Borislav Kozak from Rivne won the title of Mister Empyrean Ukraine 2026 at a beauty pageant held in Los Angeles on August 27, 2026, competing against 30 candidates. Roman Bondarenko of Luhansk was crowned Mister Imperial World Ukraine 2026, while Ratimir Schmidt represented Ukraine at World's Handsomest Mannequin.
Pittman Center, Tennessee native Dolly Parton dies in Nashville
Dolly Parton, an iconic American singer and songwriter known as the Queen of Country, was born into a large family and married Carl Dean in 1966. She achieved fame with hits like "I Will Always Love You" and starred in films like "9 to 5." Parton faced personal losses, ultimately passing away in 2026.
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Mailyn Marsh crowns Miss Teen USA 2026 Kiran Reddy in Miami, Florida
Mailyn Marsh, representing Missouri, won Miss Teen USA 2025, crowning Kiran Reddy from Georgia as her successor on August 26, 2026. Reddy, the first Miss Teen USA from Georgia, earned $25,000 and will be the first U.S. teen to compete in Miss Teen Universe 2026 in Cambodia.
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Crownpoint, New Mexico’s Louanndra Wally charged with assault
Louanndra Tymria Wally, 23, of Crownpoint, New Mexico was arrested after being accused of stabbing a man on July 19, 2026. She was was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury and released to a halfway house pending trial.
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Siloam Springs’ Anna Claire Hay represents Arkansas at Miss USA 2026 in Miami, Florida
Anna Claire Hay represented Arkansas, United States in the 75th edition of Miss USA. BIOGRAPHY Hay is an American beauty queen. Here are 13 more things about her: She is from Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She is Miss Arkansas USA 2026. She is a Miss USA 2026 candidate. UNDER CONSTRUCTION. More details will be added soon. … Continue reading Siloam Springs’ Anna Claire Hay represents Arkansas at Miss USA 2026 in Miami, Florida
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51 Miss USA 2026 candidates to compete in Miami, Florida
The Miss USA 2026 coronation ceremony will take place on August 27, 2026, at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, airing on The CW. This edition features contestants representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, including notable candidates like Samantha Havenstrite and Kaitlyn Humphrey.
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Scottsdale’s Kaitlyn Humphrey represents Arizona at Miss USA 2026 in Miami, Florida
Kaitlyn Humphrey represented Arizona, United States in the 75th edition of Miss USA. BIOGRAPHY Humphrey is an American beauty queen. Here are 13 more things about her: She is from Scottsdale, Arizona. She is Miss Arizona USA 2026. She is a Miss USA 2026 candidate. UNDER CONSTRUCTION. More details will be added soon. TIMELINE Humphrey … Continue reading Scottsdale’s Kaitlyn Humphrey represents Arizona at Miss USA 2026 in Miami, Florida
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Rochester Hills, Michigan native Abdul El-Sayed still defends NFL alum Colin Kaepernick
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, faced scrutiny on "Jesse Watters Primetime" regarding his claims about the NFL's culture. While avoiding direct questions, he supported Colin Kaepernick, recently honored as Humanitarian of the Year for his advocacy against racial injustice. The debate highlighted the intersection of sports and political campaigning.
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30 Mister Empyrean Ukraine 2026 candidates to compete in Los Angeles, California
The inaugural Mister Empyrean Ukraine coronation ceremony is scheduled for August 26, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Thirty male contestants from various regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, will compete for the title, representing both local and international Ukrainian communities.
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Holiday, Florida’s Jeffrey Crum Sr. found guilty in Jennifer Odom’s murder
Jeffrey Norman Crum Sr. abducted and killed 12-year-old girl Jennifer Renee Odom in 1993. He was 61 years old when he was arrested for these crimes in 2023. He was found guilty on all three counts in the kidnapping, sexual abuse and killing of Odom in 2026.
