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Reality TV News - June 2006
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks' first crush comes forward
June 30, 2006
The first crush of "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks has contacted People magazine after Hicks recently told the publication all about her.
Former 'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey formally divorce
June 30, 2006
Entertainers Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey finalized their divorce Friday afternoon, In Touch Weekly reported in Los Angeles.
Last Comic Standing 4 - Episode 6 summary
June 30, 2006
"I Know I'm Funnier Than The Sixth Episode of Last Comic Standing," our episode summary for the sixth episode of Last Comic Standing 4, the fourth edition of NBC's Last Comic Standing series, written by Snidget, is now available.
Fear Factor - Episode 132 summary
June 30, 2006
"So Long, Farewell, Goodbye (We'll Miss You)," our episode summary for the one hundred and thirty-second episode of Fear Factor, the third episode of the show's three-part Reality Stars Fear Factor competition, written by Estee, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen 2 - Episode 4 summary
June 30, 2006
"Defining Moments," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Hell's Kitchen 2, the second edition of Fox's Hell's Kitchen series, written by mysticwolf, is now available.
Treasure Hunters - Episode 2 summary
June 30, 2006
"How To Win At Reality Television," our episode summary for the second episode of NBC's Treasure Hunters series, written by Jims02, is now available.
Jessica Simpson reveals secret 'Employee of the Month' flaw
June 30, 2006
Jessica Simpson's character in her new comedy "Employee of the Month" has a secret, physical "flaw," discovered by coworkers at a New Mexico Costco-like store.
CBS.com to offer free viewing of 'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' episodes
June 29, 2006
CBS has announced that for the first time in Big Brother's seven seasons, all of this summer's Big Brother 7: All-Stars episodes will be available for free viewing via CBS.com.
'America's Got Talent' premieres big, tops weekly ratings rankings
June 29, 2006
NBC's "America's Got Talent," hosted by Regis Philbin, had the second-highest number of viewers of any original entertainment program so far this summer.
'Idol 3' winner Fantasia Barrino drops out of Rochester Musicfest
June 28, 2006
Former "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino will not be headlining the Rochester Musicfest, which takes place in Rochester, N.Y. July 7-9.
NBC's 'Last Comic Standing 4' sends Bil Dwyer and Joey Gay home
June 28, 2006
NBC's Last Comic Standing 4 has eliminated two more of its finalists, sending Bil Dwyer and Joey Gay home at the conclusion of a four-way head-to-head showdown between Bil, Joey, Chris Porter, and Michele Balan, who despite her landslide victory in last week's three-way showdown, was once again challenged to perform in this week's episode.
Jessica Simpson, Kristin Cavallari lose 'Dallas' role to Katie Cassidy
June 27, 2006
Actress Katie Cassidy has beat out singer and "Newlyweds" star Jessica Simpson for the role of Lucy Ewing in the movie based on the '80s TV series, "Dallas," tmz.com said.
ESPN reveals the identities of its 'The Contender 2' boxers
June 27, 2006
ESPN, Mark Burnett Productions, and DreamWorks Television have revealed the identities of the sixteen boxers who will compete on the second season of The Contender, which will premiere Tuesday, July 18 at 10PM ET/PT on ESPN.
ABC's 'The One: Making a Music Star' to premiere July 18, air twice weekly
June 27, 2006
ABC has announced that The One: Making a Music Star, its previously announced adaptation of Operacisn Triunfo, the smash-hit Spanish reality singing competition that first premiered around the same time as Britain's Pop Idol, the UK hit that proceeded Fox's American Idol, will debut Tuesday, July 18 at 9PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere.
NBC begins casting for fourth 'The Biggest Loser' edition
June 27, 2006
NBC has announced that it has begun casting for the fourth season of The Biggest Loser, its popular reality weight loss show.
Bravo confirms Katie Lee Joel won't return for 'Top Chef 2'
June 27, 2006
Verifying online reports that began emerging last week, Bravo has confirmed that Top Chef host Katie Lee Joel won't be returning for the reality show's recently announced second edition.
America's Got Talent - Episode 1 summary
June 27, 2006
"Let the Freakshow Begin," our episode summary for the first episode of NBC's America's Got Talent series, written by zipperhead, is now available.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 17 summary
June 26, 2006
"Hurricane Wilma and Volcano Paula," our episode summary for the seventeenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Last Comic Standing 4 - Episode 5 summary
June 26, 2006
"How Many Comics Does it Take To Sink a Ship?," our episode summary for the fifth episode of Last Comic Standing 4, the fourth edition of NBC's Last Comic Standing series, written by Cyndimaus, is now available.
Fear Factor - Episode 131 summary
June 26, 2006
" In Which Jon Keeps Breathing, But Only For A Little While," our episode summary for the one hundred and thirty-first episode of Fear Factor, the second episode of the show's three-part Reality Stars Fear Factor competition, written by Estee, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen 2 - Episode 3 summary
June 26, 2006
"Squash the Greasy Potato," our episode summary for the third episode of Hell's Kitchen 2, the second edition of Fox's Hell's Kitchen series, written by Silvergirl1, is now available.
CBS pulls its new 'Tuesday Night Book Club' series after two episodes
June 23, 2006
After two weeks of poor ratings, CBS has pulled Tuesday Night Book Club from its broadcast schedule.
CBS reveals the identities of its 'Rock Star: Supernova' contestants
June 23, 2006
CBS has revealed the identities of the fifteen singers who will compete in Rock Star: Supernova, this summer's new edition of the Mark Burnett-created Rock Star: INXS reality talent competition that the network aired last summer.
'American Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee reveals eating disorder
June 22, 2006
Katharine McPhee, who finished second this season on the U.S. TV show "American Idol," says it was her victory over bulimia that really mattered.'Meow Mix House' mini reality show's New York cat remains homeless
June 22, 2006
Poor Bambi, who was transferred like Cinderella from a New York shelter to the Meow Mix cat house, has yet to be adopted.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie to throw a 'Simple Life' lesbian wedding
June 22, 2006
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie still love a good wedding and they show just how much in an upcoming episode of "The Simple Life."
Former 'Chaotic' star Kevin Federline campaigns for pennies
June 22, 2006
Kevin Federline, Britney Spears' husband, joined Americans for Common Cents and Virgin Mobile in New York to push pennies.
Taylor Hick's 'Do I Make You Proud' single debuts atop Billboard chart
June 22, 2006
Taylor Hicks' single, "Do I Make You Proud," debuts at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.
CBS reveals its twenty potential 'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' houseguests
June 22, 2006
Although they turned out to have been already prematurely leaked by what appears to have been a glitch on the show's official website, CBS has formally revealed the identities of the twenty former Big Brother houseguests that viewers will be able to vote into this summer's Big Brother 7: All-Stars house.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's debut single becoming an instant hit
June 21, 2006
Paris Hilton's new single, "Stars Are Blind" -- already the No. 1 requested song on Z-100 in New York -- may hit Billboard's Top 10 this week.
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks' first single to debut at No. 1
June 21, 2006
The fifth "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks' single "Do I Make You Proud" will debut on the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Ex-'Chaotic' stars Britney Spears, Kevin Federline back in same bed
June 21, 2006
Britney Spears and husband Kevin Federline were said to be romantically back together when they were spotted on a short Miami Beach vacation.
Soon-to-be divorced 'Newlyweds' star Nick Lachey picks up a new girl
June 21, 2006
Nick Lachey hit Toronto to perform at the MuchMusic Video Awards, adding behind-the-scenes dates with Entertainment Tonight correspondent Vanessa Minnillo.
'Last Comic Standing 4' sends Stella Stolper and April Macie home
June 21, 2006
NBC's Last Comic Standing 4 has eliminated the first of its twelve finalists, sending Stella Stolper and April Macie home at the conclusion of what amounted to a three-way head-to-head "Ladies Night" competition easily won by Michele Balan.
'Hell's Kitchen' chef Gordon Ramsay settles British tabloid libel lawsuit
June 20, 2006
"Hell's Kitchen" chef Gordon Ramsay settled a libel suit Tuesday against a London tabloid which claimed he had faked scenes for one of his British TV shows.
'Dancing with the Stars 2' Master P launching hip-hop reality show
June 20, 2006
Rap artist Master P is expanding his place in the U.S. entertainment industry, creating a new TV show and releasing films from his production company.
Report: 'Project Runway' hostess Heidi Klum pregnant with third child
June 20, 2006
German supermodel Heidi Klum and her husband Seal currently in New York, are expecting another baby, Us Weekly reported.
British tabloids ripping Paula Abdul during 'X Factor' judging gig
June 20, 2006
Singer and dancer Paula Abdul, who is in England as a judge on "The X Factor," Britain's Simon Cowell-created equivalent to "American Idol", is being judged herself by the tabloids.Carnie Wilson talks about joining VH1's 'Celebrity Fit Club 4' cast
June 20, 2006
Carnie Wilson may have lost 20 dress sizes following gastric bypass surgery, but the new mom picked up some pounds when she got pregnant with daughter Lola.
Donald Trump: NBC has renewed 'Apprentice' for a seventh season
June 20, 2006
"The Apprentice" is looking at a seventh season that could take place in either Las Vegas or Miami.
Bravo reveals the identities of its 'Project Runway 3' designers
June 20, 2006
Bravo has revealed the identities of the fifteen designers that will appear in Project Runway 3, which will premiere Wednesday, July 12 at 10PM ET/PT.
Treasure Hunters - Episode 1 summary
June 19, 2006
"Is This A Beaten Pathway?," our episode summary for the first episode of NBC's Treasure Hunters series, written by realitybites, is now available.
Simon Cowell says everyone's chasing 'American Idol's audience
June 18, 2006
Now that Fox TV has crowned Taylor Hicks its latest "American Idol," U.S. networks are lined up with summer knockoffs of the hit talent competition.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 16 summary
June 18, 2006
"Hurricane Home Depot," our episode summary for the sixteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen 2 - Episode 2 summary
June 18, 2006
"The Customers Leave, And So Do the Chefs - Voluntarily, or Not," our episode summary for the second episode of Hell's Kitchen 2, the second edition of Fox's Hell's Kitchen series, written by mysticwolf, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen 2 - Episode 1 summary
June 18, 2006
"The Customers Are Revolting," our episode summary for the first episode of Hell's Kitchen 2, the second edition of Fox's Hell's Kitchen series, written by mysticwolf, is now available.
'American Idol 2' winner Ruben Studdard wins $2 million lawsuit
June 17, 2006
"American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard has been awarded $2 million by an Alabama circuit court in a lawsuit against his former manager.
Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance' producers sued for idea theft
June 16, 2006
A man who bills himself as "The Dance Doctor" is suing Fox TV in Los Angeles, claiming the network ripped off his idea for "So You Think You Can Dance."
Former 'Chaotic' star Kevin Federline becomes face of fashion line
June 16, 2006
A California clothing company has signed Britney Spears' husband, Kevin Federline, to feature him as part of its newest clothing line.
Former 'Chaotic' star Britney Spears says she has no regrets
June 16, 2006
Matt Lauer, New York host of "Dateline NBC," questioned Britney Spears about marriage, motherhood, housework and fame -- she has no regrets about any of it.
Last Comic Standing 4 - Episode 4 summary
June 16, 2006
"In Which The Prior Level Of Blatant Manipulation Gets Ramped Up By Forty Percent," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Last Comic Standing 4, the fourth edition of NBC's Last Comic Standing series, written by Estee, is now available.
Fear Factor - Episode 130 summary
June 16, 2006
"Seven Seconds," our episode summary for the one hundred and thirtieth episode of Fear Factor, the first episode of the show's three-part Reality Stars Fear Factor competition, written by Estee, is now available.
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks named hottest bachelor
June 16, 2006
Winning on "American Idol" has left Taylor Hicks no time for love, but he has been put at the top of People magazine's Hot Bachelors list.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan engage in dance-off
June 15, 2006
The New York nightclub Stereo had a new form of entertainment when "The Simple Life" star Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan battled on the dance floor.
Original 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson chooses health over diets
June 15, 2006
With a new tour beginning in Florida this month, singer Kelly Clarkson said she plans to forgo typical diets and switch to an all-organic regimen instead.Animal Planet launching 'Meow Mix House' feline mini reality show
June 15, 2006
In a feline cross between "The Apprentice" and "The Real World," 10 kitties will face-off in a 10-week elimination from a swanky New York apartment.
Soon-to-be divorced 'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson keeping busy
June 15, 2006
Jessica Simpson, 25, originally a Christian music singer from Texas, will grace the cover of Maxim magazine's July issue, People reported.
Fox's 'Trading Spouses' looking for a New York Yankee-loving mommy
June 15, 2006
The Fox reality show "Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy" is looking for a Bronx, N.Y., mother who adores the Yankees.
CBS moves 'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' Saturday episodes to Sundays
June 15, 2006
CBS has announced that Big Brother 7: All-Stars' nomination episodes, previously scheduled to air, as they have for the last two Big Brother editions, on Saturday nights, will instead air in the Sundays at 8PM ET/PT time period that The Amazing Race will be moving to this fall. Big Brother 7: All-Stars will still premiere on Thursday, July 6 and air regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8PM ET/PT.
Paris Hilton says she and 'Simple Life' pal Nicole Richie will make up
June 15, 2006
Despite their extremely public feud and recent comments that she didn't "want to speak to her again - ever," Paris Hilton now feels that she and The Simple Life co-star Nicole Richie will make up some day.
CBS' 'Rock Star: Supernova' band seeking loud and mean lead singer
June 14, 2006
The second season of producer Mark Burnett's U.S. reality TV show "Rock Star" is set to kick off with supergroup Supernova.
Former 'Road To Stardom' star Missy Elliott the subject of new biopic
June 14, 2006
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, the rapper whose musical career began with the girl group Sista and starred in UPN's "The Road To Stardom With Missy Elliott" reality series, is the focus of a new film pitched by New York's Tribeca Films.
NBC's 'Last Comic Standing 4' reveals its twelve finalists
June 14, 2006
After two episodes covering its open auditions and two more broadcasts that chronicled its Los Angeles semifinals round, last night's Last Comic Standing 4 broadcast ended with the NBC reality show revealing the identities of this season's twelve finalists.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton sued over car accident damages
June 13, 2006
U.S. hotel heiress and budding recording star Paris Hilton is being sued in Los Angeles for a crash in which she was not directly involved, a report says.
Former 'Chaotic' star Britney Spears to tell all in television interview
June 12, 2006
Britney Spears defends her parenting skills in an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer set to air Thursday, the network says.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 15 summary
June 12, 2006
"Do You Know Who I Am?," our episode summary for the fifteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Vivica A. Fox confirms she'll be competing on 'Dancing with the Stars 3'
June 12, 2006
Although ABC isn't yet revealing the identities of any of the celebrities who will compete on this fall's third edition of Dancing with the Stars, Hollywood actress Vivica A. Fox has confirmed reports that she will be one of them.
Video captures 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton in alleged hit and run
June 10, 2006
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton allegedly has been caught on video backing her Range Rover into a parked car in Los Angeles and driving away.
Last Comic Standing 4 - Episode 3 summary
June 9, 2006
"In Which Talent, Skill, And Timing Mean About As Much As You'd Expect," our episode summary for the third episode of Last Comic Standing 4, the fourth edition of NBC's Last Comic Standing series, written by Estee, is now available.
Former 'Average Joe' star Adam Mesh gets married
June 8, 2006
Former Average Joe reality dating show star Adam Mesh is no longer single. Mesh recently married Jessica Malca, a New York City neighbor to whom he became engaged last August.
Donald Trump and Hasbro planning 'Monopoly' reality series
June 7, 2006
Billionaire Donald Trump's deal to bring the board game "Monopoly" to TV will allow contestants to simulate his specialty -- developing properties.
Report: 'Dancing with the Stars 3' to include Vivica A. Fox, Mario Lopez
June 7, 2006
Vivica A. Fox and Mario Lopez reportedly are among the stars who are going to trip the light fantastic on "Dancing with the Stars" next season.
New 'Apprentice' winner Sean Yazbeck clarifies he's not engaged
June 7, 2006
Just in case The Apprentice 5's lack of a formal post-finale "reunion" show and rather abrupt ending left viewers confused about his live finale statement that he was planning to marry fellow contestant Tammy Trenta, The Apprentice winner Sean Yazbeck has clarified that despite his vocal pronouncement, the pair are not engaged.
'American Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee signs record deal
June 6, 2006
"American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee Tuesday signed a record deal with producer Clive Davis and 19 Recordings Unlimited.
Sean Yazbeck trumps Lee Bienstock, wins NBC's fifth 'The Apprentice'
June 6, 2006
Sean Yazbeck a 33-year-old recruitment consultant from London, England, was crowned The Apprentice's fifth winner during last night's live broadcast of the NBC reality show's fifth season finale. Trump selected Sean over Lee Bienstock, a 22-year-old business analyst from New York City.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's debut single leaks on Internet
June 6, 2006
The Internet leak of Paris Hilton's first single, "Stars Are Blind," shows that if you have enough money and time, anything is possible, even a decent song.
Fox reveals the identities of its 'Hell's Kitchen 2' contestants
June 6, 2006
Fox has revealed the identities of the twelve wannabe chefs and restaurateurs who will be competing on the second edition of Hell's Kitchen, its culinary boot camp reality series.
NBC reveals the identities of its 'Treasure Hunters' reality show teams
June 6, 2006
NBC has revealed the identities of the ten teams who will compete on Treasure Hunters, its new reality series that will feature multi-player teams embarking on a global search to solve a puzzle.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 14 summary
June 6, 2006
"Operation Beotch Takedown," our episode summary for the fourteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by batts, is now available.
'American Idol' finalist Chris Daughtry declines Fuel frontman offer
June 5, 2006
"American Idol" darling Chris Daughtry has decided to do his own thing, declining a chance to front Fuel.
'American Idol' judges out of Lifetime's Fantasia Barrino TV movie
June 2, 2006
Stock footage of Fox TV's "American Idol" judges will be used in the Lifetime network's TV biopic about 2004 winner Fantasia Barrino.Playboy channel rolling out racy new 'Foursome' reality dating show
June 1, 2006
Cable TV's premium Playboy channel is about to take all those dating reality shows a step further with its new show, "Foursome."
Bravo officially confirms 'Project Runway 3' to premiere July 12
June 1, 2006
More than a month after word of the premiere date first leaked, Bravo has finally confirmed that the third season of its Project Runway reality series will premiere on Wednesday, July 12 at 10PM ET/PT.
Former reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith confirms pregnancy
June 1, 2006
Former Playboy Playmate and reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith confirmed on her Web site Thursday that she is pregnant.
Last Comic Standing 4 - Episodes 1 & 2 summary
June 1, 2006
"In Which Nothing Whatsoever Happens For Two Whole Hours," our episode summary for the special back-to-back two-hour premiere broadcast of Last Comic Standing 4, the fourth edition of NBC's Last Comic Standing series, written by Estee, is now available.
