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Reality TV People News - August 2006
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks settles with producer over songs
August 30, 2006
"American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks has settled his lawsuit against a Nashville producer who was selling three of his early songs on the Internet.
Report: 'Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee might be 'Wonder Woman'
August 30, 2006
Katharine McPhee, last season's "American Idol" runner-up, is reportedly being considered for a film version of "Wonder Woman."
Paris Hilton upset with Ricky Gervais over 'Extras' appearance snub
August 28, 2006
Paris Hilton's newest feud is with Ricky Gervais over the British comic's decision to turn down "The Simple Life" star's offer for her to appear on his series, "Extras."
Kevin Federline says he's going broke despite 'Chaotic' show payday
August 24, 2006
Rapper and Britney Spears husband Kevin Federline is going broke even though he made about $2 million off of the UPN show "Chaotic."
'Idol' winner Taylor Hicks sues ex-producer for selling old demo songs
August 24, 2006
"American Idol" winner, Taylor Hicks, is suing a Tennessee music producer for distributing songs Hicks recorded before he won the reality show.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton accused of hacking voicemail
August 24, 2006
Spoofcard.com, a telephone card service provider, has terminated Paris Hilton's account because the heiress and "The Simple Life" star allegedly hacked other people's voicemail.
Former 'Idol 4' finalist Constantine Maroulis joining Broadway show
August 23, 2006
"American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis is negotiating to join the cast of "The Wedding Singer" on Broadway, Playbill.com reported in New York.
India bans 'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's new music video
August 23, 2006
India's Central Board of Film Certification has banned from TV the video made by "The Simple Life" star Paris Hilton for her new song "Stars Are Blind."
'Rock Star' host Brooke Burke gets engaged to David Charvet
August 21, 2006
"Rock Star: Supernova" host Brooke Burke and actor David Charvet are engaged and expecting a child together.
Judge lets 'Apprentice' star Donald Trump's $5 billion lawsuit proceed
August 19, 2006
Donald Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against an author who said the developer was not really a billionaire may proceed, a New Jersey judge has ruled.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton getting serious about business
August 18, 2006
Heiress Paris Hilton wants people to see her life and how hard she really works from her prospective and says she's accomplished all she has on her own.
Justin Timberlake denies making disparaging Taylor Hicks comments
August 17, 2006
Pop singer Justin Timberlake said that Taylor Hicks can't hold a tune and better not be gay but his publicist claims that these comments were taken wrong.Former 'The Real World' star David "Puck" Rainey has second child
August 16, 2006
Former "The Real World: San Francisco" star David "Puck" Rainey's wife has given birth to the couple's second child in Los Angeles.
'American Idol 5' finalist Chris Daughtry working on debut album
August 16, 2006
"American Idol" Season Five rocker Chris Daughtry has begun work on his debut album from 19 Recordings/RCA Records.
Report: Guinness Book disses 'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton
August 16, 2006
U.S. hotel heiress Paris Hilton will reportedly appear in the 2007 "Guinness Book of World Records" as the world's "Most Overrated Person."
Former 'Top Model 5' finalist Kim Stolz lands mtvU hosting role
August 14, 2006
Kim Stolz, a 23-year-old New Yorker who was a finalist on the fifth season of "America's Next Top Model," is finding her voice as the host of MTV's campus channel.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell talks about his favorite albums
August 14, 2006
British pop music promoter and "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell chose none of his own products as favorites when he was a guest on a BBC radio show.
'Renovate My Family' host Jay McGraw marries model Erica Dahm
August 13, 2006
The son of U.S. TV pop psychologist Dr. Phil, Jay McGraw, has married actress and Playboy model Erica Dahm in a Beverly Hills, Calif., ceremony.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton bitten by own pet kinkajou
August 11, 2006
Heiress Paris Hilton was treated at a Los Angeles hospital after her pet kinkajou bit her on the arm while the two were playing.
Ice-T offers 'Talent' judge David Hasselhoff $5 million rap lessons
August 11, 2006
Rapper Ice-T's confident enough of his ability that he has said he could teach David Hasselhoff to rap, the catch being it would cost Hasselhoff $5 million.
Former 'American Idol 5' finalist Chris Daughtry buys new home
August 9, 2006
Oak Ridge, N.C., is reportedly prepared to offer its newest citizen, former "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry, the privacy his family has sought.
'The Hills' cameras miss Lauren Conrad's breakup with Jason Wahler
August 9, 2006
Even without the camera rolling, drama is high with MTV's reality show, "The Hills," star Lauren Conrad.
'Talent' judge David Hasselhoff visits Orange County nightclub
August 7, 2006
"America's Got Talent" judge David Hasselhoff dominated Club Vegas' VIP section, appearing at the Orange County, Calif., nightclub as a favor for a fellow actor, TMZ.com said.
Unauthorized Clay Aiken biography author sues former 'Idol' runner-up
August 7, 2006
Author Jeannie Holleman filed a North Carolina lawsuit against "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken, alleging the singer hurt sales of her Aiken biography.
'Rock Star' host Brooke Burke pregnant with David Charvet's child
August 7, 2006
"Rock Star: Supernova" host Brooke Burke and former "Baywatch" actor and singer David Charvet are expecting a child, sources told Us Weekly in California.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton paid ex-fiance for engagement ring
August 7, 2006
"Simple Life" co-star Paris Hilton couldn't part with her engagement ring when she and ex-fiance Paris Latsis split, so she bought it from him.
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks signs Random House book deal
August 4, 2006
"American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, who had a hit with "Do I Make You Proud," has signed a deal to write a book on his career called "Heart Full of Soul."
Former 'Idol 2' foes Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken set to duel again
August 3, 2006
Former "American Idol" rivals Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are set to battle again when their new albums arrive in U.S. stores this fall.
'American Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee breaks foot at concert
August 3, 2006
The runner-up from this season's "American Idol," Katharine McPhee, fractured her foot backstage before the national "Idol" concert in Charlotte, N.C.
Magazine readers lash out at Ashlee Simpson's beauty makeover
August 2, 2006
The next issue of the New York-based Marie Claire magazine has an expanded letters section slamming singer Ashlee Simpson for her beauty makeover.
Former 'Idol 5' finalist Elliott Yamin expecting to sign contract soon
August 2, 2006
According to a spokeswoman for former American Idol 5 second runner-up Elliott Yamin, Yamin's involvement with the show's ongoing summer concert tour is the reason why the 28-year-old former viewer favorite has yet to sign a recording contract.
Convicted 'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch moved to new prison
August 1, 2006
Former "Survivor" contestant Richard Hatch, who was convicted of income tax evasion, has been moved to a minimum-security prison in West Virginia.
