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The Miss Universe Organization announced that the 2013 Miss Universe Competition judges will include Stephen Tyler, Chef Nobu, Tara Lipinski, Carol Alt, Anne V, Farouk Shami, and Italo Fontana. They will serve the eclectic panel of celebrities and experts to crown Miss Universe 2013 on November 9! 

STEVEN TYLER - Aerosmith’s front man and lead singer

CHEF NOBU - Acclaimed chef proprietor of Nobu and Matsuhisa restaurants

Nobuyuki Matsuhisa – known to the world simply as “Nobu” – is the acclaimed and highly influential chef proprietor of Nobu and Matsuhisa restaurants all over the globe. Nobu currently has 31 restaurants in 26 different cities around the world, spanning across five continents. His most recent ventures include Nobu Malibu, opened in August 2012, and Nobu Lanai, opened in December 2012. Nobu also consults for Crystal Cruises, and is the author of seven cookbooks.

Some of Nobu’s personal honors from the culinary community include “America’s 10 Best New Chefs” by Food and Wine Magazine (1989), “Southern California's Rising Stars” by the Los Angeles Times Magazine (1998), induction into “Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America” (2002), and nomination for Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006), and “One of the 11 Most Influential Chefs of the Decade” by Madrid Fusion (2009).

Nobu resides in Beverly Hills with his wife, while his two daughters live in Tokyo. He often travels the globe, visiting all of his restaurants and scouting new locations to conquer.

TARA LIPINSKI - Olympic gold medal figure skater

The internationally acclaimed figure skater who won the world’s heart when she earned the gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, has applied the same grace, finesse and assiduous character as a role model to empower a whole generation of young girls. Tara was recognized as the youngest ever world figure skating champion and United States Champion. In the 15 years since her Olympic triumph, Lipinski takes the same championship-style approach to her new roles as a TV sports commentator for NBC, NBC Sports and Universal Sports, an actress, a philanthropist and more.

Today, Lipinski regularly appears as a TV Analyst for the World Figure Skating Championships, the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series and the U.S. Figure Skating National Championships. This year, she will be a commentator and analyst for NBC Sports during the Olympics in Sochi, Russia,. During previous Winter Games in Vancouver, Tara worked with many of the world’s top media outlets and partnered with sponsors, further burnishing her global stature as an iconic Olympian of accomplishment and inspiration.

Lipinski currently divides her time between Los Angeles and New York, as well as the house she helped design on the South Carolina coast when she has time to get away from her busy career.

ITALO FONTANA - Pioneering designer of U-BOAT Watches 

CAROL ALT - Supermodel, TV personality & author

Since her days as the world’s most renowned Supermodel, Carol Alt has gone on to be multi-award winning actress, best-selling author on Raw Food Nutrition and hosting her own show, “A Healthy You,” on FOX.

That’s not all there is to this multi-faceted super nova! She had a number one hit in Europe in the music industry, provides voiceovers for TV hits including “King of the Hill” and has hosted various TV and radio morning shows and newscasts, including Fox’s “Good Day Live,” GMA, Access Hollywood and E!, to name a few.

Called “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World” by Playboy Magazine and “The Next Million Dollar Face” by Life Magazine, Carol has not disappointed. Her father lost track of her covers by 1983 when she hit 250 Magazine covers! She has gone on to grace the covers of over 700 magazines and still counting. Elite Models turned down the idea of doing Supermodel posters, videos and Calendars when Carol proposed it. She, therefore, went on without them to self-produce four posters, two workout videos with Cosmopolitan magazine and six calendars. Since then, her posters and calendars have become the benchmark for any and every rising, young supermodel. Carol created a new business for all supermodels to come.

As for her books, Carol was Best-selling author for her first book on raw food called Eating in the Raw, which came out in 2005 and is a perpetual best seller. Her second book, The Raw 50, was released in 2007 and her third book, Easy Sexy Raw, in 2012.

ANNE V - Supermodel, actress, philanthropist

Anne Vyalitsyna, simply known as Anne V, is a Russian-born supermodel whose high profile campaigns have spanned over a decade.  Anne’s career has consisted of a mix of illustrious runway shows, fashion and beauty shoots and advertising in both television and print.

At the age of fifteen, Anne won IMG/ MTV’s “Fashionably Loud” contest in Milan. Within six months of being discovered, she had appeared in campaigns for Anna Molinari, Chloé and Sportmax and signed a highly publicized four-year contract to become the first face of Chanel Chance perfume. Over the past decade, Anne has graced the runway of every major fashion house, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Roberto Cavalli. Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Pucci, Chloé, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Schouler, Miu Miu and Anna Sui.

Along with her work in the world of high fashion, Anne is one of only a handful of models ever to cross over into the commercial mainstream with a nine-year consecutive run in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue (2005-2013), as well as making multiple appearances on the runway of the renowned Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Anne made her acting debut in supporting roles alongside Bruce Willis in A Good Day to Die Hard, and with Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard, Richard Jenkins, and Amy Adams in Lullaby. She is also looking forward to the release of her first children’s book Anchovy The Flying Dog.

Aside from modeling, acting, and writing, Anne is an advocate of giving back and over the last decade has been involved with various charity organizations. She has been a big supporter of (RED), as well as the annual TOMS Shoes campaign “One Day Without Shoes”, Achilles International, Charity Water and Model Alliance.

Anne divides her time between New York and Los Angeles. She was recently announced to be the new star and mentor of Oxygen's hit TV show The Face alongside Naomi Campbell and Lydia Hearst, scheduled to air early 2014.

FAROUK SHAMI - Founder of Farouk Systems, Inc. makers of CHI and presenting hair care sponsor of the 2013 MISS UNIVERSE® Competition.

MARC BOUWER

Of course, anyone enveloped in a Bouwer design, whether a sequined mini or a jeweled silk taffeta ball gown, gets noticed. this, in turn, has gotten the attention of Hollywood’s a-list. His designs have graced the covers of numerous magazines and the red carpet at movie premieres and awards shows. That’s part of his allure—the formfitting look—imbued with a genuine desire to celebrate, as poet Walt Whitman so neatly put it, “the body electric.”

Indeed, one of Bouwer’s strong suits is his ability to cut a garment to complement a woman’s figure. Another is his acclaimed talent as a draper, a skill he mastered during his tenure with legendary designer Halston.

Bouwer, who grew up in South Africa, had an unusual career trajectory. He was drafted into the army, a national requirement, before studying fashion and winning the South African Vogue Young designer award. His roots may be African, but his ambition drove him abroad. “There was only one place to go,” he insists, “new York.” His arrival, or what he calls his big “Hollywood moment,” came when Halston studied his portfolio, then uttered these six prophetic words: “i think you got something, kid.” what Bouwer got was an offer to join Halston’s studio.

There, he learned various techniques, including the aforementioned draping, which were a hit on the runway. “Once i had Halston on my resume, it got easier,” he admits. “i gradually found patrons, and i went out on my own in the ’90s. i worked out of my Greenwich Village apartment with Paul Margolin, my business partner. He handled the press and daily operations; i handled the designs. And we worked very hard. i’m lucky in that i can cut and sew.” His versatility proved crucial to his success, as did word-of- mouth marketing and finding his niche as one of the first evening wear- focused designers in the United States.

The Marc Bouwer aesthetic is the very definition of timeless elegance, touched by his love of cinema (he counts Blade Runner, Hero, and Marie Antoinette among his favorite films). The look is distinct—lush colors, plunging necklines, and daring up-to-there slits are undeniably sexy, yet kept in check by an appreciation for classic silver-screen glamour.

Recently, Bouwer’s strong ties to L.A.’s glitterati have made him a sought-after spokesperson for the entertainment industry. As a guest stylist and judge on many popular programs, he’s become the go-to personality for advice on style and fashion. Whether making a guest appearance or spending long days designing a new collection, he sums up his professional demeanor in two words: hands on.

“I’m protective of my brand. And strong, sexy women will always be my muses.

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THOMAS ROBERTs is an award winning journalist and host of “MSNBC Live” at 11a.m weekdays. Roberts also serves as a fill-in host and contributor on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and NBC’s “Today.” He received a 2002 Emmy nomination for his work on the documentary “Parvo Puppies” and also received an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2001 for a documentary he produced titled “When Parents Don’t Pay.”

MELANIE BROWN recently appeared as a member of the NBC family as a judge on the eighth season of the hit summer show “America’s Got Talent.” The global superstar, known best to audiences as “Mel B” of the Spice Girls, is a chart topping musical artist, actress, author and television personality. Mel B’s brazen persona was at the core of the Spice Girls’ worldwide success, racking up worldwide record sales of $55 million. Recently Mel B returned to her musical roots with her first single in almost a decade, “For Once in My Life.” She previously hosted the MISS UNIVERSE Competition when it was held in Vietnam in 2008.

Veteran MISS UNIVERSE commentator, JEANNIE MAI, also returns to take viewers behind the scenes to engage with contestants, talent and fans throughout the telecast. Mai is best known as the host of Style Network’s two-time Emmy Award nominated makeover series “How Do I Look?” and is also recognized for  her fashion segments on NBC’s “Today.”

JANINE TUGONON will be the Web Correspondent on Miss Universe 2013 like what Shamcey Supsup did last year. She will be playing as host doing lots of interviews, lots of backstage info and lots of red carpet updates. Her videos will be carried online at missuniverse.com and it is one of the most awaited for feature of the pageant.

International recording artist EMIN will also take the stage during the pageant. EMIN spent much of this year traveling the globe promoting his hit single “Amor,” which has already been released in Russia, Great Britain, his native Azerbaijan and is set for wide release this year. The reigning Miss Universe Olivia Culpo is also featured in the popular music video that has had more than 4.5 million views on YouTube since its release. EMIN will debut “In Another Life,” the new single from his upcoming CD, for worldwide release in early 2014.

Panic! At The Disco is set to perform during the MISS UNIVERSE broadcast. They recently released their fourth studio album, “Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!” which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The album features the single “Miss Jackson (feat. LOLO),” which debuted at #9 on the iTunes Top Singles Chart. Since its release, the official video has reached over 5.5 million YouTube views. The Grammy-nominated group’s 2005 double-platinum “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out” featured the global smash “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” Panic! At The Disco is set to tour Europe in November and will embark on a national US headline tour in January.

Zedd’s “Clarity” is the official music for the opening number in Miss Universe 2013.

 Miss Universe 2013 Preliminary Competition 

86 contestants compete in evening wear and swimwear before a panel of judges from Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia. The event will be hosted by Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo and Nick Teplitz. The Preliminary Competition will be streamed LIVE on www.missuniverse.com at 20:00 MSK/11:00 EST.

 Miss Universe 2013 Preliminary Competition Judges

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