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Reality TV People News - February 2006
'Dancing with the Stars 2' star Lisa Rinna lands red carpet gig
February 28, 2006
"Access Hollywood" Tuesday hired "Soap Talk" host and "Dancing with the Stars" semi-finalist Lisa Rinna as its Oscars fashion correspondent.
Kristy Swanson reveals Lloyd Eisler pair up in 'Skating' interview slip
February 28, 2006
The "Skating with Celebrities" scandal surrounding celeb contestant Kristy Swanson and her married partner Lloyd Eisler, has the duo skating on thin ice.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump shames guest into good manners
February 28, 2006
"The Apprentice" boss Donald Trump was incensed to hear a member of his Palm Beach, Fla., club did not tip his staff after they found her diamond bracelet.
'Idol 3' finalist Jennifer Hudson honored as "Female Star of Tomorrow"
February 27, 2006
The ShoWest convention has chosen "American Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson as its Female Star of Tomorrow.
'Dancing with the Stars' Master P to stand trial for gun possession
February 27, 2006
Rapper Master P, who was a contestant on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," has been ordered to stand trial in Los Angeles for felony gun possession.
'Newlyweds' Nick Lachey wants Jessica Simpson to give gifts back
February 22, 2006
"Newlyweds" Nick Lachey wants all the gifts back that he gave co-star and estranged wife Jessica Simpson Lachey during their three-year marriage.
Former 'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkleman "breaks his silence"
February 22, 2006
Although his lack of television interviews since he left American Idol probably had more to do with a lack of interest from television producers than a self-imposed vow of silence, former Idol Brian Dunkleman has finally done a television interview in which he "broke his silence" about why he "walked away" from the smash-hit reality show after its first season.
Simon Cowell clarifies that he knew 'Idol' comments were being taped
February 20, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has clarified his previous statements in which he had suggested that the show's producers had recorded his controversial comments about some of the new season's auctioning contestants after he believed the show's cameras were no longer rolling.
Britney Spears hubby Kevin Federline defends himself to Newsweek
February 20, 2006
Wannabe rapper Kevin Federline defends his reputation in this week's Newsweek, saying if reports were true, he would not be married to Britney Spears.
Report: 'Newlyweds' Nick Lachey asking Jessica Simpson for alimony
February 18, 2006
Nick Lachey filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Friday requesting spousal support from his soon-to-be ex-wife, Jessica Simpson, People magazine reported.
Kelly Clarkson talks about her breakup with boyfriend Graham Colton
February 18, 2006
Kelly Clarkson has revealed the reasons behind her recent breakup with boyfriend Graham Colton, telling Us Weekly that after touring together during her 2005 concert tour, a long-distance relationship just wasn't working for the couple.
'Skating With Celebrities' Kristy Swanson, Lloyd Eisler pair up off ice
February 17, 2006
It might only feature minor celebrities rather than world class Olympic athletes, however Fox's Skating With Celebrities reality series has ended up with a skating scandal of its own, with the then-pregnant wife of Lloyd Eisler, the professional skating partner of Skating finalist Kristy Swanson, blaming an affair between the skating pair for breaking up her marriage.
'American Idol' winner Carrie Underwood to sing at NBA All-Star game
February 15, 2006
Three-time Grammy winner John Legend and "American Idol" champ Carrie Underwood were named Wednesday as halftime entertainers for the 2006 NBA All-Star Game.
PETA attacks 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton during Fashion Week
February 15, 2006
Anti-fur activists flour-bombed U.S. socialite Paris Hilton and designer Julien Macdonald following the opening show of London's Fashion Week.
'Beauty And The Geek 2's Wes Wilson and Cher Tenbush still together
February 15, 2006
Their individual team's fates on The WB's still-airing Beauty And The Geek 2 reality competition show might remain unknown, however the fate of Geek couple Wes Wilson and Cher Tenbush's budding romantic relationship (first shown in last week's fifth episode broadcast) isn't -- three months after the show's filming ended, the couple says they're still together.
Simon Cowell says 'American Idol' comments were to be private
February 14, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has responded to criticism about his controversial comments about some of the new season's auctioning contestants, claiming that his remarks were intended to be off the record comments made after he believed the show's cameras were no longer rolling.
Ex-'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkleman resurfaces via game
February 14, 2006
"American Idol" co-host Brian Dunkleman slid into the annals of Fox TV history after the series' debut season, but he's on the brink of a comeback of sorts.
Bush cabinet member scolds Britney Spears for infant driving incident
February 14, 2006
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta blasted pop star Britney Spears as "irresponsible" for driving with her infant son on her lap.
Britney Spears heading home to Louisiana for Mardi Gras
February 13, 2006
Louisiana native Britney Spears is heading home to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, it was reported Monday.
'Loser' couple Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston appearing on 'Passions'
February 13, 2006
NBC has announced that former The Biggest Loser 2 contestants and subsequent real-life couple Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston will make a special guest appearance on Passions, the network's daytime soap.
Jessica Simpson's 'Employee of the Month' film beginning production
February 10, 2006
Ashton Kutcher's "Punk'd" sidekick Dax Shepard will star opposite Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook in Lions Gate's film, "Employee of the Month."
'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson sets down roots in Texas
February 9, 2006
"American Idol" and double Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson has settled down in Mansfield, Texas, it was reported Thursday.
Original 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson wins two Grammy Awards
February 9, 2006
Original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson won awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance during last night's 48th Annual Grammy Awards, completing a remarkable three-year transformation from previously unknown reality TV show contestant to peer-recognized respected recording artist
Britney Spears investigated by LA authorities for driving with baby
February 8, 2006
Los Angeles County authorities are investigating singer Britney Spears for driving with her baby in her lap instead of strapped in his car seat.
Court grants restraining order against 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton
February 7, 2006
A Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Tuesday granted party planner Brian Quintana's request for a restraining order against Paris Hilton.
'Last Comic Standing' host Jay Mohr gets engaged to Nikki Cox
February 3, 2006
NBC's "Las Vegas" star Nikki Cox and actor/comedian Jay Mohr announced their engagement Friday.
Paris Hilton's personal items re-surface with $20 million price tag
February 3, 2006
A Phoenix broker dubbed the "Sultan of Sleaze" wants a starting bid of $20 million for Paris Hilton's diaries, photos and other personal belongings.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton thieves try to pawn info to tabloids
February 2, 2006
Thieves who stole Paris Hilton's private journal, computers, tapes and photos are trying to pawn the goods and information to celebrity tabloids.
'Newlyweds' star Nick Lachey co-founds new teen Internet site
February 1, 2006
Singer/actor Nick Lachey has co-founded a new safe, Internet chat and networking site for teenagers.
Activists lash out at 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell's cruelty
February 1, 2006
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell's sharp tongue has gotten him in trouble with gay rights activists and now fat activists are joining the fray.
