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More Andre Leon Talley Rumors for ANTM

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.

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Nigel Barker Talks to OK!

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 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 »

Tyra Banks & Paulina Porizkova at the Costume Institute Gala

Tyra Banks & Paulina Porizkova at the Costume Institute Gala

America’s Next Top Model judges Tyra Banks and Paulina Porizkova attended the Costume Institute Gala event last night in New York City. The event celebrated the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s newest exhibit, “The Model as Muse” which looks at the role of models throughout the history of fashion. The exhibit looks stunning, nearly as stunning as the stars who walked the red carpet last night.

Nearly every model of importance from both past and present stepped out last night. Tyra took… More »

BlogTalkRadio Interviews Nigel Barker

BlogTalkRadio Interviews Nigel Barker

Nigel Barker sat down with Reality Check Radio to talk about the current cycle of America’s Next Top Model. He reveals quite a bit during the interview, including how he got involved with the show, how he misses the judging competitions, how he selects a favorite girl early on, how the winners are selected and more!

The interview starts at about 28 minutes in, so if you just want to listen to Nigel, click here to download the show yourself.

I learned… More »

Nigel Barker & Son’s Day in NYC

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.

Image: Splash News Online

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 Goes Incognito

Tyra Banks Goes Incognito

Tyra Banks was spotted at the LAX airport this weekend and did her best to hide from photographers. She was searched in a private room and was allowed to go through security with her high collared coat, hat, and sunglasses on in an effort not to be noticed. Unfortunately for Tyra, she’s a pretty distinctive person and the paparazzi noticed her anyway.

Image: Splash News Online

Tyra is definitely off to New York, where she tapes her talk show. I understand her… More »

Miss J Demands to Be Invited to Tyra Banks’s Wedding

Miss J Demands to Be Invited to Tyra Banks's Wedding

US Magazine crashed the Oxygen America’s Next Top Model: Obsessed party last week and chatted with all the former competitors and current judges. One of the weirder questions they asked was whether this was the year that Tyra Banks would make it down the aisle with businessman boyfriend John Utendahl. The two have been dating quietly for several years. Tyra has never publicly talked about the relationship, though the two have been photographed together several times.

Miss J appears to… More »

Nigel Barker’s “Haiti: Hunger and Hope” Grand Opening a Success

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 »

McKey Sullivan and Tyra Banks are Sexy

McKey Sullivan and Tyra Banks are Sexy

BuddyTV made a list of the sexiest women of TV in 2008. America’s Next Top Model winner McKey Sullivan made the list, coming in at #44.

McKey made the list for her “young, sexy, innocent” vibe. BuddyTV expects McKey to shake up the modeling world.

I love that McKey made that list. She’s definitely sexy, but in an understated sort of way. The best part? She beat out al of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, Holly Madison (#50), Bridget Marquardt (#48) and Kendra… More »

Nigel Barker to Raise Money for Haiti

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 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!

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 »

Happy Birthday Tyra Banks!

Happy Birthday Tyra Banks!

Today is Tyra Banks’s 35th birthday. I wish her a happy birthday and cheers to a happy, healthy and successful year!

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I wonder how Tyra will celebrate the big day. Will she have a big party or a small gathering for family and friends? Maybe she;ll just have a romantic dinner for two with her boyfriend. How do you think Tyra should celebrate her birthday?… More »

Lisa Snowdon Returning to Britain’s Next Top Model

Lisa Snowdon Returning to Britain's Next Top Model

Lis Snowdon, who has hosted Britain’s Next Top Model since Cycle 2, has signed on to host the fifth cycle of the show. The cycle is expected to air in April 2009.

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The 19 semi-finalists have already been selected. Currently, there is a mini-competition happening online where fans of the show can pick one of the finalists. Once that competition is complete, the girls will move into the house and start filming!

Lis is currently a contestant… More »

New Zealand Next Top Model Hosts and Judges Announced

New Zealand Next Top Model Hosts and Judges Announced

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“I’m really looking forward to getting to the different parts of the country and meeting girls who might normally think this is beyond their reach,” Sarah told Stuff.co.nz. “I love hearing someone say ‘my neighbour, friend or mum made me come along’. These… More »

Sarah Murdoch at Australia Premiere

Sarah Murdoch at Australia Premiere

Sarah Murdoch, the new host of Australia’s Next Top Model attended the Australian premiere of the epic blockbuster film Australia, starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman on November 18. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the film takes place the bombing of Darwin in Australia during World War II.

Sarah has some big plans for AusNTM, including opening up the competition to plus-sized models. The fifth cycle is set to air in early summer 2009.

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I think Sarah’s going to… More »

Nigel Barker and Family at KidFest

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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Tyra Banks Keeps a Child Alive

Tyra Banks Keeps a Child Alive

Tyra Banks attended the Keep a Child Alive organization’s 5th annual Black Ball at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York last. I think she looks great, opting for a simple and glamorous red dress and simple hair. This dress really shows off her curves and I think it looks great.

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What do you think of Tyra’s red bombshell look?… More »

Tyra Banks on Cover of Ebony Magazine

Tyra Banks on Cover of Ebony Magazine

Tyra Banks is the December 2008 cover girl for Ebony magazine. She talks about what it’s like to be a media mogul, her love life and despite the fact she has millions, she still loves a good deal. She refuses to date famous people and she loves giving out really big tips to waitstaff.

She promises the magazine that she treats her employees really well, and that deep down she’s really just a normal gal.

Image used with permission from Ebony… More »