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Top Model Gossip

July 24th, 2008

Demelza Reveley “Shines” On Catwalk

Australia’s Next Top Model winner Demelza Reveley made her modeling debut this past weekend, walking in the showing of Saba’s Summer 2008 collection in Sydney. She only made one appearance, in a flowing maxi-dress, but according to the Daily Telegraph, she impressed.

Australia's Next Top Model - Grand Final

Demelza is set to make her trip to NYC next month. However, her minder, Priscilla Leighton-Clark of Priscilla’s Model Management, is going to be more cautious with this new client.

“I’m not going to throw her in the deep end because she’s only 16,” she said. “Alice Burdeu was 20, and there’s a big difference in what she was able to take on.”

I wonder how Demelza will do in NYC. She has a very different look than Alice.

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July 24th, 2008

Marvita Washington Signs With Renegade Model Management

Marvita Washington who was eliminated too early in Cycle 10 of ANTM, recently signed on with Renegade Model Management in New York

According to her modeling card, she’s 5′11″, with measurements of 32-23-34. Her portfolio isn’t much yet–it’s just a single beauty shot and the photos from the ANTM lingerie shoot, but I’m so glad Marvita got signed! She was hilarious on the show and during post-show interviews.

Congrats Marvita! And good luck!

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July 24th, 2008

Dani Evans Models for Tevrow & Chase

Thanks to Top Model Live Journal, I found out that Cycle 6 winner Dani Evans has popped up on the Saks Fifth Avenue website again, this time modeling for Tevrow & Chase.

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She looks cute modeling their flirty business attire. They have her in a purple jacket, purple silk shirt, red shirt and full skirt and a great suit.

I really liked Dani on the show, and am glad to see she’s getting regular work. It’s too bad its not higher-fashion stuff, but hey–a job’s a job!

What do you think of Dani in this gig? Fierce or did she fall short?

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July 23rd, 2008

Nigel Barker Interviewed By Gothamist

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Nigel Barker sat down with NYC blog Gothamist to chat about his family and how it’s growing; his new exhibit, “A Sealed Fate”; and living in New York.

Nigel is involved with the Humane Society and feels very passionately about the annual seal hunt that occurs here in Canada.

However, the exhibit doesn’t have graphic photographs of the hunt itself, but rather:

“The exhibit is a celebration of their lives, and what they are, and their transformation during their short life,” Nigel says. “I wanted to bring a spotlight to show people what they look like, right up until they die, so people realize they are still beautiful.”

I think it’s an interesting move that Nigel didn’t automatically go for the gross-out factor. Those can be more emotionally challenging, but I guess that doesn’t faze a professional photographer! I hope the photos are put online at some point–I’d love to see them.

The exhibit is at 401 Projects July 25-27. Nigel is giving guided tours himself, so be sure to take advantage of that! You can read the rest of the Gothamist interview here.

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July 22nd, 2008

Top Model Musicians

The recent MySpace thug video got me thinking about the various America’s Next Top Model contestants who have parlayed into music. Not starring in music videos–making them.

I can only think of three—Tyra Banks herself, Lisa D’Amato, and Sarah Vonderhaar. Can you think of any more?

first up, we have Tyra and her infamous “Shake Ya Body” video. Tyra completely financed this project herself and one of the challenges in the second season of ANTM was starring in this video. While I appreciate Tyra’s attempt at music, I’m glad she found her true calling in the talk show world.

More great videos–and a poll–after the jump!

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July 22nd, 2008

Germany’s Next Top Model Sex Tape Scandal

The internet has been lighting up with this story about Germany’s Next Top Model contestant Gina Lisa and her recent homemade sex tape, which has been leaked online.

The video was released by German paper Bild and features 23 minutes of “wild erotic games and unbridled sex.” The paper is claiming that Gina Lisa gave them permission to leak the video.

Gina, 21, appeared in the third cycle of GNTM. She was eliminated in the sixth episode

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Gina Lisa, left, with Sarah Knappik
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“Gina agreed to have the film uploaded to earn money,” her boyfriend, who also stars in the video, said. “We filmed ourselves on purpose.”

Ever since it was released, Bild’s website has been crashing regularly.

I guess she was assuming that sex tapes=fame. Let’s look at a moment at who has famous sex tapes: Paris Hilton. Pamela Anderson. Kim Kardashian. The tape has resulted in an offer for Gina to star in a porn film. If this is the kind of fame she wants, that’s great. But it always frustrates me when people use the Top Model franchise to leverage their own fame and not their modeling career. It devalues the show.

However, if Gina leaked the tape to further her modeling career, that’s just dumb.

I know this isn’t the latest news, but I was wondering what you thought about it all, and if Gina made the right move or a very dumb one.

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July 21st, 2008

Jodhi Meares’ AusNTM Future Uncertain

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Even though the Foxtel president said that host Jodhi Meares’ future with Australia’s Next Top Model was safe and that she would be welcome back next season, Jodhi is publicly stating that she has no plans to return to the show.

In a recent interview with GraziaMeares said, “I am not an entertainer, I don’t aspire to handle crowds of that level. I said that upfront and Foxtel were totally fine about it.”

She felt that her decision wasn’t very controversial and that the media hype was overblown and unnecessary.

“When it happened, I didn’t know how to feel. I thought, `What the hell do I do?’,” she said. “Obviously I have dealt with media interest in me before, but not on that scale and not for no reason, like this it really got out of hand.”

As for returning to AusNTM, it’s not happening, she claims. She has no plans to return to AusNTM or any participate in any media in the future. “I don’t see it as something I will need to manage in the future,” she said.

Certainly publicly discussing contract negotiations before they happen is a great way to not get your contract renewed. My only question now is–who are they going to hire to replace Jodhi?

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July 20th, 2008

CariDee English Celebrates Mike Evans’ Birthday

On July 15, CariDee English stepped out to celebrate the birthday of boxer Mike Evans. His birthday took place on the Hudson Terrace. I wish I could tell you about the big names who were there, but the biggest name I found was Howard Stern’s sidekick.

Mike Evans' Birthday Party
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I think the shoes are cute and the dress is okay, but the look isn’t coming together for me. Maybe it’s the thick, black tights–who wears those in the summer?

What do you think of CariDee’s outfit? Yay or nay?

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July 20th, 2008

Jaslene Gonzalez Celebrates Baseball in Style

After trying to hit a homer on the Hudson, Jaslene Gonzalez got glammed up to celebrate the Best of New York on July 16. The event was sponsored by Vitaminwater and other celebrity guests included Chace Crawford from Gossip Girl and Tara Reid.

Vitaminwater celebrates in Style with The Best of Baseball and Music
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Jaslene looks fun and flirty here, but not very modelesque. What do you think? Yay or nay?

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July 20th, 2008

Jaslene Gonzalez Hits a Homer

Jaslene Gonzalez has been really into baseball lately. First, she attends the MLB All-Star party, and on July 14 she participated in the Homers on the Hudson contest in NYC. Other attendees incuded baseball players David Wright, Joba Chamberlain, Fabulous, the Naked Cowboy, basketball player David Lee, and tons more.

Vitaminwater Hosts "Homers On The Hudson" Contest
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The event was part of MLB All-Star week and the winner received a million dollars. I wonder how Jaslene stacked up against all those guys!

I love Jaslene’s outfit for this events. She looks really cute and it’s perfect for summer. Although I have no idea how she even his the ball wearing heels like that!

What do you think of Jaslene’s look? Yay or nay?

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