On Thursday night, Miss America contestant Emili McPhail was asked a question about NFL players kneeling during the national anthem in silent protest. If your butthole tightened remembering what happened in the past when pageant contestants are asked even slightly difficult questions...you're not alone.
Miss America experienced a series of changes this to transform the annual competition from a beauty pageant to a platform for empowering young women. But behind the glamor lie discord and division.
The new head of Miss America says candidates will no longer be judged on their outward appearance. As part of that remake, the swimsuit competition has been axed from this Sunday's event.
Madeline Collins, Miss West Virginia, said that "Donald Trump is the biggest issue our country faces" onstage Friday night
While there can only be one Miss America, there were more than a few memorable moments from this year's pageant.
Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields was crowned Miss America during the 2017 annual pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Sunday, September 11 — here are five things to know about her!
Savvy Shields was crowned Miss America Sunday night – here's five things to know about the winner.
Miss Arkansas executes a dance number for the talent portion of Miss America. Watch her performance!
Who Won Miss America 2017? Meet Arkansas’ Savvy Shields! The winner of the 2017 Miss America pageant was announced during the live event held on Sunday night (September 11) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Despite a few bumps along the way, the Miss USA 2015 pageant will be conducted Sunday night. Some of the most beautiful women in the country will compete for the coveted title, but many viewers confuse Miss USA with Miss America. The reigning Miss USA, Nia Sanchez of Nevada, will turn over her tiara at the Baton Rouge Civic Center in Louisiana when a winner is selected Sunday, but Miss America Kira Kazantsev of New Jersey will continue her own reign. So what’s the difference between the two competitions?
Last year the pageant drew controversy for its winner and scholarship claims
The 2016 Miss America Competition is set to air live on Sunday, September 13 at 9 PM ET on ABC. The storied pageant returns to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall for its 95th anniversary, the first sho...
Earlier this year, we learned that reigning Miss World Rolene Strauss is an enthusiastic golfer. Soon after that, we saw several Miss Universe contestants try their hand at the game at Doral – and in high heels. And today, we complete our beauty queen trifecta – we learned that reigning Miss America Kira Kazantsev is not only an avid golfer, she's playing in this week's BMW Charity Pro-Am on the Web.com Tour.
After learning she wouldn’t be able to attend college because of financial restrictions, Caelin Nieto turned to Miss America competitions, something she thought she would never do. However, after only a few years doing the pageants, her view on the contests completely shifted, she said. “If your dreams aren’t scaring you, they aren’t big enough,” the junior communication studies and marketing major said.
Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev visited patients at the UC Davis Children’s Hospital on Friday. The reigning beauty queen grew up in Walnut Creek and now travels to children’s hospitals to help lift spirits. Many young children haven’t heard of Miss America. They mistake her for a princess or a Disney character because of her glittering crown and golden locks.
Boots, hard hats, tool belts and work clothes. That's what the 50 Miss Alabama 2015 contenders will trade their crowns and heels for when they come together for a day of service throughout the state. Saturday, April 18, 2015, marks "Miss America Serves," a national day of volunteer service presented by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.