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16 and Pregnant: Breaking Up With Your Baby

Mike Byhoff · 03/17/10 11:29AM

Lori broke up with her boyfriend, Corey, and it was quite the story at the Montessori. But this allegory ends a bit whorey, as she got pregnant. That's where the problems begin.

MTV Bans "Telephone" Music Video, Remains Completely Irrelevant

Matt Cherette · 03/14/10 05:58PM

CNN reported today that MTV has decided to ban the airing of the music video for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's "Telephone" on its network. The most shocking thing about this is that MTV still believes its decision matters. Video inside.

America's Best Dance Crew's Disco Renaissance

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 03/12/10 05:45PM

Disco suffers an undeservedly bad rap considering it's one of the most honestly blissful genres of music. Last night, ABDC's best crews burned up the floor with their own disco infernos, transforming kitschy 70s fare into hip hop.

The Real World: The Effects of Negative Media Stereotypes on Women

Brian Moylan · 03/11/10 12:17PM

This report, fictionally filed by NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg, shows that the female residents of a house at 2000 S St., NW in Washington, D.C. are not only influenced by negative media portrayals of their gender, but also perpetuate them.

16 and Pregnant: Dad's Gone Fishin'

Mike Byhoff · 03/10/10 01:19PM

If a teen ever wants to go on 16 and Pregnant, there are three things MTV demands: Be 16, be pregnant, and have an emotionally abusive boyfriend. The only difference is the boy's hobby. Last night: hunting!

True Life: I'm Ex-Amish - The Eternal Rumspringa

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 03/09/10 01:26PM

The struggle between family and identity defined the lives of the three twentysomethings profiled on last night's True Life. All from disparate Amish communities, the three were united in their quest to balance antiquated upbringings and their "real world" dreams.

America's Best Dance Crew Is Probably Canadian

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 03/05/10 04:45PM

ABDC's stage was full of haphazard hair bows and fashion failures for the Lady Gaga challenge. Canada's Blueprint Cru had the best costumes and moves, triumphing as the judges' favorite; the only group to approximate the icon's style and choreography.

16 and Pregnant: Beatboxing Is Not a Form of Birth Control

Mike Byhoff · 03/03/10 12:44PM

Why is it so hard to get through to teenagers? If it's not coming home after curfew, it's that they're always getting pregnant. Valerie is no different, only this time the babydaddy actually has something to offer: mad beatboxing skillzzz.

Meet The Boyfriend From Hell On 16 and Pregnant

Mike Byhoff · 02/24/10 12:23PM

Last night's 16 and Pregnant was called "Nikkole"—because it was about Nikkole's pregnancy. Except it wasn't. It was about her boyfriend Josh. The worst baby-daddy this—or any—teen pregnancy show has ever seen. He was a monster.

The Jokes of the Jersey Shore Porn Parody

Brian Moylan · 02/23/10 02:22PM

Jersey Shore is already so incredibly obvious that the jokes about it are just too easy and often unfunny. How does the porn movie based on the show measure up? It is both terrible and amazing. Safe(ish) for work!

ABDC's Best Crews Defy Gimmicks

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 02/19/10 04:05PM

Now that ABDC's real competition is underway, two of the best groups are ones readily accused of cheesy gimmicks. The husky Heavy Impact boys and jump ropers Saltare performed so well that they transcended their quirks. At least this week....