Miss Universe 2012: Language barrier took the spotlight

LAS VEGAS — A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised contest Wednesday. Olivia Culpo

Meet the new Miss Universe 2012! Boston University sophomore Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 Wednesday night. Miss USA since June, the Cranston, Rhode Island native, 20, was the first American to win the Miss Universe title since 1997.

Meet the new Miss Universe 2012! Boston University sophomore Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 Wednesday night. Miss USA since June, the Cranston, Rhode Island native, 20, was the first American to win the Miss Universe title since 1997.

Miss USA Olivia Culpo was crowned the 2012 Miss Universe on Wednesday. The 20-year-old beauty queen beat out 88 other contestants, including first runner-up Janine Tugonon of the Philippines, to win the highly-coveted

Olivia Culpo is the first Miss USA to win the Miss Universe crown since 1997 and the eighth American overall.Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, finished as first runner-up. Plus, pregnant pro beach volleyball player and pageant judge Kerri Walsh walks