
Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
Olivia Culpo, Miss Rhode Island, is surrounded by contestants after winning the 2012 Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday.

Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
Contestants pose on stage during the swimwear competition of the pageant.

Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
The competition had three categories, swimsuit, evening gowns and interview and was hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic.

Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
Nitaya Panemalaythong, Miss Minnesota, walks the runway during the opening "fashion show" portion of the competition.

Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
Jade Kelsall, Miss Nevada, competes in the swimwear competition.

Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
Karina Brez, Miss Florida, walks the stage during the opening fashion show.

Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
Contestants don evening gowns after being narrowed to a group of 10 from 50.

Miss Rhode Island wins top crown —
Olivia Culpo, Miss Rhode Island, waves after being crowned 2012 Miss USA.

