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Reality TV People News - August 2005
Original 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson wins two at MTV Video Music Awards
August 29, 2005
With Diddy at the helm, it was no surprise the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards was hip-hop heavy, but rockers Green Day ruled the night taking home seven awards.
'Apprentice' contestant previously dated Martha Stewart chief's son
August 28, 2005
A contestant on "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" had a relationship with the son of one of the NBC TV show's judges, the New York Post reports.
'Being Bobby Brown' finale prompts Whitney Houston speculation
August 26, 2005
The former queen of pop music, Whitney Houston, is better known these days for bathroom humor, sex talk and her phrase "Hell to the no."
'Celebrity Fit Club' sparks new look for 'Court' judge Mablean Ephriam
August 25, 2005
The popular syndicated TV show, "Divorce Court" will have several new looks entering into its seventh season this fall.
'Survivor: Palau' winner Tom Westman signs Caribbean Joe deal
August 24, 2005
"Survivor" winner Tom Westman Wednesday was named spokesman for Caribbean Joe clothing and products.
'Growing Up Gotti' star Victoria Gotti faked breast cancer claim
August 24, 2005
Reality TV star and mafia don daughter Victoria Gotti is backing off her claim that she secretly underwent treatment for breast cancer.
Ex-'Idol' finalist Clay Aiken leaving Los Angeles for North Carolina
August 23, 2005
For North Carolina native Clay Aiken, there's no place like home and California just isn't it.
'Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice has emergency surgery, off concert tour
August 22, 2005
"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice underwent emergency surgery in Las Vegas for a reported "kink in his intestines."
'Growing up Gotti' star Victoria Gotti reveals she has breast cancer
August 21, 2005
Victoria Gotti of New York says she was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall, but she kept it secret from almost everyone including her sons.
'Growing Up Gotti' boys going legit, opening restaurants and salon
August 21, 2005
The three young stars of TV's reality show "Growing Up Gotti" are opening two restaurants and a tanning salon, the New York Post reported Sunday.
Ozzfest forced to scrap final Ozzy Osbourne performance show
August 17, 2005
The OzzFest heavy metal tour has scrapped its final show and what would have been Ozzy Osbourne's final performance as a headlining act.
Report: 'Idol' dropout Mario Vazquez recording album with Clive Davis
August 17, 2005
"American Idol" dropout Mario Vazquez is reportedly recording an album with legendary producer Clive Davis for his J Records label.
'Idol' host Ryan Seacrest to succeed Dick Clark as New Year's star
August 15, 2005
Music and TV mogul Dick Clark will eventually pass his "Rockin' Eve" mantle to Ryan Seacrest, but don't count out the legendary host just yet.
Nicole Richie's film debut moved to avoid conflict with Paris' movie
August 15, 2005
Nicole Richie's film debut "Kids In America" is coming out earlier than planned to avoid competing with Paris Hilton's movie, "Pledge This!"
'Tommy Lee Goes to College' star had fun going to school
August 15, 2005
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee says he went mostly for laughs in his new reality TV series, "Tommy Lee Goes to College."
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey say no to more reality shows
August 14, 2005
Pop singer Jessica Simpson says she wants to work again with her husband Nick Lachey, but not on another reality show like "The Newlyweds."
Tommy Lee hopes new NBC reality show will let folks get to know him
August 13, 2005
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee says "misconception" is his worst enemy.
'Osbournes' star Ozzy Osbourne retiring from Ozzfest concert tour
August 12, 2005
Rock 'n' roll icon Ozzy Osbourne Friday announced he is retiring as the headliner of the annual heavy metal festival that bears his name.
Fox investigation clears Paula Abdul of Corey Clark's 'Idol' charges
August 12, 2005
An outside investigation has cleared "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul of charges levied by former contestant Corey Clark, the Fox Network announced Friday.
Ashlee Simpson wants 'Saturday Night Live' second chance
August 12, 2005
Ashlee Simpson says she's ready to return to "Saturday Night Live" and redeem her embarrassing lip-syncing exposure last year.
Paris Hilton's fiancé's parents disagree with upcoming wedding plans
August 11, 2005
The parents of U.S. hotel heiress Paris Hilton and Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis have decidedly different opinions on the impending nuptials.
Two of ABC's 'Brat Camp' youths facing separate criminal charges
August 8, 2005
Two of the youths featured on ABC's "Brat Camp" reality series are facing criminal charges for separate incidents.
Paula Abdul pulls out of Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance' series
August 6, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul will not appear on Fox TV's new talent reality show, "So You Think You Can Dance" after all.
John O'Hurley riding 'Dancing with the Stars' wave of success
August 5, 2005
Actor John O'Hurley's impressive stint on ABC TV's "Dancing with the Stars" has sparked a new career life for the former "Seinfeld" co-star.
'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson breaks into films with Daisy Duke role
August 5, 2005
U.S. pop singer Jessica Simpson says playing Daisy Duke in the new movie "The Dukes of Hazzard" was the best first acting role she could have chosen.
OzzFest shows delayed until Ozzy Osbourne gets over mystery illness
August 5, 2005
OzzFest has been rolling for a week sans its namesake and headlining band, Black Sabbath, but now a date has been delayed until Ozzy Osbourne gets healthy.
ABC 'Brat Camp' youth Jada Chabot slams speedboat into other family
August 5, 2005
Jada Chabot, 15, one of nine misfits on the new ABC-TV "Brat Camp'' show, is facing charges after slamming a speedboat into a Massachusetts family.
Upcoming 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart confined for 3 extra weeks
August 4, 2005
Celebrity entrepreneur Martha Stewart has had her home confinement sentence for lying to federal investigators extended by three weeks.
American women name 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton their princess
August 4, 2005
Hotel heiress and reality TV star Paris Hilton is the American Princess of the 21st Century, a poll by WE: Women's Entertainment network concluded.
Ozzy Osbourne's mystery illness idles Black Sabbath for second show
August 1, 2005
Heavy metal idols Black Sabbath were idle for a second concert along the OzzFest tour due to frontman Ozzy Osbourne's mystery illness.
'American Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice breaks foot during concert
August 1, 2005
"American Idol" rocker Bo Bice wore sneakers instead of his usual cowboy boots on stage in Manchester, N.H., and ended breaking his foot mid-song.
