'Real Housewives of New Jersey' season premiere: 'Garden State of Emergency'
The adults act like children, fittingly enough, because of a playdate
"The Real Housewives of New Jersey"
The season premiere of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" revolves around two crisis situations: Hurricane Sandy and a kids' playdate. Of course, the latter is the bigger deal. Yeah, people lost power and their houses and even the housewives themselves had the furniture in their second homes, like, totally ruined. But the playdate involved Melissa and Teresa having to sit in the same room and pretend that they didn't hate each other for the sake of their kids and a Bravo camera crew. Needless to say, the possibility for destruction was much higher.
'Orphan Black' season finale recap: 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful'
Things get bloody, ugly and dark for all of the clones
"Orphan Black"
Watching the season finale of "Orphan Black," I couldn't stop thinking about intellectual property law. Really. So often we hear about how the law lags behind technology, how governments and WIPO busily holds meetings and issue reports while those who wish to do so take advantage of every loophole, staying one step ahead of those who can't quite imagine what's already happening. "Orphan Black" takes the issue to one (mostly) logical conclusion, but you can bet this mess won't be resolved in any fictional courts next season.
Reality TV Roundup: 'Sex,' 'Naked & Afraid,' 'Idol,' 'Bachelorette' and more
It's been a busy week, so get all your reality news here, now
"Naked & Afraid"
Welcome to Reality TV Roundup -- a quick look at some of the reality TV-centric stories that have recently popped up across the fine, old Interwebs. Click away, my couch potato friends. But before you do...
Listen: CulturePop No. 15 'Now You See Me,' Rob Lowe, Miranda Lambert
We talk about "Behind the Candelabra" and more
"Healing in the Heartland"
Welcome to CulturePop! This week was full o' weird ass crap, so Melinda and I had a field day. "Behind the Candelabra," people! So much to discuss, and that's just Rob Lowe's eyes. In any case, here's the rundown.
'Sex: How It Works' to explore dysfunction, arousal and more
The two-hour NatGeo special is set to air in June
"Sex: How It Works"
National Geographic Channel leaves the snickering behind (though we probably won't) and dives into the science behind arousal, orgasms, partner preference and sexual dysfunctions with "Sex: How It Works," a two-hour special premiering Tues. June 18 at 8:00 p.m. The show weaves together real-life case studies, the latest technology and cutting-edge computer graphics to explore the topic.
'The American Baking Competition' is doughy but sweet
The reality competition is low energy but the food looks delicious
"The American Baking Competition"
Every season, there are a few reality TV show ideas that make me wonder if we are, in fact, done. After all, what's next? "Waiting in Line for Movie Tickets: The Fight to the Finish" or maybe "Stuck in Traffic without Music: The Will to Survive"? There are only so many jobs, so many situations and so many contests that have inherent dramatic value. By the way, don't be stealin' that movie tickets idea. I may pitch it to basic cable yet.
A look at the good, bad and sometimes weird men of "The Bachelorette"
Who has what it takes and who shouldn't unpack?
Juan Pablo, Brooks and Bryden of "The Bachelorette"
Judging from these handsome photos, you'd think Desiree has a wide and varied assortment of potential suitors on this season of "The Bachelorette." Of course, you'd only believe that if you didn't watch the first episode, in which more than a few guys felt comfortable waving their freak flags, dangling room keys and showing up without shirts (or with armor). Welcome to the weirdest season yet!
Watch: An embarrassing rap video from 'The Bachelorette' and Soulja Boy
It turns out not even Des has the right rhythm
"The Bachelorette"
Sometimes, when you're just having fun and goofing around with friends, you run a video camera. After all, no one's going to see it, right? It seems Des and the bachelors of "The Bachelorette" have decided to do this by taping a rap video, but they forgot that last part. ABC has not only set this thing to air at the end of the second episode of the show (Mon. June 3), they've recruited a real rapper, Soulja Boy, to make all of these people look as white and rhythmless as possible.
Oklahoma tornado disaster to be focus of 1-hour special 'instamentary'
Discovery show to show on-the-ground footage and CGI
Tina Taylor salvages belongings from a home after the Oklahoma tornado
The tragic EF5 tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma on May 20th is now going to be explored in a TV special. Discovery Channel is airing "Mile Wide Tornado: Oklahoma Disaster" (working title, by the way) on Sun. June 2 at 10:00 p.m.
'So You Think You Can Dance' recap: It's off to Boston for talent, nuts
Some auditions inspire, while others just confuse
"So You Think You Can Dance"
Ah, more auditions. Doesn't the road to Vegas seem a lot longer than usual this season? This week, the show is heading off to Boston, which is where season 6 winner Russell was found. That would suggest greatness is there to be found, and yes, there are some amazing auditions. Unfortunately, there's some total crap as well. The good news? It seems that this season, "SYTYCD" is making a conscious effort to show us montages of crap, which gives us the flavor of garbage, but prevents said crappy dancers from getting their names in households across the country or even a truly singular YouTube video. I think this is a smart move, although I almost wanted to see the entirety of the bunny dancing chick's audition. That looked messed up.
