Leila Lopes

Wondering what these fire-y tweets below from Russell Simmons mean? Well early Thursday morning, the following story ran on Page Six, suggesting that Russell Simmons PURPOSELY sent Leila Lopes (who happens to be Miss Universe) flowers, in hopes to make the NFL’er Osi Umenyiora jealous. Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora has made a play for Miss Universe Leila Lopes. Umenyiora was seen “hiding out” in the back of Empire Steakhouse with gorgeous Lopes on Monday during a party to say farewell...Read Full Story

Leila Lopes Miss Universe 2011 - Miss Angola Leila Lopes was proclaimed Miss Universe 2011, whereas Miss Ukraie Olesia Stefanko was named the primary runner up. They were followed by second runner up Miss Brazil Priscila Machado, third runner up Miss Philllipines Shamcey Supsup and fourth runner up Miss China Luo Zilin. The new Miss Universe was topped by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarette, who represented Mexico in last year's pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss Angola stated that she...Read Full Story

Angolan Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe only 3 weeks ago but there has been constant controversy surrounding her win since then. First, Miss France suggested there was some favoritism that resulted in her victory and then there was a news report that Leila falsified documents in order to be eligible for the competition in the first place. [Catch up on all of that here.] Leila has heard the talk and has addressed the rumors. See her comments after the jump Leila on why she thinks...Read Full Story

Leila Lopes is the new Miss Universe! Miss Angola was crowned in last night's pageant and cried as she took the crown and giant boquet of roses. She is the first Angolan Miss Universe, and the fourth African woman to win the title. Leila Lopes is the new Miss Universe (via People.com) The 5 foot 10 beauty vowed to help fight AIDS and poverty during the compentition. When asked what she'd change about herself, she said: "Thank God I'm very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldn't...Read Full Story