NOM Promotes "Ex-Gay" Therapy

Here's a shocker, the anti-family National Organization for Marriage is promoting a study into "ex-gay" therapy and claiming that change is possible and not harmful.  Color me shocked that NOM would do this since Maggie Gallagher likes to say that her organization is not anti-gay, just pro-marriage. 

I don't think that the NOM staffer who posted about this actually read the study.  I know, another shock, right?  The excellent Waking Up Now blog did read it and found that the so-called successful subjects still experienced homosexual arousal.  Further, the study authors summarized their findings as follows:

"In short, the results do not prove that categorical change in sexual orientation is possible for everyone or anyone, but rather that meaningful shifts along a continuum that constitute real changes appear possible for some."

In other words, "ex-gay" therapy is still bullshit snakeoil. 

Amazon Writes B&N's Obit

The first thing I thought when I saw Amazon's new array of Kindles was "bye bye bookstores."  Barnes and Noble is the new Virgin Records.  E-books sales are already exploding, but with a new $79 basic Kindle, almost anyone can afford one.  The press has been focusing on the upper end Kindle Fire, but I believe the bargain-basement Kindle is the real news. 

The new Kindle Fire is a full fledged tablet with internet and email and it's about $50 cheaper than a Nook color.  It's not an Ipad, but it's not $500 to $800 either.  You could buy two Kindle fires plus a basic Kindle for the price of the lowest end iPad, and have enough money left over to buy The Rogue and Bossypants. 

The basic Nook's previous advantage over the basic Kindle was touch screen, but now there's a touch screen Kindle for $99, which undercuts the Nook.  In other words, there's no reason to buy a Nook any more.

I'm glad I don't have stock in Barnes and Noble and I really wish I had some in Amazon.    

Read More Now, Ask Me How

A lot of bloggers have posted about the Men of the Stacks calendar, featuring naughty librarians plus a link to the It Gets Better Project.  Most blogs have featured Mr. January, pictured above, and Zach could totally make me put down my Kindle and pick up a hard back.  The chest hair is perfection.  However, somehow I think Mr. November is the one to really straighten out my Dewey Decimal system.

Palin Threatens to Sue over The Rogue

For those of you who can't get enough of the Sarah Palin circus, this will be the best news you've heard in a while.  Notoriously thin-skinned Sarah Palin has threatened to sue Random House over it's publication of The Rogue.  This is incredibly stupid for a couple of reasons, therefore my money's on Sarah following through on her threat. 

The surest way to draw attention to an unflattering book is to sue over it.  The book is a flop, so if she was smart, she would ignore it and people would soon forget it.  But no, she wants to sue so that the salacious allegations can be reprinted over and over and over again for years.

More importantly, if she sues, Random House and McGinnis would have the right to discovery.  They could subpoena Palin's medical records regarding the birth of Tripp, which she has never released (the only 2008 candidate who failed to do so).  They could depose Palin's doctors.  The could depose Mike Wooten, the Alaska state trooper the Palins allegedly tried to get fired.  The list goes on and on.  Suing would be monumentally stupid. 

I read The Rogue and calling it unflattering is like calling Sarah Palin a little dim.  It's a gross understatement.  McGinnis alleged that, when Sarah was young and single, She had a one night stand with basketball player Glen Rice:

 He also alleged that she she went through a period when she "had a fetish for black guys" (finally a reason to like her!) and snorted coke.  He also aired the doubts of others, including Andrew Sullivan, about baby Tripp's parentage.  No way this vengeful, shallow woman lets this pass.  She's gonna sue, gosh darn it.  You betcha.   

Monday's Man: Johnathan Thurston

I happened upon a picture of Australian rugby star Johnathan Thurston the other day and knew he'd be a perfect Monday's Man.  I've got to go to Australia one of these days. 

You have to love a man who is passionate for a cause, right?  What's the cause?  Breast cancer. What a guy.

 Just in case you were wondering what he looks like dressed (and I doubt if you were), he's just as hot. 

Seen at Costco, September 23, 2011

My first Christmas display sighting of the year.  How have I managed to celebrate Christmas all these years without an Indoor/Outdoor Reindeer? 

Santorum Apologizes; Praises Gay Soldier

Santorum was shamed into an apology of sorts for his failure to condemn his supporters who booed a gay soldier at the GOP debate in Orlando.  Here's what he said on Fox when prompted by Megyn Kelly:

"I condemn the people who booed that gay soldier. That soldier is serving our country. I thank him for his service to our country. I'm sure he is doing an excellent job. I hope he is safe. I hope he returns safely, and does his mission well. I have to admit I seriously did not hear those boos. Had I heard them, I certainly would have commented on them."

Santorum admits that a gay soldier is "doing an excellent job," yet he still wants to reinstate DA/DT.  He thinks the military should kick out excellent soldiers.  Does he even listen to himself? 

Earlier in the day, the only two GOP candidates who supported DA/DT repeal, Jon Huntsman and Gary Johnson, also spoke out about the shameful way the Republican field treated that soldier.  Huntsman and Johnson are the only two candidates who don't want to throw gays off a cliff.  Of course, they're at the bottom of the pack and are called "moderates" by the press.  Still no word of thanks from Perry, Bachmann, or any of the rest for this American soldier who is serving his country in a war zone.        

Tea Party Boos Gay Soldier

At last night's GOP debate in Orlando, the tea party "patriots" booed a gay Iraq veteran.  Watch it:




As Dan Savage pointed out, imagine the reaction if a liberal crowd at a Democratic debate booed a soldier.

Is This What Freedom to Serve Smells Like?

Hey Reichen, a pic of you sniffing your pit may not have been the best illustration for your cologne.   

One Way to Mark DA/DT Repeal

Watch this soldier stationed in Germany come out to his father in Alabama yesterday:

THE END

Emmy's Night of Surprises

It was a night of upsets and first-time winners at last night's Emmys, thank God.  It's so much more fun when the unexpected happens, like Melissa McCarthy winning Outstanding (what ever happened to best?) Actress in a Comedy.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only repeat winner in the acting categories was Jim Parsons' win for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy.  The rest were either first-time Emmy winners or first-time in a respective category.  Here are my random thoughts, scribbled down in real time thorough a wine and ice cream haze:

The show's about to start!  Full glass of wine?  Check!  Bowl of Schweddy Balls?  Check!  Pen that actually has ink in it?  Check!  OK! We're ready!   

The show starts with Jane Lynch, who I love, love love, in an opening salute to television.  It's funny if overlong. 

I really love Jane's humor.  Nobody can do fake sincerity like she can.

Now, they're showing a tribute to all the current comedy shows. It's funny but overlong. 

Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel are doing an acceptance speech bit that's funny but overlong.  Am I sensing a trend? 

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy is Julie Bowen for Modern Family!  Not Betty White!  Not a Jane Lynch repeat!   Julie is a great choice, but I would have voted for Jane Krakowski just because I love her.  Julie's dress is way too plunging.  An acre of exposed sternum is not a good look.  

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy (OK, I'm already tired of typing out "outstanding."  I'm just gonna call it "best" from here on out).

It's Ty Burrell for Modern Family!  Another great choice, but I would have gone for Chris Colfer or Eric Stonestreet.

Best Comedy Directing (see how much better than flows than outstanding?) goes to Modern Family.  Will it be a Modern Family sweep?

Charlie Sheen comes out.  That took a heroic effort from the make-up people.  And the wig folks. 

He says something gracious about Two and a Half Men.  He introduces Best Lead Actor in a Comedy.  It's Jim Parsons from Big Bang Theory.  I like him even if I've never seen his show.

I love the random audience shots.  Jon Hamm looks bored out of his mind.   

Sophia Vergara and Rob Lowe are presenting Best Lead Actress in a Comedy.  That's almost too much beauty for one stage.  I feel like I shouldn't look. 
Sophia and Rob are announcing the nominated actresses.  OMG, Amy Poehler just ran up on stage when they called her name!  And here comes Melissa McCarthy!  And all of them!  How fun!  They're all holding hands just like at Miss America. 

The winner is Melissa McCarthy for Mike and Molly!  Rob Lowe is putting a crown on her head and she is handed a bouquet of roses.  This is the most fun anybody has had at an awards show in years.  Great idea, ladies.  Best moment of the show.

Now they're doing a bit about The Office with actors from different shows walking in.  It's funny if overlong.

Amazing Race wins for best realityyyyzzzzzzzz.  

Best Writing for Variety, Comedy, or Barbershop went to The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.

It's the SNL nominated songs reenacted live!  Including a newly-cool Michael Bolton as Jack Sparrow.  This is like the perfect spoof of every musical number at every awards show ever.

Lea Michele and Ian Somerhalder are presenting.  He still hasn't washed his hair.  Directing for Variety, Comedy, or Documentary Short Subject went to SNL.

Scott Caan is the hottest short guy evah!  Anna Paquin looks good, too. 

Best Variety, Wrestling, or Gospel program went to The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.

Now it's on to Drama!  I know that because there's a dramatic yet overly long montage of every drama show on TV.

Jane Lynch:  "Welcome back to the 'Modern Family' awards. We’ve decided to throw them into the drama category to see what happens.”

It's Ashton Kutcher with long hair.  He's with "that guy from Pretty in Pink."  Ashton is way too old for that look (19 would be too old for that look), but on a certain level, it works for me.  Don't tell anybody I said that. 

Drama writing goes to Friday Night Lights. 

Supporting Actress in a Drama is Margo Martindale!  What a great character actress.  This gal has paid her dues and it's so nice to see her recognized. 

Loretta Divine certainly is.  Plus, she's an Emmy winner!  She won for Best Guest Actress on a Drama.  Best direction of a drama goes to Martin Scorsese for Boardwalk Empire.  This is his 8th nomination and 1st win.  Who on earth has been beating him all this time? 

Kerry Washington and Jason O'Mara present Supporting Actor Drama.  It goes to Peter Dinklage for Game of Thrones.  He seems like a super-cool guy.  It's great to see veteran actors get over-due acclaim.

It's dreamy Anderson Cooper doing a "news report" about New Jersey taking over TV.  Jane's pre-taped bit as Jersey Housewife/Mafia Wife/etc is OK.  Not her best.

It's gazillion-Emmy winner Brian Cranston and an oddly sweaty-looking Katie Holmes.  Lead Actress in a Drama goes to Juiliana Margulies for The Good Wife.  It's her first Emmy since she won for Nurse Hathaway in 1995.  I can't decide if I love her dress or hate her dress.  That's good, right?

It's Drew Barrymore and the new Charlie's Angels!   Aren't they pretty?  Lead Actor Drama goes to Kyle Chandler for Friday Night Lights!  Two words:  Husband Material.

Drama is now over and Mad Men didn't win a thing. 

LL Cool J is rapping hotly.  He does everything hotly.

It's to movies and miniseries.  That means a compelling yet overlong montage of this seasons' movies and miniseries.

Jane Lynch:  "A lot of people are very curious about why I'm a lesbian.  Ladies and gentlemen, the cast of Entourage."  Best line of the night.

Writing goes to Downton Abbey!  Yay! Sir Julian Fellowes is tastefully accepting his award.  His wife is wearing a turban like only a Lady Something or Other could.

Her name is Emma Joy Kitchener and I think I'm in love.   
Best Supporting Actress goes to Dame Maggie Smith for Downton Abbey!  Sadly, she was unable to be with us tonight because she would have had a memorable acceptance speech.

Paula Abdul and Jane come out as accountants.  Cute bit.

It's Emmy winner Melissa McCarthy and Amy Poehler.  They do a funny bit about men finally breaking the glass ceiling in Hollywood.  Lead Actor in a miniseries goes to Barry Pepper for The Kennedys.  I think this qualifies as a big upset, particularly since nobody saw The Kennedys and nobody knows who Barry Pepper is.

Directing goes to Downton Abbey! 

It's the Death Reel.  Suddenly, there are singers coming down the aisle singing "Hallelujah."  Am I bad for wanting to laugh?  There's a fog machine, for God's sake.

David Boreanis and a pretty actress whose name I missed (it's getting late) announce Best Supporting Actor.  Guy Pierce for Mildred Pierce.  He's hot and he's working the nerd glasses.  He was "Junior Mr. Victoria" when he was a young bodybuilder.  He makes some tasteless comments about fake sex with Kate Winslet.

Hugh Lauire and sleek Claire Danes announce Best Actress is Kate Winslet!  She's thrilled and I really think those boobs are going to pop out of her too-tight dress. 

I always feel like Don Cheadle needs to lighten up.  He gives the best miniseries trophy to Downton Abbey!  Not Mildred Pierce!  Upset! 

Maria Bello and William H. Macy, who obviously shares a hair stylist with Ashton Kutcher, announce Best Drama Series.  It's Mad Men!  It's their first and only award of the night! 

Gwynnie comes out in her Miss Myrtle Beach get-up to present Best Comedy.  Modern Family!  Yay!  Everybody gets glitter bombed! 

It's Over!

Emmy Fashion Madness!

Naturally, on Emmy Sunday I had E! on at 6:00 AM looking for Guiliana Rancic and the Emmy Pre-show. What? It doesn't start until 4:00 PM? Obviously, E! sees the Emmys as 2nd banana to the Oscars. If this were Oscar Sunday, Guiliana would be like Jerry Lewis on day two of the telethon, showing us what Scarlett Johansson would look like if she would only wear that stunning dress from the Dries van Noten Resort 2012 collection. But, it's not Oscar Sunday, so I must wait. Alas.

It's 4:00 PM, the wait is over! The Emmys are at Nokia Live! at LA Live! Nokia Live! and LA Live! must be spelled with !!! always! Because they are Live! It's the perfect place for E!

It's Guiliana, cute Kelly Osbourne, and adorable George Kotsiopoulos who I totally want to eat with a spoon. George is impeccably groomed with a classic, perfectly fitted tux. Major win for George.

Kelly is kicking up the glam in a deep plum mermaid gown with really lovely make up. The hair color reads a bit old on TV, but that's a quibble. She looks like a Hollywood Princess.

Guiliana is in a rather demure orange dress that I don't love. I love her, but don't love the dress. Is that like love the sinner, hate the sin? I bet this dress is breathtaking in person, but the workmanship doesn't really come through on camera.

The three Fashion Police chat for a while about (srsly) what various stars would look like if they just wore that blah blah dress from the blah blah 2012 Resort collection. Can I call it or what?  I watched every second.  Joan isn't there for some reason. What could keep Joan from the red carpet? I miss her.

Now, it's time for the Real Red Carpet show to start and we're faced with Ryan Seacrest as host. Time for a potty break.

I thought it was too early for the stars to show up, but was I ever wrong. Chris Colfer looks sleek and youthful in his tux. Love him.

It's been all of two minutes, and (thankfully) Giuliana has changed out of that orange number into a stunning, Go To Hell Red strapless gown. Love.

Kelly is up on an raised platform with Ross the Intern, who I also love. What a perfect pair. Why don't they have their own sitcom?

Lea Michele is talking about how she "just wanted to be comfy" in her form-fitting red gown. What a load. Gorge dress, though. Easily a contender for best dressed tonight.

Taraji P. Henson's gown is exquisitely beaded. It's another one of those dresses that is probably breathtaking in person but doesn't translate well on camera.

Sarah Hyland is pretty in pink in a Christian Siriano original. It's age-appropriate for a young actress without being little girly.

Jane Lynch looks great in a plum gown. Obviously, deep plum and Go to Hell Red are the colors of the night.

Ariel Winter, who plays the youngest girl on Modern Family, is wearing a dress that is waaaay too grown-up for her. Did she borrow it from Sharon Stone? According to Wikipedia, she's only 15. That's too young for a plunging neckline with her boobs squeezed together. I feel gross just blogging about it.  I am NOT posting a picture.

Paula Abdul is overdone in a black Flamenco costume, God bless her.  It wouldn't be Paula if she didn't look a little crazy.

Naya Rivera looks like a Goddess in black. Another candidate for best dressed.

Ian Somerhalder is handsome, but he looks like he hasn't washed his hair in a week. Yuck. If he threw himself at me right now, I'd say "go take a shower and then we'll talk."

Gwyneth is in a midriff baring ensemble that would totally win at Miss Myrtle Beach.

Amy Poeler looks ridiculous. 2nd worst dressed after Gwynneth. It's a skin-tight iridescent dress that looks like painted-on latex. Maybe she's going to a dungeon after the awards show. That's the only excuse.

Sophia Vergara is VAVAVOOM in (naturally) go to hell red.

Kate Winslett's Go to Hell Red is absolutely beautiful, but way too tight. The boobs look like they're about to pop out.

It's time for the show!

Jane Lynch's Emmy Opening

I thought it was funny, if a bit overlong:


Major Emmy post coming.

Monday's Man: Anderson Cooper

You know you've been wating to see Anderson Cooper strip down and show off that ripped body he's been working on since meeting his muscle-bound boyfriend.  Well folks, the wait is over.  Here is Andy getting a spray tan with Snooki!


Just in case you couldnt sit through an entire Anderson segment with Snooki, our friends at Square Hippies took the time to post some screen caps:

 Do you think he's naturally hairless or does he wax?  Hmmm.  The answer is in the pits.

Yep, he waxes.  For balance, let's take a look at some shots of Andy dressed:

Could our Anderson Cooper be one of those rare handsome men who look better dressed than undressed? 

Kara Kennedy and Eleanor Mondale: 1960-2011

In a strange and sad twist of fate, two accomplished daughters of iconic Democrats have died the same weekend at the same age.  Both were taken decades too soon at the age of 51.

Kara Kennedy, the daughter of Sen. Ted Kennedy, died suddenly of a heart attack after a workout at a gym.  Only a few years ago, she beat lung cancer into remission.  She was a filmmaker who produced several works for Very Special Arts, an organization for people with disabilities founded by her aunt, Jean Kennedy Smith.  She also produced local TV programs in Boston.  She was married to Michael Allen, a former member of the United States sailing team.  They had two children, Max and Grace.

Eleanor Mondale Poling, the daughter of former Vice President Walter Mondale, died of brain cancer, which she had been battling for six years.  As a young woman, she had a reputation for living life to the fullest.  She caused a minor scandal as a teenager when she wore a tuxedo to Jimmy Carter's inaugural ball.  In her 20s, she worked on her fathers' presidential campaign; became a Hollywood actress, appearing on Dynasty and Three's Company; and had a notorious affair with Warren Zevon.  Damn.  All I did was go to college.  She went on to become an entertainment correspondent on E!, ESPN, and CBS before becoming a radio DJ in Minneapolis.  She had three husbands, including a pro football player and a DJ known as "Greg Thunder."  In 2005, she married musician and composer Chan Poling, who survives her.     

Before the Emmys Were Gay

Today's New York Times features a touching story by Norman Sunshine about his 1976 Emmy win for graphics.  He was compelled to attend the ceremony with a woman instead of his partner of 18 years (they're still together today).  His experience stands in sharp contrast to the Emmys of today where Jane Lynch can thank her wife from the podium and be invited back to host the next year.  It's well worth reading. 

Quote of the Day

"I feel like a character in “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” but instead of pointing out that the emperor isn’t wearing any clothes, I am pointing out that this person is in every way unelectable on a national scale."

--Meghan McCain on Rick Perry and why nominating him will guarantee the re-election of Barak Obama. 

Snorting Cocaine off an Oil Drum While Snowmobiling

No, it's not Jersey Shore Goes to Aspen, it's one of the allegations Joe McGinnis makes about Sarah Palin in his new book The Rogue, Searching for Sarah Palin Raw.  Keep in mind that last year, Palin said she opposed marijuana legalization because it would "encourage especially our young people to think that it was OK to just go ahead and use it."  But a little coke pick-me-up while enjoying the outdoors?  You Betcha!

Oh yeah, McGinnis also said she banged this guy:

This is the only thing she's ever done that makes me kind of like her.

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett: The Lady is a Tramp

This is pretty darn terrific:



Gaga nailed it.  The lady needs to do an album of standards, don't you think?  Gaga does the Great American Songbook?  That's a $million idea if I ever heard one.

It's Miss Universe!

OK, I know it's been two days since the Miss Universe Pageant, but I'm still convalescing so I'm a bit slow with the blogging.  Sue me.  I figured it's been long enough that I could post a picture of the winner without spoiling it for anyone who DVRed it.  She's Angola's lovely Leila Lopes, seen above being crowned by last year's winner, whoever she was.  Here are my unedited thoughts as the pageant unfurled, LIVE!  FROM SAO PAULO BRAZIL!

Any show that starts out with hot, shirtless Brazilian dancers is OK by me.

Boom!  It's the parade of nations.  You gotta be on time for this pageant.  No dawdling in the kitchen.  You better have your ice cream/white wine/cold fried chicken ready at 8:00 PM sharp or you might miss Miss Aruba.

The gals are in pastel beaded negligees that are short in the front, long in the back.  It's like the losing design from a Project Runway negligee challenge.  Whatever happened to the national costumes?  I want to see Miss Peru dressed like a gigantic bird of prey.

It's Andy Cohen and Natalie Morales, your hosts for the evening.  Natalie "grew up here" and she speaks Portuguese.  Who knew?  Actually, she's more beautiful than most of the contestants.

Andy Cohen's ENTHUSIASM! always seems just a bit desperate, don't you think?

OMG!  It's the TOP 16!

France! 
Kosovo!  She's placed every year since Kosovo's been a country! 
Colombia!  She's got beauty and brains! 
Angola!  Love her hair.  She's the only one who doesn't have Jacklyn Smith circa 1976 hair. 
Australia! 
Puerto Rico!  PR is the Miss Oklahoma of the Miss Universe Pageant. 
Brazil!  Popular with the home crowd. 
Netherlands!  She has a Guiliana Rancic quality.  Just saying. 
USA!  Gorgeous redhead. 
Ukraine!
Panama! 
Costa Rica!  The Latin ladies really dominate Miss U. 
Portugal!  She's the one voted in by the fans.  Mother country and all, you know. 
Philippines!  I bet these guys are excited.
Venezuela!  She looks pissed that she had to wait so long.  Miss V is the Miss Texas of the Miss Universe Pageant.  She doesn't hope to win, she expects to win.

This is the 60th anniversary of the Miss Universe pageant and they noted it with a 30 second montage of crowning moments.  That's it.  No parade of past queens.  They could have cut out one of the interminable travelogues of "The State of Sao Paulo" or "Brasilia, Federal District" and paid proper homage.
 
It's the judges!  Helio from Dancing with the Stars.  Vivica A. Fox looking a bit mummified.  Miss U 2003, a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills (hopefully not the one whose husband just committed suicide), former TX gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami, a model, Lea Salonga (!), some handsome football executive or something, and Connie Chung, resurrected.

So, the national costumes were earlier this week and we only get to see the top 10 briefly.  What a gyp.

It's insider beauty tips from Farouk Shami!

It's swimsuit!  These swimsuits get smaller and smaller each year.  Eventually, they'll come out naked with high heels.  I'm more interested in the hot, shirtless Brazilian gladiators or whatever they are.  In any case, these girls are too skinny.  They pose with their hands on their protruding pelvic bones.

On the upside, the swimsuit competition features some Brazilian singer and a bevy of hot, shirtless, bald Brazilian dancers (clickable pic):

Miss Congeniality is Miss Montenegro!  She doesn't smile.
Miss Photogenic is Miss Sweden!  She smiles.

Now, it's time to cull six girls and announce the top ten:

Australia!
Costa Rica!
France!
Brazil!
Ukraine!
Portugal!  Upset!  She's the one voted in by the fans, not the judges.
Panama!
Philippines!
Angola!
China!
No Miss USA.  I would have picked her over France, Ukrane, Portugal, or Australia.  Too bad.  Shake it off, it's evening gown.

Australia is in a beautiful, beaded, diaphanous gown.
Costa Rica's red satin is very dramatic and maximizes her boobage.  It's what it's all about, folks.
France is in a rather cheap looking white number with cut-outs.  It's more Miss Missouri Pageant than Miss Universe Pageant.
Ukraine is in a white Grecian number. Nice.
Portugal is in deep crimson.  It's sexy without being obvious.  Take note, France.
Panama is in white with mirrors.  Don't love it.  Another Project Runway reject.
Philippines is in another diaphanous beaded gown.  It's very revealing and sexy. 
Angola is looking gorgeous in sequins.  It's cut down to there and slit up to here:

China is in a classic red pageant gown.  She's seriously tall. 
Brazil is pretty in yellow.

OMG!  It's already time for the top five!
Ukraine!  Really?  Don't get it.
Philippines!  Lovely.
China!  Tall
Brazil!  Haven't they pandered to the home crowd enough? 
Angola!  This girl has serious momentum. 

It's question time.  The questions are mostly mundane.  Where is Perez Hilton when you need him?  Philippines says something about God. Angola speaks in Portuguese and the crowd eats it up.  Angola and Brazil share the same mother country and obviously there's a kinship.  Besides, she's absolutely beautiful.

Miss Universe takes her last walk.  Obviously, sheer and diaphanous gowns are on trend in the pageant world, as Nina Garcia might say.

OMG, Andy has the results!   Here they are!

4th runner up:  China.  She blew the question.
3rd runner up:  Philippines.  I would have put her in the top 2 with Angola.
2nd runner up:  Brazil.
1st runner up:  Ukrane.  I never got her.

THE NEW MISS UNIVERSE IS MISS ANGOLA!  THE CROWD GOES CRAZY!  The camera immediately goes to Andy and Natalie and we hardly get a moment to see the new queen.  Boom, it's over.