Is the Miss Universe Parent Company for Sale? And What Does it Mean?

One of the business developments that Sashes&Scripts has been monitoring in silence has been the news that Endeavor Group Holdings Inc., owner of the WME talent agency and the Miss Universe pageant, would go public. Now it seems that owning a piece of Endeavor would have to wait. Earlier this month, news broke out that …

The Rise of Asia as a Miss Universe Pageant Powerhouse

Back in the 70's and 80's, Europeans and blondes dominated the pageant circuit. In the 1990's and 2000's, we all saw the rise and then dominance of Latin American girls in pageants. This decade, are we now witnessing the rise of Asia as a pageant powerhouse? The Miss Universe pageant has been reinventing itself ever …

An Extended Reign for Catriona Gray?

Warning: this is a rumor mill post and thus should not be treated seriously. It is also written with a heavy gay lingo that may make your heads spin so buckle up! And learn your gay lingo! The pageant gods must be happy with reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray as our moles from Nueva York …

Maeva Coucke: Miss Universe France 2019

She was anticipated to compete in Miss Universe in 2018 but was sent to Miss World instead. Now, with Maeva Coucke's recent confirmation as Miss Universe France 2019, will she finally set fire to the Miss Universe stage? Back in 2018, the green-eyed Miss France 2018, Maeva was originally thought to be competing in Miss …

The Miss Universe Opening Numbers

Throughout the years, the Miss Universe opening has evolved to reflect the changing times. Even with the changes over the years, it has been one of the favorite segments of the Miss Universe telecast by countless fans. 1. National Costume Parade - a tradition that dates back to the 1960's, the national costume segment has …

Is Imitation the Highest Form of Flattery?

We all have heard the age old adage: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... But there's a line when it's just a downright POOR SECOND-RATE, COPYCAT OF THE ORIGINAL! Originality does seem to be a rare currency these days. The recent released photoshoots by famed photographer of Puteri Indonesia 2019, Frederika Cull seemed to …

How Pia and Catriona Changed Standards of a Miss Universe Winner

In the two times that the Philippines has won the Miss Universe pageant this decade, the two Filipina queens who have won has changed and redefined what it means to be a Miss Universe. This is how Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray have set aside and defined a whole new different MU reigns... PIA WURTZBACH, …

Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2000: Nina Ricci Alagao

One of this blogger's favorite Binibining Pilipinas Universe winners was Nina Riccia Alagao. After the spectacular showing of Miriam Quiambao the year prior at Miss Universe, everyone felt that the 5'9" University of the Philippines Fine Arts student would follow in the footsteps of Margie Moran and Gloria Diaz. In today's post, let's go through …

Diversity in European National Winners for MU2019

If last year saw the trend of Pocahontas haired national winners for Miss Universe, this year it's all about embracing your curls! But this trend is not just about hair, it is more about diversity and embracing women of color like we never did before in pageantry. This trend has been more pronounced in Europe …

Miss Universe Tips for Gazini Ganados

Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is already undergoing her training for the Miss Universe pageant. We can't help but think of ideas on how she could improve her chances of winning in the competition. These are several tips that we feel she should consider in her training... A Strong Introduction - with the one-on-one interviews …

2019 International Pageant Calendar

A pageant year is usually split into two distinct pageant seasons. With the arrival of the "Ber months" the international pageant season is coming! Here are the dates you have to remember... * Miss Asia Pacific International 2019 - October 9 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila, Pasay City * Miss …

Filipina Beauty Queens Who are also Academic Achievers with Latin Honors

The Philippines never fell short of academic achievers in its roster of beauty queens. From lawyers, engineers, teachers, artists, to medical students and practitioners, we haven’t run out of women who are not just beautiful and academically inclined but are also very articulate. While this list isn't all-out-comprehensive, it does take us through a journey …

The Filipino Miss Universe Finals Judges

Back in 2016, I have written about the six select few Filipino judges who have served as judges in Miss Universe. It is noteworthy to mention those that sat as judges on the Miss Universe judging table were accomplished and very well respected artists, diplomats and sports icons. They were selected because of their illustrious careers …

Is Miss World Philippines Still Exciting?

The search for Miss World Philippines is underway and despite having a better batch this year, there isn't much to it to get this blogger excited. To say that the fans of the pageant is dwindling in numbers is an understatement. And that is simply because it is so difficult to sell the Miss World …

Blind Item Galore #09082019

Let's have tea! WARNING: these are only rumors, cannot verify details of how true or accurate they are. They may not be even true at all... Sew si Mameetha pala ang daheelan bucket may paramapage si Aling Nikki sa Nueva York. Wahl- dash ng andaloo si Mameetha seens she can buy you, your friends and …