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The last time you filled out a job application, you probably didn’t have to complete a section asking for your height, your weight and a swimsuit photo. But go to the “Become a Contestant” page on the Miss Universe Canada website and there it is, nestled between birthdate and address. It’s astonishing—after years of extended […]

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If anyone has a shot at dethroning the reigning queen of reality TV, Kim Kardashian, it’s former Miss Universe turned influencer Olivia Culpo. Think about it: Twelve-year age gap aside, both found early fame on social media. Both have their own signature styles and makeup looks, coveted by many. And now, with the upcoming release of […]

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We spoke to model Nova Stevens about the upcoming Miss Universe Canada pageant, racism in modelling, Black Lives Matter and more.

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Born in Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta, Ashley Callingbull became a household name after becoming the first Indigenous woman — and Canadian — to win the Mrs. Universe title in 2015. The historic victory marked so much more than a beauty pageant win for Callingbull: Her moment in the spotlight turned into a prime opportunity […]

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The Internet—along with the millennials who barely remember life without it—is blamed for destroying a lot of things. Video rental places, print media, shopping malls, society’s collective sense of shame. This year, it—and we—can also take credit for finally killing off the swimsuit component of the Miss America Pageant. This week, Gretchen Carlson, former Miss […]

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When contestants in the Miss Peru beauty pageant step up to the microphone to introduce themselves, they’re supposed to state their name, their hometown and their hip, waist and bust measurements. Now, you may be shocked to learn that women are expected to announce their bra size on a televised stage. Keep reading: that’s not […]

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