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Miss Universe Crisis: Ex-VP Updates Chavit Singson on Acquisition Talks, Owners Face Arrest Warrants Over Fraud

Chavit Singson reveals arrest warrants against Miss Universe co-owners as acquisition talks accelerate with creditors and insiders.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe Owner Raúl Rocha Admits Involvement in Fuel Smuggling

Business mogul Raúl Rocha is in hot water for being part of the illegal fuel smuggling syndicate in Mexico.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe 2025 Controversies: From Walkouts to Viral Remarks — Everything That's Going Wrong in Thailand

As the universe eagerly awaits the next Miss Universe 2025, the pageant has already stirred a wave of controversy just three days after officially kicking off its journey to coronation night.

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Miss Universe owner Raúl Rocha Sends Executives to Thailand Pulls Rank and Limits Thai Director's Power After He Insulted Miss Mexico

The Miss Universe 2025 competition has erupted into crisis after a confrontation between Thai host executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch triggered an international outcry and a mass walkout of contestants in Bangkok. Late Tuesday, Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, the new owner of the Miss Universe Organization,…

Latin Times

Miss Universe to Continue Scheduled Events as Planned Amid Miss Mexico, Nawat Itsaragrisil Drama

The Miss Universe Organization intends to keep its commitment to working with the host community, the Miss Grand International Organization, and local partners.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe Thailand Director Nawat Itsaragrisil Apologizes After Confrontation With Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch Goes Viral

The Miss Universe 2025 controversy that began with a confrontation between Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch has entered a new chapter. After sparking global outrage and a walkout by several contestants in Bangkok, Itsaragrisil appeared on social media Tuesday night (Thai time) to issue a…

Latin Times

Miss Universe contestants 'forced to strip' in Indonesia

The Miss Universe Organization has cut ties with its Indonesia franchise, it announced days after allegations of sexual harassment, and will cancel an upcoming Malaysia edition.

Bangkok Post

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Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel crowns new Miss USA after allegations about rigging competition

Gabriel became the first Filipina American to be Miss Universe earlier this month

The Independent UK

Rigging allegations be damned, Miss USA won Miss Universe fair and square, CEO says

The Miss Universe Organization and its chief executive have issued statements defending their 2023 champion, Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel, amid allegations that the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants were rigged.

Los Angeles Times

Miss Universe Organization denies ‘absurd’ allegations about competition being rigged after Miss USA’s win

‘The allegations re: rigging of Miss Universe are false,’ the CEO of the oraganisation told The Independent

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin to weaponise Miss Universe with state backing for Russian contestant

Vladimir Putin plans to give state backing to Miss Universe contestant Anna Linnikova, 22, a model representing Russia at this month's pageant being held in New Orleans in the US

Daily Mirror

Was the historic 2022 Miss USA pageant rigged? Its parent organization investigates

In early October, Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel made history as the first Filipina American to win the Miss USA pageant. Now the Miss Universe Organization has suspended Miss USA President Crystle Stewart and her company while an independent investigation looks into allegations that the contest was rigged.

Los Angeles Times

JKN prospers by purchasing global brand

SET-listed JKN Global Group, a media and content conglomerate, says the firm's takeover of the Miss Universe beauty pageant brand can potentially expand its content and commerce businesses.

Bangkok Post

Thai transgender businesswoman buys Miss Universe Organization for $20M

A prominent Thai businesswoman has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday.

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A Thai media mogul and transgender activist has bought the Miss Universe competition

Chakrapong "Anne" Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group, purchased the organization for $20 million. She's a celebrity in Thailand who is outspoken about being a transgender woman.

Bangkok Post

JKN acquires Miss Universe Organization

JKN Global Group sealed a deal to acquire Miss Universe Organization (MUO) from IMG Worldwide at US$14 million, its chief executive officer Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Next Miss Universe Pageant to Be Broadcast from New Orleans

New Orleans will be the site of the 71st Miss Universe contest, bringing together nearly 90 women contestants from around the world in January, the Miss Universe Organization said. “The City of New Orleans and the Miss Universe Organization share common values of celebrating inclusion, culture and the empowerment of…

The Independent UK

Next Miss Universe pageant to be broadcast from New Orleans

The Miss Universe Organization says New Orleans will be the site of its 71st contest, drawing nearly 90 women contestants from around the world in January

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