Updates from Thanksgiving in Cincinnati

Season seven of Dancing with the Stars has come to an end, and Brooke Burke and her partner Derek Hough were given the mirror ball trophy and crowned the winners.  Congrats!  I mean, they were probably the best couple in terms of talent, showmanship, and audience appreciation, so it's really no surprise.  

This is a little scary.  Carson Daly is going to be a father!  Is it ironic that he waited 'till TRL went off the air to announce his big news?  He's kind of a strange looking guy these days, but remember how amazing he was in the early part of the millennium?  He was hot shit!

Sick of football yet today?  If you are, here's a nice schedule of all the reality TV on today and tonight.  Quite a few fun marathons!

Midnight Gem--Why she's still my favorite.

I could write for days about her performance (which I missed live but just caught on YouTube), but to put it bluntly, Christina Aguilera is amazing at the American Music Awards tonight. Who else could perform a seven-minute-long medley of some of her greatest hits, singing and dancing like she didn't just have a baby a year ago?

In general, the AMA's were OK. I really enjoyed the live performances, especially from Mariah, Pink, Beyonce, and (of course) Christina. The awards themselves were pretty blah and uneventful, except I don't understand why Rihanna wasn't even nominated for Artist of the Year.

Anyways, Christina, you're right: you keep gettin' better.

(Almost) Midnight Gem--The Most Horrible Day of My Life

I thought I was the only one! 

The day that David Cook beat my boyfriend (aka David Archuleta) on American Idol is one that will live in infamy... These 11-year old girls have the same reaction that I did.

And who can blame them/me?  I mean, he doesn't even shave!!!  Ha.  

This is truly a gem.

Story time. Gather 'round.

McKey (the brown-haired one) won America's Next Top Model the other night.  Out of the three finalists, she was my favorite.  She just has that high-fashion/runway look that they other two girls just didn't quite have.  After 11 seasons (or cycles, as Tyra prefers them to be called), I think the show is starting to get a little flat...  I mean, there are only so many ridiculous photo shoots they can come up with.

In other Tyra news, Robert Pattinson made a surprise appearance on her show and gave Tyra something that every teenage girl and like 12% of men want: a bite on the neck.  Lucky bitch.

Julianne Hough may be putting away her dancing shoes forever, or at least for the next season of Dancing With The Stars.  She's going to focus more on her "music career."  Hm.  In this interview, she also predicts that her brother Derek and partner Brooke Burke will be the champions of this season.  I may have to agree...

It's about time!  The most successful American Idol champ, Kelly Clarkson, is working on a new album, and the first single may be released soon!  I hope it's good.

You can't make this stuff up.

Think Tila Tequila was ridiculous?  So did I.  How could you possibly up the "shock factor"?

The answer: have a set of bisexual twins take part in the next season, called A Double Shot At Love.

The show will follow the same format as its predecessor, in which the two girls will choose the loves of their lives from a group of 12 lesbians and 12 straight guys.  It's gonna be a shitshow. And I'm gonna watch.

this is not good

I don't really see the connection between our struggling economy and the fact that reality TV viewership has been down lately, but some people a lot smarter than I do.

This is bad.  Very bad.

Midnight Gem--Judge Alex: Case of the Eyebrows

This shit is just funny. Two fierce tranny messes and a hot judge.

Midnight Gem: Diana DeGarmo

Awwww she's all grown up!  Diana DeGarmo used to be the cute, blonde-haired bombshell with the unsuspecting (white girl) voice on season three of American Idol.  Now, she's at the CMA's with a darker 'do and still looking fierce.

Remember this performance?  It's amazing.  Talk about vowel modifications (teeee----eeeahhhhhhh!)...  She can belt.  I love it.

RIP Mad TV

I can't believe it...  FOX has cancelled my favorite sketch show Mad TV after 14 successful seasons...  Devastating news, to be sure.  The show has produced so many memorable characters--Lorraine, Stuart, Miss Swan, Dot, and countless others, many of whom have been portrayed by some fabulous actors and comedians, including fellow Singing Hoosier alum Nicole Parker.

(Not Quite Midnight) Gem--The God Warrior

Truly a classic moment from the vaults of reality TV. I may have posted this video before, but trust me, it's worth a second look.

A few stories...

Well, the list of injuries on Dancing With The Stars continues to grow...  This time it's Kym Johnson; apparently she fell or something and has injured her shoulder.  Luckily it won't take her out of the competition and she will dance tonight with Warren Sapp.  Who is next?

The new season of Hell's Kitchen will be premiering on January 29  on FOX.  Will you be watching?  I might...  I haven't really gotten into that show because I think Gordon Ramsay is overrated, but maybe this season I will give it a try.

ABC has announced it's thirteenth season of The Bachelor will premier on January 5.  Who is the man this time?  It's Jason Mesnick, who didn't win the last season of The Bachelorette. Creative, ABC, very creative.

That's really all that's going on in the world of reality TV...  Kinda boring, I know.

Oh Anotonio... (etc.)

Antonio Sabato, Jr. is gonna be the next celeb to get his own reality show...  He's searching for the love of his life, "the kind of love you see in the movies."  If you think you've got what it takes (and you're a woman, apparently), check out this link.  I wish I could apply; he's fierce.

Last season's American Idol champ David Cook is finally putting out his album sometime next week.  In an interview with People magazine, Cook says that his life hasn't really changed that much, he just has "more resources."  AKA more money.  Must be nice.

Bravo is preparing for the loss of Project Runway with a whole slew of new reality shows based on the fashion industry.  Check them out!

I spent so many hours of my life in middle school and high school watching Total Request Live...  It's hard to believe that the show is finally coming to and end!  Music videos just aren't as important as they once were.

Sunday news...

It looks like American Idol champ Carrie Underwood has found herself a new man--former Bachelor Travis Stork!  They were recently seen having dinner together in Philly; also, Travis has been spotted backstage at a few of Carrie's concerts.  They make a great looking couple!

What were you for Halloween?  Some of Reality TV's biggest stars hit some parties with some fierce costumes...

*Here's Heidi Klum as a Hindu god.  If you're gonna do it, do it all the way!

*Ex-member of Making the Band Aubrey O'Day was The Little Mermaid.  What's with the dog?

*Kim Kardashian dressed up as Wonder Woman.  She's actually completely clothed!

*He could have tried harder...  Lance Bass was a High School Musical graduate.

*Heidi:Spencer::Cop:Robber.  Lame.

*She's dating that ugly dude and dressed as Pamela Anderson...  Good one, Holly Madison.

McCain/Palin on SNL

In case you missed it, check out this clip from Saturday Night Live last night.  It's pretty entertaining.  My favorite parts are Cindy's cameo and McCain's shout-out to Heidi.  Loves it.

As a reminder, go out and VOTE on Tuesday!  Let's make history happen.