Some of the most iconic Miss Universe moments in history

Lupita Jones, who won the Miss Universe pageant in 1991 and served as the national director of the Mexicana Universal franchise in Mexico, is currently in the news due to her decision to step down from her management position. Jones broke her silence and spoke about her differences with the new Miss Universe administration.Right after Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios became Miss Universe 2023 and Mexico was announced as the venue for the 2024 edition, Anne Jakrajutatip, owner of the franchise, confirmed the revocation of Lupita Jones as director of the franchise in the country.Jakrajutatip also announced Jones’s successor and named Cynthia de la Vega, the new national director.Jones shared with several media outlets that despite her journey as the manager is over, she feels good.

Miss Universe, which recently crowned Sheynnis Palacios as the winner of the 72nd edition, is undergoing a series of changes, not only in terms of the pageant’s guidelines but also as a company. Anne Jakrajutatip, the owner of the competition, recently traveled to Mexico City for the official presentation of Cynthia de la Vega as Lupita Jones’s replacement as the director of the franchise in Mexico.

Eiza González and Mario Casas’s romance might be brand new, but the world is already wondering if they will end up walking the aisle. Despite the lack of information on how they met and when they began dating, someone who might know more than the rest of the world is Glenda Reyna, mother to the “Baby Driver” star. When asked if there are wedding plans or if she approves of her daughter’s romance with the Spanish actor, the renowned designer and businesswoman refused to give details, assuring she does not know her daughter’s personal life.

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Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe after competing against 84 contestants during the final night of the 72nd annual Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador. While her triumph was filled with emotions, it was just the first layer of the journey ahead.On Saturday, November 18, Palacios officially joined the Miss Universe family.

Eva Longoria took to social media to share her excitement after Nicaragua’s first Miss Universe win. Although Longoria is of Mexican descent, the actress, producer, and businesswoman said she was thrilled that a Latina took home the coveted crown.Sheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo was crowned Miss Universe after competing against 84 contestants (after Miss China withdrew) during the final night of the 72nd annual Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador.

Miss Universe 2023 has concluded after a weekend of excitement. Following the coronation of this year’s beauty queen, the organization announced the location of next year’s ceremony, revealing an exciting and vibrant destination for contestants from all over the world.Miss Universe 2023: Run of show live updates, finalists and winnerMiss Universe: China’s Qi Jia will no longer be competingMiss Universe 2024 will take place in Mexico, a country that has hosted the pageant in four previous occasions: 2007, 1993, 1989, and 1978. For next year’s pageant, new rules will apply, including the elimination of the contestants age limits, allowing all women over 18 years old to participate no matter their age.

Refresh for latest…: Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes very (very) narrowly missed the $100M mark globally in its opening weekend, but it’s as near as dammit with an estimated $98.5M through Sunday worldwide. The Francis Lawrence-directed prequel came in slightly higher than pre-frame projections overseas with $54.5M from 87 international box office markets. The drag on getting to the century milestone was domestic at $44M versus hopes for $50M+. 

Angeles Cruz’s “Valentina or the Serenity” walked off Saturday night with the top best picture award and best actress (Myriam Bravo) in a high-caliber main competition at this year’s Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival. Best actor went to “Money Heist’s” Rodolfo de la Serna, for his weighty turn in Paramount Television Intl. Studios’ “The Rescue.” Cruz’s win underscored the focus and value of Huelva.

When Tomas Galvez made his international debut for Finland in January, it was a huge moment of pride for his multi-national family. But it wasn't a firm decision on Galvez's part that he would represent the country for the rest of his career.

The Cure‘s keyboardist Roger O’Donnell will sit out the band’s upcoming shows in Latin America, it has been announced.The Robert Smith-fronted group are due to begin a final run of concerts for 2023 later this week, having wrapped up their North American ‘Shows of A Lost World’ tour back in July.They’ll perform in Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay and Colombia, with the latter date set to take place on December 10.Ahead of the tour kicking off, The Cure took to social media to confirm that O’Donnell will be absent from the forthcoming gigs due to unspecified “health reasons”. The message added: “We are sure you will join with us in wishing him the speediest of recoveries.”The band went on to reveal that Mike Lord will be stepping in to play keyboards on the impacted dates.

Thania Garcia A new generation of hitmakers from all over Latin America has been recognized by the Latin Grammys as contenders for the title of best new artists of 2023. With roots in Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela, the category is rich and wide-ranging in sound. This year, the Latin Recording Academy selected a total of 10 artists in the best new artist category: Borja, Conexión Divina, Ana Del Castillo, Natascha Falcão, Gale, Paola Guanche, Joaquina, León Leiden, Maréh and Timø.

It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.

Thania Garcia After a four-year hiatus, Tyler, the Creator’s music festival and carnival returned to Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium on Nov. 11 and 12.

Jaden Thompson It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…Jared Leto? It’s no secret that Midtown Manhattanites are often caught up in the hustle of their busy lives. Should they ever take a break and look skyward, they might be treated to a pleasant blue sky. On the morning of Nov.

Jane Garret is this year’s Miss Nepal. The 22 year old is participating at this year’s Miss Universe, and marks a step forward in representation in the evolving pageant, becoming her country’s representative and an advocate for body positivity.Miss Venezuela, Diana Silva, on her legacy: ‘It’s pressure, it’s a responsibility, but above all, blessed to represent my country’Miss Universe 2023 contestants arrive in El Salvador: What are they doing before the competition?A post shared by Jane Garrett (@jadedipika_)Garret won the title of Miss Nepal after she surprised the jury with her natural beauty and her empowering statements. Over the course of her campaign as Miss Nepal, she’s demonstrated that she wants to take down outdated stereotypes of beauty.

Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki’s Fallen Leaves and UK director Jonathan Glazer The Zone Of Interest lead the nominations in the main categories of the 36th European Film Awards which will take place in Berlin on December 9.

The unmistakeable orange and blue liveries of easyJet and Ryanair are ten a penny at Manchester Airport. The budget airlines have much in common, and are the favoured choices of many holidaymakers looking for a getaway.

JLo dances with a plant to her iconic song, “Waiting for Tonight.” North West shows off her epic duo costume with Penelope Disick as Tiana and Charlotte La Bouff from Princess and the Frog. Tiana and LottieKim Kardashian reveals her last Halloween costume, dressing up as Salma Hayek in From Dusk Til Dawn, which got the Mexican stars approval.

Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, from Apple, Paramount and Imperative Entertainment, has set a milestone, crossing the $100M mark at the global box office through Thursday. As it heads into its third frame, the epic western crime saga is at $102.1M worldwide, including $45.3M domestic and $56.8M from the international box office.