Watching Reality TV

MTV is premiering their latest reality show Buzzin tonight at 10:30 PM EST. MTV is labeling the show a comedic ensemble staring music artist Shwayze and his best pal tabloid bad boy Cisco Adler. That is right Mischa Barton’s ex is getting his own show. Oh an apparently Cisco is also Shwayze’s producer. Anyway the two are debuting their new “California” sound and the show follows them on their journey, along with their manager Jordan Schur, head of Suretone Records. As with any reality show there is going to be a lot twists and turns as Cisco and Shwayze get ready for the August 19th release of their self-titled album. Basically you get to see how these two go from the trailer parks to the top of the chart, so to speak. If you want to hear a preview of the album, their first single Buzzin is currently toping charts, not that I have heard it at all. Fans of Cisco, Shwayze, and Buzzin can watch extended trailers, expanded scenes, and check out exclusive performance footage from the album at www.buzzin.mtv.com. I have to admit this doesn’t really sound like my type of show. Cisco Adler thoroughly disgusts me. And their music isn’t really my type of music either. But hey to each his own right. I am sure there are plenty of my faithful readers who will find this show appealing. So let me know what you think? Am I prejudging this show too much by my dislike of Cisco or am I right on?

Ladies and Gentlemen Carson Kressley is back to teach women how to feel and look good naked. Lifetime’s inspirational show How To Look Good Naked returns for Season 2 tonight at 10PM EST. The show expands from a half hour to an hour as Carson guides one woman from hating her body to loving it so much she will pose naked. I watched this show last winter and I recommend that all women check it out. Let’s face it girls we all have body images whether we admit it or not, I know I do. This show will inspire you more than words can really describe. I took some of the techniques shown in season one and they really work. Simple things like finding the right bra can change how your clothes look on you. Granted not all of us can go out and totally revamp our wardrobe at once but hey change takes time. And this show isn’t about changing your body it’s about changing your body perception. So the techniques are about helping you do that. I will admit Carson Kressley can be a little over the top and annoying but you get past that. The only thing I am not sure about is the show now being an hour long. I thought a half hour was the perfect amount of time. Anyway, ladies check out this show! It is so inspiring and honestly just watching it makes me feel better. Also if you are really inspired you can go to myLifetime.com where there are all sorts of tips and tidbits. So watch the show and let me know if you get as inspired as I did.

Tonight the E! hit show The Soup, presents “Whacked Out Women of Reality TV”. Host Joel McHale gives us a run down of some of the most whacked out women who’ve been on Reality TV. Of course it’s done in true Soup fashion as only Joel and his crew can do. If you are a Soup fan then you know that The Soup does a hysterically funny segment on Reality TV. I can only imagine how entertaining a show based entirely on Reality TV will be. The show airs tonight on 10PM EST on E!.

As you all know from my The Soup blog I am a big fan of the show. I recently watched The Soup presents “Stuff Your Mother Won’t Let You Watch”, and it was awesome. I love shows like this that just take clips and people from various shows and essentially make like a highlight show. That is exactly what the show is, a highlight show. Now there is one thing that is a little confusing to me. How in the world can they decide between all the whack jobs who have been on Reality TV. There are so many. Personally I think that Brooke from Real World Denver should be at the top of the list. That girl was a complete psycho. Remember when she destroyed Davis’s room? And what about Denise Richards, everything about her screams crazy.

So my two picks are Broike and Denise, who do you think should be on The Soup’s “Whacked Out Women Of Reality TV”? Don’t forget to tune in tonight to see if you pick makes the final cut.

Calling all High School Musical fans, the wait is over! No I am not talking about the wait for High School Musical 3. I am talking about ABC’s all new reality show High School Musical Get In The Picture. One the lucky winner will get to be in the music video playing during the end credits of High School Musical 3, which for the first time ever in the HSM seies, the movie will be air in movie theaters this fall. Pretty cool prize I would say. If you have seen the promos, then you know this show is being called the biggest reality show of the summer. Personally I think this show is going to be bigger and better than American Idol. After all High School Musical is the hottest thing among the teens and tweens right now, so anything even remotely related to it will be a success. Plus who doesn’t like a reality show singing competition, I know I do. Also super hot ex-boybander Nick Lachey is the host. I think Nick alone is worth watching the show for, not only is he hot, but he has a compassion that will help these contestants when things really heat up. Yes I am a Nick fan, and I am only slightly embrassed to admit it. The two night premiere event begins tonight at 8PM EST on ABC and continues tomorow at 8PM EST. It may be a two night event but each night is only one hour long. Are you ready for summers biggest reality show?

Alright you all knew it was coming, my first Big Brother blog. Week 1 has been fantastic! There was already a complete blindside and house flip. Usually it takes me a while to warm up to a new group of houseguests. After all, you are still used to the previous houseguests and quite frankly there are so many in the beginning. I tend to really get into a show once the cast dwindles a little, but not this time. Ollie made an alliance with Brian and Dan, then completely sold out Brian and lead the charge to get him evicted. Which by the way worked cause Brian was the 1st houseguest evicted. I could not have been happier about Brian’s eviction, Brian was way too cocky. The guy really thought he was controlling the game from the get go. Hello have you not watched the show? Everyone knows you don’t get too confident in the beginning and you don’t stir things up right away. Those are two things that always get people sent home in the first couple of weeks. Personally I think he got what he deserved, which is why it was so good. And now a totally off the wall reason why I am loving this season. I like how Iowa is being represented by Jesse, in his Iowa shirts and Olie in his Iowa State shirts. Anytime my home state is represented it makes me happy. Also the houseguests are so diverse this season compared to last season. Diversity always makes a show better. So all in all Season 10 of Big brother is off to a phenomenal start. Tune in Sunday at 8PM EST on CBS to see who gets nominated for eviction.

Last week I rambled on about how MTV had not done a challenge since the Gauntlet 3. Well I can stop ranting. MTV is bringing us an all new challenge in the fall. There was a promo the other night after the Real World Hollywood finale, yes I watched the finale and boy am I glad I did. The promo for the new challenge, called The Island, was awesome. The Island is a Survivor Style challenge. The former Real World/Road Rules “stars�? will compete against each other in an every man for himself challenge. The contestants will be isolated on an Island where they will compete for a grand prize of $300,000.Yep that is right, it’s individual challenge time, which I have to say, I like. After years of team challenges, MTV did need to changes things up a bit. By the looks of it from the promo, it will be completely different. I mean one could say they are doing a Survivor rip off, but personally I have faith that MTV will put their own spin on it to make it not so much like Survivor. I mean let’s face it; the type of drama that goes on the challenges is so much better than Survivor. And I am a Survivor fan, but there is no drama as good as a bunch of old Real Worlders and Road Rulers hanging out for 30 days, getting drunk and trying to win that money. Like I said it begins this fall, not sure when exactly but I’ll keep you posted. I love the challenges. Plus in the promo my all time favorite challenge participant Derek is on it, he alone is worth watching the show. Alright readers stay tuned for more updates on The Island.

As you already know both Brooke Knows Best and Big Brother debuted last night, but they are not the only shows premiering this week.

Heidi Klum and crew are back for Season 5 of Project Runway this Wednesday at 9PM EST on Bravo. This will be Project Runways last season on Bravo, the hit show moves to Lifetime for season 6. I would give you the lowdown on the show, but by season 5 you either know it or you don’t. Personally I don’t know how last year’s winner Christian Siriano can be topped, but I am anxious to see what unfolds.

The controversy surrounding Dog The Bounty Hunter seems to have calmed and the show returns on Wednesday at 9PM EST on A&E. Seaon 5 follows Duane and posse on their adventures to track down fugitives all across the country. Let’s just hope they all learned to control their language a little bit. In case you don’t know what controversy I am talking about Dog recently used an explicit word, one I will not repeat, but I am sure you can find if you Google Dog The Bounty Hunter controversy.

Run is back in the house. The 5th Season of Run’s House premieres Wednesday at 10PM EST on MTV. That is right Hip Hops royal family returns for an all-new season of trials and tribulations. Watch the Simmons clan as they handle all the chaos of a family following their dreams with the love and support each other.

MTV and executive producer Jamie Foxx bring you From G’s to Gents beginning Tuesday at 10PM EST. The show takes 15 rough and tumble types and attempts to turn them into refined gentleman. Style genius Fonzworth Bentley serves as both guide and judge. It’s Bentley’s genuine desire to enhance these men’s lives, along with his polished sincerity that makes this show surprisingly touching. For a sneak peak at the show, watch the below video clip for a preview.

G’s To Gents Clip

The wait is FINALLY over, Big Brother and host Julie Chen are back tonight at 8PM EST on CBS. You all know that I am a huge Big Brother fan and have been anxiously waiting for the new season. If you didn’t, then you should really check out my I Miss Big Brother Blog. The promos for the new season look awesome. There is a 75 year man who has been married for 54 years, a rodeo competitor (who is rumored to be gay), and a mother with a set of twins (one is black and one is white) and that is only 3 of the 13 houseguests. The drama, the laughter, the hook ups, the backstabbing, this show is so good I tell you. So good! Along with the return of Big Brother you also have the return of Big Brother After Dark tonight on Showtime 2, which I am just as addicted to. After Dark is an uncut, uncensored look at what goes on inside the house. Let me tell you, the things you see, will shock and amaze you. Sometimes I wonder how people do the things they do in that house knowing it will end up on TV. But hey really what do I care, it makes for fantastic TV. Yes my faithful readers you have many a Big Brother Blogs to look forward to. However, for you non-viewers, I promise to not turn this into a Big Brother Blog. This blog is after all a Reality TV Blog. For those of you who have never seen Big Brother, I beg of you please check it out. You will so not be disappointed.

Brooke Hogan is getting her own reality show, and it premieres tonight at 10PM EST on VH1. Actually her show, Broke Knows Best, is replacing her family’s show Hogan Knows Best. It’s pretty hard to do a family reality show when the family is no more, which is why VH1 decided to do a spin-off with Brooke. Instead of focusing on the Hogan clan as a whole, the show centers around Brooke as she moves out on her own. However, with all the Hogan family drama happening one thing is for sure, they will all be popping up on the show. Well all except Nick anyway. And Hulk fans never fear, I hear the American Gladiator host begs his daughter to let him move in with her.
I can’t believe VH1 gave Brooke Hogan her own show. I mean seriously Hogan Knows Best was blah at best. I find it hard to believe Brooke’s spin off will be any better. I guess it is VH1 and we all know this is the kind of Reality TV they produce. I am not in anyway criticizing VH1; I am merely stating a fact. I am predicting that this lame attempt to keep the Hogan Knows Best viewers, will fail miserably. Sure you might have some people who tune in because they are curious to see what new drama is unfolding with the Hogans, but that will probably be it. Me personally if I want to know about the Hogan Family drama, I’ll watch Access Hollywood. Honestly though, I could care less about this whacked out family. All that being said the show is on tonight if you want to form your own opinion. Clearly I wouldn’t waste the half hour of my life, but it’s up to you.

Remember when Corey Haim and Corey Feldman were not only stars, but best friends too. In case you forgot take a look at the picture to the left. However now things are not so good with the former childhood stars/pals. Last year the two decided to do a reality show with A&E called the The Two Corey’s. Corey Haim moved in with Feldman and his wife. Apparently things didn’t go so well because at the end of Season 1 the friendship between Haim and Feldman was in disarray. Well Season 2 is in full swing and it’s a no holds bar look at the damaged friendship. Apparently nothing they say or do will be off limits. Well after watching the below video of Corey Haim having a complete meltdown on the set of Lost Boys 2, I gotta say not only is Corey Haim still a drug addict, you can clearly hearing him snorting something, but I shamefully admit my interest in their reality show has definitely peaked. I set up my DVR to record it. I know that is awful of me but it’s true. I did attempt to watch Season 1, but I couldn’t even make it through the 1st episode, obviously I should have stuck around because I have a feeling this show is full of drama. I love reality shows that are drama filled, especially when they star has been celebs trying to jump-start their careers. Although I like the drama, it is really sad to watch these two together now. But don’t take my opinion for it, check out the below video and tune into The Two Corey’s Sundays at 10PM EST on A&E.

Corey Haim Meltdown Video

Reality TV will be taken to a whole new level tonight when CBS premiere’s it’s latest reality show America’s Greatest Dog at 8PM EST. Yes you read it right, America’s Greatest Dog. The premises is twelve teams of dogs and owners will live together in a house while competing in challenges that will the owners on their ability to train their dogs. You will have pageant dogs and just normal at home trained dogs competing against each other. Each week the judges will eliminate one team, the last team of dog and owner standing will win $250,000. It’s Me or The Dog super trainer Victoria Stillwell is one of the judges. Other judges are distinguished canine critics Wendy Diamond and Allan Reznik. Jarod Miller will host the show. Now I have no idea who any of these people are, except for Victoria Stillwell, who I only know because my cousins made me watch countless episodes of It’s Me or The Dog when I visited.

I am constantly amazed at what new types of reality shows pop up. I have to say this one is, unique to say the very least. Granted I am sure there are tons of people who are extreme dog lovers who will find this show entertaining. Although I do like dogs, I really don’t have any desire to watch this show. I am not going to judge it either way since I have no intentions of watching it, so you tell me your thoughts. Is there anyone out there who is going to watch America’s Greatest Dog?

OMG was I ever completely off base in my Bachelorette predictions. First Jeremy came back looking for answers, not Graham. Then DeAnna picked Jesse over Jason. I am still in shock, happy shock but shock. When DeAnna stopped Jason from getting down on one knee, I felt sad and excited at the same time. Secretly all night I was rooting for Jesse because he was the underdog, and he was different from all the other guys. There was something about Jesse that you just go, come on give the guy a chance. So I was thrilled when she picked him. However, watching Jason leave was awful. Jason too is a great guy, in a completely different way than Jesse. When he was talking about how he wanted to be in love, my heart melted. How nice is that to hear from a guy, who is hot, fun, exciting etc. Yes I might have a little crush on Jason, (me and half of America I am sure). So Jason honey call me I’ll mend your broken heart. All in all I am very pleased with DeAnna’s choice. I think she made the right decision. I commend her for looking past the physical features of a person and taking the time to get to know Jesse. Turns out she did the right thing. If you watched these two on the After The Rose special then you know they are so in love. You can just tell by the way they are with each other. Maybe we can all learn something from DeAnna. Physical attractiveness isn’t everything, and sometimes the one you least expect to be attracted to will be the love of your life. Alright I know I got a little philosophical there. Sorry. So to wrap it all up, congrats to Jesse and DeAnna on their engagement and Jason call me. If you missed last nights finale and want to see Jesse’s proposal, click on the below link. You will need tissues though; it’s a tear jerker.
What did you think of the finale, were you surprised at her choice?

The proposal

Snuggle is releasing a new product called Snuggles with Fresh, and in order to get the word out they are partnering with Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance to celebrate Happy Dances. What are Happy Dances you ask? Well Happy Dances are basically fun, entertaining, spontaneous moves that release the freshness of Snuggle. And you guessed it, Snuggle wants you to show them your Happy Dance. All you have to do is go to www.fox.com/dance and upload your very own Happy Dance video. Then on Thursday’s tune in to the So You Think You Can Dance results show at 8PM EST on Fox and watch to see if your video makes it on the show. Not only do you get the chance to see your own video on TV, but by submitting a video you could also win a trip to the So You Think You Can Dance Finale in Los Angeles. Wow the chance to be on TV and the possibility of going to the finale in LA, that sounds awesome. I wonder what kind of Happy Dance I can come up with? I’ll have to think about that one. Actually I don’t have the guts to create my own video, but I do think I have a couple of friends I can talk into it. Curious to see what kinds of Happy Dances are being performed, well check out the below link to watch some clips. I have watched them a couple of times because they are awesome. As I said before, I do not have the guts to put myself dancing in a video to be seen on the Internet or TV, so I have the utmost respect for anyone who submits a Happy Dance video. Please let me know if you do send it a clip, I would love it see it. Enjoy the Happy Dance Clips.

Happy Dance Clips

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We all know that tonight DeAnna will choose between Jesse the snowboarder, and Jason the single father. But before we see who gets the final rose, lets discuss how the last two episodes have delivered complete shockers. I was blown away when DeAnna got rid of both Graham and Jeremy. Even though I think both guys are hot, I can totally see why she got rid of them. I would have gotten rid of Jeremy purely because his brothers were total jerks. I thought I had an overprotective brother, he’s got nothing on those guys. I am telling you I would have ran away as fast as I could after talking to Jeremy’s brothers. As for Graham, come on guy, you know what happened to her with Brad so if you really want her, love her etc, then just open up. It isn’t brain surgery; she was practically begging you to open up on your hometown visit. I would have gotten rid of him for that reason too. So with Jeremy and Graham gone that leaves DeAnna to choose from Jason and Jesse. Personally I like both of them, I really don’t have a favorite. I do however have a couple of predictions of how the finale is going to go. I think either she is going to choose Jason or that Graham is going to come back and she will end up with him. I say the Graham scenario because he was the one she really wanted, so I don’t fully believe that he is out of the picture, especially after watching The Men Tell All last week. Deanna and Graham were trying way to hard to prove they were done with each other. Again it’s just my opinion. Anyway if I am completely off base with the Graham scenario then I think she will pick Jason. I just don’t see her picking Jesse and I can’t really explain why cause he’s a great guy. I will say though, the promos show Jason crashing Jesse’s visit with DeAnna’s family and if that is truly what happens I will have no respect for Jason. I have always been a Jason fan, he is cute, funny, and there is nothing like seeing a man with his child, but he would seriously lose points in my book. So if Jason is a crasher I would hope that DeAnna picks Jesse simply because that will prove he is more respectul than Jason. Respect is a must. All that being said, we also know from the promos that both guys propose, so Jason or Jesse, who do you think DeAnna will say yes to?

I know it isn’t really a reality show, but I just have to write about The Soup. The hit show on E! is beyond hysterical. Host Joel McHale can mock just about anything but in a funny, not demeaning sort of way. Any and all news story, celebrity gossip, movies and television are free game. Although I think the entire show is great, the real reason I am writing about The Soup is because it has a great reality clip segment. Joel and his team manage to find the best clips of reality tv from the current week. Not only do you get to see clips from shows you don’t watch, but Joel is always poking fun at them so it’s highly entertaining. The Soup is really just good old fashioned fun mocking of whatever is happening at the moment. The Soup airs Fridays at 10PM EST on E!. I realize many of you are not home at 10PM on a Friday night, so DVR it, that is what I do. Honestly it is just mindless entertainment, and who can’t use a good half hour of mindless entertainment at the end of a hard week. Tonight is probably a rerun, but set up your DVR anyway, it will give you a good idea of what the show is all about.

Now that I have given you the lowdown on The Soup, I want to take the time to tell my readers to have a happy, safe and extremely fun 4th of July.