Pageant titles are often subdivided into Miss, Mrs. or Ms., and Teen, to clearly identify the difference between pageant divisions. The rankings of the contestants are referred to as placements.

Nov 21, 2025 · Things quickly got awkward at the 2025 Miss Grand International beauty pageant in Bangkok Oct. 18 when Miss Panama Isamar Herrera mistakenly believed her country had been called.

Apr 24, 2024 · Today, we will find out the rich history of beauty pageants, tracing their development, examining the controversies they have sparked, and analyzing their profound cultural impact.

May 23, 2024 · A pageant is a contest where the winner is determined by a number of factors, often involving physical beauty, talent or skill. A pageant can be geared toward people of similar gender, …

Dec 20, 2025 · Elicena Andrada wins Miss Universe Paraguay 2023!

PAGEANT definition: 1. especially in the past, a competition in which young women and girls are judged on their beauty…. Learn more.

Sep 8, 2025 · Cassie Donegan, 27, represented New York when she won Miss America 2026 on Sept. 7. She will take home $50,000 in tuition scholarship as part of her winning prize.

A 2023 study found adolescent girls exposed to pageant media developed 4-5% higher rates of body dissatisfaction, peaking at 20-30% post-broadcast. Contestants reported eating disorders and …

Dec 19, 2024 · Debatable, often controversial beauty pageants are competitions where contestants vie for the crown. Though there are several pageants, held for all genders, the most popular in current …

May 8, 2024 · This week, the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA said they are handing back their crowns, another reminder for pageant spectators that the tradition, with all its extravagance and …