Monday, June 4, 2012

Miss USA 2012 Pictures


Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, reacts after being announced as the new Miss USA as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether watches during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Andy Cohen, center left, and Giuliana Rancic open the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss California Natalie Pack walks the runway during the opening number fashion show during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss California Natalie Pack walks the runway during the opening number fashion show during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Kansas Gentry Miller walks out on stage during the opening number for the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Kansas Gentry Miller walks out on stage during the opening number for the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Andy Cohen, from left, Giuliana Rancic and Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo listen to a question about transgender pageant contestants during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo walks on stage during the evening gown competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo walks on stage during the evening gown competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island USA Olivia Culpo competes in the eventing gown portion of the 2012 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo was later crowned Miss USA 2012.
Miss Rhode Island USA Olivia Culpo competes in the eventing gown portion of the 2012 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo was later crowned Miss USA 2012.
The five top five finalists, from left, Miss Ohio, Miss Maryland, Miss Rhode Island, Miss Nevada and Miss Georgia stand together during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
The five top five finalists, from left, Miss Ohio, Miss Maryland, Miss Rhode Island, Miss Nevada and Miss Georgia stand together during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, center, searches for an earring while standing with the other four finalists, from left, Miss Ohio, Miss Maryland, Miss Nevada and Miss Georgia during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Ohio Audrey Bolte, walks along the stage after being announced as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Ohio Audrey Bolte, walks along the stage after being announced as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island USA Olivia Culpo competes in the 2012 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo was later crowned Miss USA 2012.

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Miss Colorado Marybel Gonzalez walks the runway during the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Colorado Marybel Gonzalez walks the runway during the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Lauren Lundeen Miss Oklahoma during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Lauren Lundeen Miss Oklahoma during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Arkansas Kelsey Dow takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Arkansas Kelsey Dow takes part in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island USA Olivia Culpo competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo was later crowned Miss USA 2012.
Miss Rhode Island USA Olivia Culpo competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Culpo was later crowned Miss USA 2012.

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Jasmyn Jazz Wilking Miss Georgia during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Jasmyn Jazz Wilking Miss Georgia during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Alabama Katherine Webb competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Alabama Katherine Webb competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Michigan Kristen Danyal walks the runway in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Michigan Kristen Danyal walks the runway in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether walks in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether walks in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Tennessee Jessica Hibler competes in the swimsuit portion during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Tennessee Jessica Hibler competes in the swimsuit portion during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Texas Brittany Booker competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Texas Brittany Booker competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss California USA 2012, Natalie Pack, from Palos Verdes, competes in her swimwear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Miss California USA 2012, Natalie Pack, from Palos Verdes, competes in her swimwear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Miss Rhode Island USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, from Cranston, competes in her swim wear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Miss Rhode Island USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, from Cranston, competes in her swim wear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Miss Nevada USA 2012, Jade Ashley Kelsall, from Las Vegas, competes in her swim wear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Miss Nevada USA 2012, Jade Ashley Kelsall, from Las Vegas, competes in her swim wear during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The ten Miss USA finalists pose on stage during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss New Jersey Michelle Leonardo, left, reacts as she is announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss New Jersey Michelle Leonardo, left, reacts as she is announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Texas Brittany Booker, right, walks along the stage after being announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Texas Brittany Booker, right, walks along the stage after being announced as one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo poses as she is named one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo poses as she is named one of the 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Erin Edmiston Miss Louisiana is named as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Erin Edmiston Miss Louisiana is named as one of 16 finalists during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss New York Johanna Sambucini walks the runway during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss New York Johanna Sambucini walks the runway during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Akon rehearses his new hit single "America's Most Wanted" during a Dress Rehearsal for the 2012 MISS USAAE Competition along with Miss South Dakota USA 2012, Taylor Neisen on Friday June 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Walking the runway are Miss Mississippi USA 2012, Myverick Rashea Garcia, at left in Red; Miss Missouri USA 2012, Katie Kearney; Miss Montana USA 2012, Autumn Marie Muller; and Miss Nebraska USA 2012, Amy Spilker competing in her choice evening gown during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Walking the runway are Miss Colorado USA 2012, Marybel Gonzalez, in red; Miss Connecticut USA 2012, Marie-Lynn Piscitelli; Miss Delaware USA 2012, Krista Clausen; Miss District Of Columbia USA 2012, Monique LaShone Thompkins; and Miss Florida USA 2012, Karina Brez; competing in their choice evening gowns during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Walking the runway from left are Miss Ohio USA 2012, Audrey Bolte, in yellow; Miss Oklahoma USA 2012, Lauren Taylor Lundeen; Miss Oregon USA 2012, Alaina Bergsma; and Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012, Sheena Monnin competing in their choice of evening gowns during the 2012 Miss USA Presentation Show on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, holds hands with Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether as they wait for the announcement of the winner of Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. Culpo was announced the winner.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, right, holds hands with Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether as they wait for the announcement of the winner of Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. Culpo was announced the winner.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo reacts after being announced the 2012 Miss USA, as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether applauds during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo reacts after being announced the 2012 Miss USA, as Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether applauds during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss USA 2012 during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss USA 2012 during the Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo looks toward the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo looks toward the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo, center, is surrounded by fellow contestants after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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