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November 19, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Laura or Nicole? It's Anybody's Game

Cycle 13 of America's Next Top Model started with 14 hopeful girls and it’s come down to just two who are still in the running. But as we’ve seen in the past, being in the final two can be all kinds of pressure!

Easy, breezy, beautiful—Covergirl
Laura and Nicole get the scripts for their Covergirl commercial shoot. Cycle 12 winner, Teyona, even shows up for a little pre-shoot pep talk, but after her disastrous shoot last cycle they’d be better off asking her what NOT to do.

The girls both end up taking several takes and both struggle a bit—Laura with her dyslexia and Nicole with her lack of personality.

A couple of Tyra one-on-ones
Things are so tight in this competition that Tyra pays a visit to talk to the two finalists one-on-one. Not sure what she learned but it was really sweet. They’ve both come a long way.

Run, don’t walk from the catwalk
It’s down to the wire and for their fashion show, Laura and Nicole are stomping it out for the big prize. And for the first time in ANTM history, the PTB bring back some eliminated models so the finalists are joined by some familiar and somewhat friendly faces, including Erin, Brittany, Sundai, Jennifer. The night of the fashion show the house is packed and it’s filled with luminaries such as Eddie Murphy. But Jay reminds the girls not to be nervous. Each walk represents an element with wind proving to be pretty difficult as the girls walk out with what Laura describes as a quilt over their faces. And then for the finale they all get drenched in water. But they're pros at this point and it all ends up looking great.

The final pesky panel
It’s so close that we really have no idea who is going to win. Both girls are beautiful, inside and out. They both photograph well and they both “want it” badly. We’re thinking that the judges must have deliberated longer than usual because the decision must have been tough. We think that they would have chosen both if they could, but in the end it's Nicole who is selected as America's Next Top Model. And she's whisked off immediately for her photo shoot with Tyra.

Opening up the behind-the-scenes vault
After the finale we’re treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Cycle 13. We forgot about Courtney, the girl with her foot in the cast and cranky Bianca. We’re reminded of the makeovers and the heinous bleaching of the eyebrows. We’re sad that we never saw some of the footage, including the games the girls played to occupy their time and Roger the cat. We think they should extend the Cycles by a couple eppys so we can fit in more fun stuff!



Great ANTM quotes
“Oh, man. I’d rather have actual boogers in my nose than sound snotty.” Nicole

“If we have to, cut her out of that dress!” Jay, during the show

“You have proved that it’s irrelevant how tall you are. You guys have what it takes.” Nigel

“Thjs is the first day of the rest of your life.” Tyra to Nicole when she wins ANTM

“I’m a dork and I’m America’s Next Top Model.” Nicole, after she wins ANTM

Cycle 13 rocked
The "petite" models who were featured in Cycle 13 really did themselves proud and we're hoping we'll see (most of) them gracing covers of magazines and hitting the runways as they stretch their talents and push the envelope for aspiring short models everywhere.

Some of the girls, especially those in the final six, showed real promise. Which models do you see going on and being successful in the business? Tell us here in the comments.

November 12, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Maui Wowie, It's a Twofer!

After the last brutal panel, the remaining contestants take a moment in the limo to reflect on their chances of becoming America's Next Top Model now that it's down to just the final four. After being in the bottom two for the past three weeks, Erin hangs in the competition by the skin of her teeth. Jennifer just had best photo so she's feeling good. Nicole feels more confident than ever and Laura's just happy that she's not castrating bulls.

Some heinous hip hop hula
For the challenge this week the girls have to learn a hip hop hula routine. The scariest part -- they have four eight counts to tell their personal story with hula moves. Each girl must perform with the hula dancers and then bust out her solo in the middle of it. Erin used to be a cheerleader so she's pretty confident but there are others who are...well, awkward.

The prize this time around is that the girl who wins gets to return to the island with a friend for a five night all-expense-paid trip at the Four Seasons. Heck, we'll get up and hip hop the heck out of the hula for that prize! Miss J shows up to judge the competition and Nicole is so hard to watch that he feels compelled to get up after her performance and imitate it. While Jennifer and Erin were pretty good, Laura brought the booty. She could crunk with the best of 'em. And she chooses Jen to join her on her return trip to Maui.

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November 5, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Sundai Bloody Sundai

There's all kinds of danger this week on America's Next Top Model and only the strong will survive as the girls continue to get to know the lay of the land in Hawaii.

Laura turns 20 and gets some Spam
It's Laura’s birthday and she gets a birthday breakfast on the lanai. Good thing she's in a pretty place because her meal consists of scrambled eggs and Spam -- which is a very big deal on the Islands...and with rednecks. So it's like fusion...but different.

Cliff diving is fun...not!
The models get dropped off at a remote beach where supermodel Marisa Miller (who is only 5'8") shows up to give the rest of the shorties a lesson in how to be hot but not over the top. They strip down to their bikinis and go for it. Apparently, the key is push out the booty and don’t rub the boobs. We totally get that.

New modeling phrase, courtesy of Marisa Miller: Barbie toe.
Definition: A subtle twist of the pointed toe that visually extends the length of the leg -- like the way Barbie’s toes are all of the time, but they're plastic.

The girls get to put their Barbie toes to work at the photo shoot challenge. They get to jump from what appears to be about a 30-foot cliff into the raging sea below looking sexy and not at all scared. The idea is to try not to die and take a good photo at the same time. And they get one shot. The winner gets a $5,000 pearl necklace and twice as many frames at the next photo shoot. She then gets to pick a friend who also gets twice as many frames until they are down to one who gets only the regular amount of frames. Nicole wins the challenge and picks Sundai who picks Laura who picks Jennifer and because she is 18 and a kind of annoying, Erin is left without as many frames as the rest.

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October 29, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Mini Surf Divas Hit The Islands

Hazmat takes over at America's Next Top Model, where the living quarters are so nasty Tyra is compelled to condemn the place.

The house is so disgusting, it stands out above all of the other nasty houses left behind by the America’s Top Slobs before them. In the kitchen there are dirty dishes, utensils and pans strewn about, as well as rotting groceries and old coffee cups full of a beverage that was offered hot back at some point in July. There are ants in the bathroom and the closets are so nasty that Tyra tells them that they can’t live there anymore -- they must move to...Hawaii!

(Note: This was never our punishment for not cleaning our rooms. We feel cheated.)

Yes, the models are headed to the tropical islands of Hawaii!

The hateful, very wet, photo shoot challenge
As soon as the girls reach the islands they are subject to a hateful challenge. Buzzy Kerbox, a pioneer surfer and male model, wants to show them how to surf. Little do the little gals know but their short stature should help them be able to balance on their boards. We're gonna say -- not so much.

But this is no time for fun, it's about balance and poise and the models have one chance to snap a tandem photo with another surfer on the board. Hey! You try to look cute, balance and not crash into the coral reef all at one time.

When it came down to analyzing shot for shot, Erin was the top dog. She got the top surf dog of the day which meant that she got a helicopter ride around the island. Please, someone, let Erin win some wardrobe! But we digress -- it was a nice win for Erin, who brought along her buddies Brittany (who is totally annoyed by her at this point) and Nicole (who still seems like she is enjoying the bounty of the island's most infamous crop). When Erin expresses her disappointment that the prize wasn't a "tangible item" the girls who were left behind were disgusted.


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October 22, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Motion Cameras Bring Out Serious Emotion

Lara (don't call me Laura!) Spencer, host of "The Insider," and Ant, comedian and host of "Celebrity Fit Club," give the girls a crash course in interviewing on America's Next Top Model. The most important lesson for the gals this time around is how to think on their feet...and still look good.

The girls are assigned to interview Ant, who plays all types of characters and the girls must interview him—no matter what he throws at them. It's good practice because then they are told that they will do a two minute interview with a real star—Jessica Lowndes from 90210.

Most cringe-worthy moment
The fun takes place when the director cuts out the teleprompter and the girls have to wing it. Jennifer does really well, and Sundai does too. But poor Laura just freezes...there's stinky, cold silence in the studio. The only utterance that escapes her mouth is a curse word. It could possibly be the longest two minutes of all of our lives.

Erin rocks it: she listened to the actress and was in control of the entire interview. She wins the challenge gets to be in a beauty story in Seventeen magazine -- and she gets to bring two friends, so she chooses Jennifer and Rae.

And now a word from our sponsor
Instead of a photo shoot this week, the girls are assigned to star in their own Cover Girl commercial, which they must also write. Teyona, ANTM Cycle 12 winner, shows up to give them advice. Thankfully, she told them what NOT to do, because her Cover Girl commercial last cycle was a bit of a disaster.

Jay walks all of the models through their script, but the director for the day is Nigel, and naturally, that makes the girls even more nervous. Eeks! A judge! Nigel's advice is "be yourself." Nicole started off shaky but pulled through. Jennifer was charming. Laura uses method acting and brought her personality to the shoot. Brittany was robotic. Rae's personality didn't come through. Erin was overconfident and lost it -- she even cried during her post-filming interview. It was a disaster.

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October 15, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Haters Never Prosper

The models return to Wilhelmina, the scene of the crime on America's Next Top Model this week. They're understandably nervous as the pres of Wilhelmina, Sean Patterson, booted one of them straight away there early in the season -- simply because he felt that "she didn’t have it."

But things look up when Sean announces that they are there to experience a day in the life of a working model -- they are there for the go-sees! Not only will the gals be seeing modeling agencies, but they'll also be visiting an ad agency so they can read for their casting directors.They must do all five go-sees but must be back promptly by 4 p.m. Two bits of bad news -- they get cars but must navigate by maps and they have to travel in teams of two: Jennifer and Erin, Brittany and Kara, Sundai and Rae, and Nicole and Laura.

Go-see gaffs
Kara shows up at Neil Lane jewelers and doesn't have pierced ears. She's out! Sundai and Rae, also out. But he did think that Brittany was glamorous and would use her for a campaign. Erin was too nervous at Rozae Nichols but if she worked on her confidence she'd get hired. Jennifer was wearing too much makeup and wouldn't get the job. WongDoody is the ad agency and the girls read for on-air promotion for a hot new TV show. In some crazy mixed up backwards world the casting folks adore Nicole and don't like Laura at all. It's awkward. Several clients even thought that Kara looked greasy and shaggy! Oh the horror!

After a long day everyone gets back on time except for Sundai and Rae, who were 15 minutes late! Sean won't even deal with them and he banishes them to the lobby.

The winner gets to appear in a nationally televised commercial and a piece from each of the designers that they saw. Finally! Can they all get some clothing? But alas, there can only be one winner and it's Nicole. Maybe she can loan Sundai and Laura some new garb...but somehow, we doubt she will.

We were bummed that they didn't share which girls would have been hired at which agencies. We have our own opinion but we'd like solid facts to go by here!

There's more after the jump - read on!

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October 8, 2009

America's Next Top Model: You Can Dance, For Inspiration


Nine girls remain on America's Next Top Model and this week it's all about dancing. Now that they know how to smize, Tyra wants the contestants to learn to smize without their eyes. So the girls head out to a dance studio where they meet up with Lil Mama, Benny Ninja and the Jabbawockeez dance crew, who bust out the moves and show the girls how to express emotion without the advantage of a face.

Gotta dance
The challenge this week involves the models choreographing and then performing in groups of threes. They must wear masks and bring out the emotions of happiness, sadness and anger with their movement alone. And they have to perform after the Jabbawockeez dancers. Slightly intimidating. The winning team gets $17,000 in jewels. It's a good start but seriously, these girls need some new clothing.

When it comes to dancing, Martha Graham they ain't
Everyone figured that Ashley's team would rock the competition because she's the yadda yadda dancer in the group, but her group's performance ends up being confusing and downright weird. As it turns out, Jennifer, Kara and Rae had the best body expression according to the judges so the jewels go to them!

If it's time to relax it's time to whine
Naturally, Ashley is bitter, but she's always bitter after a challenge. But instead of wallowing, she calls her moms, and mom comes through with a great pep talk. Heck, we even got cheered up. And we enjoy cranky.

Meanwhile, Kara has become quite a complainer. She and Jennifer get catty about Nicole's "stoner voice." We adore quirky Nicole but we're starting to think that there's something a little more stoner to her than her voice. She forgets things really easily, she's somewhat antisocial and if we see her with the munchies anytime soon we'll know why.

4:30 a.m. is a time to milk cows, not model
The girls are pulled out of bed at the crack by a video message from Jay who tells them to pack their bags cuz they’re doing their next photo shoot in Vegas. They are surprised with a Cirque Du Soleil shoot where some of the gals were most likely hoping that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Once again they're working in groups. The girls must pose with a bunch of freak-of-nature performers from Mystère and with three other models. Some used the lessons they've learned in the last few weeks and some completely disregarded it all.

They should serve fierce juice at panel
Panel was a bit different this time around as all of the girls had to be judged in their group. Talk about stress! When it came to the final photos Jennifer, Ashley and Nicole brought down the shots. But because her fellow models were so strong, Jennifer was spared from the bottom two...this time. Rae, Laura and Sundai were the strongest, which isn't surprising at all. The three have been pretty solid throughout the competition. Karen and Ashley (the dancer!) ended up at the bottom two and in the end it was Ashley who had to sashay off into the sunset.

Great quotes—hilarity ensues

"I'm buck naked." Laura when Jay wakes the models out of bed at 4:30 in the morning

"The hair is amazing. The makeup is amazing. The outfits are amazing. The photographer is amazing. If anything goes wrong, I’m %#@*ing it up." Jennifer on her Cirque Du Soleil photo shoot

"I don't know what's up with her. I think she's taking some fierce juice." Tyra on Laura’s hot photos

September 30, 2009

America's Next Top Model: We Want to be Nigel's Wife When We Grow Up

Now that Lulu is gone gone, Ashley has no one to talk shiz with but the bitching continues anyway on America's Next Top Model. And of course we love it.

Fast face
Sam Fine gives the girls a "makeup" lesson so they can do their own faces in a pinch. Our takeaway was that you only need four products: concealer, bronzer, mascara and gloss. Thanks Sam!

Nigel and his wife are totally out of place at Walmart
The girls show up at Walmart parking lot where they meet Nigel and his gorgeous wife, Chrissy Barker (so many reasons to be jealous, so little time!). The couple tells the girls about their challenge -- the "One Stop Shop CoverGirl Challenge." They have to race through the store, to different departments where they will put their "look" together as if they were going to a go-see. The hitch -- there isn’t enough items for the amount of girls. So if you don't get an item at, say, shoes, you're out! The first three girls who make it to the finishing line will be judged by the delicious Barkers. The girl with the most perfect over-all look wins.

We don't think we even need to tell you that things got ugly. There was pushing and shoving and overall nastiness. Laura was one of the first ones eliminated and that was pretty surprising because she's always talking about Walmart. Sundai ends up winning and everyone hates Erin -- especially Ashley.

Beauty shot time
The girls show up for their photo shoot and Tyra announces that she will be behind the camera. This week there's a twist. The best photo of the shoot will be announced on the spot and that model will be safe from eliminated this week.

Modeling H2T
As usual, the contestants absolutely love shooting with Tyra. And we've got to hand it to the supermodel, she really brings out the best each of the girls and we get fun sayings like "...you always model head to toe, H2T," "...she's counting on the DNA" and
"Don’t forget to smize." Brittany got best photo of the shoot and at least Erin can rest easy -- all of the girls hate Brit again. Not only is she not going to be eliminated this week, but she gets to do a photo shoot for tyrabanks.com with a couple of hot male models. The others were forced to watch, shooting little pretend daggers from their eyes the entire time.

The Seriously? Award goes to…
For some reason just about every contestant in Cycle 13 can't seem to dress herself. Maybe we're just missing our fashionistas from last Cycle, but these girls are terrible. The producers should throw in some challenges where the prizes are a wardrobe update because it's hard to watch. At least Bianca looked hot.

Great quotes—hilarity ensues

"Havin' a one-one-one make up lesson with Sam Fine is awesome. All girls need to know basics to make up and everything. It was really enjoyment." Laura

"Obviously a lot of the girls don't know how races work. Races don’t have manners." Erin

"Ashley, what remnant bin were you rummaging through?" Miss J on Ashley’s outfit at panel

"Bring out the fried chicken, Laura is here." Tyra

Time to go
It seems like it's been coming for awhile, as Bianca has been on the bottom two three times. She was doing better and getting softer, but for some reason, Bianca can't translate that softness to the camera. It's too bad, because she has a unique look. Ashley joined her but was saved -- wonder if she'll continue to talk badly about the other girls or if SHE'LL soften up now.

Tyra told Ashley that she was the hardest model to shoot and yet she remains in the running while Bianca was improving and was sent home. Did the judges choose the right girl to eliminate this week? Tell us here!

September 24, 2009

America's Next Top Model: If You Don't Walk Tall You'll Come Up Short

It was all about how to walk the walk in America's Next Top Model. The girls arrive at The Conga Room where Miss J and Mini Miss J walk the red carpet to show them how they should be struttin' their stuff. Mini Miss J (her "real" name is Diva Davanna) is all of 9 years old and gives us the creeps in the way that little beauty pageant girls do. Except she doesn't smile...ever. But she's there to prove a point -- shorties can walk the runway. Thankfully she didn't stay long. We're so thankful for child labor laws.

For their first fashion show the girls head to Malibu where they model with a bunch of tall chicks and the winner of the challenge gets to be in an advertorial for Seventeen magazine. They all seemed to do really well, but the judges' overwhelming pick was Brittany. She got to select two friends to be in the shoot with her and she chose Laura and Kara. The girls did a prom dress shoot for Seventeen and it was adorable!

The real demon in the house?
While Bianca has been pegged as the evil gal of Cycle 13, we think there may be another ugly personality lurking -- Ashley. She seems to be talking smack about anyone to anyone who will listen. Then, when she spots Bianca at a low moment, she taunts her. Not cool.

But no one seems to like drama and back-stabbing like Lulu.

There's more... read on!

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September 21, 2009

America's Next Top Model Podcast: "The Fortress of Fierceness"

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Tyra continues her Reign of Crazy on America's Next Top Model. This week, she's a superhero called SuperSmize, and... well guest judge Lauren Conrad wasn't the only one looking at her as if she were completely bonkers. Plus, a horrible surprise, an unjust elimination, and horses meet nakedness. Poing!

Listen to our America's Next Top Model podcast for "The Fortress of Fierceness" and tell us what you think in the comments!

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September 17, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Your Modeling Career Will Be Short If You Don't Measure Up

Episode two of America's Next Top Model started off with a serious bang! The girls are shipped off to Wilhelmina Models where they meet the dashing Nigel Barker who introduced them to the president of Wilhemina, Sean Patterson, who met with each and every one of them. They were all evaluated and not only did someone not win (as we all figured would be the deal) someone lost. And she lost big. When Nigel and Sean were interviewing the girls they noticed that there was someone in the group who just really didn't have what it takes. So rather than announcing a winner, they announced a loser who would have to leave the competition...immediately. She may have Bambi eyes but she didn't show the boys any personality so Rachel was asked to leave. Does anyone need a reminder that the industry that these girls are attempting to break into is a very harsh industry?

Super Smeyes?
After talking about smiling with your eyes for so many cycles, Tyra is finally giving an actual smiling-with-your-eyes lesson. It's got a name -- "smeyes" -- and now the girls had a competition -- a smeyes-off, with the models going bizarrely-covered head-the-head. The winning girls get a dinner at Tyra's favorite restaurant, The Bazaar, where they will dine and get some serious one-on-one time with Sean Patterson from Wilheminia. The losers get to do the dishes at Tyra's favorite restaurant.

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September 11, 2009

America's Next Top Model Podcast: Cycle 13 Premeire

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America's Next Top Model has returned! It's time for Tyra Tirades, model shenanigans, seriously odd posing challenges, bizarre photo shoots, and all the things we love (and love to hate) about Top Model. Join us as we dissect the season!

Mia, Lindsey and I discuss the casting, the girls, the makeovers (what is with the obsession with bleached eyebrows this time out?), the attitudes and more. Find out which of us should have auditioned, who we think has potential, how Mia's going ot break into the business, and just what happened when Lindsey was confronted with the specter of Hammer Pants. The horror!

(Long-time podcast fans -- Jackie got a new job, so she won't be able to join us often for podcasts. We miss her terribly, but she's got a great gig, so we're happy for her. Jackie -- sneak across the river when you've got time! One Tree Hill fans: I'll be posting more season-2 'casts this weekend -- please don't kill us! Supernatural fans: Alas, season 2 'casts were not to be -- but I'm working on a Season 5 'cast this weekend.

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September 10, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Makin' the "Short" List

After the craziness that was the open casting call for Cycle 13 of America's Next Top Model, Tyra and company whittled the list of thousands of prospective contestants down to just 32.

LA's the place
Tyra brought all 32 prospective contestants back to her hometown of L.A. -- the glam locale for the season. There was a freak show panel and then some had to go. It was kind of a cruel and awful way to do it though -- each girl had a gown bag hanging on a hanger with her name on it and if there wasn't a gown inside the bag that meant "see ya!" So the list went down to 20 and after many tears and after another elimination the final cast was set at 14.

What would Jesus do?
When it came time for all of the 14 contestants to show up to start shooting the first episode only 13 girls arrived. Bouncy, quirky, Bible-thumping Amber was a no-show. She was missed immediately and Tyra announced that Amber wasn't able to be on the show for "personal reasons." So Lucky Lisa got a second chance and took Amber's place.

Time for a Ty-over!
The gals immediately headed to the Sally Hershberger salon for the mega transformations. Strangely, the only one who freaked out this time was the one who was already bald. They bleached Bianca's eyebrows and she was cranky. To be fair, there were several girls who had their eyebrows frosted...and...it'll take a little getting used to. They don't look so much like high fashion but a frat party prank gone terribly wrong.


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August 26, 2009

We're Talking to Tyra, Colin and Laura -- Send in Your Questions!

We're getting ready for the new season on the CW, and we've got plenty of goodies in store for you! We're arranging set visits, tracking down your favorite stars, and doing everything in our power to get you the scoop you want on your favorite shows. Now, we don't want to give too much away, but we can tell you this -- we're going to be talking to stars for the new and returning shows next week!

First off, we've got an appointment to chat with the fierce-and-fabulous Tyra Banks about America's Next Top Model, The Tyra Banks Show, and more! Then, we've got a date with the delectable Colin Egglesfield and Laura Leighton from Melrose Place, and we'll be pumping them for information on what sort of juicy scandals we can expect.

So here's what we want to know: What do YOU want to know? What questions would you ask these three about their respective shows? Let us know in the comments, and we'll do our best to get answers for you!

August 17, 2009

The Sourcies Adore These Luscious Locks

We here at CW Source Central know a god head of hair when we see it -- and we see a lot of them on our favorite shows! That's why this Sourcie celebrates the Best Hair on the CW. Here's who you nominated:

Annie Wilson: 90210

The 90210 crowd may be all about image and spa days --but it took a kid from Kansas to show them what great hair really looks like. Perhaps she uses Mane and Tail shampoo?

Blair Waldorf: Gossip Girl

This is a woman who knows how to rock the hair accessories -- hats, headbands, tiaras -- but still looks great without any embellishment at all. Heck, even her henchgirls are named after a hair accessory!

Peyton Sawyer-Scott: One Tree Hill

Whether she's sporting her signature curls, a gentler wave, or a straight-on effect. Peyton knows how to use her crowning glory to its best effect. And we loved her lightened-up look in the Film Noir episode!

Sam Winchester: Supernatural

Sam's hair is practically a character in and of itself. It flops in his face when he's feeling vulnerable, gets slicked back when he's all business, and works with those puppy-dog eyes when he needs to persuade someone. Potent stuff!

Tyra Banks: America's Next Top Model

We don't always agree with what Tyra does to the competitors' hair -- we're STILL wondering what she was thinking with Saleisha -- but we have to admit this model knows how to make her own hair fierce.

So who's got the best hair? Your votes decide! Polls close Aug. 24, so get voting!

August 1, 2009

America’s Next Top Model: Crossover Children!

Looks like the C-Dub will be hitting the crossovers hard and early on in the 2009-2010 season. The latest news is that Tyra Banks will be taking a quickie break from America's Next Top Model to do an episode of Gossip Girl!

According to E! Online The Top Model queen has signed on to guest star on the October 5th eppie when Gossip Girl returns for its third season. She’ll pay Ursula Nyquist, a "larger-than-life" actress. Serena will get a job as a publicist who will be forced to handle Ursula who is a well-known diva. Naturally, a cat fight will ensue. Weaves will be pulled. Okay, we can’t confirm the weave thing but we can dream, can’t we?

We’re looking forward to every minute of the drama!



July 15, 2009

The Sourcies Strike a Pose with CW Fashion Gurus

We're practicing our pout for this week's Sourcies: Favorite Fashion Guru! The competition is fierce -- and so are the looks! This is going to be a tough one!

But we'll give our competitors time to prepare their best looks while we congratulate the winners of last week's Sourcie. Nathan and Haley dominated the Best Couple competition, bringing in 66 percent of the vote. Wow! Chuck and Blair made a stand, but all their scheming, backstabbing and hotness couldn't withstand the years of wedded bliss, true understanding and hotness that Naley brought to the game. As for the other three couples -- well, Megan and Will, Naomi and Liam and Mel and Derwin only got about 6 percent of the vote between them. Ouch.

Will this new contest be as much of a rout? We've got some stunning fashion on tap, so let's get to it! Check out the competition after the jump!

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June 25, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Tyra on the Strongest Season Yet

Tyra Banks so so excited about the upcoming season of America's Next Top Model -- and she told us why! We caught up with the model/media mogul to find out about the challenges of having shorter girls on the show (it's not what you think!), what guest judges we can expect, and why she's thrilled that her daytime show is now on The CW too!

Does this get you excited for the new season? Talk about it in the comments!

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June 23, 2009

America's Next Top Model: Guest Judges Galore!

We're never surprised to see big name celebs pop up on America's Next Top Model from time-to-time. But even we were shocked to read that reality TV fixture Kim Kardashian will be appearing as a guest judge during upcoming Cycle 13, which has already begun shooting!

Kim recently blogged about her time shooting with the folks at ANTM. She's a big fan of Tyra's (who isn't?) and long-time fan of the show, so we're willing to believe her when she says that Cycle 13 is definitely the best so far. Truth be told, we were a little nervous when we found out about Paulina's departure, but it looks like the producers really know what they're doing.

Kardashian, who as been linked to NFL running back Reggie Bush and "Entourage" hottness Adrian Grenier, can be seen acting like herself on her reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

What do you think about Kim joining the show as a guest judge? Tell us in the comments!


June 17, 2009

Mark Your Calendars: The CW Premiere Dates Are Here!

So many cliffhangers rounded out this past season: What is Dan and Serena's half brother up to? What -- or who -- did Annie hit? How the heck are Sam and Dean going to defeat Lucifer? Why did the-man-who-will-be-Super say "Clark Kent is dead?" And that's just the start of it! Well, now we know when we can expect answers: The CW has announced its fall premiere dates. Start counting the days now!

It all starts on Tuesday, Sept. 8 with the season premiere of 90210 and the series premiere of Melrose Place. Wednesday, Sept. 9 brings the two-hour season premiere of America's Next Top Model: Shorty Edition. Oh, the drama! We can't wait.

Winchesterites, you can breath again on Sept. 10. That's when Supernatural returns to the small screen, and when we start to figure out how (or if!) the boys can avert Armageddon. But before we get to them, we get introduced to Damon, Stefan and Elena as The Vampire Diaries makes its debut. Should be a spooky and satisfying night!

The Monday-night lineup returns on Sept. 14, with one slight change: One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl are changing places. Now OTH gets the first spot, and GG rounds out the night. The Beautiful Life makes its debut on Wednesday, Sept. 16, after ANTM.

Finally, Smallville swoops back onto our screens on Friday, Sept. 25. Why the wait? Your guess is as good as ours.

Get the schedule in an easy-to-digest form after the break.

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