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This blog has become so large and successful that it has sponsors that advertise in the right-hand column. Like the other blogs it covers a verity of shows across different networks. The left-side toolbar contains an A-Z listing of reality shows as well as a list of cast members in several of the shows; this is a very useful tool. It helps the reader find the specific information they are searching for.

This blog covers mostly American Reality Television. The author does not intend to cover every minute of every show, rather he choose only the moments the he feels are "newsworthy". On the "About" page he describes himself as a journalist and TV critic; he feels it is important to cite sources which give the reader the ability to confirm the information found on his blog. This helps add credibility to the blog.

Perez Hilton is huge when it comes to celebrity gossip, and because many "reality" shows conical the lives of "celebrities" or "pseudo-celebrities" he is a credible source for information. He has gained quite a following and has a good reputation for having timely and accurate information. His blog is very professional with photographs and video clips, making the site engaging and entertaining.

MSN Entertainment is set up like an on-line magazine. It has information about many shows across different networks. It is a more objective blog that strives to simply report the details of episodes or new about upcoming seasons. The fact that it is associated with a new outlet makes the reporting seen more credible, because presumably sources must be vetted. In addition to vetting sources, the larger new outlets will have more resources and more contacts within the industry to confirm information.

This blog is highly graphic with large pictures and little words. As the name implies "television without pity" this site has a very snarky vibe. Snark has its place, but a whole blog dedicated to it feels a little mean spirited. This blog has links to social networking sites and it also coves movies and award shows. This is clearly an opinion blog and less "news-like" than some of the other reality television blogs.