Agyness Deyn's Got a New Single — But Will It Rock?

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• Tyra Banks recorded her first single, "Shake Ya Booty," in 2004. The music video, faithful America's Next Top Model viewers will recall, featured contestants from the show's second cycle. The single flopped, and Banks's album, T.Y.R.A., never dropped. She later said on her talk show, she couldn't believe she wasted six years on something she never released.
• Kate Moss jumped onstage with Pete Doherty's band, Babyshambles, in 2006 a few times, when the two were dating. She loaned her vocals to Babyshambles track "La Belle et la Bête," and previously sang a track on a Primal Scream album. Very few people rooted for her to pursue a singing career after either attempt.
• Irina Lazeraneau also dabbled with Babyshambles, reportedly helping to write "La Belle et la Bete." She recorded an album and made her singing debut during the Chanel pre-fall show in December. Very few thought she sounded very good.
On the other hand, Milla Jovovich did alright. So, lessons are as follows: Have a really lovely voice, avoid plugging your album on reality TV, and stay the hell away from Pete Doherty.
THE SUPERMODEL SONGBIRDS [British Vogue]
Supermodel Agness Deyn to release single [NME]

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