Tag Archives: MTV

Reunited And It Feels So Good

They said it wouldn’t happen (or at least he did), but it looks like the MTV curse may have not had enough power to keep Shanna Moakler and her rocker husband Travis Barker from reuniting. According to media reports (see: Moakler shouting the news from the rooftops of various L.A. hotspots), the former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant and her Blink 182 drummer hubby have reconciled and plan to give their marriage another shot. “I’m madly in love with my husband,” Moakler reportedly told a gaggle of photographers that showed up to document the 32nd birthday party Barker threw for … Continue reading →

The MTV Curse

Have you heard of the “Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx?” Basically, it’s a belief that an appearance on the magazine’s cover is the kiss of death. In fact, over the years it has been noted that bad things have happened to people soon after they appeared on the cover. Well, move over “Sports Illustrated,” it seems MTV is joining the jinx club. Less than 24 hours ago, yet another MTV reality show couple filed for divorce. PEOPLE magazine is reporting that drummer Travis Barker has filed for divorce from his wife Shanna Moakler. MTV cameras documented the couple’s extravagant wedding and … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday MTV

August is a big month for birthdays in my family. My birthday is in August as is my father’s, grandfather’s, two cousins and a niece. (All Leos!) But, we aren’t the only ones celebrating milestones in August—tomorrow MTV turns 25. But, don’t look for the popular music television station to be hosting a massive bash to mark the occasion. Network officials say there will be no party. In fact, there are no plans to even mention the birthday on air. Insiders speculate that “when your average viewer is 20 years old – too young to remember Martha Quinn and not … Continue reading →

More “Drama” For The Osbourne’s

Okay, I confess, there was a time when I actually sat down and watched an entire “Osbourne’s” marathon on MTV. For those of you who don’t remember (or choose not to admit that you remember), “The Osbourne’s” was a reality-based comedy that followed the lives of Ozzy Osbourne (FYI–he’s a popular heavy metal rocker) and his family. I always found the family’s antics mildly amusing, but remained riveted to the TV mainly because I awestruck by how the family struggled to make it through a single day without some form of drama enveloping every aspect of their lives. Life in … Continue reading →