Why Born This Way was the best new reality show of 2015, A&E announces Season 2
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Why Born This Way was the best new reality show of 2015, A&E announces Season 2

There is a myriad of ingredients that can make for a successful reality show recipe, and I have to confess I am not always a “healthy eater” when it comes to what I consume. But, when I tune into new episodes of A&E’s Born This Way, I know I am getting my recommended weekly allowance…

Megan Bomgaars, star of ‘Don’t Limit Me’ video, cast for Born This Way
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Megan Bomgaars, star of ‘Don’t Limit Me’ video, cast for Born This Way

In the first episode of A&E’s docu-series Born This Way, Megan Bomgaars explains that she’s a “very typical 22-year-old girl.” That’s a pretty humble self-evaluation for a young woman who’s a sought after public speaker; a fashion model; a recipient of the 2008 National High School Spirit of Sport Award; an entrepreneur; and the star of a viral video…

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REVIEW House of Cards’ third season light on drama, long on snores

  (CAUTION. This review contains spoilers. You probably assumed that that was true when you clicked the link; but, just to be totally, 100% above board with you: this is a review of the third season of House of Cards, and so there are going to be spoilers in it. If you haven’t seen season…

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REVIEW Bravo’s scripted dramedy Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce is fun, sexy, intelligent and mature

On Saturday I was treated to a preview screening of the pilot episode of Bravo’s first foray into scripted programming, the hour-long dramedy Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce starring House’s Lisa Edelsteine and Janeane Garofalo which debuts on Bravo on Tuesday, December 2. I really cannot say enough by how great the show is, but I thought I might try with this glowing review. 🙂

VIDEO Being Maci reviews — plus, watch the full Being Maci MTV Special
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VIDEO Being Maci reviews — plus, watch the full Being Maci MTV Special

MTV’s special Being Maci definitely had a different feel than its Teen Mom predecessor. But, with equal amounts of drama and extra appearances from Bentley, they show was a hit! See what people had to say about — and learn why the show did draw a bit of criticism for Maci.

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Welcome to Myrtle Manor review: TLC delivers with entertaining eclectic ensemble

We don’t often do reviews here at Starcasm, but after watching last night’s premiere of TLC’s new reality series Welcome To Myrtle Manor I found myself wanting to not only share my praises for the show, but also defend reality shows as entertainment in general.

“You mess with one of us, you mess with the whole damn trailer park!”

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TV Recap and Full Video: The Hills Season 6, Episode 16 “I’m Done With You”

Image: Courtesy of MTV ‘I’m Done With You’ is something we have all said but not all of us have acted on it.  Kristin Cavallari is a girl who says what she means and means what she says.  Hence the “b*tch” label. Brody and his girlfriend, Jayde are taking a break because they fight too…

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TV Recap: Desperate Housewives Season 6, Episode 6 “Don’t Walk on the Grass”

In this week’s episode of Desperate Housewives entitled, ‘Don’t Walk on the Grass’ everyone wants to break the rules.   Bree starts to fall for Karl and the feeling appears to be mutual. When Bree trys to break it off with Karl he gives her a cameo that he tells her is a family heirloom….

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The Downward Spiral—Jon and Kate Plus 8 Season 5, Episode 12 Recap: “Movie and a Catch”

Ladies and gentlemen, the downward spiral has begun. If you haven’t been able to tell from my previous recaps of Jon and Kate Plus 8, then I find it my duty to inform you that this show is taking a long walk off a short cliff. The once-refreshing look into the everyday battles of a…

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Halloween Comes Early – Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 5, Episode 12 Recap: ‘Dude Ranch and Dress Up’

Little did I know when I turned on Jon and Kate last night that I was walking into a television nightmare. The episode lulled me in with the typical presentation of cutesy activities and family bonding, but just when I thought I had a grasp on the general plot…there was a turn. In between sweet…

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MTV’s 16 and Pregnant – Catelynn Lowell

The full episode is at the bottom on this post. I highly recommend that you take an hour to watch Catelynn and Tyler’s amazing story. Catelynn’s story (often misspelled Caitlynn by Googlers) was definitely the most intense and moving episode of the compelling 16 and Pregnant MTV series. The last episode dealt with Whitney, who…