Think twice before you pick up a Cuisinart or monogrammed towel set to send to Khloe Kardashian and her new hubby L.A. Laker Lamar Odom in celebration of their quickie Sunday evening nuptials. According to the very scientific mathematics of reality television statistics, this marriage may have a shelf life shorter than one of Kim Kardashian's skirts.
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Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown -- 'Being Bobby Brown'
In 2005, Bobby Brown starred in his own reality show with Whitney Houston. By October 2006, Houston filed for divorce claiming she was sick of Brown's history of infidelity, drug and alcohol arrests.
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Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson -- 'Newlyweds'
Nick & Jessica started filming their reality show during the summer of 2003 as they exchanged their vows and started their lives as newlyweds. After four seasons of honeymoon bliss (and learning the truth about chicken of the sea), the couple filed for divorce on December 16, 2005.
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Britney Spears and Kevin Federline -- 'Britney & Kevin: Chaotic'
The limited-run reality series debuted on May 17, 2005 and brought viewers into the whirlwind romance of Britney and K-Fed leading up to their "secret" wedding. In November 2006, Britney filed for divorce from Federline citing irreconcilable differences.
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Flavor Flav and Brigitte Nielsen -- 'Strange Love'
After the couple developed a relationship while filming 'The Surreal Life,' VH1 gave them their own show. By the show's final episode Brigitte returned to her fiance, Mattia Dessi. (The series premiered on January 9, 2005 and ended on April 24, 2005.)
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Hulk Hogan and Linda Hogan -- 'Hogan Knows Best'
After filming three seasons, Linda filed for divorce on Tuesday November 20, 2007 after media reports cited that Hulk cheated on her with one of his daughter's close friends.
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Evan Marriott and Zora Andrich -- 'Joe Millionaire'
The FOX dating show tricked its contestants into believing Evan, a 9-to-5 construction worker, was actually a millionaire. After filming stopped, the Season 1 winner, Zora, claimed she was attracted to a completely different man while Marriott claimed she lost her sex appeal. Ouch.
FOX
Travis Barker (R) and Shanna Moakler -- 'Meet the Barkers'
MTV filmed Barker's marriage to former Miss USA Shanna Moakler from 2005–2006. By August 8, 2006 Barker filed for divorce from Moakler. (The couple have had a rocky on and off relationship since and are currently back together.)
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Jesse Csincsak (L) and DeAnna Pappas -- 'The Bachelorette: Season 4'
Like many 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' stars before them, Jesse and Deanna's relationship didn't last long. The fourth season aired on May 19, 2008 but by November 2008, a teary-eyed Jesse announced on his official video blog that 'Bachelorette' DeAnna broke up with him.
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Ashlee Simpson and Ryan Cabrera -- 'The Ashlee Simpson Show'
During the show's two seasons, MTV followed the young love of Ashlee and Ryan, which started in 2003. By the following summer in 2004, the two reportedly broke up due to their conflicting schedules.
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Gretchen Bonaduce and Danny Bonaduce -- 'Breaking Bonaduce'
The couple began filming their faltering marriage on VH1 in 2005. The show caught the couple in domestic disputes and couple's counseling. On April 9, 2007, Gretchen filed a divorce petition citing irreconcilable differences.
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Forget about the fact that Khloe and Lamar have known each other for about a month. Who cares that he is on the road for six months out of the year. Laugh off all the baggage each of them is bringing to this union (He has two kids from a previous relationship and she is a Kardashian).
The reason that Khloe and Lamar won't be sitting on that metaphorical front porch swing well into their golden years is because marriages that play out on reality television simply don't work out. We'd love to say the opposite, but we're just going on history here.
"Most reality television marriages are formed under false conditions with six-week production schedules and are usually based solely on immediate lust." said Life & Style Executive Editor Jared Shapiro. "Once the couple gets home the REAL reality sets in. Plus, once you are off the show, people stop caring about you. Reality stars often have a really hard time dealing with the loss of fame."
Danger sign number one is that Khloe and Lamar have already let the whirlwind of reality romance take precedence over their relationship. The pair reportedly rushed to the altar in order to stay on the demanding shooting schedule for E!'s 'Keeping up With the Kardashian's' where the wedding will air at a later date -- most likely to astronomical ratings.
"The biggest ratings grabbers are babies, weddings and deaths. This year alone we've seen Kourtney get pregnant, Khloe tie the knot and the entire Kardashian clan front and center -- with camera crew -- for Michael Jackson's funeral," dished Jarett Wieselman, senior entertainment writer for the New York Post's PopWrap. "When you take into account the fact that Khloe and Lamar have only been dating for a month, I wouldn't be surprised if Khloe's show lasts longer than her marriage!"
Let's take a look at the track record of marriages that have played out in front of the cameras starting with television's most famous newlyweds, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. After three years of marriage mostly spent in front of MTV cameras, the pair parted ways. Soon after, 'Newlywed' spin-offs ran amok with Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro in 'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave' and Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler in 'Meet the Barkers.' Both marriages self-destructed soon after the shows finished airing.
But long-term unions run the risk of falling apart once the cameras start rolling as well. Take a look at Jon and Kate Gosselin, who after nearly a decade of marriage and eight kids, split up due to the pressures of reality television. Or Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, a couple who weathered both crack-cocaine and endless renditions of 'My Prerogative,' but finally called it quits following the Bravo show, 'Being Bobby Brown.' Even wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan couldn't fight off the reality curse, as his marriage crumbled under the lights of 'Hogan Knows Best.'
Ronnie Karam, senior editor of TVgasm.com explains that television marriages are doomed to fail for a variety of reasons, but mainly because the camera doesn't lie.
"You have to see how stupid you actually look together, which most of us can avoid ... except for the wedding pictures. All of your flaws, and worse, and all of your mate's flaws, are there for the world to see and comment on. If most people knew the crap I put up with in my relationship, they'd tell me to dump the loser and eventually I'd listen. But in private, he's my hopeless loser."
CINDY IT'S PROBABLY FOR THE SAME REASON I CLICKED ON THE STORY. TO VENT ABOUT THE REDICULOUSNESS OF THESE PEOPLE THAT EVERYONE IS SO INTERESTED IN. SHOW ME SCHOLARS, SHOW ME HEALERS, SHOW ME SOMEONE INTERESTING!!!!!!
I agree with you Brenda. Why do we give them this much attention, WHO ARE THEY and WHO CARES. What have they added to society that means anything. Give it a rest. These girls need to get a real job.
The Kartrashian girls like it large, if youve ever seen their show you know how braindead the whole family is, but they have money. Kim is hot, this girl is definitely not, shes a frankenstein.
I DON'T THINK IT'S MORE THAT WE CARE OR DON'T CARE. WE ALL SUPPORT THESE STORIES THE MINUTE WE PICK UP A RAG MAG AND PURCHASE IT. THE MINUTE WE CLICK ON THE ICON AND READ THE STORY. WHY? WE ONLY KNOW. FOR MYSELF PERSONALLY I PICK IT UP AND READ IT OR WATCH IT ON TV BECAUSE IT GETS ME OUT OF MYSELF THESE REALITY SHOWS ARE THE NEW SOAPS WHICH I'M GUILTY OF WATCHING ALSO. WHY? TO GET OUT OF MY OWN REALITY. I GET TIRED OF THE STORIES TOO BUT I GO BACK AND BUY MY WEEKLY GUILTY PLEASURE. I LOVED MICHAEL JACKSON AND PERSONALLY I'M TIRED OF HEARING ALL THE NEGATIVE BUT I STILL TUNE IN. WHY IS THAT? PATRICK SWAYZE'S DEATH WASNT A SURPRISE TO ME BUT IT SURE TORE ME UP. I'VE DONE NOTHING BUT WATCH HIS MOVIES AND READ ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT HIM. THEN THE MEDIA HAS TO THROW IN SOME NEGATIVE ABOUT HIM. I'M GUILTY OF SAYING I'M TIRED OF HEARING IT BUT I WILL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT THAT I'M WATCHING READING AND CLICKING. I GUESS WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY HEAR IS WHO CARES IF WE READ IT? WHO CARES IF WE SAY WE'RE TIRED OF IT? WE ALL HAVE OPINIONS. BUT WHEN IT COMES RIGHT DOWN TO IT WE DO (OR I) IT BECAUSE IT GETS ME OUT OF MY OWN DAILY TRIALS. NOT THAT MISERY LOVES COMPANY EITHER AND IT'S NOT LIKE MY LIFE SUCKS. IT JUST GETS ME OUT OF MYSELF. I HOPE I HAVE MADE SOME SENSE HERE. HAVE A GOOD DAY ALL.
Speedobuns: stop hating..what's it matter if she's with a black or white man?? PURE RACISM!!
also, khloe was miserable that she didn't have a man..did anyone not see the episodes that Omarion was on?? i think when she found Lamar..she got too caught up in the whirlwind of finally having a man
I hadn't even heard of them. That's why I clicked on the article...I was like, "who?". But to each their own. And to the lady who commented negatively to your comment, why are you hating on other people? Brenda has a right to say what she wants...so do you, but jeez...enough with the negativity!
ok do you al know how dumb you all sound?? if this was a waste of your time you wouldnt be commenting...you wouldnt even payattention to the article so admit you love watching their lives.
and i have know idea if the marriage will last they may be in love you never know
and how dare any of you diss klhoe like that...its probably because you all are ugly and she looks better than you stop being such a hater
I am not replying to anyone in particular. I just think it's disgusting how the world feels it's there duty to trash other people. Cavern and frankenstein, really? How gross and uneducated people really are!!! Think and feel whatever you want but have a little class and keep your worthless thoughts to yourself. By the way, these Kardashian girls have helped homeless people and victims of Katrina, and obviously the general trash talking community. If you were not talking smack about them you would be doing it to someone else, it's the way you are!!! Why don't you mind your own business then you'd be busy all the time!!!
It's VERY important to have as many shows as possible now featuring prominent black/white interracial couples so that we are brainwashed into accepting it as a new trend of ultimate tolerance and multi-cultural acceptance. These three white girls all hooking up with black guys and marrying them (along with Kendra Basket, etc.) is very important to the new cultural media shift being quietly pushed by the newly ethnic white house. Their union is symbolic of the racial unity the new administration is trying to propagandize into the American psyche. Don't believe it? Remember the upswell of Hollywood patriotism after 9/11 promoted by Karl Rove? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1651173.stm. Robert Gibbs or Dan Pfeifer will tell you how long these two will stay together...my guess is at least 2.5 more years...
Hey Cindy, To make a comment, positive or negative, you have to click on the article to post your comment. I too am tired of seeing these people on the "news" everyday. So when Brenda or anyone else says they don't care they mean it and want to voice their opinion just like you do.
I love their show and if you guys are tired of Kardashians why take out of your sweet time to read the article and comment about. lol because you love them as well. Don't hate haterssss.
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Think twice before you pick up a Cuisinart or monogrammed towel set to send to Khloe Kardashian and her new hubby L.A. Laker Lamar Odom in celebration of their quickie Sunday evening nuptials. According to the very scientific mathematics of reality television statistics, this marriage may have a shelf life shorter than one of Kim Kardashian's skirts.
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Wednesday 30 September
By Brenda
WHO Cares. Personally I'm sick of the Kardashian clan. Way too much press!
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Wednesday 30 September
By Cindy Stauffer
Brenda, I'm a little curious about why you even clicked on the story if you are so sick of hearing about the Kardashians
Thursday 01 October
By Lisa
OMG! Who gives a shyt? Who are these people and why won't they go away??????
Thursday 01 October
By Lisa
CINDY IT'S PROBABLY FOR THE SAME REASON I CLICKED ON THE STORY. TO VENT ABOUT THE REDICULOUSNESS OF THESE PEOPLE THAT EVERYONE IS SO INTERESTED IN. SHOW ME SCHOLARS, SHOW ME HEALERS, SHOW ME SOMEONE INTERESTING!!!!!!
Thursday 01 October
By John
I agree with you Brenda. Why do we give them this much attention, WHO ARE THEY and WHO CARES. What have they added to society that means anything. Give it a rest. These girls need to get a real job.
Sunday 04 October
By ALB
what does black men in LA or not in LA have to do w/ this?
Thursday 01 October
By Tomaso
The Kartrashian girls like it large, if youve ever seen their show you know how braindead the whole family is, but they have money. Kim is hot, this girl is definitely not, shes a frankenstein.
Thursday 01 October
By kathy
I DON'T THINK IT'S MORE THAT WE CARE OR DON'T CARE. WE ALL SUPPORT THESE STORIES THE MINUTE WE PICK UP A RAG MAG AND PURCHASE IT. THE MINUTE WE CLICK ON THE ICON AND READ THE STORY. WHY? WE ONLY KNOW. FOR MYSELF PERSONALLY I PICK IT UP AND READ IT OR WATCH IT ON TV BECAUSE IT GETS ME OUT OF MYSELF THESE REALITY SHOWS ARE THE NEW SOAPS WHICH I'M GUILTY OF WATCHING ALSO. WHY? TO GET OUT OF MY OWN REALITY. I GET TIRED OF THE STORIES TOO BUT I GO BACK AND BUY MY WEEKLY GUILTY PLEASURE. I LOVED MICHAEL JACKSON AND PERSONALLY I'M TIRED OF HEARING ALL THE NEGATIVE BUT I STILL TUNE IN. WHY IS THAT? PATRICK SWAYZE'S DEATH WASNT A SURPRISE TO ME BUT IT SURE TORE ME UP. I'VE DONE NOTHING BUT WATCH HIS MOVIES AND READ ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT HIM. THEN THE MEDIA HAS TO THROW IN SOME NEGATIVE ABOUT HIM. I'M GUILTY OF SAYING I'M TIRED OF HEARING IT BUT I WILL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT THAT I'M WATCHING READING AND CLICKING. I GUESS WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY HEAR IS WHO CARES IF WE READ IT? WHO CARES IF WE SAY WE'RE TIRED OF IT? WE ALL HAVE OPINIONS. BUT WHEN IT COMES RIGHT DOWN TO IT WE DO (OR I) IT BECAUSE IT GETS ME OUT OF MY OWN DAILY TRIALS. NOT THAT MISERY LOVES COMPANY EITHER AND IT'S NOT LIKE MY LIFE SUCKS. IT JUST GETS ME OUT OF MYSELF. I HOPE I HAVE MADE SOME SENSE HERE. HAVE A GOOD DAY ALL.
Thursday 01 October
By stephen
i like how aol says "keep it classy". sounds like someone should have told these skanks that!
Thursday 01 October
By bb
Speedobuns: stop hating..what's it matter if she's with a black or white man?? PURE RACISM!!
also, khloe was miserable that she didn't have a man..did anyone not see the episodes that Omarion was on?? i think when she found Lamar..she got too caught up in the whirlwind of finally having a man
Thursday 01 October
By Mitzi
I hadn't even heard of them. That's why I clicked on the article...I was like, "who?". But to each their own. And to the lady who commented negatively to your comment, why are you hating on other people? Brenda has a right to say what she wants...so do you, but jeez...enough with the negativity!
Thursday 01 October
By YANNI
ok do you al know how dumb you all sound?? if this was a waste of your time you wouldnt be commenting...you wouldnt even payattention to the article so admit you love watching their lives.
and i have know idea if the marriage will last they may be in love you never know
and how dare any of you diss klhoe like that...its probably because you all are ugly and she looks better than you stop being such a hater
Thursday 01 October
By stephanie
I am not replying to anyone in particular. I just think it's disgusting how the world feels it's there duty to trash other people. Cavern and frankenstein, really? How gross and uneducated people really are!!! Think and feel whatever you want but have a little class and keep your worthless thoughts to yourself. By the way, these Kardashian girls have helped homeless people and victims of Katrina, and obviously the general trash talking community. If you were not talking smack about them you would be doing it to someone else, it's the way you are!!! Why don't you mind your own business then you'd be busy all the time!!!
Thursday 01 October
By Johnny B
It's VERY important to have as many shows as possible now featuring prominent black/white interracial couples so that we are brainwashed into accepting it as a new trend of ultimate tolerance and multi-cultural acceptance. These three white girls all hooking up with black guys and marrying them (along with Kendra Basket, etc.) is very important to the new cultural media shift being quietly pushed by the newly ethnic white house. Their union is symbolic of the racial unity the new administration is trying to propagandize into the American psyche. Don't believe it? Remember the upswell of Hollywood patriotism after 9/11 promoted by Karl Rove? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1651173.stm. Robert Gibbs or Dan Pfeifer will tell you how long these two will stay together...my guess is at least 2.5 more years...
Thursday 01 October
By Becky
As Cindy said, if you are sick of hearing about them, why are you reading and commenting about them? LOL.
Friday 02 October
By carol
Hey Cindy, To make a comment, positive or negative, you have to click on the article to post your comment. I too am tired of seeing these people on the "news" everyday. So when Brenda or anyone else says they don't care they mean it and want to voice their opinion just like you do.
Wednesday 30 September
By MICHAEL K
YOU THINK....Once she squeezes out a kid he's gone.
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Thursday 01 October
By rnixon
ust because your kids father left you dos not mean that happens to EVERYONE!!! Really?
Thursday 01 October
By Jessica
I love their show and if you guys are tired of Kardashians why take out of your sweet time to read the article and comment about. lol because you love them as well. Don't hate haterssss.
Thursday 01 October
By Heidi
No she is with his money, Gold digging white trash.