Seems when the producers of “America’s Next Top Model” said they were making this a haute cycle, they weren’t kidding.
Today, I got wind of who the guest judges for this season are and quite frankly, I’m impressed. Continue reading
Tyra Banks has rejoined IMG Models.
The worldwide modeling agency made the announcement on its blog today in a two-line statement.
IMG Models represents some of the world’s best known faces, including Alek Wek, Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum.
Just last week, Tyra Banks made headlines for inking a three-book publishing deal.
UPDATE: September 13 has been announced as the official launch date for “MODELLAND.” Visit the novel’s official Facebook page for all the updates.
Tyra Banks: supermodel, talk show host, reality show producer and now, author.
Our fave media icon has written a three-book series, the first novel of which is called “MODELLAND.” And honestly, it sounds like the crazy Tyra we’ve grown to love–but deliciously and positively so.
“MODELLAND” is a story of teen girl in a make-believe society who finds herself competing for a way of life that’s both hotly desired and woefully out of reach at an academy for Intoxibellas, the most exceptional models known to humankind.
According to Random House Children’s Books, the premise of the 3-part fantasy series is deeply rooted in Tyra’s core mission of expanding the definitions of beauty.
Kudos to Tyra for confronting issues of body image with this new series, which, unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a while to read.
It launches in Summer 2011.
Of all the places Tyra could take this season’s ANTM contestants, why in the world did she choose New Zealand?
“…Because it is a place that a lot of Americans, particularly young Americans, think of as a fantasy destination,” says Tyra. Apparently, New Zealand also caught the cast’s attention for its “fashion forward” quality, hip boutiques and restaurants.
So much that the tourism officials in New Zealand have launched an ANTM special for travel to their island. Continue reading
Tonight, the orange carpet at the 2010 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice came alive with the icons tweens adore.
From Rihanna’s pump-sock combo to Tyra Banks’ head-to-toe brights, I’ve pulled a few of the looks that caught my eye.
More pics when you read more. Continue reading
Cycle 14 of “America’s Next Top Model” doesn’t premiere til next month, but the CW Network is already talking programming for Fall 2010.
Today, they announced that ANTM will definitely run for another two cycles — 15 and 16.
The Network also took the opportunity to highlight that the reality show is the second most watched show in the Wednesday 8 p.m. hour among women 18-34.
Just last week, ANTM revealed a new judging panel featuring “Vogue” Editor-at-Large, Andre Leon Talley, and a brand new mentoring role for Miss J. Alexander.
Thousands of Tyra Show fans are probably feeling let down after the talk show host announced that this season will be the program’s last.
Denying dipping solid viewership numbers were the reasons for the cancellation, Tyra told fans more about her next steps via her web site.
Here’s the full statement. Continue reading
After sparking controversy over an ANTM photoshoot in which models appeared in blackface, Tyra Bank is clearing the air.
According to the Tyra Show web site, the talk show host and ANTM judge will address the issue on her show Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
In addition, the audience will have the chance to pick their favorite of the remaining four contestants, the site discloses.
