Which is harder — handling a sword on a high wire, or driving in LA traffic? This week on America's Next Top Model, the girls attempted both. Call me a dork, but I sort of loved the martial arts challenge. While it wasn't as flashy as their Cirque du Soleil shoot, it was fun to see each model take on a butt-kicking persona for the day. Not everyone handled it with grace however, and one girl Read more

I've got to agree with Bella: it took surprise visits from Lil Mama, the Jabbawockeez, and Cirque du Soleil to do it, but this week's America's Next Top Model brought back some much-needed pizzazz to Cycle 13 — even if the models themselves were quasi-lackluster. (Come on, Kara! Bring the fierceness!) There was some drama with Ashley, the obligatory offbeat comments from Nicole, and by the end Read more

This week's America's Next Top Model wasn't much more entertaining than last week's snoozefest (Bella seems to agree, awarding it just three short-legged "Milos"). But it was a bit better, mostly because we got a little more screen time with Tyra, there was a model who appeared to be faking orgasms during the photo shoot, and we had Laura wearing her grandma's clothing creations with pride Read more

Top Model — either you're amazingly campy and over-the-top or . . . you're boring. Unfortunately last night's episode was the latter. There is very little drama, Tyra is barely in it, and everyone keeps belaboring the fact that these girls are short. Even the episode is titled "Make Me Tall." Note to Tyra: if you're going to "revolutionize" the modeling industry by introducing short-er girls, Read more

After last week's premiere, cycle 13 continued on as the models learned a thing or two about rejection and of course, learned to smile with their eyes — or "smize," as it's now called. This week's episode had the usual doses of challenges and cat fights, but how closely were you paying attention? Test your knowledge, and then head over to Bella for her beauty quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

Did you watch last night's premiere of America's Next Top Model? The CW revealed the final 14 girls a few weeks ago, so we already knew who was going to make the cut, but there was still plenty of satisfying drama and overall craziness. (What was with Tyra's French accent? And Amber?!) Take my quiz and see how many factoids you remember! Photo courtesy of The CW Take the Quiz Read more