Surf’s up as “America’s Next Top Model” heads to the beach.

The final five, including Montgomery’s Dionne Walters, take in Sydney’s sands while working with boy toys and Tyra, who’s not only judging the pics but snapping them, too. But before that, the contestants race to see who can book the most gigs.

Plus, Brittany cries. A lot.

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I’m not a ma’am, I’m
a sir. Except, I don’t feel
that quite fits either.

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So what if Birmingham isn’t represented this year in that karaoke contest watched by zillions of teen girls? Instead, set your dials to CW 21 tonight for an Alabama double-bill. First, your weekly date with “America’s Next Top Model” (starring Top Five finalist Dionne Walters of Montgomery) at 7. Then, see Birmingham band Within Reason play the “One Tree Hill” prom at 8.

That’s right. Another Birmingham band, another prime-time drama. The group beat four other bands in a national Rock the Prom contest for the guest shot. The episode, which apparently involves a kidnapping during the prom, was originally scheduled to air back in March, but got bumped to tonight’s sweeps spot. And if you’ve never heard (or heard of) the band, a quick promo video after the jump.

• Birmingham News: Birmingham band bides its time until TV broadcast

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Spring has sprung. Next up,
summer will have summered. Fall
will have fallen. Brr.

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The last book I read
took three months and several
renewals. I tried.

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