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Is Reality TV Better When It's About Unusual Lives?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:30:00 PDT

Until some news around TLC's programming came out this week, I never gave a lot of thought to a reality TV subgenre that TLC likes to call "unusual lives." The set includes shows like LA Ink - that's star Kat Von D at left - and American Chopper, and anything else that showcases people working in non-mainstream professions. (TLC has new "unusual lives" shows on the way about a bikini maker and a class at a makeup academy.)

It's kind of a neat little genre of reality TV, more like mini-documentaries than about throwing a bunch of people in a house together and seeing who explodes. On the other hand, how relaxing is it to sit down in front of the TV after work only to watch other people work? Do you like watching these shows about unusual lives?

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What to TiVo: Tuesday

Maggie Pehanick — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Cougar Town (new)
8:30 Cougar Town (new)
9:00 Dancing With the Stars (new)
10:00 Private Practice (new, season finale)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guest Emily Blunt)

8:00 NCIS (new, season finale)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (new, season finale)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Brian Williams)
12:35 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Rashida Jones)

8:00 Glee (new)

8:00 America's Got Talent (new)
10:00 Fashion Star (new, season finale)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Wanda Sykes)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Mariska Hargitay)

8:00 90210 (new, season finale)
9:00 The L.A. Complex (new)

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What to TiVo: Tuesday

Maggie Pehanick — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Last Man Standing (new, season finale)
8:30 Cougar Town (new)
9:00 Dancing With the Stars (new)
10:00 Private Practice (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Johnny Depp and Casey Wilson)

8:00 NCIS (new)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (new)
10:00 Unforgettable (new, season finale)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Jim Parsons)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Steven Tyler)

8:00 Glee (new)
9:00 New Girl (new, season finale)
9:30 New Girl (repeat)

8:00 Fashion Star (new)
9:00 The Voice (new, season finale)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Rick Santorum and Taylor Kitsch)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Cameron Diaz and Michael Phelps)

8:00 90210 (new)
9:00 The L.A. Complex (new)

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What to TiVo: Tuesday

Maggie Pehanick — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Last Man Standing (new)
8:30 Cougar Town (new)
9:00 Dancing With the Stars (new)
10:00 Private Practice (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new)

8:00 NCIS (new)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (new)
10:00 Unforgettable (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Seth Meyers)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Jesse Tyler Ferguson)

8:00 Glee (new)
9:00 New Girl (new)
9:30 New Girl (repeat)

8:00 The Biggest Loser (new, season finale)
9:00 The Voice (new)
10:00 Fashion Star (new)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Cameron Diaz and William Shatner)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Mark Ruffalo)

8:00 90210 (new)
9:00 The L.A. Complex (new)

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What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:59:52 PDT

8:00 Last Man Standing (new)
8:30 Cougar Town (new)
9:00 Dancing With the Stars (new)
10:00 Private Practice (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 JImmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest John Cusack)

8:00 NCIS (repeat)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat)
10:00 Unforgettable (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Amy Poehler)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (repeat, with guest Carson Kressley)

8:00 Glee (new)
9:00 New Girl (new)
9:30 New Girl (repeat)

8:00 The Biggest Loser (new)
9:00 The Voice (new)
10:00 Fashion Star (new)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Jack Black)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest President Barack Obama)

8:00 90210 (new)
9:00 The L.A. Complex (new, series premiere)

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Jessica Alba Picks Up Produce at Whole Foods With Haven

Lauren Turner — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:14:54 PDT

Jessica Alba brought Haven along for a trip to Whole Foods in LA yesterday. The duo picked up produce during the afternoon outing, which also included a stop by Jessica's Santa Monica office. Jessica was dressed down in workout gear and showed off a bare bicep after recently debuting an arm tattoo. The fake ink, which she got in Atlanta, was for a role in her next movie A.C.O.D.. Jessica's making time for her big-screen career while also juggling managing her new Honest Company and working on an upcoming book. Jessica shared details of her book with us last week, touching on the inspiration behind her writing.

Jessica Alba Shows Off Bold New Tattoo at the Park

Katie Henry — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:38:51 PDT

Jessica Alba visited a park in LA today with her daughters, Honor and Haven Warren, and showed off a large rose design on her upper left arm. Jessica hasn't made any mention of the artwork on her social media accounts, though fans began questioning a self portrait she shared last week that showed a hint of black ink on her bicep. Jessica's rep shot down the rumors that the ink is real, however, revealing that it's a temporary tattoo for her new movie A.C.O.D.. She apparently got it done by a local artist in Atlanta, though it won't be staying longer than filming. The mom of two has been inked in the past, but this design is much larger than the pink bow on her lower back. What do you think about Jessica's look?

Shirtless Justin Bieber Flaunts His Muscles and New Tattoo on the Beach

Lauren Turner — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:48:14 PST

Justin Bieber joined a group of friends on the beach in LA yesterday. He went shirtless and showed off his muscles by doing push-ups in the sand with his pals. Justin wasn't just displaying his abs - he also debuted a tattoo of Jesus on the back of his leg. He had the new ink bandaged up during a December getaway with Selena Gomez in Cabo, where the couple shared PDA poolside. They were together again for NYE in NYC, but she didn't join Justin for his latest outing. He had the company of his dad, Jeremy, though, earlier yesterday for an a.m. visit to the gym.

Link Time: From the Aspen Food & Wine Classic to a Wahlburgers Reality Show

Susannah Chen — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:14:52 PST

Tickets for the 2012 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen have just gone on sale - Eater
OpenTable's stock isn't doing so well - Inside Scoop SF
Ten gifts you shouldn't give the home cooks on your list - HuffPost Food
The world's top five emerging wine regions - Food Republic
Get into the holiday spirit with these ugly-Christmas-sweater party ideas - MyRecipes
Al Roker says real men don't wear aprons - Bites on Today
Michael Voltaggio's new restaurant, Ink, earns 2.5 stars - LA Times
Why a Wahlburgers reality TV show could be in the works - Grub Street Boston

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Take a Walk With Her Dog Dolly

Lauren Turner — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:02:56 PST

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux went for a stroll around Beverly Hills yesterday afternoon. Justin held onto Dolly's leash while Jen carried a bottle of Smartwater in her hand. Dolly is Jen's only dog since her other pup, Norman, passed away earlier this year. Jennifer had Norman's name tattooed on her foot in remembrance of the pet and showed off the new ink in NYC this Summer.

Jennifer and Justin have been splitting their time between the East and West Coasts, though they've been hanging out around LA in recent weeks. The couple is apparently staying at the Sunset Tower Hotel, where they're spending a reported $20,000 per month. They indulged in a less expensive activity on Friday when they went to the movies. Jennifer and Justin caught a screening of Hugo and apparently just missed Brad Pitt and his kids, who were at the same theater for an earlier showing.