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First-Mom Miss USA Breaks Ground in Pageant History
culture7 days ago

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
Former Miss North Carolina USA sues pageant, alleging defamation and cover-up of dethronement motive
us-news11 days ago

Former Miss North Carolina USA sues pageant, alleging defamation and cover-up of dethronement motive

Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse has filed a defamation lawsuit accusing pageant producers and Miss USA president Thom Brodeur of coordinating a false public narrative that smeared her as racist and bigoted in order to hide the real, politically conservative reasons for her dethronement; the suit follows her removal after past social-media posts surfaced and Myla Hadley took the crown.

via New York Post|
#brittany-boltinhouse#conservative-beliefs#defamation
CW Drops Miss USA & Miss Teen USA Scrambling Pageant Plans
tv-news14 days ago

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
Miss NC USA Producers Say Dethronement Wasn’t Politics-Driven; Crown Goes to Runner-Up
us-news27 days ago

Miss NC USA Producers Say Dethronement Wasn’t Politics-Driven; Crown Goes to Runner-Up

Producers of Miss North Carolina USA say Brittany Boltinhouse’s claim that she was dethroned for Conservative Christian views is false, noting the crown was revoked after reviewing information and conduct spanning years that violated pageant standards. Boltinhouse maintains the move was due to her faith and political stance, while Miss USA leadership emphasizes dignity and inclusivity. The title has passed to first runner-up Myla Hadley ahead of the Miss USA pageant, with organizers signaling a firm stance against racism and language that degrades others.

via New York Post|
#brittany-boltinhouse#miss-north-carolina-usa#pageants
NC Miss USA Crown Stripped Over Pageant Standards
pop-culture29 days ago

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
Miss North Carolina USA crown stripped as replacement named
entertainment29 days ago

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
Controversy Erupts as Miss France's Pixie Cut Challenges Beauty Standards
beauty-and-fashion2 years ago

Controversy Erupts as Miss France's Pixie Cut Challenges Beauty Standards

Eve Gilles made history as the first woman with a pixie haircut to win Miss France, sparking controversy and accusations of being "woke." French politicians and pageant fans defended Gilles, emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity. The Miss Universe organization also supported Gilles, stating that there is no one way to be a beauty queen. Gilles, who sees her haircut as a symbol of strength and individuality, aims to challenge societal beauty standards and prove that a woman's beauty is not limited to her hair or body shape. Short hair has been rare at Miss Universe, but the pageant is becoming more diverse, with recent winners like Zozibini Tunzi embracing their natural hair and promoting inclusivity.

via Business Insider|
#beauty-and-fashion#controversy#diversity
Unveiling the Scandal: Inside the Miss USA Pageant Fixing Revelation
entertainment2 years ago

Unveiling the Scandal: Inside the Miss USA Pageant Fixing Revelation

Former Miss USA contestants reveal allegations of sexual harassment by a former Miss USA vice president and rigging claims against the Miss USA president in the FX documentary "How to Fix a Pageant." The documentary features testimonies from contestants, including Taylor Hale, who recounts an incident where the vice president kissed her and sent sexually explicit messages. The Miss USA organization has made structural changes following the allegations, and the documentary sheds light on the internalized misogyny and lack of proper management within the pageant industry.

via Rolling Stone|
#documentary#entertainment#miss-usa
From Pageants to Pomp and Circumstance: Eden Wood Becomes High School Valedictorian
entertainment3 years ago

From Pageants to Pomp and Circumstance: Eden Wood Becomes High School Valedictorian

Former "Toddlers & Tiaras" star Eden Wood, who was named class valedictorian, plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She hopes to represent Arkansas in the Miss America Pageant one day and use her platform to stop bullying. Despite criticism of child beauty pageants, Wood says they were positive for her and gave her confidence.

via Yahoo News|
#broadcast-journalism#eden-wood#entertainment
"Toddlers and Tiaras" Star Eden Wood Graduates High School as Valedictorian
entertainment3 years ago

"Toddlers and Tiaras" Star Eden Wood Graduates High School as Valedictorian

Former "Toddlers & Tiaras" star Eden Wood, who began competing in pageants at 14 months old, has been named class valedictorian and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Wood hopes to represent Arkansas in the Miss America Pageant and use her platform to stop bullying. Despite criticism of child beauty pageants, Wood says they were positive for her and gave her confidence.

via TODAY|
#broadcast-journalism#eden-wood#entertainment