Is there nothing but confusion created by the BMP site? Well, if you are looking to be cast in The Real World 13: Paris or Road Rules: South Seas Adventure, then you have until October 7, 2002 to turn in your tapes to BMP. (If you need casting tips, look at the left side of the page.) BMP finally changed their site to the correct date and they even changed their address to:

RW/RR Casting
Bunim/Murray Productions
6007 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91411

If you think you'd be better at open calls, visit BMP's site for a list of open calls.

Bunim-Murray has thrown another curveball this time. After most of the internet sites had reported that The Real World's 13th season would be filmed in Atlanta, a frontrunner for many years, BMP drops a literal bomb. They announce that The Real World will be filmed in Paris. Only the second season to be filmed overseas, BMP decides to pick a "romantic" location. Many believed that BMP would go overseas soon, as an overseas season was long overdue, however, the frontrunner for an overseas season was supposed to be Sydney. Rumors? Well, they also confirmed that Road Rules will be filmed in the South Seas. Send in those tapes!

I've thought about this for a while now....I've come up with a little something for you all to do...send you're cast ratings of the Real World: Las Vegas cast. Like list all the cast: Trishelle, Brynn, Irulan, Arissa, Alton, Steven, and Frank. Then by there names list the score 1-10 and add one sentence as to why you gave them that rating. Send them to us at newrwroad@hotmail.com. This is what we like to call Rate the Real Worlder. I'll post some of your opinions. The very good ones. Here are mine:

Trishelle (5) - Damn that was mean what you did to Frank....in his face..
Brynn (8) - You are way to quite.
Irulan (9.5) - You are HOT!
Arissa (10) - Another hot one.
Alton (8) - Ya that's you, holla at them hot girls in the house.
Steven (2) - That was wrong, but it's all you....You lied....but damn you aint had to play Frank on the first day...that was wrong.
Frank (0.5) - You are a complete idiot....what the hell is wrong with you? You just let crap like that slide? And walk out the door....oh no...there's no way...Do something about that..:-)

SEND in those ratings!

Being hailed as one of the most innovative, dramatic seasons of all the twelve, the producers of the long time running show, The Real World promise that their Las Vegas installment would be one of the best. Now that the first episode has aired, there has been mixed reaction to Trishelle, Brynn, Irulan, Arissa, Alton, Steven and Frank and the circus called the Real World.

Personally, I thought that the episode was a little too much too soon. We accurately reported most of the dramatics of the first episode about two weeks ago (That's for all you haters at the message boards.) And we did see the love triangle... (Love square, rather) of Steven, Trishelle, Frank and Brynn. Most people who are new to the show emailed in saying that the first episode absoultely disgusted them. They were appalled by the season's tackiness and fake reactions of the castmembers. However, long standing fans of the series have applauded the first episode, saying that it has all the dramatics of a classic Real World season. More than likely, production decided to jump into a huge issue far too soon. That should've been a third episode topic... not a first episode topic. However, Las Vegas is promising a lot more than this love square, so they probably had to fit that into the first episode. What do you think? Email us at newrwroad@hotmail.com.

Have you seen the new issue of TV Guide? Well, there is an article detailing the behind the scenes drama that went on when the castmembers first moved into the house. Apparently, within minutes of meeting each other Steven had his hands on Trishelle's leg, maybe foreshadowing impending moments to come. They also had trouble with the elevator. (They have to push in a secret code.) There's also an incident where on their way to Ghostbar, the cast takes the emergency stairs only to be led to a dead end. On their way back to the elevator, they lock two cameras in the stairwell. It also has a short profile of each castmember. Frank says that he's pretty embarrassed about the first episode, leading us to believe that this will blow over. Brynn rates the Real World experience with a 5, saying that she would never do it again. It's a pretty interesting article.

Wanda over at Eonline had her chat on Monday. Just to keep those who want to know informed, she only reported on Cara's appearance on Jenny Jones. She also talked about Lori and Kyle dating... Which we both reported to you several days ago.

Also, we are unfortunately behind on the site with all the new things. It's a lot of work, but thanks for waiting!

Well everyone tonight as you all know is the Real World Premire of Las Vegas, We want your synopsis', so please send the in after the show or tommorow to newrwroad@hotmail.com. Thanks! That's it for now.

Sorry for no updates yesterday... No real news to report yesterday.

If you remember the San Francisco house was ravaged by a fire a few years back and was restored to its original glory. Prior to the fire, the house hosted an internet company. Anyway, the owner put the house on the market 9 months ago and it has failed to sell. It's price has dropped to a measly 1.2 million dollars. So, if you have the spare change...

Also, The Road Rules Blog, that site where the Road Rulers posted is down now. SO... Sarah started her own online journal at Diaryland! Enjoy!

IT PREMIERES TOMORROW!

Guess what? I've found a sweeet game it's called MTV: Real World: Las Vegas Cheap Slots and you can check it out here. It's an exciting game that you guess what's going to happen on the next show, then you see if you're right, and the person at the end of the season with the most points, will win:

If you have racked up the most virtual coins at the end of the season, you'll win the grand prize package of a Real World trip to Las Vegas! You and six of your friends will be flown to Las Vegas to enjoy a weekend stay in the Real World suite at the Palms Resort and Casino. You'll receive VIP treatment the entire weekend including:

$500 spending money for Grand Prize Winner

Seven (7) passes to the Palms Spa

$1000 for Grand Prize Winner to spend at Palms Restaurants and Nightclubs (includes: Skin Pool Lounge, N9ne Steakhouse, Little Buddah, Gardunos, Sunrise Café, Alize, Ghostbar and Rain)

VIP admittance for Grand Prize Winner and six (6) guests to Palms nightclubs: Rain, Ghostbar and Skin Pool Lounge

1st Prize:
The runner up will receive a gift package of items from the Real World Las Vegas suite including a set of dinnerware autographed by all seven cast members, a toaster and a Palm painting from the Guys' Bedroom.

2nd Prize:
The second runner up will receive a gift package of items from the Real World Las Vegas suite including a set of dinnerware autographed by six cast members, vases and a clock.

Also, Well, Well, Well.....another Real World weekend and we're looking for your quotes and momments, please send them in to us at newrwroad@hotmail.com. Thanks!

In preparation for Tuesday's premiere of 'The Real World: Las Vegas' MTV will air a marathon this weekend of some past seasons of 'The Real World', including Back to New York, Chicago, and Miami. Here's the schedule:

The Real World: The Lost Season
Adam, Boomer, Cash, Keith, Liz, Melinda, and Omara are faced with life and death situations.
airs: September 13, 2002 3:30pmPST

The Real World X: Back to New York
Coral, Kevin, Lori, Malik, Mike, Nicole, and Rachel are brought back to the Big Apple.
begins: September 13, 2002 5:00pmPST
ends: September 14, 2002 2:30amPST

The Real World V: Miami
Watch Cynthia, Dan, Flora, Joe, Melissa, Mike, and Sarah in this classic season of the Real World.
begins: September 14, 2002 03:00amPST
ends: September 14, 2002 01:30pmPST

The Real World XI: Chicago
Aneesa, Cara, Chris, Keri, Kyle, Theo and Tonya live it up in the windy city.
begins: September 14, 2002 02:00pmPST
ends: September 15, 2002 02:00amPST

The Real World: Tenth Anniversary Special
The first nine casts reunite for a day of reminiscing, catching up, and Puck.
airs: September 15, 2002 03:00amPST

The Real World: Hook-Ups, Heartbreaks and Happily Ever After
Syrus (Boston) and Becky (New York) recount a decade's worth of hook-ups in the Real World.
airs: September 15, 2002 04:30amPST

The Real World Reunion 2000
Miami, Boston, Seattle, and Hawaii reunite. Hosted by former MTV VJ Dave Holmes.
airs: September 15, 2002 05:00amPST

The Real World XI: New Orleans
David, Danny, Jamie, Julie, Kelley, Matt and Melissa in the Belfort.
begins: September 15, 2002 06:30amPST
ends: September 15, 2002 07:00pmPST

And all this leads to the season premiere of The Real World XII: Las Vegas airing September 17 at 10:00PST.

FYI..... Cara form RW-Chicago will be on the Jenny Jones Show. The show is scheduled to air Monday, September 16th. The topic is Pre-Teen Anorexia.

NOTE: Cara was only briefly shown. Jenny came out and talked to her about the incident where Chris pinched her and she broke down. She admitted that she had a problem. She says it was half from the media and half personal issues. She did see a therapist. She also mentioned the problem started when she w around 15. She also continued on how we need to stop comparing ourselves to media figures and whatnot.

and....... happy belated (September 11th) 21st birthday to MTV Real World Alumni, Aneesa from Real World Chicago...we watched that unfold and many talked about how staged that event was on that season....and it was cause the cast was at a photo shoot at Wrigley Field in Chicago home of the Cubs, that morning. They were then sent to the loft to watch the little TV....and then you know what they did...

Another news article Provided by The Sun:
by Kirk Baird

You're young, hip and beautiful.

Las Vegas is your playground.

And MTV is there to record your every step.

Welcome to "The Real World," where a group of seven twentysomethings all strangers was selected to live in a customized suite on the 28th floor of the Palms for 4 1/2 months.

Sound real?

Wait 'til you see the cast of "Real World Las Vegas," which makes its debut with a one-hour premiere Sept. 17 on MTV (Cox cable channel 19) airs from 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays for the remainder of the season.

The seven cast members are all picture-perfect. Or, as the MTV bios variously describe: "strikingly handsome," "stunning" and "the very picture of all-American charisma and good looks."

"I have to admit we are very fortunate. We have an exceptional-looking cast this season," said series producer Tracy Chaplin, who has been with "The Real World" for seven of its 12 seasons.

"And a lot of it just boils down to the people who apply to the show. They're usually highly motivated," Chaplin said. "They're very active. They are certainly conscious of their appearance. Those are the people who tend to make great cast members."

For those out of the pop-culture loop, "The Real World" was arguably the Adam and Eve of today's reality TV programming when it debuted in 1992.

The original setting was New York, followed by Los Angeles and then San Francisco. Other "Real World" locales have been New Orleans, Chicago, Hawaii, Boston, Seattle and London. The premise is always the same: Take several young adults ages 18 to 24 from different races, places, and social and economic backgrounds, and stick them in a house (or a reasonable facsimile) together for a few months.

And record nearly every moment.

Previous shows have made minor celebrities out of cast members Puck, anyone? as young people nationwide tune in to the real-life soap opera.

And from the way the season is set up after the Las Vegas cast's initial episode, it appears this group will not shortchange viewers on drama, either.

As soon as cast members meet in their "home," there seems to be the kind of chemistry both friendly and sexual that best fuels reality-based TV.

For example, it isn't long before there is an unexpected "hook-up" between roommates, complicated by hurt feelings by two other roommates who feel slighted by the randy couple.

The Las Vegas group includes four women and three men, all of whom were interviewed for this story in June, just as the series had wrapped taping and the cast was a few days from going back to their real lives. (Their last names, incidentally, were not provided.)

Brynn is a "party animal," as she described herself to a bellman when she first made her way through the casino floor of the Palms.

"My friends and I used to make bets on who could be on the show or who could be a VJ. Everyone was always like, 'You'd be so perfect for the show.' And in the back of my head, I thought, 'Oh, I so want to do that.' And I ended up here."

Arissa, too, is about fun, but remains practical and concerned about her finances. She senses a deep bond with fellow cast member Irulan.

"(The cast) went to a lot of different places and met a lot of different people, and we've experienced a lot of different things," Arissa said. "I probably never would have had the opportunity to, had I not been here. Just walking into this front door is the coolest thing that happened."

Irulan initially seems to be the quiet one of the bunch. She also reaches out to Arissa for friendship, and the two wind up sharing a room.

"I don't have any regrets, but I don't think I'd do this same thing all over again," Irulan said. "I think I've taken a lot away from it, but I'm ready to get back to my normal life."

Trishelle is from a small town in Louisiana and is worried her roommates will assume she lacks intelligence because of her background and accent.

"You make what you want of (the show). If you try to hide from (the cameras), they'll be right up on you," she said. "You just have to realize and keep reminding yourself that you chose to do the show."

Steven is the "all-American" to whom MTV was referring. He's funny in a goofy way, and a perennial flirt and women seem to respond -- including at least two roommates.

"We're bound to each other for life. We shared this crazy experience. They're like brothers and sisters. You don't pick your brothers and sisters. There are things you don't like about them, there are things you love about them. But, at the end of the day, you're all close."

Alton is a violinist and in-line skater who also enjoys rock climbing. He comes across as the peacemaker of the group -- but also seems the most likely to push buttons.

"We're just here trying to live our lives. We're not trying to have someone live vicariously through us."

Frank is the kind of son parents may wish they had: smart, athletic, ultra polite. Born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, he is also, perhaps, the castmember most out of his element.

"I hope nobody lives vicariously through me because that would be sad. These guys, maybe."

Making it real

To accommodate the cast and crew, six Palms hotel rooms were combined into one massive suite featuring three bedrooms, a communal shower with separate stalls, a bathroom and wash area, a kitchen and dining area, living area and game area.

And, of course, there is "the confessional": the isolated small room with the fixed camera where castmembers can record their thoughts in secret ... at least, until the series airs and the confessions are put to strong dramatic use.

Construction on the room began shortly after the Palms opened in November and took seven weeks to complete. Included in the project was construction of a central room to direct the various camera crews.

Building the show's room was easy, however, compared to shooting the series in Las Vegas -- particularly on the Strip.

"We had about half the casinos on the Strip willing to work with us in an open-door policy," Chaplin said. "And then we had another percentage that, with 24 hours' notice or with an escort, would allow us to come in.

"And then there were some properties that chose not to (participate). And that's no different than any other city. There are always venues that aren't comfortable."

Taping in Las Vegas also limited the choices in cast members. Because of gaming restrictions, Chaplin said the cast selections had to be at least 21 so they could live in the casino.

"So we're losing half our casting potential," he said.

Despite the obstacles, Chaplin said Las Vegas was always very high on the list as a "Real World" setting.

"The show is getting up there in seasons. There are only so many major cities interesting to our market," she said. "In doing market studies and while we were out on the road casting ... overwhelmingly Las Vegas would come up. Not just sporadically; it was an overwhelming consensus from city to city.

"There's just become a fascination with young adults in coming here. It's an adult playground. Young adults get out and they want to have a wild and carefree weekend. And Vegas is a place to do that."

As to what to expect this season, the cast and crew were understandably mum. Reasoning that a studio would never reveal the ending of a film, MTV brass wants the show's twists and turns to remain a surprise.

And, according to the castmembers, the season will have plenty of surprises.

"There's no way to know what's going to happen," Alton promises. "It's going to be a really interesting season with a lot of twists."

No matter what transpired during the taping, though, all seven "Real World" castmembers acknowledge they are parting on friendly terms -- unlike some of the previous groups.

And, none of them have any regrets.

"I don't think there's anything really wrong with what we did," Trishelle said. "We were just having a good time. I just think we did what normal 22- or 23-year-olds would do coming to Vegas and living with six good-looking people and having a good time."

News article Provided by The Sun:
By Susan Freudenheim
Originally published September 10, 2002

LAS VEGAS -- "My house in Cutoff is, like, a country house," says the all-smiles Trichelle, a 22-year-old from an aptly named rural Louisiana town, soon after the opening credits of the season premiere episode of MTV's The Real World. The cameras-in-the-house show that helped unleash a flood of so-called reality programming begins its 12th season on Sept. 17, set this time in the new youth-oriented Palms Casino Resort just off the Las Vegas strip.

"This," drawls Trichelle, who -- like all cast members -- uses only her first name, "is a city house."

To call the show's setting a house is a stretch. A three-bedroom, full-service, high-roller hotel suite is more like it. Real World's trademark device is to see what kind of intimacy results when you make roommates of seven photogenic 20-somethings who first meet in their quasi-dormitory living situation.

As Real World moved to the very unreal world of Vegas, the producers left behind the Ikea-style decor of their lofts and houses of past seasons. This time, the cast lives in souped-up modern style on the 28th floor of a casino resort, with incredible views and a relentless 24-hour scene just below.

Part of the voyeuristic appeal of Real World relies on the cast living fully exposed lives. And for it to work, the backdrop that is their home is key.

Walk into the Real World suite today, and it looks pretty much as it did when the cast lived there from mid-February until late June of this year. Palms owner George Maloof has taken care to preserve what the casino and MTV created together, and he is marketing the space to his top customers, personally deciding who can stay there -- "high-rollers, celebrities and sports people" being his first choice, he says.

Maloof says the project cost him $2 million. He paid to configure the rooms and decorate the space, and MTV, which won't say how much it spent on the apartment, added some of the fine touches, including artworks and other details.

Maloof used as designers the Los Angeles-based Jerde Partnership, which had designed the rest of the Palms resort-casino, because he wanted to give the apartment the same signature look. The 2,900-square-foot suite was created by demolishing six hotel rooms, and the entire floor had to remain empty for seven months to accommodate the setup, including 4 1/2 months of taping. Four rooms surrounding the suite were used for production. It was a small price to pay, Maloof says, for the exposure that the show will afford his $265 million Palms enterprise.

There's a definite "wow" effect to Jerde's interior design, created by Sharmila Tankha in partnership with Maloof and Tracy Chaplin, the show's executive producer. The circular suite has three very small bedrooms on one side, two with two queen beds, and a third with three. Quirks abound throughout: The kitchen doesn't have a sink, although the bar has two.

Three washbasins in a tightly fitting row stand out in the open hallway, just outside the bedrooms, and they all have small mirrors. A hot tub gets nearly as much space as the living room.

"The show is about voyeurism," Chaplin says, "and we needed to create unique living spaces for the cast." The sight-lines, he says, drive the flow of the design. In the shower, for example, you can see through windows into the living room and the bath, inviting inclusion -- and a bit of intrusion.

Susan Freudenheim is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, a Tribune Publishing newspaper.

That's all for now, if anything else surfaces we'll post it! or if you have anything pleae e-mail it to newrwroad@hotmail.com.

Today, marks the first anniversary of September 11th, 2001, so we have chosen to remember those that were killed on that tragic day. If any Real World or Road Rules news becomes available we will make it available to you as well. For the names of the people that died in the attacks click here. For special MSNBC coverage of the event visit 9/11 Remebered. 9.11.01 - We will never forget ... America Remembers.

Wanda from E-online did her weekly chat.

She comments that Brynn is there until the Road Rulers come into town. It's unclear whether she leaves. Also, she says that Angel (Alton?) leaves the show. (A new castmember?) Maybe Wanda doesn't have her information straight.

And finally... Wanda says that she won't reveal the winner of the Battle of the Sexes because MTV may have a sweepstakes coming out. That particular question is not with the other RW/RR questions in the group and is at the end of the chat. She says aloha at the end of the answer... ((Highlight to Read)"Aloha" as in Hawaii... Like we reported earlier... Colin wins the Battle)

That's all folks!

Just for your information... Syrus (Boston), Julie (New Orleans), and Puck (San Francisco) will all be appearing on MTVs Becoming. Remember Becoming? The show that is now that horrid piece of crap hosted by Christina Milian? It's going back to its old format this season. Watch for it on the 10 Spot. Also, Julie has her own band now. Go to her site for more info on that.

Speaking of website, Lori (Back to New York) and her journal is becoming a good visit. You can read about her VMA romp with her fellow RW/RR castmates. Those there included Campus Crawl, Veronica (Semester At Sea), Scott Wolfe, Kelley (New Orleans), Kyle (Chicago). It's quite funny. Read about it at everythinglori.com!

So last week it was penis for dinner on Road Rules: Campus Crawl and Raquel almost did not finish, so it was a close one. This week we'll see what happens on the 10 Spot on MTV. Send your synopsis' to me at newrwroad@hotmail.com. Thank you all so much that's all for now.

About the Admin2's last post on Road Rules being in Africa next year... Road Rules 11 was originally supposed to happen in the Phillipines. However, after September 11th, Bunim-Murray Productions decided not to go overseas to film Road Rules and stayed in the US with the Campus Crawl. That post about Road Rules being in Africa was on the MTV.com boards. With the security esclations after September 11th and the difficulty of getting permits to film overseas now and the danger involved to actually go to these countries, we don't know if BMP really plans to go to Africa and its countries. Most likely, it's not true. But it would be a great season if it was.

For now the TV Guide Listings are saying this for MTV's The Real World: Las Vegas on Tue Sept 17th at 9 PM CST:

The 12th season of the reality series kicks off with the “seven strangers” arriving at their new home: a posh penthouse suite in a Las Vegas casino hotel.
This time around, the group includes Alton, a likable San Diego resident who plays the violin; sweet Arissa, a Boston native with money worries; and Brynn, a self-described “party animal” who has a sharp wit---and a pierced tongue. Rounding out the cast are outgoing Frank, who hails from a small rural town in Pennsylvania; artistic Irulan, who left a boyfriend behind in New York; flirtatious Trishelle, who likes “nice, but not too nice” men; and Steven, who once got married in Vegas---and is now getting divorced.

Remember, if you want to help us provide the best news please e-mail us NEWS, sightings, pictures(that haven't already been posted), and other stuff you may have, we will credit you if you state otherwise. Please e-mail all that too newrwroad@hotmail.com. Remember we will credit if you state otherwise.

Well, Bunim-Murray is currently casting for the 13th season of 'The Real World' and the 12th season of 'Road Rules.' The deadline for home video tapes is September 22, 2002, while open casting calls have yet to be announced. For more information, visit Bunim-Murray.com. Some of you have been asking about that, so we decided to inform you like this.
UPDATE: Victor e-mailed us and told us that he saw a Bunim Murray commercial that said the casting of 'Real World' 12 and 'Road Rules' 12 has been extended to October 7th. I don't know how true that is....So I am checking in to it...

Another late breaking update, check your local listings at TV Guide.com for Road Rules seasons 1-4 syndication. They are now being broadcasted in mass-syndication, we are unable to provide you with a network, because it is in syndication, that means that any network could play it. Just check your listings.

Also, Well we want your comments on the Las Vegas Real World cast. I think they're pretty darn scandalist, so expect to see loads of sex and more. The girls are extrememly hot, and I think there will be another in house relationship, so send in your comments on the cast to Nick198614@msn.com, we will post some of the interesting comments. That's all for now.

Hey, thanks to all off you who emailed us about the Kyle/Lori relationship. Apparently, they've only begun dating recently and it is true. Lori was dating a professional surfer by the name of David Martin. The two broke up several months ago, and now Lori seems to be dating Kyle.

Lori recently wrote in her journal about her trip to the VMAs and the girl who won a date with Kyle. Lori affectionately refers to the girl who won as "Psycho Bi***", and she speaks of it in detail. You can see her journal at everythinglori.com. The girl's name is Kristin and the contest was held by Steve Madden. You can see pictures from the date, Kyle with "Laurie" at Steve Madden's Website. (Her hand is all up in his shirt in that picture!)

Also, more Kyle news! Remember how Wanda told us about Kyle's appearance in the independent film. Well, it's a film about the 80s called Sherrie. Ariescope Pictures produced the film. To see pictures (including one of a shot of Kyle's bum). He plays the lead character of Craig. You can check out the Ariescope website for more pictures and information. ut you can check out these links to pictures: (BTW, the butt picture matches with the other picture of Kyle in the gown.)

Kyle's Bum
Kyle in Shower (w/ wig)
Kyle in the 80s
Kyle in gown
Kyle

And Wanda mentions in her article at eonline.com that Dan (Miami) who appeared on Battle of the Sexes really did like Puck, adding that Puck only did his hijinks for the cameras... Who didn't know that?