Joanne Rhodes is a Hong Kong television and radio host, art advisor, and former beauty queen. As a co-founder of the Hong Kong Art Foundation, she supports contemporary art. She studied at Maryknoll Convent School and the University of Hong Kong. In 2024, she won Miss Universe Hong Kong but was unplaced in the international competition.
Miss Universe Laos 2025 could be Lattana Munvilay, Kaochithao Chaychia, Saart Bounkang
Phiranya Thipphomvong (ພິຣັນຍາ ທິບພົມວົງ) represented Houaphanh, Laos at Miss Universe Laos 2023 and competed against 14 other candidates at the National Convention Hall in Vientiane, Laos on July 23, 2023. She was runner-up to Phaimany Lathsabanthao. On June 8, 2024, Thipphomvong represented Houaphanh at Miss Universe Laos 2024, competed against 17 other candidates at the Saint Phila Convention Hall in … Continue reading Miss Universe Laos 2025 could be Lattana Munvilay, Kaochithao Chaychia, Saart Bounkang
Catalina Marsano crowns Miss International Queen 2025 Midori Monet in Pattaya, Chonburi
Catalina Marsano, born in Lima, Peru, won the title of Miss International Queen 2024 on August 24, 2024, in Thailand. She later crowned her successor at the same venue on September 20, 2025. The event featured 23 contestants, with Nguyễn Tường San from Vietnam placing as the second runner-up.
Joanne Rhodes crowns Miss Universe Hong Kong 2025 Lizzie Li in Wan Chai
Joanne Josephine Rhodes, an alumna of Maryknoll Convent School and the University of Hong Kong, won the Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024 title on September 26, 2024. She crowned her successor, Li Shi Yi, on September 20, 2025, during a ceremony at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, featuring 15 candidates.
Morehead, Kentucky’s Joshua Cottrell accused of killing Kayla Blake, Kennedi McWhorter
Joshua William Cottrell, 44, of Morehead, Kentucky is accused of killing Kayla Daniele Blake, 37, and her daughter Kennedi Grace McWhorter, 13. The two victims were found dead on September 19, 2025.
13 things about Pewaukee, Wisconsin native Travis Decker
Travis Caleb Decker, a former wrestler and U.S. Army soldier from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, had three daughters. After moving to Wenatchee, his personal struggles led to a divorce in 2023 and disciplinary issues in the National Guard. In 2025, he was implicated in the deaths of his daughters and later died, with his remains found in Leavenworth.
5 most beautiful Miss International Queen 2025 candidates
The reigning Miss International Queen 2024 is Catalina Marsano. Representing Peru, she won the title on August 24, 2024 at the Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand where she competed against 22 other candidates. Runner-up to Marsano was Saruda Panyakham of Thailand. The second runner-up was Nguyễn Tường San of Vietnam. Miss International Queen … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss International Queen 2025 candidates
13 things about Miss Universe France 2024 Indira Ampiot
Indira Ampiot, a beauty queen from Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, won the Miss France 2023 title and represented France at Miss Universe 2024 as a semifinalist. Born to a French father and Indian mother, she has participated in multiple competitions and travels extensively. She graduated with honors in 2022 and is 5'10" tall.
Bernhard Wenger’s ‘Peacock’ is Austria’s Oscars 2026 entry
"Pfau – Bin ich echt?", also known as "Peacock," is Bernhard Wenger's debut feature film and a satirical tragicomedy starring Albrecht Schuch. The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival in 2024 and is Austria's submission for the Oscars 2026. It showcases Matthias's struggle to be himself amidst various impersonations.
5 Miss Louisiana USA 2025 candidates competing in Cleveland, Mississippi
Sydney Taylor, a Louisiana native, graduated from Doyle High School in 2019 and earned an accounting degree from Louisiana State University in 2023. She won Miss Louisiana USA 2024 and will crown her successor in September 2025. Taylor has competed in Miss USA but was unplaced in 2024.
