The Real LIfe after Reality

So what do you really get after you win a reality show? Well according to the past winners of various shows...it's not always what you were promised!

Jay McCarrol
Show: "Project Runway," Season 1
Grand Prize: $100,000; mentorship at Banana Republic; a spot at 2005 New York Fashion Week event
Reality Bites: The flamboyant belle of the inaugural "Runway" ball, McCarrol showed some serious moxie by turning down his cash winnings due to a dubious contractual clause that would have given the show's production company a portion of his future earnings (it's since been removed from "Runway" contracts). He also bailed on Banana Republic, leaving the ex-baton twirler with little to show for his "Runway" triumph.
But rather than bite the hand that, well, tried to feed him, McCarrol agreed to film the Bravo one-hour documentary "Project Jay," chronicling his post-show move to Manhattan. Eventually he would get back to design and is currently spearheading the comeback attempt of iconic '80s brand Camp Beverly Hills. McCarrol also earned praise for a spring 2007 collection, and announced a film project detailing his attempts to sell the line.

Grady Brewer
Show: "The Contender," Season 2
Grand Prize: $500,000; Toyota Tundra
Reality Bites: Ditched by NBC after just one season, "The Contender" got a second chance when ESPN picked up the rights to the ailing Sugar Ray Leonard/Sylvester Stallone vehicle. It turned out to be a great move -- the second season finale was the highest-rated boxing program on the sports network in nine years. You'd think that would have made champion Grady Brewer into some kind of superstar.
You'd be wrong. While "Bad Boy" Brewer put on an impressive display of hand speed and technique en route to a $500,000 payday, he was 35 at the time and apparently not looking to take on any more comers. Rather, the ring king from Lawton, Okla., hasn't fought since and is back supporting his family by working at the local Goodyear plant. Beats punching raw meat, though.

click here to read about other reality stars with less than bright outcomes

Making the Band by Solange??

Yep, that's right folks! Solange is making a 60s inspired band! For what you ask? Your guess is as good as mine! A band is not gonna take her outta her sister's shadow. As a matter of fact, Beyonce did it first! Solange is just the little engine that could (not)!

Some friendly advice, drop your daddy! Clearly he only cares about the money tree that is Beyonce! or else he wouldn't be allowing you to fall in the shadows!

But you keep doing your thang Solange! We all got dreams and you are leaving proof that sometimes we gotta rethink those dreams!

Anyhoo, if you're interested in auditioning...BET has more info here.

Poetry

Just a little snippet...

Posting Advertisements
And sometimes I get to thinking
About posting advertisements
For a brotha that could be a lover
And satisfy me like no other
But then I’d have to be real specific
In this advertisement
Because I’ve learned that it ain’t what I say
But how I say it
‘Cause when brothers hear you’re
Posting signs like…REAL MAN WANTED
They come out of the holes in the walls of hibernation
Those that barely gotta place to lay their head
Those with excuses and bench warrants
Those seeking some thick fine sista
With at least a score of 700 on her credit
Those with baby mama’s they’re still fuckin’
Knowing damn well they can’t offer you nothin’
So I took some time and typed up this specific description
And I don’t want to see one motherfucker
Seeking an application
Knowing he doesn’t possess these exact qualifications
Cause in the sea,
I know I was one of the baddest fish
So you can’t step to me like I ain’t royalty...

Check out the rest of Celest Ngeve poem by clicking here!

Buck-ed Naked?

So this how we make our money now Ms. Kelly?

I found some interesting articles that report Kelly Rowland is in talks to do a celebrity spread for the world famous Playboy Magazine. I personally don't think this story is true. I mean come on Kelly, M. Knowles is not about to let that go down! Does anybody really think that this is the next step for Kelly? I don't.

And anyway Solange needs all the help she can get so throw her bone! So let Solange make a name for herself!

Bust it baby!

So you need a girl, Plies?! Why must everybody and their grandmother and grandfather and nieces and nephews have a reality show? Now i love reality television, don't get me wrong but this is ri-damn-diculous! I think Plies has good hood music that is felt by anyone that has just a tad bit of hood in them but must we take it to the extreme?!By looking at these ladies ( i use that term VERY loosely) I guess we must!

Feast your eyes on this foolishness right here! If you know any of these girls, please please PLEASE slap them for every respectable woman in the world!

Click here to watch the video! courtesy of Mediatakeout.com

Damn Shame!

Ms. Jackson

Janet is back and I, for one, am excited! Now I may be young but i'm old enough to remember the "Rhythm Nation"! Yeah I was in front of the tv getting my 5,4,3,2,1 on! I think her new album Discipline is classic Janet with a bit of 2008 mixed in! I only skimmed throught the tracks when I bought the album but I will come back later and give my 5cent on the tracks! Check out her website for more info!

Go out and support the only Jackson with any sense!