Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time
9 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saudi Arabia will participate in Miss Universe 2024 for the first time in the pageant’s history. The Miss Universe pageant this year will be held in Mexico, and will Besides being crowned Miss Saudi Arabia, Alqahtani also holds titles of Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace 2021, and Miss Woman. The Miss Universe pageant last year featured two transgender women and plus-size model Jane Dipika from Nepal, marking the first time a plus-sized contestant reached the semi-finals. Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios is crowned as Miss Universe 2023 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has been behind several changes aimed at bringing social and economic reforms to Saudi Arabia.

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Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig is crowned Miss Universe 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig is crowned Miss Universe 2024

The Independent  

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Miss Universe contestants show off their vibrant and outlandish costumes as they kick off the competition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miss Universe contestants show off their vibrant and outlandish costumes as they kick off the competition

Daily Mail  

The Miss Universe pageant is back for 2024 and the costumes are as dazzling and outlandish as ever. Pictured: Miss Venezuela Miss Great Britain, Christina Dela Cruz, dressed up in a leaf-adorned jumpsuit with a huge gold crown to represent the UK's 121 million oak trees 127 pageant queens took to the stage in glitzy ensembles includingJapan 's Kaya Chakrabortty …

Saudi Arabia poised to make history with potential first-ever Miss Universe contestant this year
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia poised to make history with potential first-ever Miss Universe contestant this year

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia could have its first Miss Universe contestant this year, organisers said this week, after a fashion model and influencer claimed she had been selected. The Miss Universe Organization "is currently undergoing a rigorous vetting process qualifying a potential candidate to be awarded the Saudi Arabia franchise", Maria Jose Unda, the organisation's coordinator of international relations, said in a …

A first, Saudi Arabia's Rumy Alqahtani to participate in Miss Universe pageant
9 months, 1 week ago

A first, Saudi Arabia's Rumy Alqahtani to participate in Miss Universe pageant

India TV News  

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will participate in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time, making it a historic event for the Islamic country. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition," she wrote in Arabic on Instagram. Earlier in January, media reports claimed that Saudi Arabia was preparing to open its first alcohol store in …

Saudi Arabia’s Rumy Alqahtani to make historic debut at Miss Universe 2024 pageant
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s Rumy Alqahtani to make historic debut at Miss Universe 2024 pageant

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia will make its debut in the Miss Universe pageant, marking a significant moment for the Islamic nation. Along with the photos, she wrote in Arabic on Instagram, “I am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition.” She shared pictures of herself wearing a …

Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Miss World 2024
10 months ago

Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Miss World 2024

Live Mint  

Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World at a glittering contest held in India on Saturday night. After the reigning Miss World, Karoline Bielawska of Poland, passed the crown to her, Pyszková waved to the large crowd at the Jio World Convention Center and hugged some of the other contestants. Contestants during the grand finale of the …

Czech law student Krystyna Pyszková, 23, is crowned Miss World 2024 at glitzy ceremony in Mumbai
10 months ago

Czech law student Krystyna Pyszková, 23, is crowned Miss World 2024 at glitzy ceremony in Mumbai

Daily Mail  

A Czech law student was crowned Miss World 2024 in Mumbai today. Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic has been crowned Miss World 2024 in Mumbai today Krystyna had the glitzy crown placed on her head in India today by Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska, a Polish model Yasmina Zaytoun from Lebanon bagged second place. Above: The contestants celebrating Krystyna …

Miss World 2024: Karan Johar to host, venue, and live streaming details unveiled
10 months ago

Miss World 2024: Karan Johar to host, venue, and live streaming details unveiled

Hindustan Times  

Miss World 2024: Karan Johar to host, venue, and live streaming details unveiled Karan Johar will host the 71st Miss World pageant in Mumbai today, March 9. Karan Johar will host the 71st Miss World pageant in Mumbai today, March 9. 2 / 6 Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the 71st Miss World, alongside Miss World 2013 Megan Young from …

Miss World 2024: Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde to Harbhajan Singh; who are judges for the 71st Miss World pageant finale
10 months ago

Miss World 2024: Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde to Harbhajan Singh; who are judges for the 71st Miss World pageant finale

Hindustan Times  

Miss World 2024: India will host the Miss World 2024 competition today, March 9. Miss World 2024: Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde, and Harbhajan Singh are part of the panel who will judge the 71st Miss World pageant. Miss World 2024 judges panel: Who are the judges for the 71st Miss World pageant The 12-member panel for the 71st Miss World …

71st Miss World: When and where to watch the beauty pageant; who will host the event?
10 months ago

71st Miss World: When and where to watch the beauty pageant; who will host the event?

Hindustan Times  

71st Miss World: The beauty pageant is back for this year, and we cannot keep calm already. In February, 2023, Julia Morley, chairperson of the Miss World Organisation announced that the pageant will take place in United Arab Emirates. 71st Miss World event will be streaming live on Sony LIV application on March 9, from 7:30 PM. The twelve-people distinguished …

miss world 2024 manushi chillar aishwarya rai bachchan priyanka chopra jonas reita faria indian women who became miss world
10 months, 2 weeks ago

miss world 2024 manushi chillar aishwarya rai bachchan priyanka chopra jonas reita faria indian women who became miss world

ABP News  

Miss World Pageant 2024: India is hosting the prestigious Miss World pageant this year after a span of three decades, the last one being in the year 1996. Manushi Chillar: A young medical student hailing from Haryana was crowned Miss World in 2017. Yukta's views on 'inner beauty and compassion' were praised by the judges, earning her the crown and …

Miss World Pageant 2024 Opening Ceremony: When And Where To Watch
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Miss World Pageant 2024 Opening Ceremony: When And Where To Watch

ABP News  

Miss World Pageant 2024: India is all set to host the prestigious Miss World pageant this year after a span of three decades, the last one being in the year 1996. The pinnacle of excitement will be reached during the much-awaited 71st Miss World Global Finale, scheduled to unfold on March 9 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in …

71st Miss World pageant: Venue, dates, when and where to watch, who is representing India and all you need to know
11 months, 3 weeks ago

71st Miss World pageant: Venue, dates, when and where to watch, who is representing India and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Calling all fashion enthusiasts! 71st Miss World pageant: Date and venue The Miss World pageant was last held in India in 1996 in Bengaluru, therefore excitement is high as the pageant returns to the country after a 27-year hiatus. The exquisite venues for this year's Miss World include the stunning Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the picturesque G-20 venue …

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua crowned Miss Universe 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua crowned Miss Universe 2023

Firstpost  

The 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant was held on Saturday night at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild emerged the first runner-up and Miss Australia Moraya Wilson was named the second runner-up at the event Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2023, marking her country’s …

Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios is Miss Universe 2023, defeats Shweta Sharda
1 year, 1 month ago

Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios is Miss Universe 2023, defeats Shweta Sharda

Live Mint  

Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios has been announced as the winner of the Miss Universe 2023 title, defeating India's Shweta Sharda in a grand event that took place at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador on November 19. Miss Universe 2022 - USA’s R'Bonney Gabriel crowned Sheynnis Palacios on the stage. Shweta Sharda, 23, secured her spot in …

Why Pakistan is disowning its first ever Miss Universe contestant
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Pakistan is disowning its first ever Miss Universe contestant

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On Thursday last week, 24-year-old …

India set to host the 71st edition of Miss World pageant
1 year, 7 months ago

India set to host the 71st edition of Miss World pageant

The Hindu  

India is all set to host the 71st edition of Miss World where contestants from over 130 countries will gather to showcase their unique talents, intelligence, and compassion. Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska shared her excitement about India becoming the venue for Miss World 2023 and wants to explore India’s values and culture. Equally excited and looking forward to India …

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu meets Priyanka Chopra at Global Citizen Event in New York; see pic
2 years, 3 months ago

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu meets Priyanka Chopra at Global Citizen Event in New York; see pic

India TV News  

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu who is currently in the USA on Sunday shared a picture featuring former Miss World Priyanka Chopra Jonas on social media. A few days back, Harnaaz had also dined at Priyanka's restaurant Sona, which serves Indian cuisine in the heart of the foreign city. Harnaaz is the first Indian woman to secure the Miss …

Miss Universe to allow mothers and married women to enter the pageant from 2023, Andrea Meza praises the decision
2 years, 4 months ago

Miss Universe to allow mothers and married women to enter the pageant from 2023, Andrea Meza praises the decision

Hindustan Times  

The Miss Universe beauty pageant is expanding eligibility for its competition by allowing mothers and married women to enter, clearly a historic decision. Miss Universe 2020 winner Andrea Meza crowns Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu. Miss Universe 2020 winner Andrea Meza of Mexico praised the rule change. Harnaaz Sandhu, from Punjab, represented India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021 pageant, …

Miss Universe makes inclusive change by allowing mothers and married women to compete in pageant
2 years, 4 months ago

Miss Universe makes inclusive change by allowing mothers and married women to compete in pageant

The Independent  

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In Israel, Miss Universe says pageant no place for politics
3 years, 1 month ago

In Israel, Miss Universe says pageant no place for politics

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The reigning Miss Universe said Wednesday the long-running beauty pageant shouldn’t be politicized, even though its next edition is being held in Israel amid pressure on contestants to drop out in solidarity with the Palestinians. “Everyone with different beliefs, with different backgrounds, with different cultures, they all come together and when you are in there you forget about …

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