It's time for the final showdown on Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model as Molly and Brittani face off in the finale. During the taping of a Cover Girl commercial, one model over-analyzes her shoot and the other's nerves begin to get the best of her. Later, the girls get a surprise that brings them both to tears and participate in a final runway show, where disaster strikes for one of them.
Take a look at some stills from the girls' Vivienne Westwood fashion show, their Cover Girl ads and their dramatic short hair cuts at panel.
Ever since news broke a few weeks ago that Cycle 17 of America's Next Top Model would be an All-Star season featuring contestants from cycles past the Internet has been buzzing with guesses at who would return to the show.
Well, the wait is over! Last night the ANTM family through a big bash in Los Angeles to reveal the 14 models who will give the run for the title another go. Tyra Banks, Nigel Barker, Andre Leon Talley and both Mr. J. Manuel and Ms. Jay were on hand for the live reveal and runway show. Plus, there was a special performance by superstar Nicki Minaj, who also joined the judges panel for the reveal.
Without delaying the news anymore, keeping reading to find out which fan favorites will return for America's Next Top Model All-Stars.
Molly, Brittani and Hannah struggle through a talk show correspondent challenge and receive an impromptu visit by Tyra Banks that turns into a photo shoot. During another photo shoot, which includes a male model, the girls all struggle to remain composed with so much at stake and Ivan Bart, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of IMG Models, joins the judges’ panel to help choose the final two models.
It seems like most professions out there have a reality show about them, and now aspiring singer-songwriters are getting their time in the spotlight with Bravo's new competition series Platinum Hit.
Platinum Hit (premieres Monday, May 30 at 10pm) follows 12 up-and-coming musicians as they battle through a series of innovative songwriting challenges testing their creativity, patience and drive. From dance track to love ballad, every episode will feature a different theme that will require the contestants to write and perform lyrics from multiple genres.
Joining the contestants will be two of the most accomplished songwriters today: Jewel will host the series, as well as gives her feedback as a judge, alongside former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, who is the head judge each week. There will also be more big-name judges including Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Donna Summer, Jermaine Dupri, Taio Cruz and Ryan Tedder.
The winner of Platinum Hit will walk away with a $100,000 cash prize, a publishing deal with Sony, BMI Songwriters The Writing Camp, and a recording deal with RCA/Jive. Not too shabby!
Keep reading to meet the 12 singer-songwriters hoping to take home top prize on Platinum Hit:
Only Hannah, Brittani and Molly remain in Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model and the competition is tighter than ever. This week the final three girls face a photo shoot with photographer and judge Nigel Barker (plus a handsome male model!)
Keep reading to see the girls' best shots (click to enlarge):
In this week's episode of America's Next Top Model the four remaining girls taste the delicacies in Morocco and, during a difficult challenge where the girls must conduct a tea tray-balancing dance with a twist, one of the models loses her cool. At the photo shoot in the outdoor market, one of the girls tries to overcome feeling sick, while another loses her confidence. London based fashion designer Daniella Issa Helayel joins the judges' panel to help choose the final three models.
It's down to the final four girls in Morocco in Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model. In this week's photo shoot in the outdoor market, one of the girls tries to overcome feeling sick, while another loses her confidence.
Keep reading to see Brittani, Alexandria, Molly and Hannah's best shots (click to enlarge):
The remaining models arrive in Marrakesh, Morroco, where they get to explore the city and enjoy the sights. During a challenge, one of the girls has a meltdown when none of the designer clothing fits her figure. During a photo shoot with camels, one of the models is chastised for trying to direct the shoot, while another deals with body images issues that threaten her photos. Vogue Italia Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzani joins the judges’ panel to decide which girl will be eliminated and leaving Morocco.
Big news in Top Model land today. In an official press release, The CW has announced that Tyra Bank's long-running reality competition show will bring back series favorites for Cycle 17 in an all-star edition.
No word yet on which girls' from Cycles past will join the competition, but the announcement says they will be, "models who became breakout characters and who had the most memorable stories from past cycles."
In addition to the news of the all-star season, The CW also confirms that ANTM will be back for Cycle 18 in the spring of 2012.
Now it's time to speculate... Who do you think will be back for Top Model All-Stars? I'd love to see the likes of Melrose, Joanie, Anya and Lisa (from Cycle 10). I'd love to see if models like Anchal and Gina (from Cycle 6) have gained confidence since being on the show. And of course I'd LOVE to see some crazy/drama girls return like Jade, Jael or Angelea.
Modeling on a camel? This week's photo shoot is sure to be interesting! During the first shoot in Morocco, one of the models is chastised for trying to direct the shoot (hmm... wonder who?), while another deals with body images issues that threaten her photos.
Keep reading to see the remaining five girls' best shots (click to enlarge):
This week's episode of America's Next Top Model features some highlights, lowlights and never-before-seen footage from Cycle 16. The "highlights" episodes are never my favorite -- especially when they're in the middle of the season -- but it does give us fans a chance to catch up on shoots past before entering the home stretch.
As ANTM looks back refresh your memory by checking out all of the photo shoots we've seen so far. Click the photos to look at all of the models' shots from that week.
Tyra educates the models about the importance of a portfolio, which will prove valuable when they learn the challenge is to complete a round of go-see’s in Los Angeles. They also learn the location of this cycle's abroad destination.
Later, the girls are dismayed to learn their shoot will take place at a landfill, where they will wear eco-friendly couture creations by designer Michael Cinco and be photographed by judge/photographer Nigel Barker. Handbag and accessories designer Lana Marks joins the judges’ panel to decide which girl will be eliminated.
The drama of America's Next Top Model get can a girl down in the dumps... So that's exactly what they did for the models' next photo shoot.
The models are dismayed to learn their shoot will take place at a landfill, where they will wear eco-friendly couture creations by designer Michael Cinco and be photographed (once again) by judge/photographer Nigel Barker.
Take a look at the girls' best shots (click to enlarge):
At a shoot with photographer/judge Nigel Barker, the models wear fashions designed for Ford’s "Warriors in Pink" campaign and compete to appear in a national print ad. The winner also gets a huge surprise, and the shoot ends with an angry confrontation between two of the models. The girls then posed in a photo shoot at Universal Studios where they were crazy for fashion, followed by an extra-dramatic panel, where one of the girls has a total meltdown.
In this week's episode of America's Next Top ModelMiss J. takes the models on a field trip to Universal Studios for a VIP tour, where they are joined by Jay Manuel for a shoot with photographer Miguel Starcevich and Gossip Girl stylist Eric Damon. Take a look at the girls' best shots after the jump.
In this week's episode of America's Next Top Model Tyra helps the girls discover their individual "fashion archetypes," and gives them tips on how to deal with fame. After a challenge that involves meeting and interacting with the public at the Century City Mall, the winners get a dinner out with Miss Jay, while the loser has a bit of a meltdown. At the shoot with photographer Jonathan Mannion, the models pose wearing mud, and almost nothing else. Supermodel Sonia Dara joins the judges’ panel to decide which girl will be eliminated.
Televisions everywhere are being invaded by Old Navy's latest annoyingly catchy commercial featuring a clothes-changing dancer performing an original tune called "Layer Player." Haven't seen the ad yet? Watch it now:
But who is the mysterious chick prancing around the screen? She's played by dancer and actress Tyne Stecklein.
Don't worry, you probably haven't heard of Stecklein before unless you're a follower of the dance community, but it's likely you've seen her in action without knowing it.
Before starring in Old Navy's latest ad, Stecklein has appeared in films like Burlesque and the update of Fame, plus was also one of the ten (out of 5,000) dancers chosen to perform alongside Michael Jackson on his This Is It tour. (Watch the dancers perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.) In early 2011, Tyne played the role of Victoria in the Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman romantic comedy No Strings Attached.
So, there you have it... another "I wonder who that is?" problem solved! If you're a fan of the commercial (or shopping at Old Navy) you can use the Shazam app on your smart phone to unlock some "secret goodies" from the retailer. Layer player!
In this week's episode of America's Next Top Model the models pose wearing mud, and almost nothing else. With photographer Jonathan Mannion the remaining eight girls pose in two groups: Blondes and Brunettes. Check out the girls' best shots and a few other stills from the shoot.
In this week's episode of America's Next Top Model the models faced a unique challenge when they worked as teams to write, direct and perform a commercial for a new line of CoverGirl cosmetics. At the Los Angeles Zoo, the models wore a new line of faux fur clothes by stylist Rachel Zoe and posed with wild animals. Zoe also joined the judges panel to decide which girl will be eliminated
At the Los Angeles Zoo, the models wear a new line of faux fur clothes by stylist Rachel Zoe and pose with wild animals. Zoe also joins the judges panel to decide which girl will be eliminated. Take a look at the girls' best shots!
