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Are you all ready for the weekend yet? If so, I hope you have something fun planned—and I also hope that you’ll get more piece of mind than Parisa did last weekend. In a message posted on her private Facebook, Parisa said this: “Thank you whoever wrote my number on the wall at some club and the lovely drunk that woke me up to tell me Dunbar sucks.”

I followed up with the reality star and she gave me a unique view into the cast members’ lives post-filming. Here’s a taste:

• Cast members do not see the episodes in advance (with the exception of the first two episodes). They watch them live on Wednesday nights, just like you.
• “I check in with your blog regularly and noticed the change in pace over there, glad to see you’re doing well.” See! By reading this you are among the stars!
• “I goofed thinking that this person was my friend, investing time and care into a friendship that definitely isn’t being portrayed as mutual.” Who could she be talking about? Find out soon.

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Another crazy night on “The Real World!” Is it just me, or does Cohutta have just one outfit?

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By now I’m going to assume that you’ve all seen “The Real World” premiere that aired (for the first time) on Wednesday. Well, do you love it or do you LOVE it? That was a loaded question. Here’s my take on things:

• KellyAnne is one of those angsty, live-journal-writing 7th grade types. The reason Parisa was all up in your business, dear, is that you fell over drunk your first night there. And you thought Parisa made a bad first impression! Also, classy hot tub charade.
• Isaac, I’m sorry to say, seems either way overwhelmed or personality-less. We barely saw one full conversation of his, but this very possibly is editing trickery. I think he’s got a lot of potential to be one of the sane roommates.
• Oh, Parisa! Don’t you guys feel her pain? She is trapped on an island with thoughtless bimbettes. I’ll admit that she did seem to be looking for trouble during a few “conversations,” but she’s clearly at a maturity level that her roommates will reach when they’re old and–actually, probably never.
• Shauvon surprised me. Her huge knockers and bleach blonde hair make her seem superficial, but she actually seemed rather smart, don’t you think? She’s done right by choosing team Parisa, but she’s still able to be diplomatic with the other roommates. And did I mention those knockers!
• Trisha seems whiny. I’m on her side with the whole dishwasher argument, but her constant complaining sabotaged any merit that she would have had. The “she didn’t even speak English” thing was poor form as well. I mean, it’s fine to gripe once about how you can’t communicate with the McDonalds lady, but we don’t need to hear over and over again how some crazy foreigner didn’t rush to get you a “crunchy McFlurry.”
• Ooooh, Dunbar. I’m trying really hard to not mention anything physical because, like, I’m not a superficial person? (Right.) Anyway! He seems sane, like Parisa. It would be difficult to have someone like KellyAnne throwing herself at you while trying to maintain a relationship back home. I truly hope he succeeds with that relationship, but we’ll see how he fares in Sydney.
• Is Cohutta from the United States? I kid, I kid! KellyAnne was right when she said, “Is that accent real?” Too bad she spiraled from there. I think Cohutta seems genuine–you know, one of those all-around good guy types. I bet he has a farmer’s tan.

I’m all out of breath! Because I love my readership so very much, click “read the rest of this entry” to get an EXCLUSIVE tidbit that explains how Parisa and KellyAnne feel about each other now, after the show is done taping.

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Yeah, right! Even though the girls complained about the pesky paparazzi presence at a Hollywood hot spot a few nights back, they seem to love the exposure they got from MTV. Here’s what happened:

TMZ spotted the twosome outside of Les Deux last night, shooting scenes for the upcoming season of “The Hills.” Conrad and Patridge were then caught complaining to a producer about going back to the club because there was too much paparazzi around. Uh, hello? Tick tock … 15 minutes girls!

So they don’t want to be photographed but they continue to star in reality shows?? I don’t get it, someone explain this to me. You can also hear in the video that Lauren Conrad says something along the lines of, “Come on, do we have to shoot another exit?” Call me old-fashioned, but doesn’t this take the reality out of “The Hills”? A true reality show would not be reshooting scenes–that defeats the purpose of the whole genre. But then again, what do I know…

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I got a great response to “The Hills” parody I posted yesterday, so today you get to laugh at Ashton Kutcher and “Punk’d.” This clip is from SNL, and it really captures Ashton’s idiotic mannerisms perfectly:

Haha, “I’M AWESOME!” To see Justin Timberlake get Punk’d FOR REAL, watch the video after the jump (for those of you new to WatchingMTV.com, click “read the rest of this entry”).

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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.

Shanna Moakler, linked to MTV audiences through “Meet The Barkers,” revealed to People that she is “devastated” about her recent split from Travis Barker. It seems that this feeling, however is nothing new. As the article reports, Shanna and Travis “married in 2004, divorced in 2006 and reconciled briefly this year before calling it quits again in July.” What a whirlwind! Here’s Shanna’s take:

We separated, and for me it’s very disappointing…I consider him the love of my life. I think the demise of a marriage is like a death, and there is a mourning that goes with it. It’s devastating.”

Yikes, I hope Ms. Moakler has a speedy recovery.

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How did this sneak up on me!? Ladies and gentlement, MTV has packed their things and moved on from Laguna Beach, only to descent upon the close by Newport Harbor for their new series… “Newport Harbor.” This show appears to be literally an extension of “Laguna Beach,” just with new castmembers and a new location:

“Now we are moving up the coast to a new town with new faces and a new high school, but with the same drama of dealing with relationships, cliques, family and friends,” Tony DiSanto, MTV’s executive vice president for series development and programming, said in a statement. “The real O.C. is a beautiful backdrop to this universal story and this year we go back to the heart of the drama … the wistful last year of school.”

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I could do without the pathetic references to the speaker’s “wistful last year of school,” but at least he gives us some good info: expect “Laguna Beach”-type story lines. Plain and simple. The official website words things a little differently:

For three years we have lived, loved and come of age with the teenagers of Laguna Beach. This season, we’re moving up the coast… to Newport Harbor! Join a new group of friends as they discover new loves, face new rivalries and suffer new heartbreaks. On the road to their first kiss, the newest, hottest couple at school contend with an overprotective father and a girl that’s used to getting everything she wants. Meanwhile, former best friends compete for the affection of a sophomore beauty. As they prepare to leave their childhood behind, they’ll find that high school isn’t always a day at the beach. New beauty, new town, new love and new faces: Newport Harbor - The Real Orange County.

It seems we may get a little bit of everything in this new series. More shirtless, well-tanned pictures after the jump.

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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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Damn, her prison stint must have really given her a new energy, because Paris Hilton seems to be everywhere. Now, she’s taking over MTV. Though not much is currently known about the new series, there are news reports that Paris Hilton will be getting her own animated show. Check this out:

She won’t be your typical superhero. Instead of fighting crime she’ll be seen shopping in Beverly Hills, partying at Losers Lounge (a.k.a Hyde), fighting her evil nemesis (TMZ) by getting loaded and running them over with her overpriced car. But she’ll be good in the sex scenes. Must see TV indeed.

Does this sound like a hoax to anyone else? Recently, animated shows on MTV have been sidelined for reality programming. A cartoon Paris Hilton would sure be a first for the network. I’ll keep you updated.

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It feels like Christmas! Here’s the awesome new trailer for next season:

Alright, let’s discuss. First off, there was someone swimming in the fish tank during the first 5 seconds of the trailer. Ew. Next, Dunbar feels threatened by KellyAnne’s advances because he has a girlfriend back home. Why do people always enter “The Real World” with significant others? It’s a recipe for disaster!

Anyway, isn’t Cohutta much more… “southern” than you thought he’d be? Such a thick accent, such a large cowboy hat. This one will be fun to see.

Now here’s where the big drama begins. KellyAnne seems to provoke Parisa, who in turn provokes KellyAnne, who in turn devises a plan to make Parisa leave? Confusing! But then KellyAnne, completely wasted off her ass, grumbles, “THEY. DON’T. LIKE. YOU.”

I can’t wait!! To read what MTV has to say about this upcoming season, click “read the rest of this entry.”

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Bummed out that “Pimp My Ride” is dead? Don’t be! A very, very similar show is just about to premiere. Yes, my friends, “Trick It Out” is a brand new automobile-themed show from MTV. Basically, two teams will compete to see who’s the champion at restoring (souping up!) crappy cars. Here’s a snippet of the official MTV blurb:

Each crew of four Tuners gets a similar car to start with, 14 days, and $15,000 to do their very best cosmetic work. In the end, the teams are judged by a panel of experts - including R.J. Devera, the top Tuner in the nation - the winning crews gets to go home with its car, while the loser gets nothing but the satisfaction of giving it their very best effort.

Doesn’t this sort of sound like “Trading Spaces” on wheels? I’ll be curious to see the first episode, but even if it is really cool, there’s no way its host can ever replace Xzibit.

To read the FULL blurb from MTV, as well as to see the official “Trick It Out” website that’s not yet ready for the public, 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?

Bam Margera–from such MTV wonders as “Jackass,” “Viva La Bam,” and “Bam’s Unholy Union”–recently attended the Element store opening in Waikiki, Hawaii. Click “read more” to see more pictures:

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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!