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Interview: Kortnie Coles talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
March 31, 2009
Kortnie Coles sure knows how to live up to her self-description as an "old male comedian stuffed in a curvy chick's body."
David Alan Grier has lost 26 pounds on 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 31, 2009
Forget The Biggest Loser, Dancing with the Stars is apparently the place to go to drop those unsightly pounds quickly.
'The Real Housewives' star Kelly Killoren Bensimon goes to court
March 31, 2009
Kelly Killoren Bensimon's lawyer is claiming that ex-boyfriend Nicholas Stefanov -- and not The Real Housewives of New York City star -- is responsible for the former couple's physical altercation earlier this month
Ex-'Idol' champ Ruben Studdard wants to go 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 31, 2009
Former American Idol champion Ruben Studdard is interested in competing on ABC's Dancing with the Stars.MTV's Logo reportedly renews 'RuPaul's Drag Race' for second season
March 31, 2009
RuPaul is reportedly gearing up for another search for America's Next Drag Queen Star.
'The Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps and count splitting
March 31, 2009
Countess Luann de Lesseps probably wasn't "count-ing" on this.MTV renews 'The Real World' and 'Challenge' for four more editions
March 31, 2009
The Real World keeps going, and going, and going.
'Mythbusters' test results in unexpected blast that rattles nearby town
March 31, 2009
Discovery Channel's Mythbusters has inadvertently answered a question that it never intended to solve: Is it possible to startle an entire town with a single mannequin?
'The Real Housewives' star Vicki Gunvalson receiving death threats
March 31, 2009
Believe it or not, there is such a thing as unwanted drama amongst The Real Housewives of Orange County.
'Dancing with the Stars' producer doesn't see Wozniak making finals
March 30, 2009
Dancing with the Stars executive producer Conrad Green feels Steve Wozniak is a long shot to compete in the show's eighth-season finale.
Report: 'Hills' producer upset Audrina Patridge leaving for own show
March 30, 2009
Adam DiVello apparently can't stand the thought of losing Audrina Patridge.
Exclusive: Mel and Mike White talk about 'The Amazing Race'
March 30, 2009
In a season of The Amazing Race where bad cab drivers seem to be the reason behind almost every elimination so far, at least Mike and Mel White's story gets some points for originality.Fox, 'Bachelor' creator teaming for 'More to Love' reality dating show
March 30, 2009
Fox announced it has ordered More to Love, a new reality dating series executive produced by The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss.
Dennis Rodman the fifth celebrity fired from 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
March 30, 2009
Dennis Rodman became the fifth celebrity contestant to be fired by Donald Trump during last night's broadcast of The Celebrity Apprentice's second season on NBC.
Mel and Mike White the sixth team ousted from 'The Amazing Race'
March 30, 2009
The "Father and Son" team of Mel White, a 68-year-old writer/clergyman from Lynchberg, VA, and Mike White, a 28-year-old writer, producer and actor from Santa Monica, CA, became the sixth team eliminated from The Amazing Race 14 during last night's broadcast on CBS.
'Dancing with the Stars' injuries don't surprise Kristi Yamaguchi
March 30, 2009
Kristi Yamaguchi isn't surprised that the injury bug has already bitten several Dancing with the Stars eighth-season celebrity participants.
Discovery Channel renews 'American Loggers' and 'Treasure Quest'
March 30, 2009
Discovery Channel has announced it has given second-season renewals to both Treasure Quest and American Loggers.
ABC orders Mark Burnett's 'Shark Tank' adaptation of 'Dragons' Den'
March 30, 2009
ABC has apparently decided to sink its teeth into The Shark Tank.
Report: 'Dancing' bachelorette Melissa Rycroft offered $500k to pose
March 30, 2009
Dancing with the Stars apparently wasn't the only one interested in Melissa Rycroft after she was dumped by Jason Mesnick.
Ex-'Bachelor' Matt Grant: Jason Mesnick 'kind of committed suicide'
March 30, 2009
Matt Grant apparently has some strong feelings about Jason Mesnick's decision to choose Melissa Rycroft over Molly Malaney during The Bachelor's thirteenth-season finale -- only to later decide to dump Rycroft on-air for a second chance with Malaney.
Steve Wozniak asked to walk 'Dancing' pro Karina Smirnoff down aisle
March 30, 2009
Steve Wozniak apparently has an invitation to waltz down the aisle with Karina Smirnoff at her upcoming wedding to Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
'American Idol' finalist Michael Sarver not surprised about his ouster
March 27, 2009
Michael Sarver had his suspicions that he may be the next finalist sent home following the lukewarm reception to his performance on American Idol's Wednesday night performance show. However the 27-year-old from Jasper, TX said he no longer had any questions about his fate once he was left standing alone on stage with Matt Giraud during Thursday's live results show.
'American Idol' cuts Michael Sarver, reveals eighth season's Top 9
March 27, 2009
Michael Sarver was revealed to be the fourth finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
Report: Former 'Idol' finalist Michael Johns to release new album in June
March 27, 2009
Former seventh-season American Idol finalist Michael Johns is reportedly set to drop his first post-Idol album in June.
Fox to premiere the sixth season of 'Hell's Kitchen' on July 21
March 27, 2009
Fox has announced Hell's Kitchen's sixth season will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Tuesday, July 21 at 8PM ET/PT.'Dancing with the Stars' Holly Madison hobbled with painful rib injury
March 27, 2009
Dancing with the Stars' injury curse has now spread beyond the show's original cast members and is now also beginning to hit the last-minute replacements for the eighth season's already withdrawn contestants.
Gordon Ramsay eliminates both Lacey and LA from 'Hell's Kitchen'
March 27, 2009
Lacey, a 24-year-old corporate buffet cook from Charlotte, NC, and LA, a 23-year-old line cook from Las Vegas, NV, became the eighth and ninth contestants cut from Hell's Kitchen during last night's broadcast of the Fox reality cooking competition.
Report: TLC to announce 'Jon & Kate Plus 8's fifth season next week
March 27, 2009
Although its fourth-season finale seemed to present the show's future as somewhat uncertain, TLC's top-rated Jon & Kate Plus 8 docu-reality series will reportedly be returning for a fifth season.
Man pleads not guilty to stalking 'Dancing' celebrity Shawn Johnson
March 26, 2009
Man pleads not guilty to stalking 'Dancing' celebrity Shawn Johnson
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch seeks immediate release from prison
March 26, 2009
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch seeks immediate release from prison
Former 'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson sets wedding date
March 26, 2009
Former American Idol third-season finalist Jennifer Hudson has set a date for her wedding to fiance David Otunga but is keeping the date secret.
'The Bachelor' couple Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney still "happy"
March 26, 2009
Thirteenth-season The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick says that, despite its turbulent beginning, his new relationship with originally-rejected bachelorette Molly Malaney is still going well.
Ex-'Runway' finalist Kenley Collins denies throwing cat at ex-fiance
March 26, 2009
Kenley Collins is responding to her charges of feline-tossing, and she's got her claws out.
Interview: Aubrey Cheney talks about her time on 'The Biggest Loser'
March 26, 2009
Prior to her elimination on Tuesday's broadcast, The Biggest Loser: Couples contestant Aubrey Cheney had received her share of second chances from her Blue team members. Not that she saw any of them coming beforehand.TLC orders new 'Cake Boss' reality series starring Buddy Valastro
March 26, 2009
TLC has announced it has ordered Cake Boss, a new Ace of Cakes-like reality series.
Kortnie the fourth girl eliminated from 'America's Next Top Model'
March 26, 2009
Kortnie, a 24-year-old non-profit organizer from Houston, TX, was revealed to be the fourth runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's broadcast on The CW.
'American Idol's Top 10 finalists take to the stage and perform
March 26, 2009
American Idol's Top 10 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's third finals round.
The Top 10 finalists -- Michael Sarver, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Megan Joy Corkrey, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all sang the songs of Motown Records, with music legend Smokey Robinson serving as the week's mentor.
Alleged Shawn Johnson stalker arrested near 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 26, 2009
An alleged Shawn Johnson stalker who had two loaded guns in his car was arrested outside the set of Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday after trying to sneak into the studio to meet the 17-year-old Olympic gold medal gymnast and eighth-season celebrity dancer.
'Dancing with the Stars' ouster surprises, confuses Denise Richards
March 25, 2009
Similar to some Dancing with the Stars fans, Denise Richards doesn't fully understand how she and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy won last night's live "Dance Off" but still became the second couple ousted from the ABC reality series.
Exclusive: 'The Amazing Race's Christie Volkmer, Jodi Wincheski talk
March 25, 2009
"Flight Attendants" Christie Volkmer and Jodi Wincheski had more than enough experience dealing with problems at airports, but they apparently still have a lot to learn about dealing with bad cab drivers.
Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert or Danny Gokey will win 'American Idol'
March 25, 2009
Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson have reiterated that they think a male contestant will take home American Idol's eighth-season title -- and this time, they also named names.
Aubrey Cheney gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
March 25, 2009
Aubrey Cheney was revealed to be the fourteenth contestant to be eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast on NBC.
'American Idol' Top 10 finalists savoring their concert tour group prize
March 25, 2009
'American Idol' Top 10 finalists savoring their concert tour group prize
'Dancing with the Stars' cuts Denise Richards, Maksim Chmerkovskiy
March 25, 2009
Actress and Denise Richards: It's Complicated star Denise Richards and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were revealed to be the second couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
Interview: Nijah Harris talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
March 24, 2009
Nijah Harris learned the hard way that you need to "smile with your eyes."Chicago theater to host 'So You Think You Can Strip' stripping contest
March 24, 2009
A Chicago theater is seeking competitors for "So You Think You Can Strip," an "American Idol" style contest for women willing to shed their clothes.
Injured celebs Steve-O, Steve Wozniak get lowest 'Dancing' scores
March 24, 2009
Injured contestants Steve-O and Steve Wozniak competed on "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles Monday but racked up the night's lowest scores.
Jennifer Hudson to return to the 'American Idol' stage and perform
March 24, 2009
Jennifer Hudson to return to the 'American Idol' stage and perform
'American Idol' champ David Cook asks "disturbing" fans to back off
March 23, 2009
David Cook appreciates the support he's receiving from fans while on tour, however the American Idol seventh-season champ also wants some of his more aggressive aficionados to back-off a bit.
Christie Volkmer and Jodi Wincheski get cut from 'The Amazing Race'
March 23, 2009
The "Flight Attendants" team of Christie Volkmer and Jodi Wincheski were revealed to be the fifth team eliminated from The Amazing Race 14 during last night's broadcast on CBS.
Claudia Jordan the fourth celeb fired from 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
March 23, 2009
Claudia Jordan became the fourth celebrity contestant to be fired by Donald Trump during last night's broadcast of The Celebrity Apprentice's second season on NBC.
'The Hills' star Lauren Conrad puts fashion clothing line on hiatus
March 23, 2009
Lauren Conrad's clothing line apparently isn't immune from the country's economic crisis.
Report: Injured Steve-O expected to perform on 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 23, 2009
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover is reportedly ready to return to Dancing with the Stars.
Cloris Leachman, Corky Ballas returning to 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 23, 2009
Cloris Leachman is returning to the Dancing with the Stars stage, however the show's judges will be pleased to know it is only as a special guest and not as a contestant.
Steve Wozniak to continue 'Dancing with the Stars' despite new injury
March 23, 2009
Steve Wozniak will apparently continue his quest to claim Dancing with the Stars eighth-season title despite suffering his second injury of the competition.
Withdrawn 'Dancing with the Stars' celeb Nancy O'Dell has surgery
March 23, 2009
Nancy O'Dell won't be dancing any time soon, however she is on the road to recovery.
Ousted finalist Alexis Grace dishes on her 'American Idol' journey
March 23, 2009
Alexis Grace says the hardest part of her American Idol journey was being away from her daughter -- however the ousted eighth-season finalist also feels it would have been worth it to stay in the competition so she could have participated in the summer tour that will follow the season.
Former 'Bachelor' star Andrew Firestone and wife welcome baby boy
March 23, 2009
Andrew Firestone has become a father to his very own little bachelor.Former British 'Big Brother' star Jade Goody dies from cancer at 27
March 23, 2009
Jade Goody, who gained fame in 2002 when she appeared on the British version of Big Brother, has died after a seven-month battle with cervical cancer. She was 27.
'America's Next Top Model' adopts new rules for casting calls
March 20, 2009
America's Next Top Model has adopted new procedures for the rest of its upcoming casting calls in light of the chaos that unfolded during last weekend's casting call in New York City.
J becomes the seventh contestant eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'
March 20, 2009
J, a 32-year-old food court chef from Clifton Park, NY, was revealed to be the seventh contestant cut from Hell's Kitchen during last night's broadcast of the Fox reality cooking show.Kelly Osbourne: I'd been addicted to painkillers since I was thirteen
March 20, 2009
Kelly Osbourne says she is finally free of an addiction to painkillers that she has dealt with since she was 13-years-old.
National Geographic renews 'Dog Whisperer' for a sixth season
March 20, 2009
National Geographic Channel has announced it has renewed its Emmy-nominated Dog Whisper reality series for a sixth season.Disgraced pastor Ted Haggard and wife to appear on 'Divorce Court'
March 19, 2009
Ted Haggard, the pastor ousted from a Colorado church after he was accused of a homosexual tryst, and his wife are to appear on "Divorce Court."
Fox wants new deals with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson
March 19, 2009
Fox has no plans on messing with what's working, and intends to keep judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson all in their American Idol judging seats after their current contracts expire over the course of the next two years -- at least according to the network's reality chief Mike Darnell.
Ousted 'American Idol' Alexis Grace "never imagined" exiting so early
March 19, 2009
Count Alexis Grace as one of the many who were surprised by her ouster during last night's American Idol broadcast.
NBC orders 'The Sing-Off' a cappella group reality competition series
March 19, 2009
NBC has announced that it has ordered The Sing-Off, a new Clash of the Choirs-like reality singing competition featuring a capella groups.
'American Idol's finalists head to Detroit for Motown performance week
March 19, 2009
'American Idol's finalists head to Detroit for Motown performance week
Bravo reveals 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' to debut May 12
March 19, 2009
Bravo has announced that The Real Housewives of New Jersey, the newest installment in its The Real Housewives reality series franchise, will premiere on Tuesday, May 12 at 11PM ET/PT.
Former 'Runway' finalist Kenley Collins arrested for assaulting fiance
March 19, 2009
Kenley Collins was known for throwing some fits during her time as a contestant on Project Runway. At home she apparently prefers throwing housecats instead.
Nijah becomes the third girl cut from 'America's Next Top Model'
March 19, 2009
Nijah, an 18-year-old aspiring model from Rancho Cucamonga, CA, was revealed to be the third runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's broadcast on The CW
Injured Steve-O still not cleared for 'Dancing with the Stars' practice
March 19, 2009
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover may have spoken a bit prematurely about his return to Dancing with the Stars.
'American Idol' cuts Alexis Grace, reveals the season's Top 10 finalists
March 19, 2009
Alexis Grace was revealed to be the third finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
Belinda Carlisle "not sad" about her 'Dancing with the Stars' ouster
March 18, 2009
Singer Belinda Carlisle apparently has no qualms with her early exit from Dancing with the Stars eighth season.
Cathy Skell gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
March 18, 2009
The second selfless act on the Blue team in as many weeks to save a family member led to Cathy Skell becoming the thirteenth contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast on NBC.
'American Idol's Top 11 finalists take to the stage and perform live
March 18, 2009
American Idol's Top 11 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's second finals round.
The Top 11 -- consisting of Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Megan Joy Corkrey, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all sang Grand Ole Opry songs for the competition's sometimes infamous "Country Week," with country superstar Randy Travis serving as the week's mentor.
Steve Wozniak retracts 'Dancing with the Stars' allegations, apologizes
March 18, 2009
Steve Wozniak has apparently had a change of heart in regards to his Dancing with the Stars conspiracy theory.
'Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson's 'All I Ever Wanted' album debuts at No. 1
March 18, 2009
"All I Ever Wanted," Kelly Clarkson's fourth album, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 255,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending March 15.
'Ice Road Truckers' crew seriously injured in crash with tanker truck
March 18, 2009
Several Ice Road Trucker production crew members reportedly received a firsthand lesson in just how dangerous a remote Alaskan highway can be during an intense blizzard.
'Hills' Audrina Partridge inks deal for her own Burnett-produced series
March 18, 2009
Audrina Patridge is teaming up with Mark Burnett for her own reality series.
'Dancing with the Stars' cuts Belinda Carlisle and Jonathan Roberts
March 18, 2009
Singer Belinda Carlisle and her partner Jonathan Roberts became the first couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
Upper Deck launching line of 'American Idol' trading cards
March 17, 2009
Upper Deck launching line of 'American Idol' trading cards
Steve-O feeling "pretty good" after 'Dancing' injury, calls flip "idiotic"
March 17, 2009
Although he missed last night's performance show, Dancing with the Stars competitor Stephen "Steve-O" Glover says he expects to be able to continue in the competition -- assuming he survives tonight's results show elimination, of course.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy: Melissa Rycroft's 'Dancing' participation 'unfair'
March 17, 2009
Maksim Chmerkovskiy used to think that a woman wouldn't be able to win Dancing with the Stars again. Now he thinks one has too much of an advantage in the eighth season of the ABC reality dance competition.
Former 'American Idol' finalists not fans of new The Judges' Save twist
March 17, 2009
Given his surprise boot from American Idol after making it to the Top 8 of the show's seventh season, former finalist Michael Johns would seemingly be one of the biggest supporters of the new "The Judges' Save" rule change.
Ousted 'Loser' Dane Patterson to run new marathon for "redemption"
March 17, 2009
Recently eliminated The Biggest Loser: Couples contestant Dane Patterson is moving forward with his plan to run a full marathon.
Steve-O misses 'Dancing with the Stars' performance due to injury
March 17, 2009
It's another day and another injury for Dancing with the Stars' eighth season cast.
Tyra Banks says 'America's Next Top Model' auditions will resume
March 17, 2009
America's Next Top Model creator and host Tyra Banks is responding to pleas from jilted wannabe models who didn't get to audition for the CW reality modeling competition's thirteenth season because of the melee that broke out outside the show's casting call and pledging that everyone will get their chance to audition for the show.History schedules Burnett's 'Expedition Africa: Stanley & Livingstone'
March 17, 2009
History schedules Burnett's 'Expedition Africa: Stanley & Livingstone'
Police blame 'Top Model' producers for New York City audition chaos
March 16, 2009
Manhattan police are blaming planning errors by America's Next Top Model's producers for the Saturday afternoon stampede of wannabe models outside of the show's New York City open casting call for the show.
Christie Volkmer and Jodi Wincheski avoid 'The Amazing Race' ouster
March 16, 2009
The "Flight Attendants" team of Christie Volkmer and Jodi Wincheski were the last team to arrive at The Amazing Race 14's fifth Pit Stop. However instead of being eliminated, the couple discovered that the leg was the race's first non-elimination leg.
Discovery Channel to debut 'Deadliest Catch's fifth season on April 14
March 16, 2009
Discovery Channel has announced Deadliest Catch's fifth season will premiere Tuesday, April 14 at 9PM ET/PT.
Ousted finalist Jasmine Murray talks about her 'American Idol' journey
March 16, 2009
Jasmine Murray said the opportunity to perform for millions of people is the silver lining in her elimination from American Idol's eighth season.
Ousted finalist Jorge Nunez talks about his 'American Idol' experience
March 16, 2009
Puerto Rico native Jorge Nunez feels a cultural barrier when it came to song selection may have been factors in his ouster from American Idol's eighth season.
Tom Green the third contestant cut from 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
March 16, 2009
Comedian Tom Green became the third celebrity contestant to be fired by Donald Trump during last night's broadcast of The Celebrity Apprentice's second season on NBC.
'Dancing with the Stars' celebrity Lil' Kim owes nearly $1M in tax liens
March 15, 2009
U.S. rapper Lil' Kim currently owes nearly $1 million in state and federal tax liens in California, New York and New Jersey, records show.
Chaos erupts at 'America's Next Top Model's New York City auditions
March 14, 2009
A Manhattan casting call for America's Next Top Model turned into a frenzied stampede of wannabe models on Saturday after some of the crowd mistook an overheated car for a bomb.
Howard K. Stern accused of enabling Anna Nicole Smith's drug habit
March 14, 2009
California Attorney General Jerry Brown contends attorney Howard K. Stern enabled the late model Anna Nicole Smith in her drug habit.
Authorities raid 'Ax Men' timber crew and retrieve illegally salvaged logs
March 13, 2009
Authorities raid 'Ax Men' timber crew and retrieve illegally salvaged logs
Exclusive: Spencer Duhm talks about his time on 'Survivor: Tocantins'
March 13, 2009
For someone who was only 10-years-old when Richard Hatch won the first season of Survivor in 2000, Spencer Duhm did pretty well in Survivor: Tocantins' as the long-running reality series' first-ever teenage castaway.'Iron Chef America' star Cat Cora and partner are both pregnant
March 13, 2009
'Iron Chef America' star Cat Cora and partner are both pregnant
'The Hills' producer: Show may end with Lauren Conrad's departure
March 13, 2009
Spencer Pratt may apparently have some bigger problems than simply trying to find a new nemesis on The Hills.
NBC to premiere 'America's Got Talent's fourth season on June 23
March 13, 2009
NBC has announced that the fourth season of America's Got Talent will premiere over the course of two nights on Tuesday, June 23 at 9PM ET/PT and Wednesday, June 24 at 9PM ET/PT.
Coi becomes the sixth contestant eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'
March 13, 2009
Coi, a 22-year-old cafe cook from Austin, TX, was revealed to be the sixth contestant cut from Hell's Kitchen during last night's broadcast of the Fox reality cooking show.
"I feel Andrea should be here right now," a heated Coi said following her elimination by Chef Gordon Ramsey. "I feel angry for the fact that she wasn't seen as the worst. I don't feel like I should be going home."
Spencer Duhm the fifth castaway eliminated from 'Survivor: Tocantins'
March 13, 2009
After lasting 15 days in the Brazilian Highlands, Spencer Duhm, a 19-year-old college student from Lakeland, FL, became the fifth castaway to be eliminated from Survivor: Tocantins during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.NBC to debut new 'Great American Road Trip' reality series on July 1
March 13, 2009
NBC has announced Great American Road Trip, a new reality competition series that will feature seven families competing in challenges at various American landmarks, will premiere Wednesday, July 1 at 8PM ET/PT.NBC to premiere 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' revival on June 1
March 13, 2009
NBC has announced its I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! revival will premiere Monday, June 1 at 8PM ET/PT.
'Dancing with the Stars' hit with two more eighth-season injuries
March 13, 2009
Dancing with the Stars has been hit with two more injuries to its eighth-season celebrity contestants.
Howard K. Stern, doctors charged with giving Anna Nicole Smith drugs
March 12, 2009
California authorities have charged three people with providing controlled substances to Anna Nicole Smith before her 2007 death, officials said Thursday.MTV to debut Nick Lachey's new 'Taking the Stage' series on March 19
March 12, 2009
MTV said it is preparing to air "Taking the Stage," a new reality musical series conceptualized and produced by U.S. singer Nick Lachey.
Jorge Nunez and Jasmine Murray fans of new 'American Idol' twist
March 12, 2009
Even though they didn't receive the benefits of it after their eliminations from American Idol's eighth season on Wednesday, you can count both Jorge Nunez and Jasmine Murray as fans of the show's new "The Judges' Save" rules twist.
'Dog Whisperer' star Cesar Millan becomes an American citizen
March 12, 2009
'Dog Whisperer' star Cesar Millan becomes an American citizen
Spencer Pratt "very depressed" Lauren Conrad is leaving 'The Hills'
March 12, 2009
Lauren Conrad's departure from The Hills apparently has co-star Spencer Pratt feeling like a ying without his yang.
Jessica cut from 'America's Next Top Model's twelfth season
March 12, 2009
Jessica, an 18-year-old student from Bradenton, FL, was revealed to be the second runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's broadcast on The CW.
'American Idol' cuts Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez, reveals twist
March 12, 2009
Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez were revealed to be the first two finalists eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
Amanda Kramer: I knew my 'The Biggest Loser' ouster was coming
March 11, 2009
While Amanda Kramer's elimination on Tuesday's episode of The Biggest Loser: Couples may have been something of a surprise to some, Kramer says she had seen coming for weeks.CMT's 'Can You Duet' taps Lance Smith as new host, replaces judges
March 11, 2009
CMT announced it has tapped network VJ Lance Smith to serve as the host of Can You Duet's second season.
Amanda 'Mandi' Kramer gets cut from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
March 11, 2009
Amanda "Mandi" Kramer became the twelfth contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast on NBC after making a selfless decision to ignore a plan to eliminate her sister Aubrey Cheney instead.
'American Idol' producer reveals details about the "big surprise"
March 11, 2009
American Idol producer Ken Warwick seems to have let the cat out of the bag about tonight's announcement of the "big surprise" that may "alter the face of" the show's eighth season.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 5
March 11, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fifth episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
'American Idol's Top 13 finalists take to the stage and perform live
March 11, 2009
American Idol's Top 13 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the first finals round for the Fox reality competition.
Marco Pierre White dishes about his new 'The Chopping Block' series
March 11, 2009
Marco Pierre White claims he will not be a "performing seal" on The Chopping Block, however the acclaimed British chef thinks he will help the new NBC culinary competition series will set itself apart from others.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul returns to home near suicide site
March 11, 2009
Paula Abdul is apparently going home.
'The Real Housewives of New York City' star Alex McCord loses job
March 11, 2009
Alex McCord is real-life proof that not even posh reality stars are immune from the country's current economic recession.
Ex-'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino picks Danny Gokey to win
March 10, 2009
Ex-'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino picks Danny Gokey to win
'The Hills' star Lauren Conrad says "never say never" to more reality TV
March 10, 2009
Lauren Conrad is done with MTV's The Hills, but she isn't ruling out an eventual return to reality TV just yet.
'American Idol' to use special 13th vote number to avoid phone sex line
March 10, 2009
American Idol's producers have come up unlucky with their Top 13 finals surprise -- at least when it comes to the handling viewers' call-in votes following tonight's first-ever Top 13 performance show.
CBS to air 'I Get That a Lot' celebrity April Fools Day special on April 1
March 10, 2009
CBS is planning a few pranks of its own on April Fools Day.
'The Real Housewives of New York City' star Kelly Bensimon arrested
March 10, 2009
Kelly Killoren Bensimon already has a substantial resume of previous work. Now it appears she's building up her police records as well.
'American Idol' to use Carrie Underwood's 'Home Sweet Home' as exit
March 10, 2009
Carrie Underwood is returning to her American Idol roots with a noble cause -- and an 80's rock anthem -- in hand.
Interview: Isabella Falk talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
March 10, 2009
Isabella Falk was committed to not letting her epilepsy affect her during her time on America's Next Top Model.
'Dancing with the Stars' begins, reveals Holly Madison, Melissa Rycroft
March 10, 2009
Dancing with the Stars kicked off its eighth season last night with debut dances from the season's 11 remaining previously announced celebrities as well as last-minute replacements Holly Madison and Melissa Rycroft.
'American Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson has "no desire" to have children
March 10, 2009
Although she likes children, original American Idol Kelly Clarkson has no interest in having some of her own.TLC to debut new 'Table For 12' large family reality series on March 23
March 9, 2009
TLC has announced Table for 12, a new Jon & Kate Plus 8-like reality series that will follow Eric and Betty Hayes and their 10 children, will premiere Monday, March 23 at 10PM ET/PT.Report: TLC orders new little people reality series starring newlyweds
March 9, 2009
TLC is reportedly giving viewers an opportunity to see two little people try to make their new marriage work in an average-size world.
'Survivor: China' champ Todd Herzog dating 'Tocantin's Spencer Duhm
March 9, 2009
Todd Herzog has apparently taken his love for Survivor to an all-new level.
Exclusive: Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka talk 'The Amazing Race'
March 9, 2009
Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka are probably not the biggest fans of The Amazing Race's new "Blind U-Turn."
Jason Mesnick: Melissa Rycroft will win 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 9, 2009
Melissa Rycroft was ultimately unable to keep Jason Mesnick's heart, however The Bachelor thirteenth-season star apparently thinks his former fiancee can claim the Dancing with the Stars crown.
Kandi Burruss joining Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'
March 9, 2009
Bravo has announced Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss will replace DeShawn Snow for The Real Housewives of Atlanta's second season, which is currently in production.
Original 'The Bachelorette' star Trista Sutter planning to get sterilized
March 9, 2009
Two children is apparently the perfect amount for Trista and Ryan Sutter.
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst comes to aid of falling seizure victim
March 9, 2009
Television personality Jeff Probst assisted a camerawoman who suffered two seizures during a Hollywood event, E! News reported.
Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka get cut from 'The Amazing Race'
March 9, 2009
The first-ever use of a "Blind U-Turn" in the history of The Amazing Race proved to be the downfall of the "Dating Couple" team of Amanda Blackledge and Kris Klicka as they became the fourth team to be eliminated from the CBS reality travel series during last night's broadcast on CBS.
'Survivor: The Amazon' champ Jenna Morasca becoming a pro wrestler
March 9, 2009
Jenna Morasca has apparently decided to follow in Jonny Fairplay's footsteps.
Ex-'Bachelor' Andrew Firestone: Jason Mesnick was acting like an ass
March 9, 2009
Andrew Firestone isn't holding back in criticizing Jason Mesnick's decision to choose Melissa Rycroft over Molly Malaney during The Bachelor's thirteenth-season finale -- only to later decide to dump Rycroft on-air for a second chance with Malaney.
'The Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick apologizes to show viewers
March 9, 2009
Although he's standing his choices, thirteenth-season The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick wants the show's viewers to know that he's sorry for the mistakes that he's made along the way.
'American Idol' producer: Top 13 twist not the season's "big surprise"
March 9, 2009
American Idol's "big" eighth-season surprise is apparently still a secret.
Scott Hamilton gets eliminated from NBC's 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
March 9, 2009
Olympic figure skating champion and former Skating with Celebrities judge Scott Hamilton did his best to unite his The Celebrity Apprentice team as project manager during last night's broadcast of the NBC reality show's second episode but ultimately fell victim to the responsibility that comes with such a position and became the second contestant fired from the competition.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin denies marriage trouble reports
March 9, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 patriarch Jon Gosselin has denied rumors that his marriage is on the rocks following an alleged incident in which he was reportedly seen partying with college girls last month.
'The Bachelor' dumpee Melissa Rycroft joining 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 8, 2009
Jilted The Bachelor bachelorette Melissa Rycroft's announcement that it was time for her to "move on from my reality television days" was apparently premature.
'Dancing' producer downplays loss of Jewel and Nancy O'Dell
March 7, 2009
"Dancing with the Stars" Executive Producer Conrad Green says the sudden loss of two celebrity competitors will not torpedo the U.S. TV series.
2009 Reality TV Spring Preview: Coming soon to a TV near you
March 6, 2009
With the weather is beginning to warm a new slate of reality series -- featuring many longtime favorites and a few interesting new shoes as well -- is set to debut in the coming weeks.
Exclusive: Sandy Burgins talks about her time on 'Survivor: Tocantins'
March 6, 2009
Sandy Burgin's time on Survivor: Tocantins was literally almost over before it had even begun.
Anoop Desai, Jasmine Murray, Megan Corkrey, Matt Giraud talk 'Idol'
March 6, 2009
Anoop Desai, Jasmine Murray, Megan Corkrey, Matt Giraud talk 'Idol'Bravo orders 'Double Exposure' reality series starring photographers
March 6, 2009
Bravo has announced it has ordered Double Exposure, a new reality series starring high fashion and celebrity photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani.Bravo renews 'Shear Genius' for a third season, announces audiitions
March 6, 2009
Bravo has announced that it has renewed Shear Genius for a third season.
Colleen the fifth contestant cut from 'Hell's Kitchen's fifth season
March 6, 2009
Colleen, a 41-year-old cooking school instructor from Papillion, NE, drew the ire of Chef Gordon Ramsey numerous times during her time on Hell's Kitchen, and paid the ultimate price when she became the fifth contestant eliminated from the Fox reality cooking competition's fifth season during last night's broadcast.
'American Idol' picks remaining finalists and reveals Top 13 twist
March 6, 2009
American Idol has apparently revealed its "big surprise."
Sandy Burgin the fourth castaway eliminated from 'Survivor: Tocantins'
March 6, 2009
Sandy Burgin began her time on Survivor: Tocantins as a Jalapao tribe outcast who thought that she had been eliminated by a twist vote before she had even seen her tribe's camp. However, while the 53-year-old bus driver from Louisville, KY was able remain in the competition until Day 12, she became the fourth castaway eliminated from CBS reality competition during last night's broadcast.
Kelly Clarkson and Kanye West to perform on 'American Idol'
March 6, 2009
Kelly Clarkson and Kanye West to perform on 'American Idol'
Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Nunez talk 'American Idol'
March 5, 2009
Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Nunez talk 'American Idol'
Jewel and Nancy O'Dell both withdraw from 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 5, 2009
ABC has announced that singer Jewel Kilcher and Access Hollywood co-anchor Nancy O'Dell have both withdrawn from Dancing with the Stars' upcoming eighth season after sustaining serious injuries while training for the reality dance competition.
Jilted 'The Bachelor' bachelorette Melissa Rycroft breaks her silence
March 5, 2009
Melissa Rycroft has broken her silence regarding her break-up with The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick.
'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino to reprise 'Color Purple' role
March 5, 2009
'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino to reprise 'Color Purple' role
Isabella the first girl cut 'America's Next Top Model's twelfth season
March 5, 2009
Criticized by judges for her sub-par photo shoot, Isabella, a 19-year-old aspiring model from Barboursville, VA, was revealed to be the first runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's special two-hour premiere broadcast on The CW.
Lauren Conrad, 'The Hills' producer confirm she's leaving the show
March 5, 2009
Lauren Conrad apparently really meant it this time.
'American Idol' advances Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Nunez
March 5, 2009
American Idol determined its third group of three eighth-season finalists last night, with Wednesday night's live results show revealing that Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, and Jorge Nunez had advanced to the Top 12 finals after receiving the most home viewer votes for their performances during Tuesday night's broadcast of the season's third and final semifinals group.
Report: Holly Madison set to replace Jewel on 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 5, 2009
ABC isn't confirming the move yet, however barring a last-minute recovery, The Girls Next Door star Holly Madison will reportedly be replacing an injured Jewel Kilcher in this season's Dancing with the Stars' celebrity cast.
ABC releases full text of Melissa Rycroft's 'The Bachelor' statement
March 4, 2009
ABC has released the full text of dumped bachelorette Melissa Rycroft's parting statement about her The Bachelor experience.
Jillian Harris actually the third choice to be next 'The Bachelorette' star
March 4, 2009
Jillian Harris apparently wasn't executive producer Mike Fleiss' first choice to become the next star of The Bachelorette. In fact, she was his third option.
'Bachelor' producer: Jason Mesnick didn't need to dump Melissa on TV
March 4, 2009
Despite Jason Mesnick's recent comments, The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss says that The Bachelor didn't have any contractual obligation to end his relationship with Melissa Rycroft on the show.
'American Idol's final 12 semifinalists take to the stage, perform live
March 4, 2009
The third and final group of 12 semifinalists from American Idol's Top 36 took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's eighth season.
Once again singing hits from the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the final group consisted of Von Smith, Taylor Vaifanua, Alexander Wagner-Trugman, Arianna Afsar, Ju'Not Joyner, Kristen McNamara, Nathaniel Marshall, Felicia Barton, Scott MacIntyre, Kendall Beard, Jorge Nunez and Lil Rounds.
ABC reveals Jill Harris as 'The Bachelorette,' series to debut May 18
March 4, 2009
ABC apparently can't wait to wash away the bad taste of the ending of Jason Mesnick's The Bachelor season. The network has announced that former The Bachelor bachelorette Jill Harris will serve as the star of a still-unfilmed new The Bachelorette edition that will premiere on May 18.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 4
March 4, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fourth episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
Woman sues 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul for 'Hey Paula' fall
March 3, 2009
Two years later, Paula Abdul's embarassing Hey Paula reality series is continuing to haunt the American Idol judge.
'The Bachelor' host Chris Harrison: I expect a retraction and apology
March 3, 2009
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison is vehemently denying an Us Weekly report that alleges the show's producers pre-planned last night's thirteenth-season ending which The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick picked Melissa Rycroft in the show's Final Rose Ceremony but then dumped her in favor of runner-up Molly Malaney during the season's subsequent After The Final Rose special.
Ex-'Bachelor' stars Trista Sutter, Andy Baldwin slam Jason Mesnick
March 3, 2009
You can count former The Bachelorette and The Bachelor stars Trista Sutter and Andy Baldwin among those who aren't impressed with current The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick's decision to choose Melissa Rycroft over Molly Malaney only to later decide to dump Melissa on-air for a second chance with Molly during last night's season finale of the ABC reality dating series.
Tyra Banks: Scars, attitude part of 'America's Next Top Model's beauty
March 3, 2009
Tyra Banks: Scars, attitude part of 'America's Next Top Model's beauty
Chris Harrison: "Something changed" between 'The Bachelor' couple
March 3, 2009
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison has added his take on last night's ABC broadcast which featured thirteenth-season star Jason Mesnick picking Melissa Rycroft in the show's Final Rose Ceremony but dumping her in favor of Molly Malaney -- the woman he originally rejected in favor of Rycroft -- during the season's subsequent After The Final Rose special.
'The Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick defends his flip-flopping decision
March 3, 2009
Jason Mesnick followed up ABC's Monday night broadcast of the finale of his The Bachelor season with a late night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in which he defended his decision to choose Melissa Rycroft over Molly Malaney but later decide to dump her for a second chance with Molly.
'Bachelor' Jason Mesnick picks Melissa Rycroft, then Molly Malaney
March 3, 2009
Monday night's broadcast of The Bachelor's thirteenth-season finale ended with the ABC reality dating series' first flip-flop, with Jason Mesnick rejecting bachelorette Molly Malaney in favor of Melissa Rycroft but later deciding to dump Melissa and ask for a second chance with Molly.
Exclusive: Brad and Victoria Hunt talk about 'The Amazing Race'
March 2, 2009
The "Married Couple" team of Brad and Victoria Hunt may have been eliminated from The Amazing Race for their risky decision-making, but they'll maintain that they decisions were not mistakes.
Megan Hauserman sues Sharon Osbourne over 'Charm School'
March 2, 2009
Megan Hauserman sues Sharon Osbourne over 'Charm School'
Ousted 'Loser' Dane Patterson 'didn't think anything of' marathon ride
March 2, 2009
Dane Patterson regrets accepting a three-mile van ride from producers to help him complete a 26-mile marathon, however the recently ousted The Biggest Loser: Couples contestant added he's still satisfied with the portion of the race he did on his own.
Kris Allen "really, really shocked" to make 'American Idol's Top 12
March 2, 2009
Kris Allen claims he was "really, really surprised" to make it as an American Idol eighth-season Top 12 finalist due to all the talent he was competing against.
Allison Iraheta talks about making 'American Idol's Top 12 finals
March 2, 2009
Allison Iraheta said she was "nervous" to perform for the first time as an American Idol eighth-season semifinalist, however she added winning a Telemundo singing competition two years ago "most definitely" helped her confidence.
'The Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick: "I have found the one. I am in love"
March 2, 2009
Although it remains unclear what The Bachelor's "shocking" ending will exactly entail, Jason Mesnick claims one thing is for certain about the outcome.
Andrew Dice Clay the first celebrity fired from 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
March 2, 2009
Andrew Dice Clay lived up to his reputation as one to never hold back his thoughts, no matter how inappropriate they may be, causing the comedian and former Dice Undisputed star to become the first candidate fired by Donald Trump during last night's NBC broadcast of The Celebrity Apprentice's second-season premiere.
Brad and Victoria Hunt get eliminated from 'The Amazing Race'
March 2, 2009
A questionable decision followed by an unlucky twist of fate proved to be too much for the "Married Couple" team of Brad and Victoria Hunt to overcome, causing them to become the third team to be eliminated from The Amazing Race 14 during last night's broadcast on CBS.
'Mythbusters' team member Kari Byron announces she's pregnant
March 2, 2009
Mythbusters "Build Team" member Kari Byron has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.Terminally ill British reality TV star Jade Goody to undergo surgery
March 2, 2009
Terminally ill British reality TV star Jade Goody to undergo surgery
Former 'Laguna Beach' star Jason Wahler calls off engagement
March 2, 2009
Jason Wahler has called off his engagement to Katja Decker Sadowski -- ending his hopes for a reality series that would document the couple's preparation to walk down the aisle.
'Real Housewives' star Kim Zolciak seeks protection from ex-publicist
March 2, 2009
Kim Zolciak claims her real-life persona is being sabotaged by her former publicist.
Adam Lambert dishes on making 'American Idol's Top 12 finals
March 2, 2009
Adam Lambert feels his theatrical background will work as both a help and a hindrance during his upcoming journey as an American Idol eighth-season Top 12 finalist.
Jewel "feeling better," should "be good" for 'Dancing with the Stars'
March 1, 2009
Jewel Kilcher' knee tendinitis has apparently gone from a five-alarm fire that could have hindered her participation in Dancing with the Stars' upcoming season to a mere brush fire that is only expected to prevent her from practicing for a few more days.
