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Reality TV News - January 2011
Derek Hough skipping 'Dancing with the Stars' next season for movie
January 31, 2011
Derek Hough won't be defending his Dancing with the Stars title this spring.
Niecy Nash getting married in televised two-hour special on TLC
January 31, 2011
Niecy Nash has announced her upcoming nuptials will be televised.
'The Bachelor's Chris Lambton, Peyton Wright confirm they're dating
January 31, 2011
Former The Bachelorette bachelor Chris Lambton and former The Bachelor and Bachelor Pad bachelorette Peyton Wright have confirmed they are dating.
Lauren Conrad denies report of engagement to boyfriend Kyle Howard
January 31, 2011
Lauren Conrad apparently isn't engaged after all.
Italy natives upset 'Jersey Shore' plans to film fourth season in Italy
January 31, 2011
Italy natives are apparently just as stirred up as their Italian-American brethren about MTV's plans to film the fourth season of Jersey Shore in their country.
Carrie Underwood denies report that she's pregnant with her first child
January 31, 2011
Carrie Underwood has denied a report that she is pregnant.
'The Bachelor's Chantal O'Brien reportedly attempted to reunite with ex
January 31, 2011
Chantal O'Brien was head over heels for The Bachelor's Brad Womack during the show's filming last fall, but Womack reportedly wasn't her first choice when it came to love.
Jesse James' former wife arrested for harassing him via telephone
January 30, 2011
The ex-wife of reality television star Jesse James was arrested outside Austin, Texas, on a warrant for harassing him via telephone messages, officials said.
Bristol Palin disinvited from paid discussion appearance at university
January 29, 2011
Washington University in St Louis says Bristol Palin, teen pregnancy prevention advocate, will not participate in a panel discussion at the school as planned.
'The Bachelor's Emily Maynard: NASCAR group date gave me "closure"
January 28, 2011
The Bachelor bachelorette Emily Maynard has joined host Chris Harrison and ABC in requesting viewers withhold judgment about her inclusion on a NASCAR-themed group date which will be featured on Monday night's episode prior to actually viewing the broadcast.
Another Kendra Wilkinson sex tape reportedly to be publicly released
January 28, 2011
Kendra Wilkinson reportedly has another sex tape -- this one with a woman -- making its way to the public.
Khloe Kardashian: My weight is probably my biggest lifetime struggle
January 28, 2011
Khloe Kardashian admits she has always had a battle her weight and probably always will.
Camille Grammer's request for divorce case delay granted by judge
January 28, 2011
Camille Grammer's request for a delay in her divorce from estranged husband Kelsey Grammer has been granted by the judge handling the case.
'Bachelor' host: We didn't plan the NASCAR date for Emily Maynard
January 27, 2011
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison has clarified his prior comments which suggested the show's producers intentionally sent bachelorette Emily Maynard on a NASCAR-themed group date with Brad Womack to force her to confront the tragic death of her former fiance and NASCAR driver Ricky Hendrick.
Chris Harrison denies 'Bachelor' star Brad Womack dated Bettina Bell
January 27, 2011
Chris Harrison says there's no truth to former The Bachelor bachelorette Bettina Bell's claim that Brad Womack dated and dumped her before returning to star in the show's currently-airing fifteenth edition.
'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie's assault charge may impact fourth season
January 27, 2011
Jersey Shore star Ronald "Ronnie" Ortiz-Magro's assault charge may jeopardize his ability to receive an Italian visa and be able to participate in MTV reality show's next season.
'American Idol' dominates ratings in second week, draws 25.2 million
January 27, 2011
'American Idol' dominates ratings in second week, draws 25.2 million
'The Bachelor's Michelle Money admits affair with married NBA player
January 27, 2011
The Bachelor bachelorette Michelle Money has admitted she had an affair with a married man -- NBA star Carlos Boozer.
'Live To Dance' advances two more semifinalist acts to finale
January 27, 2011
Live To Dance determined two more finalists during Wednesday night's live broadcast on CBS.
Heidi Klum inks deal to develop and market her own perfume line
January 27, 2011
The beauty-product company Coty Inc. says it has signed German-born supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum to develop and market a new signature fragrance.
Bret Michaels discharged from hospital after undergoing heart surgery
January 27, 2011
Bret Michaels has been discharged from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix after undergoing heart surgery, the rocker's doctor said.
Cheryl Burke reveals child molestation, abuse by former boyfriends
January 26, 2011
Cheryl Burke has revealed she was molested as a child and physically abused by a pair of former boyfriends.
'The Bachelor' host: Emily Maynard's NASCAR date was intentional
January 26, 2011
The Bachelor's upcoming group date in which Brad Womack took bachelorette Emily Maynard to a NASCAR track was not a coincidence.
'Top Chef' star Padma Lakshmi embroiled in custody battle over child
January 26, 2011
Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi is in a custody battle over her child.
'Jersey Shore's plan to film in Italy bashed by Italian-American group
January 26, 2011
The same Italian-American organization that criticized Jersey Shore before its first season premiered is now bashing MTV's plans for the reality show's next season.
'The Biggest Loser' exiles Green team's Jennifer and Jay Jacobs
January 26, 2011
The Biggest Loser: Couples exiled Green team members Jennifer Jacobs and Jay Jacobs to the "unknown" contestants' secret location and disclosed the training facility was Fitness Ridge, the new The Biggest Loser resort in Malibu, CA, during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss series' eleventh season.
'Bachelor' Brad Womack defends Michelle, apologizes for Emily picnic
January 26, 2011
The Bachelor star Brad Womack is defending bachelorette villainess Michelle Money and apologizing for giving fellow bachelorette Emily Maynard special attention and gifts during this week's episode of the ABC reality dating show.
'Jersey Shore' renewed by MTV, fourth season to film in Italy
January 25, 2011
Jersey Shore is going abroad.
Bret Michaels undergoes heart procedure surgery successfully
January 25, 2011
Bret Michaels' surgery to close a hole in his heart on Monday was a success, according to doctors.
'The Bachelor' star Brad Womack ousts three more bachelorettes
January 25, 2011
The Bachelor star Brad Womack eliminated three bachelorettes and narrowed his love search to 11 women during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' fifteenth season.
Snooki and J-Woww reportedly begin filming 'Jersey Shore' spinoff
January 25, 2011
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jenni "J-Woww" Farley have reportedly begun filming a pilot for their own Jersey Shore spinoff.
'Bachelor' star Brad Womack: Producers knew about my criminal past
January 25, 2011
The Bachelor star Brad Womack says that while some have speculated otherwise, the show's producers were fully aware of his criminal past before casting him on his initial season of the ABC reality dating series.
'Kourtney & Kim Take New York' premiere draws three million viewers
January 24, 2011
'Kourtney & Kim Take New York' premiere draws three million viewers
Aaron Carter checks into rehab treatment facility for "addiction issues"
January 24, 2011
Aaron Carter's manager said Monday the U.S. singer and actor has checked into a treatment facility to work on some emotional and spiritual issues.
Bret Michaels undergoing surgical procedure to close hole in heart
January 24, 2011
Bret Michaels will apparently soon be back at full rock star strength.
Exclusive: Kimberly Coon talks about her 'The Bachelor' experience
January 24, 2011
The Bachelor bachelorette Kimberly Coon's televised search for love came to an end when Brad Womack opted not to give her a rose during Monday night's broadcast of the fifteenth season's third Rose Ceremony.
Kourtney Kardashian: Khloe's being 'shady' about her new reality show
January 24, 2011
Kourtney Kardashian is apparently among those in the dark about the new Keeping Up with the Kardashians spinoff which will star her sister Khloe Kardashian and new brother-in-law Lamar Odom.
Ex-'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin reportedly working normal job
January 24, 2011
Jon Gosselin has reportedly returned to the real world.
'Jersey Shore's Sammi: I don't think J-Woww reconciliation is possible
January 24, 2011
Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola apparently has no desire to rekindle her friendship with Jersey Shore co-star Jenni "J-Woww" Farley.
J-Woww ex-boyfriend: I never actually planned to sell nude photos
January 24, 2011
Jenni "J-Woww" Farley obtained a temporary restraining order preventing her ex-boyfriend Thomas Lippolis from selling a collection of nude photographs of the Jersey Shore star last week, but he is now claiming he never intended to sell the photos after all.
'Jersey Shore' sets another all-time network ratings record for MTV
January 21, 2011
'Jersey Shore' sets another all-time network ratings record for MTV
'Big Brother' winner Adam Jasinski sentenced to four years in jail
January 21, 2011
Big Brother winner Adam Jasinski was sentenced to four years in federal prison for drug trafficking and tax evasion on Friday.
Kim Kardashian and Amber Portwood clash over 'Teen Mom'
January 21, 2011
Kim Kardashian and Amber Portwood apparently aren't fans of each other.
Ivanka Trump reveals she's pregnant with her own little 'Apprentice'
January 21, 2011
Ivanka Trump has announced she is expecting.
'The Bachelor' star Brad Womack confirms reports of criminal past
January 21, 2011
The Bachelor star Brad Womack has confirmed reports that he had several run-ins with the law in his younger days.
'The Bachelor' suitor Madison Garton: Emily wasn't only reason I quit
January 20, 2011
The Bachelor bachelorette Madison Garton's emotional reaction to Emily Maynard's tragic love story opened her eyes to the fact that several of her fellow bachelorettes had already developed stronger feelings for Brad Womack, however it wasn't the only factor in her decision to voluntary leave the show during Monday night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series.
Kat Von D and Jesse James announce they have gotten engaged
January 20, 2011
Kat Von D and Jesse James are getting hitched.
Prisoner loses appeal of Kardashian "emotional distress" lawsuit
January 20, 2011
Prisoner loses appeal of Kardashian "emotional distress" lawsuit
'The Biggest Loser's Dan Evans standing by not throwing the weigh-in
January 20, 2011
The Biggest Loser: Couples contestant Dan Evans is standing by his claim that he and his twin brother Don did not intentionally throw the weigh-in which led to his elimination during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality competition.
'American Idol' premiere draws 26 million viewers but ratings still slide
January 20, 2011
'American Idol' premiere draws 26 million viewers but ratings still slide
'Live To Dance' advances two more semifinalist acts to the finals
January 20, 2011
Live To Dance determined two more of its finalists during Wednesday night's live broadcast on CBS.
'Loser' host Alison Sweeney helps launch weight-loss plan for dogs
January 20, 2011
'Loser' host Alison Sweeney helps launch weight-loss plan for dogs
'American Idol' returns revamped and seeking to regain its mojo
January 20, 2011
'American Idol' returns revamped and seeking to regain its mojo
CBS announces 'The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business' cast
January 19, 2011
CBS has formally announced the identities of the 11 former The Amazing Race teams who will return to compete on The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business, the new all-stars edition the network will premiere Sunday, February 20 at 8PM ET/PT.
Universal to serve as record partner for NBC's 'Idol'-like 'The Voice'
January 19, 2011
Universal to serve as record partner for NBC's 'Idol'-like 'The Voice'
'The Bachelor' bachelorettes were "torn apart" by tragic love story
January 19, 2011
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison has revealed the tragic love story Emily Maynard shared with her fellow bachelorettes during Monday night's episode apparently upset the women even more drastically than was shown.
Randy Jackson gives new 'American Idol' judge J-Lo's singing a '7'
January 19, 2011
Randy Jackson said he gives his fellow "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez a rating of 7 out of 10 for her singing ability.
'The Biggest Loser: Couples' cuts Dan Evans and reveals new trainers
January 19, 2011
The Biggest Loser: Couples eliminated a contestant and formally revealed its two new trainers during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss series' eleventh overall edition.
Ex-'American Idol' Alex Lambert not homeless despite his earlier claim
January 19, 2011
Ex-'American Idol' Alex Lambert not homeless despite his earlier claim
'American Idol's tenth season something new, Steven Tyler promises
January 18, 2011
American Idol viewers will see something they've never seen before when Steven Tyler joins Jennifer Lopez and sole returning judge Randy Jackson on the show's tenth-season judging panel, the Aerosmith singer believes.
'The Bachelor' star Brad Womack narrows love search to 14 women
January 18, 2011
The Bachelor star Brad Womack eliminated two bachelorettes and watched another one choose to quit and leave on her own during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' fifteenth season.
Former 'From G's to Gents' star Baron Colon charged with murder
January 18, 2011
Baron "Dirty" Colon has been arrested for allegedly murdering artist Marcelo Vera during a robbery.
Former 'The Hills' star Kristin Cavallari "in love" with NFL star boyfriend
January 17, 2011
Kristin Cavallari is apparently not afraid to express how she feels about her quarterback boyfriend.'Shedding for the Wedding' announces its nine competing couples
January 17, 2011
The CW has announced the nine overweight couples who will be competing in Shedding for the Wedding, which will premiere on Wednesday, February 23 at 9PM ET/PT.
Former 'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka becoming a stunt pilot
January 17, 2011
The Bachelor star Jake Pavelka is going from showing off his moves on the dance floor to showing them off in the sky.
Julianne Hough drops brunette look and goes back to being a blonde
January 15, 2011
Singer and actress Julianne Hough says she went back to basics when she went back to being a blonde.
Camille Grammer's husband Kelsey says he will re-marry next month
January 15, 2011
U.S. television and stage actor Kelsey Grammer says he plans to wed his girlfriend Kayte Walsh "sometime in February."
NBC officially reveals 'The Celebrity Apprentice's fourth-season cast
January 14, 2011
While they already leaked out during the show's fall filming, NBC has officially revealed the identities of the 16 celebrities competing on The Celebrity Apprentice's fourth season, which will premiere Sunday, March 6 at 9PM ET/PT.
Camille Grammer has "uncomfortable" first meet with hubby's fiancee
January 14, 2011
Camille Grammer met her soon-to-be ex-husband's fiancee Kayte Walsh for the first time on Thursday and said "it was uncomfortable."
Kara DioGuardi booed for not answering 'American Idol' question
January 14, 2011
Kara DioGuardi booed for not answering 'American Idol' question
Kendra Wilkinson interested in going 'Dancing with the Stars'
January 14, 2011
Kendra Wilkinson may reportedly be the second former The Girls Next Door star to go Dancing with the Stars.
Ryan Seacrest reportedly preparing to propose to Julianne Hough
January 14, 2011
Ryan Seacrest is reportedly nearly done living the single life.
'The Bachelor's Melissa Schreiber still confused about her feud
January 13, 2011
Although she believes her arguments with fellow bachelorette Raichel Goodyear were what caused The Bachelor star Brad Womack to eliminate her during Monday night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating show, Melissa Schreiber still doesn't actually fully know what the bachelorettes' feud was about.
Russell Hantz and Rob Mariano's 'Survivor' returns announced by CBS
January 13, 2011
Russell Hantz and "Boston" Rob Mariano's Survivor returns are now official.
'Live To Dance' reveals last semifinalist and determines first finalist
January 13, 2011
One semifinalist was revealed and another was chosen to advance to the competition's finals during Wednesday night's live Live To Dance broadcast on CBS.
'The Biggest Loser: Couples' reveals twist and eliminates no one
January 12, 2011
The Biggest Loser: Couples' entire fourth-edition cast survived elimination during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss series' eleventh overall season.
Camille Grammer suggests her estranged husband a crossdresser
January 12, 2011
Camille Grammer's pending divorce from her estranged husband has apparently entered its mud-slinging phase.
Chris Harrison expecting 'Bachelorette' Ali Fedotowsky wedding soon
January 12, 2011
Chris Harrison is predicting another Bachelorette wedding this year.
'Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Sammi Giancola reportedly done
January 12, 2011
Jersey Shore stars Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola's rocky relationship has reportedly ended.
Mary Murphy returning as 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge
January 12, 2011
Mary Murphy is returning to So You Think You Can Dance.
'American Idol' will have single semifinals round, judges' pick finalists
January 12, 2011
American Idol's tenth-season format rumor mill has apparently ground to an end.
'The Bachelor' star Brad Womack eliminates three more bachelorettes
January 11, 2011
Brad Womack sent three The Bachelor bachelorettes packing during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' fifteenth season.
Rachel Zoe and husband Roger Berman having a baby boy
January 11, 2011
Rachel Zoe will apparently be going "bananas" for baby boy outfits this year.
'Big Brother' star Matthew McDonald pleads guilty to drug charge
January 11, 2011
Matt McDonald apparently won't be available to compete in potential future Big Brother all-stars edition anytime soon.
CBS reveals 'Survivor: Redemption Island' cast, confirms returnees
January 10, 2011
CBS has announced the identities of 16 of the 18 the castaways who will be competing on Survivor: Redemption Island and confirmed rumors that the 22nd Survivor edition's cast will also feature two additional returning all-star contestants.
Ex-'Jersey Shore' star Angelina Pivarnick reportedly looking to wrestle
January 10, 2011
Angelina Pivarnick's second-season fight with fellow Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi was apparently just a warm up for the wrestling ring.
'Bachelor' star Brad Womack "knew" his pick was the one right away
January 10, 2011
While Brad Womack had previously revealed he found love on The Bachelor, he's now revealing he knew she was the one for him early on in the season.
'The Bachelorette' bachelor Jesse Csincsak saves snowboarder's life
January 10, 2011
Jesse Csincsak not only won the heart of DeAnna Pappas during The Bachelorette, but he also recently won the title of a hero.
Former 'Top Chef' contestant Nikki Cascone and husband have a boy
January 10, 2011
Nikki Cascone and her husband have welcomed their first child into the world.
'Jersey Shore's Snooki and Jwoww bite back at Joy Behar with parody
January 9, 2011
U.S. comedian Joy Behar is getting a taste of her own medicine from two of her "Jersey Shore" targets.
'Jersey Shore's third season debut draws 8.4 million, sets MTV record
January 8, 2011
'Jersey Shore's third season debut draws 8.4 million, sets MTV record
Report: Maksim Chmerkovskiy's claim he rejected 'Bachelor' untrue
January 8, 2011
Maksim Chmerkovskiy reportedly fibbed when he claimed he turned down an offer to star on The Bachelor.
'Sarah Palin's Alaska' reportedly unlikely to return for another season
January 8, 2011
"Sarah Palin's Alaska," the hit of the TLC lineup in recent weeks, is unlikely to be back for a new season, Entertainment Weekly reports.
'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood celebrates freedom with ex-cellmate
January 8, 2011
Amber Portwood has reportedly begun ringing in the New Year hanging out with a questionable crowd.
Kim Kardashian boyfriend Kris Humphries still a mystery to parents
January 8, 2011
Kim Kardashian may be dating New Jersey Nets basketball player Kris Humphries, but her parents have never met him.
Camille Grammer: I'd return to 'The Real Housewives' to rehab image
January 7, 2011
If Camille Grammer decides to return for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills second season, she says it will be for one simple reason: to prove she's not really as bad as the first season has made her out to be.
Holly Madison has mixed feelings about Hugh Hefner's engagement
January 7, 2011
Holly Madison apparently wasn't too jolly after hearing her ex-boyfriend Hugh Hefner got engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris over the Christmas holiday.Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant to star in Science travel docu-series
January 7, 2011
Britain's Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant will soon be seen in an eight-part travel docu-series called "An Idiot Abroad," Science Channel said Friday.
Rebecca Budig gets engaged to boyfriend Michael Benson
January 7, 2011
Rebecca Budig apparently had not just one, but two extra reasons to celebrate over the holidays.
'Jersey Shore' star J-Woww goes to court to block nude photos release
January 6, 2011
Jersey Shore star Jenni "J-Woww" Farley is going to court to try and stop her ex-boyfriend from releasing a collection of nude photographs of her.
'American Idol' and 'Kardashians' win at People's Choice Awards
January 6, 2011
American Idol and Keeping Up with the Kardashians both walked away winners at this year's 37th Annual People's Choice Awards.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's reality series announced by E!
January 6, 2011
Khloe Kardashian and husband Lamar Odom's new reality series spinoff has been confirmed by E!.
Camille Grammer denies deciding to exit 'The Real Housewives'
January 6, 2011
Camille Grammer has denied reports she has decided to leave Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.Mike Tyson's pigeon reality show to debut March 6 on Animal Planet
January 6, 2011
Mike Tyson's pigeon reality show to debut March 6 on Animal Planet
'Live To Dance' reveals identities of 17 of 18 semifinalist dance acts
January 6, 2011
Live To Dance revealed 17 of its 18 semifinalists during Tuesday night's broadcast of the new CBS reality dance competition starring former American Idol judge Paula Abdul.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to appear on 'Late Show with David Letterman'
January 5, 2011
U.S. reality television star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is to present a Top 10 list on "Late Show with David Letterman," CBS said Wednesday.
Snooki dumping her "poof" hairdo and adopting a more sober lifestyle
January 5, 2011
Snooki Polizzi is ringing in the New Year with a new hairdo and a more sober lifestyle.
'The Biggest Loser: Couples' eliminates contestant Ana Alvarado
January 5, 2011
Ana Alvarado, a 50-year-old USPS letter carrier from Portland, OR, became the first contestant eliminated from the fourth edition of The Biggest Loser: Couples during Tuesday night's premiere of the NBC reality weight-loss series' eleventh season.
Jillian Harris: I'm interested in a second chance at 'The Bachelorette'
January 5, 2011
Brad Womack's second chance on The Bachelor struck close to home for fifth-season The Bachelorette star Jillian Harris who is now interested in her own second shot at finding love on the reality dating franchise.
Kellie Pickler and fiance Kyle Jacobs elope and marry on New Year's
January 4, 2011
Kellie Pickler is a single woman no more.
'The Bachelor' Brad Womack eliminates his first 10 bachelorettes
January 4, 2011
Brad Womack eliminated his first 10 The Bachelor bachelorettes during last night's premiere broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' fifteenth season.
'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood hopes reputation will eventually fade
January 4, 2011
Amber Portwood is apparently a believer that not all publicity is necessarily good publicity.USA Network reviving 'Tough Enough' wrestling reality competition
January 4, 2011
USA Network says it has given a 10-episode order to "WWE Tough Enough," a non-scripted wrestling reality competition series that previously ran on MTV and UPN.
Kim Kardashian premieres her debut 'Turn It Up' song on New Year's
January 3, 2011
Kim Kardashian premieres her debut 'Turn It Up' song on New Year's
Amber Portwood paid $140,000 for six-month 'Teen Mom' contract
January 3, 2011
Amber Portwood may have many struggles as a teen mom, but money obviously isn't one of them.
Paula Abdul: There are many misconceptions about me, I have a brain
January 2, 2011
U.S. entertainer Paula Abdul said Sunday there are many misconceptions about her, including that she is an airhead with a drinking problem.
'Whale Wars' activists clash with Japanese whalers as hunt begins
January 1, 2011
'Whale Wars' activists clash with Japanese whalers as hunt begins
Ryan Seacrest: I'm "very happy" but not engaged to Julianne Hough
January 1, 2011
U.S. television and radio personality Ryan Seacrest says he is not engaged to professional dancer Julianne Hough, contrary to rumors suggesting he is.Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network launches, replacing Discovery Health
January 1, 2011
The next phase of Oprah Winfrey's life formally got under way Saturday with the launching of her U.S. cable TV channel OWN.
