Real World Philly on MTV USA (Philadelphia Soul-related)
 

From BJ.com

JON BON JOVI, THE PHILADELPHIA SOUL AND MTV'S "THE REAL WORLD: PHILADELPHIA"
(Monday, August 16, 2004)

Only NOW can the official confirmation and announcement can be shared. For those of you who are interested, MTV's reality series THE REAL WORLD filmed in Philadelphia, PA these past 4 months and the seven housemates all worked for THE PHILADELPHIA SOUL. Below is the official press release issued by MTV Networks today (August 16, 2004) -- there will be Soul/JBJ footage throughout the season but we've no way of knowing how much or when it might be included throughout the weekly series.

SEASON FIFTEEN OF "THE REAL WORLD PHILADELPHIA" TO PREMIERE ON MTV TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th AT 10:00 PM ET/PT
MTV.com to Feature Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Cast Info

New York, NY – August 16, 2004 -- MTV today announced that the 15th season of the critically-acclaimed reality-based series "The Real World," set in the City of Brotherly Love, will premiere on Tuesday, September 7th at 10:00 PM (ET/PT). MTV is scheduled to preview the smash hit series with "Out of My Way, I’m Moving In: Tips For Getting Into 'The Real World'," a one-hour casting special that airs on August 24th at 10:00 PM (ET/PT).

The last season of "The Real World San Diego" was the highest-rated series on basic cable among 12-34 year olds and the highest-rated season in "Real World" history. The full season reached over 100,000,000 viewers. "The Real World" was created for MTV by Bunim-Murray Productions in 1991. "The Real World" launched the modern reality television genre, and is the longest-running reality series in history.

Located in the heart of Philadelphia's "Old City," "The Real World Philadelphia" cast resides in a 10,000 square foot home built around a stunning marble atrium with an olive tree. The house is also fully equipped with an indoor spa with two hot tubs (hot and cold) and personal training equipment, a pool table and indoor basketball, and a confessional located inside an old bank vault in the basement. The house, built at the turn of the century, was originally the Union National Bank of Philadelphia. More recently, the house served as the headquarters for the Merchant Seamen's Institute and Church and provided a central place for seamen to congregate, get clothing and supplies and pray.

Involved in the community, "The Real World" cast works for the Philadelphia Soul, the Arena Football League (AFL) team co-owned by Jon Bon Jovi. After a brief stint assisting with the last games of the season, the cast works with the team on their community outreach program and is challenged to plan and build a playground for Northern Home, a local care center for troubled youth. The cast members also take time out from work and escape to Fiji where they explore the backpackers' paradise in some remote islands, and enjoy the tranquility and luxury of two beautiful resorts.

In preparation for "The Real World Philadelphia," MTV will be airing marathon programming of "The Real World San Diego" on September 4th and 5th. Viewers will be introduced all weekend to the new seven roomies through cast profiles and season highlights.

This season, MTV.com will continue to be the #1 destination for "Real World" fans with in-depth information on the seven strangers including interviews, footage from their audition tapes and an extensive interactive tour of the Philadelphia house. Each week, the web site will feature never-before-seen outtakes and confessional video clips.



more on BJ.com in the news. After what I copied to here they only introduce the cast which probably isn't THAT interesting.