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MTV executive: 'The Hills' "probably the biggest show we've ever had"
July 31, 2008
With more than two decades of programming under its belt, MTV entertainment president Brian Graden apparently feels The Hills has left the network's biggest mark on the television landscape.
Mark Burnett files a countersuit against former partner Conrad Riggs
July 31, 2008
Mark Burnett is apparently trying to turn the tables on his former business partner.Spike TV orders new '1000 Ways to Die' Thom Beers reality series
July 31, 2008
Spike TV announced it has ordered 1000 Ways to Die, a new reality series that will explore various and bizarre ways that a person can perish.
Discovery orders new 'Doing Da Vinci,' 'Destroyed in Seconds' series
July 31, 2008
Discovery Channel wants to show viewers how various Leonardo Da Vinci designs can be constructed and how man-made creations can be destroyed in seconds.
'Baby Borrowers' couples don't want kids, all broke-up after filming
July 31, 2008
The Baby Borrowers is apparently effective birth control after all -- just as NBC's promos stated.
Shayne Lamas: My Hollywood lifestyle got to Matt Grant, caused split
July 31, 2008
Shayne Lamas blames Matt Grant's inability to handle her hard-partying Hollywood lifestyle as the reason why The Bachelor: London Calling couple spilt.
Former VP Dan Quayle will not be going 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 31, 2008
Dan Quayle won't be going Dancing with the Stars.
'Bachelor' star Matt Grant: Shayne Lamas lying about engagement ring
July 30, 2008
Matt Grant says Shayne Lamas is lying about her claim that he agreed she should keep the engagement ring he gave her when he proposed during The Bachelor: London Calling's finale.
Karina Smirnoff: No truth to 'Bachelor' Andy Baldwin dating rumors
July 30, 2008
Despite a cozy encounter in Sin City, Dancing with the Stars professional Karina Smirnoff denies there's anything romantic between her and The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman star Andy Baldwin.
Former 'Top Chef' finalist Sam Talbot gets engaged to girlfriend
July 30, 2008
Sam Talbot has whipped up a recipe for romance that he hopes will end with a trip down the aisle.
Exclusive: Paul Grassi talks about his 'The Mole' experience
July 30, 2008
Paul Grassi rode the strategy of riling up his fellow players.
Tim Gunn wasn't paid anything for 'Project Runway's first season
July 30, 2008
Tim Gunn apparently participated Project Runway's first season pro bono.
Coffey Anderson talks about 'Nashville Star' and his future plans
July 30, 2008
Despite what Nashville Star judge John Rich might think, Coffey Anderson feels country music is his cup of tea.'Rehab's Drew Pinsky to "facilitate" NBC's 'Baby Borrowers' special
July 30, 2008
NBC has announced Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew star David "Dr. Drew" Pinsky will serve as a facilitator for Baby Borrowers: Lessons Learned, a one-hour reunion special that will air Wednesday, August 6 at 9PM ET/PT.Report: Former VP Dan Quayle on 'Dancing with the Stars' "short list"
July 30, 2008
Dancing with the Stars reportedly might have a presidential feel when its seventh season airs this fall in the midst of America's search for a new Commander in Chief.
Hulk Hogan calls Linda "most formidable opponent" he's ever faced
July 30, 2008
Forget Andre the Giant or the Ultimate Warrior, Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea claims his estranged wife Linda is the toughest competitor he's ever gone toe-to-toe with.
Will Wingfield talks about his 'So You Think You Can Dance' journey
July 30, 2008
Will Wingfield and Twitch Boss were both considered So You Think You Can Dance fourth-season front runners, which meant it was surprising when they found themselves in the bottom two during last Thursday night's results show.
'Big Brother 10' bringing back interactive "America's Player" twist
July 29, 2008
So much for Big Brother's tenth season taking a back-to-basics approach.Shayne Lamas: I did not cheat on 'The Bachelor' star Matt Grant
July 29, 2008
Shayne Lamas isn't denying she fooled around with Las Vegas media mogul Justin Wenerger during a recent trip to Sin City, however she says it wasn't cheating because she and The Bachelor: London Calling star Matt Grant had already called it quits on their engagement by that point.Paul Grassi becomes the ninth player executed from 'The Mole'
July 29, 2008
Nerves got the best of Paul Grassi for the first time during The Mole's fifth season.
Gordon Ramsay: "I thought I was a goner" after falling off cliff
July 29, 2008
Gordon Ramsay may want to stick to the safe confines of a kitchen.
Ex-'Bachelorette' suitor Graham Bunn confirms soap star romance
July 29, 2008
Although he denies claims that he was still seeing her when he was wooing fourth-season The Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas, Graham Bunn has acknowledged that he rekindled a pre-show relationship with All My Children actress Chrishell Stause after his reality show stint came to a close.
Former 'Idol' finalist Melinda Doolittle inks record deal with indie label
July 29, 2008
Melinda Doolittle is finally ready to record.
Andy Baldwin and Karina Smirnoff spotted getting cozy in Vegas
July 29, 2008
A pair of ABC reality stars have reportedly made a romantic connection.'Nashville Star' eliminates Coffey Anderson, reveals Top 3 finalists
July 29, 2008
Coffey Anderson became the ninth finalist eliminated from Nashville Star's sixth season during last night's live penultimate broadcast of the NBC reality series.MTV to air 'Engaged & Underage: Live!' wedding special on August 2
July 29, 2008
MTV has announced it will air Engaged & Underage: Live! on Saturday, August 2 at 5PM ET/PT.
'D-List' star Kathy Griffin denies assistant Jessica Zajicek has quit
July 29, 2008
Kathy Griffin's assistant is apparently still riding shotgun on the D-List.
Comfort Fedoke discusses 'So You Think You Can Dance' ouster
July 29, 2008
Comfort Fedoke claims her first time being booted from So You Think You Can Dance was much harder to handle than the second time it happened.
Report: 'Top Chef's fifth season has begun filming in Brooklyn
July 28, 2008
Top Chef has reportedly already invaded the New York City borough of Brooklyn to begin filming the Bravo reality show's fifth season.Ashley Dupre offered $2 million deal that includes reality show
July 28, 2008
Ashley Dupre may be moving closer to a reality television role, however the focus of any potential project has apparently shifted.TLC president Angela Shapiro-Mathes out, replaced by Eileen O'Neill
July 28, 2008
Angela Shapiro-Mathes' short stint as TLC's president has come to a close.
Fox to debut new 'Secret Millionaire' reality series on December 3
July 28, 2008
Fox has announced Secret Millionaire, a new reality series that will follow wealthy Americans as they leave their lavish lifestyles to learn what it's like to try and survive in some of the country's most impoverished neighborhoods, will premiere just in time for the holiday season with a special two-hour episode on Wednesday, December 3 at 8PM ET/PT.
The CW announces 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 12 auditions
July 28, 2008
The CW has announced casting call dates and locations for America's Next Top Model twelfth-season.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest bit by a shark while swimming
July 28, 2008
Ryan Seacrest claims he received some unwanted attention during a recent outing to the beach.
Aaron McCargo Jr. wins 'The Next Food Network Star's fourth season
July 28, 2008
Food Network's website spoiler was spot on, as Aaron McCargo Jr. was revealed to be The Next Food Network Star's fourth-season winner during last night's pre-taped finale broadcast of the culinary competition series.Report: 'Bachelorette's Graham Bunn was in love with other woman
July 28, 2008
While the exact content of Graham Bunn's hand-written letter to The Bachelorette fourth-season star DeAnna Pappas is still unknown, it reportedly included the news that he had feelings for another woman.
Jennifer Bertrand, Matt Locke complete final 'Design Star' challenges
July 28, 2008
Jennifer Bertrand and Matt Locke participated in their final HGTV Design Star third-season challenge during last night's penultimate broadcast of the reality competition series.CBS swaps 'Big Brother 10' and 'Greatest American Dog' timeslots
July 28, 2008
Big Brother is going to the dogs.
Christian Siriano: 'Project Runway 5' "sucks," cast is annoying
July 28, 2008
Christian Siriano was fierce in his recent criticism of Project Runway's currently airing fifth season.
Thousands attend 'American Idol's eighth-season Utah auditions
July 27, 2008
Salt Lake City resident Jasmine Welch says despite being among thousands auditioning for "American Idol" in the Utah city, she will be on the TV series.
56-year-old mother determined to win Bravo's 'Make Me a Supermodel'
July 27, 2008
A 56-year-old New Jersey mother of three says she is determined to earn a spot on the upcoming season of the U.S. TV reality series "Make Me a Supermodel."Seacrest, Probst, Bergeron, Mandel, and Klum to host Emmy Awards
July 25, 2008
Seacrest, Probst, Bergeron, Mandel, and Klum to host Emmy Awards
'Extreme Makeover' family reaches agreement to avoid foreclosure
July 25, 2008
A bank moved to foreclose on a Georgia house that got a luxury upgrade three years ago from the TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."Al Sharpton: I turned down 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'Celeb Apprentice'
July 25, 2008
Offers for Al Sharpton to appear on reality television are apparently rolling in, however he has no interest.'The Bachelor' couple Matt Grant and Shayne Lamas confirm break-up
July 25, 2008
Matt Grant and Shayne Lamas have confirmed that their engagement has ended the same way as every other The Bachelor couple before them -- without a wedding.
Food Network site reveals 'The Next Food Network Star' winner
July 25, 2008
Food Network has apparently spoiled The Next Food Network Star's fourth-season finale by prematurely revealing the winner on its own website.VH1 reveals judging panel for new 'Scream Queens' reality series
July 25, 2008
The judging panel for VH1's new Scream Queens reality series will reportedly be pulling double duty.'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Comfort Fedoke, Will Wingfield
July 25, 2008
Comfort Fedoke and Will Wingfield became the thirteenth and fourteenth finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fourth season during last night's live results show on Fox.Elizabeth Berkley, MTV developing girl empowerment reality series
July 25, 2008
Elizabeth Berkley is reportedly ready to help empower young girls via a new reality series.
'Last Comic Standing' finalists begin performing for home viewers
July 25, 2008
Last Comic Standing's sixth-season finalists took the stage and performed during last night's pre-taped broadcast of the NBC reality series, with home viewer votes cast following the episode determining which contestants will make it to the Las Vegas finale.truTV to debut new 'The Principal's Office' reality series on August 21
July 25, 2008
truTV has announced The Principal's Office, a new reality series that will chronicle school administrators as they deal with students who violate the rules, will premiere with back-to-back half-hour episodes on Thursday, August 21 at 9PM ET/PT.
Kim Kardashian would be "honored" to go 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 25, 2008
Kim Kardashian isn't exactly denying that she'll be competing on this fall's Dancing with the Stars edition.Bravo announces 'Make Me a Supermodel' second-season auditions
July 25, 2008
Bravo has announced open casting call dates and locations for Make Me a Supermodel's second season.
'Dancing' star Marissa Jaret Winokur and husband welcome first child
July 25, 2008
Marissa Jaret Winokur is dancing with joy.'Luke's Parental Advisory' stars Luke Campbell, Kristin Thompson wed
July 25, 2008
Luke Campbell's days of living a nasty lifestyle better be behind him.'Kitchen' star Gordon Ramsay launching his own production company
July 24, 2008
Gordon Ramsay has cooked up a new production company.Mark Burnett developing dance-themed reality show with Chris Brown
July 24, 2008
Chris Brown has teamed with two veteran reality television producers for a new dance-themed competition series.
Steven Daigle the second houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother 10'
July 24, 2008
Steven Daigle found living in the Big Brother house more difficult than riding a bucking bronco.
Mary Murphy would like to see a hip-hop dancer win 'Dance's title
July 24, 2008
Despite being So You Think You Can Dance's resident ballroom expert, judge Mary Murphy said she's ready to scream for a hip-hop dancer during the show's upcoming finale.
Brooke Hogan sorry for accusing Hulk of spousal abuse in affadvit
July 24, 2008
Brooke Hogan claims she was a pawn in her parents' divorce proceedings when she lied for mom Linda about spousal abuse by Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea.
'Project Runway' designer Wesley Nault confirms dating Daniel Feld
July 24, 2008
The mystery about Project Runway's fifth-season romance is officially over.
Nick Hogan to move to prison's general population on 18th birthday
July 24, 2008
Nick Hogan will reportedly receive an 18th birthday present from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.Helio Castroneves: Kim Kardashian going 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 24, 2008
Kim Kardashian will reportedly soon be shaking the moneymaker that made her famous on Dancing with the Stars.
Exclusive: Clay Cauley talks about his 'The Mole' experience
July 23, 2008
Clay Cauley claims he wasn't as focused as he should have been prior to taking The Mole's most recent quiz.
Ashlee Hewitt talks about her 'Nashville Star' experience
July 23, 2008
Ashlee Hewitt has no hard feelings about being booted from Nashville Star's sixth season despite being so close to the finale.
Shannon Elizabeth: Romance with Derek Hough going "really good"
July 23, 2008
Derek Hough and Shannon Elizabeth may have Dancing with the Stars to thank for their blossoming romance, however the former sixth-season partners apparently have no plans to return to reality television.Brooke Hogan not speaking to Linda due to mom's young beau
July 23, 2008
Brooke Hogan described her 48-year-old mom Linda dating 19-year-old Charley Hill as "embarrassing" and added it has put a strain on their relationship -- so much so that they've stopped talking.Sci Fi Channel announces development of four new reality shows
July 22, 2008
Sci Fi Channel has announced it is developing four new reality series: Soul Evidence, Danger Game, Relic Quest and Escape.
Sci Fi orders new 'Cash or Capture' and 'Estate of Panic' reality series
July 22, 2008
Sci Fi Channel has announced its ordered six one-hour episodes of both Cash or Capture and Estate of Panic, two new reality competition series that the network currently plans to premiere in November.
NBC reveals 'America's Toughest Jobs' cast, moves debut to August 25
July 22, 2008
NBC has revealed the identities of the 13 contestants competing on America's Toughest Jobs, a new reality series that will see them thrust into employment at some of the country's most demanding workplaces.Bailey Hanks wins MTV's 'Legally Blonde The Musical' reality series
July 22, 2008
Bailey Hanks was revealed to be Legally Blonde The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods' winner during last night's finale broadcast of the MTV reality competition series.Clay Cauley becomes the eighth player executed from 'The Mole'
July 22, 2008
Clay Cauley got a much-needed visit from his wife before flunking the subsequent quiz and getting to go home with her.
Talk show host: Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth "delusional, pathetic"
July 22, 2008
Talk show host: Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth "delusional, pathetic"Oxygen orders new 'Dance Your Ass Off' weight-loss reality series
July 22, 2008
Oxygen has ordered Dance Your Ass Off, a new reality competition series that will follow a group of full-figured contestants as they attempt to shed weight by shaking their moneymaker.'Nashville Star' eliminates Ashlee Hewitt, reveals Top 4 finalists
July 22, 2008
Ashlee Hewitt became the eighth finalist eliminated from Nashville Star's sixth season during last night's live broadcast of the NBC reality series.Bravo renews 'Make Me a Supermodel' for a second season
July 22, 2008
Bravo announced it has renewed Make Me a Supermodel for a second season.
'Tori & Dean' star Tori Spelling to pen new book about motherhood
July 22, 2008
Tori Spelling's two kids apparently aren't the only ones she'll be telling stories to.Report: Shayne Lamas breaks up with 'The Bachelor' star Matt Grant
July 22, 2008
Shayne Lamas has reportedly decided to kick The Bachelor: London Calling star Matt Grant to the curb.Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen both "happy" with restraint ruling
July 22, 2008
As long as their daughters are happy, the same can apparently be said for Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen.Tori Spelling happy about '90210' reunion with Shannen Doherty
July 21, 2008
U.S. actress Tori Spelling says she is happy she and her former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star, Shannen Doherty, will be working together on a "90210" spin-off.
'Deal or No Deal' going into daily syndication with Howie Mandel
July 21, 2008
'Deal or No Deal' going into daily syndication with Howie Mandel
NBC to air 'America's Got Talent' third-season finale on October 1
July 21, 2008
NBC's America's Got Talent is the summer's top hit, but its third-season finale won't air until the fall season.
Tila Tequila decides against doing 'A Shot at Love's third season
July 21, 2008
Tila Tequila doesn't even want to find out if the third time would be a charm for her to find love via her A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila reality dating series.'HGTV Design Star' eliminates Trish Beaudet, determines Final 2
July 21, 2008
Trish Beaudet became the seventh finalist eliminated from HGTV Design Star's third season during last night's broadcast of the reality competition series.
Former 'Project Runway' finalist Rami Kashov struck with beer bottle
July 21, 2008
After battling it out on Project Runway, Rami Kashov reportedly found himself in a different kind of fight that had a much less glamorous ending.'The Next Food Network Star' cuts no one, opts for Final 3 finale
July 21, 2008
None of the remaining finalists were eliminated during last night's The Next Food Network Star penultimate fourth-season broadcast -- meaning for the first time ever on the show, three contestants will compete for the reality competition series' grand prize instead of just two.
Kherington Payne shocked and sad about 'So You Think' ouster
July 21, 2008
Kherington Payne was ready for the worst-case scenario during last Thursday night's live So You Think You Can Dance results show, however it still didn't soften the blow of being eliminated.Bravo developing new 'Runway'-like 'Fashion House' reality series
July 21, 2008
If The Weinstein Company was already upset that Bravo copied Project Runway's format to create other non-Weinstein produced shows like Top Chef, Top Design, and Shear Genius, then it's certainly not going to be happy about this.Showtime announces new 'Lock N' Load' gun-themed reality series
July 21, 2008
Showtime said it is planning to air a new TV reality series about people in the United States who are exercising their constitutional right to bear arms.Bravo announces plans for new 'Top Chef: Masters' spinoff
July 21, 2008
Bravo has announced it's developing Top Chef: Masters, a new Top Chef spinoff that will pit culinary professionals against one another in a series of weekly challenges.
NBC to premiere 'The Biggest Loser: Families' on September 16
July 21, 2008
NBC has announced The Biggest Loser: Families -- the reality weight-loss series' sixth-season -- will premiere Tuesday, September 16 at 8PM ET/PT.Gev Manoukian: 'So You Think You Can Dance' cut very unexpected
July 21, 2008
While Gev Manoukian didn't see his So You Think You Can Dance ouster coming, it still wasn't too difficult to swallow.Bravo developing Sarah Jessica Parker's 'Runway'-like artists show
July 21, 2008
It looks like Sarah Jessica Parker's new reality series has found a home.'The Biggest Loser' host Alison Sweeney having a baby girl
July 21, 2008
Alison Sweeney's wish will apparently be granted.
Sci Fi renews 'Ghost Hunters' for fifth season, to air Halloween special
July 21, 2008
Sci Fi Channel announced it has renewed Ghost Hunters for a fifth season, with 25 new episodes of the reality series currently slated to debut in 2009.Bravo confirms 'Top Chef's fifth season will take place in New York
July 21, 2008
Bravo has confirmed that Top Chef's upcoming fifth season will film in the Big Apple and be titled Top Chef: New York.'America's Next Top Model's eleventh season to debut September 3
July 21, 2008
The CW has announced America's Next Top Model's eleventh season will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Wednesday, September 3 at 8PM ET/PT.
Oxygen to debut 'Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency' August 26
July 21, 2008
Oxygen has announced The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency's fourth season will premiere Tuesday, August 26 at 10PM ET/PT.
Bravo to debut 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' on September 16
July 21, 2008
Bravo has announced The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the latest version of the network's The Real Housewives reality franchise, will premiere Tuesday, September 16 at 10PM ET/PT.Bravo to premiere new 'The Rachel Zoe Project' on September 8
July 21, 2008
Bravo has announced The Rachel Zoe Project, a new reality series starring celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and her team of fashion experts as they attempt to take their business to the next level, will premiere Monday, September 8 at 11PM ET/PT.
The CW to debut Tyra Banks' new 'Stylista' reality series October 29
July 21, 2008
The CW has announced Stylista, a new reality competition series for aspiring fashion magazine editors, will premiere Wednesday, October 29 at 9PM ET/PT.The CW to debut new 'In Harm's Way' series on September 21
July 21, 2008
The CW and Media Rights Capital have announced In Harm's Way, a new reality series that will offer viewers a look at people employed with dangerous jobs, will premiere Sunday, September 21 at 7PM ET/PT.
'Bachelorette' couple Jesse Csincsak, Deanna Pappas enjoy Ohio outing
July 20, 2008
"The Bachorette" winner Jesse Csincsak says he took his fiancee, Deanna Pappas, to Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park as a calming vacation after the ABC series.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Kherington Payne, Gev Manoukian
July 18, 2008
Kherington Payne and Gev Manoukian became the eleventh and twelfth finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fourth season during last night's live results show on Fox.
NBC Univeral and Weinstein Co. take 'Project Runway' case to court
July 18, 2008
Jeff Zucker and Harvey Weinstein's Project Runway battle has reached the courtroom.
Kellie Pickler's self-titled sophomore album to drop September 30
July 18, 2008
Kellie Pickler's Sony BMG Nashville record label has announced the former American Idol fifth-season finalist's self-titled sophomore album is scheduled to drop September 30.
Khloe Kardashian released from jail after only three hours
July 18, 2008
Khloe Kardashian released from jail after only three hours
Chris Harrison: Jason Mesnick on my short list to be next 'Bachelor'
July 18, 2008
The Bachelorette fans apparently aren't the only ones pining for fourth-season runner-up Jason Mesnick to star in The Bachelor's next installment.
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst refutes claim that he's gotten engaged
July 18, 2008
When Jeff Probst learned he had been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program category, he was surprised -- but it had nothing to do with the nod from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.Khloe Kardashian turns herself in, begins serving jail sentence
July 18, 2008
It won't be hard keeping up with Khloe Kardashian, at least for the next few days.'Last Comic Standing' eliminates Paul Foot and Papa CJ
July 18, 2008
Paul Foot and Papa CJ were revealed to be the third and fourth finalists eliminated from Last Comic Standing's sixth season during last night's broadcast of the NBC reality series.Denise Richards requests emergency order against Charlie Sheen
July 18, 2008
Denise Richards is reportedly attempting to complicate Charlie Sheen's custodial privileges with their two daughters.
ABC: We're still looking for the next 'Bachelor' star, casting is "critical"
July 18, 2008
Rumors that The Bachelorette fourth-season runner-up Jason Mesnick has become the shoo-in to be The Bachelor's next star are apparently premature -- at least according to ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson.
Former 'Monster Garage' star Jesse James sued over undelivered car
July 17, 2008
Former 'Monster Garage' star Jesse James sued over undelivered carABC cancels 'Dance Machine' reality series with two episodes left
July 17, 2008
ABC has decided to cancel Dance Machine with only two unaired episodes of the reality competition series remaining, a network spokesperson for the show confirmed to Reality TV World on Thursday.E! renews 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' for a third season
July 17, 2008
E! has announced it's renewed Keeping Up with the Kardashians for a third season.
Bret Michaels and Ambre Lake split, VH1 renews 'Rock of Love'
July 17, 2008
VH1 announced it has renewed Rock of Love with Bret Michaels for a third season after the former Poison frontman and second-season winner Ambre Lake decided to split due conflicting personal schedules.Bravo reveals 'Top Design' second-season cast, to debut September 3
July 17, 2008
Bravo has revealed the identities of the 13 interior designers who will compete on Top Design's second season, which the network announced will premiere Wednesday, September 3 at 10PM ET/PT.
Randy Jackson penning a book about getting fit and eating better
July 17, 2008
Randy Jackson is reportedly ready to help readers shed weight.
Brian Hart becomes the first houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother 10'
July 17, 2008
Brian Hart packed three weeks worth of strategy into his first seven days in the Big Brother house, and he paid the price for it.
'Dancing' leads reality TV Emmy Awards field for second straight year
July 17, 2008
Eighteen reality television shows received a total of 50 nominations in today's announcement of the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominees -- with the number of shows and the amount of total nominations representing the highest figures ever for both.Full list of 2007-2008 reality TV Primetime Emmy Awards nominations
July 17, 2008
The following is a complete list of reality TV nominations for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, to be presented on September 13 and 21.
Nominations were received in 22 different categories:
Jessica King explains her 'So You Think You Can Dance' withdrawal
July 17, 2008
The discomfort Jessica King was feeling was apparently worse than she initially suspected, forcing her to withdraw as a So You Think You Can Dance fourth-season finalist.
Antonio Sabato Jr. wins NBC's 'Celebrity Circus' reality series
July 17, 2008
Antonio Sabato Jr. was revealed to be Celebrity Circus' champ during last night's finale broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Gene Simmons to judge, Kimberly Caldwell to host CBS' new 'Jingles'
July 17, 2008
CBS has announced the host and judges for Jingles, with former American Idol second-season finalist Kimberly Caldwell helming the new Mark Burnett-created reality series and Gene Simmons leading the advisory panel that will critique contestants who concoct commercial ditties for real products.
Sophie Zalokar "shocked" by 'Nashville Star' ouster with Laura Fedor
July 16, 2008
Sophie Zalokar said she wasn't expecting to be booted from Nashville Star's sixth season during Monday night's live broadcast along with her duet partner Laura FedorTLC to premiere new 'Take Home Nanny' reality series on July 21
July 16, 2008
TLC has announced Take Home Nanny, a new Supernanny-like reality series starring Emma Jenner as she uses a fresh approach to raising fresh children with a large family event looming, will premiere Monday, July 21 at 8PM ET/PT.'So You Think You Can Dance' announces fourth-season tour dates
July 16, 2008
So You Think You Can Dance's Top 10 fourth-season finalists will be waltzing across North America this fall as part of the show's 2008 tour, the dates and locations of which were announced Wednesday.
Exclusive: Alex Jacobs talks about his 'The Mole' experience
July 16, 2008
Alex Jacobs approached The Mole like a game of Russian roulette.ABC to debut 'Dancing with the Stars' seventh season September 22
July 16, 2008
ABC has announced Dancing with the Stars' seventh season will premiere with a special two-hour performance episode on Monday, September 22 at 8PM ET/PT.'The Hills' guest house under investigation as an illegal residence
July 16, 2008
Audrina Patridge may be forced to vacate the guest house on Lauren Conrad's property, but not because of any feud between The Hills starlets.CBS postpones debut of Mark Burnett's new 'Jingles' indefinitely
July 16, 2008
Jingles' debut has reportedly been delayed due to its own lack of jingle time.
'The Mole' producers launch 'Save The Mole' ABC show renewal effort
July 16, 2008
The Mole aficionados are being asked to take an active approach in saving the show from execution.Australia's Network Ten canceling 'Big Brother' after seven seasons
July 15, 2008
The Australian edition of the reality show "Big Brother" won't return to Network Ten after its seventh season ends this month, the network said.
Sophie Zalokar: I felt "very disrespected" by 'Nashville Star' judge Jewel
July 15, 2008
Sophie Zalokar admits rolling her eyes at Jewel was a rude thing to do, however she feels the Nashville Star sixth-season judge was also guilty of being disrespectful.Tim Gunn: 'Project Runway' fifth-season surprises to make fans mad
July 15, 2008
Fashion guru Tim Gunn is assuring Project Runway aficionados that the show's upcoming fifth-season will keep them guessing and make their blood boil.'Nashville Star' eliminates duet of Laura Fedor and Sophie Zalokar
July 15, 2008
Laura Fedor and Sophie Zalokar became the seventh finalist eliminated from Nashville Star's sixth season during last night's live broadcast of the NBC reality series.
Mario Lopez: I'd be honored to dance with ex-girlfriend Karina Smirnoff
July 15, 2008
Mario Lopez is apparently pining for Karina Smirnoff -- but only as his former Dancing with the Stars professional partner and not as his ex-girlfriend.Alex becomes the seventh player executed from 'The Mole'
July 15, 2008
Alex sang that mole hunting isn't easy to do, and he was right.Khloe Kardashian violates probation, sentenced to 30 days in jail
July 15, 2008
Given the benefit of hindsight, Khloe Kardashian is probably wishing she had just completed the community service and alcohol-education classes.'Idol's eighth season to feature shorter auditions and results shows
July 15, 2008
American Idol eighth-season auditions still haven't started, but that hasn't stopped Fox from already planning some format changes for the upcoming installment.Jessica King withdraws from 'Dance,' Comfort Fedoke returning
July 14, 2008
Jessica King's standing as a So You Think You Can Dance Top 10 fourth-season finalist was short-lived.
Audrina Patridge: I didn't move out of Lauren Conrad's guest house
July 14, 2008
Audrina Patridge apparently still resides in Lauren Conrad's guest house despite recent rumors to the contrary.'Big Brother 10' houseguests move in, select first Head of Household
July 14, 2008
Big Brother's tenth-season houseguests selected the first Head of Household before they even moved into the house and had an opportunity to communicate during last night's premiere broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Bravo reveals the identities of 'Project Runway' fifth-season cast
July 14, 2008
Two days before its premiere, Bravo has finally revealed the identities of the 16 fifth-season Project Runway designers who will compete on what is expected to be the last installment of the reality series to air on the network.
Comfort Fedoke 'felt' her 'So You Think You Can Dance' ouster coming
July 14, 2008
Comfort Fedoke suspected she'd be up for elimination against Jessica King during last Thursday night's live So You Think You Can Dance fourth-season results show, so she decided to "go out with a bang if I'm leaving."
Christopher Knight, Adrianne Curry respond to Florence Henderson
July 14, 2008
Christopher Knight is disappointed and Adrianne Curry feels her husband was disrespected last week by Florence Henderson when she claimed the My Fair Brady lovebirds were pushed into getting engaged by VH1.Thayne Jasperson talks about 'So You Think You Can Dance' journey
July 14, 2008
Thayne Jasperson tried to stay positive prior to So You Think You Can Dance's live results show on Thursday night, however he also could "feel" that being among the bottom three vote getters was once again a likely destination for him since he had the "disadvantage" of already being there three times before.Hulk Hogan won't go to prison despite estranged wife Linda's request
July 14, 2008
Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea will not be sent to prison for failing to pay his portion of a condo purchase at Las Vegas' The Palms hotel and spa.
Joe Rogan: I didn't enjoy hosting 'Fear Factor,' I enjoyed the money
July 14, 2008
Joe Rogan claims he hosted Fear Factor simply to scare-up some cash.
Discovery announces 'Smash Lab, 'Some Assembly Required' premieres
July 11, 2008
Discovery Channel has announced the second-season premieres of both its Smash Lab and Some Assembly Required reality series.Versus picks up 'The Contender' from ESPN, to air 'Muay Thai' spinoff
July 11, 2008
It's been knocked down twice now, but The Contender apparently isn't down for the count just yet.
Discovery to debut 'Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein' on August 18
July 11, 2008
Discovery Channel has announced Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein, a new reality series that will follow the international explorer as he travels around the world in search of hidden treasures, mysteries and natural wonders, will premiere Monday, August 18 at 8PM ET/PT.
Animal Planet orders 'Whale Wars,' new series to debut in November
July 11, 2008
Animal Planet has announced it has ordered Whale Wars, a new reality series that will follow the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's effort to eradicate illegal whaling operations through the use of radical methods.'So You Think' cuts dancers Comfort Fedoke and Thayne Jasperson
July 11, 2008
Comfort Fedoke and Thayne Jasperson became the ninth and tenth finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fourth season during last night's live results show on Fox.
'The Amazing Race' couple Pat Hendrickson and Kate Lewis wed
July 11, 2008
Kate Lewis and Pat Hendrickson may want to send a thank you card to Tila Tequila.
Exclusive: Christina Machamer talks about her 'Hell's Kitchen' win
July 11, 2008
Christina Machamer was never concerned about her lack of experience compared to her fellow Hell's Kitchen fourth-season contestants.Fox Reality reveals additional 'Gimme My Reality Show!' cast identities
July 11, 2008
Fox Reality Channel has revealed the identities of three additional celebrity reality show retreads who will compete on Gimme My Reality Show!, a new reality competition series that will follow the group of D-listers as they battle for their chance to shine with their own show.
Joan Rivers: I will be on 'The Celebrity Apprentice's second season
July 11, 2008
Joan Rivers claims she's moving from the red carpet to the boardroom.
'Last Comic Standing' eliminates Esther Ku and God's Pottery
July 11, 2008
Esther Ku and God's Pottery were revealed to be the first two finalists eliminated from Last Comic Standing's sixth season during last night's broadcast of the NBC reality series.
Discovery's 'Mythbusters' to return with new episodes on August 6
July 11, 2008
Discovery Channel has announced Mythbusters will return with new sixth-season episodes beginning Wednesday, August 6 at 9PM ET/PT.
Fox taps Brooke Burns and Mark Thompson to host 'Hole in the Wall'
July 11, 2008
Fox has announced it's tapped actress Brooke Burns and TV personality Mark Thompson to serve as co-hosts for Hole in the Wall, a game show from American Idol producers FremantleMedia North America that will see contestants contorting their bodies in an attempt to fit through a massive moving wall.Report: Lance Bass "locked and loaded" for 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 11, 2008
Lance Bass is reportedly ready to show-off some of his boy-band dance moves.'Living' star Ed Begley Jr. and 'Science Guy' Bill Nye in eco-grudge
July 10, 2008
'Living' star Ed Begley Jr. and 'Science Guy' Bill Nye in eco-grudgeWE tv to premiere new 'The Locator' reality series on September 6
July 10, 2008
WE tv has announced The Locator, a new reality series that will follow Troy Dunn as he helps people reconnect with loved ones from their past, will premiere with back-to-back half-hour episodes on Saturday, September 6 at 9PM ET/PT.
Exclusive: Louis Petrozza talks about his 'Hell's Kitchen' experience
July 10, 2008
Louis Petrozza had the executive chef position at Gordon Ramsay's recently opened The London West Hollywood in his sights.
Planet Green announces 'Battleground Earth' to premiere August 3
July 10, 2008
Planet Green has announced Battleground Earth, a new reality series following former Rock Star Supernova member Tommy Lee and rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as they travel across the country and educate viewers on the importance of being environmentally friendly, will premiere Sunday, August 3 at 10PM ET/PT.
TLC announces new 'Hope for Your Home' and 'Over Designed' shows
July 10, 2008
TLC announced it has ordered Hope for Your Home and Over Designed, two new reality series that will air as part of the network's Saturday night home-themed programming lineup that already includes such shows as Flip That House and Trading Spaces.
Rachel Hunter eliminated from 'Celebrity Circus,' Top 3 revealed
July 10, 2008
Home viewers apparently felt Rachel Hunter's canine-themed Celebrity Circus performance was for the dogs.Bio Channel orders new 'Cops'-like 'Female Forces' reality series
July 10, 2008
Bio Channel announced it has ordered Female Forces, a new Cops-like reality series that will follow the ladies in blue employed by the Naperville Police Department.
VH1 confirms 'I Love New York' star and 'Tailor Made' have split
July 10, 2008
After previously denying it, VH1 has confirmed that I Love New York second-season lovebirds George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber and Tiffany "New York" Pollard have called it quits on their romantic relationship.
Discovery Channel to debut 'Man vs. Wild's third season on August 6
July 10, 2008
Discovery Channel has announced Man vs. Wild's third season, which will continue to follow survival expert Bear Grylls as he battles the elements at various locations around the world, will premiere Wednesday, August 6 at 10PM ET/PT.Ex-'Idol' finalist Kellie Pickler interested in 'Dancing with the Stars'
July 10, 2008
Julianne Hough has gone country and Kellie Pickler might go dancing.Tanya Hutchinson wins TV Land's 'She's Got the Look' reality series
July 10, 2008
Tanya Hutchison was revealed to be She's Got the Look's winner during last night's finale broadcast of TV Land's America's Next Top Model-like reality competition series for women 35 and older.CMT renews 'My Big Redneck Wedding' for a second season
July 10, 2008
CMT has announced it's renewed My Big Redneck Wedding for a second season.Florence Henderson: VH1 pushed Christopher Knight into proposal
July 10, 2008
Florence Henderson claims VH1 tried to strong-arm My Fair Brady lovebirds Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry into getting engaged.
CMT to premiere 'Gone Country's second season on August 15
July 10, 2008
CMT has announced Gone Country's second season will premiere Friday, August 15 at 8PM ET/PT.
Tommy Stanley and Pearl Heart dish on their 'Nashville Star' journeys
July 10, 2008
John Rich thought Tommy Stanley needed to concentrate more on country music, a comment that didn't sit too well with the ousted Nashville Star sixth-season finalist.
TV Land to debut George Foreman's 'Family Foreman' series July 16
July 9, 2008
TV Land has announced Family Foreman will finally premiere on Wednesday, July 16 at 10PM ET/PT.
Christina Machamer defeats Louis Petrozza to win 'Hell's Kitchen'
July 9, 2008
Christina Machamer was the Hell's Kitchen fourth-season contestant with the least amount of experience, but Gordon Ramsay rewarded her on potential.NBC to air NBC News-produced 'Baby Borrowers' reunion on August 6
July 9, 2008
NBC is apparently hoping its news division can explain how The Baby Borrowers is more than just entertainment.
A&E to premiere 'Criss Angel Mindfreak's fourth season on July 23
July 9, 2008
A&E has announced Criss Angel Mindfreak's fourth season will premiere Wednesday, July 23 at 10PM ET/PT.TV Land begins production on 'High School Reunion's second season
July 9, 2008
TV Land has announced it's begun production on the second season of its High School Reunion revival.
'Idol' champ Jordin Sparks touring with Jesse McCartney this August
July 9, 2008
Jordin Sparks will be hitting the road instead of the beach this August.'The Bachelorette' runner-up Jason Mesnick talks about his experience
July 9, 2008
Jason Mesnick said he can attest to the fact that DeAnna Pappas altered what she was looking for in a guy during her The Bachelorette fourth-season journey.
'Idol' champ David Cook inks endorsement deal with Skechers
July 9, 2008
David Cook is once again following in Carrie Underwood's footsteps -- this time literally.
Kourtni Lind talks about her 'So You Think You Can Dance' journey
July 9, 2008
Kourtni Lind said she got so caught up in appearing on So You Think You Can Dance she forgot why she initially auditioned for the show.Report: Spitzer call girl Ashley Dupre developing new reality show
July 9, 2008
Ashley Dupre apparently wants to go from infamous call girl to reality starlet.Linda Hogan wants Hulk in jail, his legal team calls her "greedy"
July 9, 2008
Linda Hogan reiterated her stance that if Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea doesn't fork over his share of a condo purchase at Las Vegas' The Palms hotel and spa, he should be sent to the slammer.Shayne Lamas: Rumors she split from Matt Grant "completely not true"
July 9, 2008
Shayne Lamas claims rumors about the demise of her relationship with The Bachelor: London Calling star Matt Grant are simply poppycock.
Matt Dorame knew he'd be booted from 'So You Think You Can Dance'
July 9, 2008
Matt Dorame found himself among the bottom three vote getters three out of four times during his So You Think You Can Dance experience, so it's a good thing he enjoyed performing his solo routine.DeAnna Pappas, Jesse Csincsak dish on 'Bachelorette' engagement
July 8, 2008
The Bachelorette fourth-season star DeAnna Pappas has a simple message for those who scoff at the notion she's really ready to wed her selected suitor Jesse Csincsak.
Ousted 'Bachelorette' suitor Jason Mesnick: I'd consider 'Bachelor' role
July 8, 2008
Jason Mesnick may have been rejected by The Bachelorette fourth-season star DeAnna Pappas, but he's still a true believer in the show's ability to spark a romantic connection and would consider starring in The Bachelor.
CBS reveals the identities of 'Big Brother' tenth-season houseguests
July 8, 2008
CBS has revealed the identities of the 13 houseguests who will be competing on Big Brother's tenth season, which will premiere Sunday, July 13 at 8PM ET/PT.
'Bachelorette' DeAnna Pappas picks Jesse Csincsak, gets proposal
July 8, 2008
Jesse Csincsak proposed marriage to DeAnna Pappas and she accepted during last night's The Bachelorette fourth-season finale broadcast on ABC.
'Nashville Star' eliminates both Tommy Stanley and Pearl Heart
July 8, 2008
Tommy Stanley and Pearl Heart were revealed to be the fifth and sixth finalists eliminated from Nashville Star's sixth season during last night's live broadcast of the NBC reality series.Conrad Riggs sues former partner Mark Burnett for $70 million
July 8, 2008
Conrad Riggs sues former partner Mark Burnett for $70 million
Ex-'Bachelor' Andrew Firestone, new bride honeymooning in Mexico
July 7, 2008
Andrew Firestone, a past star of the U.S. competition series "The Bachelor," reportedly is on his honeymoon with new wife Ivana Bozilovic in Cabo San Lucas.Brigitte Nielsen to undergo plastic surgery on German reality show
July 7, 2008
Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen plans to undergo plastic surgery for "Turning Old Into New," a four-part German reality series.
Fox orders new variety show starring the Osbourne family
July 7, 2008
One of the first families of reality television is apparently planning on making a comeback.NBC urged to cancel 'Baby Borrowers' due to health, safety concerns
July 7, 2008
NBC's The Baby Borrowers is being branded an unsafe social experiment by child health experts, who think the show has no place on television.Report: 'Celebrity Rehab' producers pitching 'Sober Living' spinoff
July 7, 2008
Now that several Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew participants are on the wagon, viewers may reportedly have the chance to see them try to stay on.
Steve-O back "in a mental institution" after 115 days of sobriety
July 7, 2008
More than 100 days of sobriety have apparently caused Stephen "Steve-O" Glover to realize he needs more time in the self-described looney bin.
Former 'Bachelor' star Andrew Firestone marries model Ivana Bozilovic
July 7, 2008
Andrew Firestone's The Bachelor experience didn't end with a wedding, but he has still found himself happily hitched.
'So You Think You Can Dance' eliminates Kourtni Lind, Matt Dorame
July 7, 2008
Kourtni Lind and Matt Dorame became the seventh and eighth finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fourth season during Thursday night's live results show on Fox.Report: Bravo to film Top Chef's fifth season in Brooklyn
July 7, 2008
Top Chef has filmed everywhere from the City by the Bay and City of Angels to the Windy City and Magic City -- and now the Bravo reality series is apparently preparing to take a bite out of the Big Apple.NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' reveals Top 12 sixth-season finalists
July 7, 2008
Last Comic Standing revealed its seven remaining Top 12 sixth-season finalists during Thursday night's broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.British 'The Apprentice' star Alan Sugar survives rough plane landing
July 6, 2008
Alan Sugar, host of the BBC series "The Apprentice," was lucky to survive a rough plane landing in the British city of Manchester, witnesses say.
Clay Aiken visits Somalia on behalf of UNICEF, campaigns for aid
July 4, 2008
Pop star and UNICEF ambassador Clay Aiken, who just spent five days Somalia, is calling on the world to do what it can to help the African nation's children.Report: Madonna's brother planning his own reality TV series
July 4, 2008
The brother of U.S. pop singer Madonna is set to follow up on his upcoming memoir with an appearance on a reality TV series.
'The Bachelorette' star DeAnna Pappas discusses rejected bachelors
July 3, 2008
Despite being in their shoes only less than a year ago when she was attempting to woo Brad Womack, The Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas admits she anticipated receiving more attention from her fourth-season suitors.TLC to premiere new 'Must Love Kids' reality dating series on July 15
July 3, 2008
TLC has announced Must Love Kids, a new reality series that will follow three single moms on their quest to find future husbands unconcerned with the fatherhood that comes with it, will premiere Tuesday, July 15 at 9PM ET/PT.
Alyson Gilbert talks about her 'Nashville Star' sixth season journey
July 3, 2008
Alyson Gilbert is still unsure what she was lacking that caused her to be booted from Nashville Star.
Christopher Knight leaves 'Celebrity Circus' after breaking arm in fall
July 3, 2008
Celebrity Circus contestant Christopher Knight had already pushed his injured elbow to the limits in an attempt reclaim a part of his childhood. However the 50-year-old former The Brady Bunch actor re-injured his left arm during a recent rehearsal and was thus forced to withdraw from Celebrity Circus during last night's broadcast of the NBC reality series.Hulk Hogan accused of 'stalking' estranged wife Linda Hogan
July 3, 2008
Linda Hogan claims her estranged husband is having a hard time giving her the space she requested.Report: ex-Paula Abdul beau J.T. Torregiani may be next 'Bachelor' star
July 3, 2008
J.T. Torregiani could apparently be going from Paula Abdul's arms to serving as The Bachelor's next object of affection.
Tila Tequila posts profanity-laced tirade after 'A Shot at Love' rejection
July 3, 2008
Tila Tequila is apparently ticked off.
Exclusive: Kristen Willeumier dishes on her 'The Mole' experience
July 3, 2008
Kristen Willeumier honed in on one player like a laser and targeted that person as The Mole's fifth-season saboteur from the moment the competition began.Allison Grodner: 'Big Brother' going old school for show's tenth season
July 3, 2008
Big Brother is apparently going old school for its upcoming tenth season.
DeAnna Pappas: Happy ending, good surprise for 'Bachelorette' finale
July 2, 2008
DeAnna Pappas said she loves surprises -- especially ones that don't end with her receiving a rejection.'A Shot at Love' ends with Tila Tequila rejected by suitor Kristy Morgan
July 2, 2008
Considering the way A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila's second season concluded, the reality dating show's bisexual starlet was presumably in need of shot.
Simon Cowell expecting to make "fantastic" announcement "very soon"
July 2, 2008
Even though American Idol's seventh season is in the books there's never any down time for Simon Cowell, who apparently has some "big" news.Christina Machamer, Louis Petrozza prepare for 'Hell's Kitchen' finale
July 2, 2008
Christina Machamer and Louis Petrozza competed in their final challenge during a trip to New York City and began to prepare for their dinner service during Hell's Kitchen's penultimate fourth-season broadcast last night on Fox.
Jeremy Anderson talks about his 'The Bachelorette' experience
July 2, 2008
Jeremy Anderson had hoped for answers from DeAnna Pappas during ABC's recent taping of The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All, however he was instead left in the dark.
Bravo's 'Tabatha's Salon Takeover' reality series to debut August 21
July 2, 2008
Bravo has announced Tabatha's Salon Takeover, a new Kitchen Nightmares-like reality series starring Shear Genius first-season contestant Tabatha Coffey as she attempts to improve hair salons across America, will premiere Thursday, August 21 at 10PM ET/PT.
Exclusive: Victoria Garza talks about her 'The Mole' adventure
July 2, 2008
Victoria Garza had a strategy when taking The Mole's fifth-season quizzes, and she stuck with it.
Unfortunately the quizzes progressively got tougher and without her trusty journal the 26-year-old retail manager from Bishop, TX took a little longer than usual and became the fifth player executed from The Mole's fifth season.MTV to debut 'Run's House's fifth season July 16, new 'Buzzin'' July 23
July 2, 2008
MTV has announced Run's House's fifth season, which will continue to follow Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons and his family in their everyday life, will premiere with back-to-back half-hour episodes on Wednesday, July 16 at 10PM ET/PT.
'Bachelorette' DeAnna Pappas cuts Jeremy Anderson, reveals Final 2
July 1, 2008
Jeremy Anderson was the perfect guy -- just not the perfect guy for DeAnna Pappas.Alyson Gilbert becomes the fourth finalist cut from 'Nashville Star'
July 1, 2008
Alyson Gilbert was revealed to be the fourth finalist eliminated from Nashville Star's sixth season during last night's live broadcast of the NBC reality series.Kristen Willeumier becomes the sixth player ousted from 'The Mole'
July 1, 2008
Kristen Willeumier's gambling when it came to taking quizzes finally caught up with her.
