In all the hubbub of actually watching the Khloe and Lamar wedding, I forgot to liveblog it. It may have been because I was too teary-eyed watching parts of the episode [it should be said that the actual ceremony only took up >10 minutes of the entire 2-hour special], or maybe it was because I was baking a cake at the same time, or maybe it was because I had a friend staying over that night. For either/all reason[s], I couldn't liveblog the episode, but I did watch the hell out of it.
Episode in a nutcap [since I already blogged two times today]... Kim is sad and jealous because she is not with Reggie Bush when this was filmed, but they are back together now. There were rumors online that as soon as the wedding was over she immediately headed over to New Orleans to reconnect with him. Either way, the entire 2 hours she bitched, complained, whined, etc etc to anyone and no one who would listen about how it was she who should be getting married [like Khloe] or pregnant [like Kourtney] and in a sense, I feel her and kind of agree. She was with Reggie for a looooong time... but, if you look back into the past... Kim has been married before, in Vegas, and it was annulled, because teenage weddings hardly ever work out.
I felt really bad for stepdaddy Bruce the entire time. Khloe's logic of not telling Bruce until she had a ring was not the best plan, especially considering they are all celebrities and news of the wedding was leaked to the tabloids before Khloe told Bruce. Poor Rob was stuck in the middle, and we finally saw Adrianne Bailon's bitchier side, when she rejected Rob's advances to get her back. I thought he was dating the manager of Dash [the clothing store the Kardashians own] but maybe not anymore.
I was hoping to see more Kourtney during the episode! She's so cute pregnant and they barely talked about her. There were more scenes of Douchey Scott talking to Rob about how he should get Adrianne back, but ended with a line that was something like, "But don't take my advice cause look at me" and it was actually a funny, yet self-depricating moment. Thanks Douchey Scott!
Tearjerkers of the episode were definitely whenever they talked about Robert Kardashian [senior] and how he could not be there to see Khloe get married. Bruce's touching toast at the rehearsal dinner had me in tears as he said someone very special was missing and should have been there. It actually made the wedding seem more real [jk jk]
Wished for more scenes of the actual wedding and party afterwards, but E! definitely decided to focus more on the drama of making a wedding happen in >2 weeks and less on the actual event.
My rating: B+. What could have made it better - less Kim whining, more preggo Kourtney, more funny Douchey Scott moments, more wedding shots, less of Khloe talking in the interview room.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Preview of Jon and Kate +/- Eight
Before the season finale of Jon and Kate Plus 8, there's been a ton of montage-type episodes, basically to extend the time J+K can be on the air with new episodes before they are dunzo. Finally, tonight, there is one new episode about the kids, and another half-hour episode of "unseen footage." Unless the unseen footage is Jon being drunk and acting a fool, I might switch channels come 9:30 p.m. tonight. I am looking forward to the first episode at 9 p.m. when I read the description.
THE KIDS ARE ENROLLED IN GYMNASTICS!!! (Picture from Radar Online)
There was an episode at least one season ago where Kate ordered this crazy bus that was outfitted with Gymboree-type equipment and the sextuplets went crazy. It was super cute and I remember Kate mentioning that if she had time, she'd enroll them all in gymnastics. Apparently, that happened, which is awesome. As a former gymnast, I am ecstatic to see these crazy kids run wild in a gym while Kate watches and is terrified of them getting hurt (kids doing gymnastics always get hurt!) It will be amazing to watch.
If I'm not mistaken, the last episode will be on Monday, November 23rd, during Thanksgiving week. Don't quote me on that though, because after a quick Google search I can't find a substantial enough site to confirm the date. Either way, it's coming up, and then all we'll have left is paparazzi photos and cover stories. And maybe Kate having another show, Kate plus 8. And maybe Jon having a reality show. And hopefully an E! True Hollywood Story...
THE KIDS ARE ENROLLED IN GYMNASTICS!!! (Picture from Radar Online)
If I'm not mistaken, the last episode will be on Monday, November 23rd, during Thanksgiving week. Don't quote me on that though, because after a quick Google search I can't find a substantial enough site to confirm the date. Either way, it's coming up, and then all we'll have left is paparazzi photos and cover stories. And maybe Kate having another show, Kate plus 8. And maybe Jon having a reality show. And hopefully an E! True Hollywood Story...
As a follow-up to my last Project Runway post..
The first part of the 2-part season finale of Project Runway has came and left... and lets see how things went.
Like I expected, Althea and Irina took up 2/3rds of the final three. The third finalist is Carol Hannah, who I didn't even know existed. Seriously, she was THAT boring and lame this entire season. Zzzzzz. In the finale, Christopher cried as usual and I couldn't understand what Gordana said when they were both "auf wiedersehen'd."
Either way, the collections they were all creating didn't stick out for me. Just boring. And Irina's was basically all black, and she lives in a fabulously crappy NYC apartment, but does have a cute puppy. I bet she paid more for the puppy than she does for rent each month, if I remember correctly she lived on either the Upper West Side or the Upper East Side. Both are expensive.
Night before the show, Carol Hannah or Sallie Mae or whatever her name is was vomit-y and it was gross. She came into NYC late to work on the collection because she was so sick. She didn't look that great, but to be fair, I don't remember what she even looked like this entire season. So really, she could look like that every day on the show and I wouldn't have noticed.
Part two of the season finale is Thursday at 10 p.m. on Brav... I mean Lifetime. It's funny how a show can go from being awesome to boring with a change of network, eh?
Like I expected, Althea and Irina took up 2/3rds of the final three. The third finalist is Carol Hannah, who I didn't even know existed. Seriously, she was THAT boring and lame this entire season. Zzzzzz. In the finale, Christopher cried as usual and I couldn't understand what Gordana said when they were both "auf wiedersehen'd."
Either way, the collections they were all creating didn't stick out for me. Just boring. And Irina's was basically all black, and she lives in a fabulously crappy NYC apartment, but does have a cute puppy. I bet she paid more for the puppy than she does for rent each month, if I remember correctly she lived on either the Upper West Side or the Upper East Side. Both are expensive.
Night before the show, Carol Hannah or Sallie Mae or whatever her name is was vomit-y and it was gross. She came into NYC late to work on the collection because she was so sick. She didn't look that great, but to be fair, I don't remember what she even looked like this entire season. So really, she could look like that every day on the show and I wouldn't have noticed.
Part two of the season finale is Thursday at 10 p.m. on Brav... I mean Lifetime. It's funny how a show can go from being awesome to boring with a change of network, eh?
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Project Runway is lame
I missed last week's Project Runway episode, but I did DVR it and was planning on watching it today, before the new episode tonight. As of 2 weeks ago, there were two males still in the competition. One of them was Christopher, who was really good in week 1 and has been less than good since then. The other was Logan, who is easily forgetful. Either way, Logan apparently got eliminated in last week's episode and there is now Christopher and four other girls left.
I checked Wikipedia to get the stats on Christopher and Logan and how they ranked each week. Out of 11 weeks, Christopher came in first in the first week, "in" scores the next three weeks, "high" scores the next two weeks, and then had low scores the last five weeks - with three of those low scores having him in the bottom 2 but never eliminated.
Out of 11 weeks, Logan was "low" five times, three of them being in the bottom two - and in the third, he was eliminated. Logan never won a challenge and he never got "high" scores in a challenge.
There is another woman still in the competition whose numbers line up with Christopher and Logan's stats. That is Gordana, and she was "low" four times, one of those times being in the bottom two - but she also won two weeks.
Either way, looking at stats, Althea and Irina look like the two candidates who could win this competition. They're both OK, but they're no Christian who made it work like no other and was super fierce.
I checked Wikipedia to get the stats on Christopher and Logan and how they ranked each week. Out of 11 weeks, Christopher came in first in the first week, "in" scores the next three weeks, "high" scores the next two weeks, and then had low scores the last five weeks - with three of those low scores having him in the bottom 2 but never eliminated.
Out of 11 weeks, Logan was "low" five times, three of them being in the bottom two - and in the third, he was eliminated. Logan never won a challenge and he never got "high" scores in a challenge.
There is another woman still in the competition whose numbers line up with Christopher and Logan's stats. That is Gordana, and she was "low" four times, one of those times being in the bottom two - but she also won two weeks.
Either way, looking at stats, Althea and Irina look like the two candidates who could win this competition. They're both OK, but they're no Christian who made it work like no other and was super fierce.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
WHAT!
Remember when I was so excited that the Khloe Kardashian wedding special would be airing on November 1st? Whoops. It's actually this upcoming weekend, the 8th. I'll liveblog it then.
Additionally, a quick Biggest Loser recap - TRACY HAS FINALLY GONE HOME. I was hoping that in her "what I look like now" segment, she had gained weight, but she looks very muscle-y and is planning on running a marathon in December. I'm quite disappointed, I disliked her. I still do. But I'm glad to see that karma bit her in her [fat] butt and she's off the show.
Project Runway is not as good as past seasons. I'm incredibly disappointed. Especially because they have kept this season on hold for months as television networks disputed over the series. The designers just aren't as fun as past years, although I still love Tim Gunn.
Additionally, a quick Biggest Loser recap - TRACY HAS FINALLY GONE HOME. I was hoping that in her "what I look like now" segment, she had gained weight, but she looks very muscle-y and is planning on running a marathon in December. I'm quite disappointed, I disliked her. I still do. But I'm glad to see that karma bit her in her [fat] butt and she's off the show.
Project Runway is not as good as past seasons. I'm incredibly disappointed. Especially because they have kept this season on hold for months as television networks disputed over the series. The designers just aren't as fun as past years, although I still love Tim Gunn.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Regis and Kelly
Regis and Kelly Ripa always have the best Halloween costume ideas (usually they change over 5 times during their Halloween show) and what were they dressed up as for their first appearance? JON AND KATE. Kelly has the wig they are selling [which Kate said on the show Monday that she does not receive any money from] and they look amazing. Regis has a bright purple Ed Hardy shirt. They win!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Amazing Fail on the Amazing Race.
Ok, who else watched the Amazing Race last night?
It was an absolutely crazy episode. The seven remaining teams continued traveling around Dubai. The last obstacle everyone had to complete was to go down a water slide and then run to the checkpoint. Last team in is eliminated and won't win the million dollars. No big deal, right?
Well, it was for Mika and her partner Canaan. More so for Mika than Canaan, MUCH MORE SO. The entire season all Mika did was complain about how she hated heights. The water slide is 6 stories tall and at nearly a 90 degree angle. Reality TV freak outs at their finest in 3, 2, 1...
It was said later on by Canaan in a video posted online by CBS [all eliminated teams are sequestered in a place until conclusion of the show, and this year they are sequestered in Vietnam] that they were standing at the top of the water slide for 45 minutes. Obviously, CBS didn't show all that in the episode that aired last night. They did show Mika sitting like she would slide and Canaan ["newly dating" is their title on the show] pushing her to go down [it failed, and was borderline violent]. They were in sixth place, aka second to last, as Mika is deciding whether or not to go down this slide.
Cue the Harlem Globetrotters [and the music CBS plays whenever they're the focus] arrival. Flight Time and Big Easy had been behind this entire leg of the race and was planning on being eliminated. Once they arrived to the slide, Mika and Canaan had two minutes to try and get down the slide before the Globetrotters could go before them. Two minutes came and went (with the Globetrotters yelling at Mika saying "I wouldn't do it if I were you!" and "We are really high up!") and Mika moved out of the way... so the Globetrotters flew down the slide and ran and were the 6th place team. Canaan goes down the slide knowing they already lost and Mika walks down to the bottom, run to the beach and are eliminated.
It should be said that I hate heights. For the chance to win a million dollars, I would do pretty much anything. Apparently Mika doesn't feel the same. That is this week's Amazing Fail on the Amazing Race.
It was an absolutely crazy episode. The seven remaining teams continued traveling around Dubai. The last obstacle everyone had to complete was to go down a water slide and then run to the checkpoint. Last team in is eliminated and won't win the million dollars. No big deal, right?
Well, it was for Mika and her partner Canaan. More so for Mika than Canaan, MUCH MORE SO. The entire season all Mika did was complain about how she hated heights. The water slide is 6 stories tall and at nearly a 90 degree angle. Reality TV freak outs at their finest in 3, 2, 1...
It was said later on by Canaan in a video posted online by CBS [all eliminated teams are sequestered in a place until conclusion of the show, and this year they are sequestered in Vietnam] that they were standing at the top of the water slide for 45 minutes. Obviously, CBS didn't show all that in the episode that aired last night. They did show Mika sitting like she would slide and Canaan ["newly dating" is their title on the show] pushing her to go down [it failed, and was borderline violent]. They were in sixth place, aka second to last, as Mika is deciding whether or not to go down this slide.
Cue the Harlem Globetrotters [and the music CBS plays whenever they're the focus] arrival. Flight Time and Big Easy had been behind this entire leg of the race and was planning on being eliminated. Once they arrived to the slide, Mika and Canaan had two minutes to try and get down the slide before the Globetrotters could go before them. Two minutes came and went (with the Globetrotters yelling at Mika saying "I wouldn't do it if I were you!" and "We are really high up!") and Mika moved out of the way... so the Globetrotters flew down the slide and ran and were the 6th place team. Canaan goes down the slide knowing they already lost and Mika walks down to the bottom, run to the beach and are eliminated.
It should be said that I hate heights. For the chance to win a million dollars, I would do pretty much anything. Apparently Mika doesn't feel the same. That is this week's Amazing Fail on the Amazing Race.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Tidbits
Quick tidbits:
-WHY is Tracy from the biggest loser not off the show yet?
-The Jon and Kate saga just keeps getting better and better. Here is a Vanity Fair article talking about the J&K+8 phenomenon.
-Get ready: The Khloe and Lamar wedding episode will air on November 8, at 8 p.m. and is going to be... 2 HOURS LONG!! I could scream with excitement. I cannot wait to see how this courtship began.
Again, I apologize for my lack of writing. My job keeps me quite busy, and with post-season baseball and college hockey beginning I've been otherwise tangled up with many events. However, I will begin more liveblogging, hopefully beginning with the Biggest Loser on Tuesday. If not - expect a liveblog of Khloe and Lamar's wedding episode, which is sure to be epic.
And three tv shows you should all be watching, even though they are not reality: Community, Gossip Girl, and Glee.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The Hills and Jon and Kate Plus 8
Good news: I finally have DVR.
Bad news: I haven't been posting for awhile! And for that, I am SO SORRY. Things have been hectic, I was out of state the past weekend, etc etc.
That being said, there's two specific things I want to discuss here today - The Hills and Jon and Kate Plus 8.
The Hills started up again last week, the second half of the fifth season - Kristin Cavallari has officially replaced Lauren Conrad as the "star" of what I am calling a borderline reality show. In press junkets leading up to the premiere last week, Kristin basically said the show is fake and things are scripted. That being said, is it a reality show? I think the line is drawn when producers get involved and tell the cast what to talk about - in reality shows, producers should not be involved in the filming unless someone's dying. They should not be allowed to "guide" the conversation so they can create an episode. This used to be one of my favorite shows, but with the addition of Kristin and her discussions of how the producers wanted her to be with Justin Bobby, it makes the show less real and more fake. That bugs me.
Jon and Kate Plus 8 is a serious mess. Let me start off by saying that this is still one of my favorite shows but has become less fun and more awkward to watch over the past year. The reason that I can't give up watching the trainwreck on television is because I've watched this show for the past few years and felt like I personally knew Aaden, Alexis, Cara, Collin, Mady, Leah, Hannah, and Joel. See, I even know all their names, and if you want them in birth order I can do that too, and describe their personalities. It sounds weird, but I loved watching them grow and evolve on the show, even if their parents gave up their privacy.
Jon has turned into a major douche bag - much, MUCH more so than Douchey Scott. He is totally up for a "worst father of the year" award. Their divorce has become a mess and tabloid fodder. It's a completely he said/she said thing.... and I feel like I need to chime in, like everyone else with a voice has. They used to be my favorite family and they definitely had their quirks and their problems as a couple. I really thought they were in love when they renewed their vows in Hawaii and made for great television too. So I felt fooled when tabloids started printing that Jon was with other women in the winter, and thought it was just friends, and when more and more information started coming out, it looked to be that they were having marriage difficulties. The thing was, it started to roll from a snowball into a HUGEEEEEEEEE snowball in a matter of months, and then they were quickly announcing a separation/divorce. Then, from there, it just seemed to get worse. Every tabloid ran stories about them, and it looks like it's hit the pinnacle last week when TLC decided that "Jon and" would be dropped from the show's title... renaming it "Kate plus eight" and focusing on her raising eight children as a single mother. Jon would still make appearances in the show, but (my opinion) wouldn't be paid quite as much.
So how did Jon retaliate? He told TLC to stop filming and thought it was hurting his kids. Even though he has always said the kids loved filming. All of a sudden, he said he had an epiphany. More like, he realized that his cash flow was going to significantly decline. If a lot of people didn't like him now, this probably pushed them over the edge. I think Kate is selfish for continuing the show when she can raise kids now on the money she's made from the show, and her books and tv appearances and etc etc, but I think Jon is much, much, MUCH more selfish for stopping the show because he was basically kicked off it.
For those reasons, even though I loved the show, it's much different now. The show has taken a turn for the worse. Kate makes a jab at the absent Jon at least once every episode. The only thing I do like watching now is that they have the kidlets make appearances in the interview room, and they're super cute discussing the event that's being profiled in the episode. I continue to stay Team Plus 8 and sometimes Kate, but Jon needs to take a reality check (no pun intended) and shop being douchey.
Bad news: I haven't been posting for awhile! And for that, I am SO SORRY. Things have been hectic, I was out of state the past weekend, etc etc.
That being said, there's two specific things I want to discuss here today - The Hills and Jon and Kate Plus 8.
The Hills started up again last week, the second half of the fifth season - Kristin Cavallari has officially replaced Lauren Conrad as the "star" of what I am calling a borderline reality show. In press junkets leading up to the premiere last week, Kristin basically said the show is fake and things are scripted. That being said, is it a reality show? I think the line is drawn when producers get involved and tell the cast what to talk about - in reality shows, producers should not be involved in the filming unless someone's dying. They should not be allowed to "guide" the conversation so they can create an episode. This used to be one of my favorite shows, but with the addition of Kristin and her discussions of how the producers wanted her to be with Justin Bobby, it makes the show less real and more fake. That bugs me.
Jon and Kate Plus 8 is a serious mess. Let me start off by saying that this is still one of my favorite shows but has become less fun and more awkward to watch over the past year. The reason that I can't give up watching the trainwreck on television is because I've watched this show for the past few years and felt like I personally knew Aaden, Alexis, Cara, Collin, Mady, Leah, Hannah, and Joel. See, I even know all their names, and if you want them in birth order I can do that too, and describe their personalities. It sounds weird, but I loved watching them grow and evolve on the show, even if their parents gave up their privacy.
Jon has turned into a major douche bag - much, MUCH more so than Douchey Scott. He is totally up for a "worst father of the year" award. Their divorce has become a mess and tabloid fodder. It's a completely he said/she said thing.... and I feel like I need to chime in, like everyone else with a voice has. They used to be my favorite family and they definitely had their quirks and their problems as a couple. I really thought they were in love when they renewed their vows in Hawaii and made for great television too. So I felt fooled when tabloids started printing that Jon was with other women in the winter, and thought it was just friends, and when more and more information started coming out, it looked to be that they were having marriage difficulties. The thing was, it started to roll from a snowball into a HUGEEEEEEEEE snowball in a matter of months, and then they were quickly announcing a separation/divorce. Then, from there, it just seemed to get worse. Every tabloid ran stories about them, and it looks like it's hit the pinnacle last week when TLC decided that "Jon and" would be dropped from the show's title... renaming it "Kate plus eight" and focusing on her raising eight children as a single mother. Jon would still make appearances in the show, but (my opinion) wouldn't be paid quite as much.
So how did Jon retaliate? He told TLC to stop filming and thought it was hurting his kids. Even though he has always said the kids loved filming. All of a sudden, he said he had an epiphany. More like, he realized that his cash flow was going to significantly decline. If a lot of people didn't like him now, this probably pushed them over the edge. I think Kate is selfish for continuing the show when she can raise kids now on the money she's made from the show, and her books and tv appearances and etc etc, but I think Jon is much, much, MUCH more selfish for stopping the show because he was basically kicked off it.
For those reasons, even though I loved the show, it's much different now. The show has taken a turn for the worse. Kate makes a jab at the absent Jon at least once every episode. The only thing I do like watching now is that they have the kidlets make appearances in the interview room, and they're super cute discussing the event that's being profiled in the episode. I continue to stay Team Plus 8 and sometimes Kate, but Jon needs to take a reality check (no pun intended) and shop being douchey.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Kardashian Attack
I usually don't believe anything ever printed on MediaTakeOut.com. In fact, I usually call it by a more fitting name: Media Fake Out.
One of their newest articles focuses on a tip they heard from a Kardashian insider, who says that the wedding Sunday is not for Khloe and Lamar -- it is actually a wedding for Kourtney and Douchey Scott. Why would they do this, MTO asks? They claim it is purely for publicity reasons, and that the public doesn't seem to like Douchey Scott. Well, they definitely have the last reason right.
So what do you think? Is this a set up, shotgun wedding for Kourtney and Douchey Scott, who should be expecting a baby in 2 months? Or will Khloe and Lamar run down the aisle?
One of their newest articles focuses on a tip they heard from a Kardashian insider, who says that the wedding Sunday is not for Khloe and Lamar -- it is actually a wedding for Kourtney and Douchey Scott. Why would they do this, MTO asks? They claim it is purely for publicity reasons, and that the public doesn't seem to like Douchey Scott. Well, they definitely have the last reason right.
So what do you think? Is this a set up, shotgun wedding for Kourtney and Douchey Scott, who should be expecting a baby in 2 months? Or will Khloe and Lamar run down the aisle?
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Sorry guys..
Due to a scheduling conflict, aka a friend holding a birthday get-together at his apartment shortly, I will not be able to liveblog the Biggest Loser. Until next week!
Additionally, Khloe Kardashian's rep has in fact confirmed the rumors - she will wed Lamar Odom on Sunday.
Quick note
I also wanted to say that if my readers have any questions, comments, or suggestions, I strongly urge you to contact me. You can do so by leaving a comment, which are moderated. Additionally, you may email me at realityreviewed at gmail dot com.
I will be liveblogging The Biggest Loser tonight at 8 p.m. EST. Unfortunately, my DVR has still not arrived :( Expect less play-by-play and more commentary tonight. Trying out some new things never hurt no one. I will try and post opinions on Jon and Kate Gosselin later.
I will be liveblogging The Biggest Loser tonight at 8 p.m. EST. Unfortunately, my DVR has still not arrived :( Expect less play-by-play and more commentary tonight. Trying out some new things never hurt no one. I will try and post opinions on Jon and Kate Gosselin later.
Khloe Kardashian to get hitched?!
I love gossip, but I usually take it with a grain of salt when it comes to bloggers that may not be ultra reliable. However, when People.com reports on it, that's when I see it as more legitimate than just gossip. Word on the street, according to multiple media outlets, is that Khloe Kardashian of Kim-Kardashian's-sister fame, is marrying month-long lover Lamar Odom of the L.A. Lakers.
That's right. They've been dating for one month.
Uno mas.
30-31 days.
....And they're getting married this SUNDAY!?
Stranger things have happened (Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy dating and fame-whoring their relationship comes to mind), but this just is a little ridiculous. For instance, anyone watching Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami on VH1 knows that Khloe has some serious problems concerning trusting men and has troubles with basketball players in general.
I would automatically assume that a month-long relationship turned into marriage would mean she's knocked up, but I don't think the Kardashians swing that way, because if so, Kourtney would already be married to douchey Scott, considering she's nearly 7 months pregnant and looking absolutely gorgeous! I mean, I guess we'll all find out Sunday if Khloe is really getting hitched or not.. my guess, because her statement is "I cannot confirm or deny..." she really could be. Reality Reviewed officially wishes her and Lamar Odom the best, and is taking bets on how long it could last. Readers.. do you choose over/under on a year?
(Picture credit: People.com)
That's right. They've been dating for one month.
Uno mas.
30-31 days.
....And they're getting married this SUNDAY!?
Stranger things have happened (Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy dating and fame-whoring their relationship comes to mind), but this just is a little ridiculous. For instance, anyone watching Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami on VH1 knows that Khloe has some serious problems concerning trusting men and has troubles with basketball players in general.
I would automatically assume that a month-long relationship turned into marriage would mean she's knocked up, but I don't think the Kardashians swing that way, because if so, Kourtney would already be married to douchey Scott, considering she's nearly 7 months pregnant and looking absolutely gorgeous! I mean, I guess we'll all find out Sunday if Khloe is really getting hitched or not.. my guess, because her statement is "I cannot confirm or deny..." she really could be. Reality Reviewed officially wishes her and Lamar Odom the best, and is taking bets on how long it could last. Readers.. do you choose over/under on a year?
(Picture credit: People.com)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
MTV is casting for new reality shows and True Life
Stumbling around the not-so-easy MTV website, I searched and found that MTV is doing a casting call for several new reality shows and also casting for their True Life series, which follows a few people around who all have a similar trait and combines it all into a 1-hour episode. Some True Life episodes have been True Life: I'm getting married and True Life: I'm in an interracial relationship.
Seems like MTV is fishing for new True Life "reality stars." According to their website, they have some episodes they want to do but are missing a key component: the people who fit the quota. Here are the descriptions, with information on whom to contact if you fit the description:
TRUE LIFE: I'm Clashing With My Parents
Do your parents think you are dating someone too old? Do you hate who YOUR parent is dating? Is there a money clash? A clash over your sexual identity? A clash over your job or schooling or way of life in general?
If you are going through any of these or any other clashes with your parent(s) and live with them, MTV wants to hear from you!
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 then email us at parents@mtvnmix.com and tell us as much about your situation as possible. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, and phone number.
TRUE LIFE: I CAN'T DISCONNECT
Do you sleep with your cell phone for fear that your boyfriend/girlfriend will get mad if you don't respond to their texts or calls? Do you constantly check your facebook profile, photos, comments, wall to monitor what people are saying to you or about you? Do you find it hard to log off of facebook, myspace? Have text messages or facebook messages/wall posts/comments ever started fights or rumors offline? Is your boyfriend/girlfriend ever paranoid that you are cheating on them because you talk to people online that they can't control? Have you ever given your password to a boyfriend or girlfriend so that they could monitor who you are friends with? Have they ever checked your cell phone to read your text messages?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, find yourself constantly connected to the point where it is complicating your life, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at disconnect@mtvn.com and tell us as much about your situation as possible. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M DATING SOMEONE WHO HAS AN ADDICTION
Is your boyfriend or girlfriend battling an addiction? Do you struggle with the challenges of dealing with his or her behavior? Does their dependency overshadow everything else in your relationship? Are you constantly fighting as a result? Maybe the pressure to be supportive and understanding is starting to wear you down. Perhaps you're worried that you're enabling their lifestyle and you need to put some distance between you. Or do you feel torn between disapproval from friends and family and loyalty to your partner?
If you are dating someone who has an addiction of any kind (drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, etc.) and you appear to be between the ages of 18-28, email us at Relationship@mtvn.com and tell us about your story. Be sure to include your names, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
TRUE LIFE: I'M AT A CROSSROADS IN MY RELATIONSHIP
Are you at a crossroads in your relationship? Have you reached a make-or-break point with your boyfriend or girlfriend? Are there unresolved issues that need to be fixed and now one of you has set an ultimatum? Are you worried that your relationship may fall apart if you can't find a solution to the problems between you?
Maybe it's becoming clear that you're incompatible in some way. Perhaps there is something in your relationship that desperately needs to change. Have you recently started seeing a side to your significant other that turns you off? Do you feel like your boyfriend or girlfriend is controlling or has too much power? Maybe one of you wants to push things to the next level and the other is trying to hit the brakes.
If your relationship is about to go through some big changes, MTV wants to hear from you. If you appear to be between the ages of 18-28 and would like to share your story, email us at RelationshipCrossroads@mtvn.com and tell us as much as you can about your situation. Be sure to include your names, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE DATING DRAMA
Have you recently started dating someone and now you're being forced to deal with issues that are threatening your new relationship?
Has one of you has been deceiving the other? Maybe you have difficulty trusting each other and the constant suspicion is wearing you down. Maybe you've been lying or left something unsaid and the truth needs to come out. Or has a secret just been revealed and now you're dealing with the consequences? Perhaps you feel like you can't be yourself and your significant other hasn't seen the real you yet.
Are there outside forces interfering with your relationship? Are you frustrated that you aren't a priority in your boyfriend or girlfriend's life? Are they putting friends, activities, or work ahead of you? Perhaps you are facing disapproval from friends or family. Is someone trying to break you up? Maybe you think there is someone trying to steal your boyfriend or girlfriend. Or are you starting to feel like you'd be a better match with someone else?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and would like to share your story, email DatingDrama@mtvn.com and tell us as much as you can about your situation. Be sure to include your names, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE DIGITAL DRAMA
Are you involved in digital drama? Are your sexual secrets or private pictures being exposed on the internet? Have your personal texts or emails ended up in your entire school's phones or inboxes? Were seemingly innocent online chats now getting you in trouble?Are you getting blasted on Facebook or Myspace, and feel like you can't do anything about it? Or is your boyfriend or girlfriend trying to control your every move via repeated texting, calling or snooping in your Myspace or Facebook accounts? Do you feel the web has introduced a new form of bullying?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, think the information superhighway is complicating your life, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at DigitalAbuse@mtvn.com and tell us as much about your situation as possible. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M DATING OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM
Are you dating someone who lives outside the mainstream? Does your boyfriend or girlfriend belong to an alternative group or an unusual subculture that you're not a part of? Is there friction in your relationship because of your differences? Are you facing disapproval from friends and family who think your significant other's lifestyle is strange? Or maybe you are the one who is dating someone outside of your unique group. Do you find it difficult to connect with your boyfriend or girlfriend when they don't share your interests or your lifestyle? Or perhaps you both belong to contrasting social groups and the two of you have no common ground. If you are having trouble merging your radically different lives in a relationship, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and would like to share your story, email SocialGroup@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
True Life: My Boyfriend/Girlfriend and I Come From Different Worlds
They say opposites attract. Is this true in your relationship? Do you and the person you're dating come from radically different upbringings or conflicting backgrounds? Are you dating someone from an entirely different crowd and find that it causes friction in your relationship? Do either of you feel out of place when you're around the other's friends? Do your respective groups object to you as a couple?
Maybe you have very different lifestyles, making it difficult to socialize together. Perhaps one of you is part of a clique or subculture from which the other feels excluded. Maybe the two of you are from opposite economic classes or have different social status. Or is there a large age gap making it awkward to be around each other's friends and family? If you are dating outside your comfort zone, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and would like to share your story, email us at SocialCircle@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photo of you and your significant other.
True Life: I'm Dating a Cougar
Are you dating a "cougar"? How does a relationship with an older woman impact your life socially and economically? Does it cause conflict or invite gossip within your circle of friends? Is it hard to relate to each other because of differing life experiences? Are you wondering if the passion you feel is worth the trade-off for a less active social life with people your own age? Is your cougar accustomed to the finer things in life which you may not be able to afford? If you're dealing with the difficulties of dating a cougar, MTV is interested in hearing from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 18-25 and would like to share your story, email us at Cougar@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photo of you and your significant other.
True Life: The Recession is Hurting My Family
The economic downturn of 2008-09 is hitting families hard all across the country, with nearly 20 million Americans set to lose their jobs by the end of this year.
Has your family been hit especially hard in the last year? Did your main breadwinner get laid off or is he/she about to get fired? Are you in danger of losing your home? Has someone in your family been let go by the hard-hit auto companies? Or lose their job at a failing bank? Did the main supplier of jobs in your town close? Are you extremely worried that your family is about to lose everything?
If you appear to be between the ages of 14 and 25 and can relate to any of the above questions, please send an e-mail to tlstrugglingfamily@gmail.com. Please describe your family's economic situation and include your name, location, phone number, e-mail address and a photo.
True Life: I'm A Gambler
Is gambling a huge part of your life? Is there nothing more exciting than the thrill of a big win and does losing just motivate you to bet even more aggressively? Are you such a familiar face at casinos that you get VIP treatment? Or have so much fun while you play that people stop to watch? Do you harbor a secret desire to make a full-time career out of gambling?
Whether you try your luck at the casino tables, spend hours online playing poker, love buying lottery tickets, or any other gambling activities, MTV wants to hear your story.
If you appear between the ages of 16 and 25, please email gambler@mtvn.com. with your details. Please include your name, location, phone number, and a photograph.
TRUE LIFE: I'M LOOKING FOR MY CHILD
Are you the parent of a child that you have lost contact with? Do you want to reconnect with a child you placed in adoption? Did you father a child and then become estranged from the baby's mother? If you have lost contact with your child for any reason, and are desperate to have your child back in your life -- we want to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and are interested in sharing your story with us, please email us at casting@crosstown.tv. Please include your name, age, location, contact information, description of your story, and a photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I'M RELOCATING FOR LOVE
Is your long-distance relationship more about the distance than the relationship? Has the physical separation between you and your loved one become unbearable? Are you now considering a major life change in order to be closer to that person? If you're planning on relocating to be with your loved one in spite of major obstacles, MTV wants to hear your story.
Maybe you're feeling pressure from your significant other to move closer to him or her but you'd be leaving everything and everyone you know behind to make the leap? Or maybe you're struggling to pay for the move and have no idea how or if you'd be able to find work on the other end? Perhaps your partner lives in a foreign country where you wouldn't speak the language or have a handle on the local customs? Or maybe your loved one wants to move to be with you and you're not so sure he or she will fit into your life away from home?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 27 and would like to share your relocating for love story, email us at Relocating@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship and your plans to move. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photo of you and your significant other if possible.
True Life: I Have Neurofibromatosis
Are you living with Neurofibromatosis? Do you have visible tumors or spots on your skin that you wish you could get rid of for good? Were you recently diagnosed with NF, or have you had it as long as you can remember? Are you planning on having surgery to remove a tumor or undergoing treatment to stop its growth? Is NF causing problems for you at school, at work, or in social situations? If so, MTV wants to hear your story.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 25, please email Casting@gigantic.tv with the details. Please include your name, location, phone number and photograph if possible.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE A PARENT IN PRISON
Is one of your parents currently in prison? Do your friends know about your situation? Are you ashamed or embarrassed to tell new friends or love interests about your parent's incarceration? Are you planning to reunite with your mom or dad by visiting them in prison? Do you hope to form a relationship with a parent who has been in prison for most of your life?
Are you at a particularly challenging point in your life where not having your mom or dad around will be difficult? Are you facing a major challenge -- the birth of your first child? Starting a new job? -- without your parent around to guide you? Will you be walking down the aisle at your wedding without your father there to give you away?
Is one of your parents about to be sentenced to a prison term? Will you be taking on new responsibilities in your household after your mom or dad leaves to begin their prison sentence?
Or... is one of your parents returning home after a long incarceration? How will your life change when you and your mom or dad are reunited at home?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 25 and would like to share your story, email us at PrisonParents@mtvn.com. Tell us your story and why you would want to appear on True Life: I Have A Parent In Prison. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo if possible.
TRUE LIFE: I'M DATING SOMEONE FROM A DIFFERENT SOCIAL CLASS
Disparities in money and social standing usually keep us apart, but what happens when the person you're dating is from a different class? This episode of True Life will explore how contrasting socio-economic circumstances affect your relationship. What kinds of pressures and problems do you encounter due to the economic differences between your communities? Maybe you and your friends are struggling to get by, while your significant other is from the privileged crowd. Or perhaps you and your peers have a higher social status than the person you're dating. Do your friends think you shouldn't be together? Might either of you feel unwelcome or out of place around the other's social group? If you're dating someone from the other side of the tracks, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16--28 and would like to share your story, please email SocialCircle@mtvn.com with the details of your relationship. Make sure to include your names, location, contact numbers, and recent photos.
TRUE LIFE: I'M ADDICTED TO VIDEOGAMES
Have video games totally taken over your life? Is your game play increasingly getting out of control? Have your friends or family confronted you about your gaming habit? How about your marriage or personal relationships -- are they being affected? Is it difficult to balance work and gaming time? Do you sometimes skip doing homework or household responsibilities to play? Have you played video games as a way of escaping your problems? Has your game playing habit become so encompassing that you may need to go to rehab to kick it? If you can identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 17 and 29 please email us at TrueLifeCasting@banditofilms.com and tell us ALL of the following: Your age, your city and state, why you feel you're addicted to gaming, and how its affecting your life. Be sure to include a recent picture or two and a current phone number.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A NEWLYWED
Are you a recently married couple who is dealing with more drama than marital bliss? Are you having a hard time staying afloat in this current financial climate? Did you buy the home of your dreams, only to be facing foreclosure? Did you fall behind in rent and are getting evicted? Are financial woes forcing you to move back in with your parents or in-laws? Or perhaps you are newlyweds already on the brink of divorce and considering marriage counseling. Or maybe it's a case of post-wedding blues that are putting a strain on the relationship. We want to hear your story.
If you appear to be between the ages of 18-27, and have been married for less that a year, please email newlywed@mtvn.com. Make sure to include a brief bio, current photo, your contact number, and please specify your wedding date.
TRUE LIFE: I'M RACIST
Would you ever openly admit to being a racist? Were you brought up to believe that people with skin colors other than your own are inferior? Do you hang out only with people of your own race? Do you feel that the country would be a better place if people from each race would just stick to their own? Do you treat people from other races differently from how you treat people who look like yourself? Do people look down on you because you make racial statements you didn't even realize were offensive? Is being perceived as a racist standing in the way of a goal, a job, or a relationship?
Or.... Do you have a friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, or family member who is racist? Does the way they feel about a race affect your life and you'd like to try and do something about it? Does the fact that they are racist affect your relationship to them?
If you appear to be between the ages of 17 and 27 and can relate to any of the above questions, please send an email to Racist@mtvn.com with your story. Please include your name, location, phone number, and a photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M HAVING MAJOR SURGERY
Do you need an organ transplant? Do you have cancer, and surgery is your only option of beating it? Are you an athlete who needs an operation to get back into the game? Are you uninsured and worry how you're going to finance your surgery? Whatever the reason, if you are having NECESSARY - not elective - surgery soon we want to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and are interested in sharing your story with us, please email us at casting@crosstown.tv. Please include your name, age, location, contact information, description of your story, and a photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE AMNESIA
Have you experienced some sort of physical or emotional trauma that has affected your ability to recall or create new memories? Have you been diagnosed with a form of amnesia as a result of extreme stress? Has your memory loss affected relationships that you were once fully invested in? Are you or your loved ones frustrated by your inability to remember your past? Or perhaps you've suffered an injury that has affected your short-term memory. If you or someone you love has experienced memory loss and has been diagnosed with amnesia, MTV wants to hear your story.
If you appear between the ages of 16 and 28 and would like to share your story, please email MTV at truelife@lintonmedia.com with the details of your battle with amnesia. Please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and a recent photo.
True Life: I'm Homeschooled
Over a million American young people are home-schooled. But for those of us who aren¹t, home-schooled kids can seem mysterious, and what we don¹t know about them we fill in with myths and stereotypes. On this episode of ³True Life,² we¹ll show what it¹s really like to be home-schooled -- the good and the bad -- and we¹ll help break some of those myths and stereotypes.
Are you or a friend home-schooled and have a great story to tell? Do you have a particularly interesting home-schooling situation that you just wish everyone could see? Or maybe you¹re having trouble getting into the college of your dreams because your class rank is ³1 out of 1²? Are you going to a homeschool prom? Are you about to start or stop homeschooling?
If you appear to be between the ages of 14 and 18 and can relate to any of the above questions, please send an e-mail to tlhomeschool@gmail.com. Please describe your homeschooling story and include your name, location, phone number, e-mail address and a photo.
TRUE LIFE: I DON'T LIKE MY FACE
When you look in the mirror do you hate what you see? Do you dislike a specific feature or are you simply unhappy with your entire face? Whether you were born this way or something happened to alter your appearance, does this discomfort cause you a lot of stress as you make your way through life? Are you taking steps to remedy what you see or looking for a way to accept yourself on a deeper level? Are you planning on doing cosmetic surgery, therapy, or another alternative treatment to address this issue and are ready to share your journey?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and have an interesting story to tell about disliking your face, we'd love to hear from you at face@mtvn.com. Please include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo of yourself.
If there is one that especially sticks out, it is True Life: I'm A Racist. I've been on this casting website over a year ago, and I remember seeing the same post. Apparently they're having trouble finding people willing to admit they're racist and OK with airing their racist views on television. I can only imagine the ridiculous backlash.
There are other specifics that MTV is looking for, but they don't say what show it's for:
There is no way on hell I would ever put my grandparents on MTV. First, I'd have to explain what MTV is... and that's just annoying in itself. This is a truly awful concept, MTV, and I must say, you did come out with A Shot of Love with Tila Tequila, and that's saying something. Here's another:
Have you had a mishap or two behind the wheel, but are now an improved driver? Do your friends and family still have doubts about your driving skills and you want to prove them wrong?
MTV wants to hear your story and you could appear in a new reality series, plus win tickets to the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards! If you are a high school student interested in this opportunity, please send your name, photo and contact info along with why you want to prove your driving skills to Castme@mtvu.com
That's another truly awful concept. It wouldn't even be interesting to watch!
Seems like MTV is fishing for new True Life "reality stars." According to their website, they have some episodes they want to do but are missing a key component: the people who fit the quota. Here are the descriptions, with information on whom to contact if you fit the description:
TRUE LIFE: I'm Clashing With My Parents
Do your parents think you are dating someone too old? Do you hate who YOUR parent is dating? Is there a money clash? A clash over your sexual identity? A clash over your job or schooling or way of life in general?
If you are going through any of these or any other clashes with your parent(s) and live with them, MTV wants to hear from you!
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 then email us at parents@mtvnmix.com and tell us as much about your situation as possible. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, and phone number.
TRUE LIFE: I CAN'T DISCONNECT
Do you sleep with your cell phone for fear that your boyfriend/girlfriend will get mad if you don't respond to their texts or calls? Do you constantly check your facebook profile, photos, comments, wall to monitor what people are saying to you or about you? Do you find it hard to log off of facebook, myspace? Have text messages or facebook messages/wall posts/comments ever started fights or rumors offline? Is your boyfriend/girlfriend ever paranoid that you are cheating on them because you talk to people online that they can't control? Have you ever given your password to a boyfriend or girlfriend so that they could monitor who you are friends with? Have they ever checked your cell phone to read your text messages?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, find yourself constantly connected to the point where it is complicating your life, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at disconnect@mtvn.com and tell us as much about your situation as possible. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M DATING SOMEONE WHO HAS AN ADDICTION
Is your boyfriend or girlfriend battling an addiction? Do you struggle with the challenges of dealing with his or her behavior? Does their dependency overshadow everything else in your relationship? Are you constantly fighting as a result? Maybe the pressure to be supportive and understanding is starting to wear you down. Perhaps you're worried that you're enabling their lifestyle and you need to put some distance between you. Or do you feel torn between disapproval from friends and family and loyalty to your partner?
If you are dating someone who has an addiction of any kind (drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, etc.) and you appear to be between the ages of 18-28, email us at Relationship@mtvn.com and tell us about your story. Be sure to include your names, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
TRUE LIFE: I'M AT A CROSSROADS IN MY RELATIONSHIP
Are you at a crossroads in your relationship? Have you reached a make-or-break point with your boyfriend or girlfriend? Are there unresolved issues that need to be fixed and now one of you has set an ultimatum? Are you worried that your relationship may fall apart if you can't find a solution to the problems between you?
Maybe it's becoming clear that you're incompatible in some way. Perhaps there is something in your relationship that desperately needs to change. Have you recently started seeing a side to your significant other that turns you off? Do you feel like your boyfriend or girlfriend is controlling or has too much power? Maybe one of you wants to push things to the next level and the other is trying to hit the brakes.
If your relationship is about to go through some big changes, MTV wants to hear from you. If you appear to be between the ages of 18-28 and would like to share your story, email us at RelationshipCrossroads@mtvn.com and tell us as much as you can about your situation. Be sure to include your names, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE DATING DRAMA
Have you recently started dating someone and now you're being forced to deal with issues that are threatening your new relationship?
Has one of you has been deceiving the other? Maybe you have difficulty trusting each other and the constant suspicion is wearing you down. Maybe you've been lying or left something unsaid and the truth needs to come out. Or has a secret just been revealed and now you're dealing with the consequences? Perhaps you feel like you can't be yourself and your significant other hasn't seen the real you yet.
Are there outside forces interfering with your relationship? Are you frustrated that you aren't a priority in your boyfriend or girlfriend's life? Are they putting friends, activities, or work ahead of you? Perhaps you are facing disapproval from friends or family. Is someone trying to break you up? Maybe you think there is someone trying to steal your boyfriend or girlfriend. Or are you starting to feel like you'd be a better match with someone else?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and would like to share your story, email DatingDrama@mtvn.com and tell us as much as you can about your situation. Be sure to include your names, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE DIGITAL DRAMA
Are you involved in digital drama? Are your sexual secrets or private pictures being exposed on the internet? Have your personal texts or emails ended up in your entire school's phones or inboxes? Were seemingly innocent online chats now getting you in trouble?Are you getting blasted on Facebook or Myspace, and feel like you can't do anything about it? Or is your boyfriend or girlfriend trying to control your every move via repeated texting, calling or snooping in your Myspace or Facebook accounts? Do you feel the web has introduced a new form of bullying?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, think the information superhighway is complicating your life, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at DigitalAbuse@mtvn.com and tell us as much about your situation as possible. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M DATING OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM
Are you dating someone who lives outside the mainstream? Does your boyfriend or girlfriend belong to an alternative group or an unusual subculture that you're not a part of? Is there friction in your relationship because of your differences? Are you facing disapproval from friends and family who think your significant other's lifestyle is strange? Or maybe you are the one who is dating someone outside of your unique group. Do you find it difficult to connect with your boyfriend or girlfriend when they don't share your interests or your lifestyle? Or perhaps you both belong to contrasting social groups and the two of you have no common ground. If you are having trouble merging your radically different lives in a relationship, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and would like to share your story, email SocialGroup@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photos of you and your significant other.
True Life: My Boyfriend/Girlfriend and I Come From Different Worlds
They say opposites attract. Is this true in your relationship? Do you and the person you're dating come from radically different upbringings or conflicting backgrounds? Are you dating someone from an entirely different crowd and find that it causes friction in your relationship? Do either of you feel out of place when you're around the other's friends? Do your respective groups object to you as a couple?
Maybe you have very different lifestyles, making it difficult to socialize together. Perhaps one of you is part of a clique or subculture from which the other feels excluded. Maybe the two of you are from opposite economic classes or have different social status. Or is there a large age gap making it awkward to be around each other's friends and family? If you are dating outside your comfort zone, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and would like to share your story, email us at SocialCircle@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photo of you and your significant other.
True Life: I'm Dating a Cougar
Are you dating a "cougar"? How does a relationship with an older woman impact your life socially and economically? Does it cause conflict or invite gossip within your circle of friends? Is it hard to relate to each other because of differing life experiences? Are you wondering if the passion you feel is worth the trade-off for a less active social life with people your own age? Is your cougar accustomed to the finer things in life which you may not be able to afford? If you're dealing with the difficulties of dating a cougar, MTV is interested in hearing from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 18-25 and would like to share your story, email us at Cougar@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photo of you and your significant other.
True Life: The Recession is Hurting My Family
The economic downturn of 2008-09 is hitting families hard all across the country, with nearly 20 million Americans set to lose their jobs by the end of this year.
Has your family been hit especially hard in the last year? Did your main breadwinner get laid off or is he/she about to get fired? Are you in danger of losing your home? Has someone in your family been let go by the hard-hit auto companies? Or lose their job at a failing bank? Did the main supplier of jobs in your town close? Are you extremely worried that your family is about to lose everything?
If you appear to be between the ages of 14 and 25 and can relate to any of the above questions, please send an e-mail to tlstrugglingfamily@gmail.com. Please describe your family's economic situation and include your name, location, phone number, e-mail address and a photo.
True Life: I'm A Gambler
Is gambling a huge part of your life? Is there nothing more exciting than the thrill of a big win and does losing just motivate you to bet even more aggressively? Are you such a familiar face at casinos that you get VIP treatment? Or have so much fun while you play that people stop to watch? Do you harbor a secret desire to make a full-time career out of gambling?
Whether you try your luck at the casino tables, spend hours online playing poker, love buying lottery tickets, or any other gambling activities, MTV wants to hear your story.
If you appear between the ages of 16 and 25, please email gambler@mtvn.com. with your details. Please include your name, location, phone number, and a photograph.
TRUE LIFE: I'M LOOKING FOR MY CHILD
Are you the parent of a child that you have lost contact with? Do you want to reconnect with a child you placed in adoption? Did you father a child and then become estranged from the baby's mother? If you have lost contact with your child for any reason, and are desperate to have your child back in your life -- we want to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and are interested in sharing your story with us, please email us at casting@crosstown.tv. Please include your name, age, location, contact information, description of your story, and a photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I'M RELOCATING FOR LOVE
Is your long-distance relationship more about the distance than the relationship? Has the physical separation between you and your loved one become unbearable? Are you now considering a major life change in order to be closer to that person? If you're planning on relocating to be with your loved one in spite of major obstacles, MTV wants to hear your story.
Maybe you're feeling pressure from your significant other to move closer to him or her but you'd be leaving everything and everyone you know behind to make the leap? Or maybe you're struggling to pay for the move and have no idea how or if you'd be able to find work on the other end? Perhaps your partner lives in a foreign country where you wouldn't speak the language or have a handle on the local customs? Or maybe your loved one wants to move to be with you and you're not so sure he or she will fit into your life away from home?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 27 and would like to share your relocating for love story, email us at Relocating@mtvn.com and tell us about your relationship and your plans to move. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and recent photo of you and your significant other if possible.
True Life: I Have Neurofibromatosis
Are you living with Neurofibromatosis? Do you have visible tumors or spots on your skin that you wish you could get rid of for good? Were you recently diagnosed with NF, or have you had it as long as you can remember? Are you planning on having surgery to remove a tumor or undergoing treatment to stop its growth? Is NF causing problems for you at school, at work, or in social situations? If so, MTV wants to hear your story.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 25, please email Casting@gigantic.tv with the details. Please include your name, location, phone number and photograph if possible.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE A PARENT IN PRISON
Is one of your parents currently in prison? Do your friends know about your situation? Are you ashamed or embarrassed to tell new friends or love interests about your parent's incarceration? Are you planning to reunite with your mom or dad by visiting them in prison? Do you hope to form a relationship with a parent who has been in prison for most of your life?
Are you at a particularly challenging point in your life where not having your mom or dad around will be difficult? Are you facing a major challenge -- the birth of your first child? Starting a new job? -- without your parent around to guide you? Will you be walking down the aisle at your wedding without your father there to give you away?
Is one of your parents about to be sentenced to a prison term? Will you be taking on new responsibilities in your household after your mom or dad leaves to begin their prison sentence?
Or... is one of your parents returning home after a long incarceration? How will your life change when you and your mom or dad are reunited at home?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 25 and would like to share your story, email us at PrisonParents@mtvn.com. Tell us your story and why you would want to appear on True Life: I Have A Parent In Prison. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo if possible.
TRUE LIFE: I'M DATING SOMEONE FROM A DIFFERENT SOCIAL CLASS
Disparities in money and social standing usually keep us apart, but what happens when the person you're dating is from a different class? This episode of True Life will explore how contrasting socio-economic circumstances affect your relationship. What kinds of pressures and problems do you encounter due to the economic differences between your communities? Maybe you and your friends are struggling to get by, while your significant other is from the privileged crowd. Or perhaps you and your peers have a higher social status than the person you're dating. Do your friends think you shouldn't be together? Might either of you feel unwelcome or out of place around the other's social group? If you're dating someone from the other side of the tracks, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16--28 and would like to share your story, please email SocialCircle@mtvn.com with the details of your relationship. Make sure to include your names, location, contact numbers, and recent photos.
TRUE LIFE: I'M ADDICTED TO VIDEOGAMES
Have video games totally taken over your life? Is your game play increasingly getting out of control? Have your friends or family confronted you about your gaming habit? How about your marriage or personal relationships -- are they being affected? Is it difficult to balance work and gaming time? Do you sometimes skip doing homework or household responsibilities to play? Have you played video games as a way of escaping your problems? Has your game playing habit become so encompassing that you may need to go to rehab to kick it? If you can identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 17 and 29 please email us at TrueLifeCasting@banditofilms.com and tell us ALL of the following: Your age, your city and state, why you feel you're addicted to gaming, and how its affecting your life. Be sure to include a recent picture or two and a current phone number.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A NEWLYWED
Are you a recently married couple who is dealing with more drama than marital bliss? Are you having a hard time staying afloat in this current financial climate? Did you buy the home of your dreams, only to be facing foreclosure? Did you fall behind in rent and are getting evicted? Are financial woes forcing you to move back in with your parents or in-laws? Or perhaps you are newlyweds already on the brink of divorce and considering marriage counseling. Or maybe it's a case of post-wedding blues that are putting a strain on the relationship. We want to hear your story.
If you appear to be between the ages of 18-27, and have been married for less that a year, please email newlywed@mtvn.com. Make sure to include a brief bio, current photo, your contact number, and please specify your wedding date.
TRUE LIFE: I'M RACIST
Would you ever openly admit to being a racist? Were you brought up to believe that people with skin colors other than your own are inferior? Do you hang out only with people of your own race? Do you feel that the country would be a better place if people from each race would just stick to their own? Do you treat people from other races differently from how you treat people who look like yourself? Do people look down on you because you make racial statements you didn't even realize were offensive? Is being perceived as a racist standing in the way of a goal, a job, or a relationship?
Or.... Do you have a friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, or family member who is racist? Does the way they feel about a race affect your life and you'd like to try and do something about it? Does the fact that they are racist affect your relationship to them?
If you appear to be between the ages of 17 and 27 and can relate to any of the above questions, please send an email to Racist@mtvn.com with your story. Please include your name, location, phone number, and a photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M HAVING MAJOR SURGERY
Do you need an organ transplant? Do you have cancer, and surgery is your only option of beating it? Are you an athlete who needs an operation to get back into the game? Are you uninsured and worry how you're going to finance your surgery? Whatever the reason, if you are having NECESSARY - not elective - surgery soon we want to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and are interested in sharing your story with us, please email us at casting@crosstown.tv. Please include your name, age, location, contact information, description of your story, and a photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE AMNESIA
Have you experienced some sort of physical or emotional trauma that has affected your ability to recall or create new memories? Have you been diagnosed with a form of amnesia as a result of extreme stress? Has your memory loss affected relationships that you were once fully invested in? Are you or your loved ones frustrated by your inability to remember your past? Or perhaps you've suffered an injury that has affected your short-term memory. If you or someone you love has experienced memory loss and has been diagnosed with amnesia, MTV wants to hear your story.
If you appear between the ages of 16 and 28 and would like to share your story, please email MTV at truelife@lintonmedia.com with the details of your battle with amnesia. Please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and a recent photo.
True Life: I'm Homeschooled
Over a million American young people are home-schooled. But for those of us who aren¹t, home-schooled kids can seem mysterious, and what we don¹t know about them we fill in with myths and stereotypes. On this episode of ³True Life,² we¹ll show what it¹s really like to be home-schooled -- the good and the bad -- and we¹ll help break some of those myths and stereotypes.
Are you or a friend home-schooled and have a great story to tell? Do you have a particularly interesting home-schooling situation that you just wish everyone could see? Or maybe you¹re having trouble getting into the college of your dreams because your class rank is ³1 out of 1²? Are you going to a homeschool prom? Are you about to start or stop homeschooling?
If you appear to be between the ages of 14 and 18 and can relate to any of the above questions, please send an e-mail to tlhomeschool@gmail.com. Please describe your homeschooling story and include your name, location, phone number, e-mail address and a photo.
TRUE LIFE: I DON'T LIKE MY FACE
When you look in the mirror do you hate what you see? Do you dislike a specific feature or are you simply unhappy with your entire face? Whether you were born this way or something happened to alter your appearance, does this discomfort cause you a lot of stress as you make your way through life? Are you taking steps to remedy what you see or looking for a way to accept yourself on a deeper level? Are you planning on doing cosmetic surgery, therapy, or another alternative treatment to address this issue and are ready to share your journey?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and have an interesting story to tell about disliking your face, we'd love to hear from you at face@mtvn.com. Please include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo of yourself.
If there is one that especially sticks out, it is True Life: I'm A Racist. I've been on this casting website over a year ago, and I remember seeing the same post. Apparently they're having trouble finding people willing to admit they're racist and OK with airing their racist views on television. I can only imagine the ridiculous backlash.
There are other specifics that MTV is looking for, but they don't say what show it's for:
Are your grandparents a riot? Do they say funny and crazy things or give the whackiest advice? Then MTV wants to hear from you!
Please send us an email telling us a little about your grandparent along with a photo of them and your contact info to mtvcasting2009@live.com Be prepared to send us a video.
Please send us an email telling us a little about your grandparent along with a photo of them and your contact info to mtvcasting2009@live.com Be prepared to send us a video.
There is no way on hell I would ever put my grandparents on MTV. First, I'd have to explain what MTV is... and that's just annoying in itself. This is a truly awful concept, MTV, and I must say, you did come out with A Shot of Love with Tila Tequila, and that's saying something. Here's another:
Have you had a mishap or two behind the wheel, but are now an improved driver? Do your friends and family still have doubts about your driving skills and you want to prove them wrong?
MTV wants to hear your story and you could appear in a new reality series, plus win tickets to the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards! If you are a high school student interested in this opportunity, please send your name, photo and contact info along with why you want to prove your driving skills to Castme@mtvu.com
That's another truly awful concept. It wouldn't even be interesting to watch!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Liveblogging season premiere of The Biggest Loser
9:58 p.m. -- She lost 60 pounds since the time she was sent home. Alexandra looks amazing. Thus ends my live-blogging for the night -- I need to shower and get ready for work tomorrow. Hope everyone enjoyed this!
9:56 p.m. -- Alexandra goes home. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
9:51 p.m. -- Unfortunate that it came down to the last team - the Red team - to decide who goes home and who stays. There's 9 minutes left and I thought maybe in this time they'd bring back Tracey, but instead they just cut to a commercial.
9:46 p.m. -- I'm zoning out while Alexandra and Julio are pleading with the other contestants their cases for staying. Deliberations begin.
9:42 p.m. -- My butt's beginning to hurt from sitting so long in one spot on the couch with my laptop. "Coach Mo" lost 19 pounds, 5.35% weight loss on his own. The Black team is up for elimination this week. I wouldn't be sad to see either of them go.
9:38 p.m. -- The Black team is up. Alexandra and Julio lose a combined 26 pounds. Alexandra says she thought Julio would have put up a higher number. They both lost the same amount of weight, but Julio weighs 100 pounds more than Alexandra. I don't blame her for being pissed, I would be too. But, they all are in the same position. They're all fat and need to lose weight. No one should be blaming another this early on, because if they ate healthy and worked out they probably wouldn't weigh as much as they do now.
9:32 p.m. -- It was good shocking looks on their faces, as the Red team - Antoine and Sean - lost a combined 40 pounds, 4.93% weight loss. The Brown team is up, which I'm calling the older-people team. Liz the grandma lost 10 pounds, and Danny lost 24 pounds, combined percentage weight-loss of 4.88%. I love Liz. But I can't get over her being a grandmother before age 50! The Green team, Allen and Abby, go up and lose a combined 34 pounds and 5.94% weight loss. Abby starts crying again and... are those tears I see Jillian crying? Abby is making sure that every Wednesday morning I will have red-rimmed eyes. Bob looks shocked to see Jillian crying. I'm a little surprised too, but Jillian is human.
9:22 p.m. -- It's weigh in time, and Tracey is still in the hospital. Mo will be weighed by himself. The Orange team is up first. Daniel went from 312 to 300, and Shay went from 476 to 459. In total, they lost 29 pounds. Because Daniel won immunity, they're safe from elimination. The Pink team is up next. Amanda went from 250 to 244, and Rebecca went from 279 to 261. They lost 24 pounds together, with a percentage weight loss of 4.54%. Blue team next: Rudy went from 442 to 414 (losing 28 pounds), Dina lost eight pounds, total loss of 36 pounds with a percentage weight loss of 5.18%. Black team goes up and they hide the results, but show shocked faces of the contestants looking at the weigh scores. Commercial.
9:18 p.m. -- It's commercial time, wait, no it's not. Alison and the trainers hawk Brita filtered water.
9:15 p.m. -- Sean breaks down. He looks like he's more upset about having diabetes than he is about weighing so much. Jillian says to Black-shirted Alexandra, "Fuck 'ow'." Great quotes from the trainers this season premiere. I'm getting a little sick of the sob stories and only feel bad for Abby and the pain she had losing her entire family.
9:13 p.m. -- My internet just decided to spaz out on me right as Jillian was calling everyone her bitch.. I wish I could have gotten some direct quotes. She yells at Black-shirthed Julio. Still no sign of Purple team Tracey.
9:06 p.m. -- Shay's body is over 57 percent fat. Her biological age is 45, and her real age is 29. Shay says her mother died at age 48. This show is flying by, commercial time.
9:03 p.m. -- The contestants travel to a California health institute to be evaluated, and also to be researched about obesity. All weird-looking machines, and people's arteries being ultra-sounded. Sean (Red team) is told he has Type-2 diabetes, which he didn't think he had. Mo's biological age is calculated at 69, which is 11 years his real age.
9:00 p.m. -- Shay decides to walk back in and immediately repremanded by Jillian, who says "if you quit on me one more time you're going home." Good to see Jillian take no prisoners, as usual. Shay completes the 20 seconds on that ladder treadmill. Back at home, Mo, the 58 year old coach on the Purple team, arrives back from the hospital. He says he was dehydrated amongst other things. Tracey is still in the hospital.
8:53 p.m. -- The Jillian-screaming-amazingness begins. Shay deserves to be yelled at, 476 pounds for a 30 year old woman is unacceptable. Bob gets into scream-mode too, yelling at Shay and swearing. Shay walks out of the gym after refusing to use a ladder treadmill for another 20 seconds.
8:50 p.m. -- And the workouts begin, along with the product promotion. The first one is for 24hour fitness band-type-thing. Jillian announces the contestants will be training with both trainers this season. No sign of the missing Purple team.
8:49 p.m. -- Bob goes, "Oh my god, this girl is big." He also says Daniel has the perfect teammate right now, or vice versa. Shay is 30 years old.
8:41 p.m. -- The first reveal of Bob and Jillian since the show began 41 minutes ago! The weigh-in to begin. Pink team is up first - Amanda weighs 250, Rebecca weighs 279 with a combined total of 529 pounds. Green team next - Allen weighs 325, Abby weighs 247, combined weight of 572. Everyone else flies by... DVR PLEASE!! Orange team is next, Shay and Daniel. Daniel wears 312, Shay weighs 476 pounds, with a total 788. She starts crying, and then the show goes to a commercial.
8:38 p.m. -- Time for everyone to pair up. Daniel is first and chooses Shay. I love Daniel, he is such a sweetheart. Allen, the firefighter, chooses Abby for his partner. Amanda chooses Rebecca for her partner, they become the pink team. I've fallen behind! Alexandra chooses Julio, the last one picked. I'm assuming the two people from the hospital - and I'm right - will be Team Purple. Alison says the weigh-in is about to begin. I really need a DVR.
8:31 p.m. -- The first person to discuss is a man who is a firefighter/EMT who discussed his pain on being too exhausted to help Tracey (the woman who collapsed) and how it hurt him. There'a former college football player who continued adding on pounds after college ended. Rebecca laments about being called fat "all her life but being told she has a pretty face." Another woman, Shay, has a mother who was a heroin addict - this is also the woman who is supposed to be the heaviest contestant on The Biggest Loser ever - taking Daniel's title from last season. Another man talks about his family, he didn't say his name. Abby has probably the saddest story - she lost her entire family (her 2 1/2 week son, 5 year old daughter, and husband) in a car accident. Tears in my eyes, and other contestants are either crying or trying not to cry. "Abby's story just punched me right in the face," Sean, the youth pastor, says in a confessional. Another commercial. Mr. RR asks if I need tissues.
8:30 p.m. -- Alison tells the contestants the other two that were taken to the hospital are now resting comfortably at the hospital and are well. They aren't out of the competition. She tells the remaining contestants, in a very zen
8:25 p.m. -- Contestants all raise a similar point - this could have easily have been them laying on the stretcher being loaded into a medflight. And... another commercial. Time to eat popcorn!
8:23 p.m. -- Close to tears watching blue-shirt mom trying hard to move and many contestants accompany her over the finishing line... where she falls to the ground completely. This is the same woman who was almost sprinting at the beginning of the race. She's become completely pale. I'm no doctor... but she does not look good at all.
8:21 p.m. -- Daniel wins, finishing in shortly under 15 minutes. Others begin trickling in after the 15 minute mark. A mother in a light blue shirt falls to the ground and begins crawling on all fours. Another contestant, a man in a black shirt, is getting oxygen. The blue-shirt mom refuses to give up and doesn't look good.
8:19 p.m. -- It's sad that after only a few seconds of light jogging most competitors have begun walking and panting, or completely stopping. Shay, a social worker, says she is a size 32 and "spilling out of that."
8:18 p.m. -- Challenge reward is immunity and to pick their own partner? Sounds like a deal. And begin running.. NOW!
8:16 p.m. -- The surprise person is Daniel from last season! He comes out of the car dressed in his orange shirt. Alison says he is the official sixteenth player. He weighed 454 pounds when he arrived last season -- the heaviest person ever on The Biggest Loser - until tonight!
8:15 p.m. -- Mr. RR and I took the commercial break to argue over if we should make popcorn for a snack during the show or eat pringles. Over a short debate... we decided on popcorn. I don't know what it is about this show that makes me want to eat.
8:12 p.m. -- One more surprise? Someone's driving up in a black car. Everyone screams... aaaaaand commercial!
8:10 p.m. -- They all run off the bus. Mr. RR goes, "They're all out of breath." They're showing clips from the marathon from last season's episode. Alison says they will be literally following in their footsteps - doing the last, final mile of the marathon from last season on the beach.
8:08 p.m. -- Alison, the host, lost all the baby weight from last season! If she can do it... everyone else can, too.
8:06 p.m. -- When you can't fit in a college seat, that's when you know you have a problem. Danny (green-shirted musician) looked very thin in his younger days. I'm amazed the grandmother on the show is only 49 years old.
8:04 p.m. -- I could do without the vomit shots, thx.
8:03 p.m. -- Is it bad that the first time I saw the helicopter rescuing the girl who couldn't breathe I was worried the helicopter would crash because she was so heavy?
8:02 p.m. -- Daniel's back from last season! I feel bad that he had a partner last year who really didn't care about working out as much as Daniel did. Hopefully, without all that dead weight (pun very much intended) Daniel will do better. Jillian scares the shit out of me... looks like more crying from contestants this season.
8:00 p.m. -- We're about to begin!! I'm almost excited enough to count all the product placement shoutouts they give on this show. I admit, I watched this show for the first time only last season.
Hello world!
Hello fellow reality television lovers! Or perhaps not, but I'd assume that you're here reading this because, like me, you enjoy reality television. Because I am a writer, and because I watch more reality television than any other type of show, combining the two together - my love of tv and my love of writing - led to the creation of this blog.
I hope to focus on reviews (as the title suggests), not to be confused with recaps (which I will also try to do, preferably live-blogging), and also post gossip I hear about reality television shows or characters. When I live-blog, keep in mind that I am in Boston - i.e., Eastern Standard Time. You've been warned :)
Some of my favorite shows that I will definitely be focusing on are Jon and Kate plus 8, The Biggest Loser, the Hills (although I am aware that it is scripted...), Project Runway, the Amazing Race, 18 Kids and Counting, and as many VH1 love shows as possible, and MORE! Also, one of my absolute favorite television shows is not reality, which is Gossip Girl - so I may post about that, too.
Tonight, in a new post, I will be live-blogging the season premiere of The Biggest Loser. The Biggest Loser is going into its 8th season! That's amazing. I also have convinced my boyfriend, who I can and will refer to as Mr. RR, that we are in dire need of a DVR, which will arrive eventually.
I hope you all enjoy this blog, please feel free to email me (link's in my profile) and leave comments or suggestions!
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