13 things about Miss Universe Canada 2024 Ashley Callingbull

Ashley Callingbull Rabbit is a Canadian activist and beauty queen of Cree descent, notable for winning Mrs. Universe 2015 and Miss Universe Canada 2024. A graduate in drama, she has participated in various international beauty pageants and noted for her roles in television. She focuses on supporting First Nations youth and mental health initiatives.

Birmingham, Alabama’s Jaden Ellis Sanders accused of shooting Bessemer’s Alfred Stephens

Jaden Ellis Sanders, 22, of Birmingham, Alabama is accused of shooting Alfred Stephens, 73, of Bessemer, Alabama on October 17, 2025 in Birmingham. Stephens died at UAB Hospital on October 18, 2025 and Sanders was arrested in Warrior, Alabama on October 20, 2025.

Palestine, Texas’s Leah Vernon, Eric Adams, Laquella Berry, West Holmes arrested

West Holmes, Leah Vernon, Eric Adams, and Laquella Berry were arrested in Palestine, Texas, for child endangerment after police found Berry's four young children unattended in a motel. Holmes was also charged with online solicitation of a minor. All three face serious charges, with bond set at $200,000 each.

‘Practical Magic 2’ star Joey King wears Chopard jewelry, Carolina Herrera gown in Los Angeles

Joey King, 26, attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in a Carolina Herrera gown. Cody Fern, 36, attended a Chopard launch party and stars in "Jimpa." King, known for roles in "Ramona and Beezus" and "The Act," will co-star in "Practical Magic 2," releasing September 18, 2026, alongside returning cast members.

13 things about Miss Grand US Virgin Islands 2025 Giselle Burgos

Giselle Burgos is a Mexican-American heptathlete and beauty queen from Boyle Heights, California, representing the U.S. Virgin Islands in Miss Grand International. Born to Mexican parents, she is a graduate of Cerritos College and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Burgos has held multiple titles in beauty pageants, including Miss Grand U.S. Virgin Islands 2025.

13 things about Miss Grand Jamaica 2025 Matea Mahal Smith

Matea Mahal Pantoja Smith, born on January 18, 2002, in Florida, represents the Filipino community in various beauty pageants. She attended the University of Florida and has participated in multiple competitions, winning titles like Miss Filipina International 2023 and Miss Grand Jamaica 2025. Her diverse heritage includes Jamaican and Filipino roots.

13 things about Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025 Madelyn Mejia

Madelyn Mejía, a 28-year-old engineer, model, and beauty queen from Peravia, Dominican Republic, has represented her country in various beauty pageants, including Miss Latinoamérica and Miss Grand International. She founded Escuela de Refinamiento and Madelyn Mejia Academy, winning several titles, including Miss Ambar Dominicana 2017 and Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025.

Gaza City’s Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi jailed in St. Martinville, Louisiana

Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, is a native of Gaza, Palestine. On October 16, 2025, he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.

13 things about Staten Island, New York’s Peter Giunta

Peter Robert Giunta, an alumnus of Susan E. Wagner High School, is a political activist from Staten Island. He served as chief of staff to Michael W. Reilly Jr. and held various positions within the Staten Island Republican Party. Giunta's career ended controversially in 2025 due to leaked racist messages.

13 things about Southaven, Mississippi’s Lindsey Whiteside

Lindsey Aldy Whiteside is a registered sex offender from Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. She is one of the children of Robert Shannon "Shan" Whiteside and Gayle Betts Whiteside.