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Reality TV News - February 2009

Actor Gilles Marini hurt during 'Dancing with the Stars' rehearsal
February 28, 2009
Actor Gilles Marini ended up at the hospital after hurting himself while rehearsing for the U.S. TV series "Dancing with the Stars," his representative says.
Scott Hamilton was afraid he'd "get caught up" in 'Celebrity Apprentice'
February 27, 2009
Scott Hamilton was afraid he'd "get caught up" in 'Celebrity Apprentice'
Exclusive: Jerry Sims talks about his time on 'Survivor: Tocantins'
February 27, 2009
To say Jerry Sims' stomach was bothering him during his time on Survivor: Tocantins would be something of an understatement.
Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert talk 'American Idol'
February 27, 2009
Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert talk 'American Idol'
Ex-'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson: Performing is "like therapy"
February 27, 2009
Ex-'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson: Performing is "like therapy"
Seth becomes the fourth contestant eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'
February 27, 2009
Seth, a 27-year-old private party chef from New York, NY, emphasized his gameplay techniques and strategy and his love of Gordon Ramsey over his lack of experience in the kitchen during his time on Hell's Kitchen. However his lack of experience eventually caught up to him as he became the fourth contestant to be eliminated from the Fox reality cooking competition's fifth season during Thursday night's broadcast.
'American Idol' determines three more Top 12 eighth-season finalists
February 27, 2009
American Idol determined its next three eighth-season finalists last night, with Thursday night's live results show revealing that Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert had advanced to the Top 12 finals after receiving the most home viewer votes for their performances during Wednesday night's broadcast of the season's second semifinals group.
Jerry Sims the third castaway eliminated from 'Survivor: Tocantins
February 27, 2009
Jerry Sims thought his military experience would prepare him well for his time on Survivor: Tocantins. However, a sick stomach combined with intense Brazilian heat proved to be too much for the 49-year-old U.S. Army sergeant from Rock Hill, SC, causing him to become the third castaway eliminated from the CBS reality series during last night's broadcast.
NBC admits ousted 'Loser' Dane Patterson didn't run a full marathon
February 27, 2009
NBC has admitted that Wednesday night's The Biggest Loser: Couples broadcast concluded with a false claim that eliminated contestant Dane Patterson had recently completed an entire marathon and is promising "corrective action" for the matter.
Russell Simmons to pay Kimora Lee $40k a month in child support
February 26, 2009
Russell Simmons to pay Kimora Lee $40k a month in child support
CBS orders two more 'Survivor' editions for the 2009-2010 season
February 26, 2009
CBS has formally announced that it has ordered two more editions of Survivor, the reality series that kick-started the American reality TV era when it premiered in 2000, for broadcast in the 2009-2010 season.
Jewel may have to quit 'Dancing with the Stars' due to knee injury
February 26, 2009
Jewel Kilcher may have suffered a season-ending injury before the new season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars has even begun. Or maybe not.
Paula Abdul: Fourth judge remarks "taken completely out of context"
February 26, 2009
American Idol judge Paula Abdul says that her reccent comments in which she criticized the Fox reality competition's decision to include a fourth judge on the show's judging panel were taken out of context and are referred to guest judges on the show's previous seasons, not new eighth-season judge Kara DioGuardi.
Dane Patterson gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
February 26, 2009
Despite a record breaking stint on The Biggest Loser: Couples, Dane Patterson, a 27-year-old real estate appraiser from Mesa, AZ became the eleventh contestant be eliminated from the NBC weight-loss reality series during last night's conclusion of the show's two-night broadcast.
Jerry Seinfeld to produce new 'The Marriage Ref' reality series for NBC
February 26, 2009
Jerry Seinfeld to produce new 'The Marriage Ref' reality series for NBC
Hosea Rosenberg crowned the winner of Bravo's 'Top Chef: New York'
February 26, 2009
Hosea Rosenberg, a 26-year-old executive chef from Taos, NM who currently resides in Boulder, CO, was crowned Top Chef: New York's winner during Wednesday night's broadcast of the Bravo reality competition's finale.
'American Idol's second group of 12 semifinalists take to the stage
February 26, 2009
The second group of 12 semifinalists from American Idol's Top 36 took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's eighth season.
Brooke White: I wouldn't have made 'American Idol's eighth season
February 26, 2009
Brooke White is glad she was an American Idol seventh-season finalist because she feels it would have been difficult for her to make it as a contestant on the show's current season.
'The Amazing Race' host Phil Keoghan to bicycle across America
February 25, 2009
'The Amazing Race' host Phil Keoghan to bicycle across America
VH1 to debut Drew Barrymore's 'Tough Love' reality series on March 15
February 25, 2009
VH1 has announced Tough Love, a new Drew Barrymore-produced reality dating series, will premiere Sunday, March 15 at 10PM ET/PT.
Paula Abdul: 'American Idol' having a fourth judge "doesn't work"
February 25, 2009
One performance show was apparently enough time for Paula Abdul to decide that American Idol didn't need a fourth judge.
Ex-'Idol' Mikalah Gordon: Adam Lambert should be disqualified too
February 25, 2009
Former American Idol fourth-season finalist Mikalah Gordon feels that if Joanna Pacitti was disqualified from the show's eighth-season then current semifinalist Adam Lambert also should have been ruled ineligible to compete -- however she's apparently unfamiliar with the reason why Pacitti was given the boot.
Lauren Conrad claims 'The Hills' next season will be her last -- again
February 25, 2009
Lauren Conrad claims The Hills next season will be her last, and this time she really means it.
Fox to premiere 'So You Think You Can Dance's fifth season on May 21
February 25, 2009
Fox has announced So You Think You Can Dance's fifth season will premiere with a two-hour broadcast on Thursday, May 21 at 8PM ET/PT.
Report: NBC considering reviving 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
February 25, 2009
NBC is reportedly interested in reviving I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 3
February 25, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the third episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
'Idol' judge Simon Cowell says cryogenic freezing comment was a joke
February 24, 2009
'Idol' judge Simon Cowell says cryogenic freezing comment was a joke
Julia Anderson crowned the winner of ABC's 'True Beauty' competition
February 24, 2009
Julia Anderson proved that consistency can pay off, as the 23-year-old magician's assistant from Dallas, TX was crowned as "America's Most Beautiful Person" during ABC's Monday night broadcast of the finale of its True Beauty beauty competition.
Chris Harrison: We have never decided the ending of 'The Bachelor'
February 24, 2009
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison is firing back at a blogger's recent allegations that ABC and the show's producers pre-determined and staged the heavily-hyped "shocking" ending that viewers will see during next week's broadcast of the show's season finale.
Report: 'D-List' star Kathy Griffin lands $2 million memoir deal
February 24, 2009
Kathy Griffin's life seems to be becoming less "D-List" by the day.
Charlie O'Connell and Sarah Brice reveal drinking main cause of split
February 24, 2009
Reunited The Bachelor couple Charlie O'Connell and Sarah Brice have revealed that the seventh-season The Bachelor star's excessive drinking wasn't just one of the reasons the pair broke-up in 2007, it was apparently the overwhelming cause.
Thieves break into and rob 'The Hills' star Audrina Partridge's house
February 24, 2009
As if Audrina Partridge's life didn't have enough drama in it already...
Ex-'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' suitors Noelle Drake, Fred Greif dating
February 24, 2009
The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have combined to create an off-screen love-match that has already outlasted many of their on-air relationships.
INXS denies firing former 'Rock Star: INXS' winner J.D. Fortune
February 24, 2009
INXS says it was shocked to hear its most recent lead singer, J.D. Fortune, claim he is living in his truck after the Australian rock band fired him.
Julianne Hough explains her "surprise" 'Dancing with the Stars' return
February 24, 2009
Julianne Hough has offered an explanation as to why she flip-flopped when it came to competing on Dancing with the Stars upcoming eighth season -- claiming she almost wasn't even swayed by the opportunity to be partnered with boyfriend Chuck Wicks.
Exclusive: Steve and Linda Cole talk about 'The Amazing Race'
February 23, 2009
"Married Couple" Steve and Linda Cole were glad to not be the first team eliminated from The Amazing Race 14. However, that doesn't mean they took any solace in being the second team ousted.
'Top Model' announces Cycle 13 castings calls, must be 5' 7" or under
February 23, 2009
After 12 seasons, Tyra Banks has decided to break the mold when it comes to casting for America's Next Top Model. Or at least shorten it.
Steve and Linda Cole get eliminated from 'The Amazing Race'
February 23, 2009
The "Married Couple" team of Steve and Linda Cole knew they wouldn't be the quickest team competing on The Amazing Race 14. And that combined with some unfortunate mistakes led to their becoming the second team eliminated from the CBS reality travel competition during last night's broadcast.
Bravo announces host and judges for new 'The Fashion Show' series
February 23, 2009
Bravo has announced the hosts and judges for The Fashion Show, a new Project Runway-like reality competition set to premiere later this year.
'Project Runway' finale models spill details of sixth-season finalists
February 23, 2009
Project Runway's producers increased backstage security and took more precautions than usual to try and keep the identities of the sixth-season finalists who presented their finale collections at New York Fashion Week on Friday a secret. However someone apparently forgot to tell the show's models not to talk.
Former 'Idol' Clay Aiken confirms he's parted ways with RCA Records
February 23, 2009
Clay Aiken has confirmed he's parted ways with RCA Records. However according to the second-season American Idol runner-up, it was his decision to end the relationship with the recording label.
Exclusive: Candace Smith dishes about her time on 'Survivor'
February 20, 2009
You can call Survivor: Tocantins castaway Candace Smith outspoken, honest or no-holds-barred, just don't call her a "bad apple."
'Project Runway' films sixth-season finale at New York Fashion Week
February 20, 2009
'Project Runway' films sixth-season finale at New York Fashion Week
Report: 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken dropped by RCA Records
February 20, 2009
Clay Aiken has reportedly been dropped by RCA Records, the label he signed with after finishing as American Idol's second-season runner-up in 2003.
Charlie becomes the third contestant eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'
February 20, 2009
Charlie was responsible for only some of the many problems that doomed his Blue team during last night's episode of Hell's Kitchen. However the 24-year-old prep chef from Las Vegas, NV took the blame, as he became the third contestant to be eliminated from the Fox reality cooking competition.
Candace Smith the second castaway voted off of 'Survivor: Tocantins'
February 20, 2009
Candace Smith made the wrong enemies at the wrong time in the Timbira tribe and paid the price for it, as the 31-year-old actress/model and event planner and former lawyer from Los Angeles, CA became the second castaway to be eliminated from Survivor: Tocantins during last night's broadcast on CBS.
'Rock Star: INXS' winner J.D. Fortune says he was fired by band
February 20, 2009
Canadian singer J.D. Fortune, the winner of the competition reality show "Rock Star: INXS," says the Australian band has fired him and he's now homeless.
Alexis Grace, Danny Gokey and Michael Sarver dish on 'American Idol'
February 20, 2009
Danny Gokey may have appeared cool, calm and collective during Wednesday night's live American Idol results show, however the eighth-season finalist said he was shaking on the inside.
Interview: Jillian Harris talks about her time on 'The Bachelor'
February 19, 2009
Jillian Harris had it all figured out. She had even applied her "hot dog test".
NBC reveals the identities of 'The Chopping Block's eight couples
February 19, 2009
NBC has revealed the identities of the eight couples who will compete in The Chopping Block, the new Marco Pierre White-fronted reality cooking series that will premiere on Wednesday, March 11 at 8PM ET/PT.
Former '8th & Ocean' modeling agency closes due to poor economy
February 19, 2009
Former '8th & Ocean' modeling agency closes due to poor economy
'Survivor: Tocantins' castaway Benjamin Wade fired from coaching job
February 19, 2009
Survivor: Tocantins castaway Benjamin Wade has been fired from his women's soccer coaching job for not telling his college that he would be leaving his position for two months to compete on the eighteenth edition CBS reality series. However rather than being upset about his axing, the self-styled Renaissance man believes the firing has opened the door for him to now become a big movie star.
'The Biggest Loser' considering single-contestant 'fattest cities' edition
February 19, 2009
The Biggest Loser is reportedly considering going back to a single-contestant format for this fall's eighth season and is targeting America's most overweight cities to find participants.
'American Idol' reveals the eighth season's first three Top 12 finalists
February 19, 2009
American Idol determined its first three eighth-season finalists last night, with Wednesday night's live results show revealing that Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey had advanced to the Top 12 finals after receiving the most home viewer votes for their performances during Tuesday night's broadcast of the season's first semifinals group.
Shanon Thomas talks about her time on 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
February 18, 2009
Similar to Blaine Cotter before her, Shanon Thomas told her fellow The Biggest Loser: Couples contestants that she wanted to be the Pink team member voted out of the competition after she and her mother finished last at the show's seventh elimination weigh-in.
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Vanessa welcome their second child
February 18, 2009
The Apprentice star Donald Trump is a grandfather again.
Lifetime's 'Blonde Charity Mafia' now "in development" at The CW
February 18, 2009
Blonde Charity Mafia will apparently have a new broadcast home -- if it ever airs at all.
A&E orders new 'Hammertime' reality series starring MC Hammer
February 18, 2009
A&E has announced that it has ordered Hammertime, a new reality series that will follow the life of rap-star-turned-cautionary-tale MC Hammer.
Kathy Griffin planning to watch ex-beau Steve Wozniak go 'Dancing'
February 18, 2009
Kathy Griffin will apparently break out the pompons to cheer for her ex-boyfriend Steve Wozniak when the billionaire Apple co-founder goes Dancing with the Stars next month.
Ex-'Laguna Beach' star Jason Wahler hit with another civil lawsuit
February 18, 2009
Jason Wahler can't put an alcohol-fueled September 2006 altercation behind him.
'American Idol's first 12 semifinalists take to the stage, perform live
February 18, 2009
The first group of 12 semifinalists from American Idol's Top 36 took the stage last night during the first live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's eighth season.
Shanon Thomas gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
February 18, 2009
Shanon Thomas, 29-year-old massage therapist from Centerline, MI became the tenth contestant to be eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast of the NBC weight-loss reality series.
Mike Fleiss still trying to revive 'Are You Hot?' hot-bod competition
February 18, 2009
Mike Fleiss claims that Are You Hot? would be hotter than ever if it aired now instead of six years ago -- and he's still trying to get a chance to prove it.
TLC decides against pursuing octuplet mother reality series
February 18, 2009
TLC has decided against pursuing a reality series starring Nadya Suleman, the controversial California mother who gave birth to octuplets last month despite already having six previous children.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 2
February 18, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the second episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
Report: 'Charm School' winner Saaphyri Windsor serving 3 years in jail
February 17, 2009
The long arm of the law has reportedly caught-up to Saaphyri Windsor.
Michael Johns and Carly Smithson to sing duet on 'American Idol'
February 17, 2009
Michael Johns and Carly Smithson are coming back to American Idol, for one night at least.
Exclusive: Jennifer Hopka, Preston McCamy talk 'The Amazing Race'
February 17, 2009
"Dating Couple" Jennifer Hopka and Preston McCamy don't mean to brag, but they did not expect to be leaving The Amazing Race 14 this early.
Ex-'America's Got Talent' host Jerry Springer to star in London's 'Chicago'
February 17, 2009
Jerry Springer will apparently soon be the one asking audiences if he has any talent.
Report: CBS orders 'Thunder Road' car obstacle course reality pilot
February 17, 2009
CBS is reportedly considering putting a reality television spin on the demolition derby.
Laura Leigh the seventh contestant eliminated from 'True Beauty'
February 17, 2009
After narrowly avoiding elimination in her first visit to True Beauty's Hall of Beauty elimination gallery, Laura Leigh wasn't as lucky in her second trip, resulting in her departure from the ABC beauty competition during Monday night's broadcast.
'American Idol Rewind' to revisit show's fourth season starting Feb. 28
February 17, 2009
New American Idol Rewind third-season episodes -- which will document the Fox mega-hit's 2005 fourth season -- will begin airing in syndication on Saturday, February 28.
Donald Trump's Trump Entertainment files for Chapter 11 again
February 17, 2009
Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. returned to bankruptcy court for the third time Tuesday, to protect itself from rising debt.
'American Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee cast in 'Wedlocked' film
February 17, 2009
Katharine McPhee has reportedly landed another big-screen role.
'Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick eliminates Jillian Harris, picks Final 2
February 17, 2009
Despite her hope that she had found the "best friend she could marry," Jillian Harris found out that thirteenth-season The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick only saw her as a "best friend" when she was eliminated from last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series.
'Bachelor' winner Shayne Lamas' reality show to feature whole family
February 17, 2009
Mike Fleiss is hoping to give The Bachelor: London Calling winner Shayne Lamas and her "good-looking" family the Keeping Up with the Kardashians treatment.
Exclusive: 'Bachelor' creator Mike Fleiss discusses 'shocking' ending
February 16, 2009
Despite the show's history of over-the-top promos, The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss says he isn't crying wolf with his recent comments that the reality dating show's thirteenth-season ending is "shocking" and the "most dramatic ever."
Report: Heidi Montag was in talks in be on 'Dancing with the Stars'
February 16, 2009
Heidi Montag allegedly almost went Dancing with the Stars.
'Bachelorette' star DeAnna Pappas talks about Jesse Csincsak split
February 16, 2009
With her heavily-hyped reunion with former suitor-turned-The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick finally getting close to airing on ABC, former The Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas has revealed some additional details about why she rejected Mesnick in favor of Jesse Csincsak and then later broke-up with Csincsak.
Report: VH1 planning 'Celebrity Rehab'-like sex addiction reality show
February 16, 2009
Celebrity sex addicts could reportedly be receiving some professional help via a new reality series.
'Bachelor' creator: Octuplet mom "too radioactive" for a reality series
February 16, 2009
Reality TV producer Mike Fleiss has produced more than his share of controversial reality projects over the years, but even he doesn't want any part of a new reality concept involving new octuplet mother Nadya Suleman and her 14 children.
Discovery to debut new 'American Loggers' reality series February 27
February 16, 2009
Discovery Channel has announced American Loggers, a new Ice Road Truckers-like reality series that will follow a family of Maine logging truckers who supply paper mills, will premiere Friday, February 27 at 10PM ET/PT.
'High School Reunion' producer Mike Fleiss talks about new season
February 16, 2009
Considering Mike Fleiss' reality resume, his claims that the second season of TV Land's High School Reunion reality series will feature one of the weirdest and most-bizarre secrets he's ever seen revealed should probably not be taken lightly.
Felicia Barton learned about 'Idol' return during Top 36 broadcast
February 16, 2009
As home viewers were learning Felicia Barton would not make American Idol's eighth-season semifinals, she was apparently receiving news to the contrary.
Shawn Johnson thought she was too short for 'Dancing with the Stars'
February 16, 2009
While being small may be an asset for a successful gymnast, it's apparently more of a burden when it comes to ballroom dancing, just ask Dancing with the Stars' eighth-season contestant Shawn Johnson.
Jennifer Hopka and Preston McCamy cut from 'The Amazing Race 14'
February 16, 2009
"Dating Couple" Jennifer Hopka and Preston McCamy's constant bickering and inability to win a final sprint to the finish line led to them becoming the first couple eliminated from the fourteenth season of The Amazing Race during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Bethenny Frankel: New 'Housewives' season features catfights galore
February 16, 2009
Bethenny Frankel says the claws really come out during The Real Housewives of New York City's upcoming second season.
Report: Bravo producing 'Gossip Girl'-like NYC students reality series
February 16, 2009
OMFG, a Gossip Girls-like reality series is reportedly coming to Bravo.
Report: 'American Idol' semifinalist Jessica Langseth has DUI past
February 16, 2009
Jessica Langseth reportedly had a brief stint behind bars to help toughen her up for her American Idol journey.
Fox exec Mike Darnell: Joanna Pacitti cut for "a perceptional problem"
February 16, 2009
Fox reality chief Mike Darnell has confirmed that Joanna Pacitti was disqualified as an American Idol eighth-season Top 36 semifinalist due to her previous relationships with two executives at one of the show's production companies.
Mike White felt "like a traitor" for competing on 'The Amazing Race'
February 16, 2009
Mike White is an unabashed fan of reality television -- but he's also a Hollywood actor, writer, and producer, which made him feel a bit like Benedict Arnold when he decided to compete on The Amazing Race 14.
TV Land reveals 'High School Reunion' second-season cast identities
February 16, 2009
TV Land has revealed the identities of the 19 Chandler High School Class of 1988 students participating in the second season of its High School Reunion revival, which will premiere Wednesday, February 18 at 10PM ET/PT.
Terminal British reality star Jade Goody vows to end life in media glare
February 16, 2009
Terminal British reality star Jade Goody vows to end life in media glare
TLC confirms potential interest in octuplet mother reality series
February 16, 2009
Nadya Suleman and her 14 controversial kids may be getting their own Jon & Kate Plus 8-like reality series.
Ex-British 'Big Brother' houseguest Jade Goody given months to live
February 15, 2009
Jade Goody of the British TV series "Big Brother" is dying of cancer and has only months to live, her publicist says.
Exclusive: Carolina Eastwood talks about 'Survivor: Tocantins'
February 13, 2009
Carolina Eastwood didn't want her stay in Tocantins to be quite this short.
'Idol' host Ryan Seacrest: Joanna Pacitti disqualified due to 'link'
February 13, 2009
Fox is still officially remaining silent about why Joanna Pacitti was disqualified from Top 36 of American Idol's eighth season, however Idol host Ryan Seacrest has confirmed that recent allegations that she has previous relationships with two executives at one of the show's production companies was the apparent cause.
'Dancing with the Stars' co-host Samantha Harris picks top contender
February 13, 2009
'Dancing with the Stars' co-host Samantha Harris picks top contender
Carolina Eastwood the first castaway voted out of 'Survivor: Tocantins'
February 13, 2009
Survivor kicked off its eigtheenth edition with a blindside after the boisterous nature of Carolina Eastwood, a 26-year-old bartender from Los Angeles, CA led to her becoming the first castaway voted out of Survivor: Tocantins during Thursday's premiere broadcast on CBS.
ABC expands 'Bachelor' finale special, producer teases 'shocking' end
February 12, 2009
The ending to Jason Mesnick's The Bachelor season is apparently so momentous that it's going to need a second hour to do it proper service.
Interview: Naomi Crespo talks about her time on 'The Bachelor'
February 12, 2009
Naomi Crespo will not hesitate to admit that growing up with her family was not a run-of-the mill experience.
ABC reveals 'Dancing with the Stars' professional partner pairings
February 12, 2009
ABC has revealed the professional partner pairings for Dancing with the Stars' eighth season, which will premiere with a two-hour performance episode on Monday, March 9 at 8PM ET/PT.

Dancing with the Stars' eighth-season professional partner cast features eleven professionals who have previously competed on the show: two-time mirror ball champions Julianne Hough and Cheryl Burke; reigning seventh-season champion Derek Hough; sixth-season champ Mark Ballas; Jonathan Roberts; Kym Johnson; Lacey Schwimmer; Tony Dovolani; Maksim Chmerkovskiy; Edyta Sliwinska; and Karina Smirnoff. With the exception of Roberts, all of the returning professionals competed in last fall's seventh Dancing with the Stars edition.
Blake Lewis signs new record deal with Tommy Boy Entertainment
February 12, 2009
Blake Lewis has reportedly found a record label that should feel a little more like home for the beat-boxer.
Interview: Blaine Cotter talks about 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
February 12, 2009
When Black team member Blaine Cotter, a 27-year-old college counselor from Gilbert, AZ volunteered himself for elimination on The Biggest Loser: Couples in order to keep his cousin Dane Patterson, a 27-year-old real estate appraiser from Mesa, AZ in the competition, it was anything but a spur of the moment decision.
Joanna Pacitti disqualified from the eighth season of 'American Idol'
February 12, 2009
Fox has announced that controversial American Idol contestant Joanna Pacitti has been disqualified from the show's eighth season competition.
'American Idol' reveals the eighth season's Top 36 semifinalists
February 12, 2009
After three weeks of open audition broadcasts and two more weeks of episodes that gave viewers a look at the competition's Hollywood Round, last night's American Idol eighth-season broadcast ended with the mega-hit Fox reality show finally revealing the identities of this season's Top 36 semifinalists.
Ray Seitz the sixth contestant eliminated from 'True Beauty'
February 11, 2009
Ray Seitz, a 29-year-old artist from San Diego, CA,was revealed to be the sixth contestant to be eliminated from True Beauty during Tuesday's broadcast of the ABC beauty competition.
Blaine Cotter gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
February 11, 2009
Blaine Cotter, a 27-year-old college counselor from Gilbert, AZ, became the ninth contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during Tuesday's night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition.
'Runway's Tim Gunn to co-host ABC's Oscars red carpet coverage
February 11, 2009
Tim Gunn will take his fashion expertise to the red carpet for the Oscars.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest originally auditioned to be a judge
February 11, 2009
Ryan Seacrest apparently auditioned to be an American Idol judge before he was tapped to co-host the Fox mega-hit that has since made him a household name.
'Dancing' pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy: My kids will be like royalty
February 11, 2009
Neither Maksim Chmerkovskiy nor his fiancee Karina Smirnoff have ascended to Dancing with the Stars' championship throne yet, however he apparently feels that their eventual children should be considered royalty.
Carrie Underwood, Julianne Hough, Miranda Lambert land ACM noms
February 11, 2009
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Julianne Hough were all recognized by the Academy of Country Music when nominations for its 44th annual awards show were announced on Wednesday.
Bravo announces hosts and judges of new 'Top Chef Masters' spinoff
February 11, 2009
Bravo has announced the host and judges for Top Chef Masters, a new Top Chef spinoff that will pit culinary professionals against one another in a series of weekly challenges.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 1
February 11, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the premiere episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
'American Idol' eliminates more Hollywood Week round hopefuls
February 11, 2009
American Idol's eighth-season dream ended for a roomful of Hollywood Week hopefuls during Tuesday night's Fox broadcast of the week's final elimination round.
The CW bumps 'America's Next Top Model' premiere back a week
February 10, 2009
America's Next Top Model viewers are going to have to have to wait a little bit longer for the show's twelfth season to start.
Discovery Channel to air 'Dirty Jobs' 200th job special on February 24
February 10, 2009
Discovery Channel has announced that it will air a special celebrating the completion of Dirty Jobs' 200th job on Tuesday, February 24 at 9PM ET/PT.
'The Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick: Naomi's date was a roller-coaster
February 10, 2009
It's safe to say that The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick faced his share of surprises during each of his hometown dates with his four remaining bachelorettes, however none of them apparently had as many ups and downs as his visit with Naomi Crespo.
'The Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick eliminates Naomi Crespo
February 10, 2009
A week after narrowly surviving elimination due to Jason Mesnick's concerns about her readiness to settle down and start a family, Naomi Crespo, a 24-year-old flight attendant from Carlsbad, CA was eliminated from The Bachelor during Monday's broadcast on ABC.
'Biggest Loser' casting for eighth-season contestants -- and trainers
February 10, 2009
NBC has announced open casting calls for The Biggest Loser's eighth season, however the contestants who end up competing on the season may apparently find themselves working with unfamiliar trainers.
ABC reveals 'Dancing with the Stars' eighth-season celebrity cast
February 9, 2009
ABC has revealed the identities of the 13 celebrities who will be heating up the dance floor when Dancing with the Stars eighth season premieres with a two-hour performance episode on Monday, March 9 at 8PM ET/PT.
'Spoiler Island' fantasy game launches for 'Survivor: Tocantins'
February 9, 2009
Reality TV World's Spoiler Island fantasy prediction game has opened for Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands Episode 1 picks.
Former 'Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson to embark on concert tour in April
February 9, 2009
Jennifer Hudson is apparently ready to hit the road for the long-haul following two high-profile performances in the span of a week.
'Project Runway' sixth-season finale to feature decoys, tighter security
February 9, 2009
Ongoing litigation has kept Project Runway's sixth season off Lifetime's programming schedule, however it apparently won't prevent the show's finalists from having the opportunity to present their design collections at New York's upcoming Fashion Week.
Jeff Probst: 'Survivor: Tocantins' has a record number of blindsides
February 9, 2009
Former Survivor castaways James Clement, Ozzy Lusth and Erik Reichenbach can breathe a sigh of relief --Jeff Probst claims the upcoming Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands has a record-setting number of blindsides.
NBC announces Nick Cannon will be 'America's got Talent's new host
February 9, 2009
NBC has announced that actor and comedian Nick Cannon will replace Jerry Springer as the host of America's Got Talent when the reality talent competition's fourth season airs this summer.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul thinks a guy will win eighth season
February 9, 2009
All four American Idol judges are now in agreement that the eighth season's male contestants are stronger than their female counterparts.
Interview: 'Housewives' Ramona Singer, Kelly Killoren Bensimon talk
February 9, 2009
The Real Housewives of New York City are back, and returning housewife Ramona Singer and new addition Kelly Killoren Bensimon say the new season is going to be good.
'Wife Swap's 100th episode to feature new swap of fan favorites
February 9, 2009
Wife Swap is planning on celebrating it's 100th episode with a new swap of two blasts from the past.
'American Idol' judge Kara Dioguardi doing duet with Nick Lachey
February 9, 2009
Kara DioGuardi apparently isn't limiting her singing talents to upstaging bikini-clad American Idol wannabees.
Former 'Skating' champs Kristy Swanson and Lloyd Eisler get married
February 9, 2009
The ongoing saga of Kristy Swanson and Lloyd Eisler may finally be coming to a close, as the Skating with Celebrities champions-turned-controversial lovebirds tied the knot on Saturday.
Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood each win Grammy Awards
February 9, 2009
Former American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson and champion Carrie Underwood both walked away as winners at The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences' 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday night.
'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson sorry for insulting Gordon Brown
February 6, 2009
Jeremy Clarkson, host of the BBC show "Top Gear," apologized Friday for calling British Prime Minister Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot."
TLC confirms it has canceled 'Trading Spaces' after eight seasons
February 6, 2009
TLC has confirmed that it has canceled Trading Spaces, its once high-flying flagship series, after eight seasons.
Gordon Ramsay cuts no one after Ji withdraws from 'Hell's Kitchen'
February 6, 2009
Ji was hardly the weakest link on Hell's Kitchen's fifth-season Red Team. However, after suffering an injury that left her hobbled during the show's second dinner service, the 33-year-old private caterer from Palisades Park, NJ withdrew from the show at the conclusion of last night's broadcast of the Fox reality cooking competition.
Ousted 'Idol' hopeful Katrina 'Bikini Girl' Darrell: A lot of girls are haters
February 6, 2009
Ousted American Idol hopeful Katrina Darrell has a simple explanation for why she seemed to clash with both the show's female judges and the three women she was teamed with during Hollywood Week's group performances.
Jerry Springer announces he won't be hosting 'America's Got Talent'
February 6, 2009
Jerry Springer apparently likes enjoys people watching people use their voice to verbally belt each other better than watching them belt out a tune.
VH1 renews 'Charm School,' Ricki Lake to serve as new headmistress
February 5, 2009
VH1 has announced that it has renewed Charm School for a third installment that will premiere this summer.
Carrie Ann Inaba splits with ex-'SYTYCD' dancer Artem Chigvintsev
February 5, 2009
Carrie Ann Inaba next couple of dances will apparently have to be solo arrangements.
Judge denies request to dismiss Helio Castroneves' tax charges
February 5, 2009
A federal judge has refused to dismiss the U.S. government's tax-evasion case against two-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves, the Miami Herald reported.
Interview: Stephanie Hogan talks about her time on 'The Bachelor'
February 5, 2009
Stephanie Hogan easily had the most heart-wrenching story of all the bachelorettes competing to win Jason Mesnick's heart on The Bachelor.
Report: 'Dancing with the Stars' eighth-season cast to include Jewel
February 5, 2009
After spending last summer judging the performances of others, Jewel Kilcher is apparently about to spend this spring having her own performances judged.
Report: 'Dancing with the Stars' cast to include Denise Richards
February 5, 2009
Life is apparently about get a little more complicated for Denise Richards.
Spike TV changing 'DEA' promos that call Newark a "dangerous" city
February 5, 2009
Spike TV changing 'DEA' promos that call Newark a "dangerous" city
'American Idol' cuts more hopefuls in Hollywood Week's second round
February 5, 2009
American Idol's eighth-season dream ended for more than two dozen additional Hollywood Week hopefuls during last night's Fox broadcast of the week's second elimination round.
Jason Wahler "shocked" MTV renewed Whitney Port's 'The City'
February 4, 2009
Jason Wahler is apparently astonished that MTV decided to bring Whitney Port's The City back for a second season.
HGTV orders 26 more episodes of David Bromstad's 'Color Splash'
February 4, 2009
HGTV announced it has ordered 26 new episodes of Color Splash, a reality series starring HGTV Design Star first-season winner David Bromstad.
Viewers get to choose a member of Bravo's 'The Fashion Show' cast
February 4, 2009
Bravo has decided to use an old casting twist to help complete the cast of its not-so-new reality competition concept.
Interview: Carla Triplett, Joelle Gwynn talk about 'The Biggest Loser'
February 4, 2009
Carla Triplett and Joelle Gwynn sure tested the definition of "Best Friends" while competing together as the Silver team on The Biggest Loser: Couples.
Report: Clay Aiken to appear on 'America's Next Top Model'
February 4, 2009
Clay Aiken will reportedly be returning to reality television this spring -- however it won't be on the show that made him a household name.
Report: Ex-'Jackass' Steve-O confirmed for 'Dancing With the Stars'
February 4, 2009
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover has done many crazy things in his life, and now he's reportedly ready to take-on ballroom dancing.
'American Idol' champion David Cook's debut album certified platinum
February 4, 2009
David Cook wanted his debut album to come out "guns blazing." Apparently it did.
Carla Triplett and Joelle Gwynn cut from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
February 4, 2009
The Silver team of Carla Triplett, a 36-year-old assistant bank manager, and her best friend Joelle Gwynn, a 41-year-old non-profit founder, from Southfield, MI, came to The Biggest Loser: Couples to lose weight, but ended up losing a friendship instead.
'American Idol' cuts 43 hopefuls during Hollywood Week's first round
February 4, 2009
American Idol's eighth-season dream ended for a third of the season's 147 Hollywood Week hopefuls during last night's Fox broadcast of the week's initial elimination round.

Forty-three contestants were cut, leaving 104 contestants in the running for American Idol's 36 eighth-season semifinals slots.
TLC's 'Little People, Big World' to return with new episodes on Feb. 16
February 4, 2009
TLC has announced it will begin airing new Little People, Big World fourth-season episodes on February 16.
Bravo begins nationwide casting calls for sixth season of 'Top Chef'
February 4, 2009
Although it's yet to formally announce the show's renewal, Bravo has announced open casting call dates and locations for Top Chef's sixth season.
'American Idol' champion Kelly Clarkson says she's not a lesbian
February 4, 2009
Kelly Clarkson may have a difficult time dealing with men, the original American Idol champ claims she could never be a lesbian.
Ex-'Hogan Knows Best' star Nick Hogan back driving, moving to CA
February 4, 2009
Nick "Hogan" Bollea is allowed to drive in Florida again, however he apparently didn't stick around too long to make use of his new priviledge.
E! confirms 'The Girls Next Door' spinoff starring star Kendra Wilkinson
February 3, 2009
E! has confirmed recent reports that it has ordered a new reality series starring The Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson.
Report: 'The City' tried to stage Whitney Port and Olivia Palermo fight
February 3, 2009
The sky is blue, the world is round, and an MTV "reality series" is once again being accused of fakery.
CMT renews 'Can You Duet' singing competition for a second season
February 3, 2009
CMT has announced that it has renewed Can You Duet for a second season that will premiere in June.
WE tv to debut 'Little Miss Perfect' girls pageant series on February 18
February 3, 2009
WE tv has announced that Little Miss Perfect, a new docu-reality series chronicling the behind-the-scenes activities and preparations for a junior beauty pageant, will premiere on Wednesday, February 18 at 10PM ET/PT.
History to premiere the second season of 'Ax Men' on March 2
February 3, 2009
History has announced that the second season of Ax Men will premiere on Monday, March 2 at 10PM ET/PT.
Chelsea Bush the fifth contestant eliminated from ABC's 'True Beauty'
February 3, 2009
Chelsea Bush, a 21-year old model/artist from Brentwood, TN, may admit to not having the most "perfect face" among her fellow contestants on True Beauty. However it was her lack of "inner beauty" that got her booted from the ABC beauty competition during last night's broadcast.
'Dancing with the Stars' pro Karina Smirnoff undergoes knee surgery
February 3, 2009
Dancing with the Stars' dancing professional Karina Smirnoff says she's feeling "great" after undergoing knee surgery on Friday.
Super Bowl director insisted Jennifer Hudson lip-synch performance
February 3, 2009
The producer of this week's Super Bowl show in Tampa, Fla., said Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson lip-synced "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game.
'The Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick eliminates Stephanie Hogan
February 3, 2009
Stephanie Hogan's southern charm and sweet personality helped to endear her to both The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick as well as the show's four other remaining bachelorettes.
CBS orders Magical Elves-produced 'Arranged Marriage' reality series
February 2, 2009
Magical Elves has apparently gone from sending designs down the runway to strangers down the aisle.
Report: CBS orders 'Secret Millionaire'-like 'Undercover Boss' series
February 2, 2009
Business executives are apparently going incognito for a new reality series.
Report: ABC orders new 'Dating in the Dark' reality dating series
February 2, 2009
ABC is apparently sticking to the old adage that looks aren't all that matters when it comes to compatibility.
Exclusive: Shannon Bair dishes about her time on 'The Bachelor'
February 2, 2009
Turns out the "Obsessive Jason Mesnick girl" was anything but.
ABC to reveal 'Dancing with the Stars' eighth-season cast February 8
February 2, 2009
Dancing with the Stars aficionados will soon learn which celebrities will be waltzing into primetime for the show's upcoming eighth season.
Exclusive: Nikki Kaapke talks about her time on 'The Bachelor'
February 2, 2009
Nikki Kaapke should have just listened to the age-old adage to "be yourself."
Former 'Idol' finalist Mandisa Hundley reveals she's lost 65 pounds
February 2, 2009
After years of trying, Mandisa Hundley says she's finally winning her battle with food addiction.
A&E orders new 'Intervention'-like 'Obsessed' reality series
February 2, 2009
A&E Network has announced it's ordered Obsessed, a new Intervention-like reality series that will follow individuals suffering from extreme anxiety disorders.
MTV to debut the second season of 'From G's to Gents' on February 10
February 2, 2009
MTV has announced the second season of From G's to Gents will premiere with a special 90-minute episode on Tuesday, February 10 at 10PM ET/PT.
Ex-'Idol' finalist Kellie Pickler joining Taylor Swift on 52-city concert tour
February 2, 2009
Kellie Pickler is hitting the road with one of her gal pals.
Jennifer Hudson performs for first time since family member murders
February 1, 2009
Jennifer Hudson performs for first time since family member murders
Discovery's 'Treasure Quest' crew reveals finding of HMS Victory wreck
February 1, 2009
Discovery's 'Treasure Quest' crew reveals finding of HMS Victory wreck
Sanjaya Malakar a fan of new 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi
February 1, 2009
Sanjaya Malakar, a standout in the sixth season of "American Idol," says this season's new judge, Kara DioGuardi, is revitalizing the U.S. TV series.

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