A new behind-the-scenes book, “There She Was,” and a Smithsonian collecting initiative celebrate the pageant’s centennial The author of a penetrating new book, documenting the multi-layered ...

Since it's inception, nearly 100 years ago, the swimsuit category has been an essential part of the Miss America pageant. But on Tuesday, it got the ax. As culture changes, so does the Miss America ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This swimsuit was worn by Beatrice ...

A discussion on "Good Morning America" this week that was all about the "Miss America Pageant" decision to do away with its famous swimsuit competition was generously adorned with past contestants ...

From bikinis to sparkly gowns, here's a look at the outfits Miss Universe contestants have worn to accept their crowns.

The next edition of the Miss America pageant will scrap swimsuits and will be more inclusive to women of all sizes, the contest announced Tuesday. Gretchen Carlson, the chairwoman of the Miss America ...

The Miss Teen USA competition will no longer feature a swimsuit event - a move that pageant organizers say celebrates “women’s strength, confidence and beauty.” Screen grab from video Swimsuits, out.

Bench takes the global stage as the Official Swimsuit for the highly anticipated 74th Miss Universe pageant, to be held in Thailand on Friday.

A beach resort in Muslim-majority Malaysia on Friday scrapped a publicity event for an international "Miss Bikini" pageant after officials warned it could promote indecent behavior. The Pangkor Island ...

Manika Vishwakarma stunned fans with her charm at the preliminary swimsuit round for Miss Universe 2025. She wore a blue ...