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Displaying all articles tagged:
Miss Universe
how i get it done
July 11, 2022
How Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu Gets It Done
The 22-year-old is using her reign to speak about menstrual equity.
By
Andrea González-Ramírez
power
May 17, 2021
This Year, Miss Universe Got Political
Contestants used their national costumes to make powerful statements.
By
Andrew Nguyen
culture
Dec. 9, 2019
Black Women Have Dominated This Year’s Pageant Circuit
Pageants are struggling to modernize, but this year black women made history winning four of the most prestigious titles.
By
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
oh my word
Apr. 25, 2018
Miss Universe Recommends Throat Punching Only in Life-Threatening Situations
On throat punching, navigating the minefield of social media, and what it’s like to tell people “I’m Miss Universe.”
By
Kelly Conaboy
everyday racism
Mar. 8, 2018
Trump Would Reportedly Veto Women of Color From Miss Universe Pageant
“If there were too many women of color, he would make changes.”
By
Lisa Ryan
everyday sexism
Sept. 27, 2016
Donald Trump Spent the Morning After the Debate Fat-Shaming Miss Universe, Again
He doubled down on his comments on
Fox & Friends
this morning, calling her weight “a real problem.”
By
Claire Landsbaum
pageant queens
Sept. 15, 2016
Former Miss Puerto Won’t Get Her Crown Back After Daring to Speak Her Mind
Organizers didn’t like her attitude.
By
Theresa Avila
revenge
Aug. 24, 2016
Former Miss Universe Becomes U.S. Citizen So She Can Vote Against Trump
After Donald Trump verbally harassed Alicia Machado years ago — calling her “Miss Piggy” — she’ll finally get her chance to vote against him.
By
Gabriella Paiella
miss congeniality
Apr. 21, 2016
Miss USA Needs Another Sandra Bullock
They’re looking for the next
Miss Congeniality
.
By
Catie L'Heureux
oops
Dec. 20, 2015
Miss Universe 2015 Had the Craziest Ending
Steve Harvey totally screwed things up.
By
the Cut
Nov. 29, 2015
Did Miss Universe Just Dump Tim Tebow Because He Won’t Bone?
Football’s most famous virgin is reportedly back on the market.
By
Alex Ronan
world peace
Jan. 19, 2015
Selfie Diplomacy Goes Awry at Miss Universe
Can’t we just put a filter on it?
By
Kathleen Hou
the gays
Aug. 16, 2013
Andy Cohen Won’t Host Pageant in Anti-Gay Russia
No gays, no Miss Universe.
By
Charlotte Cowles
other kinds of queens
Feb. 7, 2013
Miss Universe Fears the Wrath of the Donald
“I’m going to behave because it’s my job and it would be dumb to do otherwise.”
By
Hilary Moss
smell ya later
Dec. 20, 2012
Smell Like Miss Universe, Miss USA, or Miss Teen
No, we’re serious. There’s a new perfume coming.
By
Christina Han
look of the day
Aug. 24, 2010
Did Niki Taylor Upstage the Miss Universe Contestants?
Her simple red dress and natural makeup call for a double take.
By
Caitlin Petreycik
life with andre
Aug. 19, 2009
André Leon Talley to Judge Miss Universe
God bless.
By
Amy Odell
shock frock
Aug. 6, 2009
Some in Japan Unhappy With Miss Universe’s Panty-Flaunting Kimono
Some found it “a crass, sleazy and inappropriate representation of Japanese beauty.”
By
Amy Odell
body issues
Apr. 28, 2009
Scary-Thin Australian Miss Universe Contestant Makes Poor Case for Skinny People on
Good Morning America
She doesn’t want to be judged on her appearance, which raises the obvious question.
By
Amy Odell
body issues
Apr. 23, 2009
Miss Universe Pageant Under Fire for Letting Super-Skinny Contestant Compete
Stephanie Naumoska is five eleven and weighs 105 pounds.
By
Amy Odell
loose threads
Apr. 16, 2009
Heidi Klum Is Probably Pregnant; Anna Sui to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Also, Miss Universe contestants will wear bathing suits by Jessica Simpson.
By
Amy Odell
loose threads
July 14, 2008
Rihanna Lands Gucci Campaign; Italian ‘Vogue’ Demand High
Condé Nast is printing an extra 10,000 of the all-black Italian ‘Vogue,’ Botkier’s Target collection goes on sale, and Miss USA falls down.