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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Crowned in Clarksville: Miss Tennessee USA, Miss Tennessee Teen USA win top spot
Madison Kunst, representing Madison County, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2025 on Saturday evening at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. This year's event marked the 25th time the pageant was held at the University's George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Rounding out the top five finalists in the Miss Tennessee USA pageant were: First Runner-Up: Mattie Barker, Miss Heart of Nashville Second Runner-Up: Sydney Grace Young, Miss Clarksville Third Runner-Up: Desiree Dyson, Miss Tennessee Valley Fourth Runner-Up: Taylor White, Miss Middle Tennessee 'This is our 25th anniversary partnering with the City of Clarksville and APSU,' said Kim Greenwood, executive director of Greenwood Productions. 'This community and the wonderful people who have supported our program throughout the years have become family to us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to believe in our program and serve the women of Tennessee.' Miss Congeniality honors went to Kelsi Walters, Miss Secret City. Kelsey Craft, Miss Music City, received the Most Photogenic award. Miss Memphis Metro Malory Williams earned the People's Choice Award. In addition to a year of volunteering, representing Tennessee at numerous events and activities, and promoting causes close to their hearts, both the reigning Miss Tennessee USA, Christell Foote, and reigning Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Townsend Blackwell also achieved Third Runner Up in the Miss USA 2024 and Miss Teen USA 2024 pageants, respectively. Miss Bristol Aniston Barnette was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen. Other top five finalists were: First Runner-Up: Ella Cate Haynes, Miss Memphis Second Runner-Up: Claire Willis, Miss Rocky Top Third Runner-Up: London Haines, Miss West Tennessee Fourth Runner-Up: Caroline Holmes, Miss Hamilton County Lexi Hensley, Miss Knoxville, was named Teen Miss Congeniality and Most Photogenic. Presley Cavendar, Miss Hendersonville, earned the People's Choice Award. Earlier on Saturday, Clarksville hosted the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen USA Pageants. Savannah Miles, Miss Georgia South, was crowned Miss Georgia USA 2025. Other top five finalists included: First Runner-Up: Dorian Simpkins, Miss Fulton Second Runner-Up: Denim Lovett, Miss Warner Robins Third Runner-Up: Irielle Duncan, Miss Mid-South Fourth Runner-Up: Brooke Vanzant, Miss Georgia Olive Reigning Miss Georgia USA Emmaline Farmer, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, worked closely with the American Heart Association and played a key role in the passage of Georgia House Bill 874, which supports Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. Kalysia Negron, Miss Cobb County, was crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2025. The other top five teen finalists were: First Runner-Up: Brailyn Bailey, Miss Georgia North Second Runner-Up: Kiran Reddy, Miss Georgia South Third Runner-Up: Lillian Jones, Miss Fulton County Fourth Runner Up: Kaytlyn Crapps, Miss Nuclear City Reigning Miss Georgia Teen USA Ava Colindres achieved first runner-up at Miss Teen USA 2024. Kunst and Miles will represent their states at the Miss USA Pageants later this year. Barnette and Negron will represent their states at the Miss Teen USA Pageants later this year. Hosts for the evening were Allee-Sutton Hethcoat, actress, attorney, and Miss Tennessee USA 2017; Asya Branch, Miss USA 2020; and Shelly Moore Bartholomew, Miss Teen USA 1997, Miss Tennessee Teen 1997 and author of 'This Beautiful Mess.' Under the direction of Greenwood Productions, Inc., the Miss Tennessee USA pageants are affiliated with the Miss Universe Organization and have been hosted in Clarksville since 1999. Greenwood Productions is under the direction of Kimberly Payne Greenwood, Miss Tennessee USA 1989 and wife of Grammy award winner, Lee Greenwood. Information about all delegates can be found at and This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Miss Tennessee USA, Miss Tennessee Teen USA crowned in Clarksville
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Crowned in Clarksville: Miss Tennessee USA, Miss Tennessee Teen USA win top spot
Madison Kunst, representing Madison County, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2025 on Saturday evening at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. This year's event marked the 25th time the pageant was held at the University's George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Rounding out the top five finalists in the Miss Tennessee USA pageant were: First Runner-Up: Mattie Barker, Miss Heart of Nashville Second Runner-Up: Sydney Grace Young, Miss Clarksville Third Runner-Up: Desiree Dyson, Miss Tennessee Valley Fourth Runner-Up: Taylor White, Miss Middle Tennessee 'This is our 25th anniversary partnering with the City of Clarksville and APSU,' said Kim Greenwood, executive director of Greenwood Productions. 'This community and the wonderful people who have supported our program throughout the years have become family to us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to believe in our program and serve the women of Tennessee.' Miss Congeniality honors went to Kelsi Walters, Miss Secret City. Kelsey Craft, Miss Music City, received the Most Photogenic award. Miss Memphis Metro Malory Williams earned the People's Choice Award. In addition to a year of volunteering, representing Tennessee at numerous events and activities, and promoting causes close to their hearts, both the reigning Miss Tennessee USA, Christell Foote, and reigning Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Townsend Blackwell also achieved Third Runner Up in the Miss USA 2024 and Miss Teen USA 2024 pageants, respectively. Miss Bristol Aniston Barnette was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen. Other top five finalists were: First Runner-Up: Ella Cate Haynes, Miss Memphis Second Runner-Up: Claire Willis, Miss Rocky Top Third Runner-Up: London Haines, Miss West Tennessee Fourth Runner-Up: Caroline Holmes, Miss Hamilton County Lexi Hensley, Miss Knoxville, was named Teen Miss Congeniality and Most Photogenic. Presley Cavendar, Miss Hendersonville, earned the People's Choice Award. Earlier on Saturday, Clarksville hosted the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen USA Pageants. Savannah Miles, Miss Georgia South, was crowned Miss Georgia USA 2025. Other top five finalists included: First Runner-Up: Dorian Simpkins, Miss Fulton Second Runner-Up: Denim Lovett, Miss Warner Robins Third Runner-Up: Irielle Duncan, Miss Mid-South Fourth Runner-Up: Brooke Vanzant, Miss Georgia Olive Reigning Miss Georgia USA Emmaline Farmer, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, worked closely with the American Heart Association and played a key role in the passage of Georgia House Bill 874, which supports Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. Kalysia Negron, Miss Cobb County, was crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2025. The other top five teen finalists were: First Runner-Up: Brailyn Bailey, Miss Georgia North Second Runner-Up: Kiran Reddy, Miss Georgia South Third Runner-Up: Lillian Jones, Miss Fulton County Fourth Runner Up: Kaytlyn Crapps, Miss Nuclear City Reigning Miss Georgia Teen USA Ava Colindres achieved first runner-up at Miss Teen USA 2024. Kunst and Miles will represent their states at the Miss USA Pageants later this year. Barnette and Negron will represent their states at the Miss Teen USA Pageants later this year. Hosts for the evening were Allee-Sutton Hethcoat, actress, attorney, and Miss Tennessee USA 2017; Asya Branch, Miss USA 2020; and Shelly Moore Bartholomew, Miss Teen USA 1997, Miss Tennessee Teen 1997 and author of 'This Beautiful Mess.' Under the direction of Greenwood Productions, Inc., the Miss Tennessee USA pageants are affiliated with the Miss Universe Organization and have been hosted in Clarksville since 1999. Greenwood Productions is under the direction of Kimberly Payne Greenwood, Miss Tennessee USA 1989 and wife of Grammy award winner, Lee Greenwood. Information about all delegates can be found at and This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Miss Tennessee USA, Miss Tennessee Teen USA crowned in Clarksville
South China Morning Post
25-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
District councillor Angel Chong exits Miss Hong Kong Pageant following criticism
A 24-year-old district councillor has pulled out of the Miss Hong Kong Pageant after her attempt to enter the competition drew criticism for compromising her duty to residents. Angel Chong Nga-ting announced on Wednesday that she had decided to withdraw from the pageant to protect the council's image, just a day after she was spotted at Tseung Kwan O TVB City for the beauty contest's first round of interviews. 'The incident has created a certain impact on the public's impression of the District Council. This is not something we wish to see. Therefore, we think we should follow the social perception and safeguard the council's image,' the Sai Kung district councillor said. She also said that she had joined the contest hoping to use it as a platform to increase the public's understanding of her job, especially among young people. The city's youngest district councillor added that she hoped to build a better social media communication platform and attract more people to take part in building the community. 'After reading and reflecting on different news reports and reactions on forums, I realise our approach may not have been accepted by everyone, and the level of social acceptance differs from our initial expectations,' she said.
Al Bawaba
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025 in historic win
ALBAWABA - Opal Suchata makes history with Miss World 2025 win. In a sparkling and joyous atmosphere, the 75th edition of the Miss World 2025 contest was held at the HITEX Convention Centre in Hyderabad, which is located in the state of Telangana, which is located in India. At the conclusion of the contest, Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned the winner, making her the first woman from Thailand to ever obtain the title of Miss Universe. In a moment that will live long in the memory, Suchata was presented with the crown by Kristina Peskova, the previous winner from the Czech Republic. The occasion was marked by a rousing round of applause and tears of delight. Opal Suchata Instagram profile It was determined that Hasit Dereje Adamsu of Ethiopia was the first runner-up, Maya Kleida of Poland was the second runner-up, and Orly Joachim of Martinique was the third runner-up. A parade of participants dressed in traditional national attire was the first event of the tournament. This was followed by the presentation of evening gowns, and finally, the top forty contestants from 108 different countries were named. Opal Suchata Instagram profile Through her victory in the "Multimedia" task for Asia and Oceania, which is a fast-track challenge that grants direct admission passes, Suchata was able to make it into the top 40 competition. Located in Phuket Province, Thailand, Opal, who is 21 years old, comes from a family of hoteliers. She has attended international schools and graduated from Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok with a major in Chinese. As a result, she is fluent in both English and Chinese. She is presently pursuing a degree in international relations at the prestigious Thammasat University, and she has an ambition of working in the diplomatic corps. This dream appears to be ideally linked with her current duty as Thailand's ambassador to the globe.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Miss World beauty contest is embroiled in 'exploitation' row after Miss England competitor accuses organisers of using her to lure in wealthy investors
A Miss World beauty contestant has become embroiled in an exploitation row after accusing the organisers of using her as entertainment for wealthy investors. Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, said she decided to take part in the Miss World 2025 pageant to promote her campaign to have CPR added to the school curriculum. However, she left before the grand final in India on Saturday, reportedly claiming she felt exploited and as though she and the other women were being used as entertainment for investors as a 'thank you', the Guardian first reported. In response to the claims, Miss World referred to 'false and defamatory statements' that it said were 'completely unfounded and inconsistent with the reality of her time with us'. Julia Morley, the organisation's chief executive, reportedly claimed in an interview with the Hindu newspaper that Magee left because she 'believed she didn't stand a chance in the competition'. Magee, 24, said on Saturday: 'What Julia said was vindictive and very bitter. And it was a ridiculous statement. I did not leave because I thought I was not going to win. I left because I wanted to stand for what I believe in and it didn't align with my values. 'And I would hate for another young girl to go into this system after watching me this past year and have to experience the same.' She added: 'I felt like I've been fed a false narrative of this system that promotes ''beauty with a purpose'', that's supposed to be about advocacy and what you champion for.' Instead, Magee claimed she found she and the other women were there based on looks and to entertain guests, with limited opportunity provided to promote their chosen causes. In one claim, the contestant alleged that a man approached her and said: 'Next time I'm in London or England, hook me up' - leaving Magee feeling uncomfortable. She added that she has received many messages from women who have also taken part in pageants, 'saying how they felt the exact same'.
