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culture13 hours ago•137 min saved

First-Mom Miss USA Breaks Ground in Pageant History

Justus Kelley, 31, Miss Virginia, and a philanthropic adviser at St. Jude who fosters children with her husband, captured Miss USA, making history as the pageant’s first mother and first contestant over 30 to win in 75 years. The milestone follows changes lifting the age cap for contestants; Kelley will compete in Miss Universe in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this November. She and her husband have been fostering children ranging from 7 months to 10 years, and are currently caring for a baby boy and his sister.

via The Cut|

#culture #miss-universe #miss-usa

style20 hours ago•16 min saved

Mom Crowned Miss USA 2026 Makes History

Justus Kelley, Miss Virginia USA 2026, was crowned Miss USA 2026, becoming the pageant’s first mother and first married winner in its 75-year history. When asked what her year would say about American women, she said that women no longer have to choose between ambitious careers, families and dreams. Kelley is a foster mom of two, a children’s book author, and founder of Foster Footprints, highlighting a message of empowerment and balance for women.

via The Washington Post|

#adoption #foster-care #justus-kelley

entertainment1 day ago•6 min saved

Justus Kelley Crowned Miss USA 2026, First Married Mother to Win

Miss Virginia Justus Kelley, 31, was crowned Miss USA 2026 at the 75th Miss USA pageant in Miami, becoming the first married woman and mother to win the title and the first Virginian to do so since 1970; she will compete in Miss Universe in Puerto Rico in November. The pageant introduced a new 'commercial appeal' category and allowed audience voting, while the broadcast faced changes after The CW dropped the finals, with the event streamed on Queen Beauty Network instead.

via Business Insider|

#beauty-pageant #commercial-appeal #entertainment

entertainment6 days ago•16 min saved

CW Drops Miss USA 2026, Pageants Move to Streaming

The CW has canceled its live telecast of Miss USA 2026 and Miss Teen USA, originally planned for Aug. 26–27, due to a contractual dispute with the Miss USA Organization. The organization says it explored options for a CW broadcast but could not reach terms, and the two pageants will instead stream on the Queen Beauty Network after last-minute changes. The CW confirmed it will forego next week’s broadcasts, with the Miss USA Organization expressing openness to future collaboration.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#cw #entertainment #miss-teen-usa

entertainment6 days ago•46 min saved

CW Nixes Miss USA & Miss Teen USA Broadcasts, Pageants Move to Queen Beauty Network

The CW has canceled live broadcasts of the 2026 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, citing contractual/production issues, and the ceremonies will instead stream on Queen Beauty Network. The CW previously inked a multi-year deal with the Miss USA organization, with Miss Teen USA scheduled for Aug. 26 and Miss USA on Aug. 27, but terms for this year could not be agreed. Queen Beauty Network is stepping in to stream the events as it did the prior year.

via Yahoo|

#beauty-pageants #entertainment #miss-teen-usa

tv-news7 days ago•16 min saved

CW Drops Miss USA & Miss Teen USA Scrambling Pageant Plans

The CW has pulled the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants from its schedule just days before air, citing a contractual issue with the Miss USA Organization. While CW had a three-year deal to air the events, it could not reach mutually agreeable terms for this year, so both pageants will stream on the Queen Beauty Network instead. The move follows recent controversies and ownership changes affecting the pageants, with organizers saying they remain open to future collaboration with The CW.

via Deadline|

#cw #miss-teen-usa #miss-usa

entertainment22 days ago•2 min saved

North Carolina Miss USA Crown Revoked Ahead of Miss USA Pageant

Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of the Miss North Carolina USA crown after a thorough review of information that surfaced, with organizers citing conduct over an extended period and a duty to preserve the title’s integrity. Runner-up Myla Hadley will represent North Carolina at the Miss USA pageant in Miami, where the winner advances to Miss Universe in November. Boltinhouse apologized, and the Miss USA organization reiterated zero tolerance for racism, homophobia, transphobia, and demeaning language.

via BBC|

#brittany-boltinhouse #dethroned #entertainment

pop-culture22 days ago•385 min saved

NC Miss USA Crown Stripped Over Pageant Standards

Brittany Boltinhouse, Miss North Carolina USA 2026, has been stripped of her title for allegedly failing to uphold the pageant’s “standards and values.” First runner-up Myla Hadley will represent North Carolina at Miss USA 2026 in Miami on Aug. 27. Blaize Productions said the decision followed conversations with the Miss USA Organization, but did not specify the missteps. Miss USA’s president emphasized that the organization does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia, or language that strips anyone of dignity. Boltinhouse posted a cryptic warning to her followers before the decision, urging people to be selective about whose advice they take.

via NBC News|

#brittany-boltinhouse #miss-north-carolina-usa #miss-usa

entertainment22 days ago•1 min saved

North Carolina Miss USA loses crown after resurfaced racist posts

Brittany Boltinhouse was dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA after resurfaced social posts containing racial slurs prompted organizers to uphold the title's standards; first runner-up Myla Hadley is now Miss North Carolina USA 2026, as Boltinhouse had prepared to compete at Miss USA in Miami, with the organization stressing growth, accountability, and integrity.

via The Guardian|

#dethroned #entertainment #miss-north-carolina-usa

entertainment23 days ago•2 min saved

Miss North Carolina USA crown stripped as replacement named

Brittany Boltinhouse was stripped of the Miss North Carolina USA title less than two months after being crowned; first runner-up Myla Hadley will take over the title and compete at Miss USA. The organizers did not disclose the specific reasons for the removal, but Miss USA CEO Thom Brodeur condemned hate speech and reaffirmed the brand’s standards, noting Boltinhouse may issue a personal statement.

via USA Today|

#brittany-boltinhouse #entertainment #miss-north-carolina-usa

entertainment23 days ago•4 min saved

Crown Changed for Miss North Carolina USA After Controversy

Brittany Boltinhouse was dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA after a review of recently surfaced information; runner-up Myla Hadley will assume the crown and compete at Miss USA, while organizers emphasize zero tolerance for racism, homophobia, transphobia, or language that strips any person of dignity and urge respectful transition as Boltinhouse prepares to issue a statement.

via WRAL|

#brittany-boltinhouse #entertainment #miss-north-carolina-usa

entertainment10 months ago•5 min saved

Audrey Eckert Crowned Miss USA Amid Pageant Reforms

Audrey Eckert from Nebraska was crowned Miss USA in a pageant returning after 18 months of turmoil and controversy, including leadership changes and allegations of misconduct, marking a 'new era' for the competition.

via AOL.com|

#audrey-eckert #entertainment #miss-usa

entertainment10 months ago•5 min saved

Nebraska's Audrey Eckert Crowned Miss USA 2025 in a New Era

Audrey Eckert from Nebraska was crowned Miss USA in a pageant marked by recent scandals and a change in ownership, signaling a 'new era' for the contest after nearly 18 months of turbulence and controversy.

via CNN|

#audrey-eckert #entertainment #miss-usa

entertainment10 months ago•3 min saved

Miss USA Contestant Embraces Alopecia in Bold Pageant Moment

Miss Nevada USA Mary Sickler, who has alopecia universalis, made a powerful statement during the Miss USA preliminaries by ditching her wig and wearing a bejeweled head covering, embracing her condition and promoting self-confidence and beauty beyond hair.

via AOL.com|

#alopecia #bravery #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•9 min saved

First Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Resign and Move On

Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava, the first Miss USA and Miss Teen USA to resign, discuss their reasons for stepping down amid allegations of abuse and their efforts to reform the pageant industry, while also sharing their personal journeys and future plans during their first joint interview.

via Business Insider|

#entertainment #mental-health #miss-teen-usa