You know we love us some Tyra here at Queerty. And of course we don’t mean her dumb ass talk show, we mean America’s Next Top Model. The best part of the show, besides Miss J, is when the model/contestants try and express their ‘thoughts.’ It takes a lot to make Tyra look smart but these girls do it. Check out this video of one of the girl's named Danny. She gives Alessandra Mussolini a run for her money.

“I don't like gay people. I don't like Muslims. I don't like abortions. I don't like anything liberal. But, other than that-I really like to get along with people…"

Now that is good TV. She better thank her lucky stars Janice Dickinson is off or she’d be just a fatless carcass by now. Still, it’s going to be especially good when she has to go up and defend her statement to Miss J. Let’s just say the bitch better know how to walk – fast!

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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!

After the jump Kim dishes on the other girls.

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photos by Adam David Cohen

Reality television shows usually have room for one or two big personalities in each series. This season’s Project Runway, which unbelievably we’re loving more than season one, is full of those personalities. However, Santino Rice definitely steals the show. The Los Angeles designer caught up with Bradford Shellhammer to discuss the show, his sexuality, and who really was the world’s first supermodel.

What are your New Year's resolutions?
To live, to learn, to love, and to leave a legacy! Persevere, keep trying new things…to keep evolving. To change my world!

Some of the self-proclaimed "faggoty boys" from the show told us 
you're this season's Wendy Pepper. Why would they say such a thing?
My mom says they're just jealous, but she's been saying that to me since I came out the snatch! I think those guys were just being "cute," they know damn well that I’ve got talent and I’m the real deal. I think it's funny though, really man, nothing's sacred, including me! I'll take the piss out of myself before I let some bitter opinionated faggots try to read me!

Is Janice Dickinson really the world's first Supermodel? Do you care?
I'd say what about Veruschka, Penelope Tree, and Twiggy! What about Lauren Hutton, Cheryl Tiegs, Jerry Hall…….Patti Hansen!!!!! I'd say and think of a lot of other names before her file came up in my brain! But god bless her. Shit. People gotta eat and as far as her 15-year-old audience is concerned, she could tell them she invented the "blow-job" and no one would really question that! And yeah, I guess I do care, I’m a caring kind of guy!

What designers do you consider inspirations?
Any designer who is creating their vision, creating a body of work, I find them hugely inspirational. Yohji Yamamoto is the shit! I love him, and I’ve seen many successful collections by many designers and you can't help but store some of that in your memory bank.

Which do you absolutely hate?
Hate is a pretty strong word, especially directed toward someone who's actually doing something with his or her life, I hate idleness, and I hate mediocrity! I can't justify hating on another artist, regardless of what I think about their shit!

After the jump Santino tells us whether he's into guys or girls.

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• There is a God. And he is a fag. Need proof? Janice Dickinson has been given her own show. All of our prayers have been answered. [Yahoo News]

• Andy Towle won the Gridskipper award for best gay blog and rightfully so. We’re just delighted we weren’t last place. Woo Hoo! [Gridskipper]

• The Malcontent has compiled a list of bloggers and their New Year’s resolutions. Bradford and David are in the group. [The Malcontent]

• A warning to out LA readership: The LAPD is cracking down on gay cruising in West Hollywood. So next time you’re thinking of blowing that guy in a parking lot, ask if he’s a cop first. [LA Independent]

• Michael Stabile, friend of Queerty, wishes "more people involved in porn were clever.” He obviously has not seen Cirque Noir! [Village Voice]

• Tyra booted our gal-pal and proud lesbian Kim from America’s Next Top Model on Thanksgiving Eve. Bre, the horse-voiced thief of the show stayed on and with that decision we lost all respect for our once beloved show. Actually, we lost it when boring-ass Twiggy took Janice’s job.

• Madonna wants to direct films. Ooooh. That’s a good idea. Not.

• Our favorite not safe for work e-zine Homovizion is back and is all decked out for the holidays. Pa rum pum pum pum.

• Leanrdo Becker is our imaginary boyfriend. Need proof as to why? Go here.

• We know a lot of queens out there are into knitting and sewing. A reader of ours recently discovered a series of dirty cross-stitch patterns in Vienna, Germany. The series is titled “How to Calm the Oversexed Male” and contain images from vintage gay porn. It is the perfect gift for that queen as equally obsessed with Martha Stewart as he is with porn. Thanks Martin.

•Proving that artists come from all walks of life Streetsy has launched. The site is a photo-blog dedicated to street art.

•Lady Bunny's Wigstock celebrated its 20th year on Saturday and included perfromances by Kevin Aviance, Jimmy James, and Lady Miss Kier. Marcus Woolen captured many images that we could not, since our view was blocked by too many Ricky's wigs.

•Many gay men will bid on the piece de resistance of all online charity auctions, Bjork's swan dress, next week. The winner will have the best Halloween costume this year, hand's down.

•Gridskipper declares Gay Travel as the hot niche and alerts us to the fact that 90% of gay Americans traveled this year. The other 10% adopted kids.

•Although Tyra fired Janice Dickinson, we are still obsessed with America's Next Top Model. The new cycle does not start until September 21st, but you can get your fix now and check out the new girls.