Can RealityTV boost an Artist' career?

Reality TV Shows

Reality Shows are taking on such a popularity, one of the funniest guys in Entertainment, Kevin Hart has decide to make a fake reality TV show. On the video clip here.  We see Kevin in episode #1 of his first show The Real Husbands of Hollywood. Kevin Heart is interviewed by Jay Leno talking about his new show, seen in the you tube video above.

Amid the quagmire of understanding the popularity of todays growing interest in Reality TV, there might be a reason to investigate rather this method helps an artist make their vision go viral. When considering if this could be an effective platform, I decided to take a look at some of the trends for Reality shows that may shed some light on this possibility. Three of the trends that rise above the others are. Use of a Reality TV show as a means to A) Introduce a new artist to the community, B) Conduct Image control and abate the paparazzi or C) to just be inspired by ordinary people receiving extraordinary popularity.

When speaking on ordinary people who are poised to gain extraordinary popularity. One the greatest  hit shows that comes to mind is Here comes Honey Boo Boo.  Found in the  link above.  The show is all about a “free-spirited grade-school beauty contestant Alana Thompson and her Georgia family” [3]. After a few episodes, I was convinced that if Alana could gain popularity, anyone else should be able to. But is this position reserved for young children? Let's explore further to find out.

In this video seen here, we are introduced to a MTV hit show.

WHAT THEY'RE ABOUT Manhattan's Washington Heights, predominantly Dominican and predominantly north of 155th Street, gets it own reality show, beginning with this two-hour launch that introduces viewers to a bunch of friends who are navigating life and (occasionally) each other. [4]

New artist that are generally obscure can a bit smitten by the high fashioned  glamour of more settled performers. One can be extremely motivated by the ordinary lives of these new found Reality TV stars who are receiving extraordinary popularity.

This next video above is a Reality show called, Run’s House.   After looking at some unknown artist, let’s take a look a the reality shows about some well known artist. Upon first glance, I realized that the  father, currently known as Reverend Run is the former godfather of HIP HOP, Run DMC. What was not as clear, was which one of his 5 gorgeous children would reign in the top seat as the ultimate star to be introduced. 

By the looks of this next video, it would be Diggy Simmons, who used the Reality show as a excellent platform to showcase his talents. He can be seen here in his video above. His talents are pretty good, but I am sure his face is much more recognizable than many other new talents out there after his debut performance on the many episodes of his father’s Reality TV show.

Featured in the video above are Tamar and Vince. If this model married to her husband-manager doesn’t see her first album drop soon she may have to use her Reality TV shows to springboard to other ventures. After watching a few episodes and realizing that her husband is talented enough to jumpstart the careers of Lady GAGA, Boy Group, Mindless Behavior and other mega stars, he must be afraid to drop her album for fear that he may drop dead before she returns from her first world tour. On the show we learn that he has inherited some genetic malformations that compromises his health and, well being. I am a big fan of the Artist Toni Braxton, but if it weren’t for this Reality TV show, I would not have noticed her sister’s talents. 

Speaking of Sisters with talent, Tia & Tamara have their own Reality TV show seen

here. These twin sisters have been working successfully in their careers for decades. The need to stay relevant might not be the motivation behind this show. As they step away from their normal course of performing to get married, and start a family, this Reality show appears to me more about guarding the reputation. Taking the power to tell your own story has many advantages.

In the interview seen above, we witness Rap star T.I. direct the Paparazzi Queen, Wendy Williams. She is shunned by the swag and authority of T. I. to move on from attacking him for allegedly making a repeated mistake. Instead of allowing her to exploit him or his wife, he directs Wendy Williams to join him in celebrating his upcoming Reality TV show called T.I and the Family Hustle, seen in the video below.

Looks like a star can be born and reborn again through the use of this popular platform, Reality TV. If the Nielsen ratings are above 100, the show might prove effective as a source of income according to the research found  in "Film and Television Literature.

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[1] Collins, Scott. "QUICK TAKES; Uncle Poodle wants larger role." Los Angeles Times. (January 17, 2013 Thursday ): 104 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2013/01/22.

[2] "ON TV: It's MTV: Hair will be pulled." Newsday (New York). (January 9, 2013 Wednesday ): 481 words. LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2013/01/22.

  

[3] Freeman, Michael. "Reality Shows Have High-Income Appeal." Electronic Media

 Belmaker, Genevieve. "We Own The Future Of The New." Quill 100.4 (2012): 22-28. Communication & Mass Media Complete. Web. 22 Jan. 2013.

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