Watch New York Goes to Hollywood
- TV-PG
- 2008
- 1 Season
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4.5 (194)
New York Goes to Hollywood is a VH1 reality television show that follows the journey of Tiffany Pollard, aka New York, as she aspires to become Hollywood's next big star. The show is a spin-off of the popular reality dating show, Flavor of Love, where New York was first introduced and later became a fan favorite.
The show follows New York as she moves to Hollywood to pursue her acting career. Her mother, Sister Patterson also joins her as her manager. The show features her struggles and challenges while trying to make it to the top in Hollywood. Some episodes showcase her taking acting classes, auditioning for roles, and meeting well-established agents and casting directors. The show also highlights her personal life, including her relationship with her mother, her failed relationships, and the struggles she has faced regarding her appearance and public perception.
The first episode of the show starts with New York arriving in Hollywood and being picked up by her mother. They are then seen shopping for a house, and she later hosts a party to celebrate her arrival. The next episodes showcase her attending acting classes and meeting with agents, including Kim Kardashian's manager, who gives her some valuable advice. Tiffany then auditions for a role in a music video and practices her skills with a kickboxing trainer to prepare for the role.
As the series progresses, New York's confidence grows, and she starts to go on more auditions, including for the role of a nurse on CSI: Miami. She also participates in a photoshoot, attends an award ceremony, and goes on a date with a comedian. She also has a run-in with paparazzi while shopping in Beverly Hills, which further highlights the difficulties of her newfound celebrity status.
The show also features guest appearances by well-known celebrities, including Perez Hilton, David Hasselhoff, and Joan Rivers, who provide feedback and advice to New York. One of the highlights of the show is when New York meets Oscar-winning actor, Robert De Niro, on the set of her audition for a movie. During the meeting, De Niro gives her some valuable advice and tells her to never give up on her dreams.
Throughout the series, New York faces setbacks, including not being selected for many of the auditions she goes on, and the difficult relationship with her mother. However, she remains determined to succeed and continue pursuing her dreams. The show ends with New York attending a red carpet event, showcasing her newfound confidence and glamorous Hollywood lifestyle.
In conclusion, New York Goes to Hollywood is an entertaining and often humorous show, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of a reality TV personality trying to make it in Hollywood. The show is a fascinating insight into what it takes to be successful in the entertainment industry, and while New York may not have achieved her goal by the end of the show, her journey of self-discovery, and personal growth is worth watching.
New York Goes to Hollywood is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between August 4, 2008 and on VH1