NBC dumps The Apprentice, Miss USA after Donald Trump’s racist remarks
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NBC dumps The Apprentice, Miss USA after Donald Trump’s racist remarks

ByEmily

Donald Trump’s run for president of the United States seems to be getting off to a historically bad start: After commenting in his campaign kick-off speech that Mexican immigrants are often criminal and racists, Univision cut its ties with the Miss USA/Miss Universe co-owner. Now, NBC is doing the same. “At NBC, respect and dignity…

Univision cancels Miss USA after Donald Trump calls Mexicans criminals and rapists
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Univision cancels Miss USA after Donald Trump calls Mexicans criminals and rapists

ByEmily

  Miss USA lost a significant partner after part-owner Donald Trump’s comments on Mexicans drove Univision to cancel the telecast. In his speech announcing his candidacy for president last week, Trump accused Mexican immigrants of having “lots of problems” and “bringing those problems to us.” He added, “They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime, they’re rapists…

Miss Pennsylvania Valerie Gatto is using her experiences as a “product of rape” to educate on sexual assault

Miss Pennsylvania Valerie Gatto is using her experiences as a “product of rape” to educate on sexual assault

ByEmily

Miss Pennsylvania Valerie Gatto revealed she was conceived when her mother was raped at knifepoint. The Miss USA hopeful not wants to use her and her mother’s experiences to educate other women on sexual assault.

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Inevitable brutal pageant answer from last night’s Miss USA

ByDarren O

Almost every time following a major beauty pageant at least one unflattering clip makes the rounds from the question and answer segment. This time the dubious distinction goes to Miss Utah, Marissa Powell. Real Housewives of Atlanta’s NeNe Leakes asked Marissa, “A recent report shows that in 40 percent of American families with children, women are the primary earners, yet they continue to earn less than men. What does this say about society?” Click on to see and read her answer!

PHOTOS 2013 Miss USA is Miss Connecticut Erin Brady

ByAsa Hawks

Congratulations to Miss Connecticut Erin Brady who took home the crown of Miss USA 2013 in tonight’s pageant held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada! Erin was crowned by Nana Meriwether, who became Miss USA 2012 after Olivia Culpo won the title of Miss Universe 2012, beating out the other five finalists from Utah, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina and Illinois. Keep reading for lots of photos of Erin as well as background info and even a childhood picture!

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Duck Dynasty’s Jessica Robertson high school homecoming court photos

ByAsa Hawks

Tonight is the 2013 Miss USA pageant from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and one of the all-star judges is Duck Dynasty star Jessica Robertson, wife of the youngest Robertson brother, Jep. Although Jessica tells us she hasn’t had any pageant experience, we did manage to find these photos of her looking pageant-ready at homecoming court during her freshman and senior years of high school. Check it out, Jack!

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2013 Miss USA judges announced! NeNe Leakes, Betsey Johnson, Jessica Robertson, Larry Fitzgerald and more!

ByAsa Hawks

The Miss USA Pageant is all set to air this Sunday night at 9/8c on NBC, and earlier today Donald Trump announced the lineup of all-star judges that includes reality stars like NeNe Leakes and Duck Dynasty‘s Jessica Robertson as well as actress/singer Christina Milian, fashion designer Betsey Johnson, NFL Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald and more! Keep reading for the full press release with a list of all the judges.