13 things about Bartow, Florida native Adarius Taylor

Adarius Taylor, a Jamaican-American athlete and NFL player, attended Eastern Arizona College and Florida Atlantic University. He played for teams including the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2014 to 2023. His personal life includes a marriage, a son, and legal troubles leading to arrest in 2025.

13 things about Miss Grand Philippines 2024 second runner-up Alexandra Rosales

Alexandra Mae Rosales, a notable Filipino businesswoman and beauty queen from Laguna, is a graduate of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. She gained recognition as Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2022 and Miss Universe Laguna 2024. With various roles in hospitality and education, she has advocated for responsible pet ownership and participated in multiple beauty contests.

13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 H’Hen Nie

H'Hen Niê, a Vietnamese philanthropist and model from Đắk Lắk, gained fame by winning Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 and placing in the top five at Miss Universe 2018. Despite traditional expectations, she pursued education and modeling, donating her winnings for scholarships. She continues to influence through charity and the entertainment industry.

13 things about New London, Connecticut native Cassie Ventura

Casandra Elizabeth "Cassie" Ventura, an American singer, actor, dancer, and model, was born in Connecticut. She gained fame with her debut album in 2006 and notable acting roles. Cassie has faced personal challenges, including a high-profile relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs, which contributed to ongoing legal battles regarding abuse allegations.

13 things about Buffalo, New York’s 62nd mayor Byron Brown

Byron William Brown II, the first African-American mayor of Buffalo, New York, has had a distinguished career in politics since graduating from Buffalo State College in 1983. He served in various political roles, including on the Buffalo Common Council and New York Senate, before his tenure as mayor began in 2006. Brown announced his resignation in 2024 to become CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation.

13 things about Doral, Florida’s Jonathan Oddi

Jonathan Oddi, an American businessman and fitness enthusiast from Doral, Florida, has a diverse background as a former adult film actor and stripper. He has held various managerial roles and was active in business administration studies in Argentina. Oddi gained notoriety after a 2018 incident involving a shooting at Trump National Doral.

2025 Lapu-Lapu mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected

Opon, founded by Augustinian missionaries in 1730, became Lapu-Lapu City in 1961, named after the chieftain who defeated Magellan in 1521. Junard "Ahong" Quirante Chan was elected congressman in 2025. The city has 30 barangays and 277,288 voters. In Miss Universe Philippines 2025, Natasha Agosto Testa represented the city.

13 things about Miss Maine USA 2025 second runner-up Jordon Hudson

Jordon Isabella Roosevelt Hudson, born in Provincetown, Maine, is an American cosmetologist and beauty queen. A Bridgewater State University graduate, she received her cosmetology license and holds notable positions, including COO of Belichick Productions. Hudson was Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 2020 third runner-up and is a candidate for Miss Maine USA 2025.

13 things about Swedish-Jamaican model Bella Davis

Gabriella Magnusson, known as Bella Davis, is a Swedish-Jamaican model and beauty queen involved in a legal dispute with actor Joel Kinnaman. Kinnaman filed a restraining order against her, alleging threats and extortion following their brief consensual relationship. Both parties have filed complaints against each other, including accusations of rape and blackmail.

10 things about Miss Maine USA 2024 Anne Baldridge

Anne Summer Baldridge, a television news reporter from Louisville, Kentucky, was crowned Miss Maine USA 2024 and represented Maine in Miss USA 2024, where she did not place. She holds degrees in broadcast journalism and journalism and has worked with various news outlets. Baldridge is passionate about empowering women.