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Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Evening Gown winners

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The Miss America 2024 preliminary competition was held on Wednesday, January 10 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Philips Center) in Orlando, Florida. Miss Alabama (Brianna Burrell), Miss Maryland (Kennedy Taylor), and Miss Texas (Ellie Breaux), were announced as the three Preliminary Evening Gown winners. They will each receive a $3000 worth of scholarship. The Miss America 2024 Preliminary Evening Gown competition was presented by Miss America's official fashion partner, JOVANI. Don't miss the upcoming final show live streaming this Sunday, January 14 at 7 p.m. ET on Miss America's official streaming channel . Photo: Miss America RELATED POST: Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Fitness winners

Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Fitness winners

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The Miss America 2024 preliminary competition was held on Wednesday, January 10 at the Walt Disney Theater (Dr. Philips Center) in Orlando, Florida. Out of 51 contestants, three contestants have been announced as the winners of the Preliminary Fitness segment which was presented by Miss America's official fitness wear partner, Rebel Athletic. The winners were Miss Maryland (Kennedy Taylor), Miss Mississippi (Vivian O'Neal), and Miss Tennessee (Brandee Mills). They will each receive a $3000 worth of scholarship. Don't miss the Miss America 2024 final show live streaming this Sunday, January 14 at 7 p.m. ET on Miss America's official streaming  channel . Photo: Miss America RELATED POST: Miss America 2024: Meet the Preliminary Evening Gown winners

Miss Universe 2023 preliminary competition standouts

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The 72nd Miss Universe preliminary competition took place last night at the Gimnasio Nacional Josรฉ Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador. More than 80 contestants from around the world dazzled in their Clarisse Designs opening dresses, swimsuits by Rubin Singer, footwear by Jojo Bragais, and their choice of evening gowns. Hosted by reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel and former Miss Universe El Salvador Vanessa Velรกsquez, last night's spectacular show is considered the most inclusive in the 72-year history of Miss Universe. There were two mothers (Colombia and Guatemala), two transgender women (Netherlands and Portugal), and one plus-sized (Nepal). Also, two contestants (Bahrain and Pakistan) walked on stage during the swimsuit competition wearing a burkini, a swimsuit marketed toward Muslim women. The preliminary competition will help the distinguished selection committee decide who will make it to the Miss Universe 2023 Top 20 in the upcoming final this Saturday, Nov

Miss Universe 2023: Fans break the internet, prelims now on YouTube

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The live streaming of the Miss Universe 2023 preliminary competition has been moved to YouTube, due to a technical issue with its live stream platform partner Live Bash. According to the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), "The viewership and ticket purchasing from our fanbase overwhelmed the Live Bash host site, so in order to avoid any delays we are pushing to YouTube." The organization also announced that those who have already purchased their virtual tickets will be refunded by Live Bash. Refunds will be processed within approximately 5-10 business days. Head over to the official YouTube channel of the Miss Universe pageant to witness the spectacular preliminary competition of the 72nd Miss Universe live from El Salvador. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe (@missuniverse) Photos: Miss Universe Miss Universe 2023: Here's where to watch the preliminary competition livestream Miss Universe 2023 official run of show announced Mi

Miss Universe 2023: Here's where to watch the preliminary competition livestream

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The highly anticipated preliminary competition of the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant will take place tonight at the Josรฉ Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. More than 80 contestants will walk the stage for the first time in their evening gowns and swimsuits to impress the distinguished selection committee. Their preliminary performances tonight will help determine the semifinalists to be announced during the final show this Saturday, November 18. If you can't make it to the venue, you can still enjoy the show in the comfort of your own home. The preliminary competition show will be streamed live tonight from 8 p.m. CST (local time) only on  prelim.livebash.com/ Due to technical issues, the show has been moved to the official YouTube channel of the Miss Universe pageant. Also, the live streaming for the national costume show will happen this coming Thursday, November 16 from 8 p.m. CST (local time). See the schedules below: View this post on I

Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 preliminary, award winners announced

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The Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 pageant held its crucial preliminary competition on Sunday, August 20 at Teatro Tapia in San Juan. Television and radio host, writer, actress, and entrepreneur Nicole Chacรณn hosted the event that will help determine this year's semifinalists. Thirty contestants sashayed onstage wearing their official swimsuits by Mare Cheia and glittering evening gowns to impress a distinguished panel of judges consisting of professionals from various industries. The judges were hematologist-oncologist Anna Di Marco, former Mr World Puerto Rico Fernando รlvarez Soto, performing arts director Ismanuel Rodrรญguez, blogger Uka Green, aesthetic doctor Wanda Gonzรกlez, and De La Cruz president Carlos Thompson. Presented by L'Orรฉal Paris, the preliminary event culminated with six contestants taking home the special awards. Mejor Cabello L'Orรฉal (Best Hair) - Miss Cayey, Neysha Marie Mendoza Castro Mejor Piel Radiante de Ceravรฉ y Vichy (Best Radiant Skin) - Miss

Miss Universe Thailand 2023 preliminary competition is tonight, here's where to watch

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Tonight is the much-awaited preliminary competition of the Miss Universe Thailand 2023 at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Nonthaburi. The crucial part of the annual competition will help determine the semifinalists to be announced during the final show on Sunday, August 20. Fifty-three contestants representing different provinces of the country will walk the runway facing the judges in their swimsuits and evening gowns. PPTV HD 36 will broadcast the show from 8:30 p.m. GMT+7 (Thailand time) while live streaming will be available on the official TPNG YouTube channel. Who will rock tonight's preliminary competition? Stay tuned for our favorites! RELATED POST: Miss Universe Thailand 2023: Meet the contestants

Miss Supranational 2023 preliminary competition standouts

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The Miss Supranational 2023 preliminary competition was held on Tuesday, July 11 in Nowy Sฤ…cz, Maล‚opolska, Poland. Following the withdrawal of Albania, Chile, Equatorial Guinea, and Somalia for various reasons, 65 contestants were left competing in their swimsuits and evening gowns during yesterday's evaluation event hosted by Ivan Podrez. The judges were reigning Mister Supranational Luis Daniel Gรกlvez, reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane, former Miss Supranational Srinidhi Shetty, Miss Supranational 2022 third runner-up Adinda Cresheilla, and creative director of the organization Andre Sleigh. Standouts for their exceptional performances on stage were the contestants from Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Gibraltar, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. Also worth mentioning were Canada, Cuba, Curacao, El Salvador, Iceland, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Spain, Togo, U

FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary evening gown competition

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The 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition took place on Wednesday, January 11 in New Orleans where the 84 contestants glided onstage with confidence, poise, and elegance wearing their chosen evening gowns. Based on their preliminary evening gown presentations, meet our favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Dominican Republic - Andreรญna Martรญnez Founier Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariรฑo Thailand - Anna Sueangam-iam USA - R'Bonney Gabriel Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel Top 10 - Aruba, Colombia, Curacao, Mexico, Vietnam Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization RELATED POSTS: FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary swimsuit competition 71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts 71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch final telecast and livestream 71st Miss Universe final telecast performers announced

FAVORITES: 71st Miss Universe preliminary swimsuit competition

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Eighty-four contestants confidently walked the stage wearing their Jacqueline Aguilera swimsuits, personalized capes, and Jojo Bragais shoes during the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition on Wednesday, January 11 in New Orleans. Based on their preliminary swimsuit presentations, meet our favorites: TOP 5 (in alphabetical order) Aruba - Kiara Arends Dominican Republic - Andreรญna Martรญnez Puerto Rico - Ashley Cariรฑo USA - R'Bonney Gabriel Venezuela - Amanda Dudamel Top 10 - Australia, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Vietnam Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization RELATED POSTS: 71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts 71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch final telecast and livestream 71st Miss Universe final telecast performers announced 71st Miss Universe: Meet the hosts, where to watch the final show

71st Miss Universe preliminary and costume competition standouts

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The 71st Miss Universe preliminary and national costume competition took place on Wednesday, January 11 at the New Orleans Ernest E. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Hosted by WDSU News Channel 6 anchor Randi Rousseau and Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, the event featured 84 of the world's most ambitious and beautifully confident women competing for coveted spots in the semifinals. The contestants paraded in their Portia and Scarlett dresses, swimsuits and evening gowns to impress an all-women selection committee consisting of sports broadcaster, TV host, and activist Emily Austin; author, model, TV host, producer, and Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam; Emmy-award winning journalist, TV and radio host, and author Myrka Dellanos; model, mom, women's advocate, and co-founder of Vyral Media PR Mara Martin; Senior Vice-President and Board Member of ImpactWayv Kathleen Ventrella; and actress, model, and Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan. During the preliminar

71st Miss Universe: Here's where to watch preliminary and national costume competition

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The 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition will be held on Wednesday, January 11 from 7 p.m. CST at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Louisiana, USA. Following the crucial part of the pageant where the contestants will parade in their opening dresses, evening gowns, and swimsuits in front of the judges, the national costume competition will take place at 9 p.m. CST. Their preliminary scores will help determine who will make it to the semifinals which will be announced during the final show on Saturday, January 14 from 7 p.m. CST at the same venue. Don't miss the extravaganza of beauty, confidence, elegance, and poise as the contestants make an impression on the selection committee and afterward showcase their rich cultures and traditions through their national costumes. Both important events will be streamed live across the world on the official YouTube channel of the Miss Universe pageant (@OfficialMissUniverse) and on Lazada App in the Philippines.

FAVORITES: Miss Grand International 2022 preliminary evening gowns

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The Miss Grand International 2022 preliminary competition held at the Sentul International Convention Centre (SICC) in Bogor, Indonesia on Saturday, October 22 was a full show of glitz and glamour as the 68 contestants dazzled on stage in their evening gowns. Based entirely on the evening gowns worn by the contestants, here are our Top 10 favorites: Bolivia - Camila Sanabria Cambodia - Pich Votey Saravody Chile - Karina Perez Gres Costa Rica - Brenda Muรฑoz Crimea - Yulia Pavlikova Indonesia - Andina Julie Mexico - Laysha Salazar Uganda - Oliver Nakakande United States - Emily Rose DeMure Venezuela - Luiseth Materรกn Photos: Miss Grand International

Miss Grand International 2022: Here's where to watch the preliminary competition

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Tonight, the preliminary competition for Miss Grand International 2022 is taking place at the Sentul International Convention Centre (SICC) in Bogor, Indonesia. The glittering show is now streaming live on the Grand TV official YouTube channel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น (@missgrandinternational) Sixty-eight contestants from across the world present themselves onstage in their sportswear and evening gowns during the crucial part of the competition that will help determine their placements in the final. Here is where to watch the show: Photos: Miss Grand International

FAVORITES: 70th Miss Universe Best in Evening Gown, Swimsuit, National Costume

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After carefully reviewing the preliminary competition of the 70th Miss Universe pageant, here are the contestants who topped our list of favorites for evening gown, swimsuit, and national costume: Best in National Costume Winner - Vietnam 2nd place - Peru 3rd place - Philipines --- Best in Swimsuit Winner - Paraguay 2nd place - Puerto Rico 3rd place - India --- Best in Evening Gown Winner - India 2nd place - Paraguay 3rd place - Colombia --- Top Model - France Best in Runway - Paraguay Most Elegant - Colombia Best Gown - Portugal Confidently Beautiful - Thailand --- Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization

FAVORITES: 70th Miss Universe Top 5 in preliminary evening gown competition

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The preliminary evening gown competition of the 70th Miss Universe pageant took place on Friday, December 10 at the Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel. Eighty of the world's most beautiful women paraded on stage wearing their glittering evening gowns in front of the distinguished all-female selection committee. Here are our TOP 5 favorite evening gown presentations: Colombia France India Paraguay Venezuela TOP 10 - Costa Rica, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Vietnam Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner for Best in Evening Gown! Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization

FAVORITES: 70th Miss Universe Top 5 in preliminary swimsuit competition

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The preliminary swimsuit competition of the 70th Miss Universe pageant took place on Friday, December 10 at the Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel. Eighty of the world's most beautiful women paraded on stage wearing their swimsuits in front of the distinguished all-female panel of judges. Here are our TOP 5 favorite swimsuit presentations: Colombia France India Paraguay Puerto Rico TOP 10 - Argentina, Italy, Peru, Philippines, Venezuela Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner for Best in Swimsuit! Photos: Benjamin Askinas / Miss Universe Organization

70th Miss Universe: Who stood out from the preliminary competition?

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The glittering 70th Miss Universe preliminary competition and national costume show took place last night at the Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel. Eighty of the world's most beautiful and empowered women paraded in their swimsuits and evening gowns in front of an all-female panel of the selection committee. Following the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competition, the national costume show took place where the contestants showcased their colorful costumes that represent the wonderful culture and tradition of their countries. Overall standouts who gave the strongest presentations were from Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Guatemala, India, Italy, Malta, Nepal, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The contestants who also performed well on stage were from Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Curacao, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Equatorial G

Where to watch the 70th Miss Universe preliminary competition and national costume show

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The highly-anticipated preliminary competition and national costume show of the 70th Miss Universe will take place tonight in Eilat, Israel. Around 80 of the world's most beautiful women will showcase their swimsuits bodies, evening gowns, and national costumes in front of the distinguished panel of judges. Their scores from the preliminary competition will help determine the semi-finalists on Sunday's final show. The preliminary competition will be streamed live at 7 p.m (Israel time) while the national costume show will follow at 9:30 p.m. (Israel time) on Facebook and YouTube channels of the Miss Universe pageant. Preliminary Competition: National Costume Show: Source: Miss Universe