Nigel argues that it’s ultimately about trust for any relationship:

Ultimately, if you don’t trust your partner, you can’t trust them to know what they’re doing. In my business, I’m always with beautiful women, I’m out traveling the world, and it’s a lot of time apart. If she didn’t trust me, she wouldn’t know that I loved her and believe it. That would sow the seeds of doubt, and that’s what destroys relationships ultimately.

The interview is very brief, but you can check it out here!

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He alludes to Paulina’s firing, but nothing explicit is asked about it. He does say the following:

There are definitely clashes of personality. I think it’s designed for that and it’s certainly not always amicable. But that said, I think at the end of the day, we are all professionals and we all deal with our emotions in different ways. We have had major clashes in the past where people have got very upset but it’s not that often. I try not to get involved. It’s all part and parcel of show business and the fashion industry. Certainly we have our fair share of divas on the show.

His take on NZNTM is nice to hear. He doesn’t say anything to surprising and it
s very complimentary of the show and it’s contestants, but I like it when they go beyond the typical ANTM sound bites. You can read the whole article here.

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Nearly every model of importance from both past and present stepped out last night. Tyra took a risk with a daring hairpiece, do you think it paid off?

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Paulina opted for a more casual look in a floaty orange dress. I’m not loving it, but Paulina is working the hell out of it. What do you think?

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FabSugar put together a great slideshow showcasing all the models who attended last night. It’s beautiful and you can check it out here.

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The interview starts at about 28 minutes in, so if you just want to listen to Nigel, click here to download the show yourself.

I learned quite a bit about Nigel and what goes on behind the scenes at Top Model.

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I hope Nigel has been enjoying the few slow winter months. Cycle 12 of America’s Next Top Model wrapped up filming before Christmas. Now, with the premiere on February 25, Nigel will have to pick up the pace as he starts promoting the show.

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Tyra is definitely off to New York, where she tapes her talk show. I understand her desire to not be bothered by fans and paparazzi (you can’t be in the mood to deal with that every day), but being so blatant at trying to hide you face only further draws attention to herself!

This week on her show, she’ll have Janet Jackson on Tuesday, discuss whether “he’s just not that into you” on Wednesday, find the latest beauty secrets across America on Thursday and set women up on the date of their dreams on Friday.

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Miss J appears to respect that privacy. US asked the runway coach to confirm the relationship and he refused, claiming all he knows is that Tyra is married to her work.

“I don’t even think about that!” Miss J told the magazine. “I’m too busy in my own head, I can’t think about hers.” He added that their relationship remains very professional, saying “I don’t go there with her.”

However, US pushed the issue (why, I’ll never know!) and finally got this answer out of Miss J:

“If I don’t get invited, then she’ll get cursed out,” he joked. “There’ll be a fight. You’ll all be invited to a big old smackdown.”

I respect Miss J for recognizing the ridiculousness behind these questions and respecting Tyra’s right to privacy. Does anyone else get the impression the Jays are not close to Tyra at all? I feel like they were once–why else would they be asked to be on ANTM?

I don’t understand why US was pushing this question so hard (unless they have privileged information that Tyra is indeed planning a wedding). I doubt this theory, I just think US are idiots who were hoping to get a confirmation about a relationship the whole world knows about already.

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The exhibit was a fundraiser for the charity Edeyo, an organization that works towards better food and education for children in Haiti.

Over 800 people came out to support Nigel, including designer, Harper’s Bazaar fashion editor Mary Alice Stephenson, Seventeen editor Ann Shoket, Adrien Brody, actrees Susan Sarandon, model Kristy Hinze, director Spike Lee and House’s Lisa Edelstein.

The event raised over $20,000 for Edeyo, which is enough to build a school cafeteria and cover the teachers’ wages for a while year.

Nigel posted some pictures of the event on his blog, check them out here.

The exhibit runs until January 13th at the Milk Gallery (450 West 15th street). All of Nigel’s photos are for sale, and those proceeds will also go to benefitting Edeyo.

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McKey made the list for her “young, sexy, innocent” vibe. BuddyTV expects McKey to shake up the modeling world.

I love that McKey made that list. She’s definitely sexy, but in an understated sort of way. The best part? She beat out al of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, Holly Madison (#50), Bridget Marquardt (#48) and Kendra Wilkinson (#46) as well as Paris Hilton (#45), four stars who fall under a more traditional and masculine version of sexy.

One person she didn’t beat is ANTM’s creator, Tyra Banks, who came in at #38, thanks to her “curves that could inspire any architect and legs that go on for miles” and her ability to “smile with her eyes.”

The top ten sexiest women on TV on the list were: Cote de Pablo from NCIS (#10), Sarah Chalke from Scrubs(#9), Eva Longoria Parker from Desperate Housewives (#8), Cat Deeley from So You Think You Can Dance (#7), Hayden Panettiere from Heroes (#6), Olivia Wilde from House (#5), Sophia Bush from One Tree Hill (#4), Kristin Kreuk from Smallville (#3), Kristen Bell from Heroes (#2) and Evangline Lilly from Lost (#1).

This list seems pretty subjective and I bet another sexy list would look very different! BuddyTV’s choices are pretty interesting. You can see the whole list here.

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Proceeds from the event will go to Edeyo, an organization that works towards better food and education for children in Haiti.

The suggested donation is $25 and includes an open bar, live and silent auctions, special music guests in addition to admission to the exhibit.

Nigel has been an advocate for causes he believes in for a long time. He held another photography exhibit to raise money and awareness for the seal hunt and he used his birthday as an opportunity to raise funds for Haiti.

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