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Miss Supranational USA 2021 is Madeleine Overby

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Former Miss Mississippi USA, Madeleine Overby, has been officially announced as Miss Supranational USA 2021. The 23-year-old beauty from Dothan, Alabama is currently a nursing student at Troy University where she plans to graduate with her master's and start a career as a cardiothoracic surgical nurse. Madeleine has appeared on the TV show “America’s Most Talented Kids” and is a former NFL cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints. "It’s always been my dream to compete internationally, and now I am getting that chance," she wrote on social media. "I’m so grateful not only for this opportunity but for the team surrounding me and believing in me to compete at such a high level while letting me show my true self." The new Miss Supranational USA succeeds Regina Gray and will represent the USA at the Miss Supranational 2021 pageant in Poland. Photo: Miss Supranational USA

Miss Kansas USA 2021 is Gracie Hunt

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Gracie Hunt, representing Kansas City, was crowned Miss Kansas USA 2021 in a glittering competition held on Sunday, April 11 at the B&B Live Performing Arts Theatre in Shawnee. The 21-year-old works in marketing and development for the Kansas City Chiefs and currently pursuing her master’s in sport management from the University of Kansas. She is a global ambassador for Special Olympics, a certified health and fitness coach with Celiac disease, and founded the nonprofit Breaking Barriers Through Sports in 2016 to aid the disadvantaged and promote respect and inclusion worldwide. Gracie succeeds Hayden Brax and will now prepare to represent her state at the Miss USA 2021 pageant. The new Miss Kansas USA is the daughter of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt and former titleholder Tavia Shackles, who finished as a runner-up in Miss USA 1993. "I cannot put into words how honored I am to join the VANBROS family and Miss Kansas USA legacy & represent the amazing state of Kansas," she po

Miss International Romania 2021 is Ada-Maria Ileana

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Ada-Maria Ileana has been officially announced as the newly appointed Miss International Romania 2021. The 23-year-old beauty from Bucharest will represent her country at the 60th Miss International (Miss International 2021) pageant in Japan later this year. She replaced Bianca Paduraru, who can no longer participate due to an age limit issue. Ada holds a degree in security studies and currently pursuing her master's in public policy at the University College London. She has been a Cambridge-certified English teacher for almost 5 years. Her work with children made her determined to improve the educational system in her country and create her own NGO for quality educational policies. The new Miss International Romania is no stranger to pageantry as she has previously joined Miss Tourism World and Miss Tourism International 2018 competitions. Photos: Dual Art Media

Miss Universe India 2020 Adline Castelino tests positive for COVID-19

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India's representative in the upcoming 69th Miss Universe pageant this May, Adline Castelino, has been tested positive for COVID-19. In a post on social media, she revealed having recently developed mild symptoms and her test results came back positive for the infection. "I have quarantined myself and am taking the necessary precautions to get better. If you have come in contact with me in the past week, I urge you all to please get yourself tested," she said. The 22-year-old is determined to fight through this and asked everyone to wear masks and follow government protocols. "We need to be a symbol of strength in challenging times." Photo: Shreyans Dungarwal

SPOTLIGHT: Miss Universe Italy 2020 Viviana Vizzini

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Italy's Viviana Vizzini is considered one of the early front-runners in the upcoming 69th Miss Universe pageant this May in Florida, USA. The 27-year-old communications sciences and marketing student who hails from Sicily was crowned Miss Universe Italy 2020 last December and earned her right to represent her country at Miss Universe. In her official bio at Miss Universe, Viviana is described as someone who uses her knowledge to leverage herself as Miss Universe Italy and is committed to seeking ways to improve the lives of women around the world. She works as an ambassador for the Italian Red Cross and provides support to Casa Penelope, a place of refuge for women who need safe housing. Viviana is proud of her Sicilian heritage and believes life is about the journey and that with each day, she can find something new to learn or appreciate about humanity. If she wins Miss Universe, she will be the first-ever Italian representative to take home the title. Italy has never won Miss Un

100th Miss America competition to air live from Mohegan Sun in December

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The 100th anniversary of the Miss America competition will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in December. For the next three years, Miss America events and finals will take place at Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining, and shopping destinations in the United States. "Following the success of the Miss America 2020 competition at Mohegan Sun, we knew we had created something very special here in Connecticut and we’re thrilled to be able to host Miss America events and competitions for the next three years at our destination," said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants, and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat arena. The milestone competition will continu

South Africa's Natasha Joubert reveals national costume for the 69th Miss Universe pageant

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Miss Universe South Africa, Natasha Joubert, has revealed the national costume she will wear at the 69th Miss Universe pageant this May in Florida, USA. The national costume created by Gert-Johan Coetzee features fabric wings that were printed with drawings made by young children from Diepsloot and Randburg. It tells the story of pre-school children’s very personal experiences of lockdown and how the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted their young lives. “We wanted to create something special and proudly South African. We not only created a garment to show off our skills and for dramatic effect, but it also had to be something truly meaningful and represent a cause close to Natasha’s heart. That is why we decided to take sketches from local children, to portray how they currently see the state of the world in their own ‘words.’ We took their actual sketches, digitized them and printed them on white flowy fabric, and created an angelic silhouette for Natasha to symbolize overcoming hardship

Danella Ilene Kurniawan wins first 'Indonesia's Next Top Model'

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Danella Ilene Kurniawan bested 15 other contestants to be named the winner of the first cycle of "Indonesia's Next Top Model." The 23-year-old model and makeup artist who hails from Bali took home a brand new Honda HR-V, cash prize, and the opportunity to join an international modeling agency. "Indonesia's Next Top Model" premiered last November and was filmed in compliance with health protocols. Indonesian model Luna Maya hosted the competition with internet personality Deddy Corbuzier. They were joined by "Asia's Next Top Model" finalist Patricia Gouw and choreographer Panca Makmun in the judging panel. Photos: Indonesia's Next Top Model / Instagram

69th Miss Universe schedule of events (subject to change)

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Here is the reported schedule of events for the upcoming 69th Miss Universe pageant (subject to change): May 6 & 7  - Delegates Arrivals at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino May 7, 8 & 9  - Delegates Registration and Fittings, Photography with Fadil Berisha, Video Shoots with MUO Digital Production Crew, Telecast Film Crew shoots May 10, 11, & 12  - Choreography Rehearsals May 13  - Delegates Interviews/Judging, National Costume Show May 14  - Preliminary Competition May 15  - On-Camera Rehearsal May 16  - Dress Rehearsal, Live Telecast May 17  - Delegates Departure Photo: Miss Universe Organization

Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo off to the US for the 69th Miss Universe pageant

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Rabiya Mateo of the Philippines left Manila for the US last Friday, April 9 ahead of the 69th Miss Universe competition in Florida this May. Wearing a beautiful pearl-encrusted departure outfit by Chino Christopherson and Marc Rancy, the Filipina beauty waved her Philippine flag at the airport with her team. Rabiya is currently one of the most followed contestants on social media along with Amandine Petit of France, Daniela Nicolas of Chile, Ayu Maulida of Indonesia, and Amanda Obdam of Thailand. With the massive support of her Filipino fans backed with impressive credentials and preparations, the 24-year-old physical therapist is definitely one of the front-runners in the upcoming competition. If she wins, Rabiya will join the ranks of the past Miss Universe winners from the Philippines namely Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), and Catriona Gray (2018). Photo: Rabiya Mateo / Instagram