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Reality TV People News - April 2005
Finnish song takes aim at 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell
April 30, 2005
A Finnish singer has taken aim at "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell with a song twitting his inability to compete on the show.
'The Osbournes' son Jack Osbourne wins kick-boxing debut
April 29, 2005
Paunchy Jack Osbourne, Ozzy's 19-year-old son, has made quick work of his kick-boxing debut in Thailand.
'Newlyweds' Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson buy Las Vegas condo
April 27, 2005
MTV "Newlyweds" stars Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson announced Wednesday they have purchased a luxury condo at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Paula Abdul threatens legal action over ABC's upcoming 'Idol' report
April 27, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul may sue ABC News over a "Primetime Live" report on the hit Fox TV talent show, it was reported Wednesday.
KOCH Records to release Constantine Maroulis' band's album on May 10
April 25, 2005
KOCH Records, the independent record label that released last year's William Hung album, announced Thursday that it will release "Pray for the Soul of Betty," the self-titled debut album of American Idol 4 finalist Constantine Maroulis' former New York-based rock band, on May 10.
Clay Aiken partners with MYplash for Mastercard debit card
April 25, 2005
Mastercard affiliate MYplash has named its new debit card after "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul explains her secret illness
April 22, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has revealed she suffers from a rare and painful physical disorder called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton confirms that "Nicole and I are no longer friends"
April 21, 2005
Following on the heels on last week's USA Today interview comments in which she stated that Kimberly Stewart would replace previous co-star Nicole Richie on the next season of her The Simple Life Fox series, Paris Hilton has issued a statement that confirms the longstanding rumors that the former gal pals are no longer friends.
'Idol 4' contestant Constantine Maroulis still mourns 9/11 cousin
April 20, 2005
"American Idol" contender Constantine Maroulis smiles for the cameras, but still mourns a cousin killed in the World Trade Center attacks.
'American Idol' star Clay Aiken talks about being bullied in school
April 19, 2005
"American Idol" star Clay Aiken said his middle school classmates in Raleigh, N.C., would have been rich had they been paid for every time they teased him.
LeAnn Rimes to miss another 'Nashville Star' episode, Sara Evans to once again guest host
April 19, 2005
USA Network has announced that illness will once again prevent Nashville Star 3 host LeAnn Rimes from hosting tonight's penultimate episode of the country music reality competition series. As she did last week, fellow country artist Sara Evans will fill in for Rimes.
'Idol 2's Clay Aiken volunteers, announces his first grant winners
April 16, 2005
Clay Aiken has helped young people with intellectual disabilities and their Best Buddies plant more than 40 six-foot tall palm trees in Hollywood, Fla.
Report: 'Survivor' couple Amber Brkich and Rob Mariano to marry on April 16
April 15, 2005
They placed first and second on Survivor: All Stars. They are one of the final five teams in The Amazing Race 7. And now, according to press reports, their wedding will take on what's become reality TV's biggest annual event of the year: the American Idol finale.
Report: Fox's 'The Simple Life' may "replace" co-star Nicole Richie
April 15, 2005
There is speculation in Hollywood that Nicole Richie might be replaced on Fox's "The Simple Life, The Hollywood Reporter said Friday.
'Contender' boxer Joey Gilbert signs nutrition endorsement pact with host Sly Stallone
April 14, 2005
During the first seven episodes of NBC's reality-competition boxing show The Contender, co-hosts Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard have made several references to the fact that contestant/lawyer Joey Gilbert (who will be fighting in this week's episode against Jimmy Lange) is the best and best-conditioned all-around athlete in the show's sixteen boxer field. Now, it appears that Stallone has found a way to use Joey's athleticism to his advantage.Jenna Jameson sues book publisher over A&E reality TV show claim
April 13, 2005
Porn star Jenna Jameson has asked a federal judge in Phoenix to block publisher Judith Regan's claim to a financial stake in a reality TV deal.
Donald Trump hires 'Apprentice' winner Bill Rancic for another year
April 13, 2005
The first winner of "The Apprentice" has extended his contract with Donald Trump's company for another year.
Trump says he'll "be there" for 'Apprentice' contestant Chris Shelton
April 13, 2005
Billionaire TV star Donald Trump says will "be there" for troubled "The Apprentice" contestant Chris Shelton.
LeAnn Rimes to miss 'Nashville Star' episode due to illness
April 11, 2005
Nashville Star host LeAnn Rimes has been diagnosed with viral bronchitis, forcing her to take a sick leave from the USA Network show.
Judge denies cut of 'Apprentice 4' star Martha Stewart's sentence
April 11, 2005
A New York U.S. District Judge Monday rejected Martha Stewart's request for an early release from house arrest.
'Apprentice 3' hothead Chris Shelton arrested for disorderly conduct
April 11, 2005
The Apprentice master Donald Trump may have convinced Apprentice 3 contestant Chris Shelton to attempt to quit chewing tobacco, but clearly he was to unable to help the 22-year-old real estate investor resolve his anger management issues.
'TAR6's Jonathan Baker and Victoria Fuller filming VH1 reality pilot
April 7, 2005
An "Amazing Race 6" couple that bickered their way through the reality show before being dumped has landed key U.S. radio, TV and magazine gigs.E! 'Entertainer' Wayne Newton to leave Las Vegas' Stardust casino
April 7, 2005
Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton exercised an exit option in his contract with the Las Vegas Stardust casino, ending a lucrative five-year relationship.
'The Osbournes' daughter Aimee Osbourne treated for breast cancer
April 7, 2005
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's 21-year-old daughter Aimee has had a lump removed from her breast in Los Angeles, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.
'American Idol 1' finalist Jim Verraros to release new album this month
April 6, 2005
Former "American Idol" contender Jim Verraros, who made it into the top 10 of the first season, has announced he will release his first album this month.
'Survivor' alum Elisabeth Filarski Hasselbeck gives birth to baby girl
April 6, 2005
In listings of the reality show contestants who were most successful in turning their fifteen minutes of fame into a showbiz career, the name most frequently found at the top is Survivor: The Australian Outback's Elisabeth Filarski Hasselbeck. Now Elisabeth can add a new title to her accomplishments: mother.
Illness nixes Sharon and Aimee Osbourne's 'Vagina' stage debut
April 5, 2005
Sharon and Aimee Osbourne had to cancel their stage debut in a London production of "The Vagina Monologues," due to the daughter's unidentified illness.
'Apprentice' Martha Stewart gripes about home confinement commute
April 5, 2005
Homebound Martha Stewart says four hours of commuting time into Manhattan is limiting her abilities to perform her daily activities.
'Amazing Race 7' couple Deana Shane and Ray Housteau engaged
April 4, 2005
The dating couple eliminated from "The Amazing Race" at the end of last week's episode are getting married, the New York Post reported.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul caught in another traffic accident
April 4, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has had more traffic woes.
'American Idol 4' finalist Scott Savol avoids boot despite prior misdemeanor convictions
April 1, 2005
Despite reports yesterday that American Idol 4 finalist Scott Savol, 28, had been convicted of two prior misdemeanors, including one for an assault on the mother of his four-year-old son, Idol producers announced last night that they had already known about the convictions and that Scott would not be removed from the ongoing finals, which has been reduced to the final nine contestants.
