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ANNOUNCING The Newest Sweet Baby James Congratulations to pageant emcee impresario Jim Gibson and his lovely wife Dr. Chiann Gibson, Mrs. United States 2005, on the birth of their first son, James Keith Gibson III. Arriving on the world’s stage at 8. 9 pounds and standing 21-inches in length, baby James made his debut on January 31, 2008. □
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Halle Berry Enjoying Motherhood Two-time Pageantry magazine cover model Halle Berry became a mother for the first time Sunday, March 16th, as she gave birth to a baby girl with her boyfriend of more than two years, Gabriel Aubry. The 41-year-old actress has named her newborn daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry. Nahla is the Arabic word for ‘drink of water,’ Ariela is related to the Hebrew Ariel, which means ‘lion of god.’ In addition to winning the Best Actress Oscar in 2001 for Monster’s Ball and an Emmy and Golden Globe in 1999 for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Berry was also Miss Teen All-American in 1985 and Miss Ohio USA in 1986, when she finished as first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant. □
MISS UNIVERSE
Alicia Machado Expecting First Child Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado is pregnant with her first child, a girl, and should be due around July. Machado told People en Espanol that having a child makes her “feel like a complete woman.” Alicia, 31, was Miss Venezuela in 1995 and became the second consecutive Venezuelan woman to win Miss Universe in 1996, which was also the first year that Donald Trump presided over the event. Since winning the international title, she has starred on three Latin American soap operas, as well as two stints on Mexican reality television programs. Alicia currently resides in Mexico City and told People that she envisions a great future for her child and that after her birth she is not sure if there is anything left for her to accomplish. □
AMERICA’S PERFECT TEEN
Former USA Director Michael Galanes begins a new American pageant tradition with America’s Perfect Teen and Miss. Michael has been directing pageants for 15 years, working with Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, as well as founding Little Miss Citrus, a national children’s pageant. □
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Pageantry magazine will be looking for fresh faces for the world’s largest on-site fashion shoot for pageant, prom and social occasion eveningwear on August 2 and 3. The event is by appointment only, so interested models need to call the Pageantry and Prom Time offices in Orlando at 407- 260-2262 to have the opportunity. For more information, check out our ad in this issue on page 87 or visit pageantrymag.com. □
OBITUARY
Pageant industry giant Tony Salerno passed away on Thursday, March 6th, after a long battle with cancer. With his wife JoAnne, Tony produced the Miss Illinois USA and Teen USA pageants from 1972 through the beginning of the 21st Century. The Salernos made the Illinois events shining examples of doing pageants right. Tony was a gentleman and a calm, assuring presence in an industry that needed his wisdom. He will be remembered fondly for many years. □
OBITUARY
Aformer Mrs. Texas winner and Mrs. United States contestant, Melissa Seyer passed away on January 3 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. A devoted wife and mother, Melissa loved modeling, dancing, skiing, horseback riding and international travel. She was also an avid tennis player, having once won the Virginia Slims Tie Break tennis tournament. It was Melissa’s wish to have her cremated remains scattered over Acapulco Bay, her favorite place. □
MISS AMERICA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN
Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Inc., a little sister to the Miss America Organization that promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America’s teens, has named TV fashion commentator and entrepreneur Kim Parrish as president. A former Miss West Virginia
(1992), Kim is the creator of the Kim Parrish Collection clothing line on HSN and HSN.com.
Kim Parrish has volunteered with the Miss America Organization for the past 15 years, including directing the Miss West Virginia’s Outstanding Teen competition and serving as a judge for the national finals in Orlando.
“I intend to help develop a strong financial foundation and expand national recognition for this outstanding organization and its participants,” says Kim. “In today’s fast-paced world, teens can’t afford to look to young Hollywood for role models. They need to find inspiration within themselves, their families, schools and community. Through its exceptional mentoring program, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen provides leadership and scholarship opportunities for teens, that will help them prepare for successful futures.” □
PAGEANTRY
Pageantry’s new online digital edition not only offers readers a better way to access their favorite editorial aspects of the magazine, but now advertisers can also take advantage by adding video advertisements to Pageantry’s web site. Visit the “advertisers” section of Pageantry’s web site and contact us to find out how you can add some life to your company or event’s advertisement. □
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