Miss Universe in Moscow
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The top five finalists, Misses Ecuador, Brazil, Spain, Philippines and Venezuela, wait for the announcement that will make one of them the new Miss Universe and send them off on a year-long beauty mission.
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Pageant owner Donald Trump tends to Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo.
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Steven Tyler gets a standing ovation after singing on top of a piano.
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Hairstylist Sergei Zverev pairs up with former ballerina Anastasia Volochkova.
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Miss Venezuela celebrates her victory moments after being crowned.
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Russian-born model Anne V. stuns on red carpet.
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Red carpet gets an audience ahead of the final show on Saturday in Crocus City Hall.
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Miss Venezuela's family and friends celebrate the beauty queen's top spot in the pageant final.
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Miss Russia holds back tears at the afterparty.
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Watch maker Italo Fontana keeps jury on time.
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Miss Tanzania embraces Miss Spain after show.
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TV host Jeannie Mai stops to chat about style.
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