Adams Morgan was split into two factions yesterday: the Crafty Bastards and the Real World-ers. If you weren't waiting in line for screen printed tee, then you may have been waiting through the brisk, drizzling weather for your chance to appear on the next The Real World. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Happy October, and happy new fiscal year. A noticeable drop in temperature this weekend reminds us it’s not too long before we’ll witness a noticeable shift in hues. Some may mourn the loss of warmer days but nearly all of us can look forward to approaching shades of autumn. What the new fiscal year will bring is far less certain. more ›

The 42 points our attention to the news that the infamous Real World D.C. house in Dupont Circle will be the new home of the Laogai Museum, which was previously located inside a row house at 1109 M Street NW. more ›

I know for a fact that this town is full of good writers. And I assume that at least one of them has to have a better idea for a fictional television show set inside the District than the kind of ideas which have been hitting the news as of late. more ›

I just couldn't resist. A tipster sent along this image of the long lines outside the Town Tavern on 18th Street in Adams Morgan, where apparently a casting call for The Real World had those who fancy themselves crazy enough to be on said program hawking their unique idiosyncrasies for producers this morning. Are these people that impressed with the dulcet tones of Wicked Liquid? Is there really that large of a population in this town looking for the most public venue possible to exhibit their incredibly repressed sexuality? Or maybe it's the prospect of living in a filthy group house with an emotionally unstable dude who will probably push you off the porch? (Of course, this being D.C., most of us have already done this.) Perhaps all these folks just really like the prospect of arguing about the Christian church's acceptance of homosexuals over family-style Italian dinners. more ›

A net importer of fame-seeking twits for the 2008–09 season, the District of Columbia has the opportunity to turn that around today, as MTV is hosting casting auditions for the Real World: [Next City] in Adams Morgan. What then, area douchebag, are you doing at home reading your computer? The auditions are happening now, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Tavern. Yeah, yeah, I know, the Real Worlders are real people, too; they saved the world for the short time they lived here; douchebag solidarity and all that. more ›

Yes, the D.C. Real World cast meandered its way to RFK Stadium on Saturday night for United's 3-1 win. DCist was there to report on the match, but we also managed to document the reality show's entrance into the stadium. We were surprised when the castmembers were seated in the Barra Brava section of the stadium, certainly the most difficult for a camera crew to shoot in, what with the constant bouncing and all. Highlights of the evening included United supporters booing castmembers for reading chants off a piece of paper (obviously, singing and shouting "D.C. United" or "United" in rhythm is a very difficult thing to commit to memory), and Barra members arguing whether the filming was an annoying distraction from the game or just good PR for the team. The question now: will The Real World acknowledge D.C.'s baseball futility with a trip to Nationals Park? more ›

D.C. is just too real for the Real World. more ›

Here's some more places to avoid at all costs, or where you can try to get on TV -- earlier today, Capital Restaurant Concepts' Twitter feed said "Just did interview outside The Real World house...construction is ongoing and they're slated to visit our restaurants." Their restaurants include J Paul's, Old Glory, Georgia Brown's, Paolo's, Neyla and Pik a Pita. If you ask us, it's pretty lame that the Real World folks already have their destinations picked before they've even moved in. Maybe that's why some cast members are rarely shown on TV: they don't go to the chosen bars and restaurants with the rest. That, or they're really boring. For more places that have accepted or refused the Eight Strangers, check out our post from this past weekend. The cast is supposed to move in within a few days. Hat tip to the RealWorldDCNEWZ Twitter feed for the CRC post. more ›

If there's one complaint that I've heard more than any other about the Real World's imminent arrival in town this week, it's this: where are the alcoholic safe houses going to be for all of us that don't care about the true stories of seven strangers living together, preferring our own stories which don't involve having jobs handed to us and living in a Dupont Circle mansion? more ›

We're getting tantalizingly close to confirming that the house for MTV's The Real World is, in fact, in Dupont Circle. We had heard numerous tips that 2000 S Street NW was the place, but without much solid evidence to back those claims. Yesterday afternoon, we walked over the much-talked about house, which is located at the corner of 20th and S. There were construction people working on the exterior -- when asked what was going on there, one worker said "we're building a house, I dunno who lives there." When asked if it was related to MTV, he frowned. more ›

We get a little bit tired of telling you to take these tidbits with a grain of salt, but -- you might want to take this tidbit with a grain of salt: We Love DC is reporting through Twitter-sources that the Real World's D.C. drunkfest season will begin filming based in a Dupont Circle house on June 20. We had previously thought that the reality show's producers were simply beginning to look for assistants, but if this piece of news turns out to be accurate, then the oncoming storm is far more closer than any of us imagined. While a little less than three weeks is obviously not enough advance time to build an appropriate bunker with appropriate rations, this is (likely) the hand we have been dealt. more ›

Oh for the love of Pete. We Love DC caught this post over at Reality Blurred that Bunim-Murray, the producers of the Real World, have started seeking production assistants in the area in earnest (unlike earlier this year, when they were only searching for a production accountant, they're now seeking a slew of people who know the city and can work with camera crews). As they note, unless they're looking to produce a brand new series, it looks like the rumor mill about a Real World season finally happening in D.C. is about to kick into high gear. Between Blonde Charity Mafia, Real Housewives of D.C., and the friggin' Real World (not to mention a new Owen Wilson film that's scheduled to being filming in June, partly in the District), it looks like we won't be able to swing a jumbo slice without hitting a camera crew. more ›

Nestled between cherry blossom season and the influx of D.C.'s summer intern and tourist season is a hopeful time, when students turn away from keggers and exams to graduate into the real world -- at least in theory. For Washington's thousands of college seniors, this means job hunting, leaving the friendly confines of campus and the prospect of moving into your parents' basement. It also means a litany of platitudes, advice and well-wishes from commencement... more ›

Spring is when we get busy here in the Ist-A-Verse. Very busy. But, after staying bundled-up indoors all winter, it's nice for us to be out, about, and collecting things to write about for you. Here's a glimpse at what's been keeping your favorite citybloggers busily away from home and out of bed. For LAist, strong winds attacked LA on the same day the Feds raided the Crips. Not to fear, though: the Japanese version... more ›

In what has to be the funniest thing we've read today, The New York Times has a profile in their Home & Garden section today of four roommates living in a row house here in Washington, dealing with typical group house issues, like whose turn it is to clean and how to deal with a rodent problem. Of course, the in-house drama reaches epic heights of satiric comedy when it's revealed who the tenants are: Rep. Bill Delahunt (D- MA), Rep. George Miller (D-CA), Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-IL).

Think MTV’s “Real World” with a slovenly cast of Democratic power brokers. While Washington may have more than its share of crash pads for policy-debating workaholics, few, if any, have sheltered a quorum as powerful as this one. About a quarter-mile southeast of the Capitol, the inelegantly decorated two-bedroom house has become an unlikely center of influence in Washington’s changing power grid. It is home to the second- and third-ranking senators in the new Democratic majority (Mr. Durbin, the majority whip, and Mr. Schumer, the vice chairman of the Democratic caucus) and the chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee (Mr. Miller). more ›

As 2006 ends and 2007 begins, the -ists look back not at the past week, but at the past year. So here it is, your Best of 2006 Spectacular. And from all of us at the -ists, happy New Year! Austinist was all about controversy as new construction to increase urban density ran rampant in 2006, as did threats to the city's image from gigantic corporations looking to set up shop in town, leading... more ›

What a night, eh Washington? If you're like us, you were up late listening to Kojo and Jonetta break down the election results as they came in on WAMU. Our favorite moment of the evening came just before 10 p.m., when Mayor Williams told co-host Jonetta Rose Barras she was crazy to suggest that anyone believed he had waited too long to decide if he would seek a third term. For the record Jonetta —... more ›

Armageddon is once again upon us. America is on-edge, what with the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this week, and it seems we can't wait for the next tragedy. Well, if you don't get an actual one, you might as well make one up. If you watch cable news, you'd think that Tropical Storm Ernesto was threatening the East Cost like a modern-day Krushchev. Here in the real world, Ernesto strolled through Florida, barely managing... more ›

Continuing our brief series on the new and shiny members of the art community, we move from the chaotic to the highly structured, with recent Maryland Institute College of Art, MFA recipient Courtney Jordan. Smitten with art and mostly self-taught, Jordan's paintings and ink drawings breathe new life into the architecture we've stopped seeing for all its designed beauty. Having grown up in New York, she's drawn to bridges and industrial creations. Irvine Contemporary was... more ›

Hill staffers, it's your turn to bathe in the harsh glare of the reality TV spotlight. The new six-part Capitol Hill documentary series The Hill (not to be confused with the Laguna Beach spin off The Hills) shadows the young staff of Congressman Robert Wexler (D-Fla) as they navigate the slippery halls of political power. While a documentary about the wonky inner workings of a Hill office sounds mundane at best to us, we are... more ›

It’s no surprise that "A Bud for the Ladies" is one of the most emailed articles of the day on the Post's website. Younger readers in particular must be sending it to each other asking why, if wingmen have been around so long, its worthy of such a lengthy feature today. Maybe it’s simply to point out that once this year’s college graduates start work and join the real world, "They may actually have... more ›

Written by DCist contributor Genevieve Smith. more ›

Once again, DCist Three Stars alum Hello Tokyo has invaded network television. Back in February, their single “Radio” was chosen by Animal Planet as the theme song to a mini series on horseback riding called “Horse Power,” with several of their other songs used throughout the rest of the show. Now MTV has noticed this local talent, featuring their song “Kiss Me Goodbye” on the premiere episode of The Real World: Key West. Fellow District rockers, Army of Me, were also featured (with their track “Put Me in a Photograph"). Their sound truly captured the heartbreak and emotion as Svetlana parted ways with her long time boyfriend to go live with 6 strangers and see what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real. A second Hello Tokyo song, "Buy Your Time," can be heard in the 4th, most recent episode. more ›

DCist has been sent some unsubstantiated celebrity sightings from this weekend. We put our fact checkers hot on the confirmation trail, but really, celebrity sightings are more intriguing gossip than serious journalistic news, so we've decided to go straight to you, our eyes and ears on the ground. So dish already. Here are the details as we know them right now: On Saturday, the D.C. Office of Motion Picture and Television Development hosted an open... more ›

'Tis the season for interns and recent grads to flood into the area, searching for résumé builders, the "real world" and cheap beer. Those entering the working world for the first time are faced with the same questions: "Do I really have to stay here ALL day?", "I'm only getting paid HOW much?" and "I've already worn my interview suit three days in a row -- what do I wear now?" more ›

A few weeks ago, I was walking by the Bank of America building across from the Treasury Department and noticed a film crew set up. Searching the Internet didn't reveal any info about who was there, though I did find a link at the DC film site telling me about three more TV series that are going to be doing occasional filming in the District. more ›

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One of our favorite parts of this online exhibit of the history of Metrorail designed by historian Zachary Schrag is the 'future of Metro' section, which includes the image to the left. The design is by one of Metro's original station architects, Stanley Allan, who imagines a circular line around the beltway and an entirely new Purple Line, among other additions. Back in the real world, officials broke ground last fall on the Anacostia Corridor... more ›

FRIDAY: >> The Depeche Mode Dance Party promises a wonderful new wave time at the Black Cat. 9:30 p.m., $7. >> St. Petersburg’s renowned Kirov Ballet presents the fairy-tale ballet "Cinderella" at the Kennedy Center Opera House. 7:30 p.m., $47-112. SATURDAY: >> Local favorites Juniper Lane, one of our music picks for January, make a return to the stage at Iota in Arlington. Lead singer Vivion Smith's voice is powerfully captivating, and they've been... more ›