Kris Jenner Urges Kim to Keep ‘The Kardashians’ TV Show Alive

Kris Jenner’s ‘Begging’ Tactics to Keep ‘The Kardashians’ Alive

Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, is reportedly “begging” her daughter Kim Kardashian to continue filming their reality TV show, ‘The Kardashians’. This comes as no surprise, given the significant role the show plays in maintaining the family’s clout and relevance in the ever-changing entertainment landscape.

The Art of Reality TV Revival

Reality TV has been a staple of modern entertainment for decades, but its popularity has been waning in recent years. The Kardashians, however, have managed to buck this trend, thanks in part to their ability to adapt and evolve with the times. Kris Jenner’s efforts to keep the show alive are a testament to her understanding of the importance of staying relevant in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Cashing in on Controversy: How Kim Kardashian’s ‘Santa Baby’ Music Video Leverages Shock Value to Stay Relevant

Kim Kardashian’s recent ‘Santa Baby’ music video is a prime example of the family’s ability to generate buzz and stay in the public eye. The video, which features Kim Kardashian crawling through a chaotic Christmas party scene, has been met with mixed reviews, but its sheer audacity has ensured it remains a topic of conversation. This is a classic example of the Kardashian-Jenner clan’s ability to leverage controversy and shock value to stay relevant.

The video’s use of found-footage horror short tropes, complete with a tongue-in-cheek approach, is a clever ploy to generate buzz and attract attention. The inclusion of Macaulay Culkin as Santa Claus adds an extra layer of intrigue, given his own troubled past and estrangement from his father. The video’s conflation of Hollywood debauchery and occult mutterings is a cynical attempt to piggyback onto the unfolding scandal around the Diddy parties and the conspiracy theories that have sprung up around it.

Bucking the Trend: Kris Jenner’s Attempts to Maintain the Family’s Clout in a Rapidly Changing Media Landscape

Kris Jenner’s efforts to keep ‘The Kardashians’ alive are not just about maintaining the family’s clout; they are also about bucking the trend of declining reality TV viewership. The show’s ability to adapt and evolve with the times, incorporating new elements and storylines, is a key factor in its continued success.

The Kardashian-Jenner clan’s ability to stay relevant in a rapidly changing media landscape is a testament to their understanding of the importance of staying ahead of the curve. From Kim’s ‘Santa Baby’ music video to the family’s various business ventures, they have consistently managed to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Beyond the Santa Suit

Macaulay Culkin’s cameo in Kim’s music video and its possible implications

In 1997, when the directors of the The Blair Witch Project handed their cast a couple of camcorders out in the forest, no one present could have possibly imagined they’d just borne witness to one of the great evolutionary moments in cinema history. Mind you, if any of them had been blessed with the gift of supernatural foresight, they would have also realised that fateful decision would ultimately lead to the creation of this monstrosity. I speak, of course, of Kim Kardashian’s Santa Baby music video, which popped up on YouTube earlier this week and at the time of writing has ruined 1,869,626 Christmases and counting, now including my own.

I think she wanted the world to take it seriously as an example of art-house film-making, so in this, ahem, review, I am attempting to do just that. It’s a tough ask, though. A sub-five-minute found-footage horror short with its tongue jammed hard in its cheek, among other places, the video tracks the reality television star as she slithers through the aftermath of a chaotic Christmas party in a matted blonde Marilyn Monroe wig, while being filmed by an initially unknown observer who turns out to be Macaulay Culkin in a Santa suit.

The video opens on a close-up of Kardashian who slides down a wall as if recently harpooned by a tranquilliser gun, and then follows her as she crawls past a potpourri of retro all-American grotesques, from American Psycho-vintage Wall Street types barking into landlines to a flexing bodybuilder and zombified grannies glued to a glowing CRT tube.

Macaulay Culkin as Santa in Kim Kardashian’s music video

Interspersed between these figures are various icons of the festive season, including Mary posing with a donkey and Christ himself, who is first seen standing around aimlessly and later raiding the fridge. Throughout, the image itself constantly stutters and glitches – you know, like a real VHS tape.

Co-directed by Nadia Lee Cohen and Charlie Denis, the whole thing is art-school twaddle of the most tooth-grindingly inane sort – a mish-mash of notions filched from David Lynch, Cindy Sherman and David LaChapelle but without substance or style. Plus a doorway glimpse of two suited men sinisterly caressing a third man in a squirrel suit, just to tick the ‘Hello, we have seen The Shining’ box.

Of course that cameo from Macaulay Culkin is redolent of meaning, of sorts, too. The actor’s work in the first two Home Alone films made him a beloved fixture of millennial childhoods, but he later became estranged from his father and struggled with substance abuse. In other words, everything you love has a satanic subtext and all nice things eventually rot. A very happy Christmas to you too, Kim.

And as for Kim portraying herself as Monroe, that’s a trope she’s used before – most famously when she wore Marilyn’s dress to the Met Gala. Here we have Marilyn brought low – literally – as indeed she was in life, by drugs, men and more. Beauty besmirched, I think we’re meant to think. Though Kardashian’s slithering about isn’t very interesting, and chiefly ends up looking like an advert for her Skims underwear range.

To make a serious point, the Santa Baby video is an especially bleak example of what 21st-century stardom looks like, since its conflation of Hollywood debauchery and occult mutterings – “He is not a man of God”, a prone female figure repeatedly whispers at one point – feels like a cynical attempt to piggyback onto the unfolding scandal around the Diddy parties, and the conspiracy theories that have sprung up around it.

Which members of the US celebrity firmament were implicated? Watch our video on frame advance and you might find some clues. Alternatively, watch something of considerably greater Christmas cheer: It’s a Wonderful Life, perhaps – or Halloween 2.

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Cashing in on Celeb Scandals

Using art-school twaddle to tap into the public’s fascination with celebrity debauchery

The Santa Baby video is an especially bleak example of what 21st-century stardom looks like, since its conflation of Hollywood debauchery and occult mutterings – “He is not a man of God”, a prone female figure repeatedly whispers at one point – feels like a cynical attempt to piggyback onto the unfolding scandal around the Diddy parties, and the conspiracy theories that have sprung up around it.

Celebrity culture has always thrived on scandal and controversy, but in recent years, it seems like the lines between entertainment and exploitation have become increasingly blurred. The Kardashians, in particular, have built their brand on leveraging controversy and drama to stay relevant.

Their latest move, the Santa Baby music video, is a perfect example of this. The video’s inclusion of occult imagery and whispers of conspiracy theories is clearly designed to tap into the public’s fascination with celebrity debauchery, and to keep the Kardashian name in the headlines.

It’s a clever move, but one that also raises questions about the ethics of exploiting scandal for personal gain. Is the Santa Baby video a genuine artistic statement, or is it simply a cynical attempt to cash in on the public’s fascination with celebrity controversy?

Piggybacking on Controversy

How the Kardashians are leveraging the Diddy parties scandal to boost their image

The Kardashians have built their brand on controversy and drama, and their latest move is no exception. The Santa Baby music video, which features occult imagery and conspiracy theories, is clearly designed to tap into the public’s fascination with celebrity debauchery, and to keep the Kardashian name in the headlines.

The video’s inclusion of Diddy, who was implicated in the scandal surrounding his parties, is particularly telling. It suggests that the Kardashians are trying to piggyback on the controversy surrounding the Diddy parties, and to use it to boost their own image.

This is a classic move, and one that has worked well for the Kardashians in the past. By leveraging controversy and drama, they have been able to stay relevant and keep their names in the headlines.

But it’s not just the Kardashians who are leveraging controversy to boost their image. Diddy himself has been using the scandal to promote his brand, and to position himself as a victim of the media’s scrutiny.

This is a clever move, but one that also raises questions about the ethics of exploiting scandal for personal gain. Is Diddy using the scandal to promote his brand, or is he genuinely hurt by the media’s scrutiny?

The Business of Reality TV

Cultivating Nostalgia

How Cobra Kai’s creators are leveraging multigenerational audiences to sustain the show’s success

Cobra Kai, the popular YouTube series, has been a huge success for its creators. The show, which follows the character of Johnny Lawrence as he runs his own dojo, has been praised for its nostalgic value, and its ability to appeal to multiple generations of viewers.

The show’s creators, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, and Jon Hurwitz, have been clever in their approach to building an audience. They have leveraged the nostalgia of the original Karate Kid films, and have used social media to engage with fans and build a sense of community around the show.

This approach has been highly successful, and has helped the show to sustain its popularity over multiple seasons. By appealing to multiple generations of viewers, the creators have been able to build a loyal fan base, and to keep the show fresh and exciting.

As Schlossberg told Yahoo Entertainment at the Saturn Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, “That’s the really cool thing about making Cobra Kai […] its multigenerational audiences. You have the Gen X-ers who grew up with these characters, and then you have the Gen Z, Gen Alpha … the next-gen kids, and you see the joy in their faces — of the adults — that they get to watch something that they like with their kids, and their kids like it.”

The show’s creators are not resting on their laurels, however. They are continually looking for new ways to engage with fans, and to build on the show’s success. As Heald told Yahoo Entertainment UK earlier this month, “There’s nothing definitive that we can say or can’t say about [a prequel], other than that remains an important piece of our fever-dream continuation of this universe and this franchise.”

The Art of Franchise Revival

Lessons from Cobra Kai’s creators on how to breathe new life into a dying franchise

Cobra Kai’s success is a testament to the power of nostalgia, and the ability of creators to breathe new life into a dying franchise. The show’s creators have done an excellent job of building on the original Karate Kid films, and of using social media to engage with fans and build a sense of community around the show.

One of the key lessons from Cobra Kai’s creators is the importance of authenticity. They have remained true to the spirit of the original Karate Kid films, and have used that authenticity to build trust with fans.

Another key lesson is the importance of engagement. The show’s creators have been highly active on social media, and have used that platform to engage with fans and build a sense of community around the show.

Finally, the importance of nostalgia cannot be overstated. Cobra Kai’s success is a testament to the power of nostalgia, and the ability of creators to use that nostalgia to build an audience.

Reality TV’s Place in the Streaming Era

The implications of reality TV’s continued popularity in the age of streaming

Reality TV has been a staple of television programming for decades, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. In the age of streaming, reality TV has become more popular than ever, with shows like Cobra Kai and The Great British Baking Show drawing in millions of viewers.

There are several reasons for reality TV’s continued popularity. One reason is the ability of reality TV to provide escapism. Viewers can tune in to a reality TV show and forget about their problems for a while, and immerse themselves in a world that is more exciting and glamorous than their own.

Another reason for reality TV’s popularity is the ability of the shows to build a sense of community. Reality TV shows often feature a diverse cast of characters, and the shows themselves often focus on themes like friendship, love, and competition. This can help viewers feel like they are part of a larger community, and can provide a sense of connection to others.

Finally, reality TV’s popularity can be attributed to the ability of the shows to provide entertainment. Reality TV shows often feature dramatic twists and turns, and the shows themselves are often designed to be exciting and suspenseful. This can make them a fun and engaging way to spend an evening.