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Andre Leon Talley on ANTM for 3 Cycles
Andre Leon Talley is set to sit on the America’s Next Top Model judging panel for three cycles–and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour didn’t mind at all.
Andre spoke with WWD today and revealed that Tyra asked him to judge the show years ago, but he turned the offer down. He’s changed his mind after thirteen successful seasons, but admits he’s never seen the show.
When pressed about Anna’s reaction to the decision, Andre maintained she was completely fine with it. “Her reaction,”… More »
Andre Leon Talley In….Miss J Out?
There have been loads of rumors that Miss J Alexander won’t be on the judging panel of Cycle 14 of America’s Next Top Model. These got hot when Andre Leon Talley was brought on board. However, it made more sense to assume that Tyra decided the rotating celebrity judge didn’t work (it didn’t) and Andre was replacing Paulina Porizkova a season late, not Miss J.
However, Tyra has gone and said something to E!’s Watch with Kristin that nearly confirms the… More »
Jay Manuel for NoH8
Jay Manuel is the latest celeb to strap on some duct tape for a good cause. NoH8, the campaign geared towards raising awareness for equal opportunity when it comes to marraige. Most recently, Cindy McCain shocked the world when she came out in support of gay marriage and show an ad for the campaign.
Now Jay Manuel has stepped up to the plate. NoH8 Twittered his ad earlier today:
@mrjaymanuel THIS is your best shot! Thank you for lending your face to… More »
Nigel Barker Talks to ePhotoZine
Photographer and America’s Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker chatted with ePhotoZine this week about ANTM and his upcoming book.
Nigel promises that his book will be unlike any other fashion and beauty book out there:
It’s a book that looks at beauty from a different perspective. It’s not a book that shows lots of photographs of models doing their thing, it’s a book about real girls, real people, models and celebrities but the focus is on inner beauty and how that… More »
Miss J Talks to Grazia
Miss J Alexander, runway coach extraordinaire, sat down with Grazia Daily to talk all things model. He reveals who he thinks the best catwalker of all time is, those insane Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 shoes, Julia Roberts, kitten heels and more.
The interview is pretty brief, but it’s funny and makes me want to pick up his book Follow the Model. I was hoping to get it for Christmas, but didn’t. Have you read it yet?
Read the interview here.
Image: Newscom… More »
Nigel Barker Talks New Zealand
Nigel Barker, the one judge who never changes on the America’s Next Top Model panel, sat down with the New Zealand Herald to chat about the upcoming cycle of ANTM. As we know, the international destination is the land of kiwis and the local media has been relentless in tracking Tyra’s every move.
Nigel talks about how beautiful and inspirational New Zealand is, why they chose to film there, what he does in his down time and more. He promises that… More »
More Andre Leon Talley Rumors for ANTM
Rumors have been flying that Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley was going to be a judge on Cycle 14 of America’s Next Top Model. These rumors started around the same time that people were claiming that Miss J was off the judges’ panel and that Kimora Lee Simmons was back on.
Now, the talk is that Kimora was never in, Miss J is not out and Andre is in. Andre will be replacing the rotating celebrity guest judge.
Cassius Blog (which… More »
New Judges for Cycle 14?
A few days ago, the New York Daily News reported that Miss J Alexander is getting demoted for Cycle 14 of America’s Next Top Model. Instead of being a regular judge, he’s going back to being only the runway coach.
Other rumors include Kimora Lee Simmons returning to the judging panel to replace the rotating celebrity guest judges. Replacing Miss J? Vogue’s Andre Leon Talley.
A CW representative denied that Kimora is returning by stating: “Not true.”
The only rumor I think has… More »
J Alexander Talks to MTV
America’s Next Top Model judge Miss J Alexander talked to MTV this week about his long career, his time on ANTM and more. He admits he knows the show is crazy, but he just goes with the flow.
“Look at me at panel,” he said of “America’s Next Top Model.” “I look crazy, don’t I? That’s how I keep it fresh. I mean, I’m battling Nigel ‘s good looks. Jay Manuel’s prettiness, cause he’s so pretty. And Tyra Bank’s is… More »
Miss J is a Father!
Miss J Alexander finally confirms the long-standing rumor that he is a father in his new book Follow the Model. J stopped by The Tyra Banks Show on Tuesday to talk about his book, fatherhood and more.
“I’m a dad,” he told Tyra. J and his ex-boyfriend Alex both acted as sperm donors and both are equally active in the child’s life.
“A French lesbian had asked if we would be sperm donors,” he said. “So we thought, ‘OK, you want me… More »
Miss J’s Book Follow the Model Now Available!
Runway diva extraordinare Miss Ja Alexander wrote a book! Titled Follow the Model, is part memoir, part guide for women of all ages to gain poise, confidence and develop a great sense of style.
From the publisher:
In Follow the Model he reveals his secrets to succeeding at what you love most, shares life lessons and colorful (to say the least) anecdotes, provides a multitude of invaluable grooming and style tips, dishes on the celebrities he’s worked with so intimately, and… More »
Paulina Porizkova to Appear on As the World Turns
Everyone’s favorite ex-America’s Next Top Model judge Paulina Porizkova is taking her career in a new direction: acting! The former supermodel will have a guest role on the CBS soap As the World Turns. Paulina will be playing Clarissa, Entertainment Weekly reports.
Not much is known about the role or the character, but she’ll start appearing on the show on January 5th and her character has a mysterious past with Simon Frazier.
This isn’t the first time Paulina’s dabbled in acting. She’s… More »
Nigel Barker Talks to OK!
Nigel Barker talked to OK! magazine this week, admitting her could completely relate to the balloon boy saga. He also talked about how he and Christen make their marriage work and what it’s like to be a family of four since Christen gave birth to daughter Jasmine.
Nigel argues that it’s ultimately about trust for any relationship:
Ultimately, if you don’t trust your partner, you can’t trust them to know what they’re doing. In my business, I’m always with beautiful women, I’m… More »
Jay Manuel Talks to the New York Post
Jay Manuel sat down with the New York Post this week to talk about all things Top Model. They chatted about the upcoming finale, smize-ing, Tyra’s wealth and more.
I love how positive Jay is about everything, even smizing, which I think he’s not a fan of. He’s happy and surprised with the winner and that the finale this time is a surprise. I can’t wait to see it!
Who do you think the “surprising” winner is going to be? … More »
J Alexander Wins Teen Choice Award!
The Teen Choice Awards took place in Hollywood last night. Even though there were several ANTMers who were up for prizes, only the great Miss J took home an award. Miss J was named the winner for the FAB-U-LOUS category.
Miss J beat out Perez Hilton, Carson Kressley, Rex Lee as Lloyd and Michael Urie as Marc St. James to take home the coveted surfboard.
Choice Reality Show – Competition went to American Idol and Choice Reality Star – Female went… More »
Nigel Barker talks to New Zealand Herald
Nigel Barker, the noted fashion photographer and judge on America’s Next Top Model, sat down with the New Zealand Herald. They talked about what Tyra is really like, his impressions of New Zealand’s Next Top Model and more.
He alludes to Paulina’s firing, but nothing explicit is asked about it. He does say the following:
There are definitely clashes of personality. I think it’s designed for that and it’s certainly not always amicable. But that said, I think at the end of… More »
Paulina Porizkova is a Blogger
Paulina Porizkova, who was recently let go from America’s Next Top Model, wrote about the experience of getting fired for the Huffington Post. She writes about how being let go was both a blessing and a curse, and then explores the concept of getting fired and how it plays out in Hollywood.
While no longer being wanted is never fun, she became open to and excited by being a full-time mother again and being around for her children and husband… More »
Ken Mok Releases Statement about Paulina Porizkova
In the wake of interviews Paulina Porizkova has given about being fired from America’s Next Top Model, executive producer Ken Mok has released an official statement in response. It’s vague and classy and makes no mention of the interviews Paulina gave nor addresses any of the issues she raised.
“The current state of the economy has forced shows to make major budget cuts industry wide; and America’s Next Top Model is not immune to these financially challenging times. We’ve had to… More »
TV Guide Interviews Paulina Porizkova
Earlier this week, Paulina Porizkova announced that she was fired from America’s Next Top Model. TV Guide sat down the the former supermodel to find out what happened and what Paulina really thinks of Tyra, the show and more. Paulina got very, very honest about her experience on the show.
Paulina admits she thinks none of the finalists from this year’s cycle (or any cycle for that matter) will become true top models.
“I know. I’m really very sorry. But they’re… More »
Paulina Porizkova Fired from ANTM
Paulina Porizkova will be appearing on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson tonight on CBS and she will reveal some really big news – that she was fired from America’s Next Top Model.
“Listen, do you know why I am in Los Angeles…because I am looking for a job,” Paulina tells Craig when she stops by. “Because I was fired by America’s Next Top Model on my birthday.”
Paulina says the reason she was fired was pretty vague. “The reason… More »