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Jan

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 06:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
here's what it says at the official website about her:

Kimora Lee Simmons
Kimora Lee Simmons is CEO and creative director of Baby Phat. At age 13, she became the muse to the house of Chanel and its designer, Karl Lagerfeld. Her sexy designs reflect the buoyant energy and her strong opinions of style lent from her experiences as a model and a hip-hop socialite.

here is the URL for the website:

TOP MODEL

Jan

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 07:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
from the official website:

Next Week on AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL

* In a nude photo shoot, Adrianne and Elyse embrace the experience, while Robin and Shannon are driven to fury and tears.
* A rare opportunity in Paris finds the girls wearing dresses worth more than their houses and cars! The girls go out on society dates, but one girl thinks that the men are anything but high-society.
* As the competition to make it to the final three heats up, an argument splits the remaining four girls into two camps with competing agendas.

Jan

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 08:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
just read this at Zap:

UPN Banks on More 'Model'
Wed, Jun 25, 2003 01:31 PM PDT


LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Prepare to meet America's next next top model.

With "America's Next Top Model" providing UPN with solid summer ratings, the network has ordered another edition of the reality model search.

Hosted by Tyra Banks and executive produced by Banks and Ken Mok ("Making the Band"), "Model" follows 12 women with dreams of making it big in the modeling work. They live in a New York apartment, get judged by celebrity experts, worry about their makeup and face the fierce competition of the profession. Each week, Tyra and the judges eliminate one candidate and the eventual winner will receive a Revlon modeling contract, a photo spread in Marie Claire and any variety of other deals and perks.

Since its premiere after the finale of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Model" has boosted UPN's ratings in several key demographics. In its Tuesday 9 p.m. ET time slot, numbers are up 91 percent among adults 18-34 (including 136 percent among women in that age group) and 62 percent among total viewers.

On Tuesday night's (June 24) episode, viewers watched 22-year-old Kesse Wallace, a Tyra-lookalike from Arkansas become the latest model to be removed from the race.

Yankee_In_Ca

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 09:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's the official press release:

UPN PICKS UP A SECOND CYCLE OF "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" WITH TYRA BANKS

UPN has picked up a second cycle of the popular dramality series AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL with world-renown supermodel icon Tyra Banks. UPN has ordered 10 one-hour episodes, which will again feature Banks as she and a panel of industry experts judge a new group of 12 women in the search for the next top model.

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL has established itself as one of UPN's strongest series ever among young women, as the June 3, 2003 episode delivered the network's highest series ratings ever in the time period among women 18-34. Since its premiere, AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL is delivering double- and triple-digit growth in the time period over the 2002-2003 season-to-date average in all key adult and female demographics, improving +91% among adults 18-34, +70% among adults 18-49, +62% among total viewers, +136% among women 18-34 and +108% among women 18-49. AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL has also become one of UPN's most upscale series.

Producers have already begun a nationwide talent search for the next group of real women who think they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling. Applications are now available at www.upn.com.

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL follows 12 young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes, who live together in a New York penthouse and vie for a modeling contract. The dramality exposes the transformation of everyday young women into potentially fierce supermodels, as they face weekly tests that determine who can make the cut. The finalists compete in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp, a crash course to supermodel fame that includes mentoring by supermodel Tyra Banks and exposure to high-profile fashion industry gurus, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL cameras, which will chronicle every move.

The executive producers are Ken Mok ("Making the Band") and Tyra Banks. AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Ty Ty Baby Productions. The dramality was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris.

http://www.tvbarn.com/ticker/archives/012748.html#012748

Scorpiomoon

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 08:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Not1worry: I can't find past shots of her either.

I did a Google Image search and only found recent shots of her. I wonder what "special something" she had at 13 to get hand-picked to be the face of Chanel. Mayne it's just me, but I don't see anything extraordinary about her.

By the way...

Why is it that every time Tyra opens her mouth the amount of go sees she did when she was starting out increases? From 25 to 30? 30 a day? I find that just a tad bit hard to believe (but, of course, I don't know about this stuff).

Scorpiomoon

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 08:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
P.S: Thanks for the info Jan and Yank. :)

Catfat

Thursday, June 26, 2003 - 08:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I really really reeally like this show.
I think Tyra is beautiful and the photos of her in exotic make-up were stunning. Was that the same photgrapher who was doing the rest of the girls?
Robyn---In some still shots she looks pretty good, but other times, especially when she is talking or walking or gesturing, she looks coarse and masculine. Maybe that is why she won't do nude shots--she really is a 'queen'. LOL She should get a clue that not everyone in the world is ready to cater only to her and to make all sorts of allowances and special favours just because she is a Christian. Lots of people in the arts are Jewish and mostly don't pay much attention to a person's religion unless it is stuck right out in their faces. Why doesn't Tyra or the judges or someone clue her in to keep her mouth SHUT about all that?
Elyce--I think she is exactly right for the job, tall and thin, beautiful skin, unusual eyes and face. Definitely not anorexic. I just saw an anorexic on one of those talk shows (Maury, Montel, Oprah, Jenny, somebody--they all look alike) and the real anorexic was a wretched cadaver compared to Elyse. My 9-year-old Grand-daughter is shaped just like that, 5'6" and shaped like a pencil with an eraser on top. Not anorexic, no worms, just very tall, thin and also healthy.
Kesse--just didn't have anything different about her, pretty but not exceptional. The same with Shannon, although those Farrah Fawcett teeth might help out. She is also very thin.
I like Adrienne second to Elyce, she can look very exotic. Glad she is standing up to the Christions and their cult-like tactics. I think laughing and poking fun at people like Robyn is the best way to deal with them or they will just continue to spout that garbage. Now I've probably offended someone. Again. So what.

Nudity (not pornography) is much more common on Canadian TV than the US.

Scorpiomoon

Monday, June 30, 2003 - 01:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I just saw a promo for Tuesday's show. Elyse says Shannon started to cry when the make-up artist was greasing up Adrienne while she was naked.

This should be a freakin' hysterical episode.

Not1worry

Monday, June 30, 2003 - 05:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't wait! Shannon looks so much older, it's hard to remember she's 18 and probably been very sheltered.

Would it be too much to hope that Robin throws a hissy fit and leaves the show? Really, the lingerie they were wearing last week practically had them naked anyway.

Beachcomber88

Monday, June 30, 2003 - 12:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Knowing reality show editing, I think we could guess with some certainty that big girl Robyn is not going to be leaving. Typically all shows these days tease us with something that never comes to fruition.

Although my vote (and seemingly all of America's) would be that Robyn and her divaness gets the well-deserved boot, I predict that it will be Shannon. The judges will say that she's not mature enough and not ready for the rigors of the modeling world.

So why is this show called "America's" Next Top Model? We don't have a say in it. It should be called "Nasty Janice and Robyn supporter Tyra's" Next Top Model.

Catfat

Monday, June 30, 2003 - 03:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Shannon will be the next to go too, mainly because Tyra wants to keep Robyn and promote the concept of a plus-size model. And Shannon is just not that unusual looking. I can see her doing catalogues maybe, or clothing ads in magazine for young women. Even so, she doesn't have that fire in her eyes.

Not1worry

Monday, June 30, 2003 - 06:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Cat, maybe the glare from Shannon's teeth is overshadowing any fire in her eyes.

You are all probably right, that Shannon will be next. There will be much foot stamping and griping in my house when that happens.

Haven't they kept Robin long enough to promote the whole plus-size thing? Janice loathes her, but she probably hates Shannon equally.

Bettyrubble

Monday, June 30, 2003 - 08:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I haven't seen this show at all but I just found out that Shannon is from my area. I'll try to catch the next show and with my luck she'll probably be the one to go. LOL

Scorpiomoon

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 01:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Beach, Cat, Not: You guys are so right about the Tyra/Robyn thing! The funny thing is, here is Tyra trying to convince everyone being "larger" is a good thing, yet even Robyn doesn't believe it. Again, I think back to the "Stuff" photo shoot when Robyn was wearing the wrap and wanted to wear it in the photos. Tyra talked to Robyn and told her when she does Victoria's Secret shoots she is the biggest one there.

I am STILL convinced Robyn's freak out over posing nude will be just as much about her not liking her body as it is about religion.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't get the feeling Robyn is overly confident or comfortable with her body. And God knows she never talks about her body image because she can't seem to shut up about how much she disapproves of everyone and everything.

If they wanted to really promote plus-sized models they should have gotten someone who was extremely proud of their body and would flaunt it in any situation.

Not1worry

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 05:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You're right Scorpio, I wish they'd picked a different "plus size". If she had such issues with modesty, then last week's lingerie shoot should have been enough for her to draw the line.

Robin is just so sour(my favorite adjective for her), unkind and petty. I hope people won't think all Christians are like that. Shannon may be naive and sheltered, but at least she's cheerful.

It's a bit ridiculous to call Robin "plus" though. We've already had the discussion over this - that the industry's idea of "plus" is someone who is not a twig.

Fluff

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 07:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't think Tyra is promoting Robin because of her size. I think they are keeping Robin around for the drama aspect of the show. People love to hate her. So, people will keep tuning in to see when she leaves. Simple as that. If she had left last week, and it was Kesse who was there this week, I doubt it would be as interesting, particularly considering that they have to do nude shots this week, and people are itching to know what Robin's reaction is going to be.

Though Robin and Kesse both claim to be Christians, it is Robin who has the stronger personality, thus making the show more interesting to watch, which is why I believe she is still there. I do think she will get cut this week, or next week because the public is really getting tired of her now, and there is no way she will win.

Jan

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 08:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree, fluff. I heard Tyra talking on the View about Janet, the model judge. She said something about not realizing the views she had on skinny models vs plus size. Then she said that, while she could not agree with her, "it makes for good television".

Since this is Tyra's show, from conception to producing to hosting, I can see where she would also see that Robin is "good television".

Not1worry

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 08:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Every show has to have a villian and Robin has stopmed right into the role. Ebony had it for a moment, but Robin is the one we love to hate now.

I hope they realize most viewers want to see an Elyse/Adrienne showdown at the end.

Meemo

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 08:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
For the people questioning Kimora Lee-Simmons credibility as a judge, I think I found out why she was included. Sorry I don't know how to do links but I found this under her bio at
www.imdb.com search on her name:

http://us.imdb.com/Bio?Lee,%20Kimora

Trivia
Best friend (who also served as maid of honor at Kimora' wedding) is super model/actress Tyra Banks.

Very interesting ;)

Fluff

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 09:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yip, they're very good friends. But she was a model, so she does know a thing or two. Also, she just had a baby before the taping of the show, in case some of you guys are wondering...

Scorpiomoon

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 12:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Robyn's presence is a combination of both--having a drama queen to boost ratings and to show someone not in the "norm" could do well as a model.

Any way you slice it, Robyn is not going to win this thing. :)

Not1worry

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You know, after mulling it over this afternoon, (and what a commentary on my life THAT is), Robin bugs me even more. As a Christian, why is she trying to be a top model? That's like a Christian wanting to work as a stripper, but not do any stripping. This is a job that is not terribly compatible with conservative Christian view. My husband doesn't drink, so he isn't going to apply for a job in a liquor store or a bar. I don't like to eat insects or organs, so I won't go on Fear Factor.

Her views make it impossible for her to do the job. Has she never looked in Cosmo, Vogue, or any fashion magazine? Didn't she see the pictures of mostly nude models? Hasn't she seen the runway models wearing bizarre, revealing outfits?

If she didn't realize what she was getting into, then she's more foolish than I imagined. If she did, but now decides that she doesn't want to show off those curves she was so proud of, then she's the annoying snot I already thought she was.

Jan

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 01:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Not, I get the feeling that Robyn is a VERY spoiled rich Southern Belle who believes it is her God given right to do anything she wants to, including forcing the modelling world to accept her values! (I think it is that pageant background. Her values are OK there and she just won't admit that the modelling world is different. No wonder models seem to hate pageant girls!)

By the way...I love the idea of those tame dust bunnies you keep as pets! I have a few of those myself.

Not1worry

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 05:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't wait for tonight's show! The preview they just showed before replaying last week's episode makes tonight's look soooo good. Apparently there's some oiling up of naked bodies and of course, Adrianne doesn't mind a bit.

Yet another Robin quote from last week, I'll leave it to you to decide how much more you want to dislike her. At the Paris airport, clutching some stuffed souvenir, she tells the taxi driver, "I'll hold this. Me keepee this-ay". Like he understands idiot-ese.

Pamy

Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 05:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't wait either!! This show is so good that even the people at work that make fun of us 'reality show watchers' like it. We just found out today that a very classy lady at my job has been watching this show, our mouths dropped open!!