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Fifty-two women from across the US and Puerto Rico compete for the Miss America crown on September 6 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The event follows a talent competition where Miss Texas, Miss Utah, and Miss New Jersey won. Notable contestants include a first-time cleft lip/palate winner and two Grand Canyon University alumni.
Pageant, a four-year-old artist-run performance space in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has secured a studio residency at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Organized by MoMA’s Martha Joseph and Luiza Repsold França, the initiative brings the collective’s DIY, experimental dance ethos into a major institutional setting. The residency highlights Pageant’s role as a hub for risky, iterative artistic exploration, where failure is viewed as a necessary part of the creative process. While the move raises concerns about institutional absorption, it also validates the space’s impact on contemporary dance.
The CW has canceled its scheduled broadcasts of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, which were set to air on August 26 and 27. The network and the Miss USA Organization cited an unresolved contractual issue regarding production arrangements. Both events will now stream exclusively on the Queen Beauty Network, mirroring the 2025 format. This marks the second consecutive year the pageants have not aired on television, following a failed three-year deal that ended after leadership changes and public scandals.
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.
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.
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.
Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper, the first Afro-Latina winner, decided not to attend the 2025 pageant due to her commitments balancing her title with her duties as a U.S. Army First Lieutenant, emphasizing her integrity and character. The pageant has undergone recent reforms following the resignation of previous winners amid allegations of a toxic work environment, with new leadership aiming to improve the organization.
Audrey Eckert from Nebraska was crowned Miss USA 2025 in Reno, Nevada, and will represent the U.S. at Miss Universe 2025. The pageant featured a revamped, more transparent process with new judges and interview questions about current events, emphasizing intelligence and adaptability. Eckert, a business graduate and social media coordinator, aims to lead a new era for the pageant amidst recent controversies.
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.
Emma Terry, Miss Hoover, won the Miss Alabama 2025 pageant, earning a $15,000 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in Miss America. She praised the organization and community service, and her victory was based on talent, interview, evening gown, and health and fitness segments. The event included preliminary competitions, community involvement, and a public voting component.
Victoria Kjær Theilvig made history as the first Miss Denmark to win the Miss Universe title at the 73rd competition in Mexico City. Overcoming childhood trauma, Theilvig is a seasoned pageant competitor, dancer, and diamond seller. She aims to use her platform to advocate for mental health and animal protection, emphasizing resilience and compassion. Theilvig's victory marks a significant milestone for Denmark, as she is the first blonde winner since 2004 and the first Danish contestant to place in the top five in 61 years.
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, marking the first time a Danish contestant has won the title. The 21-year-old, known for her advocacy in animal protection and her background as an entrepreneur and former professional dancer, was crowned at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City. She finished ahead of first runner-up Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, with contestants from Mexico, Thailand, and Venezuela completing the top five.
The 73rd Miss Universe competition in 2024 was notable for several historic firsts, including the debut of countries like North Macedonia and the Maldives, the participation of the oldest-ever contestant, and the first contestant to wear a hijab. Victoria Kjær Theilvig became the first Miss Denmark to win the crown, while other contestants like Ruby Pouchet from Bonaire and Marianela Ancheta from Cuba marked significant returns or debuts for their countries. The event highlighted diversity and inclusivity, with participants like Miss Egypt Logina Salah, the first woman with vitiligo to compete, using the platform to advocate for social issues.
The 2024 Miss Universe Pageant will be broadcast live from Mexico on November 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Telemundo. Viewers can watch it for free using a trial from Fubo. Alma Cooper, Miss USA 2024 and an active-duty Army officer, will represent the United States. The pageant, held in Mexico for the first time since 2007, will feature 30 semifinalists competing in various rounds, including swimsuit, evening gown, and a final question and answer segment.
The 2024 Miss Universe National Costumes show, held on November 14 in Mexico City, showcased contestants from around the world wearing elaborate costumes that reflect their countries' cultural heritage. Highlights included Argentina's Magalí Benejam, Brazil's Luana Cavalcante, and Cambodia's Davin Prasath. The event is part of the 73rd Miss Universe preliminary competition, with the final set for November 16, where the current Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, will crown her successor.