Kiara’ Bowling’s legs extend to touch the ground as her hair bounces off her back. With each step she takes, the encouraging ...

Fans of the Canadian pageant weren't pleased to see the organization announce three thin delegates as finalists for the ...

Have you ever watched a pitch contest and wondered why the best idea (in your opinion) didn’t win? Decisions in a pitch contest are mostly based on instincts about which venture has the best chance to ...

These events are more than just crowns and evening gowns. For decades, these competitions have been platforms for women to showcase their confidence, advocate for causes, and represent their countries ...

Recently, beauty pageants have been in the news as Miss America, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA are all black women. While that is noteworthy, what was striking was the public acceptance of these ...

Carolinas delegate Lindsay Harrell Jones of Bailey recently was crowned as the over-40 winner in the 2026 Our Little Miss World’s Universal Beauty & Universal Prince Competition. Jones, 42, who worked ...

Crowns and sashes have been on our mind this week, as three Alabama women competed in national pageants in Las Vegas. If you’re a little confused right now, we certainly don’t blame you. All of the ...

It’s the mother of all insults. The Miss America and Miss World pageants ban either some or all moms from their competitions — but a New Yorker with a 6-year-old boy hopes to change that. Danielle ...

A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. Chidimma Adetshina after being ...

Bailey Anne Kennedy says she did not expect to make history when she entered her first-ever beauty pageant–seeking the crown of Miss Maryland USA. But on June 1 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel, ...