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Reality TV People News - December 2005
Report: 'Apprentice' star Donald Trump mulling gubernatorial bid
December 30, 2005
New York Republicans have spawned speculation that Donald Trump could be making a bid to replace outgoing Gov. George Pataki.Chastity Bono talks about her decision to join 'Celebrity Fit Club 3'
December 29, 2005
Tipping the scales at more than 200 pounds, Chastity Bono is the physical opposite of her svelte superstar mom, Cher.
Oxygen network picks up Janice Dickinson reality show project
December 28, 2005
Oxygen has ordered 10 episodes of "The Janice Dickinson Project," a reality show starring the former supermodel.
Former 'Nashville Star' judge Bret Michaels works for juvenile diabetes
December 28, 2005
Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels says he will break from his "Freedom of Sound" tour in early 2006 for a TV campaign for juvenile diabetes.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson moves into own Beverly Hills home
December 28, 2005
Jessica Simpson has moved into her own $3 million Beverly Hills, Calif., home less than three weeks after filing for divorce from Nick Lachey.
'Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood named Oklahoman of the Year
December 26, 2005
"American Idol" winner and country music superstar Carrie Underwood has been named Oklahoma magazine's "Oklahoman of the Year."
Report: Bethenny Frankel supposed to be Stewart's 'Apprentice' winner
December 23, 2005
The outcome of "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" was changed at the last minute because the winner was revealed, the New York Post reported Friday.
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch loses bid for tax evasion trial delay
December 22, 2005
"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch has lost his bid for a delay of his Providence, R.I., trial on charges of federal tax evasion.'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson asks divorce judge to step down
December 22, 2005
Attorneys for pop star/actress Jessica Simpson have asked the Los Angeles judge in her divorce from Nick Lachey to step down.
Report: E! in talks to sign 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest
December 21, 2005
The E! Entertainment Network is reportedly in talks to sign "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest to a multiyear contract.
Eminem stays atop weekly sales chart, Bo Bice album debuts in fourth
December 21, 2005
Eminem's "Curtain Call" held onto its top spot on The Billboard 200 albums chart while newcomer Bo Bice debuted at No. 4.
'The Osbournes' Sharon Osbourne to undergo breast reduction
December 20, 2005
British heavy metal matriarch Sharon Osbourne says she went overboard with her recent breast enlargement so she's having them reduced again.
Ashlee Simpson back home after collapsing from exhaustion in Japan
December 19, 2005
Ashlee Simpson was back in the United States with her family Monday after collapsing from exhaustion in Japan at the end of last week.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton drops $100,000 on two-hour spree
December 19, 2005
It reportedly took hotel heiress Paris Hilton only two hours to drop a cool $100,000 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Britney Spears sues US Weekly over Kevin Federline sex tape story
December 19, 2005
Britney Spears filed a $10 million lawsuit against US Weekly in Los Angeles Monday for a story claiming she made a sex tape with her husband, Kevin Federline.'American Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice once again hospitalized
December 19, 2005
American Idol 4 runner-up Bo Bice was hospitalized Sunday with what appear to be complications from his August emergency intestinal surgery, forcing him to cancel his performance at Monday night's 2005 Radio Music Awards.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson files for divorce from Nick Lachey
December 16, 2005
Singer/actress Jessica Simpson Friday filed for divorce from her husband, singer Nick Lachey, in Los Angeles Superior Court.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton tops PETA's 2005 worst dressed list
December 16, 2005
The animal activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has named socialite Paris Hilton its worst dressed celebrity of 2005.
Ashlee Simpson hospitalized in Japan after live TV collapse
December 16, 2005
Singer Ashlee Simpson was in an undisclosed Tokyo hospital Friday after collapsing following a performance on MTV Japan.
Britney Spears tops Yahoo! search terms for third time in four years
December 16, 2005
Pop singer and new mom Britney Spears chalked up her third title as the No. 1-most-searched term on the Internet in 2005.
'American Idol 3' winner Fantasia Barrino leaves jury duty mid-case
December 15, 2005
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino served a day as a juror in Mecklenburg County (N.C) Superior Court but was let go when the trial dragged on.
'Rebel Billionaire' star Richard Branson announces space travel plans
December 14, 2005
Former "Dallas" star Victoria Principal is in line to be the first female on British mogul Richard Branson's planned commercial space flight service.
'Biggest Loser 2' finalists Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston a couple
December 13, 2005
Two of NBC TV's "Biggest Losers" are apparently winners in love: Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston have revealed they are a couple.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton ranks as Lycos' top search term of 2005
December 12, 2005
The Web search engine and portal Lycos Inc. Monday said its No. 1 "search term" for 2005 was Paris Hilton.
Martha Stewart's 'Martha' daytime show renewed for second season
December 12, 2005
NBC Universal Television Distribution has ordered a second season of Martha Stewart's talk show "Martha," it was reported Monday.'American Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice releases 'Real Thing' debut album
December 12, 2005
"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice had plenty of help making his first album.Man decorates home with giant Paris Hilton Christmas lights display
December 9, 2005
Cranston, R.I., police say there's nothing illegal about a resident's Christmas display -- 38,000 lights illuminating giant cutouts of Paris Hilton.Dog magazine names 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton worst dog owner
December 9, 2005
British singer Joss Stone was chosen 2005 World's Best Dog Owner while hotel heiress Paris Hilton was named the worst by readers of a dog magazine.
Jeff Probst signs new two-year 'Survivor' hosting contract
December 9, 2005
"Survivor" ringmaster Jeff Probst has ended months of speculation by signing a new two-year deal with the hit CBS show.
'Simple Life' star Nicole Richie no longer engaged to Adam Goldstein
December 7, 2005
Nicole Richie and her fiance, Adam "D.J. AM" Goldstein, have ended their relationship.Britney Spears and Kevin Federline divorce rumors premature
December 7, 2005
Young parents Britney Spears and Kevin Federline recently had a blow-out fight, but reports of a divorce were apparently premature.Ashlee Simpson reveals previous eating disorder problem
December 7, 2005
Singer Ashlee Simpson reveals in Cosmopolitan magazine she spent six months of "not eating too much at all" until her family intervened.
'American Idol 2' finalist Julia DeMato busted for drug possession
December 6, 2005
"American Idol" finalist Julia DeMato says her weekend drug bust was a "misunderstanding" that "will be taken care of in court."
Trimspa sued over Anna Nicole Smith's "erratic" Live 8 appearance
December 5, 2005
Trimspa is being sued by organizers of Live 8, who claim spokeswoman Anna Nicole Smith acted "erratic" during the Philadelphia charity concert.'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton reunited with pet dog Tinkerbell
December 1, 2005
Paris Hilton has ended her brief fling with her exotic pet kinkajou and is again toting around her tiny Chihuahua, Tinkerbell.'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie signs Fox TV sitcom deal
December 1, 2005
"The Simple Life" star Nicole Richie has signed a deal that could land her in a TV sitcom.
