Many contestants are pulling out of the 70th Miss Universe because the beauty pageant is being held in Israel. Activists say there is no beauty in occupation. Palki Sharma asks why don't we scrap these pageants altogether? Why do we need to sexualise women year after year?

Gravitas: Contestants pull out of 70th Miss Universe

The South African government has withdrawn its support for Miss South Africa, this comes after organisers refused to boycott this year's Miss Universe pageant which is being held in Israel.

Israel: South African government boycotts Miss Universe pageant, Miss South Africa resists

Miss Universe Andrea Meza is opening about her past life. Meza, whose life has now forever changed, shared the hard days she and her family was going through before she won the pageant.

Miss Universe Andrea Meza talks about her past life, says her family was 'struggling'

Miss Universe 2021 was a politically charged event. The contestants from Singapore, Uruguay & Myanmar lit up the pageant with political & social messages. Why is Myanmar's contestant making the most news? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Miss Universe 2021 turns political

Welcome the new Miss Universe, Andrea Meza. Miss Mexico won the Miss Universe 2020 pageant as it was held on May 16 in the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hotel or famously known as the Guitar hotel in Florida.

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza gets crowned Miss Universe 2020

Miss Universe is finally coming back. As per the latest information from The Miss Universe Organisation, the 69th pageant is returning with a live broadcast. The event will take place on May 16.

After skipping 2020, Miss Universe pageant to return this year in May

Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Amber-Lee Friis passed away at the age of 23 earlier this week. The Talent Tree, the model talent agency posted the news on Facebook, "It is with immense sadness we acknowledge the sudden passing of a beautiful and talented Wahine Amber-lee Friis.

Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Amber-Lee Friis dead at 23

Popular TV host and comedian Steve Harvey did it again. Harvey announced the wrong winner of the National Costume Contest during the 2019 Miss Universe pageant. During the event which took place in Atlanta on Sunday, Harvey announced, “Here’s a look at the winner, Philippines,” while Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon stood next to him.

Steve Harvey goofs up names at the Miss Universe pageant, draws flak for cartel joke

Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment. Zozibini Tunzi, 26, finished first ahead of the Puerto Rican and Mexican finalists in a flashy televised event, hosted by American comic turned TV personality Steve Harvey.

South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi wins 2019 Miss Universe crown

India born Priya Serrao has won the Miss Universe Australia title for 2019. She will now represent Australia in the Miss Universe competition later this year. She contested for the coveted title along with 26 other women from across the country in Melbourne.

India-born Priya Serrao crowned Miss Universe Australia

You may have seen them compete and win their titles, but there is a lot more to the story once they walk away with the crown. For Miss USA, Sara Rose Summers, and Miss Universe, Catriona Gray, their jobs begin almost immediately with a move to New York City.

An inside look into the apartment Miss Universe and Miss USA share in New York City

The Miss Universe pageant in Thailand's Bangkok was one of the firsts on Sunday after the event had its first ever-transgender woman competing for the title. Spain's Angela Ponce made history after she walked on the runway of the star-studded event.

Angela Ponce becomes first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe

Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters won the Miss Universe 2017 crown

Miss Universe 2017: Top 10 evening gowns

Complaints against Trump ranging from voyeurism to rape have surged after the release of a 2005 tape wherein he brags about groping women

Teen beauty contestants say Donald Trump walked into their dressing room while changing

Alicia Machado says Trump bullied her after she put on weight after winning the Trump-owned beauty pageant

Clinton video shows former Miss Universe claim Trump called her 'Miss Piggy'

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