The Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants are being held this week in Reno, Nevada. They will feature new rules and a historic class of contestants.

Noelia Voigt co-hosted this year's Miss USA preliminary round on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The 2023 Miss USA titleholder became the first woman to relinquish her crown in the pageant's 72-year history after her bombshell resignation in May 2024.

Awkward! A contestant at the Miss Grand International Pageant thought she'd been called as a finalist, but she hadn't.

The 74th annual Miss USA pageant will take place in Reno, Nevada, on October 24, so we took a look back at the states that have had the most success.

PEOPLE polled Miss USA contestants from states across the country to learn about their pre-pageant rituals and traditions. Some practices are grounded in superstition, while other women find ways to stay mindful and focused.

Pretty awkward. A confusing moment ruined the celebration for one beauty queen after her competitor mistakenly took her spotlight in a viral, painful-to-watch mishap. Isamar Herrera stood proudly among the 76 contestants for Miss Grand International stood on stage in Bangkok,

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When our sons had their first babies, my ex wanted the family to refer to his girlfriend as Nonna (“grandmother”). Our sons immediately shut that idea down, stating that their children already have a grandmother, and that they would refer to the girlfriend by her first name. This was out of respect for me, and also to avoid confusing the children.

Sydney Shrewsbury hit Instagram with a slam dunk of a state costume, channeling WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark. The Miss USA contestant and current Miss Indiana USA, posted a series of photos on Tuesday,