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Reality TV News - July 2007
Fox's new 'Idol'-like 'American Band' reality series to debut October 19
July 31, 2007
Fox has announced that The Next Great American Band, the network's new American Idol-like reality competition series that will search for the country's best up-and-coming musical group, will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Friday, October 19 at 8PM ET/PT.
'American Chopper' star Paul Teutul Sr. gets married
July 31, 2007
There probably aren't many things that would pull Paul Teutul Sr. out of Orange County Choppers' garage and away from his passion for customizing motorcycles, but he encountered one this weekend: getting married.
Report: Trump offered Rosie $2 million to appear on 'Apprentice'
July 31, 2007
Despite engaging in a heated war of the words with her earlier this year, The Apprentice star Donald Trump apparently thought he could buy Rosie O'Donnell's participation in the upcoming celebrity edition of his NBC reality show.
Ex-'Idol 2' finalist Corey Clark arrested, charged with drug possession
July 31, 2007
Corey Clark's long list of legal woes continues to grow.
'Little People, Big World' star Matthew Roloff pleads not guilty to DUI
July 31, 2007
Little People, Big World patriarch Matthew Roloff has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants, KPTV-TV, Fox's Portland, OR affiliate, reported Tuesday.
'Age of Love' suitors eliminate themselves, Top 2 finalists revealed
July 31, 2007
Megan and Maria were both eliminated during last night's penultimate broadcast of NBC's Age of Love reality dating series -- however the show's bachelor Mark Philippoussis wasn't responsible for sending either home.
'Hell's Kitchen 3' sends Jen Yemola home, reveals Top 2 finalists
July 31, 2007
Jen Yemola, a 26-year-old pastry chef from Hazelton, PA, became the tenth wannabe chef and restaurateur eliminated from the third season of Fox's Hell's Kitchen during last night's broadcast that also revealed the culinary competition series' Top 2 finalists.VH1 to debut new 'The Pick-Up Artist' reality series on August 6
July 30, 2007
VH1 has announced that will premiere The Pick-Up Artist, a new reality competition series that will pit eight guys against one another for the title of "Master Pick-Up Artist," on Monday, August 6 at 9PM ET/PT.
E! canceling Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's 'The Simple Life'
July 30, 2007
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's stint as reality television stars is apparently coming to an end. E! Network has announced that it has decided not to renew The Simple Life for a sixth season.
Fox's 'American Idol' begins seventh season auditions in San Diego
July 30, 2007
Fox's 'American Idol' begins seventh season auditions in San Diego
Former 'Pirate Master' contestant Cheryl Kosewicz found dead in home
July 29, 2007
Former Pirate Master contestant Cheryl Kosewicz was found dead in her home from an apparent suicide on Friday.
'The Bachelorette' couple Trista and Ryan Sutter welcome first child
July 28, 2007
ABC's The Bachelorette has spawned its first sequel. The Bachelorette couple Trista and Ryan Sutter have announced the birth of their first child -- Maxwell Alston Sutter.
'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie won't find glamour in city jail
July 27, 2007
'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie won't find glamour in city jail
Mike Dutz the third houseguest evicted from CBS' 'Big Brother 8'
July 27, 2007
Mike Dutz, a single 26-year-old painting contractor from Three Lakes, WI, became the third houseguest evicted from Big Brother's eighth season during last night's live broadcast of the long-running CBS reality show.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts two more finalists, reveals Top 8
July 27, 2007
Jamie Goodwin and Kameron Bink were sent packing during last night's live results show of So You Think You Can Dance's third season, becoming the sixth male and female finalists to be eliminated from the Fox reality competition series.'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie sentenced to four days in jail
July 27, 2007
Two trial postponements apparently gave Nicole Richie all the time she needed to accept her fate.'So You Think You Can Dance' announces tour dates and locations
July 27, 2007
So You Think You Can Dance's third-season Top 10 finalists will be waltzing across North America this fall as part of the show's 2007 tour, the dates and locations of which were announced Friday.
Former 'Idol 5' finalist Kellie Pickler: Fox sitcom on "back burner"
July 27, 2007
Kellie Pickler's so focused on her country music career that fans of the former American Idol fifth-season finalist shouldn't expect to see her sitcom project on-air anytime soon.ABC's 'American Inventor' reveals Top 3 second-season finalists
July 26, 2007
American Inventor revealed its Top 3 second-season finalists during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality competition series.
Hell's Kitchen 3 - Episode 8 summary
July 26, 2007
"The Suspense is Killing Me," our episode summary for the eighth episode of Hell's Kitchen 3, the third edition of Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen reality series, written by Seana, is now available.
MTV to premiere 'The Hills' third season on August 13
July 26, 2007
MTV has announced that the third seasn of The Hills will premiere Monday, August 13 at 10PM ET/PT.
Elvis impersonator Trent Carlini wins ABC's 'The Next Best Thing'
July 26, 2007
Elvis Presley impersonator Trent Carlini was crowned the winner of The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator? during last night's live finale of the ABC reality competition series.
NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' reveals its Top 10 fifth season finalists
July 26, 2007
Last Comic Standing revealed the remaining five members of its Top 10 fifth-season finalists during last night's broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Former 'Dancing' star Ian Ziering "disappointed" about 'Price' snub
July 26, 2007
Dancing with the Stars' fourth season apparently reminded former Beverly Hills 90210 actor Ian Ziering what celebrity status tasted like -- leaving him hungry for more and hoping to replace recently retired The Price is Right host Bob Barker.
Report: Discovery's 'Man vs. Wild' reality show faked scenes
July 25, 2007
If a reality show is centered around an adventurer braving the elements on his own without the aid of modern amenities, one would assume he wouldn't be shacking up in a motel.
'Dancing with the Stars' fifth season to premiere September 24 on ABC
July 25, 2007
ABC has announced that Dancing with the Stars' fifth season will premiere over the course of three consecutive nights beginning with a 90-minute performance episode on Monday, September 24 at 8PM ET/PT.
ABC's eleventh 'The Bachelor' edition to premiere September 24
July 25, 2007
ABC has announced The Bachelor's eleventh installment will premiere Monday, September 24 at 9:30PM ET/PT, immediately following the debut of Dancing with the Stars' fifth season.Fox Reality's 'Solitary 2.0' to debut August 11, add casting and reunion specials
July 25, 2007
Fox Reality has announced the premiere of Solitary 2.0, the reality competition series' second season that takes nine participants through a series of psychological tests that grow more challenging as each episode passes for the chance to claim the $50,000 grand prize.'The Next Food Network Star 3' sets Food Network ratings records
July 25, 2007
The Next Food Network Star's third-season finale broadcast on Sunday night was the highest-rated, most-watched telecast in Food Network history.MTV reveals 'The Real World: Sydney' cast, series to debut August 8
July 25, 2007
MTV has announced The Real World: Sydney -- the nineteenth installment of the long-running reality series which is set down under in Australia's largest city -- will premiere Wednesday, August 8 at 10PM ET/PT.
'On the Lot' eliminates Kenny Luby and Mateen Kemet, reveals Top 6
July 25, 2007
Kenny Luby and Mateen Kemet were revealed to be eleventh and twelfth finalists eliminated from On the Lot during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality filmmaking competition series.
Ex-'Skating with Celebrities' judge calls Kristy Swanson 'homewrecker'
July 25, 2007
Former Skating with Celebrities pair Lloyd Eisler and Kristy Swanson claim his marriage to ex-wife Marcia O'Brien was already on the rocks when the two began a romantic relationship during filming, however one of the show's judges apparently feels that wasn't the case.
Fox Reality to debut UK's 'There's Something About Miriam' October 31
July 25, 2007
One of the U.K.'s most controversial reality dating series is finally going to air in America.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest looking forward to fatherhood
July 25, 2007
Ryan Seacrest is currently the host with the most gigs, serving as moderator for Fox's American Idol; his own Los Angeles-based radio show; the E! network's E! News; and various other endeavors such as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve -- but the 32-year-old apparently has babies on the brain.
Upcoming 'Anchorwoman' star Lauren Jones faces skeptical critics
July 24, 2007
Upcoming 'Anchorwoman' star Lauren Jones faces skeptical critics
ABC orders 'Here Come the Newlyweds' reality competition series
July 24, 2007
The relationships of recently married couples can be rocky, and ABC is apparently ready to add fuel to the fire.
'Hell's Kitchen 3' sends both Josh Wahler and Julia Williams packing
July 24, 2007
Josh Wahler and Julia Williams became the eighth and ninth wannabe chefs and restaurateurs eliminated from the third season of Fox's Hell's Kitchen during last night's broadcast, however foul-mouthed culinary king Gordon Ramsay expressed different emotions following the departure of each.'Age of Love' star Mark Philippoussis cuts fifth 'Cougar,' reveals Top 4
July 24, 2007
Jayanna invalidated the emotions the 20-something "Kittens" were feeling for Mark Philippoussis, and as a result, the 31-year-old Australian professional tennis player decided to eliminate the 39-year-old divorced mortgage loan officer from Newport, CA during last night's broadcast of NBC's Age of Love reality dating series.
'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe admits to sixth season 'mistakes'
July 24, 2007
American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe apparently feels the Fox mega-hit should focus more on its aspiring singers and less on the established mentors who provide the contestants support.MTV's 'Newport Harbor' 'Laguna Beach' successor to debut August 15
July 24, 2007
MTV has announced the premiere of Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County -- the fourth season of MTV's Laguna Beach docu-reality series, which has moved up the California coast to Newport Beach and will feature a cast of seven new high-school aged students.
Shanna Moakler 'devastated' by latest 'Meet the Barkers' hubby split
July 24, 2007
Just because former Meet the Barkers' co-stars Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler are celebrities apparently didn't make their most recent split any less difficult to deal with.
'The Amazing Race 12' to run shorter, drop non-elimination Pit Stops
July 24, 2007
In a race around the world, there's apparently little time to be wasted.
CBS pulls 'Pirate Master' from the airwaves, moves episodes online
July 24, 2007
Pirate Master has been cut adrift by CBS. The network has announced that it has decided to pull the Mark Burnett-created reality competition show from its summer primetime programming schedule effective immediately.'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump's next book to get personal
July 23, 2007
'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump's next book to get personal
Original 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson "regrets" feud with Clive Davis
July 23, 2007
After publicly railing against him in one recent interview after another, original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson is suddenly singing a different song and publicly apologizing to RCA chairman Clive Davis.
'Dancing with the Stars' participant Laila Ali marries former NFL star
July 23, 2007
Laila Ali two-stepped down the aisle this weekend, as the fourth season Dancing with the Stars third-place celebrity finisher married retired NFL wide receiver Curtis Conway, People reported Sunday.Amy Finley crowned 'The Next Food Network Star' third-season champ
July 23, 2007
Amy Finley, a 33-year-old mom, freelance writer and caterer from San Diego, CA, was revealed to be The Next Food Network Star's third-season winner during last night's live finale of the Food Network reality competition series.
Fox orders another 'So You Think You Can Dance' edition for 2008
July 23, 2007
Fox has announced it has renewed its So You Think You Can Dance summer reality series for a fourth season that will air in 2008.
Mark Burnett reveals 'Survivor: China' won't have an Exile Island
July 23, 2007
Exile Island has been a Survivor staple since it was first introduced in Survivor: Panama, the long-running reality show's twelfth edition. However the Exile Island concept has been banished from Survivor: China, the still-filming fifteenth Survivor edition that CBS will air this fall.Fox orders another 'Hell's Kitchen' edition for broadcast in 2008
July 23, 2007
Fox has announced it has renewed its Gordon Ramsay-hosted Hell's Kitchen summer reality series for a fourth season that will air in 2008.
'Pussycat Dolls Present' winner Asia Nitollano not joining the Dolls
July 23, 2007
Asia Nitollano said she felt like the Pussycat Dolls were "the group for me" after she was crowned the newest member of the all-female dance troupe/singing group during the spring finale of The CW's Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll.
Ex-'Laguan Beach' star Talan Torriero and Pussycat Dolls girlfriend split
July 22, 2007
Age matters to Pussycat Dolls' member Nicole Scherzinger, who recently ended her romantic relationship with former Laguna Beach star Talan Torriero due to their nine-year age difference, In Touch Weekly reported in its July 30 issue.
'The Surreal Life' housemate Tammy Faye Messner dead from cancer
July 21, 2007
Former U.S. televangelist and Christian singer Tammy Faye Messner has died of cancer at age 65, CNN reported Saturday.Hell's Kitchen 3 - Episode 7 summary
July 20, 2007
"Destiny'sChildChef," our episode summary for the seventh episode of Hell's Kitchen 3, the third edition of Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen reality series, written by Snidget, is now available.
Joe Barber the second houseguest evicted from CBS' 'Big Brother 8'
July 20, 2007
Joe Barber, a single 23-year-old receptionist from Chicago, IL, became the second houseguest evicted from Big Brother's eighth season during last night's live broadcast of the long-running CBS reality show.'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts two more finalists, reveals Top 10
July 20, 2007
Hok Konishi and Anya Garnis were sent packing during last night's live results show of So You Think You Can Dance's third season, becoming the fifth male and female finalists to be eliminated from the Fox reality competition series.
'America's Next Top Model's ninth edition to debut September 19
July 20, 2007
The CW has announced that America's Next Top Model's ninth season will premiere on Wednesday, September 19 with a special two-hour episode beginning at 8PM ET/PT.
'Beauty and the Geek's fourth season to premiere September 18
July 20, 2007
The CW has announced that Beauty and the Geek's fourth season will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Tuesday, September 18 at 8PM ET/PT.
'Dancing' champ Emmitt Smth becoming Arthur Murray spokesperson
July 20, 2007
Emmitt Smith was the face of the Dallas Cowboys for 12 years, but becoming Dancing with the Stars' third-season celebrity champ has made him recognizable in another circle.'Dancing' leads reality TV Emmy Awards field with eight nominations
July 19, 2007
Fourteen reality television shows received a total of 39 nominations in today's announcement of the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominees -- with the number of shows and the amount of total nominations representing the highest ever for both.Full list of 2006-2007 reality TV Primetime Emmy Awards nominations
July 19, 2007
The following is a complete list of reality TV nominations for the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, to be presented on September 8 and 16.
ABC orders Bruno Tonioli/Carrie Ann Inaba 'Dance X' reality series
July 19, 2007
ABC apparently can't get enough of dance-themed reality competition shows.
MTV to debut new Becky O'Donohue-hosted 'Trick It Out' series July 22
July 19, 2007
MTV has announced Trick It Out -- a new Pimp My Ride-like reality competition series that challenges two crews of car makeover specialists to put their creative design skills to the test -- will premiere on Sunday, July 22 at 10PM ET/PT.ABC's 'American Inventor' reveals its final two second-season finalists
July 19, 2007
ABC revealed brothers Joe and Mike Miller and their "Wrap Away" plastic-wrap dispenser as well as husband and wife George and Denise Tucker and their "EZT4U" tea brewer as the last two finalists for American Inventor's second season at the conclusion of last night's broadcast of the reality competition show.
'Kid Nation' producer defends CBS reality show's concept to TV critics
July 19, 2007
'Kid Nation' producer defends CBS reality show's concept to TV criticsSci Fi planning 'The Running Man'-like 'Run for Money' reality series
July 19, 2007
Sci Fi Channel announced it has ordered Run for Money, a new fugitive-style reality competition series that will follow several contestants as they attempt to earn cash and prizes while trying to avoid a group of "Hunters" who are trying to eliminate them from the game. Run for Money will air as part of the network's 2007-2008 original programming schedule.Fox Soccer Channel to debut 'David Beckham's Soccer USA' on July 25
July 19, 2007
Fox Soccer Channel has announced the premiere of David Beckham's Soccer USA, a new docu-reality series that will follow the British-born footballer as he makes his American debut and plays his first season for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy.CBS' new 'Kid Nation' reality series to premiere September 19
July 18, 2007
CBS has announced that Kid Nation, a new reality series that will chronicle the adventures of 40 children that were given 40 days to "establish a fully-functioning community" in an "uninhabited ghost town," will premiere on Wednesday, September 19 at 8PM ET/PT.
CBS announces 'Survivor: China' will premiere September 20
July 18, 2007
CBS has announced that Survivor: China -- the fifteenth edition of its long-running reality competition series -- will premiere on Thursday, September 20 at 8PM ET/PT.
Second season of 'Tori & Dean: Inn Love' to debut August 14 on Oxygen
July 18, 2007
Oxygen has announced the second-season premiere of Tori & Dean: Inn Love, a reality series that follows former Beverly Hills 90210 actress Tori Spelling and husband Matt McDermott as they establish themselves as innkeepers at their own bed-and-breakfast in the picturesque wine vineyards of southern California.Elicia 'Jupiter' Mendoza the eighth 'Pirate Master' contestant cut adrift
July 18, 2007
Elicia "Jupiter" Mendoza angered both the Picton Castle's crew and captain when she openly mentioned a mutiny, causing the 30-year-old bartender from Los Angeles, CA to become the eighth buccaneer wannabe cut adrift from Pirate Master during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition series.
Hilary Graham and Shalini Kantayya eliminated from Fox's 'On the Lot'
July 18, 2007
Hilary Graham and Shalini Kantayya were revealed to be ninth and tenth finalists eliminated from On the Lot during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality filmmaking competition series.
Paula Abdul: No "scandal" behind crazy 'Hey Paula' and 'Idol' behavior
July 18, 2007
Much of the behavior displayed by Paula Abdul on her Hey Paula Bravo docu-reality series is unexplainable, and the American Idol judge apparently feels that what viewers see is what they get.'Hell's Kitchen' star Gordon Ramsay can't imagine being polite
July 18, 2007
Top Chef judge and restaurateur Tom Colicchio might not be a big fan of the profanity-laced matter in which Gordon Ramsay deals with his Hell's Kitchen contestants, but the Fox reality show star can't envision handling things any other way.Bravo slates new 'Better Half' reality competition series for October
July 17, 2007
Bravo has announced Better Half, a new reality competition series that will pit the romantic partners of two trained professionals against one another, is scheduled to premiere in October 2007.
Big Brother 8 - Episode 5 summary
July 17, 2007
"Jen Jrother," our episode summary for the fifth episode of Big Brother 8, the eighth edition of CBS' Big Brother reality series, written by FishWoman, is now available.
California judge dismisses 'Extreme Makeover' orphans' home claim
July 17, 2007
It looks as though the five orphaned siblings featured on a March 2005 episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition won't be receiving a new house from ABC anytime soon.'The Biggest Loser 4' and 'The Singing Bee' to air back-to-back this fall
July 17, 2007
This fall's fourth season of The Biggest Loser will be permanently supersized. And The Singing Bee will be flying along for the ride.BET to debut 'Sunday Best' gospel-singing competition series October 2
July 17, 2007
BET has announced the premiere of Sunday Best, a new reality talent competition series that will aim to find the country's next great gospel singer.BET to debut 'College Hill' spin-off 'College Hill Interns' in October
July 17, 2007
BET has announced College Hill Interns, a spin-off of its successful College Hill docu-reality series, is scheduled to premiere in October.BET announces new 'Living the Life of Marley' docu-reality series
July 17, 2007
BET has announced Living the Life of Marley, a new docu-reality series that will follow Bob Marley's son Ky-Mani Marley as he prepares to launch his new album and goes about his everyday life, will premiere this fall.NBC planning Uri Geller/Criss Angel 'Phenomenon' reality competition
July 17, 2007
NBC has announced that it has inked a deal for Phenomenon, the working title for a "live" reality competition series that will feature controversial alleged mentalist Uri Geller and Criss Angel Mindfreak illusionist Criss Angel conducting a search for "the next great mentalist."BET to debut 'Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 2' reality series in October
July 17, 2007
BET has announced the second season of Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, a docu-reality series that chronicles the 25-year-old R&B singer in both her personal and professional life, is scheduled to premiere this October.
Brad Miller the seventh chef eliminated from Fox's 'Hell's Kitchen 3'
July 17, 2007
Brad Miller took on a leadership role but was unable to rise to the occasion, and as a result, foul-mouthed culinary king Gordon Ramsay made the 25-year-old sous chef from Scottsdale, AZ the seventh wannabe chef and restaurateur eliminated from the third season of Fox's Hell's Kitchen during last night's broadcast.'Age of Love' star Mark Philippoussis cuts fourth 'Kitten,' reveals Top 5
July 17, 2007
Mary felt like Mark Philippoussis never took the chance to get to know her, and she was apparently right, as the 31-year-old Australian professional tennis player decided to eliminate the 24-year-old hemodialysis technician from Albuquerque, NM during last night's broadcast of NBC's Age of Love reality dating series, leaving two 20-something "Kittens" and three 40-something "Cougars" remaining in the competition.NBC announces plans for celebrity edition of 'The Apprentice'
July 16, 2007
Two months after announcing that it still wasn't sure whether it was going to renew the increasingly poorly-rated series, NBC has formally announced that Donald Trump's The Apprentice will return for a seventh edition. However rather than featuring another group of previously unknown money-hungry Type-A personalities, The Apprentice's next edition will feature celebrities vying to be crowned Trump's "Best Business Brain."
Bravo formally announces 'Queer Eye' will air its final episodes this fall
July 16, 2007
Bravo has formally announced Queer Eye's final season will premiere sometime this fall as part of the cable network's 2007-2008 primetime programming line-up.CMT's 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 2' to debut on September 14
July 16, 2007
CMT has announced the second-season premiere of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, a docu-reality series that offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at cheerleading try-outs for one of the National Football League's most storied franchises.
Josh 'Jag' Garcia withdraws from 'The Next Food Network Star 3'
July 16, 2007
When The Next Food Network Star's third season finished production earlier this year, Josh "Jag" Garcia was still one of two finalists in the running to be crowned the competition's winner. However once allegations that he fibbed about his military background and education emerged following the show's June premiere, Garcia -- presumably realizing that his lies had likely already cost him any chance of winning the home viewer vote that will determine the competition's winner -- decided to withdraw from the culinary competition.WE tv reveals 'American Princess 2' contestants, to debut August 19
July 16, 2007
WE tv has announced the second season of American Princess, a reality competition series that attempts to teach women the finer points of life, will premiere on Sunday, August 19 at 10PM ET/PT.Bravo announces new 'Top Model'-like 'Make Me a Supermodel' series
July 16, 2007
Bravo has announced that it has ordered Make Me a Supermodel, a new America's Next Top Model-like reality competition series that will pit 14 aspiring runway walkers against one another with home viewers deciding the fate of each catwalk wannabe.
Sci Fi orders new 'Ghost Hunters'-like 'UFO Hunters' reality series
July 16, 2007
Sci Fi Channel has announced that it has ordered UFO Hunters, a new Ghost Hunters-like reality series that will investigate sightings of unidentified flying objects and other "otherworldly experiences." UFO Hunters will air as part of the network's 2007-2008 original programming line-up.
Bravo orders another 'Top Chef,' fourth season to film in Chicago
July 16, 2007
Bravo has announced it has renewed Top Chef for a fourth season that will film in Chicago.
Bravo's 'Tim Gunn's Guide to Style' to premiere September 6
July 16, 2007
Bravo has announced that Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, a new reality series that will feature the Project Runway fashion guru helping hapless fashion dilemmas transform into stylish individuals, will premiere on Thursday, September 6 at 10PM ET/PT.E! network giving rapper Snoop Dogg his own reality show
July 16, 2007
E! has announced it has begun production on a new reality series starring rapper Calvin "Snoop Dog" Broadus Jr., which is scheduled to premiere sometime later this year.
'The Apprentice' star Ivanka Trump to join Trump Resorts board
July 15, 2007
'The Apprentice' star Ivanka Trump to join Trump Resorts boardBig Brother 8 - Episode 4 summary
July 15, 2007
"We've Only Just Begun? Oh Brother!," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Big Brother 8, the eighth edition of CBS' Big Brother reality series, written by vince3, is now available.VH1 announces new 'Salt 'N Pepa Show' to premiere October 15
July 14, 2007
VH1 has announced The Salt 'N Pepa Show, a new docu-reality series that will follow former female rap group Salt N' Pepa as they reunite, will premiere on Monday, October 15.
Carol Journey the first houseguest evicted from CBS' 'Big Brother 8'
July 13, 2007
Carol Journey, a single 21-year-old student from Lawrence, KS, became the first houseguest evicted from Big Brother's eighth season during last night's live broadcast of the long-running CBS reality show.
Antonella Barba chimes in on Miss New Jersey's photo scandal
July 13, 2007
Antonella Barba knows a thing or two about how to deal with a provocative photo scandal.CMT to premiere 'Trick My Truck's third season on July 20
July 13, 2007
CMT has announced the third-season premiere of Trick My Truck, a Pimp My Ride-like reality series that follows a crew of truck mechanics who attempt to "trick out" everything from big rigs to pick-ups.
Miranda Lambert prayed she wouldn't win 'Nashville Star's first season
July 13, 2007
Nashville Star helped launch Miranda Lambert's career as a country singer, but she was apparently pleased to not be crowned the reality series' first-season winner.Fox announces guest judges for the next two 'On the Lot' broadcasts
July 13, 2007
Fox has announced that Training Day director Antoine Fuqua will serve as guest judge during the Tuesday, July 17 episode of On the Lot, the Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg-created American Idol-like movie-making reality competition series that aims to find the country's next great filmmaker.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts two more finalists, reveals Top 12
July 13, 2007
Cedric Gardner and Shauna Noland were sent packing during last night's live results show of So You Think You Can Dance's third season, becoming the fourth male and female finalists to be eliminated from the Fox reality competition series.Simon Cowell to Kelly Clarkson and Clive Davis: 'Kiss and make up'
July 13, 2007
Simon Cowell is apparently sick of the ongoing war of words between Kelly Clarkson and RCA chairman Clive Davis, who reportedly wasn't a big fan of the original American Idol's musical content on her third album "My December."
'America's Got Talent 2' reveals Top 20, finale to air August 21
July 13, 2007
NBC's America's Got Talent reality competition series has revealed the Top 20 second-season semifinalists who will now compete for the home-viewing audience to claim the show's $1 million grand prize.Report: 'Barkers' couple Shanna Moakler, Travis Barker breakup again
July 12, 2007
Apparently not even love was strong enough to keep on-again/off-again former Meet the Barkers' co-stars Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler together.ABC's 'The Next Best Thing' reveals its Top 10 impersonator finalists
July 12, 2007
ABC's The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator? reality series has revealed the Top 10 finalists of its search to find America's best celebrity impersonator.Big Brother 8 - Episode 3 summary
July 12, 2007
"Jentreme Hide and Seek," our episode summary for the third episode of Big Brother 8, the eighth edition of CBS' Big Brother reality series, written by oasisfan1994, is now available.Hell's Kitchen 3 - Episode 6 summary
July 12, 2007
"Bonnie Get Your Groove On," our episode summary for the sixth episode of Hell's Kitchen 3, the third edition of Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen reality series, written by bullzeye, is now available.Lifetime orders new Carson Kressley 'How to Look Good Naked' show
July 12, 2007
Lifetime announced it has ordered How to Look Good Naked, a new reality series that will feature soon-to-be-former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Fab Five member Carson Kressley educating women of all shapes and sizes on how to flatter their figure without extreme dieting or cosmetic surgery.Magazine closure throws wrench into SOAPnet's 'Fashionista Diaries'
July 12, 2007
This week's announcement that Jane's next issue will be the magazine's last has resulted in some unexpected drama for The Fashionista Diaries, a new still-in-production SOAPnet docu-reality series that's been following Rachel Jacoby and Andrew Kanakis, two assistants that work at the magazine.
Stan Lee dishes on 'Who Wants to be a Superhero?'s second season
July 12, 2007
Legendary comic-book creator Stan Lee believes it's not about being able to harness extraordinary powers or display inexplicable strength when competing on Who Wants to be a Superhero?.
Former 'Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino extends 'The Color Purple' stay
July 12, 2007
Former 'Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino extends 'The Color Purple' stay
'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' star not about "train wreck" TV
July 12, 2007
Don't let the demonic face paint or dark sunglasses fool you -- Gene Simmons is apparently less about drugs and drinking and more about instilling values on his A&E reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels.
Report: Katharine McPhee to co-star in Adam Sandler-produced movie
July 12, 2007
Katharine McPhee's effort to become a film actress is apparently starting to gain some steam.
Ex-'Apprentice' Jennifer Murphy divorcing 'Extreme Makeover' dentist
July 12, 2007
When former Extreme Makeover dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman learned his wife, former The Apprentice candidate Jennifer Murphy, had filed for divorce from him, it was apparently just as painful as having teeth pulled.
'The Singing Bee' debut draws the best ratings of any summer show
July 11, 2007
Apparently NBC knew what it was doing when it decided to rush The Singing Bee to the airwaves in order to prevent Fox's similar Don't Forget the Lyrics! game show from debuting several months before Bee's originally-planned fall premiere.Court TV reveals new reality-focused truTV network name, new shows
July 11, 2007
Court TV is becoming truTV. The cable network has announced that as part of its previously announced plans to shift its programming to "emphasizing real-life stories," it will rebrand itself as truTV beginning January 1, 2008.'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie granted second delay in DUI trial
July 11, 2007
Nicole Richie's wish is apparently Los Angeles County Commissioner Steven Lubell's command.
Joe Don 'J.D.' Norton the seventh contestant cut adrift on 'Pirate Master'
July 11, 2007
Joe Don "J.D." Norton went from serving as the Picton Castle's first captain to posing as the biggest physical threat against the ship's current regime, causing the 36-year-old smoke jumper from Ft. Wainwright, AK to become the seventh buccaneer wannabe cut adrift from Pirate Master during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition series.'Apprentice' star Ivanka Trump shoots down 'The View' co-host report
July 11, 2007
Donald Trump took credit for Rosie O'Donnell being "fired" from ABC's The View, and now his daughter Ivanka apparently has no interest in replacing the vacancy left by her father's arch nemesis.'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie asks for yet another trial delay
July 11, 2007
Nicole Richie may be willing to face the consequences of possible jail time, but The Simple Life star sure seems to be pulling out all the stops to postpone her fate.Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' to debut September 13 on Fox
July 10, 2007
Fox has announced the premiere of Kitchen Nightmares, a new reality series that will follow sharp-tongued British Hell's Kitchen chef Gordon Ramsay as he travels across America and helps restaurants in crisis.
Fox's new 'Laguna'-like 'Nashville' reality series to debut September 14
July 10, 2007
Fox has announced the premiere of Nashville, a new Laguna Beach-like docu-reality series that will follow a group of young people trying to make their mark in Nashville's music industry.
Clay Aiken takes steps to prevent future in-flight foot wandering
July 10, 2007
Airline passengers concerned about personal space invasions can rest easy -- Clay Aiken has announced that he's "taken steps" to prevent any future occurrences of this weekend's in-flight incident that ended with airline officials detaining Aiken and a female passenger that was sitting in front of him for FBI questioning.'Tori & Dean: Inn Love' star Tori Spelling becomes a minister
July 10, 2007
Tori Spelling is officially an officiant.
Melissa Firpo becomes the sixth chef eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen 3'
July 10, 2007
Melissa Firpo was unable to make the most of the second chance given to her by foul-mouthed culinary king Gordon Ramsay, and as a result, the 29-year-old line cook from New York, NY became the sixth wannabe chef and restaurateur eliminated from the third season of Fox's Hell's Kitchen during last night's broadcast.'Age of Love' star Mark Philippoussis cuts third 'Kitten,' fourth 'Cougar'
July 10, 2007
Mark Philippoussis' lips were busy, but he still found time to eliminate his third 20-something "Kitten" and fourth 40-something "Cougar" during last night's broadcast of NBC's Age of Love reality dating series.Shira-Lee Shalit the eighth finalist eliminated from Fox's 'On the Lot'
July 10, 2007
Shira-Lee Shalit, a 38-year-old acting teacher from Johannesburg, South Africa, was revealed to be eighth finalist eliminated from On the Lot during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality filmmaking competition series.Ex-'Idol' finalist Katharine McPhee: 'I've always wanted to be pregnant'
July 10, 2007
Katharine McPhee is only 22-years-old and isn't even married, but the American Idol fifth-season runner-up apparently already has her sights set on starting a family.Big Brother 8 - Episode 2 summary
July 10, 2007
"Ode to an Oven Mitt," our episode summary for the second episode of Big Brother 8, the eighth edition of CBS' Big Brother reality series, written by bdemoney, is now available.
'Mindfreak' Criss Angel calls estranged wife's claims "preposterous"
July 9, 2007
Criss Angel is known for performing some impressive illusions on A&E Network's Criss Angel Mindfreak reality series -- but, even with his extensive background in magic, he apparently believes it would be foolish for anyone to think he could have kept his estranged wife a "secret."FremantleMedia, Lyric Jeans ink deal for 'American Idol' apparel line
July 9, 2007
If listening to "Inside Your Heaven" makes you want to put on a shirt that bears the song's lyrics or hearing "Do I Make You Proud?" leaves you wishing you could jump into some jeans listing the song's lyrical content, then American Idol's latest licensing deal might be perfect for you.
Former 'Skating with Celebrities' finalist Jillian Barberie has baby girl
July 9, 2007
Jillian Barberie may have thought she "never wanted kids," but the Skating with Celebrities runner-up has had a change of heart, and for good reason.Clay Aiken detained after in-flight incident with fellow airline passenger
July 9, 2007
Clay Aiken apparently learned this weekend that while the skies might be friendly, the same can't be said for everyone flying them.Gordon Ramsay suggests punishing parents of obese children
July 9, 2007
Gordon Ramsay is known for his militaristic approach in the kitchen to motivate contestants on his Hell's Kitchen reality competition series, and the foul-mouthed British chef apparently believes lawmakers should be just as tough on the parents of obese children.Report: 'Next Food Network Star' finalist lied about military, schooling
July 9, 2007
Food Network billed Josh "JAG" Garcia as a Marine Corps "grunt-turned-cook" when he was revealed as one of the 11 finalists on The Next Food Network Star's currently airing third season, a resume that would presumably mean the 25-year-old chef de cuisine from Havelock, NC was well-equipped to win the competition. However, according to a military newspaper, there are some significant embellishments in his story.Big Brother 8 - Episode 1 summary
July 9, 2007
"But First...," our episode summary for the first episode of Big Brother 8, the eighth edition of CBS' Big Brother reality series, written by cahaya, is now available.Upcoming 'Anchorwoman' star Lauren Jones signs off TV station
July 7, 2007
Upcoming 'Anchorwoman' star Lauren Jones signs off TV stationReport: NBC to announce renewal of Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice'
July 6, 2007
It looks like Donald Trump and The Apprentice are coming back to NBC.
Former 'Laguna Beach' star Jessica Smith pleads guilty
July 6, 2007
Jessica Smith admitted her wrongs and will pay the price, but she apparently won't find herself behind bars.
'Big Brother 8' reveals houseguest relationships and America's Player
July 6, 2007
The identities of Big Brother 8's "unfinished business" twist pairings, the season's first Head of Household, as well as which of the 14 houseguests will spend the season serving as "America's Player" were all revealed to viewers during last night's broadcast of the long running CBS reality show's eighth-season premiere.Jocelyn 'Joy' McElveen the sixth contestant cut adrift on 'Pirate Master'
July 6, 2007
Jocelyn "Joy" McElveen was a liability to whichever crew she was a member of during Expedition challenges, and with finding booty the main goal, the 21-year-old receptionist from West Columbia, SC could no longer be carried and became the sixth buccaneer wannabe cut adrift from Pirate Master during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition series.Clay Aiken takes credit for saving CBS' canceled 'Jericho' drama
July 6, 2007
Clay Aiken apparently has more control over his Claymates than one would think.Paula Abdul says she rose from the 'bowels of hell' to achieve stardom
July 6, 2007
Paula Abdul - reality television star, Grammy Award winner, businesswoman, choreographer... stealth warrior?!?Kelly Clarkson's new 'My December' album debuts at No. 2
July 5, 2007
RCA chairman Clive Davis reportedly wasn't a big fan of the musical content of Kelly Clarkson's third album "My December," but the same apparently can't be said for the original American Idol champion's fans.
TLC to debut Kat Von D's 'LA Ink' spinoff of 'Miami Ink' on August 7
July 5, 2007
TLC has announced LA Ink, a new reality series that will follow former Miami Ink star Kat Von D as she tries to establish her unique brand of body art with a tattoo parlor she recently opened in Los Angeles, CA, will premiere Tuesday, August 7 at 10PM ET/PT.
Imprisoned 'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch protests Scooter Libby
July 5, 2007
President George W. Bush recently commuted Scooter Libby's sentence, eliminating the former presidential assistant's time behind bars. Now imprisoned Survivor: Borneo winner Richard Hatch is apparently wondering what happened to his presidential pardon.
TLC to debut Petra Nemcova's 'Top Model'-like 'A Model Life' on July 13
July 5, 2007
TLC has announced the premiere and cast of A Model Life with Petra Nemcova, a new America's Next Top Model-like reality series that will follow six aspiring runway walkers from around the world as they learn to excel on the catwalk.
Ratings: VH1's 'Charm School' finale averages 4.1 millon viewers
July 5, 2007
VH1's season finale of Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School Starring Mo'Nique on Sunday night was watched by an average of 4.1 million total viewers according to Nielsen Media Research, The Hollywood Reporter reported Wednesday.
David May the seventh finalist eliminated from Fox's 'On the Lot'
July 5, 2007
David May, a 23-year-old admissions counselor from Santa Ana, CA, was revealed to be seventh finalist eliminated from On the Lot during Tuesday night's live broadcast of the Fox reality filmmaking competition series.Upcoming 'Extreme Makeover' home recipient sparking controversy
July 5, 2007
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is sparking controversy in Honolulu, where local media outlets have discovered that the recent Hawaiian recipients of the reality show's generosity don't appear to be as needy as the show's producers presented them to be.
Former MTV 'Jackass' star Johnny Knoxville files for divorce
July 5, 2007
Johnny Knoxville, the king of stupid stunts on MTV's Jackass reality series, has formalized his split from his queen.TLC's new West Coast Customs reality series to premiere this fall
July 3, 2007
Gearheads will apparently be pleased with TLC's Thursday night primetime programming schedule this fall.'Age of Love' star Mark Philippoussis cuts second 'Kitten,' third 'Cougar'
July 3, 2007
Mark Philippoussis eliminated his second 20-something "Kitten" and third 40-something "Cougar" during last night's broadcast of NBC's Age of Love reality dating series, however the 31-year-old Australian professional tennis player had different reasons for sending each home.
Former 'American Idol 4' finalist Jessica Sierra pleads not guilty
July 3, 2007
Former American Idol fourth-season finalist Jessica Sierra is reportedly singing a song of innocence.Fox's 'Hell's Kitchen 3' sends none of its remaining finalists home
July 3, 2007
Melissa Firpo ran the all-female Red kitchen like a dictatorship and was also responsible for serving one of the most pathetic looking dishes in Hell's Kitchen history during last night's fifth episode of the Fox reality competition series' third season.Kelly Clarkson signs with Reba McEntire's management company
July 3, 2007
Kelly Clarkson's friendship with country singer Reba McEntire has apparently turned into a professional relationship.
'Biggest Loser 2' couple Matt Hoover, Suzy Preston welcome first child
July 2, 2007
Former The Biggest Loser second-season finalists Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston have some big news.BET to premiere new 'Baldwin Hills' docu-reality series on July 10
July 2, 2007BET has announced the premiere of Baldwin Hills, a new Laguna Beach-like docu-reality series that will follow the lives of 12 African-American teens, some of whom have wealthy parents and enjoy the accompanying lifestyles and others who have had a much tougher upbringing living in a nearby neighborhood.
BET to debut new weekday 'Hell Date' reality dating series on July 9
July 2, 2007
BET has announced the premiere of Hell Date, a new reality series that will trick contestants who are aiming to find their soulmates into going on dates with hired thespians.Report: Ice-T and wife planning 'Beauty in The Beast' reality show
July 2, 2007
Rapper Ice-T is a veteran of scripted television, and now he's apparently ready to dish out some relationship advice with the help of his wife via the reality realm.'Top Chef' host Padma Lakshmi divorcing author Salman Rushdie
July 2, 2007
There apparently won't be a storybook ending for Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi and her husband, Nobel Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie.
'Mindfreak' star Criss Angel's "secret" wife suing him for divorce
July 2, 2007
The illusions magician Criss Angel performed on A&E Network's Criss Angel Mindfreak reality series may have made him a celebrity but they apparently weren't the only tricks he had up his sleeve, causing his estranged wife to reportedly file for divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty and abandonment.Bravo to debut new 'Welcome to the Parker' reality series on July 26
July 2, 2007
Bravo has announced the premiere and cast of Welcome to the Parker, a new docu-reality series that will follow the staff of the Parker Palm Springs hotel as they serve the five-star resort's wealthy clientele.Sean Twomey fifth buccaneer wannabe cut adrift on 'Pirate Master'
July 2, 2007
Sean Twomey reneged on a deal he was paid handsomely for, causing the 27-year-old bartender from Venice, CA to go from serving as the Picton Castle's cook to becoming the fifth buccaneer wannabe cut adrift from Pirate Master during Thursday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition series.
Bravo to debut new 'Flipping Out' home flipping reality show on July 31
July 2, 2007
Bravo has announced the premiere and cast of Flipping Out, a new Flip This House-like reality series which will follow the staff of a Los Angeles real-estate firm as it purchases homes and quickly renovates them before flipping them for a profit.
