This is a guilty pleasure show for me. If you've ever wondered what Rehab parties are like @ the Hard Rock hotel, this show gives you a vip look at how everything goes down. Watch as Matt (possibly the world's most rude, asshole of a boss) manages his crew and strives for perfection and higher numbers.
House of Glam (9p Oxygen)
If you're a fan of fashion/pr reality shows then this is going to make you happy. Rachel Zoe already had her season finale and Kelly Cutrone isn't due to start yet, so you get quench your thirst with House of Glam. The new addition to Oxygen after Bad Girls Club, House of Glam follows the B. Lynn Group as their stylists, hair and makeup team navigate the world of entertainment and all things fab. Their only 1 episode into the season and I'm already a fan! I love the diversity in personalities, the jobs that are booked and production quality. The only thing that could make this show better would be for Oxygen to get an HD channel.
Other shows to watch: 1) Flipping Out (7p Bravo) 2) Bad Girls Club (9p Bravo) - Natalie Nunn is back in 2 weeks!!! Watch her try and run MIA
It's time for some Southern drama, Atlanta style! The new season of Real Housewive's of Atlanta started Monday night and the theatrics were in full effect... and not just Sheree's attempt at taking acting classes. First off, has anyone noticed how all these women are surrounded by their gay best friends? I guess this would be hard to avoid living in Atlanta. Anyways, the shit was already hitting the fan in the new episode with Nene and Greg having marital problems and Dwight spreading rumors about both her and Sheree. The funniest thing? Sheree claiming that if Dwight had any money to loan out to someone he'd go ahead and get his nose fixed!!! I was belly laughing... gotta love Nene for her fabulous 1-liners. "Who doesn't want to breathe?" *dead*
The ladies headed to the B Chic shoe party and was I the only one wondering where the cute shoes were? Most of those shoes were hideous... seasons old designer shoes or not... I'd pass. The highlight was Nene getting in Dwight's face, handing him the $500 check... him tearing it up into pieces and tossing it in the air, and Nene appearing seconds away from knocking him out!
On to Phaedra, one of the newest additions... I like her. Why? Because she has a legit career, her own money and success... made her husband sign a pre-nup and overdoses on colorful eyeliner!! Not to mention she hasn't let pregnancy throw a monkey wrench in her fashion plans. I think the Southern Belle act is over the top but I'm looking forward to seeing if she grows on me.
Lisa being gone hasn't stopped the show and in all honesty Kandi could probably leave too and I wouldn't notice...
90210 (8p CW)
Is anyone else wondering how Ivy's annoying houseguest Oscar can hang around the high school like he's a student there? On top of that, is Evan Ross Michael Jackson's son? Lord... he looks just like him. Onto the show... Dixon finds out that his ex Sasha tested HIV positive... all while Ivy is waiting in her bedroom to lose her virginity to him *the plot thickens* Adriana's new manager is next level creepy... I'd almost rather watch her confess to stealing Javier's songs than see their creepy interaction.
Dancing with the Stars (7p ABC)
Kyle Massey and Lacey are still my favorites!!! Period. I voted for them. Hope they make it another week.
Ones to Watch: 1) World of Jenks (10p MTV) 2) Thintervention (7p Bravo) 3) Little People, Big World (530p TLC)
I'm all for reality TV but for some reason I just can't get with this show. It's hard to put my finger on exactly what isn't working for me, but La La comes across a bit unnatural in front of reality cameras. I don't doubt her love for her husband Carmelo, her ability to be a great mom, or balance her career, friends and family... but I'm not convinced that this reality show is going to take her to a new level. She's kind of lukewarm and bland... nothing about this show is interesting other than ALL of the celebrity cameos - - and there are a TON of them. Basically I watch this show to see her friends lol... Ciara, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, Tyrese, Ludacris... the list goes on and on.
Think dramatic cop show meets slight romantic comedy - - sounds like it could be a recipe for disaster but this show does it right. I can honestly say that this show features the first ensemble cast to have such genuine chemistry and make TV fun since the 1st season of Grey's Anatomy. This show has tons of twists and turns and each episode will draw you further into the world of detective Jim Longworth. He's fresh out of Chicago and making a name for himself in Florida. The season finale just aired Sunday night, but be sure to catch re-runs until Season 2 begins.
Ones to Watch: 1) Keeping up with the Kardashians (7p E!) 2) The Spin Crowd (730p E!) 3) Mel B: It's a Scary World (8p Style Network)
Rick Fox opened the show this week and he didn't disappoint. Can I just take a moment to acknowledge (once again) how grown man fine he is!!! He could probably read the dictionary and I'd tune in but he's still showing folks that 6'8" doesn't have to look awkward dancing. Brandy did an alright job but I still think her performances are forgettable. Aside from being "Brandy" her dancing isn't really anything spectacular. Audrina put some more life into her quick step performance this week, but I enjoyed looking at her sickeningly superb abs over her dance skills. Jennifer Grey is still a pleasure to watch. Her body is AMAZING!!!! This is why you take care of yourself so you can make 20-somethings jealous when you're twice their age! Margaret Cho is so funny and I love her energy. She's someone that I'd actually want to hangout with in real life and she really improved this week. Kyle Massey is STILL my frontrunner favorite. I think he'll make it to the top. On top of him being so fabulous, his partner Lacey is one of my favorites from So You Think You Can Dance.
90210 (7p CW)
First off... Teddy got drunk and had a gay experience! Never saw that one coming. Annie's internship took a turn for the uber strange. I was convinced her boss was a swinger and trying to recruit Annie to get it in with her and her husband, but it turns out they want to pay her $20k for her eggs. Adriana's shit is about to hit the fan as she continued to pass off Javier's material as her own. Looking forward to seeing how that storyline develops. Ivy's houseguest Oscar is getting more annoying by the second... He's a constant cockblock in her relationship with Dixon (which still isn't believable) but I love his accent. Mr. Cannon is still a creep and Silver almost got herself caught up. Watching documentaries at your teacher's house isn't a good idea. Poor Naomi is dealing with the aftermath of being raped and having trouble sleeping. She's officially a pill popper.
The Big C (1030p Showtime)
Cathy is getting it in with the painter at her school (Idris Elba) and I never understood the sex appeal this man oozed... but again, the accent!!! My god... and it's real! Even better. I love this show and think it has a great cast. Their natural chemistry and flow works for me. An interesting (and entertaining) look at what life with cancer is like.
This is one of my favorite shows!!! I'm all about the vampires... and guess what? They've added werewolves too. While the Salvatore brothers are the mysterious, sexy vampires in Mystic Falls, The Lockwood family is starting to ooze HOT werewolf sex appeal. The Lockwood family uncle has come back on the scene and boy oh boy, this guy looks good. I'm obsessed with vampires but I'm torn because while vampires have this bite your bottom lip kind of appeal to me, the bodies on werewolves BLOW.MY.MIND! Well, that is until the full moon hits and they transform. I'll take a neck bite over a hairy beast any day... but pre-transformation? I'll have to stick with werewolves... I'm a sucker for a thick neck and they don't get thicker than werewolves. Umm... I apologize for that tangent but if you're into vampires you'll like this show.
Nikita (8p CW)
If you love sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation of what's to come next Nikita (featuring knockout Maggie Q) is the show for you. I'm so infatuated with her look I could probably watch her read the dictionary... but lucky for everyone she does most of her own stunts in this fast paced, action packed show. She's a former assassin that goes rogue and has a vendetta for her old company. Watch as she foils all their plots.
Grey's Anatomy (8p ABC)
I haven't watch in a few seasons but I caught the season 8 premiere last night. I was quickly sucked back into the world of Seattle Grace Hospital and all their craziness. Can I just say that I love this show and I actually missed it. When all that drama went down with Burke (I don't know their real names lol) it bugged me and I stopped watching. This show is the epitome of the greatness that can occur when you have an exceptional ensemble cast working together. It took some time, but I'm back!
Ones to Watch:
Project Runway (9p Lifetime) - I preferred this show on Bravo, but I have a weakness for Tim Gunn and all his big words!
Jersey Shore (10p MTV) - This show is now mainstream enough that it doesn't have to be classified as a 'guilty pleasure'... I mean, "The Situation" is on this season of Dancing With the Stars lol...
Watch What Happens Live (830p Bravo) - Andy Cohen hosts this weekly live talk show on Bravo. They dish on all the latest in reality TV news going on with the Bravo network and please believe they have tons of it. Home to all of the "Real Housewives" shows they're never short of drama and special guests.
Though I'm far from a couch potato it's safe to say I have a healthy appreciation for TV. Fall TV is back in effect and I'm officially glued to the tube dishing on all my favorite shows.
Dancing with The Stars (7p ABC)
Can I just say how excited I was for this season of DWTS. There are no obvious frontrunners unlike previous seasons. Nobody is coming into the competition already a seasoned dancer/performer (i.e. Nicole Scherzinger, etc) and thank God for that. Kicking off the season 11 premiere was 'The Hills' hottie Audrina Patridge. On MTV Audrina always struck me as a bit of a "lights are on... nobody is home" type of person and her dancing ability was more of the same. She's a pretty girl and definitely has the body for ballroom dancing but she lacks the passion and fire behind her movements.
Giving an amazing 1st performance was Kyle Massey (That's so Raven, Cory in the House). I didn't know what to expect but the stage presence he exuded was off the charts. He's definitely leading the pack and one of my favorites. I've never voted for anyone on a reality tv show before but he made me pick up the phone!
Rick Fox was another one that oozed grown man sex appeal on the dance floor. He didn't have to much but look good lol... but in all fairness he did work all 6 foo 7 inches of his body. Brandy also did a nice job. It was a clean, safe performance.... kinda boring, but you know it's the first episode. Bristol Palin was playing the shy girl role and acting like she didn't know how to move her hips, but I'm hoping she can break out of her shell. She doesn't come from a performance background at all so I hope she can catch up to the others.
Mike 'The Situation" Sorrentino only had 5 days to rehearse and it showed. He gave it a nice try and let's just say that his smile and twinkle in his eye was nice. Jennifer Grey also did a wonderful job. I still wish she hadn't gotten the nose job (she looked better in Dirty Dancing to me) but I loved the grace she displayed on the floor.
90210 (7p CW)
Mr. Cannon, the creepy teacher with the nice accent, is getting a bit too creepy for me. I hope Silver doesn't get raped next. Naomi is still a mess, but has her money... finally! Her sister is still a raging bitch but Ryan is making progress b/c he got her to sign the paternity papers. Dixon and Ivy's relationship is still not believable to me, but Oscar trying to throw a monkey wrench into things is even more far fetched. He's supposed to be a college guy and he's banging her mom (a bit over the top) and he's going after her too? That storyline is a mess. Annie was making progress with Liam but his bad boy ways can't seem to die down... and Evan Ross is making an appearance as a guy Annie spill coffee but guess what... he also seems to be related to Liam!!! Too much for me to handle... and why are there no black girls on this show and all the black guys belong to white families? Did anyone else notice this?
Ones to Watch:
World of Jenks (9p MTV) - Jenks is a 24yo documentary film maker that follows the lives of various people each episode. This is a show that I've been enjoying so far and recommend to those that like reality TV with a touching story.
Gossip Girl (8p CW) - Another one of my favorite shows. I've been a fan since the beginning and am very wrapped up in the lives of "Manhattan's Elite".
There seems to be a ton of new shows for Fall and these are 2 that I've been hearing great things about. If anyone watched their premiere's last night let me know what you thought.
