In a surprising turn of events, the Nicaraguan police have pressed charges against the owner of the local Miss Universe franchise, Karen Celebertti, with a laundry list of offenses including conspiracy, money laundering, and the dissemination of false information. This comes just weeks after the momentous victory of Nicaragua in the prestigious pageant. The national …
Miss Universe pageant witnessed a stunning statement demonstrated by Miss Pakistan, Erica Robin, during Saturday’s event. Robin, in a historical first, gracefully flaunted a burkini at the pageant’s swimsuit competition. She wrote history by being the first to represent Pakistan in a Miss Universe pageant in its 72-year history. The 72nd Miss Universe pageant has …
The Miss Universe Organization has recently terminated its partnership with PT Capella Swastika Karya, its Indonesian franchisee, and has decided to cancel the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Malaysia. This decision comes after several contestants filed complaints with the police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment. The contestants claimed that they were asked to strip …
Introducing Miss Netherlands, Rikkie Valerie Kolle, who has become the first transgender woman to hold this title. According to NPR, Kolle will also be the second trans woman to compete for the distinguished Miss Universe crown later this year. As a 22-year-old, Kolle aims to use her platform to support young women and the …
Rikkie Valerie Kollé, a Dutch model, has achieved a significant milestone in the world of pageants by becoming the first transgender woman to win Miss Universe Netherlands. The Miss Nederland organization officially announced Kollé’s victory on Saturday. The crowning ceremony included the presence of Ona Moody, Miss Netherlands 2022, and R’Bonney Gabriel, the reigning Miss …