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Reality TV News - July 2011
Jordan Casanova, Jess LeProtto talk 'So You Think You Can Dance'
July 29, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Jordan Casanova and Jess LeProtto during Thursday night's live results show on Fox, which determined the eighth season's Top 6 contestants.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Jordan Casanova, Jess LeProtto
July 29, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Jordan Casanova and Jess LeProtto and determined the eighth season's Top 6 contestants during Thursday night's live results show on Fox.
'Expedition Impossible' eliminates The Fishermen team in sixth stage
July 29, 2011
Expedition Impossible eliminated its sixth three-person team during Thursday night's broadcast of the new ABC reality competition's sixth episode.
Big Brother evicts Dominic Briones and ends "duos" gameplay twist
July 29, 2011
Big Brother evicted Dominic Briones and ended the season's initial "duos" gameplay twist during Thursday night's broadcast of the thirteenth season's third live eviction show.
'Bachelorette's Ryan Park: Ashley Hebert said she didn't deserve me
July 28, 2011
The Bachelorette bachelor Ryan Park's televised search for love came to a premature end with Bachelorette Ashley Hebert surprised him by eliminating him prior to her hometown dates with her final four suitors.
'Love in the Wild' eliminates Jess Debolt and Derek Leach
July 28, 2011
Love in the Wild eliminated Jess Debolt and Derek Leach during Wednesday night's fifth episode of the new NBC reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Costa Rican jungle.
'America's Got Talent' determines next four sixth-season semifinalists
July 28, 2011
America's Got Talent revealed its next four sixth-season semifinalist acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Lee DeWyze gets engaged to model/actress Jonna Walsh
July 27, 2011
"American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze says he got engaged this month to model/actress Jonna Walsh after eight months of dating.
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' new season to debut Sept. 5
July 27, 2011
Bravo has announced the second season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills will premiere Monday, September 5 at 9PM ET/PT.
Hugh Hefner: Crystal Harris lied about our sex life and loving me
July 27, 2011
Hugh Hefner insists his ex-fiancee Crystal Harris' claims about their sex life are lies.
Kristin Cavallari's relationship reportedly ended over her career plans
July 27, 2011
Kristin Cavallari's desire to continue focusing on her entertainment career was reportedly the reason behind her ex-fiance Jay Cutler ending their relationship.
Crystal Harris: Hugh Hefner and I only had sex once, for two seconds
July 27, 2011
Crystal Harris' relationship with former fiance Hugh Hefner never got very intimate, according to the former The Girls Next Door star.
'Bachelorette' star Ashley Hebert: Constantine's exit not devastating
July 26, 2011
The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert says her reaction to bachelor Constantine Tzortzis' decision to quit the competition for her heart was not one of sadness but of worry that her final two remaining suitors -- J.P. Rosenbaum or Ben Flajnik -- may have also not been falling in love with her.
Kat Von D and Jesse James call off their wedding plans and split
July 26, 2011
Kat Von D and Jesse James are no more.
Animal Planet orders 'Faroe Islands Project' spinoff of 'Whale Wars'
July 26, 2011
Animal Planet has announced it has ordered The Faroe Islands Project, a new Whale Wars spinoff which will follow the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as it attempts to stop The Grind, the annual pilot whale kill in the Faroe Islands.
Haley Reinhart signs record deal with 'Idol' partner Interscope Records
July 26, 2011
Haley Reinhart has inked a recording deal.
'Bachelorette's Constantine Tzortzis already reportedly has new girl
July 26, 2011
Constantine Tzortzis apparently wasted no time rebounding after his stint on The Bachelorette.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi denies she's going 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 26, 2011
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi apparently won't be going Dancing with the Stars after all.
'The Bachelorette' star Ashley Hebert determines final two bachelors
July 26, 2011
The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert said goodbye to another suitor and determined her final two men during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' seventh season.
Vienna Girardi gets a nose job from dad of 'Bachelor Pad' contestant
July 25, 2011
Vienna Girardi has gone under the knife.
Bravo orders new 'Shahs of Sunset' reality series
July 25, 2011
Bravo has announced it has ordered Shahs of Sunset, a Ryan Seacrest-produced reality series which will follow a group of young Persian-American friends as they work and live in Los Angeles while upholding their family's cultural traditions.
Jennifer Lopez reportedly close to deal to return to 'American Idol'
July 25, 2011
Jennifer Lopez's American Idol return is reportedly nearly a done deal.
'Dancing with the Stars' reportedly seeking "high profile" celebs for fall
July 25, 2011
Dancing with the Stars is reportedly aiming high in its search for next season's cast.
Kristin Cavallari and fiance Jay Cutler call off engagement and split
July 25, 2011
Kristin Cavallari reportedly won't be walking down the aisle anytime soon.
Mitchell Kelly and Clarice Ordaz talk 'So You Think You Can Dance'
July 22, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Mitchell Kelly and Clarice Ordaz during Thursday night's live results show on Fox, which determined the eighth season's Top 8 contestants.
Sharon Osbourne taking break from 'Talk' to spend time with Ozzy
July 22, 2011
British television personality Sharon Osbourne says she is taking a break from being a co-host on the U.S. chat show "The Talk."
'So You Think You Can Dance' ousts Mitchell Kelly and Clarice Ordaz
July 22, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance determined its Top 8 contestants and revealed the next set of all-star dancers they will be paired with during Thursday night's live results show on Fox.
'Expedition Impossible' eliminates NY Firemen in fifth stage
July 22, 2011
Expedition Impossible eliminated its fifth three-person team during Thursday night's broadcast of the new ABC reality competition's fifth episode.
'Big Brother' evicts Cassi Colvin and determines season's third HoH
July 22, 2011
Big Brother evicted Cassi Colvin and determined its third Head of Household during Thursday night's broadcast of the thirteenth season's second live eviction show.
Kim Kardashian sues Old Navy over ads featuring lookalike actress
July 21, 2011
U.S. reality TV personality Kim Kardashian has filed a lawsuit, claiming the Old Navy clothing company used her likeness in ads without her permission.
'Bachelorette's Ames Brown: I wanted Ashley relationship to be forever
July 21, 2011
The Bachelorette bachelor Ames Brown had always intended to move his relationship with Ashley Hebert along slowly and naturally, but he started to fall in love with the Bachelorette along the way. While Ames was thrilled Ashley met his family and enjoyed his hometown -- a step he assumed had progressed them closer to an engagement -- Ashley was still searching for something she hadn't found yet.
Carrie Underwood to star on season premiere of CBS' 'Blue Bloods'
July 21, 2011
Recording artists Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood are to perform on the second season premiere of the New York police drama "Blue Bloods," CBS said Thursday.Shannen Doherty to star in 'Shannen Doherty Project' reality series
July 21, 2011
WE tv says it has ordered a new, 1-hour docu-series tentatively called "The Shannen Doherty Project" and starring the Hollywood actress.
'America's Got Talent' determines next four sixth-season semifinalists
July 21, 2011
America's Got Talent revealed its next four sixth-season semifinalist acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
'Love in the Wild' eliminates Jessica Soares and Jason Jackson
July 21, 2011
Love in the Wild eliminated Jessica Soares and Jason Jackson during Wednesday night's fourth episode of the new NBC reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Costa Rican jungle.
'The Bachelorette' star Ashley Hebert: I fell in love very early on
July 20, 2011
The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert has revealed the competition for her heart ended early, with one bachelor stealing her heart near the beginning of her journey and holding onto it.Bravo planning 'Shahs of Sunset' Persian Americans reality show
July 20, 2011
Bravo Media says it is working with Ryan Seacrest Productions on a new docu-series about young Persian American friends living in Los Angeles.
Snooki and Rob Kardashian may reportedly go 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 20, 2011
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Rob Kardashian are reportedly in talks to star on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.
Bachelorette Ashley Hebert: Ames Brown wasn't as romantic as said
July 20, 2011
The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert says bachelor Ames Brown talked the love talk but didn't walk the walk.
Kristin Cavallari and fiance Jay Cutler reportedly set wedding date
July 20, 2011
Kristin Cavallari and fiance Jay Cutler have apparently set a wedding date.
'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller sues Fox over 'The X Factor'
July 20, 2011
'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller sues Fox over 'The X Factor''The X Factor' judge L.A. Reid named Epic Records chairman and CEO
July 20, 2011
U.S. record executive and Grammy Award-winning producer Antonio "L.A." Reid has been named chairman and chief executive officer of Epic Records.
Blake Shelton's 'Red River Blue' debuts atop U.S. album sales chart
July 20, 2011
Blake Shelton's "Red River Blue" is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, Billboard.com reported Wednesday.
'The Bachelorette' star Ashley Hebert determines final three bachelors
July 19, 2011
The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert eliminated Ames Brown and narrowed her love search to three men during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' seventh season.
'The Bachelorette' bachelor Ames Brown competing on 'Bachelor Pad'
July 19, 2011
The Bachelorette bachelor Ames Brown will be returning to ABC next month.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony had reportedly been arguing nonstop
July 19, 2011
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's decision to end their seven-year marriage was reportedly a long time coming.
Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner have a baby girl
July 18, 2011
Ivanka Trump now has a little apprentice of her very own.Syfy orders 'Monster Man' reality series about creature-making family
July 18, 2011
Syfy says it has ordered six episodes of "Monster Man," a docu-series about a quirky Hollywood creature-making family.Pedestrian killed in accident with taxi used in Canadian 'Cash Cab'
July 17, 2011
A pedestrian was killed in Vancouver, Canada, when he was struck by a replica taxi used in the television series "Cash Cab."
Mark Cuban becoming regular shark for third season of 'Shark Tank'
July 16, 2011
Billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, is to be a series regular on "Shark Tank" next season, ABC said.
Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey marry in private island ceremony
July 15, 2011
U.S. television personalities Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey were married Friday in an island ceremony they said was a surprise even to their 35 guests.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony ending their marriage and splitting
July 15, 2011
Jennifer Lopez is going to be a single woman again.
'Big Brother' evicts Keith Henderson and determines second HoH
July 15, 2011
Big Brother evicted Keith Henderson and determined its second Head of Household during Thursday night's broadcast of the thirteenth season's first live eviction show.
'So You Think You Can Dance' determines Top 10, reveals all-stars
July 15, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance determined its Top 10 contestants and revealed the all-star dancers they will be paired with during Thursday night's live results show on Fox.
'The Real World: San Diego' hires off-duty police for crowd control
July 15, 2011
Producers of MTV's "The Real World" have hired two off-duty San Diego police officers to maintain order at the mansion where the reality show is taped.
Lifetime reveals identities of 'Project Runway's ninth-season cast
July 15, 2011
Lifetime has revealed the identities of the 20 fashion designers competing on Project Runway's ninth season, which will premiere Thursday, July 28 at 9PM ET/PT and continue to feature an expanded 90-minute episode format.
'Bachelorette's Lucas Daniels: Ashley and I didn't see eye-to-eye
July 14, 2011
The Bachelorette bachelor Lucas Daniels thought his relationship with Ashley Hebert was progressing towards love until she eliminated him during Monday night's episode at the Rose Ceremony, which determined the final four suitors who would get the opportunity to bring The Bachelorette star to their hometowns to meet their families.
Sara Bareilles to replace Nicole Scherzinger as 'The Sing-Off' judge
July 14, 2011
Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles has signed up to be a judge on the U.S. vocal a cappella competition series "The Sing-Off," NBC announced Thursday.
'America's Got Talent' determines first four sixth-season semifinalists
July 14, 2011
America's Got Talent revealed its first four sixth-season semifinalist acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
'Love in the Wild' eliminates Kym Nguyen and Adam Rose
July 14, 2011
Love in the Wild eliminated Kym Nguyen and Adam Rose during Wednesday night's third episode of the new NBC reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Costa Rican jungle.Mike Tyson, Kathy Griffin and Reggie Bush doing CBS' 'Same Name'
July 13, 2011
Boxer Mike Tyson, comedian Kathy Griffin and New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush are to take part in the reality series, "Same Name," CBS said.'Sister Wives' family challenging Utah polygamy laws in lawsuit
July 13, 2011
'Sister Wives' family challenging Utah polygamy laws in lawsuit
Emily Maynard 'Bachelorette' rumors "greatly exaggerated," host says
July 13, 2011
Emily Maynard is not a near shoo-in to serve as the star of The Bachelorette's next edition despite recent reports, according to host Chris Harrison.
Bravo to premiere fourth season of 'The Rachel Zoe Project' on Sept. 6
July 13, 2011
Bravo has announced the fourth season of The Rachel Zoe Project will premiere Tuesday, September 6 at 10PM ET/PT.
VIDEO: Simon Cowell spoofs 'American Idol' in 'The X Factor' preview
July 13, 2011
Can't wait until The X Factor's fall premiere to get a peak at Fox's new American edition of the Simon Cowell reality singing competition? Watch a preview video below right now!
'Bachelorette' Ashley Hebert: Keeping Ryan would've been dishonest
July 12, 2011
The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert says although she thought Ryan Park was the perfect guy, he just wasn't the perfect guy for her.
Bravo to debut fifth season on 'The Millionaire Matchmaker' on Aug. 18
July 12, 2011
Bravo has announced the fifth season of The Millionaire Matchmaker will premiere on Thursday, August 18 at 9PM ET/PT.
'Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro accepted into intervention program
July 12, 2011
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has been granted the chance to dodge a criminal record.
Jewel Kilcher and husband Ty Murray have first child, a baby boy
July 12, 2011
Jewel Kilcher and husband Ty Murray have welcomed their first child into the world.
'The Bachelorette' star Ashley Hebert determines final four bachelors
July 12, 2011
The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert eliminated two more bachelors, narrowing her love search to four men during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' seventh season.
'Pawn Stars' star Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison loses 115 pounds
July 11, 2011
Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison, a cast member of the Las Vegas-set reality show "Pawn Stars," says he has lost about 115 pounds during the past year.
Jennifer Lopez reportedly agrees to return for upcoming 'American Idol'
July 11, 2011
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to return to the judging panel for American Idol's upcoming eleventh season.
Vinny Guadagnino reportedly returns and rejoins 'Jersey Shore'
July 11, 2011
Vinny Guadagnino has reportedly returned to Jersey Shore.
'Celebrity Rehab' reportedly going on hiatus after current season
July 11, 2011
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew's current season will reportedly be its last for awhile.
'Big Brother' unexpectedly loses houseguest due to "personal matter"
July 11, 2011
CBS has confirmed what live feed watchers and viewers of Showtime's Big Brother: After Dark program already knew -- that Big Brother unexpectedly lost a thirteen-season houseguest only days after the game began.
Ashley Rich, Chris Koehl discuss 'So You Think You Can Dance'
July 8, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Ashley Rich and Chris Koehl during Thursday night's live results show on Fox, which determined the eighth season's Top 12 contestants.
'Big Brother' reveals returning duos and thirteenth-season twists
July 8, 2011
Big Brother unveiled the identities of the three returning houseguest "duos" and revealed the season's eight first-time houseguests will similarly initially compete as pairs during Thursday night's premiere of the CBS reality show's thirteenth season.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino reportedly leaves 'Jersey Shore'
July 8, 2011
"The Situation" may reportedly be finished with Jersey Shore.
'Expedition Impossible' cuts Grandpa's Warriors team in third stage
July 8, 2011
Expedition Impossible eliminated its third three-person team during Thursday night's broadcast of the new ABC reality competition's third episode.
'So You Think You Can Dance' eliminates Ashley Rich and Chris Koehl
July 8, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Ashley Rich and Chris Koehl and determined the eighth season's Top 12 contestants during Thursday night's live results show on Fox.
'America's Got Talent' reveals identities of Top 48 quarterfinalists
July 7, 2011
America's Got Talent finished revealing the identities of its Top 48 sixth-season quarterfinalists during last night's broadcast of the NBC reality talent competition.
Nicole Richie, John Varvatos joining NBC's 'Fashion Star' as mentors
July 7, 2011
Jessica Simpson will be getting some celebrity company on Fashion Star.
'Love in the Wild' eliminates Vanessa Guerrero and Peter Paris
July 7, 2011
Love in the Wild eliminated Vanessa Guerrero and Peter Paris during Wednesday night's second episode of NBC's new reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Costa Rican jungle.
Pia Toscano signs recording deal, debut single to be released July 12
July 6, 2011
Pia Toscano's recording contract is now a done deal.
Dina Lohan reportedly in talks for this fall's 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 6, 2011
Dina Lohan may reportedly be part of the cast of Dancing with the Stars' thirteenth season this fall.
Miranda Maleski, Robert Taylor Jr. talk 'So You Think You Can Dance'
July 6, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Miranda Maleski and Robert Taylor Jr. during last Thursday night's live results show on Fox, which determined the eighth season's Top 14 contestants.
Emily Maynard reportedly near "done deal" for next 'The Bachelorette'
July 6, 2011
Emily Maynard has reportedly had a change of heart about becoming The Bachelorette's next star.
Chris Harrison: Brad Womack still "too raw" to participate in interview
July 6, 2011
Chris Harrison says former fifteenth-season The Bachelor star Brad Womack was still too emotional to publicly discuss his split from Emily Maynard in a sit-down interview set to air during next Monday night's episode of The Bachelorette.
Vinny Guadagnino reportedly leaves 'Jersey Shore' cast "for good"
July 5, 2011
Vinny Guadagnino has left the Jersey Shore.
'Bachelorette' producer allegedly fired for sexually harassing ex-suitor
July 5, 2011
Former The Bachelorette bachelor Craig Robinson was allegedly sexually harassed by a female producer during the casting of Bachelor Pad's second season -- reportedly resulting in the producer being fired and Robinson dropped from casting consideration.
Lady Gaga to serve as guest judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance'
July 3, 2011
Disco queen Lady Gaga has signed on as a guest judge on the Fox series "So You Think You Can Dance," the producers have revealed.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Miranda Maleski, Robert Taylor Jr.
July 1, 2011
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Miranda Maleski and Robert Taylor Jr. and determined the eighth season's Top 14 contestants during Thursday night's live results show on Fox.
'Expedition Impossible' eliminates Mom's Army team in second stage
July 1, 2011
Expedition Impossible eliminated its second three-person team during Thursday night's broadcast of the new ABC reality competition's second episode.'Australian Idol' judge Jay Dee Springbett found dead in apartment
July 1, 2011
British music executive and "Australian Idol" judge Jay Dee Springbett has been found dead in his Sydney apartment, police said. He was 36.
