Tyra the Tyrant Has Fired Mr. Jay, Miss J and Nigel Barker from ANTM

It's the end of an era: After being with the show since 2003, and working for 18 seasons, Noted Fashion Photographer Nigel Barker, runway expert J. Alexander and creative director Jay Manuel have been let go from America's Next Top Model.
In a statement, executive producer Ken Mok says:Zooey Deschanel Sues Steve Madden
- Actress/grammatically creative indie songstress Zooey Deschanel is suing footwear knocker-offer/convicted felon Steve Madden for reneging on a $2 million contract. For that sum, Deschanel would have spent 13 days "designing" and promoting a line called "Zooey's Shoes And Accessories." [NYPost]
Blake Lively For Chanel?
- Blake Lively is rumored to be the face of an upcoming Chanel handbag campaign. [E!]
- Having Linda Evangelista in its ads has apparently driven up Talbot's quarterly profits by 17%. [WWD]
Balenciaga Gets Trippy, Courtesy Of Cindy Sherman
- Balenciaga asked Cindy Sherman to create a series of six of her trademark in-character self-portraits for the brand. In each, naturally Sherman wears Balenciaga head-to-toe. [The Cut]
- Pop covergirl Britney Spears might perform at the magazine's FNO party. [DFR]
Naomi Campbell Nails Down A Date With Justice
- On August 5, Naomi Campbell will testify in the trial of accused war criminal and all-round horrible guy Charles Taylor. Campbell allegedly accepted a blood diamond from Taylor in 1997; prosecutors hope to tie him to the diamond trade. [AP]
Fashion Blogger Live-Tweets His Threesome
In an unguarded moment, Bryan Grey-Yambao (better known as BryanBoy) attempted to live-Tweet a sexual encounter with two strapping Swedes. He's since deleted the tweets, but at least he thoughtfully took the time to mention one paramour wore Lanvin. [@BryanBoy]
Crystal Renn's Weight Covered On People; Tavi On Style And Musical Theater
- Crystal Renn is either too big or too small, say some folks who evidently take an interest in other people's weight. "She is not trying to lose weight at all," says Gary Dakin, her agent. "She fluctuates." [People]
Naomi Opens Up To Oprah; "Cougars" Drive Sales Of Lingerie
- Naomi Campbell taped an episode of Oprah. It must be tremendously comforting to be able to confess one's blood-diamond-mongering sins with warlords to Oprah's stern-but-spiritual countenance. Oprah also extracted from Campbell a pledge to stop throwing phones. [WWD]
Eva Joins Ranks Of Snuggie Lovers; Anna Wintour Lecture Bans Reporters
- Eva Mendes wore a Snuggie at a party for Flaunt magazine. [P6]
- According to one study, the luxury sector is projected to grow everywhere in the world this year, with the exception of Japan. [Independent]
Kell On Earth Future In Doubt; SJP "Can Do No Worse Than Lindsay Lohan," Says Fashionista
- Will Kell On Earth be renewed? "I don't really know what's going on," says Kelly Cutrone, and Bravo would not reveal the show's future. But Cutrone says she's already signed "a major deal" for a scripted network TV venture. [PRNewser]
Coco Rocha Engaged; Cathy Horyn Slams Milan Fashion Week
- Model Coco Rocha, 21, has announced her engagement to boyfriend James Conran, a 29-year-old muralist and interior designer. We wish them the warmest congratulations. [OhSoCoco]
- Rocha's first ad for Rimmel is out. It involves...vibrant blue eyeshadow. [SB]
McQueen Laid To Rest In London; Karen Elson To Release Album
- Alexander McQueen's funeral took place today in London. His father Ronald, Daphne Guinness, Naomi Campbell, Lady Gaga, and Kate Moss were all in attendance. [Daily Mail]
Britney "Through The Lens"; Posh The MILF; Beyonce Sued
- As if Britney, for Candie's, at Kohl's, wasn't enough, the fallen pop-princess will be immortalized by Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson. Why not?! [People]
- For Johnny Weir, not following fashion week would be like giving up water." [WWD]
