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Archive for October, 2010

‘Top Model’: Being Vera Wang

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

“America’s Next Top Model” special report

By Nadria Tucker

Awards shows. Designer impostors. Drinking binges. This episode of “America’s Next Top Model” has it all!

America's Next Top ModelKendal Brown of Northport wants to move ahead at the turning point in this competition. But does she really want to “be here”? And do the girls really know their fashion history?

What goes best with white wine? Drama! See more, after the jump …

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bundled up

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Inner warmth powers
non-electric blanket while
curled up on the couch.

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BREAKING: Kendal Brown finishes in eighth place on ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Kendal Brown, America's Next Top Model

America's Next Top ModelKendal Brown, the 24-year-old contestant from Northport, was eliminated in tonight’s episode of “America’s Next Top Model.” She was in the Bottom Two with Esther Petrack of Boston.

In the previous week, the judges had praised Brown in her photos, but the seventh week of competition proved disastrous for her.

We’ll have more soon in Nadria Tucker’s full recap.

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On the runway: more on “America’s Next Top Model.”

‘Top Model’: Booze and bargains galore

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Video: Preview of tonight’s episode. You know
what reality TV needs? More drinking.

We’re just about at the halfway point, with six models sent home and eight remaining on “America’s Next Top Model.” Tonight, the girls party like rock stars and dress each other up.

America's Next Top ModelNorthport’s Kendal Brown can be hit or miss. Last week, her photos were a hit with the judges, but can she keep up the momentum as weird Ann Ward continues her dominance in the competition?

See the show tonight, and come back for Nadria Tucker’s weekly recap after the show.

Also:

Video: And what else does it need more of? Shopping!

“America’s Next Top Model” airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on CW 21.

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On the runway: more on “America’s Next Top Model.”

a house cleaning, of sorts

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

The G-men pulled some
bad apples in a barrel
full of rotten ones.

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Vote 2010: At long last, the final Bentley-Sparks debate tonight

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

If you’re still on the fence about Robert Bentley and Ron Sparks, you can see them square off one last time in tonight’s hourlong debate at Auburn University. The two will make their pitches and answer (or deflect) the tough questions starting at 7 tonight.

Wade on Birmingham - Vote 2010NBC 13’s Andrea Lindenberg will serve as moderator. Questions will include those submitted ahead of time by citizens and vetted by the League of Women Voters.

The debate will be carried on Alabama Public Television and on WBHM (90.3 FM). A live video stream will also be available on the Alabama Public Television website, while WBHM will have an audio stream. AL.com will also have a live video stream and moderated chat.

Republican nominee Bentley has been on the defense this week after admitting he sought and received contributions from the Alabama Education Association. Whether this will aid Democratic nominee Sparks remains to be seen.

Video: The previous Bentley-Sparks debate at
Birmingham-Southern College. (Note: Video will play,
after it loads completely.)

Election Day is Nov. 2.

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More Vote 2010 coverage.

cooling trend

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

The shorter days, the
longer nights, darkness roams with
frosty companions.

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pig in a garden

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Snout sniffs for morsels
hiding in the soil, curled
pink tail wiggles round.

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costumes for 2010

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Like Button, Old Spice
guy, Baby Lady Gaga,
“Inception” … somehow.

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trick rolled

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Step 1: Ring doorbell.
Step 2: Ignite bag of poo.
Step 3: Run for it!

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an excuse to be trampy

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Demure? Bah, humbug.
Ladies, make this Halloween
one we won’t forget.

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‘Top Model’: The Ann supremacy

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

“America’s Next Top Model” special report

By Nadria Tucker

My boyfriend thinks “America’s Next Top Model” is “setting Ann [Ward] up for a fall.” I certainly hope so.

America's Next Top ModelAfter all, she’s won best photo for 4 weeks in a row, and this cycle badly needs a jumpstart. Sure, there’s the usual “Bish stole my hair extensions” drama, but where are the slap fights? The obligatory trip to the hospital? Host Tyra Banks’ signature meltdown? Nowhere to be found.

Maybe Northport’s Kendal Brown can inject some flair into the proceedings and break Ann’s winning streak. Find out, after the jump …

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hell house 2010

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Bingo addicts, file
sharers, sexting pervs, oil
spillers and furries.

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‘Top Model’: Nine, oh, to one … oh!

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Video: Rodeo Drive puts the models
head to head and strut to strut.

Nine contestants remain on “America’s Next Top Model,” heading to Beverly Hills for a street-side shoot. Who will be left standing on Rodeo Drive?

America's Next Top ModelKendal Brown of Northport landed in the Bottom 3 last week, so she must step up ship out. Be sure to tune in tonight for all the fun and drama.

Then read Nadria Tucker’s take in her weekly recap, after the show.

Also:

Video: A look at last week’s moving walkway
challenge, and Kendal’s near disaster.

“America’s Next Top Model” airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on CW 21.

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being scared

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Can’t get the scream out
with all the blood and noise and
fleeing for your life.

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