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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 5:17 pm
FOX Announces The Princes of Malibu Premiere July 10th 6/15/05 BRANDON AND BRODY JENNER FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHT TO PARTY WHEN “THE PRINCES OF MALIBU” PREMIERES SUNDAY, JULY 10, ON FOX Malibu slackers Brandon and Brody Jenner must face the music – in the form of their step-dad, the legendary musician, composer, arranger and producer David Foster – in the premiere episode of THE PRINCES OF MALIBU Sunday, July 10 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE PRINCES OF MALIBU will reveal a family that has everything – a 22-acre compound by the sea, fabulous cars, bank accounts to dream of and looks to die for. But although their luxuries are extraordinary, they have the same types of problems as any other blended family: David wants his stepsons to contribute to the household, get jobs or get out; and Linda Thompson, their mother, doesn’t mind her boys taking the time to “find their way” while enjoying the fruits of David’s labors. Set in the ritzy, sun-drenched environs of tony Malibu, CA, the series uncovers the humorous situations that arise as Brandon (23) and Brody (21) live the high life while trying to coexist with the irate Foster and their doting mother. In the first episode, David and Linda return home from vacation a day early and find Brody’s 21st birthday party overrunning “Casablanca” – their palatial Malibu estate. The raging pool party is the last straw for David, who decides to finally put his foot down. If Brandon and Brody want to keep living under their parents’ roof, they’ll have to change their tune by acting more responsibly and paying their own way. LINK
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 10:16 am
I get a bad vibe when I read that description. It's one thing to want to document the crazy, unpredictable lives of a family for a reality TV show, but it's quite another to make the dysfunction the premise of the show. While having two slacker sons isn't the biggest problem a parent could have, there just seems something really sleazy about bringing in the cameras and letting the world in on it. If they truly want these two to grow up and be responsible, having them partake in a reality show--be rewarded for their slacker behavior--doesn't exact help solve things. I'll check it out just to see if it is the train wreck it appears to be.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 10:38 am
I know what you mean, Scorpio. What amazes me is that more and more celebrities are opening themselves up to this. David Foster? As if he needed to add this to what was once such an illustrious resume. I'm sure this was pitched with the spoiled kids angle - for "good TV", etc. They are not going to teach the sons anything important but I am sure it will be edited for that, like an extended SuperNanny mini-series! I suspect it will all seem as if the storyline was planned from start to finish.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Sunday, July 10, 2005 - 5:51 pm
oh, my. Reminds me to be proud of my kids.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Sunday, July 10, 2005 - 5:54 pm
oh, my. Reminds me to be proud of my kids.
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Sunday, July 10, 2005 - 9:14 pm
I stumbled on this show and I've got to wonder what dad Bruce Jenner thinks of his boys' behavior. Mom Linda seems totally clueless as to what her sons are, and actually seemed to enjoy showing off her body along with the 20-somethings. (Sure, she has a great figure, but methinks she should lay off the face reconstruction...too shiny-doll-like. She and Pris shared Elvis, perhaps they share the same surgeon?)
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 10:46 am
First So sorry about my double post! doh! Bluejaxrock, I was wondering the same thing about the boys fathers, Bruce. Why are the boys living off the step dad's dime? They made it seem like the step dad was footing their bill entirely. Why don't the boys have a crdit card from their bio dad? Unless of course Bruce cut the boys off so they would make it on their own...only to have mom make step dad take over...just wondering.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 11:02 am
I read over at the Sucks board that the boys are both credited as producing this show.... Is this their way of earning a living? Also that David and Linda have been together since 1991.... I'd say this isn't the boys fault but the parents...
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 11:33 am
Cin, I read that too. But I'm wondering how much David and Linda's $$$ had to do with that. If "the boys" weren't from the lucky sperm club would anyone give them a meeting?
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Marej
Member
09-20-2002
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 12:56 pm
The credits at the end, says the boys are executive producers, along with other people. Nice house. I loved the part of the show at Nobu.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:20 pm
Marej, is Nobu the restaurant they ate at with their friends? The voiceover said here at the table, the combined net worth of their parents is a 1/2 billion dollars (at least that is what my ears heard)but they couldn't pay the bill. Wonder if these boys could be exec producers without the help of their famous parents?
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:41 pm
from what i gather from things i've read in the past. bruce jenner was a pretty absent father to all of his kids.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:45 pm
Landi, yes both "the boys" bio dad and step dad are both famous.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:46 pm
i just IMDB'd bruce jenner and this is what it said : Has 10 children: Burt, Casey, Brandon, Brody, Kourtney, Kimberly, Khloe, Robert, Kendall and Kylie. OMG! he couldn't keep it in his pants!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:48 pm
Here's what I found bout Bruce: After winning a gold medal in the 1976 Olympic Games, Bruce Jenner has gone on to winning seasons in life. He's known to millions as a motivational speaker, TV personality, sports commentator, commercial spokesperson, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and re presentative of companies such as Visa, MCI, Coca-Cola, and Anheuser-Busch. Jenner travels around the country speaking to corporate and community groups about finding the champion within, and he runs several successful businesses with his wife, Kris. The Jenners live with their five children in Hidden Hills, California.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:51 pm
And another site says: Bruce resides in Lake Sherwood, California with his wife Kris, and their six children Kourtney, Kimberly, Khloe, Robert, Kendall and Kylie.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:56 pm
i just had remembered what had happened with chrysty and linda (wives #1 and #2).
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 1:56 pm
That's too bad that Bruce was not around to parent his kids if it is true that he wasn't around.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 2:29 pm
well i just found out kourtney,kimberly,khloe, and robert are Robert Kardashian's kids (the ex-husband of kris kardashian jenner). robert kardashian was the lawyer for oj simpson. so jenner actually has 2 kids from chrysty, 2 from linda, and 2 from kris.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 11, 2005 - 8:18 pm
I think this show is as staged as a reality show can be, but I think I mean that in a good way. I feel like I can't take it too seriously and that if I don't, I'm in on the joke. No way could a party for 300 be thrown and the parents be surprised, etc. The two stepsons came to David Foster with the idea (they "pitched" their stepfather) and I saw him interviewed about it - he said he didn't want to look back one day and regret saying no to them about this project, so he decided to take a comical look at his life and participate. Summer fluff. BTW - it tanked in the ratings: 5 million watched. That's just a few million more than Britney's weekly audience.
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Bec21969
Member
09-20-2003
| Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 12:15 pm
staged staged staged........
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 4:02 pm
Oh my gosh, I did not know all that. Dang! I saw the first ep and thought, what a good show it was. I thought all pampered Hollywood kids should be put through this. Now, to find out it was the kids' idea?? What a load.
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Cinder
Member
09-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 5:52 pm
Although I enjoyed the show- it is VERY obvious how staged it is. The dad said it all started with the 21st birthday party- and conveniently there is footage. The bill at Nobu- obviously staged. I hadn't planned on watching it- but its funny.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 8:51 am
OK - episode 2 - even more staged and not as fun.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 8:57 am
It was terrible last night. It simply repeated the same formula from the first week to reduced effect.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 12:51 pm
We will be hurling the crunchy Hell's Kitchen risotto if we watch episode 3!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 1:21 pm
LOL
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 3:19 pm
Bonza, I smelled the staged stench from the commercials. Haven't bothered to watch it, but from what you guys have posted, I was spared!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 3:26 pm
You've got a good nose, Jhezzie!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 4:24 pm
I was disappointed I missed the first episode. Tuned in last night. Watched for about a minute. I'm done.
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Producerchic
Member
06-29-2004
| Monday, July 18, 2005 - 6:35 pm
I'm watching, but only because it's on between the Simpsons and Family Guy! (although I may have to skip it the week Celine Dion is on!) 
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, July 22, 2005 - 6:28 am
Princes of Malibu' wife files for divorce Friday, July 22, 2005 Posted: 1222 GMT (2022 HKT) LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Linda Thompson, who stars in the Fox reality show "The Princes of Malibu," has filed for divorce from her husband and co-star, composer David Foster. Citing reasons that "will remain personal and private," Thompson, 55, said in a statement Thursday that "it is important to remember that real life is not to be confused with art or entertainment." "The Princes of Malibu" follows the lives of Thompson's 21-year-old and 23-year-old sons Brody and Brandon Jenner as they frequently clash with their Grammy-winning stepdad. The couple's 22-acre Malibu estate, featured prominently in the show, has been sold and the profits will be divided equally, according to court papers. Thompson, a former Miss Tennessee who was previously married to Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner, filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on July 11. CNN
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, July 22, 2005 - 6:43 am
also this news from ain't it cool news: the almost-universally reviled “The Princes of Malibu” has been yanked indefinitely after only two airings.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, July 22, 2005 - 8:24 am
I'd love to know what a 22 acre estate in Malibu goes for. I'm guessing ~$75 million.
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