In the VH1 Premiere ratings battle, 'For The Love Of Ray J' narrowly beat out the second season of 'I Love Money'.
The latest instance of a 'star' looking for love captured 2.4 million viewers, beating out the second season of the hit series by 100000 viewers.

Early viewership numbers for the third season of VH1’s popular Flavor of Love reality show is down 8% from last season as Flav once again searches for love amongst a group of women vying for his affections.
The show's February 11th Premiere drew 2.8 million viewers, down from the 3.3 million the show drew in its Aug. 6, 2006, second season debut.

Viewership for last Monday’s episode (Feb. 18) dropped to 2.6 million viewers, down from the 3.2 million generated for the second episode of the series' sophomore season.

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I guess it's pretty difficult to get people to watch something that they already know the outcome of.

Credit: Pimpboy (the King of 1978)

Some of you care about this stuff -I know I do- so here's the latest...
I Love New York 2 Episode 7 grabbed 4.4 million viewers two Mondays ago. The giddy numbers placed it 1st among reality television shows for that week and 7th overall among all cable fare.
Yep, it's a hit.

I really hope VH-1 is paying her well, because the only shows beating her are wrestling, football and Disney's garbage.

Well, there seems to be no sophomore jinx plaguing New York and I love New York 2 as the ratings continue to match or surpass the first season's.

NEW YORK, November 14, 2007 – The 9:00 PM* episode of "I Love New York 2" scored its second-highest rating of the season with a 2.1 P18-49 rating, up +12% from the Show's first five premieres. The episode attracted 2.3 million viewers in the 18-49 demo and 3.8 million total viewers and ranked #4 for night (11/12) among basic cable.

I Love New York Episode 4 pulled a massive 4 million viewers for the VH-1 Network; the third best viewership for a non-Premeire/Finale Episode of the hit television series.
The numbers placed the show fifth among all cable-programming for the week and second among non-sports cable broadcasts.
Congratulations to 'New York'.

Later tonight, or perhaps early tomorrow morning, look for my recap of Episode 6 of I Love New York. I'll try to get it done as quickly as possible.
Cheers.

For those of you who like this sort of thing, Episode 3 of 'I Love New York 2' garnered 3.2 million viewers according to Nielsen, matching Episode 2's numbers.
Counting both seasons, the 'I Love New York' franchise has never dipped below 3.2 million viewers for a new episode.

Last season, the 3rd Episode of 'I Love New York' grabbed 3.5 million viewers.

NEW YORK, October 17, 2007 – This past Monday night was all about VH1 during the 9:00-11:00 PM period when the network successfully launched the two new series "The Salt-N-Pepa Show" and "Gotti’s Way" and debuted a new episode of "I Love New York 2."
The three shows propelled VH1 to the #1 spot among 18-49 viewers of cable networks offering non-sports programming that night.

The premiere of the second episode of "I Love New York 2" at 9:00PM scored a 1.7 in the key 18-49 demo and drew 3.2 million total viewers

The debut of "The Salt-N-Pepa Show" at 10:00 PM garnered a 1.3 in the 18-49 demo and delivered 2.2 million total viewers.

"The Salt-N-Pepa Show" follows the two ladies who in 2002, at the height of their success, called it quits. Now, they've finally agreed to give it one more shot. But, Salt's still mad because she thinks she did all the work - and was never appreciated. Pep's still angry that Salt broke up the group - and that she did it by calling Pep in the middle of a pedicure! They have never before spoken to each other about why they broke up in the first place. And now their lives couldn't be more different. Salt is a devout Christian living a quiet married life while Pepa is still a party girl in love with the glory days. The premiere rating of "The Salt-N-Pepa Show" was +76% over the prior four-week average in the time period.

The premiere of "Gotti’s Way" at 10:30 PM scored a 1.0 in the 18-49 demo and drew 1.6 million total viewers

"Gotti's Way" follows Irv Gotti's efforts to resurrect his record label after being acquitted of money laundering charges in 2004. While trying to breathe new life into his label, The Inc., Gotti is also juggling his responsibilities as a husband and father of three. The series will provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Irv's company and the music machine that he is, working with artists such as Vanessa Carlton, Lloyd, Ja Rule and more. The show will also focus on the raw emotions between Irv and estranged wife, Debbie, by exposing their struggle to mend a severed relationship and make it functional for the sake of their family. The premiere rating of "Gotti’s Way" was +65% over the prior four-week average in the time period.

VH1's "I Love New York 2" is created and executive produced by Mark Cronin and Cris Abrego for Mindless Entertainment and 51 Pictures, who also produce the record-breaking hits "Flavor of Love," "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels," "The Surreal Life" and "My Fair Brady." Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly and Michael Hirschorn oversee the series for VH1.

"The Salt-N-Pepa Show" is executive produced by Banks Tarver and Ken Druckerman for Left/Right Inc. Michael Hirschorn, Shelly Tatro and Danielle Gelfand executive produce for VH1. Kari McFarland is supervising producer for VH1.

"Gotti's Way" is a 51 Pictures show, created by and executive produced by Cris Abrego. Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly and Michael Hirschorn executive produce the series for VH1.

Source: VH-1

NEW YORK- VH-1, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks, has ended its 21st consecutive quarter of growth among total viewers with a bang. Sunday night's 9:00 pm EST finale of "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels," earned a 4.0 in the key 18-49 demo, the second highest rated telecast in VH1 history.

The episode in which Poison frontman Bret Michaels chose Jess averaged 4.1 million viewers in the demo and attracted 5.4 million total viewers. The final episode was the #1 program on cable for the night, as well as the #1 non-sports program on cable for the week. In addition, the finale ranked as the #3 non-sports telecast on ad-supported cable for the entire year-to-date among P18-49 viewers.

Throughout the quarter, "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" averaged a 1.4 P18-49 demo rating and consistently ranked among the top programs on all of cable on Sundays. Overall, the series averaged 2.1 million total viewers.



From CNN Money

It doesn't matter how long he stays away the public continues to support Flavor Flav.
The rap-legend cum reality television star proved anything with his name on is is rating's gold when his Comedy Central Roast pulled 3.8 million viewers to finish 11th among all cable television shows.

An astonishing number which puts to rest any doubt of the success of a third installment of the Flavor of Love series.
Dude is just funny...and I am tired.
Cheers.

SAAPHYRI PASSES THE "CHARM SCHOOL" TEST
"Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School" Finale Ranked as the #1 Program on all Cable for Sunday, July 1

NEW YORK, July 3, 2007 -- This past Sunday, July 1 proved to be another ratings winner for VH1 with the season finale of "Flavor of Love Girls:Charm School featuring Mo'Nique".

Sunday night's (7/1) 10:00PM dramatic season finale of "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School featuring Mo'Nique" at 10:00 PM earned an impressive 2.4 rating in the key 18-49 demo and ranked as the #1 program on all of cable for the day. The episode is the second highest-rated episode of the season (behind series premiere) and averaged an impressive 4.1 million total viewers. The full season averaged a 1.8 P18-49 rating, making it the third highest-rated VH1 series ever.

Got to Charmschool.vh1.com to learn more about "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School". To learn more about other VH1 series visit vh1.com.

VH1's "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo'Nique" is created and executive produced by Mark Cronin and Cris Abrego for Mindless Entertainment and 51 Pictures. Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, Stella Stolper and Michael Hirschorn oversee the series for VH1.

Last week Sunday was a very good day for VH1 as its flagship shows Celebrity Fit Club 5 and Charm School had some of it's best ratings ever.

The bust-up with Dustin 'Screech' Diamond, Sgt. Harvey E Walden IV and the other celebrity guests propelled CFC 5's ratings to it's best ever since the new season began.
"The episode attracted 1.5 million total viewers. The 'CFC 5' 11:00 PM repeat earned a 1.2 rating in the key 18-49 demo and averaged 1.8 million total viewers."

Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School , which had failed to live up to it's 5 million viewers debut; scored an impressive 1.9 P18-49 rating for Sunday's Episode 6 of the series.
The final count" for Episode 6, where the remaining students were "taught a lesson in generosity", totaled a staggering 3.2 million viewers.

VH1's "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo'Nique" is created and executive produced by Mark Cronin and Cris Abrego for Mindless Entertainment and 51 Pictures. Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, Stella Stolper and Michael Hirschorn oversee the series for VH1.

VH1’s "Celebrity Fit Club 5" is a production of Granada Entertainment and VH1. Richard Hall ("Nanny 911") is executive producer and Tim Eagan as co-executive producer for Granada. Michael Hirschorn, Jim Ackerman, Matt Hanna and Caroline Perez are executive producers for VH1.

Maybe it's the format or a large number of its audience studying for Finals, but Charm School's ratings are not what I expected.
After 5.1 million viewers for the Premiere, Charm School Episode 2 attracted a moderate 2.7 million viewers.
And word is Episode 3 grabbed 2.8 million viewers.

Anyway, just thought I'd mention that...here's a picture of Schatar Hottie Taylor for your trouble.


Links:

1. Aurelius' Charm School Recap (feat. Misterballer) Episode 4
2. The Return of New York
3. Q-Gasm takes you from a carcinoma to an orgasm?
4. D-Listed because Angel sent me their picture of Hottie

VH1’s "Charm School", "I Love New York Reunion" and "The Springer Hustle"
Propel The Network To Its Third Highest Rated Day Ever

"Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo’Nique" Scores As #1 Program In
Basic Cable For The Night And As VH1’s Highest Rated Series Premiere Ever

NEW YORK, April 17, 2007 – VH1’s ‘celebreality’ series continue to dominate Sunday nights. This Sunday night’s (April 15, 2007) premieres of "Charm School," "I Love New York Reunion Special" and "The Springer Hustle" catapulted VH1 to its third highest-rated day ever in the network’s history.

Sunday night’s 10PM series premiere of "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo’Nique" debuted with a 2.8 P18-49 rating, making it the #1 program on basic cable for the night (4/15) in the 18-49 demo and in total viewers. The telecast also scored as VH1’s highest rated series premiere ever. The premiere episode, in which Mo’Nique was introduced to her 13 pupils, averaged 5.1 million total viewers.

"Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo’Nique" features favorites from seasons one and two of "Flavor of Love." Under Mo’Nique’s tutelage, the ladies are trained in proper etiquette and have their social skills challenged to test their self-confidence, composure and grace. The one left standing will receive a $50,000 prize.

The "I Love New York Reunion" special, which premiered at 9PM, scored a series high 2.8 rating in the 18-49 demo -- +12% higher than the season finale on April 2. The special ranked as the #2 show on all of basic cable for the day (4/15). The reunion special, which left New York jilted for the third time after Tango dumped her, averaged 5 million total viewers.

"I Love New York Reunion Special" and "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo’Nique" exclusive video on VH1.com had viewers coming back for more. On Sunday (4/15) and Monday (4/16) video streams on VH1.com for the two franchises hit 1.4 million. A majority of the streams were from exclusive "extras" from both shows.

And capping off the successful night, "The Springer Hustle," which premiered at 11:30PM,* delivered a solid 1.5 P18-49 rating, almost three times the time period’s prior 4-week average. "The Springer Hustle," which averaged 2.3 million total viewers, gives an insider's look at how America's "most controversial" television show is made.

Learn more about these and all other VH1 programs at VH1

VH1's "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo'Nique" is created and executive produced by Mark Cronin and Cris Abrego for Mindless Entertainment and 51 Pictures. Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, Stella Stolper and Michael Hirschorn oversee the series for VH1.

"The Springer Hustle" production credits include Richard Dominick, executive producer for NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution with Jim Ackerman and Michael Hirschorn executive producers for VH1, along with supervising producer Christian McLaughlin and senior producer Jennifer Wagman.

"NEW YORK" HAS LOVE FOR "TANGO" AND GETS ENGAGED!

4.8 Million Viewers Tune In For Season Finale of "I Love New York" and Log 1 Million Video Streams on VSPOT In Two Days

"I Love New York" Reunion Special To Premiere, Sunday, April 15 at 9:00 PM

NEW YORK, April 4, 2007 – "New York" didn't leave anything to "Chance" and found out Tango has love for her.

Monday night's season finale of VH1's "I Love New York" drew 4.8 million total viewers, making it the most watched episode of the season. The series ended up as the second highest-rated season of any VH1 series ever.

The finale resonated with viewers across mobile and broadband platforms as well. Close to 1 million video streams on VSPOT were logged Monday and Tuesday alone and "I Love New York" content on VH1.com hit 3 million page views during the two-day period. Additionally, over 40,000 mobile text messages were received during the hour-long telecast, in which viewers responded to a dynamic on-air VH1 Mobile poll asking which guy "New York" should choose.

The surprising ending, in which Tango proposed, left viewers wanting more. Find out what happened after the cameras stopped rolling during the "I Love New York" reunion special premiering on Sunday, April 15 at 9:00 PM.

"I Love New York" proved to be a hit right out of the gate, attracting 4.4 million total viewers for the premiere episode on Monday January 8 becoming the most watched series premiere ever in VH1's history.

The show is executive produced by Mark Cronin & Cris Abrego for Mindless Entertainment & 51 Pictures who also produce the record-breaking hits "Flavor of Love," "The Surreal Life" and "My Fair Brady." Their latest project "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School starring Mo'Nique" debuts on Sunday, April 15 at 10:00 PM ET/PT.

The "I Love New York" ratings come on the heels of VH1's announcement that the network posted its highest-rated quarter ever in prime-time among 18-49 viewers. Primetime ratings at VH1 soared 20% during the first quarter of 2007, averaging a .5 in primetime during the period between Monday, January 1, 2007 and Sunday, April 1, 2007 marking the 19 th quarter of consecutive quarter of year-to-year growth among total viewers.

Learn more about these and all other VH1 programs at VH1




Picture of New York seen at and stolen from: Concrete Loop

Want to be in the audience for the taping of the I Love New York Reunion?
Don't forget to vote in the I Love New York Mr Fine contest.

I haven't yet secured the Nielsen Ratings for the I Love New York Recap Episode but here are the numbers for the previous 9 Episodes:

I Love New York Episode 1 - 4.4 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 2 - 3.2 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 3 - 3.5 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 4 - 3.6 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 5 - 3.3 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 6 - 3.4 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 7 - 4.1 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 8 - 3.7 million viewers
I Love New York Episode 9 - 4.2 million viewers


It's doubtful the Finale will attract the 7.5 million viewers record set by Flavor of love 2 but the show continues to be a major success for VH1 and Tiffany Pollard

Credit: USA Today

New York is in Plenty of M@thaf@#$ing Houses

Quanda talks a lot of trash. Geezus....I really do. But the bottom line is that I watch the show along with millions of others. And last Monday was no different, 4.1 million to be exact. 'I Love New York' Episode 7 had people tuning in extra.

3.4 million for Episode 6 to 4.1 million is a big jump to say the least. Steups and I are thinking a lot of exes were interested in this episode. Go figure!

Well, I thoroughly enjoyed 'I Love New York' Episode 7. I personally didn't want to see Whiteboy's ex so Melissa was a breath of fresh air as far as I am concerned. Big ups to the big sisters all around the world.

Now back to the sista some of us love and some of us love to hate on: New York. New York's show is pulling phenomenal numbers. Weave or not, Tiffany Pollard is a VH-1 success story.

Who would've thought besides 'The Original Mr. New York' that so many enjoyed watching New York? Duh ....I guess VH-1. All bad weave and boob jokes aside, the H.B.I.C. is a mega success. And I for one am not mad at her ( as long as Whiteboy doesn't win).

Congratulations to New York, Sister Patterson, Chamo and the remaining Fabulous Four ~Tango, Whiteboy, Real, and Chance!!! And hell 12 Pack too, you will be missed. We are loving (some hating) you all!

Credit: Anon @ 5:42P.M., Michael Starr

You have just shared a Qmoment!

I Love New York is a hit but it's not the juggernaut I expected.
The ratings for Episode 5 is in and the viewership remains steady at just over 3 million.

That's not bad, but there are many people who should be interested and are not, for whatever reason. Remember, the show was announced at the end of the Flavor of Love 2 Reunion Show which had an audience of 7 million.

And that led to a strong opening of 4 million + for the premiere of I Love New York; but it's been at 3 million ever since. Maybe the plan to add a second reality television night is the correct one, long term; but it appears to have hurt I Love New York's ratings.

Here are the ratings for the first five episodes.

Episode 1 - 4.4 million
Episode 2 - 3.2 million
Episode 3 - 3.5 million
Episode 4 - 3.6 million
Episode 5 - 3.3 million

I have nothing for Episode 6 but my understanding is its (Episode 6) audience rivals Episode 4.
Commenting on the ratings, a source told me "We are happy with the popularity of the show. It continues to bring in a large audience."

Well, if they are happy, I am happy.

Not much to talk about, but it's always good to have a new article, so let's talk ratings.
I love New York Episode 4 had 3.6 million viewers; a negligible increase from its Episode 3 numbers.

For the record (why do people say that?) here are the ratings for each episode of "I Love New York"

Episode 1 - 4.4 million
Episode 2 - 3.2 million
Episode 3 - 3.5 million
Episode 4 - 3.6 million

There are almost a million bastards who saw the Premiere of I Love New York and never returned.
Wtf is wrong with you people?

Anyways, I am off to have lunch. On the menu are Chips Ahoy! and Snapple 'What-a-Melon'; but of course you can't have them together because it ...(you don't care do you?)
Laterz.

Having debuted with record Nielsen numbers of 4.4 million viewers that made 'I Love New York' the highest rated premiere in VH1 history; there was an expected an understandable decrease in its second week.

The numbers for 'I Love New York Episode 2' was a somewhat disappointing 3.2 million viewers. Still enough to make it the highest rated show on VH1; but 25% fewer than it's debut numbers.
In simple terms 1 out of every 4 viewers who saw the premiere declined to watch the next episode.

There are reasons of course; many would have opted for the Golden Globes on NBC for example. But still, that's a huge drop.
There must have been some concern among the 'I Love New York' producers but I could have given them the answer for the fall-off...YouTube!
Those videos on 'YouTube' encourage people to watch the show; not the opposite. When they stifle faithful fans like Ponlork, they are only hurting themselves.

The third Episode's numbers, however, are much more positive reading.
My source, whom I really must thank; only minutes ago provided me with the numbers for the episode aired last evening.
I Love New York episode 3 scored 3,538,000 viewers; a 9% increase from the previous week.

Hopefully those numbers continue to rise because the show has been excellent; but they have got to turn a blind eye to the V-Spot and Podcast captures on YouTube. That's the only way the show can realize its full potential.

Keep refreshing your browsers, we just may have an interview from one of the favorites in an hour or two.
Laterz.

I don't know if Smiley and New York will return for a second season; indeed I do not know if there will be a second season of VH-1's reality television show 'Flavor of Love.'What I do know however is 'Flavor of Love' was a huge hit as far as cable-television goes and especially so in the coveted 18-34 demographic.
According to MediaLife Magazine, Flavor of Love was, and consistently so, the top rated reality television show for all of cable television.

The article dotes on that Ashley Parker Angel series on MTV but the information recognizing Flava Flav as a reality television star is there for all to see. Incidentally, the Ashley show, 'There and Back' isn't half-bad. The guy comes across as a really sincere kid with a really insincere nag for a wife, but that's another blog. Hopefully it works out for him and his yet to be released album is a smash hit.

Anyway, back to the rumor-mongering that says Flavor of Love will have a season 2. A reader posted a website in the comment box which looks as genuine as Pamela Anderson's breasts, but you never know. Go look for yourself and judge it to be authentic or not.

Just found the updated Nielsen ratings and Flav Flav is a Nielsen's goldmine. Flavor of Love was second only to the Sopranos with a 5.9 share. Even Zack and Cody were bested and I so totally watch that show. The mother is sexy.
Nielsen Ratings for March 6-12 from USA Today