Tara Conner Beauty pageant titleholder
Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006
Birthdate:	December 18, 1985 (1985-12-18) (age 22)
Birth location:	Dallas, Texas, United States
Height:	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Eye color:	Brown
Hair color:	Blonde
Title(s):	Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2002 Miss Kentucky County Fair 2004 Miss Kentucky USA 2006 Miss USA 2006
Major Competition(s):	Miss Teen USA 2002 (2nd runner-up) Miss USA 2006 (winner) Miss Universe 2006 (4th runner-up)

Tara Elizabeth Conner (born on 18 December 1985 in Dallas, Texas)^[1] is a beauty queen who is Miss USA 2006 and has also competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants. Apart from her role as Miss USA, Conner has been employed as a model and waitress. She was a featured model on the HDNet series Bikini Destinations in 2004, posing for the cameras in Lake Tahoe. She has held the titles Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2002, Miss Kentucky County Fair 2004, Miss Kentucky USA 2006 and Miss USA 2006. Pictures of Tara have proven to be the highest resolution photographs of a partially clothed woman released on the internet.^[2] For the concept in economics and game theory, see Keynesian beauty contest. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (492x855, 342 KB) Caption: Tara Connor, Miss USA 2006, takes a moment to pose with members of the 913th Airlift Wing during her visit with the USO of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. ... For other uses, see Birthday (disambiguation). ... is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). ... Stature redirects here. ... Hazel Eyes redirects here. ... Hair color is the result of pigmentation due to the presence of the chemicals of melanin and phaeomelanin. ... The Miss Kentucky Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant. ... Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith, who competed as Miss Tennessee USA Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner, who competed as Miss Kentucky USA Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley, who competed as Miss North Carolina USA Not to be confused with Miss America. ... Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. ... Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006 Miss USA 2006, the 55th Miss USA pageant, was held in Baltimore, Maryland. ... Miss Universe 2006, the 55th Miss Universe pageant, took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, USA. Unlike past events, it was held on Sunday, July 23, 2006 (almost two months later than usual). ... is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). ... Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith, who competed as Miss Tennessee USA Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner, who competed as Miss Kentucky USA Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley, who competed as Miss North Carolina USA Not to be confused with Miss America. ... Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ... HDNet is a general interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format, and available via cable and satellite television. ... The Miss Kentucky Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... The Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant. ... Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith, who competed as Miss Tennessee USA Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner, who competed as Miss Kentucky USA Miss USA 2005 Chelsea Cooley, who competed as Miss North Carolina USA Not to be confused with Miss America. ...

In late 2006, Conner became the center of a public scandal when news reports claimed she had been drinking underage, tested positive for the use of cocaine, and kissed Miss Teen USA Katie Blair, among other things.^[3] She was allowed to retain her title and entered a drug rehabilitation program. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The legal drinking age is a limit assigned by governments to restrict the access of children and youth to alcoholic beverages. ... For other uses, see Cocaine (disambiguation). ... Katie Blair (born December 29, 1987) from Billings, Montana is an American beauty queen, who held the Miss Teen USA 2006 title. ...

Early life

After she was born in Dallas, Texas, Conner's family moved to Russell Springs, Kentucky when she was six weeks old.^[1] Conner graduated from Russell County High School in 2004 and at the time of her Miss USA win was studying toward a degree in Business Administration from Somerset Community College.^[4] For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). ... Russell Springs is the largest city in Russell County, Kentucky. ... Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a tertiary degree in business management. ... Somerset Community College[1], located in south-central Kentucky, is a publicly controlled comprehensive community and technical college. ...

Following her success in the Miss Teen USA pageant Conner was managed by agent Steve Rosenberg for six months and has modelled for companies such as Body Glove.^[5] Body Glove is an apparel and watersports-gear manufacturing company. ...

In an interview with Matt Lauer on the Today show airing February 1, 2007, she hinted at child abuse. "I will not deny that I have witnessed some abuse, but out of respect for my family ... it's something I would like to speak with my family about first," she stated.^[6] is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Beauty pageants

Miss Teen USA 2002

Conner won the Miss Kentucky Teen USA title in 2001. In August 2002, she went on to compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant held in South Padre Island, Texas. After making the first cut, Conner achieved the highest swimsuit score (9.18) among the 10 semi-finalists and had the fifth highest evening gown score (8.79).^[7] The average of these two scores placed her second overall after these two phases of competition.^[7] She eventually placed second runner-up to Vanessa Semrow of Wisconsin.^[8] Conner's placement equaled that of Kristen Johnson as the second highest by any delegate representing Kentucky at the pageant. The Miss Kentucky Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... This article is about the year. ... August 2002 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December // See also: Afghanistan timeline August 2002 Israeli-Palestinian conflict: A Palestinian suicide bombing claims 9 lives, near Safed; there is a shooting attack in Jerusalem, claiming 2; there is an attack upon a settler family, killing... South Padre Island is a resort community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. ... Vanessa Semrow, Miss Teen USA 2002 Vanessa Marie Semrow (born 1985) was Miss Teen USA 2003, representing her home city of Wisconsin and the state of Wisconsin. ... The Miss Wisconsin Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Wisconsin in the Miss Teen USA pageant. ... This article is about Kristen Lynn Johnson (beauty queen). ...

Miss Kentucky USA 2006

Conner returned to pageantry in November 2005 when she won the Miss Kentucky USA crown, and was crowned by former Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2000 and Miss Kentucky USA 2005 Kristen Johnson. She was the third former teen titleholder to win the Miss Kentucky USA title, others being Johnson and Elizabeth Arnold, who held the teen title in 1998 and was Conner's sister titleholder as Miss Kentucky USA 2002. Ongoing events • Abramoff-Reed gambling scandal • Al Jazeera bombing memo • Avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak • Black sites scandal • Conservative leadership race (UK) • Fuel prices • Irans nuclear program • Jilin chemical plant explosions • Kashmir earthquake • Malawi food crisis • Malaysian prisoner abuse scandal • New Delhi bombings investigation • Niger food crisis • North Indian cyclone... The Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Elizabeth Arnold, as Miss Kentucky USA 2002 Elizabeth Ann Arnold (born 1980),also known as Lizzie Arnold, is an American beauty queen, socialite and aspiring actress. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Conner (left) during the Deal or No Deal taping. Eventual Miss USA first runner-up, Miss California USA Tamiko Nash is at center; Leeann Tingley, who placed in the top ten, is on the right. This image does not reflect their true heights, as Conner is slightly shorter than Nash.

In March, while still Miss Kentucky USA, Conner traveled to Los Angeles to tape a special episode of Deal or No Deal which featured twenty five of the Miss USA 2006 delegates and reigning queen Chelsea Cooley. The special aired in April 2006. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x864, 359 KB) Subject: Tara Conner (Miss Kentucky USA 2006), Tamiko Nash (Miss California USA 2006) and Leeann Tingley (Miss Rhode Island USA 2006) at the taping of the Miss USA special of Deal or No Deal in Los Angeles, California... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x864, 359 KB) Subject: Tara Conner (Miss Kentucky USA 2006), Tamiko Nash (Miss California USA 2006) and Leeann Tingley (Miss Rhode Island USA 2006) at the taping of the Miss USA special of Deal or No Deal in Los Angeles, California... The United States version of Deal or No Deal, hosted by actor-comedian Howie Mandel, premiered on December 19, 2005 on NBC and ran during the following four consecutive nights. ... Tamiko Nash (born August 26, 1979) is a beauty queen from Los Angeles, California who has competed in the Miss USA pageant. ... Leeann Tingley, Miss Rhode Island USA 2006 Leeann Tingley (born 1982) is the current Miss Rhode Island USA 2006. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... The United States version of Deal or No Deal, hosted by actor-comedian Howie Mandel, premiered on December 19, 2005 on NBC and ran during the following four consecutive nights. ... Chelsea Cooley Chelsea Cooley, (born October 30, 1983), was Miss USA 2005. ... April 2006 : ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Marcos Pontes, Brazils first astronaut, reaches the International Space Station. ...

Miss USA 2006

Conner represented Kentucky during the nationally televised Miss USA 2006 pageant in Baltimore, Maryland on 21 April 2006. Making the semi-finals, she became the eighteenth woman to place at both Miss Teen USA and Miss USA. She competed in the official BSC Swimwear Thailand for the swimsuit competition and made the top ten, where she competed in the evening gown competition, wearing a specially designed gown by Sherri Hill. Conner then made the top five and completed the final interview round. Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006 Miss USA 2006, the 55th Miss USA pageant, was held in Baltimore, Maryland. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Prior to the announcement of the winner, Conner and her eventual first runner-up Tamiko Nash shared a long embrace, whilst Conner whispered to Nash. An E! special later revealed that Conner, believing Nash had won, was wishing her luck for her reign as Miss USA and her participation at Miss Universe. The traditional statement read before the announcement of the new titleholder, which declares that "if, for any reason the new titleholder cannot fulfill her reign, the first runner-up will take over", later become pertinent following the scandal surrounding Conner in December. Tamiko Nash (born August 26, 1979) is a beauty queen from Los Angeles, California who has competed in the Miss USA pageant. ...

Conner eventually won the Miss USA title, the first woman from Kentucky to do so.^[9] She was crowned by previous titleholder Chelsea Cooley, from North Carolina. Conner was the fourth former Miss Teen USA state titleholder to win the Miss USA crown since 2000, one of whom was Cooley, who was Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2000. Chelsea Cooley Chelsea Cooley, (born October 30, 1983), was Miss USA 2005. ... The Miss North Carolina USA competition is the pageant who selects the representative for the state North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. ... Katie Coble, Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2007 The Miss North Carolina Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of North Carolina in the Miss Teen USA pageant and is part of the RPM Productions group. ...

Miss Universe 2006

Conner represented the United States at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant in Los Angeles, California in July 2006. Her roommate during the three weeks the delegates spent in Los Angeles was Kenisha Thom of Trinidad and Tobago. Miss Universe 2006, the 55th Miss Universe pageant, took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, USA. Unlike past events, it was held on Sunday, July 23, 2006 (almost two months later than usual). ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Early elections in November are announced in the Netherlands. ...

Conner made the initial cut of twenty delegates and went on to compete in the swimsuit competition, and as a member of the top ten, competed in evening gown, wearing a dress designed by Kayne Gillaspie, a contestant on reality television show Project Runway Season 3.^[10] After making the top five and competing in a final interview round, Conner was announced as the fourth runner-up to new Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico.^[11] Conner is only the fifth Miss USA to finish fourth runner-up at Miss Universe. // This article is about the genre of TV shows. ... For the current American season, see Project Runway (season 4). ... Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza (born October 3, 1987 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, and raised in Salinas, Puerto Rico) is a beauty queen who has held the titles Miss Puerto Rico Universe and Miss Universe 2006. ... Miss Universe 2001 Denisse Marie Quiñones Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico are the official national preliminaries to the Miss Universe and Miss World international pageants respectively. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ...

Year in the life of Miss USA

Tara Conner supporting the USO in New York City, October 2006

Immediately after winning the pageant, Conner moved into a Trump Place apartment that she shared with sister titleholders Zuleyka Rivera (Miss Universe 2006) and Katie Blair (Miss Teen USA 2006) during her reign. Her first week in New York included many media events, which included print interviews and spots on CNN Headline News, Live! With Regis and Kelly, and The Early Show.^[12] Image File history File linksMetadata TaraConnerUSO.jpg‎ Subject: Tara Conner Original source page url: http://www. ... Image File history File linksMetadata TaraConnerUSO.jpg‎ Subject: Tara Conner Original source page url: http://www. ... The United Service Organizations The United Service Organizations Inc. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza (born October 3, 1987 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, and raised in Salinas, Puerto Rico) is a beauty queen who has held the titles Miss Puerto Rico Universe and Miss Universe 2006. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ... Katie Blair (born December 29, 1987) from Billings, Montana is an American beauty queen, who held the Miss Teen USA 2006 title. ... Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. ... CNN Headline News is a spin-off network from the original Cable News Network (CNN) television news network in the United States and Canada. ... Kelly Ripa tends to Regis Philbins splinter in the improvised first segment of the show. ... The Early Show is an American television morning news talk show broadcast by CBS from New York City, 7 to 9 a. ...

On April 29, Conner returned to pageant host city Baltimore to make appearances connected with the Volvo Ocean Race, sailing on board the yacht Black Pearl.^[13] and then returned to New York, appearing with Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova at the Invest in Our World Benefit on May 3. is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Volvo Ocean Race 2005 - 2006 logo Volvo Ocean Race (formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race) is a yacht race around the world, held every four years. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ... Natalie Glebova, (born November 11, 1981) is a Russian Canadian beauty queen who has held the title Miss Universe 2005. ... is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the first week of May she briefly returned to Kentucky for the Kentucky Derby and was a celebrity guest at the Mint Jubilee Gala, attending the event with fellow national beauty queen Jennifer Berry, Miss America 2006 (of Oklahoma) and former Miss Kentucky USA titleholders Lizzie Arnold and Kristen Johnson, as well as other notable beauty queens.^[14] After returning to New York, Conner participated in charity events and was participated in a photo shoot with official photographer Fadil Berisha. The Hannah Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. ... Jennifer Berry holding the Miss America crown. ... For the patriotically-themed comic book superheroines, see Miss America (comics). ... Jennifer Berry holding the Miss America crown. ... The Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant. ... Elizabeth Arnold, as Miss Kentucky USA 2002 Elizabeth Ann Arnold (born 1980),also known as Lizzie Arnold, is an American beauty queen, socialite and aspiring actress. ... This article is about Kristen Lynn Johnson (beauty queen). ...

On 18 May 2006, Conner rang the opening bell at the American Stock Exchange.^[15] She returned to Kentucky for her official homecoming in early June 2006. where she met with servicemen, with whom she posed for the July 2006 cover of Kentucky Monthly magazine, and volunteered with local charities.^[16] is the 138th day of the year (139th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) is an American stock exchange situated in New York. ... This article should appear in one or more categories. ...

On 19 July 2006, Conner appeared as a guest judge in an episode of the third season of the Bravo! series Project Runway.^[10] The contestants on the show competed against each other to create a dress for her to wear in the Miss Universe pageant. The dress was later featured in the evening gown competition of the pageant. is the 200th day of the year (201st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bravo! is a Canadian cable specialty television channel owned by CHUM Limited and was launched on January 1, 1995. ... For the current American season, see Project Runway (season 4). ...

In August 2006, Conner met newly crowned Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera and outgoing Miss Teen USA Allie LaForce in California where they were involved with media events, before all three travelled to Palm Springs, California for the Miss Teen USA 2006 pageant. On August 15 LaForce crowned Katie Blair of Montana as the new Miss Teen USA, and Conner, Rivera and Blair returned to New York the day after the pageant. Later that month, Conner and Blair attended a number of high-profile parties in New York including a Land Rover event featuring Maria Sharapova, a U.S. Open Kick-Off Party, a pre-Video Music Awards party hosted by Ciara and Missy Elliott and another Video Music Awards party hosted by Nick Lachey.^[12] August 2006 is the eighth month of that year, and has yet to occur. ... Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza (born October 3, 1987 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, and raised in Salinas, Puerto Rico) is a beauty queen who has held the titles Miss Puerto Rico Universe and Miss Universe 2006. ... The Houston Rockets are a National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas. ... Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California approximately 110 miles (177 km) east of Los Angeles and 140 miles (225 km) northeast of San Diego. ... Katie Blair of Montana, MIss Teen USA 2006 Miss Teen USA 2006 pageant, the 24th Miss Teen USA competition, was televised live from Palm Springs, California on 15 August 2006. ... This article is about the day of the year. ... Katie Blair (born December 29, 1987) from Billings, Montana is an American beauty queen, who held the Miss Teen USA 2006 title. ... Maria Sharapova at Indian Wells in 2005. ... For other uses, see U.S. Open. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... Ciara (born Ciara Princess Harris on October 25, 1985 in Austin, Texas)(IPA pronunciation: [1])is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and occasional actress. ... Missy Elliott (born Melissa Arnette Elliott July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), is a five-time Grammy Award-winning American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. ... This section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Conner operates military equipment at McGuire Air Force Base in Burlington County, New Jersey

In September 2006, Conner travelled to Boston, Massachusetts to promote the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure, as her predecessor Chelsea Cooley had done the year previously.^[17] She then travelled to Colorado to support the Cheryl Shackelford Foundation^[18] and to Pennsylvania to attend an event hosted by the USO of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. In October 2006, Conner spent time volunteering with more charities, including Gilda's Club, Best Buddies, and Project Sunshine, before embarking on a USO tour to Italy and Turkey in November 2006, where she met her brother, who is living in Italy.^[12] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixelsFull resolution (3008 × 2000 pixel, file size: 4. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixelsFull resolution (3008 × 2000 pixel, file size: 4. ... McGuire Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base under the operational control of the Air Mobility Command (AMC). ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area  - Total  - Water 2,122 km² (819 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 1. ... September 2006 is the ninth month of 2006 and has begun on a Friday. ... Boston redirects here. ... The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is a foundation created to support breast cancer research. ... Chelsea Cooley Chelsea Cooley, (born October 30, 1983), was Miss USA 2005. ... Official language(s) English Demonym Coloradan Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th in the US  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... USO is a TLA that may stand for: Unidentified submarine object Udaipur Solar Observatory Ultra stable oscillator Unidentified submarine object or Unidentified swimming object or Unidentified submersible object Union der Schülerorganisationen (uso. ... Named in tribute to the late comic actress Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer, Gildas Club is a place where cancer patients and their families can go to be around other people in the same situation to share support, coping and wellness strategies. ... 67 die and about 300,000 people are affected by floods in Ethiopias Somali Region of Ogaden after the Shabelle River bursts its banks. ...

During Thanksgiving weekend of November 2006, Conner appeared on the Showboat float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, becoming the fourth Miss USA to appear in the parade.^[12] After attending the Miss Kentucky USA 2007 pageant and crowning Michelle Banzer as successor to her state title, she and Rivera travelled to Cannes, France and Italy where they made promotional appearances.^[12] For other uses, see Thanksgiving (disambiguation). ... 67 die and about 300,000 people are affected by floods in Ethiopias Somali Region of Ogaden after the Shabelle River bursts its banks. ... Macys Day Parade redirects here. ... Michelle Stephanie Banzer (born December 2, 1982) also known as Michelle Zen is a model and beauty queen from Louisville, Kentucky who compete in the Miss USA pageant in 2007. ... The seaside town of Cannes, in southern France, as seen from a ferry speeding towards lîle Saint Honorat Cannes (Canas in Provençal) (pronounced [can] (IPA and SAMPA)) is a city and commune in southern France, located on the French Riviera, in the Alpes-Maritimes département. ...

In December 2006, Conner should have celebrated her 21st birthday with a special event held at Pure nightclub at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip near Las Vegas, Nevada but the event was later cancelled because of the scandal.^[19] December 2006 is the twelfth and final month of the year and will begin in 2 day(s). ... Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, an unincorporated township in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. ... The south end of The Strip; approximately one third of the entire Strip is represented here. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ...

Following her time in a rehabilitation center in Pennsylvania during December and January, Conner returned to the public stage in February and was interviewed by a number of news outlets. She made her first public appearance on February 4, 2007 when she, Katie Blair and Zuleyka Rivera appeared as models for Tadashi, a sponsor of the pageant, at a fashion show in New York City. is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

She is now starring in a reality series by Donald Trump called Pageant Place on MTV. (2008)-Also taping will be Pretty Smart,Pretty Smart parades out a bevy of buff and beautiful revelers and lets contestants figure out who offers more than just a pretty face. Hosted by former Miss USA and Pageant Place star Tara Conner and The Hills After Show host, Dan Levy, the competition allows contestants to use instinct, logic or just plain dumb luck to choose the bod with a brain to match and win some big prizes. Will they be able to figure out who's got more than just good looks or will this Spring Break challenge prove too hot to handle? Show air Saturday, March 29

Controversy

On December 14, 2006, controversy erupted when TMZ.com published an article stating that Conner might be dethroned for her behavior in several New York City bars.^[20] The following day the website reported that Conner would be stripped of her crown, and that first runner-up Tamiko Nash, who completed her reign as Miss California USA October, would inherit the Miss USA title.^[21] This was neither confirmed nor denied by the Miss Universe Organization. is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... TMZ.com is a celebrity gossip and news website, the result of a collaboration between AOL and Telepictures Productions, a division of Warner Bros. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Singles bar redirects here. ... Tamiko Nash (born August 26, 1979) is a beauty queen from Los Angeles, California who has competed in the Miss USA pageant. ... Shannon LaRhea Marketic, the fifth Miss California USA to win Miss USA (1992) The Miss California USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state California in the Miss USA pageant. ... October 2006 is the tenth month of that year and has yet to occur. ...

The 16 December 2006 edition of the New York Daily News reported Conner had tested positive for cocaine, had kissed Miss Teen USA Katie Blair in public, and had sneaked men into their Trump Place apartment. One New York City nightlife veteran said "She really is a small-town girl. She just went wild when she came to the city. Tara just couldn't handle herself. They were sneaking those nightclub guys in and out of the apartment."^[22] According to Fox News, citing local New York newspapers, Conner "moved out of her apartment in one of Trump's luxury buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side" sometime during the week of 11 December 2006. is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Cocaine (disambiguation). ... Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. ... Katie Blair (born December 29, 1987) from Billings, Montana is an American beauty queen, who held the Miss Teen USA 2006 title. ... Laser lights illuminate the dance floor at a Gatecrasher dance music event in Sheffield, England A nightclub (or night club or club) is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ... Fox News Channels slogan is We Report, You Decide The Fox News Channel is a U.S. cable and satellite news channel. ... is the 345th day of the year (346th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 19 December 2006, Trump held a press conference saying that Conner was not dethroned as Miss USA. "I've always been a believer in second chances," Trump said.^[23] Had Conner been dethroned, she would have been the first Miss USA to have her title removed since Mary Leona Gage in 1957. It was also announced that Conner would be entering the Caron Foundation, an alcoholism rehabilitation facility in Pennsylvania.^[24] During the press conference Conner declined to comment on allegations of illicit drug use and claimed she was not an alcoholic but acknowledged making serious mistakes. is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mary Leona Gage or simply, Leona Gage, won the title of Miss USA in 1957 representing the state of Maryland. ... Alcoholism is the consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the drinkers normal personal, family, social, or work life, and may lead to physical or mental harm. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...

After coming out of rehab less than two months later in February 2007, Conner admitted in an interview with Matt Lauer that she had abused cocaine and anti-depressants.^[25][26] Conner says that she had faced her "demons" and hinted her problems may have stemmed from some unspecified abuse during her childhood with someone she recently confronted. She would not comment on whether this abuse was sexual. "I will not deny that I have witnessed some abuse, but out of respect for my family ... it's something I would like to speak with my family about first," Conner told NBC television's "Today" show. "Later on, maybe I'll feel more comfortable about speaking on these topics, but right now not so much."^[27] She also participated in an interview on Larry King Live. February 2007 is the second month of the year. ... Matthew Todd Lauer (December 30, 1957)[2] is an American television personality, best known as a co-host of NBCs The Today Show (since 1994)[2] after being a news anchor in New York [3] and a local talk-show host in Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, and Richmond. ... Larry King Live is a nightly CNN interview program hosted by broadcaster and writer Larry King. ...

On April 1, 2007 she attended WWE's Wrestlemania 23 in Detroit, Michigan. In the Hair vs. Hair Match she came down to the ring as the attendant of Donald Trump. In January of 2008 it was announced that Conner would be writing a book about her life as Miss USA and her struggles with drugs and alcohol. is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... WrestleMania 23 was the twenty-third annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). ... Detroit redirects here. ... A bloodied Kane inside a current style WWE cage. ...

Pageant Place

Tara Conner returned to the Miss Universe Organization to work as a mentor to the present title holders later in 2007. This was seen in Pageant Place on MTV reality series. On the show it was revealed that Miss Teen USA Katie Blair tipped off pageant officials about Conner's behavior after Blair thought Conner was moving in on her boyfriend Josh. In one episode the three returned to the restaurant where the alleged incident happened. In another episode Conner, Blair, and Blair's boyfriend Josh, were joined by Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith, Miss Teen USA 2007 Hilary Cruz, and Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori. In this episode Josh makes some snide remarks about Tara's alcoholism, causing a heated exchange between the two.

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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... (KCTCS)Founded in 1997 by former Kentucky Governor Paul Patton to replace the University of Kentuckys Community College System, the system connects the states two-year colleges to make education readily available to Kentucky, and allows transfer of credits toward public universities for 4-year degrees. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 138th day of the year (139th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For information on Wikipedia press releases, see Wikipedia:Press releases. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Reuters Group plc (LSE: RTR and NASDAQ: RTRSY); pronounced is known as a financial market data provider and a news service that provides reports from around the world to newspapers and broadcasters. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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