William Shatner hosts the 50th annual ceremony (telecast from Gary, Ind.), which receives a makeover for the 21st century with a new runway competition and an on-location swimsuit shoot. Also: a music video featuring the 51 contestants replaces the traditional "Parade of States" as the opening number. The reigning Miss USA---Lynnette Cole from Tennessee---crowns her successor. A panel of celebrity judges includes Daniel Baldwin, Martha Stewart, Ernie Hudson, Doris Roberts and MTV's Ananda Lewis.