Miss Universe News
- Saying happy birthday on Facebook Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:05AMMany of you think you’re too good for Facebook happy birthdays. Don’t try to hide it, I know you exist.
- Rocky beginning Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:08AMWASHINGTON - For starters in Washington Friday night, Roy Oswalt left something back in Houston.
- Phillies Scoop: Manuel has reasons to like rotation Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:38AMWASHINGTON – With new “co-ace” Roy Oswalt a few hours away from making his Phillies debut, it was going to be pretty easy Friday for Charlie Manuel to feel good about the prospects for a season stretch drive.
- Nats ruin Oswalt debut Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:44AMCraig Stammen carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals roughed up Roy Oswalt in his Philadelphia debut, halting the Phillies' eight-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Friday night. Oswalt (6-13), a former 20-game winner acquired from Houston in a four-player trade Thursday, allowed five runs -- four earned -- and seven hits in six innings. Jason Heyward doubled ...
- From D.M. to D.C., it’s all in a day’s work Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:39AMMiss Iowa USA Katherine Connors had a busy Friday.
- Chicago Cubs reinstate Zambrano Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:12AMChicago Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano was activated from the restricted list Friday and the righthander is ready to pitch after making amends with his teammates.
- Manuel has reasons to like rotation Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:55PMWASHINGTON – With new “co-ace” Roy Oswalt a few hours away from making his Phillies debut, it was going to be pretty easy Friday for Charlie Manuel to feel good about the prospects for a season stretch drive.
- Keeler: Miss Iowa(s) take no offense to MLB pitcher’s comment Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:54PMFortunately for Washington Nationals pitcher Miguel Batista, Katherine Connors has a sense of humor.
- In wake of Batista comment, Miss Iowa to throw first pitch at Nationals game Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:53PMKattherine Conners, Miss Iowa USA, has accepted an invitation to throw out the first pitch at Friday’s Washington Nationals game. The invitation came after Nationals’ pitcher, Miguel Batista, indirectly commented about the beauty queen following his game on Tuesday evening.
- The Needle: Trapped in the Metro Edition Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:37PMWoman Locked in Metro Station : Not only did a sign on the platform at the Virginia Square-GMU Station incorrectly display a notice that a District-bound Blue Line train would arrive in 9 minutes, but when the station manager locked up for the night earlier this week, he didn't seem to notice Chrissy Shugars sitting there.
- I don’t need an iPhone, but I have one Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:32PMJust a few weeks ago, my boss wrote a column touting his amazing satisfaction with the iPhone, the oft-touted wonder of a cell phone that he claims he couldn’t live without.
- Miss Iowa getting the chance to throw out first pitch at MLB game following insult Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:15PMMiss Iowa, Katherine Connors, received national attention this week by being a good sport and making a good pitch.
- Beauty and the boobirds Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:14PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s guessing the real Miss Iowa will not be booed when she takes the mound at Nationals Park.
- Steve Deane: Warriors here, weaklings there Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:19PMMemo to the Warriors: The Aussies don't rate you. At all.Doesn't matter whether we're talking former halfbacks who used to play for the club or Miss Universe contestants. They all think you're rubbish.Well, pretty much all...
- Miss Iowa(s) Take No Offense To Nationals Pitcher's Comment Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:37PMAfter being booed by fans for starting in place of Stephen Strasburg, Miguel Batista told reporters: "Imagine, if you go there to see Miss Universe - and you end up having Miss Iowa."
- Who Is Katherine Connors, Miss Iowa? Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:56AMWho is the spunky young Miss USA contestant Katherine Connors, a small-town girl from Bettendorf, Iowa, to challenge a million-dollar major league baseball player to a "duel of skills"?
- Ms. Universe 2010: Venus todo na sa pagpangandam Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:28AMNANUKAD nag taman ang pambato sa Pilipinas sa Ms. Universe nga si Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Venus Raj. read more
- YOUR COMMENTS Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:11AMWASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - Chipper Jones can think of one thing that might stem the struggles his Braves are going through at the moment. "Get us back to Atlanta. Please. At some point soon," Jones said. "The road has been our nemesis all year. We haven't swung the bat or we haven't pitched.
- Horne: T.O., Ochocinco drama should be fun to watch Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:14AMThere are a few places I would always rather be: In Tampa or anywhere on South Beach, in Rio de Janeiro for Carnival, or New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
- Dear Asteroid Hunters: Stop telling us we're all gonna die! [Starts With A Bang] Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:47AM"Don't blame yourself. The apocalypse wasn't your fault. Actually, it was just as much your fault as it was anyone else's. Come to think of it, if you're an American, it was probably about 80-90 percent more your fault than the average human. But don't let that get you down. It wasn't exclusively your fault. Unless you're the president. Then it might be your fault. But you'll have plenty of ...
- A Mother Swims as She Brings Her Kids to School and Venus Raj's Send-off Surprise Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:34PMA mother in Sultan Kudarat has to swim across a creek to get her kids to school everyday. Her dream is to give a better future for her children no matter how many challenges she has to face. Also, Wish Ko Lang! gives a send-off party to Venus Raj as she represents the country in the Ms. Universe pageant. (Episode on July 31, 2010)
- Quote of the day Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:22PMQuote of the day "Imagine if you go there to see Miss Universe -- and you end up having Miss Iowa." -- Nationals starter Miguel Batista, who was understanding when fans booed after hearing he would pitch Tuesday night instead of the scheduled starter, Stephen Strasburg.
- Ugg boots make Universe debut Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:41PMMiss Universe will adorn high-heeled ugg boots for the international catwalk next month.
- Manny Pacquaio to Venus Raj: 'Be confident in yourself...' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:20PMWith less than a month to prepare for the Miss Universe beauty pageant happening on Aug. 24, the controversial candidate, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Venus Raj is already scoring a small victory. Already, the stunner is leading on the online ratings poll on the Miss Universe website. So far, Raj has bested Ms. Venezuela who sits at second place, Ms. Mexico at third, Ms. Colombia at fourth, Ms ...
- Love happens unexpectedly for Andrea and Paul Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:55PMFor Andrea Fonseka and Paul Dewar, love happened when they least expected it.
- Scouts watching Nats as Deadline nears Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:42PMScouts watching Nats as Deadline nears
- Capps hopes to stay in Washington Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:41PMCapps hopes to stay in Washington
- Miss Iowa issues challenge to Batista Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:41PMMiss Iowa issues challenge to Batista
- Miss Korea's parents in the limelight after her win Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:25PM19-year-old student Jung So-ra was crowned Miss Korea 2010 on Sunday. Her father credits her mum for taking care of their children's physical appearance since they were young.
- Redefining the Learning Curve Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:55AMCharlene Gonzales truly redefines the meaning of “beauty and brains”. Among her peers, Aga Muhlach’s wife stands out as probably the only celebrity to have done almost everything she could lay her hands on, academically and physically.
- This Week’s Record Releases: July 26, 2010 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:21PMBest Coast – Crazy For You The most talked-about record hitting shelves this week is far from the most interesting.
- Third time's the charm Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:05PMNOT once. Not even twice.
- Week in Preview: President Bieber, it's Lance Armstrong on the red phone Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:18PMIf there's one thing I've learned from writing this blog, it's this: Teen Wolf as a member of the FIBA U.S. men's basketball team is a wonderful, glorious thing. Even if he is now 42. Onward with Darren Daulton's Week...
- Final thoughts and other tidbits from the San Diego Comic-Con Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:49PMSunday highlights include more Marvel movie props.
- Comic-Con: JJ Abrams and Joss Whedon [Part 2] (With Full Video) Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:11PMOn Thursday, July 23rd 2010, Entertainment Weekly held a panel at Comic-Con entitled "The Visionaries", which was basically a "discussion with geek gods J. J. Abrams (Star Trek) and Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) on the future of pop culture" conducted by EW's Jeff "Doc" Jensen. "EW presents an in-depth conversation with these two creative geniuses about how technology, gaming, and ...
- Comic-Con 2010: Who swam, who sank and who treaded water Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:47AMHere is a rundown of a batch of movies from the show and a few thoughts about how, from where we sat, they all fared.
- 75+ Upcoming Social Media & Tech Events Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMEvery Monday, Mashable puts together a calendar of upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences. Would you like to have your conference or event listed here? If so, please contact us at least one month before your event…
- Technicolour Coraline a creepy delight Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:04AM- Coraline. Directed by Henry Selick. Featuring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher and John Hodgman.
- Miss Russia 2010 suggest how to spend Russia’s gold and currency reserves Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:19AMMiss Russia-2010 Irina Antonenko will represent Russia in the international pageant Miss Universe, which will be held on August 23 in Las Vegas. Before this major event in the U.S., Ms. Antonenko gave a press conference
- Comic-Con fan reviews rundown: ‘The Event,’ ‘The Cape,’ ‘No Ordinary Family,’ ‘Nikita’ Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:21AMBroadcasters screened the pilots for four shows at Comic-Con. Based on early reaction, the big winner is... Full story at The Live Feed
- Dundovic out of fashion show with injury Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:17AMFormer Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic may miss Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival next month.
- Peggy Rometo's Star Signs, Week of July 26 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:08PMWhat’s in the stars for you this week? Read on … Star Signs | Today 12:00 am Leo (July 23 – August 22) Finance: You may have just come into some money either by hard work or an early birthday present. This feeling of being "flush" gives you the ability to acquire small items that will make you happy; you may find yourself splurging on anything from electronics to jewelry and clothes. Work/Life ...
- Sex and success on DWTS Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:59PMDWTS evictee Melinda Schneider has revealed why it's better to have sexual tension with your partner.
- Andrea Fonseka toasts to the end of singlehood Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:47PMSINGAPORE : TV host and actress Andrea Fonseka celebrated her last days of swinging singlehood by painting the town red on Saturday night.
- Supermodel refuses to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2010 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:27PMVietNamNet Bridge – Supermodel Thanh Hang, who is said to have the longest legs in Vietnam, has refused to attend Miss Universe 2010, reasoning that she lacks enough time to prepare.
- Kamie Crawford, Miss Maryland Teen USA, Crowned Miss Teen USA 2010 on July 24th, Live on www.missteenusa ... Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:00AMKamie Crawford, Miss Maryland Teen USA, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2010 last evening at the beautiful Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas on July 24, 2010. The 17-year-old winner is from Potomac, MD.
- It is challenging to be a showstopper: Lara Dutta Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:55AMNew Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) She is a former Miss Universe and has got years of modelling experience behind her but Bollywood star Lara Dutta still finds it challenging to be a showstopper.
- SDCC 10: Young Justice is Assembled Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:29AMYoung Justice (TV) We find more details on DC's newest cartoon superheroes.
- Regine tearful at ‘Diva’ farewell Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:36AMRegine Velasquez Regine Velasquez allowed tears to take over Friday night in a highly emotional farewell party for her telebabad series “Diva” which starts its exit week on Monday, July 26. The singer-actress, in broken speech, disclosed to Bulletin Entertainment what the series meant to her. In a huge sense, Regine – who thought of “Diva” from scratch – the show granted the Songbird creative ...
- Steins;Gate Game Gets TV Anime Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:44AM5pb. head Chiyomaru Shikura reveals anime adaptation of his company's game