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Miss America Nina Davuluri Jay Mccarroll Internationally known fashion and textile designer Jay McCarroll, the original winner of the groundbreaking, Emmy-nominated reality show Project Runway, is bringing the South Jersey Shore’s ultimate Runway event to a whole new level this summer when he returns to square off against none other than MISS AMERICA 2014, Nina Davuluri as his co-host of BATTLE ON THE RUNWAY, a spectacular three-hour “Back to School” fashion event, Saturday, Aug. 9 at Hamilton Mall, the area’s “super regional” shopping mall. McCarroll, Fashion Ambassador for Hamilton Mall, will co-host the event with Miss America from 5-8 p.m. The show will feature the hottest “Back to School” looks from your favorite Hamilton Mall stores: Sears, JC Penney, Macy’s, Aeropostale, Buckle, Delia’s, G by Guess, Gymboree, PacSun, Wet Seal with accessories by Littman Jewelers, Charlotte Russe, Nail Pro,Norman’s Hallmark-Vera Bradley accessories., and others The Barbizon Mode...

Miss America Nina Davuluri Miss America Nina Davuluri launched DO AC 2014 social media campaign with an appearance and live Twitter chat from NMX: New Media Expo at the Rio All-Suite Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada.    Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** ON 'KATIE' MISS AMERICA CONTESTANT ALLYN ROSE ON WHY SHE'S UNDERGOING A PREVENTIVE MASTECTOMY **** Katie Couric With Allyn Rose And Dad On Todays edition of "Katie," Miss America contestant Allyn Rose opens up to Katie about her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy. Rose has never been diagnosed with cancer, but when she was only 16 years old, she lost her mother to the disease, and her choice has been making headlines as she prepares to represent the District of Columbia in the upcoming pageant. Joined by her father in-studio with Katie, they speak candidly about how that loss impacted their family and how it was a factor in her choice to have the surgery. Plus, Rose explains to Katie how she has dealt with the backlash that followed once her story became public. KC: "When your dad first approached you about this were you a little like, ‘Whoa, Dad! I’m 18 years old! What the heck are you talking to me abo...

**** STARS WITH A HEART **** Dwight Freeney With the help of a star-studded line up of football and entertainment legends, Starkey Hearing Foundation, which strives to change the social consciousness of hearing and hearing health care, announced that it will deliver the gift of hearing to Indianapolis on February 3, 2012 during its 3rd Annual Super Bowl Week Hearing Mission. The event, which will help 75 under-served, hearing-impaired children and adults, will be held at SportZone in Indianapolis, IN from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (note: a pre-mission press briefing with celebrity guests in attendance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.) In what has become an annual tradition for Starkey, the Super Bowl Hearing Mission is receiving help from long-time Foundation friends Heather Whitestone (first deaf Miss America title holder), Larry Fitzgerald Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), Dwight Freeney (Indianapolis Colts), Dallas Clark (Indianapolis Colts), and Michael Floyd (Notre Dame Fighting Irish). This “supe...

Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler Laura Kaeppeler The Crowning of Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler this weekend at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada really made Sin City shine. Photos By: RD/Kabik/Retna

Miss America Teresa Scanlan Just a little over one month ago, Tropicana Casino & Resort unveiled its impressive new Cielo Suites. While the majority of these 26 lavish guest spaces are reserved for comped VIP players visiting the casino, the Tropicana announced today that a select few suites will be made available to retail customers who want to spend a night in ultimate luxury. "You don't have to be a top of the line player to experience top-of-the-line accommodations at Tropicana," said Tony Rodio, president and chief executive officer of Tropicana. "For those looking to treat themselves to some true pampering, the Cielo Suites deliver. I can't think of a better place to celebrate a milestone like a wedding, engagement, birthday, anniversary or bachelor or bachelorette party." Cielo is the Spanish word for "sky." The Cielo Suites are aptly named as each boasts unparalleled ocean views and exceptional comforts that make guests feel as if they ...

**** HERE SHE COMES MISS AMERICA **** Our New Miss America Teresa Scanlan Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan pictured at the Miss America 2011 competition at Theater For The Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada last night. The 17 Year Old Miss Nebraska, was crowned Miss America 2011. Photos By: RD/ Erik Kabik/ Retna Digital

Rush Limbaugh The Miss America 2010 pageant had a judges press conference at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, and famed talk show host Rush Limbaugh was there. Photo By: Scott Harrison / Retna Ltd.

Miss America 2010 contestants The Miss America 2010 group photo at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get ready for the crowning of our new star. Photo By: Scott Harrison / Retna Ltd.

Katie Stam Miss America Katie Stam Gets Crowned The Crowning of the 2009 Miss America at Theater For The Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort Las Vegas, Nevada last night. The winner was Katie Stam of Indiana . She really looks beautiful.We at Times Square Gossip wish her the very best. Photos By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital

Miss America 2009 Contestants The Miss America 2009 Contestants attended the LIVING GARDEN EXPERIENCE at The Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital