Ypulse Essentials: Sneak Peeks At Snow Whites, Tyra Banks' YA Novel, Selena Gomez's Skyscraper In Spanish

This isn’t your grandmother’s “Snow White”! (Kristin Stewart is armed to the teeth for an upcoming rendition of the fairy tale, “Snow White & The Huntsman.” Compare that to Lily Collins’s overly twee version with a vacant stare for “Snow White.” We’re not sure which we’d rather meet in a dark alley) (Jezebel) (JustJared)

- Tyra Banks stopped by Good Morning America to talk about (her new book, Modelland, and how to rock a “smize.” Her book takes place in a fantasy land where magical girls train to be supermodels at a special school, and it comes with a message about expanding our definitions of beauty. Tyra’s not the only celeb breaking into the YA book world; check out the first four chapters of “Wildwood” from the Decemberists’ front man Colin Meloy) (Modelinia) (Flavorwire)

- We’re mourning the death of Amy Winehouse (this past weekend. She had a troubled life but also reminded a new generation of the lure of old-style soul music and opened the door for other throwback artists like current chart-topper Adele. Many musicians have paid their respects by dedicating songs to her, and M.I.A. has written a song called “27” about her friends, including Winehouse, who died at age 27) (Salon, day pass required) (Entertainment Weekly) (Billboard) (SoundCloud)

- In other music news, Demi Lovato releases (a Spanish-language version of her hit “Skyscraper.” We think it’s a brilliant move considering her Mexican-American heritage) (PopDust)

- You can vote for Barbie’s new dream house (as part of an American Institute of Architects promotion for Architect Barbie. Personally, we don’t think any of these designs has nearly enough closet space!) (AIA)

- Four in five college students (have received a “sext” message via text, and more than half have received racy images. What’s more, one in five forward the message or image on to friends. Clearly, just because they’re in college doesn’t mean these students are smart. Over in the UK, kids are taking online risks on social networks. Maybe it’s time for a lesson on digital privacy and ethics?) (Time) (Derek Baird)

- Original Old Spice Guy Isaiah Mustafa has accepted Fabio’s challenge (to go “mano a mano in el baño.” We’re not sure if this is something we’d like to see…) (Mashable)

- We’re charmed by the story of this pint-sized video game developer (directing a team at PopCap to make his dream game a reality thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation) (Ars Technica)