Naomi Campbell has hit out at the current batch of ’supermodels’, insisting Gisele Bundchen was the last runway queen to deserve the title.

The British beauty believes the supermodel tag is handed out too easily, and that most of the models who claim the accolade don’t deserve it.

Campbell says, “Models need to earn their stripes – I just think the term is used a little too loosely. Kate Moss is obviously a supermodel but, after Gisele, I don’t think there’s been one.”

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Naomi Campbell refused to pay a $400 bill at a Russian hotel after allegedly burning its silk sheets.

The catwalk queen stayed at the Ritz Carlton in Moscow with billionaire lover Vladislav Doronin last week.

But Campbell refused to pay a hotel fine after cleaning staff claimed they found holes burnt into the room’s silk bedsheets.

A spokesman for Campbell denies she caused damage to hotel property, adding, “She didn’t have candles on the sheets. She did not smoke in the hotel room. It is completely untrue.”

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Naomi Campbell has teamed up with Carlos Santana and a troupe of dancing lizards for a new SoBe Life Water ad.

The British catwalk stunner wowed with her dance moves to Michael Jackson’s Thriller when her first SoBe ad aired at the beginning of 2008, and now she’s a Black Magic Woman.

A joyful Campbell joins the animated lizards for a beach dance – to the strains of Santana’s infectious hit, dressed in a bodyhugging one-piece bikini.

The giggling supermodel then strolls off into the sunset after sharing a kiss with one lucky lizard, while another hitches a lift on her shoulder.

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Naomi Campbell has offered Kate Moss her support amid rumors of a split with rocker Jamie Hince – and insists she is “lucky” to be friends with the fellow model.

Campbell is full of praise for Moss, promising to be there for her “best friend” whenever she has any problems.

She says, “I am so lucky to have friends like Kate, who are there for me whatever. Even if we are not on the same continent we support each other. That’s what best friends do. I’m there for her, without a doubt, if she’s going through relationship problems or any troubles. We’ve been through so much together.”

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Naomi Campbell has helped raise awareness of environmental issues in Nigeria by taking part in a tree-planting ceremony.

The British supermodel was a special guest at the Abuja Central Park and Botanic Garden on Friday.

The Abuja Green Society’s green initiative aims to plant a tree for every new baby born in the region’s hospital’s in a bid to give them a better future.

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Naomi Campbell was forced to pull out of a catwalk appearance at a Brazilian fashion show on Saturday, less than 24 hours after she was convicted for assaulting British police officers.

The 38-year-old beauty had to cancel plans to model the summer 2009 swimsuit collection by Rosa Cha at the Sao Paulo Fashion Show, because she couldn’t reschedule her travel itinerary in time to make the show.

Campbell was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and fined $4,500 on Friday afternoon during a hearing at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court in west London, following her April arrest for assault and disorderly conduct in a dispute over her luggage.

But the supermodel was able to make a Milan, Italy engagement – and swaggered down the runway on Saturday showing off a series of skimpy outfits for designers Dolce & Gabbana.

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Naomi Campbell has accused British Airways of racism after being sentenced to 200 hours of community service over an airport assault.

The supermodel pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer at Heathrow airport in April and received her sentencing at Uxbridge magistrates’ court yesterday.

But talking to Sky News, she said her violent reaction to a row over lost luggage was sparked by racial abuse.

“I was called a racial name on that flight and that was part of my reaction – again, nothing to do with the police, but yes, from British Airways.

“I was called a ‘gollywog supermodel’. I don’t think that’s really fair – do you?” she asked.

The 38-year-old was detained at the airport’s new Terminal 5 in April after a row broke out between the model and airline staff when she was informed that some of her baggage had been lost.

And appearing at Uxbridge magistrate’s court on Friday to answer the charges, she pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting a police officer and one count of disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

Campbell also admitted two counts of threatening or abusive behavior towards a cabin crew member after answering bail at Heathrow police station on Thursday May 29th.

Speaking afterwards she admitted she “took it too far” when swearing at the plane’s captain and attacking police officers.

But she added: “As for British Airways, I don’t apologise. I just think they’re disgusting because there are people still waiting for their luggage.”

“I have travelled with them for many years and I just think they have been harsh.”

In a statement in response, the airline said: “BA does not accept any allegations of racism. We are proud of our diversity.

“We have strict policies concerning dignity at work and have long-standing training programmes on diversity and inclusion.”

As well as the 200-hour community service order, Campbell was also ordered to pay £200 compensation each to the two officers she attacked, £150 compensation to the aircraft captain, Miles Sutherland, fines totalling £2,300 and a £15 surcharge.

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