The sick (and quite lucrative) world of reality TV – LA Observed
Published August 26, 2011 | 
 TMZ.com | The sick (and quite lucrative) world of reality TV LA Observed Much of the attention is centered on the suicide of Russell Armstrong, whose estranged wife appears on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." But the reality world is studded with examples of shameless exploitation - often for little pay (as ... Bozell: Bravo's Plan - Exploit Suicide For Ratings Taylor Amrstrong: Visited by LA County Coroner Tragedy calls for re-edit |
Reality TV and true reality – Charleston Gazette
Published August 24, 2011 |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Reality TV fans, how much is your favorite show worth to you? On Aug. 15, just weeks before the premiere of season two of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Russell Armstrong, husband of cast member Taylor, committed ...
North Texas relatives, friends show the other side of reality TV’s Russell Armstrong – Dallas Morning News
Published August 24, 2011 |
Just as truth is stranger than fiction, reality can be a lot harder, uglier and meaner than reality TV. The latest reminder of that came with the death of Russell Armstrong, estranged husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Taylor Armstrong ...
Culture Club: Reality TV needs to lighten the mood – LSU Reveille
Published August 23, 2011 |
Last week, the world was rocked by the news of "Real Houswives of Beverly Hills" husband Russell Armstrong's death. Ok, maybe not the whole world. But mine, for sure. As a frequent (some may say obsessive) viewer of the Real Housewives series, I pride ...
Snooki on ‘DWTS’ Rumors and the Pitfalls of Reality TV – Extra TV
Published August 22, 2011 |  Extra TV | Snooki on 'DWTS' Rumors and the Pitfalls of Reality TV Extra TV On the recent suicide of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Russell Armstrong, Snooki turned serious for a moment and admitted reality TV can be hard. "I mean reality TV, as you know, sometimes it's just like a camera's always in your face. ... |
Reality TV ‘star’ ended as its victim – The Spokesman-Review
Published August 22, 2011 |
One imagines the promo will pretty much write itself. “Don’t miss a moment of the high fashion, high drama and hijinks as ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ returns for Season 2. Join the pampered princesses of the world’s most famous ZIP code as ...
When do we realize reality TV hurts us as a society? – Staunton News Leader
Published August 21, 2011 |
One imagines the promo will pretty much write itself. "Don't miss a moment of the high fashion, high drama and hijinks as 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' returns for Season 2. Join the pampered princesses of the world's most famous ZIP code as they ...
When Reality TV goes too far, someone pays – Miami Herald
Published August 20, 2011 |
One imagines the promo will pretty much write itself. “Don’t miss a moment of the high fashion, high drama and hijinks as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills returns for Season 2. Join the pampered princesses of the world’s most famous Zip code as they ...
Reality TV under scrutiny after real pain is exposed – San Jose Mercury News
Published August 20, 2011 |
Reality came crashing in on Russell Armstrong. With the second season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" set to premiere in a few weeks, and a pending lawsuit and divorce, the venture capitalist-turned reality personality hanged himself. Armstrong ...
Reality TV leads to real death – Centre Daily
Published August 20, 2011 |
One imagines the promo will pretty much write itself. “Don’t miss a moment of the high fashion, high drama and hijinks as ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ returns for Season 2. Join the pampered princesses of the world’s most famous ZIP code as ...
Morast: Don’t overreact: Reality TV is not killing people – In-Forum
Published August 19, 2011 |  CTV.ca | Morast: Don't overreact: Reality TV is not killing people In-Forum Associated Press Is reality TV destructive to the performers' lives? More and more, it seems America's best talent is its ability to overreact about anything. The stock market falls into a hole, and we're certain we'll be living in caves by 2017. ... Real Housewives suicide: Has reality TV become dangerous? Did Reality TV save Taylor Armstrong? Russell Armstrong and the perils of reality TV |
Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives’ Suicide Spotlights Reality-Show Tactics Anew – Reuters
Published August 18, 2011 |  Us Magazine | Bravo's 'Real Housewives' Suicide Spotlights Reality-Show Tactics Anew Reuters But if Armstrong really is a victim of reality TV, he is also one of the most tragic, a minor player who felt trashed in the service of his wife's narrative. "I think maybe he didn't understand what he was getting into," Michaele Salahi, ... Did Reality TV save Taylor Armstrong? Pal: Russell Armstrong Was "Not the Bad Guy" Critic's Notebook: In the glare of reality TV, a harsh truth |
RHOBH ‘s Russell Armstrong Added to Reality TV Suicide List – Associated Content
Published August 18, 2011 |
The recent death of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Russell Armstrong is once again bringing the question of whether or not reality TV triggers suicidal tendencies. Armstrong's suicide is being blamed on multiple sources; his wives Taylor Armstrong ...
Russell Armstrong and the perils of reality TV – Washington Post
Published August 18, 2011 |
Russell Armstrong — the estranged husband of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Taylor Armstrong whose name was thrust into headlines this week after he committed suicide — was an investment banker and venture capitalist. He was not, by ...
Reality TV star’s husband found dead – Tulsa World
Published August 17, 2011 |  Reuters | Reality TV star's husband found dead Tulsa World Taylor Armstrong, a graduate of Union High School, co-stars on the Bravo reality series "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," returning for its second season this fall. RICHARD MCLAREN/Bravo The wife, a former Tulsan and star of 'Real Housewives,' ... 'Real Housewives' death exposes stress of reality TV Factbox: "Housewives" death joins list of reality TV scandals Real Housewives Husband Dead; Is Reality TV to Blame? |