A new Miss USA will be crowned soon. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Miss USA is a beauty pageant that started in 1952. The current titleholder is Audrey Eckert. The pageant features a swimsuit, an evening gown, and an interview round. All women 18 and up can compete. The 2026 Miss USA pageant is taking place on August 27 in Miami. It's almost time to crown the next Miss USA. The famous pageant has had a tumultuous few years, including rigging accusations and two queens giving up their cr...