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2009
mtvU Woodie Awards
mtvU,
MTV's 24-hour college network, announced the starting line-up
of college favorites set to rock the "2009 mtvU Woodie
Awards," airing on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10pm ET
on mtvU, MTV, MTV2 and Palladia. Headline this year's show with
a rare TV appearance is The Dead Weather, featuring Jack White
(White Stripes, The Raconteurs), Dean Fertita (Queens of the
Stone Age), Jack Lawrence (The Greenhornes, The Raconteurs)
and Alison Mosshart (The Kills). On the heels of their critically
acclaimed album Narrow Stairs, 2009 Woodie Nominees (Video Woodie),
Death Cab For Cutie will perform "Meet Me on the Equinox,"
the lead single from the Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack.
Destructive dance/punk duo Matt and Kim will also perform their
2009 VMA "Breakthrough Video" winner "Lessons
Learned."
Additionally, after nearly 3 million votes by students around
the country, KCOU 88.1, University of Missouri; WPTS 92.1,
University of Pittsburgh; Coyote Radio, California State University:
San Bernardo; WCRD 91.3, Ball State University and KUPS, University
of Puget Sound have moved forward as the final five nominees
for the "Radio Woodie." Known for championing artists
before they achieve mainstream success, this student-run radio
station represents the new music vanguard long since abandoned
by traditional FM radio. The nominees were chosen based off
accolades from CMJ College Radio acknowledgements, Princeton
Review Nominations, on line votes and independent questionnaires
completed by a cross-section of record labels. This year mtvU
utilized RateMyProfessors.com to let students narrow down
the nominees via online voting at the site.
The "2009 mtvU Woodie Awards," the only awards
to honor the music voted best by the college audience, will
take place on November 18, 2009 at the Roseland Ballroom in
New York City. This year's performers will join an already
incredible list of performers who have graced the Woodies
stage in years past including Beck, Vampire Weekend, Santigold,
Gym Class Heroes, Lykke Li, All Time Low and Imogen Heap.
College students established the "mtvU Woodie Awards"
in 2004, propelling some of their favorite acts to the next
level of their careers - including surging record sales, headlining
tours and accolades at other award shows such as the MTV Video
Music Awards. Since the first "mtvU Woodie Awards,"
artists such as Fall Out Boy (Streaming Woodie '04), the Killers
(Breaking Woodie '04), Death Cab for Cutie (Best Video Woodie
'05), Plain White Ts (Breaking Woodie '06), Gym Class Heroes
(Woodie of the Year '07) and Paramore (Woodie of the Year
'08), have enjoyed mainstream success after winning big at
the Woodies.
To vote for your favorite artists, log on to woodies.mtv.com
now through November 16.
Styl'd
What happens when you mix celebrities, high profile stylists,
and a group of eager junior stylists vying for a coveted job
at the prestigious Margaret Maldonado Agency? Find out when
MTV takes you inside the competitive world of fashion in the
new series "Styl'd.' The series follows five junior stylists:
Gary, Tara, Janna, Brett, and Cody, as they embark on the
experience of their lives working for Jen Rade, Eric Archibald,
and Julie Weiss, the senior stylists for the Margaret Maldonado
Agency.
"Styl'd" reveals the drive and passion these junior
stylists have for fashion and the lengths they will go to
in order to come out on top, including backstabbing fellow
co-workers and flirting with disaster. "Styl'd"
will also journey into the personal lives of each junior stylist
as they balance romance while struggling to make ends meet.
Each week, the junior stylists are assigned the difficult
task of assisting with the styling of celebrities such as
Kim Kardashian, Soulja Boy, and Ashley Tisdale for various
events including music videos, movie premieres and red carpet
events. The stakes are high, and only one budding fashion
powerhouse will receive a contract to work for The Margaret
Maldonado Agency.
The
cast of "Styl'd" is:
Senior Stylists:
Jen Rade: Known as one of the premiere stylists in the business,
Jen's work has been in numerous music videos for clients such
as: Pink, Marilyn Manson, LL Cool J, Dave Matthews Band, and
Snoop. She has also worked with one of the world's most iconic
supermodels, Cindy Crawford, and reality television star/pop
culture phenomenon, Kim Kardashian. Jen has also worked on
editorial shoots for Esquire, Marie Claire, GQ, CosmoGirl,
Interview, and Parade Magazine. Her high standard of excellence
and no nonsense work ethic will definitely keep the junior
assistants on their toes!
Eric Archibald: Eric Archibald got his styling start in 1994,
inspired mostly by his favorite designers. Since then, Eric
draws on his inspirations to create his signature aesthetic
that conveys a classically sexy and chic look with an edge.
Working with diverse clients such as Diddy, Mariah Carey,
Usher and Britney Spears, Eric's work has been featured in
media ranging from music videos and tours to television and
commercials to personal appearances and editorials that include
Harpers Bazaar, People, GQ, Glamour, and Marie Claire.
Julie Weiss: Don't let her youthful look fool you...Julie
Weiss means business! Her unique styling keeps celebrity clients
coming back for more and her passion for fashion is unmatched.
Clients have included Terrance Howard and an Eva Longoria
Parker film. She has also worked with artists, including Britney
Spears, Kayne West, Kid Rock, Jessica Simpson, NKOTB, and
The Pussycat Dolls.
Junior Stylists:
Gary - Gary was born to be a stylist. A previous student
of Parsons Design School, he not only has a natural eye for
fashion but also the experience to back it up. Dedicated and
driven, upon completion of his internship at Vogue, Gary turned
down a permanent position with the publication. Although he
does not intentionally seek out drama, he has absolutely no
problem bringing it and willingly volunteering unwelcome opinions.
As the competition narrows, look for Gary to give all the
junior assistants a run for their money.
Tara - Tara is quirky, dark, silly and articulate; this punk
rock Persian chick is all attitude and sass. She has an eccentric
sense of style, and idolizes Patti Smith, Courtney Love, and
Axl Rose for their daring/dirty take on fashion. Tara is likable
because she's funny, unique and doesn't apologize for who
she is, but her outspoken nature often gets her into trouble.
Not everyone appreciates her candor, especially when her witty
zingers are directed at them. With the most in depth knowledge
of the fashion world, the other junior stylists see Tara as
the one to beat in this junior assistant program.
Janna - Blond, bubbly and an ex-cheerleader, Janna is a true
"Valley" girl. Growing up a military brat, she did
not establish her taste for fashion until she was 12-years
old. Now Janna is turning fashion into a career, studying
at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los
Angeles. She's fine stabbing her co-workers in the back to
advance her career, but her inability to keep secrets and
tendency to gossip will definitely cause a stir. If Janna
wants to win this contract, she's going to have to play tough
because she has a lot to learn about fashion compared to some
of the other junior stylists.
Brett - Kansas City born and bred, Brett couldn't wait to
get out of the Midwest. He moved to Los Angeles with $500
in his pocket, and even had to live in his car for three months
to make ends meet. He has worked a lot of retail in his life,
from Abercrombie and Fitch, to Ed Hardy. He's not afraid to
embrace more daring fashion, and equates his style to a male
version of Betsey Johnson. The other junior stylists better
watch out because Brett has his eye on the prize and will
stop at nothing to get that contract.
Cody - Cody is the new guy in town. Born into a family with
roots in fashion, styling is something Cody has always wanted
to do. As the resident single straight guy in the program,
Cody is ready to take advantage of the perks that come with
working in a predominantly female industry. An incorrigible
flirt, ladies better beware when he is around. Despite his
flirtatious nature, Cody is a serious contender and is ready
to do what it takes to win.
Gone
Too Far
With
the consent and support of Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein's
family, MTV will air the documentary series "Gone Too Far."
The one-hour, seven-episode series is hosted and created by
Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein and chronicles young addicts
between the ages of 20-25 in the grip of addiction who are offered
a chance at recovery.
The intense and eye-opening series features real addicts
in crisis whose families are desperate to get them the help
they need. Each episode features Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein
meeting with the addicts, friends and families to explore
their willingness to change. As part of his life long struggle
to overcome substance abuse, his mission was to help as many
people as he could and this series was a way for him to help
on a bigger level. Through interviews and self-shot video
from the addicts and their families, the severity of their
addiction and its impact is exposed. Adam often uncovers and
reveals new information that even those closest to the addicts
are unaware. Along the road to recovery, Adam made the time
to see how their rehabilitation was progressing, providing
a raw and honest look at their new sobriety.
Adam's family tells MTV, "After careful consideration
we have decided to air the show. Adam felt strongly that by
doing this series he could help other addicts who were at
a crisis point to get sober. Adam was fully aware that if
it were not for his own sobriety he never would have achieved
the level of success and happiness he had found. Helping people
in their recovery was a huge part of Adam’s life. It is our
hope through airing this show that people will get to see
the side of Adam that we knew and loved, not just the celebrity
DJ, but the honest and caring person who gave so much of himself
to help others. The decision to air the show has been difficult,
but we do this with the profound belief that it will inspire
others to seek help."
"Recovery can be extremely difficult and requires constant
attention," said Sean Clarkin, Executive Vice President
of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. "But it's
important to know that it is in fact possible to present examples
of people who are recognizing the need for treatment and beginning
that journey."
Viewers seeking additional information on substance abuse
and addiction issues can log on to SubstanceAbuse.MTV.com
for resources from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Popzilla
This
all new rapid-fire half-hour animated comedy sketch show relentlessly
skewers the excesses of pop culture. This series will act as
an alternative celebrity gossip news by showing parodies on
breaking celebrity news as it happens, and taking on the gossip
headlines of the day with quick sketches of entertainment news
and celebrity drama. The rich, the famous and even the infamous
will all be targeted with victims such as Heidi Klum, Robert
Pattinson, Britney Spears and more, no one is safe from "Popzilla."
Illustrated with a unique creative voice and style, the use
of animation will offer a fresh new look to the world of entertainment
news shows.
Disaster
Date
This
half-hour hidden-camera comedy series will give folks who have
been set up on horrific blind dates an opportunity to get revenge.
The revenge-seekers will send their unsuspecting single friends
on a blind date, but what their friends don't know is that they
are really being set up with an actor who will make all their
dating nightmares a reality. As the revenge-seeking friends
watch the entire date from the control room, they direct the
actors by giving them personal information about their date
that is sure to make things disasterous. Each date lasts 60
minutes and the friend earns one dollar for every minute they
last. Some daters last the entire date, but others will run
out screaming before the clock runs out.
The series features a cast of talented young improvisational
actors that cycle through the series playing different dating
nightmares, from "The Momma's Boy" to "The
Aspiring Trophy Wife" to "The Hypochondriac Germaphobe."
The series is executive produced by Sally Ann Salsano, Joel
Zimmer and Pam LaLima. James Bianco is head if production,
Brad Kreisberg serves as director and Amy Griggs is executive
in charge of production. Heather Olander serves as executive
in charge of production for MTV and Noah Beery serves as production
executive for MTV.
Teen
Mom
"Teen
Mom" is a spin-off series where viewers can catch up with
four girls from "16 and Pregnant" season one who are
facing the challenges of their first year of motherhood.
Each episode of "Teen Mom" will interweave stories
of four teenage girls who are navigating the bumpy terrain
of adolescence, growing pains, and coming of age – on top
of facing the new responsibility of motherhoodr. Each story
offers a unique look into the wide variety of challenges young
mothers can face: marriage, relationships, family support,
or lack thereof, adoption, finances, rumors among the community,
graduating high school, starting college, getting (or losing)
a job and the scary and exciting step of moving out of the
nest to create their own families.
Having to deal with adult responsibilities, these girls struggle
to pursue their childhood dreams and are often forced to sacrifice
their teenage years, their high school experience, and their
former hopes of what their lives would be. But they remain
optimistic and have the dedication to make their lives work.
Although they are children themselves, they have a drive to
do as they see fit and try to provide the best for their babies.
The
City
When "The City" Season One resumes, the cast goes
back to work with new jobs, new boys, new friends and New
York in the mix, anything can happen. Whitney moved from LA
to New York City with everything: a job, friends, a boyfriend
and an apartment. In New York though, things can change instantly
and now, in "The City" everything is different.
Whitney decides to follow her dream of becoming a designer
and leaves her position at Diane von Furstenberg to work under
the critical eye of Kelly Cutrone at People's Revolution.
As she hits the ground running as part of Kelly's PR and events
staff, Whitney looks to Kelly for direction as she develops
her own designs.
Meanwhile, Olivia Palermo has wasted no time gaining her
promotion at Diane von Furstenberg into a new position at
ELLE Magazine. She is offered a spot in the Accessories department
by Joe Zee, ELLE's Creative Director and is partnered with
the magazine's PR Director Erin Kaplan - a young, ambitious
upstart who could bring her meteoric rise to a screeching
halt.
Whitney is single, dating and settling into a new place in
the West Village, but before gets too comfortable on her own
her high school friend Roxy Olin from LA shows up needing
a place to stay. While Roxy looks for a job, Whitney manages
to get Roxy a position working alongside her at People's Revolution
where she quickly gets in the way of Whitney's dream of becoming
a designer. Not content to stay on the sidelines of Whitney's
life, Roxy butts heads with Kelly Cutrone who wonders if Roxy
will ultimately help or hurt Whitney's career.
The
Hills
Lauren
Conrad may have left the tumult behind, but the tension picks-up
right where it left off when "The Hills" returns.
Since Heidi's and Spencer's wedding, Lauren's nemesis Kristin
Cavallari is back on the scene and she has made it clear that
she is not leaving. Having nearly conquered LA, Kristin has
yet to find one person to share her success with and until she
crosses paths with Justin-Bobby and sparks fly. Audrina has
a new man in her life and seems to have moved on from Justin
but that doesn't mean she's ready to seem him with another girl
- especially if it's Lauren's oldest rival Kristin. Meanwhile,
Brody is still one-half of a happy couple with his Playboy Playmate
girlfriend Jayde, but their relationship may not be able withstand
his ex Kristin. Finally, Heidi and Spencer are moving to suburbia
to begin a life of wedded bliss but they soon discover that
married life won't be as perfect as their storybook wedding.
House
of Jazmin
"House
of Jazmin," is a fashion inspired series that follows the
life of Jazmin Whitley, a 20-year-old fashion designer who is
trying to balance life as a young adult while juggling the duties
of a growing fashion brand. From fun times frolicking in the
sun with friends to the high pressure of presenting chic looks
from her clothing line Li Cari, Jazmin's life is much different
from others her age.
Watch Jazmin try to make it big in the fashion industry.
From sketching and pulling fabrics to selecting models that
bring her designs to life on the catwalk, Jazmin always has
a lot on her plate. Though Jazmin is the talent behind the
Li Cari line, but it is the support of her family and friends
that allows the brand to reach new heights.
The "House of Jazmin" Cast Includes:
Susan does double duty as mom and manager and she often has
a hard time seperating these roles. She is very demanding
of Jazmin's time and has high expectations. As the financing
behind the fashion line, she has a lot at stake and never
hisitates to let Jazmin know.
Joey is Jazmin's little brother, so of course he gets on
her nerves at times. However it's clear that they really do
love each other and are as close as siblings can be. Joey
is also a "pint size paparazzi" who takes all the
photos for Jazmin's shows and other red carpet events.
Morgan is Jazmin's best friend and right hand at Li Cari.
Morgan works hard to help her best friend reach the top. Though
she is known to be the center of attention and the life of
the party, when she needs to be, she can also be the big sister
that Jazmin never had.
Grandpa and Nona are always there to put things back together
for Jazmin. When Jazmin is with her grandparents, she turns
into a little girl, but they also serve as a voice of reason
in her life. In great Sicilian fashion, they always greet
her with food and love.
P.
Diddy's Starmaker
MTV,
Music powerhouse Sean "Diddy" Combs and Emmy Award-winning
producer Mark Burnett come together to search for the next big
name in music with "P. Diddy's StarMaker." The new
series will bring together the most respected names in music
while industry power players hand-selected by Diddy teach, test,
coach, and ultimately create the world's next music superstar.
Pete Wentz, Lady Gaga, Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland
are some of the special guests throughout the series that will
help Diddy and his team of experts judge the talent. Kimberly
Caldwell will host the series.
Contestants will showcase their talents each week to some
of the top names in the music industry as they vie for the
ultimate prize: an exclusive recording contract from Bad Boy
Records and a career launch supervised by Diddy. From performing
in front of an audience each week to handling photo shoots
and paparazzi, the contestants will be challenged by a variety
of tasks.
Emmy nominated executive producer for "Raisin in the
Sun," Sean "Diddy" Combs is the ultimate American
entertainer and entrepreneur, while wearing many different
hats as record producer, CEO, clothing designer, actor, rapper
and much, much more. He’s made hit records, huge business
deals, designer clothing and founded the chart-topping artists
Danity Kane and Day26. "StarMaker" will join an
already impressive roster of television shows that Sean "Diddy"
Combs has executive produced including the hit MTV series
"Making The Band," "Making His Band" "Run's
House" and the most recent VH1 show that he created "I
Want to Work For Diddy."
One of the driving forces behind reality television and a
true visionary, Mark Burnett has enjoyed a long history of
executive producing Emmy Award-winning television, with "Survivor"
(CBS) "The Apprentice" (NBC), "Rock Star"
(CBS), "Contender" (ESPN) and "Are You Smarter
Than A Fifth Grader?" (FOX). In 2007, 2008 and 2009,
Burnett produced the MTV Movie Awards. Burnett's entrepreneurial
spirit pioneered the success of the reality "unscripted"
drama series, garnered skyrocketing ratings and introduced
millions worldwide to an entirely new television genre.
Diddy's
hand selected team of industry experts includes:
RODNEY "DARKCHILD" JERKINS- A prodigy who cracked
the top of the charts as a teenager with Brandy and Monica's
instant classic the "Boy Is Mine," Rodney Jerkins
has been one of music's most successful producers for over
10 years. The resume for this Grammy-award winning songwriter
includes superstars like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé,
Janet Jackson, Pussycat Dolls, Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige
and Britney Spears. He is an inspirational speaker, the CFO
of the first online music virtual world MusicMogul.com, and
the CEO his own label, Darkchild Records, LLC.
TAMARA CONNIFF-Tamara Conniff served as the music editor
for The Hollywood Reporter for five years before making her
name as the youngest and first female editor-in-chief at Billboard
Magazine. Tamara recently served as President of Music Services
for Front Line Management where she worked with music icons
like Guns N’ Roses, The Eagles and Christina Aguilera.
LAURIE ANN GIBSON-"Making the Band's" favorite
choreographer is back. After training with the world famous
Alvin Ailey School of Dance, Gibson has choreographed megastars
like the Jonas Brothers, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and Diddy.
Whether she's bringing the "boom kack" or warning
artists about the "gotcha gotcha," Laurie Ann gives
guidance like no else in the business.
KIMBERLY CALDWELL- Singer, actress and television personality
Kimberly Caldwell has worked as an entertainment correspondent
and host for the TV Guide Network. Kimberly first hit the
limelight as an artist on another popular reality competition
show, which gives her the ability to develop an intimate and
empathetic relationship with the aspiring “StarMaker” contestants.
JOHNNY WRIGHT-Johnny Wright is a legendary star maker who
has managed some of the most successful acts of all time including
Janet Jackson, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC,
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and the Jonas Brothers.
No stranger to reality television, Johnny Wright has mentored
artists on "Making the Band" and "Making Menudo."
See
You Thursday
Making
His Band
Searching
the nation for talent is nothing new for Sean "Diddy"
Combs. The producer/rapper/three-time Grammy Award winner has
scoured the country for new and emerging artists four times
on "Making The Band," expertly mentored the aspiring
musicians into emerging superstars and created a veritable empire
of burgeoning talent with hip-hop group Da Band, platinum-selling
female pop group, Danity Kane, and award-winning male R&B
group, Day26.
On the day before Diddy's sixth (and reportedly final) album
is released the rapper turned starmaker is gathering his talent
scouts, coreographers and vocal coaches and going out in search
of a new group to add to the Bad Boy family. Only this time,
the search is personal.
Diddy will be auditioning singers, drummers, guitarists,
bassists and keyboardists to join him on stage and perform
backup vocals and instrumentals on his "Last Train To
Paris" tour. But the journey won't be easy.
Judges Laurie Ann Gibson, world renowned choreographer, Om'Mas
Keith, producer and lyricist, Rob Lewis, songwriter to the
the stars, Nisan Stewart, musical director/unofficial peacemaker,
and Romeo, former vocal coach to Michael Jackson himself,
will accompany Diddy and put his would-be collaborators through
rounds of grueling auditions designed to weed out the wannabes
from the future music legends and turn this talented team
of rookies into the Bad Boy backup band of his dreams.
However getting through the first cuts doesn't guarantee
admission. Those who do make it through the early do-or-die
rounds will still have endure scathing reviews, endless trials
and constant critique in order to prove they have what it
takes to succeed. And although everyone will be pushed to
their breaking point, only the best of the best will earn
the right to share the stage with hip-hop's leading tastemaker.
Watch as Diddy and his team of industry experts narrow down
the field from nearly four dozen hopefuls to an elite starting
squad, and give these ambitious newcomers the breakout opportunity
of a lifetime. If you thought he was hard on the Making The
Band-ers, wait until you see him turn up the heat on these
new recruits. This time it is his own name and reputation
on the line.
America's
Best Dance Crew
Summer
heats up with the new season of the dance competition series
from Warner Horizon Television, "Randy Jackson Presents
America's Best Dance Crew." To kick-off another season
and tide fans over until they can get more of the electrifying
routines they love, Randy Jackson will countdown the best crew
performances from seasons past in the 60-minute MTV clip special
"Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew Top 10
Performances of All Time."
Past winners the JabbaWockeeZ, Super Cr3w and Quest Crew
have appeared in national campaigns and collaborated with
today's hottest talent. These rising stars of dance have performed
with Shaquille O'Neal, Ne-Yo and New Kids on the Block, and
have appeared around the world from New York City to Guam.
A waiting Sunday night audience of die-hard fans will tune-in
to see which new crew will join the growing list of the dance
industry's future icons to have once graced the "America's
Best Dance Crew" stage.
After the most physically demanding season in the show's
history, the stakes will be higher than ever for nine all
new crews. Each crew will go global and be forced to step
outside their choreography comfort zones to infuse their urban
sensibilities with some of the world's most popular dance
styles. With previous appearances and performances by artists
such as Missy Elliott and Flo Rida and full episodes themed
to the videos of music's hottest stars like, Michael Jackson,
Janet Jackson and Britney Spears, season four is sure to deliver
more of the incredible choreography and performances that
keep a national audience on the edge of their seats.
The season three finale of "Randy Jackson Presents America's
Best Dance Crew" served the cable competition and ranked
as the #1 cable program on Thursday among P12-34 and averaged
over 3.4 million viewers (P2+). Throughout the season, the series
consistently ranked #1 in its time period (Thursday 10-11 p.m.)
among Persons 12-34, versus all of cable. For the season, the
series also reached over 72.4 million total viewers (P2+) on
MTV with 33.5 million in the Persons 12-34 demo.
Show devotees can log onto DanceCrew.MTV.com to catch up
on season three through full episodes, cast bios and flipbooks
for the season three winners Quest Crew and their fellow competitors.
Fans can also check out the Remote Control blog, for show-related
information and exclusive behind-the-scenes video interviews.
"America's Best Dance Crew" is hosted by Mario
Lopez and shot on location in Los Angeles as dance crews of
five to seven members perform their hottest moves for dance
supremacy and a $100,000 cash prize. Every performance-themed
episode gives insight into the crews' emotion, spirit and
inspiration as they are challenged to showcase their innovative
choreography and skills. Viewers from around the country choose
their favorite crews via text messaging and online
voting. The two teams with the lowest number of votes
show their best moves for the judges with the hope of advancing
to the next round. One crew is eliminated each week and the
last one left gets the title of America's Best Dance Crew.
The
season four crews of Randy Jackson Presents America's Best
Dance Crew are:
AFROBORIKE (Las Vegas, NV) - Comprised of fiery Puerto Ricans
and Cubans, Afroborike is a hot Salsa crew ready to bring
their own brand of raw and sexy Latin dancing to America.
These dancers are hungry to experience the "American
dream" and long to have the freedom of movement they
have seen in American music videos.
ARTISTRY IN MOTION (North Hollywood, CA) - An all-female
crew trying to break the stereotype of "bootyshakers,"
they are strong-minded women who bring their own contemporary
and original style called "contemp-hop." Proud feminists,
this all-girl group knows their energy, force and sex appeal
make them more than capable to take on and dominate any all-male
crew in their way.
BEAT YA FEET KINGS (Washington, D.C.) - This D.C. crew will
take the stage with their very own dance style called "Beatin'
Ya Feet." Their performances consist of a unique mix
of footwork that could make them unstoppable. Although their
style is currently only known around the D.C. area, the Kings
believe they have created something the rest of the world
should see and catch up to. Featured on "It's Showtime
at the Apollo" and an MTV inauguration special, they
are slowly making their way into the public eye. Combined
with their fresh style, this crew also exudes humility and,
when they need it most, a hard energy that could make them
champions.
FR3SH (Matawan, NJ) - With a unique blend of jazz and funk,
Fr3sh infuses a sense of humor into their choreography and
compare themselves to the movie "The Breakfast Club,"
priding themselves on being rowdy and rebellious. Their mix
of sarcasm, humor, cockiness and raw talent could take them
all the way to the top.
WE ARE HEROES (Los Angeles, CA) - This group of effervescent
young women came together from New York, Idaho and as far
as Japan to fulfill their dreams of dancing in Hollywood.
Growing up in all corners of the globe, they were inspired
by everything from Fred Astaire to Michael Jackson and have
honed their dancing into something they call "Glam Style,"
which they hope is good enough to crown them the first girl
crew to win "ABDC."
MASSIVE MONKEES (Seattle, WA) - This Seattle crew have grinded
their way through national and international competition at
the highest level over the past five years. They have won
a number of prestigious titles including B-boy Summit 2000
and the World B-boy Championships at Wembley Arena in London,
England. The Monkees are actively involved in their community,
working at local centers with children, coaching child sports
and teaching b-boy classes. They even have their own holiday,
as April 26th was dubbed Seattle's official Massive Monkees
Day in 2004. With this much talent and personality, they could
be next in the line of b-boy crews to walk away with the $100,000
prize.
RHYTHM CITY (Bronx, NY) - Struggling on the streets of the
Bronx with little to no familial support gave Rhythm City
no other option than to stick together, and they intend to
use their original style from the Bronx - "the birthplace
of hip-hop" -as a secret weapon. The crew has placed
highly in an array of dance competitions including Invasion,
Blazin' the Stage, The Main Event, Switzerland's Dance 2 Dance
and, most recently, they won first place at Culture Shock
EDC. From living in foster homes to surviving abuse, exposure
to life on the streets has taken its toll on each member.
As a result, crew leader Alonzo Williams created Rhythm City,
a nonprofit organization dedicated to getting kids off the
streets and involved in dance.
SOUTHERN MOVEMENT (Nashville, TN) - Urban cowboys that hail
from the country music capitol of the world, this crew fuses
hard-hitting hip-hop choreography with country line dancing.
They pride themselves on being able to hang in the club one
night and a country bar the next. Referring to their style
as "Hick-Hop," this crew plans to bring something
unexpected and their main goal is to change the way America
views the South and its residents.
VOGUE EVOLUTION (New York, NY) - The first openly gay crew
to ever compete on the "ABDC" stage, the five members
of Vogue Evolution are out, proud and determined to live their
lives the way they want to. Their distinctive "vogue"
style of dance mixed with hip hop makes this crew unique,
along with working to educate others on AIDS/HIV awareness.
They hope to touch everyone watching with their outspoken
flare.
Coming up on America's Best Dance Crew
Beyonce week
RHYTHM CITY "Sweet Dreams" - Must update "the
Charleston," which is featured in the video.
WE ARE HEROES "Single Ladies" - Take the section
of the video known as "the wind" and blow us away
with their own version.
ARTISTRY IN MOTION "Diva" - Perform with chains
incorporating the entire crew.
VOGUE EVOLUTION "Deja Vu" - Perform African-style
dancing within their routine.
AFROBORIKE "Beautiful Liar" - Work exotic Shakira-like
moves into the routine.
MASSIVE MONKEES "Work It Out" - Dance with hula
hoops without accidentally dropping them.
SOUTHERN MOVEMENT "Jumpin' Jumpin'" - Bust out
all the moves from the video with new creativity.
BEAT YA FEET KINGS "Crazy In Love" - 'Booty Pop'
with never-before-seen flare.
16
& Pregnant
MTV's
16 and Pregnant is an hour-long documentary series focusing
on the controversial subject of teen pregnancy. Each episode
follows a 5-7 month period in the life of a teenager as
she navigates the bumpy terrain of adolescence, growing
pains, rebellion, and coming of age; all while dealing with
being pregnant.
Each story offers a unique look into the wide
variety of challenges pregnant teens face: marriage, adoption,
religion, gossip, finances, rumors among the community,
graduating high school, getting (or losing) a job. Faced
with incredibly adult decisions, these girls are forced
to sacrifice their teenage years and their high school experiences.
But there is an optimism among them; they have the dedication
to make their lives work, and to do as they see fit to provide
the best for their babies.
PCM
interview with one of the teens from 16 and Pregnant.
Ball's
Out Comedy Block Trailer
DJ
& The Fro
Deep
in the soul-crushing cubicle maze of Oppercon Industries sit
DJ & The Fro (PCM
interview with creators)which will show about two 20-something
slackers who spend their days blowing off work while they
find and mock the sickest and most hilarious videos ever to
grace the Internet.
What Beavis & Butthead were to the music
video generation, DJ & The Fro are to the YouTube generation.
They find the best web videos and make jokes about them so
you don't have to.
When they're not watching videos, DJ & Fro
kill time by doing things like blackmailing pedophiles into
doing their work for them, drinking the breast milk of a co-worker,
stalking alpacas and sexually harassing one another. Work
at Oppercon Industries is a mere distraction from their true
passion: being idiots.
Friends since college, DJ & Fro are virtually
inseparable. Fro is the big haired Batman to DJ's Batgirl
-- the brash ringleader of their two-man circus. He's got
the self-confidence of someone much cooler and smarter than
he is, but will very occasionally offer a shockingly insightful
comment on one of the bizarre video clips they relish finding
online. DJ is as insecure as Fro is cocky --- he's perfectly
happy to languish in Fro's shadow and does everything possible
to avoid conflict. A non-practicing Jew, DJ has a dark family
history that peeks out once in a while, much to the delight
of the Fro. Of the two of them, DJ's probably a little smarter,
but that's not saying a lot.
Never in the history of television has there
been a show that combines animated storytelling and found
video so expertly. DJ & The Fro are the perfect anti-heroes
for today's web-addled mouse potatoes, and not since Dallas
has a show spoken so perfectly for an entire generation.
Is
She Really Going Out with Him?
Inspired
by the popular website Hot Chicks with Douchebags, Is She
Really Going Out With Him? is a hilarious and compelling docu-format
show that aims to tear down the mystery behind pop culture's
latest unexplainable phenomenon: beautiful and innocent young
sweethearts who fall for self-absorbed, overly-tanned, tattoo
covered douchebags.
In each episode of Is She Really Going Out With
Him? we'll closely examine one couple as our hot chick eventually
leads herself towards making a fateful decision... Will she
stay with her douchebag bf or move on to a better man?
Silent
Library
The
word library usually conjures up late night memories of cramming
for an exam or putting the finishing touches on a lengthy
paper. For some, it might even drum up the high school pranks
that, much to their parent's dismay, landed them in detention
with their friends... yet again.
Rarely however does the word library become
part of the title of a new MTV show that has been described
as "Jackass... set in an enclosed environment."
Modeled after a Japanese game show, Silent Library will represent
a new breed of competition format that will feature six friends,
all vying for a cash prize, forced to impose unimaginable,
beyond hysterical stunts on one another. With stunts ranging
from brushing one's teeth with wasabi to having your face
held in the path of "the slapper" (a gloved hand
that rotates on an automated machine) it will be obvious to
viewers that remaining silent is much easier said than done.
Within each episode, team members will repeatedly
draw cards to determine who must step up to the plate to endure
the next "test." The teammate who unluckily draws
the skull and cross bones card will have to complete the task
at hand to the satisfaction of the wise cracking host and
moderator of Silent Library. Should the teammate performing
the stunt not last long enough or should their friends seated
beside them erupt with uncontainable laughter... the cash
prize on the line will decrease.
With only one guiding rule -- to remain SILENT,
MTV will show viewers that just because you aren't heading
into the Gauntlet or facing off in a Duel doesn't mean that
the stakes aren't high, that the stunts aren't real and that
the competition isn't fierce. Never has the MTV audience sat
through a study hall, Saturday detention or cram session in
a library quite like this...
Clips from Silent Library
Real
World: Cancun
The
new season of The Real World kicks with Sandy beaches. Hard
bodies. Bars overflowing with sun-kissed singles looking
to mingle. Cancun, Mexico is a Spring Breaker's dream --
and the sexy, south of the border home to our eight newest
Real World roomies.
Yep, once again, The Real World will have
eight strangers living in a house (or, in this case, a boutique
hotel) together. And with temperatures rising and temptation
lurking in every corner, it's only a matter of time before
these four guys and four girls get acclimated to their sensational
new surroundings.
But you can't travel very far without baggage
-- and all of the Cancun housemates are coming into this
experience with more than just the clothes on their backs.
While Jonna, 20, has a boyfriend not-so-patiently waiting
back home, Derek, 21, has an ex-boyfriend he can't seem
to shake. Meanwhile, Jasmine, 22 has a history of choosing
the wrong men and Emilee, 21, has a new found desire for
lasting love. Then, there's Joey, 22, who's got a history
of hitting the bottle, Bronne, 21, who's maybe a little
bit TOO uninhibited, and C.J., 24, whose religious roots
clash with his enlarged ego and over-the-top sex drive.
And rounding out the cast is Ayiiia, 21, the online contest
winner (like Gregg, from Real World: Hollywood), who's moving
into her Mexican digs with a realworldcasting.com sized
chip on her shoulder.
Together, the eight roommates will be combining
business with pleasure when they team up with StudentCity.com
to help provide college kids with the spring break trip
of a lifetime. But living in paradise isn't always as easy
as it sounds.
In a city where excess reigns supreme, the
true test for the Real World: Cancun housemates will be
learning to separate work from play. And when the lines
(and vision) inevitably start to blur, expect to see tempers
flare, sparks fly, boundaries crossed, new friendships forged
and old relationships tested, all against the beautiful
backdrop of the Caribbean shores.
Sneak
Peek
Next Season on The Real World...
On the 23rd season of The Real World the series
will take on a different lifestyle as it takes place in Washington
D.C.It will begin production in Washington D. C. in the summer
of 2009 and is slated to premiere in 2010. In the upcoming
season, eight young adults will experience life in the nation’s
capital as they live and pursue their passions in the city
that many of our country’s most influential figures call home.
"The charged atmosphere of Washington D.C., the center
of our country's social and political change, will provide
an electric setting for this next season of The Real World,
said Tony DiSanto, President of Programming, MTV. "We
are thrilled to be filming our classic franchise in the heart
of where history is being made...it adds a whole new dimension
to the great characters and drama our viewers expect and love
from The Real World."
"Young people have never been more engaged in what's
happening in this country and Washington, D.C., is the perfect
place for The Real World cast to express their opinions and
pursue their passions," said Jonathan Murray, the creator
and Executive Producer of The Real World.
"In a time when our country has witnessed the impact
and spirit of our nation's young people, it is a pleasure
to welcome MTV and The Real World cast to the District of
Columbia as they utilize the immense opportunities that the
District's backdrop will undoubtedly provide," said Adrian
M. Fenty, Mayor of Washington D.C.
Paris
Hilton's My New BFF
Paris
Hilton is once again in dire need of a new BFF. Last year,
the world's premier celebutante thought she had found the
ultimate best friend in Brittany, winner of Paris Hilton's
My New BFF. After running Brittany through a gauntlet of challenges
specially designed to reveal a potential bestie worthiness,
Paris lifted the velvet rope to welcome Brittany into her
world of glamour and celebrity, where they attended all of
the hottest parties together.
The two were best pals, but as time passed,
the newfound fame went to Brittany's head. No longer that
cool confidante Paris thought she had discovered as her new
sidekick, she was cut loose. Once again, Paris found herself
on her own.
Now 13 girls and one boy are looking to fill
the place that Brittany, like Nicole Richie and Britney Spears
before her, held in Paris' life. Once again, Paris will put
them through rigorous challenges that will test their smarts,
wit, loyalty, party skills and, perhaps most importantly,
their hotness. Only one of them will be deemed worthy of the
ultimate prize: to be introduced by Paris Hilton's as "my
new BFF."
Everything you loved about the first season
of Paris Hilton's My New BFF will be back this time around.
Paris will keep a close watch on her bestie wannabes, and
she'll fill viewers in on her thoughts about the contestants
from her plush and relaxing VIP lair. And she'll put each
and every one of them through the paces, judging their viability
in her high society celebrity culture. There will be lavish
parties, fabulous fashion and plenty of time to impress Paris.
But who will be up to snuff in this jet set test?
Will it be one of the Jersey girls, Arielle
or Elena, or will Californians Arika, Nicole, Rachel and Stephen
have an edge? Maybe the Southern charm of Texans Katie and
Desirae, Louisiana belle Tiniecia or Florida's Stephanie will
win over the Hilton hotel heiress. Or it could be Amanda from
Pennsylvania, New York's Kaitlin or Brooklyn's own Monica
who will sweep Paris off of her feet.
Only one contestant will emerge victorious on Paris Hilton's
My New BFF, and with 14 attention-starved celeb-hanger-on
wannabes living under one roof, drama is inevitable. As surely
as alliances will be made, they will be broken. Expect to
see air-kissing new friends stab one another in the back,
gossip to be burning the ears of whoever will listen, and
don't count out the tell-all "burn book" where contestants
will air out their true feelings about what's going down.
Don't miss the all-new second season of Paris
Hilton's My New BFF on MTV. That's hot!
Run's
House
Hip
Hop's First Family is returning to rock the house! Who's
House? Run's House!Led by patriarch Rev Run, the Simmons
family once again opens their doors and their hearts to
MTV's cameras, proving that a family that prays together
stays together. The talented Simmons family turns on the
charm for a momentous sixth season of doing what they do
best: being themselves!
For five seasons, we have followed the ups
and downs of this great American family, watching Rev Run
and his wife Justine parent in their own unique and effective
way, navigating their family with grace and class in good
times and bad. Last season ended with a surprise family
reunion. It saw daughters Vanessa and Angela truly living
a bi-coastal lifestyle, and son JoJo throwing a record release
party with his group, Team Blackout. The younger boys were
there, too, with Diggy waiting to get his braces off and
Russy performing a magic show. And at the heart of it all
was the great Rev Run, who continues to set the standard
for fathers everywhere, holding his family together with
his one-of-a-kind preaching and teaching.
The sixth season of Run's House begins in
epic fashion as the family heads to Hawaii for an unforgettable
family vacation. After the ziplining and helicopter rides,
they return to New Jersey for some classic Run's House drama
and comedy as Rev seeks new missions --- from babyproofing
the house to trying to be an office worker. Meanwhile, Justine
overspends on the now walking and talking Miley, Russy explores
identities with a passion that's charming and hilarious,
becoming obsessed with weight-training and tap dancing.
Diggy tries to get his blog to dominate the Internet while
JoJo finds traction working under the watchful eye of Uncle
Russell. Vanessa and Angela -- a couple of Daddy's Girls
who have set up their lives and their Pastry shoe business
in Los Angeles -- return to visit often (sometimes because
Rev Run tricks them into coming home).
Watch as The Rev strikes a balance between
being a father, a reverend and an icon, all in his attempt
to keep rap's royal family securely grounded while living
a uniquely privileged lifestyle. Who's House? Run's House!
MTV
Programs:
16 & Pregnant
America's Best Dance Crew
Behind The Screen
Bully Beatdown
The City
College Life
Cribs
Disaster Date
DJ & The Fro
The Hills
Is She Really Going Out With Him?
Life Of Ryan
MADE
Making The Band 4
Nitro Circus
Paris Hilton's My New BFF
Popzilla
The Phone
Real World: Cancun
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
Room Raiders
Run's House
RW/RR Challenge: Dual 2
Silent Library
Teen Cribs
Teen Mom
True Life
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