The Latest Breaking News from Miss Universe Organization

As the universe eagerly awaits the next Miss Universe 2025, the pageant has already stirred a wave of controversy just three days after officially kicking off its journey to coronation night.

The Miss Universe 2025 competition has erupted into crisis after a confrontation between Thai host executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch triggered an international outcry and a mass walkout of contestants in Bangkok. Late Tuesday, Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, the new owner of the Miss Universe Organization,…

The Miss Universe Organization and its chief executive have issued statements defending their 2023 champion, Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, amid allegations that the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants were rigged.

‘The allegations re: rigging of Miss Universe are false,’ the CEO of the oraganisation told The Independent

Vladimir Putin plans to give state backing to Miss Universe contestant Anna Linnikova, 22, a model representing Russia at this month's pageant being held in New Orleans in the US

In early October, Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel made history as the first Filipina American to win the Miss USA pageant. Now the Miss Universe Organization has suspended Miss USA President Crystle Stewart and her company while an independent investigation looks into allegations that the contest was rigged.

SET-listed JKN Global Group, a media and content conglomerate, says the firm's takeover of the Miss Universe beauty pageant brand can potentially expand its content and commerce businesses.

A prominent Thai businesswoman has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday.

Chakrapong "Anne" Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group, purchased the organization for $20 million. She's a celebrity in Thailand who is outspoken about being a transgender woman.