ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Miss New York Kira Kazantsev has been named the new Miss America, marking the third year in a row that a contestant from her state has walked away with the crown in the nationally televised pageant.
Kazantsev received the crown Sunday night at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall from outgoing Miss America - and Miss New York - Nina Davuluri.
Kazantsev sang Pharrell Williams' "Happy" while sitting cross-legged on the stage and banging a red plastic cup on the floor.