Magically magnificent makeover

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Dec 07, 2002 Source: Dailybulletin.com Submitted By: Gina By Angela Riccio There's a new reality show on VH1 that a lot of people have been talking about. "Rock the House" is a show where die-hard fans enter a contest to have their favorite rock star redecorate their house and there's a bit of a twist: VH1 does NOT contact the winner, but instead, they get their close friends to keep them away from their house while their idol redecorates -- then we watch them get the shock of their lives as they see their newly "rocked" house and meet their hero who made it all happen. The new decorated rooms have ranged from the elegant, classy style of Paula Abdul to the crazy, wacky imagination of Weird Al Yankovic. It's truly a big surprise to the winners when they walk through the door of their homes and find someone like rapper Snoop Dogg or R&B artist Usher standing in their unrecognizable, totally new room decorated in the style of their favorite artist. I was surprised to hear that "Rock the House" was coming right here to my hometown of Long Beach. Anna Manasala, 22, was the lucky fan chosen for this episode, which airs Jan. 6. Anna is the world's biggest Backstreet Boys fan and her idol is AJ McLean. So while Anna was kept away from her house, AJ was there remodeling her living room, just for Anna! I joined in the fun during the taping at her home and got to get up close and personal with the host, Lisa Snowdon, and star designer AJ McLean. Lisa is a beautiful ex-model from the UK. She was telling me about how she got involved with VH1's "Rock the House." "I've been a host in England for a couple of years, I've been working for MTV and the BBC doing lots of music-involved shows," she said. "I just happened to be in a VH1 studio one day and I found out that they were looking for a host of this new show, so I told them that I was a host, and I got the job. Pretty simple, right?" I'm sure that her beauty and talent had a lot to do with it. I asked Lisa what she liked best about hosting "Rock the House." "I love the fact that I can be myself, be energetic, and bring people together," she said. "That's the really cool idea of this whole show getting the ultimate fan, then getting the music star and bringing them together. That's just the best feeling in the world, it's so cool!" Even the celebrities agree. "I just think this show is great, and I like the fact that fans' dreams can come true by meeting the people that they just love so much," AJ said. "I'm glad to be here and I'm looking forward to meeting Anna a lot." I asked AJ what he was expecting her reaction to be when she saw him and the way he decorated the room. "I don't really know what her reaction will be like," he said. "But I really hope she likes the room and the style and colors I chose and I think she will." And why wouldn't she? The room is now decorated in really cool bright colors and features a new, big-screen TV and a really nice piece of artwork by AJ himself! When the room was finished, it was finally time for Anna to arrive to her house that had been secretly "rocked" and meet the guy of her dreams. We all waited with anticipation to see what her reaction would be. It was so exciting to watch Anna get the shock of her life to see her newly decorated house, then cry tears of joy when she met her hero, AJ, as he came walking in through the room singing her favorite Backstreet Boys song. She screamed and hugged him tightly (let's just say she didn't want to let go!) Afterwards, when Anna got a chance to calm herself, I had to ask what her emotions were when she first saw AJ walk into the room. "After I saw the room decorated I wasn't really expecting anything more to happen, I was so preoccupied on the change from the old way it used to look to the new way it looks now," she said. "So when he walked in, I was shocked. It was totally unexpected." I also asked Anna how she would describe the feelings of the whole night put together. She said: "Indescribable, a dream come true, and really just amazing!" You, too, can have a chance to have your house "rocked" by YOUR favorite rock star by logging on www.VH1.com and entering their "Rock The House" contest. And make sure to check out Anna and AJ's episode next month. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: gordon 2EdJlE http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com Submitted by: JimmiXzS 2hOrp0 http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com Submitted by: Bradley y0OLWo http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com Submitted by: chaba eDwFPQ http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com Comment on this item. Next Item: Despite Lawsuit, Nick Carter Still Looking Forward To Next Backstreet Boys Album Prev Item: Iraqis find solace in U.S. music