Top: The publicity shot for Glam God, featuring all the contenders. Above: Lucire alumnus Brad Batory at work.

On August 21, 10 p.m. EDT on VH1, Glam God premières, and there’s a Lucire connection. In 2003, associate publisher Ann Fryer was introduced to Indashio designer Brad Batory, who walked the talk when it came to donating the proceeds of his shows to charity. In 2005, Brad worked on quite a few of our covers and shoots for the then-nascent print edition as a team member, and he seemed to have a natural affinity with the celebrities we showed. Largely, I think, because he’s respectful. It seems only natural that Brad is on this new reality TV show, which is summarized thusly:

Twelve stylists from all walks of life move into an L.A. loft to compete for the coveted title of GLAM GOD. At stake: representation by a major styling agency, a celebrity spread in US MAGAZINE, and $100,000. In this first episode, they meet their host, actress Vivica A. Fox, along with her glam panel of judges, US WEEKLY Bureau Chief Melanie Bromley, and celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch. After viewing highlights from their portfolios, Vivica and her glam panel select four team leaders for their first challenge: “Who wore it best?” Each team must create a red carpet moment using identical designer dresses. By the end of the night, two stylists will be eliminated from the competition and sent home.

   Folks, Brad is one of the nice guys in this business—so please send out positive vibes for him.