A very emotional Shanna Moakler called in to Ryan Seacrest's radio show this morning.

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Former Miss USA, Shanna Moakler, has just resigned as co-executive director of the Miss California pageant, she has just confirmed to PerezHilton.com.

Moakler just sent us the following statement:

"Since the press conference yesterday, I had a chance to think about what has taken place, and I feel that at this time it is in my best interest to resign from the Miss California USA organization," states Shanna Moakler. "I can not with a clear conscious move forward supporting and promoting the Miss Universe Organization when I no longer believe in it, or the contracts I signed committing myself as a youth. I want to be a role model for young woman with high hopes of pageantry, but now feel it more important to be a role model for my children. I am sorry and hope I have not let any young supporters down but wish them the best of luck in fulfilling their dreams."

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Carrie Prejean and Shanna Moakler at the Miss USA press conference in NYC on Tuesday.

Judging by the look on her face, Miss California is thinking, "___________."

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The Miss California USA pageant heads held a press conference at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills to discuss the issues surrounding the current Miss Cali embarrassment, Carrie Prejean.

In attendance at the conference was Miss California first runner-up, Miss California Teen USA, Executive Director of the Miss California Pageant, Keith Lewis, and Co-Executive director Shanna Moakler.

The press conference began with Lewis talking about the program and mentioning how they supported Prejean in the beginning but can no longer support someone who is going against the organization's beliefs and the contract she signed.

Turns out Miss Diva Prejean doesn't even speak to the California officials any longer. In fact, according to Keith, she's now surrounded herself by a group of "handlers" and advisers" who fail to effectively communicate with them on her behalf.

Looks like Prejean needs to get a new team of handlers!

Oh, and Prejean's camp is also asking for "security." The first beauty contestant ever to ask for security. WTF?

Puh-lease!

The pageant officials claim that Carrie is no longer doing events with the Miss California officials and has not made herself available to them. So, in response, the heads have chosen Tami Farrell, the 2009 Miss California First Runner-Up, to be the new Miss California Ambassador.

Basically they found a better replacement for her!

Keith added that he does not know what Donald Trump's decision tomorrow will be regarding Prejean's title.

We hope Trump makes the right decision, though.

What do U think will happen?

Here are some HIGHlights of what was said:

Keith said, "As long as she bears the name California on her titles, she has an obligation to everyone who lives here."

Lewsi said to crazy Maggie Ghallager of the homophobic National Organization for Marriage that "42% of donations in 2007 went into your own pocket." He put her on blast!

Shanna stated, "She entered the contest under false pretense."

Moakler added: "Accepting the title comes with the responsibility to represent everyone in her state, not just those who share her opinion."

Fingers crossed that Trump will do the right thing at his press conference tomorrow. However, we have a feeling he's gonna give the lying Prejean yet another chance!

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Yes, we're tired of hearing about and talking about that fake-tittied, gay rights-hating Miss California, Carrie Prejean. Especially since the lovely and intelligent Miss North Carolina, Kristen Dalton, won the title of Miss USA.

She won - and nobody is talking about her!!!

But, we are very happy that as a result of Miss Cali's small narrow-minded views on equal rights, the spotlight has now been placed on the very important issue of the way gay and lesbian Californians (and most in America) are treated as second class citizens.

Fighting for that cause is former Miss USA, Shanna Moakler.

Earlier this week, Moakler along with two other former pagean titleholders, posed with duct tape over theirs mouths for a pro-gay marriage PSA promoting equal rights and NO on California's Prop 8.

And, now, Moakler's doing another campaign, this time titled I Believe.

The campaign was produced by The Miss California Organization and includes about a dozen former Miss Universes and Miss USAs.

According to Shanna:

"It's a campaign trying to show the diversity of California and really spreading equality. The Miss California Organization's slogan is 'The Beauty of California' and that represents everything. That's what we try to celebrate in our organization. I'm really proud and excited about it. I think it's really important that people understand that though Carrie Prejean is allowed to have her opinions, they don't necessarily coincide with the Miss California Organization."

Nice to see people working for a good cause.

Carrie Prejean was "too busy" to attend the PSA taping for equality.

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At Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood party on Wednesday night, Shanna Moakler and Perezzelle talk about __________.

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Shanna Moakler, a former Miss USA herself and one of the heads of the California pageant, has just posted a blog about why Miss California's answer to our question about gay marriage was one big FAIL!

She says:

"Miss California USA.
Current mood: tired
well, I just got back from a interview at CBS, and I can say after not sleeping for about 2 days and trying to sum up emotions in a 30 second interview wasn't easy, I wanted to take to my blog so I can put into words my thoughts and feelings, I find writing is best for me anyway.

First, I want to be clear on the fact, that I have NOT and will not abandon our reigning Miss California, thou I have a STRONG difference of opinion, I do NOT hate her, nor do I have any issue with her stating her opinion, she is not the first conservative christian titleholder to be in pageants. I agree with the majority that this IS what makes our country great and that is of course freedom of speech. She was asked a questioned and she answered it.

But I want to explain to the masses, what the TITLE of Miss USA stands for to me, and being a former Miss USA, I feel I have a pretty good sense of it. Miss USA travels the world and she competes at the Miss UNIVERSE pageant as a representation of her country. She is a ambassador, a role model and needs to be able to show diplomacy on all issues. sadly for California THIS is where we lost the crown. Not for her answer or even her beliefs, because again, sadly IN California her beliefs at this point in time are the majority. But she lost the crown because she wasn't able to convey compassion for ALL the people that as MISS USA she would be representing. and if YOU like it or not, gays and lesbians make up this country as well. THIS is why we have judges so they can find the RIGHT woman who obtains these qualities. they are crucial in my eyes when holding a honor and title as big as being Miss USA. The panel of judges was qualified and did their job, they represented all of us, men, woman, black, white, gay and straight.

I think Miss California's willingness to stand by her convictions and ( in my eyes, simply made the question more personal then it needed to be,) has in essence made a great positive impact cause it has brought a issue important to me to the for front of the media and that is civil rights. I have blogged and petitioned for gay rights in the past and if anything positive can come out of this, It's that it has people talking and we need to have people talking and we need MANY conversations on this topic to take place, especially in the state of California and with Prop 8.

I do however want to apologize to the men and woman who have continually supported the Miss California USA pageant. I know some were hurt and felt a sense of betrayal, but I thank you for your understanding, communication, love and continued support.

shannaxoxo
Health, Wealth and equality for all."

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We're not the only ones who disagreed with the way Miss California, Carrie Prejean, answered her question on gay marriage last night during the Miss USA pageant.

PerezHilton.com has just just received an exclusive statement from Keith Lewis, the Executive Director of Miss California USA/Teen USA.

Keith says:

"As co-executive director of Miss CA USA and one of the leaders of the Miss CA family, I am personally saddened and hurt that Miss CA USA 2009 believes marriage rights belong only to a man and a woman. Although I believe all religions should be able to ordain what unions they see fit, I do not believe our government should be able to discriminate against anyone. Religious beliefs have no place in politics in the Miss CA family."

And on another positive note, PerezHilton.com has received confirmation from Shanna Moakler's rep that the 2001 Miss USA winner "supports Keith's views 100%."

Fabulous!

What do U think about this whole controversy????

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Hot on the heels of the announcement of their split, Shanna Moakler is fighting allegations that she cheated on on-again /off-again partner Travis Barker last fall with actor Gerard Butler while Barker was in the hospital!

Moakler took to her official blog on Wednesday to tell her side of the story:

She says:

"I really thought the days of my personal relationship being played in the public eye were over. just so there is no confusion or "source" to attack my character, I am saying my side.

Travis and I were very much together in September when the horrific crashed happened, not only did I fly to Georgia I stayed by his side the entire stay and also for the bus ride home to LA, I think any human being with a heart and for the love of any good friend , never mind father of their children and lover would do the same, After arriving in LA and getting settled in the new hospital, I came across numerous romantic emails with MANY other woman, some famous , some I personally knew, all heart breaking. and the woman involved you know who you are and should be ashamed of yourself. I also came across emails where employees of my ex were writing comments on gossip networks like TMZ and Perez Hilton, attacking me as a woman and a mother. I Think those were more painful then the infidelities. As anyone can imagine, I was devastated, this is when I stopped going to the LA hospital, I knew and made sure even after what I learned he had a strong support system in place with friends and family, and I made it clear to them why I would be dismissing myself, at that point with the new information revealed to me I considered myself SINGLE and thou In my heart hoped we would remain friends and good parents had no intentions of getting back together. It was a painful time that no one unless they had lived it has the right to judge. Any actions I may or may have not done after this time, mean nothing.

I have been attacked by my Ex and his friends in the press for years at this point, my ability as a mother ( which to me is the cruelest thing you can do to any mother) my character and my integrity. I have never verbally bashed him as a father. I didn't even bash him after the infamous blogs years ago, I have never went on different social networks and made campaigns of hate and slander, In fact MANY times I have had to bite my tongue and try to be the bigger person. I have tried to always put the lives and thoughts and feelings of my children first. I am by no means an angel, and I have made many mistakes, but a woman can only turn her cheek so many times.

"No Comment" just wasn't sufficent this time when people continue to lie and distort the truth. the sad part is, the truth really isn't that juicy or news worthy, it's sad and I wish it had been left behind closed doors. I am a human being and the bashing has taken it's toll.

hope your all happy.
s."

No comment!

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