Monday, August 25, 2008

Idols

Today has been a fabulous Monday even thought my beloved Olympics are over. I had a perfect Monday and it was topped off with the fabulous American Idol concert. C and I attended and had wonderful seats. We took loads of photos, but hers are better so I will post those tomorrow. For now you can enjoy this terrible photo of me...at least I am wearing Lilly.

All the contestants were amazing, but Brooke White, Micheal Johns and David Cook were my favorites by far. C and I were super into Brooke this season and tonight was no different. I think we were two of her biggest fans at AAC. Oh, and I also actually really like Kristy Lee Cook. She did a beautiful tribute to all our men and women in uniform. With all that is going on in our daily lives it is easy to forget all that these people do for us on a daily basis, but they are the reason you and I are able to wake up every morning in the land of the free and home of the brave. We are truly lucky!!

Since today is Monday, C and I returned home and could not resist watching The Hills. I am actually a bit annoyed with this season and the characters, but obviously not so much so to quit watching. Tonight was a bit better than last week and everyone seemed a bit more down to earth. C sent me the following information earlier today and I thought you all might enjoy these numbers:

How much does MTV pay the stars of its smash unscripted series The Hills? Lauren Conrad earns $75,000 per episode-and that's a fact that has left some of her series co-stars seething, a new In Touch Weekly scoop claims. "The only reason LC gets paid more than anyone else is because she demanded in her original contract that no one could ever get paid more than her." "The salaries are based on who people care about watching more," says a mole. "If you bring drama, you'll get more money." Fashion forward LC is expected to earn $1.4 million for the complete fourth season of The Hills. Let's see how much her cast mates earn. Heidi Montag: $65,000 per episode ($1.25 million per year); Spencer Pratt: $65,000 per episode ($1.25 million per year); Audrina: $35,000 per episode ($665,000 annually); Whitney: $20,000 per episode ($380,000 per season); Brody: $10,000 per episode ($190,000 a year); Lauren "Lo": $10,000 per episode ($190,00 for The Hills Season 4); Stephanie: $8,000 per episode ($152,00 for Season 4); Frankie: $0.

Why did I not go into reality TV???

22 comments:

Gracie Beth said...

After learning about the hills salaries my bff and I have decided to somehow find a way to become reality stars ;)

Prep-E Girl said...

I saw AI live in Philadelphia. I don't watch the show but the concert was certainly entertaining!

-E

pinkpolkadotaa said...

Wow! I didn't realize they made that much, crazy! I missed last nights episode, but will watch the tivo later today.

Etiquettely Correct said...

Glad you had fun! You both look adorable!

AR said...

you two look so pretty!!! I'm sure the concert was awesome.

Claire said...

I will give you my camera tonight so you can upload my photos onto your comp =) Thanks for taking me! So fun!!

Kate said...

You both look super cute! Love the drssses

Lauren said...

You looked adorable in the picture! I am glad you all had fun. Brooke White was my favorite too. I thought she was so sweet and talented.

I am wondering why I didn't get my own reality tv show? I could use $75k per episode! That would buy lots of Lilly!

Lori said...

You guys look sute!
I can't believe they get paid that much per episode for the Hills!

TCP said...

You look darling in that photo!

Every week, when I watch the Hills I say, "I can't believe I just spent 30 minutes of my life watching that." And yet, I never miss an episode!!

Pink Maple said...

I saw the Idol concert a few weeks ago when they were Massachusetts. I thought it was a great concert, Michael Johns, David Cook, and Brooke White were my favorites too - they gave very impressive performances!

Muffy said...

WOW. This is a little....horrible! HAHAHA! Those silly kids making MILLIONS off the Hills?!?! SHOCKING!

tickledpink said...

The two of you look absolutely beautiful! Love your Lilly dress! Brooke was my favorite girl AI. I cannot believe they make that much off The Hills! Lo is just driving me crazy with her lovely attitude.

Sassy Sal said...

Sounds like a fabulous weekend! The Lilly dress is lovely.

skinny fat chick said...

Haha I love seeing stuff about The Hills. It infuriates me that Heidi and Spencer make so much money for doing nothing! I have not seen last night's episode, but I finally watched the first one and I can't believe Lo either. And now I find out she is making 190K to break up Lauren and Audrina's friendship!

Tres Poshe Preppy said...

You two are SO cute!

Seriously... my life could be a reality show and I do it all for so much less?!? Crazy!

PINK POPPY said...

Too Cute! :)

3 Peanuts said...

Hope you had a good time...you look adorable:)

Preppy Pink Crocodile said...

My jaw is on the ground- I cannot believe how much they make!! I think viewers should be able to vote who gets paid what. I like LC so she can get the most. Fine. But I would be peachy keen if Heidi and Spencer were off the show altogether.

Mustang Prep said...

I wish you would have told me you took the tickets!!! I am SO SO SO HAPPY! I got home and saw that all of my tickets were still in the box and thought you didn't go! Then my mom got mad at me for not "being responsible". HA! So glad it was fun! (And I have been meaning to tell you about the salary thing!)

Princess Freckles said...

Poor Frankie! Haha. I am so addicted to The Hills. My fiance teases me constantly about this!

Preppy Engineer said...

I collect alot of different colors of the Herend. But I probably have the most in raspberry. I am particularly fond of bunnies!