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MTV Cancels 'Buckwild' After Shain Gandee's Death, But the Show's Producer Refuses to Quit

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:25:41 +0000

MTV has finally announced the expected: 'Buckwild,' the reality series about the young people of West Virginia, has been canceled in the wake of 21-year-old cast member Shain Gandee's death of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning on April 1.

But it seems the show's producer, J.P. Williams, isn't taking the news so well.

MTV's 'Buckwild' Cancelled After Shain Gandee's Death

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:19:46 +0000

Just over a week ago brought the tragic news that 21-year-old 'Buckwild' star Shain Gandee died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, along with his uncle and a friend in rural West Virginia. Following the tragedy, MTV postponed a decision on 'Buckwild's' second season, but now it seems the network has officially decided to halt production on the Appalachian reality series.

'Buckwild's Shain Gandee Cause of Death Confirmed As Carbon Monoxide

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:06:16 +0000

Yesterday brought the bizarre and tragic news that 21 year-old 'Buckwild' star Shain Gandee had been found dead after 31 hours missing, along with his uncle and a third unidentified male inside an off-road truck. The truck's position within the muddy woods initially made the bodies difficult to retrieve, but the circumstance and autopsy results have conclusively revealed the three died of carbon monoxide poisoning, says the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.

MTV's 'Buckwild' Star Shain Gandee Found Dead at 21

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:25:04 +0000

Terrible, shocking news to report this afternoon that we sadly wish was an April Fools prank, but is instead all too real. 21 year-old West Virginia native Shain Gandee, memorable star of MTV's freshman reality series 'Buckwild' was found dead this morning in a vehicle, along with several others identified as his uncle, and an unidentified third man. The cause of death has yet to be reported, but we'll bring continued information on this bizarre, and tragic story inside.

MTV's 'Buckwild' Hopes to Steal Honey Boo Boo's Thunder

Tom Blunt — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:20:35 +0000

Clearly hoping to cash in on the hype surrounding TLC’s ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,’ MTV has given its ‘Jersey Shore’ time-slot to a new show about a bunch of rowdy, under-educated backwoods teenagers from West Virginia. Watch the promo right here! Seeing this, it’s hard to believe that MTV broke ground in reality programming two [...]

MTV Cancels Planned Reality Show About Losing Your Virginity

Shauna Wright — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:50:43 +0000

If you were planning to let MTV follow you around with cameras as you endeavored to lose your virginity on its new show ‘My First,’ looks like you’ll have to document the events some other way — the network has pulled the plug on the project. Earlier this month, MTV posted this casting notice: “Do [...]

Are You Ready for a 'Jersey Shore' Set in Silicon Valley?

Bob Sassone — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:55:52 +0000

If you love ‘Jersey Shore,’ this is going to be great news. If you hate ‘Jersey Shore,’ this might ruin your day.

Business Insider reports that producers are looking for cast members for a new reality show that is being described as ‘Jersey Shore: Silicon Valley.’

Lady Gaga Opens 2011 MTV VMAs as Drag Alter Ego, Jo Calderone [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:00:47 +0000

Lady Gaga has earned her rep for lighting up the red carpet with splashy awards show ensembles, and during the leadup to this year’s MTV VMAs, the network promised more of the same with a #whatwillgagawear Twitter hashtag.

As it turns out, the VMAs were opened by none other than her sideburned alter ego, Jo Calderone, who started things off by launching into a profane tirade about the end of his relationship with … Lady Gaga.

Lady Gaga Will Get the MTV VMAs Rolling By Opening the Show

Lucy Tauss — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:00:55 +0000

Lady Gaga will open the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards next Sunday night, August 28. The singer made the announcement during an appearance on MTV Thursday night in which she debuted her new video, ‘You & I.’ Actually, her fans, known as “Little Monsters,” made the announcement for her — a crowd of fans packed New [...]

Abercrombie & Fitch Offers to Pay the Situation to Stop Wearing Their Stuff

Shauna Wright — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:00:06 +0000

Stars are paid by designers all the time to endorse and wear certain clothes. But this may be the first time we’ve heard of someone being paid not to a brand’s apparel. Seems retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is no fan of ‘Jersey Shore,’ and even less a fan of Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino — so much so that they’ve offered him cold hard cash to stop wearing their clothes on camera.

Britney Spears to Be Honored at MTV Video Music Awards

Shauna Wright — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:00:03 +0000

MTV Video Music Awards Executive Producer Amy Doyle has confirmed to Billboard magazine that the show will “pay tribute” to Britney Spears on this year’s broadcast.

“Obviously everything from her choreography to her fashion to her videos will be (covered). We said, ‘Let’s challenge ourselves to do something unique’,” said Doyle.

Is MTV Replacing the Cast of 'Jersey Shore'?

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:30:33 +0000

Despite a report from US Weekly, MTV says it has no plans to replace the cast of ‘Jersey Shore.’

“We love the present cast, and their summer adventures have just begun. We currently have no plans to recast the show,” a spokesperson told the Hollywood Reporter Friday.

MTV Teases 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Wedding Scene [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:59:10 +0000

MTV on Thursday released a brand-new preview of the hotly anticipated wedding scene from ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I’ in which – spoiler alert! – brooding lovers Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) finally tie the knot. According to the Hollywood Reporter, MTV plans to air an extended ‘Breaking [...]

'Jersey Shore' Cast Gets Six-Figure Raise for Upcoming Season

Amory Gritta — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:00:53 +0000

Apparently, it really does pay to be on the 'Jersey Shore.'

According to an exclusive report from EW.com, the eight-member cast has finalized salary negotiations for the upcoming season, which will shoot in Italy.

Sources say members of the "core group" will make "at least $100,000 per-episode," up significantly from their $10,000 per-episode salary for season 2. And that's before you count their other sources of income, which includes appearances and endorsements (like, you know, Snooki's $32,000 fee to appear at Rutgers University).

Britney Spears Releases 'Hold It Against Me' Preview [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:03:29 +0000

Britney Spears’ latest video will premiere tonight on MTV at 8:55 Central but if you can’t wait that long to see it, we’ve got a 30 second preview for you to check out. Just click the “Read More” link to see it! Britney Spears – MTV Shows