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Paula Abul on her 'American Idol' exit: "I had to stand on my principle"
August 31, 2009
Paula Abdul claims it was a moral decision to leave American Idol after reportedly rejecting a $5 million a year offer to continue serving on the Fox mega-hit's judging panel.TLC to debut new 'King of the Crown' reality series on September 30
August 31, 2009
TLC has announced King of the Crown, a new reality series that will follow a beauty pageant expert, will premiere Wednesday, September 30 at 9PM ET/PT.'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Kate Gosselin: Aliens have taken Jon away
August 31, 2009
Kate Gosselin is apparently having a hard time coping with the recent behavior of her estranged husband Jon -- so much so that she has decided to blame it on an alien abduction.'Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson cancels show due to "vocal issues"
August 31, 2009
Kelly Clarkson reportedly had to cancel a weekend concert due to a problem with her voice.Pakistani reality TV show contestant drowns while doing challenge
August 31, 2009
Pakistani reality TV show contestant drowns while doing challengeUpcoming 'Gone Too Far' intervention show host DJ AM found dead
August 31, 2009
Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, the host of MTV's upcoming Gone Too Far intervention reality series, was found dead on Friday at his New York City apartment from a possible drug overdose. He was 36.'American Idol' winner Kris Allen to release debut album November 17
August 31, 2009
Kris Allen is apparently eager for his fans to know when they can expect his debut album to drop.Police won't charge woman who aided alleged murderer Ryan Jenkins
August 28, 2009
Canadian police have announced no charges will be filed against the woman who helped Ryan Jenkins elude authorities after he was charged with murdering Jasmine Fiore.'Ax Men' star Michael Pihl arrested after rolling Jeep with children
August 28, 2009
A star of History Channel's Ax Men reality series has been arrested after a vehicle he was driving in northwest Oregon flipped over and injured three children.Kristin Chenoweth to serve as 'American Idol' auditions guest judge
August 28, 2009
Kristin Chenoweth is reportedly ready to take on one of her toughest roles yet: filling in for Paula Abdul.Russell Kairouz the eighth houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother'
August 28, 2009
Russell Kairouz became the eighth houseguest evicted from Big Brother's eleventh season during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality show.Kim Kardashian producing reality show about public relation gurus
August 28, 2009
Kim Kardashian is ready to tackle her passion for reality television as a producer.'America's Got Talent' judge David Hasselhoff to perform on show
August 28, 2009
David Hasselhoff is dusting off his vocal chords for an America's Got Talent performance.'Bromance' and 'The Hills' star Brody Jenner tasered during bar fight
August 28, 2009
Brody Jenner and Joe Francis got into a bar brawl last night that allegedly began when the Girls Gone Wild founder punched a girl and ended with The Hills regular being tasered.Police: Struggle evidence found in Ryan Jenkins' alleged victim's car
August 28, 2009
Evidence found inside Jasmine Fiore's car has revealed signs of a violent struggle between her and Ryan Jenkins and allowed police to piece together a timeline of events in the murder of the 28-year-old swimsuit model.CBS reveals 'Survivor: Samoa' castaway identities, tribal leader twist
August 27, 2009
CBS has announced the identities of the castaways who will be competing on Survivor: Samoa and also revealed the game-opening twist the cast encountered when the competition was filmed earlier this summer.Ex-'Dance' choreographer Alex Da Silva pleads not guilty to sex counts
August 27, 2009
Alex Da Silva maintains that the sexual-assault charges he's currently facing were not criminal acts but consensual sex.Style renews Bill Rancic and Giuliana DePandi's 'Giuliana & Bill' show
August 27, 2009
The Style Network announced that it has renewed Giuliana & Bill for a second season.VH1 rethinking reality dating shows and 'Megan' production company
August 27, 2009
VH1 viewers may see less of the ridiculous reality dating shows the network has become known in the future.E! to premiere 'The Girls Next Door's sixth season on October 11
August 27, 2009
E! has announced The Girls Next Door's sixth season, which will find Playboy founder Hugh Hefner wooing a new trio of women, will premiere Sunday, October 11 at 10PM ET/PT.'America's Got Talent' determines final five fourth-season Top 20 acts
August 27, 2009
America's Got Talent determined the final five Top 20 fourth-season semifinalist acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.Report: 'Jon & Kate' star Kate Gosselin to seek full custody of kids
August 27, 2009
Kate Gosselin apparently feels that her kids' safety is more important than sharing custody with her soon-to-be ex-husband.Jon Gosselin denies saying he wants to leave 'Jon & Kate Plus 8'
August 27, 2009
Jon Gosselin's desire to leave Jon & Kate Plus 8 apparently isn't that strong after all.Car of 'Megan Wants a Millionaire's Ryan Jenkins' alleged victim found
August 26, 2009
Authorities have located the vehicle that belonged to Jasmine Fiore, who was allegedly murdered by Megan Wants a Millionaire bachelor Ryan Jenkins.Original 'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch remains in jail after hearing
August 26, 2009
Richard Hatch remains behind bars following a Wednesday hearing on whether the original Survivor winner violated the terms of his home confinement by participating in unauthorized media interviews last week.Sister may have aided 'Megan Wants a Millionaire' suitor Ryan Jenkins
August 26, 2009
Ryan Jenkins' half-sister may have reportedly helped him elude authorities after he was charged with murdering Jasmine Fiore.'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Kate Gosselin to guest-host ABC's 'The View'
August 26, 2009
ABC has announced that Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Kate Gosselin will serve as a The View co-host on the ABC talk show's September 14 and 15 broadcasts.UK's Channel 4 ditching 'Big Brother' reality series after 2010 editions
August 26, 2009
UK's Channel 4 ditching 'Big Brother' reality series after 2010 editionsReport: Bravo's 'The Real Housewives' going into daily syndication
August 26, 2009
The Real Housewives reality franchise's previous seasons will reportedly be going into daily syndication.Animal Planet renews 'Whale Wars' reality series for a third season
August 26, 2009
Animal Planet announced that it has renewed Whale Wars for a third season.E! to debut 'Leave it to Lamas' featuring Shayne Lamas on October 11
August 26, 2009
E! has announced Leave it to Lamas, a new reality series that will follow The Bachelor: London Calling winner Shayne Lamas and the rest of her family as they live their Hollywood lifestyles, will premiere Sunday, October 11 at 10:30PM ET/PT.Robert Hesse the eighth chef cut from 'Hell's Kitchen's sixth season
August 26, 2009
Robert Hesse's second chance at winning Hell's Kitchen has come to an end.'Jon & Kate' star Kate Gosselin: Jon's opinions and goals are his
August 26, 2009
Kate Gosselin apparently isn't as eager as Jon to quit their TLC reality series.Carrie Underwood to co-host CMA Awards with Brad Paisley again
August 26, 2009
Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley have been tapped to reprise their Country Music Association Awards co-hosting duties.A&E confirms Jackson family documentary will become a reality series
August 26, 2009
A&E confirms Jackson family documentary will become a reality seriesJon Gosselin: I don't want to do 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' anymore
August 25, 2009
Jon Gosselin has reiterated his feelings that filming new episodes of TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8 is a job he'd like to quit.Ex-'Idol' judge Paula Abdul to host 'VH1 Divas' live concert special
August 25, 2009
Paula Abdul has landed her first post-American Idol gig.A&E in legal dispute over new 'Steven Seagal: Lawman' reality series
August 25, 2009
A&E's new Steven Seagal: Lawman reality series has apparently become entangled in a lawsuit.The DiSalvatore family wins NBC's 'Great American Road Trip'
August 25, 2009
The DiSalvatore family was crowned Great American Road Trip's champions during last night's finale broadcast of the NBC reality series.Parents say 'Megan Wants a Millionaire' suitor incapable of murder
August 25, 2009
Ryan Jenkins' father feels the son he knew couldn't also be the same person accused of murdering his ex-wife and gruesomely disposing of the body before hanging himself in a secluded Canadian motel.Police know woman who aided accused 'Megan' killer Ryan Jenkins
August 25, 2009
Authorities know the identity of the mystery woman who allegedly helped Ryan Jenkins elude police by checking him into a secluded Canadian motel after he was charged with murdering his ex-wife.Motel: Accused 'Megan' murderer Ryan Jenkins checked-in by woman
August 24, 2009
Authorities are currently searching for a woman who allegedly helped Ryan Jenkins elude police by checking him into a secluded Canadian motel after he was charged with murdering his ex-wife.TLC renews 'The Little Couple' reality series for a second season
August 24, 2009
Bill Klein and Jen Arnold will continue to star on the small screen.Producer: 'The City' becoming a "workplace drama" for second season
August 24, 2009
The City's second season will apparently have a different focus now that two of Whitney Port's closest on-screen friends have abandoned her.ABC reveals 'Dancing with the Stars' professional partner pairings
August 24, 2009
Although the majority of them had already leaked last week, ABC has formally revealed the celebrity and professional partner pairings for Dancing with the Stars' ninth season.Accused 'Megan' murderer Ryan Jenkins dead from apparent suicide
August 24, 2009
Ryan Jenkins, the Megan Wants a Millionaire bachelor who was charged with murdering his ex-wife and had eluded authorities, was found dead over the weekend from an apparent suicide.VH1 cancels 'Megan Wants a Millionaire' and 'I Love Money 3' shows
August 24, 2009
VH1 has decided to permanently remove Ryan Jenkins from its airwaves.CBS expands 'Big Brother' live finale broadcast to two hours
August 24, 2009
CBS has planned a big party for Big Brother's eleventh-season finale.Lydia Tavera the seventh houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother' house
August 21, 2009
Lydia Tavera became the seventh houseguest evicted from Big Brother's eleventh season during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality show.$25,000 reward offered for accused 'Megan' murderer Ryan Jenkins
August 21, 2009
Ryan Jenkins' elusiveness has led authorities to seek help from the public.'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch's jail hearing postponed to next week
August 21, 2009
Richard Hatch will have to at least spend several more days behind bars.More 'Dancing with the Stars' professional partner pairings leak
August 21, 2009
So much for ABC waiting to reveal its Dancing with the Stars couples.'Megan Wants a Millionaire' suitor Ryan Jenkins charged with murder
August 21, 2009
Ryan Jenkins has gone from a "person of interest" to a murder suspect.Ex-'Idol' finalist Danny Gokey: Record deal announcement coming
August 21, 2009
Danny Gokey says it's only a matter of time before his new recording contract is revealed.Report: Ryan Jenkins begged producers to pay $250,000 prize now
August 21, 2009
Ryan Jenkins reportedly tried to cash-in on his reported I Love Money 3 victory before he allegedly fled the country after murdering his ex-wife last weekend.'The Real Housewives' husband Matt Keough arrested for DUI again
August 21, 2009
Matt Keough is apparently having a hard time striking out his drinking problems.'America's Got Talent' determines five more fourth-season Top 20 acts
August 20, 2009
America's Got Talent determined five more Top 20 fourth-season semifinalist acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.NBC reveals identities of 'The Biggest Loser's eighth-season cast
August 20, 2009
NBC has revealed the identities of the 16 contestants competing on The Biggest Loser's eighth season, which will premiere Tuesday, September 15 at 8PM ET/PT and feature a "second chances" theme.'Megan Wants a Millionaire' suitor sought in death may have fled U.S.
August 20, 2009
Ryan Jenkins, the Megan Wants a Millionaire suitor who has been deemed a "person of interest" in the death of Jasmine Fiore, a 28-year-old swimsuit model he had married in March, appears to have successfully fled the United States and returned to his native Canada.Mexican cuisine chef Rick Bayless crowned 'Top Chef Masters' champ
August 20, 2009
Rick Bayless was crowned the winner of Top Chef Masters during last night's finale broadcast of Bravo's Top Chef spinoff.Paula Abdul manager: "No discussions" about 'American Idol' return
August 20, 2009
Paula Abdul apparently has a number of opportunities to continue working in television, however the door to her rumored return to American Idol has remained closed.'Big Brother's Chima Simone sorry she called Russell Kairouz terrorist
August 20, 2009
Chima Simone still feels Russell Kairouz was responsible for bullying her and several other Big Brother houseguests, however she apparently regrets her choice of words in chastising him for it.VH1 pulls 'Megan Wants A Millionaire' after suitor sought in murder
August 20, 2009
VH1 has pulled its Megan Wants a Millionaire reality dating series from the air indefinitely after suitor Ryan Jenkins was recently identified as a "person of interest" by police in the death of Jasmine Fiore, a 28-year-old swimsuit model.Lawyer: 'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch jailed for additional interviews
August 20, 2009
Richard Hatch's lawyer says a "little misunderstanding" about how many media outlets he was allowed to speak to this week is the reason for his current stint in the slammer.'Divorced Dad's Club' producers deny being in talks with Jon Gosselin
August 20, 2009
Jon Gosselin may soon be a divorced dad, but he apparently isn't in the club just yet.'Megan Wants a Millionaire' suitor named 'person of interest' in murder
August 19, 2009
Ryan Alexander Jenkins, a suitor on VH1's currently airing Megan Wants a Millionaire reality dating series, has been named a "person of interest" by police in the death of Jasmine Fiore.'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch arrested and jailed after interviews
August 19, 2009
Richard Hatch's big mouth has apparently gotten him into trouble.'Big Brother' shows Chima Simone expelled following rules violations
August 19, 2009
Chima Simone was expelled from Big Brother's eleventh season during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.'The Biggest Loser' couple Nicole Brewer, Damien Gurganious wed
August 19, 2009
Nicole Brewer and Damien Gurganious helped each other shed the pounds as The Biggest Loser: Couples contestants, and now they'll be by each other's side to continue to offer weight-loss support.'Dancing with the Stars' celebrities' pro partner pairings begin leaking
August 19, 2009
While ABC won't formally announce Dancing with the Stars' ninth-season pairings until next week, several of the ballroom relationships have already leaked.Lifetime's 'Project Runway' all-stars special to include Nicole Kidman
August 18, 2009
Lifetime's 'Project Runway' all-stars special to include Nicole KidmanShania Twain to serve as guest judge for 'American Idol' auditions
August 18, 2009
Shania Twain to serve as guest judge for 'American Idol' auditionsEx-'Dance' choreographer Alex Da Silva charged with sexual assault
August 18, 2009
Four months after determining it didn't currently have enough evidence to charge him, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office has charged former So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Alex Da Silva with eight felony sexual-assault charges.'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch: I was imprisoned because I'm gay
August 18, 2009
Richard Hatch claims sexual discrimination and prosecutorial misconduct landed him behind bars.Aaron Carter the oddsmakers' favorite to win 'Dancing with the Stars'
August 18, 2009
Aaron Carter is the early oddsmakers' favorite to take home Dancing with the Stars' ninth-season mirror ball trophy.'Big Brother' host Julie Chen: Chima Simone gave us no choice
August 18, 2009
Although the details of her departure from the house still remain largely unexplained, Big Brother host Julie Chen says Chima Simone gave the show's producers no choice but to remove her from the competition.ABC reveals 'Dancing with the Stars' ninth season celebrity cast
August 17, 2009
ABC has revealed the identities of the 16 celebrities -- the show's largest cast ever -- who will be competing on Dancing with the Stars' ninth season this fall.The CW announces 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 14 casting calls
August 17, 2009
The CW has announced open casting call dates and locations for America's Next Top Model's fourteenth cycle.Chima Simone unexpectedly leaves the 'Big Brother' house
August 15, 2009
Big Brother's eleventh season has unexpectedly lost another houseguest.'Big Brother' evicts Jessie Godderz after Jeff Schroeder plays twist
August 14, 2009
Jessie Godderz became the fifth houseguest evicted from Big Brother's eleventh season during Thursday night's broadcast of the CBS reality show.Former second-season 'The Bachelor' star Aaron Buerge gets married
August 14, 2009
There was no fairy-tale wedding at the end of Aaron Buerge's journey as The Bachelor's second-season star, however he was able to eventually find love.Cops breakup argument between 'Jon & Kate's Jon and Kate Gosselin
August 14, 2009
The animosity level is clearly rising for divorcing Jon & Kate Plus 8 stars Jon and Kate Gosselin.Reality TV villainess Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth entering seminary
August 14, 2009
Reality TV villainess Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth entering seminaryVictoria Beckham guest judges second 'American Idol' audition city
August 13, 2009
Victoria Beckham guest judges second 'American Idol' audition cityTony Danza to teach high school in new 'Teach' reality series for A&E
August 13, 2009
Tony Danza to teach high school in new 'Teach' reality series for A&E'America's Got Talent' determines five more fourth-season Top 20 acts
August 13, 2009
America's Got Talent determined five more Top 20 fourth-season semifinalist acts during Tuesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Fab Five, a group of five dancing sisters from Morgan, UT; The Voices of Glory, sibling singing trio from Highland, NY; The Texas Tenors, a trio of tenors from Houston, TX; and Paradizo Dance, a husband-and-wife acrobatic dance duo from Brooklyn, NY, were revealed to have finished as the top 4 vote-getters after Tuesday night's performance show which featured the season's second group of 12 quarterfinalists performing for home viewer votes, automatically earning them a spot in America's Got Talent fourth-season Top 20 semifinals.'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Kate Gosselin says marriage is definitely over
August 13, 2009
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Kate Gosselin says marriage is definitely over'Dancing with the Stars' to feature 16 celebs, three double eliminations
August 13, 2009
Dancing with the Stars is apparently expanding for its ninth season.'Keeping Up' and 'Take Miami' star Kourtney Kardashian pregnant
August 13, 2009
'Keeping Up' and 'Take Miami' star Kourtney Kardashian pregnantThe CW reveals 'America's Next Top Model's thirteenth-season cast
August 12, 2009
The CW has revealed the identities of the 14 finalists competing on America's Next Top Model's thirteenth season, which will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Wednesday, September 9 at 8PM ET/PT.'Dancing with the Stars' enacting early training limits to reduce injuries
August 12, 2009
Dancing with the Stars has reportedly implemented a new training rule to help curtail injuries to its celebrity participants.'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell believed to be close to new deal
August 11, 2009
After months of speculation about his future with the show, American Idol judge Simon Cowell is believed to be close to signing a new two-year pact that will keep him with the Fox reality competition through its 2012 edition.Former 'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson gives birth to a son
August 11, 2009
Former 'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson gives birth to a sonExclusive: Ronnie Talbott talks about his 'Big Brother' experience
August 10, 2009
Ronnie Talbott began playing the Big Brother game the moment he entered the house and things appeared to be going his way at first.Ex-'Survivor' castaway Elisabeth Hasselbeck gives birth to third child
August 10, 2009
Elisabeth Hasselbeck has impeccable timing.Kate Gosselin: Marriage would have failed without 'Jon & Kate Plus 8'
August 10, 2009
Kate Gosselin: Marriage would have failed without 'Jon & Kate Plus 8''Dancing' couple Derek Hough and Shannon Elizabeth announce break-up
August 9, 2009
Derek Hough and Shannon Elizabeth's romantic relationship has seen its final dance.ABC would "love" to have Paula Abdul on 'Dancing with the Stars'
August 9, 2009
ABC would "love" to have Paula Abdul on 'Dancing with the Stars''Pitchmen' star Billy Mays' family: We never saw signs of cocaine use
August 9, 2009
'Pitchmen' star Billy Mays' family: We never saw signs of cocaine use'American Idol' begins post-Paula Abdul era with Victoria Beckham
August 7, 2009
'American Idol' begins post-Paula Abdul era with Victoria BeckhamAutopsy: Cocaine use contributed to 'Pitchmen' star Billy Mays' death
August 7, 2009
Autopsy: Cocaine use contributed to 'Pitchmen' star Billy Mays' deathFox orders eighth 'Hell's Kitchen' edition, schedules live holiday special
August 7, 2009
Fox announced that it has renewed Hell's Kitchen for an eighth season.Jeanine Mason crowned 'So You Think You Can Dance's champion
August 7, 2009
Jeanine Mason was crowned So You Think You Can Dance's fifth-season winner during last night's live finale broadcast of the Fox reality dance competition.Ronnie Talbott the fourth houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother' house
August 7, 2009
Ronnie Talbott became the fourth houseguest evicted from Big Brother's eleventh season during Thursday night's live broadcast of the CBS reality show.Paula Abdul getting "many wonderful" offers after 'Idol' announcement
August 6, 2009
Paula Abdul getting "many wonderful" offers after 'Idol' announcementFox: 'Idol' likely to replace Paula Abdul, auditions will use guest judges
August 6, 2009
Fox: 'Idol' likely to replace Paula Abdul, auditions will use guest judges'America's Got Talent' reveals first five fourth-season Top 20 acts
August 6, 2009
America's Got Talent revealed its first five Top 20 fourth-season semifinalist acts during Tuesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin denies he dated Kate Major
August 6, 2009
Jon Gosselin has publicly confirmed he is not romantically involved with Kate Major and claims that Hailey Glassman is the one who stole his heart following his estranged wife Kate's divorce filing earlier this summer.'Jon & Kate's Jon Gosselin: Kate gave up on the marriage in October
August 6, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin is denying his soon-to-be ex-wife Kate's previous claims that he had been the one pushing for a separation and was the driving force behind the couple's June 22 divorce filing.Report: 'American Idol' offered Paula Abdul close to $5 million a year
August 6, 2009
Five million dollars a year reportedly wasn't enough to keep Paula Abdul at American Idol's judges' table.Experts: Paula Abdul's 'Idol' exit unlikely to impact ratings or ad sales
August 5, 2009
Experts: Paula Abdul's 'Idol' exit unlikely to impact ratings or ad salesEd Swiderski denies having girlfriends, Jillian Harris stands by him
August 5, 2009
Ed Swiderski is denying two former girlfriends' allegations that he was dating and sleeping with them before, during and even after the filming of The Bachelorette's fifth season, which ended with Jillian Harris getting engaged to Swiderski after selecting him as her final suitor.Paula Abdul announces she's decided to leave 'American Idol'
August 5, 2009
In a surprising move, American Idol judge Paula Abdul has announced she has decided not to return for the show's ninth season.Report: 'Bachelorette' winner Ed Swiderski had two girlfriends at home
August 5, 2009
Wes Hayden apparently wasn't the only The Bachelorette fifth-season bachelor who may have had a girlfriend back home.'Jon & Kate Plus 8' averages more than four million viewers in return
August 4, 2009
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' averages more than four million viewers in return'Top Model' replacing Paulina Porizkova with series of guest judges
August 4, 2009
The CW has announced axed America's Next Top Model judge Paulina Porizkova will be replaced with a series of guest judges for the show's thirteenth edition.'Jon & Kate Plus 8' returns with Jon and Kate Gosselin newly split
August 4, 2009
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' returns with Jon and Kate Gosselin newly split'American Idol' announces Kara DioGuardi returning for ninth season
August 3, 2009
'American Idol' announces Kara DioGuardi returning for ninth seasonReality TV couple Rob and Amber Mariano have a baby girl
August 3, 2009
Reality TV couple Rob and Amber Mariano have added a new member to their alliance: a baby girl.Exclusive: Casey Turner talks about his 'Big Brother' experience
August 3, 2009
Casey Turner thought things were just according to plan when Jessie Godderz, the season's third Head of Household, didn't nominate Ronnie Talbott, the duplicitous houseguest who had spent Big Brother 11's first two weeks playing both sides of the house against each other, for eviction at competition's third eviction nomination ceremony.'The Bachelor' creator: I wouldn't want my daughter on the show
August 3, 2009
Mike Fleiss has no problems putting other people's children on The Bachelor, but it's apparently a different story when it comes to his own kids.
