Donations in Mary-Ellis Bunim's name should be made to National Breast Cancer Coalition

We have compiled our letter of condolence for Mary Ellis Bunim and it will soon be sent. Thank you for the hundreds of people who showed concern for a great mind in reality television. There will be a memorial service held today at 1 p.m. at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to:

The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund
1101 17th St. NW, Suite 1300
Washington DC 20036

Philadelphia cast may work with restauranteur Stephen Starr for new season

With E!Online announcing that they have had a "source" confirm the Philadelphia season, there are rumors flying about regarding the fifteenth season. Thanks to Danielle, once again, she reports that both Buddakhan (4th and Walnut) or Tangerine (3rd and Market) are Stephen Starr's closest restaurants and are both being optioned to be the Real World job site. So, what's the job for the Real Worlder's this time? According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, working at one of Stephen Starr's, a Philadelphia entrepreneur, classy restaurants.

Murmurs from Philadelphia suggest that the house may have already been chosen

UPDATE: Apparently, mum's the word on this season for a lot of different reasons. MTV or BMP is refusing to comment on the status of the fifteenth season of the Real World. Why? Well, MTV has not yet committed to a fifteenth season. There is really no official word on why MTV has not yet decided to pick up the Real World... However, there could be several factors at work, one being the impending outcome of the San Diego rape incident. This season is slated to begin filming in April... which is usually late in the year. Some magazines in Philadelphia are reporting that Philadelphia was already cast and the house was already chosen. However, unhappy with the casting, producers cut the cast and recasted. The location we reported has seen NO ACTION from personnel from the show, but it is still widely rumored that they are living there.

According to a fan, Danielle, the new house for Real World: Philadelphia has already been chosen. Although filming is in April, apparently the site for the house is 3rd and Arch St. The location, which is also near the Betsy Ross House, is in the Old City section of Philadelphia. Recently renovated on the corner of Third and Arch, is a section of previously abandoned buildings called Merchants Row. They were converted into luxury apartments, with Starbucks and Papery on the ground floor. Also on the corner is an art gallery which is home to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival every September. The corner also served as the set for Oprah's 1998 film Beloved. And there's also an Italian restaurant on the corner named La Locanda Del Ghiottone. So it serves an interesting backdrop if it is actually the site of the new house.

CT and David are somewhat related and knew each other before Real World

Think you know everything about the Inferno? Well, think again... Did you know that none other than David's (Seattle) uncle is none other than CT's (Paris) godfather? That's right... CT and David knew each other even before CT showed his face in Paris. It's not the first time castmembers knew each other before even being on the Real World. In fact, David and Nathan both knew each other from VMI and were cast together... But what you might have not known, was that Nathan and David both knew Rebecca... As for CT's performance in the Inferno... he says that he's proud of his performance and that he did some damage.

Opinions of the first episode of the Inferno

Tonight's episode of The Inferno aired... If you don't want to know what happened (if you live on the West Coast) don't read... Also, this blurb is full of opinion, so if that's not your cup of tea, don't read it: (HIGHLIGHT TO READ)

So, the Inferno premiered a few minutes ago. This season definitely will have its ups and downs, but there are a few things to look forward to. I have to say, the greatest disappointment of the night was Ace (Paris) being booted. We knew it was coming, but Ace is too nice of a guy to play the Inferno. Then there was that whole thing with Mallory (Paris) being there and Coral (Back To New York) questioning his Inferno performance... You can't help but feel sorry for Ace. And we actually get to see Jeremy (South Pacific) actually be an integral part of the cast, instead of showing up in the last few episodes. I'd have to say... The best thing/most anticipated thing of the season? It's gonna have to be Julie (New Orleans). The fight between Julie and Melissa during Battle of the Sexes was a huge deal, mostly because it mostly took place on the internet. But the Julie/Veronica situation really captures Julie's competitive spirit... (as in she'll do anything to win... Remember the Extreme Challenge?) I'd love to see Julie in an Inferno... but I am waiting to see how Coral and Julie play out their situation... Also, the Mike/Trishelle/Coral/Kendal storyline also has potential. It looks to be a good season. Hopefully, it will be.

Some preview links of the new season of the Challenge: the Inferno

The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno airs tonight. This is the seventh installment of the Challenge series and the last of a two season pickup that MTV ordered after Battle of the Sexes finished airing. To get your Inferno fix, visit the following links:

MTVs Description of the Inferno
Upon Julie's (New Orleans) return home from the Inferno
Mike's (Back to New York) Inferno Preview

Send your condolences to Bunim-Murray Productions for Mary-Ellis Bunim

EDITOR NOTE: Thank you for your submissions. We have ended the period where you can send in your name. Thanks for your concern.

The Blog will be sending a letter of condolence to Mary-Ellis' family and friends. If you would like to be a part of our letter of condolence, simply submit your name to us. Use the field at the left (under the links/counter) and we will include you. Thank you, she will be deeply missed!

Mary-Ellis Bunim, co-creator of the Real World and Road Rules, dies of cancer

Co-creator of The Real World and Road Rules and half of Bunim-Murray Productions, Mary-Ellis Bunim has died today. In an incredible unexpected turn of events, the co-producer/creator of the Real World died of cancer in Burbank, California today. The following from CNN.com:

"LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Mary-Ellis Bunim, credited with creating numerous reality TV hits, including MTV's "The Real World," is dead.

Bunim, 57, died in Burbank, California, Thursday after a long battle with cancer, her publicist said.

She began her television career in soap operas. Then, in 1990, she and Jonathan Murray combined the documentary nature of news and the dramatic intrigue of soap operas to create The Real World.

She also co-created "Road Rules," "The Love Cruise," "Making the Band," "The Real World Road Rules Challenge," the reality feature film "The Real Cancun," the real-life daytime drama "Starting Over," and "The Simple Life," Fox network's major prime-time reality hit of the 2003 season, starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.

"Mary-Ellis was a one-in-a-million partner and friend, and I will always treasure our incredible years of collaboration," Murray said. "Even as the family at Bunim-Murray Productions mourns her loss, we will honor her memory by remaining committed to her ideals of creativity, adventure, and excellence, both on the screen and in our lives."

Bunim is survived by her daughter, Juliana."

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, co-producer Jonathan Murray, and any cast and crew who knew Mary-Ellis. A revolutionary mind in television, she will be greatly missed.

Read the MTV.com article.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. February 7 at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to:

The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund
1101 17th St. NW, Suite 1300
Washington DC 20036

The Blog will be sending a letter of condolence to BMP. If you wish to be included in that letter, just put your name in the field at the left menu (under the counter).

Thank you! Mary-Ellis will surely be missed.

The rape in the San Diego may put the Philadelphia season behind schedule

This is a call for all webmasters that have websites about the San Diego season, to submit your links, so we can post them on the left side of the page! If you have a site, like this one about Jamie from this season's cast, send 'em in! We're posting em!

Also, about the next season, which is supposedly supposed to be filming in Philadelphia in April... Reality TV World, posted a report, saying that the reason why casting is so behind this season, is that the show was thrown into jeopardy after the San Diego rape incident. Although the proceedings on the rape incident are still going, there's no real clear understanding of both MTV and BMPs accountability in the rape. So, apparently, according to Sasha Alpert, who's been casting for The Real World for a long time, they're looking for 18-24 year olds who aren't in school. Reason? The fifteenth season will start in April, which is already in the middle of the new school semester, making it hard for potential applicants to take a semester off to do The Real World. And apparently, the reason why the season will start late is supposedly because of the rape. Read.

Alton and Irulan want you to vote as part of the Declare Yourself campaign

There is a new campaign out there being hosted by alumni from the Real World. If you been sleeping under a rock for the past few months, this year is a presidential election. And actually, if you live in Iowa and are a democrat, you should have voted. Moreover, there is a lot of important legislation that is passed that the young people of America really disagree with. The only way to change that, is to register and vote. Anyway, back to the campaign, the campaign is called Declare Yourself and they are going around to college campuses around the country encouraging students to vote. A centerpiece of the campaign is the Declaration of Independence, which they will be encouraging students to actually read. There are workshops, speakers, etc.,

The first to host an event is Alton (Las Vegas) and Irulan (Las Vegas) and they are going to be in New Hampshire.

If you want to learn more, go to Declareyourself.org! Go Register and Vote!