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'Skins' Poll: Should Michelle Start Dating Stanley?

Posted 2/28/11 10:55 pm EST by in Skins, Top TV Shows


Getting so much as a cold from a make-out partner might be a deal breaker for some people, but as we saw on tonight's episode of "Skins," Michelle had to put up with a lot more. After learning that her two-timing boyfriend Tony gave her chlamydia (via Tea), she reacted the way any girl would--by kicking the jerk in the crotch. Once her anger subsided, though, she went to visit Stanley and ended up jumping his bones in the middle of the day.

+ Stanley and Tony are polar opposites, and even though they're best friends, it might be good for Michelle to spend time with a guy who will treat her right. Take the poll and let us know if you think she should make the switch to Stan!

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Soundtrack Spotlight: Rusko Sets A Dark Mood For 'Skins' Lovebirds

Posted 2/28/11 10:54 pm EST by in Skins, Top TV Shows


After Michelle learned about Tony's shady behavior on tonight's episode of "Skins," she collapsed into an emotionally detached wormhole. First she hooked up with Stanley, then she anger-slept with her ex and then she randomly boarded a bus to Boston. But before everything fell to pieces, the show opened with all the kids at a club. Tension between Michelle and Tony was just starting to rise, and in the background Rusko's ominous track, "Hold On," played.

DJ/producer Rusko's synonymous with the British dance genre called Dubstep. Not sure what that is? Most people would describe it as a perfectly blended mixture of heavy drum 'n' bass, dance beats and a little bit of smooth melody to polish it up. After making his production debut in 2006 (on Dub Police with the song SNES Dub), the entertainer singlehandedly put his own spin on the genre by tweaking the mood and founding some labels (Storming Productions, Dub Police and Sub Soldiers).

The next step on his journey? To work alongside mainstream artists like  M.I.A, Rihanna and Britney Spears! There's a reason you like Brit Brit's new single "Hold It Against Me" so much--listen to the breakdown at the 2:22 mark. Rusko's behind that too.

Check out Rusko's video below to get more of a feel for his dark digital sound.

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Hot Shots: Amber And Gary Are Sporting Promise Rings!

Posted 2/28/11 5:08 pm EST by in Teen Mom, Teen Mom 2, Top TV Shows


Remember the first time Gary slipped his baby mama a sparkler? It seems like so much time has passed since then, but absence does make the heart grow fonder, doesn't it? According to the Daily Mail (and tons of paparazzi photos on the internet), the on-and-off-again couple went to Kay Jewelers yesterday to pick up some serious ring bling!

Admittedly, we stopped keeping tabs on the fickle nature of their relationship a while back, but if the two of them are truly serious about trying again then we're behind it. Check out Amber's pink square-cut rock and Gary's matching man jewelry, then tell us if you're happy to hear these two have reunited.

Photos: Jackson Lee and Brian Prahl/Splash Images

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Meet The 'Real World: Las Vegas' Cast And Predict Their Fate!

Posted 2/28/11 2:53 pm EST by in Real World, Real World: Las Vegas, Top TV Shows


In just a little over a week, we'll get to watch the next batch of "Real World" casties as they leave the familiarity of their hometowns and embark upon a new life in the "What Happens Here, Stays Here" city. These seven strangers may look like a wholesome group of curious twentysomethings, but this is "Real World," people, and no one stays innocent in a place like Sin City! Check out pics of the Las Vegas cast members, get their backstories and read our predictions for them, plus remember to tune in March 9 to watch all the inevitable madness begin.

NAME: Adam
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: Portland, ME
BACKSTORY: At 16 years old, Adam got caught in a drug robbery and as a result, spent the next three years in a juvenile detention center. While there, he took control of his life, enrolled in college courses and eventually graduated from the University of Southern Maine.
PREDICTION: This bad boy on the mend will be forced to tell his roommates about his mischievous past. It'll create some tension and make everyone question his motives and integrity.

NAME: Dustin
AGE: 24
HOMETOWN: Rayne, LA
BACKSTORY: From the outside, this guy's Southern charm makes him seem like sweetheart, but Dustin's holding on to a huge secret. After high school, he was featured on a website that gave an uncensored look at a house full of of attractive guys (think: a clothing-optional version of "Real World"...with no females in sight).
PREDICTION: All the girls in the house will fall for his flirty smile (and he'll probably hook up with some of them). But after hiding his past from everyone, they'll discover it on their own and confront him.

NAME: Heather
AGE: 21
HOMETOWN: Delran, NJ
BACKSTORY: This pint-size East Coast gal started drinking as a youngster, and at 14 years old she was hospitalized with alcohol poisoning. She's since gotten back on track and has dreams of becoming a talk show host.
PREDICTION: People will assume that she's a simple-minded, wide-eyed Jersey girl, but her confidence will set them straight and everyone will learn that they can't push her around.

NAME: Leroy
AGE: 25
HOMETOWN: Detroit, MI
BACKSTORY: Raised by foster parents, Leroy was forced to place school on the back burner in order to become financially self-sufficient.
PREDICTION: Free from his work-related responsibilities, Leroy will let loose in Las Vegas and finally experience the freedom he never had.

NAME: Michael
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: College Park, MD
BACKSTORY: This small-town boy is definitely the Goody Two-shoes of the house, but that might have something to do with his troubled past. His parents were drug users and spent time in jail, forcing him to grow up fast and play head of household to his seven siblings.
PREDICTION: It'll take a while for Michael to break out of his shell, but once he does, he'll get completely out of control and have to make a big decision about which road to go down.

NAME: Nany
AGE: 21
HOMETOWN: Jamestown, NY
BACKSTORY: This hometown hottie was a dancer for a semi-pro hockey team, but she definitely didn't have the prototypical cheerleader upbringing. Never having met her father--he was jailed on drug charges before she was born--Nany's entrenched herself in a serious six-year relationship to fill the void.
PREDICTION: She'll discover what it's like to live away from her boyfriend and question whether or not she should stick with the guy she knows or explore what Sin City dating has to offer.

NAME: Naomi
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: Bronx, NY
BACKSTORY: This sexy spitfire hails from a drug-infested community, but she's a focused and determined person who wants to one day work as a television reporter.
PREDICTION: She'll position herself as the mother hen of the house--possibly with the help of Michael--and try to keep everyone in line.

+ Think our crystal ball is on to something, or are we totally off the mark? Feel free to make some predictions of your own!

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VIDEO: Pauly D And Vinny Get Mani/Pedis Together

Posted 2/28/11 12:58 pm EST by in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows


We don't even bat a Latisse-less eyelash when Team MVP spends hours getting their bromance on at the barber shop--that's how they do things. But we figured that Pauly's 25-minute blowout sessions and Mike's super-long outfit changes were the extent of their man-scaping routines. Boy were we wrong.

Check out this bonus video from last week's episode, where Vinny and Pauly head to the day spa for some mani/pedis. Vin gets shy and giddy when the nail technician starts massaging his feet, but he enjoys getting done up so much that he asks Pauly to amend the GTL trifecta to include regular hand and foot treatments. Hopefully it doesn't interfere with their standing eyebrow wax appointments.

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JWOWW vs. Snooki: Who Shines Brighter In Sparkles?

Posted 2/28/11 10:43 am EST by in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows


Over the weekend, JWOWW took a trip to Vegas with her boyfriend, Roger Mathews, to celebrate her birthday in style (it's like déjà vu). Wearing a revealing two-piece Richie Rich dress reminiscent of the one Snooki wore to the Grammys, she strutted her shimmery stuff for the red carpet shutterbugs and then joined her friends at the VIP booth inside.

+ Snooki and JWOWW have never been the type of girls to compete, but that doesn't mean we can't compare their sparkly styles. Check out these photos and tell us which "Jersey Shore" castie wears the bedazzled look better!

Photos: Steven Lawton/FilmMagic, Jason Merritt/Getty Images

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XY vs. XX: 'Jersey Shore' Fans Want Mike To Primp Less, Prank More

Posted 2/25/11 6:37 pm EST by in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows


We can all agree that watching the "Jersey Shore" is ridiculous fun, but opinions about the scandalous things that happen each episode tend to run the gamut, especially between genders. So that's why we started this here "XY vs. XX" column, where every week two college-aged fans of the show (one with boy junk and one with girl junk) will share their shameless take on the latest drams. Check out this week's feature on Episode 9.

XY Says: The past few weeks we've paid witness to a more subdued Situation than in previous seasons. Other than occasionally springing to life in order to aggressively cajole the pants off a few grenades, his role in Season 3 has been limited to providing a semi-reassuring shoulder for man-child Ronnie to cry upon.

But this week, Sitch stirred up some trouble. He got reprimanded for disregarding guy code, and the boys exited the house to grab some food without him. I mean c'mon, dude, you've got near-perfect facial hair and every shirt you own looks like it was yanked right from the Ed Hardy store--how can it take that long to shave, get dressed and throw on some rosary beads?!

Fortunately, Mike redeemed himself by sending Snooki and Deena to Times Square, an ingenious prank that culminated with Snooks promising to exact revenge. How she's going to trump this one is beyond me, considering her greatest claim to fame in this ongoing prank war is smothering Vinny with a cream pie.

Speaking of smothering, Sammi's back, everyone! Hooray! (Cue the apathetic applause.) So, how does Ron greet his ex-girlfriend/girlfriend? He exits the room, of course, slamming the door behind him and burying his head in his hands. If you listened close enough, you could just make out the sound of his pride shooting right up into his stomach, where it'll no doubt remain for the rest of the season.

Paul (aka XY) studied at Birmingham and writes for Coedmagazine.com. Get your bro on.

XX Says: Last night's episode was a letdown--like when I spend hours perfecting my smoky eye and come hither stare just to end up at a bar packed with grundle chodes. Aside from the hilarity of JWOWW's puppies hanging all over Snooki (probably because she's the size of a Pomeranian), we spent the majority of the hour focusing on "The Situation." After spending an excessive amount of time perfecting his smoky eye primping (and thoroughly pissing off his boys), he managed to clear the air by sending Team Meatball to Times Square instead of Jenks. Nice one!

Forgiveness was the name of the game this week, and like clockwork, Sammi came back to dole out more. How long does it take for a girl to forget that her ex-boyfriend destroyed all her stuff in a fit of rage and called her every name in the book? Answer: 5 minutes. Ronnie's "I'm sorry I broke everything you own" roses hadn't even wilted yet before homegirl was ready to return to the house. Can't wait to see their next big blowout (cuz you just know there's another one coming...).

Melanie is a hipster hatin', bro lovin' student at Northeastern and one of the 100 writers at CollegeCandy.com.

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VIDEO: Snooki's Determined To Get It In With Vinny

Posted 2/25/11 5:59 pm EST by in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows


Snooki might be a lot of things (like a terrible Shore Store employee), but she's definitely not a quitter! And the "Jersey Shore" castie's been proving this in her relentless pursuit of Vinny's man parts. Sure, he's been leading her on a little, but we've actually never seen Snooks so determined to get a guy in bed!

Check out a sneak peek of Thursday night's new episode, where Snooki takes off the gloves and asks Vinny to come home and snuggle (translation: smush). Gotta hand it to the girl--she knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it.

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VIDEO: Barbara Wants Jenelle To Dump Her Boyfriend

Posted 2/25/11 2:33 pm EST by in Teen Mom 2, Top TV Shows


There might be a tenderhearted side to Kieffer, but Jenelle's mom, Barbara, sure hasn't seen it. In fact, she's only been privy to his not-so-great attributes, which include unemployment and flighty behavior. Despite all the dramatic mother-daughter moments we've seen so far on "Teen Mom 2," Barbara loves her child and wants her to find a great guy who's respectful.

Check out a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of "Teen Mom 2," where Barbara lets Jenelle know exactly how she feels about her new boyfriend. Her main concern is that he'll end up being another Andrew that does nothing but drag Jenelle down.

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That's What You Said...About Jenelle And Kieffer's Relationship

Posted 2/25/11 1:27 pm EST by in Teen Mom 2, Top TV Shows


Every Friday we thumb through your comments from the most talked about post of the week and highlight each side of the argument. Check out the latest That's What You Said below and make sure to share your own opinion!

This week, one of the more controversial stories on Remote Control focused on Jenelle and her complicated relationship with Kieffer. While he's often served as the voice of reason in her life, he's unemployed and unable to contribute rent money. As a result, Jenelle's been picking up the tab with cash from her college fund. We asked you whether or not Kieffer's holding her back, and here's what you had to say:

"[Kieffer] does not have a job and it does not seem like he is trying. He does not have a high school diploma or GED, so what does he really have to offer Jenelle? She is already doing bad by herself, why add a loafer in the mix?" -- kimber07

"The only person who can hinder Jenelle's progress is Jenelle. He's not forcing her to be with him, or do anything. What she decides to do is on HER, and no one else." -- Jaclyn

"Jenelle shouldn't have to be financially responsible for another person especially if that person is supposed to be on his own. Her priorities are a mess and Kieffer shouldn't be one of them at this time in her life. Her son, school and herself should be her main focus right now but she is moving way too fast into this so-called relationship." -- Honeybumblebee

All three viewers have slightly different perspectives, but how do you feel? Is Kieffer dead weight, or is it Jenelle's responsibility to make better financial decisions? Let's keep the conversation going!

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