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 ...

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 ...

Ten women participating in a beauty pageant is nothing new. Some pose candidly, some play to the camera, their beauty forever frozen in this moment in time. Like many other pageants held in countries ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pageant contestant waves to the crowd. (JadeThaiCatwalk via Getty Images) (JadeThaiCatwalk via Getty Images) A woman in a ...

These events are more than just crowns and evening gowns. For decades, these competitions have been platforms for women to showcase their confidence, advocate for causes, and represent their countries ...

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 ...