Marilyn Monroe buff wins NJ drag queen pageant

AP News | 2010-02-02 00:33:03

<div id="subtitle">There he is, Miss'd America: Marilyn Monroe buff wins 2010 drag queen pageant in Atlantic City</div><div><p>A Marilyn Monroe buff in a 30,000-rhinestone dress has been named the winner of the 2010 Miss'd America Pageant.</p><p>More than 1,200 people packed Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Sunday for the drag queen show and nonprofit fundraiser, returning after a five-year hiatus.</p><p>TV personality Carson Kressley hosted the event, which featured seven contestants who competed in evening wear, talent and interviews.</p><p>Miss'd America began in 1993, always the day after the Miss America Pageant. It ended when Miss America left Atlantic City in 2005.</p><p>"Michelle Dupree," whose real name is Scott Cooper, won. He modeled his sparkly attire after Marilyn Monroe.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=68281683&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>


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