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Does Getting to Know the Contestants Make You Care About Miss America?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:30:05 -0800

Last Friday, TLC premiered a new reality series called Miss America: Countdown to the Crown that follows 52 pageant queens vying for this year's Miss America crown (they did something similar last year).

Each week audiences can tune in to watch the ladies live together on an ocean cruise liner and go through various challenges that are apparently meant to prepare them for the big competition on Jan. 24.

These days, beauty pageants battle to remain relevant now that judging a woman's swimsuit bod and "peace on earth" answers seems a bit . . . retro.

Do you think a reality show will make you care more about the pageant?

Photo courtesy of Discovery Network TLC

TV Tonight: Miss America: Reality Check

BuzzSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:30:00 -0800

When TLC got the rights to air Miss America, it wanted to reinvigorate the tired pageant. And it's starting tonight, with a reality show whipping this year's 52 contestants into shape.

Miss America: Reality Check puts the contestants under one roof for four weeks and asks them to complete a series of challenges. The goal: out with the sequins and big hair, in with a new wave of smarter, savvier beauty queens. The pinnacle of the series is the pageant itself, which will air Jan. 26 - and Reality Check viewers will get the chance to vote one of the contestants directly into the finals.

When I first heard TLC was going to do a Miss America reality show, I begged for a What Not to Wear tie-in, and I have to say, TLC has done me one better. Not only will Clinton Kelly and Stacy London appear on the show, but it will be hosted by the only person besides Kelly I'd like to see take on a room full of beauty queens: Michael Urie of Ugly Betty. (I'm assuming Carson Kressley was booked; his own reality show, How to Look Good Naked, premieres tonight on Lifetime). Urie is totally hilarious, and - as half of your favorite platonic duo on TV - great at dealing with drama. I would have been mildly interested in watching anyway, but with Urie involved, it's a must-see.

Will you be tuning in? To check out a preview, just read more.

Photo courtesy of TLC

Buzz News Roundup, 12/5

BuzzSugar — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:33:06 -0800

The Hollywood Reporter has news that Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, and James Franco have joined Sean Penn for the Harvey Milk biopic, Milk.
The stage musical version of Mary Poppins will begin its U.S. tour in Chicago during the spring of 2009, writes Variety.
Michael Urie of Ugly Betty will host a Miss America special on TLC starting in January; details are at The Futon Critic.
E! Online has news about the tour John C. Reilly will do to promote his mock musical biopic Walk Hard.
Randy Jackson is auditioning hip-hop crews for an upcoming MTV show, TV Guide reports.
According to Variety, Edward Norton will star in the comedic thriller Leaves of Grass.
Dancing With the Stars professional champion Julianne Hough is launching a singing career, Billboard reports.
Old episodes of Pop-Up Video will start airing online via VH1 Classic, Broadcasting & Cable reports.

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Will You Watch Miss America on TLC?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:30:00 -0700

The Miss America Pageant is homeless no more. Dropped by ABC in 2004, then by Country Music Television this year, the pageant finally found a TV partner this week in TLC. The network inked a deal to air the pageant through 2010, along with a reality series preceding the 2008 pageant that will follow the preparations of the 52 contestants. (I sure hope there's a "What Not to Wear" tie-in.)

TLC seems like a better fit for the pageant than CMT did, but since the broadcast version of Miss America basically fell off the map once ABC dropped it three years ago, I'm wondering if anybody will be watching when the competition airs in January. Are you over Miss America? Or does the new TV deal make you curious to check it out?

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Buzz News Roundup, 3/30

BuzzSugar — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:10:37 -0700

PopSugar reports on Bono's new British knighthood, while NME tells us that U2 is working on a new album.
Spider-Man 3 will open in China one day before it's released in the U.S., says the Hollywood Reporter.
The Miss America pageant is without a TV home again, writes Zap2it.
Puzzling Variety news of the week: Helen Mirren will star in the National Treasure sequel.
The Futon Critic sorts through Fox's scheduling changes, including a split-up season for "Drive" and a new time slot for "King of the Hill."
Billboard has the dates of the Dave Matthews Band summer tour.
The Hollywood Reporter writes that David O. Russell will direct Sammy's Hill, based on Kristin Gore's novel.
The writer credited with turning "Desperate Housewives" around is leaving the show, Variety reports.

Link Time! GMA Cancels Adam Lambert Appearance

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:18 -0800

Good Morning America pulls the plug on Adam Lambert's scheduled performance - TV Squad
Check out Taylor Lautner's Rolling Stone cover- hot! - PopSugar
Missed Lady Gaga on Leno? Here's the video - Best Week Ever
Nick Lachey to host The Sing-Off, a four-night reality competition series on NBC - People
ABC shuts down production on FlashForward for now - Ausiello Files
Psych gets renewed for a fifth season on USA - Inside TV
Words you thought you'd never hear: Mariah Carey is receiving an acting award - Moviefone
John Travolta's 10 best movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Dreamworks signs off on Real Steel movie with Hugh Jackman in the lead - MTV Movies Blog
Joss Whedon is being honored with the 2010 Vanguard Award from the Producers Guild of America - HitFix

Buzz Blabber: Where to Talk About TV's Most Recent Episodes

BuzzSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

This week was chock-full of Halloween-themed shows, but that doesn't mean it's too late to curl up and watch what you missed with a bag of leftover candy. Here's where to chat about all the latest episodes.

Desperate Housewives	Gossip Girl	The Vampire Diaries
America's Next Top Model	Mad Men	FlashForward
The Office	So You Think You Can Dance	Grey's Anatomy

America's Next Top Model Quiz: "Interview 101"

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:30:52 -0700

Was it just me or was America's Next Top Model kind of a snooze this week? I miss the over-the-top fantasy glitz of the Cirque du Soleil or martial arts challenges. Not that the judges didn't give the models a tough task - each girl had to interview on camera for The Insider and script her own CoverGirl commercial. There were some major flubs, especially from Erin who had a sob-fest. I found her majorly annoying, but unfortunately she stuck it out till the end. Do you remember who did get sent home? It's time to test your ANTM IQ!

And if you want to dish about the show in more detail, take a peek at the America's Next Top Model group in the BuzzSugar Community!

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America's Next Top Model Quiz: "Take My Photo, Tyra!"

BuzzSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:30:55 -0700

This week's America's Next Top Model wasn't much more entertaining than last week's snoozefest (Bella seems to agree, awarding it just three short-legged "Milos"). But it was a bit better, mostly because we got a little more screen time with Tyra, there was a model who appeared to be faking orgasms during the photo shoot, and we had Laura wearing her grandma's clothing creations with pride ("Majah," Miss J said of the look). All in all, not bad, but I've come to expect more from you, ANTM. What did you think of the episode? Did it keep your attention long enough to prepare you to take my quiz?

Can't get enough Top Model? Head over to the America's Next Top Model group on BuzzSugar to dish about last night's ep, and much more!

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