The countdown to one of the world’s most glamorous events has officially begun. Miss Universe 2025 is now in its final stage, with 122 dazzling contestants gathered in Thailand, where the successor to ...

Long before beauty contests became big productions on reality TV, they were simple, quirky events that reflected the ideals and fashions of their time. From small-town fairs to national stages, these ...

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 ...

Historic notions of the beauty pageant are evolving, and local community pageants are becoming more complex, not simply judging contestants on the way they look. The 11th annual Lake Forest Lake Bluff ...

Miss Italia Mustn’t Die (now on Netflix) tackles a thorny topic that’s at the intersection of numerous political and social conflicts: beauty standards. Specifically, it’s explored via the evolution ...

PENDLETON — Contestants proudly honored their heritage as they rode on horseback in full regalia during the Native American Beauty Contest in downtown Pendleton. The event was rich in tradition and ...