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Miss USA Olivia Culpo reacts after being crowned during the Miss Universe pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada December 19, 2012. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
GROWING PAINS

Miss Universe, 34, Hits Back at Cruel Weight Gain Comments

The beauty queen addressed critics who mocked her for “blowing up” while pregnant.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

Lee Greenwood and Donald Trump
🌴TOUGH GIG 🌴

Pageant Queen Wife of Trump′s Favorite Singer Scores New Job

She kicked off a Trumpy bromance in the ’90s. Now she’s getting her reward.

Harry Thompson

Miss Canada Ashley Callingbull walks on stage during the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, Mexico November 16, 2024. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
STOP THE MUSIC

Beauty Queen Halts Pageant Over Shocking Costume Controversy

Miss Universe Canada shocked viewers and contestants with her unplanned announcement.

Roosa Rahkonen

Donald Trump and Miss Veneuela
👑👑👑

Trump Brags He's Expert Because He Knew Miss Universe Models

The president claims he knows about a foreign country because he once owned the Miss Universe pageant.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

LaToya in a dress
GONE TOO SOON

Shock as Miss Universe Contestant Dies at 35

The actress, dance instructor, and 2024 pageant finalist was remembered by the organization as someone who would “never be forgotten.”

Charlie Sherwood

Miss Universe Canada Jaime VandenBerg
TODDLERS & TIARAS (BUT GOOD)

Miss Universe Contestant Competes While 16 Weeks Pregnant

“I found out I was pregnant and had to think very seriously about what to do.”

Roosa Rahkonen

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Miss Universe Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry
resilience & resolve

Miss Jamaica Posts Hospital Photo 3 Months After Brutal Fall

The competitor suffered extensive injuries from the incident.

Roosa Rahkonen

Donald J Trump, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and her boyfriend Nick Jonas
UNIVERSALLY CRINGE

Trump, 79, Lusted Over Ukrainian Women During Peace Talks

A new account says Trump blurted a line about looks, then patched Zelensky through to a billionaire’s wife.

Tom Latchem

Gabrielle Henry
ROAD TO RECOVERY

Miss Universe Contestant Speaks Out After Brutal Stage Fall

Dr. Gabrielle Henry sustained an intracranial hemorrhage, among other injuries.

William Vaillancourt

Miss Universe Jamaica, Gabrielle Alexis Henry
BRUTAL

Miss Jamaica’s Horrific Stage Fall Injuries Revealed

Dr. Gabrielle Henry was immediately rushed to the hospital after the incident at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.

Will Neal

Thai businesswoman and owner of Miss Universe pageant Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip speaks during the 71st Miss Universe competition at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 14, 2023
A WANTED WOMAN

Arrest Warrant Issued for Miss Universe Boss

The famous contest is facing yet another controversy.

Wiktoria Gucia

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