Similarities and Differences between the American Television Shows 'American Idol' and 'X-Factor'

Audience: The target of this piece is mainly millennials and those interested in Reality TV, however this piece reaches a wide range of viewers from young to old because of the vast audience that reality TV encompasses. Some chapters would be very interesting to people who have experienced and viewed closely the several reality TV generations periods that Kavka outlines in her introduction. The author reaches many audiences through the analysis of reality TV over an extensive timeline. Her intended audience wants to analyze the true definition of reality TV and its many intricacies.

In Cassie Heidecker’s paper, The Real, the Bad, and the Ugly, she exposes that reality television’s charm is the characters have real, normal lives like the audience’s lives. While the producers’ editing causes regular episodes of reality TV shows to differ from a viewer's normal life, it also generates larger audiences with every episode and the ratings continue to rise. Moreover, the shows follow a predictable formula so that even Heidecker, who regularly watches reality TV, realizes the shows are predictable; yet Heidecker continues to laugh, cry, and enjoy the predictable moves the shows make. Since the ratings of reality TV continue to rise, more people than just Heidecker still enjoy the shows, even though they are predictable. Though the shows are

Do you know the guiltiest pleasure of the American public? Two simple words reveal all—reality TV. This new segment of the TV industry began with pioneering shows like MTV’s The Real World and CBS’s Survivor. Switch on primetime television nowadays, and you will become bombarded by and addicted to numerous shows all based on “real” life. There are the heartwarming tales of childbirth on TLC, melodramas of second-rate celebrities on Celebrity Mole, and a look into a completely dysfunctional family on The Osbornes. Yet, out of all these entertaining reality shows arises the newest low for popular culture, a program based on the idea of a rich man or woman in search of

Knowing or anticipating one’s audience is key to effective writing. Kaus is clearly cognisant of who will be reading her article as she focuses the content to highlight television shows that are extremely popular with the female demographics of the university. In 2014,

The main drive for Americans today is money. People will do whatever it takes to get to the top. By having the fanciest cars and houses, or even the most recent phone that has come out. Our society likes to show off our money in any way possible, and if you don’t have money, well you’re out of luck. The world idealizes those who have money, by advertising star athletes, and or the latest singer to make you want to be rich and famous like them.

In this Evaluation assignment, I will scrutinize a Television series called “Gossip Girl”. I will be examining the “Gossip Girl” series based on the following criteria, I believe “Gossip Girl” is one of the best shows that has ever existed. I have my reasons for that, “Gossip Girl” consecutively earned awards for the time they were on air, the inflamous cast and how teenagers can relate to the way that characters in the series deal with drama and romance situations in high school and college.

Presently, there are many iconic television shows that draw on the generic identity of teen drama for instance, “Degrassi: The Next Generation.”

Due to modern times and technology, people can profit from unprofessional videos and careers without being famous or having a job. Andrew Ross discuses the idea of “free labor” in which the explosion of crowdsourcing, blogs, and YouTube channels have created a form of unfair labor practices. Digital technology is seen as the casual agent in the depletion of an official workforce. Since 2001, reality TV shows have been on the decline due to a boom in the idea of amateur “challenge” game shows. Reality televiosn shows have no positive outcomes for the people in it while the game shows create a reward for the winners. Ross argues, “ Celebrity you tubers enjoy the advantages of a more direct relationship with advertisers and other forms of revenue,

Producer manipulation distorts any sense of reality that is present in reality TV shows. Many reality TV stars are celebrities who often create false impressions of their lifestyles in order to appeal to their intended audience and build their brand. Shows like Keeping Up With the Kardashians are a prime example of the effects that reality TV shows have on building a brand for celebrities. As a result of the show the Kardashians have been able to build their fan base and expand their products into things like apps, fashion, sponsorships, and social media. In addition, studies have shown that celebrities with dwindling statuses tend to join a season or two of reality TV in order to be able build up their declining fan base. Dancing with the Stars is an example of a show that is notorious for reintroducing into the limelight celebrities with dwindling statuses.

Theatre is an art form that has been revered by all civilizations. It is one of the oldest and most popular forms of art. In order to stay at the forefront of modern culture theatre has had to endure much opposition. Changing times and changing interests of the world have been reflected in theatrical advances. One of the biggest challenges facing theatre in the United States today is the challenge of funding. In a world that becomes increasingly filled with new forms of entertainment it is difficult for theatre and art to continue to earn their relevance. In order for any form of art or entertainment to be truly captivating there must be some level of edginess. An example of this is the popular television series titled Game of Thrones. This show is noted for its scenes of violence, sexual perversion, and foul language. The shows edginess is a strong contributor to the shows immense success. Shows like this are a difficult opponent for theatre in the realm of entertainment.

Whether we like it or not, pop culture is taking the young generation and even the older ones by storm. The influence that the young generation receives on a day to day basis can range from the media, parents, friends and even their favorite stores. As interesting and glamorous pop culture is; it does not always leave the best imprint in the long run. In this short essay we will examine if pop culture has really damaged the young generation and has caused them to make different life choices.

If “The Truman Show” actually existed today, the landscape of entertainment would be in a completely different position today. Even if the 1998 film The Truman Show came out before the rise in modern reality TV, no reality TV would come close to the gigantic ambition of the fictional “The Truman Show,” similar to the enormous gap between science-fiction and reality. Although there isn’t a TV program that matches the scale of “The Truman Show,” this show within the movie dives into how reality TV being shaped today, by exaggerating the aspects of reality TV, such as celebrity, theatricality, and production. Jack Bratich noted how reality TV has the power to turn ordinary people into celebrities, and even celebrities into ordinary people. Truman

One of the approaches is in regards to determining how real reality television is (Escoffery, 2006). Programmes like The Bachelor choose to focalise on what society can identify with – finding true love. It acts as a reminder to audiences that society at some point needs the romantic counterpart in order to be fulfilled and complete (McClanahan, 2006). The Bachelor encompasses aesthetically flawless women who depict a barely altered version

I learned a great deal this week about the music industry and the various events and innovations that over time contributed toward the shaping of American music into the “business” that it is today. The chapter “The Six Life Stages of the Music Industry” allowed me to gain a broader understanding of how and why such events occurred, and what underlying factors precipitated them. In particular, I found the impact of MTV on the music industry enlightening, as while I was aware of the profound effect it had on dance, I had never really considered the impact that it had on music in that it essentially ushered in today's trend of “making” stars based on looks and appearance as opposed to genuine talent. The experiment performed in the documentary

“The Bachelor” is a trending reality TV show that has attracted controversial responses from viewers all around. It formed a cult followership even from those who oppose its depiction of unrealistic fantasy love and romance and impractical ideals of women. It has become a popular culture phenomenon in the Western countries, as well as Australia; bringing in remarkable revenue for media companies like Network Ten. Network Ten has a high return from airing this show and others amidst its continuous annual losses.