CARNIVAL!

Miss World 2010 USA's Alexandria Mills and Miss World 2010 first runner-up Botswana's Emma Wareus are feeling the spirit of Carnival TNT-style. Read the story here.

Trinidad and Tobago's Wendy Fitzwilliam, Miss Universe 1998, celebrates Carnival. Whether you say or spell it Carnival, Carnaval, or Mardi Gras, feel the spirit and celebrate!

ADIOS, AMPARO

Amparo Muñoz, Miss Universe 1974

Diaro de Sevilla, 02-mar-2011: La actriz malagueña Amparo Muñoz, Miss Universo en 1974, recibió ayer el último adiós en el Parque Cementerio de Málaga, donde fue incinerada. Muñoz falleció el pasado domingo en su domicilio de la capital malagueña tras sufrir una larga enfermedad. Los familiares y amigos más cercanos de la actriz le dieron ayer el último adiós. Allí se encontraba, entre otros, el actor Máximo Valverde, que se mostró muy afectado y explicó cómo había sido su relación sentimental con la artista. "La quise mucho en una época de mi vida. Quizá es la mujer que más he querido de todas las mujeres a las que he amado."

La actriz, nacida el 21 de junio de 1954 en el municipio malagueño de Vélez-Málaga, fue elegida Miss Costa del Sol y Miss España en 1973 y el 22 de julio de 1974 se hizo con el título de Miss Universo en un certamen celebrado en Manila (Filipinas). Sin embargo, a los seis meses de su reinado, marcado por la polémica, renunció a la corona. Entre las películas en las que participó se encuentran Vida conyugal (1973), dirigida por Roberto Bodegas; Tocata y fuga de Lolita (1974), de Antonio Drove; Clara es el precio (1974), de Vicente Aranda, y Sensualidad (1975), de Germán Lorente.

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Diario de Sevilla, 02-mar-2011: The Malaga actress Amparo Muñoz, Miss Universe 1974, was laid to rest yesterday in the Park Cemetery in Malaga, where she was cremated. Muñoz died on Sunday at her home after a long illness. Relatives and close friends attended the service. There was, among others, actor Max Valverde, who was very moved and talked about his relationship with Muñoz. "I loved her a lot at one time in my life. Maybe she's the one I loved most of all."

The actress, born on June 21, 1954 in the town of Velez-Malaga, Malaga, was elected Miss Costa del Sol and Miss Spain in 1973, and on July 22, 1974 took the title of Miss Universe in a competition held in Manila, Philippines. However, after six months of her reign, marked by controversy, she resigned. Among the films she made are Vida Conjugal (1973), directed by Roberto Bodegas, Toccata and Fugue in Lolita (1974), by Antonio Drove, Clara is the Price (1974), by Vicente Aranda, and Sensuality (1975), directed by Lorente Germain.

ROYAL EXHIBITION

Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins models fashions on the catwalk during the Myer Autumn/Winter Season Launch 2011 Show at The Royal Exhibition Building on March 1, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photos: Getty Images)

IN MEMORIUM

Amparo Muñoz, Miss Universe 1974

HAPPY B-DAY, XIMENA!

Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete celebrated her 22nd b-day in China, at a party held at the Mexican Embassy in Peking. Ximena traveled to China to help announce the new director of Miss Universe China, Yue-Sai Kan. More info on the upcoming Miss Universe China 2011 contest, including interviews with Ximena and Yue-Sai, can be found at the china.org.cn website.

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE - 1965

At Miss Universe 1965

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE - 1965

Miss Universe 1965, Thailand's Apasra "Pook" Hongsakula

BLACK HISTORY MONTH - MISS UNIVERSE 1977

It is Black History Month in the USA, and to launch Beauty School's commemoration is none other than Dean Harris' all-time favorite Miss Universe, Miss Universe 1977 Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad and Tobago.

INDIAN SONNETS

In Mumbai this weekend, a bevy of Indian beauty queens walked down the runway for the Mijwan Welfare Society 'Sonnets In Fabric' fashion show featuring creations by Manish Malhotra. The show included the famous hat-trick ladies - Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra, Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta, and Miss Asia Pacific 2000 Dia Mirza - as well as Miss India 2001 Celina Jaitley and Miss India 2002 Neha Dhupia.

HYBRID BEAUTIES

Japan's Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007, and Kurara Chibana, Miss Universe 2006 first runner-up, introduce the new Toyota hybrid Lexus CT200h in Tokyo today. Toyota has started selling the five-door hatchback vehicle with 1.8-liter engine and its hybrid system, which, according to the manufacturer consumes 1 litre of fuel for every 34km driven. (Photo: Getty Images)

SAVE THE DATE!

Satu Ostring, Miss Suomi 1966

and Miss Universe 1966 first runner-up

Miss Suomi 1967 and her court dance with sailors

The 2011 edition of Miss Finland (Miss Suomi) is March 5 and will be televised on the Finnish TV network MTV3. The Miss Suomi Organization is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Congratulations! (Photos: MTV3)

Two of Finland's Finest: Harriet Eriksson, Miss Suomi 1969 and Miss Universe 1969 first runner-up; and Anne-Marie Pohtamo, Miss Suomi 1975 and Miss Universe 1975.

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Miss Universe 2004, Australia's Jennifer Hawkins, gets New Year's Eve marriage proposal from long-time beau Jake Wall, former carpenter and current top model. Details at the Newcastle Herald, Jennifer's hometown paper. Now this is what Beauty School calls the Royal Wedding of the Year!

ZEN ON SUNDAY

USA's Chelsi Smith, Miss Universe 1995

In 2011, the Universe will be Made in Brazil, or Indústria Brasileira, as they say in Portuguese. Today, the Miss Universe Organization announced that the 60th annual Miss Universe will air live from megacity São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011, in partnership with Brazilian megamedia conglomerate Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação.

ZEN ON SUNDAY

La Bolocco

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE - 1978

Scenes from Miss Universe 1978, won by South Africa's Margaret Gardiner

A REAL HORSE RACE

Australia is celebrating a real horse race today - the 150th Melbourne Cup. Three women who've done well in the Miss Universe horse race participated in the celebrations - Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins, Miss Universe 2009 3rd runner-up Rachael Finch, and Miss Universe 2010 2nd runner-up Jesinta Campbell.

HATFUL OF HAWKO

Miss Universe 2004, Jennifer Hawkins, affectionately known here at Beauty School as Hawko, attends AAMI Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 30, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE - 1961

Germany's Marlene Schmidt, Miss Universe 1961

COVERGIRL

Lara Dutta, Miss Universe 2000, on the cover of FHM India