Tension’s growing and while most of the ladies are shook-up about two contestants leaving at once, Emeraude’s not. She busts out the classic reality show line: “I’m here for the competition. Not to make friends.” At least she keeps it real. She has enough enemies to prove it.
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One more reason (besides cutting down on your weekly pedicures) to get psyched for fall: Cassie's new collabo with DimePiece called Nine Lives. In addition to jumping on the partly-shaved-head bandwagon, the part Mexicana hip-hop hottie is teaming up with L.A. line DimePiece for an autumn/winter collection of black and white tees.

It's rare for an underground rapper to get this much love before his album even hits iTunes, but that's what People Pulling Strings party planners are all about. The album release party for L.A. experimental rapper Gunnie Sanotchra's "Girl Crazy" was crackin' with beautiful mujeres. Read More

Last week’s challenge winner Zuleyka chose three girls—Jocelyn, Codie and Emeraude—to accompany her on a poolside chat with outspoken judge Jai Rodriguez. “I chose Emeraude because a lot of the girls don’t get along with her. I want to give her a chance,” Zuleyka, the peacemaker, said.
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The lovely ladies of Model Latina Miami sparkled at a very special WNBA Latin Heritage Night, featuring the Los Angeles Sparks vs. Washington Mystics. On the Up's Christian Vera got things started by introducing the Los Angeles Sparks players and models Jocelyn, Zuleyka, Rebecca and Leticia took part in a halftime game and autograph signing. Jocelyn was a pro! Dressed in the players' basketball jersey and shoes, she shot and scored. Check out the slideshow!

I recently hit up Christine Juarbe, our most popular Model Latina Miami contestant (according to a recent poll), for the 411 on her abs. Homegirl's six-pack is insane and her body's bangin'. Chicana Style had to know her workout secret. Turns out the 23-year-old Nuyorican is a professional dancer who exercises religiously. Here, she shares some tips and a couple routines. 

Codie and Jocelyn were heart broken when they found a letter from castoff Jessica. Their “tripod” clique was destroyed, but at least two are left standing. Zuleyka was the one who ended up on the floor! She wiped out during an impromptu game of hide-and-seek!
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