Changes made to Miss Universe pageant ahead of crowning
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Time is running out as the 71st edition of the prestigious Miss Universe pageant looms, with beauties worldwide - including Namibia's Cassia Sharpley - already starting to travel to the United States for the big day.
The event will be held on Saturday, 14 January, in New Orleans.
The pageant has also seen quite a few changes, with a new owner possibly being the most notable.
Thai media mogul Anne Jakrajutatip, the world's third richest transgender person according to Forbes, bought the organisation for US$20 million and is the first woman to own the pageant.
With the new owner also came a new crown. On 19 December, the Force for Good crown was launched, which is expected to be used for the next three years.
Another change is that the competition will no longer be broadcast on TV, but will be streamed live. Steve Harvey has also been replaced as host. A new presenter - expected to be a woman - will be announced.
The event will be held on Saturday, 14 January, in New Orleans.
The pageant has also seen quite a few changes, with a new owner possibly being the most notable.
Thai media mogul Anne Jakrajutatip, the world's third richest transgender person according to Forbes, bought the organisation for US$20 million and is the first woman to own the pageant.
With the new owner also came a new crown. On 19 December, the Force for Good crown was launched, which is expected to be used for the next three years.
Another change is that the competition will no longer be broadcast on TV, but will be streamed live. Steve Harvey has also been replaced as host. A new presenter - expected to be a woman - will be announced.
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