Miss England finalists are showing off their so-called “flaws” — including acne, blemishes and weight gain — with make-up-free selfies as part of a campaign to highlight natural and inner beauty. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the elegant gowns, stylized hair, carefully applied makeup, and moments in the spotlight, beauty pageants have attracted longstanding criticism for being allegedly superficial competitions that ...

This week, the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA said they are handing back their crowns, another reminder for pageant spectators that the tradition, with all its extravagance and glamour, has been ...

Amid resignations and vote-rigging claims, Miss Universe — and pageantry at large — is fighting for relevance.

The recent issue of French Vogue has sparked outrage for its photos of a 10-year-old model lying in a sea animal print wearing a chest-revealing gold dress, stilettos, and heavy make-up. Cries of "how ...