Tyra Banks has to be vying for the title of the hardest working woman in the fashion industry.  She has added author to a long list of impressive titles.  It was announced today that the former model will be writing a series of books called Modelland.   The reality TV/talk show host scored a three-book deal with Random House publishing.  “It’s for all the girls and guys who want a lot more FANTASY in their lives…,” says Banks.  The  novels will be set in a fictional place from her own imagination.  As a savvy business woman, you can bet Tyra Banks is already thinking about turning these books into a screenplay.  She might be saying goodbye to her talk show this season, but she’s obviously not planning on slowing down. 

Tyra Banks to Publish Her First Novel [People]

There’s a new judge in town, and his name is Andre Leon Talley.  Yes, ALT is now a  judge on America’s Next Top Model.  The Vogue Editor-at-Large will take his seat next to Tyra Banks for the 14th cycle of the reality show.  We will meet the new panel member at the season premiere on March 10th.  People will tune-in the see him, and we doubt anyone will be disappointed.  All good things come at a cost though, he replaces Miss J. Alexander.  Miss J. has given us 13 seasons of hilarity, and Andre Leon Talley has signed on to give us at least three more fun filled and cultured seasons.  We will be watching on March 10th, and of course, we will be appropriately attired.

André Leon Talley Replaces Miss J. Alexander on Top Model Judging Panel [TV Guide]