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Reality TV News - March 2006
Flavor Flav and 'Flavor of Love' winner Nikki Alexander "just friends"
March 31, 2006
The woman who won the "undying love" of rapper Flavor Flav on the VH1 reality show, "Flavor of Love" says in real life, they're just friends.
Nick Stanbury the seventh castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
March 31, 2006
The first victim of the game's predictable post-merge "pagonging," Nick Stanbury, a 25-year-old Tempe, Arizona resident who works in financial sales, became the seventh Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game.
Dane Cook's girlfriend denies fling with 'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson
March 31, 2006
Comedian Dane Cook's live-in girlfriend is denying published reports that her funny man is having a fling with divorcee Jessica Simpson.
The Surreal Life 6 - Episode 2 summary
March 31, 2006
"That’s The Story Of My Life," our episode summary for the second episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 6 series, written by vince3, is now available.Chinese state television to air its own 'The Apprentice' copycat
March 31, 2006
China's state TV station will air its own version of the reality show "The Apprentice" in May, with winners given their own businesses to run, CCTV said.
CBS moves 'The Amazing Race 9' again... to Wednesdays at 8PM
March 31, 2006
CBS has announced that after exiling The Amazing Race to the Tuesdays at 10PM ET/PT time period earlier this month, the show will now move to Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT (the third regular time period the show has had this season) effective immediately.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton asks Three 6 Mafia for debut album help
March 30, 2006
Oscar-winning Memphis rappers Three 6 Mafia are trying to lend hotel heiress Paris Hilton a little "street cred" with her upcoming album.
Gina becomes the fourth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
March 30, 2006
Dubbed to have great bone structure but a "vacuous" look, Gina, a 21-year-old translator from Tampa, FL, became the fourth girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's broadcast of the UPN reality show.
Lisa Tucker becomes the third 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
March 30, 2006
American Idol voted out the third of its fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Lisa Tucker, a 16-year-old from Anaheim, CA, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
Fox signs 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul for three more years
March 29, 2006
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul Wednesday signed a three-year contract to stay on with the Fox TV talent competition.
'American Idol 4' dropout Mario Vazquez releases his debut single
March 29, 2006
"American Idol" dropout Mario Vazquez is about to become a household name again, one year after he walked away from the finals of the Fox TV talent show.
Dani Torchio and Danielle Turner exit 'The Amazing Race 9'
March 29, 2006
Recent college graduates Dani Torchio and Danielle Turner were popular with their fellow racers, making both strategic and social alliances, but were unable to avoid becoming the fourth team eliminated from The Amazing Race 9 when they were yielded and were unable to capitalize on mistakes made by other teams.
Simon Cowell and NBC teaming for 'America's Got Talent' reality show
March 28, 2006
"American Idol" host and "American Inventor" producer Simon Cowell is about to bring another reality competition to U.S. TV.Christian music version of 'American Idol' conducting auctions
March 28, 2006
First came "Pop Idol" in Britain; then the idea crossed the pond and morphed into "American Idol"; now comes "GIFTED," the Christian music version.
'Biggest Losers' Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston get engaged on TV
March 28, 2006
The winner and second runner-up of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" weight loss competition are getting married.
Jordan Knight quits VH1's 'The Surreal Life: Fame Games' filming
March 28, 2006
A death in the family has forced former New Kid on the Block Jordan Knight to leave VH1's "The Surreal Life: Fame Games," which is filming in Las Vegas.
'Dancing With the Stars' star John O'Hurley new 'Family Feud' host
March 28, 2006
Former "Seinfeld" and "Dancing With the Stars" star John O'Hurley was signed as host Tuesday of the revamped game show "Family Feud."
Dan Brody becomes the sixth contestant fired from 'The Apprentice 5'
March 28, 2006
Deemed to have failed to bring the person whom Donald Trump thought might be most responsible for his team's task failure into the final boardroom, Dan Brody a 31-year-old clothing company owner from Miami, Florida became the sixth contestant fired from the fifth edition of The Apprentice.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 7 - 'State of the Spoiling'
March 28, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the seventh episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 4 summary
March 28, 2006
" Hit Him Again, Hit Him Again, Harder, Harder!," our episode summary for the fourth episode of The Amazing Race 9, the ninth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by Estee, is now available.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 4 summary
March 28, 2006
"The Svetlana Show," our episode summary for the fourth episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Report: 'American Idol' producers considered firing judge Paula Abdul
March 27, 2006
What's an American Idol season without a report that Paula Abdul's job might be in jeopardy?
Former 'Dog Eat Dog' host Brooke Burns recovered from neck break
March 25, 2006
Actress Brooke Burns is back at work only five months after breaking her neck in a diving accident at her Los Angeles home.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson changes recording labels
March 24, 2006
Singer Jessica Simpson has moved from Columbia to Epic Records, it was reported Friday.VH1's 'Flavor of Love' runner-up loses teaching job over spitting
March 24, 2006
A contestant who spit in her rival's face during the VH1 reality TV show, "Flavor of Love," has lost her substitute teaching job in California.
'Dancing with the Stars 2' champion Drew Lachey becomes a father
March 24, 2006
Former 98 Degrees singer and ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" champion, Drew Lachey and his wife Lea, are parents of a baby girl in Los Angeles.
CBS announces plans for 'Tuesday Night Book Club' reality show
March 23, 2006
CBS Thursday unveiled plans for a reality show centered around a group of "Desperate Housewives."
'Idol 3' winner Fantasia Barrino to star in Lifetime movie about her life
March 23, 2006
The inspiring story of "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino is being put on film for the Lifetime cable network.
Original 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson cancels concerts due to illness
March 23, 2006
"American Idol" champion Kelly Clarkson canceled her Israel concert tour Thursday, saying a recently acquired throat illness has gotten worse.
America's Next Top Model 6 - Episode 4 summary
March 23, 2006
"The Weebles Wobbled And Did Not Fall Down," our episode summary for the fourth episode of America's Next Top Model 6, the sixth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model series, written by Belinda Trotter-James, is now available.
Kari Schmidt the third girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
March 23, 2006
Deemed to not have performed well enough to overcome her lack of classic model measurements, Kari Schmidt, an 18-year-old student from Brookings, SD, became the third girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's broadcast of the UPN reality show.
'The Osbournes' Sharon Osbourne named 'Celebrity Mum of the Year'
March 23, 2006
British heavy metal matriarch Sharon Osbourne has been crowned Freemans Celebrity Mum of the Year.
The Apprentice 5 - Episode 4 summary
March 23, 2006
"Cereal Killers," our episode summary for the fourth episode of The Apprentice 5, the fifth edition of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by zipperhead, is now available.
Kevin Covais becomes the second 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
March 23, 2006
American Idol voted out the second of its twelve fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Kevin Covais, a 16-year-old from Levittown, NY, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
The Surreal Life 6 - Episode 1 summary
March 22, 2006
"Welcome to the Bottom of the Barrel," our episode summary for the premiere episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 6 series, written by Scuba Steve, is now available.
Wanda Lopez-Rochford and Desiree Cifre exit 'The Amazing Race 9'
March 22, 2006
Wanda Lopez-Rochford and her daughter Desiree Cifre were unable to recover from falling behind at a Roadblock superleg during last night's broadcast of The Amazing Race 9's fourth episode, resulting in the pair becoming the third team to be eliminated from the latest edition of the CBS reality show.
'Idol 4' finalist Constantine Maroulis leaves band for solo career
March 21, 2006
Former "American Idol" contestant Constantine Maroulis has left his band to embark on a solo career.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump and wife Melania name baby Barron
March 21, 2006
Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have named their newborn son Barron William Trump.
Brent Buckman becomes the fifth 'The Apprentice 5' contestant fired
March 21, 2006
Done in by his decision to pick a boardroom fight with his teammates despite the fact they did not appear to be targeting him as the reason for their loss, Brent Buckman, a 30-year-old attorney from Fort Lauderdale, FL, became the fifth contestant fired from the fifth edition of Donald Trump's The Apprentice.
ABC's 'Bachelor' still mulling casting options, including a bachelorette
March 21, 2006
Despite an earlier report that The Bachelor producers were targeting men in only a handful of professions to serve as the long-running reality franchise's next star, the show's casting directors are apparently casting a much wider net than previously presented, with one casting director stating that producers are still even considering making the show's next season another The Bachelorette edition.
'The Osbournes' star Kelly Osbourne drops nearly thirty pounds
March 20, 2006
Another member of the rock 'n' roll Osbourne family has followed her mother and brother down the path of physical fitness.James Carville and Mary Matalin to star in 'Election' reality TV show
March 20, 2006
The Lifetime cable network has tapped two political heavyweights to help guide a high school election that will be documented for reality TV.
Donald Trump and wife Melania celebrate birth of new "apprentice"
March 20, 2006
Donald Trump's wife Melania gave birth Monday morning to a baby boy, "The Apprentice" star told MSNBC.Seven people killed in Uruguay reality television show disaster
March 20, 2006
Seven residents of a Uruguayan town were killed on Friday when they were run over by a train that they were manually moving during the filming of an episode of Desafio al Corazon, a local feel-good reality television series.
Nicole Richie draws family's ire during 'The Simple Life 4' taping
March 20, 2006
"The Simple Life" co-star Nicole Richie has drawn the ire of a Castaic, Calif., family for asking an 11-year-old boy a lewd question.
The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 3 summary
March 20, 2006
"Floaters, Factions and Followers," our episode summary for the third episode of The Amazing Race 9, the ninth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by ARnutz, is now available.
'American Idol 5' judge Simon Cowell predicts the season's final three
March 18, 2006
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell predicts the final three in this season's finals will be Chris Daughtry, Taylor Hicks and Kellie Pickler.
Report: Pussycat Dolls seeking reality TV show deal with CW network
March 17, 2006
The Pussycat Dolls are reportedly in talks with the new CW network for a reality TV project.
America's Next Top Model 6 - Episode 3 summary
March 17, 2006
"Jaded," our episode summary for the third episode of America's Next Top Model 6, the sixth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model series, written by Das Mole, is now available.
Melissa McGhee remains confident despite 'Idol' flub and elimination
March 17, 2006
Although she was the first American Idol 5 finalist eliminated, Melissa McGhee plans to continue pursuing a music career, putting most of the blame for her elimination on a bad case of nerves that caused her to forget the lyrics to Stevie Wonder's "Lately" during her Tuesday night performance of the song.
Report: 'American Idol 5' finalist Taylor Hicks to dye his gray hair
March 17, 2006
Although the accuracy of their reality TV sources has thus far proven to be far from 100%, AOL entertainment news website TMZ.com is reporting that it has learned that 29-year-old American Idol 5 finalist Taylor Hicks is going to be losing his trademark gray hair.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 3 summary
March 17, 2006
"You're Not THAT Bad Of A Person!," our episode summary for the third episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.Chinese government puts new rules on 'American Idol' copycat shows
March 17, 2006
China has issued new rules to put the brakes on free-wheeling TV programs that imitate the U.S. hit "American Idol" and undermine socialist values.
CBS' next 'Rock Star' to find a lead singer for new Supernova group
March 16, 2006
Confirming executive producer Mark Burnett's Monday comments, CBS has announced that this summer's second Rock Star edition will look for a lead singer for a new band comprised of former Motley Crüe drummer (and NBC reality show star) Tommy Lee, former Metallica guitarist Jason Newsted, and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke.
Wendy becomes the second girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
March 16, 2006
Judged to be a beautiful girl who just didn't deliver any impressive photos, Wendy, a 22-year-old retail assistant manager and Hurricane Katrina survivor from New Orleans, became the second girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's broadcast of the UPN reality show.
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert each land 3 CMT Awards noms
March 16, 2006
Country music fans have awarded superstar Faith Hill with four nominations for the 2006 CMT Awards.
The Apprentice 5 - Episode 3 summary
March 16, 2006
"Please Don't Squeeze The Charmaine," our episode summary for the third episode of The Apprentice 5, the fifth edition of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by newsomewayne, is now available.
Melissa McGhee becomes the first 'American Idol 5' finalist eliminated
March 16, 2006
American Idol voted out the first of its twelve fifth season finalists during last night's live results show, with Melissa McGhee, a 21-year-old from Tampa, FL, being eliminated from the Fox reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest home viewer votes.
Kellie Pickler's jailed dad regrets missing 'American Idol' competition
March 15, 2006
The jailed father of "American Idol" contestant Kellie Pickler says he regrets not being there to support her bid in the Fox TV talent show.
'American Idol 4' reject Leroy Wells avoids life term in shooting
March 15, 2006
Infamous 2005 "American Idol" reject Leroy Wells has reached a plea agreement in Mobile, Ala., and avoided a possible life in prison sentence.
'The Amazing Race 9' Russian leg ends with unfinished business
March 15, 2006
And the latest team to be eliminated from CBS' The Amazing Race 9 is... to be continued. Last night's The Amazing Race 9 broadcast saw none of the remaining teams go home. Instead, friends Jeremy Ryan and Eric Sanchez met host Phil Keoghan in Moscow's Red Square and were told that they were in the midst of a superleg and still racing.
'Apprentice 2' candidate Raj Bhakta announces U.S. Congress run
March 15, 2006
Officially confirming reports that began emerging last fall, former The Apprentice 2 candidate Raj Bhakta has formally announced that he's now a candidate for something else -- the United States House of Representatives.
UPN's 'America's Next Top Model 6' delivers record premiere ratings
March 15, 2006
It had to face off against the Fox's final American Idol 5 semifinals performance show in its first hour, however last week's special two-hour premiere of America's Next Top Model's sixth edition still did extremely well, delivering the UPN reality show's best ever premiere ratings.A&E cancels 'Rollergirls,' renews 'Dallas SWAT,' orders new pilots
March 14, 2006
Cable TV's A&E network has wiped "Rollergirls" off its rink.
Theresa Boutross becomes the fourth 'Apprentice 5' contestant fired
March 14, 2006
Another week, another bad leadership casualty on NBC's fifth season of The Apprentice.
'Old pros' dominate Fox's cast of 'American Idol 5' finalists
March 14, 2006
So much for predictions that this would be "the year of the teenager" on Fox TV's "American Idol" talent competition.
ABC's 'The Bachelor' targeting architects, planning to film in the tropics
March 14, 2006
Although The Bachelor: Paris couple Travis Stork and Sarah Stone ended their relationship in record time and ABC hasn't officially renewed the show yet, the show's producers aren't wasting any time in beginning their search for the star of the next potential edition of the long-running ABC reality series.
CBS' 'Rock Star 2' to feature members of "existing or defunct bands"
March 14, 2006
CBS still hasn't announced anything about the identity of the band that will front this summer's second edition of Rock Star, but according to executive producer Mark Burnett, the new season will feature a brand new group comprised of members of existing or defunct bands.
'American Idol 5' finalist Kevin Covais dumped girlfriend to land votes
March 14, 2006
Demonstrating that even American Idol's youngest competitors will apparently do whatever they can to land additional votes from home viewers, 16-year-old American Idol 5 finalist Kevin Covais reportedly broke up with his 15-year-old girlfriend in an attempt make himself more appealing to the program's young female viewers.
TV Guide and Fox Reality launch 'American Idol' companion shows
March 14, 2006
As first disclosed in last year's announcement that Fox had renewed American Idol for at least three more seasons, TV Guide Channel and the Fox Reality network will premiere their new American Idol companion series as part of this week's start of the show's fifth season finals.
NBC to premiere new 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown' series on April 17
March 13, 2006
NBC is fast-tracking a celebrity cooking competition being executive produced by rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and Ben "The Biggest Loser" Silverman.Stars to face off in Food Network's 'Celebrity Food Fight' reality special
March 13, 2006
Actress Morgan Fairchild and comic Mario Cantone will face off in the Food Network's new reality cook-off show, "Celebrity Food Fight."
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell reveals his winner prediction
March 13, 2006
Unlike last season in which he openly claimed that Carrie Underwood would walk away as America's newest Idol, American Idol judge Simon Cowell isn't ready to definitively predict who will win this season's fifth edition of the smash-hit Fox reality series, but he has revealed that he has narrowed the list down to just three possibilities.Kristin Cavallari and Nick Lachey dismiss relationship reports
March 13, 2006
It could be a pair-up that would make MTV programming executives drool, but Laguna Beach girl Kristin Cavallari and former Newlyweds star Nick Lachey are insisting that recent reports -- including a cover story in this week's Us Weekly -- that the pair have been seeing each other are not true.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 6 summary
March 13, 2006
"Houston, We've Got A Problem," our episode summary for the sixth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by PepeLePew13, is now available.
Fox's 'Hell's Kitchen 2' to premiere June 12, feature new prize
March 13, 2006
Fox has announced its second season of Hell Kitchen, the culinary boot camp reality series that it aired last summer, will premiere Monday, June 12 at 9PM ET/PT.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 2 summary
March 11, 2006
"Can't We All Just Get Along?," our episode summary for the second episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 2 summary
March 11, 2006
"Punchbuggy White, No Punchbacks," our episode summary for the second episode of The Amazing Race 9, the ninth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by Seana, is now available.
The Apprentice 5 - Episode 2 summary
March 11, 2006
"A Definite Lack of Synergy," our episode summary for the second episode of The Apprentice 5, the fifth edition of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by ARnutz, is now available.
Dan Berry becomes the sixth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
March 10, 2006
Done in by the Casaya tribe's ability to prevent tribal outsider Sally Schumann from attending Tribal Council, the four members of the La Mina tribe's alliance was forced to vote out one of their own, resulting in Dan Barry, a 52-year-old retired astronaut from South Hadley, MA, becoming the sixth Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the gameTonya Harding to be featured in GSN's 'Anything to Win' documentary
March 10, 2006
A new documentary on the cable TV network GSN features a teary Tonya Harding lamenting that the world considers her "poor white trash."'Gotti' producer gives Osama bin Laden's niece her own reality show
March 10, 2006
New York publisher and TV producer Judith Regan has signed Osama bin Laden's niece, Wafah Dufour bin Ladin, to a reality TV show contract.
Fox's 'American Idol 5' cuts four more, reveals its Top 12 finalists
March 10, 2006
The fifth edition of Fox's American Idol has determined its Top 12 finalists, with Ayla Brown, Will Makar, Gedeon McKinney, and Kinnik Sky being eliminated from the competition during the live broadcast of last night's results show.
Chloe Dao defeats Daniel Vasovic to win Bravo's 'Project Runway 2'
March 9, 2006
In a surprise decision, Chloe Dao, a 34-year-old aspiring designer and boutique owner from Houston, TX, was crowned Project Runway's second winner during last night's finale broadcast of the second edition of the Emmy-nominated Bravo reality fashion show.
Kathy Hoxit becomes the first girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 6'
March 9, 2006
Deemed to be a "pretty girl" that just didn't "measure up," Kathy Hoxit, a 20-year-old house painter from Brevard, NC, became the first girl eliminated from the sixth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's special two-hour broadcast of the UPN reality show's season premiere.
America's Next Top Model 6 - Episodes 1 & 2 summary
March 9, 2006
"I Wanna Be A Model," our episode summary for the special two-hour back-to-back debut episodes of America's Next Top Model 6, the sixth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model series, written by Belinda Trotter-James, is now available.
'Apprentice 4' runner-up Rebecca Jarvis joins CNBC as news reporter
March 8, 2006
She didn't a job on NBC's The Apprentice, however The Apprentice 4 runner-up Rebecca Jarvis has been hired by another part of the NBC Universal family: CNBC.
'The Osbournes' Ozzy Osbourne heading back into recording studio
March 8, 2006
Ozzy Osbourne says he is "well overdue" for a new studio album and getting back into the studio is one of his priorities this year.
Court bars 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton from boyfriend's friend
March 8, 2006
A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner has barred Paris Hilton from coming within 100 yards of event planner Brian Quintana for three years.
'Being Bobby Brown' star arrested on 14 year old outstanding warrant
March 8, 2006
Bobby Brown was arrested in Webster, Mass., on a 1992 warrant for driving without a license and not having insurance for a trailer he was pulling.
"Glamazons" Lisa Hinds and Joni Glaze exit 'The Amazing Race 9'
March 8, 2006
Self-proclaimed "Glamazon" sisters Lisa Hinds and Joni Glaze were unable to move from the back of the pack during last night's broadcast of The Amazing Race 9's second episode, resulting in the pair becoming the second team to be eliminated from the new edition of the CBS reality show.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump jokes about dating daughter Ivanka
March 8, 2006
Choosing an awkward time to exhibit what a NBC spokesperson later insisted was only his seldom seen sense of humor, The Apprentice star Donald Trump joked about dating Ivanka Trump, his 24-year-old daughter, during the pair's Monday appearance on The View.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 6 - 'State of the Spoiling'
March 8, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the sixth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
'Bachelor' couple Travis Stork and Sarah Stone admit they've split up
March 7, 2006
After a week of silence, The Bachelor: Paris couple Travis Stork and Sarah Stone have admitted that their romantic relationship is over, with Travis citing The Bachelor's requirement that its couple remain apart until after the show's finale episode airs as a reason for their breakup.CBS orders two more 'The Amazing Race' editions for '06-'07 season
March 7, 2006
CBS has announced that it has ordered two more The Amazing Race editions for broadcast during the 2006-2007 television season.
Stacy Schneider and Jose 'Pepi' Diaz both get fired from 'Apprentice 5'
March 7, 2006
Having premiered to less than stellar ratings NBC's The Apprentice 5 looked to rebound with last night's second episode broadcast which featured a lopsided win and a double firing.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 5 summary
March 7, 2006
"Survivor Strikes Back," our episode summary for the fifth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by Incognito9, is now available.
CBS' 'The Amazing Race 9' premiere gets off to a slow ratings start
March 7, 2006
CBS' The Amazing Race 9 got off to a bit of a slow ratings start last Tuesday, with viewers' still-lingering distaste of last season's horrific The Amazing Race: Family Edition teaming together with the final half-hour of Fox's special 90-minute American Idol performance show to result in the show's lowest premiere ratings since The Amazing Race 4 debuted in May 2003.
Bravo renews its 'Project Runway' reality show for a third season
March 6, 2006
In an announcement that comes as little surprise, Bravo has announced that it has renewed its Emmy-nominated Project Runway reality series for a third season.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 1 summary
March 6, 2006
"Can't We All Just Understand Paula," our episode summary for the premiere episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Brenna Gethers remains confident despite 'American Idol 5' rejection
March 6, 2006
"American Idol" reject Brenna Gethers has not lost any confidence in herself, despite being voted off the Fox TV talent show this week.
The Amazing Race 9 - Episode 1 summary
March 6, 2006
"Desperately Seeking Sao Paolo," our episode summary for the premiere episode of The Amazing Race 9, the ninth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by dajaki, is now available.
The Apprentice 5 - Episode 1 summary
March 3, 2006
"'Genius Has Its Limits' -- An Adventure In Rough Paraphrase," our episode summary for the premiere episode of The Apprentice 5, the fifth edition of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by Estee, is now available.
Bobby Mason becomes the fifth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
March 3, 2006
Done in by his tribe's women's belief that he couldn't be trusted to remain loyal to them once Survivor: Panama's tribes merged, Bobby Mason, a 32-year-old attorney from Los Angeles, CA , became the fifth Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game
'American Idol 5' cuts four more semifinalists, narrows field to sixteen
March 3, 2006
The fifth season of Fox's American Idol continued its semifinals eliminations this week, with Tuesday and Wednesday's second semifinals performance shows culminating in last night's live results show that eliminated the four remaining American Idol 5 semifinalists (two male, two female) who had received the fewest votes from home viewers.
Lisa Rinna responds to 'Dancing with the Stars 3' co-hosting report
March 2, 2006
Dancing with the Stars 2 semi-finalist Lisa Rinna has responded to Wednesday's New York Post report that she'll be replacing Samantha Harris when the show returns for its third season, telling Extra that she's "heard nothing" about the possibility of co-hosting Dancing with the Stars 3 and unequivocally stating "there is no truth to this rumor... at least, not at the moment" in a later posting on her myspace.com blog.Report: Sarah Ferguson in talks for British weight loss reality show
March 2, 2006
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly in talks with Britain's Channel 4 to serve as host of a reality weight-loss TV program.
Slander lawsuit against 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton gets trial date
March 2, 2006
A September court date was set Thursday in Los Angeles for diamond heiress Zeta Graff's $10 million slander suit against Paris Hilton.
NBC replacing 'Last Comic Standing' host Jay Mohr with Anthony Clark
March 2, 2006
CBS's "Yes, Dear" star Anthony Clark has been tapped to replace Jay Mohr as host of the NBC reality competition "Last Comic Standing."
Report: 'Bachelor: Paris' pick Sarah Stone already dating another guy?
March 2, 2006
Adding new fuel to the rumors that The Bachelor: Paris couple Travis Stork and Sarah Stone have already ended their romantic relationship, the couple's hometown Nashville newspaper is reporting that although he is publicly insisting that they are "just friends," Sarah may have recently started dating Matt Lauderdale, the roommate and business partner of NFL Tennessee Titans football team player Drew Bennett.
'Dancing with the Stars' John O'Hurley joins Boston radio station
March 2, 2006
Boston's all-music radio station, WMKK-FM, has signed actor John O'Hurley to provide comedy bits between songs.
Report: 'Dancing with the Stars 2' Lisa Rinna to return as new co-host
March 2, 2006
Dancing with the Stars 2 semi-finalist Lisa Rinna may have failed to win the ABC reality ballroom competition's disco ball trophy, but according to reports, she's going to be walking away with a nice consolation prize: a new job as the third season's co-host.
NBC's 'The Apprentice 5' premieres to rocky Monday night ratings
March 2, 2006
The latest season of Donald Trump's The Apprentice got off to a somewhat rocky ratings start on Monday night, with the NBC's premiere of The Apprentice 5 failing to break the 10 million viewer mark and finishing in fourth place in the reality show's first broadcast in its new Mondays at 9PM ET/PT time period.
Ayla Brown's dad dismisses report of 'American Idol 5' political tie
March 1, 2006
State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Boston, says his daughter's quest to become the next "American Idol" has no bearing on his political future.
Former reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith goes to Washington
March 1, 2006
A subdued Anna Nicole Smith appeared to gain the sympathy of the U.S. Supreme Court in her bid for a share of her late husband's $1.6 billion estate.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie begin filming 'The Simple Life 4'
March 1, 2006
The producers of the fourth installment of "The Simple Life" have decided to separate former best friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.
'Bachelor' Travis Stork and Sarah Stone in hiding, breakup rumored
March 1, 2006
Travis Stork and Sarah Stone weren't talking to the media on the day after ABC's The Bachelor: Paris finale aired on Monday night, prompting speculation -- and at least one local television report -- that although the pre-taped finale had ended with the Nashville neighbors professing how perfect they were for each other, the couple's romantic relationship might already be over.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 5 - 'State of the Spoiling'
March 1, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fifth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
John Lowe and Scott Braginton-Smith exit 'The Amazing Race 9'
March 1, 2006
After a less-than-compelling family edition, The Amazing Race returned to its standard two-member team, race-around-the-world format for its ninth edition that premiered Tuesday night. The debut featured The Amazing Race 9 racers John Lowe and Scott Braginton-Smith overcoming John's fear of flying, however not even the duo's "genie power" could help them overcome a cab ride to nowhere, causing them to become the first team eliminated from the Race.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 4 summary
March 1, 2006
"A Series of Unolympic Events," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by strid333, is now available.
