
Essence threw a party in NYC yesterday for Tyra Banks, its February cover girl. Some of her former ANTM contestants (of color) were on hand to toast their one-time mentor, along with Idris Elba (who DJed), Jay Manuel (of course), and Sam Fine (remember our interview with him last year?), and others. Pics after the jump.
P.S. Tyra also burned some bras yesterday on her show. Thought you'd like to know.

Everyone looks nice. They coulda got a better pic of Idris' fine ass though
They look good… not too many ANTM girls present though! In the bra pic, whT'S WRONG W/tYRA'S MAKEUP? She's OOmpa LOompa colored!
Eurgh, I think Tyra looks bad on both…but hey…yeah naoke, where are the other ANTM girls??
The wig or weave or whatever it is looks awful.
Looooove Keenyah
I love Jays' coat, but hes' starting to look like a anime character. Hate Ty's wig.