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Jaslene Gonzalez
Jaslene González (born May 29, 1986) is an American model, television host, and winner of Cycle 8 of ''America's Next Top Model''. Biography Gonzalez was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Humboldt Park, Chicago. She attended Notre Dame High School for Girls on the Northwest Side of Chicago. She was an online college admissions advisor prior to America's Next Top Model. Gonzalez had done some modeling prior to ''America's Next Top Model'', having been represented by ''Avant Garde Models''. In her CW "Close-up" interview, it was revealed that she appeared in fashion shows for local Chicago designers, including Michelle Gomez of Chicago and Alexis Arquette, as seen in local Chicago newspapers ''Extra'' and ''La Nota''. Gonzalez said in her '' Seventeen'' interview that she had been in an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend; the relationship ended shortly before the filming of cycle 7. ''America's Next Top Model'' America's Next Top Model Cycle 7 Gonzalez initially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico (; abbreviated PR; tnq, Boriken, ''Borinquen''), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ( es, link=yes, Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, lit=Free Associated State of Puerto Rico), is a Caribbean island and unincorporated territory of the United States. It is located in the northeast Caribbean Sea, approximately southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and includes the eponymous main island and several smaller islands, such as Mona, Culebra, and Vieques. It has roughly 3.2 million residents, and its capital and most populous city is San Juan. Spanish and English are the official languages of the executive branch of government, though Spanish predominates. Puerto Rico was settled by a succession of indigenous peoples beginning 2,000 to 4,000 years ago; these included the Ortoiroid, Saladoid, and Taíno. It was then colonized by Spain following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1493. Puerto Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chantal Jones
Heather Chantal Griffiths (née Jones; born September 8, 1988 in Austin, Texas), is an American fashion model and actress. Jones was the runner-up on ''America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9'' in 2007. ''America's Next Top Model'' Jones was perhaps most known for her bubbly personality. As the show progressed, Tyra Banks commented that Jones resembles Cheryl Tiegs. Her photographs were generally praised by the judges, and she appeared in the bottom two only once during the competition. Jones earned a spot among the final two models along with fellow contestant Saleisha Stowers. During the final runway challenge in Beijing, China, she faced difficulty when a performer on stilts tripped on the train of her dress, which caused her to temporarily lose her composure. At the final deliberation, the judges noted Jones's high-fashion appeal, but were also impressed by Stowers' command of the final runway and her fluidity. Eventually because of her girl-next-door appeal and good looks, Sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment hub, and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street. Together with adjacent Duffy Square, Times Square is a bowtie-shaped space five blocks long between 42nd and 47th Streets. Brightly lit at all hours by numerous digital billboards and advertisements as well as businesses offering 24/7 service, Times Square is sometimes referred to as "the Crossroads of the World", "the Center of the Universe", "the heart of the Great White Way", “the Center of the Entertainment Universe”, and "the heart of the world". One of the world's busiest pedestrian areas, it is also the hub of the Broadway Theater District and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. Times Square is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, drawing an estimated 50 million visitors annually. Approximately 330,000 peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Out (company)
Time Out Group is a global media and entertainment company. Its digital and physical presence comprises websites, mobile editions, magazines, live events and markets. Time Out covers events, entertainment and culture in cities around the world. Time Out was established in 1968, by founder Tony Elliott and has developed into a global platform across 315 cities and in 58 countries. Time Out Market was launched in 2014 in Lisbon. History The original ''Time Out'' magazine was first published in 1968 by Tony Elliott with Bob Harris as co-editor, and has since developed into a global platform across 315 cities and 58 countries. The magazine was a one-sheet pamphlet with listings for London. It started as a counter-culture publication that had an alternative viewpoint on issues such as gay rights, racial equality, and police harassment. Early issues had a print run of around 5,000 and evolved to a weekly circulation of 110,000. One of the editors in the 1970s was Roger Hutchinson. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanidades
''Vanidades'' (Spanish for ''Vanities'') is one of the most popular Spanish language women's magazines. Published by Editorial Televisa across the United States and Hispanic America, it was launched in Cuba in February 1937 by Editorial Carteles S.A. When Fidel Castro rose to power, ''Vanidades headquarters moved from Havana to New York. Later, in 1961, ''Vanidades'' was relaunched as ''Nueva Vanidades'' and eventually as ''Vanidades Continental''. The magazine in its beginnings was aimed at women of high class, addressing them in a friendly manner and serving as a guide to help them keep up with the trends in fashion, culture, arts, health and beauty. To guarantee its market success, the magazine is edited locally in some cases, blending national preferences with international trends and always following its traditionally classical style. The main headquarters of ''Vanidades'' are now located in Mexico. However, localized editions are released simultaneously in Argentina, Chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagén
''Imagen'' is a Spanish language monthly women's fashion magazine published in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Profile ''Imagen'' was founded in 1986. The magazine is printed monthly by Casiano Communications. The headquarters is in San Juan. It is Puerto Rico's leading fashion magazine geared to women. Some celebrities that have graced its cover in recent years include Carlos Arroyo, Denise Quiñones, and Cynthia Olavarría to name a few. The current editor-in-chief is Annette Oliveras Camacho. On May 30, 2007, a Central Florida Central Florida is a region of the U.S. state of Florida. Different sources give different definitions for the region, but as its name implies it is usually said to comprise the central part of the state, including the Tampa Bay area and the Gr ... edition of the magazine was launched to cater to growing Puerto Rican population in that region of state. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latina (magazine)
''Latina'' was an American lifestyle, entertainment, beauty and fashion magazine for bilingual Hispanic women published in English by Latina Media Ventures. In May 2010, Latina Media Ventures named editorial director Galina Espinoza and publisher Lauren Michaels co-presidents of the company. ''Latina'' was named to Adweek's "Hot List" in 2000 and 2001 and named Best Magazine by ''Advertising Age'' in 2000. History Today, Latina aspires to be a space for the "Latinx community, regardless of identity." ''Latina'' was founded in 1996 by Christy Haubegger under Latina Publications, LLC. Haubegger, then a 28-year-old Stanford Law School graduate. The first issue featured Jennifer Lopez on the cover. In 2000, the company changed its name to Latina Media Ventures, LLC. Haubegger now works at Creative Artists Agency and remains a member of the board for Latina Media Ventures. The magazine had an audience of approximately 3 million and was named Best Magazine by Advertising Age in 2000. La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trace (magazine)
''Trace'' is a quarterly, internationally distributed magazine with the tagline, "transcultural styles + ideas". It focuses on urban culture. It was founded in 1996 by Claude Grunitzky and sold to Alliance Trace Media in 2003. History ''Trace'' magazine was the successor to ''True'' magazine, which the Togo-born Grunitzky had started in 1995. When ''True'' failed after less than a year, Grunitzky, then aged 25, launched ''Trace'', choosing the name for its inquisitive connotations and its similarity to the word "race".Claude Grunitzky and Steven Psyllos, ''10 Years of Trace'' (Booth-Clibborn Editions, 2006), The magazine featured on its cover some of the most high-profile black celebrities of the day, including Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Biggie Smalls, Diddy, Iman, and Naomi Campbell. The first cover featured Snoop Dogg and was distributed in the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, the US, Australia and Japan. In 1998, after 15 UK issues, ''Trace'' moved its headquarters to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vibe Vixen
''Vibe Vixen'' is a magazine geared towards female readers of ''Vibe Magazine'' that covered fashion, beauty, dating, entertainment, sex, and societal issues for "urban minded females". The magazine was initially released in fall of 2004 and sales were considered successful enough for the magazine to be issued on a quarterly basis. The magazine went online in April 2013 and publishes regular content. Stars who graced ''Vibe Vixe''n's covers included Ciara, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kimora Lee Simmons, Ariana Grande, Serena Williams, Kelis, and Wendy Williams Wendy Williams Hunter ( Wendy Joan Williams; born July 18, 1964) is an American broadcaster and writer. From 2008 to 2021, she hosted the nationally syndicated television talk show ''The Wendy Williams Show.'' Prior to television, Williams w .... References External links Official ''Vibe Vixen'' Magazine website African-American magazines Fashion magazines published in the United States Online music magazines published ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Touch Weekly
''In Touch Weekly'' is an American celebrity gossip magazine. The magazine is focused on celebrity news, fashion, beauty, relationships and lifestyle, and is geared towards a younger readership, billing itself as "fast and fun", along with making claims about their lower cover price on their front cover to encourage buyers to purchase their magazine rather than the other titles on a supermarket checkout rack. It usually targets younger women and teenage girls. History and profile The magazine was launched in 2002 by Bauer Publishing; Richard Spencer was editor from its launch until 2010. American Media, Inc. acquired Bauer's US celebrity magazines in 2018. The magazine shares a publisher with its sister magazine '' Life & Style Weekly'', a similar weekly gossip magazine. Whereas ''In Touch'' is focused more on celebrity gossip, ''Life & Style'' bills itself on giving readers lifestyle tips on how to incorporate celebrity beauty and fashion into their lives. On September 18, 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US Weekly
''Us Weekly'' is a weekly celebrity and entertainment magazine based in New York City. ''Us Weekly'' was founded in 1977 by The New York Times Company, who sold it in 1980. It was acquired by Wenner Media in 1986, and sold to American Media Inc. in 2017. Shortly afterward, former editor James Heidenry stepped down, and was replaced by Jennifer Peros. The chief content officer of American Media, Dylan Howard, oversees the publication. ''Us Weekly'' covers topics ranging from celebrity relationships to the latest trends in fashion, beauty, and entertainment. As of 2017, its paid circulation averaged to more than 1.95 million copies weekly and total readership of more than 50 million consumers. The magazine currently features a sharply different style from its original 1977–2000 format. Originally a monthly industry news and review magazine along the lines of ''Premiere'' or ''Entertainment Weekly'', it switched format in 2000 to its current themes of celebrity news and style. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Post
The ''New York Post'' (''NY Post'') is a conservative daily tabloid newspaper published in New York City. The ''Post'' also operates NYPost.com, the celebrity gossip site PageSix.com, and the entertainment site Decider.com. It was established in 1801 by Federalist and Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, and became a respected broadsheet in the 19th century under the name ''New York Evening Post''. Its most famous 19th-century editor was William Cullen Bryant. In the mid-20th century, the paper was owned by Dorothy Schiff, a devoted liberal, who developed its tabloid format. In 1976, Rupert Murdoch bought the ''Post'' for US$30.5 million. Since 1993, the ''Post'' has been owned by Murdoch's News Corp. Its distribution ranked 4th in the US in 2019. History 19th century The ''Post'' was founded by Alexander Hamilton with about US$10,000 () from a group of investors in the autumn of 1801 as the ''New-York Evening Post'', a broadsheet. Hamilton's co-investors included oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
