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Mandi Illuzzi — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:02 -0400

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Whitney Thompson won America's Next Top Model Wednesday night.

And Thursday, her Seventeen magazine cover story was unveiled.

Thompson is the show's first ever "plus-size" model to win.

"I'm not going to lose 50 pounds — if someone asks me to do that, I'll go to another [modeling] agency," the Florida native, 20, told the New York Post.

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Whitney Thompson Named America's Next Top Model

Alissa R — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:19:04 -0400

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The show's first ever "plus-size" winner is a size 10

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Whitney Thompson is America's Next Top Model.

On Wednesday night's finale, Tyra Banks crowned Thompson, making her the show's first ever "plus-size" model to win.

Thompson, who fluctuates between a size 8 and 10, says she's proud of the distinction.

"I'm not going to lose 50 pounds — if someone asks me to do that, I'll go to another [modeling] agency," the Florida native, 20, told the New York Post.

"I've already heard online from boys and girls all over the world who are dealing with eating disorders," she added. "They're thanking me for standing up and saying, "I am a plus-size model and I am beautiful."

Plus, "this is what people look like!" Thompson said, referring to herself, "rather than skin and bones, which is disgusting and sends a bad message to people everywhere."

Thompson, who beat out out Anya Kap for the title, receives a contract with CovergGirl makeup and will appear on the July cover of Seventeen magazine. She also won a contract to be repped by Elite Model Management.

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Whitney arrives at the CW Network's Upfront at Lincoln Center on May 13, 2008 in New York City.

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Tyra Banks Not Leaving America’s Next Top Model

Lindsay Powers — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:40:31 -0400

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Rep: reports that she is feuding with Jay Manuel are "not true"

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There is no cat claw action going on behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model.

Citing unnamed sources, OK! Magazine had reported that Tyra Banks and Jay Manuel “aren’t speaking” and that the CW hit “seems to detract from her big plans” to focus on her talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.

But her rep vehemently tells Usmagazine.com, "The rumors about Tyra leaving and the fight with Jay are NOT TRUE!"

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Tyra Banks attends the Baby Phat Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at Roseland on February 1, 2008 in New York City.

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Top Model: Miss J Gives Us the Runway Rundown

Allison Corneau — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:30:49 -0400

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This week's cycle 9 premiere of America's Next Top Model brought us 13 starry-eyed wannabes eager to please Miz Tyra Banks.

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This week's cycle 9 premiere of America's Next Top Model brought us 13 starry-eyed wannabes eager to please Miz Tyra Banks. And while we have yet to pick our clear-cut faves, one thing is for certain: ANTM will again provide the sass, style and starmakers that the series is known for.

To help Us handicap the season, one of the show's harshest critics, J. Alexander, stopped by our New York City office to dish about his faves. If you missed this week's premiere, catch the encore Sunday at 9 p.m on the CW before getting into your regular Model groove each Wednesday at 8.

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Us Poll: Is Top Model Contestant "Plus-Sized?"

Megan Lynn — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:44:29 -0400

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On last night's premiere of America's Next Top Model, Tyra and the J's chose Sarah to be this season's "plus-sized" girl.

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On last night's premiere of America's Next Top Model, Tyra and the J's chose Sarah to be this season's "plus-sized" girl. But to the ANTM panel (and Us) Sara looks more "real-sized" than anything else!

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Top Model Winner: There Was So Much Pressure!

Allison Corneau — Sat, 19 May 2007 08:49:59 -0400

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Each week, America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez, 20, had to brave crazy photo shoots with full hair and makeup, TV cameras capturing her every move 24/7, and a notoriously tough judging panel. In the end, the show’s judges, including executive producer, Tyra Banks, selected the Chicago native to take the top prize. Usmagazine.com caught up with America’s newest CoverGirl during her recent press tour in New York City.

Us: Who is the first person you called right after you won the show?
Jaslene Gonzalez: Definitely my mom. Once I told her, she told everybody.

Us: What was it like standing in front of the judging panel each week?
JG: You’re under so much pressure. You think one day you’re doing so well and then you’re going to the panel room and they critique you so harshly it puts you down. In the middle of the competition I fell off a little bit.

Us: You also auditioned for the show last season but were cut.
JG: I think it prepared me a lot more this time around.

Us: You said Miss J is your favorite judge. Who would win in a walk-off between you two?
JG: He lived for my walk - he was in love with me and I was in love with him. He’s a queen and I’m a queen, so we have so much in common.

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UsTV Exclusive: Top Models Miss Home

Allison Corneau — Wed, 09 May 2007 17:17:29 -0400

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Now that the America's Next Top Model field is narrowed to the final four runway wannabes, the girls are starting to miss home more than ever.

Traveling in Sydney for a series of photo shoots, Model's Natasha, the sharp-tongued Russian beauty, expresses her love for her (rent-a) hubby, Stuart, over the phone while the other girls listen in.

As our UsTV sneak preview clip shows, the other girls are none too happy with Miss Natasha's Public Display of Affection, which was one or two breathy "I Love You's" away from phone sex. Leave it to level-headed Renee to set the record straight, though. "She's psychopathic," she reasons with the camera. "She's weird." Thanks for clearing that up, Renee!

Will tensions continue to mount in the Sydney house? Which girls will make the coveted top three? Turn on UsTV right now for a sneak peek and catch the full episode tonight on the CW at 8 p.m.

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Best of UsTV: Tyra's Girls Talk The Talk

summer — Fri, 04 May 2007 17:49:09 -0400

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Apparently walking the walk is still optional.

It's not hot to dance up on another dude while your manstays home and babysits.

Hot Hollywood style secrets revealed!

Brody Jenner's date is definitely reality TV show material.

This Pussycat wins! Now give her a spool of thread and some catnip to celebrate.

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UsTV Exclusive: Is a Top Model Lying Her Way to the Top?

Allison Corneau — Wed, 02 May 2007 16:08:10 -0400

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Everyone knows that when it comes down to it, sometimes the only way to get what you want is to lie, cheat or steal. Lucky for our Top Model wannabes, they have no problem with any of those things.

In our exclusive UsTV clip, outspoken Dionne explains how she thinks last week was Brittany's time to go instead of fan fave Jael and takes offense to the former's free flowing "excuses" during a recent acting challenge.

Arguing that the short-term memory loss she suffered during an accident years ago was affecting her ability to remember lines, Britt brings out the violins during the shoot, much to the dismay of Dionne. "Short term memory?" Dionne wonders. "She always makes up an excuse for every single thing."

Me-yow! We smell a catfight brewing! Will the girls make up and play nice before their photo shoot on tonight's show? Turn on UsTV now to get your sneak peak before the full episode airs on the CW at 8 p.m.

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UsTV Exclusive: Top Model Turns the Tables

Allison Corneau — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:26:06 -0400

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It's recap time,Top Model fans! And while Natasha's struggle to master Aussie slang last week was almost priceless - thus worthy of being included in this week's clip show - we hope! - our UsTV sneak preview takes the Top Model cake.

In footage never before seen, our runway wannabes turn the tables and impersonate the judges we've all come to know and love. Directed by guest hostess Tia Mowry to "embody their character and the way they would move," Jael offers a decent Twiggy as Renee nails Jay Manuel's mannerisms to a T.

How will our judging panel feel about their divalicious dopplegangers? Turn on UsTV now to get your sneak preview and catch the full episode tonight on the CW at 8 p.m.

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