World’s beauties vie for Miss Universe crown in Las Vegas

More than 80 of the world’s most beautiful women were vying Monday for the title of Miss Universe in a pageant taking place in Las Vegas.

The final of the contest, which is expected to attract over 600 million viewers around the world, will be broadcast from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Monday night in an event hosted by NBC entertainment anchor Natalie Morales and rocker Bret Michaels.