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Where Is The Music, MTV?

Annika HarrisDecember 22, 2008 //

MTV plans to launch 16 new reality shows over the next four-and-a-half months, in an effort to retain its young and flighty audience. Recent ratings show a 23 percent drop in the network’s core demographic of 12- to 34-year-olds. The new series will be in the same vein as “The Hills,” a slightly scripted success story at MTV, but will avoid the backbiting and bitchery themes of most reality shows nowadays. Instead, the shows will focus on young people accomplishing their goals and proving themselves. Gee, that sounds like “Made” to me, but hopefully MTV won’t actually interfere in the lives of these young people. But then again, is watching someone fail also entertaining? MTV probably doesn’t think so. Brian Graden, president of entertainment at MTV Networks music channels and president of Logo, said these new themes are in step with the Obama generation. If Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” video is any indication, the Obama generation also enjoys music videos. Take a look at MTV’s programming for today and you’d discover music videos only air for two hours, from 5 am to 7 am. The rest of the programming is the fluff the network (and its audience) is trying to escape. After the jump find out some of what MTV has planned for your viewing pleasure. Keep reading »

The Daily Squeeze: Marketing Of The Pill & A “Grey’s Anatomy” SPOILER

Annika HarrisDecember 5, 2008 //

  • You know how Yaz manufacturers push its skin-clearing abilities more than the contraceptive benefits in its commercials? That’s no accident. In an effort to encourage better compliance, many birth control manufacturers and doctors are promoting the secondary health benefits of contraception. [New York Times]

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    The Boob Tube: Hot Weekend TV For November 8-9th 2008

    Annika HarrisNovember 8, 2008 //

    There are two marathons for “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” on this weekend, so there is no excuse for you not to be in the know about the drama and conspicuous consumption. But if McMansions, just-for-the-hell-of-it shopping sprees and gossip aren’t your shtick, then there’s plenty of other stuff to watch. And guess what? All of it isn’t mindless TV. Oh, and don’t forget — Amelia will be liveblogging “True Blood” again on Sunday at 9pm EST! Keep reading »

    TLC’s Chilli Needs A Boyfriend

    Annika HarrisNovember 4, 2008 //

    You may remember Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas from her days as one-third of the Grammy Award-winning group TLC. We haven’t heard much from Chilli since the group fizzled after the death of member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Now we’ve caught wind of a VH1 casting call for “Atlanta’s hottest men to compete for a chance at romancing Chilli.” Seriously, is the dating scene in Atlanta that pitiful that Chilli has to humiliate herself on reality TV? More after the jump. Keep reading »

    New Reality TV Show To Feature Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys

    SimchaSeptember 26, 2008 //

    There’s only one thing I love more than reality television — my gay BFF! We go together like a penis and vagina, except that we don’t have sex, obvi. Now even Bravo wants to get in on our sweet action. Rumor has it, the network that brings you Kathy Griffin and Project Runway has a new reality TV show in the works. According to gossip king Michael Musto, it will be about couples comprised of gays and the girls they love. Although the premiere date has not been announced, I’m already making space on my DVR! I hope this show really helps break down discrimination — and I don’t mean just against homos. The ladies who love the gays often get called hags. As if! Listen, I might not be Angelina Jolie, but I’m sick of being called a paper bagger just because I hang out with guys who aren’t interested in packing my box! And let’s face it, that name is a misnomer in most cases — Margaret Cho, Madonna, Chelsea Handler, Katherine Heigl (pictured at left with her GBFF), and even Clay Aiken’s baby mama are totally slammin’! Speaking of which, I hope Clay and his special lady/womb at least have a guest spot. Still, I wonder what the show will even be like…an “Amazing Race”-style adventure, a style show like “Top Design”, a buddy comedy like “Beauty and the Geek”? Supposedly, the concept comes from a book that contains a collection of essays called “Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys”. Well, whenever and whatever it is, I’ll be watching!

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    Project Runway’s Kenley: I Take Back My Girl Crush

    SimchaSeptember 25, 2008 //

    Red lipstick, brown hair, ‘tude-tastic, and she likes to wear feathers — on paper, Kenley from Project Runway sounds like my celeb doppleganger! It was girl crush at first episode. However, as the season has progressed, that brat has broken my heart and now she seems more like my evil twin. Kenley may make ladylike dresses but she has some seriously bad manners. She’s been so rude, I feel betrayed by my style and she’s made me reconsider my love of retro. When Kenley laughed at poor Joe on the runway with her trained poodle protégé, it made me want to puke all over her handmade dress. You know when Tim Gunn has to sit you down for a talk, you better step off. Alas, Kenley thinks she is too cool for the way of the Gunn and just seems to be taking her self-image on a downward spiral. Karma is an even bigger bitch than you, Kenley! Everyone with cable television has seen you in action and just like these Bratz, your day is coming, doll. [Seattle PI] Keep reading »

    The 10 Rules For Becoming A Rachel Zoe Clone

    Annika HarrisSeptember 17, 2008 //

    Rachel Zoe is such an absurd character that we’ve developed a slight obsession with her and her reality show. Everything about her — from her kooky wardrobe to her catch phrases to her paycheck — is totally over the top. Want to possess the essence of Rachel Zoe? Here are 10 tips. And don’t forget! Halloween is right around the corner. We’re thinking about going as a posse of Zoe-mbies. Keep reading »

    Quickies!: Mary-Kate Olsen Keeps Quiet On Heath Ledger

    Annika HarrisAugust 4, 2008 //
  • Mary-Kate Olsen has refused to be interviewed by federal investigators probing the accidental drug death of her close friend Heath Ledger unless she receives immunity from prosecution. [New York Post]
  • A production company is developing a reality show focusing on the lives of five New York City cougars. [New York Post]
  • It’s important to tell your gyno the truth, even if it’s embarrassing. [College Candy]
  • A federal rule was proposed in Minnesota that would eliminate the mandate for hospitals to provide emergency contraception to rape victims. [College Candy]
  • Put this on the long list of things that make us sick to our stomachs. [Jezebel] Keep reading »

    • Daily Squeeze: HIV Rates, Teen Choice Awards, Jodie Sweetin

    Annika HarrisAugust 4, 2008 //
  • Gossip Girl and the Jonas Brothers each received six surfboard trophies at Sunday’s Tenth Annual Teen Choice Awards. [Washington Post]
  • According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released on Saturday, the United States has significantly underreported the number of new H.I.V. infections occurring nationally each year. The annual infection rate is 40 percent higher than previously estimated. [New York Times]
  • Full House’s Jodie Sweetin is in talks to star in a reality show. [People]

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    Project Runway: Why Don’t We Hate Tim Gunn Yet?

    Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 1, 2008 //

    Every reality show has a breakout star — Lo or Whitney on The Hills, Nicole Richie on The Simple Life, etc. — but usually that star has a fall from grace, once everyone has tired of his or her eccentricities. Just look at Christian Siriano — even we’re sick of saying “fierce” all the tme. But this is not the case with fellow Project Runway star Tim Gunn. I don’t think anyone expected Tim to become the show’s most beloved cast member, least of all Tim, but five seasons in, how is it that we still love him so freaking much?! Check out the clip from Wednesday’s episode above. We want to smack Blayne, but Tim is just adorable as always. He’s so stylish and handsome and cultured, yet he reminds me so much of my grandma when he says, “Holla atcha boy!” Keep reading »

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