Ever since Janet Jackson’s infamous slip during her super bowl performance with Justin Timberlake, the word “Wardrobe Malfunction” has been a household word. Merely invoking the term in connection with any live sporting event or reality show will bring web servers rushing to search engines with fervent zeal. But could the phenomenon of “wardrobe malfunction” be in use right now as a targeted marketing ploy on a major network show? Buddytv sure thinks so.

In the article “Dancing with the Stars and Wardrobe Malfunctions: A Conspiracy Theory”, Buddytv posits that timed Wardrobe Malfunctions may very well be the key to the show’s success. The author goes on to draw the unmistakable parallel between the timing of these slips and the raises in the ratings. But surely there must be more to it than that? Right?

Dancing with the stars from the beginning was practically begging for a wardrobe malfunction. Many of the outfits the female contestants wore left very little to the imagination. If you watched the show from your peripheral vision, you might think they were frolicking around naked anyways. The show got plenty of attention for its skimpy costumes, reveal leg raisings, and sultry pairings. It’s hard to imagine that a slight bit of flesh would exacerbate that reputation.

None-the-less, the evidence is compelling. In the beginning, Dancing with the Stars was a z-list oddity. A reality show that seemed dead before it aired. As time went on the list of celebrities connected to the show and the ratings it received proved otherwise. Today, Dancing seems poised to shortly infringe on American Idol numbers. Wardrobe malfunctions or not, the show is one to keep an eye on.

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Groshan Fabiola
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/dancing-with-the-stars-undressing-for-success-93056.html

If you watch any amount of television, no doubt you are aware of the Reality TV craze in America. Reality TV has become amazingly popular throughout the country, with millions tuning in to their favorite reality show. With new shows being added to the reality list each year, this is a television phenomenon that is here to stay. While you may not have realized it, Reality TV has been around some time and has developed into the amazing craze that we know of today.

The History

Reality TV has now been around almost fifteen years, starting back in 1992 with the show, “The Real World”, which was done on MTV. This was the very beginning of reality TV and it has progressed since then to become what we know of today. “The Real World” was basically a show that had several people from a variety of different backgrounds live together, and their interactions among one another were filmed for people to watch on television. In 2002, Reality TV was brought to new levels with the hit show “Survivor”, which was aired by CBS. Since the success of “Survivor”, other networks have begun airing reality shows, until now primetime television is actually dominated by shows of this kind.

Why People Love It
There are many reasons that people have fallen in love with Reality TV, and one of those reasons is the money. Where else on TV do regular people find the opportunities to win great sums of money. Shows that offer large sums of money are instant attention grabbers, since people love to watch other normal people win large amounts of money, and by the same token, many times they get to watch them lose large sums of money as well.

Another reason that Reality TV has become such a big hit is because of the promise of instant fame. Many people dream of what it would be like to be on television and to be famous, and most people do not get that opportunity in their lives. Reality TV allows normal people to live out their dream of fame, without having to make it big in Hollywood. Lastly, people also enjoy this type of television so much because they have the pleasure of watching people fail and succeed. Many people get a thrill out of watching others fail, and others love to see their favorite contestant win, so it becomes the type of show that they never want to miss.

Popular Reality TV Shows

While there are a variety of Reality TV shows that are available for you to watch, there are some that are far more popular than others. The following are brief overviews of some of the most popular Reality TV shows ever.

American Idol
One of the most popular Reality TV shows to ever be aired is American Idol. This is a show that goes around the country auditioning people who want to be singers. While the beginning can be quite comical as you listen to people with no musical talent try out, as the show progresses and the final contestants are announced, it becomes a more intense show that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats. The finalists perform for audiences and the judges comment on their performances, but the viewers get involved by voting for their favorite singer each night. The person with the lowest votes is then voted off of the show. The number one singer on American Idol receives a recording contract and usually goes on to have a very successful music career.

So You Think You Can Dance
Another one of the top Reality TV shows is the show, So You Think You Can Dance. This is a show that is much like American Idol; however, this show is centered around dancing. While it starts almost the same way, with auditions around the United States, the finalists in this show are challenged in a variety of ways. Contestants have to pick partners and learn to dance new styles of dance, even if they are not familiar with them, and then they perform to try to win over the votes of the viewers. While initially the outcome was determined by the judges votes, recently they decided to start allowing the viewers to vote for their favorite dancer, which made this show even more popular than ever before.

These are just a couple of the most popular Reality TV shows, but there are many more that you may be interested in. Other great shows to consider are: Biggest Loser, Top Model, Survivor, Dancing with the Stars, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and Fear Factor.

Adrian Adams
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/the-reality-of-reality-tv-130513.html

Chelsea Latimer from social dance site JigTV.com got to spend some time talking with Blake McGrath, contestant in the 2005 season of So You Think You Can Dance and star on MTV’s DanceLife. McGrath is a hip hop dancer and dance choreographer who offers online hip hop dance classes and instructional videos on JigTV.

Blake McGrath was one of the stars of DanceLife, an MTV reality show about the lives of professional dancers. He spoke fondly of his time on the show, saying that he felt the show represented him well, as well as being good about giving him a heads up about when they were going to be filming and not intruding too much on his personal life. “They just kind of followed us around,” Blake said, “And it got to show what dancers really go through to make it in the business.”

When asked if he kept up with any of the other stars from the DanceLife, he said Kenny Wormald and Michelle Maniscalco are some of his best friends, and that Kenny actually teaches some classes with Blake.

Blake said his time on So You Think You Can Dance taught him a lot because he had to dance in a lot of different styles that he wasn’t used to. “I definitely learned a lot” he said, “I had to be very versatile in a lot of different styles.” He said he likes to take dance classes in styles that he’s not familiar with, even though his primary style is hip hop, to make his dancing more dynamic.

While Blake is a dancer, he is currently focusing on singing, and is producing an album. He said he has always been able to sing well, so it was just a natural progression for him to make an album. He described his musical style as “soulful R&B pop” with dancing incorporated.

Blake maintains that one of the most important things to remember in the life of a professional dancer is to keep your head on straight. He said that the lifestyle is fast and can be draining, so remaining grounded is important. Blake thinks that continuing his dance education by learning new dance styles and moves is extremely helpful. Blake closed the interview by suggesting that dancers remain focused on their goals and keep a tight circle of friends for support.To watch the full interview, check out JigTV.com.

Michelle Latimer
http://www.articlesbase.com/interviews-articles/blake-mcgrath-talks-to-jigtvcom-about-his-time-on-dancelife-and-so-you-think-you-can-dance-745088.html

Dancing with the Stars on ABC has become a consistent Top 5 hit for the network. It’s meteoric rise from summer afterthought to prime time juggernaut has been surprising, at least to some. Dancing with the Stars seems like a highly specific show for a highly specific niche audience. Who has ever thought to themselves, “You know what would be really cool? If they made a reality show that took professional dancers and paired them with C-List celebrities and they performed ballroom dances and I could vote on them.”

The answer is, probably, only a few heavily deranged humans. However, when Dancing with the Stars debuted almost a year and a half ago, the ratings were incredible. Americans, as history shows, never know what they want until it appears. The show was a massive hit, and not a fluke. Flukes don’t those receive the kind of ratings Dancing with the Stars receives over and over. Dancing with the Stars defied all expectations, rose from the summer scrap heaps, led by nothing more than word of mouth. The question that comes to mind, of course, is this:

Why?
Why is Dancing with the Stars a hit? Why does it appeal to so many viewers? Why does it comprise twenty percent of the Nielsen top five rated shows every week it airs.

Dancing with the Stars success has been an enigma for both the outsider and rabid viewer. Until now.

BuddyTV’s article cuts to the core of Dancing with the Star’s popularity. The conclusions as to why Dancing with the Stars is a hit may surprise you. Do people watch Dancing with the Stars to see the beautiful dancers, like Willa Ford, Mario Lopez, Vivica A. Fox, and Joey Lawrence? Not quite.

Dancing with the Stars status as a top 5 hit isn’t random, as it may seem to an outsider. The performance of Dancing with the Stars is actually predictable, once you delve deep into its nature and the different components of the show, as BuddyTV does.

Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Writer

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Groshan Fabiola
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/why-is-dancing-with-the-stars-popular-68483.html

Hi everyone! Welcome to Clevver TV. I’m Dana Ward and right now we’re talking all about DWTS.

So the popular ABC reality show is all set for its September 12th premiere, but fans, watch out – there are some fun format changes to keep us all on our feet! In fact, the show will be putting even more couples onstage. DWTS will be starting season-9 with a Sweet-16 lineup! According to the EP, Dancing With The Stars will make a big cut halfway through the season, with THREE double eliminations back-to-back – crazy, right?!?

And now to the official Dancing With The Stars celebrity lineup. In no particular order, singer/reality star Kelly Osbourne, actress Melissa Joan Hart, UFC fighter Chuck Liddell and pro snoboarder Louie Vito and Entourage star Debi Mazar. Also, Olympic gold medalist Natalie Coughlin, former NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter. Plus, model turned business woman Kathy Ireland, swimsuit model Joanna Krupa, former teen idol Donny Osmond, politician Tom DeLay, Iron Chef America businessman Mark Dacascos and actor Ashley Hamilton.

Are you planning on tuning into the dancing reality show? And who do you think from the star lineup will be dancing circles around the other celebs? Let us know!

Thanks for watching Clevver TV. Remember you can check us out 24-7 for everything entertainment. I’m Dana Ward and we’ll see you next time!

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