MTV TO LAUNCH MTV MUSIC METER ON INTERNET CONNECTED TELEVISIONS

January 6, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

PARTNERS WITH SAMSUNG TO LAUNCH MTV MUSIC METER ACROSS ALL SAMSUNG PLATFORMS INCLUDING ALL CURRENT AND UPCOMING SMART TELEVISIONS

MTV today announced plans to launch its MTV Music Meter (http://www.mtvmusicmeter.com), which tracks trending artists based on their social media buzz on internet connected televisions following a successful launch late last year as a standalone website and on select smartphones and tablet devices.

MTV will partner with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to bring the MTV Music Meter to select Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray players and Blu-ray Home Theater Systems as part of Samsung Apps, the world’s first HDTV-based application store. This announcement marks the first time the MTV Music Meter will be made available on connected smart televisions and follows the successful launch of the MTV Music Meter on Samsung devices across all platforms including Samsung’s Galaxy series smartphones and Galaxy Tab tablet.

“We’ve designed MTV Music Meter as a platform agnostic product that will provide music fans with the ability to discover, consume, share and interact regardless of whatever screen they are in front of,” said Dermot McCormack, EVP of Digital Media, MTV Music & Logo at MTV Networks. “Samsung is a great partner to introduce the product into the connected television market.”

“Today, consumers enjoy the freedom to access their favorite music and movies when and where they want it,” said Eric Anderson, vice president of content and product solutions, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. “At Samsung, we are committed to delivering rich, engaging content experiences to the largest screen in the home and we are excited to be the first to bring MTV Music Meter across the line of Samsung smart home entertainment devices.”

Developed by MTV, working with The Echo Nest, MTV Music Meter allows fans to discover, consume, share and interact with new music. The easy to navigate interface features a countdown of the top 100 trending artists based on social media buzz as well as audio, video, artist news, tweets, bios and a feature that showcases similar artists.
In the coming months, MTV plans to launch MTV Music Meter on additional connected devices, TV’s and platforms including iPhone and iPad.

The connected TV app, which MTV will provide to consumers at no cost, will be available later in the year and provide fans with the same music discovery tools as the online and mobile versions, turning one’s television into an unparalleled resource for music discovery.

MTV Music Meter is the first of several music-focused digital products MTV plans to launch in the near future.
“Today’s music fan is bombarded with an astounding amount of music,” added McCormack. “MTV is looking to develop music products that help cut through the clutter and connect fans with artists – no matter where they are.”

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Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

December 24, 2010 by Dennis Amith · Leave a Comment

If you thought season one of “Jersey Shore: Uncensored” was addictive, crazy and tense… “Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two” continues where the last left off and once again, you can’t help but watch as the lives of these eight individuals unfold for the good and the worse. More fun, more drama and more fighting… fans of the series will definitely want to watch season two “uncensored”!

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DVD TITLE: Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two

DURATION: (13 episodes) 710 Minutes

DVD INFORMATION: Color, Full Screen

COMPANY: MTV/Paramount

RATED: Not Rated (Explicit Content. Warning: This program is recommended for mature audiences only. It contains adult language and situations.)

RELEASE DATE: December 28, 2010

Created and written by Anthony Beltempo and SallyAnn Salsano

Directed by Brand Kreisberg

Produced by Sheonna Mix, Clay Wolflick, Jarrett Lambo, Steven Matty, Lisa Marie Tobin

Executive Producer: SallyAnn Salsano

Co-Executive Producer: Pam LaLima

Associate Producer: Jamaal Avery

Music by Wellington Lora Jr.

Cinematography by Brian Steimle

Edited by Frankie Le Nguyen, Tom Lannin, Christopher Sam, Alexander Bliss, David Coppola

Casting by Doron Ofir, Josh Allouche, Shaggy Bajrami

Production Design by Jake Leslie

Art Direction by Dana Leibovitz

Starring:

Pauly Del Vecchio

Jenni Farley

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola

Vinny Guadagnino

Ronnie “Fist Pump Brah” Magro

Nicole Polizzi

Michael Sorrentino

Angelina “Jolie” Pivarnick

Mike Sorrentino

The eight housemates of Jersey Shore are back for another season of GTL, fist pumping, and battling grenades. But this time the party has moved south to Miami Beach. The area code may have changed, but the drama remains the same. The Situation, Vinny and Pauly D give MVP a whole new meaning; Snooki continues her search for the perfect gorilla juicehead while Jwoww tries to keep her out of trouble; Sammi and Ron pick up right where they left off; and Angelina can’t help but stir things up. MVP will be creepin’, Ron Ron juice will be flowin’, and Snooki will be Snookin’ on Season Two of Jersey Shore.

"Jersey Shore" Cast Members (L-R): Vinny, Angelina, Pauly (DJ Pauly D), Jenni (JWoww), Ronnie, Nicole (Snooki), Mike (The Situation) and Sammi (Sweetheart)

MTV has had its fair share of popular reality TV series from “Real World”, “Sweet 16″, “Laguna Beach: The Real OC”, “The Hills”, “The City” but the first season of “Jersey Shore” took viewers by surprise! Not only was it a hit, the eight individuals from the show have found success and people are wanting more!

In the first season of “Jersey Shore”, the show was about eight young men and women who never met and now must live together, work and party at the New Jersey Shore. But as MTV and audiences can’t wait for another installment of the popular series, because the second season of the series was shot during the cold freezing winter and New Jersey is essentially not going to be an ideal spot for these eight, MTV has taken these individuals and brought them to Miami.

The show continues to feature the individuals partying it up, not getting along, fixing their issues with each other, not getting along again, cussing each other out and more.

“Jersey Shore” focused on the following eight individuals:

Angelina “Jolie” Pivarnick – A New Yorker who is committed to her boyfriend and is very outspoken (especially towards the guys who bring women back to the home) and refuses to work at the T-shirt shop. Tends to upset the guys in the house. In the first season, original house member Angelina left the house because she couldn’t stand her roommates but seeing the success that the others have gotten from the show, she wanted back in but because she said some disparaging remarks about the people in the house, now no one trusts her. Can Angelina win the respect of her housemates again?
Jenni “JWoww” Farley – A New Yorker with an attitude. Comes into the house dedicated to her boyfriend but with life away from him (even for a short while), her wild side may come out. She has since become very good friends with Snooki and both watch each others back.
Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino – The cocky New Yorker who is about fitness, loves showing off his abs, loves cooking and likes hooking up with a girl nearly every day.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi - The New Yorker who calls herself a “Guidette” and wants to date a “Guido”. Can be wild, loves to have fun and can be temperamental if pushed. She and JWoww are great friends.
Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio – The popular Italian DJ, can easily hook up with the girls (including one of his fellow castmates) and sometimes has to be Mike’s Wingman.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro – The buff, temperamental New Yorker who didn’t want to get into a relationship but ends up hooking up with Sammi “Sweetheart”. In Season two, the two have broken up but yet still have feelings for each other.
Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola - The sole cast member originally from New York. The heartbreaker who wanted to have fun but ends up falling for Ronnie. Despite how Ronnie is torn about being single and having a relationship, she still cares for him no matter what.
Vinny Guadagnino – The traditional Italian from New York and a mama’s boy. Vinny is the least controversial man in the house and plays it cool.

“Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two” features a total of 13 episodes (episodes 10-22). Here is a brief synopsis of each episode:

DISC 1

EPISODE 10 – Goin’ South – The main seven go to Miami and learn that Angelina is staying with them.
EPISODE 11 – The Hangover – Sammi wants to know what Ronnie is doing at the nightclub and Pauly gets to see what happens when Angelina gets drunk.
EPISODE 12 – Creepin’ – In order to be cool with the people in the house, Angelina apologizes to everyone.
EPISODE 13 – Breaking Up – JWoww and Snooki want to tell Sammi about what Ronnie did and come up with a plan.

DISC 2

EPISODE 14 – The Letter – Sammi finds the anonymous letter that JWoww and Snooki wrote and wants to know who did it.
EPISODE 15 – Not So Shore – An argument with Angelina has escalated when Sammi finds out that JWoww and Snooki wrote the anonymous letter.
EPISODE 16 – Sleeping with the Enemy – Everyone dealing with the fight between Sammi and JWoww. Angelina meets Jose.
EPISODE 17 – All in the Family – Mike wants to tell Jose that Angelina and Vinny hooked up.

DISC 3

EPISODE 18 – Dirty Pad – The group celebrates their final days at the house and the end of Summer.
EPISODE 19 – Gone, Baby, Gone - Angelina has had enough and plans to leave the house…but not before Snooki gets into a fight with her.
EPISODE 20 – Girls Like That - Snooki and JWoww talking about making things cool with Sammi but the Situation gets upset with her.
EPISODE 21 – Deja Vu All Over Again - The Situation is out of sync (keeps finding grenades) and his funk is affecting his roommates.

DISC 4

EPISODE 22 – Back Into the Fold – The group spend their final day at the Everglades but things get out of hand when JWoww confronts Pauly D to find out if he has been talking smack about her and Snooki gets dragged into it.

VIDEO & AUDIO:

“Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two” is presented in full screen, color. Picture quality is good for DVD as one would expect. I’m glad that Paramount opted to put four episodes per disc instead of trying to squash seven of them per disc. Audio quality is very good. Dialogue and music are clear and understandable. Only during moments of when Sammi and Ronnie are together whispering, things get a bit muffled but for the most part, everything else sounds good.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

“Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two” comes with the following special features:

DISC 3

CAST INTERVIEWS – (20:15) “Jersey Shore” cast interviews and everyone talked about their experiences in season 2.
GTL MIAMI – (5:26) The guys of Jersey Shore give us a tour of the gym, tanning shop and laundry are they frequented in South Beach.

DISC 4

Jersey Shore: The Reunion – (40:01) Julissa Bermudez hosts the “Jersey Shore” reunion special as the cast reunite after the second season minus Angelina. Enjoyable but pretty tame compared to last year’s reunion show.
After Hours: Part 1 – (21:31) Featuring an episode of “Jersey Shore: After Hours” hosted by Julissa Bermudez. Special guests: Ronnie, Sammi, JWoww and Snooki. If you thought the reunion show was tense, this after hours episode was tense!
After Hours: Part 2 – (21:31) Featuring an episode of “Jersey Shore: After Hours” hosted by Julissa Bermudez. Special guest: Snooki, Vinny and Angelina.
Extended Scenes – Featuring extended scenes for “The Note” (6:53) and “Angelina’s Goodbye” (5:23).
Season 3 Sneak Peek – (4:54) A preview of season three of “Jersey Shore” and introducing a new roommate named Deena. Meanwhile, the eight are no longer a happy family anymore as things have gone for the worse.

Before watching “Jersey Shore”, I wasn’t really caught up into all the hype as I didn’t watch the series when it first aired. So, I didn’t really didn’t know what to expect. I was told many times that it was like a “trainwreck in which you can’t stop watching” and at the end of the series, I’m going to be truthful, I wasn’t a hater and I was willing to give it a try. And that first season, I was glued in my seat because in terms of drama, “Laguna Beach”, “The Hills” nor “The City” had anything on “Jersey Shore”. This series was raw, full of emotion and drama and it extended to the reunion show. This is not scripted, these people call each use profanity against each other, get into fights and everything happens.

So, my first review for “Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One” was positive and here we are now with season two and once again, I find myself hooked to the television because there is drama, more fighting and as the last season featured Ronnie getting into some fights. This time Sammi, Snooki, JWoww and Angelina get into some fights as well. More fun, more drama, once again…”Jersey Shore” continues to amuse the hell out of me despite not having caught the series on television. It’s just curiosity that really captivates you because you know that with each episode, something bad is going to happen.

I have to admit that the core seven managed to do quite well, despite their differences and problems. Amazingly, the drama is focused on Angelina making her return and trying to stay in the house and how Ronnie and Sammi’s relationship continues to go through its ups and downs but this time, the cast is dragged into it and becomes a major focal point for season two. Although the reunion show was much tamer than last year, the after-show for “Jersey Shore” definitely gave us more tension and you can feel it… With so much tension, I don’t even know how season three is going to be. And judging by the teaser trailer, crap literally hits the fan.

I know that “Jersey Shore” has its share of haters and people who were offended by the stereotypes of Italian-Americans. But the thing is, the casting was perfect in finding people who were somewhat self-absorbed, loved to have fun and if one got on their bad side (especially if they were drunk), they were going to blow. You can only dream of having a cast that can be nice one minute and just see them tear their heads off the next. Everytime we see a reality show, most people keep their emotions in check and once in awhile, we see a blow up. But in “Jersey Shore”, these blowups are not just name calling and talking crap behind someone’s back, this season… especially with the ladies, they came to blows. And you sensed this was going to happen.

The “Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two” DVD delivered in special features with the inclusion of the reunion show and after-hours shows but unlike the first season, there is no audio commentary. But still, you get quite a few featurettes and it’s all good.

Overall, “Jersey Shore” is a different kind of reality TV show that some may not be accustomed to seeing on television and some maybe put off by it and some may watch it and be hooked by how things tend to gradually change with each episode. Things do get tense. And with people calling shows like “The Hills” being partly scripted and fake, I think the reunion show said it all about this show and how we see genuine moments happening. Some people from other states/cities may be in awe of how these people live their lifestyle.

There is no doubt that “Jersey Shore” delivered in tense moments, sh*t talking, drunken moments, sex, partying and even surprising violent moments that you just don’t see on a MTV reality TV show. And because of that, I can’t wait for the third season (with the addition of new cast member Deena)… and as I’ve said with the first season, I’m saying with the second… I’m hooked.

If you enjoyed “Jersey Shore”, definitely give “Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two” on DVD a try!

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MTV BRINGS G.T.L. BACK TO NEW JERSEY WHEN THE HIT TV SERIES “JERSEY SHORE” RETURNS!

December 22, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

Season Two Continues with 13 All New Episodes On Thursday, January 6 at 10p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK (December 17, 2010) – It’s tee-shirt time! New Jersey’s most recognizable housemates are reunited and returning to Seaside, NJ – where all the fist-pumping magic began and a pop culture phenomenon was born. The second season of MTV’s hit reality series “Jersey Shore” resumes on Thursday, January 6 at 10p.m. ET/PT with 13 all-new episodes. This outrageous and hilarious dysfunctional family goes back to work at the tee-shirt shop, kicks back in their original shore house and picks up right where it left off. Even though they’re still experiencing some fallout from “the note” in Miami, nothing can stop the family dinners, G.T.L and gorilla hunting that have bonded them from the beginning. All seven roomies agree they are glad to be back and that Angelina is gone. Too bad none of them know Snooki has invited her BFF Deena Nicole Cortese to fill the void. This cast is about to double their pleasure because like her diminutive, fireball bestie Snooki, Deena is going to prove that big fun and big drama continue to come in small packages. More zany and entertaining than ever, these roommates are going to hit the boardwalk, beat up the beat in the club and continue to prove that while you can summer a lot of places – the Jersey Shore is truly unforgettable.

“Jersey Shore” new season info is as follows:

Premiere Episode Logline: Episode 214 (Airs Thursday, January 6 @ 10pm ET/PT)
Leftover tension from Miami spills over to Seaside when unresolved issues among the girls explode on the first night. And new roommate Deena gets off to an interesting start when she “accidentally” disrobes in front of Mike.

“Jersey Shore” is a reality series that reveals the often surprising and hilarious hijinks of eight young adults who share a shore house in popular East Coast summer hot spots. Fights ensue and love triangles are formed, as the cast juggles their work schedule and takes advantage of the Jersey Shore’s nightlife. Beyond the tanning, muscles and fist pumping, viewers learn there is more to this cast as they form a loyalty and bond that will last beyond their months partying at the shore.

A true pop culture phenomenon, “Jersey Shore” achieved record ratings during the first half of its sophomore season, consistently beating all television competition in its time slot and becoming the #1* original cable series among P12-34 in 2010 and MTV’s highest rated series ever. The show surged to series highs of over 6.7 million viewers, more than doubling the audience for Season One.

Fans can relive all the fist-pumping, smushing and grenade battles from the first half of the season like it’s their first time when “Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Two” makes its way to DVD on Tuesday, December 28. Viewers can ring in the New Year with all 13 UNCENSORED, outrageous and drama-filled episodes set against the backdrop of sizzling Miami Beach. Loaded with sensational bonus features, the four-disc set gives fans intimate interviews with the cast, exclusive extended versions of some of the season’s most explosive scenes, two “After Hours” special, the not-to-be-missed “Reunion Special” and a never-before-seen, exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming new season in January 2011!

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CHER, ELLEN DEGENERES, KATY PERRY, THE “JERSEY SHORE” CAST, ROSARIO DAWSON, THE CAST OF “GLEE”, CHRIS PINE, THE CAST OF JACKASS, KIM KARDASHIAN, JOE MANGANIELLO OF “TRUE BLOOD”, RICK ROSS AND ROMEO OF AVENTURA TO APPEAR AT THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

September 7, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beatz and Bruno Mars Join List of Performers at “VMAs” on September 12th from the Nokia Theatre L. A. Live in Los Angeles, CA

Audrina Patridge Brings the Global Audience Closer to the Red Carpet Action as the Official MTV International “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” Guest Correspondent

MTV announced today that Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry, the cast of “Glee” including Jane Lynch, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer and Amber Riley, in addition Rosario Dawson, Chris Pine, the cast of Jackass including Johnny Knoxville, Bam Magera and Steve-O, Kim Kardashian, “True Blood” cast member Joe Manganiello, Rick Ross and Romeo of the multi-platinum Latin supergroup Aventura, are set to present at the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” In addition, the list of performances grows as Mary J Blige and Swizz Beatz prepare to hit the stage with Drake, also Bruno Mars will make his VMA performance debut at the 27th annual awards show, which will broadcast live on Sunday, September 12 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT) from the Nokia Theatre L.A Live In Los Angeles, CA.

Joining the red carpet festivities is Audrina Patridge from “The Hills” who will serve as the official MTV International “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” guest correspondent. Through special vignettes from behind the scenes, the red carpet and the main event, she will give international viewers the scoop on everything happening before, during and after the show.
A special premiere episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” will tape from the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” Ellen’s cameras will be on hand to catch all of the VMA red carpet highlights and behind the scenes must see moments.
MTV Style has confirmed superstar model Coco Rocha to host MTV.com’s ‘Red Carpet Report.’ Coco will lend her style expertise to the VMA red carpet and interview celebrities about their fashion.
Previously announced presenters include: The Social Network’s Justin Timberlake, Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Ashley Greene, Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo. As previously announced, comedienne Chelsea Handler will host the show.
Other performers on the show include Linkin Park, Usher, Eminem, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Paramore, B.o.B, Florence + The Machine, along with Travie McCoy, Jason Derulo and Robyn who will perform with this year’s VMA house artist, deadmau5.
Viewers can vote for “Best New Artist,” by visiting vma.mtv.com through the show, live on September 12. In addition, text voting for “Best New Artist” is open to all wireless carrier subscribers by texting BNA to 97979.
Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” Dave Sirulnick is Executive Producer. Garrett English is co-Executive Producer/Executive in Charge of Production. Amy Doyle is co-Executive Producer. Joanna Bomberg is Executive in Charge of Music and Talent. Jen Jones is co- Executive Producer. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive.
Official sponsors of the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” are 5® REACT™ Gum, freecreditscore.com™, Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid, Rhapsody®, Samsung Fascinate a Galaxy S phone, Taco Bell® and Verizon Wireless.
The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.2 billion people via MTV’s global network of 63 channels reaching 605 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world.

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EMINEM RULES THE CHARTS, THE HIP-HOP UNIVERSE AND NEXT… THE STAGE AT THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

August 25, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

The 27 th Annual Awards Show Airs Live From Nokia Theater L.A. Live In Los Angeles On Sunday, September 12 at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT)

The biggest night in music just got even hotter as MTV confirms Eminem will perform LIVE at the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” Known for his fiery live performances and captivating lyrics, Eminem is sure to ignite a twitter storm at this year’s show. With a #1 album on the Billboard charts, his #1 single “Love The Way You Lie” and 8 VMA nominations, Eminem remains unstoppable as he joins an incredible line-up of performers including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, B.o.B and Florence + The Machine. Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Ashley Greene, Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo are confirmed to present. As previously announced, comedienne Chelsea Handler will host the show. The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will air live from Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.) MTV will announce additional performers and presenters on a later date.

Viewers can vote for general VMA categories, including “Best New Artist,” by visiting vma.mtv.com beginning Tuesday, August 3. In addition, text voting for “Best New Artist” is open to all wireless carrier subscribers by texting BNA to 97979. Voting continues through the show, live on September 12. Also, Verizon Wireless subscribers can vote in all categories by texting VMA to 97979 (standard message rates apply.)

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” Dave Sirulnick is Executive Producer. Garrett English is co-Executive Producer/Executive in Charge of Production. Amy Doyle is co-Executive Producer. Joanna Bomberg is Executive in Charge of Music and Talent. Jen Jones is co- Executive Producer. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive.

Official sponsors of the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” are 5® REACT™ Gum, freecreditscore.com™, Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid, Rhapsody®, Samsung Fascinate a Galaxy S phone, Taco Bell® and Verizon Wireless.

The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.2 billion people via MTV’s global network of 63 channels reaching 605 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world.

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JUSTIN BIEBER AND B.o.B SET TO MAKE VMA PERFORMANCE DEBUTS AT THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

August 19, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

Ke$ha And Ashley Greene Confirmed To Present At The 27 th Annual Awards Show Airing Live From Nokia Theater In Los Angeles On Sunday, September 12 at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT)

MTV will prove one night can change everything as Justin Bieber and B.o.B make their VMA performance debuts at the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” Set to take the iconic stage for the first time, Justin Bieber and B.o.B are eager to fill the shoes of past VMA legends with their unprecedented performances. Bieber, who is nominated for “Best New Artist,” and B.o.B, who received an impressive 5 nominations, will join an incredible line-up of performers, including Kanye, Drake and Florence + The Machine. Ke$ha and Ashley Greene have been added to the previously announced list of presenters which include Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo. The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will air live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.) MTV will announce additional performers, presenters and host on a later date.

“I’m excited to be performing at the VMA’s. It is all still unbelievable because last year I went for the first time and no one knew who I was,” said Justin Bieber. “Just really shows that dreams can come true and what incredible dedicated fans I have. I’m a lucky guy and grateful. Now I just want to get on that stage, have some fun in front of my heroes because at the end of the day I’m still a kid, and still a fan. Thanks.”

Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más (formerly MTV Tr3s) has introduced a new award this year for “Tr3s Latino Artist of the Year.” The artists nominated in this category include Aventura, Pitbull, Camila, Shakira, Wisin y Yandel and Daddy Yankee. The winner will be announced during MTV Tr3s September 18th broadcast.

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KANYE WEST RETURNS TO THE VMA STAGE FOR “THE 2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

August 13, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

ALSO SET TO PERFORM ARE DRAKE AND FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Selena Gomez And Ne-Yo Confirmed To Present At MTV’S 27th Annual Awards Show Airing Live from Los Angeles On Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9PM (ET/PT)

Get your twitter fingers ready for more unforgettable moments as MTV announces the first round of artists who will perform LIVE at the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” Kanye, Drake and Florence + The Machine will take creative leaps and bring fans an evening filled with groundbreaking performances that will be discussed for years to come. With the highly anticipated release of Kanye West’s new album this fall, music lovers and fans alike will be glued to the screen to see what the rapper has in store for the audience when he hits the VMA stage. This year’s awards will mark the first VMA performance for Grammy® nominated hip-hop artist Drake and UK indie favorite Florence + The Machine, who will perform her 4-time VMA nominated “Dog Days Are Over.” Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Trey Songz, Selena Gomez and Ne-Yo are the first presenters confirmed for the show. The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will air live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.) MTV will announce additional performers, presenters and host on a later date.

“To be performing and nominated at this years VMA’s is completely amazing and especially for the song ‘Dog Days.’ I recorded that song in a cupboard with no instruments and the sound of the drums was me banging my hands on the wall, clacking pens on Mpc’s and generally causing a cacophony with anything I could lay my hands on.,” said Florence + The Machine. “For this song to be recognized at such an iconic event is a total dream. For me ‘Dog Days’ symbolizes apocalyptic euphoria, Chaotic freedom and running really really fast with your eyes closed. I hope to somehow encapsulate those things in my performance at this years VMA’s. I would also hugely like to thank everyone at the VMA’s for giving me this opportunity.”

Viewers can vote for general VMA categories, including “Best New Artist,” by visiting vma.mtv.com. In addition, text voting for “Best New Artist” is open to all wireless carrier subscribers by texting BNA to 97979. Voting continues through the show, live on September 12. Also, Verizon Wireless subscribers can vote in all categories by texting VMA to 97979 (standard message rates apply.)

Official sponsors of the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” are 5® REACT™ Gum, freecreditscore.com™, Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid, Rhapsody®, Taco Bell® and Verizon Wireless.

Filed Under: American Entertainment News

LADY GAGA DOMINATES NOMINATIONS FOR THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” WITH THIRTEEN NODS WHILE EMINEM COMES IN SECOND WITH EIGHT

August 3, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

LADY GAGA DOMINATES NOMINATIONS FOR THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” WITH THIRTEEN NODS WHILE EMINEM COMES IN SECOND WITH EIGHT

FIRST TIME VMA NOMINEES INCLUDE JUSTIN BIEBER, DRAKE, KE$HA, B.o.B, FLORENCE + THE MACHINE AND MUMFORD AND SONS

The 27 th Annual Awards Show Will Broadcast Live From Nokia Theater In Los Angeles On Sunday, September 12 at 9:00PM, (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT)

New York, NY (August 3, 2010) –– From pop to rock to hip-hop, today’s hottest artists will vie for the coveted Moonman award at the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards.” MTV today announced the nominees with Lady Gaga leading the way with an incredible thirteen nods including “Best Pop Video,” “Best Female Video” and “Best Dance Music Video” for her global chart-topping hit “Bad Romance.” No stranger to breaking records, Gaga can now boast having the most nominations ever in a single VMA as well as being the first female artist nominated for two different videos in the “Video of the Year” category for “Bad Romance” and “Telephone” featuring Beyoncé. Coming off the success of his latest album, Eminem is this year’s most nominated male artist, racking up eight nominations including “Best Male Video,” and “Video of the Year” for “Not Afraid.” VMA newcomer Ke$ha is up for three Moonmen for “Tik Tok” while up and coming rapper B.o.B has an impressive five nominations including in the “Best Hip-Hop” category for “Airplanes” against “Forever” by Drake. Other artists receiving first time VMA nominations are Justin Bieber for “Best New Artist” for his hit single “Baby,” indie favorite Florence + The Machine with five noms for “Dog Days Are Over” and Jason Derulo for “In My Head.” In addition, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, P!nk, 30 Seconds To Mars, Katy Perry and Usher are also nominated for Moonmen this year. The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will air live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.) MTV will announce additional performers, presenters and host on a later date.

“I’m so honored for all the little monsters and self-professed freaks of the universe, to have more VMA nominations in a single year than any artist in MTV history. Ironically, I’m even more proud it’s an unlucky number; 13,” said Lady Gaga. “A long time ago the world told me and my little monsters we would never be heard, together we changed the rules. God put me on Earth for 3 reasons: To make loud music, gay videos, and cause a damn raucous. Thank You MTV!”

“Apparently MTV doesn’t care that I have two massive stadium shows on the other side of the country the day after the VMA’s. F me, right?!?!,” said Eminem. “I mean, I’ll be there but don’t expect me to be nice about it.”

Following are the nominees for the “2010 MTV Video Music Awards”:

2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES

BEST COLLABORATION

B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams
Title: Airplanes
Album: B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
Director: Hiro Murai
Label: Atlantic, Grand Hustle, Rebel Rock
Production Company: Partizan Entertainment
Producer: Anne Johnson
Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga
Title: Video Phone (Extended Remix)
Album: I AM…SASHA FIERCE (Deluxe Edition)
Director: Hype Williams
Label: Columbia, Music World Music
Production Company: Naa’ila Entertainment
Producer: Hype Williams

Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
Title: Telephone
Album: The Fame Monster
Director: Jonas Akerlund
Label: Interscope, Cherrytree, Streamline, KonLive
Production Company: Serial Pictures/Anonymous Content
Producers: Stephanie Bruni, Violaine Etienne and Nicole Ehrlich

3OH!3 featuring Kesha
Title: My First Kiss
Album: Streets Of Gold
Director: Isaac Ravishankara
Label: Photo Finish Records
Production Company: Anchor Light Productions
Producer: Kevin Hayden

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
Title: Empire State of Mind
Album: The Blueprint 3
Director: Hype Williams
Label: Roc Nation
Production Company: Naaila Entertainment
Producer: Abdur Rahman
BEST FEMALE VIDEO

Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
Album: The Fame Monster
Director: Francis Lawrence
Label: Interscope, Cherrytree, Streamline, KonLive
Production Company: DNA Inc.
Producers: Heather Heller, Nicole Ehrlich and Kathy Angstadt

Ke$ha
Title: Tik Tok
Album: Animal
Director: Syndrome
Label: RCA
Production Company: Hello & Company
Producer: Billy Parks

Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg
Title: California Gurls
Album: Teenage Dream
Director: Mathew Cullen
Label: Capitol Records
Production Company: Motion Theory
Producer: Javier Jimenez, Patrick Nugent, Bernard Rahill, Danny Lockwood

Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga
Title: Video Phone (Extended Remix)
Album: I AM…SASHA FIERCE (Deluxe Edition)
Director: Hype Williams
Label: Columbia, Music World Music
Production Company: Naa’ila Entertainment
Producer: Hype Williams

Taylor Swift
Title: Fifteen
Album: Fearless
Director: Roman White
Label: Big Machine Records, Universal Republic
Production Company: Revolution Pictures, Inc.
Producer: Randy Brewer
BEST MALE VIDEO

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Diener

Usher featuring Will.I.Am
Title: OMG
Album: Raymond v. Raymond
Director: Anthony Mandler
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Production Company: LET Films
Producer: Kim Bradshaw

Drake
Title: Find Your Love
Album: Thank Me Later
Director: Anthony Mandler
Label: Cash Money Records, Young Money
Production Company: Let Films
Producer: C. Pardo

Jason Derulo
Title: In My Head
Album: Jason Derulo
Director: Kai Crawford
Label: Warner Bros. Records, Beluga Heights
Production Company: Red Summer Photo Play
Producer: Cisco Newman
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Diener

Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem
Title: Forever
Album: Music Inspired From The Film More Than A Game
Director: Hype Williams
Label: Interscope, Zone 4, Inc., Harvey Mason Music
Production Company: Naaila Entertainment, Inc
Producer: Tony McGarry

Jay-Z & Swizz Beats
Title: On To The Next One
Album: The Blueprint 3
Director: Sam Brown
Label: Roc Nation
Production Company: DNA Inc.
Producer: Jeremy Sullivan, Pepper Carlson

Kid Cudi featuring MGMT & Ratatat
Title: Pursuit Of Happiness
Album: Man on the Moon
Director: Brody Baker
Label: Fool’s Gold
Production Company: El Nino
Producer: Jules Dieng
BEST NEW ARTIST

Ke$ha
Title: Tik Tok
Album: Animal
Director: Syndrome
Label: RCA
Production Company: Hello & Company
Producer: Billy Parks

Jason Derulo
Title: In My Head
Album: Jason Derulo
Director: Kai Crawford
Label: Warner Bros. Records, Beluga Heights
Production Company: Red Summer Photo Play
Producer: Cisco Newman

Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
Title: Baby
Album: My World Part II
Director: Ray Kay
Label: Island Def Jam, RBMG
Production Company: Rockhard Films
Producer: Nicole Acacio

Nicki Minaj featuring Sean Garrett
Title: Massive Attack
Album: N/A
Director: Hype Williams
Label: Cash Money Records, Young Money
Production Company: Naaila Entertainment
Producer: T. McGarry & K. Brown

Broken Bells
Title: The Ghost Inside
Album: Broken Bells
Director: Jacob Gentry
Label: Columbia
Production Company: POPfilms/Soapbox Films
Producer: Alexander Motlagh
BEST POP VIDEO

Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dog
Title: California Gurls
Album: Teenage Dream
Director: Mathew Cullen
Label: Capitol Records
Production Company: Motion Theory
Producers: Javier Jimenez, Patrick Nugent, Bernard Rahill, Danny Lockwood
Ke$ha
Title: Tik Tok
Album: Animal
Director: Syndrome
Label: RCA
Production Company: Hello & Company
Producer: Billy Parks

B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars
Title: Nothing on You
Album: B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
Director: Ethan Lader
Label: Atlantic, Grand Hustle, Rebel Rock
Production Company: Kleiner Inc.
Producer: Christopher Cho
BEST ROCK VIDEO

30 Seconds To Mars
Title: Kings and Queens
Album: This Is War
Director: Bartholomew Cubbins
Label: Virgin Records
Production Company: Hello and Co.
Producers: Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Sheeira Rees-Davies, Melissa Larsen, Dave Robertson

MUSE
Title: Uprising
Album: The Resistance
Director: Hydra
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Production Company: Humble
Producer: Humble

Paramore
Title: Ignorance
Album: Brand New Eyes
Director: Honey
Label: Fueled By Ramen
Production Company: Partizan Entertainment
Producer: Jeff Pantaleo

Florence + the Machine
Title: Dog Days Are Over
Album: Lungs
Director: LEGS
Label: Universal Republic
Production Company: Rokkit
Producer: Malachy Mcanenny

MGMT
Title: Flash Delirium
Album: Congratulations
Director: Andreas Nilsson
Label: Cloumbia
Production Company: Streetgang Films
Producer: Jason Botkin/ Jonathan Lia
BEST DANCE MUSIC VIDEO

Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull
Title: I Like It
Album: Euphoria/Jersey Shore Soundtrack
Director: Mike Baro
Label: Universal Republic
Production Company: CreativeSeen
Producer: Alex Sdoucos

Cascada
Title: Evacuate The Dancefloor
Album: Evacuate The Dancefloor
Director: Max Nichols
Label: Robbins Entertainment, LLC
Production Company: Clark Jackson Productions
Producer: Clark Jackson

David Guetta featuring Akon
Title: Sexy Chick
Album: One Love
Director: Stephen Schuster
Label: Gum Pod
Production Company: U-MAN
Producer: Hervé Humbert

Usher featuring Will.I.Am
Title: OMG
Album: Raymond v. Raymond
Director: Anthony Mandler
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Production Company: LET Films
Producer: Kim Bradshaw
VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Florence + The Machine
Title: Dog Days Are Over
Album: Lungs
Director: LEGS
Label: Universal Republic
Production Company: Rokkit
Producer: Malachy Mcanenny

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Deiner

Florence + The Machine
Title: Dogs Days Are Over
Album: Lungs
Director: LEGS
Label: Universal Republic
Production Company: Rokkit
Producer: Malachy Mcanenny
Art Director: Louise Corcoran

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Diener
Art Director: Ethan Tobman

30 Seconds To Mars
Title: Kings and Queens
Album: This Is War
Director: Bartholomew Cubbins
Label: Virgin Records
Production Company: Hello and Co.
Producer: Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook, Sheeira Rees-Davies, Melissa Larsen, Dave Robertson
Art Director: Marc Benacerraf

Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
Title: Telephone
Album: The Fame Monster
Director: Jonas Akerlund
Label: Interscope, Cherrytree, Streamline, KonLive
Production Company: Serial Pictures/ Anonymous Content
Producers: Stephanie Bruni, Violaine Etienne and Nicole Ehrlich
Choreographer: Laurieann Gibson

Usher featuring Will.I.Am
Title: OMG
Album: Raymond v. Raymond
Director: Anthony Mandler
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Production Company:
Producer: Kim Bradshaw
Choreographer: Aakomon “AJ”

Janelle Monáe featuring Big Boi
Title: Tightrope
Album: The Archandroid
Director: Wendy Morgan
Label: Atlantic Records, Bad Boy Records, Wondaland
Production Company: Revolver Film Company
Producer: Helen Urriola
Choreographer: Janelle Monae & The Memphis Jookin Community
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Diener
Cinematographer: Chris Probst

Mumford and Sons
Title: Little Lion Man
Album: Sigh No More
Director: Fred & Nick
Label: Glassnote Records
Production Company: Pulse Films
Producer: Mikey Levelle
Cinematographer: Ben Magahy

Florence + The Machine
Title: Dog Days Are Over
Album: Lungs
Director: LEGS
Label: Universal Republic
Production Company: Rokkit
Producer: Malachy Mcanenny
Cinematographer: Adam Frisch

BEST DIRECTION

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
Title: Empire State of Mind
Album: The Blueprint 3
Director: Hype Williams
Label: Roc Nation
Production Company: Naaila Entertainment
Producer: Abdur Rahman

Lady Gaga
Title: Bad Romance
Album: The Fame Monster
Director: Francis lawrence
Label: Interscope, Cherrytree, Streamline, KonLive
Production Company: DNA Inc.
Producers: Heather Heller, Nicole Ehrlich and Kathy Angstadt

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Diener

Pink
Title: Funhouse
Album: Funhouse
Director: Dave Meyers
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Production Company: Radical Media
Producer: Derek Roberto

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Diener
Editor: Ken Mowe

Rihanna
Title: Rude Boy
Album: Rated R
Director: Melina
Label: Def Jam, SRP
Production Company: Black Dog Films
Producer: Jil Hardin
Editor: Clark Eddy

Pink
Title: Funhouse
Album: Funhouse
Director: Dave Meyers
Label: LaFace Records, JLG
Production Company: Radical Media
Producer: Derek Roberto
Editor: Chris Davis

Miike Snow
Title: Animal
Album: Miike Snow
Director: Sebastian Mlynarski
Label: Downtown Records
Production Company: Sebastian Mlynarski
Producer: Sebastian Mlynarski
Editor: Frank Macias

BEST SFX (SPECIAL EFFECTS)

Eminem
Title: Not Afraid
Album: Recovery
Director: Rich Lee
Label: Aftermath, Interscope
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Justin Diener
Special Effects: Animaholics-VFX

MUSE
Title: Uprising
Album: The Resistance
Director: Hydra
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Production Company: Humble
Producer: Humble
Special Effects: Sam Stevens

Green Day
Title: 21st Century Breakdown
Album: 21st Century Breakdown
Director: Marc Webb
Label: Reprise Records
Production Company: DNA
Producer: Michael Angelos
Special Effects: Laundry

Dan Black
Title: Symphonies
Album: ((un))
Director: Chic & Artistic
Label: The Hours
Production Company: Chris & Artistic
Producer: Corinne Bance & Axel D’Harcourt
Special Effects: Corinne Bance & Axel D’Harcourt
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO

Dan Black
Title: Symphonies
Album: ((un))
Director: Chic & Artistic
Label: The Hours
Production Company: Corinne Bance & Axel D’Harcourt
Producer: Corinne Bance & Axel D’Harcourt

Gorillaz featuring Bobby Womack & Mos Def
Title: Stylo
Album: Plastic Beach
Director: Jamie Hewlett
Label: Virgin Records
Production Company: Zombie Flesh Eaters, HSI Productions and Passion Pictures
Producer: Cara Speller

Coldplay
Title: Strawberry Swing
Album: Viva La Vida
Director: Shynola
Label: Capitol
Production Company: Black Dog Films
Producer: Margo Mars

The Black Keys
Title: Tighten Up
Album: Brothers
Director: Chris Marrs Pillero
Label: Nonesuch
Production Company: Symphony 19
Producer: John Lathan

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Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

July 6, 2010 by Dennis Amith · Leave a Comment

“Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One” is crazy, addicting, wild and fun! After watching one episode, you’re instantly hooked! You’ll either love it or hate it but if you loved the reality TV show, the DVD comes uncensored and plenty of special features and commentary are included. Definitely recommended for “Jersey Shore” fans!

DVD TITLE: Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One

DURATION: (9 episodes) 487 Minutes

DVD INFORMATION: Widescreen

COMPANY: MTV/Paramount

RATED: Not Rated (Explicit Content. Warning: This program is recommended for mature audiences only. It contains adult language and situations.)

RELEASE DATE: July 20, 2010

Created and written by Anthony Beltempo and SallyAnn Salsano

Directed by Brand Kreisberg

Produced by Sheonna Mix, Clay Wolflick, Jarrett Lambo, Steven Matty, Lisa Marie Tobin

Executive Producer: SallyAnn Salsano

Co-Executive Producer: Pam LaLima

Associate Producer: Jamaal Avery

Music by Wellington Lora Jr.

Cinematography by Brian Steimle

Edited by Frankie Le Nguyen, Tom Lannin, Christopher Sam, Alexander Bliss, David Coppola

Casting by Doron Ofir, Josh Allouche, Shaggy Bajrami

Production Design by Jake Leslie

Art Direction by Dana Leibovitz

Starring:

Pauly Del Vecchio

Jenni Farley

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola

Vinny Guadagnino

Ronnie “Fist Pump Brah” Magro

Nicole Polizzi

Michael Sorrentino

Angelina “Jolie” Pivarnick

Mike Sorrentino

Brad Ferro

Julissa Bermudez

On Jersey Shore, MTV follows eight young adults as they move into a summer house to indulge in everything Seaside Heights, New Jersey has to offer. Jersey Shore uncovers sometimes surprising, often hilarious and usually over-the-top personalities as they juggle work, love, nightlife, friendship and the drama that ensues. Includes all nine uncensored episodes!

"Jersey Shore" Cast Members (L-R): Vinny, Angelina, Pauly (DJ Pauly D), Jenni (JWoww), Ronnie, Nicole (Snooki), Mike (The Situation) and Sammi (Sweetheart)

MTV has had its fair share of popular reality TV series from “Real World”, “Sweet 16″, “Laguna Beach: The Real OC”, “The Hills”, “The City” but if there was one reality TV show that definitely caught the attention of many viewers of late, it would be the series “Jersey Shore”. A show about eight young men and women who never met and now must live together, work and party at the New Jersey Shore.

The show was filmed in August 2009 and featured a group of individuals (most of Italian-American descent) and talk about their love of being a Guido/Guidette and just having fun. But unlike other MTV reality TV series, “Jersey Shore” featured individuals partying it up, not getting along, cussing each other out, getting into fights and more.

And the series would also garner some criticism because of its portrayals of Italian-Americans and that because only one of the eight are from New Jersey and five of the people featured are of Italian-American descent. But despite the criticism, “Jersey Shore” surprised and shocked people with its upfront portrayal of the eight individuals, their partying habits and the fights that some got involved in.

“Jersey Shore” focused on the following eight individuals:

Angelina “Jolie” Pivarnick – A New Yorker who is committed to her boyfriend and is very outspoken (especially towards the guys who bring women back to the home) and refuses to work at the T-shirt shop. Tends to upset the guys in the house.
Jenni “JWoww” Farley – A New Yorker with an attitude. Comes into the house dedicated to her boyfriend but with life away from him (even for a short while), her wild side may come out.
Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino – The cocky New Yorker who is about fitness, loves showing off his abs, loves cooking and likes hooking up with a girl nearly every day.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi - The New Yorker who calls herself a “Guidette” and wants to date a “Guido”. Can be wild, loves to have fun and can be temperamental if pushed.
Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio – The popular Italian DJ, can easily hook up with the girls (including one of his fellow castmates) and sometimes has to be Mike’s Wingman.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro – The buff, temperamental New Yorker who didn’t want to get into a relationship but ends up hooking up with Sammi “Sweetheart”.
Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola - The sole cast member originally from New York. The heartbreaker who wanted to have fun but ends up falling for Ronnie.
Vinny Guadagnino – The traditional Italian from New York and a mama’s boy.

“Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One” features a total of nine episodes. Here is a brief synopsis of each episode:

EPISODE 1 – A New Family – Everyone moves into the beach house but Snooki gives roommates the wrong impression.
EPISODE 2 – The Tanned Triangle – Snooki must decided whether to stay in the house or leave. Meanwhile, Sammi’s attention turns to another roommate.
EPISODE 3 – Good Riddance – Mike is upset with who Sammi has chosen to hook up with. Angelina decides she doesn’t want to work and JWoww hooks up with a roommate despite having a boyfriend.
EPISODE 4- Fade to Black – Mike and Pauly go after a few girls while Pauly has to be a wingman. But can Pauly handle the girl he has to watch over? Meanwhile, Snooki’s mother visits the house and a fight breaks out and one of the roommates gets injured.
EPISODE 5 – Just Another Day at the Shore – The roommates come to bat for their injured roomate, meanwhile Ronnie’s family visits the house.
EPISODE 6 – Boardwalk Blowups – Mike invites the girls back to the house but a fight develops and a roommate gets hurt. Meanwhile, another roommate gets into a brawl.
EPISODE 7 – What Happens in AC – The group takes a trip to Atlantic City and feelings get hurt.
EPISODE 8 – One Shot – Pauly must deal with a stalker, meanwhile a roommate gets into a fight and goes to jail.
EPISODE 9 – That’s How the Shore Goes – The group celebrates their final days at the house and the end of Summer.

VIDEO & AUDIO:

“Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One” is presented in Widescreen and Dolby Digital. Picture quality is good, I didn’t notice any major compression issues but there was slight combing. Dialogue is in Dolby Digital stereo and is clear and understandable.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

“Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One” comes with the following special features:

Audio Commentary – Episodes 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 feature cast commentary by The Situation, Pauly D and Snooki. Entertaining cast commentary especially during the fight sequences.
Reunion Special – (41:59) Julissa Bermudez hosts the “Jersey Shore” reunion special as the cast reunite after the first season. Each roommate is interviewed and cast comment on how life has changed after the show. The reunion show definitely delivers in tense and awkward moments. Like a Jerry Springer episode.
Deleted Scenes – (32:44) Deleted scenes from the “Jersey Shore – Season One”.
Before the Shore – (21:38) Julissa Bermudez hosts a special episode titled “Jersey Shore: Before the Show”. Footage before the cast became roommates and unaired testimonials from the show.
Tips from the Situation & Snooki – (7:13) The Situation and Snooki give advice on how to hook up. Mike gives people advice on how to be like “The Situation” and Snooki shows us how to have a Snooki “poof” hair.
Jersey Shore Makeover with Michael Cera – (4:12) Michael Cera hangs out with the cast of the Jersey Shore and receives a makeover.

I was watching one episode after the other and found “Jersey Shore” a lot of fun. I’ve watched many MTV reality TV shows but I think that “Jersey Shore” had a lot of tension, drama and even some violence but also, everyone in the show wants to have fun and party. I can imagine how crazy the atmosphere was. You just don’t see this in the other reality shows. Sure, “Real World” has had its moments but nothing like “Jersey Shore”.

You can tell by the first episode, that these roommates, they have strong attitudes that you wonder how bad things can get. It’s one thing to show the partying and the group having fun, but you have a sense that things can blow up easily and that is why the series captures your attention. May it be the guys trying to hook up with girls, seeing the relationship between Ronnie and Sammi getting tense and of course, the number of fights involving the cast members.

And there is not one person that you root for or your attention gets fixated on, everyone has some sort of issue that is featured on camera and for the most part, with each episode, things get more chaotic, wild and even more entertaining (unfortunately, at the expense of someone’s emotions or bad decision making).

Needless to say, “Jersey Shore” really delivered in entertainment and to see how things got even more awkward in the reunion show was very surprisingly tense. Again, like a “trainwreck that you can’t keep your eyes off of”. Now I know what people mean by that. You can’t help but keep watching because after one episode, you’re hooked and things continue to escalate and go crazy amongst the roommates, its that element of surprise that hooks you.

In the end, I know that “Jersey Shore” has its share of haters and people who were offended by the stereotypes of Italian-Americans. But the thing is, the casting was perfect in finding people who were somewhat self-absorbed, loved to have fun and if one got on their bad side (especially if they were drunk), they were going to blow.

The “Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One” DVD delivers in audio commentary and special features and again, it’s uncensored and thus one can expect plenty of profanity, alcohol and whatever the camera picked up on during its tense and even sexual moments.

There is no doubt that “Jersey Shore” delievered in tense moments, sh*t talking, drunken moments, sex, partying and even surprising violent moments that you just don’t see on a MTV reality TV show. And because of that, I can’t wait for the second season (new cast or old cast)… and I’ll come out and say it… I’m hooked.

If you enjoyed “Jersey Shore”, definitely give “Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One” on DVD a try!

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Jersey Shore: Season One UNCENSORED on DVD 7/20

June 21, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment

BRING ON HOME ALL THE FIST-PUMPING ACTION WHEN

JERSEY SHORE: SEASON ONE

COMES TO DVD NATIONWIDE ON TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010

3-DISC DVD INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE,
NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN SPECIAL FEATURES

Here’s “The Situation:” MTV’s reality hit, Jersey Shore is making its way to DVD on Tuesday, July 20. Packed full of never-been-seen extra features, this three-disc set is a must own for any fan of the show. Relive this pop culture phenomenon from the very beginning with every UNCENSORED episode, and get the inside scoop with EXCLUSIVE cast commentary from The Situation, Snooki and Pauly D. The DVD hits the same-day as the release of MTV and Universal Republic Records’ Jersey Shore Soundtrack, which will feature original tracks from some of today’s hottest artists that include Lil Jon, LMFAO, Taio Cruz and David Guetta featuring Fergie. The first single off the album is “I Like It” from Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull and is available now for purchase on iTunes, where it has been the #1 song on iTunes Latino for seven weeks straight. Additionally, fans can log on to shop at jerseyshoregear.com <http://jerseyshoregear.com> , the official online store for Jersey Shore products, to pick up their very own copy of Gym, Tanning, Laundry: The Official Jersey Shore Quote Book, so they can relive every cast catchphrase as if they’re hearing them for the very first time. The excitement will continue when Season Two of “Jersey Shore” premieres on Thursday, July 29 at 10pm ET/PT.

Synopsis:
MTV put eight young adults together in a house in Seaside Heights, New Jersey – a popular East Coast summer hot spot – and filmed them going about their regular business. The result was often surprising, hilarious, over-the-top content that became an overnight sensation as a national audience fell in love with The Situation, Snooki, Pauly D., JWOWW, Ronnie, Sammi Sweetheart, Vinny and Angelina. In Jersey Shore: Season One, fights ensue and love triangles are formed, as the cast juggles their work schedule and takes advantage of the Jersey Shore’s nightlife scene. Beyond the tanning, muscles and fist pumping, viewers learn there is more to this cast as they form a loyalty and bond that will last beyond their time in Seaside Heights. Jersey Shore was the #1 original cable series among 12 to 34 year-old viewers in January 2010 and the Season One finale broke series records, delivering a 4.8 rating and top ranking for the day across all television competition in the 12-34 demographic. The series posted marked growth all season long, with the finale audience more than triple the show’s debut. The first season was the number one reality TV DTO, and number seven in ALL TV on iTunes. Fans took their love of Jersey Shore online, with nearly 1 million fans on Facebook and 11,000 Twitter followers.

JERSEY SHORE: SEASON ONE has a suggested retail price of $19.99.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:
·      Deleted Scenes
·      Reunion Special
·      Tips from The Situation and Snooki
·      Cast Commentary by The Situation, Snooki & Pauly D
·      ”Before The Shore”
·      Jersey Shore Makeover with Michael Cera

DVD Release Date: 7/20/10

Rated: US N/A / CAN 14A
Running Time: 487 min
Format: Widescreen
Catalog: 895764
Price: $19.99 US

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Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season Two (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

MTV BRINGS G.T.L. BACK TO NEW JERSEY WHEN THE HIT TV SERIES “JERSEY SHORE” RETURNS!

CHER, ELLEN DEGENERES, KATY PERRY, THE “JERSEY SHORE” CAST, ROSARIO DAWSON, THE CAST OF “GLEE”, CHRIS PINE, THE CAST OF JACKASS, KIM KARDASHIAN, JOE MANGANIELLO OF “TRUE BLOOD”, RICK ROSS AND ROMEO OF AVENTURA TO APPEAR AT THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

EMINEM RULES THE CHARTS, THE HIP-HOP UNIVERSE AND NEXT… THE STAGE AT THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

JUSTIN BIEBER AND B.o.B SET TO MAKE VMA PERFORMANCE DEBUTS AT THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

KANYE WEST RETURNS TO THE VMA STAGE FOR “THE 2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

LADY GAGA DOMINATES NOMINATIONS FOR THE “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” WITH THIRTEEN NODS WHILE EMINEM COMES IN SECOND WITH EIGHT

Jersey Shore: Uncensored – Season One (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Jersey Shore: Season One UNCENSORED on DVD 7/20

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