Taylor Swift on The View

Taylor Swift has been quite the busy bee while in New York this week. On Tuesday, the 19-year-old singer took some time to make an appearance on The View.

Of course, Taylor addressed the situation that arose between her and Kayne West at the MTV VMAs on Sunday. “I think my overall thought process went something like: ‘Wow, I can’t believe I won… This is awesome… Don’t trip and fall…” She continued, “I’m gonna get to thank the fans, this is so cool… Oh, Kayne West is here!, Cool haircut… What are you doing there?’ And then, Ouch. And then, I guess I’m not gonna be able to thank the fans.’”

Shockingly, the country singer was able to do more then talk about Kayne West. In addition to the comments about what was going on in her mind as Kanye bombarded the stage, she was able to take a breather from the subject and perform her song "You Belong With Me".

Luckily, she was able to get through her performace without anyone getting up on stage to interrupt her.

Check out her performance on The View below.

XOXO,

Cristina

Scott Herman: Real life after The Real World

Some of you may remember my post back in January about Scott Herman, MTV's The Real World Brooklyn's sexiest cast member who had all the girls, boys and blogs talking. For almost all reality TV stars, popularity phases out as quickly as it comes . Of course, there are those cast members whose crazy antics and spin off shows get them remembered (think I Love New York) but very few are respected outside those 15 minutes of fame. The same cannot be said for Scott Herman, a cast member of The Real World - Brooklyn, most commonly known as "the good looking one with the abs". The nice guy with the frat boy style shocked and impressed viewers during the airing of the show when he turned out to be nothing like his sterotypical image and has continued to impress his fans since the shows conclusion. You may have seen Scott gracing the pages of Men's Health Magazine or come across him once or twice in Cosmopolitan Magazine but Scott is more then a model-slash-actor with chiseled abs and a pretty face. Scott has had his eye on success far before he was casted on The Real World-Brooklyn and has used his new found fame to further his career and educate the public on fitness. I was able to pencil myself into Scott's busy schedule to ask him about his Real World experience and find out what he has been up to since the conclusion of the show.

1. What made you to want to join the cast of The Real World? Was it hard living life in front of a camera?

a. I decided to join the cast of the Real World Brooklyn because I wanted to be the first cast member in a long time to go on the show who had ambition to accomplish more in life at 24 other than to just eat, drink, and have sex. However, I was surprised to see when I got there that I was not the only one. As far as living on camera; it was a very easy adjustment for me. It isn’t like you went there not expecting them. I feel like everyone else in the house was also already mentally prepared for the cameras when they got there.

2. How has life changed for you since appearing on The Real World Brooklyn last season?

a. Since the show I have made drastic changes. The biggest being not working in a gym anymore. I worked in a gym for 10 years and decided it was time to move onto bigger things. I felt I had a calling in the entertainment industry and I wasn’t going to be happy until I tackled the industry head on.

3. Are you easily recognized and approached by people when you’re out with friends or running daily errands? How has it affected your personal life?

a. Not so much in NYC, but when I am back in my hometown of Salem, NH, my friends like to play a game and see who can guess the number of times people come up to me. I enjoy it though, I feel like I was a great role model on the show and I want to continue to give my fans that same impression.

4. How have your relationships with your fellow cast members changed over the past year?

a. My relationships have all improved. I would like to say that I was one of the few who got along with everyone while filming and when we came back for the reunion. But, usually when my castmates visit the city they stay at my place with Baya and Devyn so we have all been able to grow closer while acting more like ourselves with no cameras around. I also hang out with Chet all the time because he lives in the city as well. Chet and I have become even closer since the show.

5. What have you been up too since the conclusion of the show?

a. Since the show I have been modeling, acting, and producing. I did an awesome photoshoot with Undergear, (Back by popular demand! SCOTT HERMAN FOR UNDERGEAR) and have been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine a few times more as well. I have started a Talent Management Company with my manager Kyber Bernstein, I am up for a lead role in a new HBO show, and have been putting together my first Reality TV pilot that I am producing. Keeping busy has never been hard for me. Lately, I have been working really hard to push my youtube channel. My youtube channel has really given me the freedom I needed to help spread the word about health and fitness and to bring more attention to my fitness site, http://www.scotthermanfitness.com/.

6. Tells us about the projects you have going on?

-ScottHermanFitness.com

My fitness website was something I had been working on before I knew I even made it on the show. It has come a long way since I first started it and I am very happy with it’s progress. I do plan on releasing fitness DVD’s in the near future. My first one.. the Scott Herman ABS workout!

-You Tube Channel

The purpose of my youtube channel is to bring health and fitness to the world in an easy to understand way. My goal is to build a big enough channel with enough support that I will have the time and freedom to spend a lot of time in the gym producing easy and fun instructional videos to help anyone who wants to learn about fitness.

- Modeling gigs

Modeling has been a bit slow. My main goal is to land a gig with Calvin Klein. In the mean time I did do a great shoot with Undergear: The video was posted on youtube and hit 33,000 hits in 3 days before youtube took the video down for being a bit toooo racy. But that’s ok, the Undergear catalog will be out the end of August, be sure to check it out!-Magazine shootsCheck out Cosmopolitan September page 135.

6. What everyone wants to know? How do you keep up that body? What is your workout routine like?

a. My routine is vigorous. I go to the gym with one mission and it is to leave in pain. I lift as heavy as I can for each muscle group and dedicate 4 days a week to abs for about 30minutes at a time.

7. Advice for the girls and guys who want to get back into the gym but can't seem to find the motivation. What can help them reach their fitness goals?

a. Motivation is easy. Set a goal for yourself and really focus on wanting to accomplish that goal. Be proud to look in the mirror as you see results. Or, maybe you just need more knowledge because you are clueless in the gym.. that is where my youtube channel and fitness site comes in.

8. What have you learned about yourself that you didn't realize before appearing on the Real World?

a. I learned that it is ok to be a nice guy and to always keep the same morals and values. But when you are in this industry, keep up an extra guard for protection.

9. You've graced the pages of magazines, launched your own fitness site and youtube channel...What's next? Any big plans you see yourself getting involved in in the future?

a. I have a couple acting opportunities coming up. However my next goal? I want to be Captain America. See Scott Herman as Captain America- Part 1

XOXO,

Cristina

Kristin Cavallari dishes up drama on The Hills

Laguna Beach's Kristin Cavallari has signed on to take over the spotlight of Laguna Beach co-star, Lauren Conrad during season 6 of The Hills.
According to Life & Style Weekly, Cavallari will be making $63,000 per episode. That's just $2,000 less per episode than Lauren Conrad was making. Why is she worth MTV's serious cash? She's all about the drama.
“She’s so fun and crazy. Kristin’s not afraid to put anything on camera. She’s not going to hold anything back," said costar Heidi Montag.
A Hills production insider said “They needed someone new and fresh, who also came with a buzz and a name that was recognizable. Kristin was the obvious choice. She wanted money. You don’t have to pay the other girls that kind of money, but for Kristin you had to pay up.”
How does the cast feel about Kristin's return to MTV?
According to Stephanie Pratt, "We are not really fans of her. She doesn't want to be friends with us. She wants to bring her acting skills to The Hills and yell at all of us. I have no idea why she doesn't like us. I actually just had lunch with Lo (Bosworth) the other day, and we were just talking about how crazy this is."
It looks as though MTV is already getting their money's worth in the drama department. While attending a fashion show in St.Maarten this week, Cavallari was tossing glitter at the models on the runway. The models, which included Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks were not happy with the reality stars desperate cry for media attention.
An eyewitness at the event said "After the show, four of the models had to be restrained from trying to start a fight with her while she was in the DJ booth… One of them grabbed her by the hair before the fracas got broken up".
With this kind of drama, Season 6 of The Hills just may be their best season yet!

W girls Opportunity Rocks Bachelor/ette Auction

Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the Spring charity season.  TONIGHT, the WGIRLSNYC are hosting the Opportunity Rocks” Bachelor/ette Auction to support the Opportunity Network’s valuable programming. Over 500 NYC young professionals will gather to mix and mingle at M2 Ultra Lounge to cheer on the lucky bachelor/ettes, and celebrate the start of summer!

 

Don’t miss your chance to bid on one of NYC’s most attractive and popular singles.  This year’s group includes JR from MTV’s reality TV series “The City”.

 

The W girls will also be auctioning of AGAIG's favorite celeb: Justin Ross Lee

If you’re not into bidding on the auction, you can try your luck at the raffle, which includes such prizes as an overnight stays at the London and Giraffe Hotels, lingerie baskets, spa certificates, dinners, and more!

 

The main focus of this year’s fundraising is the Opportunity Network. The Opportunity Network is a career development program that creates access for high-performing but underserved public high school students to circles of influence in society.

 

Networking is consistently cited as the number one way to get a new job. But in the current job market it is difficult for experienced, “connected” professionals to get ahead, let alone young people starting out. 

 

This event will also help to fund Harlem RBI’s youth sports.

 

Help us support the well-being of local youth, and have an amazing time doing it!

The Details:

 

Where: M2 Ultra Lounge | 530 W 28th St. New York, NY

 

When: Thursday, May 28th from 7–11 pm

 

Why: To raise funds and awareness for The Opportunity Network and Harlem RBI

 

What:

Open Wine Bar compliments of Hob Nob and Open Vodka Bar compliments of Belvedere Vodka from 7-8 pm.

Music by Vikas & Dimitry!

Raffle prizes

Plus, enjoy all-night admission to M2 Ultra Lounge.

 

Cost:

$35 online at www.wgirlsnyc.com; $45 at the door

XOXO

As good as its guests

The City Season 2 Filming

Wow, they hardly had any time away from the cameras. Whitney Port and crew are already filming season 2 of The City. And we already know that Jay's back! Wonder what will happen in Erin's love life...seems like she has been very busy handling her new fame...

All Eyes on Britney

It's Britney, bitch!

The princess of pop has offically made her comeback! She kicked off her Circus tour last night in her home state of Louisiana at the New Orleans arena. This is Britney's first time back on tour since 2004 and she KILLED it according to online reviews. As most die-hard Britney fans have already heard, BritneySpears.com released the set list for the Circus tour. If you haven't seen it, check it out:

CIRCUS
Perez/Parade Intro
Circus (Funky Remix)
Piece of Me
Thunderstorm Segue
Radar
HOUSE OF FUN (Anything Goes)
Martial Arts Segue
Ooh Ooh Baby/Hot as Ice
Boys
If U Seek Amy
Me Against the Music (Bollywood)
FREAKSHOW/PEEPSHOW
Everybody's Looking for Something Segue
Freakshow
Get Naked
Britney's Hotline
Breathe on Me/Touch of My Hand
ELECTRO CIRC
Break the Ice Segue
Do Something
Slave
Dancer Solo Segue/Heartbeat Segue
Toxic
Baby One More Time (Remix)
ENCORE
Womanizer (Extended Remix)
Circus Reprise: The Bow

I have been awaiting this comeback since a bald britney attacked the paparazzi with an Umbrella . I can't wait to see this...hurry up March 23rd! More details on the tour to come after I attend the show!

XOXO,

As good as its guests

Who are you Nick Maslow?

So... I came across another interesting character on facebook yesterday. I'm pretty good at finding these gems ( take JRL for example). I am obsessed with University of Miami's Nick Maslow. 

He's a stud, has great hair, is insanely witty....and a GREAT entertainment reporter.

In his status update, he mentioned a contest he is in. It took us literally 2 minutes to watch his adorable video and vote...(we voted multiple times SHHH!!)

Status Update Nick Maslow: Please join my group and vote here to have MTV send me to THE OSCARS: http://www.mtvu.com/on-campus/contests-sweeps takes/oscars/nick-maslow-and-david-marcus/.10 hours ago

The Real World Brooklyn-Scott Herman

We don't know who the casting director is over at MTV but wow, you deserve a raise! Take a good look at Scott Herman, one of the cast members on MTV's new season of The Real World-Brooklyn. That's probably one of the best bodies we've seen on a guy...ever. What do you all think?

and yes, you're welcome.

Photo Courtesy of Scott's Facebook.

Nick MacCarron

Have you been wondering what MTV's Double Shot at Love's kicked-off cutie, Nick MacCarron has been up too? Then you are in luck, my friends. If you are in the Long Island area this Saturday, January 17th, Nick will be performing with MTV's Ultimate Coverband, The Zoo. He will be at the Nutty Irishman in Bayshore and hitting the stage at 10pm. Can't catch him there? How about a little road trip to ICON in Danbury, CT on January 23rd to watch him perform with his own band, The Lie? For more news and showtimes visit his myspace page at myspace.com/nickmaccarron and his band's myspace.com/thelieonline.

Stanton Social

Tonight on "The City", Jay seems like he's not that into poor little Whitney. At least he kinda broke it to her at my fave place.....STANTON SOCIAL!!

Saturday night, before Stan left for China (don't ask)....we decided to head to Stanton Social for dinner and drinks. Reservations are close to impossible, and now I know why! The food and cocktails were AMAZING!! We went upstairs to the bar/lounge area. They had a beautiful tasting menu and we made ourselves cozy on the lush banquettes. I sipped on a "Stanton Tea" while people looked around for seating. 
For dessert, you must get the chocolate tasting. It had everything from a S'mores cake, to house made peppermint patties! 
My favorite appy was a twist on a childhood favorite. French Onion Soup Dumplings...delish!!

For more info on The Stanton Social visit http://thestantonsocial.com/

XOXO- Jessica Marquez

Photos Courtesy: Jessica Marquez, MTV

Oh Erin Williams

So, who would have thought that sitting on our couch we would have started so much HYSTERIA. First with JRL, now with the new MTV star Erin Williams. It was brought to my attention that the website gawker.com has been bad mouthing asgoodasitsguests.com. 

Could it be because 

A. They lack information on the articles they write

B. The people that commented on the article of Erin Williams referenced As good as it's guests.

C. Because they have a teeeeeeeeny picture from a shot of the show, that proves what we have been saying forever!! Erin Williams is Cliff Williams daughter, duh! 
Dear Gawker, don't be too jealous of this picture posted above....and please don't say we are trying to peddle our website. You're talking about news that our readers have known about since, well 2008. 

http://gawker.com/5121592/no-seriously-who-is-erin-from-the-city

Happy New Year....As good as it's guests!

Nick MacCarron

After catching the premier episode of MTV's Double Shot at Love, As Good As It's Guests blogger, Cristina DiVuolo wanted to know more about the chap-wearing superhero she saw on her t.v. screen. (If you haven't seen the show yet, what are you waiting for?) Cristina had the chance to speak with Double Shot at Love's Nick MacCarron and found out some interesting facts. Not only is this 25 year old Long Island native one of MTV's newest reality stars, he was also chosen from over 13,000 entries for MTV's Ultimate Cover Band competition, The Zoo and has his own band, The Lie.

Cristina: What was it like finding out that you were cast to be on MTV's Double Shot of Love?
Nick: Well, at first I randomly went to a casting call not expecting anything. I was kinda in a weird place mentally at the time. Feeling pretty hurt by my girl situation (or lack of) at the time. So I went to the casting call... it was about a 10 minute interview here in NY. A few weeks later got a call saying they're flying me to LA to do another interview with the producers. I went to that, came back thinking... wow, I did this whole thing on the fly not really expecting much, but now I really really hope I make it! So yeah, it was veryyy exciting getting that final call.

C: I would imagine that living in a house full of people competing for the same girls can be extremely frustrating, how did you deal with the chaos when you needed alone time?

N: Yea, the worst part for me was just not having an iPod, iPhone, or guitar with me. Music is my one and only outlet. So at times I did get very frustrated and emotional in the house, and not having a way to try and get my head in a better place was verrrry difficult for me. So a few times during filming I just looked for a place in the house where I could be completely alone, no cameras and no other castmembers, and just sat there

and wrote.

C: You sing and play guitar for your band called The Lie as well as MTV's ultimate cover band, The Zoo. Which artists are you most influenced by?

N: NIRVANA. When I was like 14 I saw the music video for "Heart Shaped Box" on MTV and just had it in my head that I NEEDED to learn to play guitar. I saved money up for months and months and bought a cheaper version of the same exact guitar that Kurt (Cobain) played. Sat in my room everyday after school learning Nirvana songs. I currently have the word Nirvana (in Chinese) tattooed on my left wrist. It was my first tattoo. Being that I'm a right-handed guitarist, I'm constantly looking at my left wrist while playing guitar. So the tat is just a little reminder and inspiration boost :-)

C: Who are your favorite artists or bands?
N: Jimmy Eat World and Underoath are my two current favorites. Sugarcult, Anberlin and New Found Glory always get me pumped and in a great mood. One Republic, Coldplay and Counting Crows put me to sleep

every night. Nine Inch Nails is the ONE concert I still NEED to see before I die.

C:What is something that people would be shocked to find out about you?
N: I'm a text-a-holic, my favorite movie is Cruel Intentions, and I'm addicted to chocolate covered pretzels.

Be sure to watch Nick on Double Shot at Love on MTV on Tuesday nights at 10.

If your bored at work or just want to know more about Nick (you know you do) check out his myspace page myspace.com/nickmaccarron and his band's myspace.com/thelieonline .

XOXO-Cristina 

TEYANA TAYLOR's BIRTHDAY BASH

Pharrell's protégé Teyana Taylor, thrust into the spotlight after her HUGE MTV Sweet 16 birthday, Diesel Fashion show catwalk & hit single "Google Me", celebrates her 18th birthday with a celebrity bash ready to kick off a huge 2009 year for the singer/MC. Dropping January 2009, Teyana's first single "I Feel Alive(Spinnin')" ft. Pharrell leads off her debut album " From A Planet Called Harlem"(March'09), garnering a lot of buzz with her infectious sound & production from hitmakers Bangladesh(Lil'Wayne,Beyonce,MIA) to Hit Boy(J-Lo/Brandy/PussyCatDolls) to Pharrell himself.

Photo credit Moises De Pena via JCMD Photography

Vanessa isn't so nice

Zac....You are so cute! What are you doing with Vanessa?!

Last Night at the US weekly Hot Hollywood Party in NYC Zac stopped to take pictures with fans and hang out. What was Vanessa doing? Nobody knows except running by everyone with her ugly entourage.

Then inside she made him leave his VIP table....Vanessa, you lost many fans Tuesday.