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Foster + Partners have reincarnated in Zenith

As a result of the international competition of design projects in the French city of Sent-Eten have constructed new musical centre "Zénith".
Musical Zenith
This offer of architectural bureau Foster + Partners became the winner in competition. The centre was necessary for this industrial region for motivation of local population, youth to positive development, and also creations of the regional cultural centre which would advance an image of region as a whole.

Very accurate structure of a roof became result of research of laws of aerodynamics; the roof is an ideal surface for interaction with a wind, directing air on channels for natural ventilation of premises.

The system is constructed purposefully for "reception" of northern and southern winds. In an underground part of a building the storehouse for air which, arriving by means of special system of a facade and a roof, is cooled is created and then it is supposed in premises. Lateral flaps create a shade in foyer.
Zénith in Sent Eten
The glass foyer will organise access to all premises and floors. Audiences are arranged very flexibly, they can contain from 1,100 to 7,200 persons. In an industrial part premises for make-up rooms of rooms, premises for rehearsals, storages of a requisite and scenery, a reception for VIP-persons are provided. There is a parking on 1,200 cars, an exit on foot parkway on which it is possible to get on railway station.
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Entertaining ecology in Hamburg

Sauerbruch Hutton became the winner in competition on building of a new building for Office for Urban Development and Environment. The building is planned to construct by 2013.
City in a miniature
The project represents a complex of buildings and a tower where public zones (restaurants and showrooms) will be placed. In the central lobby city models of Hamburg which can be examined through a glass facade will be exposed.
Showroom in Hamburg
In a building passive and active measures, for example, thermal isolation, cross-country-ventilation, the system of heating using a solar energy, the geothermal equipment are combined.
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Sean's Kitchen Restaurant

Luxury Restaurant in Sydney
Sean Kitchen — the project of studio BEE Design opened in September, 2008 in Sydney.
The head cook and owner Sean Connelly (the Winner of popular competition head cook Sydney Morning Herald in 2007) supervises over this dynamical restaurant.
Sean Kitchen by Sean Connelly
The restaurant consists of the several zones named “contact points”. In each of such zones various variants of a delicatessen and a decor that gives possibility to diversify the menu in the same institution, at invariable quality of service. Zones are named: Tapas Bar, Ocean Shelf, Patio Bar and Lounge.

Restaurant in Sydney (Australia)
The restaurant on 300 places, with the Mediterranean interiors perfectly combines in the interior earthy shades red and brown with sharp illumination.
However the most intriguing aspect of a premise is the openness of area for cooking of the dishes, allowing to observe skillful masters of culinary arts in work and all movement of the kitchen personnel.
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Promo-pavilion for the city of Żory

In the Polish city of Żory Nobel prize winner Otto Stern was born. What is known about this place? Now visitors of a city, tourists, investors, partners can find out it directly on entrance, in new pavilion under the bright name “FLAME”. The author of the project — OVO Grabczewscy Architekci.
Fire festival
The city name, Żory means fire, a flame. For city building, it was necessary to burn wood, therefore such name. Traditions remain; in the summer the annual Festival of Fire here is held, on a city logo the small flame is represented.
It is obvious, that the pavilion building should cause associations with fire. The building consists of three independent walls which are imposed against each other. Their composition and an external covering copper gives rise to set of reflexions. Inside concrete designs are left untouched, the floor is laid by a black stone.

In Pavilion two basic spaces. One — exhibition and the second — presentation. Under a glass floor the city breadboard model is located.
Breadboard model of exhibition hall FLAME
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Fosters and FXFOWLE have won award World Architecture News

In a category of “city architecture”, within the limits of award WAN AWARDS, winners became known: building Beijing International Airport, project Foster + Partners, and plan Nordhavnen City Regenerative, project FXFOWLE. Both projects have outstripped more than hundred competitors, in a nomination of already realised buildings and objects.
City design
The constructed projects: the jury should choose 6 projects among the declared. In a nomination “city design” architectural objects in categories were accepted: "transport", "landscape", "infrastructure", "planning", "city design".
In a category of not constructed projects were accepted both under construction buildings, and conceptual projects.
Beijing International Airport by Foster + Partners
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The Bar Interiors

Luxury Bar in Las Vegas
Bar in Las Vegas, work of the Japanese studio “Design Spirits Co., Ltd” became one of winners of competition The Great Indoors Awards. The Chinese restaurant is in one building with very large casino and hotel on 3,300 apartments.
Luxury Relax & Consume
The project has won a nomination “Relax and Consume”. Walls and a ceiling are covered by a white openwork pattern from a steel.
Habitual registration of an interior — division into various zones by means of various "samples". In the given premise there is one magnificent feature — an absolute openness, absence of columns. Designers have decided to use this fact and have issued all interior in uniform style. The space has turned out unique and picturesque.

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Norman Foster has become interested in lunar architecture

Bureau Foster + Partners, the well-known British architect, will take part in the program on studying of prospects of building of buildings on the Moon. Details of the project do not disclose, but, according to edition Building Magazine, bureau Foster + Partners will be engaged in studying of the materials existing on the Moon and Mars and potentially suitable for building.

The project will be a part of the big program "Aurora" of the European Space Agency. The representative of a bureau has informed, that a certain tender is provided, but on details to make comments has refused.
Spaceport for Virgin Galactic
The Guardian reminds, that Foster + Partners is engaged in designing of the first-ever private spaceport by request of company Virgin Galactic. Spaceport should open in 2011 in desert in the State of New Mexico.
The well-known architectural bureau
Norman Foster — the winner of every possible architectural awards, architectural bureau Foster + Partners was engaged in the project such known constructions, as: a covered court yard of the British museum, reconstruction Reichstag in Berlin, Hurst's tower in New York, the London skyscraper.
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Sew mama sew giveaway time!!

Yes it's that time again, the SewMamaSew giveaway day! Not only can you be in to win great prizes but it is a great way to find new and inspiring blogs. If you are a new visitor here, welcome!

For my giveaway this time around I have a pretty little charm pack of "Ruby" , the latest fabric collection by Bonnie and Camille for Moda. This collection is oh so gorgeous and I really need to get some myself now that I have seen it in person to touch and see the lovely colour palette they have used.
Along with the handmade gift making that is going on in my sewing attic lately I have whipped up a sweet little birdie pincushion and a matching needlebook. The Birdie pincushion was made using this free tutorial here and is really so easy and satisfying to make. I think I will be making more of these in the near future. The needle book cover is made up of tiny little 1" squares of shabby chic fabrics with some coordinating wool felt pages inside taken from my precious stash of Heather Bailey felts.

In order to be in to win this wee collection of pretty sewing supplies just leave me a comment sharing one or more of your handmade gifts for this holiday season or perhaps a link to your favourite tutorial.

This giveaway will be left open till 16th December when a winner will be drawn randomly.

Overseas comments are most welcome and also please make sure I can contact you via email :-)
Miss England 2011 will be crowned on 19th of July 2011

Road to Miss World 2011
Miss England 2011 will be crowned on 19th of July 2011 at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole. The winner will represent England in Miss World 2011 Pageant. Over 80 heats have been held over the last year with over 10,000 girls entering the competition. Now just sixty one winners will participate in the national final of Miss England 2011. Check out the photos of some finalists.
Courtenay Rose Dodd - Miss England 2011 finalist

Alize Lily Mounter

Courtenay Rose Dodd

Sarah Fairley

Hannah Gray

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Miss Universe Albania 2011, Xhesika Berberi

Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Xhesika, who stands 1.72 m tall, will represent her country in Miss Universe 2011, in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 12.
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
Miss Universe Albania 2011 took place June 10th in Tirana, with the broadcast taking place on KlanTV on June 11th. The winner was 24-year old Xhesika Berberi,who was crowned by Miss Universe Kosovo 2008 Zana Krasniqi (photo).
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Elizabeth Wertenberger, Miss Southwest, was crowned Miss Michigan 2011 Saturday night June 17, 2011

Elizabeth Wertenberger is the winner of Miss Michigan 2011
Road to Miss America 2012
Elizabeth Wertenberger, Miss Southwest, was crowned Miss Michigan 2011 Saturday night June 17, 2011 after four days of competition Muskegon’s Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts. She will represent Michigan in Miss America 2012. Wertenberger won $10,000 in scholarship money.
Miss West Michigan Kelly Oles was the first runner-up, $5,000; Miss Tip of the Mitt Emily Kieliszewski was the second runner-up, $4,000; Miss Oakland County Elizabeth Hawthorne was the third runner-up, $3,000; and Miss Spirit of the State Mekeisha Alcock was the fourth runner-up, $1,000.

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VIA Elizabeth Wertenberger, Miss Southwest, was crowned Miss Michigan 2011 Saturday night June 17, 2011
Miss England 2011 will be crowned on 19th of July 2011 at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole -The winner will represent England in Miss World 2011

Road to Miss World 2011:

Miss England 2011 will be crowned on 19th of July 2011 at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole. The winner will represent England in Miss World 2011 Pageant. Over 80 heats have been held over the last year with over 10,000 girls entering the competition. Now just sixty one winners will participate in the national final of Miss England 2011. Check out the photos of some finalists.
hfinalist
Courtesy of Miss England.
Gallery: Miss England 2011 Pageant

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Taryn Chute was crowned Miss Montana 2011 on June 18

Road to Miss America 2012

Taryn Chute was crowned Miss Montana 2011 on June 18, 2011 in the Dawson County High School auditorium. She will represent Montana in Miss America 2012 Pageant. Her platform is Educate and Motivate: Preventing Childhood Obesity. Taryn wins a $5000 cash scholarship plus $11,500 in applied scholarships, and many prizes including a Silver Service tea set. Taryn tore her ACL in college track and has had a year and a half of rehab so it’s amazing for her to win the talent competition with her lyrical dance.
First runner-up was Veronika Ohlinger of Cooke City singing Black Velvet. She wins $2500. She also won the Spirit and Leadership Award given by the production staff.
Chantell Bury, 20, Glendive was second runner-up, winning $2000 in cash scholarship. She was voted Miss Congeniality by fellow contestants and voted most photogenic by Right Impressions, the official photographer for the week. Chantell also won the Miss America State Community Service Award of $1000.
Third runner-up Gillette Vaira, 24, of Lambert was Thursday night’s evening gown winner, and received the Miss America $1000 Scholar Academic Award and the interview award.
Cortney Bury, 19, of Glendive was fourth runner-up and winner of the Friday night fitness in swimwear competition and Miracle Maker fundraising award from the Children’s Miracle Network.
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VIA Taryn Chute was crowned Miss Montana 2011 on June 18
Miss Schweiz 2011 will be crowned on Setpember 26

Road to Miss Universe 2012
Miss Schweiz 2011 will be crowned on Setpember 26. The winner will represent Switzerland in Miss Universe 2012 pageant.
This is the photo of the Miss Schweiz 2011 finalists:

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VIA Miss Schweiz 2011 will be crowned on Setpember 26
Miss Bulgaria 2011 will be crowned on June 27

Road to Miss Bulgaria World 2011
Miss Bulgaria 2011 will be crowned on June 27. The winner will represent the country in Miss World 2011 in UK. This is the group photo of twelve finalists vying for Miss Bulgaria 2011.

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Gergana Antoanova Valcheva
1254
Ivanina Yuliyanova Vassileva
1177
Denitza Kirilova Stoyanova
986
Olga Emil Modeva
793
Adelina Kaloyanova Zarzanova
732
Vanya Ivanova Valentinova
700
Kremena Mitkova Karaulanova
583
Maria Georgieva Baneva
566
Alice Galinova Ganeva
499
Vania Clover Peneva
490
Ivelina Valentinova Kamburova
202
Violina Koprinova Nikolova
165
VIA Miss Bulgaria 2011 will be crowned on June 27
MISS USA 2011 - THE CONTESTANTS, PAST WINNERS & RESULTS

Miss USA 2011, will be the 60th Miss USA pageant. The Finale will be held in Las Vegas on June 19, 2011. The winner will represent the United States in Miss Universe 2011. Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih will crown her successor at the end of this event. The 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete for the prestigious title and the pageant will be broadcast live on NBC.
Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih

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Born again (for the third time)... Lady Gaga hatches from another egg-like cocoon during the MuchMusic Video Awards

By CHRIS JOHNSON
Suspend your belief: Lady Gaga emerges from a hanging cocoon during rehearsals for the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada
Could Lady Gaga be running out of ideas for her stage shows?
The pop superstar emerged from a cocoon during her performance at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada this weekend, a stunt she has pulled twice already.
Gaga, 25, was at the event to perform some of her recent hits, including Edge Of Glory, and to pick up two awards.
Just hanging around: The cocoon was suspended in the air
She entered the stage via the egg-like cocoon, just as she did at the Grammy Awards in February this year - she also popped out of a chamber during a performance on Saturday Night Live late last month.
Doing it for real: Gaga on stage during the actual awards show
This time however the contraption was suspended above the ground, whereas the previous two crysalis-esque devices were laid down horizontally on the ground.
For the duration of her appearance on the Canadian awards show, Gaga remained relatively covered up in comparison to her usual outrageous get up.
Similar entrance: The superstar singer popped out of an egg-like contraption at the Grammy awards in February
By Lady Gaga standards, her ensembles were positively demure.
In fact the Queen of shocktastic fashion and barely-there outfits turned out to the ceremony with much more material per square inch than usual.
Despite changing into an array of outfits, the 25-year-old singer kept relatively covered up - which was perhaps something to do with the slightly fuller figure she was seen to be sporting as she arrived.

Paunch: Lady Gaga revealed a slightly fuller figure as she arrived the the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada tonight in a tight LBD teamed with dominatrix-style boots
Making an entrance: The singer opened the show with a performance on Edge of Glory, staying relatively covered up in a bejewelled catsuit
The Edge of Glory star, who won two awards at the event, turned up at the ceremony in Toronto, Canada, in a form-fitting little black dress which showed a more curvy shape around her midsection.
Last year Gaga's former tour manager, David Ciemny, claimed that the star would starve herself to fit into her revealing stage outfits.
He alleged the singer would go on unhealthy food binges before barely eating in a bid to slim down - saying she once lost 20lbs between fittings.
Got it all covered: The superstar singer remained relatively demure in comparison to her usual guises
Covering up: We're used to seeing the singer in barely-there outfits and skimpy underwear
Earlier this month, Gaga left very little to the imagination as she partied at the CFDA Fashion Awards in a see-through black body stocking in New York.
But tonight was a relatively low-key affair for Gaga, who remained relatively covered in her series of outfits.
She opened the show with a performance of Edge of Glory wearing a bejewelled black catsuit, before closing the event with a rendition of Born This Way.
Colourful: She made an outfit change to accept international video of the year for Judas, keeping her flesh under wraps in a printed trouser and jacket combo teamed with her turquoise wig
In a nod to her Grammys performance, Gaga hatched out of an egg, but was kept her flesh under wraps in black trousers and a dramatic ruffled feathered top half.
She stripped her top off in the last minute of the song, but kept her midriff out of sight with her high-waisted, belted trousers.
Earlier in the show she accepted an award, wearing another body covering outfit, a colourful trouser and jacket combo, complete with her turquoise wig.
She eventually de-robed, but rather than a skimpy two-piece the singer was wearing black trousers and buttoned up jacket which revealed a hint of cleavage
The singer was voted the most popular international artist in the fan category, while also taking home the best international video for Judas.
Bieber was the other big winner of the night, joining his girlfriend and host of the event Selena Gomez on stage to accept his two gongs.
The 17-year-old star was voted the favourite artist by ordinary Canadians for his video Somebody to Love, which also features Usher.
He was honoured in the best international Canadian video category for the same video, although shared the award with hip hop star Drake.
Lady Gaga - Born This Way Live Performance at: MMVAs 2011

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VIA Born again (for the third time)... Lady Gaga hatches from another egg-like cocoon during the MuchMusic Video Awards
Adoring Justin Bieber wraps a protective arm around Selena Gomez on her first public appearance since hospitalisation

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Bieber gets a fever: Justin appeared to enjoy the view as he joined his leggy girlfriend Selena Gomez on stage at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada last night
Justin Bieber looked totally smitten with Selena Gomez on stage at the MuchMusic Video Awards last night.
The 17-year-old singer wrapped an arm around his stunning girlfriend as she hosted the awards ceremony.
The event was Selena's first public appearance since her hospitalisation for malnutrition last week.
Adored: Fans in the crowd reach out to Justin in the hope of touching his hand
Cute couple: The duo teamed up on stage at the awards bash
Bieber took to the stage to accept an award, which he shared with hip hop star Drake, after they were named joint winners of best international Canadian video.
While 18-year-old Gomez slipped into an array of revealing outfits during the course of the evening, Justin stuck to his guns, donning a retro T-shirt with a printed picture of Saved By The Bell Nineties pin-up Tiffani Thiessen.
Double win: The teen singer also picked the favourite artist gong for his his hit Somebody to Love
You'd have thought the 17-year-old would have been too young to be a fan of the American teen sitcom - but that didn't stop him wearing the top, which showed Thiessen in character as high school student Kelly Kapowski.
Justin also scooped the honour for favourite artist by ordinary Canadians, adding yet more awards to his growing trophy collection.
Outfits galore: Selena made a series of wardrobe changes throughout the evening, seen right getting speaking to axed 90210 star Trevor Donovan

Bad boy: Irish heartthrob Colin Farrell also joined the former Disney star on stage to present an award
Joint winners: Justin and Drake, who was look a little fuller in the face than usual, both shared the award for International Video of the Year by a Canadian
Lady Gaga was the other big winner of the night, opening the show with a performance of Edge of Glory and closing out with Born This Way - in which she 'hatched' from a cocoon.
The singer was voted the most popular international artist in the fan category, while also taking home the best international video for Judas.
However, she put in a relatively low-key claim for the fashion crown, wearing outfits which by her standards were somewhat conservative.
Host turned performer: Selena took a break from her presenting duties to sing her hit Who Says
Crowd mania: The fans in the audience loved the performance and scrambled for their cameras as she sang
The 25-year-old skipped the red carpet as she turned up to the event in Toronto, Canada, but was pictured showing off what appeared to be a slightly fuller figure in a form-fitting LBD.
She completed the look with her now trademark turquoise wig and a pair of bondage-style knee-high boots.
The Telephone singer later posed for photographers, adding to her ensemble a towering pair of platforms, a blue blazer and a colourful pair of tights.

Legs Eleven: The singer and actress stood firmly in the spotlight as she made her red carpet arrival

Turning heads: Selena turned up in a stunning backless beige dress teamed with purple heels
Cheeky: Gomez's boyfriend Justin arrived wearing a retro Saved By The Bell T-shirt with a printed image of Nineties pin-up Tiffani Thiessen with her toned torso on show
Shawn Desman won the MMVA video of the year for Electric/Night Like This, while Far East Movement took home the international group video trophy for Like a G6.
Other winners included Toronto-based six-man rap rock band Down With Webster, which won for best pop video for Whoa is Me.
The best indie video went to JDiggz for This Time, and the rock video of the year was awarded to Abandon All Ships for Geeving.
Canadian singer-songwriter Fefe Dobson won the fan’s favourite video for Stuttering and the hip hop video of the year going to Classified for That Ain’t Classy.
Gomez proved a successful host for the night, having bounced back to health following her recent hospital dash, which she later revealed was down to malnutrition.
The MuchMusic Video Awards is the biggest music awards ceremony in Canada and have been running since 1990.
Irish heartthrob actor Colin Farrell joined Selena on stage to help with hosting duties, as did axed 90210 star Trevor Donovan.
Greeting fans: The 25-year-old singer had her photo taken with her supporters, but avoided the red carpet
Nappy couple: Twilight star Nikki Reed with her American Idol fiance Paul McDonald

Legs on show: Nikki wore a strapless dress which gathered at then waist while Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell dazzled in a sexy black ensemble
Gothic style: Canadian singer-songwriter Fefe Dobson opted for a long black dress split to the thigh with a dramatic plunging back
Sk8ter Girl: Canadian-born singer Avril Lavigne performs during the event with her electric guitar in hand
Farrell is currently in Canada shooting the remake of the 1990 movie, Total Recall but found time to attend the ceremony, which also featured performances from Bruno Mars and Canadian-born singer, Avril Lavigne.
On accepting her prestigious role as the event's co-host, Selena recently told the Toronto Herald: 'It's exciting and scary at the same time because (Wizards) was my safety net.
'That's all I really know so it'll be interesting to detach from that and be on my own.'
Selena has had a rocky few weeks after she fell ill and was admitted into hospital for 24 hours with malnutrition last week.
Making some noise: Rapper Snoop Dog performs with Far East Movement during the ceremony
Too cool for school: Irish actor Colin Farrell and rock chick Avril Lavigne pose on the red carpet

Warm-up: Selena Gomez takes a break from rehearsals in slightly less glamorous attire
Selena Gomez presenting Justin Bieber & Drake win International Video of the year! MMVA 2011

Lady Gaga - Born This Way Live Performance at: MMVAs 2011

Selena Gomez & The Scene - Who Says Live Performance Much Music Video Awards MMVA 2011

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VIA Adoring Justin Bieber wraps a protective arm around Selena Gomez on her first public appearance since hospitalisation
Alyssa Campanella from California was the winner of Miss USA 2011

Road to Miss Universe 2011
Alyssa Campanella from California was the winner of Miss USA 2011! Alyssa Campanella, a 21-year-old redhead representing California, was named Miss USA at the annual beauty pageant in Las Vegas on Sunday.
She will represent her country in Miss Universe 2011 pageant, at Sao Paulo, Brazil in September.

THE FINAL RESULTS:
Miss USA 2011 : Alyssa Campanella (Miss California)
1st Runner-up: Ashley Durham (Miss Tennessee)
2nd Runner-up: Madeline Mitchell (Miss Alabama)
3rd Runner-up: Ana Rodriguez (Miss Texas)
Miss Congeniality USA: Miss Kentucky Kia Hampton
Miss Photogenic USA: Miss Arizona Brittany Brannon
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THE FINAL RESULTS OF MISS USA 2011

LAS VEGAS -Alyssa Campanella from California was the winner of Miss USA 2011!

The woman representing Maine in the Miss USA pageant has been eliminated following the evening gown competition after making it into the final eight.
The quarterfinalists stand at the end of the swimsuit competition
during the 2011 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 19, 2011, in Las Vegas.
Miss Maine, Ashley-Lynn Marble (back row, third from left),
is one of 8 finalists in the competition.

Miss Maine Ashley-Lynn Marble was eliminated after making it through the swimsuit competition.
The women who can still win the crown at Sunday night’s pageant are: Miss Tennessee Ashley Durham, Miss Texas Ana Rodriguez, Miss Alabama Madeline Mitchell and Miss
Miss USA hosts Andy Cohen (left center) and Giuliana Rancic introduce the semifinalists
during the 2011 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 19, 2011, in Las Vegas.
From left, they are Miss Maine, Miss Tennessee, Miss Texas, Miss South Carolina,
Miss Alabama, Miss Hawaii, Miss California and Miss Maryland.

They will have to answer an interview question before the judges declare a winner.
The winner will replace Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih, who’s from Michigan, and be America’s representative at Miss Universe in September.
Miss Kentucky Kia Hampton won Miss Congeniality USA, while Miss Arizona Brittany Brannon won Miss Photogenic USA.
THE FINAL RESULTS:
Miss USA 2011 : Alyssa Campanella (Miss California)
1st Runner-up: Ashley Durham (Miss Tennessee)
2nd Runner-up: Madeline Mitchell (Miss Alabama)
3rd Runner-up: Ana Rodriguez (Miss Texas)
Miss Congeniality USA: Miss Kentucky Kia Hampton
Miss Photogenic USA: Miss Arizona Brittany Brannon
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