23-year-old tap dancing beauty becomes Miss America (PHOTOS including amazing bikini strut)

A 23-year-old woman from Brooklyn, New York, has won the title of Miss America – beating out 13,000 other contestants including the pageant’s first autistic contestant and a woman with Tourettes.

Mallory Hagan won the beauty pageant on Saturday night after tap dancing to James Brown’s ‘Get Up Off of That Thing’ in Las Vegas and answering a question about whether armed guards belong in grade schools by saying the nation should not fight violence with violence.

Hagan defeated Miss South Carolina Ali Rogers, who took second, and Miss Oklahoma Alicia Clifton, who finished third.

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Photos from Johnnie Walker Mode Men "Men of the Year Awards"

Mode Men/Johnnie Walker “Men of the Year Awards” was one event that will be on the consciousness of all for a long time to come. From the very classy Johnnie Walker lounge to the cocktails served to guest, everything had a touch of class and sophistication.

The guest list was quite impressive from business leaders to celebrities and some few politicians; it was obvious that the event had the largest gathering of who is who in the society over the weekend.

Artistes that performed at the event included Tuface, Kola –Soul, Capital F.E.M.I, Pheel and Saeon.  

 Guests at the event were introduced to the newest two variants in the Johnnie Walker family: The Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve – an indulgent and multi-layered blend, best enjoyed at luxurious and vibrant celebrations. And the Johnnie Walker Platinum Label – a contemporary and smoky blend with a rich, dark and intense flavor that rewards those who take the time to savor it.