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Pictures: America's Next Top Model: Cycle 14
Check out the great shots -- and the ones that fell flat -- from Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model
About America's Next Top Model

The hit reality series AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL goes high-fashion for cycle 15. The show features Tyra Banks and gives real young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of high fashion supermodeling.

Lending their expertise as guest judges during this high fashion cycle are designer Diane Von Furstenberg, designer/stylist Patricia Field ("Sex and the City"), top beauty photographer Matthew Rolston, supermodel Karolina Kurkova, top fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini, designer Zac Posen, designer/model Margherita Missoni, IMG Models executive Kyle Hagler, Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani and designer Roberto Cavalli.

Banks leads the panel of judges, comprised of influential fashion editor André Leon Talley and photographer Nigel Barker. Jay Manuel serves as the photo shoot creative director, while Miss J Alexander returns as the runway trainer.

The prize package has also been given a high-fashion makeover. The winner of Cycle 15 will receive a career-launching package, including a contract with IMG Models, one of the top international modeling management companies in the world; a fashion spread in Vogue Italia and an additional spread and cover of Beauty in Vogue; and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics.

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment, in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok ("Making the Band") and Laura Fuest ("Pit Boss").

Top Model Quiz

How well do you know America's Next Top Model? Take our quiz.

  • 1. The Top Model opening theme is performed by:

    • A. Rihanna

    • B. Alicia Keys

    • C. Tyra Banks

    • D. Brittany Spears

  • 2. Who is Cycle 14's Newest Judge?

    • A. Ralph Lauren

    • B. Andre Leon Talley

    • C. Vera Wang

    • D. Tim Gunn

  • 3. Who was the winner of the first cycle of Top Model?

    • A. Elyse Sewell

    • B. Shannon Stewart

    • C. Adrianne Curry

    • D. Yoanna House

  • 4. Who was the winner of Cycle 13 of Top Model?

    • A. Nicole Fox

    • B. Laura Kirkpatrick

    • C. Erin Wagner

    • D. Jennifer An

  • 5. Name the supermodel that grew up in St. Louis and attended Lutheran North High School and is a judge on Top Model.

    • A. Kala Travers

    • B. Melissa Pluto

    • C. Karlie Kloss

    • D. Kimora Lee Simmons

  • 6. Cycle 9 was the first in which what was banned from the America's Next Top Model house?

    • A. Alcohol

    • B. Smoking

    • C. Trans-Fats

    • D. Cell Phones

  • 7. In What City Was Tyra Banks Born?

    • A. Paris, France

    • B. Chicago, Illinois

    • C. Topeka, Kansas

    • D. Los Angeles, California

  • 8. Tyra Bank's made appearances On what sitcom?

    • A. Fresh Prince Of Bel Aire

    • B. The Cosby Show

    • C. Family Matters

    • D. Full House

  • 9. Where does J. Alexander's nickname "Miss J" come from?

    • A. Tyra calls him "Miss J" when they go shopping.

    • B. A contestant called him "Miss J" because of his flamboyant clothing.

    • C. The DMV accidentally put "Ms. J. Alexander" on his drivers licence.

    • D. They use it to distinguish judge J. Alexander from Jay Manuel.



Style Scene:

An inside look at the modeling and fashion industry from the experts. Each Wednesday before America's Next Top Model, News 11 at noon will feature a different expert in the community. Topics will include how to get started in the modeling industry, what makes a good photograph, the latest hair and make-up tips as well as the latest fashion trends. Experts will stick around and chat with viewers on-line during the noon hour. Then, each Thursday following America's Next Top Model, our local contestant Gabrielle will recap the show, and chat with fans about what happened behind the scenes of the show.