Miss USA

Features

Out Houston Stylist Preps Clients For Miss USA Pageant, Competes For Own Crown

May 10, 2017

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Salon owner Eric Vaughn vies for Mr. United States of Beauty with story of anti-gay bullying.

Features

Miss Louisiana Grew Up in Texas: An Interview With Candice Bennatt

July 6, 2015

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Houston gays have known Miss Louisiana-USA Candice Bennatt all of her life.

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