Reality on Bravo

NEW YORK, June 18: NBC Universal’s Bravo cable network is looking to expand its presence beyond the television screen with the launch of Bravo Media, which will encompass talent management, publishing, merchandising, wireless, events, digital, television, radio and international activities…read more

Why does this announcement excite me? Because the new media company has reported plans to release a cookbook based on Top Chef recipes! Now THAT is a book I’d buy in a second! They will also be selling other Top Chef merchandise, like Top Chef knives, which they’ll be selling at stores across the country, not just online.

Bravo is taking over the world. I love it!

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May 18, 2007 – New mom, Nina Garcia receives a special Baby Swags gift basket which contains products any new mom would love to have. Nina is the Fashion Director with Elle Magazine as well as a judge on the hit television show, “Project Runway” and has recently given birth to her first child, Lucas Alexander…read more

All the best to Nina and Lucas from RoB!

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If you haven’t checked it out already, BravoTV.com is offering an exclusive sneak preview of Tim Gunn’s new book. You ca read the entire first chapter here before you buy!

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Louis L. Knickerbocker, who gained fame as the ex-husband of one of the featured players in the reality show “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” died Tuesday morning after a heart attack, said friend and show creator Scott Dunlop. Knickerbocker was 67.

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For those of your not overly-obsessed with the show, like me, Lou was the brain behind the OC Aqua Angels, and he was the father of two of the girls on the show, as well as Tammy’s ex-husband. May he rest in peace.

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Bravo execs have recently announced that they will be expanding to show original programming on Thursday nights. Currently, their original programming is seen on Tuesdays (Work Out, Real Housewives) and Wednesdays (the competition shows). They’re adding a whole new groups of shows to the mix, starting this summer, and although I’m a bit skeptical about some, only time will tell. Hey, I thought Real Housewives sounded horrible, but I got hooked. Look forward to:

~Renewed seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Top Chef (premiering this summer), Project Runway (premiering this fall), Million Dollar Listing, and My Life on the D-List (premiering June 5)

~Hey Paula, a show following the life of Paula Abdul (premiering this summer)

~Miami Spice, a web-only show on TopChefOnline.com featuring season 2 contestant Elia Aboumrad

~Flipping Out, a series about a business man from Los Angeles who is making a killing in real estate

~Welcome to the Parker, a reality show similar to Work Out (from what I’ve read), but about a Palm Springs hotel instead of a gym

~First Class All the Way, a show following a luxury real estate agent’s life

~Millionaire Matchmaker, a series in which an LA women has a talent for matching rich and famous guys with their true loves

Sounds like a lot on their plate, but with the success of their current original programming, I have high hopes.

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We all know how great Project Runway is, but it’s nice to see them getting some awards to justify the fan base. GLAAD recently awarded the show with “Outstanding Reality Programing.” According to reports,

Bravo’s “Project Runway” style guru Tim Gunn accepted the award for the series and said, “I don’t know whether people realize the seminal work of Bravo and, by definition Bravo’s support of the LGBT community. Beginning with ‘Queer Eye’ and transcending to ‘Project Runway’ and ‘Work Out,’ Bravo’s content dispels myths, challenges stereotypes and positions LGBT issues thoughtfully and respectfully. Winning this award is quite possibly my proudest moment.”

Added Bravo President Lauren Zalaznick, “This GLAAD award recognizes Bravo’s commitment to present our diverse and eclectic view of the world through the creativity of our programming.” Read more

Workout and Queer Eye were also nomination.

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Are you a member of myself and a fan of Reality on Bravo? Let me know! I’ve now started a new ROB MySpace, and would love to be your friend.

You can request my friendship by heading over to my MySpace homepage and clicking on the button under my picture. I’ll accept you as a friend, and you’ll get the news first when there’s contests, events, and other things going on with ROB and the 451 network! You can also check my other friends on the network–haven’t you always wanted to become MySpace friends with Ilan from Top Chef or Santino from Project Runway?

If you don’t yet have a MySpace, signing up for you own page is easy. You can make the page as personalized as you want by uploading pictures and entering information about yourself, or you can just keep a general page. (When using MySpace, remember to always be safe–don’t post information that’s too personal!) Even if you don’t want to sign up, you can still view my page and check out the going-ons over there!

I used to watch Rachael Ray’s daytime TV show everyday at 3 because, well, I’m a sure for easy cooking (for some of 451’s own easy recipes, check out Stephanie’s blog). I haven’t watched for a while, though, because I’ve been busy, but with my new lappy top in hand, I decided to do some work in front of the TV today.

When Rach came on, who should be one of her guests but the fabulous Tim Gunn, from Bravo’s Project Runway! In honor of the upcoming Oscars, he went though and gave some evening gown dos and don’ts, and Rachael announces that her dress for the ball was goingto be made by non other than the fabulous Uli, one of the runner ups from last season’s PR.

I’m uber excited because I loved Uli throughout the whole show–she’s a great person AND a great designer. In case you guys can’t remember her or lived under a rock and didn’t watch the show, here is a piece from her PR finally collection:

Sophisticated but fun. Perfect for Rachael! I’m really excited to see what she’ll be wearing!

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Apparently Cliff isn’t the only one that dislikes Marcel enough to physically hurt him. Last week, Cliff was tossed off the show for holding Marcel down so other players could shave his head.

Well, according to recent reports, Marcel was in a Night Club last weekend, and a girl came up to him and asked him if he was Marcel from Top Chef. When he said yes, she hit him over the head with her beer bottle.

Poor Marcel. Sure, he’s a bit of a twit sometimes, but no one deserves a late-night trip to the hospital for stitches!

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