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Reality TV People News - January 2006
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch found guilty of tax evasion charges
January 25, 2006
Original Survivor winner Richard Hatch didn't prove nearly as persuasive with his real world jury as his reality TV version, with a federal jury finding him guilty of tax evasion for failing to pay taxes on income that included the $1,000,000 grand prize that he'd won after convincing his Survivor jury that he deserved to be crowed the champion of the popular reality show's initial Summer 2000 season.
'Top Model' star Tyra Banks' talk show renewed for second season
January 24, 2006
Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution has picked up a second season of model Tyra Banks' syndicated talk show.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump sues 'TrumpNation' writer for $5 billion
January 24, 2006
Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion defamation suit against the author and publisher of the 2005 book, "TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald."
Richard Hatch tax evasion trial jury begins deliberations
January 24, 2006
A federal jury in Providence, R.I., Tuesday began deliberating in the tax evasion trial of $1 million "Survivor" champ Richard Hatch.
Richard Hatch tax trial testimony ends with without cheating testimony
January 23, 2006
Alleged cheating by season one "Survivor" contestants did not come up as Richard Hatch finished testifying Monday in his Rhode Island tax evasion trial.
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch takes the stand in his tax trial
January 20, 2006
"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch admitted in a Providence, R.I., courtroom Friday he did not declare his $1 million prize on his 2001 income tax return.
Kelly Clarkson settles 'American Idol' song use dispute
January 19, 2006
Kelly Clarkson, the original "American Idol," has relented and agreed to let contestants on the Fox TV show sing her songs.
'Idol 3' runner-up Diana DeGarmo lands Broadway 'Hairspray' role
January 19, 2006
A trio of "American Idol" offspring will be shining on Broadway this spring, it was announced Thursday.
'American Idol 5' audition twins facing forgery charges in Georgia
January 19, 2006
Memphis twins Terrell and Derrell Brittenum may have wowed "American Idol" judges, but the next judges they face may be a bit stricter.
Paula Abdul a no-show for 'American Idol' pre-debut news conference
January 18, 2006
A no-show pulled by "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul incurred the wrath of hundreds of journalists assembled for a news conference in Pasadena, Calif.
Simon Cowell slams Kelly Clarkson for possible 'Idol' song use denial
January 18, 2006
An "American Idol" judge has some harsh words for the Fox TV talent show's first winner, Kelly Clarkson, who hasn't agreed to let "Idol" use her songs.
Richard Hatch trial hones in on improper use of charity donations
January 14, 2006
The second day of "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch's federal trial in Providence, R.I., focused on whether he improperly used funds from his own charity.
'Idol 2' finalist Julia DeMato agrees to drug rehab, community service
January 13, 2006
"American Idol" contestant Julia DeMato has reportedly cut a deal in Danbury, Conn., to get drug and alcohol charges pending against her erased.
'Survivor' producer Mark Burnett testifies as Richard Hatch trial begins
January 12, 2006
"Survivor" boss Mark Burnett told the Providence, R.I., tax evasion trial of Richard Hatch Thursday the $1 million winner knew he was supposed to pay taxes.
'Chaotic' star Britney Spears tops Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dressed list
January 10, 2006
Pop star Britney Spears topped the 46th Annual Worst Dressed Women list released Tuesday by style watcher Mr. Blackwell.
'Malcolm' star buying Nick and Jessica's 'Newlyweds' home
January 10, 2006
"Malcolm in the Middle" star Justin "Reese" Berfield has bought the house made famous by Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey on MTV's "Newlyweds."
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump launches Trump University podcasts
January 10, 2006
Owners of portable MP3 players can now take "The Apprentice" star Donald Trump's latest nine-course Trump University offering on how to get rich.
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch's trial to begin jury selection
January 9, 2006
The tax evasion and fraud trial of "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch won't begin in Providence, R.I., until the week's end, a court clerk said Monday.
Authorities probing Paris Hilton New Year's Vegas nightclubs report
January 8, 2006
Authorities are investigating whether two Las Vegas nightclubs let Paris Hilton's underage boyfriend into their establishments.
'American Idol 3' runner-up Diana DeGarmo lands 'Brooklyn' lead
January 7, 2006
"American Idol" runner-up Diana DeGarmo has been cast in the lead for the U.S. tour of the Broadway pop musical "Brooklyn."
Divorcing 'Newlyweds' stars Nick and Jessica put home up for sale
January 6, 2006
The Calabasas, Calif., mansion made famous by former golden couple Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson during MTV's "Newlyweds" is for sale.
'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart loses appeal of federal conviction
January 6, 2006
A federal appeals court in New York court Friday upheld Martha Stewart's conviction for lying about a stock sale.
Paris Hilton's boyfriend's friend seeks restraining order against her
January 6, 2006
A friend of Stavros Niarchos' is seeking a restraining order against the Greek shipping heir's girlfriend -- hotel heiress Paris Hilton.
Kevin Federline says life with Britney Spears is fine, announces album
January 5, 2006
Britney Spears' husband, Kevin Federline, announced on Ryan Seacrest's Los Angeles radio show Thursday that he's putting out a hip-hop album.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson to open People's Choice Awards
January 5, 2006
"The Dukes of Hazzard" star and pop singer Jessica Simpson was announced Thursday as the opener for the 32nd Annual People's Choice Awards on CBS.
Source says 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton admits making up attack
January 3, 2006
Socialite Paris Hilton has reportedly admitted making up the story about heiress Zeta Graff attacking her, the New York Post said Tuesday.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest officially joins the E! team
January 3, 2006
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest has received a $21 million birthday present from E! Entertainment Network.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump says no to New York gubernatorial bid
January 3, 2006
"The Apprentice" star Donald Trump says he's having too much fun to run for governor of New York.
Poll: Most would send Paris Hilton packing first from 'Survivor'
January 1, 2006
If U.S. adults were on "Survivor" on CBS, 35 percent would send Paris Hilton packing home first, and 33 percent would send President George W. Bush home.
