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Reality TV People News - May 2006
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks signs record contract
May 31, 2006
"American Idol" champ Taylor Hicks has signed a contract with 19 Recordings Limited and Arista Records.
'My Fair Brady' stars Adrianne Curry and actor Christopher Knight wed
May 30, 2006
The stars of VH1's "My Fair Brady" -- model Adrianne Curry and actor Christopher Knight -- have tied the knot in Joliet, Ill.
Busy days ahead for new 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks
May 28, 2006
Taylor Hicks, the new "American Idol," has busy days ahead with tons of interviews and talk show appearances and his first single, due June 13.'Laguna Beach' teen Kristin Cavallari may take Jessica's 'Dukes' role
May 26, 2006
Former MTV star Kristin Cavallari was linked with singer/actress Jessica Simpson's ex-husband, and now she may be taking over Simpson's film role too.
'Survivor: Vanautu' winner Chris Daugherty may lose job for lying
May 26, 2006
The winner of the $1 million prize at the end of CBS' 2004 "Survivor: Vanautu" may be fired from his job at the Ohio Department of Transportation.
'Dancing with the Stars' host Tom Bergeron rumored for 'GMA' position
May 24, 2006
"Dancing with the Stars" host Tom Bergeron and former NBC "Today" host Bryant Gumbel are being floated as candidates for "Good Morning America."
'American Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood wins two ACM Awards
May 23, 2006
Superstar duo Brooks & Dunn won their 21st Academy of Country Music Award -- setting a record during Tuesday night's ceremony in Las Vegas.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest injured during finale rehearsal
May 23, 2006
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest fell through a glass table during a production meeting in Los Angeles and cut his hand.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Duane Chapman weds after daughter's death
May 22, 2006
The daughter of A&E reality star Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman was killed in Fairbanks, Alaska, the day before his wedding in Hawaii.
'American Idol 3' reject William Hung crowned Artichoke King
May 19, 2006
"American Idol" reject William Hung has been named the first "Artichoke King" of Castroville, Calif.
Former 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart selling 'Turkey Hill' home
May 19, 2006
The four-acre Westport, Conn., spread Martha Stewart calls "Turkey Hill" is on the market for $9 million.
Former 'American Idol' contestants making their mark on Broadway
May 16, 2006
Castoff contestants from Fox TV's "American Idol" talent competition are becoming golden cast members for Broadway's musicals.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump hits street name change roadblock
May 16, 2006
Real estate mogul Donald Trump is coming up against a roadblock in his effort to get a street named for him in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Original 'Survivor' Richard Hatch sentenced to 51 months in prison
May 16, 2006
A federal judge in Providence, R.I., Tuesday sentenced "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch to 51 months in prison for tax evasion and perjury.
Thief ruins 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's Mother's Day surprise
May 16, 2006
Thieves made off with $10,000 worth of Christian Dior products that hotel heiress and "The Simple Life" star Paris Hilton had sent her mom in Los Angeles for Mother's day.
Kellie Pickler's newly paroled dad wants to attend 'Idol' finale
May 16, 2006
Ousted "American Idol" contestant Kellie Pickler's dad has asked Florida probation officials to let him be with her at the show's Los Angeles finale.
Fans of ousted 'Idol' finalist Chris Daughtry demand new vote
May 15, 2006
Fans of ousted "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry and some U.S. radio stations are demanding Fox TV bring back the rocker for a new vote.
'Survivor: Panama' winner Aras Baskauskas overwhelmed by victory
May 15, 2006
The $1 million winner of CBS' "Survivor: Panama" reality competition described the experience Monday as "overwhelming" and "exciting."
Fuel asks eliminated 'Idol' finalist Chris Daughtry to be its frontman
May 11, 2006
Pennsylvania hard rockers, Fuel, went on national TV Thursday to ask "American Idol" reject Chris Daughtry to join the band.
Ousted 'Idol' finalist Chris Daughtry thought elimination was a joke
May 11, 2006
Former "American Idol" favorite Chris Daughtry said in Los Angeles Thursday his surprise ouster from the Fox TV talent competition was "gut-wrenching."
Former 'Chaotic' star Britney Spears confirms she's pregnant again
May 9, 2006
U.S. pop star Britney Spears Tuesday confirmed during a surprise appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman" that she's pregnant again.
Former 'The Mole' host Anderson Cooper to contribute to '60 Minutes'
May 8, 2006
CBS Monday announced CNN's Anderson Cooper has been hired to contribute up to five reports a year to "60 Minutes."
'Dancing with the Stars 2' Master P threatens Sony over Romeo single
May 8, 2006
The war of words between young rappers Lil' Romeo and Bow Wow could escalate into a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Sony Music.
Lifetime set to begin shooting 'The Fantasia Barrino Story' movie
May 5, 2006
Cable TV's Lifetime network Friday said preparations are under way to start shooting a movie about and starring "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino.
'Simple Life' star Nicole Richie says she's getting help for weight loss
May 4, 2006
Nicole Richie's Los Angeles doctor says "The Simple Life" star's drastic weight loss is "in the realm of anorexia."
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest says Paula Abdul feud his fault
May 3, 2006
Fox TV's "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest Wednesday said his widely publicized feud with judge Paula Abdul was blown out of proportion by the media.
Former reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith reportedly pregnant
May 3, 2006
Trimspa's Anna Nicole Smith is reportedly pregnant and the widow of Texas billionaire J. Howard Marshall may find her herself in hot water with the dad.
Teri Hatcher says 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest dumped her
May 2, 2006
"Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher says "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest ended their budding relationship after only three dates.
Ousted 'Idol' finalist Kellie Pickler not told of dad's prison release
May 2, 2006
Ousted "American Idol" contender Kellie Pickler says she was unaware of her father's release from a Florida prison.
Former 'Anna Nicole Smith Show' star wins Supreme Court victory
May 1, 2006
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday revived former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith's claim to part of her late billionaire husband's fortune.
