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.
Keep reading for the full episode recap...
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:
Two of my imaginary best friends -- Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig -- were on the Today show this morning to dish on their upcoming film Bridesmaids, which hits theaters this Friday, May 13.
The funny ladies (interviewed by the also funny Meredith Vieira) talked about their real-life friendship, writing Bridesmaids and how Wiig started her spot-on impression of Kathie Lee Gifford. Check it out:
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):
