Erica Sosa, 12, and Matthew Martin, 13, rub the "tree of hope," a tradition at the Apollo done as good luck before coming on stage. It was a beloved tree that the city cut down and the originator of the Apollo, Ralph Cooper, had preserved. | |
Doug E. Fresh -"It's All Because of You, You Made Me Sad and Blue" - was host of the Top Dog competition. | |
Ms. Eva is always front row center and usually a part of the action. Come down off the stage now, Ms. Eva. | |
And the winners are ........ |