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1. 'The X Factor' Crowns A Winner!
And the $5 million recording contract goes to…
Tate Stevens! The 37-year-old country crooner beat out runner-up 13-year-old Carly Rose Sonenclar for the top prize Thursday night. 35 million votes were cast Wednesday to determine victory for L.A. Reid's mentee.
Near tears, the Raymore, Missouri native thanked his fans for their overwhelming support.
"This is the best day of my life," said an emotional Stevens.
Girl group Fifth Harmony, mentored by Simon Cowell, placed third in the competition. Earlier in the night, the holiday themed finale saw performances by One Direction and Pitbull.
Auditions for an all-new season of The X Factor USA have already begun online. In-person auditions will start on March 6, 2013 in Los Angeles.
The celebrity judging panel has yet to be announced, but L.A. Reid has already taken himself out of the running. Spears has expressed...
1. 'The X Factor' Crowns A Winner!
And the $5 million recording contract goes to…
Tate Stevens! The 37-year-old country crooner beat out runner-up 13-year-old Carly Rose Sonenclar for the top prize Thursday night. 35 million votes were cast Wednesday to determine victory for L.A. Reid's mentee.
Near tears, the Raymore, Missouri native thanked his fans for their overwhelming support.
"This is the best day of my life," said an emotional Stevens.
Girl group Fifth Harmony, mentored by Simon Cowell, placed third in the competition. Earlier in the night, the holiday themed finale saw performances by One Direction and Pitbull.
Auditions for an all-new season of The X Factor USA have already begun online. In-person auditions will start on March 6, 2013 in Los Angeles.
The celebrity judging panel has yet to be announced, but L.A. Reid has already taken himself out of the running. Spears has expressed...
- 12/22/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Miss Universe crowns a winner for 2012, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds (finally) reveal wedding photos: See Us Weekly's top 5 stories from Thursday, Dec. 20 in the roundup! 1. Miss Universe 2012: Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins America is back on top after Miss USA Olivia Culpo took home the coveted Miss Universe crown Wednesday night. The Boston University sophomore couldn't stop beaming as she was crowned the winner ahead of runner-up - Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, 23 - and the third place winner, Miss Venezuela, Irene [...]...
- 12/20/2012
- Us Weekly
Olivia Culpo has been crowned as Miss Universe 2012. The 20-year-old Rhode Island native triumphed over runner-up Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon and more than 80 other contestants to take the crown on Wednesday (December 19). Culpo â“ the reigning Miss USA - is the first American to win the Miss Universe crown since 1997, when Brook Lee of Hawaii was named that year's winner. "What an honor! This night was a dream come true. Thank you everyone for your support tonight!! USA finally did it," Culpo wrote on her Twitter (more)...
- 12/20/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
USA! USA! Olivia Culpo, the 20-year-old Miss USA and former Miss Rhode Island, won the Miss Universe pageant on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, becoming the first American to do so since 1997. The Boston University sophomore outlasted 88 other competitors. Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, came in second, and Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, finished third. "What an honor! This night was a dream come true. Thank you everyone for your support tonight!! USA finally did it!" Culpo wrote on Twitter after the competition ended. The U.S. drought in the competition had gone back 15 years. The last American to win was Hawaii's Brook Lee.
- 12/20/2012
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
America is back on top after Miss USA Olivia Culpo took home the coveted Miss Universe crown Wednesday night. The Boston University sophomore couldn't stop beaming as she was crowned the winner ahead of runner-up - Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, 23 - and the third place winner, Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, 21. "What an honor! This night was a dream come true. Thank you everyone for your support tonight!! USA finally did it!" she tweeted immediately following her win. Culpo, 20, beat out 88 other young women [...]...
- 12/20/2012
- by Joyce Chen
- Us Weekly
It was a good night for American pride as Miss USA took home the title of "Miss Universe 2012." Olivia Culpa's win marked the first time since 1997 that the United States took home top honors in the pageant, broadcast on NBC. But even that momentous moment won't go down as the most memorable of the night.
That honor may well go to the bizarre answer Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, gave to the question asking what new law she would want to create.
Her answer: "We should have a straight way to go in our similar or in our lives or as is this ... I am a surfer and I think the best way I can take is the wave that I wait for it."
Maybe something got lost in translation? The strange answer didn't hurt her too much, though. Miss Venezuela came in third on the night. Miss Philippines,...
That honor may well go to the bizarre answer Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, gave to the question asking what new law she would want to create.
Her answer: "We should have a straight way to go in our similar or in our lives or as is this ... I am a surfer and I think the best way I can take is the wave that I wait for it."
Maybe something got lost in translation? The strange answer didn't hurt her too much, though. Miss Venezuela came in third on the night. Miss Philippines,...
- 12/20/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Huffington Post
It was a good night for American pride as Miss USA took home the title of "Miss Universe 2012." Olivia Culpa's win marked the first time since 1997 that the United States took home top honors in the pageant, broadcast on NBC. But even that momentous moment won't go down as the most memorable of the night.
That honor may well go to the bizarre answer Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, gave to the question asking what new law she would want to create.
Her answer: "We should have a straight way to go in our similar or in our lives or as is this ... I am a surfer and I think the best way I can take is the wave that I wait for it."
Maybe something got lost in translation? The strange answer didn't hurt her too much, though. Miss Venezuela came in third on the night. Miss Philippines,...
That honor may well go to the bizarre answer Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, gave to the question asking what new law she would want to create.
Her answer: "We should have a straight way to go in our similar or in our lives or as is this ... I am a surfer and I think the best way I can take is the wave that I wait for it."
Maybe something got lost in translation? The strange answer didn't hurt her too much, though. Miss Venezuela came in third on the night. Miss Philippines,...
- 12/20/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Aol TV.
Las Vegas — A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised contest Wednesday.
Olivia Culpo beat out 88 other beauty queens to take the title from Leila Lopes of Angola during the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Culpo wore a tight navy blue mini-dress with a sequined bodice as she walked on stage for the competition's opening number. Later in the night, she strutted in a purple and blue bikini, and donned a wintery red velvet gown with a plunging neckline.
Culpo's coronation ends a long losing spell for the U.S. in the competition co-owned by Donald Trump and NBC. An American had not won the right to be called Miss Universe since Brook Lee won the title in...
Olivia Culpo beat out 88 other beauty queens to take the title from Leila Lopes of Angola during the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Culpo wore a tight navy blue mini-dress with a sequined bodice as she walked on stage for the competition's opening number. Later in the night, she strutted in a purple and blue bikini, and donned a wintery red velvet gown with a plunging neckline.
Culpo's coronation ends a long losing spell for the U.S. in the competition co-owned by Donald Trump and NBC. An American had not won the right to be called Miss Universe since Brook Lee won the title in...
- 12/20/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Las Vegas, Dec 20: American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 at a gala ceremony Wednesday.
Philippines' Janine Tugonon was adjudged the first runner-up followed by Venezuela's Irene Esser.
India's Shilpa Singh made it to the top 16 spot but failed to progress further.
Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes of Angola crowned Culpo as the new Miss Universe at the glittering ceremony held at Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
As many as 89 beauty queens from around the world descended on Las Vegas Wednesday night to compete for the title of Miss Universe.
The panel of 10 judges included.
Philippines' Janine Tugonon was adjudged the first runner-up followed by Venezuela's Irene Esser.
India's Shilpa Singh made it to the top 16 spot but failed to progress further.
Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes of Angola crowned Culpo as the new Miss Universe at the glittering ceremony held at Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
As many as 89 beauty queens from around the world descended on Las Vegas Wednesday night to compete for the title of Miss Universe.
The panel of 10 judges included.
- 12/20/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Beauties from 89 countries strutted their stuff Wednesday night in pursuit of the Miss Universe crown, but only one woman would earn the coveted title.
Pics: Miss Universe Spread Too Risque?
In the end a panel of ten celebrity judges, including Cee Lo Green and U.S. Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, appointed Miss USA Olivia Culpo the winner.
The 20-year-old Rhode Island native beat out Miss Brazil (Gabriela Markus) Miss Philippines (Janine Tugonon), Miss Mexico (Irene Sofía Esser Quintero), and Miss Australia (Renae Ayris) for the distinction.
Culpo follows in the footsteps of Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, who earned the crown in 2011.
The two-hour show was broadcast live from Las Vegas with musical acts One Direction and Train lending their talents to the annual extravaganza.
Pics: Miss Universe Spread Too Risque?
In the end a panel of ten celebrity judges, including Cee Lo Green and U.S. Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, appointed Miss USA Olivia Culpo the winner.
The 20-year-old Rhode Island native beat out Miss Brazil (Gabriela Markus) Miss Philippines (Janine Tugonon), Miss Mexico (Irene Sofía Esser Quintero), and Miss Australia (Renae Ayris) for the distinction.
Culpo follows in the footsteps of Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, who earned the crown in 2011.
The two-hour show was broadcast live from Las Vegas with musical acts One Direction and Train lending their talents to the annual extravaganza.
- 12/20/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
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