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8 Reality TV Stars With Drug Problems

Julie GersteinSeptember 12, 2012 //
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reality tv stars drug problems
reality tv stars drug problems
reality tv stars drug problems
reality tv stars drug problems
reality tv stars drug problems
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We were totally shocked when we saw former “America’s Next Top Model” contest Jael Strauss — who’d appeared on Cycle 8 of the series — would be appearing on a “Dr. Phil” episode devoted to her drug abuse. Since appearing on the series six years ago, Jael’s life has taken a severely downward slide. She’s been addicted to meth, and her family begs her to get help during a harrowing Dr. Phil intervention. Jael hardly looks like the beautiful girl she was just six short years ago — with pockmarked skin and bleached blond locks, she appears much older and worn out than most other 28-year-olds.

We wish her the best and hope that Thursday’s episode of “Dr. Phil” gets her the help she needs. Jael is hardly the only reality TV star to slide into addiction — let’s review…

ANTM JAel on dr. Phil
See the former "ANTM" contestant battle drug abuse on "Dr. Phil." Watch »
Demi Talks Drugs
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Demi Lovato says club promoters gave her free drugs. Read More »
Celebs Doing Drugs
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16 celebs caught on camera supposedly doing drugs. 16 Photos »

“Gallery Girls” Recap: The Three Bs — Bitches, Breakdowns & Breakups

Julie GersteinSeptember 4, 2012 //
"Gallery Girls," Ep. 1-2
Liz is a bitch! Amy is a drunk! The Brooklyn girls suck! Read More »
"Gallery Girls," Ep. 3
Maggie touches her hair some more! Read More »
Frenemy Gifts
Give these gifts to your frenemy. 11 Photos »
"You're Fake"

On this episode of “Fancy White Bitches Behaving Badly,” er, “Gallery Girls,” we have a birthday, a breakdown and a frenemy breakup.

Maggie’s birthday is coming up and while she wants to go bowling, her friend Chris (who is still wearing Kefiyahs in 2012, how trendy) tells her that’s “trashy.” Shut up, Chris! Bowling is America’s premiere sport. It’s Maggie’s first birthday with Ryan, her neanderthal boyfriend. “Would it be unclassy of me to get a Diet Coke and a wine?” she asks him. Um, hi Maggie, welcome to my world. Keep reading »

What Is “The Snooki Formula”? A Casting Agent Explains

Jessica WakemanAugust 17, 2012 //
"Gallery Girls"
5 reasons you are going to love "Gallery Girls." Read More »
"High School Moms"
High School Moms
Oh look, yet another show about teen moms. Read More »
Courtney Stodden's Show
God help us, Courtney Stodden is filming a reality show. Read More »
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“Start with a polarizing stereotype, saturate with unapologetic flaws, and then add in a dash of humanity for good measure. Snooki is this party girl with tons and tons of makeup and she’s loud and obnoxious. But then she cries and calls her mom or gets pregnant or something and then you find yourself kind of liking her.”

– Reality TV show casting agent Sarah Monson explains her “Snooki principle,” which she uses to cast shows like “The Bachelor” and “Survivor.” If you need more advice on how to be a “polarizing stereotype” with “unapologetic flaws,” Monson has written a whole book on the subject called Me On TV: The First Ever Kick-Ass Guide To Get You On Any Reality TV Show. Yes, a whole book of tips on how to act like a backstabbing lunatic with no personal dignity! [Business Insider]

The Soapbox: In Defense Of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 10, 2012 //
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
Six things we learned from the premiere episodes. Read More »
About The Boo-Boos...
We have a few questions about Alana, June, and the rest of the fam. Read More »
Meet Alana...
Our latest "Toddlers & Tiaras" muse. Watch »

It took me all of 10 seconds to fall madly in love with “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” the “Toddlers and Tiaras” spin-off about Alana Thompson, the 6-year-old pageant hopeful known for her one-liners and love of Go-Go-Juice, and her self-described redneck family. While I was already enamored with Alana after seeing her on “Toddlers and Tiaras” last year — for being, essentially, the opposite of everything the pageant world wants their living dolls to be — but “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” sold me on the entire Thompson family. What Alana, June, Sugar Bear, Pumpkin, Chubbs, and Chickadee lack in traditional etiquette and higher education, they make up for in love, acceptance, and family values. Keep reading »

5 Reasons You’re Going To Love “Gallery Girls”

College CandyAugust 10, 2012 //

I’ll admit it. I was pretty skeptical of Bravo’s newest reality confection, “Gallery Girls.” Although I do love a good “Real Housewife” or two, it’s not exactly life-changing television. But “Gallery Girls” surprised me, after watching the pilot and fourth episode. The show follows seven girls, all trying to make their own way through the NYC art world. Some want to be photographers, others art sellers and some just aren’t quite sure. Sound familiar?

So here’s why you’re going to love it. Or at least why you have to catch the pilot, airing August 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and decide for yourself. Read more…

6 Important Things I Learned From The Premiere Of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”

Ami AngelowiczAugust 9, 2012 //
Boo Boo Questions
I have some questions about "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo." Watch »
Alana Remix
Alana becomes a song! Watch »
Meet Alana...
Our latest "Toddlers & Tiaras" muse. Watch »
HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO!

I want to climb into the womb of “TLC” and live there forever. The network really, really gets it. Um, did anyone see the preview for “Abby & Brittany,” the new reality show about the conjoined twins? Holy crap, TLC. I bow down. Anyhow, last night’s two-episode premiere of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” was more epic than I expected. Not only were most of my pressing questions answered, but I learned things I never expected to know in this lifetime. Bless you, Boo Boos, for how you’ve enriched my life. This is definitely my new favorite show. Bottom line. Here are the six very important things you might have missed on last night’s episodes of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.” Be prepared to have your mind blown. (Plus! Bonus clips of Alana on a new episode of “Toddlers and Tiaras,” which also aired last night.) Keep reading »

God Help Us, “High School Moms” Is Another Reality Show About Teen Pregnancy

Jessica WakemanAugust 8, 2012 //
Glamorizing Teen Moms?
Is teen pregnancy glamorized by shows like MTV's Teen Mom. Read More »
16 And Pregnant
Jamie Lynn Spears photo
Jamie Lynn Spears says she was too scared to ask for birth control. Read More »
Pregnant Teens
Teen pregnancy is statistically a Southern thing. Read More »
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High School Moms
"High School Moms"
  • Yes, yes, this is something the universe needs: “High School Moms,” a TLC reality show about pregnant teens. The teens attend Florence Crittenton High School in Denver, Colorado. And this will be different from “16 & Pregnant” … how?  [ONTD]
  • Lady Gaga has tapped Lindsay Lohan for a music video off her upcoming album. I never thought in a million years would have thought Gaga would adopt LiLo as a pet project, but you know what? She could be a good influence. [New York Post]
  • “X-Files” star Gillian Anderson and her longtime partner Mark Griffiths have broken up. She’s back on the market, ladies and gentlemen. [People]
  • Remember when I said yesterday Robert Pattinson was going on “Good Morning America”? Well, it turns out he will actually make his first public appearance since the cheating scandal on “The Daily Show.” [US Weekly]

the 5 stages of robsten grief, as illustrated by "twihards"
twihards on twitter grief
twihards on twitter grief
twihards on twitter grief
twihards on twitter grief
twihards on twitter grief
twihards on twitter grief
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Truly “Miss Advised”: The Season Ends With A Whimper & A Not-So-Exciting “Announcement”

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 7, 2012 //
"Miss Advised," Ep. 7
Bummer. Julia gets dumped! Read More »
"Miss Advised," Ep. 5 & 6
Julia takes a dude to prom and Amy gets dumped. Read More »
"Miss Advised," Ep. 4
Introducing Alan Busey! Read More »
Truly "Miss Advised"

Well, I suppose it’s a good thing that the first (and probably last) season of “Miss Advised” has come to an end, as the show has been giving me nightmares! Last night, after watching the finale, I dreamt that I totally Julia Allison-ed at work today. That is to say, I overslept, missed all of my deadlines, and generally made a mockery of all the opportunities that have been given to me. I woke up in a panic at 6 a.m., when I immediately began writing this recap. I shall not become that which I mock! (FYI, feel free to use “Julia Allison” as a verb — in addition to the context in which I used it, “To Julia Allison” can also mean “to act like a lunatic on a date,” i.e. “Ugh, I totally Julia Allison-ed on my date last night with Greg — I got drunk and begged him to kiss me!”) Keep reading »

Questions I Have About Kevin Jonas’ Marriage, Based On The Trailer For His Reality Show

Jessica WakemanAugust 3, 2012 //
Jonas Reality Show
Kevin Jonas and Danielle Jonas photo
Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle will star in their own reality show. Read More »
Not A Virgin Anymore
kevin jonas photo
Kevin Jonas has finally taken that purity ring off. Read More »
Cheesy Wedding
We're sorry, but Kevin Jonas' wedding sounds royally cheesy. Read More »
Married To Jonas
Kevin Jonas photo
Why Do These People Have A Reality Show?
  1. Are we sure everyone in this marriage is straight?
  2. Is Danielle a long lost Duff sister?
  3. Where’s Joe Jonas? He is the hottest one in this family and therefore the only one that I care about. [No way, Nick is the hottest. -- Editor]
  4. What do you do with a purity ring once it comes off?
  5. Seriously. Are we sure everyone in this marriage is straight? I’m … not … getting that vibe.
I won’t be watching “Married To Jonas,” mostly because I am of the Hanson generation. But best of luck to you. I hope it is at least half as sexually explicit as Britney and K-Fed on “Chaotic.” [YouTube]
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