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'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice leads winner Carrie Underwood in early debut single pre-orders
May 31, 2005
"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice is on top of the Barnes & Noble best-seller list with pre-release orders for his upcoming CD.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton gets engaged to shipping heir Paris Latsis
May 31, 2005
Actress and hotel heiress Paris Hilton has accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend of five months, Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis.
CBS reveals the identities of its upcoming 'Rock Star: INXS' contestants
May 31, 2005
CBS has announced the identities of the fifteen performers who will compete on its upcoming Rock Star: INXS reality series.
UPN's 'Top Model' adds new judges for fifth edition, drops Janice Dickinson and Nolé Marin
May 28, 2005
A popular reality talent show has dropped its controversial has-been female judge. But in a mildly surprising move, it's not embattled American Idol judge Paula Abdul -- instead it's America's Next Top Model judge Janice Dickinson.
Carrie Underwood bests Bo Bice to win Fox's 'American Idol 4'
May 26, 2005
In a surprise conclusion, American Idol 4 finalist Carrie Underwood upset oddsmaker favorite Bo Bice to win the fourth season of the smash-hit Fox reality talent competition.
Bravo's 'Being Bobby Brown' to feature Whitney Houston's rehab
May 25, 2005
Bobby Brown says his wife, Whitney Houston, has finished her second stint in rehab and is ready to record a new album.
'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson lashes out at retracted divorce report
May 25, 2005
Singer Jessica Simpson has lashed out against media spreading rumors that her marriage to "Newlyweds" co-star Nick Lachey is on the rocks.
'Osbournes' star Sharon Osbourne douses prankster cameraman
May 25, 2005
The first lady of heavy metal, Sharon Osbourne, dumped a bucket of water on a London cameraman who sprayed her with a squirt gun that looked like a microphone.
'American Idol' powers Fox to 2004-2005 young adults ratings win
May 25, 2005
Buoyed by "American Idol," Fox Broadcasting was on the mark to win its first September-to-May TV ratings among the critical young adults group.
Risqué Paris Hilton TV commercial sponsor tells critics to "get a life"
May 25, 2005
A Carl's Jr. executive told the Parents Television Council to "get a life" in response to complaints about Paris Hilton's sexy Spicy Burger commercial.
Brooke Burke and Dave Navarro to co-host CBS's 'Rock Star: INXS'
May 24, 2005
CBS announced today that E! Entertainment personality Brooke Burke and rock guitarist Dave Navarro will co-host its upcoming Rock Star: INXS reality talent competition series that will premiere on Monday, July 11 at 9PM ET/PT.
Media group condemns Paris Hilton's commercial as "soft-core porn"
May 24, 2005
A media watchdog group says a California TV ad for a hamburger chain featuring a scantily clad and soaked Paris Hilton is "soft-core porn."
Fantasia Barrino rooting for Bo Bice to be 'American Idol's next winner
May 24, 2005
Reigning "American Idol" champion Fantasia Barrino says Alabama rocker Bo Bice is her favorite to become the next winner of the Fox reality TV talent contest.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump sues New York golf course contractor
May 24, 2005
Donald Trump testified he paid a contractor more than $3 million for work that was only half-done on his Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., golf course.
American Idol 4 - Finals Week 10 summary
May 24, 2005
"I Feel Like a Woman Chained to Unsatisfied Fools," our episode summary for the tenth week of American Idol 4's finals, written by Drive My Car, is now available.
'Apprentice 3' runner-up Tana Goertz: "It was all bull****"
May 23, 2005
When she was still fighting for a chance to be Donald Trump's newest employee during Thursday's live The Apprentice 3 finale, finalist Tana Goertz claimed to have learned a lesson from her unprofessional badmouthing of the eliminated contestants who had helped her execute her final task. However, based on the 37-year-old Iowa resident's behavior in the 24-hour period that followed her Trump firing, it would appear as though whatever lesson Tana learned, it had little to do with recognizing the inappropriateness of such behavior.
The Apprentice 3 - Finale Episode summary
May 23, 2005
"Let the Tana Bashing Begin!," our episode summary for the seventeenth and (finally) last episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by volsfan, is now available.
Sergio Mora pounds Jesse Brinkley to reach NBC's $1,000,000 'Contender' final bout
May 23, 2005
In the fourteenth episode of NBC's boxing reality-competition show The Contender, heavily-favored Sergio 'The Latin Snake' Mora (now 15-0, 4 KOs) pounded his way to the show's $1 million final match by decisively thrashing Jesse Brinkley (now 25-2, 17 KOs) in the last semifinal match, winning by unanimous decision. With his win, Sergio will face Peter Manfredo Jr. (24-1, 10 KOs) in the seven-round bout, to be held at the famed Caesar's Palace venue in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 24, with the live broadcast beginning at 8PM ET.
Mark Burnett and firm settle 'Apprentice' product placement lawsuits
May 23, 2005
Producer Mark Burnett and Madison Road Entertainment have settled lawsuits over charges to place products on NBC's "The Apprentice."
'Bachelorette' winner Ryan Sutter invited to NFL rookie minicamp
May 23, 2005
The New Orleans Saints invited Ryan Sutter, who gained fame in 2003 by marrying Trista Rehn in ABC's "The Bachelorette," to try out for the NFL team.
Two members of Bobby Brown's entourage stabbed in fight
May 23, 2005
Two members of singer Bobby Brown's entourage were stabbed in a brawl outside an Atlanta restaurant early Monday.
MTV reveals the identities of 'The Real World: Austin' roommates
May 21, 2005
MTV has revealed the identities of the "seven strangers" who will be living together when The Real World: Austin, the sixteenth edition of the long-running reality series, debuts on Tuesday, June 21 with a special one-hour premiere.
Rejected 'The Bachelor 7' bachelorette Krisily Kennedy: "I kind of expected it"
May 21, 2005
If The Bachelor 7 bachelorette finalist Krisily Kennedy appeared to remain a little too composed in the minutes following her rejection by Charlie O'Connell on Monday's live The Final Rose finale, there's a good reason -- she had suspected the move was coming.
The Bachelor 7 - Finale Episode summary
May 21, 2005
"Three Hours? Shame on you, ABC!," our episode summary for the season finale episode of the seventh edition of ABC's The Bachelor series, written by MTW1961, is now available.
'American Idol 3' winner Fantasia Barrino to perform at charity benefit
May 21, 2005
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino will perform at a benefit for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation in Los Angeles.
Angie Everhart and Erika Eleniak star in TBS' 'Real Gilligan's Island 2'
May 20, 2005
Model Angie Everhart and actress Erika Eleniak will be the new Gingers on "The Real Gilligan's Island," the TBS network announced.
Kendra Todd defeats Tana Goertz to become Donald Trump's third 'Apprentice'
May 20, 2005
The Apprentice 3's season-long booksmart vs streetsmart battle ended with the last remaining booksmart team member winning over the last remaining streetsmart team member, as Kendra Todd, a 26-year-old real estate broker from Boynton Beach, Florida edged fellow finalist Tana Goertz to become the third person to hear Donald Trump say "You're hired."
'The Amazing Race 7' runner-up Rob Mariano continues to fuel final flight conspiracy rumors
May 20, 2005
More than a week has passed since the broadcast of CBS's The Amazing Race 7 finale, however thanks to the ongoing efforts of bitter runner-up Rob Mariano, a small cloud of doubt continues to linger around winning couple Uchenna and Joyce Agu's victory.
Ratings: UPN's 'Britney and Kevin: Chaotic' disappoints, debuts to only 3.66 million viewers
May 20, 2005
Fewer Americans watched Tuesday's debut of Britney Spears' Britney and Kevin: Chaotic UPN reality show than bought her disappointing 2001 "Britney" album. And despite what UPN's spinmeisters might proclaim, that's not particularly impressive given that compared to the 20 million plus units that her first two albums combined to sell, the controversial singer's "Britney" album has only sold about 4.5 million units.
Donald Trump chooses Kendra Todd as his next 'Apprentice'
May 20, 2005
In the season finale of NBC's "The Apprentice" Donald Trump chose Kendra Todd to join his empire and help renovate a Palm Beach, Fla., mansion.
Paris Hilton cell phone hacker conned his way into network
May 19, 2005
The hackers who acquired nude photos of Paris Hilton from her cell phone used "social engineering" instead of technical wizardry, the Washington Post reports.
CBS's 'Survivor: Palau' finale averages 20.8 million viewers, but still trails ABC's 'Housewives'
May 19, 2005
Despite airing versus an even more powerful ABC Sunday night lineup, CBS's Sunday night finale of Survivor: Palau performed slightly better than December's Sunday finale of Survivor: Vanuatu, but once again failed to generate the big ratings pop that previous Survivor finales have typically drawn..
Survivor: Palau - Reunion show summary
May 19, 2005
"Just. Slump. Over.," our episode summary for the reunion show episode of Survivor: Palau, the tenth edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by landruajm, is now available.
'American Idol 4' eliminates Vonzell Solomon, making Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood its final two finalists
May 19, 2005
Fox's American Idol 4 voted out the tenth of its twelve finalists during last night's results show, with Vonzell Solomon, a 20-year-old from Ft. Myers, FL, being eliminated from the reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest of the over 37 million votes that home viewers cast.
Naima Mora wins UPN's fourth 'America's Next Top Model' edition
May 19, 2005
Naima Mora, a 20-year-old coffee shop waitress from Detroit, MI, was crowned America's Next Top Model during last night's finale of the fourth cycle of the popular UPN "dramality" series.
CBS begins accepting applications for 'Survivor 12'
May 19, 2005
As mentioned by Survivor host Jeff Probst during Sunday evening's Survivor: Palau reunion broadcast, CBS has begun accepting applications for the twelfth installment of Survivor.
Survivor: Palau - Finale Episode summary
May 18, 2005
"Outwit, Outplay, Outclass," our episode summary for the fourteenth episode of Survivor: Palau, the tenth edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by Jims02, is now available.
Bunim/Murray's 'Starting Over' wins 2004/05 'Special Class Series' Daytime Emmy
May 18, 2005
For the first time, a reality series has won a 'Best Series' Daytime Emmy Award. This Daytime Emmy also happens to be the first Emmy ever won by the widely acknowledged creators of the modern reality TV genre, Bunim/Murray Productions.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton strikes deal for pet chihuahua toys
May 18, 2005
Paris Hilton's pet chihuahua Tinkerbell has become the heiress' latest moneymaker, with a new deal struck for Gund to manufacture plush replicas.
The Apprentice 3 - Episode 16 summary
May 18, 2005
"Here's a Story, of a Delusioned Lady, with Three Very Messed Up Children," our episode summary for the sixteenth episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by Fishercat, is now available.
ABC's 'The Bachelor' franchise to return, but not until January 2006
May 17, 2005
ABC announced today that its fading The Bachelor reality franchise will not be part of its Fall 2005 primetime schedule, but in a somewhat surprising move, the series will return in January 2006 after Monday Night Football wraps up its thirty-fifth and final year on the network.
ABC 'Bachelor' Charlie O'Connell picks Sarah Brice, rejects Krisily Kennedy in seventh season finale
May 17, 2005
ABC's much ballyhooed "no rules" edition of its The Bachelor edition ended in a manner not all that different than the fading reality franchise's previous editions -- with bachelor Charlie O'Connell selecting Sarah Brice over Krisily Kennedy during an extremely bloated three-hour marathon finale, but -- similar to fellow recent bachelors Jesse Palmer (Bachelor 5) and Bob Guiney (Bachelor 4) -- failing to propose marriage, offering only a "promise ring" instead.Tasmanian-born princess inspires new Australian reality show
May 17, 2005
Tasmanian-born Princess Mary of Denmark has inspired Australian producers to create a reality royal makeover television show.
NBC to air both Donald Trump and Martha Stewart 'Apprentice' editions this fall
May 17, 2005
NBC unveiled its 2005-2006 Fall primetime schedule yesterday, announcing that it will broadcast not one but two The Apprentice editions this fall, with its previously announced The Apprentice: Martha Stewart series joining the fourth edition of the Donald Trump-led original Apprentice series as part of the network's Fall 2005 primetime lineup.
'Fear Factor' bumped from NBC's Fall 2005 schedule, but to return in midseason
May 17, 2005
NBC announced Monday that as part of what it emphasized was a plan to launch new programming throughout the September-May season, Fear Factor will not be part of the network's initial 2005-2006 Fall primetime schedule. Instead, Fear Factor will be return to the network's schedule at some point later in the season.
'American Idol 4' adds additional voting numbers for its Final 3 performance show
May 16, 2005
Fox announced today that this week's American Idol 4 performance show broadcast will add an additional phone number for each of the competition's three remaining contestants.
Fox to premiere new 'So You Think You Can Dance' reality series on July 20
May 16, 2005
Fox has announced that it will debut So You Think You Can Dance, a new reality series that will search for America's best dancer, on Wednesday, July 20 at 8PM ET/PT with a two-hour premiere.
CBS announces 'Survivor 11' to film in Mayan ruins, be titled 'Survivor: Guatemala'
May 16, 2005
CBS has announced that this fall's upcoming eleventh installment of its Survivor franchise will take place in Guatemala and be titled Survivor: Guatemala, The Maya Empire.
Survivor: Palau - Episode 13 summary
May 16, 2005
"Yes, Mistress," our episode summary for the thirteenth episode of Survivor: Palau, the tenth edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by Coconut, is now available.
Tom Westman defeats Katie Gallagher to win 'Survivor: Palau'
May 16, 2005
In the end, Survivor: Palau ended as it began -- with 41-year-old New York City firefighter Tom Westman dominating the game's challenges.
NYC firefighter Tom Westman wins CBS's 'Survivor: Palau'
May 16, 2005
A 41-year-old New York City firefighter is the latest winner of the top $1 million prize in the CBS "Survivor: Palau" reality TV series.
Peter Manfredo Jr. avenges loss, advances to 'The Contender' finals with win over Alfonso Gomez
May 16, 2005
In a semifinal rematch of the opening episode of NBC's The Contender, Peter Manfredo Jr. (now 24-1, 10 KOs) avenged the only defeat of his career with a seven-round unanimous decision over Alfonso Gomez Jr. (now 12-3-1, 4 KOs) in the thirteenth episode of the show.
American Idol 4 - Finals Week 9 summary
May 16, 2005
"I'm A Little Bit Country And A Whole Lot Bored," our episode summary for the ninth week of American Idol 4's finals, written by Bebo, is now available.Fox to air three summer reality series, plus the return of 'Renovate My Family'
May 16, 2005
Fox announced Friday that it will air four reality shows as part of its Summer 2005 programming schedule. In addition to the return of last fall's Renovate My Family series, Fox will also debut Hell's Kitchen, The Princes Of Malibu. and So You Think You Can Dance.
Fox's new 'Hell's Kitchen' reality series to premiere May 30
May 16, 2005
Fox has announced that Hell's Kitchen, its new adaptation of a popular British reality show of the same name, will premiere Monday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT.
The Amazing Race 7 - Episode 12, Part 2 summary
May 15, 2005
"Laverne and Shirley Episode 102 Part 2 'A Most Amazing Race'," our episode summary for the second part of the season finale episode of CBS's The Amazing Race 7, written by emydi, is now available.
The Amazing Race 7 - Episode 12, Part 1 summary
May 15, 2005
"Laverne and Shirley Episode 102 Part 1 'A Most Amazing Race'," our episode summary for the first part of the season finale episode of CBS's The Amazing Race 7, written by KObrien_fan, is now available.
The Bachelor 7 - The Women Tell All summary
May 15, 2005
"The Women Tell All, Death Cage Match: SarahDub Vs. The World," our episode summary for The Women Tell All episode of the seventh edition of ABC's The Bachelor series, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
'Survivor: Palau' Finale Episode 'State of the Spoiling'
May 14, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the season finale episode of Survivor: Palau is now available.
Caryn Groedel becomes the sixteenth contestant to exit 'Survivor: Palau'
May 13, 2005
With her last-minute scrambling failing to sway any of her fellow remaining castaways, Caryn Groedel, a 46-year-old civil rights attorney from Solon, OH, was voted out of Survivor: Palau during Thursday night's CBS broadcast, making her the sixteenth contestant to exit the competition
Upcoming reality star Britney Spears sued for copyright infringement
May 13, 2005
An Indiana man is suing Britney Spears for copyright infringement, alleging he is the one who wrote "Sometimes," which she recorded.
'American Idol' finalist Vonzell Solomon got "caught up in the moment"
May 13, 2005
"American Idol" finalist Vonzell Solomon's teary outburst was described Friday as a case of being "caught up in the moment."
Kendra Todd and Tana Goertz face off in 'The Apprentice 3's final task
May 13, 2005
The Apprentice season that highlighted a battle between high school-educated streetsmart contestants competing against college-educated booksmart contestants is fittingly ending with a final showdown featuring one contestant from each team.
Original 'Apprentice' winner Bill Rancic to publish children's book
May 13, 2005
The first winner of TV's "The Apprentice," Bill Rancic, is writing a book to give kids the same business guidance he got from Donald Trump.
TBS reveals the identities of its 'Real Gilligan's Island 2' castaways
May 12, 2005
TBS today revealed the identities of the two teams of castaways who will be competing in its The Real Gilligan's Island 2 reality series that will premiere Wednesday, June 8 at 9PM ET/PT.
Anthony Fedorov becomes the ninth 'American Idol 4' finalist to be eliminated
May 12, 2005
Fox's American Idol voted out the ninth of its twelve finalists during last night's results show, with Anthony Fedorov, a 19-year-old from Trevose, PA, being eliminated from the reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest audience votes.
Brittany becomes the tenth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 4'
May 12, 2005
Deemed to have "lost her fire," Brittany, a 22-year-old elementary school instructional aide from Tallahassee, FL, became the eleventh girl eliminated from the fourth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's UPN broadcast.MTV's 'Jackass' blamed for British "happy slapping" craze
May 12, 2005
TV's "Jackass" and "Dirty Sanchez" are blamed for the growing "happy slapping" craze in Britain, where children film each other attacking strangers.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton says she's fed up with the paparazzi
May 12, 2005
"House of Wax" star Paris Hilton says she is thrilled with her life, but wishes the paparazzi that camp outside her house would take a hike.
CBS reveals the identities of its upcoming 'The Cut' contestants
May 11, 2005
CBS has unveiled the identities of the sixteen contestants who will be competing in its new previously announced The Cut reality series.
CBS's 'The Amazing Race 7' finishes big, sets series ratings records
May 11, 2005
Putting to rest any remaining doubts that CBS's The Amazing Race has become a bonfide hit, last night's finale of the show's seventh edition crossed the finish line in amazing fashion, delivering the long-running reality series' best ever ratings performance among overall viewers, households, and all three of the key Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54, and Adults 18-34 demographics.
'Project Runway' hostess Heidi Klum marries singer Seal in Mexico
May 11, 2005
Pregnant supermodel Heidi Klum has married singer Seal in a secret Mexico ceremony attended by about 60 friends and relatives.
Future 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart attends shareholder meeting
May 11, 2005
Martha Stewart got warm applause at her New York company's first annual meeting since her release from prison in March.
The Apprentice 3 - Episode 15 summary
May 11, 2005
"So Tell Me A Little Bit About Yourself," our episode summary for the fifteenth episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by ginger, is now available.
Uchenna and Joyce Agu win CBS's 'The Amazing Race 7' as "Romber" place second
May 11, 2005
After 5 continents, 25 cities, and more than 40,000 miles, The Amazing Race team of Uchenna and Joyce Agu managed to move from worst to first during the competition's final leg and win the seventh edition of the CBS reality series. Despite the fact that their last place finish in the penultimate leg forced them to beg for cash up until the very end, the married couple was able to hold off Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich and Ron Young and Kelly McCorkle to win The Amazing Race 7's million dollar prize.
'Survivor: Palau' Episode 13 'State of the Spoiling'
May 11, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the thirteenth episode of Survivor: Palau is now available.
Survivor: Palau - Episode 12 summary
May 11, 2005
"The Best Laid Plans," our episode summary for the twelfth episode of Survivor: Palau, the tenth edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by TeamJoisey, is now available.
Houston couple Uchenna and Joyce Agu win CBS's 'Amazing Race'
May 11, 2005
Houston couple Uchenna and Joyce Agu begged for the money to pay a Miami cabbie before they grabbed the $1 million prize in CBS' seventh "The Amazing Race."
ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' to feature 'Bachelorette' Trista Sutter among its celebrities
May 10, 2005
ABC has announced the identities of the six celebrities competing in Dancing with the Stars, its previously announced six-episode adaptation of the British Strictly Come Dancing ballroom dancing competition series that the network will premiere Wednesday, June 1 at 9PM ET/PT. And in a move that is bound to polarize reality fans, the network has cast former original Bachelorette Trista Rehn, now known as Trista Sutter, as one of the show's participants.
CBS's 'The Amazing Race 7' drawing record ratings in its run to the finish line
May 10, 2005
With one three teams left in the competition, CBS's The Amazing Race 7 teams are racing toward tonight's finale finish line -- and based on its recent ratings performances, so is the show itself.
Report: Nicole Richie may yet be part of Fox's next 'The Simple Life'
May 10, 2005
The Fox network may retain Nicole Richie in its hit U.S. show, "The Simple Life," despite co-star Paris Hilton's repeated comments that Richie is gone.
The WB to debut Ashton Kutcher's new 'Beauty And The Geek' reality competition series on June 1
May 10, 2005
The WB announced last week that Beauty And The Geek, its new six-episode reality show created by Punk'd producers Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg, will premiere Wednesday, June 1 at 8PM ET/PT.
The Amazing Race 7 - Episode 11 summary
May 10, 2005
"The Underground and Double-decker Buses," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of CBS's The Amazing Race 7, written by cqvenus, is now available.
Former 'Apprentice' contestant Ereka Vetrini gets engaged
May 9, 2005
The Tony Danza Show has announced that former The Apprentice contestant Ereka Vetrini got engaged to Randy Burkholder, her longtime boyfriend, over the weekend.
Jesse Brinkley TKO's Anthony Bonsante in NBC's twelfth 'Contender' episode
May 9, 2005
In the final quarterfinal match, which took place in the twelfth episode of NBC's reality-competition boxing show The Contender, the two most reluctant warriors in the dominant 'Italian Clan' coalition (also known as the "Gutless Four") were forced into the ring to do "battle." Unfortunately, they couldn't both lose.
CBS's 'Big Brother 6' to premiere July 7, feature new two-story house
May 9, 2005
CBS announced Friday that the sixth edition of its popular Big Brother reality series will premiere on Thursday, July 7 at 8PM ET/PT. The tentpole of a Summer 2005 reality show lineup that will see the network broadcast six hours of reality programming a week, Big Brother 6 will air also air on Tuesdays at 9PM ET/PT and Saturdays at 8PM ET/PT.
CBS to debut Mark Burnett's 'Rock Star: INXS' reality show on July 11
May 9, 2005
CBS announced Friday that Rock Star: INXS, Mark Burnett's new American Idol-like reality talent competition series that will find a new lead singer for Australian rock band INXS, will premiere on Monday, July 11 at 10PM ET/PT.
CBS to premiere its Tommy Hilfiger-hosted 'The Cut' fashion reality show on June 9
May 9, 2005
CBS announced Friday that The Cut, its new Project Runway-like fashion competition reality show in which fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger will search for "America's fashion trendsetter of tomorrow," will premiere on Thursday, June 9 with a special 90-minute premiere in Survivor's 8PM ET/PT time periodCBS to air four summer reality shows, including 'Big Brother', 'Rock Star', and 'The Cut'
May 9, 2005
CBS has announced that it will air four realty series as part of its Summer 2005 programming schedule, the network's most aggressive summer schedule since it first launched the present American network television reality TV era with its Summer 2000 debuts of Survivor and Big Brother. In additional to the sixth edition of its annual three-night-a-week Big Brother reality series, CBS will also air reality uber-producer Mark Burnett's new Rock Star: INXS series on a thrice-weekly schedule, plus weekly broadcasts of Tommy Hilfiger's Project Runway-like The Cut series and Fire Me... Please.
NBC to premiere its 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' former pop star series on June 2
May 9, 2005
NBC announced last week that it has added a seventh reality series to its previously announced Summer 2005 programming schedule -- Hit Me Baby One More Time, a one-hour reality competition series in which five one-time pop music stars will perform and compete for the studio audience's vote.
The Bachelor 7 - Episode 6 summary
May 9, 2005
"Girls Gone Wild!," our episode summary for the sixth episode of the seventh edition of ABC's The Bachelor series, written by frisky, is now available.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul appears on 'Saturday Night Live'
May 8, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul made a cameo appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," introducing the opening skit and judging the performances.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's UPN reality series to be called 'Britney And Kevin: Chaotic'
May 7, 2005
UPN has announced that its upcoming Britney Spears and Kevin Federline reality series finally has a name -- Britney And Kevin: Chaotic. The series will premiere Tuesday, May 17 at 9PM ET/PT with a special one-hour episode.Report: CBS planning unscripted Jon Lovitz hidden prank series
May 6, 2005
CBS is developing a prime time unscripted series for former "Saturday Night Live" star Jon Lovitz, The Hollywood Reporter said Friday.
Gregg Carey becomes the fifteenth contestant to exit 'Survivor: Palau'
May 6, 2005
Falling victim to a desperation alliance comprised of three castaways who felt they had nothing left to lose by chancing a tie vote that would result in a random draw elimination, Gregg Carey was voted out of Survivor: Palau during Thursday night's CBS broadcast, making Gregg the fifteenth castaway to exit the competition
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson denies Fred Durst rumors
May 6, 2005
"Newlyweds" TV star and pop diva Jessica Simpson says a report of an alleged dalliance with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is "absolutely untrue."
Craig Williams gets fired as NBC's 'The Apprentice 3' selects its final two contestants
May 6, 2005
With its teams dissolved at the end of last week's episode, last night's NBC The Apprentice 3 broadcast featured the show's final three contestants, Craig Williams, Tana Goertz, and Kendra Todd, facing a series of interviews. Craig, the 37-year-old high-school educated shoeshine business owner from Conley, Georgia, failed to impress the executives, causing Donald Trump to fire him midway through the episode. Afterwards, as in previous seasons, the final two contestants were given their final tasks and assigned a colorful group of former contestants as "employees."
'Osbournes' star Kelly Osbourne blames drug habit on bad genes
May 6, 2005
Wild child Kelly Osbourne says she and brother Jack can thank their rock 'n' roll parents' genes for their drug problems.
'Osbournes' star Ozzy Osbourne suffering from Parkin Syndrome
May 6, 2005
British rocker Ozzy Osbourne says he's relieved his debilitating body tremors are from a genetic syndrome -- not his lifetime of drug abuse.
'Idol 2' runner-up Clay Aiken doubts Corey Clark's allegations
May 5, 2005
Clay Aiken, the singer who rose to fame on "American Idol," told CBS News he does not believe that fellow contestant Corey Clark had an affair with Paula Abdul.
American Idol 4 - Finals Week 8 summary
May 5, 2005
"It's Not Over 'Til The Fat Guy Sings," our episode summary for the eighth week of American Idol 4's finals, written by Devious Weasel, is now available.
ABC's 'American Idol' exposé long on hype and gossip but short on scandal
May 5, 2005
Last night, ABC's Primetime Live aired its potentially explosive (and much hyped) "exposé" of the Fox reality-competition smash American Idol. After all was said and done, though, the "exposé" seemed like little more than titillating gossip dressed up with lots of smoke and mirrors, in the hopes of crippling a rival network's most important show.
'Apprentice 3' finalist Tana Goertz hopes to be first female winner
May 5, 2005
The number of contenders in NBC's "The Apprentice" show is down to three and one is an Iowa housewife whose possible triumph would be the first by a woman.
Upcoming 'Being Bobby Brown' star back in court over child support
May 5, 2005
In the latest court appearance, singer Bobby Brown has been firmly reminded by a Massachusetts judge of a commitment to his two oldest children."Nice guy" Tim Campbell wins Alan Sugar's UK 'Apprentice' show
May 5, 2005
Former London Underground employee Tim Campbell beat out stiff competition to win a job on the British version of the reality TV show "The Apprentice."
Scott Savol becomes the eighth 'American Idol 4' finalist to be eliminated
May 5, 2005
In an elimination that many fans felt was long overdue, Fox's American Idol voted out the eighth of its twelve finalists during last night's results show, with Scott Savol, a 29-year-old from Shaker Heights, OH, being eliminated from the reality talent competition as a result of receiving the fewest audience votes.
Fox investigating Corey Clark's ABC News 'Fallen Idol' claims
May 5, 2005
Fox and producers of "American Idol" are investigating a former contestant's claim of a relationship with judge Paula Abdul.
Christina becomes the tenth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 4'
May 5, 2005
Deemed as lacking a warm personality that matched her beauty, Christina, a 24-year-old fashion marketing student from Tallahassee, FL, became the tenth girl eliminated from the fourth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's UPN broadcast.
Older couple Meredith and Gretchen Smith get eliminated from 'The Amazing Race 7'
May 4, 2005
They lasted longer than teams half their ages, but time finally ran out for The Amazing Race 7 contestants Meredith and Gretchen Smith when they finished fourth (and last) in Tuesday night's CBS broadcast of the Race's tenth leg, eliminating them from the competition.
More details about ABC's upcoming 'American Idol' "exposé" begin emerging
May 3, 2005
In an effort to boost its ratings, ABC has been keeping quiet about the details of its upcoming American Idol exposé that's scheduled to air in a special edition of ABC's Primetime Live on Wednesday, May 4, at 10 PM (after the Idol results show at 9 PM on Fox). However, ABC's plans for secrecy seem to have crumbled under the combined push of the mainstream media and the blogosphere.
Caterer Terry Miller wins the UK's 'Hell's Kitchen' reality show
May 3, 2005
A British caterer has taken the $475,000 grand prize on the ITV network's "Hell's Kitchen" reality show.
'American Idol 2' finalist Carmen Rasmusen defends Paula Abdul
May 3, 2005
Speculation about a reported ABC News expose' of "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has led a former contestant to come to her defense.
ABC remains mum about its upcoming 'American Idol' expose
May 3, 2005
The ABC television network is keeping a public relations lid on its expose' of "American Idol" in an apparent bid to boost ratings.
The Apprentice 3 - Episode 14 summary
May 3, 2005
"Sun Tzu and The Art Of Getting Fired," our episode summary for the fourteenth episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by Estee, is now available.
Peter Manfredo cuts and ousts Joey Gilbert in NBC's eleventh 'Contender' episode
May 2, 2005
On the eleventh episode of NBC's reality-competition boxing show The Contender, the "Italian Clan" coalition (aka the "Gutless Four" for their penchant to fight easy fights, unlike the rest of the boxers) were forced to begin fighting each other, with two spots in the semifinals at stake. In the first such fight, lawyer, former NCAA boxing champion and Sylvester Stallone nutrition endorser Joey Gilbert (now 9-1, 7 KOs) was defeated by Peter Manfredo (now 23-1, 10 KOs) in a split decision after the bout was stopped early due to a severe cut suffered by Joey as a result of an accidental head butt.
American Idol 4 - "Gay Idol Journal, Finals Week 7"
May 2, 2005
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the seventh installment of his weekly "American Idol Gay Idol Journal" diva rant, an exclusive to the Reality TV World American Idol message boards.
Survivor: Palau - Episode 11 summary
May 2, 2005
"Ulong, Pagong, So What? So Long," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of Survivor: Palau, the tenth edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by Bebo, is now available.
The Amazing Race 7 - Episode 10 summary
May 2, 2005
"Traveling With A Friendly Little Gnome," our episode summary for the tenth episode of CBS's The Amazing Race 7, written by strid333, is now available.
The Bachelor 7 - Episode 5 summary
May 2, 2005
"Charlie's Hometown Adventures," our episode summary for the fifth episode of the seventh edition of ABC's The Bachelor series, written by sorgee, is now available.MTV's ratings drop following the end of three popular reality shows
May 2, 2005
Cable's MTV has marked its eighth straight first-quarter of growth, but is also seeing ratings decline, the Hollywood Reporter said Monday.
NBC's 'Average Joe 4' to debut June 28, but once again feature "joes" not "janes"
May 1, 2005
NBC has announced that nearly a year after it was first scheduled to air, the long-delayed fourth installment of its Average Joe reality will finally premiere on Tuesday, June 28 at 8PM ET/PT as part of the network's Summer 2005 reality programming.
NBC's 'The Biggest Loser 2' to debut August 9, feature men vs. women
May 1, 2005
NBC has announced The Biggest Loser 2, its previously announced sequel to last fall's new surprise hit reality series, will debut on Tuesday, August 9 at 8PM ET/PT with a 90-minute episode. Tommy Lee Goes To College, a new half-hour reality series that will follow notorious Motley Crue rocker Tommy Lee as he returns to school to get the college experience he never had, will follow at 9:30PM ET/PT
Bravo's second 'Blow Out' season to premiere June 7
May 1, 2005
Bravo has announced that the second season of Blow Out, its "docu-reality" series centered around Hollywood stylist Jonathan Antin, will premiere on Tuesday, June 7 at 9PM ET/PT.NBC to air six summer reality series, including shows featuring Tommy Lee and Paris Hilton's mother Kathy
May 1, 2005
NBC has announced plans to air six reality series as part of its Summer 2005 programming schedule. Staggering their debuts throughout the summer, the network will launch the shows in three waves, starting with I Want To Be A Hilton and Average Joe 4: The Joes Strike Back in late June, followed by The Law Firm and Meet Mister Mom in late July/early August, and concluding with the mid-August premieres of Tommy Lee Goes To College and the second season of The Biggest Loser, its Fall 2005 surprise hit.Bravo announces plans to air at least six new reality series this summer
May 1, 2005
Bravo has announced plans to air its most aggressive slate of original summer programming ever, with new reality series such as Sports Kids Moms & Dads, Hidden Howie: The Private Life of a Public Nuisance, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Situation: Comedy, Being Bobby Brown and Battle of the Network Reality Stars all scheduled to join new seasons of Queer Eye For The Straight Guy and Blow Out as part of its summer programming lineup.
Simon Cowell's Il Divo group debuts fourth on Billboard's 200 chart
May 1, 2005
Fox's "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell's opera pop group Il Divo has achieved the highest U.S. chart entry for a debut album from a British-signed act.
Upcoming 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart credits prison for better skin
May 1, 2005
Martha Stewart told People magazine her skin got better while she served her five-month sentence at a federal prison in Alderson, W.Va.
