Black Hollywood: Jordan Sparks, The Roots, Miss America and more

Jordan Sparks attended the 2008 International Vision Expo East- Global Eyecare Event held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York.

Mario Lopez was also there

Along with Randy Jackson of American Idol

The ladies of “The View” attended the The Paley Center for Media Presents An Evening With the Hosts of “The View”

The Roots attended Comedy Central and The Daily Show’s “Night of Too Many Stars”: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education at the Beacon Theater in New York City.

Miss America was crowned on Friday and the new Miss America is a 26 year old sister out of Texas who is an entrepreneur who runs a party planning and motivational speaking company. The new Miss America Crystle Stewart, will begin her run as Miss America as a spokesperson for breast and ovarian cancer awareness campaigns. She will compete for the Miss Universe Competition in July.

She takes over the crown from Rachel Smith who says that she will be heading to hollywood to pursue an entertainment career.

Shawne Merriman outside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers also attended the event.

British beauty Alesha Dixon attended the Galaxy British Book Awards 2008 in Mayfair, London.

Actress Tamara Taylor attended The Paley Center for Media Presents “Bones” in support of her show “Bones” which airs on Fox.

Star Trek Actress Nichelle Nichols gave a presentation at the 16th Annual Grand Slam: Sci-Fi Summit. She is such a beautiful women.

Actress Christel Khalil “Lily Winters” on the Young & The Restless attended the Hollywood Premiere of “Prom Night”

Along with Idris Elba

Vanessa Williams attended the 2008 Lincoln Center Annual Spring Gala Honoring Robert Iger who is the head of the Walt Disney Company.

Michael Bolton & Vanessa Williams

Actress Jane Krakowski, Singer Michael Bolton and Vanessa Williams

Also in attendance: Former Baltimore News Personality and current anchor of the Evening News at WABC-TV in New York Sade Baderinwa

Until next time,

Mahogany City