centro Social Hondureño Arabe in San Pedro Sula. She stands 1.70 m. tall.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Universe Romania 2011 is Larisa Popa

Miss Universe Romania 2011 was held at the Residence Domenii Plaza Hotel in Bucharest, July 29. The winner of the said pageant was 24-year-old Larisa Popa (photo) from Slatina. The beauty who stands 1.75 m. tall will represent her country in Miss Universe 2011 to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12. 

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Haiti Universe 2011 is Anedie Lucrece Azael!

Twenty-two year-old Anedie Lucrece Azael (photo) was crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2011 in a ceremony held at the Karibe Hotel in Port-au-Prince, July 27. She will represent her country in Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Nuestra Belleza El Salvador 2011 faced changes!

Mayra Aldana

Nuestra Belleza El Salvador 2011 First runner-up Mayra Aldana, 24, succeeded Alejandra Ochoa as Nuestra Belleza El Salvador Universo 2011, earning the credit of representing her country at the Miss Universe 2011 competition to be held in Sao Paul, Brazil, on September 12.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Supranational Philippines 2011 is Lourence Remetillo!

Photo credit: Melvin Sia/ OPMB Worldwide

Lourence Remetillo, 23, (center) was crowned Miss Supranational Philippines 2011 in a pageant event held on July 24 at the Midas Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila. She will represent Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2011 to be held in Poland this August 26.

CelebSPOTLIGHT: Mike Advincula

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Name: Mike Advincula
Country: Philippines
Attribute: MYX VJ Search finalist

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Former Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera Having Baby with NBA Star JJ Barea!

Dallas Mavericks star JJ Barea and Zuleyka Rivera

Former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera confirmed via a communique that she is pregnant by Puerto Rican basketball player JJ Barea of the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks.

"All this took me by surprise, but I feel very lucky. I come from a very close family and I understand that a baby is a blessing," said the Puerto Rican model and actress, who was became Miss Universe in 2006.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Newly crowned Miss Brasil 2011 Priscila Machado has a nude photo scandal!

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Newly crowned Miss Brasil 2011 Priscila Machado is currently in hot seat today as her nude photos surfaced the net. Will this scandal become a ground for her dethronement, or she will just become another Sofia Rudieva, Miss Russia 2009, who also became controversial after her nude photoswere discovered prior the Miss Universe 2009 contest?

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Amy Winehouse found dead!

Amy Winehouse

Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, has been found dead at her London home, July 23rd. According to a statement by the Metropolitan Police, they were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 at around 4 p.m. local time Saturday. As of this writing, the cause of death is still unknown.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Brasil 2011 is Priscila Machado!

Twenty-five year-old Priscila Machado (photo) was crowned Miss Brasil 2011 in the pageant finale held at the HSBC Music Hall in Sao Paulo, July 23rd. The beauty from Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul will represent Brazil, this year's host country, in Miss Universe 2011 on September 12. She stands 1.80 m. tall

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Universe Botswana 2011 is Larona Kgabo!

Larona Motlatsi Kgabo was crowned Miss Universe Botswana 2011 in a pageant finale held at the Gaborone International Conference Centre. She will represent her country in Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12. 

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Ecuador Earth 2011 was chosen!

Olga Alava, 22, has been chosen as "Miss Earth Ecuador 2011" by Escuela de Misses, the license holder in Ecuador. In line with the selection result, her duty is to represent Ecuador in Miss Earth 2011 pageant in Pattaya, Thailand. She will be formally crowned on Tuesday, July 26.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Albania's representative for Miss World 2011 was chosen!

Nineteen-year-old Isi Topçiu-Ulaj  was chosen  by Miss dhe Mister Albania Organization to represent Albania in Miss World 2011  to be held in London, England on November 6. 

Miss World Albania 2011, Isi Topçiu-Ulaj

PAGEANT UPDATES: Greek model Iliana Papageorgiou is Miss Universe Greece 2011!

Due to economic constraints experienced in Greece, the Star Hellas pageant was postponed to September this year. Instead, the local franchisee of Miss Universe contest conducted a small casting held in Athens.

Reportedly chosen as Miss Universe Greece 2011 was Iliana Papageorgiou (photo). Although it is not yet confirmed by VP and Associates, the local franchise holder, several pageant outlets already reported that Papageorgiou, 20, will represent Greece at Miss Universe 2011 pageant to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Miss Philippines Universe Shamcey Supsup's newest glamour shots has stirred up some negative criticisms!

Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. has released new glamour shots of Miss Philippines Universe 2011 Shamcey Supsup. The 25-year-old Architecture graduate is on preparation for Miss Universe 2011 competition to be held on September 12 at Credicard Hall, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

An artistic versions made by one of the members of OPMB message board (far from the original ones with red background- see below).

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss England 2011 is Alize Lily Mounter

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London's Alize Lily Mounter, 22, (photo) hailed as the grand winner of  Miss England 2011 pageant held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in Birmingham on July 19. The beauty stands 1.80 m. and will represent England in Miss World 2011 Pageant to be held in London this November. 

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: First look at David and Victoria Beckham's daughter Harper Seven!

Soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria has just released the photo of their week-old baby girl named Harper Seven.

Here are some of the pics:

The couple should celebrate because they got a gorgeous baby daughter!

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Model Amanda Coling in Alleged Azkal's Sex Scandal cries for Harassment!

 

A model who has been linked to the Philippine Football team Azkals’ alleged rape scandal has surfaced. The model named Amanda Coling (photo) is the alleged mystery girl in the Philippine Azkals sex scandal. She, however, refused to comment on the Azkals case or confirm the rumors pending consultation with her lawyer. Her reason for coming out is due to harassment she has been allegedly subjected to because of the Azkals rumor.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Peruvian beauty wins Miss Exclusive of the World 2011!

Claudia Carrasco (center) from Peru was crowned Miss Exclusive of the World International Beauty Contest in pageant finale held in Cesme, Turkey, on Saturday night, July 16. Forty international beauties competed for the title. 

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss World Malta 2011 is Claire Marie Busuttil!

The Maltese stunner was finally born!

Twenty-two year-old Claire Marie Busuttil (photo) of Ħaż-Żabbar was crowned Miss World Malta 2011 at the Grand Master's Suite of the Hilton Malta in St. Julian's. She will represent Malta in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6. She stands 1.75 m. tall.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Texan teen wins Miss Teen USA 2011!

The Miss Teen USA pageant crowned a new, gorgeous titleholder last night in Danielle Doty (photo), an 18-year-old hailing from Harlingen, Texas.

Doty beat out Audra Mari of North Dakota to win the title and will take over from the reigning Miss Teen USA, Kamie Crawford of Maryland.

PAGEANT UPDATES: I am She 2011 Results! Vasuki Sunkavalli will represent India at Miss Universe 2011!

Twenty-six year-old Vasuki Sunkavalli (photo) was crowned Miss Universe India 2011 at the pageant finale in Mumbai on July 15.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Turks and Caicos Universe 2011 is Easher Parker!

Nineteen year-old Easher Parker (photo above) was crowned Miss Turks and Caicos Universe 2011 in a conclusion held at the Regent Palms Hotel in Grace Bay, June 8.

PAGEANT UPDATES: A Szépségkirálynő 2011 (Miss Hungary 2011) Official results!

From left: Betta Lipcsei, Linda Szunai, Dora Szabo

A Szépségkirálynő 2011 (The Beauty Queen 2011- Miss Hungary 2011 was held at the TV2 Studio in Budapest, July 14. Linda Szunai, 18, hailed as the grand winner.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Universo Chile 2011 is Vanessa Ceruti!

Vanessa Ceruti (right) is Miss Universo Chile 2011

Twenty-five year-old Vanesa Catalina Macarena Ceruti Vasquez was crowned Miss Universo Chile 2011 at the pageant finale held at the Enjoy Casino and Resort in Santiago, July 13. The Santiago-native will represent Chile in Miss Universe 2011 to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2011 officially chosen!

Aviraté Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2011 pageant was held at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo, July 11. The winner is 23-year-old Stephanie Siriwardhana, (photo) who stands 1.68 m. tall. This Sri Lankan beauty will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant to be held at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: David and Victoria Beckham welcomes baby girl!

David and Victoria Beckham

Pop star-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham and her soccer star husband David Beckham welcomed a baby girl named Harper Seven Beckham at 7:55 a.m. Sunday in Los Angeles, reports People.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Nederland 2011 official results!

Miss Nederland 2011 pageant was held at the Hart van Holland in Nijkerk, July 10. The grand winners are Jill Lauren de Robles and Kelly Weekers.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Lebanon 2011 is Yara Khoury-Mikael!

Nineteen year-old Yara Khoury-Mikael (photo below) was crowned Miss Lebanon 2011 at the Casino du Liban in Beirut, July 10. She was crowned by her predecessor, Rahaf Abdallah.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Universe China 2011 has been chosen!

Photo credit: Weibo

Luo Zi Lin, 24,  (photo above) was crowned Miss Universe China 2011 at the Mastercard Arena in Beijing on July 10. She stands 1.82 m. and will represent China in Miss Universe 2011.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Singapore Universe 2011 is Valerie Lim!

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Twenty-five year-old Valerie Lim (center) , a behavior therapist from Singapore City, was crowned Miss Singapore Universe 2011 in a ceremony held at Island Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel. She was crowned by her predecessor, Tania Lim.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Jamaica Universe 2011 official results!

The pageant finale of Miss Jamaica Universe 2011 was held at National Indoor Sports Center in Kingston, July 10. The winner was Shakira Aminah Martin, 25, (photo above) and stands 1.73 m. tall. She will represent Jamaica in Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12. 

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Guyana Universe 2011 is Kara Lord!

Twenty-three year-old Kara Lord recently crowned as Miss Guyana Universe 2011 in a pageant held at the Princess International Hotel in Providence, July 10. The 1.75 m. tall beauty will represent Guyana in Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil next September. 

PAGEANT UPDATES: Milica Tepavac is Miss Srbije 2011!

Twenty-three year-old Milica Tepavac (center, seated) won Miss Srbije 2011 (Miss Serbia 2011) in a pageant event held on July 7 at Belgrade's Sava Center, reports Blitz. She will represent her country at Miss World 2011 competition to be held in London on November 6.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Miss UK International 2011 Nicola Mimnagh is pregnant!

Former Miss Scotland and the current Miss UK International 2011 Nicola Mimnagh (photo left) told of her joy after revealing she's three months pregnant.

The 24-year-old beauty queen is expecting her first child with Rangers star boyfriend Kyle Lafferty.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Star Cyprus 2011 and Miss Cyprus 2011 has been chosen!

Andri Karantoni, Star Cyprus 2011

Eighteen year-old Andri Karantoni (photo above) was crowned Star Cyprus 2011 (Σταρ Kύπρος 2011) at the finale of the 2011 Cyprus Official Beauty Contest held at the Pavilion in Nicosia. She will represent Cyprus in Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12. Karantoni stands 1.71 m. tall.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Miss Universe Germany 2011 is Valeria Bystritskaya!

Valeria Bystritskaya, 25, (center) was crowned Miss Universe Germany 2011 in a pageant finale held in Berlin, July 6. She will represent Germany in Miss Universe 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Scherri-Lee Biggs wins Miss Universe Australia 2011!

Sherri-Lee Biggs was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2011 with Jesinta Campbell (right). Photo: Darren McNamara

The finale of Miss Universe Australia 2011 was held on July 7 at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne. The winner is Perth-native Scherri-Lee Biggs, 20, a Communication student and a part-time model, beat 30 other contestants. The 1.75 m. tall beauty will represent Australia at Miss Universe 2011 pageant to held at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Taylor Swift suffers bronchitis, postpones three more shows!

Taylor Swift

Country-pop singer Taylor Swift postpones her three more shows this week due to bronchitis, according to Entertainment Weekly.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: Former Miss Honduras Bélgica Suárez arrested for carrying 33, 000 euros!

Belgica Suarez

Former Miss Honduras Bélgica Suarez (Photo) was arrested July 6 near El Zamorano for carrying 33 000 euros (about $ 47,000), equivalent to more than 800 000 lempiras.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Amazzonia beauty wins Miss Italia Nel Mondo 2011!

Miss Amazzonia (Brazil), Silvia Novais, was crowned as Miss Italia Nel Mondo 2011 in a finale held in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. She is 25 years-old and stands 1.77 m. tall.

PAGEANT UPDATES: Mis Lietuva 2011 official results!

Photo credit: Tomo Vinicko

Twenty-one year-old Ieva Gervinskaitė (photo) was crowned Mis Lietuva 2011 in a pageant conclusion at the Palanga Summer Theatre in the coastal town of Palanga, July 6th. The beauty from Skoudas will represent Lithuania in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6.

ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: American Idol finalist Pia Toscano signs with Interscope Records!

American Idol Season 10 finalist Pia Toscano has signed a record deal with Interscope Records, Entertainment Weekly reports.

A spokesperson for Pia Toscano confirmed that the season 10 ninth-place finisher has signed a recording deal with Interscope Records. Her debut album will come out later this year, and her first single, “This Time” — an acoustic guitar and beat-driven track by Ester Dean — will drop July 12 just in time for Toscano to perform it as part of her set on this summer’s American Idols LIVE! tour.