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Reality TV News - November 2008
Britney Spears to serve as theme of Britian's 'The X Factor' episode
November 29, 2008
U.S. pop star Britney Spears will not only appear on the British TV series "The X Factor" Saturday, but will serve as the episode's theme, a contestant says.
Report: Paula Abdul to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars' next edition
November 28, 2008
Despite what would seem to be an obvious scheduling conflict with American Idol, Paula Abdul is reportedly ready to compete on Dancing with the Stars' upcoming spring edition.
'Hell's Kitchen' star Gordon Ramsay denies having extramarital affair
November 28, 2008
Scottish celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is denying author Sarah Symonds' claims that he had a longstanding extramarital affair with her.
'Hills' stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's wedding not yet legal
November 28, 2008
'Hills' stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's wedding not yet legal
Linda Hogan boyfriend requests restraining order against Hulk Hogan
November 27, 2008
The 20-year-old boyfriend of pro wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan's estranged wife has requested a restraining order against Hogan in a Florida court.
'Hills' star Audrina Patridge looking for her own show with 'true friends'
November 27, 2008
Audrina Patridge said she's ready to leave The Hills for her own reality show that would show viewers who her true friends really are.
Brooke Burke and Derek Hough win 'Dancing with the Stars'
November 26, 2008
Brooke Burke used to host a reality show, now she's the champion of one.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's wedding ceremony to air on 'Hills'
November 26, 2008
Friends and family may not have been informed of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's "surprise" wedding last week, but The Hills' production crew apparently received their invitations in the nick of time.
Brooke Burke putting 'Dancing with the Stars' trophy in her girls' rooms
November 26, 2008
Newly crowned Dancing with the Stars champion Brooke Burke apparently considers her victory to be a family affair -- at least when it comes to where she plans to store her newly acquired mirror ball trophy.
NBC to debut 'The Biggest Loser: Couples' new edition on January 6
November 26, 2008
NBC has announced The Biggest Loser: Couples' second edition -- which is also the reality weight-loss competition's seventh overall edition -- will premiere Tuesday, January 6 at 8PM ET/PT.
NBC to premiere new 'Superstars of Dance' reality series on January 4
November 26, 2008
NBC has announced Superstars of Dance, a new dance-themed reality competition series from American Idol creator Simon Fuller and former Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, will premiere on Sunday, January 4 at 9PM ET/PT.
Derek Hough downplays report of altercation with Warren Sapp
November 26, 2008
Former NFL star Warren Sapp may have retired from football, but he apparently didn't leave all of his aggression on the field.NBC to debut new Howie Mandel-produced 'Howie Do It' on January 9
November 26, 2008
NBC has announced Howie Do It, a new hidden-camera series starring Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel, will premiere Friday, January 9 at 8PM ET/PT.
'Idol' David Cook's debut album sells 280,000 units, debuts at No. 3
November 26, 2008
David Cook's self-titled debut album dropped at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 280,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending November 23.
The American Idol seventh-season champ's first-week debut album sales were significantly higher than that of Idol sixth-season champion Jordin Sparks -- whose self-titled debut sold 119,000 copies and dropped at No. 10 on The Billboard 200 in its first week of release last November.Amy Cremen eliminated from NBC's 'The Biggest Loser: Families'
November 26, 2008
Last week's decision by Amy Cremen, a 26-year-old purchasing department representative from Auburn Hills, MI., to remain "Blue True" and save Blue team teammate Vicky Vilcan from elimination turned out to be quite a costly one.
Are 'The Hills' stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt really married?
November 26, 2008
Are 'The Hills' stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt really married?
Brooke Burke takes lead going into 'Dancing with the Stars' finale
November 25, 2008
Former Rock Star host Brooke Burke and professional partner Derek Hough lived up to their billing as the couple to beat on Dancing with the Stars, receiving a combined score of 58 out of 60 during Monday night's performance prelude to the ABC dance competition's season finale on Tuesday.
Analeigh Tipton dishes about her third-place 'Top Model' finish
November 25, 2008
Analeigh Tipton may have been viewed as one of the more cutesy and positive-minded girls while she was a contestant on America's Next Top Model, however she was rather blunt when it came to assessing her feelings following her elimination.
'Dancing with the Stars' pros question Julianne Hough's departure
November 25, 2008
Julianne Hough's recent announcement that she is leaving Dancing with the Stars is getting low scores from a couple of her soon-to-be former fellow professional dancers.
'The Hills' stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt elope and get married
November 25, 2008
The Hills stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have revealed that they secretly eloped and got married while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico last week.
Brooke Burke: If I don't win 'Dancing with the Stars' I want Lance Bass
November 24, 2008
If Brooke Burke can't capture Dancing with the Stars' seventh-season title than she'd like to see Lance Bass win.
A&E orders new 'Steven Seagal: Lawman' reality series
November 24, 2008
Steven Seagal is apparently set to star in a one-man version of Armed & Famous.
'Bachelor' couple Charlie O'Connell and Sarah Brice talk about split
November 24, 2008
Excessive drinking was apparently one of the factors that contributed to last year's break-up of now-reunited seventh-season The Bachelor couple Charlie O'Connell and Sarah Brice.Report: NBC developing Tony Robbins-hosted transformational reality series
November 24, 2008
Tony Robbins will reportedly help empower people via a new reality series.MTV to debut new 'A Double Shot at Love' reality series on December 9
November 24, 2008
MTV has announced A Double Shot at Love -- the third season of its A Shot at Love reality dating series -- will premiere Tuesday, December 9 at 10PM ET/PT.
Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks win 2008 AMA's
November 24, 2008
Former American Idol finalists Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry didn't achieve perfection as they did in 2007, but they both still came away as winners at last night's 2008 American Music Awards ceremony -- as did sixth-season Idol champion Jordin Sparks.
'America's Next Top Model' runner-up Samantha Potter has no regrets
November 24, 2008
After finishing as America's Next Top Model's runner-up, it would be easy to have sour grapes and focus on thinking about what could have been. But not if you're Samantha Potter apparently.
Andrew Lappitt and Dan Honig avoid 'The Amazing Race' elimination
November 24, 2008
Not much has gone the way of "Fraternity Brothers" Andrew Lappitt and Dan Honig recently, as costly mistakes and some bad fortune have relegated them to the back of the back during the recent legs of The Amazing Race 13.
Linda Bollea says $40,000 a month in temporary alimony not enough
November 23, 2008
U.S. actor-professional wrestler Hulk Hogan's estranged wife, Linda Bollea, says she needs more than the $40,000-a-month payments she receives.
Ex-'Meet the Barkers' star Travis Barker files lawsuit over plane crash
November 22, 2008
Rocker Travis Barker has filed a lawsuit, blaming the South Carolina jet crash he was in two months ago on the aircraft's pilots and equipment.
Exclusive: Randy Bailey dishes about his 'Survivor: Gabon' experience
November 21, 2008
If Randy Bailey, a 49-year-old videographer from Eagle Rock, MO, did nothing else, he made his exit from Survivor: Gabon a memorable one. After making it through 30 days in Gabon, Bailey had seemed to find a way to adapt his prickly personality to the game and find success.
Julianne Hough: I'm leaving 'Dancing' to be taken seriously as a singer
November 21, 2008
Julianne Hough admits her growing music career is behind her decision to skip Dancing with the Stars' next season.Discovery Channel orders new 'Detonators' explosives experts series
November 21, 2008
The science behind demolishing structures will reportedly be the focus of a new reality series.
Upcoming 'Momma's Boys' mom wants protection for racist comments
November 21, 2008
A contestant on NBC's upcoming Momma's Boy reality dating show is reportedly worried for her safety due to racially insensitive comments she makes in the show's premiere.
Randy Bailey becomes eleventh castaway cut from 'Survivor: Gabon'
November 21, 2008
After 30 days of causing general drama -- both intentionally and not -- to his tribemates, a gaffe by Randy Bailey, a 49-year-old videographer from Eagle Rock, MO, and another castaway's desire to make a fool of him led to his becoming the eleventh castaway eliminated from Survivor: Gabon during last night's broadcast on CBS.
Brittany 'McKey' Sullivan talks about her 'America's Next Top Model' win
November 20, 2008
Newly-revealed America's Next Top Model winner Brittany "McKey" Sullivan says she felt confident as entered the season's final judging panel. However, the reason for her confidence was a bit unconventional, to say the least.
'Dancing with the Stars' professional Julianne Hough leaving the show
November 20, 2008
This fall's Dancing with the Stars competition may have been Julianne Hough's last.
Brittany 'McKey' Sullivan crowned 'America's Next Top Model's winner
November 20, 2008
The athletic figure and unique poses of Brittany "McKey" Sullivan, a 19-year-old student from Lake Forest, IL, are now the qualities of America's Next Top Model's eleventh-season champion.
'Dancing' star Lance Bass: I'm glad Julianne Hough was eliminated
November 20, 2008
At least one of the show's remaining contestants isn't upset about the fact that Julianne Hough and her celebrity partner Hannah Montana actor Cody Linley were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' seventh-season competition on Tuesday night.
Food Network rehires disgraced 'Dinner Impossible' chef Robert Irvine
November 20, 2008
Food Network rehires disgraced 'Dinner Impossible' chef Robert Irvine
TLC orders 'Toddlers and Tiaras' child beauty pageant docu-reality series
November 19, 2008
TLC has announced it has ordered Toddlers and Tiaras, a new reality series that will go behind-the-scenes of child beauty pageants by profiling its pint-sized participants and their parents.
Report: Former 'The Osbournes' star Kelly Osbourne gets engaged
November 19, 2008
The Osbourne family is reportedly adding a new member.
Coleen Skeabeck talks about her 'The Biggest Loser: Families' time
November 19, 2008
While many may have been surprised by the elimination of Coleen Skeabeck, a 23-year-old receptionist from Cleveland, OH, from last night's episode of NBC's The Biggest Loser: Families, don't count her as one of them.
Julianne Hough: Judges "had it in for Cody," "didn't want him" in finale
November 19, 2008
Dancing with the Stars professional Julianne Hough said she had a feeling last night's seventh-season results show might be the final one for her and celebrity partner Cody Linley -- however she wasn't sure why.Kathy Griffin: 'My Life on the D-List' fifth-season deal with Bravo done
November 19, 2008
Kathy Griffin has confirmed that Bravo will continue to be the home for her Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List reality series.
Ousted 'Dancing' star Cody Linley: I'm not in love with Julianne Hough
November 19, 2008
Although newly ousted Dancing with the Stars contestant Cody Linley admits he developed a strong friendship with professional partner Julianne Hough while they competed on the show, he insists he's not "in love" with her.
David Archuleta's debut album sells 183,000 units, debuts at No. 2
November 19, 2008
David Archuleta's self-titled debut album dropped at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 183,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending November 16.
'Dancing with the Stars' eliminates Cody Linley and Julianne Hough
November 19, 2008
Despite the return of his professional partner to the competition, Hannah Montana actor Cody Linley and Julianne Hough became the tenth couple to be eliminated from the reality dance competition during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
Coleen Skeabeck eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Families'
November 19, 2008
After a madcap week that featured the return of the 80's, a heated feud amongst two Blue team members and several emotional highs and lows, Coleen Skeabeck became the sixth individual competitor eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Families during last night's broadcast on NBC.
"I wouldn't trade this experience for anything and I'm so thankful for this," Coleen, a 23-year-old receptionist from Cleveland, OH, said following her elimination. "It is the greatest gift that I have been handed in my life.... It just shows you that you really have to live each day to its fullest and really take advantage of every single thing you can in life, and to never, never let life pass you by because that's what I was doing for so long."Britney Spears in 'For The Record': My life's missing excitement
November 19, 2008
U.S. pop star Britney Spears says her life is devoid of passion and excitement since a court gave her father and a lawyer control over her interests.
'Dancing' alums Melanie Brown, Kelly Monaco to star in Vegas show
November 19, 2008
Former "Dancing with the Stars" contestants Melanie Brown and Kelly Monaco have agreed to headline a modern burlesque show in Las Vegas, Base Entertainment said.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden' Episode 10
November 19, 2008
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the tenth episode of Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden is now available.Food to debut 'Ultimate Recipe Showdown's second season on Jan. 4
November 18, 2008
Food Network has announced Ultimate Recipe Showdown's second season will premiere Sunday, January 4 at 9PM ET/PT.Food Network to debut new Ted Allen-hosted 'Chopped' on January 13
November 18, 2008
Food Network has announced Chopped, a new reality competition series hosted by former Queer Eye food and wine expert Ted Allen, will premiere Tuesday, January 13 at 10PM ET/PT.Food Network to debut Adam Gertler's 'Will Work for Food' January 19
November 18, 2008
Food Network has announced Will Work for Food, a new reality series hosted by former The Next Food Network Star fourth-season finalist Adam Gertler, will premiere Monday, January 19 at 8:30PM ET/PT.
Bar owner: 'Survivor' Ace Gordon hit another male patron, not a woman
November 18, 2008
Former Survivor: Gabon castaway Ace Gordon may not be the most honest gameplayer -- or the most charming drinker -- but according to the owner of the bar he was arrested at on Sunday following a bar brawl, he doesn't hit women.
Reunited 'Bachelor' pair Charlie O'Connell, Sarah Brice house hunting
November 18, 2008
Seventh-season The Bachelor couple Charlie O'Connell and Sarah Brice are apparently considering taking their recently announced reconciliation to the next step: living together.
Ousted 'Dancing' star Cloris Leachman denies pneumonia reports
November 18, 2008
Cloris Leachman may have danced herself to the doctor's office last week, but it apparently wasn't for anything serious.
Simon Cowell denies $9 million Terri Seymour parting gift report
November 18, 2008
American Idol judge Simon Cowell and Extra correspondent Terri Seymour are setting the record straight: Cowell didn't give Seymour $9 million prior to their breakup.
Former 'Laguna Beach' star Jason Wahler settles second civil lawsuit
November 18, 2008
It's just another week and just another legal settlement for former Laguna Beach bad boy Jason Wahler.
'Keeping Up' star Khloe Kardashian finishes probation requirements
November 18, 2008
Khloe Kardashian has finally paid her dues to society.
Miley Cyrus to perform on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' finale
November 18, 2008
Cody Linley won't be the only Hannah Montana star to appear on the Dancing with the Stars stage this season.
Exclusive: 'Amazing' racers Terence Gerchberg, Sarah Leshner dish
November 17, 2008
"Newly Dating Couple" Terence Gerchberg and Sarah Leshner were most likely the most athletic couple, -- and perhaps the most argumentative one as well -- during their time on The Amazing Race 13 and had always seemed to find a way to bounce back from their race mistakes.
Report: Former 'The Bachelor' winner Mary Delgado arrested again
November 17, 2008
Mary Delgado has reportedly been arrested for the second time in less than a year.
Tyra Banks surprises 'Top Model' contestant with sex change surgery
November 17, 2008
Isis King's America's Next Top Model journey will apparently have a happy ending after all.
Audrina Patridge: 'The Hills' has been renewed for a fifth season
November 17, 2008
The Hills has been renewed for a fifth season, according to Audrina Patridge.
Terence Gerchberg and Sarah Leshner cut from 'The Amazing Race'
November 17, 2008
An unlucky twist after a risky decision to attempt a Fast Forward challenge proved to be too much for "Newly Dating Couple" Terence Gerchberg and Sarah Leshner to overcome during last night's broadcast of The Amazing Race 13, resulting in the couple becoming the seventh team to be eliminated from the CBS reality competition.
Joan Rivers leaks 'Celeb Apprentice' ending during radio appearance
November 17, 2008
First Joan Rivers spilled the beans about competing on The Celebrity Apprentice's upcoming second season, and now she's disclosed that her daughter Melissa Rivers makes it to one of the competition's final boardroom sessions.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul denies report of show departure
November 17, 2008
Paula Abdul has denied yet another rumor that she's leaving American Idol.
'Survivor: Gabon's Ace Gordon arrested for intoxication, resisting arrest
November 17, 2008
Survivor: Gabon's "snake" is causing trouble in more places that just Gabon.
Judge denies request to delay Helio Castroneves' tax evasion trial
November 17, 2008
Helio Castroneves apparently lost a motion to postpone the start of his trial and his lawyer all in the same day.
NBC orders Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe's 'Superstar Dancers'
November 17, 2008
NBC has announced it's ordered Superstar Dancers of the World, a new dance-themed reality competition series from American Idol creator Simon Fuller and former Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.
'Deadliest Catch' star Sig Hansen facing lawsuit for party injuries
November 16, 2008
Sig Hansen, a star on the TV series "Deadliest Catch," is responsible for injuries suffered by a man during a party in Seattle, a lawsuit alleges.
Exclusive: Charlie Herschel talks about his time on 'Survivor: Gabon'
November 14, 2008
Charlie Herschel, a 29-year-old lawyer from New York, NY, had no idea he was going home. After making it through the first eight episodes of Survivor: Gabon with only brief moments of drama as a member of the season's previously dominant "onion alliance," Charlie thought he was in pretty good shape heading into the competition's stretch run.
Ex-'Idol' Jennifer Hudson thanks fans for support, to appear in new ad
November 14, 2008
Ex-'Idol' Jennifer Hudson thanks fans for support, to appear in new ad
Marjorie Conrad dishes about her time on 'America's Next Top Model'
November 14, 2008
Marjorie Conrad, a 19-year-old student from San Francisco, CA, seemingly could not go to one judges' panel without hearing about her nerves and jittery personality. However, following her elimination from America's Next Top Model on Wednesday, Conrad doesn't think that her persona is as one sided as the show portrayed.
Paula Goodspeed brother, friend: She wasn't a Paula Abdul "stalker"
November 14, 2008
According to her brother and a friend, Paula Goodspeed, the 30-year-old Paula Abdul fanatic and former fifth-season American Idol hopeful who was found dead in her car near Abdul's Sherman Oaks, CA home on Tuesday, wasn't stalking the Idol judge.
Charlie Herschel the tenth castaway eliminated from 'Survivor: Gabon'
November 14, 2008
Only days after the elimination of his closest ally by a blindside vote, Charlie Herschel, a 29-year-old lawyer from New York, NY, fell victim to the same fate and became the tenth castaway eliminated from Survivor: Gabon during last night's broadcast on CBS.
"This is a disaster. I 100% did not see this coming, but what can you do at this point," Charlie said following his elimination. "I didn't think [I would] make it past the first [Tribal Council], so to make it this far is amazing. If I'm gonna leave Survivor I'm glad it was a blindside. I'm thankful [Marcus Lehman] is in the jury though, that is my saving grace."
Former 'American Idol' finalist Josh Gracin welcomes fourth child
November 13, 2008
Former American Idol finalist Josh Gracin now has enough children to field a family quartet.
Police: Paula Goodspeed had been to Abdul's house multiple times
November 13, 2008
New details are emerging detailing 30-year-old Paula Goodspeed only hours after the Paula Abdul fanatic and former fifth-season American Idol hopeful was found dead in her car near the American Idol judge's Sherman Oaks, CA home.
Ex-'The Real World: New Orleans' star Kelley Wolf expecting first child
November 13, 2008
Former The Real World: New Orleans contestant Kelley Limp is expecting her first child with husband Scott Wolf.
Nigel Lythgoe: I would have never added a fourth 'American Idol' judge
November 13, 2008
Recently departed American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe likes Kara DioGuardi. However, what he doesn't like is her new position as the fourth judge on his former show.
'The Bachelor' couple Charlie O'Connell and Sarah Brice reunite
November 13, 2008
While couples from ABC's The Bachelor had surely seen their share of breakups throughout the show's history, there has never been a serious reconciliation among the bunch. Until now.
Marjorie the eleventh girl eliminated from 'America's Next Top Model'
November 13, 2008
Ever since first arriving at the America's Next Top Model house, the reputation of Marjorie, a 19-year-old student from San Francisco, CA, was that of a girl with a great potential to become a model if she could overcome her nerves.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden' Episode 9
November 13, 2008
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the ninth episode of Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden is now available.
Ex-'American Idol' auditioneer found dead near Paula Abdul's house
November 12, 2008
Paula Goodspeed, a 30-year-old former American Idol auditioneer and Paula Abdul fan, was found dead in her car nearby the American Idol judge's house on Tuesday evening.
Maurice Green: Anyone still left on 'Dancing with the Stars' could win it
November 12, 2008
Two-time Olympic gold medalist track star Maurice Greene may have become a proficient dancer during his tenure on Dancing with the Stars, but don't expect him to explain how the show's judges had decided whether or not he was off his game at any given time.
'Dancing with the Stars' eliminates Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke
November 12, 2008
Maurice Greene may have won at the Olympics, but the two-time Olympic gold medalist track star and his partner Cheryl Burke had to settle for fifth-place on Dancing with the Stars as they became the ninth couple eliminated from the reality dance competition's seventh season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
Brady Vilcan eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Families'
November 12, 2008
A sub-par weight loss combined with the sudden betrayal of an ally proved to be too much for Brady Vilcan, a 36-year-old pharmacist from Houma, LA, to overcome, resulting in him becoming eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Families during last night's broadcast on NBC.
'American Idol' winner David Cook: Debut CD comes out 'guns blazing'
November 12, 2008
'American Idol' winner David Cook: Debut CD comes out 'guns blazing'
Elina Ivanova dishes about her time on 'America's Next Top Model'
November 11, 2008
Elina Ivanova has a bone to pick with America's Next Top Model's judges. After constant criticism for her lack expressiveness and tendency to control her emotions during her shoots, Ivanova fell short of accusing the judges of playing favorites, but still was clear in her opinion of them.SOAPnet order new 'Southern Belles' docu-reality series for 2009
November 11, 2008
SOAPnet has announced that it has ordered ten one-hour episodes of Southern Belles, a new The Real Housewives-like docu-reality series that will follow the professional and romantic lives of five single, modern Southern women in their twenties and thirties.
A&E to premiere 'Intervention's sixth season on December 15
November 11, 2008
A&E Network has announced that it will premiere the sixth season of Intervention, a docu-reality series that profiles people across the country who are struggling with addictions, on Monday, December 15 at 9PM ET/PT.
Similar to the show's previous seasons, each sixth-season Intervention episode will follow the life of an addict and give viewers an inside look at the impact addictions have on everyday life.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt to appear on 'How I Met Your Mother'
November 11, 2008
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are apparently taking a break from The Hills to learn How I Met Your Mother.
Report: Travis Stork relative confirms Carrie Underwood relationship
November 11, 2008
They may be keeping it quiet, but Carrie Underwood and Travis Stork are apparently indeed an item.
Exclusive: Kelly Crabb and Christy Cook talk about 'The Amazing Race'
November 10, 2008
"Divorcees" Kelly Crabb and Christy Cook made their share of mistakes in the early legs of The Amazing Race 13, but had developed a knack for finding their way out trouble every single time.
'Dancing with the Stars' champ Helio Castroneves' trial to start March 2
November 10, 2008
Helio Castroneves won't be able to waltz his way out of this one.
Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio dish about 'Top Chef: New York'
November 10, 2008
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi said she's glad the series filmed its upcoming fifth season in "The City That Never Sleeps."CMT renews 'Gone Country,' reveals third-season cast identities
November 10, 2008
CMT announced it has renewed Gone Country for a third season which will debut in January 2009 and also revealed the identities of the seven celebrities who will head to Nashville and compete for the chance to record and release a country song.
Board rules Jennifer Hudson family slaying suspect to stay in jail
November 10, 2008
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board Monday ruled that a person of interest in the triple homicide of Jennifer Hudson's family must stay behind bars.
Kelly Crabb and Christy Cook eliminated from 'The Amazing Race'
November 10, 2008
"Divorcees" Kelly Crabb and Christy Cook's ongoing mental lapses finally became too much for them to overcome during The Amazing Race 13's seventh leg, causing the women to become the sixth team eliminated from the competition during last nigh's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
FX Network cancels Morgan Spurlock's '30 Days' reality series
November 10, 2008
FX Network has reportedly canceled the only original reality series it has aired in the last two years.
Jennifer Hudson family killings suspect appearing before parole board
November 9, 2008
Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law, suspected of killing three family members, appears before an Illinois parole board Monday to seek his freedom, officials say.
Exclusive: Marcus Lehman dishes about his time on 'Survivor: Gabon'
November 7, 2008
All that Marcus Lehman, a 28-year-old doctor from Atlanta, GA, needed was the merge. After coasting through the first seven episodes of Survivor: Gabon in the dominant Kota tribe, Lehman had secured enough allies to make it far into the competition with little resistance.
Simon Cowell on Terri Seymour break-up: "I find women confusing"
November 7, 2008
Fresh from his breakup with longtime girlfriend Terri Seymour, American Idol judge Simon Cowell is -- as per usual -- speaking his mind.
Marcus Lehman the ninth castaway eliminated from 'Survivor: Gabon'
November 7, 2008
Marcus Lehman, a 28-year-old doctor from Atlanta, GA, thought he had numbers on his side with his powerful Kota tribe's members as his allies. However, a second tribal shakeup coupled with a weak ally proved to be too much for Marcus to overcome and caused his to become the ninth castaway to be eliminated from Survivor: Gabon -- and its first jury member -- during last night's broadcast on CBS.
Ex-'Laguna' star Jason Wahler to pay $15,000 in punitive damages
November 6, 2008
Jason Wahler continues to pay the monetary price for past mistakes.
Fox announces 'American Idol's eighth season will debut January 13
November 6, 2008
Fox has announced American Idol's eighth season will premiere over the course of two consecutive nights on Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14, with both two-hour broadcasts beginning at 8PM ET/PT.
'The Girls Next Door' co-star Kendra Wilkinson engaged to NFL player
November 6, 2008
'The Girls Next Door' co-star Kendra Wilkinson engaged to NFL player
Fox announces 'Hell's Kitchen's fifth season to debut on January 29
November 6, 2008
Fox has announced Hell's Kitchen's fifth season will finally premiere on Thursday, January 29 at 9PM ET/PT.
Report: Simon Cowell gave ex Terri Seymour a $9 million parting gift
November 6, 2008
American Idol judge Simon Cowell may be rude to some of the contestants on his reality shows, but he reportedly sure is nice to his ex-girlfriends.
Former 'Laguna Beach' star Jason Wahler loses civil battery case
November 6, 2008
Jason Wahler's alleged altercation with a tow-truck driver will leave his wallet a little lighter.
Susan Lucci talks about her time on 'Dancing with the Stars'
November 6, 2008
All My Children star Susan Lucci says she is anything but disappointed by her elimination from Dancing with the Stars'.
Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani ousted from 'Dancing with the Stars'
November 6, 2008
A "night of firsts" that included Dancing with the Stars' first-ever judged group performance proved to be the downfall of All My Children actress Susan Lucci and her professional partner Tony Dovolani as they became the eighth couple eliminated from the reality dance competition's seventh season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
Report: Les Stroud ending his 'Survivorman' Discovery Channel show
November 6, 2008
After three seasons, Survivorman star Les Stroud is apparently all survival'd out.Nathan Thomas crowned 'Top Design's second season winner
November 6, 2008
Nathan Thomas, a 30-year-old currently residing in New York City, was revealed to be Top Design's second season champion during last night's finale of the Bravo interior design competition series.
Elina Ivanova the tenth girl eliminated from 'America's Next Top Model'
November 6, 2008
After falling into her third bottom two in as many weeks and failing to follow the judges' suggestions that she show more emotion, Elina Ivanova, an unemployed 19-year-old from Seattle, WA, became the tenth girl to be eliminated from America's Next Top Model's eleventh season during last night's broadcast of the CW reality series.
David Archuleta set to move beyond 'American Idol' with debut album
November 6, 2008
David Archuleta set to move beyond 'American Idol' with debut albumDiscovery orders new Dave Mordal-hosted 'Wreckreation Nation' series
November 5, 2008
Discovery Channel announced it has ordered Wreckreation Nation, a new reality series hosted by former Last Comic Standing finalist Dave Mordal.
ABC to premiere Jason Mesnick's 'The Bachelor' edition on January 5
November 5, 2008
ABC has confirmed that The Bachelor's thirteenth edition -- which the network had previously planned to air in the same Mondays at 10PM ET/PT time period that the reality dating show's last two editions had aired in -- will premiere on Monday, January 5 at 8PM ET/PT with a special two-hour broadcast.
Former 'Breaking Bonaduce' star Danny Bonaduce finalizes divorce
November 5, 2008
Former 'Breaking Bonaduce' star Danny Bonaduce finalizes divorce
'Dancing with the Stars' winter tour announces dates and locations
November 5, 2008
Celebrities and professionals featured on both past and current editions of ABC's Dancing with the Stars will soon be waltzing to a city near you, as the winter tour dates and locations for the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars - The Tour have been announced.A&E orders new 'Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design' reality series
November 5, 2008
A&E announced it has ordered Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design, a new reality series that will follow the former NFL star as he tests his skills as an interior designer.Former 'Two-A-Days' football coach gets a second chance in Georgia
November 5, 2008
Rush Propst is apparently making the most of a second chance.
ABC to debut Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher's 'True Beauty' January 5
November 5, 2008
ABC has announced that True Beauty, America's Next Top Model producer Tyra Banks and Beauty and the Geek producer Ashton Kutcher's new twist on beauty pageant competitions, will premiere on Monday, January 5 at 10PM ET/PT.A&E renews 'Sell This House' reality series for a seventh season
November 5, 2008
A&E has announced it has renewed Sell This House for a seventh season.
Julianne Hough: 'Dancing with the Stars' return "may be another week"
November 5, 2008
Dancing with the Stars professional Julianne Hough has reiterated her brother Derek Hough's recent comments that she may not be back dancing with Hannah Montana star Cody Linley -- assuming he manages to survive tonight's results show broadcast -- next week.
'American Choppers' Orange County Choppers headquarters robbed
November 5, 2008
American Chopper star Paul Teutul Sr. may need to hire some additional security for his custom motorcycle company.
Former 'Laguna' star Jason Wahler takes the stand in his defense
November 5, 2008
Former Laguna Beach star Jason Wahler may admit to having loose lips, but he doesn't think that he's a fighter.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden' Episode 8
November 5, 2008
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the eighth episode of Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden is now available.
Fox announces the identities of 'Secret Millionaire's rich participants
November 5, 2008
Fox has revealed the identities of the wealthy Americans who will be participating on Secret Millionaire, a new reality series that will follow the millionaires as they leave their lavish lifestyles to learn what it's like to survive in impoverished neighborhoods.BBC receives over 500 complaints about 'Top Gear' prostitute joke
November 4, 2008
BBC receives over 500 complaints about 'Top Gear' prostitute joke
Chris Harrison: DeAnna Pappas' Hollywood dreams behind break-up
November 4, 2008
According to The Bachelor host Chris Harrison, DeAnna Pappas broke-up with Jesse Csincsak because she found a new love: the bright lights of Hollywood.
Derek Hough: 'Dancing' pro Julianne Hough won't be back next week
November 4, 2008
Julianne Hough is probably still at least another week away from returning to Dancing with the Stars -- at least according to her brother and fellow dance professional Derek Hough.
Carrie Underwood not a fan of celebrity political endorsements
November 4, 2008
As America races out to cast their votes on Election Day, don't expect any political advice from Carrie Underwood.
Private funeral held for slain members of Jennifer Hudson family
November 3, 2008
A private funeral was held at a Chicago church Monday for three members of singer-actress Jennifer Hudson's family.
Jesse Csincsak surprised by DeAnna Pappas split announcement
November 3, 2008
Jesse Csincsak claims DeAnna Pappas not only broke his heart, but also an agreement that they would announce their break-up together.
Jesse Csincsak: DeAnna Pappas "wasn't willing to try anymore"
November 3, 2008
Jesse Csincsak is blaming fourth-season The Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas for the end of their romantic relationship.
'American Idol' judge Cowell and girlfriend Terri Seymour break-up
November 3, 2008
If American Idol has a blues night next season, they can dedicate it to Simon Cowell.
Report: CBS orders new Mike Fleiss reality competition series
November 3, 2008
CBS is getting back in business with The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss.
'Bachelorette' DeAnna Pappas announces Jesse Csincsak break-up
November 3, 2008
The Bachelorette couple DeAnna Pappas and Jesse Csincsak are no more. Pappas has revealed that she has broken-up with Csincsak.
Ken and Tina Greene finish last but avoid 'The Amazing Race' ouster
November 3, 2008
The "Separated Couple" of Ken and Tina Greene were the last team to arrive at The Amazing Race 13's sixth Pit Stop, however instead of being eliminated the couple discovered that the leg was the race's first non-elimination leg.
Memorial service held for slain Jennifer Hudson family members
November 3, 2008
About 100 people attended a private memorial service for Jennifer Hudson's slain mother, brother and nephew Sunday, the Chicago Tribune said.
Sheena Satana talks about her time on 'America's Next Top Model'
November 3, 2008
Sheena Satana, a 21-year-old hostess/go-go dancer from Honolulu, HI who currently resides in Harlem, NY, was always aware of the tensions filling the America's Next Top Model house -- mostly because she appeared to always be embroiled in some type of conflict.
'Make Me a Supermodel' host Nikki Taylor expecting first child
November 3, 2008
Make Me a Supermodel host Niki Taylor and her NASCAR husband Burney Lamar have announced they are expecting their first child.
'The Amazing Race 1' contestant Margaretta Groark loses cancer battle
November 3, 2008
First season The Amazing Race contestant Margaretta Groark passed away following a three-year battle with cancer and pulmonary fibrosis on October 26.
Memorial services set for slain Jennifer Hudson family members
November 2, 2008
Preparations were under way Sunday for a memorial service in Chicago for the slain mother, brother and nephew of singer-actress Jennifer Hudson.
