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The Surreal Life 6 - Episode 6 summary
April 29, 2006
"Catfighting Talk Shows Part 2," our episode summary for the sixth episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 6 series, written by bystander, is now available.
'Idol' judge Randy Jackson signs three year contract extension
April 28, 2006
"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson has extended his contract with the hit Fox TV talent competition for three more years, it was reported in Los Angeles.
Courtney Marit the eleventh castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
April 28, 2006
After several weeks of predictable "pagonging," the Casaya tribe members that had entered Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island's tribal merge with a dominant 6-4 numerical advantage were finally forced to turn on one of their own in a surprising way, resulting in Courtney Marit, a 31-year-old performance artist from Los Angeles, CA, becoming the eleventh castaway eliminated from the game.
Report: Former 'The Mole' host Anderson Cooper to join '60 Minutes'
April 27, 2006
A deal is reportedly in the works to bring former "The Mole" host and current CNN anchor Anderson Cooper aboard as a contributor to CBS' "60 Minutes," the New York Post reported Thursday.
Ousted 'American Idol' finalist Kellie Picker laughs off romance rumors
April 27, 2006
Ousted "American Idol" contestant Kellie Pickler laughed at rumors of her romantic involvement with a fellow contestent and a former "Idol" hopeful.Ford Motor Company planning its own "dream car" reality TV show
April 27, 2006
Ford Motor Company of Dearborn, Mich., is getting into the reality TV show business, it was reported Thursday.
Nnenna Agba the eighth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
April 27, 2006
Judged to be a one-time frontrunner who had faded as the competition went on, Nnenna Agba, a 24-year-old chemist from Houston, TX , became the eighth girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's broadcast of the UPN reality show.
Daniel Powter's 'Bad Day' continues 'American Idol'-fueled charts run
April 27, 2006
For its fifth straight week, Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, Pop 100 and Digital Songs charts.
Kellie Pickler becomes the seventh 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 27, 2006
American Idol voted out the seventh of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Kellie Pickler, a 19-year-old from Albemarle, NC, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
Lauren Conrad's 'The Hills' MTV reality series to premiere May 31
April 27, 2006
MTV has announced that The Hills, a new Laguna Beach spinoff series that will follow Laguna star Lauren Conrad as she moves to Los Angeles, will premiere Wednesday, May 31 at 10PM ET/PT.
Older couple Fran and Barry Lazarus exit 'The Amazing Race 9'
April 27, 2006
For once, Lazarus did not return from the dead, as married couple Fran and Barry Lazarus went from their first place finish in Oman to an Australian elimination in the latest episode of The Amazing Race 9.
'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson sticks with boy winner prediction
April 26, 2006
"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson says "a boy will win" the Fox TV talent competition.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 11 - 'State of the Spoiling'
April 26, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the eleventh episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
'American Idol' producer debunks Prince appearance report
April 25, 2006
"American Idol" Executive Producer Ken Warwick has debunked a printed report that Prince was going to perform on the Fox TV talent competition.
Bravo confirms 'Project Runway 3' scheduled to air this summer
April 25, 2006
Although Bravo isn't yet formally confirming the show's exact premiere date, it looks like the third season of the network's Project Runway hit reality series is tentatively scheduled to premiere Wednesday, July 12.
Report: Former 'Chaotic' star Britney Spears pregnant again
April 25, 2006
Pop star Britney Spears is pregnant with her second child by husband Kevin Federline, US Weekly reported Tuesday.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 10 summary
April 25, 2006
"Anatomy of Anatomy," our episode summary for the tenth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by frisky, is now available.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 8 summary
April 25, 2006
"Paula Walnuts," our episode summary for the eighth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by batts, is now available.
Andrea Lake becomes tenth contestant fired from 'The Apprentice 5'
April 25, 2006
Andrea Lake, a 31-year-old sticker company owner from San Diego who had shown herself to have something of a brash and abrasive personality, became the ninth person fired from The Apprentice 5 after she became cross with her team and they turned on her in the boardroom.
The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 8 summary
April 25, 2006
"Oman, What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been," our episode summary for the eighth episode of The Amazing Race 9, the ninth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by kathliam, is now available.
Former 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart launches Blueprint magazine
April 24, 2006
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. Monday released the first test issue of its new magazine, Blueprint: Design Your Life.
Mandy Moore defends 'American Idol' singers' instant stardom
April 23, 2006
Singer/actress Mandy Moore says she doesn't begrudge "American Idol" contestants their instant stardom, even though she spent years building her own career.Shannen Doherty to star in Oxygen network 'Breaking Up' reality show
April 21, 2006
Former "Beverly Hills, 90210" bad girl Shannen Doherty is starring in her own reality TV show for the cable TV Oxygen network, it was reported in Los Angeles.ABC teaming together with eBay for 'Make It Happen' reality show
April 21, 2006
The Internet auction site eBay is being made into an ABC prime time reality TV show, it was reported Friday.
Bruce Kanegai becomes the tenth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
April 21, 2006
Done in by a less than glamorous blocked bowel, Bruce Kanegai, a 58-year-old karate instructor and high school art teacher from Simi Valley, CA, became the tenth Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game.
NBC changes plans, 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown' to air Saturday
April 21, 2006
Don't look now, but it appears that after dropping to fourth place in the network ratings race, NBC's once high-flying programmers might actually be learning to respect their viewers and recognize that not needlessly upsetting the few viewers they do have could be a smart idea.
NBC yanks 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown' with two episodes left to air
April 20, 2006
NBC has put its "Celebrity Cooking Showdown" on the back burner after three nights of disastrous ratings on U.S. television.
'American Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice punches ex-NFL lineman in bar
April 20, 2006
Last season's "American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice reportedly took a swing at a former professional football player at a New York club.
Brooke Staricha the seventh girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
April 20, 2006
Deemed to be a beautiful girl that had all of the potential in the world but had repeatedly failed to show it in her photos, Brooke Staricha, a 22-year-old student from Corpus Christi, TX, became the seventh girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's broadcast of the UPN reality show.
Ace Young becomes the sixth 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 20, 2006
American Idol voted out the sixth of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Ace Young, a 25-year-old from Los Angeles, CA, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
America's Next Top Model 6 - Episode 8 summary
April 20, 2006
"The Ugly Side Of Modeling: Relationships," our episode summary for the eighth episode of America's Next Top Model 6, the sixth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model series, written by Belinda Trotter-James, is now available.
Miss USA Chelsea Cooley last 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown' finalist
April 20, 2006
And she can cook too! Reigning Miss USA Chelsea Cooley proved she’s not just another pretty face as she defeated comedian Tom Arnold and country singer Big Kenny on the third night of NBC's week-long Celebrity Cooking Showdown competition. After a result, Chelsea will face off against Monday night winner Cindy Margolis and Tuesday night winner Ashley Parker Angel in this evening's final cooking showdown.
'The Amazing Race 9' BJ Averell and Tyler Macniven last but still alive
April 20, 2006
For the second straight leg, BJ Averell and Tyler Macniven barely escaped elimination from The Amazing Race 9. After finishing next to last in the previous The Amazing Race leg, the hippies struggled through a sweltering hot roadblock and were the last team to check in at the Pit Stop, only to learn that the leg was a non-elimination leg, allowing them to survive to race another day.
The Surreal Life 6 - Episode 5 summary
April 20, 2006
"Catfighting Talk Shows Part 1," our episode summary for the fifth episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 6 series, written by vince3, is now available.
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch's tax evasion sentencing delayed
April 20, 2006
The sentencing of original "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch on U.S. tax evasion charges has been delayed.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump donates land for New York state park
April 19, 2006
Billionaire real estate developer and star of NBC TV's "The Apprentice," Donald Trump, is creating a New York state park in his name.
'Dancing with the Stars' celebs paid relatively little despite big ratings
April 19, 2006
"Dancing with the Stars" champion Drew Lachey says the salary ABC pays to the celebrities on its hit series are "ridiculous."
'Newlyweds' Nick Lachey says Jessica Simpson divorce was surprise
April 19, 2006
Nick Lachey tells the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone magazine he did not know his marriage to Jessica Simpson was over until he was told.
Ashley Parker Angel the second 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown' finalist
April 19, 2006
Pop singer and MTV Making the Band alumni Ashley Parker Angel added to his reality TV credentials by securing the second spot the in NBC's Celebrity Cooking Showdown Thursday finals, joining Monday night finalist Cindy Margolis.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 10 - 'State of the Spoiling'
April 19, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the tenth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 9 summary
April 19, 2006
"The One Where Shane's Pee Pee Hurts," our episode summary for the ninth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by Sorgee, is now available.
Cindy Margolis becomes first 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown' finalist
April 18, 2006
Something else to add to the celebrity profile of one-time Internet download queen Cindy Margolis: "takes instruction well." Cindy emerged as the winner of last night's NBC broadcast of Celebrity Cooking Showdown's initial first round competition, launching her into Thursday night's finals against the soon-to-be-revealed winners of the show's two additional Tuesday and Wednesday night first round competitions.TV show hosts seek money for 'Pop Idol' winner Will Young's video
April 17, 2006
Three former hosts of the British kids' TV show "Blue Peter" want money from "Pop Idol" winner Will Young for using their bodies in his music video.Elvira and 'American Idol' producers pitching reality TV show project
April 17, 2006
Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson wants to find a new "Mistress of the Dark" with a reality TV show.
'Idol' finalist Bucky Covington fires parting shots at Simon Cowell
April 17, 2006
Recently eliminated American Idol finalist Bucky Covington might be a polite and respectful Southern boy, but that didn't stop him from being critical of sharp-tongued Idol judge Simon Cowell during his post-elimination interview with reporters on Thursday.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton breaks silence about Nicole Richie
April 17, 2006
After nearly a year, The Simple Life star Paris Hilton has broken her silence about her relationship with Nicole Richie, her reality TV series co-star.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 7 summary
April 17, 2006
"Jose Is THE Man!," our episode summary for the seventh episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
The Apprentice 5 - Episodes 7 & 8 summary
April 17, 2006
"Three Vodkas for Lenny," our episode summary for the seventh and eighth episodes of The Apprentice 5, the fifth edition of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by Scuba Steve, is now available.
The Surreal Life 6 - Episodes 3 & 4 summary
April 17, 2006
"Film At Eleven," our episode summary for the third and fourth episodes of VH1's The Surreal Life 6 series, written by vince3, is now available.
Hugh Grant insists 'American Dreamz' role not Simon Cowell spoof
April 16, 2006
Hugh Grant insists the mean-spirited TV host he plays in the new film "American Dreamz" is not based on "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump calls new Miss Iraq "very brave"
April 16, 2006
Miss Universe pageant owner Donald Trump says he is considering a tribute to the newly crowned Miss Iraq, who has been hiding amid death threats.New A&E reality show asks young men to pick 'God or the Girl'
April 16, 2006
Cable TV's A&E network is rolling out a new reality show Easter Sunday in which young men decide between girls and the priesthood.
MTV orders new reality TV comedy starring skateboarder Rob Dyrdek
April 16, 2006
MTV has given the go-ahead for a reality TV comedy starring professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and his bodyguard, Christopher Boyki.
Queen guitarist says the band has no rift with Fox's 'American Idol'
April 16, 2006
The guitarist for the British rock band Queen says there was no ominous reason behind their failure to perform on "American Idol" this week.
Sally Schumann becomes the ninth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
April 16, 2006
The third victim of the game's predictable post-merge "pagonging" that even the introduction of a hidden Immunity Idol has thus far proven unable to disrupt, Sally Schumann, a 27-year-old social worker from Chicago, IL, became the ninth Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game.
NBC reveals 'Last Comic Standing 4' judges, series to premiere June 21
April 14, 2006
NBC has announced that its fourth edition of Last Comic Standing, the Emmy-nominated reality talent competition that it is surprisingly resurrecting after having previously canceled the show's hastily-assembled Fall 2004 third edition, will premiere Tuesday, May 30 at 8PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere. Following its special two-hour debut, Last Comic Standing 4 will air Tuesdays at 9PM ET/PT.
VH1 formally announces Flavor Flav's 'Flavor of Love' renewal
April 13, 2006
VH1 Thursday announced a second season of "Flavor of Love," its hit reality show that has rapper Flavor Flav looking for an ideal mate.
Leslie Mancia the sixth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
April 13, 2006
Deemed to be a beautiful girl who took gorgeous still photos but couldn't walk, talk, or act like a model, Leslie Mancia, a 18-year-old student from Higley, AZ, became the sixth girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's broadcast of the UPN reality show.
Married couple Lake and Michelle Garner exit 'The Amazing Race 9'
April 13, 2006
Married couple Lake and Michelle Garner got horribly lost at the wrong time, resulting in the frequently bickering couple becoming the sixth team to be eliminated from The Amazing Race 9.
'Bad Day' continues its 'American Idol'-fueled run atop singles charts
April 13, 2006
Weekly exposure on "American Idol's" elimination shows helped Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" notch a third week atop Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Bucky Covington the fifth 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 13, 2006
American Idol voted out the fifth of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Bucky Covington, a 28-year-old from Rockingham, NC, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
CBS's seventh 'Big Brother' edition to feature an "All-Stars" cast
April 12, 2006
Ending years of rumors, CBS has announced that this summer's upcoming seventh Big Brother edition will feature an "All-Stars" cast comprised of houseguests who have appeared on the long-running reality show's six previous seasons.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul launching QVC jewelry line
April 12, 2006
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is designing jewelry that she will personally sell on cable TV's QVC home shopping network.
Former 'Survivor 2' castaway Elisabeth Hasselbeck being harassed
April 12, 2006
"The View's" Elisabeth Hasselbeck and her husband, New York Giants quarterback Tim Hasselbeck, are being stalked and harassed, it was reported Wednesday.
'Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island' winner leaked via online betting?
April 12, 2006
After going five seasons without an incident, has another online gambling leak revealed the winner of Survivor: Panama -- Pearl Island?
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 9 - 'State of the Spoiling'
April 12, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the ninth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 8 summary
April 11, 2006
"To Slip The Idol Or Not?," our episode summary for the eighth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by volsfan, is now available.
'American Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood wins two CMT Awards
April 11, 2006
"American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood and Australia native Keith Urban took top honors at the 4th Annual Country Music Television Awards in Nashville.
Lenny Veltman, Leslie Bourgeois fired in 'Apprentice 5' doubleheader
April 11, 2006
In order to make room on its schedule for next week's week-long Celebrity Cooking Showdown reality cooking competition, NBC opted to air back-to-back The Apprentice episodes last night. The broadcasts saw two more losing project managers bite the dust, with Lenny Veltman going home after being unable to relate to his task's judges and Leslie Bourgeois later joining him after her failure to properly price Gold Rush Corporation's product resulted in the team's fourth consecutive task loss.
NBC's new 'Treasure Hunters' reality series to premiere June 18
April 11, 2006
NBC has announced that Treasure Hunters, its new reality series that will feature multi-player teams embarking on a global search to solve a puzzle, will debut on Sunday, June 18 at 8PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere.
MTV's announces eighteenth 'The Real World' edition to film in Denver
April 10, 2006
The 18th season of MTV's "The Real World" will follow the latest batch of roommates as they set up housekeeping in Denver, it was announced Monday.
Jeans maker sues 'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson for $100 million
April 10, 2006
Singer/actress Jessica Simpson is being sued for $100 million in New York by a jeans maker that claims she snubbed its low-price product.
The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 6 summary
April 10, 2006
"Nerds Al Dente," our episode summary for the sixth episode of The Amazing Race 9, the ninth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by Breezy, is now available.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 6 summary
April 10, 2006
"Why Couldn't Fitz Go Home?," our episode summary for the sixth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
The Apprentice 5 - Episode 6 summary
April 10, 2006
"Sometimes Taking Responsibility Isn't a Good Thing," our episode summary for the sixth episode of The Apprentice 5, the fifth edition of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by mysticwolf, is now available.
Former 'Idol' finalist Mandisa Hundley credits show for weight loss
April 7, 2006
"American Idol" reject Mandisa Hundley, who went by her first name only on the Fox TV talent competition, says the show helped her lose 30 pounds.
Former 'Osbournes' star Ozzy Osbourne announces his Ozzfest dates
April 7, 2006
Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne Friday revealed nine of the 10 Ozzfest dates he will be headlining this summer.
Steven Spielberg, Mark Burnett team for new 'On The Lot' reality show
April 7, 2006
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg and reality TV producer Mark Burnett are working on a Fox TV competition to find the next big director.
Austin Carty becomes the eighth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
April 7, 2006
The second victim of the game's predictable post-merge "pagonging" that even the introduction of a hidden Immunity Idol has thus far proven unable to disrupt, Austin Carty, a 24-year-old aspiring actor and author from High Point, NC, became the eighth Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game.
America's Next Top Model 6 - Episode 6 summary
April 6, 2006
"I'm Fabulous But Need Direction," our episode summary for the sixth episode of America's Next Top Model 6, the sixth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model series, written by Belinda Trotter-James, is now available.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul alleges Los Angeles party assault
April 6, 2006
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul was reportedly left with a concussion and spinal injuries after being assaulted at a Los Angeles party.
Mollie Sue Steenis the fifth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
April 6, 2006
Deemed to be a beautiful girl that lacked persona, Mollie Sue Steenis, a 25-year-old waitress from Tampa, FL, became the fifth girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's broadcast of the UPN reality show.
NBC reveals the cast of its 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown' reality show
April 6, 2006
NBC has revealed the identities of the three chefs and nine celebrities that will be appearing on Celebrity Cooking Showdown, the reality cooking competition series that it will air over five consecutive nights beginning Monday, April 17 at 9PM ET/PT
Mandisa Hundley the fourth 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
April 6, 2006
American Idol voted out the fourth of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Mandisa Hundley, a 29-year-old from Antioch, TN, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 8 - 'State of the Spoiling'
April 6, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the eighth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Lisa Tucker to guest star on 'The O.C.'
April 5, 2006
She may have been voted off "American Idol," but Fox TV isn't finished with 16-year-old Lisa Tucker yet.
'Rock Star 2's behind-the-scenes episodes to be online-only
April 5, 2006
Mark Burnett Productions and MSN have announced that Rock Star's behind-the-scenes episodes, the weekly half-hour broadcasts that ended up airing on CBS' former VH1 sister network for most of the CBS reality show's first season, will "air" exclusively on MSN's Rock Star website when the show returns for its second season later this summer.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 7 summary
April 4, 2006
"The One In Which Size Counts And No One Pretends Otherwise," our episode summary for the seventh episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by Outfrontgirl, is now available.
Bryce Gahagan the seventh contestant fired from NBC's 'Apprentice 5'
April 4, 2006
Done in by his refusal to place his team's failure to win the week's task on anyone who contributed to it, Bryce Gahagan, a 28-year-old home builder from Kansas City, MO, became the seventh contestant fired from the fifth edition of The Apprentice.'Finding Miss America' reality show viewers to pick pageant finalists
April 3, 2006
The Miss America pageant is taking a page from the highly successful book of "American Idol" and letting the public choose the final 15 contestants.
America's Next Top Model 6 - Episode 5 summary
April 3, 2006
"There's Gonna Be A Heartache Tonight," our episode summary for the fifth episode of America's Next Top Model 6, the sixth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model series, written by Snidget, is now available.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 5 summary
April 3, 2006
"Lil Miss Pouty Pants," our episode summary for the fifth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by batts, is now available.
The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 5 summary
April 3, 2006
"Lake, You Magnificent Bastard!," our episode summary for the fifth episode of The Amazing Race 9, the ninth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by Cygnus X1, is now available.
