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*From the outset, Modelland overpowers your senses. A form of literature candy, it gives a sugar rush with its metaphors and flamboyant world. Initially trying to acclimatize to the characters such as the De La Crèmes, the places such as Peppertown, Metopia, and the unrelenting alliteration, is almost too much. Yet it is worth the [...]
*Supermodel-turned-business mogul Tyra Banks captured the Emmy Award twice for the “The Tyra Banks Show,” holds court weekly as the host on “America’s Next Top Model” that is broadcast in 170 countries, and is hitting the books at Harvard Business School—where she actually bunks in the dorms. With accomplishments like that, the 36-year-old dynamo should be content—but [...]
*“I do look at Modelland as a franchise,” Tyra Banks said about the possibility of bringing her first novel, “Modelland” (Random House/Delacorte Press), to the big screen. “It’s fun, scary and campy. I want them (the reader) to know they have beauty in their uniqueness. We have Harry Potter and Twilight… I hope it will [...]
*Supermodel turned super mogul, Tyra Banks will be LA Thursday to sign copies of her New York Times Best-Selling young adult fantasy fiction novel “Modelland” at Eso Won Books. Modelland is a story that is fun, campy, and full of adventure. Set to be the first in a series of three books, Tyra’s lifelong love [...]
*Tyra Banks is really proving to the world that she is much more than good looks and long legs. The model and talk show host has initiated the 17th cycle of “America’s Next Top Model” recently, started school at Harvard, and just a month ago added author to her long resume of good works. Her [...]
*Tyra Banks made her debut as an author with Modelland, the first of a three-book young adult series that centers on an awkward teen who gets invited to attend an elite modeling academy. Now she’s hoping that the book — which recently hit stores — might one day make it to the big screen. In [...]
*Tyra Banks got verklempt when recalling a fan tweet promoting the release of her first work of fiction. “You forget that people are gonna be excited about (the book) and are gonna read it,” she told the Associated Press in tears. “That was really touching to see that … especially for something new. I’m new [...]
*During her appearance on “Good Morning America” today, Tyra Banks took time to plug the upcoming 17th cycle of “America’s Next Top Model,” an all-stars version that will see some of the most memorable contestants from past cycles returning for a second chance. Speaking to Robin Roberts, Banks said: “I have girls from cycle one [...]
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