Watching MTV

Sick of the current MTV programming? Lucky for you, some new shows are in the works. Today we’ll highlight one tentatively called “Talk About Sex.”

You know this one will be dirtier than “The Real World”…

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We’re still two weeks away from the premiere of “The Real World: Sydney,” but cast members already have qualms about how the nation will react. KellyAnne Judd was recently featured on MM Agency blog, and we sure learn some interesting tidbits from the post. KellyAnne has suffered from ADD since childhood, and it seems to have affected filming in surprising ways:

During the Sydney Real World she would break out in random laughter and seemed unstable during the season which caused issues that she would usually run away from in a normal setting but being in The Real World house forced her to confront them

Is a little punctuation too much too ask for? Whatever. The article mentions that KellyAnne is being sized up as the next Brooke (”Real World: Denver”), which is great news for us as viewers, but hooorrrible news for KellyAnne as a cast member. We’ll find out in two weeks if it’s true!

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As MTV has given no official word on this yet, it should be considered gossip. But, it appears that a new season of “Next” is among us! Joy!! Not only that, but YOU have a shot to be one of those… pretty people on the bus. This was posted on a reality TV casting website:

MTV seeks SEXY SINGLES 18-25 for MTV’s “Next!”

“Next” is in its 5th Season and needs to stay #1!

What can YOU offer to keep us there?
Are you SUPER HOT?
Are you TOTALLY OUTGOING?
Do you have a HIDDEN TALENT?

NOTE: Must live in California to apply. 18-25 age limitation STRICTLY enforced.

Why all the hubbub about the age limit? I mean, I know that you wouldn’t want a 40-year-old cramping the show’s style, but why is it so “STRICTLY enforced”? I’m guessing they’ve run into problems with pre-teens begging to be on the show. You know how slippery that underage shizz is.

Remember this post I wrote last week about how “MADE” is casting for its new season? Well, MTV.com has finally caught on, and they posted the official notice at their website. Their looking for teens with goals, but here’s what they plan to focus on this season:

Become Homecoming King or Queen
Tryout for a Fall Sports team
Fashion Designers
Make the Fall Musical
Perform at your school talent show
Go from Geek to Chic
Finally get on the winter sports team at your school
Tryout for the local hockey team
Learn how to ice skate
Be a mad snowboarder
Be a boxer
Learn Karate

Uh, haven’t we ween basically every one of these episodes before? I want to see crazy goals! Some type of “Jackass” and “MADE” hybrid show would be nice.

If you want to apply to be on “MADE,” click “read the rest of this entry” to find out the details.
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I won’t claim to know a whole lot of the video game “Warcraft,” but I do have expertise when it comes to MTV. How do these two worlds collide, you ask? Well it seems that the MTV documentary series “True Life” will be shooting an episode that focuses on “Warcraft” gamers. Here’s the blurb:

MTV True Life is doing a documentary for the series True Life about you in the virtual world. We want to see you and your avatars. Does your virtual avatar make you feel confident behind your computer screen? Is there something interesting or unique about your life online? Are you able to lead hundreds of people in World of Warcraft but find yourself shy in real life? Did you meet your significant other online? Is your online avatar completely different from who you are in real life? If so, we would love to hear your story.

Ah, it’s been far too long since I’ve seen “True Life.” I think it’s one of MTV’s best shows, so I’m excited that a new season is on the horizon. To find out how to apply for the “Warcraft” episode, click “read the rest of this entry.”
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Can you believe it, “The Real World: Sydney” hasn’t even aired yet and we’re already talking about the next season! There’s still no word as to where the 20th season of “The Real World” will film (rumors point to LA), but we do have our first castmember. Say hello to “PretyBoy”:

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“PretyBoy,” whose real name is Greg Halstead, was the lucky winner of MTV’s “Real World Casting” web contest. For those of you in the dark, MTV set up a networking site where viewers could campain for votes to land a spot in the next “Real World” house. As weeks went by contestants were weeded down to just one person. Here’s what the new winner had to say about being cast:

I really wouldnt find it too beneficial for my family to see how much I do use profanity, or how many “females” I “entertain.” They really are unaware of my life regarding these two aspects. SO, I might have to tone down my language

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Um, ok? Something juicier would have been nicer. For the link to Greg’s personal “Real World Casting” page, as well as to read more of what he had to say, click “read the rest of this entry.”

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Meet Cohutta Lee, the Southern gentleman joining “The Real World: Sydney” cast:

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Being raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia Cohutta got to experience growing up in nature and using a rifle well before his teenage years.

He took part in the Real World series as part of his goal to see as much as possible before settling down with children.

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Hmm, that didn’t really offer as much information as I would have liked, but I suppose we must make due. Also of interest is that Cohutta (along with the rest of the cast) has watched the first episode. He feels that this season will be “much different” than any other “Real World” season. Is this because it’s in Australia for the first time? Or because the cast is less ethnically diverse? Or maybe because Parisa is there to whip them into shape?

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Lucky you, you’re one of the very first people to hear directly from the new “Real World” cast! Here’s what Parisa had to say to the wonderful WatchingMTV.com readers:

a lot of sites seem to be focusing on the fact that i’m persian/muslim instead of my professional and academic background (i worked in finance all throughout college and almost went on to investment banking before deciding to quit my job junior year and going back to performing arts, taking acting classes at the [NYU] Stella Adler studio and recording and performing again as a vocalist… that’s a huge life decision in itself and then i was cast on the real world right after graduating in december as the ball was rolling with the music stuff so it’s crazy to be introduced to the world as “the muslim girl”)

Even though this season marks the first time that a Persian-American has been cast for the show, it’s clear that Parisa was cast for other reasons as well. One thing the casting directors look for in every prospective “Real World”er is a layered personality. The show’s producers know that there has to be enough story to last about 22 episodes, so it’s important to cast people with varied personality traits. Can’t wait to see how this cast fairs!

You heard me, Parisa is your new fave. Not only is she a smart cookie (educated in finance and international relations, career aspirations as an investment banker), but this girl can sing. Check it out:

Damn! Who the hell even cares who won the basketball game, the performance alone would be worth going. Team Parisa!

Both Dunbar and Parisa of the new “Real World” cast commented on yesterday’s post. They each had interested things to say, it’s definitely worth a read. (I’ve confirmed each of their private e-mails to make sure it was really them. You can be assured that they’re both the real deal).

I obviously became an MTV blogger because I had a passion (read: addiction) to the subject matter. Hearing from two castmembers, even though the comments were somewhat critical, is huge for me. We’ll talk more about this later, but until then, thanks for the comments.

UPDATE: Parisa and I have been swapping e-mails, and let me tell you you are in for a treat this season. She’s so nice and well spoken–I’ll be posting the exclusive info soon.

If you’re asking yourself, “who the hell’s Trisha?”, then you obviously didn’t read close enough! (See “The Real World: Sydney”).

Anyway, here’s the brand spankin’ new picture:

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And, of course, the new info:

She is adopted

She was raised in a very religious Christian family and is very close to God still.

Shr can talk more than anyone she knows but claims to listen just as well.

Her best friends gave her the nickname “Virgin Bitch” when she was in high school.

She claims to be the most fun and outgoing person you’ll ever meet and LOVE to be where the action’s at as her friends tend to wonder how she can non stop party night after night.

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Is it just me, or is there a definite “Laguna Beach” vibe to this season? So far we have two super blonde, super perky (looking) girls, with the definitely possibility of more to come. Hopefully there’s some depth to these women, lest we be forced to suffer through another boring international edition of “The Real World.” I suppose we’ll see.

Are you one of the nine people who watched “Making the Band” season 4? If you nodded your head or gave any recognition to that show’s title, MTV is looking for you! There’s a new casting call looking for a studio audience for the show’s finale. Here are the deets:

Are hooked on Making the Band? Do you know what guys are going be chosen for the final group? Next Saturday, July 14th, Diddy will be making his picks in NYC and MTV wants you to be there!! Were looking for serious, hardcore fans to help support the cast members as they try and take the next step.

Uh, I think I’ll sit this one out and let you folks at home have a chance. If you’re interested (yeah, right), send an e-mail to battleofthebands@mtvstaff.com, making sure to include:

1. Name
2. Age
3. Phone number
4. Location
5. Picture
6. Answer to the question: “Who are your favorite cast members and why?”

Good luck!

Here you have it–a brand new picture of Shauvon from the upcoming Sydney cast!

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This is one of our first glimpses of the new cast. The article reveals that Shauvon is a journalism student originally from Sacramento, CA. Make sure to check back frequently, more info should be leaking very soon.

It’s always a little unsettling when MTV shows inadvertently overlap. It seems as if each show is such a spectacle in itself that any type of collision will cause… the world to explode, or something.

Anyway! Rob Dyrdrek—from “Rob & Big”, obvs—has endorsed a potential “Real World: Sydney” housemate. He posted this on his MySpace blog:

“Copy and Paste This link and VOTE for My boy Marky so we get him on next season of the Real World..”

If you go to Marky’s “Real World” casting page, you’ll see that he’s pulled in 40,196 views, (far fewer than the contest winner with 389,020 views). I say vote for this Marky character—it might lead to a Rob & Big appearance on “The Real World!”