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Brazilian beauty queen, 22, dead after being struck by lightning in mother’s garden
A 22-year-old Brazilian beauty queen dies following a lightning strike in her mother's garden during a family lunch.
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Miss Jamaica files lawsuit against Miss Universe Organization over stage fall
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization following her stage fall at the 2025 pageant.
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Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at just 22: ‘Wonderful young woman’
The pageant community is mourning the unexpected death of reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic at the age of 22.
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The CW Drops Miss USA Pageant a Week Before Scheduled Airing
The CW drops the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants from its broadcast schedule just days before the competitions.
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Miss North Carolina hits out and says 'I'm proud' after being stripped of crown
Miss North Carolina USA has publicly responded after organizers stripped her of her crown, sparking a dispute over the reasons for the removal.
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Miss North Carolina USA producers deny Brittany Boltinhouse's claim she was dethroned over politics
Miss North Carolina USA producers have denied claims that titleholder Brittany Boltinhouse was removed due to her political or religious beliefs.