The next potential winner of "America's Next Top Model" may have almost been crushed to death ... and not because of crippling body image issues.
Three people were arrested and four were treated by medics after a riot broke out in Manhattan yesterday during an audition for the show.
The streets erupted when a mob of almost 10,000 model wannabes overwhelmed security and were thrown into a frenzy after a man allegedly yelled that a smoking car on the street was about to blow up.
In the end, everyone went home and threw up ... you know, because they were so shaken from the incident.
With wet-looking hair, shades, a revealing blazer and some sort of leg contraption/accessory, Rihanna was spotted -- without Chris Brown -- at a Park Avenue apartment building in NYC this afternoon.
Despite being beaten to a pulp a few weeks ago, RiRi still looks like a cover girl.
Uma Thurman gets around ... on a scooter! Take another look! The 37-year-old keeps it green while running errands in Manhattan. Perhaps this is how she stays so fit?
"Hairspray" dad Christopher Walken, 64, went walkin' in Central Park yesterday, wearing this geriatric burglar ensemble. He needs a little more cowbell, and to pull his pants down a smidge! The Oscar winner dressed for the July heat in New York with this goofy ski cap on his a noggin. Quite continental!