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Miss Universe Official Press Release
Miss USA 2026 is Justus Kelley of Virginia
Miss Teen USA 2026 is Kiran Reddy of Georgia
Miss Teen USA Joins 9/11 Day of Service
Miss USA to Stream on ABS-CBN iWant in Southeast Asia
Miss USA Joins Forbes Business Council
Miss Teen USA 2026 to Compete at Miss Teen Universe Competition
Miss USA Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Westgate Resorts
Miss USA Partners with Traintel AI Certification Scholarships
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IN THE NEWS
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CBS Mornings: A Saturday Chat with Miss USA
CBS Mornings national news takes you up close with Miss USA, the country’s first married woman to be crowned since organization rules changed in recent years.
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WALB News Georgia: Miss Teen USA Live
South Georgia news proudly sits down with their own local celebrity Kiran Reddy, the Georgia Teen turned Miss Teen USA 2026.
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US Magazine: How a Mom Won the Swimwear award
US Magazine talks to Miss USA Justus Kelley about the historic win as the first mom and woman over 30 to be crowned. Kelley revealed that giving up social media allowed her crucial time to dedicate to fitness.
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ATLANTA NEWS: MISS TEEN USA INTERVIEW
Kiran Reddy stops by 11Alive in Atlanta to talk about being Georgia's first Miss Teen USA winner and her upcoming competition at Miss Teen Universe.
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MISS USA 2025 STARS ON CW REALITY SERIES
Premiering on The CW on September 16, don’t miss Audrey Eckert’s appearance in every episode of the Great American Road Rally, and some other special appearances by state titleholders!
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VIRGINIA ABC NEWS: HISTORIC WIN BY MISS USA JUSTUS KELLEY
WRIC Channel 8 in Virginia talks to Miss USA Justus Kelley about her historic win last month at one of the most prestigious beauty pageants. Kelley makes history as the first mother and wife to win the pageant in 75 years.
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NY Living: Interview with the new Miss USA Justus Kelley
New York City media talks with Justus Kelley, who recently became the first married woman, mother and woman in her 30s to win the Miss USA crown.
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Forbes Africa connects Miss USA to Global Culture
Miss USA Justus Kelley has an African connection. At the China Institute of America’s Centennial Grand Fashion Gala in New York, she tells FORBES AFRICA: “What’s so beautiful about fashion is the way that it unites people… “
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People Magazine Details 650k+ VALUE Prize Package
Wearing the crown and representing the country is considered an honor enough for most pageant winners, but the prize package that comes along with the title sweetens the deal.
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NEWSWEEK INTRODUCES ALL 51 CONTESTANTS OF MISS USA 2026
Who Were the Miss USA 2026 Finalists? These were the finalists at Miss USA 2026, as announced by hosts Kenya Moore and Ian Ziering. Until the rule changes, contestants were required to be single and childless.
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Meet Miss USA 2026 on CBS Miami
There is a brand new Miss USA, Justus Kelley, who captured the crown in Miami on Thursday night, and she made history. She joined CBS News Miami NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez to explain.
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE UNVEILS THE WINNER OF MISS USA 2026
The new winner, Justus Kelley, who represented Virginia, was crowned on Aug. 27 in Miami and will be the first mother and first married woman to ever legitimately win the pageant
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MEET MISS TEEN USA 2026
18-year old Kiran Reddy of Georgia captures the first ever national Miss Teen USA crown for her state. Meet the college freshman just hours after her historic win.
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TELEMUNDO COVERS MISS USA 2026
Telemundo joins Miss USA 2026 to celebrate 75 years of icons. Miss USA 2026 will air live on August 27 taking place at the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center in Miami.
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US ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES YOU TO THE MISS USA JUDGES
It’s almost time to crown a new Miss Teen USA and Miss USA 2026. Us Entertainment online exclusively confirms the hosts and judges for this year’s beauty pageants, taking place in Miami later this week.
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MISS TEEN USA TALKS TO THE CW
Live from Houston’s CW affiliate network, Mailyn Marsh talks about her platform “Keep Girls in School” and life as Miss Teen USA!
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MISS USA APPEARS ON COVER OF NEW YORK FASHION MAGAZINE
Featuring unreleased photos by Carlos Velez, Miss USA Audrey Eckert unveils fierce looks of a beauty queen and iconic national celebrity. Read her interview and view the images.
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MISS TEEN USA SELECTED FOR "SPOT ON" NATIONAL AWARD
The Alliance for Period Supplies presents its national “Spot On Awards,” including reigning Miss Teen USA Mailyn Marsha. The awards honor public personalities who are using their voices and influence to normalize conversations around menstruation, a necessary step in removing the stigma that prevents practical efforts to end period poverty.
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MISS USA APPEARS ON COVER OF OK! MAGAZINE
Joining the ranks of Olivia Culpo and and Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss USA Audrey Eckert’s photography by Fadil Berisha is locked in history as a cover feature of the Dubai-based magazine.
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MISS USA DEBUTS BLOOMSTONE DIAMOND CROWN ON ABC
ABC 7 News Good Morning Washington hosted Miss USA Audrey Eckert for the first look at the diamond jewels created by Bloomstone Jewelers, based in Annapolis, Maryland.
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MISS USA STUNS AT NFL HONORS
Page 6 reports live from the red carpet at Super Bowl 2026, where Miss USA Audrey Eckert & 'Love Is Blind's Kacie McIntosh reveal who they want to meet
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Miss Universe 2025: See the Swimsuit Styles
Miss USA Audrey Eckert takes part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, on November 21, 2025.
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE REVEALS Worth of Diamond Crown
The headpiece was created over the course of thousands of hours, and it was built using hundreds of exquisite materials. It's also dually representative of the pageant's 74-year history and its recent entrance into a fresh, modern era under new leadership.
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Miss USA's new CEO is bringing 3 big changes in 2025
The nearly 75-year-old pageant has weathered endless scandals recently, from rigging and bullying allegations to a Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigning for the first time in its history.
EVENTS
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Miss USA Honored with Purpose in action award
The Baddies Besties Podcast extended a special invitation to Miss USA Justus Kelley to visit Boston, where she was presented with this year’s Pause Festival’s Purpose in Action Award.
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MISS USA HONORS AMERICA'S HEROES FOR 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE
In partnership with the 9/11 Day of Service, Miss USA Justus Kelley was honored with a visit to Ladder 7 firehouse and the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
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MISS USA MODELS MICHAEL CINCO AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
Miss USA Justus Kelley appears on the runway at September New York Fashion Week walking for Michael Cinco and Marina Safina.
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MISS USA VISITS China Institute of America Fashion Gala
The China Institute of America celebrates 100 years, with guests including Vera Wang and Miss USA Justus Kelley.
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Miss USA Represents Leaders at the United Nations
Justus Kelley joins the conversation on women’s roles during a visit to the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
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75th Diamond Celebration Welcomes Miss USA Legacies
The Miss USA organization is honored to welcome legacy national titleholders for 75th anniversary festivities, including the legacy celebration aboard the Seafair yacht!
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Miss USA & Miss Teen USA Headline Best Buddies mixer
In collaboration with the regional Best Buddies chapter, Audrey and Mailyn visit Taja Collection to create candles, share laughs and make memories.
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Miss usa & Miss Teen USA Throw Out Marlins First Pitch
From the crown to the pitcher’s mound! Mailyn and Audrey were welcomed with open arms to the pageant host city in Miami during their first pitch at the Miami Marlins game.
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MISS USA & MISS TEEN USA APPEAR AT AMERICA250 EVENT
Celebrating 250 years of American pride, Mailyn and Audrey were invited as special guests during the Miami Air & Sea Show on Memorial Day Weekend
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MISS USA PERFORMS AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK
From Cupshe to hosting the official Swim Shows, Miss USA Audrey heats up the Miami scene during Swim Week.
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MISS TEEN USA FEATURED AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK
Mailyn Marsh is featured in two shows including Elsa Fairy couture dresses and Modaire fashion shows during Miami Swim Week.
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MISS USA ATTENDS CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Miss USA Audrey Eckert lights up events during the star-studded Cannes Film Festival in France. E! News captures this red carpet moment.
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MISS TEEN USA CHOSEN AS GLOBAL BEAUTY AWARDS PRESENTER
The Hollywood Times covers the special appearance by Miss Teen USA Mailyn Marsh during the recent Global Beauty Awards taking place near Seattle, Washington.
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MISS USA APPEARS IN CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE
Miss USA Audrey Eckert traveled to Washington, DC to ride in the National Cherry Blossom Parade on behalf of Bloomstone Jewelers and Marriott Hotels.
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MISS USA DELIVERS NBA GAME BALL
It was a magical night at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as Miss USA Audrey Eckert was selected to deliver the official game ball at Wizard vs Bulls.
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MISS USA ATTENDS OSCARS WEEKEND
Audrey Eckert appeared as a special guest at the Academy Awards party hosted by Elton John in Los Angeles.
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Miss Teen USA Attends Movie Premiere
Mailyn Marsh enjoyed a whirlwind, star-studded visit to New York City to attend the international movie premiere of Wicked: for Good! Styled by Jovani, Audrey chose to wear pink for her favorite character Glinda the Good Witch!