Miss Universe Goes Nude

In what appears to be a publicity stunt by Donald Trump who co-owns the Miss Universe Pageant with NBC, the organization has just released official photos of some of the contestants posing topless and covered only in strategically placed body paint.

This was an obvious strategic move to hype the Miss Universe Pageant that takes place in Las Vegas on August 23.

Miss Albania Angela Martini, left, and Miss Ireland Rozanna Purcell pose while covered in provocative stripes. (Fadil Berisha/The Miss Universe Organization )

Trump is quoted as saying that the pictures are "... a little bit sexy but I'll tell you what - everybody's watching so I have no problems with it."