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Miss Michigan Perfectly Addressed the Flint Water Crisis During Her Miss America Intro

09/14/2018

Miss Michigan Perfectly Addressed the Flint Water Crisis During Her Miss America Intro

Though the lucky lady who took home the crown at the 2019 Miss America pageant on Sept. 9 was New York's Nia Franklin, there was one other contestant who made a major impact on the competition, and she did so in a matter of seconds.

1 Former Pageant Queen's Response to Ditching the Swimsuit Competition: "It's About Time"

06/13/2018

1 Former Pageant Queen's Response to Ditching the Swimsuit Competition: "It's About Time"

After what feels like a long time coming, the Miss America pageant has decided to remove the swimsuit competition from the show and stop judging the women on their physical appearances.

Miss America Is Ending Its Swimsuit Competition: "We Want to Be Inclusive"

06/06/2018

Miss America Is Ending Its Swimsuit Competition: "We Want to Be Inclusive"

After nearly a century, Miss America is removing the swimsuit competition that has existed since the pageant began.

Miss Texas Slammed Donald Trump's Response to Charlottesville, and Yeah, We're Clapping

09/16/2017

Miss Texas Slammed Donald Trump's Response to Charlottesville, and Yeah, We're Clapping

In August, white supremacists and neo-Nazis assembled in Charlottesville, VA, igniting fear across the country with their incredibly racist values and leaving three people dead.

Miss DC Rocks Natural Hair While Competing For the Miss America Crown

09/18/2016

Miss DC Rocks Natural Hair While Competing For the Miss America Crown

After six years of competing in beauty pageants, 24-year-old Cierra Jackson was crowned Miss District of Columbia on June 19 and proudly represented her city in the Miss America Pageant on Sept. 11.

This Miss America Contestant Is Making History in the Best Way Possible

09/06/2016

This Miss America Contestant Is Making History in the Best Way Possible

For the first time in Miss America's history, an openly gay contestant will compete for the crown.

Meet the First Openly Gay Miss America Contestant in the Pageant's 95-Year History

06/25/2016

Meet the First Openly Gay Miss America Contestant in the Pageant's 95-Year History

Erin O'Flaherty just became Miss America's first openly gay contestant in the pageant's 95-year run.

Teen Beauty Queen With Down Syndrome Aims For Miss America

04/09/2016

Teen Beauty Queen With Down Syndrome Aims For Miss America

Mickey Deputy has been putting up a fight almost all her life.

7 Body-Changing Tips From Miss America's Trainer

09/22/2015

7 Body-Changing Tips From Miss America's Trainer

Competing in a pageant isn't for the faint of heart — walking in heels in front of millions, speaking about big political issues with only seconds to form an opinion, and being judged on a stage wearing a tiny bikini takes courage, poise, and hard work.

30 Beauty-Queen-Worthy Hair and Makeup Looks From Miss America

09/14/2015

30 Beauty-Queen-Worthy Hair and Makeup Looks From Miss America

While we were pumped to see the celebrity guests on the broadcast of the 2016 Miss America pageant (Zendaya, Nick Jonas, and Vanessa Williams, to name a few!), we were most excited for the contestants to strut their stuff on stage.

John Oliver's Exposé of the Miss America Pageant Will Make Your Jaw Drop

09/22/2014

John Oliver's Exposé of the Miss America Pageant Will Make Your Jaw Drop

The Miss America pageant is known for its crazy onstage moments, swimsuit parade, and must-see talent performances, but the organization that puts on the pageant prides itself as being a scholarship fund — or so it would have you believe.

This Year's Miss America Pageant Was Just Plain Weird

09/16/2014

This Year's Miss America Pageant Was Just Plain Weird

Miss America crowned Miss New York Kira Kazantsev its new winner on Sunday night, but the show wasn't just about tiaras and sashes.