SavvySugar

Lil Jon and Nene-Inspired Strategies From The Celebrity Apprentice: "Off the Hook"

Diana Nguyen — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:03:39 PDT

This week's episode, "Off the Hook," of The Celebrity Apprentice was a Nene Leakes vs. Lil Jon showdown. The reality TV star and rap mogul went head-to-head while leading their teams to produce a commercial for ACN, a telecommunications company. Although I wish I kept count of how many curse words came out of their mouths, I was able to catch some great pointers for working professionals. Check them out:

"We lost against Gary Busey . . . Are you kidding me? - Nene

Their morale was low after last week's loss, but I was happy to see the women regroup and take the next challenge head on. After making several mistakes or losing an account to an inexperienced competitor, as a team leader, you must recognize and correct the team's internal faults.

To see what else Nene and Lil Jon had to say, keep reading.

7 Savvy Strategies From The Celebrity Apprentice: "Unhappy Campers"

Diana Nguyen — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:18:27 PDT

Here again, more work tips and strategies from this week's episode of The Celebrity Apprentice, "Unhappy Campers." This week's challenge was all about the branding and presentation of Camping World's merchandise, using RVs to sell the camping experience. And though it had some entertaining parts, yesterday's lackluster episode was missing in the usual drama and scheming that has made the show so addicting. Still, I was able to round up seven more savvy tips to help advance you in the career world. Click on to find out what they are.

Photo courtesy of NBC

6 Savvy Strategies From This Week's The Celebrity Apprentice

Diana Nguyen — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:35:19 PDT

It was another two hours of strategizing, scheming, and Star Jones-filled fun on The Celebrity Apprentice's latest episode, "Child's Play." We saw Jose Canseco dress up in drag - kind of - and Lisa Rinna outplayed and ejected from the board room; but what's more, we learned several savvy strategies to use in our normal, real-reality careers.

Don't get bullied into a leadership role. - The ladies on team A.S.A.P. are pretty darn cut-throat. They pressured Lisa into taking the project manager role because they (or at least Nene) wanted her ousted. What's the best way to get rid of a competitor? See her fall from above. If you're not ready to take charge, like Lisa, don't. Your failure could be exactly what your competitors want and may lead to your corporate extinction.

For more strategies, read after the jump.

Gary Busey Makes the Celebrity Apprentice Worth Watching

Emily Co — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:50:36 PST

As last night's premiere of the fourth season of Celebrity Apprentice unfolded, I'm reminded again how much more entertaining it is than the regular Apprentice show. First of all, the cast for this season is unrivaled - plenty of strong personalities and unique characters around. You have Richard Hatch, the first-ever Survivor winner, who stepped on a few toes last night by treating David Cassidy poorly, referring to him as "delicate" and dismissing David when the former child star tried to offer suggestions.

But the person who really made me laugh out loud was Gary Busey and his crazy antics. For example, during the boardroom meeting with the Trumps, somebody's cell phone started ringing. The scene gets more humorous when you see Gary fumbling around with his cell phone and muttering to himself about how to turn the sound off. Later on, Gary tries to articulate how his team, Backbone, performed and ends up confusing everyone. He basically said everything could've been done better and when prompted by Trump to explain what he meant, Gary said it meant his team did better.

I can already sense the drama brewing up with Star Jones and a number of people, and I'm looking forward to see how Star's dynamics with her team members evolve. The cast definitely has colorful personalities, and although Gary gives us a ton of laughs, I have other favorites I'm rooting for. Which contestant are you excited about this season?

Who's on This Year's Celebrity Apprentice?

Emily Co — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:05:07 PST

The Celebrity Apprentice is back and more feisty than ever before! Come March 6, an all-new star-studded cast will compete to win money for charities of their own choice. Previous celebrities that have joined in the Apprentice fun included Gene Simmons, Khloe Kardashian, Dennis Rodman, Joan Rivers, and Cyndi Lauper. Read on to see who made it to this year's colorful cast.

Would You Watch Lindsay Lohan on The Celebrity Apprentice?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:30:45 PDT

Lindsay Lohan may be currently spending her days tanning her SCRAM bracelet poolside, but her alcohol-monitoring anklet isn't keeping her from potential new projects. Apparently Donald Trump has his sights set on Lohan for the next season of The Celebrity Apprentice.

Of course, nothing is ever set in stone with Lohan - between her legal issues and upcoming films, it's probably hard for the actress to commit to the reality show. I'm not a die-hard fan of Trump's show, but I have to admit I'd be curious to see how Lohan would fare as an entrepreneur. What's your take - would you be interested in watching Lohan on The Celebrity Apprentice?

Link Time - Orlando Bloom to Swashbuckle in Musketeers

BuzzSugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:50:33 PDT

Orlando Bloom will play a villain in The Three Musketeers - Moviefone
Sean Hayes to host the Tony Awards - People
The girl in this Massive Attack video will haunt my dreams - Pitchfork
Oh brother: Twilight is getting its own movie spoof - Cinematical
Bret Michaels wins Celebrity Apprentice! - MTV.com
Martin Scorsese reportedly wants Al Pacino and Robert De Niro to play Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, respectively - The Playlist
The Man in Black's real name is . . . - E! Online
Which hot Lost guy would you want to be stranded with on an island? - PopSugar
Mary Lynn Rajskub talks about the end of 24 - TV.com
Lost finale ratings were the best in two years, but not as high as hoped - Ausiello Files

Link Time! The Celebrity Apprentice Announces Its New Cast

BuzzSugar — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:30:19 PST

The Celebrity Apprentice releases its roster of famous names for the upcoming third season - HitFix
A posthumous Michael Jackson song has leaked online - E! Online
Is Fox trying to destroy Chuck? - TV.Com
Chris Cornell fans, rejoice: Soundgarden is reuniting - Stereogum
Lady Gaga will appear on Bravo's Launch My Line on Jan. 6 - People
I'm dying over this photo of Michael Cera hanging out with Pauly D from Jersey Shore - Celebuzz
Red Hot Chili Peppers start their new year with a new guitarist - Rock & Roll Daily
Check out this comprehensive movie preview for 2010 - Rotten Tomatoes
Here's an early look at Ashley Greene's upcoming Sundance film, Skateland - MTV Movies Blog
Your iPhone can now act as a universal remote! - GeekSugar

Photo courtesy of NBC

11 Real-Life Lessons Learned From the Celebrity Apprentice

SavvySugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:30:06 PDT

NBC has already given the nod to a ninth season of Donald Trump's Apprentice, so the show must be speaking to viewers. Sure, it's reality entertainment, but there are real-life lessons to be found in each episode of this season's Celebrity Apprentice. We had to get something valuable out of those two-hour segments, right?

If you were too distracted by the celebrity drama to deduce your own career-minded conclusions, Trump University's Lessons Learned Blog kept track for you. Randal Pinkett (winner of The Apprentice Season 4) runs the blog and he came up with several lessons from each episode, so I've selected the best ones from each week.

Episode 1: "Disagree behind closed doors all you want at work. That's part of teamwork. But never badmouth your team to outsiders. You need to present a strong image to the people who judge your performance."
Episode 2: "Cultivate the ability to adjust quickly. In today's fast-paced world of business, flexible people win out over the rigid."
Episode 3: "Remember, leaders don't shoulder their way into the spotlight. They know that the more they can let their team members excel, the brighter their own success will be."

To see eight more lessons, just

Celebrity Apprentice: Did Trump Make the Right Decision?

SavvySugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:31 PDT

Last night was the three-hour battle royale for the title of The Celebrity Apprentice. Joan Rivers and Annie Duke found themselves facing each other head to head, and Donald Trump described the duo saying, "they're both tough, they're both smart, and they both hate each other." Joan wins the final challenge and the Celebrity Apprentice crown. I know it was music to many ears when Donald said, "Annie, you're fired," but do you think he made the right choice?

Photo courtesy of NBC