It must be the influence of new judge André Leon Talley, but Tyra Banks' public access-grade reality competition America's Next Top Model is getting a high-class make over for its 15th "cycle." They even tricked Vogue into taking part.

Tim Gunn tells damning stories about Nuclear Wintour and Andre Leon Talley. Chris Klein checks into rehab. Kourtney Kardashian gives Khloe a sisterly bikini wax. Justin Bieber's dad has a soulpatch. Monday gossip starts the week with a fright.

During the two-hour season finale of America's Next Top Model last night, it didn't take long for Vogue's chief gay André Leon Talley to make up his mind who should win. We think he was the only victor.

Vogue's André Leon Talley is the best thing about America's Next Top Model and also an art historian who gave us all a lesson on the evolution of fabulousness. What can we learn from him today?

We were so busy gawking at Real Housewife Danielle Staub eating dinner with skater Johnny Weir in Chelsea last night that we missed the Costume Institute Gala Benefit. Luckily fictional freelancer Betsey Morgenstern was there in our stead.

Today at Gawker.TV, Meredith Vieria lets a naughty word slip, Will Forte plays Jenna's new boyfriend—who happens to be a Jenna impersonator, Michael Scott gets a date through subtle suggestiveness, and Andre Leon Talley stops by Martha's kitchen.

Despite being Contributing Editor of Vogue, Andre Leon Talley shocked us all this morning by confusing the rich buttery bread Brioche with the Chignon, a french twist hairstyle. Zut alors!

The move to New Zealand does not agree with the Vogue honcho because he almost lost the title of being the best thing about America's Next Top Model. Wake up, ALT, a noted fashion photographer is gunning for you!

Yes, Vogue's man-about-town brings some class to America's Next Top Model, but even he couldn't escape the ridiculous little game Tyra played to tell the girls they're all going to New Zealand. The shame!

Vogue's main geigh had more interesting metaphors than ever last night, solidifying his reputation as the greatest thing on America's Next Top Model. Also, a groundbreaking detente and an update on my invitation to take ALT to lunch.

Today at Gawker.TV, André Leon Talley's beekeeper chic, ex-SNL Weekend Update cohosts battle it out in a game of charades, Tracy Morgan's marriage advice, and the cast of Parks and Recreation drops by Late Night to spoof Glee.

Vogue Editor-at-Large André Leon Talley/God in a leather fringe muumuu, brought his favorite new looks to show The View for Fashion Friday. New for spring: a chic beekeeper ensemble that hides your face completely—because everybody owns an apiary.

Longtime Vogue editor André Leon Talley is the greatest thing about America's Next Top Model and his tenure on the judging table has gotten even more fabulously insane than ever. Also, a proposal for ALT.

Vogue editor André Leon Talley is the greatest thing about America's Next Top Model. How good was he at creating fashion insanity this week judging the show's vampire themed photo shoot? Let's look.

Vogue editor-at-large-and-in-charge contributing editor André Leon Talley is the best thing about America's Next Top Model. How did he do on this week's episode of Tyra Banks skinny girl dog and pony show?

There's a new queen of campy ridiculous on Tyra Banks' high-end public access show and he happens to moonlight as Vogue editor Anna Wintour's right-hand man. Welcome to the André Leon Talley report card.

Vogue editor Anna Wintour doesn't watch TV, says André Leon Talley, the mag's editor-at-large and the latest addition to America's Next Top Model.

[ Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley's mad hat got all the attention last night at the CW's press party for America's Next Top Model and High Society in Manhattan. Image via Getty]

The fashionistas at The Cut got their hands on one of the deleted scenes from the upcoming The September Issue DVD. Watch Anna and couture bodyguard André Leon Talley intimidate a petrified designer, suggest he have a drink.

Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley makes his debut as a judge on America's Next Top Model when the new season begins on March 10. And although he says he'd never watched the reality TV competition before deciding to join his dear old friend, Tyra Banks on the show (he says his boss, Anna Wintour, has never seen the show either), it looks like he'll fit in just fine. In addition to a special outfit for each episode—"13 custom-made Chado Ralph Rucci cloaks, varying only in color or fabric"—he'll be unveiling his very own catchphrase, too: "dreckitude," a combination of his favorite word, "dreck," and "quackitude," a "term he'd heard Rachel Maddow use on her show. 'Dreckitude was whipped out when I thought the challenge was not met or if [the contestants] showed up in perhaps an outfit that I just couldn't wrap my mind around.'" [WWD]