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Tyra Lynne BanksBirth Date :
December 04, 1973Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USA
Clip: First Look of Tyra Banks as Diva on 'Gossip Girl'
September 30, 2009 10:09:23Tyra Banks' acting chop on "Gossip Girl" is available to watch through the sneak peek given by The CW. Just as reported a few months ago, the supermodel is taking the role of a movie actress who is very much a diva. She gets out of the dressing room not pleased because she is surrounded by "amateurs".
Ursula, according to the "Dan de Fleurette" synopsis, will be someone Serena befriends. Serena in fact will be in charge to be her publicist. Ursula is also a co-star of Olivia Burke, the role taken by recurring cast Hilary Duff. Both movie stars are coming to the Upper East Side to attend their movie's premiere but Olivia has a bigger plan which is enrolling in NYU as a normal college girl.
Preview of 'Gossip Girl' 3.04: The Stars Are Coming
September 29, 2009 11:09:26Deemed as a "Gossip Girl" blockbuster event, the show's next week episode called "Dan de Fleurette" proudly presents two huge guest stars. Hilary Duff and Tyra Banks are coming to Upper East Side as two movie stars who are entangled in the group's lives.
A famous movie actress, Olivia Burke is enrolling at NYU in hope to lead a somewhat normal college experience. She ends up being Vanessa's roommate and will eventually get to know Dan who has no clue about her true identity. Duff is taking this recurring role. Meanwhile, Olivia's co-star in her movie is named Ursula and she is played by Banks. Serena gets the temp job at being Ursula's publicist.
First Look of Tyra Banks on 'Gossip Girl'
September 17, 2009 09:09:06Two worlds will collide when "Gossip Girl" airs an episode where Tyra Banks, the host of "America's Next Top Model", pays a visit as an actress named Ursula Nyquist later this season. There is little detail about Tyra's role but it was reported that Serena will get a job as a publicist taking charge of Ursula's movie premiere night. No episode date was suggested.
Apart from sharing some scenes with Blake Lively, Tyra will also meet another guest star Hilary Duff who plays a movie star in disguise, Olivia. They have shot their joint scene and Duff said, "It was fun to work with her in a different atmosphere than appearing on her show. She looked beautiful and did a really great job. She had the flat hair that squiggles on her forehead. Very flapper-ish!"
Tyra Banks Shows God-Given Hair on Talk Show
September 09, 2009 03:09:55As the season opener of her show, Tyra Banks has debuted her God-given hair on national television. The episode airing on Tuesday, September 8 was aimed to encourage women embracing their natural look. She came out with shoulder-length hair which is pulled back and flattened with water.
"Let's talk about my hair right now. I know it's been a big mystery. And it was like an unsolved mystery and I felt like I needed to solve this mystery," the model said in the beginning of her show before turning around to give a better look of her hair. She then let the audience in the studio to touch it and called on her hairdresser to give her a make-over on stage.
Tyra Banks' Statement Regarding Paulina Porizkova's 'ANTM' Exit
May 19, 2009 03:05:09For those who are following the story of "America's Next Top Model" firing judge Paulina Porizkova, the case seemed to be decided based on personal matters. However, in a just released statement, producer Ken Mok and the show's host Tyra Banks said that it was the limited budget that drove them to the dismissal.
"The current state of the economy has forced shows to make major budget cuts industry wide," Mok said on Monday, May 18 in a joint statement with Tyra. "America's Next Top Model is not immune to these financially challenging times. We've had to make significant cuts in every area of the production and, unfortunately, Paulina was a casualty of these cuts."
Fired Paulina Porizkova Reveals Tyra Banks' Diva Attitude
May 16, 2009 02:05:25Paulina Porizkova was being implicit when she revealed on Craig Ferguson's "Late Late Show" earlier this week concerning the reason she has been fired from "America's Next Top Model". But the judge who was the replacement of Twiggy, opens up more to Access Hollywood regarding the real reason she was let go. And it concerns a lot with Tyra Banks.
In the "Late Show", Paulina admitted that producers thought she has a big ego. Explaining further what she meant by that, the supermodel said on "Billy Bush Show", "I must admit I was having a little bit of an issue with Tyra being late for every judging. It's six hours later and I feel like I am being told my time is not as valuable as hers. They pointed out that I should shut up and be grateful for the job and that Tyra is really busy."
Tyra Banks Reponds to 'America's Next Top Model' Audition Mayhem
March 17, 2009 02:03:28Tyra Banks, the host and producer of "America's Next Top Model", has released a statement regarding the mayhem caused by the show's audition in New York City last Saturday, March 14. In a joint statement with producer Ken Mok, the supermodel says that they are "concern" but promise to proceed with the audition for the 13th cycle.
"We are concerned by the events that occurred Saturday afternoon in the vicinity of the New York City casting call for the next cycle of America's Next Top Model," the statement on The CW official site read. "At this time, we still don't know all the details of what happened or what triggered the incident. We appreciate the efforts of the NYPD and will assist them in any way possible in this matter."
Another Promo of Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher's 'True Beauty'
December 18, 2008 01:12:05Another promo for "True Beauty", the latest reality show coming from Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher, has been released by ABC. The footage introduces once more on how the game will be played and when the show will start airing.
The network schedules the show to be premiered on January 5, 2009 at 10/9c. Six good-looking females and four males will live in the same house, thinking that they are competing for a regular beauty pageant where looks is the ultimate power. Little do they know that the judges, supermodel Cheryl Tiegs, fashion critic Nol Marin and host Vanessa Minnillo, will evaluate them based on the inner beauty.
Video: Robert Pattinson Necking Tyra Banks on Her TV Show
November 22, 2008 09:11:06Movie heartthrob Robert Pattinson made an appearance on "The Tyra Banks Show" Thursday, November 20 and set tongue wagging when he gave Tyra Banks a 'vampire bite' on her neck. His "Twilight" co-star Taylor Lautner, who also appeared on the show, couldn't stop laughing as Robert was necking Tyra.
"I want you to bite me right now," so Tyra told Robert, who obviously was very surprised by her request. "Are you absolutely sure about this?" he asked her. Insisting she's serious with her request, Tyra immediately moved her body closer to Robert and put her long hair aside, giving him her neck to bite.
Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher Launch 'True Beauty'
November 06, 2008 04:11:46Supermodel and American television personality, Tyra Banks, will have another reality show on television sooner, entitled "True Beauty". Banks does her first collaboration with Ashton Kutcher to make a 'beauty pageant' competition show which is confirmed to air in January 2009.
Banks, "America's Next Top Model" creator, has made "True Beauty" as a brand new reality show that differs with many other shows, regarding its theme of viewing the inner beauty from a group of people. ABC as the network which broadcast the show gives a statement, read "a beauty pageant unlike any you've ever seen."
Rapper T.I. Lost Virginity at 11
October 29, 2008 10:10:30Keeping his interview with "The Tyra Banks Show" real and honest, T.I. came clean about his personal life and most of all, sex life, claiming he lost his virginity when he was merely 11 years old. He, moreover, also opened up about his arrest for gun-possession charges and upcoming years-long jail sentence for pleading guilty to the case.
About losing his virginity at such a very young age, the rapper told talk show host Tyra Banks, "I'm embarrassed." He went on saying, "I'm sorry ... If it makes it any better we had two kids together later on."
Forbes Unveils List of Primetime TV's 20 Top-Earning Women
September 04, 2008 09:09:18Forbes.com has just unveiled its list of Primetime TV's 20 Top-Earning Women and sitting on the very top of the list is retired model Tyra Banks. Putting her modeling career on hold and in the meantime invading the silver screen with her daytime talk show, "The Tyra Banks Show", and serving as producer and judge on "America's Next Top Model," the beauty banked around $23 million from June 1, 2007 to June 1, 2008.
Fellow catwalk queen Heidi Klum comes 2nd on the list, taking in a reported $14 million earning from her role as host of "Project Runway," her renewed Victoria's Secret contract, designing deals and a number of advertising campaigns. Both supermodels best TV actress Katherine Heigl, best known for her role as Izzie Stevens on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," who earned $13 million over the course of the year.
Tyra Banks' Wax Figure Unveiled
July 03, 2008 01:07:12In addition to Amy Winehouse's waxwork, famous wax museum Madame Tussauds has announced the unveiling of Tyra Banks'. But unlike Amy's wax figure which will be unveiled in London, the one of Tyra is unveiled in D.C.
The supermodel's figure has been unveiled Wednesday, July 2. The figure is dressed in a black wrap dress, beige patent leather peep-toe pumps with gold and black bangle bracelets as the accessories.
Winners of the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Are In
June 21, 2008 09:06:30The 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards which was held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, June 20 witnessed its biggest nominee, CBS' soap opera "The Young and the Restless", won only three awards all at once. The series which grabbed 13 nods for a total of eight categories nabbed the awards for the categories of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for its star Jeanne Cooper, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Kristoff St. John, and the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design For A Drama Series.
Another big winner at the awards event was talk show host Ellen DeGeneres whose talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" won her the Outstanding Talk Show Host award. In addition, the show also won the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design, Outstanding Directing In A Talk Show/Morning Program, and the Outstanding Achievement in Live & Direct To Tape Sound Mixing categories.
Tyra Banks Threw a Baby Shower for Jessica Alba
February 05, 2008 10:02:07Initially took the stage at the Tyra Banks' talk show to promote her new movie "The Eye," Jessica Alba got a surprise baby shower from the supermodel and TV personality.
Alba made an appearance at Tyra's talk show last week when the host surprised her with numbers of gifts, which among others included a pushchair, bassinet, toys and clothes at a total cost of $6,000.
Vanessa Hudgens Interesting Interview with Tyra Banks
September 18, 2007 12:09:24
The pussycat is coming out of her hiding place. Vanessa Hudgens was heading for "The Tyra Banks Show" Monday September 17th, sat down with the supermodel for an interesting chit chat.
Acting as a good host, Tyra threw her special guest a faux prom upon learning that she never got the chance to attend her high school prom. Prom queen Vanessa looked all smile as she donned the tiara and held the stick.
Jennifer Lopez's Bottoms Is the Best in Hollywood
August 18, 2007 02:08:39
"La Guitarra" so her school friends used to call her. Jennifer Lopez must be very proud with that nickname. And as time goes by, still her body is the best, especially her bottoms, which earns her the No. 1 position in In Touch magazine countdown of top 10 "Best Bottoms In Hollywood".
R&B singer, songwriter, actress, and fashion designer Beyonce Knowles comes in 2nd spot, besting movie actress and former fashion model Jessica Biel who is at No. 3 and socialite and crowds' pleaser Kim Kardashian at No. 4. Ranked 5th on the poll is supermodel and TV personality Tyra Banks.
Entertainers Making Time Magazine's List of 100 Most Influential
May 04, 2007 09:05:59
Among the newsmakers on Time magazine's list of 100 people who shape the world, there are some celebrities who make the cut. Leonardo DiCaprio is the one entertainment newsmaker included in the magazine's annual list of 100 Most Influential.
Besides the hunk, there are also the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Sacha Baron Cohen, Martin Scorsese, Kate Moss, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Justin Timberlake, Tyra Banks, Cate Blanchett, and America Ferrera. The list, which includes 71 men and 29 women from 27 countries, also naming Tina Fey, John Mayer, Brian Williams, and Michael J. Fox among others.
Tyra Banks Got Real Cozy with New York Knicks Coach Isiah Thomas
May 01, 2007 02:05:40
This just in. After making headlines with her so-called misunderstanding New York restaurant non-payment, Tyra Banks has sparked another media frenzy with her being romantically linked to New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas.
The supermodel, according to the New York Post's Page Six, was looked cozy with Isiah as they lunched at Club 66 in Midtown on Tuesday afternoon April 24th. "They looked like they were really enjoying themselves," the publication quoted an onlooker as saying.
Drew Barrymore Tops People Magazine's Annual "100 Most Beautiful People" List
April 26, 2007 09:04:27
Began her acting career as a child star, Drew Barrymore quickly turns box office breadwinner. With her celebrity status, not only the actress gains public respect, but also acknowledgement of her beauty which at last earns her the predicate of the Most Beautiful in People magazine's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list.
"I just think happiness is what makes you pretty. Period," Barrymore tells the magazine. "Happy people are beautiful. They become like a mirror and they reflect that happiness." Earning the No. 1 spot on the annual list, it's her forth time on the list, while her first ever to be the magazine's covergirl which issue hit newsstand Friday April 27th.
Sheryl Crow Is the Most Unlucky in Love Female in Hollywood
April 12, 2007 11:04:35
Who has the bad luck in making relationship with opposite sex? According In Touch Weekly magazine it's Sheryl Crow. The singer, sad to say, earns the unwanted title of the Most Unlucky in Love Female in Hollywood for her many failed-relationships with numbers of men.
Crow, who previously dated the likes of Eric Clapton, actor Owen Wilson, and Kid Rock, was once engaged to cycling legend Lance Armstrong. The last also didn't work well that she was once quoted as saying, "I don't want to spend the rest of my life alone. That's the only true fear I have."
AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz for February 2007
March 01, 2007 05:03:06
With her abundant talent in acting, dancing, and singing plus her striking, fresh look, Vanessa Hudgens really has stolen considerable attention around and so, it should come as no surprise that the beauty finally reaches the top spot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of February 2007 edition.
Ascending six notches from her previous position, the "Come Back to Me" singer thus becomes the only female figure to seat on the top three as the next two positions below her are firmly secured by Channing Tatum and Omarion, both remaining unmoved from their last-month's slot.
Tyra Banks Revealed Adoption Plans
December 11, 2006 11:12:19
Claimed not following in the footstep of such Hollywood A-listers, as Angelina Jolie and Madonna, Tyra Banks publicly revealed her plans to adopt a child.
"I've wanted to adopt since I was eight, nine years old, before it was hip," the former model explained. "I really do think I will. I don't have to have a child come from my womb to have a connection. Children that are already born are beautiful to me. I can definitely be a mother to them."
Keri Russell Signing as A Spokesmodel for CoverGirl Makeup
July 12, 2006 10:07:57
Since her involvement in the highly anticipated "Mission: Impossible 3", offer after offer keeps coming to beautiful actress Keri Russell. Has just now, the starlet has signed on to become a spokesmodel for CoverGirl, becoming the new face of its Outlast Double Lipshine.
"Keri embodies the clean, fresh, natural look that defines CoverGirl," said Gina Drosos, VP of global cosmetics for Proctor & Gambel, CoverGirl's parent company. "Her natural beauty and spirited personality shine through in everything she does."
Witherspoon & Banks Designing Wedding Gowns for Online Charity Auction
July 07, 2006 09:07:14
Reese Witherspoon and Tyra Banks are working together, not in entertainment industry, but designing wedding gowns for an upcoming online charity auction.
The females are now busy creating fairytale dresses which will be sold off during an ongoing auction at website charityfolks.com.
Banks Went Overweight
November 03, 2005 11:11:48Curious to experience what it's like to be an obese person, Tyra Banks eagerly wore the fat suit to go undercover as a 350-pound woman. This segment is scheduled to be aired on Monday at "The Tyra Banks Show."
"It seemed like the last form of open discrimination that's OK, and I decided to put on a 350-pound suit myself and live that life for a day and see what happens," she said to an interview by AP Radio. "I started walking down the street and within 10 seconds, a trio of people looked at me, snickered, looked me right in my eye and started pointing and laughing in my face," she continued. "And I had no idea it was that blatant."
Banks Prepares for Life as a Talk Show Host
April 01, 2005 11:04:58Sexy supermodel Tyra Banks has come to a final decision to quit her work as Victoria's Secret model and prepares for life as a talk show host. The catwalk beauty, who is also well known for her performance on reality tv success "America's Next Top Model" says she's now moving into another area beyond modeling, which she's been got involved in since her 15-year age, that is into talk show.
