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.

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.

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.

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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13 things about Mister Supranational 2021 Varo Vargas

Álvaro Alejandro Vargas Rueckner, known as Varo Vargas, is a Peruvian singer, model, and Mister Supranational 2021. Born in Lima, he started modeling in 2012 and formed a Latin pop duo in 2017. He has a degree in administration and marketing, plays soccer, and appeared in various television projects, including "La Casa de los Famosos."

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.

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.

Zimbabwe’s Nicholas Hwende to fight for BRAVE CF featherweight title in Almaty

Nicholas Hwende, a former bantamweight world champion from Zimbabwe, is set to headline "BRAVE CF 105" against Omar Solomanov for the vacant featherweight title on May 31, 2026, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. With a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses, Hwende aims for redemption after losing his title in 2025.

Odessa’s Omar Solomanov to fight for BRAVE CF featherweight title in Almaty

Omar Solomanov, the interim featherweight champion from Ukraine, will headline BRAVE CF 105 on May 31, 2026, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, against Nicholas Hwende for the undisputed title. This event, part of BRAVE CF's expansion, aims to showcase regional talent and reinforce Kazakhstan's importance in mixed martial arts.

Miss Universe Armenia 2025 Peggy Garabekian attends 2026 Indianapolis 500

Peggy Garabekian is an Armenian-American model and business expert, known for her participation in Miss Asia USA and Miss Universe. Born in Iran and raised in India, she speaks Armenian and English. Throughout her career, she championed human rights and held multiple beauty titles, including Miss Armenia United Nations 2023 and Miss Universe Armenia 2025.