Adrian Varnedoe, PacificCoastNews.com

Many fans of America’s Next Top Model may not be aware that while one season airs, another is being run, and so this past week was quite the charged one for folks at ANTM. As this cycle is airing, ANTM is running round the world auditioning for next season’s hopefuls, and things got a little ugly this week for the New York City audition. Were they auditioning for ANTM or Girls Gone Wild, who knows, but quite a hubaloo was raised. In this week’s audition, one day of auditioning began with the usual charged excitement that accompanies ANTM auditions, but ended with six injuries and three arrests. The arrests were based on disorderly conduct and riot induction through the audition, as the girls got a little catty. Thousands of women appeared for the New York Casting Call that was held at the Park Central New York Hotel. In the lineup, a brawl broke out with 3 arrests and 6 injuries ending the day. Two of the injuries were sent to hospital, and the remaining 4 refused treatment. Outside of sheer cattiness, the police can’t say exactly how the fight was caused, and ANTM is still working with investigators on the situation. Two women and one man were the 3 arrests and charged with starting a riot and disorderly conduct. The man at some point rushed into the crowd in an effort to steal the girls’ handbags. After the brawl, auditions were cancelled and the girls were sent home, with a scene that was left that has been described as a littering of shoes and clothes on the streets of New York. But they would have been small shoes, mind you, as this cycle’s auditions are only being opened to women 5’7” or shorter, as Tyra adds a new twist to ANTM as a reflection of her desire to challenge the fashion industries conventions. As a side note on this twist, I’m not thrilled about it. From a ‘breaking the mold’ standpoint, I see what she is trying to do and I applaud that. But as far as this working in fashion? Anyone that knows runway knows the tall girls prevail. Just ME though! On the incident however, Tyra released a statement to her short little model hopefuls:

“To all the Top Model hopefuls who were affected by the New York casting, we are doing everything we can to make sure that ALL the girls who weren’t seen, get an opportunity to audition – we’ll update you on our plans very soon. It is so important to me to redefine beauty, and make sure that everyone gets a fair chance to pursue their dream. I am beyond excited for Cycle 13; for the first time ever, young women 5’7″ and under have a shot at becoming America’s Next Top Model! I encourage each girl to come out ready to rock the runway and show off their fiercest pose. I’m rooting for all of you!”

Michael Anthony, Pacificcoastnew

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Yes, Tyra Banks is remembering the days of yore when the peace lovers and tree huggers were burning their bras in protest. On Thursday, Tyra had some friends and audience members from The Tyra Banks Show gathered out on the streets of New York City for a ritual bra burning ceremony of sorts. Why? Oh, well, not sure exactly. She was doing a segment for the show, and since she is all about ‘I am Woman Hear Me Roar’ the stunt probably had some kind of feministic edge to it. In other Tyra news, a new show has been given the green-light by the CW network that is being described as a “The Apprentice” meets “The Devil Wears Prada”. Who is playing the devil I wonder? The show is serving as a companion show to American’s Next Top Model and is going to be a competition for aspiring fashion editor assistants. Contestants will need to prove they are talented in both administrative duties as well as aspiring fashionistas. And I guess….the best dressed girl will win!

Yup, that’s right. I am guessing she must be having ratings issues if she is going to this extreme. But what is said to be a first for television history is a detailed discussion on The Vagina on today’s episode of the Tyra Banks Show. Tyra’s objective is to help women be more comfortable with their bodies and to feel more at ease with discussing what is going on with themselves with their moms, sisters, friends, girlfriends, etc. Maybe she doesn’t quite understand they are called *private* parts for a reason. Her show is going to include an anatomy quiz, 2 gynecologist guests, and a segment where Tyra takes a 28 year old woman to her first gynecological appointment. Tyra hopes this will educate women and give them more ease around the topic. Does anyone else find this a little weird? I mean, really, this is what the Internet is for if people want to educate themselves in the privacy of their home, now they have the tools to do so. I think this may be a t.v. first for a reason, but Tyra is Tyra. Perhaps she can be the one who can make this work. We shall see!

The premiere of reality TV show America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 9, aired tonight @ 8:00pm. What a fab show! Oh ya, these girls actually look like models this year, and so it’s already better than last season. Out of over 20 contestants, 13 girls were chosen to live in the LA mansion for the competition. One of the girls’ moms is a crackhead, another girl comes from the horse county of the world, and another goes to Yale. It’s going to be a totally fabulous and fun-packed season, so stay tuned for updates! Also, feel free to post comments on the episode. Btw, is Tyra going swimming?

Tyra Banks was spotted in New York City filming a commercial for her talk show. She’s doing the promo since her show is moving from Los Angeles. Emm… someone should really tell her that it’s time to quit her supermodel diva act. She really needs to know since her thighs are super chunky and she gives Britney Spears a run for her money. She couldn’t fit into a size 6 even if there was a huge bucket of BBQ ribs @ the end of it. I guess she could always think of herself as a plus-sized model. I just hope that she doesn’t start promoting TrimSpa, Baby!