In pictures: Miss USA competition 2013

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  • Miss North Carolina USA 2013, Ashley Love-Mills competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show at PH Live in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday June 12, 2013. She will compete for the title of Miss USA 2013 and the coveted Miss USA Diamond Nexus Crown LIVE on NBC starting at 9:00 PM ET on June 16th, 2013 from PH Live. AFP PHOTO / HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP. / Patrick PRATHER == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE / MANDATORY CREDIT: "AFP PHOTO / MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION" / Patrick Prather / NO SALES / NO MARKETING / NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS / DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS = *** Local Caption *** 333104-01-08.jpg
    Miss North Carolina USA 2013, Ashley Love-Mills competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show at PH Live in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday June 12, 2013. She will compete for the title of Miss USA 2013 and the coveted Miss USA Diamond Nexus Crown LIVE on NBC starting at 9:00 PM ET on June 16th, 2013 from PH Live. AFP PHOTO / HO/Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP. / Patrick PRATHER == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE / MANDATORY CREDIT: "AFP PHOTO / MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION" / Patrick Prather / NO SALES / NO MARKETING / NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS / DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS = *** Local Caption *** 333104-01-08.jpg
  • Shannon McAnally, Miss Virginia USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Shannon McAnally, Miss Virginia USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Joanne Nosuchinsky, Miss New York USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Joanne Nosuchinsky, Miss New York USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Marissa Wickland, Miss Idaho USA 2013,,competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Marissa Wickland, Miss Idaho USA 2013,,competes in her evening gown during the 2013 MISS USA Competition Preliminary Show on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Donald Trump, centre, with this years contestants. Courtesy Miss Universe Organization
    Donald Trump, centre, with this years contestants. Courtesy Miss Universe Organization
  • Betsey Johnson, fashion designer and pageant judge, arrives at the 2013 Miss USA pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Sunday night. Ethan Miller / Getty Images / AFP
    Betsey Johnson, fashion designer and pageant judge, arrives at the 2013 Miss USA pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Sunday night. Ethan Miller / Getty Images / AFP
  • Kristin Smith, Miss Ohio USA 2013, gets her hair done by a Chi Artist before the 2013 MISS USA Competition. Darren Decker / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Kristin Smith, Miss Ohio USA 2013, gets her hair done by a Chi Artist before the 2013 MISS USA Competition. Darren Decker / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Gabrielle Neilan, Miss Oregon USA 2013, gets her hair done by a Chi Artist before the 2013 MISS USA Competition. Darren Decker / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Gabrielle Neilan, Miss Oregon USA 2013, gets her hair done by a Chi Artist before the 2013 MISS USA Competition. Darren Decker / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Friends and Family of Miss Virginia USA 2013, Shannon McAnally, show their support before the 2013 MISS USA Competition. Darren Decker / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Friends and Family of Miss Virginia USA 2013, Shannon McAnally, show their support before the 2013 MISS USA Competition. Darren Decker / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers perform onstage during the pageant. Ethan Miller / Getty Images / AFP
    Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers perform onstage during the pageant. Ethan Miller / Getty Images / AFP
  • Miss Connecticut Erin Brady, centre, is congratulated by other contestants after being crowned during the Miss USA pageant. Steve Marcus / Reuters
    Miss Connecticut Erin Brady, centre, is congratulated by other contestants after being crowned during the Miss USA pageant. Steve Marcus / Reuters
  • Miss Connecticut Erin Brady, left, reacts with first runner up Miss Alabama Mary Margaret McCord as Brady is named Miss USA 2013. Steve Marcus / Reuters
    Miss Connecticut Erin Brady, left, reacts with first runner up Miss Alabama Mary Margaret McCord as Brady is named Miss USA 2013. Steve Marcus / Reuters
  • Donald Trump, co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, poses with Miss Connecticut Erin Brady as she was crowned Miss USA 2013. Steve Marcus / Reuters
    Donald Trump, co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, poses with Miss Connecticut Erin Brady as she was crowned Miss USA 2013. Steve Marcus / Reuters
  • Miss USA contestants and show hosts Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of "E! News", take the stage during the Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus / Reuters
    Miss USA contestants and show hosts Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of "E! News", take the stage during the Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus / Reuters
  • Miss Connecticut Erin Brady reacts as she is crowned by Miss USA. Steve Marcus / Reuters
    Miss Connecticut Erin Brady reacts as she is crowned by Miss USA. Steve Marcus / Reuters
  • Miss South Carolina Megan Pickney walks the runway during the introductions of the Miss USA 2013 pageant. Jeff Bottari / AP Photo
    Miss South Carolina Megan Pickney walks the runway during the introductions of the Miss USA 2013 pageant. Jeff Bottari / AP Photo
  • Miss Nevada Chelsea Caswell, from Las Vegas, Nevada, walks the runway during the introductions of the Miss USA 2013 pageant. Jeff Bottari / AP Photo
    Miss Nevada Chelsea Caswell, from Las Vegas, Nevada, walks the runway during the introductions of the Miss USA 2013 pageant. Jeff Bottari / AP Photo
  • Cassandra Searles, Miss Washington USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 Miss USA Competition Preliminary Show in Las Vegas on June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Cassandra Searles, Miss Washington USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 Miss USA Competition Preliminary Show in Las Vegas on June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Chelsea Welch, Miss West Virginia USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 Miss USA Competition Preliminary Show in Las Vegas on June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Chelsea Welch, Miss West Virginia USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 Miss USA Competition Preliminary Show in Las Vegas on June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Ali Nugent, Miss Texas USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 Miss USA Competition Preliminary Show in Las Vegas on June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
    Ali Nugent, Miss Texas USA 2013, competes in her evening gown during the 2013 Miss USA Competition Preliminary Show in Las Vegas on June 12, 2013. Patrick Prather / AFP / Miss Universe Organization
  • Donald Trump, co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, poses for a photo with the competitors during rehearsal for the Miss USA Competition. AP Photo / Miss Universe Organization
    Donald Trump, co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, poses for a photo with the competitors during rehearsal for the Miss USA Competition. AP Photo / Miss Universe Organization