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Miss Universe co-owner says trans and married women 'can compete' under new guidelines 'but they cannot win’
June 2, 2024 | 7:50pmA leaked video was discovered of Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, co-owner of Miss Universe, in a board meeting from last November, voicing her opinion on the inclusion of trans women in...
Miss USA, Miss Teen USA in turmoil as beauty queens 'have nothing' in the dark about pageants
May 28, 2024 | 4:09pm"By now the girls would have schedules," a source told The Post of the delayed run of show ahead of the August Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.
Ageless lawyer comes up short in bid to win Miss Argentina crown at 60, awarded 'best face'
May 26, 2024 | 4:00amBut she did take home the title of “best face,” one of several pageant categories including best evening gown, best swimsuit and most elegant.
After Miss Teen USA stepped down, the runner-up says she doesn’t want the title either
May 13, 2024 | 7:29pm"My integrity and my character will always come before crowns," Stephanie Skinner told The Post after turning down the Miss Teen USA title in the wake of scandal.
Miss Teen USA's crown was broken for months as 'toxic' pageant CEO tried to cover up her Playboy past
May 10, 2024 | 6:37pmThe embattled pageant's secrets are spilling out — including how boss Laylah Loiczly posed for a Playboy magazine.
Former Miss New York scorches pageants in wake of alleged bullying, resignations: 'There are human beings under these crowns'
May 9, 2024 | 7:31pm"You have all these different personalities and so many ways in which you're being pushed and pulled and being told what to do," Thatiana Diaz told The Post.
Miss USA, Miss Teen USA quit after being 'bullied' by organization's CEO: sources
May 8, 2024 | 8:49pm“This toxic atmosphere is a serious concern,” a source close to the situation told The Post of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigning their titles this week.
Lawyer hoping to become oldest Miss Universe contestant — at 60
April 26, 2024 | 6:23amRodriquez, whose looks are still turning heads credits her lifestyle for her appearance, saying she keeps to her diet and remains active.
Pageant director accused of rigging contests as part of plot to overthrow goverment
December 3, 2023 | 12:07amIt all started Nov. 18, when Miss Nicaragua, Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition.
'Plus-size' Miss Universe contestant in top spot responds to body shaming
November 28, 2023 | 2:10pmMiss Nepal, Jane Dipika Garrett, 22, competed in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant opened up about her struggles with weight gain, discussing how she is seeking to inspire others.
Miss Universe judge hit with death threats after debate against Palestinian activist
November 25, 2023 | 7:39amA Miss Universe judge says she received numerous death threats after she sparred with a Palestinian activist on air over the war in Gaza.
All the looks at this years Miss Universe 2023 National Costume Show: Photos
November 17, 2023 | 12:52pmProud Miss Universe competitors took part in the National Costume Show at Gimnasio Nacional Jose Adolfo Pineda on November 16th, 2023 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Inside the troubled Miss Universe pageant, which will feature two trans beauty queens
November 17, 2023 | 6:30amMiss Universe is in turmoil -- with the owner declaring bankruptcy, locals protesting the event in El Salvador and international supporters pulling out -- ahead of Saturday's pageant.
Company behind Miss Universe files for bankruptcy after transgender controversy
November 15, 2023 | 12:45amWhile the 2023 Miss Universe pageant, known for its inclusion transgender contestants, will still take place this Saturday, the JKN Global Group behind it filed for bankruptcy just days before the...
Devices dominate our daily lives so much couples don't even enjoy breakfast together
October 16, 2023 | 6:52pmAlso clouding conversation — devices. Trying to focus on a face when the person’s only facing his palm? Learned was that the choice is either looking at a shloompy housecoat...
Ex-Miss USA contestant says ousted president had 'something to hide' after 2022 rigging allegations
October 12, 2023 | 8:00am"I think that shows she maybe had something to hide, or she's just trying to cover her tracks," Former Miss Montana Heather Lee O'Keefe told The Post.
Miss Universe contestants allege they were asked to strip for ‘body checks’ days before final ceremony
August 15, 2023 | 12:33pmPageant contestants allege they were asked to strip to their underwear in a room with 20 people, including men, and were photographed topless.
Trans Miss Netherlands winner slams backlash from Dylan Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light
July 14, 2023 | 9:07amRikkie Valerie Kollé, 22, said that the backlash from Dylan Mulvaney's disastrous partnership with Bud Light has been "horrible," and that people see her and Mulvaney "as monsters."
Transgender woman wins Miss Netherlands pageant for first time -- and has a shot at Miss Universe
July 10, 2023 | 10:22am"I DID IT !!!!! 👑❤️," Rikkie Valerie Kolle, 22, wrote on Instagram of "making my community proud and showing it can be done."
Miss Universe finalist dead at 23: 'Heaven gained the most beautiful angel'
May 5, 2023 | 8:35amThe equestrian often spoke about passion for "cuddle monster" horses and English literature — "especially Gothic poetry" — and how both set her apart from the 26 other contestants vying...