The United States breaks a long drought at the Miss Universe event.

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.

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The newest display at Madame Tussads includes a little holiday cheer. The wax figure of pop star and actress Selena Gomez was recently unveiled at the attraction.

The figure will stay on display through January 31. Gomez is dressed in a holiday-inspired outfit, which makes it a great place to take holiday pictures.

The display includes an area to fill out letters to Santa and a special mailbox where the letters can placed for delivery to the North Pole.

Madame Tussauds at the Venetian Hotel and Casino is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The attraction will close at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve and at 9 p.m. on New Year's Day.