Sir Richard Branson has asked to dine with a number of Australian celebrities. The Virgin Group entrepreneur, who is scheduled to stay in Melbourne for one night this weekend en route to the rugby World Cup in New Zealand, has requested the company of 20 stars to entertain after he speaks at the 21st Century Financial Education Summit at Hisense Arena. According to the Herald Sun, Branson will share dinner with swimwear model Lara Bingle, Miss Universe Australia Scherri-Lee Biggs and TV presenter Eddie McGuire, who will also host Branson's Q and A session at the summit. He may also be accompanied by his daughter Holly. The summit's publicist Max Markson, who is currently (more)...
- 10/19/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Miss Universe Australia Scherri-Lee Biggs has run into trouble over her choice of dress for this year's beauty pageant final. The 21-year-old Perth-based model, who was praised for her choice of clothes in the 'national costume' round, has been told by pageant organisers during rehearsals in Brazil that her satin gown is considered too "offensive" for the final because it is see-through. Miss Universe Australia director Deborah Miller told the Herald Sun: "There's been a problem with the evening dress, because it's too sheer." > Jennifer Hawkins has had plastic surgery, claims Miss Universe Australia
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- 9/12/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Melbourne, Sept 11: Miss Universe Australia is feeling the heat at the beauty pageant after being told that her evening gown and bikini are offensive and revealing.
The 21-year-old contestant Scherri-Lee Biggs was told that her satin evening gown was offensively "see-through" and her bikini way too sexy, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Along with being instructed to cover up, Biggs has also been ordered to make her bikini bottoms larger to ensure it holds everything in place while catwalking on the ramp.
Ranked third in the Us betting market at 14/1, Biggs is not the only contestant who is facing the.
The 21-year-old contestant Scherri-Lee Biggs was told that her satin evening gown was offensively "see-through" and her bikini way too sexy, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Along with being instructed to cover up, Biggs has also been ordered to make her bikini bottoms larger to ensure it holds everything in place while catwalking on the ramp.
Ranked third in the Us betting market at 14/1, Biggs is not the only contestant who is facing the.
- 9/11/2011
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Australian Miss Universe candidate Scherri-Lee Biggs, takes to the catwalk during the contestants presentation in swimsuit, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 08 September 2011. The jury will choose the 15 finalists but will keep their choice secret until the gala night on 12 September. Epa/Sebastiao Moreira China's Miss Universe candidate Luo Zilin, takes to the catwalk during the contestants presentation in swimsuit, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 08 September 2011. The jury will choose the 15 finalists but will keep their choice secret until the gala night on 12 September. Epa/Sebastiao Moreira Lebanon's Miss Universe candidate Yara El Khoury-Mikhael takes to the catwalk during the contestants' presentation in swimsuit, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 08 September 2011. The jury will...
- 9/9/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
Scherri-Lee Biggs has apologised to Jennifer Hawkins for her recent comments about plastic surgery. The 20-year-old Miss Universe Australia star, who is currently in Sao Paulo for the final of the international beauty pageant, reportedly said earlier this week that supermodel Hawkins had gone "that little bit too far" with cosmetic procedures. Biggs has now made a public apology to Hawkins and insisted that her comments were "taken completely out of context". She wrote on her Twitter page: "I just wanted to apologise to Jen Hawkins about today's article. I never said that about her... and words were put in my mouth. (more)...
- 8/26/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Scherri-Lee Biggs has accused Jennifer Hawkins of having plastic surgery. The 2011 Miss Universe Australia, who recently flew to Brazil for the final of the international beauty pageant, said that she believes former Miss Universe Hawkins has gone "too far" in her quest for beauty. Biggs told the Sunday Herald Sun: "There's a lot more to beauty before considering plastic surgery. Jen has gone that little bit too far. I'm not against it but I do believe in natural beauty. There is too far, though. There is too much." Hawkins has previously denied that she has had any cosmetic procedures and her management has refused to comment on the rumours. Rachael Finch - 2009's Australian representative for the beauty contest - has also admitted that she believes Hawkins's (more)...
- 8/23/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Scherri-Lee Biggs has unveiled her national costume for Miss Universe. The 20-year-old model from Perth, who was crowned the winner of the Aussie segment of the international beauty pageant last month, said that she loves her "fun" outfit. At the launch of the costume at the Sofitel in Melbourne earlier this week, Biggs unveiled a canary yellow swimsuit, multi-coloured cascading silk skirt and gold-plated headpiece all designed by Nikki Silverthorne from Kooey Swimwear. Silverthorne told The Daily Telegraph that the design of the dress was inspired (more)...
- 8/12/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Scherri-Lee Biggs has been crowned Miss Universe Australia. The 20-year-old Perth-based model, who was born in South Africa, replaced Jesinta Campbell as the champion of the beauty pageant in Melbourne on Thursday night and will now represent the country in the Brazil final later this year. When asked about controversial child beauty pageants during the competition, Biggs said that parents should give their kids a choice rather than being "pushy", adding: "Children should be children." Afterwards, Biggs told Aap: "I don't think I'm the most confident woman in the world but I think that young girls these days definitely need a little bit of guidance. I would (more)...
- 7/8/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Scherri-Lee Biggs (front) from Western Australia competes during the 2011 Miss Universe Australia at the Sofitel in Melbourne, 07 July 2011. She went on to win the 2011 Miss Universe Australia. Thirty Finalists took part in the event. Epa/Joe Castro Scherri-Lee Biggs from Western Australia competes during the 2011 Miss Universe Australia at the Sofitel in Melbourne, 07 July 2011. She went on to win the 2011 Miss Universe Australia. Thirty Finalists took part in the event. Epa/Joe Castro Scherri-Lee Biggs from Western Australia celebrates after she is crowned the 2011 Miss Universe Australia, at the Sofitel in Melbourne, 07 July 2011. Thirty Finalists took part in the event. Epa/Joe Castro Scherri-Lee Biggs from Western Australia celebrates after she is...
- 7/7/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
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