Current Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA Reflect on a Time 'We Literally Could Not Win'

Photo: ABC It’s only been a few days sincehistory was made in the pageant world, but Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, and Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi already know the impact of their victory. The fourth winner, Miss America Nia Franklin, was unable to be there due to a scheduling conflict. (She is currently in Connecticut, preparing to crown her Miss America 2020 successor on Dec. 19.)

Cursive Writing Now Required to Be Taught in California Schools

Stock image of cursive writing.Photo:GettyCalifornia students will have to go old-school when it comes to penmanship.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Oct. 13 requiring that cursive writing be taught in the state’s schools.“This bill would require handwriting instruction for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to include instruction in cursive or joined italics in the appropriate grade levels. To the extent that this bill would impose new duties on local educational agencies, it would constitute a state-mandated local program,” the text toAssembly Bill 446read.

Curtis Braly Sheds Light on LGBTQ Artists in Country with New Video: 'This Is About All of Us'

Curtis Bralyis getting candid about his Pride-inspired music video and his personal experience as a gay country singer. On Wednesday, the singer premiered the music video for his latest single, “That Should Be Me,” and he’s opening up about the message he wants to send fans with the ending that “catches people off-guard.” Braly, who’s performed with big-name artists likeTanya TuckerandDolly Parton, reveals that throughout his career he’s been told that country music isn’t “ready for a gay artist,” but now he’s done letting others tell him “what is appropriate for the genre.

Curtis Graves, Famed Civil Rights Activist and Father of 'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant, Dead at 84

Photo:Instagram/gizellebryant Instagram/gizellebryant Gizelle Bryantis mourning the loss of her father Curtis Graves. The Real Housewives of Potomacstar announced on Friday that Graves, a famed civil rights activist, had died. He was 84. In sharing the news onInstagram, Bryant posted a photo of the pair alongside her three daughters. She accompanied the image with a brief yet loving message. “Thank you for being the best Dad that a little girl could ever want or need,” wrote Bryant, 52.

Curtis Stone on Pivoting amid the Pandemic — and Getting More Time at Home: 'The Kids Love It!'

Curtis Stone.Photo: Hanna Lassen/Getty After an unprecedented year, Curtis Stone is itching to get back to his travel-packed lifestyle. “I miss travel so much. You don’t realize how much you’re going to miss something until it’s too late. For the last 12 months, I’ve been on a plane once — and I’m normally on one every couple of weeks,” says Curtis, 45. “Down in Australia, we just can’t wait to open our borders and welcome everyone with open arms again.