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Statement of Miss Earth on sexual harassment claims

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Carousel Productions, which organizes the annual Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Earth beauty pageants, said on Thursday, November 8, that it will not tolerate any offensive or indecent acts or behavior to be committed towards or against any of its delegates and staff members. This after Lorraine Schuck, Executive Vice President, Carousel Productions, issued a statement following claims that candidates from Canada, England and Guam of the recent Miss Earth beauty contest in Manila were allegedly sexually harassed by one of the pageant’s sponsors. The full statement: “Delegates of Miss Earth are divided into 3 groups with each group having 3 Team Managers and 3  Philippines National Police detail; “At the very start of the pageant, the Team Managers brief all the delegates on several matters including, but not limited to, what their activities will be during their stay, the need to rest and sleep early, how to look after their personal stuff like wallets and telephones w...

Indian student crowned Miss World 2017

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Manushi Chhillar of India was crowned Miss World 2017 during a glittery pageant held in Sanya, China on Saturday, November 18. Miss England Stephanie Hill was 1st runner-up while Miss Mexico Andrea Meza 2nd runner-up. Other candidates in the Top 5 were delegates from Kenya and France. Manushi, 20, is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery. She has ambitions to be a cardiac surgeon and would like to open a chain of non-profitable hospitals based in rural areas. She has a passion for outdoor sports and actively participates in paragliding, bungee jumping, snorkeling and scuba diving. She is a trained Indian classical dancer and enjoys sketching and painting. Manushi's personal motto: ‘When you cease to dream you cease to live.’ ‘Courage to give flight to your dreams and the ability to believe in yourself makes life worth living.’ Manushi is the sixth Indian to win Miss World in the 67-year-history of the pageant. The last time India wa...

Stars to join Ariana Grande Manchester gig - report

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The stage is ready for the memorial concert in honor of the victims of Manchester, England suicide bombing last May 22. Grande, 23, will lead the concert dubbed "One Love Manchester" which will be held at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday, June 4 (June 5 Manila time). The gig also aims to raise funds for those affected by the bombing.     Coldplay Grande's celebrity friends who will join the memorial tribute are Coldplay, Katy Perry, Pharrell, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Niall Horan and Take That, according to a report by CNN International.                  Miley Cyrus All proceeds from the show will go towards the "We Love Manchester Emergency Fund," in partnership with the British Red Cross and Manchester City Council, a press release obtained by CNN said.     Justin Bieber Grande described the attack "heinous" as she praised her fans for their "kindness, love, strength and...

Ariana Grande sets memorial concert, say reports

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US pop singer will return to Manchester, England to stage a concert for the benefit of 22 victims who died during a terror attack last Monday night. Now in the US, Grande has scheduled the benefit concert on June 4, according to entertainment website TMZ. Last Friday, Grande twitted that she would be returning to the brave city of Manchester. “I’ll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and the have a benefit concert in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families…I will have details to share with you as soon as everything is confirmed,” the American pop star said. Grande has already pledged to shoulder the funeral expenses of the victims of the bombing incident in England. Unconfirmed reports said that some of the biggest names in the music scene today will lend their talents during the show. Among those expected to join her benefit concert include Katy Perry, The Wanted, Justin Bieber, etc. The total am...