Big Brother 7: All-Stars Covers All Bases
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Internet,
As if the three-times-per-week broadcasts were not enough, Big Brother 7: All-Stars will be available in a variety of ways:
- As in the past, RealNetworks will stream live video coverage, available 24/7 for $14.99 per month or $39.99 for all three months. I can’t imagine why people would want to see 24/7 coverage when it’s on TV so darn much, but there must be enough of a demand for them to continue to offer it.
- CBS.com’s broadband channel, InnerTube, will air episodes (for free) in their entirety the day after the episode airs on TV. Episodes will be archived so you can easily catch up if you have a life and can’t commit to three nights per week.
- CBS.com will continue to run the “House Calls” daily talk show, plus each Head of Household will maintain a blog during the season.
- For the diehard fans, you can purchase a “Big Brother Mobile Pack” for your cell phone – including photos, video clips, contestant diaries, “live breaking house alerts” and summaries.
So, now that you’ve got all that, here’s the episode schedule:
- Premieres Thursday, July 6th
- Tuesdays at 8PM ET
- Thursdays at 8PM ET
- Sundays at 8 PM ET
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America’s Got Talent: Does It Really?
Posted by Abby Rose Dalto Categories: Reality, NBC, American Idol, Talent, Editorial,
I finally got around to checking out America’s Got Talent. I was able to catch a repeat of Episode 2 - which originally aired this Wednesday on NBC - on Bravo and boy was I surprised! America really has got talent - or at least, it sort of does. This show is a bizarre American Idol rip-off (I mean “spin-off”, Simon Cowell is the producer) that follows the the Idol formula a little too closely.
Talent, like Idol, has three celebrity judges: the sympathetic singing star (Brandy), the caustic British Judge (Piers Morgan), and the random pop culture icon (David Hasselhoff!) It is a formula that works, but unfortunately most of the critiques end up sounding scripted. The majority of the decisions seem to ultimately come down to the Hoff as a tie-breaker, for Brandy is too nice to say no to anyone (except maybe the woman who performed a sexy strip tease on stage) and Piers is too mean to say yes to anyone.
Oh and wait! It’s got Regis too, but I guess anyone is better than Seacrest at this point.
The real difference between Idol and Talent, is that while America may never tire of new emerging pop stars, there isn’t much need for a new hit harp player, baton twirler, or um, “stove-on-chin-balancer”. The show is entertaining and the performers - most of them - are indeed quite skilled, but is there really any market for these contestants after the show is over? When it all comes down to it, Idol‘s got marketable talent but Talent has not.
I must say, you haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen a man balance swords in his mouth while dressed in an Victoria’s Secret-esque angel outfit and high heels. The amazing Leonid’s plea to return to the next round (after being eliminated) was a heart-wrenching site to behold. Apparently it worked because even Piers reversed his vote. I guess he knows good TV when he sees it and the freak show acts on this show are definitely good TV.
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Rock Star: Supernova To Start July 5th
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Rock Star, Talent,
Rock Star: Supernova starts next week, Wednesday, July 5th at 8PM ET/PT. The 90-minute premiere will introduce viewers to the new band called Supernova, featuring Tommy Lee from Motley Crue, a former Metallica guitarist and former Guns N’Roses guitarist. Dave Navarro and Brooke Burke return for a second go-around of the reality talent show that pits fifteen singers against each other for the coveted lead singer slot. If this is as good as last year’s season, it’s sure to be much cooler than America’s Got Talent. I jumped on the bandwagon a bit late for the INXS run, but it was refreshing to see talented people that weren’t trying to fit the pop mold of American Idol.
The second episode will air on Thursday, July 6th, following the Big Brother 7: All-Stars premiere, so get comfy on that couch – it’s a big night o’ reality TV! (To further complicate things, Rock Star will then air Tuesdays at 9PM and Wednesdays at 8PM.)
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Yes, when I found out that my beloved Real World was heading to Denver, I thought the show had not only jumped the shark, but did a backflip over it, wearing a tutu. But fear not reality fans! It seems as though Denver has proved itself cooler than Seattle and Chicago- they’re not protesting, they’re joining in the fun! The Denver Post kicked off the Real World romp with a 24/7 investigative blog, and now the local alternative rag, the Westword, has out-realitied, reality. The Westword created a fake cast, crew, security detail, and slew of producers waving release forms, fooling Denver residents into believing they were the “Real” deal. So authentic were the ersatz “Real” kids, they even tricked Holly, a former Road Rules cast member who came over to introduce herself.
A really fake reality show? Boy. It almost makes you miss Puck.
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Big Brother Finalists Looking for Your Vote
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Reality, Specials, CBS,
As if the casting special and website with the 20 Big Brother candidates pleading their case for your vote weren’t enough, they are seeking other opportunities to spread the word about their worthiness. CBS has posted a listing of each candidate’s personal appearances – each hoping to sway your vote to elect them as one of the lucky 12 voted into the Big Brother 7: All-Stars house this season.
While viewers get to cast their votes, keep in mind that only the viewer’s top six will be sent to live in the house. The other six are chosen by the producers. So if you were hoping for your own little Big Brother utopian experience with all of your favorites, be aware that the producers have to play their part. As with any reality show, there has to be the right mix of personalities to keep things lively.
The CBS.com polls will close on Wednesday, so cast your vote soon! The season premiere airs July 6, when Julie Chen announces the 12 who will be competing for the $500,000 prize.
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Big Brother All-Stars – Cast Your Vote
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Internet,
The casting special for Big Brother All-Stars aired tonight and there are some solid contenders. Big Brother has been on for six seasons, with over 75 contestants, so how did they whittle it down to just 20 to choose from? I’m happy to say that some of my favorites from last season are in the running, plus some other notably interesting people… and then there’s Dr. Will.
The final 12 houseguests will be revealed on July 6th, so vote now to secure a place for your favorites. Online voting starts Wednesday, June 21st at midnight, with polls closing Wednesday, June 28 at 11:59PM ET. Go to cbs.com to cast your vote – each contestant has a short video pleading their case for why you should vote. For your consideration:
- Alison
- Bunky
- Dana
- Danielle
- Diane
- Erika
- “Chicken” George
- Howie
- Ivette
- James
- Janelle
- Jase
- Kaysar
- Lisa
- Marcellas
- Michael (Cowboy)
- Mike “Boogie”
- Monica
- Nakomis
- Will
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Woo Hoo! Celebrity Fit Club Coming in August
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Reality, Cable, Talent,
Celebrity Fit Club is one of those train-wreck kinda shows – you don’t want to watch… but you start to watch…and before you know it, you’re totally sucked in! I love watching B-, C-, D-listers struggle with their weight. Come on, you know you like it too!
I saw this little nugget about Carnie Wilson joining the Fit Club gang and couldn’t “weight” (hee hee, couldn’t resist) to see who else would be hopping on those giant scales. Just an aside, but – really? Is that huge scale necessary? Goofiest reality show gimmick, for sure!
Anyhoo, Carnie, once weighing 300 pounds, has lost a reported 20 dress sizes from gastric bypass surgery in 1999 (which seems a bit like cheating, doesn’t it?) and still struggles to keep the weight off following the recent birth of her daughter. According to Entertainment Tonight, she still has 40 more pounds to lose, so off she goes to Celebrity Fit Club.
The other “celebrities” include Tina Yothers (“Family Ties”), Vincent Pastore (“The Sopranos”), R&B singer Angie Stone, Nick Turturro (“NYPD Blue”), Erika Eleniak (“Baywatch”), rapper Bonecrusher, and Ted Lange (the bartender from “Love Boat” – that alone should have you watching!). Celebrity Fit Club premieres Sunday, August 6th.
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Someone was listening! Every rant I’ve made about the absolute worst reality hostess of all time was heard! Katie Joel is packing her knives and going home. The now former host of Top Chef has been cut loose. Though no formal reason for her departure was given, we can all guess…her recipe was 100% flavor-free. I no longer hope Gordon Ramsay meets her in a dark alley, and I can finally look forward to Top Chef Season 2 this fall. Let the speculation on her replacement begin. Please, please, Alton Brown.
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A Lot Of Dough For Hell’s Kitchen Cook
Posted by Eric Chaloux Categories: Reality, Cable, Hell’s Kitchen,
Gordon Ramsay won a libel action on Tuesday against a British newspaper that accused him of faking scenes on his reality television show in the UK. Reportedly in November, The Evening Standard newspaper claimed that parts of Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares was rigged to make average kitchens look like hell holes and cast a bogus chef in one episode. The newspaper’s lawyer, Adam Cannon, said the Evening Standard now accepted that the claims were untrue. The newspaper’s publisher agreed to print an apology and pay £75 000 (if my conversion is right that’s under $200,000) in damages to Ramsay and the makers of his show.
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For those of you out there who are interested in fascinating locations and exotic entertainment, check out 5 Takes on the Travel Channel. Each week you can follow the team of five travel journalists on Thursday night to a new travel destination. The show is about the different experiences the team has in the new city they explore. The travel journalists show how travelers should spend their time and money in the different locations according to what they liked best during the time spent in the city.
The team, on a budget, goes to different restaurants as well as bars and clubs at each location to try and find something unique about every city. Not only do they cover food, but they also cover entertainment during the day that is specific to the place they’re reporting on. Right now the team is in Taiwan, but in a few days they will be jetting off to Hong Kong. If you love to learn about exotic places, but would like more information before you set off on a vacation, be sure to check out 5 Takes and allow the travel journalists to set your path.
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