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The concept of reality TV was amplified with the film The Truman Show in 1998. On television, it is largely debated which show was the first “reality TV show” since some may class them anywhere from game shows to documentaries, such as “Survivor” or “COPS”. Reality TV centers around characters who engage in current day life and situations, often true situations which are unscripted and spontaneous, captivating audiences by putting them in the shoes of cast members to see if they judge situations

Modern day Reality TV has spawned from decades of transformation, and a change in the public interest, however has this change been for the better? Americans spend countless hours watching television; some may not even realize the show they are watching is in fact Reality TV. This new hybrid of television is capturing the interest of many, comprising of children and adults, which is creating a family norm to watch Reality TV. This form of television is beneficial to help recognize social issues

more people are sitting down at night and watching reality television shows. Reality television shows are less relaxing than the sitcoms people use to watch. They involve the audience more, such as with voting for your favorite contestant on “American Idol” or getting angry or upset with a person for something they have done to your favorite person on “Survivor”. Whether it is physically or emotionally involved, when people are watching reality television they are definitely involved. So since the

Learning to Trust: Kelly Clarkson – “Piece by Piece” A recent performance that captured not only the audience but also the judges on American Idol by Kelly Clarkson called “Piece By Piece” not only had everybody in tears but also in complete awe. This performance became huge in the world of Facebook, so many people watching the video, sharing the video, and telling their stories about their feelings related to the lyrics. Throughout this essay I will be discussing Kelly Clarkson’s journey throughout

entertainment pioneer, have reached deep into the audiences' hearts since her first comedy stand-up appearances in the eighties through her works on television today. While many Americans now know DeGeneres for her syndicated talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and her countless awards, such as the Emmy Awards, American Comedy Awards, and People's Choice Awards, she is more than just a television celebrity. Both on screen and off screen, Ellen DeGeneres plays a vital role in various humanitarian

way, I will say I am quite shy though, so occasionally if I’m in front of someone unfamiliar to me, I would sing quieter and wouldn’t be as confident. I’ve been told that I have a lot of potential. My dad’s always telling me he wants me to go on American Idol, or X-factor, or some sort of music audition thing. He and my mom have always been teaching me to do more and to get out and be more confident. Sometimes it’s kind of annoying but I appreciate it because it’s made me into the artist I am today

time. After midnight is an effervescent new Lincoln center jazz venue performed at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The production will mimic the highly acclaimed musical, Cotton Club Parade by inviting special celebrities to take the stage, starring American idol winner Fantasia Barrino, Emmy nominee Dulé Hill and Tony winner Adriane Lenox. It was an era when swing was big in Harlem, after Midnight is a jazz

Integrity and Success What is the line between cheating and just “helping out?” Is there a hierarchy of honesty which places people into categories based on the extent of their cheating? Whether or not there are different “levels” of dishonesty, people often sacrifice their integrity in order to succeed. However, is this always the best method of getting ahead in life? While it may be easier to excel in the professional world by cheating, Tom Hanks, Simon Cowell, and Malala Yousafzai have proven

beliefs. Underwood grew up in small town Checotah, Oklahoma where her passion for singing began in her church choir. From there her talent and fame only escalated. She came into the public’s eye in 2004 when she auditioned and later won season 4 of American Idol- earning her college credit towards a Mass Communications degree that she graduated with shortly after her win (“Carrie Underwood” People). Underwood was later named the highest debuting country artist in history for her record-shattering album

Crustaceans such as lobsters, crabs and craw fishes has been the top choice for most chefs and fine dining restaurants as materials for their seafood dish specialties. This is due to the unparalleled taste and texture of the meat that can be obtained from them. Certain parts of these crustaceans have been singled out as the tastiest ones. These are the claws and the legs. For lobsters, the tail part is sometimes left out in preparing dishes because, according to chefs, have less desirable qualities