Sakhile Zibusiso Dube, a psychotherapist and fashion entrepreneur from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 on May 18. She will crown her successor on May 17, 2025, at the Harare Hippodrome. Nine contestants are competing for the 2025 title, with Dube representing Zimbabwe in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
13 things about Miss Universe Zambia 2024 Brandina Lubuli
Brandina Kaonga Lubuli Chiyabi is a Zambian science laboratory technologist, business administrator, model, and beauty queen, known for advocating women's and children's rights. She is the first married woman and mother to represent Zambia at Miss Universe. Brandina has held multiple beauty titles and founded the Brandina Lubuli Foundation.
Melba Shakabozha crowns Miss Universe Zambia 2025 Kunda Mwamulima in Lusaka
Zambia has yet to place in Miss Universe. After not participating from 2019 to 2023, the African country made a comeback in 2024 with PR Media Girl as the new franchise holder and its managing partner Chishimba Nyambe as the national director. On September 15, 2024, Brandina Lubuli was crowned Miss Universe Zambia 2024 at EastPark Mall’s The Music Club in Lusaka, Zambia. She competed … Continue reading Melba Shakabozha crowns Miss Universe Zambia 2025 Kunda Mwamulima in Lusaka
66 Miss Universe Philippines 2025 candidates competing in Pasay City
The Philippines has 27 Miss Universe placements, crowned by notable winners including Gloria Diaz and Catriona Gray. Chelsea Manalo recently won Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and finished Top 30 at Miss Universe 2024 while also being named Miss Universe Asia 2024. The next edition, Miss Universe Philippines 2025, features 66 candidates.
Kansas City, Missouri’s Owen McIntire accused of firebombing Tesla dealership
Owen McIntire, a 19-year-old student from Kansas City, is facing charges for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership, causing significant damage. His social media post indicated deep distress over current events. He was arrested on April 18, 2025, for possession of a destructive device and malicious damage.
10 things about Miss Earth Russia 2023 Daria Lukonkina
Daria Vladimirovna Lukonkina, a Russian fashion model and beauty queen from Nizhny Novgorod, won Krasa Rossii 2022 and became Miss Earth Russia 2023. Born on April 19, 2003, she was the 19th Russian contestant in Miss Earth, finishing as a runner-up in 2023. She advocates for environmental preservation and enjoys swimming.
Miami, Florida’s Daniel Carpman guilty of unlawful oxycodone distribution
Daniel Alberto Carpman, a 72-year-old former doctor from Buenos Aires, has faced significant legal issues in Miami, Florida. After a career involving multiple medical residencies, he was found guilty in April 2025 of conspiring to illegally distribute over 2 million oxycodone pills and unlawfully prescribing large quantities to patients.
10 things about Miss Eco Thailand 2025 Natthakan Kunchayawanat
Natthakan Kunchayawanat, a Thai beauty queen from Chonburi, will represent Thailand in the 10th Miss Eco International. Born in 1998, she is Miss Grand Chonburi 2024 and a semifinalist in Miss Grand Thailand 2024. Kunchayawanat has visited various locations in Thailand and abroad, showcasing her commitment to beauty pageantry.
10 things about Miss Eco Brazil 2025 Brenda Matos
Brenda Karoline Matos de Oliveira is a Brazilian model and beauty queen from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, representing Brazil in Miss Eco International 2025. She won Miss Eco Brazil 2024 and is the second titleholder from her state. Matos has extensive modeling experience across several countries. Her birthday is on May 19, 2025.
Ukraine’s Angelina Usanova crowns Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks in Alexandria, Egypt
Angelina Usanova was 26 years old when she represented Ukraine at Miss Eco International 2024 at Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo, Egypt on April 29, 2024. She competed against 41 other candidates. On April 19, 2025, Usanova went to Alexandria, Egypt and crowned Alexie Brooks as the next Miss Eco International. The latter is the third winner … Continue reading Ukraine’s Angelina Usanova crowns Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks in Alexandria, Egypt
