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Pageantry CEO Carl Dunn featured on the Define Success Podcast

Pageantry PodCast featured on the Define Success Podcast: In a reversal of roles, Pageantry CEO Carl Dunn visits with Bailey Guy of the Define Success Podcast to discuss the 60 year plus role his family has enjoyed in promoting the positives of the Glamour Lifestyle Industry.

This in-depth interview touches upon not only the history his family history in helping launch the industry, but also the 45 year history of Pageantry magazine from its humble beginnings to the industry standard it enjoys today. The interview, both serious and humorous, touches upon personal branding in today’s society, advice to someone new to competing (a novice to the industry), the successful qualities of titleholders, a few hilarious memories from growing up in the industry, how he personally defines success, and the lifelong impact the Glamour Lifestyle Industry has had on him personally.

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The Pageantry Newsline brings you the most up-to-date news about the leaders of the Glamour Lifestyle Industry. The Pageantry Newsline covers such industry icons as Miss America, Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America’s Teen. The Pageantry Newsline also keeps you informed on your favorite pageant news and industry icons with exclusive news from the leaders within the Glamour Lifestyle Industry!
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Known as the “Bible of the Industry,” Pageantry magazine celebrates our interviews with the top names in the industry through our award winning Pageantry PodCast. We interview such luminaries as Miss Universe, Miss America, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America’s Teen, Universal Miss, Ms. Senior Universe, US American Miss, Miss American Coed, National American Miss, Miss Earth USA, Royal International Miss, America’s Miss Pageant and more! We also bring you behind the scenes by interviewing directors who bring their vision to the stages and runways, whether pageants, modeling and talent competitions

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Welcome to your “New” Pageantry Mall! We’ve relaunched the Pageantry Mall with you in mind as you proudly display your Glamour Lifestyle Industry pride. Your team at Pageantry magazine has designed custom items that are sure to capture the crown. Tees? Got ’em. Hoodies? Got ’em. Long sleeves? Got ’em. And the best? More on the way!

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The Miss American Organization crowned two queens this past weekend in Orlando, Florida, This star-studded event follows the previous pageant which was held in January 2025.

Cassie Donegan. representing New York, captured the title of Miss America 2026 following the conclusion of two inspiring nights of preliminary competition featuring 52 delegates representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Cassie becomes the 98th woman to hold the iconic Miss America title in the brand’s 104-year history, and the 8th Miss New York to earn the crown. The Miss America Top 5 court consisted of Miss Texas 2025, Sadie Schiermeyer (1st runner-up), Miss Florida 2025, Paris Richardson (2nd runner-up), Miss Georgia 2025, Audrey Kittila (3rd runner-up), and Miss Alabama 2025, Emma Terry (4th runner-up). In capturing the title, Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan has received over $70,000.00 in scholarships.

In her initial press release, Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan offered, “Miss America has always been a powerful springboard for ambitious women to turn their dreams into reality,” Cassie shared. “I am honored to represent an organization that provides scholarships, resources, and a platform for women to lead—and I’m deeply grateful for the chance to bring that mission to life.”

Tess Ferm, representing South Carolina, was crowned Miss America’s Teen 2026. An incoming freshman at Furman University, Miss Ferm has been awarded over $58,000.00 in scholarships. Tess captured the crown after advancing through multiple rounds of competition and securing a place in the Top 5 finalists alongside Sara Devolld (1RU, AK), Emma Fossum (2RU, Texas), Delaney Higgins (3RU, New Jersey), and Blake Hart (4RU, District of Columbia).

As stated by Miss America’s Teen 2026 Tess Ferm, ”Being Miss America’s Teen means representing possibility. It’s about showing that teens are not just the future, but the now—ready to lead, to innovate, and to make a real difference in our schools, our communities, and across the country. This crown is so much more than a crown, it’s a launchpad, If there’s one thing I want every young person to take from tonight, it’s this: no dream is too bold, and no voice is too small when it’s used with purpose. I am honored to spend this year proving just that as your Miss America’s Teen 2026.”

Congratulations to the newly crowned Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark. In capturing the crown, Victoria becomes the first titleholder from Denmark to wear the Miss Universe crown and title.

The 2024 edition of the Miss Universe Pageant, hosted by Mario Lopez and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, was held in Mexico City for the first time in 17 years with a record number of approximately 130 countries represented.

As seen in a video post on the Miss Universe Instagram account shortly after her crowning, Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer excitedly exclaims “Miss Universe” when asked who she is. Leading up to her crowning, the Miss Universe 2024 finalists included  4th Runner-up Venezuela (Ileana Marquez Pedroza), 3rd Runner-up Thailand (Suchata Chuangsri), 2nd Runner-up Mexico (Maria Fernanda Beltran) and 1st Runner-up Nigeria (Chidimma Adetshina) were announced.

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