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Miss America September 21

Miss America defends pageant makeup after social media trolls took aim

Cassie Donegan, who overcame a difficult childhood and bullying to become Miss America, is now facing social media criticism about her appearance with grace and determination.

Miss America September 7

Miss America contestant, an Army National Guard sergeant, wants to unite a divided nation

Miss Vermont Sophia Parker combines military service with wildlife advocacy as she prepares to compete in the Miss America pageant Sunday in Orlando.

Miss America September 6

Miss America hopeful swaps combat boots for evening gown, says military service gives her purpose

Army National Guard soldier Alexia Rodrigues uses her Miss America platform to raise awareness about foster care reform and support for military women.

Entertainment February 21

Kathie Lee Gifford says Trump saved her from 'psychopathic murderer' after she received death threat

Kathie Lee Gifford recalled how President Donald Trump saved her and her newborn daughter after the FBI warned her husband that a stalker intended to kill her.

Exclusive January 27

Miss America says she's following the Lord in world that's 'broken, polarized and divided'

Abbie Stockard declared victory over 51 other contestants. She credited her relationship with God for giving her the drive to become a positive role model on a public platform.

Entertainment January 7

Air Force officer-turned-Miss America says you don't need to 'sacrifice' your personality to join the military

During an appearance on “Fox & Friends" on Tuesday, Madison Marsh — who was crowned Miss America in 2024 — detailed the moment she realized what an impact she has on her peers.

Exclusive November 18, 2024

Air Force officer-turned-Miss America shuts down Hollywood misconceptions about beauty queens

Madison Marsh, an Air Force officer and 2024 Miss America, breaks down the biggest pageant misconceptions and why she's fighting for pancreatic cancer research funding.

ENTERTAINMENT October 1, 2024

Miss America hopeful slams pageant's 'rule' keeping mothers from competing as organization denies claims

Danielle Hazel, a former Miss America hopeful, slammed the pageant's "rule" barring women with "legal dependents" from competing in an interview with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

ENTERTAINMENT July 24, 2024

Vanessa Williams says nude photo scandal brought 'tremendous' amount of 'pressure, shame and judgment'

In a new interview, Vanessa Williams opened up about the nude photo scandal that rocked her world and eventually resulted in her resignation as Miss America.

Exclusive February 22, 2024

Miss America says Air Force service is life-changing: 'It's all been just wonderful'

Madison Marsh, who was crowned 2024 Miss America, is also a master’s student at the Harvard Kennedy School’s public policy program. She won the title of Miss Colorado last year.

Exclusive January 23, 2024

Rock star Nikki Sixx's wife says Wyoming move was 'best thing' for family

Rock star Nikki Sixx's wife, Courtney Sixx, detailed why leaving California for Wyoming was the "best thing" they could have done for their family.

Media January 20, 2024

2024 Miss America aims to 'mesh' new role with Air Force career to encourage others to join the service

Air Force pilot Madison Marsh shares how she hopes to blend her role as 2024 Miss America and pilot to inspire other Americans and make lasting change.

VIDEO January 17, 2024

2024 Miss America talks flying planes and winning pageants

Air Force pilot Madison Marsh shares an inspiring message on ‘America Reports’ after being crowned 2024 Miss America.

Media January 13, 2024

Miss Colorado becomes the first Air Force pilot to compete for Miss America

Miss America contestant Madison Marsh speaks to Fox & Friends Weekend co-hosts about being the first ever contestant in the beauty pageant who is also a U.S. Air Force pilot.

VIDEO January 13, 2024

Miss Colorado makes history by becoming first active-duty officer to compete in Miss America

Miss America contestant Madison Marsh joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss her experience in the U.S. military and its impact on her Miss America campaign. 

Mexico March 8, 2023

Mexican pageant challenges standard of beauty

A Mexican pageant challenges the standard of beauty in a competition that celebrates the beauty and talent of women from the lower-class neighborhoods of Veracruz.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash January 27, 2023

Miss Universe judge fires back Venezuela’s President Maduro over cheating allegations

Miss Universe judge Emily Austin opens up about her experience at Miss Universe 2022 and controversy that has arisen in the aftermath of the pageant.

Miss Universe January 15, 2023

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe Competition

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night.

Exclusive December 17, 2022

Miss America 2023 winner, Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke, reflects on her shocking win: 'Just absolute chaos'

Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke, a nuclear engineering student, was crowned Miss America 2023. Stanke succeeds Emma Broyles, the first Miss Alaska contestant to win the Miss America title in the competition’s 100-year history.

ENTERTAINMENT December 16, 2022

Miss America 2023: Miss Wisconsin, Grace Stanke, is crowned winner

Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke is the new Miss America. Stanke, a 20-year-old nuclear engineering student, was crowned Dec. 15 by predecessor Emma Broyles,

First Amendment November 3, 2022

Beauty pageant can’t be forced to accept transgender contestants, court rules

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday in favor of a beauty pageant that did not want to include transgender contestants.

North Dakota August 11, 2022

North Dakota erosion of abortion sparks independent bid for former Miss America Cara Mund

Cara Mund, a former Miss America contest winner, is running independently for the U.S. House seat representing North Dakota because of the Supreme Court abortion ruling.

Exclusive May 7, 2022

Rascal Flatts ‘will get back together,’ Jay DeMarcus' wife Allison believes: ‘They’re still great friends’

The country music trio comprised of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus was set to traverse the landscape on a farewell curtain call, "Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life Is A Highway Tour," but "unforeseen" circumstances derailed the band’s plans to perform.

Miss America February 2, 2022

Mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst reveals her daughter was dealing with 'high-functioning depression'

April Simpkins, the mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst, said she is "forever changed" following her daughter's suicide and that Kryst was dealing with depression.

Miss America February 2, 2022

Miss USA 2018 reflects on Cheslie Kryst's suicide: 'Check on your strong friends'

2018 Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers remembered Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner, who died by suicide Sunday.

Miss America January 26, 2022

Pregnant former Miss America contestant's husband shot dead in Alabama with child nearby: reports

The husband of former Miss America contestant Christine Kozlowski Hand was shot dead in Alabama last week – just two days after the couple announced they were expecting a second child, according to reports.

Celebrity News January 14, 2022

Olivia Culpo asked by American Airlines to put on a blouse ahead of flight

Olivia Culpo almost missed a flight to paradise after American Airlines found her outfit to be inappropriate.

Exclusive December 18, 2021

Miss America 2022, Emma Broyles, on being proud of our nation: ‘I am living the American dream’

Emma Broyles, a college student, made history as the first Miss Alaska to be crowned Miss America.

Miss America December 17, 2021

Miss America 2022 winner: Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles is crowned

Emma Broyles, the contestant from Alaska, was crowned Miss America at an event Thursday marking the competition's 100th anniversary.

ENTERTAINMENT December 14, 2021

Miss America Pageant turns 100 years old

As Miss America turns 100, a major question remains unanswered: Is she still relevant?