Zaur Gasimli’s ‘Taghiyev: Oil’ is Azerbaijan’s Oscars 2026 entry

"Tağıyev: Neft" is a historical biographical drama directed by Zaur Gasimli about Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, an industrialist from Baku. The film, shot over five years across 70 locations, premiered on November 4, 2024. It’s Azerbaijan's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars 2026.

Christianna Katsieri, Valeria Vasilieva, Matilda Wirtavuori, Davin Prasath

10 Miss Universe Estonia 2025 candidates competing in Loo

Valeria Vasilieva, born in Tallinn, won the Miss Universe Estonia 2024 title on October 1, 2024, competing against 10 finalists. The runner-up was Romina Krizanovskaya. Vasilieva will crown her successor on September 30, 2025. Estonia has two past Miss Universe placements, and numerous candidates for the upcoming pageant are listed.

Tamara Stepanyan’s ‘My Armenian Phantoms’ is Armenia’s Oscars 2026 entry

Tamara Stepanyan directed "My Armenian Phantoms," a documentary co-written with Jean-Christophe Ferrari and submitted for the Best International Feature at the Oscars 2026. The film showcases her life in an artistic Armenian family and her father's influence in Soviet cinema. It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.

Mayari’s Yordanis Cobos booked into Lew Sterrett Justice Center in Dallas, Texas

Yordanis Cobos Martinez, 37, of Mayari, Cuba decapitated Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah in Dallas, Texas on September 10, 2025. The victim is Nisha Nagamallaiah's husband and Gaurav Nagamallaiah's father.

Falmouth, Massachusetts’ Ian Fotheringham posts $2,500 bail

Ian Fotheringham, 18, of Falmouth, Massachusetts was arrested on September 11, 2025. He was charged with threatening to use a deadly weapon in a public building. After posting bail on September 16, 2025, he was released and required to wear a GPS device.

Christianna Katsieri, Valeria Vasilieva, Matilda Wirtavuori, Davin Prasath

5 most beautiful Miss Universe Estonia 2025 candidates

Valeria Vasilieva is a native of Tallinn, Estonia and an alumna of Haabersti Russian High School in Õismäe, Haabersti, Tallinn. On October 1, 2024, she competed against 10 other Miss Universe Estonia 2024 finalists at MCClub in Tallinn and won the title. Runner-up to Vasilieva was Romina Krizanovskaya of Tallinn. The respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Sophia … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Estonia 2025 candidates

Miss Alabama USA 2025 could be Kali Sturgis, Halle Sullivan, Thena Roper

Diane Westhoven of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States won Miss Alabama USA 2024 at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn, Alabama on June 1, 2024. Ashlyn Powers of Fairhope, Allyssa Weyant of Lake Jordan, Olivia Burchfield of Magic City and Halle Sullivan of Northport were respective first, second, third and fourth runners-up. … Continue reading Miss Alabama USA 2025 could be Kali Sturgis, Halle Sullivan, Thena Roper

5 most beautiful Miss Alabama USA 2025 candidates

Diane Westhoven of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States competed against 33 other Miss Alabama USA 2024 candidates at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn, Alabama on June 1, 2024 and won the title. Ashlyn Powers of Fairhope, Allyssa Weyant of Lake Jordan, Olivia Burchfield of Magic City and Halle Sullivan of Northport … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Alabama USA 2025 candidates

11 Miss Alabama USA 2025 candidates competing in Cleveland, Mississippi

Diane Westhoven from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, was second runner-up at Miss Alabama USA 2023 and won the title for 2024. She will crown her successor for Miss Alabama USA 2025 in September 2025. Westhoven attended Auburn University and represented Alabama at Miss USA 2024, but did not place.

13 things about Miss Alabama USA 2024 Diane Westhoven

Diane Westhoven is a beauty queen from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, notable for being Miss Alabama USA 2024. She has a background in cheerleading, medical assistance, and volunteer work. A student at Auburn University pursuing psychology, she participated in Miss USA 2024 and has held various roles in modeling and community service.