Tyra Banks used her nationally-syndicated talk show to explore the ins and outs of the world’s greatest mystery: the vagina. And, of course, no vaginally-charged discussion would be complete without some puppetry, which we thought you could only do with the penis.

Senator Barack Obama knows that if there’s one television show every presidential candidate must appear on, it’s Tyra Bank’s gab-fest. Because, really, where else are you going to get such soft ball topics as shopping for crystal vases?

Above you see a picture of Tyra Banks popping a squat. After the jump, we’ve included four NSFW images of artist Jessica Lagunas’ newest video. Of his project, Lagunas says: In the name of beauty most women will put on makeup, do their hair, nails, depilate, diet, fix their noses and breasts. Although few women will reach society’s beauty ideals, they will sculpt their bodies as needed. In this video I play along with women’s beauty routines, performing them in exaggerated ways to reflect the pressures imposed by today’s society. See what she means, after the jump…

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Ms. Tyra Banks took to YouTube recently for a bit of self-promotion.

Watch as she attempts to merge high school cheers, spelling and comedy. It’s anything but pretty…

You guys may have already seen this, but here’s episode four of the uproariously funny YouTube series, Planet Unicorn. In this installment, our beloved wonders learn what Chris Elliot already knew*: modeling’s an ugly business.

Watch for a special Tyra appearance and listen for the extra special theme remix. Also, please note Tom Cruise isn’t pretty enough to model.

*Bonus points for readers who get this reference.

There’s an email circulating around town which suggests Jay Manuel and his miraculous hair may be leaving America’s Next Top Model. Either that or network executives are offering viewers double the faggy fun.

A source close to the Tyra Banks-hosted beauty contest sent out a memo looking for a Manuel-esque, amiable, “honest” art director. Hmm, could it be that Manuel - who also produced ANTM - has decided to put all of his energies into hosting the show’s Canadian counterpart? Or perhaps he’s spending more time offering the lonely hearts at Match.com a little love advice?

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• Tyra Banks loves Rosie O’Donnell’s ta-tas.

• Friday’s 20/20 features a Barbara Walters piece on transgender children and their families. Discussing the experience, Walters tells Dan Avery: “I am astounded by their courage. I think these children have a very hard future to face. In some ways it’s heartbreaking, but in other ways it’s uplifting. I had heard of the diagnosis and knew people went through this, but nothing prepared me for the love and sensitivity these people have for their children. That’s what this is about.” If only all journalists were so altruistic.

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Who doesn’t love Amanda Lepore? Well, okay, there’s that HRC member who didn’t appreciate her behavior at the group’s NYC gala last weekend, but we think the majority of queers appreciate the legendary scenester’s perspective, beauty and, yes, absurdity.

And speaking of absurdity, we can’t get enough Tyra Banks. Sure, she’s a terrible journalist, shamelessly patronizing and unbelievably full of herself, but we’re hopelessly addicted to her television show. It’s great therapy, actually. Whenever we’re angry with the world, we just turn it on, yell at her utter stupidity and feel like a million bucks.

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We’re kicking ourselves for missing yesterday’s Tyra, on which the peerless Tyra Banks blasted people for calling her “fat”. Thank the technological gods for YouTube, for we never would have experienced this brilliant clip of Banks getting all sorts of worked up and telling the tabbies to “kiss my fat ass”. Go on with your fat-assed self, girl.

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• Are we the only ones confused by the news that Tyra Banks and rapper Chingy are dating? No? We didn’t think so. [Star Magazine]

• Selling pregnancy tests as HIV tests does not qualify as a Halloween “trick”. That’s a crime. [BBC]

• HRC President Joe Solmonese wants you to vote. He also wants to spread jam on Rick Santorum and eat him. [The Advocate]

• Meanwhile, British homo-activo Peter Tatchell wants to see former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami locked up for human rights abuse of homos. No mention of cannibalism. [The Guardian]

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We’ve just seen yesterday’s episode of The Tyra Banks Show on which Kevin Aviance (looking fab, we must say) tearfully recalled his attack and Shirley Phelps Roper (daughter of everyone’s favorite homophobic monster, Fred Phelps) explained that Tyra’s a fag-enabler. Tyra, of course, was none too pleased and proceeded to get into an argument with Shirley about how she wouldn’t argue with her. (Hey, she’s a model, what do you want?)

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• Mel Gibson on Good Morning America. (And something else?) [Gawker]

• Kirk on Foley. (And Hastert, too.) [365 Gay]

• “Borat” on faggotry. (And touches upon Kazakhstan.) [The Advocate]

• Harley-Davidson on beef jerky. (And…???) [Rocking Mountain News]

• Kim Ficera on gay rumors. (And with all the big names.) [AfterEllen]

• Kevin Aviance is on Tyra Banks Today! (And go!) [The Tyra Banks Show]

• Ireland on big changes. (And that’s all folks!) [Ireland Online]

We’re ashamed to admit this, but we figure we’re all friends, so we can trust you. Right? Well, we like to think so. Anyway, we really like The Tyra Banks Show (See Tyra looking crazy?). Yeah, she puts words in people’s mouths and her sincerity often drops into the double negatives, but that only makes it all the more infuriatingly entertaining.

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Everyone’s favorite lesbian from America’s Next Top Model, Kim Stolz, chatted recently with Bradford Shellhammer about the show, what’s next, and Tyra Banks.

We met at a Cyndi Lauper concert. Who are your favorite performers?
One of the best concerts I’ve seen this year was a band called “TV on the Radio.” They played at Union Pool in Williamsburg. It was a blast. Their energy was really captivating. I also saw a great performance by Robert Smith and the Cure a couple of years ago—that sticks out in my mind. I’m just happy you’re not asking me this question in 1998, when my answer would have been, undoubtedly, Ani. Ha!

Now since the show has ended, what have you been doing?
Since the show has ended, I’ve been trying to figure out how best to start out in both the modeling and acting worlds. I signed with a great manager, and am looking at agencies. I’ve been attending fabulous events, going to photo shoots, and trying to escape being a reality TV show star forever! Any ideas?

You said you might move to LA. Why?
Well in all honesty, LA is the best place to be if I want to really try to start a career as an actress. The work is there. However, I am going to try to stay in New York as long as possible. I am thinking, however, about moving to Paris sometime…

Which judge was your absolute favorite? Least favorite?
Well, even though perhaps her calm and collected attitude wasn’t as good for ratings as Janice’s crazy and frightening personality, I really loved getting to know Twiggy. She is one of the most beautiful, modest, helpful, and well-intentioned people I’ve ever met. I owe it to her I think that I stayed as long as I did. As for least favorite… I didn’t really have a least favorite judge. They were all my least favorite when I got eliminated! Ha-ha. However, I was really disappointed at Miss Jay’s lack of understanding for my gender expression/confusion. Shouldn’t he/she understand!?

Do you read blogs? and if so, which?
I am proud to say that I certainly read Queerty. I also read Gawker, Perez Hilton, Shit Parade, and A Socialite’s Life. Girl needs her gossip!

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Yesterday’s So Gay! list was all about the big screen. Today we look at the small screen and why the year in television was So Gay!

5. Boston Legal. Boston Legal may just be the funniest show on TV. It is well written, smart, and has an all-star, hilarious ensemble cast. It is the relationship between two straight men that makes the show so gay. William Shatner and James Spader share the same bed, bicker, and even dressed as matching pink flamingos for Halloween. It is the perfect gay relationship, except they don’t have sex.

4. Commander In Chief. A woman moves into the Oval Office and kicks ass in Washington. The Gays were down from the beginning, especially since we’ve long loved Geena Davis. However it was the plotline about Special Assistant to the President Vince Taylor (Anthony Azizi) that really made us fans. In one episode it was revealed he was HIV+ and gay. The storyline was handled with respect and we only wish Mack was in Bush’s place.

3. Project Runway. There are so many gays on the new Project Runway that we cannot keep count. These ladies would, at times, make both Jay McCarroll and Austin Scarlett look butch. Queens and dresses and Michael Kors oh my! Another hit season is off the ground and running.

2. Desperate Housewives. Though the ladies of Wisteria Lane are hetero, you can’t get campier than Desperate Housewives. A gay subplot involving Bree’s son has us on edge. Jesse Metcalf is still hot, hot, hot. And Marcia Cross is still the best tranny on television. Don’t listen to the critics denouncing season two. These women are still one gay old time.

After the jump, the gayest thing on TV in 2005!
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