Spin-offs are bad. When a show that already exists gets a spin-off, you know it’s jumped the shark. They’ve run out of ideas; the writers are tired of thinking up gags featuring the same set of characters. Basically, they want to write the same show, but with different people, maybe a different location. And thus, the spin-off is born. There have been some terrible spin-offs, but none are as bad as the following…

5. Joey featuring Matt LeBlanc. Just before Friends finished up, the series seemed to have reached a point of not being funny anymore. We knew the characters so well. It was a good ending. And then Joey came lumbering at us and the Friends memory was tainted.

4. Anything featuring the Kardashians. Seriously, is there a show on E! that doesn’t feature them?!

3. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic circa 2011. Let’s leave the My Little Ponies in my childhood, thanks.

2. NCIS: Los Angeles as a boring spin-off of the already boring NCIS. A bad show spun off into a worse show, how is that possible?

1. Dwight Shrute from the Office may be getting his own spin-off. Um. No. Just no.

I woke up this morning and thought to myself, “Gosh, it’s been such a long time since I’ve heard about the Kardashians, I wonder what they’re up to. Kinda miss those krazies.”

Actually, that’s a complete lie. We know exactly where they are and what they’re doing at all times. And miss them? As if. But, I will tell you that during my morning commute I stumbled across the TwitPic accounts of both Kylie and Kendall and found some total gems. These Jenner girls are definitely keeping up with the Kardashians, successfully walking in big sises Khloe, Kim and Kourtney’s designer shoes. It was reassuring, however, (did I just say that?) to see that between photo shoots and shopping sprees, they’re taking time to do things that normal teenagers do. Like go to school.

Wanna see what it’s like to grow up Kardashian/Jenner? Take a look! Read More »

A Former Kardashian nanny tells all!

Ring in the new with the old

Celebs rocking the spirithoods

Which celeb would you want to kiss on NYE?

What we’ll miss from TV in 2012

Is the sexiest man alive dating someone?

Adorable and quirky pet names

Ryan Gosling is a martial arts master

What the internet is really good for

Kate Middleton is named the queen of British fashion

Should we stop keeping up with the Kardashians?

Social media’s somewhat negative effect on relationships

Scarlett Johansson opens up about about the nude photo scandal

Lilo gets her teeth fixed!

Superman is looking mighty fine

Can your f-buddy become your boyfriend?

Pairing ankle boots with a black jacket

Breaking up with your bffle

Today Kim Kardashian is 31 years old (she’s practically a fossil!). We got ahold of a schedule for the day that shows how Kim is celebrating (we got ahold of it because we made it up). Since Kim’s wedding was such a spectacle, her birthday celebration will most likely be one too.

5 a.m.- Kim wakes up

5:01 a.m.-The hair and make-up team arrives and glams her up.

6:00 a.m.- E! cameras show up

6:02 a.m.- Kris Humphries says something stupid

6:30 a.m.- Kris Jenner coaches Kim about all of the products she has to mention on camera. She tells her, “Kim, once you eat a slice of cake, make sure you say, ‘Thank god I have Quicktrim to burn this off!’” Read More »

I think it’s safe to say that the E! network is slowly becoming the Kardashian News Channel. Sure, we all love an E! True Hollywood Story marathon, some late-night Chelsea Handler or some laughs with the incredibly sexy Joel McHale, but after six seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and three different spin-off shows, it’s become almost impossible to turn on that channel without seeing one of the infamous Armenian princesses.

…not that that’s a bad thing. As much as we try to deny it, we all have a bit of an obsession with the family who’s not really famous for anything (besides freeing OJ Simpson), and I think they’re going to continue to cash in on that obsession. The Kardashian family has now extended to include Kendall, Kylie, Scott, Mason and all the guys any of the girls publicly dated, so I contacted E! to see what kinds of spin-off shows they had lined up. Read More »

Canada’s getting it’s own ‘Real Housewives’ francise

There must be a new season of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ coming up

The details of Will and Kate’s trip to North America

3 Ways to make him fall for you

These movie posters make us really excited for summer movie season

How to dress like LeAnn Rimes and Minka Kelly

And a heart breaking story from an inspiring woman

Could Alcide from ‘True Blood‘ GET any hotter?!

Kim shows off that ring

In honor of Women’s History Month, CollegeCandy has decided to spotlight some of the world’s most influential women. Last week we focused on the women from our generation and this week, we pay attention to some of the most spectacular thirty-somethings. These are the women that show us life really does get interesting in your 30s, whether you’re a famous movie star or activist. Anything can happen, and just like these women have done in their 30s, we can make a difference in the world at any age. Read More »

You might not have noticed this, but here at CollegeCandy, we’re kind of TV addicts. Comedies. Dramas. Dramedies. It doesn’t really matter. As long as it’s on, we’ll watch it. And if we’re not there to see it, we’ll DVR it and watch it later.

But there’s one genre in particular that holds a special place in our hearts. That’s right, you guessed it, I’m talking about reality TV. Who needs actors and scripts when reality is just so damn entertaining all on its own? The people we watch, the situations they put themselves in, just can’t compete with figments of the imagination. And love ‘em or hate ‘em, reality shows have altered our lives and pop culture as we know it.

So, since it’s early on a Monday morning and there’s nothing on but the news (boring) and some Proactive infomercial (it’s too early for Avril Lavigne’s skin problems), let’s count down the top ten reality TV shows that changed our lives.

10. The Real Word. What? Do you think I have no sense of history? This is the longest running show on MTV. One of the longest running reality TV shows of all time. It set the standard for hot tubs and co-ed bathrooms and super dramatic fights that often involve throwing things. It’s a classic. It had to be here.

9. Iron Chef America. Or Top Chef. Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis. Or Throw down with Bobby Flay. Basically any show that makes me hungry… while also teaching me what an amuse-bouche is. Or how to reduce cooking wine. Or the beauty of scallops. Seriously, why do I know these things? Oh yeah, TV. Read More »

But which home is home?

We’ve been following Charlsie, a 2010 grad, on her journey through the post-grad life, from the big move to the big job hunt to the major “Is this real life?!” moments. And now, with fall in full swing, she’s got something else weighing on her mind.

Whether we want to believe it or not, the holidays are approaching. I know, it feels like summer just started – even though it really just ended – but the reality is that temperatures are dropping, leaves are starting to change, and before we know it, it’ll be time for turkey, presents, and busy shopping malls. Like many people, I’m left with the question of where to spend the holidays at.

In college, it was so black and white. For the holidays, I made the seven hour drive home to my mom’s for Thanksgiving break and winter break. My dad isn’t a big fan of celebrating the holidays, so whether he spent the season with my sister and me or not – it didn’t matter to him either way. So, when the holidays started to come up in discussion with my family, I immediately figured I’d go home to Atlanta.

But I can’t help but feel like I’m leaving someone else behind, no matter what kind of holiday location choice I make. And since plane tickets nearly cost an arm and a legs these days, it makes things even more complicated. Really, it seems impossible to please everyone. Read More »