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Three Ways Survivor Has Become Real World/Road Rules Challenge Minus Binge Drinking
Mike Byhoff · 02/12/10 11:18AMSurvivor has returned for its TWENTIETH season. It hasn't quite jumped the shark yet, because the first 15 minutes had me laughing maniacally. But as far as the show itself, Survivor is pretty much copying MTV at this point.
Three Reasons Why The Real World's Erika is Awesome
Matt Cherette · 02/11/10 03:44PMA Public Service Announcement for Anyone Looking to Be Cast on Jersey Shore
Brian Moylan · 02/11/10 02:14PMThe Real World: A Truly Detestable Detente
Brian Moylan · 02/11/10 12:01PMcityfile · 02/10/10 04:54PM
• The New York Times Co. actually turned a profit in 2009. Glory be! [NYT]
• Did you read (or hear about) Playboy's new interview with John Mayer, the one in which he managed to make himself look like even more of an idiot? Mayer's been busy today apologizing for his comments, not surprisingly.
• American Idol's ratings were up big last night. It's the Ellen effect. [TVG]
• Get ready to see ads on magazine covers; it's so happening. [AdAge]
• Another symptom of the times: While Gourmet didn't survive the great magazine meltdown, Food Network Magazine continues to be a big hit. [NYP]
• Since MTV no longer has any connection to music whatsoever, it's changed its logo. The "music television" bit is gone. And the logo has put on weight. [BC]
• The next Spider Man installment—coming July 3, 2012, just in case you happen to have your calendar in front of you—will be in 3D. Naturally. [THR]
• Speaking of things in the far-off future, Tom Cruise has signed on to star in Mission Impossible IV (coming May '11!). And in what will undoubtedly come as the best news you'll hear all week, Celine Dion returns to Las Vegas in '11.
Teen Mom Deleted Scenes: The Tragedy Continues
Mike Byhoff · 02/10/10 02:46PMTom Cruise Returns For New Impossible Mission
Adrian Chen · 02/10/10 01:18AMThe Jersey Shore Guidos to Tape Season Two in South Beach
Brian Moylan · 02/09/10 01:56PMTeachable Moments From America's Best Dance Crew: Canadians Can Move!
Mike Byhoff · 02/05/10 03:01PMAmerica's Best Dance Crew (ABDC is you're not lame) held it's Northeast regionals last night. And it was the danciest, crewiest, northeastiest hour of television evarrrr. But is it possible a gaggle of Canadians can win an American dance competition?
Where in the World Should Jersey Shore Season Two Go?
Brian Moylan · 02/04/10 04:45PMSurprisingly, Snooki is Not a Seasoned Journalist
Mike Byhoff · 02/04/10 01:50PMPost Mortem: The Teen Moms Spill Their Teen Guts to Dr. Drew
Mike Byhoff · 02/03/10 03:40PMAwkward Jersey Shore Interview on Today Exposes Generation Gap
Brian Moylan · 02/01/10 12:55PMSay Goodbye to Emily and Ty's Relationship on The Real World D.C.
Whitney Jefferson · 01/28/10 03:50PMTeen Mom: Tying Up Loose Ends
Mike Byhoff · 01/27/10 02:40PM"I'm in Love With The Jersey Shore" Song Parody Perfectly Captures the Show's Essence
Mike Byhoff · 01/27/10 09:50AMSome sample lyrics:
MTV Caves to Jersey Shore Crew's Demands
Adrian Chen · 01/27/10 01:44AMThe Jersey Shore Cast: Who Should Stay, Who Should Go
Brian Moylan · 01/26/10 02:22PMJ-Woww Will Be Protected
cityfile · 01/26/10 02:08PMJenni Farley of Jersey Shore is a busy, busy girl. In addition to her role as "MTV's newest sensation of reality TV," J-Woww's the founder of a clothing line, graphic design company, and "Long Island's top promotional company," and she recently introduced "an Insane Liquid formula that will gaurantee [sic] weight loss," too. All this has made her a very popular person, as you can probably imagine. But she doesn't want to see any of her devoted fans getting injured when they show up to her "homecoming celebration" later this week, a point she'll undoubtedly be stressing when she addresses her "security issues" at a press conference tomorrow: