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Reality TV News - October 2005
Report: Bravo's 'Being Bobby Brown' coming back for second season
October 31, 2005
Although Bravo is still keeping quiet about the future of its Being Bobby Brown series, Bobby Brown has reportedly disclosed that his reality show will be coming back for a second season.
'Hidden Howie' star Howie Mandel to host NBC's 'Deal or No Deal'
October 31, 2005
NBC has signed comic Howie Mandel as host of its new game show, "Deal or No Deal."
The Apprentice 4 - Episode 6 summary
October 30, 2005
"Strike Four You’re Fired," our episode summary for the sixth episode of NBC's The Apprentice 4, written by idiotcowboy, is now available.
America's Next Top Model 5 - Episode 7 summary
October 30, 2005
"The 'Pinup' Episode," our episode summary for the seventh episode of the fifth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.
The Amazing Race Family Edition - Episode 5 summary
October 30, 2005
"We're Off To See the Philimator!," our episode summary for the fifth episode of The Amazing Race: Family Edition, the eighth edition of CBS's The Amazing Race series, written by buckeyegirl, is now available.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 19 summary
October 30, 2005
"Blood, Sweat, and Beers," our episode summary for the nineteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by batts, is now available.Discovery Networks to return to its unscripted programming roots
October 30, 2005
The head of U.S. cable TV's Discovery Networks says he wants to return programming to the net's original intent -- interesting shows that educate.
The Biggest Loser 2 - Episode 7 summary
October 30, 2005
"The Lost Summary," our episode summary for the seventh episode of the second edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by MTW1961, is now available.
'The Simple Life 4' to begin filming, despite still being networkless
October 29, 2005
Final preparations were under way to start filming another season of "The Simple Life" even though it doesn't have a network and its stars aren't speaking.Damon Dash sued over BET's 'Ultimate Hustler' hip-hop reality show
October 29, 2005
Two Los Angeles producers have filed suit against Damon Dash claiming he stole their idea for BET's hip-hop reality show "Ultimate Hustler."Dutch 'Big Brother' houseguest who gave birth on TV walks off show
October 28, 2005
The woman who gave birth on the Dutch version of "Big Brother" left the show after her fellow contestants criticized her parenting skills.
Donald Trump shocks the cast -- and viewers -- fires four 'Apprentice 4' contestants
October 28, 2005
Following the most lopsided defeat in The Apprentice history, Donald Trump fired not one, not two, but four contestants from the losing team. Josh Shaw, Jennifer Murphy, Mark Lamkin, and James Dillon were all fired after their Excel team lost by over a 100% margin during last night's The Apprentice 4 broadcast, making them the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth contestants to be eliminated from the reality competition.
Amy O'Hara becomes the eighth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Guatemala'
October 28, 2005
Having failed to convince her tribe to vote off Survivor returnee Bobby Jon Drinkard instead of herself, Survivor: Guatemala's Yaxha tribe voted out Amy O'Hara, a 39-year-old police sergeant from Revere, Massachusetts, during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show.
ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars 2' to replace 'Alias,' premiere January 5
October 28, 2005
ABC has announced that its sequel to last summer's Dancing With The Stars megahit will premiere on January 5 at 8PM, taking over the Thursday night time period currently occupied by AliasTV Land's new 'My Big Break' series to reveal stars' showbiz break-in
October 27, 2005
The cable network TV Land has joined with reality TV producer Scott Sternberg for an original series revealing how stars broke into show business.
'Last Comic Standing 2' winner John Heffron signs ABC TV show deal
October 27, 2005
John Heffron, the winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing 2" reality series, has signed a six-figure development deal with ABC and Touchstone.
Kyle becomes the seventh girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 5'
October 27, 2005
Deemed to have "strong looks" but "not enough," Kyle, a 19-year-old Dairy Queen manager from Dexter, MI, became the seventh girl eliminated from the fifth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's UPN broadcast.
Report: 'Survivor' producer Mark Burnett expects Jeff Probst to leave
October 27, 2005
Just when it appeared that Survivor host Jeff Probst had publicly quelled an Inside TV report that he planned to leave the long-running reality show after his current contract ends, the gossip mill has began churning again, with TV Guide (Inside TV's sister publication) now quoting Survivor producer Mark Burnett as saying he expects next spring's twelfth Survivor edition to be Probst's last.
Sandra Bullock, 'Monster Garage' hubby Jesse James NOT expecting
October 26, 2005
Newlywed actress Sandra Bullock says everyone "seems to think" she's pregnant but "it's called weight gain."
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton crowned "queen of the celebrity egos"
October 26, 2005
Teen People has crowned hotel heiress and reality television star Paris Hilton the queen of the celebrity egos.
Ashlee Simpson's 'I Am Me' album debuts atop Billboard sales chart
October 26, 2005
Ashlee Simpson has notched her second No. 1 album with "I Am Me" debuting atop the Billboard 200 chart this week.
No one strikes out in the first 'The Amazing Race: Family Edition' non-elimination leg
October 26, 2005
And it's one, two, three strikes you're not eliminated in the latest leg of CBS' The Amazing Race: Family Edition, as the Godlewski sisters are still in the Race despite finishing in last place in Panama.
'Survivor: Guatemala' Episode 7 'State of the Spoiling'
October 26, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the seventh episode of Survivor: Guatemala is now available.'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton hit with $10 million defamation lawsuit
October 25, 2005
Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton is being sued for $10 million by her former fiance's ex-girlfriend.The Apprentice 4 - Episode 5 summary
October 25, 2005
"Nobody Knows Anything: An Adventure In Rough Paraphrase," our episode summary for the fifth episode of NBC's The Apprentice 4, written by Estee, is now available.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump says Marla Maples union was doomed
October 25, 2005
Real estate mogul and "Apprentice" reality TV star Donald Trump says he was bored by Marla Maples by the time they finally married.
'Project Greenlight' team "hoping to move forward" with fourth season
October 25, 2005
Although the ratings for its initial Bravo season were truly horrific and executive producer Chris Moore personally declared the Emmy-nominated show all but dead in a blog entry posted on the show's official website shortly after the spring finale of its third season aired, like many a protagonist in the horror film genre it most recently embraced, the critically-acclaimed Project Greenlight may still yet live on.UPN to feature 'Top Model Week' November ratings sweep event
October 25, 2005
What do for the November sweeps ratings period if you're UPN, a network that has completely restructured itself around America's Next Top Model -- its most successful program -- and the young female demographic that the show attracts? You do the obvious and stack your programming lineup with guest appearances from publicity-starved former Top Model contestants, of course.ABC planning 'America's Next Muppet' reality TV parody series
October 25, 2005
Although ABC is keeping quiet about the project for now, the Disney-owned network is reportedly working on America's Next Muppet -- a reality TV parody show in which home viewers will determine which one of several new characters will join The Muppets cast.Survivor: Guatemala - Episode 6 summary
October 25, 2005
"The Food, The Judd, and The Ugly," our episode summary for the sixth episode of Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by Incognito9, is now available.
'Hell's Kitchen' chef Gordon Ramsay blasts women's cooking skills
October 24, 2005
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay says young British women "can't cook to save their lives."
Former 'Top Model' judge Janice Dickinson signs deal for her own Oxygen network reality show
October 24, 2005
Janice Dickinson, the sharp-tongued former America's Next Top Model judge and The Surreal Life 5 cast member who has alternately claimed that she both quit and was fired from Top Model, has landed a new reality TV project -- a pilot deal for her own Oxygen network reality show.America's Next Top Model 5 - Episode 6 summary
October 22, 2005
"The 'Commercial' Episode," our episode summary for the sixth episode of the fifth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.The Amazing Race Family Edition - Episode 4 summary
October 22, 2005
"Homecoming Week," our episode summary for the fourth episode of The Amazing Race: Family Edition, the eighth edition of CBS's The Amazing Race series, written by zipperhead, is now available.The Real World: Austin - Episode 18 summary
October 22, 2005
"Run Erik Run!," our episode summary for the eighteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.The Biggest Loser 2 - Episode 6 summary
October 22, 2005
"Climb Every Mountain," our episode summary for the sixth episode of the second edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by Cyndimaus, is now available.
Brian Corridan and Margaret Bobonich fall victim to 'Survivor: Guatemala's surprise double elimination
October 21, 2005
Done in by a surprise twist in which there was no Immunity Challenge and both Survivor: Guatemala tribes were instead forced to attend Tribal Council, Brian Corridan, a 22-year-old recent Columbia University graduate from New Milford, Connecticut, and Margaret Bobonich, a 43-year-old family nurse practitioner from Chardon, Ohio, were voted out of the game during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show.
Kristi Caudell becomes the fifth 'Apprentice 4' contestant fired
October 21, 2005
After appointing herself team spokeswoman and resident overbearing loudmouth, Kristi Caudell a 24-year-old sales executive from Gainesville, GA, was sent packing during last night's The Apprentice 4 broadcast, becoming the fifth contestant to be fired by Donald Trump
Judge rejects 'The Real World: Key West' filming injunction request
October 20, 2005
A Florida judge has rejected a Key West couple's request for an injunction that would have stopped production on MTV's "The Real World."
'Simple Life' star Nicole Richie reveals more about Paris Hilton feud
October 20, 2005
Nicole Richie says it's unlikely she will kiss and make up with former reality TV co-star and ex-best friend Paris Hilton in the near future.Donald Trump disses Martha Stewart's 'Apprentice,' blames her for his own ratings problems
October 20, 2005
With Martha Stewart's The Apprentice spinoff proving to be a ratings dud and his own Apprentice series continuing to experience an ongoing ratings slump of its own, it's now apparently time for Donald Trump to pay attention to one of his favorite business lessons -- "Always look out for yourself... and feel free to throw your business partners under the bus."Donald Trump says his NBC 'Apprentice' ratings are still good
October 20, 2005
"Apprentice" boss Donald Trump says confusion between his show and "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" is to blame for his show's lower ratings this season.
Fox renews 'So You Think You Can Dance' for a second season
October 20, 2005
Fox TV has granted a second season to its reality competition, "So You Think You Can Dance."
Van Halen denies 'Rock Star' sequel involvement, MTV retracts report
October 20, 2005
Van Halen denied today that the group would be taking over INXS' role in a possible sequel to this past summer's Rock Star: INXS CBS reality series.
Coryn becomes the sixth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 5'
October 20, 2005
Deemed to be a "sad girl" who would become "extremely depressed" in the "crazy cutthroat world of modeling," Coryn, a 19-year-old retail clerk from Minneapolis, MN, became the sixth girl eliminated from the fifth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's UPN broadcast.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest subbing on CNN's 'Larry King Live'
October 20, 2005
"American Idol" host and Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest is booking his own guests while he subs on CNN's "Larry King Live," the New York Post reports.'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton says Tom Sizemore's sex story untrue
October 20, 2005
U.S. socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton says she did not have sex with actor Tom Sizemore.Report: Van Halen to replace INXS on possible 'Rock Star' sequel
October 19, 2005
If CBS brings back its successful "Rock Star: INXS" for a second season, rumor has it the next band in line is California's Van Halen.
The Schroeder family becomes the fourth team eliminated from 'The Amazing Race: Family Edition'
October 19, 2005
Going home now has a double meaning for the Schroeder family, as the Louisiana natives were the last to check in at the New Orleans pit stop and became the fourth team eliminated from The Amazing Race: Family Edition.'Survivor: Guatemala' Episode 6 'State of the Spoiling'
October 19, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the sixth episode of Survivor: Guatemala is now available.Survivor: Guatemala - Episode 5 summary
October 19, 2005
"Golden Boy Surprise" or "There May Be No I In Team, But There Is A Big Bold One In StephanIe," our episode summary for the fifth episode of Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by idiotcowboy, is now available.Dutch 'Big Brother' houseguest gives birth inside house
October 18, 2005
A Dutch contestant on the Netherlands's version of "Big Brother" gave birth during the reality TV show Tuesday.
Hometown residents upset about 'Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino's "lies"
October 18, 2005
A High Point, N.C., couple claim "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino trashed their town "to sell records."
Sharon Osbourne unites all-star musicians for charity single
October 18, 2005
Britain's first lady of heavy metal, Sharon Osbourne, has assembled an all-star cast to record a charity single of Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven."The Apprentice 4 - Episode 4 summary
October 18, 2005
"It's Blizzard Time!," our episode summary for the fourth episode of NBC's The Apprentice 4, written by ukrocks, is now available.America's Next Top Model 5 - Episode 5 summary
October 17, 2005
"The 'Flaws' Episode," our episode summary for the fifth episode of the fifth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.
'Survivor: Palau' castaway Jennifer Lyon reveals she has breast cancer
October 17, 2005
Former Survivor: Palau contestant Jennifer Lyon has announced that she has breast cancer, going public with her battle with the disease in a first person account published in People magazine.
INXS' new 'Pretty Vegas' debuts in Billboard's Top 40 singles chart
October 17, 2005
INXS' post-Rock Star career with new lead singer J.D. Fortune has gotten off to a strong start, with "Pretty Vegas," the band's first new song, debuting in last week's Billboard Top 40 chart.
Ashlee Simpson dishes about lip-synching on new album
October 17, 2005
Ashlee Simpson does not shy away from her past lip-synching controversies on her new album, "I Am Me."
The Apprentice Martha Stewart - Episode 4 summary
October 16, 2005
"Sweet Suite," our episode summary for the fourth episode of NBC's The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, written by Jadis, is now available.The Real World: Austin - Episode 17 summary
October 16, 2005
"Lacey: The Busted Backstabber," our episode summary for the seventeenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by batts, is now available.The Biggest Loser 2 - Episode 5 summary
October 16, 2005
"Sugar Free Jell-O. It's What's for Dinner," our episode summary for the fifth episode of the second edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by MTW1961, is now available.Discovery Channel orders 'Most Evil' violent crime unscripted series
October 14, 2005
The Discovery Channel has signed a series called "Most Evil" that examines violent crimes and the people who commit them.Russian mother and daughter sue MTV over 'Date My Mom' translation
October 14, 2005
A Russian mother and daughter are suing MTV for a mistranslation during the reality show "Date My Mom," the New York Daily News reports.
Blake Towsley becomes the fifth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Guatemala'
October 14, 2005
Tired of his listening to his outrageous, boastful stories and feeling that he didn't deserve to stay in the game, Survivor: Guatemala's Yaxha tribe voted out Blake Towsley, a 24-year-old commercial real estate broker/model from Dallas, Texas, during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show.
Toral Mehta becomes the fourth 'Apprentice 4' contestant fired
October 14, 2005
Toral Mehta, a 29-year-old investment banker from Philadelphia, PA continued to demonstrate her inability to work with her teammates during last night's The Apprentice 4 broadcast, and as a result, she became the fourth contestant to be fired by Donald Trump.Reverend Run puts his MTV 'Run's House' home up for sale
October 13, 2005
The Reverend Run, aka Joey Simmons, gave the world a peak at his crib this week -- then put the $5.3 million mansion in Saddle River, N.J., up for sale.Fox drops 'The Simple Life 4,' NBC and The WB reportedly interested
October 13, 2005
Fox has announced that it is changing course and dropping The Simple Life, deciding that its broadcast schedule no longer has room to air a fourth edition of the Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reality comedy series.
Diane becomes the fifth girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 5'
October 13, 2005
Deemed as unable to overcome her insecurity about her larger body size, Diane, a 24-year-old criminal defense investigator from Orlando, FL, became the fifth girl eliminated from the fifth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's UPN broadcast.
'Tommy Lee Goes To College' star injured during Wyoming show
October 13, 2005
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was slightly injured when a pyrotechnic stunt misfired during a Casper, Wyo., concert.
CBS orders 'Big Brother 7' for Summer 2006
October 12, 2005
Although the decision comes as little surprise, CBS has announced that it has formally renewed Big Brother for a seventh season.'Survivor: Guatemala' Episode 5 'State of the Spoiling'
October 12, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fifth episode of Survivor: Guatemala is now available.
The Aiello family becomes the third team eliminated from 'The Amazing Race: Family Edition'
October 12, 2005
A momentary delay in making a roadblock decision turned out to be the moment of doom for Tony Aiello and his sons-in-law, as they became the third team eliminated from The Amazing Race: Family Edition.
'30 Days' producer Morgan Spurlock signs Sony TV development deal
October 11, 2005
Oscar-nominated "Super Size Me" filmmaker Morgan Spurlock Tuesday announced he has signed a one-year development deal with Sony Pictures Television.
'Apprentice 2' contestant Raj Bhakta considering congressional run
October 11, 2005
Pennsylvania's Raj Bhakta says getting fired by Donald Trump on NBC's "The Apprentice" last season had no effect on his political aspirations.Survivor: Guatemala - Episode 4 summary
October 11, 2005
"The Steph Infection Spreads To Nakum," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by LibraRising, is now available.The Apprentice 4 - Episode 3 summary
October 11, 2005
"Broken Ankle, Bruised Ego," our episode summary for the third episode of NBC's The Apprentice 4, written by zipperhead, is now available.The Apprentice Martha Stewart - Episode 3 summary
October 11, 2005
"Martha Takes Command," our episode summary for the third episode of NBC's The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, written by zipperhead, is now available.America's Next Top Model 5 - Episode 4 summary
October 11, 2005
"The 'Walking' Episode," our episode summary for the fourth episode of the fifth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.The Real World: Austin - Episode 16 summary
October 11, 2005
"There Is Plenty Of Partying To Be Done," our episode summary for the sixteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.
USA announces 'Nashville Star 4' to debut in March 2006, releases audition dates
October 10, 2005
USA Network has announced the national casting tour schedule for Nashville Star 4. The fourth season of Nashville Star, a reality talent search series that seeks to find America's next great country music star, will premiere in March 2006.
Ashlee Simpson returns to 'Saturday Night Live' -- live this time
October 8, 2005
Ashlee Simpson is getting another crack at "Saturday Night Live" this week, following an embarrassing lip-synch mishap during her appearance last year.
Betting site stops bets on Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson marriage
October 7, 2005
A Web site stopped taking bets on the future of former "Newlyweds" Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson after suspicious wagers predicted the couple's demise.
Brooke Struck becomes the fourth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Guatemala'
October 7, 2005
The victim of Judd Sergeant's decision to betray his original tribemates after a surprise twist shook up Survivor: Guatemala's tribal compositions, Brooke Struck, a 26-year-old recent law school graduate living in Santa Monica, CA, was voted out of the game during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show
Jennifer Wallen becomes the third 'Apprentice 4' contestant fired
October 7, 2005
Jennifer Wallen, a 31-year-old realty company owner from Anthem, Arizona, became the third contestant fired on The Apprentice after being put in charge of the planning the décor and catering of the this week's task and failing miserably.The Amazing Race Family Edition - Episode 2 summary
October 6, 2005
"Spies Like Us," our episode summary for the second episode of The Amazing Race: Family Edition, the eighth edition of CBS's The Amazing Race series, written by GuessItRains, is now available.The Biggest Loser 2 - Episode 4 summary
October 6, 2005
"Road Trip!," our episode summary for the fourth episode of the second edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by volsfan, is now available.
MTV renews 'Laguna Beach' for third season, adds '8th & Ocean' show
October 6, 2005
MTV announced Thursday its reality show "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" will be back for a third season.Report: 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst may be snuffing his own torch
October 6, 2005
Is Survivor host Jeff Probst planning to vote himself off the island?
Canada reverses decision, tells Martha Stewart she can come visit
October 6, 2005
Canada Thursday reversed its decision to bar convicted felon Martha Stewart from attending a Pumpkin Regatta in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
'Top Model 5' loses two as Sarah is eliminated after Cassandra quits
October 6, 2005
The fifth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model lost not one but two girls during last night's broadcast, Deemed as awkward and lacking confidence, Sarah, a 18-year-old fragrance counter representative from Boonville, MO was eliminated by the judges. But before the judges got to make their decision, Cassandra made one of her own, deciding to become the first Top Model finalist to ever quit the modeling competition.Canada refuses Martha Stewart entry due to convicted felon status
October 6, 2005
Canada's immigration laws have put the kibosh on convicted felon Martha Stewart's plans to attend a pumpkin festival in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
'Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice gathers all-star lineup for debut album
October 5, 2005
"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice has an all-star lineup helping with his debut album.The WB orders 'Amazing Race'-like 'Fountain of Youth' reality series
October 5, 2005
The "Punk'd" production team of Ashton Kutcher and Adam Goldberg are bringing a new reality show to the WB network.VH1 to debut 'But Can They Sing?' celebrity reality show on October 30
October 5, 2005
VH1 has announced "But Can They Sing?," an "American Idol"-type competition pitting an eclectic group of celebrities against each other.
'Queer Eye' star Jai Rodriguez joins the cast of Broadway's 'Producers'
October 5, 2005
TV's "Queer Eye For the Straight Guy" culture guru Jai Rodriguez is getting ready to join the Broadway production of "The Producers."'Newlyweds' stars Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey deny split report
October 5, 2005
A representative for Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey says US Weekly's cover story saying the famous couple is kaput is "simply not true."
The Rogers family eliminated from 'The Amazing Race: Family Edition'
October 5, 2005
Middleburg, Virginia turned out to be the end of the road for the Rogers family, who were unable to overcome two major navigational errors and became the second team eliminated from The Amazing Race: Family Edition.'Survivor: Guatemala' Episode 4 'State of the Spoiling'
October 5, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fourth episode of Survivor: Guatemala is now available.
Bravo reveals 'Project Runway 2' cast, series to premiere December 7
October 4, 2005
Bravo has announced that the second edition of its Project Runway reality series will premiere in December and revealed the identities of the contestants who will be competing in the Emmy-nominated fashion reality show's new season.INXS announces 2006 tour, 'Rock Star' runner-up Marty Casey to open
October 4, 2005
Australian rockers INXS and their new frontman Canadian J.D. Fortune announced a world tour Tuesday that kicks off Jan. 18 in Vancouver.CBS' 'The Amazing Race: Family Edition' premieres well, averages 10.64 million viewers
October 4, 2005
Last week's premiere of CBS' The Amazing Race: Family Edition got off to a solid start for the network, averaging 10.64 million viewers despite airing in a highly competitive two-hour period that also featured the broadcasts of Fox's House; ABC's Commander In Chief and Boston Legal; and NBC's My Name Is Earl, The Office and Law & Order: SVU.'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart releasing Christmas music album
October 4, 2005
Martha Stewart is further expanding her media empire by moving into the music industry.NBC flips its 'The Apprentice: Martha Stewart' ratings flop to Wednesdays versus 'Lost'
October 4, 2005
Don't look now, but it appears as though NBC has given up on its heavily promoted The Apprentice: Martha Stewart spinoff series.Ashlee Simpson celebrates 21st birthday as MTV's reality cameras roll
October 3, 2005
With reality TV cameras rolling, Ashlee Simpson celebrated her 21st birthday at midnight Monday by jumping on stage with the Pussy Cat Dolls in Las Vegas.Martha Stewart announces plans for home improvement reality show
October 3, 2005
Two TV shows aren't enough for Martha Stewart, so she's adding a third -- this time a home-improvement reality show.Survivor: Guatemala - Episode 3 summary
October 3, 2005
"Live?," our episode summary for the third episode of Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by Coconut, is now available.The Apprentice 4 - Episode 2 summary
October 3, 2005
"Perfunctory Punctuation and Capricious Capitalization," our episode summary for the second episode of NBC's The Apprentice 4, written by ARnutz, is now available.America's Next Top Model 5 - Episode 3 summary
October 3, 2005
"The 'Makeover' Episode," our episode summary for the third episode of the fifth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.The Apprentice Martha Stewart - Episode 2 summary
October 3, 2005
"You Need Revenue to Make a Profit," our episode summary for the second episode of NBC's The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, written by MTW1961, is now available.The Real World: Austin - Episode 15 summary
October 3, 2005
"The Beginning Of A Beautiful Relationship," our episode summary for the fifteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.The Biggest Loser 2 - Episode 3 summary
October 3, 2005
"Don’t Be a Jerk because You’ve Lost the Most Weight," our episode summary for the third episode of the second edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by UKrocks, is now available.
'Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood preparing for debut album release
October 3, 2005
"American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood's first album will be called "Some Hearts" and the first single will be "Jesus Take the Wheel."
Fired 'Apprentice' women release 2006 charity pinup calendar
October 2, 2005
Former female contestants from NBC TV's "The Apprentice" have some lighthearted fun with Donald Trump in a 2006 calendar for charity.
'Dancing with the Stars' John O'Hurley readies for Broadway debut
October 1, 2005
"Dancing with the Stars" champion John O'Hurley is dancing his way into his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the Tony Award-winning musical "Chicago."'Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino reveals she's illiterate and was raped
October 1, 2005
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino reveals in her book "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale" she is just learning to read and write.Ex-'Apprentice' Troy McClain gets his own 'HomeTeam' reality show
October 1, 2005
Fired "Apprentice" contestant Troy McClain has been hired as host of a new reality series called "HomeTeam."'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton breaks off engagement to Paris Latsis
October 1, 2005
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has released a statement to US Weekly announcing her engagement to Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis is over.
