Lattana Munvilay, a Laotian actor and model, competed in Miss Universe Laos three times and won the title in 2025. She was second runner-up in 2019 and 2022, represented Laos at the Miss Universe 2025 competition, and participated in the MGI All Stars. Munvilay holds a degree in architecture.
13 things about Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 Thet San Andersen
Thet San Andersen, a Burmese-Swedish entrepreneur and fashion designer, won Miss Universe Myanmar 2024. Born in Sweden, she has an extensive background in design and marketing, working in various roles across Europe and Southeast Asia. Andersen competed in the 73rd Miss Universe and reached the Top 18 in MGI All Stars 2026.
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13 things about Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 Huong Giang
Nguyễn Hương Giang, a Vietnamese actress, singer, model, and beauty queen, is notable for being the first transwoman to represent an Asian country at Miss Universe. Born in Hanoi, she gained fame by winning Miss International Queen 2018 and competed in several reality shows and music endeavors, including hosting "The Amazing Race Vietnam."
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56 MGI All Stars 1st edition candidates competing in Bangkok
Miss Grand International (MGI), established in 2013, announces the first MGI All Stars contest on December 4, 2025. Open to biological women and transwomen from international beauty pageants, the event will crown its winner on May 30, 2026, in Bangkok, featuring 56 contestants and a prize valued up to $1 million.
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Colombia’s Vanessa Pulgarin from Miss International to Miss Universe to MGI All Stars
Vanessa Pulgarin Monsalve, a beauty queen from Colombia, represents her country in the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars alongside Priscilla Londoño. Born in Medellin, she previously held titles including Miss International Colombia 2017 and Miss Universe Colombia 2025. The MGI All Stars will crown its winner on May 30, 2026.
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Ghana’s Faith Maria Porter from Pace University to MGI All Stars 1st Edition
Faith Maria Porter, a 27-year-old from Ghana, is competing in the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars alongside Makeeba-Kaaya Animpong. Porter is a former Miss Grand Ghana 2025 and third runner-up at the Miss Grand International 2025. She holds a degree from Pace University and has participated in multiple beauty pageants.
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Money, football and Taylor Swift’s father
Scott Kingsley Swift, born in Pennsylvania, is a financial advisor and the father of music star Taylor Swift. He founded The Swift Group and worked at Merrill Lynch, where he became an advisor in 1980. He also played football at the University of Delaware and the University of Hawaii.
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Brownsville, Tennessee’s Dequarius Lax arrested 2 weeks after Saturah Hayes’ shooting
Dequarius “DQ” Lax, 18, surrendered to Brownsville authorities on May 27, 2026, following a mass shooting at Webb Banks Passive Park. The May 8 incident killed 16-year-old Saturah Hayes and injured six others. Lax faces 22 charges, including first-degree murder, following an indictment by a Haywood County grand jury.
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Katseye beats Sombr, Alex Warren, Olivia Dean at 2026 AMAs
Katseye, a six-member girl group from Los Angeles, won the Best New Artist award at the 2026 American Music Awards. Their vibrant performance of "Pinky Up," blending hyper-pop aesthetics, showcased their dedication to diversity. The group, with three nominations, is gaining momentum ahead of their EP release on August 14, 2026.
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BTS beats Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars at 2026 AMAs
BTS won the Artist of the Year title at the 2026 American Music Awards, marking their second win after 2021. The group also secured Song of the Summer for "SWIM" and Best Male K-Pop Artist. Their resurgence followed a military hiatus, bolstered by their album "ARIRANG" and a successful world tour.
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