Ynw Melly is headed back to court on first-degree murder charges, with the Broward County State Attorney’s Office saying they will retry the rapper for the Oct. 2018 killings of two men.
A rep for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office confirmed to Rolling Stone that they would seek a retrial after Pitchfork first reported the news. A rep for the office declined to comment further, saying, “We don’t comment on pending cases.” A lawyer for Ynw Melly — real name Jamell Demons — did not immediately return a request for comment.
A rep for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office confirmed to Rolling Stone that they would seek a retrial after Pitchfork first reported the news. A rep for the office declined to comment further, saying, “We don’t comment on pending cases.” A lawyer for Ynw Melly — real name Jamell Demons — did not immediately return a request for comment.
- 7/25/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The Ynw Melly double murder trial has reached an intense and suspenseful turning point as the 12-member jury panel declared their inability to reach a verdict.
After three days of deliberations, the jurors informed Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy that they were deadlocked on the two first-degree murder charges faced by the renowned rapper, 24, known for his hit track “Murder on My Mind.”
According to the Miami Herald, the jury’s message to the judge on Saturday conveyed their struggle to reach a unanimous decision.
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The trial revolves around the tragic events of October 2018, when Ynw Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, allegedly shot and killed his childhood friends, Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr., in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The incident reportedly occurred while riding in a Jeep driven by Cortland Henry,...
After three days of deliberations, the jurors informed Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy that they were deadlocked on the two first-degree murder charges faced by the renowned rapper, 24, known for his hit track “Murder on My Mind.”
According to the Miami Herald, the jury’s message to the judge on Saturday conveyed their struggle to reach a unanimous decision.
Read More: Inside Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Murder Investigation: Police Serve Search Warrant For Las Vegas Home
The trial revolves around the tragic events of October 2018, when Ynw Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, allegedly shot and killed his childhood friends, Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr., in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The incident reportedly occurred while riding in a Jeep driven by Cortland Henry,...
- 7/22/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Rapper Ynw Melly’s double murder trial has been declared a mistrial after a Broward County jury in South Florida failed to reach a unanimous decision.
After 19 days of hearing arguments, Judge John Murphy declared a mistrial. Ynw Melly, real name Jamell Demons, faced two first-degree murder charges in the Oct. 26, 2018 killings of 21-year-old Anthony Williams and 19-year-old Christopher Thomas in Miramar, Florida.
Closing arguments were delivered on Thursday. The jury deliberated for two full days, during which it asked to review some of the evidence. But it was still unable to reach a decision.
Demons, now 24, pleaded not guilty and faced a possible death sentence if convicted.
The case centered on a post-recording session incident. Demons, Williams, and Thomas were riding in a Jeep driven by Cortland Henry, known as Ynw Bortlen, after a recording session in Fort Lauderdale. That’s when prosecutors claimed Demons fatally shot Williams and Thomas.
After 19 days of hearing arguments, Judge John Murphy declared a mistrial. Ynw Melly, real name Jamell Demons, faced two first-degree murder charges in the Oct. 26, 2018 killings of 21-year-old Anthony Williams and 19-year-old Christopher Thomas in Miramar, Florida.
Closing arguments were delivered on Thursday. The jury deliberated for two full days, during which it asked to review some of the evidence. But it was still unable to reach a decision.
Demons, now 24, pleaded not guilty and faced a possible death sentence if convicted.
The case centered on a post-recording session incident. Demons, Williams, and Thomas were riding in a Jeep driven by Cortland Henry, known as Ynw Bortlen, after a recording session in Fort Lauderdale. That’s when prosecutors claimed Demons fatally shot Williams and Thomas.
- 7/22/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The double murder trial of rapper Ynw Melly was declared a mistrial Saturday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict after two days of deliberations.
The rapper born Jamell Demons was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the Oct. 2018 killings of fellow rappers Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas. Demons, who faced the death penalty if convicted, pleaded not guilty.
The nearly 20-day trial concluded Thursday in Broward County, Florida with closing arguments, after which jurors went into deliberations. On Friday, the jury told the judge that were...
The rapper born Jamell Demons was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the Oct. 2018 killings of fellow rappers Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas. Demons, who faced the death penalty if convicted, pleaded not guilty.
The nearly 20-day trial concluded Thursday in Broward County, Florida with closing arguments, after which jurors went into deliberations. On Friday, the jury told the judge that were...
- 7/22/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Closing arguments took place in the double murder trial of Ynw Melly, who is accused of killing fellow rappers Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas in 2018.
On Thursday, prosecutor Kristine Bradley began her closing argument by reiterating earlier claims that the shots that killed Williams and Thomas were fired from inside the Jeep, allegedly from the seat where Demons had been sitting, per Yahoo News. Bradley alleged that Demons had been tracking the Jeep’s location on his phone, and that his co-defendant Cortlen Henry later told investigators that the two...
On Thursday, prosecutor Kristine Bradley began her closing argument by reiterating earlier claims that the shots that killed Williams and Thomas were fired from inside the Jeep, allegedly from the seat where Demons had been sitting, per Yahoo News. Bradley alleged that Demons had been tracking the Jeep’s location on his phone, and that his co-defendant Cortlen Henry later told investigators that the two...
- 7/20/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Ynw Melly’s double-murder trial began in Miami on Monday with the rapper’s attorney questioning the prosecutors’ lack of a motive for Melly, real name Jamell Demons, to kill fellow rappers Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas back in 2018.
“After four years of investigation, the state comes and says, ‘Hey, he killed two of his best friends.’ And you’re wondering why, and their answer is, ‘Uh, I dunno.’ That’s the first indication that they’re just guessing and don’t know what they’re talking about,” Melly’s...
“After four years of investigation, the state comes and says, ‘Hey, he killed two of his best friends.’ And you’re wondering why, and their answer is, ‘Uh, I dunno.’ That’s the first indication that they’re just guessing and don’t know what they’re talking about,” Melly’s...
- 6/12/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
If it were up to us, "Project Runway" would never be "out," it would just play on a loop 24/7/365.
Sadly, Season 14 will say auf wiedersehen on Thursday, November 5th, so now seems like a good time to take stock and rank the previous 13 seasons, with the expectation that the 2015 season will probably fall somewhere in the middle of the pack once it's done. (Tim Gunn "hated" Season 14, but there have been worse.) Every season of PR is a precious, unique little rhinestone, but, like the judges, we have our favorites -- and now it's Our turn to be biased.
So here's our very subjective but still definitive worst-to-best ranking, which may only be challenged by a glare from Nina Garcia, an eye roll from Michael Kors, a "make it work" from Tim Gunn, or an "out" from Heidi Klum.
13. Season 11 (aka 'Teams')Maybe it seemed like a good, or at least dramatic,...
Sadly, Season 14 will say auf wiedersehen on Thursday, November 5th, so now seems like a good time to take stock and rank the previous 13 seasons, with the expectation that the 2015 season will probably fall somewhere in the middle of the pack once it's done. (Tim Gunn "hated" Season 14, but there have been worse.) Every season of PR is a precious, unique little rhinestone, but, like the judges, we have our favorites -- and now it's Our turn to be biased.
So here's our very subjective but still definitive worst-to-best ranking, which may only be challenged by a glare from Nina Garcia, an eye roll from Michael Kors, a "make it work" from Tim Gunn, or an "out" from Heidi Klum.
13. Season 11 (aka 'Teams')Maybe it seemed like a good, or at least dramatic,...
- 11/4/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
On TV this Thursday: A fancy fellow interrupts a New Girl date (on a special night), NBC serves up a first course of Hannibal, the Big Bang guys try for tenure and TBS’ Men get back to work. As a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
8 pm The Big Bang Theory (CBS) | Regina King (Southland) is back as Mrs. Davis when Leonard, Sheldon and Raj fight for tenure – and the competition heats up when the girls get involved.
8 pm Community (NBC) | Susan B. Anthony was a pioneer for women’s suffrage.
8 pm The Big Bang Theory (CBS) | Regina King (Southland) is back as Mrs. Davis when Leonard, Sheldon and Raj fight for tenure – and the competition heats up when the girls get involved.
8 pm Community (NBC) | Susan B. Anthony was a pioneer for women’s suffrage.
- 4/4/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Suits wraps up its second season by putting on a tuxedo.
News
Will Arnett has joined a comedy pilot from Raising Hope creator Greg Garcia, a move that makes Up All Night look even more doomed. The show focuses on a recent divorcee who realizes his own parents' marriage is pretty troubled.
America's Got Talent has found someone who can fill Sharon Osbourne's seat, adding Mel B (also known as Scary Spice) to the judges' table. Agt is not the former Spice Girl's first talent show job. She was a judge on the Australian X-Factor. EW also reports that NBC's summer staple might add a fourth judge to the table.
Mark Blucas has joined the cast of the drama pilot Killer Women as a DEA agent who solves crimes with Tricia Helfer's Texas Ranger. Wonder what this could mean for his Necessary Roughness gig?
What will the next...
News
Will Arnett has joined a comedy pilot from Raising Hope creator Greg Garcia, a move that makes Up All Night look even more doomed. The show focuses on a recent divorcee who realizes his own parents' marriage is pretty troubled.
America's Got Talent has found someone who can fill Sharon Osbourne's seat, adding Mel B (also known as Scary Spice) to the judges' table. Agt is not the former Spice Girl's first talent show job. She was a judge on the Australian X-Factor. EW also reports that NBC's summer staple might add a fourth judge to the table.
Mark Blucas has joined the cast of the drama pilot Killer Women as a DEA agent who solves crimes with Tricia Helfer's Texas Ranger. Wonder what this could mean for his Necessary Roughness gig?
What will the next...
- 2/21/2013
- by LyleMasaki
- The Backlot
"Let's face it, I'm tired!"
It's the final episode! Would it provide any surprises?
No.
Actually, that's not true. There was one huge surprise. The designers are told they have four days to create their final mini-collections, but they don't have to to go it alone. All of the eliminated designers are brought back, and each finalist gets to pick one to help them get to the runway. This was expected, as it's been done ... on every Project Runway. The surprise is that Anthony Ryan picks new Bff Joshua to help him ... and Josh says no.
Unfortunately, it's not bitchiness that keeps Josh from offering his services (which would have been believable), it's something far more ... understandable. He's just ... tired.
Emilio chooses Althea, and Uli chooses Casanova, who apparently must be in a "dark place" too.
Let's take a look at how each of the designers fared!
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Anthony Ryan -...
It's the final episode! Would it provide any surprises?
No.
Actually, that's not true. There was one huge surprise. The designers are told they have four days to create their final mini-collections, but they don't have to to go it alone. All of the eliminated designers are brought back, and each finalist gets to pick one to help them get to the runway. This was expected, as it's been done ... on every Project Runway. The surprise is that Anthony Ryan picks new Bff Joshua to help him ... and Josh says no.
Unfortunately, it's not bitchiness that keeps Josh from offering his services (which would have been believable), it's something far more ... understandable. He's just ... tired.
Emilio chooses Althea, and Uli chooses Casanova, who apparently must be in a "dark place" too.
Let's take a look at how each of the designers fared!
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Anthony Ryan -...
- 1/18/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Where the hell are they?
After last week's shock that Josh created something decent enough to force the show to keep him in the competition, would he defy the odds again and make it to the final three?
No.
But he did force a runoff with Uli, which was a surprising and actually suspenseful turn of events (and which Uli dubbed "The Hunger Games.")
The challenge this episode is to design a couture gown. They get more money than they've ever had, plus a trip to Paris to find inspiration at the House Of Valentino. Needless to say, they are ecstatic, but I was bitterly disappointed that we didn't get to see any of the plane ride over. I can't be the only one wondering ... Coach? Given Lifetime's budget, I think the odds are pretty good. And I have a terrible vision of Anthony Ryan being stored in the overhead compartment.
After last week's shock that Josh created something decent enough to force the show to keep him in the competition, would he defy the odds again and make it to the final three?
No.
But he did force a runoff with Uli, which was a surprising and actually suspenseful turn of events (and which Uli dubbed "The Hunger Games.")
The challenge this episode is to design a couture gown. They get more money than they've ever had, plus a trip to Paris to find inspiration at the House Of Valentino. Needless to say, they are ecstatic, but I was bitterly disappointed that we didn't get to see any of the plane ride over. I can't be the only one wondering ... Coach? Given Lifetime's budget, I think the odds are pretty good. And I have a terrible vision of Anthony Ryan being stored in the overhead compartment.
- 1/11/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
And you thought Top Gun couldn't be any gayer.
We're getting down to the final episodes, which means the producers have to work overtime to manipulate the outcome to get the final that they want. That was certainly the case this week, as a wrench was thrown into the well-oiled machine. A wrench named Joshua.
Josh has repeatedly been in the bottom three, and was dangling by a thread, and it seemed a certainty that he would be booted, leaving the top three Anthony, Emilio, and Uli, but he did the unexpected this week ... he made something good.
The challenge this episode is to create a look for a female veteran that she can wear to an upcoming event. It was a terrific version of the "Real Woman" Challenge, and it affected Josh more than any of the other designers. As he tells Joanna Coles, it hits close to home for him,...
We're getting down to the final episodes, which means the producers have to work overtime to manipulate the outcome to get the final that they want. That was certainly the case this week, as a wrench was thrown into the well-oiled machine. A wrench named Joshua.
Josh has repeatedly been in the bottom three, and was dangling by a thread, and it seemed a certainty that he would be booted, leaving the top three Anthony, Emilio, and Uli, but he did the unexpected this week ... he made something good.
The challenge this episode is to create a look for a female veteran that she can wear to an upcoming event. It was a terrific version of the "Real Woman" Challenge, and it affected Josh more than any of the other designers. As he tells Joanna Coles, it hits close to home for him,...
- 1/4/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Designer and former ‘Runway’ contestant Michael Costello talks us through the entire episode in his latest recap. Read on to find out which designer’s dress will be manufactured and sold by Elie Tahari!
We start the show on New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue, where we see the designers ogling the windows of one of the biggest designer’s offices. They go into the Elie Tahari store where they meet the one and only designer himself. This challenge’s prize? Elie Tahari is going to manufacture, produce and advertise the winning designer’s look! The proceeds go to Save the Garment Center, which is the cause that Mondo and I designed for last ‘All Stars’ season.
Emilio is seeing this challenge as an opportunity to showcase his ability to have a strong functioning business.
Ivy is working with a print because she never does — and then here comes...
We start the show on New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue, where we see the designers ogling the windows of one of the biggest designer’s offices. They go into the Elie Tahari store where they meet the one and only designer himself. This challenge’s prize? Elie Tahari is going to manufacture, produce and advertise the winning designer’s look! The proceeds go to Save the Garment Center, which is the cause that Mondo and I designed for last ‘All Stars’ season.
Emilio is seeing this challenge as an opportunity to showcase his ability to have a strong functioning business.
Ivy is working with a print because she never does — and then here comes...
- 12/28/2012
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
How can you root against this?
This week the designers have to create a ready-to-wear "wow" look while meeting a retail budget of $700 - $900. Their guest mentor and judge is Elie Tahari, who actually goes into the workroom with Joanna Coles to talk to the designers and assess their unfinished designs. It's the first time this season that the guest judge has entered the workroom, and I think it should happen more often, because it was one of the most affecting moments of the entire season. The designers learned his bootstrap backstory while receiving advice and encouragement about navigating the world of fashion.
The best moment of the show was when Anthony video chatted with close pal Matthew, who said he was giving up "Beer Night" at work to talk to him. But that's what best friends do for each other. And I'm glad My Sweet Anthony has someone to...
This week the designers have to create a ready-to-wear "wow" look while meeting a retail budget of $700 - $900. Their guest mentor and judge is Elie Tahari, who actually goes into the workroom with Joanna Coles to talk to the designers and assess their unfinished designs. It's the first time this season that the guest judge has entered the workroom, and I think it should happen more often, because it was one of the most affecting moments of the entire season. The designers learned his bootstrap backstory while receiving advice and encouragement about navigating the world of fashion.
The best moment of the show was when Anthony video chatted with close pal Matthew, who said he was giving up "Beer Night" at work to talk to him. But that's what best friends do for each other. And I'm glad My Sweet Anthony has someone to...
- 12/28/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
What in the holy hell is going on?
Sadly, the warm glow of last week's Kylie Minogue appearance has faded, and we're back to another could-have-been-interesting but ultimately lackluster challenge. But we did get one truly bizarre moment that says ... something ... about the phoniness of reality shows. But I'm not sure what.
This week the designers have to create a look for the modern woman based on the 1920s. But they also have to team up (and compete against each other). Anthony and Ivy are assigned a "speakeasy" look, Emilio and Joshua have "garden party," and Uli and Laura have "Social Soiree," which is redundant, but nevermind.
Laura holds up her Soiree card, the camera switches for a split second to Uli, and when we come back to Laura, the card now reads "Soriee." We all know that the designers have to go back and reshoot scenes to add dramatic or comedic effect,...
Sadly, the warm glow of last week's Kylie Minogue appearance has faded, and we're back to another could-have-been-interesting but ultimately lackluster challenge. But we did get one truly bizarre moment that says ... something ... about the phoniness of reality shows. But I'm not sure what.
This week the designers have to create a look for the modern woman based on the 1920s. But they also have to team up (and compete against each other). Anthony and Ivy are assigned a "speakeasy" look, Emilio and Joshua have "garden party," and Uli and Laura have "Social Soiree," which is redundant, but nevermind.
Laura holds up her Soiree card, the camera switches for a split second to Uli, and when we come back to Laura, the card now reads "Soriee." We all know that the designers have to go back and reshoot scenes to add dramatic or comedic effect,...
- 12/21/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Kylie!
I don't know if it was the excitement of super special guest judge Kylie Minogue, or because the "unconventional challenges" are usually a lot of fun (if not fashion forward), but this was one of the most entertaining episodes of a very lackluster season.
The designers meet Carolyn Murphy at a NYC shipyard because ... well, I have no idea why the designers met Carolyn Murphy at a NYC shipyard. It makes no logical sense, because it has nothing to do with the challenge or with the introduction of some bigwig watchmaker, who tells them that the winner will receive a fancy watch. Actually, I was hoping Josh was right when he predicted a pirate theme, because I'd love to see them work with eyepatches, peg legs, and dead shoulder parrots.
But this week's challenge is the Unconventional Challenge, which elicits groans from the designers, some of whom (Casanova, Emilio...
I don't know if it was the excitement of super special guest judge Kylie Minogue, or because the "unconventional challenges" are usually a lot of fun (if not fashion forward), but this was one of the most entertaining episodes of a very lackluster season.
The designers meet Carolyn Murphy at a NYC shipyard because ... well, I have no idea why the designers met Carolyn Murphy at a NYC shipyard. It makes no logical sense, because it has nothing to do with the challenge or with the introduction of some bigwig watchmaker, who tells them that the winner will receive a fancy watch. Actually, I was hoping Josh was right when he predicted a pirate theme, because I'd love to see them work with eyepatches, peg legs, and dead shoulder parrots.
But this week's challenge is the Unconventional Challenge, which elicits groans from the designers, some of whom (Casanova, Emilio...
- 12/14/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
On Project Runway All Stars "A Very Unconventional Christmas" designers were faced with an unconventional Christmas challenge. While using supplies from a holiday store their designs could not actually look like the materials came from the store.
Casanova, Ivy and Joshua struggled with the challenge and Casanova was sent home.
Guest judge Lala Anthony recently spoke with reporters in a conference call to discuss what she looked for when judging, which designer she'd most like to wear and more.
Interview: Georgina Chapman on Wearing a Dress from an Unconventional Christmas Challenge ...
Casanova, Ivy and Joshua struggled with the challenge and Casanova was sent home.
Guest judge Lala Anthony recently spoke with reporters in a conference call to discuss what she looked for when judging, which designer she'd most like to wear and more.
Interview: Georgina Chapman on Wearing a Dress from an Unconventional Christmas Challenge ...
- 12/14/2012
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
We can quibble about the name Project Runway: All-Stars, since I don't see prized contestants like Nick Verreos or Jillian Lewis in this lineup, but the second installment of Lifetime's alumni competition is probably going to be entertaining all the same. Truly. There are enough wild cards at play here -- each equipped with a wildly different skill type and level -- to make the season worth a run. The only problem? We need to rank which of these all-stars is destined for success. So here, just two days shy of Thursday's premiere, my predictions for the rankings of Project Runway All-Stars' new season. Spoiler: Pretty sure I made it work, guys.
13. Peach Carr
Now, I am a human being, so I love Peach Carr, her constant catchphrasing (Loved when she said that her skirt wasn't short enough to "show the good china?), and her ritzy suburban Chicago flair.
13. Peach Carr
Now, I am a human being, so I love Peach Carr, her constant catchphrasing (Loved when she said that her skirt wasn't short enough to "show the good china?), and her ritzy suburban Chicago flair.
- 10/24/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
Last night capped off what was one of the most underwhelming seasons of Project Runway, with a surprise (but not really) winner, and one grouchy loser. Let's take a look at each designer's collection and pick their best and worst.
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I'm still trying to figure out what happened with Christopher. He was the favorite going into Fashion Week, but now that the judges have knocked him down a peg, he has an enormous chip on his shoulder. "I've been a frontrunner this whole competition. I won four challenges. They're making me feel like they're doing me a favor by moving me forward." Or maybe, Christopher ... they just weren't impressed with your collection. I know I wasn't. And I'm still not after seeing the entire set.
He really was a bitter little hottie this entire show, sniping at everyone and everything, including himself (although I did enjoy it when he called...
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I'm still trying to figure out what happened with Christopher. He was the favorite going into Fashion Week, but now that the judges have knocked him down a peg, he has an enormous chip on his shoulder. "I've been a frontrunner this whole competition. I won four challenges. They're making me feel like they're doing me a favor by moving me forward." Or maybe, Christopher ... they just weren't impressed with your collection. I know I wasn't. And I'm still not after seeing the entire set.
He really was a bitter little hottie this entire show, sniping at everyone and everything, including himself (although I did enjoy it when he called...
- 10/19/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Thirteen returning designers are returning to compete on Season 2 of "Project Runway All Stars," premiering Thursday, Oct. 25, Lifetime announced today (Sept. 27).
Joining the new host, supermodel Carolyn Murphy, is an A-list slate of celebrity guest judges, including Katie Holmes, Kylie Minogue, Stacy Keibler, Liv Tyler and Gretchen Mol.
Designers Diane von Furstenberg, Jason Wu, Margherita Missoni, Charlotte Ronson, Rafe Totengco and Elie Tahari will also appear as guest judges.
Here are the competing designers, with short bios to refresh your memory:
Wendy Pepper (Season 1, second runner-up) - A villain to remember on the first-ever season of Project Runway, Wendy made her mark in the workroom and on the Runway with her feminine dresses, structural form-fitting jackets, strong patterns and even stronger personality, beating out Austin Scarlett for the final spot to show at fashion week.
Andrae Gonzalo (Season 2): Best known for his emotional outbursts on his season -- and...
Joining the new host, supermodel Carolyn Murphy, is an A-list slate of celebrity guest judges, including Katie Holmes, Kylie Minogue, Stacy Keibler, Liv Tyler and Gretchen Mol.
Designers Diane von Furstenberg, Jason Wu, Margherita Missoni, Charlotte Ronson, Rafe Totengco and Elie Tahari will also appear as guest judges.
Here are the competing designers, with short bios to refresh your memory:
Wendy Pepper (Season 1, second runner-up) - A villain to remember on the first-ever season of Project Runway, Wendy made her mark in the workroom and on the Runway with her feminine dresses, structural form-fitting jackets, strong patterns and even stronger personality, beating out Austin Scarlett for the final spot to show at fashion week.
Andrae Gonzalo (Season 2): Best known for his emotional outbursts on his season -- and...
- 9/27/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
When Project Runway: All Stars premiered back in January we thought it would fill the void left by the original. But as hard as host and supermodel Angela Lindvall tried, she just couldn’t compete with Heidi Klum and her aufiderzein-ing authority. Luckily for us, Project Runway is back with judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors, plus new (and crazy) designers. Speaking of crazy, it seems Harvey Weinstein and Co. upped the kooky factor with this tenth season’s contestants. We had no fewer than ten Wtf moments before their hastily designed garments hit the stage in the middle of Times Square. We’re giving you the top five here, but let us know in the comments what you thought of Project Runway‘s return.
1. What’s in a name? Looking at the names of this year’s contestants, you’d think the casting agents selected designers with the most exotic moniker.
1. What’s in a name? Looking at the names of this year’s contestants, you’d think the casting agents selected designers with the most exotic moniker.
- 7/20/2012
- by Erin Medley
- TheFabLife - Movies
It’s the beginning of the end on Project Runway All Stars. After 11 weeks Austin, Mondo and Michael are the only ones left in the running for the biggest prize in Project Runway history. Part one of the finale gets tough with a surprise twist to keep the designers on their toes.
The final challenge is to create a mini collection of five looks to be completed in only four days. The designers began with a visit to Joanna Coles’s offices at Marie Claire. As editor in chief the designers chatted with Joanna about what she looks for in a collection. The whole scene seemed more like a staged plug for the magazine rather than anything productive. If I were one of those designers there is no way I would want to sit in her office when I only had four days to create a collection.
After the designers...
The final challenge is to create a mini collection of five looks to be completed in only four days. The designers began with a visit to Joanna Coles’s offices at Marie Claire. As editor in chief the designers chatted with Joanna about what she looks for in a collection. The whole scene seemed more like a staged plug for the magazine rather than anything productive. If I were one of those designers there is no way I would want to sit in her office when I only had four days to create a collection.
After the designers...
- 3/16/2012
- by Kelly Sater
- BuzzFocus.com
Mondo whipped himself into an epically foul mood on Part 1 of the Project Runway All-Stars season finale, and I can kinda understand why. Whereas Project Runway Regular Edition gives its finalists more than a month — and a sweet budget — to concoct their full collections, host Angela Lindvall delivered the bad news that Mondo, Michael, and Austin would only have four days and a $3,000 budget to come up with five looks (plus an extra garment patched together using discarded fabric scraps from previous weeks’ challenges).
The rush-rush nature of the season’s final challenge only served to highlight the overarching feeling...
The rush-rush nature of the season’s final challenge only served to highlight the overarching feeling...
- 3/16/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
If it's the penultimate episode of a Project Runway season, you know what that means!
Filler.
In the regular season, this is the time we get to follow the finalists home, which is usually fun and interesting, but on All Stars the final three are locked up in individual work rooms and have four days to create five designs for their final showings.
This season's final twist is that the designers also have to create a sixth design using discarded fabric from the previous challenges, but they get to choose one of the castoff designers to help, so at least we get another chance to see Anthony (although I was hoping one of the guys would choose ever-sleeveless Rami).
Because this was the filler show, we don't see any of the final designs, so basically it's just set-up for next week (although we do learn that Mondo can get really,...
Filler.
In the regular season, this is the time we get to follow the finalists home, which is usually fun and interesting, but on All Stars the final three are locked up in individual work rooms and have four days to create five designs for their final showings.
This season's final twist is that the designers also have to create a sixth design using discarded fabric from the previous challenges, but they get to choose one of the castoff designers to help, so at least we get another chance to see Anthony (although I was hoping one of the guys would choose ever-sleeveless Rami).
Because this was the filler show, we don't see any of the final designs, so basically it's just set-up for next week (although we do learn that Mondo can get really,...
- 3/16/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Episode 11 of Lifetime's "Project Runway All Stars."
Turning on the TV to watch this week's episode, I was a little afraid of what I'd find. Home visits with the remaining designers, but no Tim Gunn? Whoever heard of such a thing?
No one apparently, because the structure has changed.
The first news we receive is that Austin shaved his mustache. Mondo says, "He used to look like Errol Flynn. Now he looks like Kermit The Frog." In case you thought that was a compliment because they all drooled over Miss Piggy earlier in the season, think again. The comment was meant to be nasty and it's only the beginning.
Georgina Chapman and Isaac MIzrahi join Angela Lindvall on the runway to announce that, while designers usually spend months or at least weeks on "Project Runway" designing a collection, the final...
Turning on the TV to watch this week's episode, I was a little afraid of what I'd find. Home visits with the remaining designers, but no Tim Gunn? Whoever heard of such a thing?
No one apparently, because the structure has changed.
The first news we receive is that Austin shaved his mustache. Mondo says, "He used to look like Errol Flynn. Now he looks like Kermit The Frog." In case you thought that was a compliment because they all drooled over Miss Piggy earlier in the season, think again. The comment was meant to be nasty and it's only the beginning.
Georgina Chapman and Isaac MIzrahi join Angela Lindvall on the runway to announce that, while designers usually spend months or at least weeks on "Project Runway" designing a collection, the final...
- 3/16/2012
- by Nora Zelevansky
- Aol TV.
This week's Project Runway All Star episode served as the appetizer prior to next Thursday's main event. There were 10 minutes remaining in the show when I realized we weren't going to get to see these clothes hit the runway until then. Sigh. That's quite the let down.
Especially given all of the melodrama we had to sit through, but I'll give Project Runway credit. It is making these designers work for that All Stars prize - but can all of them handle it?
The challenge? Create a line for the red carpet consisting of five looks in just four days. That's less than one day per design. It's a tight schedule for a runway show that needs to be creative and cohesive, yet exciting and different.
Where Michael and Austin dive in and get to work, Mondo flounders. His woe is me act has gotten more tiresome as the season has worn on.
Especially given all of the melodrama we had to sit through, but I'll give Project Runway credit. It is making these designers work for that All Stars prize - but can all of them handle it?
The challenge? Create a line for the red carpet consisting of five looks in just four days. That's less than one day per design. It's a tight schedule for a runway show that needs to be creative and cohesive, yet exciting and different.
Where Michael and Austin dive in and get to work, Mondo flounders. His woe is me act has gotten more tiresome as the season has worn on.
- 3/16/2012
- by christine@tvfanatic.com (C. Orlando)
- TVfanatic
TheInsider.com caught up with Project Runway All-Stars' color-blocking pro Mila Hermanovski after untimely departure from Lifetime's hit show. In the interview, Mila reveals what she thinks of all the big egos, who went home too early and whom she wants to win it all!
The Insider: How did it feel to be on the show again?
Mila: It was exciting and terrifying at the same time. It was one of those, ‘oh, why did I come here again?’ moments. It’s definitely a rollercoaster.
Project Runway's Rami: They Didn't Want Me There Any More
The Insider: So then what made you come on the show again?
Mila: I’m trying to develop my collection, my line and my business. I’m not out to be a celebrity; I’m out from the standpoint to promote my work more than anything, and be out there in the media again, which will hopefully...
The Insider: How did it feel to be on the show again?
Mila: It was exciting and terrifying at the same time. It was one of those, ‘oh, why did I come here again?’ moments. It’s definitely a rollercoaster.
Project Runway's Rami: They Didn't Want Me There Any More
The Insider: So then what made you come on the show again?
Mila: I’m trying to develop my collection, my line and my business. I’m not out to be a celebrity; I’m out from the standpoint to promote my work more than anything, and be out there in the media again, which will hopefully...
- 3/1/2012
- TheInsider.com
TheInsider.com chatted with Project Runway: All-Stars' Rami Kashou after his too-soon departure from the Lifetime show. In the exclusive interview, Rami dishes on his design philosophy, being a sex symbol, his shocking exit and whether or not he is single!
The Insider: Your being sent home was quite a shock. How do you feel about going home?
Rami: Well it’s going back to my career, so I feel blessed. Honestly, so many amazing things [that] happened in the past two weeks and before that have truly validated my work, which created a really nice balance. Naturally, it didn’t feel good that day, but I felt that it was something that was beyond my designs and beyond my power to control, and I just surrendered to it, and accepted it. I think the most important thing in a moment like that honestly is confidence and pride in my work. I stand by...
The Insider: Your being sent home was quite a shock. How do you feel about going home?
Rami: Well it’s going back to my career, so I feel blessed. Honestly, so many amazing things [that] happened in the past two weeks and before that have truly validated my work, which created a really nice balance. Naturally, it didn’t feel good that day, but I felt that it was something that was beyond my designs and beyond my power to control, and I just surrendered to it, and accepted it. I think the most important thing in a moment like that honestly is confidence and pride in my work. I stand by...
- 2/16/2012
- TheInsider.com
The season started off slow but Project Runway All Stars is slowly turning around. With less conjured drama and better designs All Stars is shaping up to be one of the most satisfying season of the series.
Last nights challenge not only tested their design skills, but people skills as well. The designers met in Central Park to find a muse and convince her to give up the clothes off her back. They were given 150 dollars to bargain with and shop at Mood. The designer’s final look had to be comprised of half the muse’s clothes.
Anthony Williams, or “Lady Antoinetta” as Austin called him, stole the show. His loveable personality convinced multiple strangers to give up their clothes. He even got a young man to give up his jean shorts, leaving him alone in the park in his underwear.
The workroom was as light hearted as usual,...
Last nights challenge not only tested their design skills, but people skills as well. The designers met in Central Park to find a muse and convince her to give up the clothes off her back. They were given 150 dollars to bargain with and shop at Mood. The designer’s final look had to be comprised of half the muse’s clothes.
Anthony Williams, or “Lady Antoinetta” as Austin called him, stole the show. His loveable personality convinced multiple strangers to give up their clothes. He even got a young man to give up his jean shorts, leaving him alone in the park in his underwear.
The workroom was as light hearted as usual,...
- 2/3/2012
- by Kelly Sater
- BuzzFocus.com
Anthony Williams, the most recent designer to leave "Project Runway All Stars," does not have a problem with his competitors helping each other out in the workroom. In fact, he thought it was nice that Kenley decided to help Kara out with a little sewing during the latest challenge.
"I think it's a sad day when reality television has convinced the world that the only way to be competitive is to be conniving and create these alliances against other people. I don't think there's anything wrong with people helping each other," Williams says on a call with reporters the morning after his elimination. "The reality is, no matter wins that show, whatever it is you think you want to do after winning that prize package, you're going to need a team of individuals to help you."
As for the challenge that got him booted, in which the designers had to...
"I think it's a sad day when reality television has convinced the world that the only way to be competitive is to be conniving and create these alliances against other people. I don't think there's anything wrong with people helping each other," Williams says on a call with reporters the morning after his elimination. "The reality is, no matter wins that show, whatever it is you think you want to do after winning that prize package, you're going to need a team of individuals to help you."
As for the challenge that got him booted, in which the designers had to...
- 2/3/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Project Runway All Stars proposed an interesting new challenge this week: Approach someone on a New York street and haggle the clothes right off their back. If they happened to be your .muse,. all the better, but Anthony wasn.t exactly thinking .muse. when he convinced an already half-naked adonis to shed his pants; Anthony was just thinking .all-naked adonis.. And that was probably okay with 99.999 percent of Runway.s viewership. As the rules stated, the designers had two days to create a look constructed with at least half of fabric... More >>...
- 2/3/2012
- by Seth Abramovitch
- TV.com
Project Runway: All Stars' fifth episode opens with a rather tricky challenge - the designers will have to find a muse on the busy streets of New York and convince said muse to give them the clothes off their back. The designers only have a limited budget and have to ensure whatever clothes they manage to sweet-talk themselves into will make up at least 50% of their final design. It's a difficult ask for all the designers but in the end they all head to Mood with various pieces of public clothing in their grasp. Anthony even gets one guy to strip to his briefs in the middle of the park! Austin helpfully steps in to cover the man's modesty with his hat - and tells us he even managed to get his phone number! Angela Lindvall, Georgina Chapman and Isaac Mizrahi are joined by Sean Avery for this week's panel,...
- 2/3/2012
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
As Tim Gunn might say, I’m feeling vexed and a little bit dubious about the conundrum that was this week’s Project Runway All-Stars. On one hand, the designer responsible for the season’s most atrocious outfit didn’t even land in the Bottom 2, and yet I can’t honestly argue with the judges’ choice for elimination. Alas, though, the latter contestant also happened to be the season’s go-to source for zippy quips.
This week’s challenge was simple, yet inspired: Troll the streets of New York, and find a muse (or muses) willing to give (or sell...
This week’s challenge was simple, yet inspired: Troll the streets of New York, and find a muse (or muses) willing to give (or sell...
- 2/3/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Episode 5 of Lifetime's "Project Runway All Stars."
This week's "Project Runway All Stars" opens with one of my favorite reality show conceits: The host pretends that she planned the challenge!
"Welcome to Central Park," says Angela Lindvall. "I thought it would be nice for you to get out of the house, get some fresh air and sunshine." And by that she means, "The producers made us come out to this stupid, hot park in the middle of summer. Is anyone else sweating profusely?"
The designers must each approach total strangers, isolate a muse and also, (in what they keep calling an "'All Stars' Twist!") collect clothing off the backs of anyone who will give it up. They have a $150 budget, which they can use to buy said clothing and/or fabric at Mood, but -- either way --...
This week's "Project Runway All Stars" opens with one of my favorite reality show conceits: The host pretends that she planned the challenge!
"Welcome to Central Park," says Angela Lindvall. "I thought it would be nice for you to get out of the house, get some fresh air and sunshine." And by that she means, "The producers made us come out to this stupid, hot park in the middle of summer. Is anyone else sweating profusely?"
The designers must each approach total strangers, isolate a muse and also, (in what they keep calling an "'All Stars' Twist!") collect clothing off the backs of anyone who will give it up. They have a $150 budget, which they can use to buy said clothing and/or fabric at Mood, but -- either way --...
- 2/3/2012
- by Nora Zelevansky
- Aol TV.
The Project Runway All Stars had to convince total strangers in Central Park to give them their outfits this week.
I can only imagine all of the editing that went into this episode. I'm sure many New Yorkers aren't very friendly with their refusals when some stranger asks for the "Clothes Off Your Back"
Anthony thinks he's got the edge because you need a personality to get someone to disrobe for you. To prove it, he gets some guy to take his shorts off, which leaves him hanging out in his underwear in the middle of the park. No dressing room necessary.
Of course, Austin's the one who runs over and gets his phone number. It's all about multi-tasking and no one says you can't pick up a date while you're searching for your muse.
With whatever funds they have left, the designers are allowed to go shopping at...
I can only imagine all of the editing that went into this episode. I'm sure many New Yorkers aren't very friendly with their refusals when some stranger asks for the "Clothes Off Your Back"
Anthony thinks he's got the edge because you need a personality to get someone to disrobe for you. To prove it, he gets some guy to take his shorts off, which leaves him hanging out in his underwear in the middle of the park. No dressing room necessary.
Of course, Austin's the one who runs over and gets his phone number. It's all about multi-tasking and no one says you can't pick up a date while you're searching for your muse.
With whatever funds they have left, the designers are allowed to go shopping at...
- 2/3/2012
- by christine@tvfanatic.com (C. Orlando)
- TVfanatic
The Project Runway all-stars can turn up the volume, but could they turn up the charm? The remaining designers had to literally sweet-talk people out of their clothes for tonight's challenge, which tasked them with choosing a muse right off the streets of New York City and creating a finished look that was at least 50 percent composed of whatever clothing they were able to get off the street, too. Budgets were tight, and so were the briefs that donator Diego was left with after Anthony Ryan was done with him... Somehow, everyone from the stoked-to-mix-it-up Anthony to the usually very reserved Mila Hermanovski had a muse in one form or another. Mondo Guerra was bowled over by hipster cutie...
- 2/3/2012
- E! Online
Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Episode 4 of Lifetime's "Project Runway All Stars."
Faced with a "wagon wheel coffee table" in "When Harry Met Sally," Carrie Fisher's character Marie famously quips, "Everybody thinks they have good taste and a sense of humor, but they couldn't possibly all have good taste."
Truer words were never spoken, at least when it comes to this week's episode of "Project Runway All Stars." The challenge is supposedly "all about taste" on many levels, but everyone seem most concerned with the pun.
Angela Lindvall announces that the designers are to "create a tasteful outfit inspired by the colors and flavors of a seriously tasty dessert: gelato!" Really? It seems to me that there are more inspiring sweets, but what the heck?
On the runway, they feature a cart bearing the brand "L'Arte del Gelato" and ask the designers to pick flavors.
Faced with a "wagon wheel coffee table" in "When Harry Met Sally," Carrie Fisher's character Marie famously quips, "Everybody thinks they have good taste and a sense of humor, but they couldn't possibly all have good taste."
Truer words were never spoken, at least when it comes to this week's episode of "Project Runway All Stars." The challenge is supposedly "all about taste" on many levels, but everyone seem most concerned with the pun.
Angela Lindvall announces that the designers are to "create a tasteful outfit inspired by the colors and flavors of a seriously tasty dessert: gelato!" Really? It seems to me that there are more inspiring sweets, but what the heck?
On the runway, they feature a cart bearing the brand "L'Arte del Gelato" and ask the designers to pick flavors.
- 1/28/2012
- by Nora Zelevansky
- Aol TV.
On this week's All Stars, the designers have only six hours to design a look around a flavor of gelato.
The most entertaining part of this episode was watching Michael's face run the gamut of shocked, from "I Need a Moment" shocked, to "Taylor-Swift" shocked. It was actually quite endearing.
Because the designers only had six hours from start to runway (the shortest challenge in the show's history), the tension was kicked up a notch. The fact that Diane Von Furstenburg was a judge added to the sense of urgency. And because of the time constraints, I'm going to grudgingly overlook such horrific moments as "Where's my glue gun?" and "I'm going to have to sew the model in to the design." *shudder*
Unfortunately, mentor Joanna Coles just isn't working for me, and frankly, I don't think she's necessary. She was ridiculous this episode, as she scolded the designers with...
The most entertaining part of this episode was watching Michael's face run the gamut of shocked, from "I Need a Moment" shocked, to "Taylor-Swift" shocked. It was actually quite endearing.
Because the designers only had six hours from start to runway (the shortest challenge in the show's history), the tension was kicked up a notch. The fact that Diane Von Furstenburg was a judge added to the sense of urgency. And because of the time constraints, I'm going to grudgingly overlook such horrific moments as "Where's my glue gun?" and "I'm going to have to sew the model in to the design." *shudder*
Unfortunately, mentor Joanna Coles just isn't working for me, and frankly, I don't think she's necessary. She was ridiculous this episode, as she scolded the designers with...
- 1/27/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Just when it seemed the most exciting part about Project Runway All Stars was the preview for Dance Moms, Miss Piggy guest stars to turn up the heat. This week’s challenge was to create a flamboyant cocktail dress for Miss Piggy. This had to be one of the most fun challenges ever on Project Runway and even mentor Joanna Coles agreed.
As usual the workroom was pretty dull but still lighthearted. Kara admitted that they’ve formed a sort of family with most of the designers engaged in helping one another. A few still kept to himself or herself, like sourpuss Mila. No wonder she always uses black, it’s because she’s lonely.
The most entertaining part of the workroom as listening to the designers talk about Miss Piggy. The word sexy was thrown around quite a lot. Although Miss Piggy does have her appeal I still find...
As usual the workroom was pretty dull but still lighthearted. Kara admitted that they’ve formed a sort of family with most of the designers engaged in helping one another. A few still kept to himself or herself, like sourpuss Mila. No wonder she always uses black, it’s because she’s lonely.
The most entertaining part of the workroom as listening to the designers talk about Miss Piggy. The word sexy was thrown around quite a lot. Although Miss Piggy does have her appeal I still find...
- 1/20/2012
- by Kelly Sater
- BuzzFocus.com
Tonight's task was no less than "one of the best challenges in the history of Project Runway," according to Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles. And considering the remaining competitors on Project Runway All Stars were charged with crafting a showstopping cocktail dress for Miss Piggy during the middle of a Muppet renaissance... We'll give her that! With tensions and bacon lust running high, the designers had their marching orders: "Don't disappoint Miss Piggy!" "I already feel sorry for all of her children I've eaten in the past!" the often wise-cracking Anthony Williams exclaimed as he and his fellow designers and their models crowded out of the work...
- 1/20/2012
- E! Online
On this week's All Stars, the designers are given 24 hrs. to create a ball gown for a night at the opera.
I've noticed a couple of things on this special edition of Project Runway. The shaving of the extra 30 minutes from the regular series makes it much more exciting and fast-paced, and the sense of urgency is back.
Also, I'm a bit disturbed that we haven't seen any real bitch-fests yet. There have been the usual "what is he/she/ thinking with that design?" whispering behind backs, but I want to see a Kenley freak-out or Gordana start channeling Latka from Taxi.
I still haven't warmed to the Bizarro World host and judges, but they're actually used sparingly, so they're now just a dull throb in my head when they're on screen.
So how did the designers do? Below and on the following pages you can see the final designs and how they fared.
I've noticed a couple of things on this special edition of Project Runway. The shaving of the extra 30 minutes from the regular series makes it much more exciting and fast-paced, and the sense of urgency is back.
Also, I'm a bit disturbed that we haven't seen any real bitch-fests yet. There have been the usual "what is he/she/ thinking with that design?" whispering behind backs, but I want to see a Kenley freak-out or Gordana start channeling Latka from Taxi.
I still haven't warmed to the Bizarro World host and judges, but they're actually used sparingly, so they're now just a dull throb in my head when they're on screen.
So how did the designers do? Below and on the following pages you can see the final designs and how they fared.
- 1/13/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
I know, I know. I should have started my "Project Runway All Stars" recaps last week when it first premiered, but I was too busy huddled in a corner, recovering from the trauma of Tim Gunn's absence, wondering how they will "make it work."
Let's get one thing clear from the start: This is not "Project Runway," no matter what the name implies. There's no Tim Gunn, no Heidi Klum, no Michael Kors and no Nina Garcia. The accessory wall is Neiman Marcus, not Bluefly. They're not at Parsons. Prizes include a year-long guest editorship at Marie Claire and a specialty boutique inside Neiman's. There's not even immunity for challenge winners. So, if you're expecting the usual situation, well ... please don't. This is a new-fangled version.
Okay, now take a deep breath (with me cause I'm freaking out). Is everyone alright? I'm sorta dizzy, but whatever, let's continue. Our...
Let's get one thing clear from the start: This is not "Project Runway," no matter what the name implies. There's no Tim Gunn, no Heidi Klum, no Michael Kors and no Nina Garcia. The accessory wall is Neiman Marcus, not Bluefly. They're not at Parsons. Prizes include a year-long guest editorship at Marie Claire and a specialty boutique inside Neiman's. There's not even immunity for challenge winners. So, if you're expecting the usual situation, well ... please don't. This is a new-fangled version.
Okay, now take a deep breath (with me cause I'm freaking out). Is everyone alright? I'm sorta dizzy, but whatever, let's continue. Our...
- 1/13/2012
- by Nora Zelevansky
- Aol TV.
Fashion commandments were broken as blithely as Kardashian wedding vows on this week’s Project Runway All-Stars: Thou shalt not take the name of courture in vain. Honor thy Badgley and thy Mischka. Thou shall not commit fuggery. Thou shall not widen the hips of thy neighbor.
And yet a few truly lovely designs emerged in the midst of the ridiculous challenge parameters: Designers had only one day to create ”show-stopping ballgowns for a night at the opera,” complete with “true couture touches,” a task that human quote machine Anthony noted was an insult to the meaning of the word couture.
And yet a few truly lovely designs emerged in the midst of the ridiculous challenge parameters: Designers had only one day to create ”show-stopping ballgowns for a night at the opera,” complete with “true couture touches,” a task that human quote machine Anthony noted was an insult to the meaning of the word couture.
- 1/13/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Now this is going to be fun. The last few seasons of Lifetime's Project Runway have been hit or miss, thanks to flavorless designers, stultifying challenges, and inexplicable judging decisions.
But All Stars brings together some of the more ... colorful ... personalities in the history of the show, and gives them another chance to get their moment in the winner's circle.
Some of the familiar faces include Season One designer Austin Scarlett (still a cross between Hedwig and Frances Farmer), Season Five's crazy cat hurler Kenley Collins, Season Seven's eternally jubilant Anthony Williams, Season Four's sensitive hunk-a-dunk Rami Kashou, and island-unto-himself Mondo.
That's the good news. The bad news is that Heidi and Tim are not participating. But neither are Michael and Nina, so we have to take the bitter with the sweet.
Sandy Duncan, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Duffy, Kirstie Alley
So instead we get Project Runway:The Scab Edition, with...
But All Stars brings together some of the more ... colorful ... personalities in the history of the show, and gives them another chance to get their moment in the winner's circle.
Some of the familiar faces include Season One designer Austin Scarlett (still a cross between Hedwig and Frances Farmer), Season Five's crazy cat hurler Kenley Collins, Season Seven's eternally jubilant Anthony Williams, Season Four's sensitive hunk-a-dunk Rami Kashou, and island-unto-himself Mondo.
That's the good news. The bad news is that Heidi and Tim are not participating. But neither are Michael and Nina, so we have to take the bitter with the sweet.
Sandy Duncan, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Duffy, Kirstie Alley
So instead we get Project Runway:The Scab Edition, with...
- 1/6/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Project Runway All Stars debuted last night on Lifetime. There was an abundance of familiar faces and fan favorites, but without our usual stewards Heidi, Nina, Michael or Tim – are the designers enough to keep us watching?
Now that Heidi Klum is out for this season, model Angela Lindvall is in. Sure, she’s articulate but she lacks Heidi’s adorable personality. I’m sure the transition to a new host would be much easier if we didn’t have to compare to Heidi’s awesomeness. She’s got big heels to fill and she better amp herself up. As for the judges, there is no Michael or Nina but Isaac Mizrahi and co-founder of Marchesa, Georgina Chapman.
Sadly, Tim Gun is also sitting this one out. Marie Claire’s editor and chief Joanna Coles took his place. Doesn’t she have anything better to do, like run a magazine?...
Now that Heidi Klum is out for this season, model Angela Lindvall is in. Sure, she’s articulate but she lacks Heidi’s adorable personality. I’m sure the transition to a new host would be much easier if we didn’t have to compare to Heidi’s awesomeness. She’s got big heels to fill and she better amp herself up. As for the judges, there is no Michael or Nina but Isaac Mizrahi and co-founder of Marchesa, Georgina Chapman.
Sadly, Tim Gun is also sitting this one out. Marie Claire’s editor and chief Joanna Coles took his place. Doesn’t she have anything better to do, like run a magazine?...
- 1/6/2012
- by Kelly Sater
- BuzzFocus.com
Project Runway All-Stars kicks off January 5. Here, we refresh our memories about the designers who've set their sights on another shot at fashion glory.
He's the comeback kid! Getting eliminated twice is definitely no laughing matter for a Project Runway designer. Yet Anthony Williams always kept a laugh-out-loud comment handy. Self-taught, Anthony takes inspiration from women in their Sunday Best and creates attention-grabbing dresses. His uplifting personality and comeback tale helped to propel his career forward after his first run on Project Runway.
He's the comeback kid! Getting eliminated twice is definitely no laughing matter for a Project Runway designer. Yet Anthony Williams always kept a laugh-out-loud comment handy. Self-taught, Anthony takes inspiration from women in their Sunday Best and creates attention-grabbing dresses. His uplifting personality and comeback tale helped to propel his career forward after his first run on Project Runway.
- 1/5/2012
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Much as I forswore never again to take on the thankless task of recapping a Project Runway season from beginning to end like I did last year (unless, ahem, you wanna throw some major cashish my way) we have to, just simply have to, watch the PR All Stars premiere Thursday January 5 at 9/8 central on Lifetime. I mean, how can we not? So let's take a look at the contestants and try to figure out why they're putting themselves through this hell again.
First of all you need to be aware that there will be nary a leggy German supermodel with a proclivity towards short hems in sight, nor a dashing and debonair silver-haired bespectacled and impeccably dressed mentor who's been known to give out hugs on occasion, nor a famed designer who can cut one dead with merely a sentence tossed their way. Yep. No Klum, No Kors, No Gunn.
First of all you need to be aware that there will be nary a leggy German supermodel with a proclivity towards short hems in sight, nor a dashing and debonair silver-haired bespectacled and impeccably dressed mentor who's been known to give out hugs on occasion, nor a famed designer who can cut one dead with merely a sentence tossed their way. Yep. No Klum, No Kors, No Gunn.
- 1/4/2012
- by Holly Cara Price
- Aol TV.
Lifetime is bringing back some of the most memorable "Project Runway" contestants of all time for "Project Runway All Stars," which premieres Thursday, Jan. 5 on the network. Of course, it's also bringing back a few of the less-memorable as well, but the mix of contestants for the new series is quite interesting.
A couple of familiar faces you won't be seeing are host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn or judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. Instead, they'll be replaced by an interim "All Star" cast comprised of host Angela Lindvall (supermodel), mentor Joanna Coles (Marie Claire editor-in-chief), and fashion designer judges Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman.
The main attractions are "Project Runway" favorites like Austin Scarlett (Season 1, 4th place), Kara Janx (Season 2, 4th place), Rami Kashou (Season 4, runner-up) and Mondo Guerra (Season 8, runner-up). Then there are the less-admired contestants like Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6, 4th place) and Kenley Collins (Season 5, second...
A couple of familiar faces you won't be seeing are host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn or judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. Instead, they'll be replaced by an interim "All Star" cast comprised of host Angela Lindvall (supermodel), mentor Joanna Coles (Marie Claire editor-in-chief), and fashion designer judges Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman.
The main attractions are "Project Runway" favorites like Austin Scarlett (Season 1, 4th place), Kara Janx (Season 2, 4th place), Rami Kashou (Season 4, runner-up) and Mondo Guerra (Season 8, runner-up). Then there are the less-admired contestants like Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6, 4th place) and Kenley Collins (Season 5, second...
- 1/4/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"Project Runway All Stars" will bring back past contestants with new host, judges and mentor. Lifetime has revealed that model Angela Lindvall will fill Heidi Klum's shoes as the host of Lifetime's new series spin-off, with designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman serving as the judges.
Taking on Tim Gunn mentor role will be Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles. She will help guide 13 contestants who have previously joined "Project Runway" in the past seasons, including Austin Scarlett (season 1), Kara Janx (season 2), Anthony Williams (season 7) and Mondo Guerra (season 8).
This time, the 13 designers will compete for an exclusive designer's boutique in Neiman Marcus stores, $100,000 in technology and office space, and $100,000 in cash. They will also vie for a feature spread and a one-year assignment as guest editor for Marie Claire, as well as a sewing and embroidery studio provided by Brother International.
"Project Runway All Stars" will premiere in late...
Taking on Tim Gunn mentor role will be Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles. She will help guide 13 contestants who have previously joined "Project Runway" in the past seasons, including Austin Scarlett (season 1), Kara Janx (season 2), Anthony Williams (season 7) and Mondo Guerra (season 8).
This time, the 13 designers will compete for an exclusive designer's boutique in Neiman Marcus stores, $100,000 in technology and office space, and $100,000 in cash. They will also vie for a feature spread and a one-year assignment as guest editor for Marie Claire, as well as a sewing and embroidery studio provided by Brother International.
"Project Runway All Stars" will premiere in late...
- 8/9/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Lifetime has unveiled details surrounding its upcoming Project Runway All-Stars.
Supermodel Angela Lindvall will host the Runway spinoff (set to bow in late 2012), with Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles acting as mentor to the contestants, and designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman filling the rest of the judges panel. The all-star lineup includes: Austin Scarlett (Season 1); Kara Janx (Season 2); Elisa Jimenez (Season 4); Rami Kashou (Season 4); Kathleen “Sweet P” Vaughn (Season 4); Jerell Scott (Season 5); Kenley Collins (Season 5); Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6); Anthony Williams (Season 7); Mila Hermanovski (Season 7); April Johnston (Season 8); Michael Costello (Season 8); and Mondo Guerra (Season 8).
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Supermodel Angela Lindvall will host the Runway spinoff (set to bow in late 2012), with Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles acting as mentor to the contestants, and designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman filling the rest of the judges panel. The all-star lineup includes: Austin Scarlett (Season 1); Kara Janx (Season 2); Elisa Jimenez (Season 4); Rami Kashou (Season 4); Kathleen “Sweet P” Vaughn (Season 4); Jerell Scott (Season 5); Kenley Collins (Season 5); Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6); Anthony Williams (Season 7); Mila Hermanovski (Season 7); April Johnston (Season 8); Michael Costello (Season 8); and Mondo Guerra (Season 8).
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- 8/8/2011
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
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