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Miss America, Miss World: NY woman challenges rules banning mothers from pageants
3 months, 1 week ago

Miss America, Miss World: NY woman challenges rules banning mothers from pageants

CNN  

New York AP — A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that disqualify mothers from their beauty pageants. “His sense of fairness at only 6 years old tells him that this is unjust and makes no sense.” Hazel’s lawyer, Gloria Allred, said a complaint sent Monday to the city’s Commission on Human …

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A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants
3 months, 1 week ago

A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that disqualify mothers from their beauty pageants. A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants Danielle Hazel said Monday that she’s always dreamed of entering the competitions but was devastated to learn that she’s …

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Vanessa Williams, 61, reveals she has STOPPED getting Botox and will not go under the knife or use fillers to appear younger: 'I want to look like myself'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vanessa Williams, 61, reveals she has STOPPED getting Botox and will not go under the knife or use fillers to appear younger: 'I want to look like myself'

Daily Mail  

Vanessa Williams is aging with confidence. The Ugly Betty star, 61, will not try to artificially turn back time to look younger via the use of Botox, fillers or facelifts; seen in 2023 'We were literally just talking about fillers, Botox, who's had work, who hasn't done work,' she told People; seen in 1984 The Desperate Housewives star is inspired …

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Who is Cara Mund? Anti-Trump former Miss America loses Republican primary for North Dakota's sole US House seat
6 months, 1 week ago

Who is Cara Mund? Anti-Trump former Miss America loses Republican primary for North Dakota's sole US House seat

Hindustan Times  

Former Miss America-turned politician Cara Mund, who recognised herself as a staunch anti-Trump Republican, failed the bid to secure the GOP congressional primary to become North Dakota's first female member of the United States House of Representatives. Cara Mund was the lone contender from her state to win the Miss America title in 2017, at the age of 23. The …

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What’s Going On With Miss USA Is Truly Wild
7 months ago

What’s Going On With Miss USA Is Truly Wild

Slate  

Wild things are happening at the Miss USA pageant, according to Constance Grady, who reports on culture over at Vox. “The Miss USA pageant is like the most glamorous graduation ceremony you’ve ever seen in your life,” Grady said. It’s also not uncommon for Miss Teen USA to go on to win the title of Miss USA a few years …

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Glamorous Karen Read, on trial for murdering Boston cop, winks at cameras as she strolls into court past adoring fans: 'This chick thinks she's Miss America'
8 months ago

Glamorous Karen Read, on trial for murdering Boston cop, winks at cameras as she strolls into court past adoring fans: 'This chick thinks she's Miss America'

Daily Mail  

Accused murderer Karen Read sparked backlash after winking at cameras outside court where she is standing trial for allegedly running over her Boston cop boyfriend in a drunken fit of rage. She is accused of killing her cop boyfriend John O'Keefe in January 2022, who was found dead outside a police officer friend's home hours after Read dropped him off …

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Former Miss America runs again for North Dakota’s only U.S. House seat in a crowded GOP primary
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Miss America runs again for North Dakota’s only U.S. House seat in a crowded GOP primary

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. BISMARCK, N.D. — Republican primary voters in North Dakota will have an assortment of choices for the state’s only U.S. House seat, with candidates ranging from the little-known to a former Miss America. Along with a new representative, North Dakotans will elect a new governor this year, setting the stage …

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Miss America 2024: First active-duty US Army officer Madison Marsh wins the title
11 months, 1 week ago

Miss America 2024: First active-duty US Army officer Madison Marsh wins the title

India TV News  

The Miss America pageant has always been a celebration of beauty, grace, and intelligence. In 2024, the pageant made history with the crowning of the first active-duty US Army officer as Miss America: Madison Marsh on Sunday in Orlando, Florida. Madison Marsh won the title of Miss America after defeating 51 competitors who represented all 50 US states as well …

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Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke is a real-life 'Barbenheimer', here's why
1 year, 5 months ago

Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke is a real-life 'Barbenheimer', here's why

Hindustan Times  

Grace Stanke, the newly crowned Miss America 2023, is not your typical NYC diva. From nuclear engineering to Miss America, Grace Stanke defies stereotypes as a real-life 'Barbenheimer' The 20-year-old is, in a way, a real-life version of “Barbenheimer.” In an interview with Christina Macfarlane for CNN, Stanke said she was inspired by both Barbie and Oppenheimer, who represent different …

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Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke is a real-life 'Barbenheimer', here's why
1 year, 5 months ago

Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke is a real-life 'Barbenheimer', here's why

Hindustan Times  

Grace Stanke, the newly crowned Miss America 2023, is not your typical NYC diva. From nuclear engineering to Miss America, Grace Stanke defies stereotypes as a real-life 'Barbenheimer' The 20-year-old is, in a way, a real-life version of “Barbenheimer.” In an interview with Christina Macfarlane for CNN, Stanke said she was inspired by both Barbie and Oppenheimer, who represent different …

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He’s The Trans Son Of An Anti-Trans Influencer. It’s His Turn To Speak.
1 year, 5 months ago

He’s The Trans Son Of An Anti-Trans Influencer. It’s His Turn To Speak.

Huff Post  

— When Renton Sinclair texted his mom to say that he was transgender, she summoned a curse on the testosterone he was taking. “And I would sit down with her, I would tell her what the Bible says, I would say, ‘No, that’s not true.’” Warfare Prayer Renton Sinclair on his porch in Kansas City. His dad did something revolutionary …

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This New Jersey Theme Park Takes A Trip Back To A Time Of Outlaws — And Hangings
1 year, 8 months ago

This New Jersey Theme Park Takes A Trip Back To A Time Of Outlaws — And Hangings

Huff Post  

Little Miss America meant business. Jonathan Blaustein for HuffPost Jason “Jay” Musto, an American of Italian descent, portraying a Native American at Wild West City. Jonathan Blaustein for HuffPost Sarah Hale, a self-described Jersey Girl, who’s been working at Wild West City for three years. Jonathan Blaustein for HuffPost Wild West City owner Katherine “Katie” Benson, performing the Can Can …

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Ex-Miss America Mund: Abortion ruling prompted US House run
2 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Miss America Mund: Abortion ruling prompted US House run

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — Former Miss America Cara Mund said Wednesday that her concern about the erosion of abortion rights prompted her independent bid for the U.S. House in her home state of North Dakota. Mund, who is running against the odds in deeply conservative North Dakota, told The Associated Press that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the constitutional …

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American Idol: Katy Perry jokes that she 'feels threatened' by Platinum ticket teen Kenedi Anderson
2 years, 9 months ago

American Idol: Katy Perry jokes that she 'feels threatened' by Platinum ticket teen Kenedi Anderson

Daily Mail  

Katy Perry was blown away by 17-year-old Kenedi Anderson's audition on Sunday's episode of American Idol and the teenager was awarded with a Platinum ticket. Talented teenager: Katy Perry was blown away by 17-year-old Kenedi Anderson's audition on Sunday's episode of American Idol and the teenager was awarded with a Platinum ticket 'I need two backstage passes,' said judge Lionel …

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Miss America turns 100. Will she last another 100 years?
3 years ago

Miss America turns 100. Will she last another 100 years?

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — As Miss America turns 100, a major question remains unanswered: Is she still relevant? “It’s in kind of a bind because as it tries to progress, it not only loses its original identity, but becomes less entertaining to the people who like to watch it,” said Margot Mifflin, author of “Looking for Miss America: A Pageant’s 100–Year …

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