Rotunda

To me, Thank U Next was the last big era before media fragmentation made it easy to tune things out. There are still big/bigger eras, but this one felt successfully reinforced across all media channels.

the other judges played in your face Kali. Drag them.

Such a great top 4

Chloe Bailey with good material

Addison Rae - @Dolce Vita I think this works for the theme certainly. It feels very similar to your entry from the Greek Gods/Goddesses round. I like that you're modeling through your eyes here. Allison Harvard - @Outbound I understand that the girls are mad that your portfolio is so ubiquitous. Unfortunately, they're going to have to get over it, because you're not going home. Amanda Seyfried - @Littlejfrey This certainly fits but it's a bit on the pedestrian side. Your facial expression also feels a bit…harsh here. Let's soften up. Bella Hadid - @blackoutbaby Not sure what Gothic Sci Fi is, but it's provocative, it gets the people going…honestly the shot looks low budget, and this is the second time I'm saying this to you. Gisele Bundchen - @CBC she's reaching your honor….I guess if I squint I can pretend she's being asphyxiated. You're lucky this photo is stunning. Guinevere van Seenus - @Lemon You're on theme, but there's a surprising lack of tension and chemistry in this shot. The intensity should be leaping off the page in a Film Noir. Irina Shayk - @JaiThis works, and stands out nicely to a lot of the round. Something about this pose feels awkward but I imagine you don't run a lot. Joan Smalls - @Element you're finally back in your element. Pun intended. The costuming and artistic direction are on point, and your stance radiates the regal warrior princess angle I think you're going for. Kali Uchis - @Isolation Beautiful photo but this is maybe the least compelling of the Fantasy shots and I'm not getting the horror angle here. Kate Moss - @Young In Love - I have no idea what this is, so it must be on theme. It's a pretty shot, and one of your more successful entries in this competition. I appreciate the color palette here. Will your safe streak be ending here? Probably not but who knows! Lisa - @Seffers How is this horror? Quickly. Sasha Pivovarova - @Opulent oh White Rihanna, you look good here. This has the intensity a Noir should have. Take notes Guinevere. Soap Collins - @Luckitty High Fantasy? No. Safe Fantasy? Maybe. Your face and makeup here are quite nice. Soo Joo Park - @fais_2311 I have to concur with my boss that I would like more tension or emotion here, but I respect the direction you've gone with here. Sora Choi - @petty no notes. Zhou Xun - @Julia Fox Beautifully done. Another strong entry from you.

Preparing to call people bigots in between her dinner plans with Paris Hilton

Gracie Abrams already having daughters

RIP. One of the best to ever do it.

Oh Flopmanda…

Cowboy Carter is almost a novelty album, and the novelty wore off. Most of her core fans don't listen to country, and she didn't push any of the pop or R&B-leaning songs to build support for the album from the GP. Honestly, she was lucky Texas Hold 'Em had TikTok virality. But at least the album is quality, got her the accolades she wanted, and was an attempt at challenging herself.

I do wonder if she's posting this because a lot of people's impulses after someone dies is to protect the parents/relatives, so she sees Hayden's parents giving an outpouring of support they may not be entitled to? Either way, it's crass to air out Hayden's specific messages to do this.

Minimalists Addison Rae - @Dolce Vita It's on theme, it's fine, it's safe. The lines of your body are nice. Amanda Seyfried - @Littlejfrey I appreciate going for the glamour shot here. There's a boldness that comes through in black and white that works for a minimalist theme. Bella Hadid - @blackoutbaby This is my favorite of the minimalist shots. There's still a lot of fun with perspective and shading, and there's still a POV despite the minimalist approach. The body language and facial expression are correct. Choi Sora - @petty This is a good entry. I enjoy the color palette. Face card is going through easily and the pose is nice. Hunter Schafer - @Spicy Pisces I appreciate the different color palette here compared to other entries. This photo isn't flattering but it is quality. You look like a 40 year old lesbian from Beverly Hills who is guest co-hosting The View and runs a wellness podcast. Irina Shayk - @Jai sometimes you really look like Aryna Sabalenka. This photo works for the theme and is effective. I like the use of flowers and the arm placement. Kate Moss - @Young In Love Very striking. Could belong in a high school textbook where they're talking about the Dust Bowl. Lisa - @Seffers It works, but try not to double down on the sexy businesswoman approach too much more. Remember to think of your portfolio. Soap Collins - @Luckitty This works even though the display of modeling is somewhat constrained by the pose and placement. The hair is a choice…but will not impact your score. Theres an Anne Hathaway kind of quality to this and the glimmer in your eye is captivating. Soo Joo Park - @fais_2311 The eye through the hair stops this from blending into the background. I like that the attention grabber is clear. Tyra Banks - @Kabrona I'm not sure where my eye is supposed to go here. The shot is simple but not necessarily minimalist. Part of me feels like Tyra had to have better options for this. Zhou Xun - @Julia Fox This is a strong shot to end this round on. I like that it shows minimalism can still be high concept.

Maximalists Allison Harvard - @Outbound Obviously I know this shot. There's a very "Alice in Wonderland" aspect to this based on the makeup, vibrant colors, and background. I think you're on theme here, and the pose/facial expression reflect that quizzical quality you're going for, but there could be more. Gisele Bundchen - @CBC I think you're certainly on theme. The artistic direction of this shot is interesting, including the grainy effect on the photo. The major drawback is that your neck is insanely, distractingly long here…but maybe that's your attempt at being maximalist? Guinevere van Seenus - @Lemon I love artistic direction of this shot, the garment, your birdlike pose. It's very cool. I do think it could learn more into maximalism, but sure. Joan Smalls - @Element maximalism through fashion works here, as far as being on theme is concerned. This does feel a bit safe though. Kali Uchis - @Isolation I'm not mad at this. The editing on this is very cool. I will say, I feel like this is the second cartoonish entry from you, so make sure you prioritize diversity while you build out your portfolio in future weeks. Phaedra Park - @orange22 You're serving, but you're in the wrong category. Sasha Pivovarova - @Opulent Certainly the strongest entry in this group.

Kylie's a corporate baddie yall have to be patient

Mother

Tbh I've never had this experience. Closeted bi guys? Sure (it doesn't work).

RIP to her, I know she endured a lot

None of this is my business…. Actually the cold cases one

Western Wind but make it BRAT

Maybe I'm in a different place mentally, or maybe it's a weaker album, but this album doesn't have much of a hold on me. There are a few tracks I'll definitely keep in rotation though.

Weren't a lot of these touring commitments made before he had her breakout hits this era? It makes sense she wouldn't immediately reap the benefits.

@Young In Love - I think I accidentally skipped you, but it was a quality entry. Strong artistic direction and use of color.

Heated Rivalry Secondary Couple > Off Campus > Heated Rivalry Main Couple

Honestly Demi overdosing right as she was finally experiencing her commercial peak fits that line really well.

Addison Rae as Strix - @Dolce Vita I appreciate that even though your face and body are mostly covered, the parts of you that are visible are fully committed. Alex Consani as a Kukeri - @Pendulum I'd say you tried but I really can't even confirm that. Why does homegirl have a bag. The garment, which is doing most of the modeling for you here, also doesn't seem to sell the fantasy you're going for. Allison Harvard as White Lady - @Outbound I think this is a strong entry. My only wish is that the photo was a better resolution. Amanda Seyfried as a Skogsrå - @Littlejfrey You look like you were yassified to preserve anonymity here, but the unhinged facial expression and garment work for this round. Bella Hadid as a Mermaid - @blackoutbaby Obviously you're on theme. I think what I'm struggling with is that you're selling a garment that's so visible, that it takes me out the fantasy (which I'm not really going to hold against you). The bigger issue for me is that I don't even think you're selling the garment or fantasy that well. The facial expression and body language just seems aggressively awkward. Felicity Jones as a Woodland Nymph - @Technicolor I'm not sure if Felicity had not much to work with but this is aggressively basic. She's a beautiful girl but this shot could be taken by and of anyone. Gisele Bundchen as La Llorona - @CBC This is a rare moment where a blurry runway photo works, since it fits the vibe of the round. Clock it Alex. Guinevere van Seenus as White Lady - @Lemon I'm not reading all that, but yes. This is a success. Hunter Schafer as Vila - @Spicy Pisces Obviously the artistic direction is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, but it is well done and I appreciate the work put in to find an appropriate tie into the theme. Irina Shayk as Pinocchio - @Jai Definitely one of the best shots this week. This is a bit of a looser interpretation of the theme, but who cares. Joan Smalls as the Pied Piper - @Element The outfit reads as aggressively Spanish to me, but I do see the pied piper angle, and will be suspending disbelief here. I like the pose that you've gone with here, with the emphasis on the length of your legs. Kali Uchis as The Virgin Mary - @Isolation There are likely other figures that represent water and fertility that you could have gone with here, given the shot. This is decent otherwise. Lisa as Koschei the Deadless - @Seffers Very surprised to see this from you given what we've had so far. I like the pose and what can be seen of the facial expression. I also appreciate the write up. Sasha Pivovarova as Pesta - @Opulent The setting and sleeves are taking me out of the fantasy, but I enjoy this otherwise. The vacant expression behind the veil is very nice. Soap Collins as a Gwragedd Annwn - @Luckitty Ok girl this has to be an Ophelia reference, but I do love this shot. Great artistic direction, great facial expression, and an artful use of nudity. Soo Joo Park as the Spiral Weaver - @fais_2311 This is about as effective as a partial body shot can be. I like the upward tilt of the face and the facial expression, it does have a mystical quality to it. Sora Choi as The Swan Maiden - @petty stunning photo, but this cheap ass swan inflatable is sending me. Tyra Banks as a Dryad - @Kabrona Basic, but the more effective version of Felicity's shot. Zhou Xun as a Succubus - @Julia Fox You didn't lie. Great artistic direction, wonderful use of light, and the perfect body positioning and facial expression here.