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Reality TV News - January 2007
Burnett's 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' to debut February 27
January 31, 2007
Fox has announced that Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, a new Mark Burnett game show that will test "the lack of knowledge" of adults by seeing how much they've forgotten since elementary school, will premiere with half-hour post-American Idol episodes on Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28 at 9:30PM ET/PT.
'Survivor' medical director Adrian Cohen admits to cocaine use
January 31, 2007
Adrian Cohen, a Sydney-based doctor who has traveled the world as medical director for CBS' Survivor reality series, admitted on Monday to misconduct that included cocaine use and inappropriately obtaining prescription drugs, according to The Daily Telegraph, an Australian newspaper.
'Idol' judge Simon Cowell talks about Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Hicks
January 31, 2007
Viewers should know by now that the way American Idol judges criticize contestants isn't going to end anytime soon, so they better get used to it. But Idol judge Simon Cowell said it's mostly all in good fun.
Report: Courtney Love may replace 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul
January 30, 2007
Another season of American Idol, another report that Paula Abdul might be replaced.
'Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee debuting with different sound, look
January 30, 2007
Singing "Over the Rainbow" several times during American Idol's fifth season, 22-year-old Katharine McPhee said she thinks the song aged her 40 years. With the Idol 5 runner-up's debut self-titled album being released on Tuesday, she said fans should expect something different.
Bravo's 'Top Chef 2' winner prematurely revealed by 'Food & Wine?'
January 30, 2007
Has Food & Wine magazine, one of Top Chef's sponsors, inadvertently revealed the reality show's second season winner by posting an interview with one of the culinary competition's two remaining finalists on its website on Monday afternoon -- two days before Top Chef 2's conclusion is scheduled to air on Bravo?
CBS' pulled 'Armed & Famous' reality series resurfacing on VH1
January 30, 2007
It didn't take too long for CBS' recently pulled Armed & Famous reality series to find a new home.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton sues to shut down website
January 30, 2007
Paris Hilton has filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles to shut down a subscription-based Web site and get her personal possessions returned.
'Top Model' star Tyra Banks deals with insecurity, dishes self esteem
January 30, 2007
Growing up in Inglewood, CA, Tyra Banks was 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed only 110 pounds, which prompted teasing from schoolmates who called her "Ethiopian." To this day, Banks claims one of the "lowest points" in her life was when her mom Carolyn London referred to her daughter's "skinny butt."
Condo group files lawsuit to oust unruly 'Supernanny' family
January 30, 2007
A Detroit-area condo group has sued to oust a family featured on ABC's "Supernanny," claiming the four children are still unruly after the nanny's visit.
Tiffany Pollard narrows her field of 'I Love New York' suiitors to seven
January 30, 2007
Tiffany "New York" Pollard's nine remaining suitors got their hands dirty, spent some time in prayer and saw two more be sent home during Monday night's episode of VH1's I Love New York.
'Race 4' co-winner Reichen Lehmkuhl and Lance Bass split for good
January 30, 2007
Having failed to "work things out," former 'N Sync member Lance Bass has announced that he and The Amazing Race 4 co-winner Reichen Lehmkuhl have ended their relationship and split for good.
'American Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee releases debut album
January 30, 2007
Katharine McPhee wants music fans to know she's more than the demure diva they saw on "American Idol."
Former 'Project Runway 2' finalist Kara Janx gets married
January 30, 2007
Former Project Runway 2 finalist Kara Janx has gotten married. Janx wed longtime boyfriend Sharone Sohayegh on January 14 in Cape Town, South Africa, People reported on its website last week.
'Idol' judge Paula Abdul named Nevada Ballet's woman of the year
January 29, 2007
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul, in Las Vegas with her co-judges, was named woman of the year by the Nevada Ballet Theater.
Marisa DeMato becomes the fourth 'The Apprentice 6' candidate fired
January 29, 2007
Done in by her teammates' insistence that she was a weak link who became disruptive when things didn't go her way, Marisa DeMato, a 28-year-old attorney from Wellington, Florida, was fired during last night's broadcast of the fourth episode of NBC's The Apprentice: Los Angeles.
Former 'Monster Garage' star Jesse James fined $271,250 by state
January 29, 2007
Creativity can be costly -- a lesson West Coast Chopper owner Jesse James recently discovered the hard way.
Original 'Survivor' Richard Hatch's appeal granted oral agruments
January 29, 2007
Richard Hatch will get another chance to prove his innocence on charges he evaded paying taxes on the $1 million he received for being the original Survivor. After reviewing written briefs from Hatch's lawyer and federal prosecutors last week, appeals judges granted the Survivor: Borneo winner an oral hearing to argue his case, The Providence Journal reported on Sunday.Indian actress Shilpa Shetty wins Britain's 'Celebrity Big Brother'
January 29, 2007
British viewers crowned Indian actress Shilpa Shetty winner of "Celebrity Big Brother," which faced charges of racism directed at Shetty as the show aired.
CBS' newly formed 'Rock Star: Supernova' band super struggling
January 29, 2007
So far, ticket and album sales for Rock Star Supernova have been not so super.
NBC's 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' adds two more finalists
January 29, 2007
The field of hopefuls grew by two on Sunday night's Grease: You're the One That I Want, as the 14 contestants sang and danced during the NBC reality competition series' first live performance episode to determine who will ultimately play the leads of Danny and Sandy in a Broadway production of Grease this summer.
CBS pulls 'Armed & Famous' as 'American Idol' claims its first victim
January 29, 2007
After only two weeks, the sixth season of Fox's American Idol has begun flexing its muscles. CBS has decided to pull Armed & Famous out of competition with the Fox mega-hit "effective immediately," Daily Variety reported on Friday.BBC unveils 'Harry Potter'-like 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' reality show
January 26, 2007
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) has announced plans for The Sorcerer's Apprentice, a new children's reality competition series that will transform a group of Harry Potter-style boarding school children from "muggles" (a person without magical abilities) into wizards.
Fox announces 'So You Think You Can Dance 3' casting call locations
January 26, 2007
Fox has announced the casting call locations for the third season of So You Think You Can Dance, the network's American Idol-like reality competition series that search's for America's favorite dancer.
ABC renews 'Supernanny' and 'Wife Swap' for fourth seasons
January 26, 2007
ABC has announced that it has given early renewals to its Supernanny and Wife Swap reality series. Both shows have received initial 2007-2008 season orders of thirteen episodes each, Daily Variety reported Friday.
Ex-'Idol 5' finalist Ace Young writing songs, working on debut album
January 26, 2007
Ace Young must have a good singing voice or else he wouldn't have finished seventh during the fifth season of American Idol -- but so far, he's found more success as a songwriter than as a singer. The 26-year-old co-wrote the chorus to Chris Daughtry's "It's Not Over," his fellow Idol 5 finalist's official debut single that has reached as high as No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Former 'American Idol' finalists gush about the exposure they gained
January 26, 2007
Bucky Covington said he likes to think he wasn't "kicked-off" as a finalist on the fifth season of Fox's American Idol. He described it as being "invited to leave."'The Next Food Network Star 3' reveals cast, series to debut June 3
January 25, 2007
The Food Network has announced that it has begun production on the third season of The Next Food Network Star, a reality competition in which 11 contestants will compete for the chance at their own six-episode Food Network television show. The series will premiere on Sunday, June 3 at 9PM ET/PT.British 'Celebrity Big Brother' apologizes for phone glitch "mistake"
January 25, 2007
The British show "Celebrity Big Brother," reeling from complaints of racism, apologized for seeming to favor the person about whom the comments were made.
Original 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson says judges are "a little harsh"
January 25, 2007
Original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has tossed in her two cents about the criticism Idol's judges and producers have been receiving over the way lesser talented hopefuls have been treated and portrayed during auditions for the Fox mega-hit's sixth season.
'Idol' auditioneer Ian Benardo asks judge Simon Cowell for work visa
January 25, 2007
A New York "American Idol" contestant who won't be moving on asked British judge Simon Cowell for his work visa after the judge called his act "rubbish."Oxygen making 'Mo'Nique's Fat Chance,' 'Fight Girls' into new series
January 25, 2007
Oxygen has announced plans to turn Mo'Nique's F.A.T. Chance and Fight Girls, two of the cable network's 2006 reality projects, into new full-fledged reality series that will premiere later this summer.
The CW's 'Beauty and the Geek 3' sends a fourth team packing
January 25, 2007
The five remaining couples on the third season of The CW's Beauty and the Geek enjoyed some sun and fun in San Diego during Wednesday night's episode before another couple was eliminated from the reality competition.
Former 'Idol 5' finalist Chris Daughtry tops charts after nine weeks
January 25, 2007
It took him nine weeks and more than one million album sales to get there, but Chris Daughtry finally has a No. 1 album. "Daughtry," the former American Idol 5 finalist's debut album, sold 65,000 copies in the U.S. over the last week, a performance that placed it atop the week's Billboard Top 200 album sales chart.
Judge stays ruling for Anna Nicole Smith's daughter's DNA test
January 25, 2007
A Los Angeles judge has stayed his previous ruling that ordered Anna Nicole Smith to submit her daughter for a paternity test.'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis sentenced for underage filming
January 25, 2007
A Los Angeles federal judge sentenced the "Girls Gone Wild" founder to 200 hours of community service for inadequately documenting video performers' ages.
Bravo 'Work Out' trainer Doug Blasdell unexpectedly dies at age 44
January 24, 2007
Doug Blasdell, a 44-year-old gay trainer on Bravo's reality series Work Out, unexpectedly died on Monday after being hospitalized over the weekend for unknown reasons.
MTV renews its 'Rob and Big' reality series for a second season
January 24, 2007
MTV has announced that it has ordered a second season of Rob and Big, a reality series that follows the unlikely friendship of professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, his personal bodyguard.
Original 'Idol' runner-up Justin Guarini joining 'Idol Tonight' as co-host
January 24, 2007
First Brian Dunkleman resurfaced. Now it's Justin Guarini's turn.
Ivana Trump calls The Donald, Rosie O'Donnell feud "marketing tool"
January 24, 2007
Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have received some relationship advice from an unlikely source -- The Donald's ex-wife Ivana, who despite her ex-husband's denials, also considers The Apprentice star and The View co-host's recent feud to be a "marketing tool."
NBC going international with 'Last Comic Standing 5' casting calls
January 24, 2007
The fifth edition of NBC's Last Comic Standing isn't just looking for the funniest person in America -- but in the entire world.
ABC's 'Extreme Makover: Home Edition' designers find job emotional
January 24, 2007
Building a house can be physically demanding. But for some of the designers who regularly appear on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the job can also take an emotional toll.Fox Reality network orders a second season of its 'Solitary' series
January 24, 2007
Fox Reality has announced that has ordered a second edition of Solitary, the fledging network's original series in which quitters never win.
'Bachelor' producers confirm Lorenzo Borghese, Jennifer Wilson split
January 23, 2007
Formally verifying reports that had already circulated for weeks, The Bachelor's production company has confirmed that 33-year-old The Bachelor: Rome star Prince Lorenzo Borghese and Jennifer Wilson, the 24-year-old eighth grade reading teacher he gave his "final rose" to, have ended their relationship.'Queer Eye' producers planning new 'Sox Appeal' Red Sox reality show
January 23, 2007
The folks who brought you "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" soon will play matchmaker for Boston Red Sox fans.Human rights lawyer added to U.K. 'Celebrity Big Brother' review panel
January 23, 2007
The British network that airs "Celebrity Big Brother," on which racist comments were alleged, appointed a human rights lawyer to a panel reviewing the show.
Reality TV couple Rob and Amber Mariano see children in their future
January 23, 2007
Don't look now, but "Romber" plan to start reproducing.
'Beauty and the Geek 3' stars Nate and Jennylee form lasting bond
January 23, 2007
Beauty and the Geek co-executive producer Jason Goldberg promised "big-time, unbelievable hookups" before the show's third season premiered early this month -- and now it looks like the show's cast will deliver.
Former 'Idol 3' finalist Jennifer Hudson nominated for an Oscar award
January 23, 2007
Add Oscar-nominated actress to Jennifer Hudson's impressive growing resume, as the 25-year-old former American Idol third season finalist has received a best supporting actress Academy Award-nomination for her role in Dreamgirls. The announcement was made this morning at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, CA.
Tiffany Pollard narrows her field of 'I Love New York' suiitors to nine
January 23, 2007
Tiffany "New York" Pollard's 12 remaining suitors flashed their earning potential during last night's episode of VH1's I Love New York, which also saw the two-time Flavor of Love contestants send three more guys home, one of them a bit preemptively.
Jen Schefft dishes about her 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' romances
January 23, 2007
Jen Schefft looked for love twice in-front of a national television audience, once during the third edition of ABC's The Bachelor in 2003 and again on the third edition of ABC's The Bachelorette in 2005.
'Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee talks about her debut album
January 23, 2007
Katharine McPhee's first single off her debut album is titled "Over It," but is it a reference to the American Idol 5 runner-up's feelings about her time on the Fox mega-hit? Not according to McPhee.
Former 'The Bachelorette' star Jen Schefft pens a relationship guide
January 23, 2007
Despite beating out 24 other women and being proposed to by Firestone tire company heir Andrew Firestone on the third season of ABC's The Bachelor and then having 25 guys to chose from on the third season of ABC's The Bachelorette, Jen Schefft knows a thing or two about being single -- and now she's cashing in on it.
'Top Chef 2' finalist Marcel Vigneron assaulted by a show viewer
January 23, 2007
Reality television contestant isn't a very dangerous job -- unless of course your televised antics don't sit too well with viewers.
Report: Ex-'Mole' host Anderson Cooper signs $4 million CNN deal
January 22, 2007
Atlanta-based CNN anchor Anderson Cooper reportedly signed a new contract guaranteeing him at least $4 million annually.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton pleads no contest to reckless driving
January 22, 2007
"The Simple Life" star and heiress Paris Hilton pleaded no contest Monday to one count of alcohol-related reckless driving, the Los Angeles City Attorney's office said.
'American Idol' and Special Olympics respond to cruelty allegations
January 22, 2007
Commended, not condemned.
Report: 'Dancing 4' to include Billy Ray Cyrus, Ian Ziering and Laila Ali
January 22, 2007
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, former Beverly Hills 90210 star Ian Ziering and Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali will reportedly be part of the new group of celebrities who will shake their moneymakers in the upcoming fourth season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, according to TMZ.com.Maui residents feeling sick over MTV's new 'Maui Fever' reality series
January 22, 2007
The hot lifestyle being portrayed by the young cast of MTV's Maui Fever isn't sitting too well with some people -- namely the Hawaiian island's residents.
Michelle Sorro quits 'The Apprentice: Los Angeles' after losing her task
January 22, 2007
For the first time in three seasons, an Apprentice candidate has quit the Donald Trump reality show, with The Apprentice: Los Angeles contestant Michelle Sorro, a 34-year-old real estate consultant from Los Angeles, CA, deciding -- moments before she was very likely to be fired anyways -- that the competition's Survivor-like backyard living conditions weren't what she "had originally signed up for."
NBC's 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' reveals its twelve finalists
January 22, 2007
Break out those leather jackets and Pink Lady pajamas -- it's time for America to begin choosing the leads for this summer's Broadway production of Grease, as NBC's Grease: You're the One That I Want revealed its Top 12 finalists at the conclusion of last night's broadcast.Channel 4 officials to meet about British 'Celebrity Big Brother'
January 22, 2007
Officials of the British channel that airs "Celebrity Big Brother" will meet to discuss the show in light of complaints of racism on the "reality" program.
Marcel Vigneron describes 'Top Chef 2's hair-raising incident
January 22, 2007
Last week's broadcast of Bravo's Top Chef 2 got a taste of The Real World last Wednesday when 26-year-old Marcel Vigneron was wrestled from sleep by three of his fellow culinary-competition contestants for a quick head shave.
The CW's 'America's Next Top Model 8' to premiere February 28
January 20, 2007
The CW has formally announced that America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8, the eighth edition of its popular Tyra Banks reality series, will debut Wednesday, February 28 at 8PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere episode.
The CW 's new 'Pussycat Dolls' reality show to premiere March 6
January 19, 2007
The CW has announced the premiere of Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, a new reality series that will follow the all-female music group/dance troop in a search for its newest member. The eight-episode series will debut Tuesday, March 6 at 9PM ET/PT.
Mocked 'American Idol 6' hopeful a Special Olympics participant
January 19, 2007
In a development that would add more fire to the growing criticism that American Idol's judges and producers have gone too far with their ridicule of some of the show's less talented contestants, it appears that Jonathan Jayne, one of the contestants who was mocked during Wednesday night's broadcast of the show's sixth season Seattle auditions, is a Special Olympics participant.
The CW announces new 'Crowned' beauty pageant reality series
January 19, 2007
Mothers can be helpful and inspirational when their daughters compete in beauty pageants -- but what if mom had to actually compete too?British 'Celebrity Big Brother' housemates apologize for racist remarks
January 19, 2007
Housemates on the British reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" apologized for alleged racist comments against Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.
Report: 'American Idol 6' hopeful Thomas Daniels has a criminal past
January 19, 2007
While he'd much rather have his name mentioned in the same breath as former American Idol winners Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks, it looks like Thomas Daniels is more likely to be compared to Terrell and Derrell Brittenum, Donnie Williams and Corey Clark.British network donating 'Celebrity Big Brother' vote profits to charity
January 19, 2007
Profits from viewers' eviction-voting calls for the British reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" will be donated to charity, the network said.
'Monster Garage' may be gone, but Jesse James is still building bikes
January 19, 2007
Five seasons and 80 episodes of Discovery Channel's Monster Garage and a new marriage to Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock might have made West Coast Choppers CEO Jesse James a celebrity, but he insists some things still haven't changed.
Kevin Covais to turn rapper on Paris Bennett's debut album
January 19, 2007
Given Kevin Covais was known was having "granny voter talent" during his eleventh place finish on American Idol's fifth season, it would have been hard to foresee this career move coming -- the 17-year-old high school senior will appear on fellow Idol 5 finalist Paris Bennett's upcoming debut album "Princess P," where the two will collaborate on a hip-hop track titled "Let Me Rap."NBC orders 'Thank God You're Here' celebrity improv competition
January 19, 2007
How good are celebrities at performing sketch comedy?
'Dancing with the Stars 2' finalist Jerry Rice gets into 'The Game'
January 19, 2007
Jerry Rice hasn't caught a pass since 2005, but the NFL's all-time leading receiver is still finding plenty to keep himself busy these days.
Rosie O'Donnell and 'The View' blast 'Idol' judges and producers
January 18, 2007
Move over Donald Trump, Rosie O'Donnell and the rest of The View women have found a new feud -- the real #1 show on television.
Original 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson inks deal with NASCAR
January 18, 2007
Singer Kelly Clarkson will be part of the 2007 NASCAR team in what the Daytona Beach, Fla., organization said is the broadest deal it signed with an artist.
'American Idol 5' finalist Kellie Pickler's debut album certified gold
January 18, 2007
According to Kellie Pickler, it wasn't a publicity stunt when The View co-host Rosie O'Donnell presented the American Idol 5 finalist with her first Gold Album Award courtesy of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on this morning's live broadcast of the ABC talk show.
'American Idol 6's second night delivers more record-breaking ratings
January 18, 2007
Last night's broadcast of Fox's American Idol 6 auditions from Seattle, WA saw some of the worst contestants ever to try out for the reality competition, but it still delivered the smash-hit reality show's highest rated Wednesday premiere numbers ever among total viewers and the Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 demographics.
'24' and NFL football tackle 'Grease' and 'Apprentice' for a ratings loss
January 18, 2007
A NFL playoff game and the long-anticipated return of Fox's 24 proved to be a toxic combination for NBC's Grease: You're the One That I Want and The Apprentice: Los Angeles this past Sunday night, as both shows saw their second week ratings slip significantly from their previous week's premiere numbers.
'Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee to appear on 'Lonelygirl15'
January 18, 2007
Fans can watch "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee in cyberspace when she appears on the Internet-based "Lonelygirl15" video blog.British 'Celebrity Big Brother' sponsor pulls out after racism charges
January 18, 2007
The sponsor of Britain's "Celebrity Big Brother" has pulled out following allegations of racism toward Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty on the show.
'Beauty and the Geek 3' gives makeovers, sends another team home
January 18, 2007
The six remaining men received their long-awaited makeovers and the "blond gaggle" rid the competition of its final couple featuring a dark-haired female in last night's episode of The CW's Beauty and the Geek 3.
Diana Ross reveals she'll be serving as an 'American Idol 6' mentor
January 18, 2007
With more than four decades in the music industry, from fronting The Supremes to a successful solo career, there's no doubt numerous American Idol contestants have probably received some inspiration from Diana Ross.
'Project Runway' guru Tim Gunn to appear on ABC's 'Ugly Betty'
January 18, 2007
Fashion guru Tim Gunn is scheduled to guest star on an ABC series that's right up his alley -- Ugly Betty, which follows a young woman who works as an editorial assistant at the fictional Mode fashion magazine.
CBS orders two more 'Survivor' editions for the 2007-2008 season
January 18, 2007
CBS has announced that it has ordered two more editions of Survivor, the hit reality series that kickstarted the modern reality TV era when it premiered in 2000, for broadcast during the 2007-2008 season.
Report: Lorenzo Borghese dumps Jennifer Wilson for Sadie Murray
January 17, 2007
Seven weeks after The Bachelor: Rome's finale, not only is the bloom apparently already long gone from Prince Lorenzo Borghese and Jennifer Wilson's relationship, but Lorenzo is now reportedly seeing Sadie Murray, the 23-year-old publicist he rejected in ABC's late November broadcast of the show's previously filmed finale.
Fox's 'American Idol 6' premieres to record debut ratings...again
January 17, 2007
American Idol's return received a tremendous reception from viewers last night, with 37.3 million sets of eyes watching. If ratings results from the premiere are any indication, the Fox mega-hit ratings juggernaut should continue to steamroll the competition during its sixth season.
'Top Model 7' runner-up Melrose Bickerstaff dating Jeremy Piven?
January 17, 2007
It looks like former The Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight isn't the only 40-something actor romantically involved with a former America's Next Top Model finalist.
'The Amazing Race: All-Stars' teams glad to give the race another try
January 17, 2007
Phil Keoghan, host of CBS' The Amazing Race, said there was no question the long-running reality competition series needed to have an All-Stars edition.
'Dancing' stars Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice waltzing over to CBS
January 17, 2007
After spending years wowing audiences by eluding competitors with their footwork on first the football field and then on separate seasons of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, former NFL greats Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice have decided to tackle another challenge -- the situational comedy.
'Top Chef' host Padma Lakshmi not so hot with season two contestants
January 17, 2007
Could it be one and done for Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi?
Bahamian court to begin inquest into Anna Nicole Smith's son's death
January 17, 2007
A Bahamian court will begin an inquest into the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son, Daniel, in March, the chief magistrate said.India looking into alleged racist U.K. 'Celebrity Big Brother' remarks
January 17, 2007
The Indian government said it is reviewing alleged racist remarks against Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on the British show, "Celebrity Big Brother."
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump gets a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
January 17, 2007
Donald Trump isn't one to let people walk all over him. But that's exactly what's going to be the case as The Apprentice host and real-estate mogul had his star unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday.Fox announces new 'When Women Rule the World' reality series
January 17, 2007
Three years after its last attempt at a Temptation Island revival, Fox has announced plans to wade back into the reality television genre's more sensationalist waters with When Women Rule the World, the working title of a new reality series that will establish a matriarchal society and revive slavery.Kanye West denies he's working on an HBO reality TV series
January 17, 2007
Kanye West wears many hats, but apparently reality television star is not one of them.
'American Idol 5' rejects making music and staying out of trouble
January 17, 2007
At this time last year they were this close to being "the next American Idol" -- now they're no different than the millions of others who have been cast aside by the Fox mega-hit.
'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson ready to be pleasantly surprised
January 16, 2007
"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson says he is gearing up for the sixth season of the U.S. mega-hit by not knowing what to expect and then being surprised.
'Idol' judge Paula Abdul blames odd interview behavior on audio snafu
January 16, 2007
Paula Abdul told Jay Leno and his U.S. viewers an audio feed mix-up was the reason for her seemingly odd behavior during a recent television appearance.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump voids 'Friends and Family' condo deals
January 16, 2007
The "Friends and Family" whose contracts for discounted condos in a Donald Trump tower in Chicago have been voided may not be feeling so friendly.
CBS unveils 'The Amazing Race: All-Stars' cast, show to debut Feb. 18
January 16, 2007
Although several of them had already been leaked by the media and most of the rest had already been revealed by eyewitnesses who saw the teams racing, CBS has formally unveiled the identities of the eleven teams who will be competing on its upcoming The Amazing Race: All-Stars reality competition.
Tiffany Pollard reveals her Top 12 suitors in VH1's 'I Love New York'
January 16, 2007
The remaining 15 suitors on the second episode of VH1's I Love New York showed some skin last night before Tiffany "New York" Pollard sent three more packing in her effort to find hunky happiness.
Fox's 'American Idol' returns with new tweaks, more shrieks
January 16, 2007
The holidays may have ended several weeks ago, but for millions of people the greatest gift of all -- the sixth season of Fox's American Idol -- remains unopened. The wait will end with tonight's season premiere, and despite using the same familiar format that has made the show a ratings mega-hit, there are some twists in store for Idol's sixth installment.
Jennifer Hudson wins best supporting actress Golden Globe Award
January 16, 2007
Former American Idol third season finalist Jennifer Hudson came up big at Monday night's Golden Globe Awards ceremony, winning the best supporting actress in a movie musical or comedy award for her Dreamgirls performance.
Former 'Idol' finalists dish about their behind-the-scenes digs
January 16, 2007
Millions of people across the country know what takes place during the few hours American Idol contestants are on-stage each week. But what happens the other thousands of hours when Idol hopefuls live together in luxury bunkhouses, sharing numerous household amenities?
'American Idol's sixth season might feature Beatles-themed week
January 16, 2007
What better way to impress American Idol's nationwide audience during the Fox mega-hit's sixth season than by having some of its contestants perform songs from the best-selling and most critically acclaimed band of the 20th century -- The Beatles.
Former 'Osbournes' star Kelly Osbourne happy with body and career
January 15, 2007
Kelly Osbourne said childhood memories in Britain of her mother battling bulimia led her to vow not to go down that same path.
Carey Sherrell becomes the second 'The Apprentice 6' candidate fired
January 15, 2007
Punished for designing a suit that Donald Trump deemed "so gross" that he wouldn't even touch it directly, Carey Sherrell, a 25-year-old marketing and promotions firm owner from Atlanta, GA, was fired during last night's broadcast of the second episode of NBC's The Apprentice: Los Angeles.
'American Idol's serial auditioners won't take no for an answer
January 15, 2007
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
Oxygen's new 'Tori & Dean: Inn Love' to premiere on March 21
January 15, 2007
Oxygen announced thatTori & Dean: Inn Love, the new name for the previously untitled new reality series that will follow Hollywood couple Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott as they run their own bed and breakfast in Temecula, CA and prepare for the birth of their first child, will premiere Wednesday, March 21 at 10PM ET/PT.
ABC moves 'Dancing with the Stars,' fourth edition to debut March 19
January 15, 2007
The upcoming fourth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars has two-stepped out of American Idol's time slot on Fox.Bravo to begin production on 'Shear Genius' reality competition
January 15, 2007
Bravo has announced that it will soon begin production on Shear Genius, a new reality competition series that will pit hairstylists against one another to see who can create the most fashionable coiffure. Originally announced under the title Top Hair, the eight-episode Project Runway and Top Chef-like series is scheduled to premiere in the spring of 2007.WE announces new 'Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter' reality series
January 15, 2007
WE tv has announced it has ordered Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter, a new reality series that will profile former professional wrestler Sandra Scott as she juggles her personal life and job as a bounty hunter.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump says he would fire Condoleezza Rice
January 14, 2007
Real estate tycoon Donald Trump says he'd like to fire U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice because of what he sees as poor negotiating skills.
Former 'Idol' finalists whine about the show's living accommodations
January 14, 2007
Former contestants on the hit U.S. TV series, "American Idol," say their living accommodations while on the show were a living nightmare.Chinese government officials vow to clean up reality TV shows
January 13, 2007
China has announced a crackdown on television reality shows considered to be too vulgar for the general public.
CBS reveals 'Survivor: Fiji' cast, series to premiere February 8
January 12, 2007
CBS has revealed the identities of nineteen of the castaways who will be competing on its upcoming Survivor: Fiji reality series.'Project Runway' star Tim Gunn getting his own Bravo reality series
January 12, 2007
Bravo announced today that it has signed a production deal for Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, a new reality series that will feature Project Runway star Tim Gunn helping hapless fashion dilemmas transform into stylish individuals.
Sci Fi announces 'Who Wants to be a Superhero? 2' casting calls
January 12, 2007
It may not be as dramatic as what Gotham City uses to contact Bruce Wayne, but the SciFi Channel announced today that it will be holding auditions for the second season of its Who Wants to be a Superhero? reality competition series.
Bravo giving 'Idol' judge Paula Abdul her own 'Hey Paula!' reality series
January 12, 2007
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Days after American Idol judge Paula Abdul said that she thought fellow judge Simon Cowell might be spreading himself to thin, Bravo announced today that it will air Hey Paula!, a new docu-reality series that will give viewers a look at the former pop star's professional and personal life.Style Network to premiere new Thom Filicia reality series on March 28
January 12, 2007
The Style Network has announced the premiere of Dress My Nest, a new reality series that will use a person's favorite clothing as inspiration for the design of a living space in their house. The half-hour series is scheduled to debut on Wednesday, March 28.
Sci Fi announces new 'Destination Truth' reality investigation series
January 12, 2007
The Sci Fi Channel has announced that it has greenlit the production of Destination Truth, a new six-episode Sci Fi Investigates-like reality series that will allow viewers to follow one man's attempt to get to the truth about unexplained mysteries around the world. The one-hour show is scheduled to premiere sometime in Spring 2007.
Bravo announces 'Queer Eye' to end, final episodes to air this summer
January 12, 2007
After previously responding coyly to a Summer 2006 report that the show was being canceled, Bravo announced today that Queer Eye will come to an end this summer when the cable network plans to air the reality show's final 10 all-new episodes.
Miranda Lambert to kick off 'Nashville Star 5's guest performances
January 12, 2007
Aspiring country musicians on USA Network's Nashville Star will receive a firsthand view of just what it is they're trying to accomplish as the cable network announced today the identities of several guest stars who will be performing on the fifth season of the reality competition series.
Former 'Dancing with the Stars 3' runner-up Mario Lopez joining 'Extra'
January 12, 2007
Television audiences will soon be getting more of actor Mario Lopez -- the former Dancing With the Stars 3 runner-up has signed on to join Extra, the syndicated entertainment news television show. Lopez will serve as a co-host on Extra's weekend edition and will also be a daily correspondent on the program.VH1 to premiere new 'The Springer Hustle' reality series on March 4
January 12, 2007
VH1 has announced the premiere of The Springer Hustle, a new reality series that will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the often controversial The Jerry Springer Show is created. The eight episode half-hour reality series is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 4 at 10PM ET/PT.
CBS' 'Armed & Famous' cast and crew say thanks to Muncie police
January 12, 2007
There's saying thank you...and then there's saying THANK YOU!MTV to debut Three 6 Mafia's 'Adventures in Hollywood' on March 14
January 12, 2007
MTV has announced the premiere of Adventures in Hollywood, a new reality comedy series that will follow hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia as they leave the comforts of their Memphis, TN home and try to become major players in the hub of the entertainment industry. The series is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:30PM ET/PT.
'I Love New York' premiere draws VH1's best series debut ratings ever
January 12, 2007
America apparently loves Tiffany "New York" Pollard, as the Monday, January 8 premiere of VH1's I Love New York was the most-watched series premiere ever for the cable network.
'Idol' judge Paula Abdul signs onto 'Bratz: The Movie' live-action film
January 11, 2007
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has signed onto "Bratz: The Movie," the first live-action Hollywood work based on MGA Entertainment's popular fashion dolls.VH1 reveals more details on 'Untitled Boy Band Project' reality series
January 11, 2007
There was a time in America when boy bands reigned supreme, ruled the airwaves and ruined life for men across the country. Their popularity has since fizzled, but there's no doubt you've wondered what happened to some of the more popular prepubescent crooners.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell says Bob Dylan 'bores me to tears'
January 11, 2007
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell has responded to reports that Bob Dylan wanted to join the series by claiming the U.S. singer "bores me to tears."
'Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee to appear on ABC's 'Ugly Betty'
January 11, 2007
In an example of well placed cross-promotion, ABC has announced that former American Idol 5 runner-up Katharine McPhee will guest star as herself in an episode of ABC's Ugly Betty hit television series that's scheduled to air on Thursday, February 1 at 8PM ET/PT.Terri Irwin says video of 'Croc Hunter' Steve Irwin's death destroyed
January 11, 2007
The last copies of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin's fatal 2006 run-in with a sting ray off Australia have been destroyed, his widow told U.S. television.VH1 to premiere new 'The Agency' reality series on February 20
January 11, 2007
VH1 has announced The Agency, a new reality series that will provide viewers with a stark look at the men and women who search for, mold, scold and comfort raw and young hopefuls in an effort to create the most marketable and beautiful people the world has ever seen. The weekly half-hour series will premiere on Tuesday, February 20 at 10PM ET/PT.VH1 to premiere Andrew 'Dice' Clay's 'Dice Undisputed' on March 4
January 11, 2007
VH1 has announced the premiere of Dice Undisputed, a new reality series that will offer an "intimate" look into the often humorous life of popular 1980s funny-man Andrew "Dice" Clay as he tries to resurrect his career and reclaim his self-proclaimed title as the "Rocky of Comedy." The seven episode half-hour reality series is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 4 at 10:30PM ET/PT.
Donald Trump says Star Jones gave congratulations for 'View' feud
January 11, 2007
Donald Trump has said that Star Jones has called to congratulate him, presumably for his feud with Rosie O'Donnell and Barbara Walters.Roseanne Barr to host Nick at Nite's 'Funniest Mom in America'
January 11, 2007
Nick at Nite has announced that actress and comedian Roseanne Barr will host the cable network's third season on Funniest Mom in America, a Last Comic Standing-like reality competition series that follows the journey of mothers from across the country as they battle for the title that bears the show's name.Man sues 'The Apprentice' and Trump over alleged age discrimination
January 11, 2007
A man who didn't make the cut for Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" is suing the New York mogul to help older people have a chance on the show.
Donald Trump fires off at Rosie O'Donnell, Barbara Walters... again
January 11, 2007
The world continues to turn today and the verbal and written war between The Apprentice's Donald Trump and The View co-hosts Rosie O'Donnell and Barbara Walters also remained in its regular rotation, with both sides continuing to fire shots at one another.
The CW's 'Beauty and the Geek 3' sends its second pair home
January 11, 2007
In a Survivor-esque episode, the "blond gaggle" of girls on The CW's Beauty and the Geek 3 made their presence known last night as they formed an alliance that sent the series' two remaining couples featuring dark-haired females to the elimination round.
'America's Next Top Model' creator Tyra Banks branching out
January 11, 2007
It just came to Tyra Banks early one morning at her house while she was wearing undies and making tea -- the idea for America's Next Top Model, the reality competition series that has since become a The CW network ratings hit and rejuvenated the 33-year-old former supermodel's career.
A&E announces 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' fourth season renewal
January 11, 2007
A&E Network has formally announced a fourth season of Dog the Bounty Hunter, a reality series that follows Duane "Dog" Chapman and his posse across the country as they bring-in fugitives from the law. The new season will premiere later this spring.
A&E announces third season of its 'Criss Angel Mindfreak' reality series
January 10, 2007
A&E Network has announced a third season of Criss Angel Mindfreak, a reality series that follows three-time Magician of the Year recipient Criss "the new Houdini" Angel as viewers have the chance to see him captivate the imaginations of live audiences with mind-bending demonstrations of his other-worldly skills.
A&E formally announces second season of 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels'
January 10, 2007
A&E has formally announced that it has renewed Gene Simmons Family Jewels, a reality series that follows the legendary Kiss front-man and his unconventional family, for a second season.
'Rock Star' host Brooke Burke gives birth to her third daughter
January 10, 2007
Brooke Burke, the host of the "Rock Star" reality show, gave birth to her third daughter in Los Angeles.Fox Reality announces cable deals with Comcast and Time Warner
January 10, 2007
Fox Reality, America's only all-reality, all-the-time cable network, has announced that it secured new distribution deals with Comcast Cable and Time Warner Cable.
Simon Cowell a mixed blessing for 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul
January 10, 2007
If the average viewer thinks American Idol judge Simon Cowell is rude, imagine how the person sitting to his immediate right during the show's episodes and auditions must feel.Report: HBO giving rapper Kanye West his own reality series
January 10, 2007
Acclaimed music producer-turned-rapper Kanye West will reportedly star in a reality series being developed by HBO. The currently untitled series is said to focus on the hectic, crazy nature of West's daily life, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
A&E announces 'Intervention' renewal, new season debuts March 16
January 10, 2007
A&E Network has formally announced that it has renewed Intervention, a docu-reality series that profiles people across the country who are struggling with addictions, for a third season. The new season will air Fridays at 10PM ET/PT, a new day and time period, beginning March 16.
'American Idol' and Carrie Underwood win People's Choice Awards
January 10, 2007
The people have spoken, and what they said was no real surprise.
A&E's 'King of Cars' to premiere its second season on January 30
January 10, 2007
A&E Network has formally announced that it has renewed King of Cars, a reality series that follows all of the wheeling and dealing that takes place in a Las Vegas-based automotive dealership, for a second season. The new season will premiere on Tuesday, January 30 at 11PM ET/PT.
Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell's war of the words continues
January 10, 2007
The war of words between The Apprentice's Donald Trump and The View's Rosie O'Donnell continued this week, with O'Donnell's View co-host Barbara Walters getting pulled into the struggle even further.A&E's 'The First 48' to premiere its fifth season on January 11
January 10, 2007
A&E Network has formally announced that it has renewed The First 48, a reality series that takes viewers beyond the yellow tape as homicide detectives attempt to solve murders in those critical hours after they occur, for a fifth season. The new season will premiere on Thursday, January 11 at 9PM ET/PT.
Food Network to premiere new 'Dinner: Impossible' series January 24
January 10, 2007
Food Network has announced the premiere of Dinner: Impossible, a new half-hour reality series that will test the culinary skills of one of the world's most respected and experienced chefs, Robert Irvine, as he tries to deliver a delicious meal in the nick of time. The series will premiere on Wednesday, January 24 at 10PM ET/PT with special back-to-back episodes before it settles into its permanent time-slot on Wednesdays at 10:30PM ET/PT.A&E to premiere new 'Sons of Hollywood' reality series on April 1
January 10, 2007
A&E Network has announced that it will premiere Sons of Hollywood, a new half-hour reality series that will follow the daily lives of three lifelong friends as they attempt to excel in Los Angeles' entertainment industry by day and score big in the Hollywood scene by night, on Sunday, April 1 at 10PM ET/PT.
Former 'Idol 4' finalist Constantine Maroulis joins 'Jacques Brel'
January 9, 2007
Former "American Idol" contestant Constantine Maroulis has joined a New York production of "Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris."
Fox announces early season 'American Idol 6' broadcast schedule
January 9, 2007
Get out your datebooks and day planners -- Fox has announced the entire early season broadcast schedule for the sixth season of American Idol, from the outrageous auditions to when viewers cut the cast of contestants to 12.
Report: 'Grease' revival has already sold $1.3 million in tickets
January 9, 2007
Thanks to its link to NBC's "You're The One That I Want," an upcoming Broadway revival of "Grease" has already sold $1.3 million in tickets.
MTV's nineteenth 'The Real World' to take place in Sydney, Australia
January 9, 2007
MTV has announced that The Real World is going down under for its nineteenth season. The long-running reality show's next season will take place in Sydney, Australia, with filming scheduled to begin sometime in the first quarter of 2007.
Report: Donald Trump/Rosie O'Donnell feud spills onto 'The View' set
January 9, 2007
Rosie O'Donnell's feud with U.S. real estate mogul Donald Trump has spilled over onto the set of "The View" via an argument with her co-host Barbara Walters.
NBC launching another 'The Biggest Loser 4' casting call tour
January 9, 2007
NBC has announced it is launching another nationwide open casting call tour for the fourth season of The Biggest Loser, its popular reality weight loss show.
NBC's 'The Apprentice: Los Angeles' debuts to lackluster ratings
January 9, 2007
Depending on how you want to look at it, there was good news and bad news in the ratings numbers for NBC's premiere of Donald Trump's The Apprentice: Los Angeles.
Original 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson guest-starring on The CW's 'Reba'
January 9, 2007
Original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson will guest-star in an episode of Reba, country music star Reba McEntire's The CW sitcom, on Sunday, January 14 at 7:30PM ET/PT.
Report: 'Meet the Barkers' Travis Barker, Shanna Moakler reconciling
January 9, 2007
Meet the Barkers co-stars Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler may have separated and filed for divorce last August, but the two are reportedly "quietly trying to give it another go."MTV reveals 'Road Rules 2007: Viewers Revenge' cast and details
January 9, 2007
MTV has revealed more details about the format and cast of Road Rules 2007: Viewers Revenge, the new "interactive" Road Rules revival that the network will premiere on Tuesday, January 30 at 9PM ET/PT.
'Top Model 7' winner CariDee English appears on her first cover
January 9, 2007
From behind the camera to in front of it, CariDee English went from working as a photographer in Fargo, ND to winning the seventh season of America's Next Top Model on The CW. Now the 21-year-old is featured on the cover of the February issue of Seventeen magazine, a gig that was part of the prize package awarded to Top Model 7's winner.
Tiffany Pollard cuts five suitors in VH1's 'I Love New York' premiere
January 9, 2007
Tiffany "New York" Pollard didn't waste any time on VH1's premiere of I Love New York last night, as Flava Flav's former squeeze eliminated the first five men vying for her affection and also aggravated her mother with at least one of the guys she kept around.
NBC's 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' premieres to slick ratings
January 8, 2007
Grease was the word last night with young women and teenage girls, as the series premiere of Grease: You're the One That I Want on NBC was watched by an average of 11.6 million viewers.Reality TV shows make 2006 into Bravo's best ratings year ever
January 8, 2007
Bravo enjoyed its best ratings year ever in 2006, and the basic cable network has its reality TV programming to thank.
Martin Han Clarke becomes the first 'The Apprentice 6' candidate fired
January 8, 2007
Deemed to be a pompous intellectual who just wouldn't fit into The Trump Organization's "nitty-gritty" world, Martin Han Clarke, a 37-year-old attorney and professor from Atlanta, GA, was the first candidate fired during last night's broadcast of the first episode of NBC's The Apprentice: Los Angeles.
'American Idol' judges dish about the upcoming sixth season
January 8, 2007
One hundred seventy-three singers. Three judges. One stage. Millions of Americans.
'American Idol' adding more off-air promotional partners
January 8, 2007
After five seasons, American Idol mania about to get bigger than ever, with the show's Fremantle Media and 19 Entertainment production companies working on new deals that will result in American Idol candy bars, American Idol ice cream, and at least four more sponsors joining the show as new off-air promotional partners.
'Idol' producers hoping to include sixth season songwriting contest
January 8, 2007
From Kelly Clarkson singing "A Moment Like This" as the season-one winner of American Idol to Taylor Hicks asking "Do I Make You Proud" at the end of season five, the stamp of professional producers and songwriters commissioned to write original tunes for each of the competition's two finalists could be a thing of the past for the reality series' sixth season.
Kelly Clarkson teaming up with punk rock vet Mike Watt for new album
January 8, 2007
Original "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson has collaborated with punk rock veteran Mike Watt for her upcoming album.
Prosecutors file brief opposing Richard Hatch's bid for new trial
January 8, 2007
Was there a deal between CBS and original show winner Richard Hatch that could have kept the former Survivor contestant out of jail for evading taxes on income he received for winning the reality series' first season? If there was such a deal, federal prosecutors recently said Hatch and his lawyer had numerous opportunities to officially say so, but did not.
Bravo's 'Top Chef 2' sets ratings records in post-holidays return
January 8, 2007
The second season of Top Chef returned to Bravo with a bang after a three-week holiday hiatus, as the series' January 3 episode attracted 2.2 million viewers, making it the most watched episode of the series ever, according to Nielsen ratings figures.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest talks about the upcoming season
January 7, 2007
Who better to dish dirt on the upcoming season of American Idol than its longtime host Ryan Seacrest? Before the Fox hit has its season premiere on Tuesday, January 16 at 8PM ET/PT, Seacrest spoke with People magazine about all things Idol.'Armed & Famous' cop Erik Estrada gets in shouting match with victim
January 6, 2007
Celebrity cop Erik Estrada was involved in a shouting match with a stabbing victim during the taping of CBS' "Armed & Famous" in Muncie, Ind., a report says.MTV's new 'Laguna'-like 'Maui Fever' series to premiere January 17
January 5, 2007
MTV has announced Maui Fever, a new reality series that will expose the daily lives, loves and losses of seven Hawaiian locals living in paradise, will premiere Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30PM ET/PT.
Eric Estrada fulfilling his lifelong dream in 'Armed & Famous'
January 5, 2007
Eric Estrada said his childhood dream was to be a member of the New York City Police Department. Now the 57-year-old The Surreal Life 2 roommate and former CHiPs freeway patrolman is getting his best opportunity to fulfill that dream by working as a reserve police officer in Muncie, IN for the new CBS reality series Armed & Famous.
Donald Trump denies Rosie feud a 'The Apprentice' publicity stunt
January 5, 2007
The Apprentice host Donald Trump says that despite the fortuitous timing, his recent media feud with The View co-host Rosie O'Donnell isn't a publicity stunt intended to drum up interest in the sixth season of NBC's The Apprentice, which premieres on Sunday, January 7 at 9:30PM ET/PT.
Former 'American Idol 5' finalist Bucky Covington inks recording deal
January 5, 2007
Bucky Covington became the eighth contestant from the fifth season of American Idol to ink a recording contract, as the 29-year-old recently signed a deal with Nashville's Lyric Street Records, E! Online reported.
'The Biggest Loser 3' contestants share their weight-loss tips
January 5, 2007
In an effort to help others across America shed excess pounds without going under the knife, several of the biggest success stories from the third season of NBC's The Biggest Loser recently shared their weight-loss tips with TV Guide.
Club Paris nightclub fires 'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton
January 4, 2007
Paris Hilton's name is being dropped from a Florida nightclub that she hardly ever goes to.
The CW's 'Beauty and the Geek 3' gets off to a strong ratings start
January 4, 2007
Who says women don't like geeky guys? Last night's premiere of the third season of Beauty and the Geek on The CW got off to a strong start, drawing some of the reality show's best ratings ever and ranking as Wednesday night's top show among the Women 18-34 demographic.
'Armed & Famous' celebrities taking their cop jobs very seriously
January 4, 2007
The five celebrities patrolling the mean streets of Muncie, IN in the upcoming CBS reality series Armed & Famous have not been taking their jobs as reserve police officers very lightly.
'The Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's death video given to his widow
January 4, 2007
The only remaining videotape of Steve Irwin's tragic run-in with a stingray, resulting in his death, has been given to his widow, Terri.
'Beauty and the Geek 3' premiere sends virgin and model home
January 4, 2007
Beauty and the Geek 3 premiered on The CW with a special two-hour episode that gave viewers a chance to meet the cast, see what the season has in store and also watch the first couple be eliminated.
Gordon Ramsay to star in new Fox 'Kitchen Nightmares' series
January 3, 2007
Fox is so happy with the work of Hell's Kitchen star Gordon Ramsay that it's ordering seconds. The network has announced that has ordered Kitchen Nightmares, a new reality series that will follow the sharp tongued and frequently angry British chef as he travels across America and helps restaurants in crisis.
'Dancing 2' finalist Stacy Keibler waltzing her way onto two ABC series
January 3, 2007
ABC has announced that a year after her appearance on the show's February 2005 finale, Dancing with the Stars 2 participant Stacy Keibler will waltz her way back into primetime with nine guest starring appearances on two ABC television series.
'Dancing with the Stars 3' Mario Lopez to host Miss America Pageant
January 3, 2007
Actor Mario Lopez, who starred in "Dancing With the Stars," is set to host the 2007 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas.British 'Celebrity Big Brother' promises plenty of sexual intrigue
January 3, 2007
The producers of the British TV series "Celebrity Big Brother" have promised plenty of sexual intrigue in the upcoming season.The Donald stands by Rosie claim despite Barbara Walters' refutation
January 3, 2007
Real estate mogul and TV host Donald Trump claimed Barbara Walters told him she's sorry she hired Rosie O'Donnell on "The View" -- no matter what she says now.
VH1 to premiere Tom Sizemore's 'Shooting Sizemore' on January 7
January 3, 2007
VH1 has announced that Shooting Sizemore, a new reality series that follows Saving Private Ryan star Tom Sizemore's attempt to save himself from a myriad of drug addictions and legal woes, will premiere on Sunday, January 7 at 10:30PM ET/PT.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell admits to being rebel teen
January 2, 2007
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell tells ExtraTV that, as an English teen, he didn't like being told what to do.Ex-'Laguna Beach' star Kristin Cavallari aims to reduce her swearing
January 2, 2007
Former "Laguna Beach" star Kristin Cavallari has confessed her goal for the new year is to stop swearing so often.
Bravo renews its 'Top Chef' reality series for a third season
January 2, 2007
Although the reality culinary competition's second edition has yet to conclude its broadcast run, Bravo has announced that it has already renewed Top Chef for a third season.
Former NBA star Reggie Miller rules out 'Dancing With the Stars 4'
January 2, 2007
Lots of celebrities are reportedly clamoring to get this spring's upcoming fourth edition of Dancing With the Stars, however recently retired NBA star Reggie Miller isn't one of them, according to US Weekly.
'Hogan Knows Best' Brooke Hogan drug-free while recording album
January 2, 2007
Despite having recorded her U.S. debut album with a proponent of marijuana, singer Brooke Hogan recently confessed that she never used the illegal drug.
Olivia Newton-John to give some advice to NBC's 'Grease' hopefuls
January 2, 2007
You can take the girl out of Grease but you can't take Grease out of the girl. NBC has announced that multi-Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John -- apparently still "hopelessly devoted" to the hit movie musical that helped launched her career -- will guest star in the first two episodes of Grease: You're the One that I Want.
Reality TV shows power VH1 to its best ratings year ever
January 2, 2007
VH1 enjoyed its best year ever in 2006, and the basic cable network has some of its reality programming to thank.
"God Warrior" Marguerite Perrin returning to Fox's 'Trading Spouses'
January 2, 2007
She may have lost more than 90 pounds, but don't let the slim exterior fool you.G4 to premiere 'The Block,' its first original reality show, on January 15
January 2, 2007
Add another network to the reality TV bandwagon. G4, a former video game cable network that's attempting to transition into a Spike TV-like male lifestyle network, has announced that it will premiere The Block, its first-ever original reality series, on Monday, January 15 at 10PM ET/PT.
Jeff Probst and girlfriend Julie Berry enjoy a Maine holiday
January 2, 2007
The holidays can be hectic, but spending them with a loved one can make it easier to survive - and Jeff Probst and Julie Berry know a thing or two about survival.
Report: Jessica Simpson once again spotted with John Mayer
January 1, 2007
Singers Jessica Simpson and John Mayer have once again been seen together in New York, though they still deny being a couple.
Jennifer Hudson finishes 2006 with a sold out New York concert
January 1, 2007
The up and coming "Dreamgirls" star, Jennifer Hudson, has finished off 2006 with a sold out concert at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom.
