Miss America 2026 Reveals Why She Feels ‘More Conditioned’ for Crown’s Hectic Schedule Than Past Winners (Exclusive)
The former Miss New York is the 98th woman to hold the prestigious national pageant title
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Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan Reveals How She Copes with the Pressure of the Crown (Exclusive)
The singer and actress, 28, was crowned in Orlando on Sept. 7, 2025 after winning at the state level in New York
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Miss America Shines Bright with Oklahoma Stars
[MIDWEST CITY, OK] April 12, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan traveled to Oklahoma for a special afternoon celebrating the future of the Miss America Opportunity—the Oklahoma Stars.
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Miss America Attends KNOWAutism Gala in Houston
[HOUSTON, TX] April 11, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan attended A Spectrum of Elegance Gala this weekend, an event benefiting KNOWAutism, a foundation dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families.
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Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan Admits She Cries ‘Every Day’ in Her Role as a National Pageant Winner (Exclusive)
The singer and actress, 28, was crowned in Orlando, Fla., on Sept. 7, 2025, several months after she won her qualifying state pageant in New York
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Miss America Kicks Off Autism Acceptance Month with Best Buddies in NYC
[NEW YORK CITY, NY] April 4, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan joined Best Buddies International in New York City this weekend to kick off Autism Acceptance Month. Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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