Applications for Cycle 6 of Britain’s Next Top Model are now open. If you’re between the ages of 18-23, are 5′7″ or over and are a UK citizen or permanent resident, you are eligible to apply!

You can find the complete application form here. There’s also an online application you can fill out, which can be found here.

The complete terms and conditions can be found here. The applications close on December 7th, 2009!

Good luck!

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Last week on Australia’s Next Top Model, the final four headed to London for go sees and a sexy fashion shoot. Statuesque Adele was sent home leaving us with the final three! Who will make it to the final round? Find out below!

See the photo shoot here.

Full recap below the jump!

Read More - AusNTM 5.10 “The Final Three” Recap

On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Next Top Model, the girls had to do a double photo shoot. First, they portrayed a geeky stylist and second they portrayed their diva alter ego. The photo shoot took place in New York so Maryam wasn’t there because of her passport issues. Instead of moping around the house, she went out and found her own photographer and the judges agreed to consider that photo in their deliberations.

Here are the photos, in call out order!

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Read More - CNTM 5.06 “Bright Lights, No Pity” Photo Shoot

Last week on Canada’s Next Top Model, it was a Canadian who’s who of reality teleivison, as we saw guest appearances by Dan and Jessi from The Hills Aftershow, Trevor Boris from Much Music and Ben Mulroney in the background for ten seconds. Will this week be as star-studded as last? Fund out for yourself below!

Full recap below the jump!

Read More - CNTM 5.06 “Bright Lights, No Pity” Recap

Tyra Banks stepped out in an androgynous look at the BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last night. Her look was no doubt inspired by Michael Jackson, as many stars payed tribute to the musical icon through their fashion choices, thoughtful words and musical performances.

I think this look is quite a risk for Tyra, but she definitely pulls it off. It’s once of her better red carpet looks in a while.

The BET Awards were started in 2001 to honor African American achievements in music, acting, sports and entertainment. In its eight years, it has turned into one of the largest and most exciting awards shows of the year. Last night’s show was a tribute to Michael Jackson.

Tyra and Michael have a history together - she appeared in his 1991 music video for Black or White. You can watch the video here, Tyra makes an appearance at 5:30 as one of the morphing heads.

Toccara Jones, who is a presenter for BET and competed on Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model walked the red carpet in a sexy black jumpsuit.

I think the jumpsuit is great, but I’m not a fan of her updo. What do you think?

I think it’s interesting that both Tyra and Toccara wore pant ensembles for their red carpet appearances. Red carpet fashion has certainly changed over the years and I appreciate the risks stars have been taking!

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Every year, Television Without Pity gives out awards honoring the latest, greatest and outright weirdest in the past year on television. With categories like “Best American Accent by a Non-American” and “Most Ludicrous Plotline”, it’s a fun way to look back at the highs and lows we watched on the tube.

This year, Tyra Banks is nominated for “Worst Crime Against Fashion” for all her outfits at panel. She’s got some stiff competition, as she’s up against Betty’s entire wardrobe from Ugly Betty; Leslie Knope’s masculine buisness suit and haircut for the awards banquet from the season finale of Parks & Recreation; all of the Dharma jumpsuits we see on Lost; Kenley’s hip-hop outfit for Leanne on Project Runway; Ben’s flashback hair in the “Dead is Dead” episode from Lost; Howard’s eyepatch on The Big Bang Theory; Alex’s entire first-season wardrobe, hair and makeup on Ashes to Ashes; Lois Lane’s Stiletto outfit on Smallville; Claire’s wig on Heroes; Echo’s assignment outfit in “Echoes” on Dollhouse; Spinelli’s two-colored hooded sweater on General Hospital; Sharon Abbott’s hair on The Young & the Restless; Spencer’s beard on The Hills; Mindy’s wedding dress on Friday Night Lights; Howard’s entire wardrobe on The Big Bang Theory; Jack’s ’70s-era moptop on Lost; Paula’s big red Christmas bow on American Idol; Locke’s flashback hair on Lost; Echo’s white trash outfit in “Omega” on Dollhouse; Ben’s entire look in his 1988 flashback on Lost; Allison Iraheta’s entire look on American Idol; Vanessa’s lime-green leggings on Gossip Girl; and Kenley’s fascinators on Project Runway.

That’s quite the competition. The winner will be determined by readers’ votes and you can vote for Tyra (or save her from Worst Fashion fate) here.

Tyra’s not the only ANTMer who snagged a nomination. Half the cast from Cycle 12 of America’s Next Top Model are duking it out in the “Best Smackdown (Reality)” program. The catfight between Aminat, Tahlia, and Teyona vs. Celia, Natalie and Allison is up against
CT and Adam from RW/RR Challenge: The Duel 2; Evelyn rips into ruling alliance, grabs John’s key from RW/RR Challege: The Island; Jesse Ventura and Elizabeth Hasselbeck on The View; Jon Stewart vs. Jim Cramer on The Daily Show; Kara vs. Bikini Girl on the season finale of American Idol; Norma vs. Daniella on The Fashion Show;
Randy has fake immunity idol, talks trash, gets voted out, Crystal screams out reasons why on Survivor; Ryan Seacrest hands Danny Gokey a $6K cleaning bill on American Idol; Stephen Colbert v. Michael Steele rap-battle on The Colbert Report; William Wallace vs. Shaka Zulu on Deadliest Warrior; and Zbigniew Brzezinski calls Joe Scarborough “stunningly superficial” on Morning Joe.

If you want to see Aminat, Tahlia, Teyona, Celia, Natalie and Allison take home the prize, you can vote for them here.

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EBONY looks at 25 women who have the “it” factor in their summer 2009 issue. The special four-cover issue examines what makes each of these women powerful, fascinating, important and relevant. They cover a wide array of women, from athletes to musicians to politicians and more!

These twenty-five women are Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Hudson, Michelle Obama, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Halle Berry, Serena Williams, Condoleezza Rice, Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks, Angela Davis, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Lil’ Kim, Whoopi Goldberg, Diahann Carroll, Pam Grier, Patti LaBelle, Alicia Keys, Mo’ Nique, Diana Ross, Rihanna, Grace Jones, Mary J. Blige and Beyoncé.

You can vote for your favorite “It-factor” woman on the EBONY website. Tyra is listed under television and you can vote for her here.

The issue is on newsstands now.

Images used with permission from EBONY

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, passed away on June 25th, 2009. There’s no denying the unbelievable impact MJ had on music today. His art touched many lives, including several of the girls who have been on America’s Next Top Model. Like many other people, they turned to Twitter to express their shock and express condolences to Michael’s friends, family and loved ones.

Adrianne Curry (@adriannecurry): “they leave us in threes…Ed,Farrah&Michael.”

Katie Cleary (@katie_cleary): “RIP MJ! God Bless!” and “What an amazing artist!!”

Jenascia Chakos (@jenasciawashere): “It didn’t hit me until ‘Another Part of Me’ came on. RIP Michael Jackson. Thanks for the soundtrack to our lives.”

Eva Marcille (@evamarcille): “RIP Michael Jackson……. you are loved and forever missed!!!!!!!!!!!!” and “watch old videos of Mike there will never be another…”

Toccara Jones (@fabuloustoccara): “aw i havent been on in weeks twittz! so sorry x1000! rip mj! he has my heart! really wish i couldve met him!”

Lisa D’Amato (@lisadamato): “I was still thinking about Micheal J. as I was swimmin’ with the fishies in Kauai. I love Micheal and I love what he gave us all. Rad music.”

Joanie Dodds (@joaniedodds): “RIP Michael Jackson.. I love you” and “Prayers go out to the Jackson family. I loved Michael, he changed my life. We will miss you. Thanks for the music. You were beyond words.”

Bianca Golden (@biancagolden): “wow…. i rushed home to see if its true and wow it is. Death is always hard to deal with and especially hard when its someone so known.”

Kimberly Leemans (@realkimleemans): “What is happening today!!!! Michael jackson has passed away….Speechless :(”

Analeigh Tipton (@awnie): “Michael Jackson iiiiis officially dead. It’s been announced. Craazy. I’ll miss that brilliance.”

Jaslene Gonzalez (@TheREALJasleneG): “I’m so sad, can’t believe what I just heard… may his legacy live forever! R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON” and “Still mourning “luv u michael”"

Whitney Thompson (@WhitneyLeeT): “RIP, Michael Jackson. I hope his kids are ok.”

If you’re on Twitter, be sure to follow all the ANTMers who have accounts! You can find a complete list here. I have my own account too, so follow @ANTMGossip!

My thoughts are with Michael’s children, family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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Sara Racey-Tabrizi (Cycle 2) is signed with TCM Models.

Test shots of Kathy Hoxit (Cycle 6).

Polaroids of Fo Porter (Cycle 12).

Natalie Pack (Cycle 12) and Saleisha Stowers (Cycle 9) walked in the Billabong USA’s 3rd Annual Design for Humanity fashion show.

New photos of Nnenna Agba (Cycle 6).

New polaroids of Kim Stolz (Cycle 5).

New polaroids of Nicole Linkletter (Cycle 5).

New photos of Eva Marcille (Cycle 3).

Elina Ivanova (Cycle 11) is signed with TCM Models.

Ann Markley (Cycle 3) is signed with the Talent Group.

New candids of Catie Anderson (Cycle 2).

New photo of Lauren Brie Harding (Cycle 11).

New photos of Sarah Hartshorne (Cycle 9).

Whitney Thompson (Cycle 10) at Broadway Bares. Here’s her 2008 spread from Jacksonville magazine.

Sara Racey-Tabrizi (Cycle 2) for Lauren Moffatt.

New tests and new polaroids of Isabella Falk (Cycle 12).

Anna Bradford (Cycle 2) for Erin London.
Jade Cole (Cycle 6) for Sterling Photography.

Pre-show photos of Analeigh Tipton (Cycle 11).

New photos of Shannon Stewart (Cycle 1).

New photos of Lauren Utter (Cycle 10).

Christian Evans (Cycle 7) is signed with Elite Atlanta.

New photo of Leslie Mancia (Cycle 6).

Jaslene Gonzalez (Cycle is Nuovo magazine and YRB magazine.

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Tyra Banks talked to CW’s the Source about the upcoming cycle of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 13. It’s the first-eer cycle for short models (5′7″ and under) and will premiere on the CW on September 9th!

In the video below, Tyra talks about how short the girls are, how strong the competition is this time, and who the guest judges are. It’s amazing - Kim Kardashian, Lauren Conrad, Cheryl Tiegs and more!

What do you think of this very un-fashion approach to ANTM? Short girls, reality television stars - it sounds as thought Tyra has truly embraced what Top Model has become. That or she’s delusional. What do you think?