Brazil's Larissa Ramos was crowned 2009 Miss Earth during the coronation night at The Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center on Boracay Island Sunday night, besting 79 other beauties from around the world.
Ramos succeeded 2008 Miss Earth Karla Paula Henry from the Philippines.
The Philippines' Sandra Seifert was named Miss Air (1st Runner-up), Venezuela's Jessica Barboza was hailed Miss Water (2nd Runner-up), and Alejandra Echevarria of Spain got the title Miss Fire (3rd Runner-up).
For this year's final round, the final 8 candidates from Brazil, Philippines, Venezuela, Spain, Colombia (Alejandra Castillo Múnera), Martinique (Pascale Nelide), Poland (Izabela Wilczek) and Thailand (Rujinan Phanseethum) were asked to pick photos that represented international issues about the planet.
Each candidate was given 30 seconds to express her thoughts on a particular environmental subject.
Ramos chose the photos showing the problem of air pollution. She stated: "I come from a country that has the largest rainforest in the world. It is also known as the lungs of the world -- Brazil. But we cannot just say that we are the lungs of the world because my country also produces a lot of air pollution as well."
The 2009 coronation night was hosted by television personality and host Marc Nelson, model Borgy Manotoc and former VJ Sarah Meier.
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Miss Earth Brazil Larissa Ramos is Miss Earth 2009
Megan Fox doesn't want to be like Angelina Jolie
The sexy "Jennifer's Body" actress has frequently been compared to the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" star since her break-through role in 2007's "Transformers." But despite the brunettes' similar looks and penchant for wild statements, the younger actress insists they are poles apart.
Fox, 23, said: "People compare me to Angelina Jolie, and she's so serious and stoic. I'm the opposite.
"I'm not a tigress like Angelina. Of course, people want me to be. But I want to be the contradiction of that."
Fox - who was caught in a furor after she compared "Transformers" director Michael Bay to Nazi party leader Adolf Hitler - blamed the Jolie comparisons for people taking her too seriously.
She said: "When I do interviews, I say things that I think are hysterical. But because we live in a world of sound bites, you're not allowed to have a sense of humor.
"Sarcasm doesn't translate in print at all. And neither does self-deprecating humor."
Fox also said she had doubts about her own acting skills, unlike Oscar-winner Jolie.
She told the New York Times newspaper: "I don't know if I'm talented, I don't know what I can do or can't do. I had no skills at all. As a child, I had it in my head that I was supposed to be doing this, and then I did it. But I didn't know what I was doing."
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Janet Jackson blames Dr. Conrad Murray for Michael's death
Pop star Janet Jackson holds Michael Jackson's personal doctor responsible for her brother's sudden death and has told ABC News that a day does not go by when she doesn't think about her late sibling.
"He was the one that was administering," Janet Jackson said about Houston-based physician Dr. Conrad Murray. "I think he is responsible."
Murray, who was hired to treat Michael Jackson in the months before Jackson died on June 25 of a drug overdose, is currently a target in the manslaughter investigation of the "Thriller" singer's death.
Since June, Los Angeles County coroner officials have said the powerful anesthetic propofol, which is used in surgery, and the sedative lorazepam, were the primary drugs responsible for Jackson's death. Police have referred the case to prosecutors to determine if criminal charges should be filed.
Janet Jackson has remained mostly quiet about her brother's death, but she spoke with ABC television journalist Robin Roberts in an interview set to air Wednesday night on the network's show "In the Spotlight."
"It's been a tough year," Jackson told Roberts, in excerpts posted on ABC News' website on Monday. "You have your days where it's just really -- it's hard to believe. And a day doesn't go by that I don't think about him."
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Latin beauties are Miss Earth 2009 faves
Continuing the fight of international beauties in Ms Earth 2009, the third largest beauty pageant in the world. Top favorites came from the Latin America.
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Nicole Kidman has loved experimenting with "strange sexual fetish stuff."
The "Nine" actress - who divorced Tom Cruise in 2001 following a 10-year union and is now married to country singer Keith Urban - says she has enjoyed exploring with the different aspects of love, sex and relationships over the years.
She explained: "My life has been about exploring types of love. I've explored obsession, I've explored strange sexual fetish stuff, I've explored the mundane aspect of marriage and monogamy. But I'm still on that journey."
Despite the fascination people have with her love life, the 42-year-old beauty has vowed to take the details of her past relationship with Cruise to her grave.
She told Britain's GQ magazine: "I have never discussed the intricacies of it and I never will. I burned most of my journals after I remarried. You're only going to find out bad things. You can't read somebody's diary. You shouldn't read it.
"I know I live inside some rose-colored cloud but I'll never waver on it. I am not writing a book. I will go to the grave with all my secrets, all my stories."
While together, Cruise and Kidman adopted children Isabella, now 17, and Connor, now 14.
Kidman also has 15-month-old daughter Sunday Rose with Urban and Cruise is father to Suri, 3, his daughter with wife Katie Holmes.
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Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to co-host Oscars
Veteran funnyman Steve Martin and actor Alec Baldwin will be the co-hosts of next year's 82nd Academy Awards, producers of the movie industry extravaganza announced Tuesday.
Martin, who has hosted the show twice before, and Baldwin, nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for his performance in "The Cooler," will take over the hosting duties from Australian heart-throb Hugh Jackman.
"We think the team of Steve and Alec are the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars," show producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic said in a statement.
"Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event."
Martin, 64, most recently seen playing Inspector Clouseau in a "Pink Panther" remake, said he was looking forward to teaming up with Baldwin.
"I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin," Martin said.
Baldwin, 51, meanwhile referenced Martin's musical talents -- he is currently touring with bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers -- while describing his appointment as "the opportunity of a lifetime."
"I don't play the banjo, but I'm thrilled to be hosting the Oscars," Baldwin said in the statement.
Baldwin and Martin follow in the footsteps of "Wolverine" star Jackman, who hosted a revamped Oscars show earlier this year that met with positive reviews.
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Lindsay Lohan was threatened by a gunman on holiday at the weekend
The “Mean Girls” actress was left shaken following the terrifying encounter during a break to Morocco - only to discover the weapon being brandished was fake.
She revealed on her Twitter page: "Umm-OMFG! I was walking ahead with the security guard and some guy was following me, then pulled up in his car and pointed a GUN at me!
"I was on the phone w/my mum and i screamed and ducked and the guy started laughing and pushed the trigger and it was a fake gun..I was crying..he scared me. (sic)"
Meanwhile, 23-year-old Lindsay's father Michael has demanded she go into rehab, insisting she needs help for an addiction to painkillers.
Speaking after the actress branded him a "lunatic" over his addiction claims, Michael told X17 online: "As far as Lindsay is concerned, if she retracts her statement and goes into a rehab, I will stop. But if the lies continue and prescription drug use don't stop. Neither will I.
"As for me. I am sorry I had to talk this root, but I have tried and tried to help Linds, and I been lied about long enough. Lindsay has two weeks to get herself into a LONG TERM rehab. (sic)"
Michael's comments came after Lindsay branded him a "lunatic" and said she wanted to change her name.
She said: "My father is a lunatic and doesn't even deserve such a title since he's never been around in my life other than when he'd threaten me and my family. He should be where he has always put himself after verbally abusing and physically abusing people all my life, behind bars.
"So much for having a 'dad'... I'm going to spend some time with the ones that love me and i love now . The next shopping spree I'm going on is for a new last name!!!"
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Miss Earth 2009 National costume
The National Costume Competition of Miss Earth 2009 Beauty Pageant was held on November 4 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Grand Theater in Pasay City. All the candidates wore a fabulous costume that each represented their own country. But Miss Tanzania, Evelyn Almasi who won the Best in National Costume Award.
In the same event, Miss Guam, Maria Luisa Santos was awarded as Miss Pasigandahan. And Miss Puerto Rico, Dignelis Taymi Jimenez Hernandez was named as the Face of New Placenta.
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Miss Earth 2009 Press presentation
On November 4, 2009, the delegates from various countries were presented to the local and international media at Mader’s Garden, Pasig City, Philippines. The ladies shared their environmental camapaigns and expressed their cause on Mother Nature, a continuous campaign they have been waging as "Beauties for a Cause".
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Jay-Z wants to be a wedding DJ
The multimillionaire rapper said he would put on an extravagant show, using a pre-recorded set-list rather than employing professional skills.
He said: "I've got a whole plan. I'm gonna get me a little Serato set, some DJ software. I'm gonna work on that for six months, then I'm gonna find out which DJ makes the most and charge double and tour, do bar mitzvahs, weddings."
The 39-year-old star - who is married to Beyonce Knowles - admits his services won't come cheap, but promises he will be worth the money, and advises people to approach him early to get even better value.
He added: "I'm gonna have video behind me and dancers. I'm gonna have people just go out and pour champagne when I get to a certain song. I'm going to make a whole show of this thing.
"If you want to book me, book me early, because the prices will be a little better because when I get good, I'm really going to go for it."
The rapper - whose real name is Shawn Carter - also said he'd think up a DJ name for his shows to wow guests.
He said: "I'm definitely going to go by a different name. I want people to hear it and be like, ‘Wow!'. It's got to look good in lights."
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