As 2011 swings around to its inevitable conclusion, the Rubbernecker feels the need (okay, you can call it an addiction) to fete this year's TV glories and gories. And there were quite a few of each. As you may know I have a fondness for the ticky-tacky known as Reality Television, I so love the term because it's so not anyone's reality I've ever known. So this recap will examine first the ridiculous... then the sublime.
Best Reality Show Of 2011 (and it is, actually, a Reality Show)
Hands down, this would be the Gop debates we've had occasion to scope in the latter part of the annum. I mean, what can one say? This has been such a delicious treat! And it's only getting more interesting as the wheat separates from the chaff. Only there really is no wheat amongst this motley crew... just chaff. I'll see you in Iowa next...
Best Reality Show Of 2011 (and it is, actually, a Reality Show)
Hands down, this would be the Gop debates we've had occasion to scope in the latter part of the annum. I mean, what can one say? This has been such a delicious treat! And it's only getting more interesting as the wheat separates from the chaff. Only there really is no wheat amongst this motley crew... just chaff. I'll see you in Iowa next...
- 12/30/2011
- by Holly Cara Price
- Aol TV.
It has been five days since America took a machete to the seriously talented people on "American Idol," but as is always the case with this insane show, you just have to accept the results and move on. (Says the man who spent the day watching Katelyn Epperly's "The Scientist" on repeat. While clutching a homemade Allison Iraheta plush doll. And weeping.)
But we have a brand new Top 12 to (Ford) focus on. And, as it turns out, a brand new "Idol" stage which ... um ... looked exactly like last year's "Idol" stage. I'll give anyone five bucks if they can tell me how light-up stairs, giant screens on the floor and an elevated band equals "new."
On Tuesday night (March 16), the Rolling Stones offered up their classics to be Idolized. For those of you keeping score at home, the Beatles had two (!) dedicated theme weeks in 2008. In the eternal Beatles vs.
But we have a brand new Top 12 to (Ford) focus on. And, as it turns out, a brand new "Idol" stage which ... um ... looked exactly like last year's "Idol" stage. I'll give anyone five bucks if they can tell me how light-up stairs, giant screens on the floor and an elevated band equals "new."
On Tuesday night (March 16), the Rolling Stones offered up their classics to be Idolized. For those of you keeping score at home, the Beatles had two (!) dedicated theme weeks in 2008. In the eternal Beatles vs.
- 3/17/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
Tuesday night's (March 9) "American Idol" began with an intense roll call that had each girl peeling off one by one as Ryan Seacrest announced her name. Is this "American Idol" or a video catalog for mail-order brides?
"Idol" wasted no time to get to the eight performances so why should I? Let's go!
Katie Stevens
Song: "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson
Verdict: Walk Away
Katie took the judges' advice and picked a song that young people listen to. Unfortunately, she didn't sing it well. Flat and behind the beat — like "From Justin to Kelly," it just didn't work. Katie's another one who would have been better off waiting until she was 21 before trying out for "Idol." But even after the judges slammed her for lacking life experience to pull off the soaring ballad, Stevens attempted to argue her way into the Top 12. "But the song mentions coming from a small town,...
"Idol" wasted no time to get to the eight performances so why should I? Let's go!
Katie Stevens
Song: "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson
Verdict: Walk Away
Katie took the judges' advice and picked a song that young people listen to. Unfortunately, she didn't sing it well. Flat and behind the beat — like "From Justin to Kelly," it just didn't work. Katie's another one who would have been better off waiting until she was 21 before trying out for "Idol." But even after the judges slammed her for lacking life experience to pull off the soaring ballad, Stevens attempted to argue her way into the Top 12. "But the song mentions coming from a small town,...
- 3/10/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
"American Idol" made a fatal flaw Tuesday night during its Denver audition show. No, not by inviting back Victoria Beckham as a guest judge. (The Poshbot-2000 was actually pretty engaging this episode. She must have been rewired since the premiere.) "Idol" producers erred by reminding viewers of Daughtry's classic Denver audition right at the top of the show. Nothing in the remaining 59 minutes of "Idol" would come close to that star-making moment.
And if you just uttered the words "Bikini Boy," I kindly ask that you close this Internet window and never read one of my recaps again. Honestly, it's not worth your time because I don't speak the language on Planet Idiot.
Throughout the episode, Seacrest kept shouting at viewers in voice-overs touting Denver as one of the most promising cities yet. But the proof wasn't in the pudding we saw. Instead we had Nicci Nix, a girl who...
And if you just uttered the words "Bikini Boy," I kindly ask that you close this Internet window and never read one of my recaps again. Honestly, it's not worth your time because I don't speak the language on Planet Idiot.
Throughout the episode, Seacrest kept shouting at viewers in voice-overs touting Denver as one of the most promising cities yet. But the proof wasn't in the pudding we saw. Instead we had Nicci Nix, a girl who...
- 2/3/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
Tuesday night's "American Idol" felt like one of those "in between" episodes of "Mad Men." You know, the ones where it takes Don Draper 40 minutes to pour himself a glass of water but you just know that something epic will happen next week? Coming off last week's "Pants On The Ground" lovefest in Atlanta, Chicago felt like a deep-dish letdown.
Okay, I take that back. There were a few bright spots, and I'm not just talking about orange hair highlights on the girl who deadpanned, "I believe I have what it takes to become America's next top model. I mean Idol!" (Ironically, she appeared as though she was lying. Regarding both shows.)
Shania Twain took time out of her busy schedule of breathing in order to sit in Paula's empty chair and play with the strings on her blouse. There weren't many "Shania Moments" worth talking about, per se. She...
Okay, I take that back. There were a few bright spots, and I'm not just talking about orange hair highlights on the girl who deadpanned, "I believe I have what it takes to become America's next top model. I mean Idol!" (Ironically, she appeared as though she was lying. Regarding both shows.)
Shania Twain took time out of her busy schedule of breathing in order to sit in Paula's empty chair and play with the strings on her blouse. There weren't many "Shania Moments" worth talking about, per se. She...
- 1/20/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
Kim Kardashian will get to judge who can commence to the next round on "America's Next Top Model" this week. The episode where the reality TV star is guest judging is airing on Wednesday, October 21 and how she sits well in the new role has been teased through several promo pics.
The eighth episode will see the remaining girls putting their interviewing skills into test. Guest star Jessica Lowndes, whose pictures are also available, will be sitting on the other end to answer the questions from the contestants on the set of "The Insider". Also in the episode, the models are surprised to learn that they have to write their own script for their CoverGirl commercials.
After Kara Vincent was eliminated last week, there are seven remaining girls in the competition. Victoria's Secret Angel Marisa Miller will also become a special guest on the episode airing November 4.
The eighth episode will see the remaining girls putting their interviewing skills into test. Guest star Jessica Lowndes, whose pictures are also available, will be sitting on the other end to answer the questions from the contestants on the set of "The Insider". Also in the episode, the models are surprised to learn that they have to write their own script for their CoverGirl commercials.
After Kara Vincent was eliminated last week, there are seven remaining girls in the competition. Victoria's Secret Angel Marisa Miller will also become a special guest on the episode airing November 4.
- 10/20/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
This week, we're going to do something different. Let's list the things we learned from last night's episode of America's Next Top Model: 1. Models (even Nicole) need personality. Even though we can count on one hand the number of model's personalities we know, and, presumably, there are more than five models working today. 2. You are stupid if you thought you were doing a "bumper car shoot." 3. Kara, pictured, who got the boot over Sundai, has no idea that her voice is as annoying as Nicole's, even if she's "clever" enough to snap, "She has the social graces of a fetus.
- 10/15/2009
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
19-year-old model Kara Vincent, a student from Fort Wayne, In, had a unique look that turned the heads of America's Next Top Model viewers and judges alike, including host Tyra Banks, who lauded her strong features as some of the most promising this season, which cast only girls 5'7'' and under. Vincent flew all the way from Costa Rica to Chicago to attend a casting call for Cycle 13.
Last night, Kara was the sixth model eliminated from the competition after Tyra questioned her passion for modeling and consistency in photo shoots week to week.
I had the chance to have a quick chat with Kara this morning about her experience, and she shared some highs and lows from the competition, from her favorite fellow models and photo shoot to the poor performance in the ninja photo shoot that ended up sealing her fate.
Check out the transcript and audio...
Last night, Kara was the sixth model eliminated from the competition after Tyra questioned her passion for modeling and consistency in photo shoots week to week.
I had the chance to have a quick chat with Kara this morning about her experience, and she shared some highs and lows from the competition, from her favorite fellow models and photo shoot to the poor performance in the ninja photo shoot that ended up sealing her fate.
Check out the transcript and audio...
- 10/15/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
(S13E06) This season of America's Next Top Model continues the petite challenge by turning the girls into Anime/Video Game ninjas. Who suggests these photoshoots? I'm convinced that Tyra pulls things out of a hat.
The girls start the show with a whole ton of hating on two contestants. On America's Next Top Model: The Musical, Laura is portrayed as a backwards hick. On Survivor: Top Model, Nicole has been voted off for her monotone personality. This basically sets up the rest of the episode: the negative girls Sundai and Kara bitch, while the good models Nicole and Laura shrug it off and do well.
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The girls start the show with a whole ton of hating on two contestants. On America's Next Top Model: The Musical, Laura is portrayed as a backwards hick. On Survivor: Top Model, Nicole has been voted off for her monotone personality. This basically sets up the rest of the episode: the negative girls Sundai and Kara bitch, while the good models Nicole and Laura shrug it off and do well.
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- 10/15/2009
- by Michael Pascua
- Aol TV.
Cue the faux hard rap music! "Top Model" is So On, b****es! Last week, someone-i-dunno got eliminated -- that's how scintillating and unforgettable she was -- and this week, the girls all get to do their obligatory wirework shoot. Now taking bets on who can't deal with heights. And who will rise up as the next queen of cattiness, now that Bianca has been toppled. "She has the social graces of a fetus," Kara hisses about Nicole. Well, there's that, then. [Full recap of Wednesday (Oct. 14) night's "America's Next Top Model" after the break...] For the first challenge, the girls...
- 10/15/2009
- by Leslie Gornstein
- Hitfix
Tonight on a Far East-inspired America's Next Top Model: It's all about battles and karma.
The remaining 8 models embark on a harrowing, cut-throat journey called "go-sees," where only the timely and showered survive. And then it is off to the do-jo pho-to stud-io for an even bigger bloodbath! Girls dressed like ninjas, complete with weapons and suspended in the air, in a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon-esque photo sequence.
But the go-see challenge and photo shoot aren't the only battles being waged on Antm tonight. Our wee warriors started to show their true colors tonight as a feud of the awkward, gangley ones began between Nicole and Kara, whose dislike for Nicole can be summed up thus:...
The remaining 8 models embark on a harrowing, cut-throat journey called "go-sees," where only the timely and showered survive. And then it is off to the do-jo pho-to stud-io for an even bigger bloodbath! Girls dressed like ninjas, complete with weapons and suspended in the air, in a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon-esque photo sequence.
But the go-see challenge and photo shoot aren't the only battles being waged on Antm tonight. Our wee warriors started to show their true colors tonight as a feud of the awkward, gangley ones began between Nicole and Kara, whose dislike for Nicole can be summed up thus:...
- 10/14/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Helloooo, model behaviorists! I missed you guys last week, so I thought maybe the Antm gods (demons) would reward me with a doubly-good episode, but, uh, guess not. Instead, we faced their wrath with the oddly dull, lifeless episode that was too busy product-placing itself to death to bother being interesting. I wanted to really learn -- once and for all! -- how to make a damn smokey eye. This and other unmet needs ahead! I spent the first 10 minutes or so trying to figure out who Kara looks like or reminds me of, and it's driving me insane. It's not quite Paulina Porizkova (almost?...
- 10/1/2009
- by Margaret Lyons
- EW.com - PopWatch
Last week on America's Next Top Model, Brittany won the "best runway walk" challenge, receiving the oh-so coveted prize of posing in a prom dress "advertorial" spread in Seventeen magazine along with two pals. She chose Kara and Laura to get high school dance dolled up with her.
It's not exactly prom season just yet, but we found three high quality photos from the shoot, which advertised Xcite brand dresses. Check out the aspiring Antm Cycle 13 models working it below!
It's not exactly prom season just yet, but we found three high quality photos from the shoot, which advertised Xcite brand dresses. Check out the aspiring Antm Cycle 13 models working it below!
- 9/28/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Because Kathy Ireland and Macy Gray aren't afraid to respectively liken Dancing With the Stars to a religious experience and virginity loss. Because the girls of the latest cycle of America's Next Top Model are so tragique that they're inspiring the disturbingly silent disdain of a nine-year-old girl named Diva Davanna. Because Project Runway truly, badly, deeply needs the return of Nina "Why do I have to see ugly?" Garcia and her patented brand of bitchery. Because Ellen DeGeneres' addition to the American Idol judges' panel is making us look to Kara "the Terrible" DioGuardi for hope and inspiration.
- 9/26/2009
- by Michael Slezak
- EW.com - PopWatch
You wanna be on top? Well, you better crouch down -- it's shortie season, PopWatchers, and time for episode 3: "Fortress of Fierceness." I miss when they called the episodes "The Girl who ," and honestly, this name is way off base for the episode. How about "Smize Matters"? Anyway, let's get down to biznaz! Bianca reminded us that she landed in the bottom two last week "not because of performance, because of mouth," which is the only moment of decent self-awareness we got from her all night. Rachel told us she's a Wal-Mart cashier, and my heart beat a special beat for Walgreen's cashier Shandi for a hot minute. Miss you. Also, show, stop showing us the video where Courtney breaks her foot! Gaaah. (Spoiler: They're going to stop showing it.) Courtney decided to "push herself" by not wearing her injury-protecting boot anymore, and let me just take a second...
- 9/17/2009
- by Margaret Lyons
- EW.com - PopWatch
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