Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. Bat beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people find Sir ...

Miss America has changed a lot over its 100-year history. Here's what it looked like in the very beginning.

For decades, these competitions have been platforms for women to showcase their confidence, advocate for causes, and represent their countries on a global stage. But what makes a beauty pageant truly ...

Long before beauty contests became big productions on reality TV, they were simple, quirky events that reflected the ideals and fashions of their time. From small-town fairs to national stages, these ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Move over, Fat Bear Week. A bat beauty contest is now stepping up to the plate. The Bureau of Land Management has hosted the online competition since 2019 to raise awareness about the ...

The first ever international beauty contest Miss BRICS 2026 is taking place in Kazan, Russia on 1-8 March. The main mission is to show beauty as a cultural code and human potential capable of uniting ...

Two Filipinas simultaneously won the top prizes at an international beauty pageant held in Sri Lanka last July 25 (July 26 in ...