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Reality TV People News - January 2009
Nick Lachey defends ex-wife Jessica Simpson's apparent weight gain
January 31, 2009
Nick Lachey defends ex-wife Jessica Simpson's apparent weight gain
Ex-'Survivor' castaway Elisabeth Hasselbeck expecting third child
January 29, 2009
Elisabeth Hasselbeck has announced she is pregnant and expecting her third child this summer.
Kelly Clarkson's 'My Life Would Suck Without You' sets chart record
January 28, 2009
After making history for being crowned American Idol's first-ever champ in 2002, Kelly Clarkson is reportedly ready to once again add her name to the record books.
Report: Lauren Conrad and "Lo" Bosworth moving out of 'Hills' home
January 28, 2009
The Hills could apparently get a little quieter in the coming weeks.
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee signs with Verve
January 27, 2009
American Idol fifth-season runner-up Katherine McPhee has signed a new recording contract with Verve Music Group.
Jesse Csincsak and ex-bachelorette Holly Durst confirm they're dating
January 23, 2009
After initially playing a bit coy about their relationship, fourth-season The Bachelorette winner Jesse Csincsak and former The Bachelor bachelorette Holly Durst have confirmed they are dating. However, according to Csincsak, the romance isn't anything "super exclusive" yet.
Ex-'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkleman pitching sitcom comeback
January 22, 2009
Former American Idol first-season co-host-turned-trivia answer Brian Dunkleman is trying to make a comeback on television.
'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' star Ty Pennington offers reward
January 22, 2009
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host Ty Pennington is extending the ABC reality show's goal of helping families who have been victimized by unfortunate situations into his personal life as well.
Original 'Idol' runner-up Justin Guarini busy planning wedding
January 21, 2009
Justin Guarini's summer wedding is fast approaching, but fortunately for him, his fiance is prepared.
'Bachelorette's Jesse Csincsak spending time with ex-'Bachelor' suitor
January 21, 2009
Jesse Csincsak could apparently end up with a former The Bachelor bachelorette after all.
Coroner: 'Idol' judge Paula Abdul's alleged stalker died from overdose
January 20, 2009
A coroner has confirmed that Paula Abdul's alleged stalker died due from a successful suicide attempt outside of the American Idol judge's home.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Sanjaya Malakar releases "tell-all" book
January 19, 2009
Sanjaya Malakar has turned his often tumultuous time on American Idol into a tell-all book.
'Deal' and 'Do It' star Howie Mandel back at work, says heart fine
January 15, 2009
'Deal' and 'Do It' star Howie Mandel back at work, says heart fine
Sharon Osbourne wins libel damages for false British tabloid claims
January 15, 2009
Sharon Osbourne wins libel damages for false British tabloid claims
Report: 'Idol' hopeful Emily Wynne-Hughes on alcohol monitor
January 15, 2009
American Idol hopeful Emily Wynne-Hughes will apparently be celebrating sober if she survives the show's "Hollywood Week" round and becomes an eighth-season semifinalist.
NFL confirms ex-'Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson to sing at Super Bowl
January 14, 2009
Jennifer Hudson's return to the stage won't be at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala after all.Report: Former 'American Idol' Jennifer Hudson to sing at Super Bowl
January 14, 2009
Jennifer Hudson has agreed to sing the national anthem at next month's Super Bowl game in Tampa, Fla., E! Online reported.
New 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi confirms she's engaged
January 14, 2009
It's been a busy month for new American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi.'Dead or No Deal' and 'Do It' star Howie Mandel released from hospital
January 13, 2009
Deal or No Deal and Howie Do It host Howie Mandel has been released from the hospital after collapsing in a Toronto hotel on Monday evening, according to the host and comedian's mother.
'The Biggest Loser' host Alison Sweeney has a baby girl
January 13, 2009
The Biggest Loser: Couples host Alison Sweeney won't be so big any longer.
'American Idol' champ David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell break-up
January 13, 2009
American Idol couple David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell have ended their relationship.'Deal or No Deal' and 'Howie Do It' star Howie Mandel hospitalized
January 13, 2009
Deal or No Deal and Howie Do It host Howie Mandel has been hospitalized in Toronto for an irregular heartbeat.
'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino's house won't be auctioned
January 11, 2009
'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino's house won't be auctioned
Former 'Idol' Constantine Maroulis joining Broadway's 'Rock of Ages'
January 11, 2009
Former "American Idol" standout Constantine Maroulis will join a Broadway production of "Rock of Ages" in New York, producers say.
Kim Kardashian hints at 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' proposal
January 10, 2009
U.S. TV star Kim Kardashian appeared to say there was a possibility her boyfriend, NFL star Reggie Bush, could propose to her on her E! network show.
'The City's James Nevan Donahue wanted on prostitution warrant
January 9, 2009
The $100 subway spitting fine that The City star Olivia Palermo's cousin James Nevan Donahue was shown complaining about during MTV's Monday night broadcast of its new The Hills spinoff is apparently the least of his problems.
'The Biggest Loser' contestant charged for assaulting tenant with flour
January 8, 2009
The Biggest Loser: Couples contestant Shanon Thomas is apparently getting creative with her carb-cutting ways.
'The Biggest Loser: Families' champion Michelle Aguilar gets engaged
January 7, 2009
Michelle Aguilar's 2008 ended in style -- losing 110 lbs. and gaining an engagement ring.
'Survivor: Gabon' winner honored with "Bob Crowley Day"
January 7, 2009
Robert "Bob" Crowley's ability to outwit, outlast and outplay his fellow Survivor castaways has apparently made him a local legend.
Anna Nicole Smith case judge Larry Seidlin cleared of wrongdoing
January 6, 2009
Anna Nicole Smith case judge Larry Seidlin cleared of wrongdoing
Former 'Top Chef: Chicago' contestant Nikki Cascone gets engaged
January 6, 2009
It was a memorable holiday season for former Top Chef: Chicago contestant Nikki Cascone.
Former 'Bachelor' star Charlie O'Connell gets niece named after him
January 6, 2009
Charlie O'Connell already looks like his actor brother Jerry O'Connell. Now he also shares the same name with one of his newborn twin nieces.
Report: 'Dancing's Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Karina Smirnoff engaged
January 5, 2009
Dancing with the Stars professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff have reportedly gotten engaged.Rep: Jennifer Hudson isn't singing at Barack Obama's inauguration
January 5, 2009
Representatives for Jennifer Hudson have reportedly denied that the singer will be performing at the upcoming Presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.
Charges dropped against 'Survivor: Gabon' castaway Ace Gordon
January 5, 2009
Misdemeanor charges have reportedly been dropped against a former Survivor: Gabon castaway Ace Gordon regarding his November arrest at a Naples, FL lounge.
Former 'Top Model' finalist Bianca Golden cleared of brawl charges
January 2, 2009
Former ninth-season America's Next Top Model finalist Bianca Golden has been cleared of all charges against her relating to a Caribbean brawl with Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Gina Glocksen gets married
January 2, 2009
Former American Idol finalist Gina Glocksen rang in 2009 in style with her own wedding.
