Beauty and Brains! Fashion Model and HitechMODA Brand Ambassador, Taylor Marie Cassiliano

Taylor Marie Cassiliano is a 20-year-old New Yorker, who is a full-time college student and fashion model. Taylor is currently studying Speech-Language Pathology at Kean University and is planned to graduate in 2020, completing her bachelor's degree in 3 years.

While juggling her academics and modeling, she is also the brand ambassador of HiTechMODA, PageantLIVE's sister fashion production company.

Love, Your Future Mom: Queen Beauty DC 2019's Open Letter to her Future Daughter (Series 7-11)

Dear Future Daughter,

One day you will start dating, and that is exciting! I’m sure by now you’ve seen all the romantic comedies, love, and relationships on the big screen, happy couples on social media and so on. But you also need to know that dating, love, and relationships are not always happy or easy. It takes work for two people to love each other and stay committed through the ups and downs. But, don’t ever allow yourself to be disrespected, hurt verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually. Unfortunately, these hurtful things happen to teenage girls and even women like me.

Please be aware of the red flags and listen to your gut. When I was a teenager my first relationship consisted of all of these hurtful things. Most people ask why you stayed with him for so long, or just leave him already. If it were that simple, I would have left him before it even started. I am going to share with you how and why it got to the point that it did. Now, remember, it’s not ever the victim’s fault, but it does take two to allow these things to happen.

When Your Favorite Didn't Make the Cut at Miss USA, Is 'Robbed' The Right Term?

Go on nearly every poll and prediction site and Miss Texas USA was declared the clear winner of Miss USA by fans from day one. Connecticut was also overhyped along with California, as well as a slew of other Miss USA contenders. The sad (but true) reality is that none of these contestants made the finals during the Miss USA competition, and die-hard fans were not having it. 

So, what happened at Miss USA this year?

TOP 10 Miss USA 2019 Swimwear Preliminary Competition

Miss USA 2019 preliminary competition was held on April 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s Grand Theatre in Reno Tahoe in Nevada, hosted by KOLO Chief Meteorologist Jeff Thompson and Miss USA 2018, Sarah Rose Summers.

 The final competition will be aired LIVE on FOX on Thursday,  May 2 at 8 pm ET.

TOP 10 Favorites

1. Miss Arizona - Savanah Wix. Savannah sang the nation's National Anthem at the Reno Aces game during the Miss USA Competition week.

TOP 10 Miss USA 2019 Evening Gown Preliminary Competition

Miss USA 2019 preliminary competition was held on April 29 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s Grand Theatre in Reno Tahoe in Nevada, hosted by KOLO Chief Meteorologist Jeff Thompson and Miss USA 2018, Sarah Rose Summers.

Evening gown persuades highly mannered sophistication, how well does the individual carry herself, and the wearer should honestly feed the audience's fairytale dreams.

The final competition will be aired LIVE on FOX on Thursday,  May 2 at 8 pm ET.

TOP 10 Favorites

1. Miss New Mexico - Alejandra Gonzalez. WOW, Miss New Mexico is bringing in the A+ game! Will she be the next Miss USA? Miss New Mexico's mixture of honey and canary yellow gown is giving us the Angelina Jolie vibe. Remember the infamous Angie side-slit legs at the Golden Globes?  Accentuating the piece with an emerald green chandelier earrings is a standout, and the way she presented during the competition screams Miss Universe ready.

Love, Your Future Mom: Queen Beauty DC 2019's Open Letter to her Future Daughter (Series 6-11)

Dear Future Daughter,

One day you will start dating, and that is exciting! I’m sure by now you’ve seen all the romantic comedies, love, and relationships on the big screen, happy couples on social media and so on. But you also need to know that dating, love, and relationships are not always happy or easy. It takes work for two people to love each other and stay committed through the ups and downs. But, don’t ever allow yourself to be disrespected, hurt verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually. Unfortunately, these hurtful things happen to teenage girls and even women like me.

Please be aware of the red flags and listen to your gut. When I was a teenager my first relationship consisted of all of these hurtful things. Most people ask why you stayed with him for so long, or just leave him already. If it were that simple, I would have left him before it even started. I am going to share with you how and why it got to the point that it did. Now, remember, it’s not ever the victim’s fault, but it does take two to allow these things to happen.

Interview with Producer Michael Blakey, Miss World America National Director

The United States has continuously sent a representative to Miss World since its inception in 1951. The United States has won the Miss World crown three times in 1973, 1990 and 2010. Currently, America’s Miss World is the official national pageant that selects the contestant from the United States to Miss World.

In 2018, Producer Michael Blakey became the National Director of Miss World America where Marisa Butler represented the USA placing top 30.

Miss World America 2019 is going to be the biggest production in Miss World America history!

Blogtalk Interview with Miss World America National Director 

Hosted by Brooke Packard, Queen Beauty DC 2019

Social Media

Facebook: /americasmissworld

Instagram: @americasmissworld

Twitter: @mwamericaorg

To learn more, www.missworldamerica.com

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**Disclaimer: Photos are directly from Miss World America. Banner from Miss World America Facebook

Love, Your Future Mom: Queen Beauty DC 2019's Open Letter to her Future Daughter (Series 5-11)

Dear Future Daughter,

One day you will start dating, and that is exciting! I’m sure by now you’ve seen all the romantic comedies, love, and relationships on the big screen, happy couples on social media and so on. But you also need to know that dating, love, and relationships are not always happy or easy. It takes work for two people to love each other and stay committed through the ups and downs. But, don’t ever allow yourself to be disrespected, hurt verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually. Unfortunately, these hurtful things happen to teenage girls and even women like me.

Please be aware of the red flags and listen to your gut. When I was a teenager my first relationship consisted of all of these hurtful things. Most people ask why you stayed with him for so long, or just leave him already. If it were that simple, I would have left him before it even started. I am going to share with you how and why it got to the point that it did. Now, remember, it’s not ever the victim’s fault, but it does take two to allow these things to happen.

Love, Your Future Mom: Queen Beauty DC 2019's Open Letter to her Future Daughter (Series 4-11)

Dear Future Daughter,

One day you will start dating, and that is exciting! I’m sure by now you’ve seen all the romantic comedies, love, and relationships on the big screen, happy couples on social media and so on. But you also need to know that dating, love, and relationships are not always happy or easy. It takes work for two people to love each other and stay committed through the ups and downs. But, don’t ever allow yourself to be disrespected, hurt verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually. Unfortunately, these hurtful things happen to teenage girls and even women like me.

Please be aware of the red flags and listen to your gut. When I was a teenager my first relationship consisted of all of these hurtful things. Most people ask why you stayed with him for so long, or just leave him already. If it were that simple, I would have left him before it even started. I am going to share with you how and why it got to the point that it did. Now, remember, it’s not ever the victim’s fault, but it does take two to allow these things to happen.

Miss USA 2019 Pre-Pageant Predictions

It's official! The 2019 MISS USA Competition and the 2019 MISS TEEN USA Competition is heading to Reno Tahoe!

Miss USA airs LIVE Thursday, May 2nd at 8 pm on FOX while Miss Teen USA streams LIVE April 28th on www.missteenusa.com.

Miss USA 2019 Pre-pageant Predictions

PageantLIVE's People's Choice Winner

Cover photo from Getty Images. Top 10 headshots are from Miss USA.  PageantLIVE is officially listed at IMG/MUO media lists.

Shree Saini, Miss India Worldwide 2019 Wins BEST TITLEHOLDER at 2019 The Global Beauty Awards

Shree Saini won The Global Beauty Awards for Best Titleholder category on Saturday, April 6th, held at the Snoqualmie Casino in Seattle, Washington. Other nominees included Miss Universe 2019, Catriona Gray and Miss World America 2016, Audra Mari.

The best titleholder nomination category may be local, state, regional, national, or international, a current titleholder who upholds the highest standard and ethical and moral values of her title and have the greatest positive impact out of all titleholders, all systems, worldwide.

The event was the 2nd annual The Global Beauty Awards produced by David Van Maren and Maureen Francisco.

Love, Your Future Mom: Queen Beauty DC 2019's Open Letter to her Future Daughter (Series 3-11)

Dear Future Daughter,

One day you will start dating, and that is exciting! I’m sure by now you’ve seen all the romantic comedies, love, and relationships on the big screen, happy couples on social media and so on. But you also need to know that dating, love, and relationships are not always happy or easy. It takes work for two people to love each other and stay committed through the ups and downs. But, don’t ever allow yourself to be disrespected, hurt verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually. Unfortunately, these hurtful things happen to teenage girls and even women like me.

Love, Your Future Mom: Queen Beauty DC 2019's Open Letter to her Future Daughter (Series 2-11)

Dear Future Daughter,

One day you will start dating, and that is exciting! I’m sure by now you’ve seen all the romantic comedies, love, and relationships on the big screen, happy couples on social media and so on. But you also need to know that dating, love, and relationships are not always happy or easy. It takes work for two people to love each other and stay committed through the ups and downs. But, don’t ever allow yourself to be disrespected, hurt verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually. Unfortunately, these hurtful things happen to teenage girls and even women like me.

Please be aware of the red flags and listen to your gut. When I was a teenager my first relationship consisted of all of these hurtful things. Most people ask why you stayed with him for so long, or just leave him already. If it were that simple, I would have left him before it even started. I am going to share with you how and why it got to the point that it did. Now, remember, it’s not ever the victim’s fault, but it does take two to allow these things to happen. 

*Open letter series. Follow along as we uncover this sweet future mother-daughter bond. 

Series 3 is a continuation of relationship red flags.

Story by Brooke. PageantLIVE Partners and Ask The Crown Exclusives. PageantLIVE is known for exclusive interviews, and we pride to have and maintains on publishing our original contents.

Spotlight on Olivia Raffaele, an Australian Teacher of the Blind and Crowned Miss Galaxy Queensland 2019

Olivia Raffaele, Miss Galaxy Queensland 2019 

Olivia is a 24-year-old teacher of the blind, is returning to pageantry to break down negative stereotypes and fulfill her passion for helping others. She was crowned in November last year.

When most people think of pageants they think of the show 'Toddlers and Tiaras' or something similar, which to be honest, represents this form of competition in a negative light. Pageants are not for everyone, but for some, it’s something very motivational and empowering.

As a school teacher at a blind specialist school in Queensland, she finds her job very challenging and rewarding.

Being a special educator is definitely challenging at times, but seeing my student’s progress and see them happy and fulfilled means that I am doing it right!

Pageants have often been portrayed in a negative light by the media, the general consensus is that it is a step back for feminism and is degrading; in regards to the swimwear section specifically.

A lot of people that tend to speak the most negatively are people who have never been to or participated in a pageant. I am not saying that having that view is wrong, everyone is entitled to their opinion, however, pageantry has a lot more substance than the swimwear section and the ‘fails’ that you see on YouTube.

SO MYSTIFIED WITH MOSTAFA: A Special Interview with Man of the World 2017, Mostafa Elezali On His New Movie

Following his vibrant celebrity career from the fast-paced pageant scene to the exciting world of acting - the continued support of his fans witnesses his gradual rise to stardom. Through his hard work in acting and language workshops, Man of the World 2017, Mostafa Elezali landed a promising role in the very first iFlix movie called “Mystified” which debuts March 29, 2019, where he plays the antagonist in the character of “Luvictus” which is a Lucifer role.

Mystified follows four witches as they abandon their realm for earth after banishing an evil witch, Hellga into the magic Portalis. The witches who wander the earth for three hundred years are portrayed by famous actresses  in the Philippine film industry: Iza Calzado-Wintle as Adela/Addie, a mind bender; Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon portrays Helena/Ena, a chronomancer; Sunshine Dizon is Althea/Thea, a maiga/healer; and Diana Zubiri-Smith acts as Kathlina/Kath, an Atmokinesser who controls the elements. They adapt normal occupations to live among humans. They were forbidden to use their powers at the time, but the sorceresses had to reunite to defeat evil.

Earth Warrior by Heart and in Deed: Miss Earth 2018, Nguyễn Phương Khánh is Fighting for Mother Nature

NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG KHANH, Miss Earth 2018 is the first Vietnamese woman to receive one of the Big Four International Beauty Pageant Crowns.

Before winning Miss Earth, Phuong Khan says, "I joined a total of two pageants in the span of six months for the reason that I would like to be a role model for young women who are independent and capable of sharing her views about independence, leadership and driving the passion of taking care of our environment." 

Her Mission as Miss Earth 2018

My mission of being the title holder of Miss Earth 2018 is to be the voice and driving force in teaching the younger generation of how to be aware of purpose and usage of our resources in our planet. 

Love, Your Future Mom: Queen Beauty DC 2019's Open Letter to her Future Daughter (Series 1-11)

Dear Future Daughter,

One day you will start dating, and that is exciting! I’m sure by now you’ve seen all the romantic comedies, love, and relationships on the big screen, happy couples on social media and so on. But you also need to know that dating, love, and relationships are not always happy or easy. It takes work for two people to love each other and stay committed through the ups and downs. But, don’t ever allow yourself to be disrespected, hurt verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually. Unfortunately, these hurtful things happen to teenage girls and even women like me.


*Open letter series. Follow along as we uncover this sweet future mother-daughter bond. 
Series 2 will talk about relationship red flags.


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The Journey of a Lifetime: Hats Off to Kimberly Baxter, Today’s International Woman Lifetime Legacy Queen 2018

I would like to be remembered as a woman who, even though she had a tough start to life, and learned many life lessons along the way, she became a better person for it; and she raised incredibly strong young women, who will raise strong girls one day.

We could all learn from influential, empowered, humble, and inspiring women. 

Kimberly Baxter, Today’s International Woman Lifetime Legacy Queen 2018, is not only a beauty queen but a wife, mom, and a grandmother of six beautiful grandchildren. We could tell Kimberly's humility when we asked her claim to fame, "Wow, I have to think back quite a few years on this one. I survived the Palm Sunday tornado in Elkhart in Indiana, back in 1965. I was actually just a few days old when it happened, so I don’t remember of course, but I was there."

Up Close and Personal

Kimberley has been married for 26 years to Mike Baxter, her second marriage. Together, they are blessed with children Kendra and Rachel; lucky grandmom to her step-daughter, Heather & stepson, Sean; and 6 grandchildren. She studied Cosmetology at Roger’s Academy of Hair in Evansville, Indiana. 

Kimberly contributes her time in volunteering at CASA, The Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Riley Hospital for Children, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, Prevent Child Abuse America, Warrick County Voices for Change, Ohio Valley Volunteer League. American Heart Association. 

She also holds prestigious pageant titles including Miss Evansville, Indiana USA 1985, Mrs. Indiana Globe 1996, Mrs. Indiana Radiance World 1998, Mrs. Radiance World National Ambassador 1999, Today’s American Woman Curvy Elite Mrs. Indiana 2015, Today’s International Woman Lifetime Queen 2016 and Today’s International Woman Lifetime Legacy Queen 2018. 

As Today's International Woman Lifetime Legacy Queen