Tyra is always the judge who likes the bigger girl out of the group.  Constantly promoting plus size models, we were shocked when she supported the stick thin model.  Some people are having a hard time distinguishing between what Tyra actually prefers and what she prefers in order to promote diversity on America’s Next Top Model. Does she actually like this girl? Or does she like her for the sake of shocked viewers constantly tuning in to see her?

When do you think someone is too skinny? Why do you think people drive themselves to that point?

Check out the shocking photo and Tyra’s positive reaction to her body at PopEater.

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Chaka recently did an interview with Tonic on her life’s passion..

Talk to Chaka Khan for a matter of minutes, and it’s clear where her real passion lies: with kids.

“My whole career I’ve been assisting children — on a smaller scale, of course, than now. But all my life I’ve been working with children. They’re my favorite people, and the most subjugated, innocent and mistreated ofttimes — the ones who suffer the most.”

It was with those kids in mind that Khan started the Chaka Khan Foundation back in 2003 — making her life-long passion an official non-profit that’s getting down to some serious work helping youth in Los Angeles.

“My heart’s virtue is to help and protect the innocent,” Khan tells Tonic. “That’s what I’m about. That’s why I’m here.”

“I happen to be a great singer,” she adds. “[But] this gift of music is a tool so that I can reach more people on a larger level to be of service. The biggest gift is of being of service. That’s the rush.”

Starting Friday, the public can get in on the rush, as the Chaka Khan Foundation kicks off a fundraising auction, with proceeds going directly to help inner-city kids find a spark and an education they can’t find anywhere else. Up on the block? Everything from gift cards and jewelry, to an exotic vacation, to one truly priceless prize for any music lover: Dinner with Chaka Khan herself.

“The auction is going to be amazing, and I just urge everyone, ‘Let’s do this!’ Let’s do this for our future,” she says. “I’m appealing to everyone to invest in our future … our children. They are our most valuable commodity, and we have to stand up and treat them as such.”

Chaka Khan was raised in Chicago “by two mothers and a father,” she says, who all worked for the University of Chicago, and all served as inspirational mentors. Her stepmother was a Montessori school teacher. Her birth mom was an artist and painter. And her father was a philosopher, deep into Dostoevsky, who took off for Ibiza to shoot photos for a few years after divorcing her mom. “That opened my eyes to a whole world — that there is a world outside of Chicago, and America. I think he planted the seed, a thirst for knowledge of the world.”

“I was a rebellious chick,” Khan says, citing her time with the Black Panthers and more, but her parents supported her throughout, and were there to guide her when she needed it. Perhaps their biggest lesson? “Life is yours for the taking,” she says. “You just have to be open, and open up to the openness.”

It’s a message she hopes to impart through the work of her Foundation. But it isn’t so easy in a world where kids are tied to video games and the Internet more than real-life. “We were more hands on, organic, tasted, smelled, felt the world [when we were growing up],” she notes. “A lot of kids don’t get that they’re in font of a screen and playing a game. We played games, for real. That’s a big difference.”

“We have to bring them back to the real, first,” Khan says. “You are empty, in a way, if you don’t have that aspect of yourself … and these kids are lost, in a big way.”

Thanks to the Chaka Khan Foundation, more than a few kids in Los Angeles are on their way to being found.

After all, it’s Khan’s personal mission: “I will do everything I can,” she says, “to ensure that any child I touch is gonna be alright.”

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Which one of these girls is fierce enough to win the 14th cycle of America’s Next Top Model? It premieres tonight at 8pm on the CW!

Alasia:
18, from Marietta, Ga. You won’t be able to miss Alasia. She’s a bit of an ugly duckling, but Tyra has supermodel sight. She flips her wig when Tyra makes her first appearance and she has a bit of a split personality.

Krista:
25, from Pine Bluff, Ark. She has her eyes set on the prize. She has tried out four or five times and she knows her age probably makes this her last chance. A couple of the girls instantly get on her nerves. In judging panel, she explains why she hasn’t dated Caucasian men and it looks like Miss J. is going to need CPR.

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Simone:
19-year-old from Lenexa, Kansas. She says she is very happy with how things turned out for her in the ANTM competition and describes herself as being seen as very ‘safe’ and ‘boring’ when she first entered the model house—but her makeover turned her into a more ‘edgy’ girl. Sounds like she could be one to watch.

Gabrielle:
18, from St. Louis. Her racial mix has made for quite a stunning look. Once she opens her mouth, though, she’s a bit of a turnoff. She has issues for days over race and men. All that masks a girl who is probably one of the most self-informed contestants on the modeling industry that we’ve seen on the series.

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Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com

Goodness! Goodness! Goodness! Yes, ladies, today is “He Can Get It” Wednesday.

Today, I am happy to introduce, Theo. The 29-year old was born in Kentucky, but raised in the DMV area (DC/Maryland/Virginia). Yes, if you’re from any of those three states, you may be lucky to run into this dreaded stud. Theo works for the Department of State, but he is also a triple threat. He is a model, actor, and music producer. He has produced records for a few indie artists and record labels. All that talent in one man!

Theo’s magnificent body and urban look was discovered in the gym while he was working out. From there everything took off for him.

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Theo loves for a woman to have goals. “I’m not into the ‘extra done-up’ type. That usually means they have something to hide,” Theo says. “I’m into the typical female. I love thickness, like one-hundred sixty pounds and up for me.” He also shared the woman for him would need to have morals, be smart, and to be strong. Yes, I know you ladies are screaming that is you! You want to run your hands through his long ‘locs and let them fall all over you.

Not a man to take things easily, Theo says he is always plotting. “I am always thinking of the next step, or what I need to do to get to where I want and need to be in life,” Theo says. “My down time isn’t really down time.” That is the type of man who will make things happen and earn an income. Can I get an, “Amen!”

If you would like to reach Theo for any bookings, contact: KeyNote and Model Management sifred11@gmail.com, or, rickvick2kgmail.com

(You can also reach Theo Here, or Here, and Here)

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Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com

Hello Ladies!

Yes, it’s Wednesday and you know what that mean! It’s “He Can Get It” Wednesday.

Today’s model is 24-year old Dominican papi, Rafael. He currently resides between New York and Miami. Damn, he is on two coasts!

Rafael is currently in College for Physical Therapy/ Health and Wellness/ and Theater. Yes, ladies, he can physically work you over and then hit the stage or screen to be ready for his close-up.

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Rafael started modeling when he was 18-years old. He was spotted by the fashion show recruit at school. They liked his look and decided to use him for the school’s fashion show and his career took off from there. He likes to read, especially Greek mythology and philosophies. He also loves watching movies. I know you ladies would love to snuggle on the sofa and watch a scary movie with Rafael.

Without futher adieu, I present to you “He Can Get It” Wednesday’s model: Rafael.

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BP Member, Christina Shearrill, is an aspiring model in the Maryland area. To check her out, visit her profile here.

We’re hearing that Ciara has been told to lose weight by her modeling agency.  The singer signed with Wilhelmina modeling agency a few years ago and apparently they’re not too happy with her recent weight gain (are we talking about the same person?) We think she needed to gain 20 lbs.

Here’s what we found out:

Ciara has been hiding out lately trying to lose 20 pounds. Word has it your girl Ciara is in jeopardy of losing her multi million dollar Wilhemenia modeling contract due to her constant weight fluctuation.

This explains why you don’t see her walking the streets of LA as she is trying to avoid being seen by papparazi and her agent.

She is said to have added 20 pounds to her frame (mainly her hips and thighs) and her agents are not happy. With upcoming spreads in magazines including the always discriminative Vogue, she has been told to drop the weight by the end of the year or else…

Is there too much pressure to be thin?

Take a look at our Ciara gallery:

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Terrell Owens, the Buffalo Bills receiver who turned 36 this past Monday, has signed with Wilhelmina modeling agency.

“Well, I’m always putting my hands in and feeding into something,” Owens said after practice Wednesday, noting that the company approached him with the offer. “When you’ve got some good looks like myself, you’ve got to take full advantage of it.”

Wilhelmina issued a statement describing the partnership as natural, given T.O.’s popularity, saying “Owens has achieved what most athletes can only dream of: record books highlighting his name, fans sporting his jersey and a nickname of just two letters that is recognized by sports enthusiasts nationwide.”

It’s Owens latest foray outside of football. Earlier this year, he co-produced a reality TV show that was broadcast on VH-1, and has already been picked up for a second season. This summer he promoted a breakfast cereal, called ‘T.O.’s Honey Toasted Oats,’ which was produced by Pittsburgh-based PLB Sports, and sold in western New York. Owens also markets his own brand of T-shirts.

Wilhelmina Modeling Agency has also been home at one time or another to Gabriel Aubry (Halle Berry’s boyfriend), Cassie, Toccara, Janice Dickinson, and Beverly Johnson.

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There are plenty of Caribbean islands with secluded beaches, but none quite like Tobago. Try winding up as a guest at a beach campfire in Jamaica or St. Martin or Grand Cayman — or, for that matter, try getting any real sense of how a local spends his time when he’s not working in your hotel or driving your taxi. Tourism may be the lifeblood of many Caribbean islands, but to be the fantasy vacation destination of global sun seekers is both a blessing and a curse.

Read more about the getaway spot here.

Check out the rest of the images from the sun drenched photo spread here:

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Chanel Iman, fashion’s youngest and most-talked-about newcomer, can work it stateside and overseas. Here she is in Deutsch Magazine. It’s always refreshing to see a young model of color on the rise; so let’s keep our eye out for her, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn, and Arlenis Sosa.

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Photographer: David Roemer / Atelier Management

- Model: Chanel Iman / Ford

- Stylist: Kasia Pysiak / Walter Schupfer

- Hair: Fernando Torrent / L’Atelier

- Makeup: Fredrik Stambro / L’Atelier

- Manicure: Tatyana Molot / Next

Tyra Banks just entered the publishing world with a new “magaline,” which is what she calls an online magazine. Tyra: Beauty Inside & Out went live Wednesday night at 5pm, bringing her fans more of everything they’ve come to love and expect from Tyra, which includes her signature “fierce” and lots of photos.

You can look at photos of Tyra, watch videos of Tyra, and apply to be on Cycle 14 of America’s Next Top Model with Tyra.

Tyra shows her real hair

Take a look at Tyra over the years:

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Model Chanel Iman recently treated herself to a ten day vacation in the Bahamas.  Chanel and her boyfriend Chris Smith shared the pics via Twitter.

Check out the pics:

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Does Kanye have eyes on Chanel Iman?

Chanel Iman is a Victoria’s Secret girl now

I’m hearing that new reality star and Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens and model Jessica White are an item.  According to the New York Post, the two have been seen out and about in Los Angeles and Buffalo and Jessica even makes an appearance in T.O.’s new reality show trailer. Jessica’s camp are claiming the two are definitely dating, but no word from T.O.’s camp as yet.

Definitely a good look for T.O.!!!

Check out the model below:

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Watch TO’s new reality show trailer below:

We told you a few weeks ago about the rumor that Russell was dating a black model, well it’s official…Russ went public with his new girlfriend, french model Noemei Lenoir. The two made an appearance at the he 6th Annual Wayuu Taya Foundation Gala Wednesday in New York City.

Russell Simmons is back to black.

I wonder whatever happened to that Julie chick?  I guess her rant didn’t go over too well.

Check out Russell’s new arm candy below:

Russell puts the blogs on blast

Russell recently underwent surgery to remove an infection from one of his hands and it seems like he has a hot new bedside nurse named Noemie Lenoir. You may not know the name, but we’re sure you’ve seen that face.  Noemi is an African-French hottie who has graced the covers of publications such as Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues. 

bossip.com got word from one of their snitches who actually visited Simmons, that Simmons and Lenoir were joined at the hip. Though the source revealed there wasn’t any type of public displays of affection, had the two been alone, it would’ve been a completely different story. “It was crazy how their eyes followed each other around the room every time one of them got up to do something. The interaction between them seems refreshing on both parts. They looked really happy.”

How does Russell do it??? 

One of Russell’s girls says: “I’m Nobody’s White B**ch!!

Check out Russell’s new hot girlfriend below:

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Usually Victoria’s Secret models become supermodels, but does it ever go the other way around? Apparently so. Model superstar Chanel Iman is now posing for the classic lingerie catalog, and she’s adorable! Check out some pics below.

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Something about this Victoria’s Secret model is very….different. I can’t put my finger on it, but what I DO know is that I don’t much like it. Maybe it’s her new hair color? Style? Whatever. The point is, here she is at a Victoria’s Secret event, and I don’t think she’s pregnant, but maybe I’m not up on my news. But if you’re not pregnant, and you look pregnant, that sucks.

What do you think of her new style?

Allow me to introduce you to one of the new handsome faces (and bodies) at RED model agency.  This story, photographed by Idris + Tony makes you look forward to Monday.

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[From Fashionologie]

In anticipation of her television debut on MTV’s House of Style this weekend, we snagged Chanel Iman for a few minutes to chat about how she landed the coveted role of show correspondent (first peek at her in the show, left), her recent coup on the runway at Balenciaga, and about how she might have already landed a date to this year’s Costume Institute Gala. It also sounds like she has a career switch in mind – but Chanel will tell you all about it herself.

How did your role on House of Style come about?

Well basically, they called my agency, I went in to meet with them, I did an audition with all the rest of the girls, and they called – I was waiting for the phone call, I was hoping I got it – but I was waiting for about three months. And when I got back from Paris – I was in Paris for ready-to-wear and did the whole fashion tour for Fashion Week – they told me I got it. I was really excited because it’s just another way for me to express myself!

Tell me a little bit about your upcoming Gossip Girl appearance.

It’s just experience – it was just for me to get an idea of what it would be like to be on set, to really see what happens since I’ve never been on a set before.

Are you looking for more TV appearances in the future then?

Yeah. I’m kind of slowing down on the modeling right now and I’m branching out to other experiences and interests that I have. [Ed. note: She told Teen Vogue: "House of Style is definitely just the start. I want to do television, film, music and designing. I want to do it all!"]

To read the rest of this interview, click here.

This is a season of firsts for the young model!

Check out Chanel’s behind the scenes video shoot here.

Ever seen a Calvin Klein runway show? Or a Calvin Klein ad? It’s white city. That seems to be Calvin’s thing when it comes to his models: white, starving, or preferably both.

However, times changed when the label picked model Lyndsey Scott to be the first-ever black exclusive model during CK’s runway show during New York Fashion Week.

For those of you who don’t know, an exclusive is when a label picks a model to walk in their show, and only their show, during Fashion Week. To be picked for a Calvin Klein exclusive is much like winning an Oscar: you are officially “the shit” at your job.

Congrats Lyndsey!

What to see who our other favorite black model is? Click here to find out!

And watch a video of her on the set HERE!

This might be our favorite Vanity Fair cover ever! Check out more pics from the feature here.

New York Social Diary did a profile on former model and restaurant/lifestyle queen B. Smith, complete with a ton of photos from her gorgeous Central Park West home! From the looks of it, her apartment is as appealing as her delicious eats. Check out the interview here.