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Miss Philippines Ariella Arida is not the only Filipina that is after the crown for this year's most prestigious beauty pageant. It was reported a few months ago that Miss Canada Riza Santos and Miss Gabon Ruth Jennifer Ondo Mouchita are the two contestants with Filipino blood, but wait there's more, Miss Guam Alixes Scott is the newest Filipina on the block who is also competing for the same crown.

Known for beauty, grace and elegance, Filipinas are definitely the top contenders for this year's Miss Universe 2013 beauty pageant. Not one, but four Filipinas are vying for the elusive crown, including Miss Philippines Ariella Arida.

While the rest of the world is busy following the 2013 Miss Universe news, current Miss World Megan Young is having a whirlwind romance with New York City before she flies to Haiti for the Miss World Organization charity works.

Aerosmith's frontman and former "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler is Miss Universe 2013 chief judge for the upcoming competition on Nov. 9 in Moscow, Russia, according to Russia Beyond the Headlines. This will be Tyler's first time to judge a beauty pageant and he will be choosing from the ninety candidates from all over the world who is worthy to take the crown from the reigning Miss Universe Olivia Culpo of United States.

Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida apologizes from her controversial "Latina" comment that sparked a lot of news since she was interviewed by ANC's Karen Davila. The 24-year-old beauty queen posted her apology on her Twitter account @araarida as she expresses her regret of making such comment from her last interview.

The countdown begins for the most beautiful pageant in the universe, and only 16 days left before the big coronation night. Delegates for the Miss Universe 2013 pageant are starting to arrive in Russia's capital including Philippines' bet Ariella Arida and Miss Canada Riza Santos, both contestants have Filipino descent and was assigned to share the same room throughout the pageant.

The 62nd edition of Miss Universe has brought three contestants with Filipino descent, and just like the universe is conspiring two Filipinas, Miss Philippines Ariella Arida and Miss Canada Riza Santos, will be sharing a room together. These two 100% full blooded Filipina is going to share the same room for 20 days that could lead to a good friendship between the two beauty queens.

Now fans has the power to pick for winners as the first YouTube Music Video is now officially open for voting. The Google-owned video site is matching MTV’s Video Music Awards to gather more users to its vast collection of music videos, including Vevo videos.

Are they getting serious? Reigning Miss Universe Olivia Culpo spends a romantic weekend with boyfriend Nick Jonas' family in his hometown in Dallas, Texas. Although he had his fair share of women, Nick Jonas is hopelessly smitten by the Miss Universe that it appears to be in it for the long-haul.

Controversial Filipino DJ Mo Twister condemns Philippines' bet to Miss Universe Ariella Arida's offensive "Latinas" remark. Mohan Gumatay who goes with the name Mo Twister, took to social media on Tuesday to comment on Arida's recent ABS CBN News Channel's (ANC) interview "Headstart" when host Karen Davila asked the beauty queen to address comments about her English communication skills.

Now that the countdown has already started, the Miss Universe 2013 will formally open on Friday, Oct. 25 to welcome the official 80 candidates to join the pageant's 62nd edition. The 2013 Miss Universe Welcome Dinner will be held in Zafferano, a famous Italian restaurant in Moscow; where Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, Miss Universe 2013 contestants and Russian show sponsors (Aras and Emin Agalarovs, president and vice-president of Crocus Group) are going to have their official meeting.

Before she flew to Honkong for a connecting flight to Moscow, Miss Philippines Ariella Arida is glowing in her red dress as she holds a mini pre-departure presscon with the TV networks and press reps. Looking vibrant in red, Arida is all smiles and very confident for her first trip in Russia, she is scheduled to arrive today from Hongkong.

Can a blonde bring home the elusive Miss Universe 2013 crown? For a brunette-dominated pageant, the Miss Universe's 62nd edition features 10 blondes that could possibly take home the crown after Jennifer Hawkins, an Australian blonde hailed as Miss Universe 2004.

The countdown is definitely on as Miss Universe 2013 candidates starts to arrive in Moscow City for the pageant's 62nd edition. As of Oct. 21: candidates from Ukraine, Poland, Thailand, Romania, Namimbia, Israel, Finland and Myanmar are the early birds of the competition.

Making a difference is what drives Miss Universe Australia Olivia Wells to excel on what task she gets into and this time she is tasked to bag the most prestigious crown in the universe. A modern day beauty queen, Olivia Wells talks about her love for cars before heading to Russia and compete against 86 other contestants come Nov. 9 at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.

The pageant's most beautiful queen, Oxana Federova is Russia's first victory and Miss Universe shortest reign. Rumored to be pregnant during her reign, Federova denied the pregnancy rumors and voluntarily gave up her crown after 3 months of reigning as Miss Universe so she can can finish her law degree.

After her send-off party last Friday, Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida is off to Moscow, Russia today to compete for the most prestigious beauty pageant in the world. Fiercer and tougher, this year's competition is packed with candidates from all over the world who have all the potential to hail as the most beautiful woman in the universe.

Philippines' bet for Miss Universe Ariella Arida is off to Russia today to get ready for the world's most prestigious pageant to be held on Nov. 9. But before she said goodbye, the Laguna-bred stunner sat down with Rappler in a fashion and beauty photoshoot to give her supporters a glimpse of who is Ariella Arida.

Now that she's off to Moscow, Russia, Philippine's bet for the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant Ariella Arida is saying no to love as she devotes her time grooming herself for the most prestigious pageant of her life. But even if she doesn't entertain any suitors, Philippines' movie actor and model Ervic Vijandre is not stopping as she courts the 24-year-old beauty queen for 7 months now.

Miss Universe-Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida is off for a cold winter in Moscow, Russia preparing for the biggest and grandest event of her life. Set on Nov. 9, the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant's coronation night will hail a new queen. This could be the time for the Philippines to snatch the elusive crown after Margie Moran had it 4 decades ago in Greece.

Being blonde can be fun. But for Miss Universe beauty pageant, many brunettes dominated this annual prestigious contest for many years. For 61 years, Miss Universe title holders are mostly brunettes. So can a blonde win the title this year?

The brunettes are clearly dominating for the past years of Miss Universe beauty pageant, and blondes seemed to fade out in the background. After Jennifer Hawkins, a blonde from down under won the crown in 2004, the brunettes took over and won in 8 consecutive years. So the question now is, can a blond take home the crown this year?

Winter is coming, and there is no better way to warm up this cold season than look at these hot 50 something men in Hollywood. These guys don't seem to be affected by age, who still manage to look hot and sexy. There's no doubt that they are enjoying all their 50's glory.

Australia's bet Olivia Wells for the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant in Moscow, Russia can learn a lot from former Australian beauty queen who bagged the prestigious Miss Universe crown. Kerry Anne Wells is Miss Universe 1972 and Jennifer Hawkins is Miss Universe 2004, both beauty queens are rich of pageant's advice and tips on they deal the pressure of winning the crown.

Philippines' bet for Miss Universe Ariella Arida is officially leaving to compete of the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant in Moscow, Russia. Happening later today, Arida's send-of party is going to be at 1PM at Gateway for her official send-off to Miss Universe 2013 where media reps, pageant fans and supporters can take a glimpse and ask her questions before she embark on the most important competition in her life.

Nick Robinson of the "Kings of Summer" and "Iron Man 3" kid Ty Simpkins snagged the lead roles of the upcoming fourth installment of the "Jurassic Park" series. Ty Simpkins is best known for his role as the pint-sized sidekick of Tony Stark and he played an important role in James Wan's Insidious, Ty will play as the younger brother of Nick Robinson in Jurassic World.

Packed with thrilling episodes and well-written scripts, NCIS Los Angeles is celebrating its 100th episode since its premiere on the CBS network on September 22, 2009. Cast and crews are celebrating for this milestone by ending season 5 with a big bang; someone in the cast will not be joining the next season.

On his recent interview with Seventeen Magazine, Hunger Games heartthrob Josh Hutcherson revealed that he is the funniest star in the Catching Fire set. The 21-year-old actor chatted about working alongside Jennifer Lawrence and thinks that she is funny, but not as much as him in the mags November issue.

After months of training, Philippines' bet for Miss Universe 2013 Ariella Arida is under house arrest by Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BCPI) Madam Stella Marquez Araneta. The 24-year-old beauty queen is well guarded and heavily taken care of in the white mansion as she go through a strict regimen of exercise and diet.