Are the Deadliest Catch captains paid? Discovery’s massively popular series has just introduced a brand-new spinoff–and the ‘Dungeon Cove’ variant offers a whole host of new challenges for cast members and viewers alike. The Oregon-based take shows the lengths that six captains will go for Dungeness crab–one of the most popular varieties in all North…
The JonBenet 2016 investigations are in full swing, thanks to the JonBenet Ramsey murder’s 20th anniversary and a string of new evidence in the cold case. No fewer than three full-length specials about the case have premiered in the past few weeks, with one more set to debut soon, and at least one high-profile participant–JonBenet’s…
The three Pamela Adlon daughters had a profound influence on the conception and development of Better Things, their mother’s FX show and the first show on the network created and run by and targeted specifically for women. Similarly, Pamela has had a great deal of success on TV and in film: she co-starred as Marcy…
Does Fetty Wap have a son? The Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star’s most high-profile baby drama has been his paternity fight with co-star Masika Kalysha, but he and Masika’s daughter Khari is actually the 25-year-old rapper’s third child to date. And, as far as that particular drama, it looks like relations are fast improving…
Are Lil Fizz and Jhene Aiko related? It’s not a new question, admittedly–though it’s still one of the most frequently asked about either Fizz or Jhene. But the topic has seen renewed interest of late. The reason? There’s been noise about a B2K reunion for weeks, and it reached its crescendo recently when former member…
Is Narcos a true story? How much of it is real? Questions of the Netflix original series’ veracity have intrigued viewers since its debut, thanks in large part to a steady stream of realistic, but fictional portrayals of criminal enterprise. But Narcos, unlike The Wire or Breaking Bad, doesn’t just draw inspiration from real-life–it gets…
Who is Lyrica Anderson? It’s the question thousands of Love & Hip Hop Hollywood viewers are asking, following the debut of the show’s newest major player. The 27-year-old songwriter and musician has been a major hitmaker for other artists for years; now, with the help of the ever-popular LHH franchise, she hopes to become a…
Does Andrew Zimmern ever get sick? Does he ever get tired of eating so many strange (and often wonderful) foods? The man is a walking, talking encyclopedia of consumption–and a Travel Channel mainstay–and so it’s probably not hard to believe that the most popular question of all about the man who made Bizarre Foods a…
Where did Brandi Maxiell go to college? And, more importantly, how is that question integral to her personality? The Basketball Wives LA star, mother, and entrepreneur makes constant reference to the influence the place she calls home had on both her personal and professional development; despite all the drama on the show, Brandi says she’s…
Was Teairra Mari in Destiny’s Child? And, more importantly, did Beyonce have a say in whether or not the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood mainstay would become a star? An intriguing new twist in Teairra’s back story has just emerged, suggesting that an endorsement from Queen Bey–one that Mari didn’t get–could have changed her life…
Is Naked And Afraid fake? The “fake / real” controversy is something that every reality show has to deal with at some point; and survival shows, with their potentially death-defying scenarios, are certainly no exception. But a string of new allegations from a former Naked And Afraid participant–as well as a highly charged claim from…
The Chris Hansen net worth question is one of increased interest lately, thanks to the journalist’s return to TV with Killer Instinct on Investigation Discovery. The heralded broadcaster’s first major project since To Catch A Predator sees him eschewing hidden camera tactics in favor of more one-on-one interviews–often with surprising results. Hansen’s multi-year absence from…
The Kylie Jenner Instagram phenomenon knows no bounds: Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ 19-year-old budding fashion maven recently passed a whopping 71 million followers, making her one of the most widely watched celebs in social media. But does Kylie Jenner take all of her own Instagram photos? Obviously, the always-prominent selfies are all Kylie’s own…
Who is Rosa Acosta? The noted video vixen has a huge social media presence–between the three biggest platforms, her combined reach is a formidable 5,000,000 people. But, thanks to her addition to the cast of Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, a whole new audience is seeing her for the very first time. (To that end,…
Did Donald Trump quit? And what would happen if he did? The number of people asking those questions has spiked in recent weeks, thanks to a hyper-extended string of unforced errors on the GOP front-runner’s part. Trump’s comments about “Second-Amendment people” coming together against Hillary Clinton–widely perceived to be an endorsement of violence, if not…
The Presidential Debates Schedule 2016 has become yet another point of controversy during this year’s presidential campaign. According to Donald Trump, the Commission on Presidential Debates deliberately scheduled this year’s debates to conflict with NFL games, draw viewers away from the presidential contest, and benefit Hillary Clinton: As usual, Hillary & the Dems are trying…
Can Kanye West run for President? It’s the question of our time, thanks to a genre-shattering 2016 presidential race and a cauldron of speculation that continues to roil a year after Kanye told the world he fully intended to run for the highest office in the land in 2020. True, Kanye made his declaration at…
How much does Shaunie O’Neal make per episode of Basketball Wives LA? Does she make the same amount for her new show, Shaunie’s Home Court? What is Shaunie O’Neal’s net worth? The VH1 mainstay has a diverse portfolio, and her financial situation (like those of so many of her reality TV peers) tends to fluctuate…
Did Matt Blashaw leave Yard Crashers? The DIY fan favorite and long-term replacement for equally popular Ahmen Hassan has stepped away from the camera, turning the show over to only its third host in eight years. Fortunately, alarmed fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Matt has only left the show to, in his own…
How did Jackie Christie meet her husband? Jackie is the longest-tenured member of the Basketball Wives LA cast, having been a part of the show since its debut in 2011. Additionally, Jackie is one of only two members of the Basketball Wives LA Season 5 cast to actually be a Basketball Wife; while everyone other…
Who are Basketball Wives LA married to? VH1’s most popular sports-related show is all set to return for its fifth season, but catching up with the off-camera drama is never an easy task! To help you out, we’ve assembled a list of the Basketball Wives LA Season 5 cast members–including two new additions!–and linked them…
One of the most popular cooking shows in America right now made a seamless transition from British TV–but one aspect of the show that seems to stymie new viewers is the question of any Great British Baking Show prize money. The lack of “traditional” reality TV competition is one thing that makes it über-appealing to…
Are the American Ninja Warriors paid? The hugely popular competition series finally got a winner in Season 7’s Isaac Caldiero, but his victory proved to be somewhat controversial among fans of the show, when they found out what runner-up Geoff Britten took home after his surprise defeat. “By the rules,” ANW producer Kent Weed told the Hollywood Reporter following…
How many kids does Stevie J have? And with how many different women? The Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star is well-known for his prolific ways. And, given that his most recent plotline involves a potential surprise child he had with Cierra Washington two years ago, the numbers should come as no surprise to viewers. According to a recent VH1 breakdown,…
Can OJ Simpson be tried again with new evidence? The question came up earlier this year, thanks to the revelation that a knife had been found on OJ’s former Brentwood property–and it’s being raised once more, thanks to the 22nd anniversary of Nicole Brown and Andrew Goldman’s murders, and the slew of OJ-related television programming that’s…
What does Orange is the New Black mean? The most popular show on Netflix is set to return with a highly anticipated Season Four, and OITNB Seasons 5, 6, and 7 were all greenlit by the streaming giant last fall. Its enormous success, though, seems to have obscured some of the show’s origins, and given rise to several questions about its name–and about its…
The breakaway success of HGTV’s Five Day Flip has many viewers wondering, “Who is Cherie Barber?” But international viewers are no stranger to Barber’s quick-flipping ways, as Barber has been a fixture in Australia for years. The newest member of HGTV’s celebrity house flipping stable is Australian-born, has flipped houses in the English-speaking world for nearly two decades,…
Dorinda Medley’s second husband Richard Medley was, by all accounts, a kind and generous man, a loving husband and father, and a success at his business. But how did Richard Medley die? Dorinda isn’t reluctant to bring him up on The Real Housewives of New York, or her affiliated blog, but does so rarely, leaving many fans to…
What do Vanilla Ice’s knuckle tattoos say? The ink has become as infamous as the man himself, thanks in large part to the unexpected popularity of his new DIY Network show The Vanilla Ice Project, in which the Iceman flips homes for fun and profit. And, as it turns out, it’s easy enough to tell what the…
Are the Flip or Flop auctions real? We’ve addressed the question of the show’s overall veracity, but fans of HGTV’s gi-normous hit still want to know about the auction portion of each episode. How do Flip or Flop‘s economics work? Are they authentic–can you really get houses as cheaply (or efficiently) as Tarek and Christina seem to be…
Joanna Gaines’ ethnicity is one of the most commonly discussed topics regarding the Fixer Upper star, and Joanna herself has answered fans’ questions on the topic a number of times. In fact, when Joanna first answered a question about her ethnicity–way back in Season 1, on the Magnolia Market blog–she brought up the fact that many fans seem to…
Are quintuplets possible naturally? How rare are quintuplets? Are quintuplets identical? These questions–and many more–are on the minds of reality TV viewers across the land, thanks to Outdaughtered, TLC’s newest foray into the multiple birth genre. Texans Danielle and Adam Busby were the first couple in American history to have an all-girl set of quintuplets–though, as fans will soon find…
How does Beachfront Bargain Hunt work? The show is one of HGTV’s most popular, but many viewers are either skeptical about the show’s production (thanks to the House Hunters debacle of several years ago) or honestly curious about how the whole process comes together. Thanks to a series of testimonials written by fans who’ve appeared on the show, we now have…
You’re in good company if you’ve ever been watching Love and Hip Hop Atlanta and found yourself distracted by the following thought: What does Waka Flocka Flame mean? As it turns out, the origins of one of the more colorful and curious stage names in hip hop are pretty playful–in fact, you might have even guessed where Waka…
Are Shahs of Sunset rich? What is the net worth of the Shahs of Sunset cast? And how do the Shahs of Sunset cast members make their money? Cash is often on the minds of Shahs viewers, given the fast-paced lifestyles and ambitious career goals of the show’s always-hustling cast. Theirs is a pretty solidly American story, in that most of the cast…
How did Dorinda Medley make her money? The Real Housewives of New York cast member’s income derives from a variety of sources, though some–or all–of those are often overlooked, due to the wealth she inherited when her second husband Richard Medley passed away. However, as at least one notable profile has pointed out, Dorinda’s wealth comes…
The Willis Family accident that took six of Toby Willis’ brothers and sisters in 1994 was a horrifying tragedy, one that changed the family forever and began a corruption investigation that ultimately brought down a Governor. Toby and Brenda Willis were married with two children and a third on the way when the accident occurred…
How much does the Below Deck Mediterranean yacht cost? More than almost anyone on earth can afford–fortunately, though, we have a new season of high seas antics to satiate our decadent cravings! Bravo’s Below Deck: Mediterranean is here with all-new antics, and an all-new boat: the Ionian Princess, a gleaming white yacht half a football field long and big enough for…
How much does Mimi Faust make on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta? And how does that amount of money compare to her reported net worth? Mimi’s been a LHHATL cast member since the show’s premiere, which means her financial state has likely benefited from the show’s popularity more than almost anyone else’s. It’s especially important to note her tenure…
Discovery’s classic car cavalcade is all set to make its season 2 debut, and we’ve got you covered with a Fat N Furious Rolling Thunder cast info update! The jocular Midwesterners return tonight, looking to make another splash thanks to the huge success of Fat N Furious Season 1. It turns out that Christmas Automotive has…
The mystery of Martin Bayerle’s eye might be the one Billion Dollar Wreck question we haven’t yet answered. So far, we’ve rebutted claims that Billion Dollar Wreck is fake, studied the likely value of the RMS Republic’s sunken cargo, and looked in-depth at the manslaughter charges for which Captain Bayerle spent several years in prison. But we came up short on the eye question until now–thanks…
Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s net worth has never in their lifetimes been low, but a business deal and forthcoming aggressive expansion mean the youngest members of the Kardashian media empire might soon become the wealthiest. According to a new business report, Kendall and Kylie’s newest fashion line could make nine-figure fortunes for them both–meaning, if…
Karlie Redd’s age is, to borrow a phrase from VH1 itself, one of the great American mysteries. Karlie maintains that she’s around 30, but at least two of her Love and Hip Hop Atlanta co-stars claim she’s much older than that. And, depending on whom you ask, there are easily three or four different answers to this…
Does Keeping Up With The Kardashians have writers? And, if so, why? The reality show is about to kick off its twelfth season, and remains as popular a Sunday night fixture as ever, despite ongoing questions about its veracity. Several reports regarding Keeping Up With The Kardashians writers have emerged over the years, some more believeable than others; we’ve…
Are the Million Dollar Listing agents real? Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing debuts its fifth season this week, but, thanks to the general curse of incredulity that hangs over reality TV audiences, the question of the show’s authenticity remains a common one. Fortunately for fans of Luis, Frederik, and Ryan, the high-powered agents’ credentials are legit! Million Dollar Listing‘s three…
Who are Dr. Jenn Mann’s parents? What happened to her radio show? How tall is Dr. Jenn? And is Couples Therapy coming back for another season? These are just a few of some of the most frequently asked questions about VH1 star Dr. Jenn Mann, whose popularity seems to have only grown in light of Family Therapy, her…
The Kardashian family seems to attract controversy no matter what it does, and the Kardashian family church is certainly no exception. Kris Jenner’s involvement with the California Community Church–which has undergone at least one name change and hired at least one pastor with a sketchy past since coming to her attention–operates out of a Los…
Where did Dr. Oakley go to vet school? Where does she live? Is she married? Does she prefer peanut butter M&Ms to standard peanut? Nat Geo staple Dr. Michelle Oakley regularly captivates viewers with her adventures on Dr. Oakley: Yukon Vet–but it turns out that there are still a lot of common questions about the vet….
Property Brothers has long been one of the most popular shows on HGTV, but there’s one question people have about the show that’s asked more persistently than any other: What happens to all the Property Brothers furnishings after Jonathan and Drew are done? Do the people on Property Brothers get to keep the furnishings? At the same time, the uncertainty…
Are the Shahs of Sunset Muslim or Jewish? The popular Bravo series is all set to return for its fifth season, but fans new and old are often still confused by the religious distinctions among cast members. In part, that confusion stems from the fact that a lot of the “Shahs of Sunset Muslim or Jewish”…
Shiplap is experiencing a serious surge in popularity in new renovation, thanks in large part to its extensive use on HGTV’s Fixer Upper. But just what is shiplap? And why do Chip and Joanna Gaines use it so much? The main reason (in addition, of course, to Fixer Upper‘s influence) is that shiplap is a cheap, simple, effective way to…
Say it ain’t so: Black Ink Crew can’t tattoo? The hit VH1 show is set to debut its fourth season, but pesky allegations about the skills of its tattoo artists simply won’t die, despite BIC‘s reputation as a show that “in many ways keeps it all too real.” Indeed, it was Broken Silenze that complimented the show…
Joanna Gaines and Jen Hatmaker have a lot of things in common. They’re both Texans; they both have popular blogs and home renovation shows (though, to be fair, Joanna’s is juuust a bit better-known); they’re both devout Christians and loving mothers to large families. Apparently, though, the similarities are significant enough that a number of…
Is the Willis Family Quiverfull? Speculation about the specific ideology of the 14-member family has been building in light of their rise to reality TV prominence over the past few years–and because of the fall from grace of the Duggar Family, who aren’t strict adherents to the controversial movement, but who embrace its principles. The…
Sisters In Law, the acclaimed new series from WE, details the professional and personal lives of six of Houston’s finest attorneys–and, if the Sisters In Law cast bios are any indication, praise for the show’s legal pedigree is well-earned. As the show’s synopsis makes clear, what the intellectually diverse Sisters In Law cast has in common “is their passion for trying…
The 14-member Willis Family is used to being asked a lot of questions about the logistics of their daily lives, and perhaps no question is more common than a very fundamental one when you’re talking about two parents putting food on the table for a dozen kids: How does the Willis Family make their money? Unfortunately…
Discovery’s Naked And Afraid inspires questions of compensation more than perhaps any other reality TV show. How much do the Naked And Afraid contestants get paid for doing the show? It’s not an inconsiderate sum; given what the participants have to go through to get the money in the first place, though, a better question…
Thanks to a costly divorce, the Giada de Laurentiis net worth question has become conspicuous. Among the many financial details we learned in Giada and ex-husband Todd Thompson’s divorce papers is the fact that Giada was ordered to pay $9,000 per month in alimony, or a total of $108,000 per year. Also of note? Todd got to keep…
Popular opinion appears to hold that the Vanderpump Rules cast doesn’t really work at SUR Lounge, Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant and bar. As it turns out, though, part of the reason for the confusion comes from the Vanderpump Rules cast themselves, as they’ve each given different answers to the question over the years. For starters, when OK Magazine interviewed…
Dr. Luke’s nickname has been the source of both confusion and controversy in light of Kesha’s lawsuit against the 42-year-old songwriter and producer. Though he’s written some of the best-known pop songs of the past thirteen years, Dr. Luke has been on the receiving end of a firestorm of criticism in recent months, due to…
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