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"Beautifully Confident" has been officially announced by the Miss Universe Organization as the new tagline for its highly coveted international pageant. "We are excited to share the evolution of our tagline with you. In its origin, Miss Universe existed to identify the most confidently beautiful women. Our organization has a legacy of championing strong females and our evolution speaks to that rich heritage. Now, as the organization continues to grow, we know that beauty is about who we are and how we show up, Beautifully Confident," the organization said in its statement signed by CEO Amy Emmerich and President Paula Shugart. "The Miss Universe Global Ambassador is always insightful, innovative, audacious and powered by her beliefs while still committed to respecting the rights, differences, and dignity of others. Our ambassadors build strong societal foundations across the globe that foster a sense of belonging," the statement continued. "We are hon...

The 70th Miss World Top 40 semi-finalists have arrived back in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the final competition this Wednesday, March 16 at Coca-Cola Music Hall. After more than 2 years and the unfortunate cancellation of the event last December, Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica, the longest-reigning Miss World in history will finally crown her successor. The highly-anticipated event will feature a musical performance by the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Miss World Musical Director Angel Velez, and a special tribute to the organization’s mission and legacy over the course of its tenured history will be made by Miss World 1975, Wilnelia Merced Forsyth TV personality Peter Andre and one of Latin America’s top actors and singers, Fernando Allende will serve as hosts. Here are some of the semi-finalists enjoying the Puerto Rican sun: Venezuela and Colombia Northern Ireland and England Mongolia and Nicaragua Kenya Philippines Czech Republic Photos: Miss World

Cebu City's Fuschia Anne Ravena bested 25 other contestants to be crowned Miss International Queen Philippines 2022 in a national competition held on Sunday, March 6 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The 26-year-old Cebuana beauty who hails from Bogo City will now prepare to represent the Philippines at Miss International Queen 2022 in Pattaya, Thailand. Anne Patricia Lorenzo Diaz of Manila and Shane Lee Ahn of Inayawan, Cebu City, were the first and second runners-up, respectively. This year's event was the inaugural edition of Miss International Queen Philippines. It is a subsidiary of the Thailand-based international pageant, the largest beauty contest for transgender women. The Philippines has won Miss International Queen twice with Kevin Balot in 2012 and Trixie Maristela in 2015. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fuschia Anne Ravena (@fuschia_ravena) Photos: Miss International Queen Philippines, Fuschia Anne Ravena / Instagram

The Miss World Organization has announced the Digital Media Challenge where the Top 40 contestants were asked to promote their journey at the Miss World pageant through their individual websites at missworld.com . Web promotion should include their friendships and experiences at Miss World, their hopes after reaching the Top 40, messages of support or congratulations they have received from home, and the Beauty With A Purpose presentation including a full description of the progress made on their project, however, the contestants were also encouraged to come up with their own original ideas and designs to create the best website to share with the world. According to the organization, they're looking for the contestants' ability to tell their stories and engage with their fans. The judges will consider the originality, quality, and frequency of posts, the content, design, and style of the website, and the overall campaign to promote the new website through all media and social m...