Bailey Anne Kennedy is first trans Miss Maryland USA
"I knew that it was going to mean a lot for all the LGBTQ kids out there who might feel like they don’t belong in a box — like me growing up," she says.
June 6, 2024
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Final Judgment: Miss USA
Perez Hilton's fellow Miss USA judge Alicia Jacobs took to her blog in response to Miss California's now-infamous marriage-equality flub -- and received a flood of hate mail and death threats. Now the gay rights advocate is speaking out.
April 22, 2009
First Trans Contestant to Compete in Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez plans to use her high-profile position to support local LGBTQ+ organizations.
June 30, 2021
Miss Utah Rachel Slawson Is First Out Bi Competitor in Miss USA
Days before being crowned Miss Utah, Slawson wrote candidly about her sexual identity in an Instagram post.Â
January 22, 2020
Bye-Bye to Miss God Bless the USA
Kristy Lee Cook, schooled in the art of war, stumbles over Mimi.
April 18, 2008
Which trans beauty will steal the spotlight at Miss International Queen – USA?
We speak with the reigning queen Kataluna Enriquez as the premier beauty pageant for trans women is set to dazzle Las Vegas in December.
November 23, 2024
Univision Tells Trump 'No Mas' After Rant
NBC has also distanced itself from Trump, who made slurs against Mexicans part of his bid for the Republican party nomination for president.
June 26, 2015
After Voicing Transgender Support, Miss Rhode Island Crowned Miss USA
Olivia Culpo's announcement receives applause.
June 4, 2012
Thomas Roberts Quits Hosting Miss USA Over Trump's Rant
The billionaire's claim that Mexicans are criminals and rapists has cost him both broadcasting and business exposure, as NBC and Macy's cut ties.
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July 1, 2015
First Trans Woman to Compete in Miss California Today
A year after Donald Trump changed the rules, Kylan Arianna Wenzel hopes to become the next Miss California USA.
January 12, 2013
Talkin' All Dumb With Carrie Prejean
Dave White recaps Miss Calif. USA Carrie Prejean's new daytime comedy show with her talk of Photoshopped boobs, closeted bloggers with hidden agendas, the Good Lord, diversity, and the Second World War.
May 13, 2009
Conservative Judge Allows Beauty Pageant to Ban Trans Contestants
Judge Michael W. Mosman rejected a case brought by trans beauty queen Anita Noelle Green and sided with the pageant's definition of "biological females."
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March 1, 2021
