#Vanessa Williams is a natural in Broadway’s ‘POTUS’

#Vanessa Williams is a natural in Broadway’s ‘POTUS’

“Vanessa Williams is a natural in Broadway’s ‘POTUS’” She went from being crowned Miss America — to being elected First Lady. Vanessa Williams stars as the First Lady in Broadway’s “POTUS” —a role she’s been gathering material for her entire life. “I’ve met five first ladies in my lifetime, which has been pretty extraordinary, so I’ve…

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#Former Miss Mississippi Kathy Manning dead after COVID battle

#Former Miss Mississippi Kathy Manning dead after COVID battle

“#Former Miss Mississippi Kathy Manning dead after COVID battle” Miss Mississippi 1984 winner Kathy Manning has died from the coronavirus. She was 59. Manning, who also worked as a weather reporter, sunscreen model and recording artist, had been battling the illness for several weeks and succumbed to it on Dec. 23 in Collierville, Tennessee, according…

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#Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, crowned Miss America

#Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, crowned Miss America

“#Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, crowned Miss America” UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The contestant from Alaska was crowned Miss America at an event Thursday marking the competition’s 100th anniversary. What began as a 1921 Atlantic City beauty pageant has evolved away from the emphasis on looks alone — contestants are no longer judged on physical appearance — with a…

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#The wonderful wackiness of the Miss Universe costume contest

#The wonderful wackiness of the Miss Universe costume contest

“#The wonderful wackiness of the Miss Universe costume contest” It’s the most campy time of year. Yes, the Miss Universe pageant (airing Sunday at 8 p.m. on FYI), and that over-the-top, crazy event: the national costume contest. Forget boring gowns and bikinis. These are kimonos, feathers, headdresses, tridents, wings. In 2015, Miss Thailand went as…

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#Former Miss America Leanza Cornett dead at 49

#Former Miss America Leanza Cornett dead at 49

“#Former Miss America Leanza Cornett dead at 49” Former Miss America Leanza Cornett, who was crowned in 1993, has died at age 49. Her death was announced late Wednesday by the Miss American Organization on social media. “We are devastated by this sudden loss in our Miss America family and we are deeply sorry for…

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