2011 June

'True Life' Check-In: Holley Is Training For The 2016 Olympics

Posted 6/30/11 11:55 pm EST by Rebecca Brown in Top TV Shows, True Life

Tonight's "True Life" explored the story of Holley, an aspiring Olympic weight lifter who was saddled with a potentially career damaging injury. We had an opportunity to check in with her to find out how her life has changed since filming--take a look at the follow-up Q&A below:

HOLLEY
How difficult was it falling short at the competition in Ohio in front of all your family and friends?
It was extremely hard knowing that for the first time in my weight-lifting career I came up short, despite my hard work.

What impact did your results at that competition have in your overall quest to make the Olympics in 2012?
I don't think it really had any impact. No matter how I did at the competition I still had to get knee surgery. I think the biggest damage it did was to my mental state, but I feel better than ever.

How did you respond to the results at that competition?
It taught me to be more focused and not to put any unnecessary pressure on myself.

What's happening in your weight-lifting career right now?
I'm training for the national championships with a great coach in Columbus, Ohio. I hope to make either the Pan Am Games or the World championships this year. I'm currently ranked eighth overall for U.S. women.

How is your relationship now with your brother?
We understand each other a lot more now. He's always been supportive, he just hasn't been outwardly supportive like I would have wanted. I know that he always wants the best for me.

Do you have any regrets about leaving college to pursue your weight-lifting career?
None. College will always be there; weight lifting has a small window of time where you can be competitive.

If you don't make the Olympics in 2012, will you aim for 2016?
The goal has always been mainly focused on 2016 but making 2012 would be awesome and something I'm still shooting toward.

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'True Life' Check-In: Katie Has Full Custody Of Ayden

Posted 6/30/11 11:00 pm EST by Rebecca Brown in Top TV Shows, True Life

Tonight's "True Life" explored the stories of tormented teenagers who couldn't move on from their first loves. Katie patiently hoped that her baby's father would reenter her life, and Josh longed to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend. We had an opportunity to check in with them to find out how their lives have changed since filming--take a look at the follow-up Q&As below:

KATIE
What are you up to now?
I'm just focusing on graduating from school and going to college. I am spending all my time with Ayden.

Is Nathan still dating Reyna?
Nathan and Reyna are still together as far as I know.

How would you describe your feelings for Nathan now?
My feelings for Nathan have completely changed. I see the real person he is. I have a lot of hate built up for him and I'm at the point where he could fall off this Earth and I wouldn't care. He's more of stress for me right now; I hate him.

What kind of custody arrangement have you and Nathan settled on?
Because Nathan never showed up to court, I got to choose everything. I have full sole custody and Nathan has supervised visits. So if he wants to see Ayden now, he has to set it up with a social worker.

Have you dated, or are you dating, anyone other than Nathan since filming the show?
I'm not dating anyone. I've come to realize that I don't need a boy for me to be happy. I'm focusing on myself and Ayden for a while. When the time's right I'll start dating.

What was it like sharing your story with us?
It was the best experience. It's one of those things that I will be able to tell my grandchildren about.

JOSH
What are you up to lately?
I recently moved back to the mountain area and returned to my summer job on Bass Lake, where I manage the docks and fishing tours. I've been planning for a big move to L.A. at the end of the summer to pursue an acting career.

How would you describe your relationship with Hillary now?
Hillary and I started hanging out again a couple months after filming, and even though we aren't as close as we were in the past, I still consider her to be one of my best friends. The past is the past, and I'm just glad that we were able talk out the issues so we could work on a genuine friendship.

How has this experience affected your friendship with Matt?
Matt and I are able to communicate pretty well, and although I can't say that there was zero drama and everything was peachy after filming, I can say that we are still just as good of friends. We are no longer roommates, but we are co-managing on the docks this summer and we may be rooming together again after the season.

Are you currently dating anyone?
I have been dating pretty often, but I have yet to get into anything too serious. I am looking forward to meeting the perfect girl and falling in love and all that good stuff, but at the same time I am enjoying the single life and am in no hurry to jump into anything.

What was it like sharing your story with us?
Sharing my story was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm hoping that my episode will make an impact on the people who are going through hard times. I'm young, I will meet new people, get into new relationships and even get my heart broken again. But I know that getting your feelings hurt isn't the end of the world.

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Meet The Popular Boys Of MTV's New Series, 'Awkward'

Posted 6/30/11 5:30 pm EST by Rebecca Brown in Awkward, Top TV Shows

By now you should be vaguely familiar with the socially challenged and all-around awesome young ingenue, Jenna from MTV's new scripted series, "Awkward." She's a little bit like Liz Lee without the "Star Wars" obsession, and on July 19th, we'll all finally get a chance to meet her on the boob tube.

Alongside the blossoming (and, let's face it, accident prone) protagonist are some fellas that seem equally as interesting. Check out the video below to find out about Jake, the uber-popular guy in school, then be sure to watch the second clip to discover who Jenna's been pining after 4-evs (how do you not crush on a guy named Matty?).

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All GTL-ed Out? 4 Other Activities The 'Shore' Cast Can Do In Seaside

Posted 6/30/11 4:29 pm EST by Rebecca Brown in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows

Not that we don't get a kick out of seeing the "Jersey Shore" casties strut their stuff along the boardwalk, head to the Laundromat or slip into animal-print fashions for a long night of drinking at Karma, but this is their third summer at the beach house...isn't there something--anything--else going on in that town besides boozin' and bronzing?

We decided to take it upon ourselves to do a little research and find some more ways to have fun in Seaside Heights. Here's what we found:

Seaside Sprint Triathlon
Yes, that means run, bike and swim. But if these guys are in as good of shape as their GTLing leads us to believe, then they should have no problem testing their cardiovascular endurance. Or, at the very least, they can go and cheer on the hot athletes!

Water Sports
There are a number of companies that rent a smattering of water gadgets, from bodyboards to surf boards and even motorized paddle boats. The cast is a stone's throw away from the ocean--it's about time they get adventurous and explore the high seas!

Robert J. Novins Planetarium
A 15 minute jaunt to the next town over and they'll be able to get their astronomy on. Plus, Ronnie and Sammi can get intimate under the stars (because every TV couple--reality or not--should have a scene where they make out in a planetarium.)

Wine Tasting
There's no way after spending six weeks in Italy that they didn't hob-nob with a few oenophiles and develop a palette for fine wines. While the Renault Vineyard is an hour away, their prize-winning blueberry champagne sounds worth the trek.

+ Have you ever been to Seaside Heights? Got an idea of an activity they can do that we missed? Let us know in the comments!

Photo: Brandon Todd/Splash News

Tags Jersey Shore's Ronnie, Jersey Shore's Sammi, Lists

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Update: Lauren Conrad's Ex Broke Her Sweet Little Heart

Posted 6/30/11 4:18 pm EST by Lisa Chudnofsky in The Hills, Top TV Shows

To (sort of) quote the original "Jersey" gangsta, Jon Bon Jovi: Shot through the heart, and you're to blame! Kyle Howard, you give love a bad name.

When we reported last week that Lauren Conrad had split with her longtime beau, all the details we knew were that it was a mutual decision and the couple had parted ways amicably. But new information has surfaced in the latest issue of Us Weekly suggesting that Kyle Howard actually hurt our girl in a myriad of ways throughout their relationship. (Side note: We just love it when we get the chance to use the word "myriad." It makes us feel all professor-like.) According to the magazine, the "My Boys" actor had aspirations of becoming the next Robert De Niro, and LC's reality TV career didn't fall in line with his (rather lofty, wouldn't you say?) ambition.

"He saw the relationship as distracting from his goal," the mag's insider said. "He wasn't supportive of her career." Wha? Let us get this straight--he was was embarrassed by a career that made his beautiful girlfriend rich and positioned her as a role model for young women everywhere? Can someone please esplain the logic?

And that's not all. Apparently Kyle didn't like hanging out with Lauren's friends--which again, doesn't make any sense. Who wouldn't want to chill with LoBoz?

The source added that "Lauren is heartbroken...she wants to be married and have kids," and that frankly breaks our heart to hear. She's a good girl who deserves a partner who treats her with respect, and it sucks to find out that she might not have always felt that from him. Especially since his predecessor Jason Wahler was no picnic either.

Chin up, LC. You'll find The One soon enough.

Photo: Ashley Love/Splash News

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Hot Shots: JWOWW Almost Bites It On Her First Day Of Work

Posted 6/30/11 2:35 pm EST by Lisa Chudnofsky in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows

Early this morning Sammi and JWOWW crawled out of bed and headed to their first day of work at The Shore Store in Seaside Heights. Their boss (and landlord) Danny greeted them out front and immediately put the girls to work. Unfortch, Jenni got the short end of the stick in being tasked with opening the shutter doors. As much as she's been pumping iron lately, it seems she almost lost her grip and nearly landed on her fanny! At least she was wearing gloves to protect her acrylics--a "Jersey" girl never knows when she'll need to break out the claws.

Photos: Brian Prahl/Splashnews

Tags Jersey Shore's JWOWW, Jersey Shore's Sammi, Photo

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Why Is Vinny Guadagnino Leaving Seaside With A Suitcase?

Posted 6/30/11 1:42 pm EST by Rebecca Brown in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows

What in the world?! It's only been a few days since the "Jersey Shore" crew moved back into their Seaside digs, so where could Vinny possibly be headed with that suitcase? Late last night, he was spotted carrying luggage down the stairs all incognito style, but maybe he just had an urgent podiatrist appointment that he had to get to (bunions are a bitch!) and he wanted to beat the morning traffic? The snapshot below shows Vin checking into a local hotel, so perhaps he just needed some alone time and was looking for a quiet spot...with clean sheets. Your guess is as good as ours.

+ We sure hope Vin's not leaving the house permanently! What does your gut tell you?

Photos: Brian Prahl / Jackson Lee

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Hot Shots: 'The Situation' Makes Love To The Camera

Posted 6/30/11 1:03 pm EST by Lisa Chudnofsky in Jersey Shore, Top TV Shows

Now here's a guy who longs for the lens 24/7--wouldja look at the sexy eye he's giving the camera? It's quite possible that "The Situation" loves to pose for paps just as much as he loves to bring home one-night stands (and dine on chicken cutlet sandwiches while they patiently wait in bed for him)! But it's not like we're judging (we would NEVER do thaaaat)--he's pretty damn skilled at making the above "Oh, you want a picture of me?" face of earnest vulnerability, as well as the one below, which ever so coyly demonstrates his self-confidence in a non-intimidating fashion (way to go, Dimples McGee).

This one sure is an exhibitionist, and more power to him: while he sometimes strikes out with the ladies (well, except for bathroom stall threesomes), the shutterbugs can't seem to get enough! Let's just hope he keeps his own personal camera out of the Smush Room--we don't need another Weiner on our hands. (Eww, that came out all wrong.)

Photos: Mejia/Asadorian/Splash News

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Who Has The Best 'Challenge' Body?

Posted 6/30/11 12:22 pm EST by Kelli B. Bender in The Challenge, Top TV Shows

Last night on "The Challenge," partners Kenny and Wes proved they were packing major strength by literally shoving Tyrie and Davis out of the competition. We had a suspicion that Wenny might pull off another win, especially after seeing them sans shirt for a good part of the episode. But just because the pair put their muscles to the test and were victorious doesn't mean they're the only team catching our eye. Thanks to all the competitors' love for pool partying, we've had plenty of opportunities to scope out what everyone is working with, and after some serious (and quite fun!) research, we decided on the following for Best "Challenge" Body.

The Guys:

LEROY: This is the "Challenge" of the rookie. The newcomers have been coasting through the competition so far, easily picking up wins. And with the body that Leroy is rocking, it looks like he could pick up this hot body prize, too. Get this man a Rookie of the Year award!

CT: He may be getting a lot of hate from the other players, but we're certainly not hating on CT's body. The Boston boy is pretty gifted in the ab department. Plus, it seems that his six-pack has magnetic powers--the ladies just can't stay away from it.

TY: His personality leaves something to be desired, but he's got a pretty admirable body. Ty must spend as much time at the gym as he does pushing people's buttons. Maybe his pecs can help bring peace to the "Rivals" house?

EVAN: While it may be hard to remember Evan as Fresh Meat, it's easy to recall his beefy bod. Despite the fact that his fellow cast members are snickering that he's packed on pounds, we happen to think this buff player has kept up his killer physique really well over time, and we appreciate his dedication.

The Girls:

EVELYN: This girl has already proved her badassness by surviving The Jungle and winning last night's challenge, not to mention winning past seasons of "The Challenge." Evelyn has the body to beat in terms of pure muscle and lowest body fat percentage.

JASMINE: No mirror is a match for Jasmine, and it's possible that no other competitor is either. Though this rookie is small, she can really pack a punch in and out of challenges. For such a cute and compact frame, there is definitely more than meets the eye.

JENN: She's always been a tough cookie with a hard yet curvaceous bod, which tends to make the boys salivate. With experience as and Oakland Raiderette and several Challenges under her belt, Jenn has has been able to stay in fine form. Her awesome combo of feisty attitude and impressive strength might just get her a win...finally!

LAUREL: As a former model, you would obviously expect Laurel to be strutting around "The Challenge" with a gorgeous figure, but there is more to her fit bod than meets the eye. Like Ev, Laurel is not only pretty but super athletic and always ready to pounce.

+ What guy and girl do you think are rocking the best "Challenge" body? Take our two polls and let us know which "Rivals" contestants you enjoy gawking at the most!

Tags Polls, The Challenge's CT, The Challenge's Evan, The Challenge's Evelyn, The Challenge's Jasmine, The Challenge's Jenn, The Challenge's Leroy, The Challenge's Ty

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Puck From 'Real World: San Francisco' Lands Himself Behind Bars

Posted 6/30/11 11:19 am EST by Rebecca Brown in Real World, Top TV Shows

Before Mark Salling wooed you with his Mohawk and puppy dog eyes on "Glee," there was another Puck in town, and he just so happened to be part of the MTV family. If you can remember back (or for the real young-ins out there, "research back") to 1994's "Real World: San Francisco," there was a combative and bratty bike messenger who ruled the roads with his skateboard and rubbed everyone the wrong way. Puck (David Edward Rainey) may be in his 40s now, but he's still as ornery as ever.

UsMagazine.com reported yesterday that the MTV alum was arrested and charged in a domestic violence case. "He will remain in custody at Los Angeles County Men's Central Jail until his July 6 San Fernando court date," the article said. It's not his first run-in with the law either--Puck was arrested for domestic violence back in 2003 and again in 2009 for battery.

Photo: Ken Probst/MTV

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