Aideen Howard won the Miss Universe Ireland 2026 title and will represent Ireland in the 75th Miss Universe pageant. Originally from Boston, she moved to Castleroy, Ireland in 2016. A model and student, she is pursuing a business degree at the University of Limerick while working part-time.
128 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
Fátima Bosch Fernández represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 117 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand on November 21, 2025. She won the title. Runner-up to Bosch was Praveenar Singh of Thailand. The second, third and fourth runners-up were Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of … Continue reading 128 Miss Universe 2026 candidates to compete in San Juan
Dallas, Texas cops arrest Adrian Mendoza; Woman shot on Walnut Street
The Dallas Police Department is currently investigating two separate, unrelated violent incidents that recently left two people dead in the city. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public to help identify the suspects and determine the motives behind a fatal stabbing on Peavy Road and a shooting on Walnut Street.
US Marshals arrest Alejandro Mancera Canchola in Indianapolis, Indiana
On June 15, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Alejandro Mancera Canchola in Indianapolis. Canchola was wanted for the brutal December 2024 throat-slashing of his girlfriend in LaFollette, Tennessee. He also faces murder charges in Mexico for his ex-wife’s death. Canchola is jailed pending extradition and faces an ICE detainer.
48 Mister Universe 2026 candidates to compete in Los Angeles, California
Patrick Callahan from Ireland won the Mister Universe 2024 title, held on December 22, 2024, at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Cormac Murphy was the runner-up, followed by Yusuf Hendratno, Xavier Rodriguez, and Markki Stroem. Callahan will crown his successor at the Dolby Theatre on September 27, 2026.
13 things about Los Angeles, California native Wyatt Russell
Wyatt Hawn Russell, born on July 10, 1986, is an American actor and former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is the son of actors Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. Russell had a brief hockey career before transitioning to acting, appearing in various films and TV shows, and co-founding a cocktail brand.
13 things about Miss Universe US Virgin Islands Jenna-Monét Queeley
Jenna-Monét Queeley, an American entrepreneur and beauty queen, has represented Harlem and the U.S. Virgin Islands in various pageants, including Miss Universe. Born in St. Croix, she has a background in modeling and recently launched her makeup line. Queeley graduated with degrees in forensic science and psychology, achieving significant titles in pageantry.
13 things about Mister Supranational 2024 second runner-up Brandon Espiritu
Brandon Gregory Espiritu is a Guamanian-Filipino entrepreneur, actor, model, and beauty titleholder, representing Guam and the Philippines in various pageants. Educated in Guam and Hawaii, he has lived in multiple locations while working in marketing and modeling. He was crowned Mister Philippines 2024 and second runner-up at Mister Supranational 2024.
13 things about Man of the World Puerto Rico 2025 Kelvin Lopez
Kelvin J. Lopez Reyes from Guayama, Puerto Rico, is a notable beauty pageant contestant who has secured titles such as Man of the Continent Puerto Rico 2024 and Man of the World Puerto Rico 2026. He has a background in business administration and has held various roles in healthcare and customer service.
13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez
Yamilex Hernández del Orbe is a Dominican-American beauty queen, teacher, and actor from New Jersey. She has competed in multiple pageants, including Miss Universe and Miss International, achieving semifinal and finalist positions. Notably, she was crowned Miss Internacional Dominicana 2023 and won the title of Miss Universe Latina 2025.
