April 8th marks World Pageant Day, a celebration of the glitz, glamour, and global influence of beauty competitions. For decades, these competitions have been platforms for women to showcase their ...

The beauty pageant industry isn’t what it used to be. Miss Universe, which has been around since 1952, has suffered a dramatic ratings decline in the last five years. In May, the reigning Miss USA and ...

Beauty pageant contestants have always been judged by their looks, and, in recent decades, by their do-gooderly deeds and winning personalities. Still, one thing that’s remained consistent throughout ...

Julia Gunther / Julia Gunther 1 quinceañera ball gown with crown; 1 black cocktail dress for introduction, 1 colorful cocktail dress with hat; 1 talent costume and 1 national costume; 1 indoor ...

The idea of an AI beauty pageant might seem laughable or grotesque, depending on whom you ask. But the World AI Creator Awards reflects something deeper about modern influencer culture. When poet John ...

When Ahtisa Manalo set foot on the Miss Universe stage for this year’s final, millions of people in the Philippines watched, dissecting her every move. As her country’s representative, the 28-year-old ...