Miss Rhode island wins Miss USA title

Olivia Culpo, a 21 year old cellist from Rhode Island was crowned Miss USA and will now represent the United States in this year's Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo competes in the evening gown portion of the Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 3, 2012. Culpo was named Miss USA on ... more

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo competes in the evening gown portion of the Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada June 3, 2012. Culpo was named Miss USA on Sunday after saying it would be fair for transgendered contestants to win the pageant, giving her a crown that she will wear when representing the United States at the Miss Universe pageant later this year. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus) less

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Mon 4 Jun, 2012 9:30 AM IST