'Next Top Model' judge gets talk show

America's Next Top Model judge Tyra Banks is to host her own talk show for the Fox network.

The show, described by the network as "upbeat", will air in the autumn.

"Successful talk shows are built around strong hosts," a Fox executive explained. "Tyra has the smarts and emotional depth to create a show that will not only entertain and inform but touch women's lives in a positive way."

Not content with her television future, Tyra is also planning on launching a pop career.