Next Top Model season premieres Sep 9, 2009
Thirteen is not an unlucky number for Tyra Banks -- or for some America's Next Top Model-loving Penn State students ... Swift also said she will continue to host weekly America's Next Top Model parties in her apartment ... "My favorite part of America's Next Top Model is when the final contestants travel to a different part of the world and get to experience the culture there," she said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Tyra goes back to her (hair) roots on TV talk show Sep 8, 2009
Banks also will be front and center for the new run of her series "America's Next Top Model," which debuts with a two-hour episode at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday on CW. This time around, women who are 5-foot-7 and under -- generally scorned as short by the fashion industry -- make up the field of contestants. "I feel like it's my calling to open up stereotypes of beauty," whether in life or on the runway, said Banks. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Tyra Banks: New Season, Original Hair Sep 8, 2009
Her modeling contest, "America's Next Top Model," begins its 13th run on Wednesday, also on the CW network. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Pet of the Week: Yoda Aug 29, 2009
His future, someday, may be an appearance in America's next top model doggy edition. A fun day for Yoda is playing with squeaky toys and going to Petco and perhaps watching TV with anyone. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 13 Pic: The first group shot Aug 21, 2009
America's Next Top Model' Cycle 13 Pic: The first group shot - From Inside the Box - Zap2it ... America's Next Top Model' Cycle 13 Pic: The first group shot ... "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 13 premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 9. (FOX61, CT)
Tyra Banks goes natural Aug 19, 2009
It seems the 'America's Next Top Model' judge made the daring decision to remove her hair extensions after experimenting with several different hair colours. She said: "How many of y'all wear weaves or wigs or clip-ins? for the boys - toupees or comb overs or penciled in hairlines??? "I have had every color weave in the book. (iAfrica.com)
Your TV's dance card... Aug 14, 2009
"America's Next Top Model" returns Wednesday, Sept. 9 on the CW.. The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards will air Sunday, Sept. 13 on MTV.. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Twilight' Bites Into Teen Choice Awards Aug 11, 2009
- Choice Movie Action Adventure: "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." - Choice Movie Drama: "Twilight." - Choice Movie Bromantic Comedy: "Marley & Me." - Choice Movie Comedy: "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." - Choice Movie Chick Flick: "27 Dresses." - Choice Movie Horror/Thriller: "Friday the 13th." - Choice Movie Music/Dance: "High School Musical 3: Senior Year." - Choice Movie Hissy Fit: Miley Cyrus, "Hannah Montana: The Movie." - Choice Movie Actor Drama: Robert Pattinson, "Twilight."... (Click2Houston, TX)
Teen Choice Award Winners Aug 11, 2009
" Choice Fab-u-lous: Jay Alexander, "America's Next Top Model. " Choice TV Sidekick: Emily Osment, "Hannah Montana. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Conrad, Kardashian to appear on Top Model Aug 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Reality TV stars Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian are set to appear as guest judges on the new season of "America's Next Top Model.". The series, returning Sept. 9 on the CW network, will feature other guest judges from the fashion world, including models Chanel Iman and Josie Maran. (MSNBC -- News)
Celebrity Persuasive Speech and Ess... Aug 6, 2009
Does America's Next Top Model portray women in a positive way. Does The Biggest Loser help people lose weight. (Suite101.com)
Fashionistas Flock to "Sex" Casting Call Aug 5, 2009
A recent casting call for "America's Next Top Model" in New York City turned into a stampede. "Casting calls for reality shows have a history of getting a little bit out of hand," Caplan said. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian Join 'America's Next Top Model' Aug 5, 2009
Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian Join 'America's Next Top Model. Reality-TV stars are signed on for one episode each of the show, which returns in September. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tyra Banks To Be Spotted On 'Gossip Girl' Aug 4, 2009
" If and Joanna Garcia in recurring roles aren't enough to entice viewers, they've also got supermodel-turned-TV-mogul Tyra Banks lined up for an episode on October 5. According to Banks, whose talk show and "America's Next Top Model" air on the CW, will appear on one episode of the teen drama as a "larger-than-life" actress named Ursula Nyquist who tangles with Serena at a film premiere. reported that Banks' character co-stars in a film with the actress played by Duff, who will be also be... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Weight-loss dance contest, unruly teens in new TV line-up Jul 11, 2009
On pay TV, which is becoming more of a player than ever before, America's Next Top Model will fill the void after the season end of Australia's Next Top Model. Other new shows include the second season of the Australian version of the reality designer show Project Runway, on Arena, which launched this week. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Court says no new trial for Anand Jon Jul 8, 2009
Seen as a rising talent in the fashion industry, the Beverly Hills designer worked with celebrities like Paris Hilton and Mary J Blige and appeared on the TV show "America's Next Top Model" before his arrest in 2007. Dymally had insisted that his contact with Sanjana Jon came after the trial. (India Times, India)
Judge denies new sex assault trial for designer Jul 7, 2009
He has been featured on the TV show "America's Next Top Model" and worked with such celebrities as Paris Hilton and Mary J. Blige. After the judge's ruling, prosecutors immediately filed a sentencing memorandum in which they asked that Alexander be imprisoned for the maximum possible under the law ---- three terms of 53 years and six months to life. (North County Times)
Stay in touch Jul 5, 2009
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Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
Because I was fired by `America's Next Top Model' on my birthday ... it seemed that `America's Next Top Model' had gotten too fat and they needed to cut some fat and the fat was me," she explained to Ferguson. Porizkova judged the crop of `Top Model' wannabes alongside fashion insiders J. Alexander, Nigel Barker and the show's creator and host, Tyra Banks. Show representatives Jeff Tobler and Chelsea Hettrick declined to comment beyond confirming Porizkova's departure. The supermodel's... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Starting Point: Bad investments, fatherhood & the summer solstice Jun 22, 2009
Green was also sentenced to one year probation and barred from coming anywhere near the host of "America's Next Top Model" and "The Tyra Banks Show" for two years. Looking ahead: Texas billionaire Allen Standford in federal court in Virginia today to face allegations of massive fraud involving his Antigua bank. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Man sentenced for stalking Tyra Banks Jun 19, 2009
Tyra Banks rose to fame as a Victoria's Secret model before she retired from the catwalk to star in the reality show, America's Next Top Model. NEW YORK (AP) A man convicted of stalking Tyra Banks has been sentenced to a year's probation and ordered to complete a treatment program for stalkers. (USA Today -- Life)
Local TV viewers set their minds on 'The Mentalist' Jun 19, 2009
Nationally, The CW's top-rated prime-time show is "America's Next Top Model" (No. 125). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Art Gets Real Jun 5, 2009
REALITY TV producers, at least in Britain, have finally figured out that real artists might be more interesting than aspiring cooks ("Top Chef"), fashion designers ("Project Runway") and catwalkers ("America's Next Top Model"). Six hopeful artists are toiling away this summer in studios in East London, the Transracial blog reports, creating works that will be judged by collector Charles Saatchi and other art world stars such as Tracy Emin. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Viewers win some series renewals May 31, 2009
" "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares" are not yet scheduled. CW Renewed: "90210," "America's Next Top Model," "Gossip Girl," "One Tree Hill," "Smallville," "Supernatural. " Canceled: "Everybody Hates Chris," "The Game," "Privileged," "Reaper. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Wow, people REALLY care about Jon & Kate May 27, 2009
His story "has only been up for an hour and it already has 3,000 hits -- without even being prominently featured on Google, never mind SeacoastOnline. (**Update: Just before 2 p.m. it had 6,000 hits and counting**)Speaking of Google, Google News has a most popular button and sure enough the most popular stories under it were Jon & Kate stories.I went to Entertainment Weekly's site to read about and saw the top four stories on that site are all Jon & Kate too.I'm just curious about the curiosity... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Irony alert! Clay Aiken is not an Adam Lambert fan May 24, 2009
"He's upset that bloggers are making such a big deal out of it. Sorry. That's what bloggers do. Cockroaches of the Internet. Login to InteractBlog InfoWhere the good people in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and southern Maine post recaps, reviews and reactions to TV shows, movies, celebrity news, music, award shows and other fun stuff. And people from anywhere else in the world are welcome to show up and add their thoughts. Live long and prosper.Author InfoGina Carbone put this page together... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
CW network banking on Ashton Kutcher and vampires May 24, 2009
The CW will stop programming on Sunday nights and has cast aside all comedy in favor of scripted dramas with female appeal and "America's Next Top Model." ... It will directly follow the 13th edition of "America's Next Top Model," this one for prospective models 5 feet and 6 inches and below _ the "shorties," as host Tyra Banks called them. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
CW's cuts, additions favor young female viewers May 23, 2009
-- Wednesday will open with "America's Next Top Model" at 8 p.m. and a synergy-perfect scripted drama, "The Beautiful Life," about young models living and working in New York, at 9 p.m. ... -- "Smallville" will move to Friday at 8 p.m. and be followed by repeats of "America's Next Top Model" at 9 p.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Amazing Race ends May 19, 2009
Next up, I hope Charla breaks more boundaries by going on 'America's Next Top Model. The queens are dethroned. (iAfrica.com)
The spoiler debate -- TV recap headlines are fair game May 19, 2009
This guy won "Survivor"This gal won "America's Next Top Model"This guy won "Hell's Kitchen"One of these 3 will win "Dancing with the Stars" ... ")There's no hard and fast grace period for spoilers. Chances are if someone blurts out the ending to "Presumed Innocent," you have the right to get irritated but not too mad since you've had decades to catch up. But most people who read TV recaps -- which are most popular for reality TV, thanks to the competitive/vote for such-and-such drama -- have... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Double or nothing: Why the NRL TV rights are worth $1 billion May 16, 2009
Overall, NRL occupied 66 spots; Test cricket 12; AFL 10; union Tests 4; America's Next Top Model 4; World Cup football qualifiers 3; Super 14 rugby 1. However, free-to-air coverage has been largely responsible for NRL closing the gap on overall TV figures with the AFL, which has lost one free-to-air game to pay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NRL clubs to push for more money May 16, 2009
Overall, NRL occupied 66 spots; Test cricket 12; AFL 10; rugby union Tests four; America's Next Top Model four; World Cup soccer qualifiers three; and Super 14 rugby, one. However, free-to-air coverage has been largely responsible for NRL closing the gap on overall TV figures with the AFL which has lost one free-to-air game to pay. (The Age, Australia)
'Idol,' 'Lost' top Wednesday ratings May 16, 2009
ABC's "Lost" and CW's "America's Next Top Model" also did well with their season finales, while CBS was competitive in demos opposite "Lost" with its crime dramas. Read next article. (Variety)
Networks prepare to unveil fall schedules May 15, 2009
The Beautiful Life: Sara Paxton, left, and Ashley Madekwe star in the CW scripted series that's a companion to the reality hit America's Next Top Model. By Gary Levin, USA TODAY TV networks are putting the final touches on their fall schedules as they prepare for next week's spring rite: an unveiling to advertisers. (USA Today -- Life)
Teyona tops Allison for Model title May 15, 2009
Daniel Klajmic / The CWTeyona strikes a pose in Brazil during a photo challenge on "America's Next Top Model." ... The 20-year old from Woodstown, N.J., was named "America's Next Top Model" on the season finale of The CW show's 12th cycle Wednesday night ... Daniel Klajmic / The CWAllison won raves for her bird nest pose on "America's Next Top Model.". (MSNBC -- News)
Lambert, Allen 'Idol' finalists May 15, 2009
Paulina Porizkova received a pink slip from "America's Next Top Model." ... "Because I'm looking for a job. I was fired by 'America's Next Top Model' on my birthday.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Surprising New Evidence That Ritalin Doesn't Actually Work May 14, 2009
The Fortune 500 has yet to include a winner of NBC's The Apprentice, and Anna Wintour has not featured an America's Next Top Model victor on the cover of Vogue. Though it may seem a stretch, the lessons of reality TV can help us understand why, for example, many parents recently were toldwith the suddenness of Jason Mesnick's dumping his fiancee Melissa Rycroft on the last Bachelor finalethat that drug treatment for attention deficit disorder had no benefit in children who were followed... (Slate)
Vote for Best WTF Moment at MTV Movie Awards May 5, 2009
")And vote for "The Dark Knight" for Best Fight -- and anything else you can find for it. Beat back the Twi-hards! Login to InteractBlog InfoWhere the good people in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and southern Maine post recaps, reviews and reactions to TV shows, movies, celebrity news, music, award shows and other fun stuff. And people from anywhere else in the world are welcome to show up and add their thoughts. Live long and prosper.Author InfoGina Carbone put this page together so if you... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man convicted of stalking Banks May 2, 2009
The America's Next Top Model presenter had been frightened. "I didn't know what to do," she told the judge. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Model Banks's fear over 'stalker' May 1, 2009
Banks - who also presents America's Next Top Model - told the Manhattan Criminal Court that, on that day, studio staff had warned her about Green, saying he was "somebody I should watch out for". I fear for my safety, I fear for the safety of my staff and for my family. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Tyra Banks: Fear changed my life Apr 30, 2009
Banks is executive producer and host of two popular TV shows, "America's Next Top Model" and "The Tyra Banks Show.". . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
People magazine names 100 Most Beautiful Apr 30, 2009
" Halle Berry -- Always90210 stars -- Jessica Stroup, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Lowndes, and Shenae Grimes not too thin for People!Ciara -- EhZac Efron He is a pretty oneChristina Aguilera -- OKFreida Pinto Im so glad she and Dev Patel are dating!Channing Tatum -- mehJulianne Hough wheres her brother?Robert Pattinson that should satisfy Twihards!Taylor Swift Loooove her music and she does have a unique lookMichelle Obama terrible photo onlineMelissa Rycroft ... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Critic's corner Apr 29, 2009
America's Next Top Model 8 p.m., Channel 56. A muster of peacocks. (Boston Globe)
It and a bit Apr 19, 2009
Last month, Gale and her team handled the publicity for the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, where Dannii Minogue secured them tabloid coverage back in Britain, and America's Next Top Model runway coach J. Alexander lured the local press. Payment of appearance fees to local A listers is rare. (The Age, Australia)
Lawyer: Stalking suspect just Tyra Banks' fan Apr 18, 2009
Banks also hosts the reality show "America's Next Top Model.". Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Miley Cyrus Meets Hannah Montana, At the Multiplex Apr 11, 2009
("I feel a little bit like, you know, um, there's a professional side of me, you know, but mostly I feel like I'm pretty much myself all the time, I think.") She talks evenly in her husky voice about how, like Job, she's set up for trying to be good, then does a spot-on impression of a contestant on America's Next Top Model. But sometimes the whole thing comes unglued, as it did last year when she posed for Vanity Fair clutching a satin stole to her bare chest. (Time.com)
Pop culture kisses & disses Apr 8, 2009
DISSES to Tahlia on "America's Next Top Model.". KISSES to Celia on "America's Next Top Model." ... "America's Next Top Model". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
TAR: Pole position Apr 7, 2009
I don't like this new timeslot, especially since it cuts into my 'America's Next Top Model' time. Do you know how hard it is to write about 'TAR' when you have Ms Tyra in the background distracting you with her day-glo hair. (iAfrica.com)
Boggs Flees Giant Rent Hike Apr 7, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Last Update: 08:15 AM EDT. ALL good things must come to end -- even rent- stabilized apartments on Central Park South. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Clay Aiken judges Top Models on acting Apr 7, 2009
Clay Aiken appears with contestants on "America's Next Top Model" in a quick scene designed to show their ability to act in a large and comedic way. . (MSNBC -- News)
Brains or beauty? Women still in dilemma Mar 25, 2009
A poll released Tuesday found 25 percent of those questioned would rather win the "America's Next Top Model" TV show than the Nobel Peace Prize. And although 75 percent of women interviewed said they'd be willing to shave their heads to save the life of a stranger, more than a quarter of those taking part admitted they would make their best friend fat for life, if it meant they could be thin. (Xinhuanet, China)
7 days 7 questions Mar 22, 2009
It's model - because it's Tyra "America's Next Top Model" Banks worried about an unseemly scuffle at auditions for the latest series, not banks as in financial institutions. It's Lhamo Thondup. (BBC News -- UK)
Security Tight For Texas Top Model Auditions Mar 22, 2009
DALLAS (March 20, 2009)--Police added security measures for the Dallas auditions of "America's Next Top Model" after a melee broke out at a casting call in New York last week. Police said hopefuls for the CW series hosted by Tyra Banks wouldnt be allowed to line up at Fair Park's Centennial Building until 4 a.m. Saturday for the 10 a.m. event. (KWTX.com, TX)
Reality TV shows offer lessons in vanity Mar 17, 2009
As one of reality TV show's most avid viewers, I learned from America's Next Top Model how to pull fierce poses for photographs and the importance of applying a sense of artistic flare to digital photo retouching - good for my line of work. From Project Runway I learned how to deliver challenging fashion projects in motivating ways to my students. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Audition panic captured on phone Mar 17, 2009
A New York audition for TV show America's Next Top Model had to be cancelled after panic spread through the queue of thousands waiting outside. Police say they do not know what caused the panic, in which six people were injured and three were arrested. (BBC News)
Tyra Banks to restart Top Model auditions Mar 17, 2009
March 15: Chaos broke out on the streets of New York as thousands of people turned out to audition for 'America's Next Top Model. MSNBC. (MSNBC -- News)
Edward James Olmos, Charlie Sheen, Bristol Palin Mar 17, 2009
An audition in New York for the TV show America's Next Top Model turned ugly when chaos broke out that left six people injured. Two women and a man were arrested on charges of inciting a riot and disorderly conduct. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
"Top Model" Melee: TV Audition Fuels Chaos Mar 16, 2009
Three people were arrested and six others hurt after bedlam broke out while they waited to audition for "America's Next Top Model," police said ... (CBS/AP) Three people were arrested and six others hurt Saturday after bedlam broke out while they waited to audition for "America's Next Top Model," police said. (CBS News)
'Top Model' audition ends in chaos; 6... Mar 16, 2009
"America's Next Top Model" audition was being held at a New York hotel, police said ... NEW YORK (CNN) -- Three people were arrested Saturday after chaos broke out at an "America's Next Top Model" audition at a New York hotel, police said. (CNN -- Law)
Jade Goody close to death: report Mar 16, 2009
Three people have been arrested and six others hurt at America's Next Top Model auditions. . (Sydney Morning Herald)
Stampede at TV model audition Mar 16, 2009
An open audition in New York for the TV show America's Next Top Model descended into chaos, leaving six people injured. Thousands were queuing outside a Manhattan hotel hoping to be selected for the hit reality show, created and hosted by former supermodel Tyra Banks. (BBC News)
Melee disrupts Top Model auditions Mar 15, 2009
NEW YORK - Three people were arrested and six others hurt Saturday after bedlam broke out while they waited to audition for "America's Next Top Model," police said. Police didn't know what prompted the chaos involving hundreds of people outside the Park Central New York hotel in Manhattan. (MSNBC -- News)
Bedlam at 'Top Model' auditions Mar 15, 2009
NEW YORK Three people were arrested and six others hurt Saturday after bedlam broke out while they waited to audition for "America's Next Top Model," police said ... Three people were arrested and six others hurt Saturday after bedlam broke out while they waited to audition for 'America's Next Top Model,' police said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Model mayhem: Mar 15, 2009
Clothes and shoes were left strewn on a Manhattan footpath on Saturday after fights broke out in a queue of people waiting to audition for the reality TV show America's Next Top Model, police said. Three people were arrested and six others hurt in the bedlam. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Sweet innocent hunters vs. big mean 'American Idol' Mar 12, 2009
On March 11, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance sent out a special alert titled Sportsmen Should tell American Idol: No Home Sweet Home for HSUS."The group wants sportsmen to contact Fox and tell them Underwoods remake of Motley Crues Home Sweet Home should not be allowed to play on Idol, since a portion of the proceeds of any iTunes sales will go to the animal rights group.To quote the alert:According to , the song is going to be used each week on the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
