Rip the Runway 2011 Preview

Selita Ebanks and other celebrities

Rip The Runway Amateur Model Contest - Today on 106 & Park watch as supermodel Selita Ebanks, iconic makeup artist Sam Fine and model Damaris Lewis choose the winner of this year's Rip the Runway Amateur Model Contest. Tune in @ 6PM/5C to find out who wins!

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Rip The Runway Amateur Model Contest - Today on 106 & Park watch as supermodel Selita Ebanks, iconic makeup artist Sam Fine and model Damaris Lewis choose the winner of this year's Rip the Runway Amateur Model Contest. Tune in @ 6PM/5C to find out who wins!

Selita Ebanks - On March 21, Selita and Mechad will reunite to host this year’s “Rip the Runway.”

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Hosts - Actress Selita Ebanks and actor Mehcad Brooks are bringing their beauty and style to the Rip the Runway main stage March 21 as hosts of the event. Let's see what magic they'll bring to the RTR catwalk.

Selita Ebanks - It's kind of the same with his music, the things that he raps about. You shouldn't take everything as literal as it may look. I think it's all about that douche bag thing. You know, there he is on that couch with a drink in his hand and a phoenix naked. There's nothing wrong with that.

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Selita Ebanks - Selita Ebanks is no stranger to being a catwalk superstar. She showed her savvy on "Celebrity Apprentice," and appeared beside co-host Mehcad Brooks in a State Farm Insurance campaign. Did we mention that her supermodel strut is nearing icon status? Yeah, you get the picture.

Mehcad Brooks - Actor Mehcad Brooks is returning to his fashion-model roots as co-host. In the past, we’ve seen him woo Melanie in of "The Game," and star in “Desperate Housewives” and vampire series “True Blood.”

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Mehcad Brooks - Actor Mehcad Brooks is returning to his fashion-model roots as co-host. In the past, we’ve seen him woo Melanie in of "The Game," and star in “Desperate Housewives” and vampire series “True Blood.”

Selita Ebanks - Selita’s career began at 17 when she was discovered by a modeling agent while walking through a turnstile at Six Flags Great Adventure.

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RTR Designers - Rip the Runway is known for bringing together a bevy of uber-talented and sought after fashion designers. From haute couture to ready-to-wear, urban chic to New York fashion week flamboyance, these garment gurus are some of the best in their field.

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Rachel Roy - Designer Rachel Roy creates each piece of clothing as if they're works of art. From cotton to raw silk, Roy uses materials that accentuate the woman's figure with the utmost care. We can't wait see what fashions she'll have gracing the RTR models this year.

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Rachel Roy - Designer Rachel Roy creates each piece of clothing as if they're works of art. From cotton to raw silk, Roy uses materials that accentuate the woman's figure with the utmost care. We can't wait see what fashions she'll have gracing the RTR models this year.

Tennille White - Chicago-based designer Tennille White had a meteoric rise to fashion prominence. Shortly after graduating from design college, she opened her own store in the Windy City, and quickly sold out of her clothes at every trade show. One of the few famous designers to still hand-sew many of her garments, her clothing is described as elegant, sophisticated and body-conscious.

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Tennille White - Chicago-based designer Tennille White had a meteoric rise to fashion prominence. Shortly after graduating from design college, she opened her own store in the Windy City, and quickly sold out of her clothes at every trade show. One of the few famous designers to still hand-sew many of her garments, her clothing is described as elegant, sophisticated and body-conscious.

LaQuan Smith - Designer LaQuan Smith's edgy designs look like they've been grabbed off of a Milan catwalk model mid-stride. His clothing can’t be called anything less than art, and has been worn by the likes of Tyra Banks, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Cassie, and Serena Williams.

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LaQuan Smith - Designer LaQuan Smith's edgy designs look like they've been grabbed off of a Milan catwalk model mid-stride. His clothing can’t be called anything less than art, and has been worn by the likes of Tyra Banks, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Cassie, and Serena Williams.

Man vs. Machine - Designers Jordan White and Charlie Browne embody the fireworks that Rip the Runway brings to the fashion world when music and models collide. Designing as Man vs. Machine, White and Brown’s flight jackets and backpacks have become of staple in DJ's wardrobes around the world.

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Man vs. Machine - Designers Jordan White and Charlie Browne embody the fireworks that Rip the Runway brings to the fashion world when music and models collide. Designing as Man vs. Machine, White and Brown’s flight jackets and backpacks have become of staple in DJ's wardrobes around the world.

Lila Nikole - It's getting warm ladies, and we're sure you don't want to rock the same swimwear as the woman in the next cabana. Lila Nikole's unique line of swimsuits are colorful and just what the doctor ordered for the summer.

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Lila Nikole - It's getting warm ladies, and we're sure you don't want to rock the same swimwear as the woman in the next cabana. Lila Nikole's unique line of swimsuits are colorful and just what the doctor ordered for the summer.

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WISB - Hassan Pierre’s WISB (Way It Should Be) clothes are made out of organic materials and have already been seen the pages of Vogue.

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WISB - Hassan Pierre’s WISB (Way It Should Be) clothes are made out of organic materials and have already been seen the pages of Vogue.

Selita Ebanks - Selita starred in the 2010 release of Kanye West’s music video/ mini movie for “Runaway”. She played a Pheonix, and was Kanye’s love interest in the movie.

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RTR Performers - Not only is "Rip the Runway" known for it's fierce fashion, but it brings together the industry's hottest acts. Entertainers like Keri Hilson, Wiz Khalifa and Lloyd's music will have you wanting to "Rip the Runway" in the middle of your living room.

Wiz Khalifa - Down the line, I don’t know where it got messed up. And this is a short amount of time that we’re talking about too. It’s just real unfortunate, because I’m such a positive person. So it kind of sucked when I get on there and see her talking so bad. I’m not the first rapper that she’s ever met before.

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Wiz Khalifa - Entertainers like Keri Hilson, Wiz Khalifa and Lloyd's music will have you wanting to Rip the Runway in the middle of your living room. Will Wiz Khalifa perform his hit, "Black and Yellow," or will he have some new fire for our audience.

Keri Hilson - Singer Keri Hilson is definitely going to have the models rocking' if she sings her hit single, "Pretty Girl Rock." Tune in to see if she'll take a turn on the runway as well.

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Keri Hilson - Singer Keri Hilson is definitely going to have the models rocking' if she sings her hit single, "Pretty Girl Rock." Tune in to see if she'll take a turn on the runway as well.

Fabolous - Fab's nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and for Best Collaboration and Viewers' Choice for his appearance on Trey Songz's "Say Ahh."

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Fabolous - Fabolous may have been thinking of the "Rip the Runway" models when he wrote the song, "You Be Killin' Em." Let's hope he'll perform the banger at the show.

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Lloyd - Lloyd's "Lay It Down" has been on the "106 and Park" charts for weeks, and now he's bringing his soulful singing to RTR. Will the models swoon when they get serenaded by the singer? Tune in March 21 to find out.

Melanie Fiona - Hip Hop / R&B / Reggae singer Melanie Fiona will bring the same heat to RTR as she did during her soulful rendition of her home country’s national anthem, O Canada, before the NBA All-Star Game 2011 in Los Angeles.

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Melanie Fiona - Hip Hop / R&B / Reggae singer Melanie Fiona will bring the same heat to RTR as she did during her soulful rendition of her home country’s national anthem, O Canada, before the NBA All-Star Game 2011 in Los Angeles.

Miguel - Miguel's CD, "All I Want is You," plays like a fashion show soundtrack. He will be making his RTR debut, and we hope this is the start of beautiful relationship.

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Miguel - Miguel's CD, "All I Want is You," plays like a fashion show soundtrack. He will be making his RTR debut, and we hope this is the start of beautiful relationship.

New Boyz - L.A.-based rappers Earl "Ben J" Benjamin and Dominic "Legacy" Thomas are sure to raise the energy and get the models moving on this year's "Rip the Runway." Will Ben J sneak in a performance with his favorite rapper Wiz Khalifa? Tune in to find out.

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New Boyz - L.A.-based rappers Earl "Ben J" Benjamin and Dominic "Legacy" Thomas are sure to raise the energy and get the models moving on this year's "Rip the Runway." Will Ben J sneak in a performance with his favorite rapper Wiz Khalifa? Tune in to find out.