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Tyra Banks Admits America’s Next Top Model “Crossed the Line” in New Netflix Documentary
Tyra Banks, the supermodel and creator of America’s Next Top Model (ANTM), is finally facing the controversy that has followed the show for years. In the trailer for Netflix’s three-part documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, Banks admits that some moments on the show crossed the line.
“I knew I pushed it too far,” Banks says in the trailer. “It was intense, and we kept raising the stakes because that’s what viewers wanted.” She’s acknowledging what many former contestants have said for years: the show could be extreme, sometimes to the point of being emotionally demanding.

ANTM made its name through high-pressure challenges, confrontational judging, and dramatic eliminations. While that approach helped the show dominate reality TV for years, it also created tension behind the scenes. Former judges and contestants describe moments that were emotionally and physically taxing, and in some cases, even harmful. Jay Manuel, the creative director, said Banks “would do anything for the success of the show,” a reflection of the intense environment contestants faced.
Banks doesn’t try to excuse all the show’s controversial moments, but she also highlights its impact. Years before many mainstream fashion outlets embraced diversity, ANTM gave visibility to models who didn’t fit conventional industry standards, including plus-size models, models with visible scars, and trans models. Still, she acknowledges that not every choice landed well and that the pressure sometimes exceeded acceptable limits.

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The documentary also features former contestants, who share candid reflections. Some, like ANTM’s first winner Adrianne Curry, have publicly criticised the doc, saying it risks misrepresenting their experiences. Others speak to the emotional strain they felt during the competition, showing that what looked like drama on screen often had real consequences behind the cameras.

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This isn’t just a look back at the past. ANTM, which ran from 2003 to 2018 and spanned 24 seasons, influenced how reality TV portrays competition, beauty, and diversity. Its impact is still visible in fashion programming and social media today. Banks’ admission that she “went too far” is significant because it’s rare for her to openly reflect on the show’s more controversial moments. Whether it satisfies critics or former contestants will only be clear when the full documentary premieres on Netflix on February 16, 2026.
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Rihanna and Rocki Make History in a First-of-Its-Kind Mother–Daughter Cover Feature
Rihanna’s daughter, Rocki, has made her first magazine cover appearance alongside her mother for W magazine’s Pop Issue. Not yet a year old, Rocki emerged into public view, dressed in Dior, sharing the cover with Rihanna in what marks the first public photo the singer has released of her daughter since announcing her birth seven months ago in September.

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Rihanna celebrated on Instagram, expressing her excitement about Rocki’s debut. She wrote, “Cover girrrrrlz!!! Baby Rocki served sumn serious on her first cover! Came on set and shut her mama dowwwnn!!!!” as she introduced her daughter to the public in a fashion setting.
Although Rihanna did not participate in a direct interview with W Magazine for the feature, several people close to her contributed to the story. Among them was her partner, A$AP Rocky, who shared insight into how Rihanna has evolved over the years. The couple, who were longtime friends before their relationship became public in late 2020, now share three children together: Rocki, RZA, and Ricky.

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Rocky spoke about the impact motherhood has had on Rihanna, he explained that while she has grown and adapted in this new phase, to him, Rihanna has always carried a unique presence, describing her as thoughtful and genuine. In his words, “she is the most charming and genuine person on Earth. Her energy is unmatched—one of a kind. I just adore her.”

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For the cover, both Rihanna and Rocki wore Dior haute couture. Rocki’s look included a custom designed diaper and matching headpiece, created specifically for the shoot. The concept reflected Rihanna’s creative input.

Photo: Tim Walker
Jonathan Anderson, the house’s creative director, spoke about working with Rihanna on the project. He noted that the custom couture diaper was an unusual request, but one that aligned with Rihanna’s. In his word, “she is thinking outside the box. When she has an idea, I’m always trusting in the process. I trust her implicitly on anything she feels that is right to do.” He explained that she approaches fashion with clarity and confidence, often interpreting designs in ways that feel authentic to her.
Rihanna and Rocky’s cover hits different; it’s fashion, motherhood, and representation all in one frame.
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Olandria Carthen Dazzles in Pajtim at the 2026 Vanity Fair Party
After the Oscars ceremony, the Vanity Fair after‑party becomes its own runway, where attendees arrive in remarkable looks and make as much of a style statement as they did on the official red carpet. Olandria Carthen, who has been making headlines for her fashion looks since appearing on Love Island USA as “Bama the Barbie,” lived up to her reputation at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars after‑party in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, wearing a custom white gown by Pajtim Raci.

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Olandria wore a custom pleated gown featuring a dramatic halter-neckline that transitions into a plunging, open front bodice. The bodice is tightly ruched, all the white chiffon pulled into a single structured point at the waist before opening into a sheer floor-length skirt with a train.

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Wide cutouts on both sides of the waist left her midsection exposed, reflecting the gown’s deliberate design.
Her hair was styled in a loose curly updo with a few pieces falling around her face. Makeup included sculpted eyebrows, a soft smoky eye, and a glossy 90s inspired lip. Accessories were diamond pieces by Azature, including statement rings.

Olandria Carthen – Instagram
This gown showed a more sculptural side of Pajtim Raci. Chiffon is a difficult fabric to work with keeping the bodice firm while allowing the skirt and cape to flow is not easy. Pajtim got it right, and Olandria had no trouble wearing it. That credit belongs to the designer.
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Lori Harvey Rocks a Daring Thigh-High Slit at Chanel’s Paris Show
Lori Harvey stepped out for the Chanel Fall/Winter 2026 Womenswear Show in Paris, wearing a look that paired a cropped tweed jacket with a vivid red blouse and a beige Chanel skirt cut with a striking high slit.
The look consists of a bright red blouse worn beneath a cropped brown and cream tweed jacket. The blouse was slightly open at the collar, creating a V-shaped neckline. The jacket featured tweed fabric and metallic buttons along the front.

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Harvey wore a beige Chanel midi skirt that was fastened in front with three rows of large buttons. The cut opened high along the right side, forming a high slit revealing her leg. A slim burgundy belt sat at the waist, repeating the colour of the blouse.
She completed her look with a small black quilted Chanel clutch, narrow-tinted sunglasses, and pointed nude heels.
Harvey kept her hair pulled back into a firm ponytail. Her makeup featured warm tones, with softly shaped brows, light eye definition and glossy nude lips. Harvey’s styling and choice of accessories helped her stand out among the guests at the Paris show.
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