All posts containing the tag: "real world"
Posted Jan 24th 2010 5:13AM by TMZ Staff
Joey Kovar -- the muscle head from "Real World: Hollywood" and this season of "Celebrity Rehab" -- has found a new way to keep off drugs: body slams, suplexes and sleeper holds.
We spoke to Jimmy Blaze -- who runs a wrestling organization called POWW Entertainment -- and he tells TMZ Kovar has already begun his training regimen with the company ... and will start wrestling for POWW in a couple months.
Blaze says the plan is to get the reality star/recovering addict in the big leagues ... starting with a contract with TNA -- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling -- on Spike TV.
The reason for TNA in particular? We're told it's because Hulk Hogan just signed with them -- and the Hulkster is Kovar's biggest hero. Awww.
Filed under: TV, TMZ Sports, Photo Galleries
Tags: celebrity rehab, CelebrityRehab, dr. drew, Dr.Drew, joey kovar, JoeyKovar, poww, real world, RealWorld, tna, wrestling
Posted Mar 20th 2009 11:40AM by TMZ Staff
We barely noticed Eric Nies with his clothes on in New York yesterday -- but the "Real World" doggy rescuer claims he's used to getting naked and jumping in freezing cold water because he frequents bathhouses ... no, not that kind.
The naked pooch rescuer finally explained why he felt compelled to strip down and save his friend's dog -- then he showed off the best way to raise your body temp after diving buck naked into freezing water.
Another way to raise your body temp -- check out the photo gallery.
Filed under: Critters
Tags: eric neiss, EricNeiss, Real World, RealWorld
Posted Mar 18th 2009 2:20AM by TMZ Staff
You may not remember Eric Nies from the first "Real World: New York" -- but now you'll know him as the guy who risked his bare ass to save a puppy from drowning in a partially frozen lake.
During a recent trip to Bear Mountain in upstate NY, a cute little doggy named Sugar Ray decided to chase some geese onto a sheet of iced-over lake water -- when the ice suddenly gave way. As Nies noticed the pooch struggling to stay afloat, he immediately stripped down to his birthday suit and dove in after him.
Nies eventually grabbed the pooch and got him back on the ice, where the scared little guy could run back to dry land.
Eric suffered a couple of scratches -- and mild case of popsicle crotch -- but he proved that ripped has-been reality stars can not only be relevant, but downright heroic.
Filed under: Hot Bodies, Critters, Photo Galleries
Tags: eric neis, EricNeis, New York, NewYork, real world, RealWorld
Posted Sep 13th 2008 2:00PM by TMZ Staff
Contrary to the goals of the MTV's current Green Crusade, the most recent MTV "Real World/Road Rules" challenge -- which premiered last week -- seems to pit competing teams against each other in an effort to wreak the most havoc on Panamanian rainforests.
The devastation left behind once the shoot wrapped was described in a recent article from the Tree Climber's Coalition. They say MTV left the formerly pristine area riddled with trash, unstruck sets, and even discarded scripts for the so-called "reality" series.
Apparently when MTV execs see green, they're not looking at the environment.
Calls to MTV were not immediately returned.
Filed under: TV, Photo Galleries
Tags: mtv, real world, RealWorld, road rules, RoadRules
Posted Jul 1st 2008 4:08PM by TMZ Staff
Everyone really does use Craigslist.
Alton Williams -- of "The Real World: Las Vegas" and several "RW" spin-offs -- is hocking his scooter online using the popular message board site. In fact, it's not just any scooter -- but one he won on a "Real World" challenge.
Alton told us he wants to get rid of the scooter because of a recent motorcycle accident, so he's sworn off two-wheelers. He tells us he's gotten tons of calls, so act fast -- you wouldn't want to miss out on a piece of reality TV show history. Plus, rent is due today.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Tags: ALton Williams, AltonWilliams, Real World, RealWorld
Posted Mar 17th 2008 4:00PM by TMZ Staff
In 1992, Eric Nies -- and his waxed pecs -- starred on the first season of "The Real World" and went on to host the MTV dance show, "The Grind." Guess what he looks like now!
Filed under: Beauty, Reality TV, 'Memba Them?!
Tags: Eric Nies, EricNies, Real World, RealWorld
Posted Aug 9th 2007 12:58PM by TMZ Staff
Is there a doctor in the house? TMZ caught up with Dr. Steve-O and beautiful "Real World" Nurse Trishelle, after their Laugh Factory gig last night. Jackass Steve-O took a page from the Michael Richards book-o-laffs and called himself -- not the audience -- the n-word during his act. "I would never call anybody that word, except myself, man," explained the stoney doofus.
So what's the diagnosis? "Medically speaking, I need to go take some bong hits," said Steve-O, who proved once again, that pot does not make you funny.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Tags: jackass, real world, RealWorld, steve-o, trishelle
Posted May 28th 2007 9:45AM by TMZ Staff
Patrick Cavalieri is suing the City of Philadelphia and Brian Copeland for violations of his civil and constitutional rights, stemming from a fight that occurred outside the "Real World" house in 2004.
Cavalieri and Copeland got into a fight outside the home after Cavalieri knocked at the door. Copeland was working for the City of Philadelphia, providing security for the house, while Cavalieri was a five-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police. Copeland alleged that Cavalieri and his friends severely beat him, causing severe eye damage.
Assault charges were eventually filed against Cavalieri -- one charge was dismissed, and he was found not guilty of another. He was fired from his job, only to be rehired once he was cleared.
According to court documents, Cavalieri alleges that at the time of the incident, not only was Copeland not officially licensed as a police officer, he never identified himself as an officer before Copeland attacked him. Cavalieri claims that Copeland lied several times -- about what transpired and about his injuries -- during the investigation of the incident.
In the suit, Cavalieri is asking for a minimum of $50,000 in damages.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: philadelphia, real world, RealWorld
Posted Mar 17th 2007 3:04AM by TMZ Staff
Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and Maddox -- get ready to see a whole lot more of mommy!
Adoption-happy Angelina Jolie told a Vietnamese newspaper that she'll be staying at home with her kids for awhile to help the new passenger on the adoption wagon, Pax Thien, adjust to life in America. It seems Angie thinks staying out of the limelight might be a good idea, especially because little Pax was so riled by the media attention surrounding his adoption, that he broke into tears during his first meeting with the mega-star.
Jolie later apologized for exposing the three-year old to the frenzy. "I have four children and caring for them is the most important thing for me at the moment," she said. So this means there isn't another "Tomb Raider" sequel in the works? "Everyone would agree that children need to have a family," she continued. "I have the ability to help children fulfill that desire. Why should I say no?"
Paris & Nicole -- The New Richard Simmons?
In the this-can't-be-real camp, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are gearing up to produce a really not needed fifth season of "The Simple Life" -- in a fat camp. An E! network spokesperson told
Us magazine that the celebutards had signed on to be counselors at a camp that touts a "weight loss and fitness" program as one of its components. We don't know about you, but the idea that the pencil-thin Richie (who admitted to having an eating disorder but seems to be looking a tad less skin-and-bones these days) could teach kids anything about healthy diet and fitness seems going too far -- even for "The Simple Life."
Heather Mills Gets the Brush-Off From PETA
"Dancing With the Stars" one-legged dancing sensation Heather Mills is learning the consequences of going through a nasty divorce with a beloved Beatle the hard way; now, not even charities want her name associated with them. A report from
Page Six today alleges that Paul McCartney's soon-to-be ex-wife may have been axed as a spokesperson for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), because the group doesn't want to offend longtime PETA supporter Paul McCartney. PETA hasn't come out and said so, exactly, but Mills' recent anti-fur activities have been done without the PETA crew in tow. PETA won't admit to flat out dissing Mills, stating only, "...we don't have any imminent campaigns planned with her."
Party Favors: Cate Blanchett in New Indiana Jones...Real World to End Real Soon?
Cate Blanchett is reportedly in negotations to star in the fourth Indiana Jones film, the first Indiana Jones installment in almost twenty years...MTV recently announced that it'll be casting its 20th -- and possibly last -- season of "The Real World." Unlike previous sex-heavy seasons, producers are now looking for people with "career goals" and "life goals." Fancy that. No word yet on the location.
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started
Tags: angelina jolie, AngelinaJolie, cate blanchett, CateBlanchett, heather mills, HeatherMills, paris and nicole, ParisAndNicole, real world, RealWorld
Posted Jul 11th 2006 12:59PM by TMZ Staff
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) -- A cast member on MTV's "The Real World" was arraigned on a misdemeanor assault charge after police said she bit her boyfriend during a domestic dispute.
Paula Ann Meronek, 25, allegedly bit her boyfriend several times when he refused to let her into their home early Sunday morning, police said. "I think it was an argument that led to one thing then another," said Cromwell Police Chief Anthony Salvatore. "He attempted to keep her from the house. It got physical and we were contacted." Meronek, who was arraigned Monday, was charged with third-degree assault, which carries a potential penalty of a year in prison. She is due back in court Aug. 11. No lawyer was listed in court documents.
Her boyfriend, John Alyward, was charged with disorderly conduct. The arrest was first reported by The Middletown Press. "The Real World," now in its 17th season, puts seven strangers together in an exotic locale -- this time in a Key West, Fla., beach house.
A call to the show's producer was not immediately returned.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Wacky & Weird
Tags: MTV, Paula Ann Meronek, PaulaAnnMeronek, Real World, RealWorld
Posted Jul 10th 2006 4:48PM by TMZ Staff
You may not have been one of the seven picked to live in the house, but you can still own a piece of the "Real World."
StarStyle.com has launched an auction of furniture, artwork and bedding from MTV's "Real World: Key West" house.
The "supersite" will feature exclusive items from the tropical home each week for five weeks.
To bid on items used by Svetlana, Tyler and the rest of the cast from the series' 17th (really?) season go to www.StarStyle.com
Filed under: Celebrity Auctions
Tags: MTV, Real World, RealWorld, StarStyle
Posted Jun 8th 2006 2:25PM by TMZ Staff
These days being a reality TV star is becoming a full-time job as former 'Survivor' and 'Real World' cast-offs make careers out of living their lives for all to see. These people will do anything and NBC is ready to cash in, casting a crew of these misfits in a three-episode arc of 'Fear Factor.'
Starting next Tuesday 'Survivor' Jonny Fairplay, 'Idol' rejects Anthony Fedorov and Carmen Rasmusen, Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Trishelle Cannatella of 'The Real World,' along with other "stars" from 'The Apprentice' and 'The Amazing Race,' will return to the small screen to compete for $150,000.
For those of you who want nothing more than to see these people dragged through the mud, look no further -- one of the stunts involves them crawling through an alligator infested swamp, covered from head to toe with filth.
'Reality Stars Fear Factor' premieres June 13 at 8:00 pm on NBC.
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Filed under: TV
Tags: Anthony Federov, AnthonyFederov, Carmen Rasmusen, CarmenRasmusen, joe rogan, JoeRogan, Jonny Fairplay, JonnyFairplay, Mike Mizanin, MikeMizanin, Real World, reality stars fear factor, RealityStarsFearFactor, RealWorld, Survivor, the amazing raace, the apprentice, TheAmazingRaace, TheApprentice, Trishelle Cannatella, TrishelleCannatella
