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VH1 just announced its new show from SallyAnn Salsano, the mastermind behind Zeitgeist inhaling reality show Jersey Shore, and we haven't been this excited since, well, we saw The Situation and the gang fist-pumping in the JS promos. Behold the genius of Mama Drama. More »
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What do you get when you take Heidi Montag and Ashley Dupre, combine them with former Real Housewife Danielle Staub, mix in Sopranos star Vincent Pastore, and top it off with a dash of Three 6 Mafia? You get the cast of VH1's new restaurant-themed reality show, Famous Food, which will undoubtedly reach trainwreck status within minutes when it premieres on Sunday. The show's extended trailer is above. [via VH1] More »
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It's not even halfway through January, and we've already had two big rat-related stories! With the subway rat an apparent runner-up, BWE.TV's Michelle Collins has declared Ken, the Hoarders guy with 2,000 rats, as having the Best Week Ever. More »
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Mob Wives is a new VH1 reality show, which follows the female counterparts of imprisoned murderous mobsters like Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano. Unsurprisingly, relatives of Gravano's 19 victims aren't happy. Maybe VH1 should give them their own reality show? More »
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During VH1's Divas Salute The Troops special, Kathy Griffin made a joke about Bristol Palin that was met with boos from the crowd. She mentions her lack of weight loss while appearing on DWTS, calling her "the white Precious." Harsh. More »
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If you want to know what type of show VH1's My Big Friggin' Wedding (which shortens to Friggin' - their choice) is, get acquainted with this clip. Jersey Shore-esque? Yes. A tad more mature, but not by a long shot. More »
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Is this "Talk to the Hand" challenge a variation on the old CCD trick to get young minds to grasp the concept of an eternity in Hell? Watch Brittanya the she-devil add another horny male soul to her collection. More »
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He just might be if rumors are to be believed. Also today: News about three of your favorite NBC shows, Ben Affleck mulls his next directing project, and some small bits of casting. More »
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A VH1 reality show isn't really "official" until it features its first cat-fight, right? Also... what oddities might one expect to find at a "Mexican Roadside Circus?" More »
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Trojan recently released a state-of-the-art vibrator: the Triphoria. Three unique tips! The company also figured out how to get cable networks to let them advertise the sex toy during the day: Don't call it a "vibrator." More »
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This week's kiss-tasting challenge was inspired by the Rock of Love incident in which Marcia kissed Bret Michaels moments after praying at the porcelain altar. On VH1, there's always time for coffee-flavored kisses and a bit of conversation. More »
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We bet that few television franchises could survive an actual, non-fictional murder/suicide by one of its champions, but I Love Money lucked out (sort of) when that heinous crime occurred before any of Ryan Jenkins's winning season was broadcast. More »
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The Short List is VH1's latest incarnation of its "Best Week Ever" franchise, and in the midst of an episode devoted to Hollywood Beach Bodies, they presented navel evidence suggesting that these three celebrities were spawned in an underground laboratory. More »
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Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch is really only good for a few things, and these 30 seconds have them all—sexist comments, vapid ladies, ill-advised dating advice, and, of course, an obligatory booty spank. Video inside. More »
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Last night on Chad Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch, Jasmine enlists the help of three housemates to zip her up in a one-size-too-small dress. Oh, the perils of being a girl! Video inside. More »
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Last night VH1 aired the season premiere of the train wreck that is The T.O. Show. When not focusing on destroying team camaraderie, the washed up receiver can't stop talking about balls and boxes. More »
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Last night Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch premiered on VH1. Given Chad's proclivity for showmanship in his touchdown celebrations, the show seemed promising. Unfortunately, it was just like every other VH1 dating show, but with sports. The disappointing video is inside. More »
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The entitled dummies from You're Cut Off were made to clean Omarosa's house for some reason. You'll never believe this fight that the producers probably suggested they have. More »
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On Bridal Boot Camp, VH1's newest reality venture, barely-overweight brides-to-be compete to lose weight and win the wedding of their dreams. Of course this would involve running a military-style training course in wedding dresses. More »
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This show is a literal gold-mine in terms of Vh1 reality-but it still hasn't filled the void that Rock of Love Bus left in its wake. More »
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Are you a member of "Gen Mix?" Are you 25-34? Do you "acquire your sense of optimism and self-confidence from Millennials, and your strong sense of self and security from Gen Xers?" VH1 has a new line-up just for you. More »
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The long-awaited VH1 show starring former Gawker columnist Tionna Smalls is set to premier soon! It's called "What Chilli Wants," and the answer is apparently "To be told what's up, by Tionna Smalls." Congrats to all. Click to watch! More »
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As punishment for returning to the Sober House past curfew, our marginally famous recovering addicts were asked to write a 150 word essay about their recovery. Total shocker: this opportunity for growth and reflection was immediately squandered. More »
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With her latest stab at relevancy—a new single and a VH1 show—Jessica Simpson is yet again being shoved down our collective gullet. It's time for this uninteresting, talentless person to take a hike. Forever! More »
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In a supreme instance of pots calling kettles black, ex-con, recovering addict, and hopeful all-male brothel proprietor Heidi Fleiss called ex-boyfriend Tom Sizemore a loser on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. Surely, Tom can shape up following Heidi's winning example. More »
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Last night on VH1's Frank The Entertainer's Basement Affair, the ladies had a special Talent Show. The talents ranged from slutty to useless to bizarre— but what won our hearts over was "The Crusher." Hint: it involves boobs & beer cans. More »
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Finally, the premiere of Celebrity Rehab. The show where Dr. Drew exploits serious and life-threatening addictions for our entertainment. Last night, however, belonged to Heidi Fleiss. When you outcrazy Dennis Rodman, you know you're doing something wrong... right...?! More »
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Look everyone! This guy who is going to be a contestant on upcoming reality show Conveyor Belt of Love was in gay porn! Ugh, this has become so commonplace it's boring. Now these genres go hand in hand. More »
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The producers of reality television want you to know they are as upset as you are about the post-apocalypse circus they've unleashed on America and they are really trying to do something about it. More »
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Paula Abdul danced her way into her VH1 Divas introduction as a way of poking good-natured fun at Ellen. But could it simply be a sad ploy at subtle revenge? More »
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RobPatz and Frowny Face ain't going nowhere. Jude Law kept his dick to himself for a night. John Travolta would rather not do your movie publicity. VH1's toning it down. Britney Spears: casting villain. Presenting your Sunday Morning Gossip Roundup: More »
]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5358297&view=rss&microfeed=true • Get ready for the Spider-Man ride at Disney World: Walt Disney has agreed to pay $4 billion in cash and stock to acquire Marvel Entertainment. [NYT, WSJ] More »
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The search for Ryan Jenkins, who appeared on VH1's Megan Wants a Millionaire and was later accused of murdering his model wife, Jasmine Fiore, has come to a predictable, disturbing end: he's dead. More »
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An international manhunt is on for Ryan Alexander Jenkins of the VH-1 reality show Megan Wants a Millionaire after he was charged today in the murder of his ex-wife, whose body was found stuffed inside of a dumpster on Saturday. More »
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On Saturday in Southern California a suitcase was discovered inside of a trash receptacle with a corpse stuffed inside. The deceased has been identified as model/stripper/Playboy representative Jasmine Fiore, and her reality star husband is currently on the run. More »
]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5340590&view=rss&microfeed=true • Despite unkindly reviews from most critics, the Transformers sequel racked up $112 million at the box office over the weekend, bringing its five-day gross to more than $200 million. [THR] More »
]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=506361&view=rss&microfeed=true • The Boston Newspaper Guild, the Boston Globe's largest union, narrowly rejected a package of pay concessions and benefit cuts last night. [NYT] More »
]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=506109&view=rss&microfeed=true Vulture is reporting that VH1 might be canceling Best Week Ever. More »
]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5283792&view=rss&microfeed=true • Further evidence CNN's Jon Klein should start polishing his resume: The network continues to trail Fox News, MSNBC, and Headline News. [Portfolio] More »
]]> http://gawker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=504975&view=rss&microfeed=true The latest rumor is that MTV is planning a round of layoffs for early December. Now a tipster tells us that fellow Viacom property VH1 is holding a big HR meeting for department heads tomorrow. To sharpen the hatchet? Email us details. UPDATE: MTV layoffs are tentatively set for December 3 or 4, according to another tipster. More »
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