Tyra Banks Explains The Top Model Bloodbath, ‘The Show Needs A New Boost’
Posted on Apr 24, 2012 @ 03:30PM - 4 comments
By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter
Tyra Banks shocked viewers when she fired not one but three key cast members on America’s Next Top Model last week, and now the reality host is explaining why the show is cleaning house.
“We reached a point where we feel the show needs a new boost," she told Access Hollywood at New York City's Matrix Awards, referring to why creative director Jay Manuel, runway trainer J. Alexander (known as Miss J) and photographer Nigel Barker were all given the boot just days earlier.
America’s Next Top Model Judge Nigel Barker Calls Firing A ‘Huge Mistake’
Posted on Apr 23, 2012 @ 10:45AM - 6 comments
By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Entertainment Editor
Nigel Barker doesn’t think the decision to fire him from America’s Next Top Model was a smart one.
The bloodbath at Tyra Banks’ ANTM reality show saw Jay Manuel, Miss J and Nigel let go after 18 seasons of the now-ratings challenged show, and Nigel slammed his ousting as a “huge mistake!”
Top Model Bloodbath! Tyra Banks Axes Miss J, Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker
Posted on Apr 20, 2012 @ 05:00PM - 9 comments
They say in fashion; one minute you’re in and the next you’re out.
And Tyra Banks wielded a triple axe on her long time America’s Next Top Model colleagues by axing most of them this week.
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The 38-year-old fashion mogul has worked with creative director Jay Manuel, runway trainer J. Alexander (known as Miss J) and photographer Nigel Barker for the length of the long running series, which premiered in 2003.
But there’s no loyalty in the modeling world and all three of them have not had their contracts renewed for next season, according to the New York Post’s Page Six.
Kelly Osbourne Downs Champagne At Friend’s Wedding
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 @ 11:00AM - 1 comment
Kelly Osbourne didn’t shy away from the champagne tray at her friend’s wedding Saturday.
She was seen knocking back the bubbly at the event in Beverly Hills and is clearly no longer a teetotaler.
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The Fashion Police host wore a purple and white dress which matched the décor of the wedding and also her silver hair.
As RadarOnline previously reported, Kelly has fallen off the wagon and been drinking again.
An eyewitness told RadarOnline.com last month that Kelly was “clearly wasted” and “bought a $10 pot molasses cookie” from a woman outside the Cha Cha Lounge in Silverlake, California.
America’s Next Top Model Launches Plus Size Dating Website
Posted on Dec 03, 2011 @ 02:13PM - 6 comments
By Leah Ornstein - Radar Style & Beauty Editor
Jonny Fairplay’s Wife Leaves The Survivor Bad Boy — Alleges He’s ‘An Unfit Dad’
Posted on Jul 01, 2011 @ 05:30AM - 3 comments
By Cliff Renfrew - Radar Reporter
Jonny Fairplay’s model wife Michelle Deighton has walked out on the Survivor bad boy, taking their young daughter with her and alleging he’s an unfit dad, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
Five Alive: CW Renews Popular Lot For The Fall
Posted on Feb 17, 2010 @ 02:39PM - Add a comment
The CW network renewed five of its’ biggest hits for the fall 2010 season, locking up at least another year of The Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl, 90210, Supernatural and America’s Next Top Model.
The Vampire Diaries has been a huge breakout hit this season, claiming the title of he CW’s most-watched show (4.6 million viewers) and the network’s top show in the coveted adults 18-34 demographic.
SYTYCD Seventh Season Starts Summer 2010:
Supernatural, anchored by its diehard fans, enters its' sixth season next year; Gossip Girl and 90210 will continue drawing top ratings young women 18-34; and America's Next Top Model, hosted by Tyra Banks will extend to cycles 15 and 16.
For more info on all The CW's new and returning hits, check out http://www.cwtv.com.
Reality TV Stars Announce Their Engagement
Posted on Oct 12, 2009 @ 03:15PM - Add a comment
Actress/model Katie Cleary has announced her engagement to Internet entrepreneur Andrew Stern.
Cleary started out her career on the premier season of America’s Next Top Model, going on to appear on Deal or No Deal, Ironman 2 and Fake or Real. Stern attained notoriety on Season 2 of Bravo’s The Millionaire Matchmaker, in which he will be making a cameo appearance in the next season’s programming.
The pair got engaged in romantic Venice, Italy, during a whirlwind tour through the Italian countryside.
They are planning a June Wedding in California.
TV: Wednesday Hot List
Posted on Sep 15, 2009 @ 02:42PM - Add a comment
Models rule TV tonight. On America’s Next Top Model, Tyra teaches the models (this season they’re all under 5’7) to smile with their eyes for a photo shoot. And judging them on this task? The Hills and budding fashion designer Lauren Conrad!
TV News: Next Top Model
Posted on Aug 04, 2009 @ 05:52PM - 1 comment
The “Skinny Girls” show, otherwise known as America’s Next Top Model, kicks off its 13th go-around Sept. 9 on The CW and features contestants 5′7″ and less than 100 lbs, will boast a different guest judge each week.
