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American’s Next Top Model All-Stars Recap: Pretty In Pink’s
Here’s the thing about an “All Stars” season of America’s Next Top Model: it implies a level of self-awareness that this show and its contestants lack. I mean, by now Tyra Banks and her models should be conscious of the reality show tropes—and yet they continue to talk as though they’ve never been humiliated on national television before. Wednesday night’s episode began with all the women talking about how they deserve to win and this is a competition and they’re not here to make friends. (OK, no one actually said that last bit, but it was implied.) “Brittany going home let me know that this is seriously a competition,” Dominique intoned. Yes, one model will go home every week. My head exploded, too. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Discerning Brute Interviews Nigel Barker
Nigel Barker, noted fashion photographer and current judge on America’s Next Top Model, sat down with The Discerning Brute for an interview about his other passion – animal rights.
Nigel has long been an advocate against the seal hunt that takes place every year in Canada’s northern communities. He’s attended events, given interviews, acted as a spokesperson and even held photography exhibit that explored the seal hunt as both a traditional and devastating practice.
“Look, instead of hunting these animals and… More »
College Candy Interviews Nigel Barker
College Candy recently interviewed America’s Next Top Model judge, fashion photographer and animal activist Nigel Barker. You can currently see Nigel on Cycle 12 of ANTM and listen to him as he narrates the “Top Models in Action” segment that appears every episode.
Nigel talked about the five things he can’t live without, his favorite song, how he originally became involved in Top Model, and what new and exciting things we can expect from this cycle.
Nigel’s answers may surprise you! He… More »
Humane Society Honoring Nigel Barker
The Humane Society of the United States will honor photographer and America’s Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker for his efforts against the Canadian seal hunt at the Genesis Awards on March 28th.
The Genesis Awards honor news and entertainment media and professionals for their efforts in promoting animal rights’ issues. Nigel is being honored for his photography exhibit, A Sealed Fate, which documented all aspects of the seal hunt. A Sealed Fate exhibit was on during July in New York… More »
Nigel Barker Visits The Tyra Banks Show March 3
Noted fashion photographer and America’s Next Top Model judge, Nigel Barker is stopping by The Tyra Banks Show on March 3rd. Nigel will be part of Tyra’s “Advice Squad” as he and Beth Stern, comedian Ant, author Jackie Guerra answer no-holds barred questions about love, life, ANTM and more.
Nigel will also chat about his charity work and passion projects, including his most recent project, “Haiti: Hunger and Hope.”
It looks like it’s going to be a great episode. An audience… More »
Nigel Barker & Son’s Day in NYC
Nigel Barker and three-year-old Jack left the girls, mom Christen and baby Jasmine, at home as they enjoyed a sunny winter day in New York city on February 2nd. The twosome enjoyed a walk in the West Village and ran a few errands, taking their time to enjoy the city, the sunshine and each other’s company.
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I hope Nigel has been enjoying the few slow winter months. Cycle 12 of America’s Next Top Model wrapped up filming… More »
Tyra Banks & Nigel Barker ANTM Obsessed Interviews
Tyra Banks and Nigel Barker both gave exclusive red carpet interviews to Oxygen at the America’s Next Top Model: Obsessed launch party on January 18.
In Tyra’s red carpet interview, she chats about why ANTM has been so popular for so long. She sees the show as both inspirational and real, and that the stories of the contestants really draws people in. Tyra believes that girls need personality first in order to become a true top model. I think Tyra does… More »
Nigel Barker’s “Haiti: Hunger and Hope” Grand Opening a Success
Thursday, January 8, was the grand opening of Nigel Barker’s newest photo exhibit, Haiti: Hunger and Hope at the Milk Gallery in New York.
The exhibit was a fundraiser for the charity Edeyo, an organization that works towards better food and education for children in Haiti.
Over 800 people came out to support Nigel, including designer, Harper’s Bazaar fashion editor Mary Alice Stephenson, Seventeen editor Ann Shoket, Adrien Brody, actrees Susan Sarandon, model Kristy Hinze, director Spike Lee and House’s Lisa… More »
Nigel Barker to Raise Money for Haiti
Nigel Barker is continuing his quest to make the world a better place. On January 8th, Nigel will present the photography exhibit Haiti: Hunger & Hope, which is a collection of photographs he shot during the May UN closure and food riots. The event is being held at the Milk Gallery in New York City and doors open at 7:30.
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Proceeds from the event will go to Edeyo, an organization that works towards better food and education… More »
Nigel Barker Enjoys Daddy Time
Nigel Barker has been enjoying a quiet holiday with wife Christen, son Jack and brand-new baby daughter Jasmine. He was spotted on Daddy-duty on December 29, carrying Jack and a friend from a park in New York City. Jasmine was carefully strapped his his chest.
How cute is this photo?
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I hope Jack enjoys being a new big brother and that the family had a wonderful first Christmas with Jasmine. Next Christmas should be even more fun, seeing… More »
It’s a Girl for Nigel Barker!
Nigel Barker and hid family welcomed 7 lbs., 11 oz. Jasmine Barker into the world at 5:03pm on Sunday. Jasmine joins big brother Jack, making the Barkers a gorgeous family of four.
Both mother and baby are doing just fine and Nigel feels like the luckiest man in the world.
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“I feel like the luckiest man alive!” Nigel told US Magazine. “Not just a gorgeous wife and son who I adore and love but now a perfect little… More »
Nigel Barker and Family at KidFest
Nigel Barker, his gorgeous wife Christen Chen and his adorable son Jack attended the annual KidFest at the Urban Zen Center in New York on November 16. His family is gorgeous and they all look so happy together!
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Christen is due in a few months. I’m excited for them to expand their brood. I hope they have a girl-imagine how beautiful she would be!
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Nigel Barker’s ANTM Contract Renewed
This story is a bit old, but I just found it. Nigel Barker revealed to New York Magazine that his contract to appear as a judge on America’s Next Top Model has been renewed until Cycle 16.
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“So you better not be bored of my face, because it ain’t going anywhere,” he joked.
Officially, the CW previously announced that ANTM would continue until the 2009/10 season. But, if I do my math correctly, Nigel’s contract works out so… More »
Nigel Barker at Whitney Museum
Nigel Barker and his wife Christen Chen enjoyed a black-tie evening at the Whitney Museum in New York City last night. The fundaising event was to support the arts. The evening featured dinner, cocktails and a special performance by Sting!
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Other celebrity guests included Leighton Meester, Mariah Carey, Christina Ricci and Patrick Dempsey.
Christen looks gorgeous. I’m so excited for her and Nigel to have their second child!
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Nigel Barker to Guest Star on Privileged
America’s Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker will play himself on the October 21 episode of the CW’s new show Privileged. The show is about two spoiled brat filthy-rich teenage twins, Rose and Sage Baker who need a tutor to get into Duke.
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Nigel will play himself, and based on the preview photos, he’s hired to shoot the Baker family portrait!
Has anyone been watching Privileged? Is it any good?… More »
Nigel Barker at Rachel Getting Married Premiere
Nigerl Barker and his glowing wife Christen attended the New York premiere of Rachel Getting Married on September 25. Rachel stars Anne Hathaway as a recovering drug addict who is allowed out of rehab to attend her sister’s wedding. It’s a very different role for Anne and one I’m really excited to see!
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Christen looks so amazing and Nigel looks so happy and proud. They’re supposedly expecting a girl. I’m really happy for them!… More »