Miss Universe Pageant's Good, Bad, and Scandalous History


Updated 04/03/12 11:26 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Miss Universe Pageant Scandals

This week the Miss Universe organization has found itself immersed in controversy once again when the Miss Universe Canada pageant disqualified transgender beauty queen Jenna Talackova for not being born a woman. After a huge backlash from Jenna's supporters, including a petition that currently has nearly 50,000 signatures, the Miss Universe organization has reversed its decision and is allowing Read more

Miss Angola Leila Lopes Talks Inner Beauty, Wins Miss Universe


Updated 09/13/11 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Leila Lopes Wins Miss Universe 2011 Video

Audiences have come to expect a few fumbles by beauty queens during a pageant's interview portion. But during last night's Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Miss Angola Leila Lopes gave an eloquent answer to a pretty banal question. The 25-year-old was asked which of her physical qualities she would change if given the chance. Instead of choosing something innocuous, like big hands or Read more

Which Miss Universe Prize Would You Want Most?


Updated 08/24/10 12:53 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

What Does Miss Universe Win? 2010-08-24 11:00:57

Miss Mexico won the Miss Universe crown last night, but what does 22-year-old Jimena Navarrete get for her stellar bikini strutting and question answering besides a morning in the spotlight? Considering Donald Trump owns the pageant, the prizes have his touch. When you think of The Donald, you think money. So Miss Mexico will get an undisclosed salary. You might also think luxury NYC apartments. Read more

Speed Read! Miss Mexico Rules the Universe


Updated 08/24/10 10:12 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Miss Mexico Wins Miss Universe

Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe last night — The Frisky Britain's first lady gave birth to a daughter today — New York Times Elin Nordegren's native Sweden proud she finalized divorce with Tiger — Daily Beast Scientists discover protein that destroys HIV — AOL News Bristol Palin can bring in $14,000 in speaking fees — Double X Predict Sunday's Emmy winners and win an iPad — Read more

Oh Snap! Venezuela Rules the Universe


Updated 08/25/09 2:55 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 12 comments

Oh Snap! Venezuela Rules the Universe

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez was crowned Miss Universe 2009 last night at the Miss Universe pageant. The Donald Trump-led franchise, which has been televised since 1955, definitely gets a lot of attention for bringing together the world's "most beautiful" women (read: tall, thin, great bathing suit body). Despite the objectifying nature of beauty pageants, they don't seem to be going Read more

Love It or Hate It? Miss Universe Japan's Futuristic Geisha Look


Updated 07/28/09 10:53 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 32 comments

Love It or Hate It: Miss Universe Japan's Futuristic Geisha Look

Miss Universe Japan 2009 Emiri Miyasaka let her imagination run absolutely wild today in Tokyo. She rocked bright pink cheeks, big false eyelashes, fuchsia lips, and hair that ran the gamut from frizzy frouf to Princess Leia bun to a pink netting bow. She also left her pants at home, much like Lady Gaga has. I admire her boldness, and she's obviously having a good time, but would you ever do Read more

Sugar Bits — Josh Brolin Arrested During a Bar Fight


Updated 07/15/08 8:32 AM · Posted by · 31 comments

Mugshot Photo of Josh Brolin After Being Arrested for Bar Fight

Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright were arrested during a bar fight Saturday morning in Shreveport, LA, and charged with the misdemeanor of interfering with police. The actors are in town filming the Oliver Stone movie, W, in which Josh plays President George W. Bush. — Shreveport Times Former White House press secretary Tony Snow, 53, died of colon cancer in Washington, DC, Saturday morning. Read more

Miss Universe Passes Out


Updated 07/28/06 7:51 AM · Posted by · 83 comments

Miss Universe Passes Out

Miss Universe was declared last night. Yeah, I didn't care either but the news of the day is that winner, Miss Puerto Rico Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza passed out following the show. During a new conference after the event she collapsed and was rushed off stage. People reports: "She's okay. She's fine," pageant representative Lark Anton told Reuters. "She got dizzy. It's very hot up here. Her dress Read more