Award Show Rigging

Over the weekend there was disbelief among the teens of the world that their beloved Teen Choice Awards were rigged. In the past I have written about all the awards handed out by MTV and how they are rigged. There are a lot of awards televised at this point and I'm sure Sundance airs a few critics awards that are not rigged, but for the most part, unless you are watching the Emmy Awards, Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, Golden Globes or SAG Awards, they are probably rigged. I would venture to guess that the Golden Globes have an honest voting process but their nominations are a little more loose to ensure that high profile guests show up. A big shout out to Miss Golden Globe too. That normally doesn't go to the kid of a D lister.

An awards show that is televised that can't get high profile celebrities to show up is not going to be on the air for long. How do you get good ratings? Get good celebrities to appear. How can you guarantee they will show up? make sure they get plenty of nominations and tell them they are going to win an award. In many cases they get to choose the award they want to win. Your movie or song doesn't fit the window for qualification? Exceptions can be made or they can give you some kind of lifetime achievement award or other thought up on the spot award which will be used in future years to get other celebrities to show up. If there is no accounting firm mentioned, chances are it is rigged. If there are pre-recorded thank you speeches during the broadcast that is a good sign. I hate to break the news to you but even reality shows that have judges don't always get the final decision. Producers do. If there is some contestant that is really making an impression, do you think producers want that person to disappear? Why not keep them around for a few more weeks to stir things up and keep viewers interested.

Teen Choice Awards Photos Part Three

Hailee Steinfeld

Hilary Duff

Emily Osment

Janel Parrish

Debby Ryan

Italia Ricci

Abby Lee Miller

Ciara Bravo

Donald Sutherland

Teen Choice Awards Photos Part Two

Lucy Hale

Ian Somerhalder

Zendaya

Sarah Hyland

Kellan Lutz

Chloe Moretz

Tyler Posey

Jordin Sparks

Teen Choice Awards Photos Part One

Jennifer Lopez

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

Ariana Grande

Demi Lovato

Bella Thorne

Lea Michele

Nina Dobrev and Shailene Woodley

Random Photos Part Three - Teen Choice Awards

Lea Michele and some of the cast of Glee pay tribute to Cory Monteith.

Miley Cyrus taught Harry Styles how to twerk.

Selena Gomez looked great. Then you realize she had sex with Justin Bieber and want to deduct points.

Demi Lovato continues to pay tribute to Billy Ray Cyrus' hair.

Sandra Bullock showed up because her son will be a teen in 12 years.

Nina Dobrev has lost a ton of weight.

One Direction ruled LA all weekend with their concert and then appearance and sightings all over town.

Naya Rivera chose to forego much in the way of a top.

Ashley Benson seems a bit mismatched here.

The best Michelle Rodriguez has looked in a long time.

Random Photos Part Two - Teen Choice Awards

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez sharing some love.

Lea Michele
Nina Dobrev
Justin Bieber
Nikki Reed
Ellen & Portia De Rossi.
Hayden Panettiere
The Zooey
Justin Kirk and his monkey.
No Doubt

Random Photos Part Two

Some Teen Choice Photos.

Justin Bieber gives Selena Gomez a hug and then the
worst kiss in the history of kisses. Someone needs to teach the kid the meaning of the word pucker.
Taylor Swift and Cameron Diaz hung out.
Fergie looks thrilled to be in the midst of a flock of Kardashians.
Elizabeth Banks is turning into one of my favorite actresses.
Portia and Ellen.
Check out the guy behind the Beckhams.
A very scruffy looking Ashton Kutcher.
Raven Symone has had the most amazing transformation over the past year.
Cannot wait for The Zooey's new show.