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The story of DJ Mona-Lisa...one that you will not forget easily. Watch the series on http://youtube.com/user/thesexymonalisa.The story of DJ Mona-Lisa...one that you will not forget easily. Watch the series on... more
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Those monsters.
Last Friday I watched in horror as a six-year-old boy drifted 6500 feet above the plains of Colorado in a silver plastic bag. A CNN aviation expert warned the kid might have been frozen stiff or unable to breathe due to the high altitudes.
Falcon, as they called him (that was his name), was in trouble.
Surely he’d pissed his pants.
At first I enjoyed what seemed like a true-life “Flight of the Navigator,” but then real fear sunk in. Witnesses reported that an object fell from the silver plastic bag while it was floating high in the air. That object must have been the intrepid Falcon, who was not in the silver plastic bag when it landed several miles from his home.
But it wasn’t Falcon who fell. He was hiding in a box in his family’s garage.
So what was the mysterious object? Could it have been the last few sane thoughts belonging to Falcon’s father, Richard Heene? Did they jump onto that silver plastic bag along with his self-respect and consideration for other human beings?
Or perhaps it was the maternal instincts once belonging to Mayumi Heene, the mother and video editor of the family. Did her husband’s long-term aspirations of launching their children into the stratosphere strip her of a definitive characteristic found in all … mammals?
“Hide in the box, Falcon. Cha-Ching!”
But Falcon couldn’t keep his damn mouth shut. The poor kid didn’t know he was being exploited, and – in front of millions of viewers – he spilled the beans. And in those simple words …
“We did this for the show.”
… It all becomes so clear.
You see, the Heenes wanted to be on television. And who doesn’t? I’ve been on television and it’s fucking amazing. You get to DVR yourself and queue the video for every single person who enters your home.
“See how I look into the camera but you can’t really tell because I’m blurry?”
Still, the journey of a child star is along a dark and winding path. For every Neil Patrick Harris there are 1,000 Mario Lopez wreaking havoc and destroying everything they love. Seriously - let’s not forget the Corey Haims and Gary Colemans of the world before they become poster boys for something else.
And that’s where it gets twisted. Somewhere inside of their sad, lonely and diseased brains the Heenes thought they were doing a good thing for their family. A good thing for Falcon. They were wrong. No six year old with a household name has ever done well. In fact, the most successful one to date just died of a drug overdose. His name was Michael Jackson.
So I say let the ‘Balloon Boy’ drift out of the headlines. Let him be a normal kid away from the cameras. Let him have a shot at a productive life. And make sure his parents don’t interfere with the process. In fact, someone should revoke the Heene's ability to purchase or operate A/V equipment. For Falcon’s sake.
Fact: Ten years from now the Gosselin kids will be smoking meth with the stars of “Britney Spears is My Mom.” The pipe sharing will be featured on the “Gosselin/Federline Road Rules Challenge.”
Fact: The Heene family will get its own TV show. It might be after Poppa Heene serves a few years in jail or the kids spend time in various orphanages (also a show), but “The Heene Family Flying Low” will happen. Damn straight it will.
And every time I order popcorn at the Frolic Room and watch the glowing metal coils heat and expand the foil bag resting above the portable stove, I’ll remember the Friday I sat on the edge of my seat and watched that same shape drift above the plains of Colorado.
Those monsters.
With every kernel that pops: “Those Goddamn monsters.”Those monsters.
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Yes, the news is here: Michael MacDonald has finally thrown in the towel and given into the common fad by so many celebrities as of late...succumbing to a hardy-har television career in reality funtertainment.
The Grammy award winning musician/member of the Doobie Brothers already has his first episode up. Dare yourself to witness the madness of Michael MacDonald, an eccentric millionaire living a life that's just as exciting on stage as it is on camera, in "A Day In the Life of Mike."
Prepare yourself for the absurd, as we watch this ladies man score some digits!Yes, the news is here: Michael MacDonald has finally thrown in the towel and given... more
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Girls Aloud have topped a list of the UK's highest-earning reality TV stars with a combined fortune of £25m.
The girl band finished ahead of fellow music acts Will Young, who finished second with £12.5m, and Leona Lewis, who was in third place with £10m.
The late Big Brother contestant Jade Goody was next on the list with estimated earnings of £8m, while singer-turned-TV presenter Myleene Klass completed the Top five with £7.5m.
Original Big Brother winner Craig Phillips was the most successful ex-housemate after Jade, while Brian Dowling and Chantelle Houghton also featured in the Top 20.
More surprising names to feature include Pop Idol loser Darius Danesh and Charlotte Hobrough, the winner of ITV's flop reality show Survivor.
The list was created by Current TV to mark the launch of its Desperately Seeking Fame season. The full Top 20 is below:
1. Girls Aloud (£25m) Popstars
2. Will Young (£12.5m) Pop Idol
3. Leona Lewis (£10m) X Factor
4. Jade Goody (£8m) BB
5. Myleene Klass (£7.5m) Popstars
6. Gareth Gates (£6.5m) Pop Idol
7. Paul Potts (£5m) BGT
8. Craig Phillips (£5m) BB
9. Lemar (£4m) Fame Academy
10. Jane McDonald (£3.5m) The Cruise
11, Liberty X (£3m) Popstars
12. Brian Dowling (£2.5m) BB
13. Ben Fogle (£2m) Castaway
14. Kym Marsh (£1.8m) Popstars
15. Suzanne Shaw (£1.4m) Popstars
16. Abigail Clancy (£1.25m) Next Top Model
17. Charlotte Hobrough (£1.2m) Survivor
18. Chantelle Houghton (£1m) BB
19. Jonny Gibb (£1m) Survivor
20. Darius Danesh (£900k) Popstars
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GIRLS Aloud have been crowned queens of reality television.
The first Reality TV Rich List reveals the group have earned £25million in the last seven years.
Joining Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh in the top five are Will Young, Leona Lewis, Jade Goody and Myleene Klass at five.
The research was conducted for Current TV to coincide with a night of shows called Desperately Seeking Fame.GIRLS Aloud have been crowned queens of reality television.
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Girls Aloud, Will Young and Leona Lewis are top of the reality TV rich list.
The compilation features the top 25 people or acts, all of whom have launched their careers though reality shows.
The first Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts is at No 7 with an estimated £5 million, boding well for this year's finalists.Girls Aloud, Will Young and Leona Lewis are top of the reality TV rich list.
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The first Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts is at No 7 with an estimated £5 million! What will this year's finalist get?
The UK's first Big Brother winner Craig Phillips and Loose Woman's Jane McDonald also feature in the top 10.
Girls Aloud earned an estimated £25 million since they found fame onITV's Popstars: The Rivals.The first Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts is at No 7 with an estimated... more
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The cynical among us dismiss it as the home of self-absorbed fame-seekers. But it seems a stint on reality TV really can pay dividends.
According to a rich list published yesterday, some of those who managed to launch careers on the back of shows like Big Brother and The X Factor have gone on to bank millions.
Unsurprisingly, the list is topped by the likes of Girls Aloud, Will Young and Leona Lewis. But even the first Big Brother winner, Craig Phillips, creeps into the top ten, having amassed himself an estimated £5million since he came to public attention in 2000.The cynical among us dismiss it as the home of self-absorbed fame-seekers. But it... more
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The girl group come first, to be followed up in second place by Pop Idol winner Will Young, worth £12.5 million according to the research, and X Factor superstar Leona Lewis. Leona is though to have accumulated £10 million through her success in the UK and in the USThe girl group come first, to be followed up in second place by Pop Idol winner Will... more
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POP stars Girls Aloud have come top of a new reality TV show rich list with their whopping £25million fortune.
Jade Goody made it to fourth on the list, with earnings of £8million.POP stars Girls Aloud have come top of a new reality TV show rich list with their... more
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As the reality TV rich list is announced with some obvious results like the success of Girls Aloud (sometimes it's easy to forget they came from a TV talent show) and some surprises - who knew that Paul Potts had done so well for himself (!) Current TV get's ready to air their season all about FAME. What it means for young people in the UK today as well as the dark sides of the glory...
Watch Desperately Seeking Fame on Current TV at 10pm on Friday 29th and more on Saturday 30th May... Current is available on Virgin 155 and Sky 183.As the reality TV rich list is announced with some obvious results like the success of... more
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Kelly Clarkson, American Idol’s first season winner, has purchased a great looking home in Nashville for a reported $1,490,000. The 5,470 square feet, 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home is a second home for the singer, who also has a residence in Texas.Kelly Clarkson, American Idol’s first season winner, has purchased a great... more
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Kristy Lee Cook was voted off the wildly popular FOX reality show American Idol on Wednesday night. The vivacious blonde from Selma, Oregon is 24 years old. She sang Mariah Carey hit Forever during Tuesday nights performance round.Kristy Lee Cook was voted off the wildly popular FOX reality show American Idol on... more
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Kylie Minogue looks stunning on the May 2008 cover of German Vogue. The lovely actress and singer has become one of the most recognized celebrities in Australia, Asia and Europe. She has been widely acclaimed for her record sales which are in excess of 60 million records.Kylie Minogue looks stunning on the May 2008 cover of German Vogue. The lovely actress... more
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Alison “Ali” Vincent, winner of The Biggest Loser (Season 5) was once an outgoing and beautiful girl trapped inside her own body. This former champion synchronized swimmer found herself smothering beneath the weight that had piled on as an adult. Working as a hairdresser in high-end salons was a constant reminder of the dissatisfaction she experienced with her weight.Alison “Ali” Vincent, winner of The Biggest Loser (Season 5) was once an... more
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Paris Hilton recently did a live radio interview with a Las Vegas station in which she was asked about her childhood friend Kim Kardashian. According to Perez Hilton, the conversation got around to the former Disney star’s prime asset - her boody. That is when Paris put her size 11 foot in her mouth.Paris Hilton recently did a live radio interview with a Las Vegas station in which she... more
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Sofia Vergara, 35, is a Columbian model and actress. Her most recent recurring role is on the ABC hit Dirty Sexy Money as Jeremy Darling’s love interest. She will appear in an upcoming ABC episode of Men in Trees as a self help author. The naturally blonde actress is often required to go brunette for a more Latin look.Sofia Vergara, 35, is a Columbian model and actress. Her most recent recurring role is... more
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Dancing with the Stars professional dancers are falling by the wayside in droves this season. Both Derek Hough and Tony Dovolani have been rushed to the hospital after suffering injuries in the past week.Dancing with the Stars professional dancers are falling by the wayside in droves this... more
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The bald brethren who brought the world "Right Said Fred" are back for this series of Im A Celebrity.
I hope to someday become a wash-up who is given a second-chance through reality programming.The bald brethren who brought the world "Right Said Fred" are back for this... more
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