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Fo becomes the ninth girl cut from 'America's Next Top Model'
April 30, 2009
Fo, a 19-year-old student from Albuquerque, NM, was revealed to be the ninth runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's broadcast on The CW.
'American Idol' eliminates Matt Giraud, determines Top 4 finalists
April 30, 2009
Matt Giraud was revealed to be the ninth finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: 'Dancing' gave relationship a spark
April 29, 2009
Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough feel that their Dancing with the Stars partnership helped add some fire to their romantic relationship.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin denies "other woman" report
April 29, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 patriarch Jon Gosselin has denied another report of infidelity after he was photographed leaving a club during the early morning hours with a woman that was not his wife Kate.MTV orders new 'Bucket List'-like 'The Buried Life' reality series
April 29, 2009
MTV announced it has ordered The Buried Life, a new The Bucket List-like reality series that will follow four young men on an adventurous quest to prove they can do anything.
Steve-O denies dating 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Lacey Schwimmer
April 29, 2009
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover claims that there has never been any hanky-panky between himself and former Dancing with the Stars eighth-season partner Lacey Schwimmer.
'Dancing with the Stars' eliminates Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough
April 29, 2009
Country singer Chuck Wicks and his partner and real-life girlfriend Julianne Hough became the eighth couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
Report: Former 'Laguna Beach' star Kristin Cavallari joining 'The Hills'
April 29, 2009
MTV has reportedly found a replacement for Lauren Conrad.
Cowell would fight for Seacrest, Jackson and Abdul, but not DioGuardi
April 29, 2009
While Simon Cowell feels Kara DioGuardi should reprise her role as American Idol's fourth judge, he also apparently wouldn't go to the mat in an effort to retain her.
NBC renews 'The Celebrity Apprentice' for a third season
April 29, 2009
NBC renews 'The Celebrity Apprentice' for a third season
Filipe Fam gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
April 29, 2009
Filipe Fam, a 26-year-old lube technician from Mesa, AZ, became the nineteenth contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast on NBC.
'American Idol's Top 5 finalists take the stage and perform live
April 29, 2009
'American Idol's Top 5 finalists take the stage and perform live
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 10
April 29, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the tenth episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
Lil Rounds blames judges' criticism for her 'American Idol' ouster
April 28, 2009
Lil Rounds blames judges' criticism for her 'American Idol' ouster
Melissa Rivers doesn't regret her 'The Celebrity Apprentice' behavior
April 28, 2009
Melissa Rivers has no regrets for the expletives-laced tirade she launched after Donald Trump fired her from the second season of The Celebrity Apprentice.
MTV announces 'The Hills' will continue without Lauren Conrad
April 28, 2009
In a move that comes as little surprise, MTV has announced that The Hills will continue despite the departure of Lauren Conrad, the reality show's main star.
Melissa Rycroft misses 'Dancing with the Stars' performance show
April 28, 2009
After going seven seasons without having a celebrity participant miss a performance show due to injury, Dancing with the Stars has now suddenly had the problem occur twice within its eighth season.
Former 'American Idol' producer: I don't think Simon Cowell will leave
April 28, 2009
Former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe doesn't believe Idol judge Simon Cowell will be following in his footsteps any time soon.
Chuck Wicks denies plans to propose on 'Dancing with the Stars'
April 27, 2009
Chuck Wicks says that rumors that he is planning on proposing marriage to professional partner and real-life girlfriend Julianne Hough during a Dancing with the Stars eighth-season broadcast are just that -- rumors.TLC to debut 'Ace of Cakes'-like 'Cake Boss' reality series on May 25
April 27, 2009
TLC has announced it will premiere Cake Boss, a new reality series starring master baker and cake artist Buddy Valastro, on Monday, May 25 at 10PM ET/PT.TLC announces new 'The Little Couple' reality series to debut May 26
April 27, 2009
TLC has announced The Little Couple, a new reality series based on the network's Little People: Just Married January special, will premiere Tuesday, May 26 at 10PM ET/PT.
TLC to premiere fifth season of 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' on May 25
April 27, 2009
TLC has announced Jon & Kate Plus 8's fifth season will premiere on Monday, May 25 at 9PM ET/PT.
'The Hills' stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt get married (again)
April 26, 2009
Heidi Montag said in Twitter updates from Pasadena, Calif., that she and fellow "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt have married for a second time.
Exclusive: Tyson Apostol talks about his time on 'Survivor: Tocantins'
April 24, 2009
Survivor: Tocantins has seen its share of blindsides, but none have been so true to their name as the one that got the best of Tyson Apostol.
ABC gives 'The Bachelor' early renewal for 2009-2010 season
April 24, 2009
The Bachelor will unsurprisingly be back.NBC announces partial 'I'm a Celebrity' cast, MTV to repeat episodes
April 24, 2009
NBC announces partial 'I'm a Celebrity' cast, MTV to repeat episodes
Natalie Pack: 'Top Model' is "shady," my edit was "almost disgusting"
April 24, 2009
After completing what she felt was her strongest photo shoot during her time on America's Next Top Model, it's safe to say that Natalie Pack, a 19-year-old student from Palos Verdes, CA, was very surprised by her elimination from The CW reality series.
'Britain's Got Talent' sensation Susan Boyle gets dye job, makeover
April 24, 2009
'Britain's Got Talent' sensation Susan Boyle gets dye job, makeover
Tyson Apostol the ninth castaway eliminated from 'Survivor: Tocantins'
April 24, 2009
After 27 days in the Brazilian Highlands, Tyson Apostol became the ninth castaway to be eliminated from Survivor: Tocantins during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Ousted 'American Idol' finalist Lil Rounds: I knew I was going home
April 23, 2009
Lil Rounds says American Idol judge Simon Cowell wasn't the only one that had a feeling she'd be one of the two eighth-season finalists eliminated during last night's Top 7 results show.
Anoop Desai fine with not having a chance at 'American Idol' "save"
April 23, 2009
Anoop Desai could have very well been considered for "The Judges' Save" following his Wednesday elimination from American Idol, if the judges hadn't already used it to save fellow eighth-season finalist Matt Giraud one week earlier.Impeached Rod Blagojevich to plug NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity' revival
April 23, 2009
Impeached Rod Blagojevich to plug NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity' revival
Kara DioGuardi: I'm definitely not quitting 'American Idol,' it's made up
April 23, 2009
Kara DioGuardi is vehemently denying reports that she is regretting joining American Idol as its new fourth judge and is on the verge of quitting the Fox reality show.
'American Idol' champion Taylor Hicks to return to the show's stage
April 23, 2009
"The Soul Patrol" members can rejoice, Taylor Hicks is returning to the American Idol stage.
Natalie the eighth contestant cut from 'America's Next Top Model'
April 23, 2009
Natalie, a 19-year-old student from Palos Verdes, CA, was revealed to be the eighth runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's broadcast on The CW.
'American Idol' eliminates Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds, reveals Top 5
April 23, 2009
Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were revealed to be the seventh and eighth finalists eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
Simon Cowell not interested in staying on 'American Idol' if not No. 1
April 22, 2009
Simon Cowell says he is "absolutely not" interested in staying in his American Idol judging role if the show falls from its perennial top spot in the television ratings rankings.
'The Hills' cameras set to film Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt wedding
April 22, 2009
'The Hills' cameras set to film Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt weddingVH1 renews 'Diddy,' 'Rehab,' 'Brooke,' Gotti's Way,' and 'Academy'
April 22, 2009
VH1 announced it has renewed its Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, I Want To Work For Diddy, Brooke Knows Best, Gotti's Way and Tool Academy reality series for new seasons.
Report: Former 'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson pregnant
April 22, 2009
Jennifer Hudson is reportedly preparing for motherhood.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star Duane Chapman shot at by fugitive
April 22, 2009
Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane "Dog" Chapman is unharmed despite being shot at by a fugitive he was trying to apprehend on Tuesday night.ABC reveals celebrity and athlete pairings for 'The Superstars' revival
April 22, 2009
ABC has revealed the identities of the eight celebrity and athlete pairings competing on The Superstars, its celebrity-themed revival of Superstars, an all-around sports competition that featured famous athletes competing in different sporting events to determine the best athlete in the world.
Lawrence Taylor happy his 'Dancing with the Stars' experience is over
April 22, 2009
Lawrence Taylor appeared to be visibly relieved that his Dancing with the Stars journey has come to an end.
'American Idol's Top 7 finalists take to the stage and perform live again
April 22, 2009
American Idol's Top 7 eighth-season finalists took to the stage for the second week in a row during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition series and performed disco hits.
'Dancing with the Stars' cuts Lawrence Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska
April 22, 2009
Former NFL superstar Lawrence Taylor and partner Edyta Sliwinska became the seventh couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
Report: Kara DioGuardi regretting joining 'American Idol' as new judge
April 22, 2009
Kara DioGuardi reportedly regrets her decision to add American Idol judge to a resume that already included experience as a music producer, composer and performer.
Lauren Conrad: Spencer Pratt to cop to sex tape rumor on 'Hills'
April 22, 2009
Despite his numerous claims to the contrary, Spencer Pratt was apparently the one responsible for spreading a rumor that Lauren Conrad had previously made a sex tape with ex-beau Jason Wahler.
'The Hills' star Lauren Conrad launching new clothing line for Kohl's
April 22, 2009
Lauren Conrad's clothing line may be on hiatus, however that doesn't mean The Hills star has taken her finger off the pulse of fashion.
'HGTV Design Star's fourth season to debut July 19, feature new judges
April 21, 2009
HGTV has announced that the fourth season of HGTV Design Star will premiere on Sunday, July 19 at 10PM ET/PT.
Lifetime to premiere 'Project Runway's sixth season on August 20
April 21, 2009
Harvey Weinstein's Project Runway premiere announcement was apparently premature.Judge denies ex-governor Rod Blagojevich's 'I'm a Celebrity' request
April 21, 2009
A federal court judge has denied disgraced former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's request that he be allowed to travel to Costa Rica to participate in this summer's NBC revival of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
'Dancing with the Stars' letting viewers select new professional dancer
April 21, 2009
ABC has announced home viewer votes will determine the identity of a new professional participant for Dancing with the Stars' ninth season and revealed the identities of the six dancers who will be competing for the spot.
'Big Brother' host Julie Chen pregnant with her first child
April 21, 2009
The self-admitted "Chenbot" is reproducing. Big Brother host Chen has confirmed she is expecting her first child with husband and CBS president Les Moonves.
Simon Cowell: 'American Idol' departure talk not a negotiating ploy
April 21, 2009
Simon Cowell claims his comments about possibly leaving American Idol once his current contract expires after the next year's ninth season isn't just a negotiating ploy for his next contract.
E! orders 'The Lamas Family' reality show featuring Shayne Lamas
April 21, 2009
E! announced that it has ordered The Lamas Family, a new reality series starring former The Bachelor: London Calling winner Shayne Lamas and the rest of her family as they live their Hollywood lifestyles.
Paula Abdul: 'American Idol' couldn't replace me, only "move on"
April 21, 2009
American Idol judge Paula Abdul apparently feels she is irreplaceable.
Exclusive: Mark and Michael Munoz talk about 'The Amazing Race'
April 20, 2009
Mark and Michael Munoz had the odds stacked against them going into the ninth leg of The Amazing Race.
Lauren Conrad not attending Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt wedding
April 20, 2009
Lauren Conrad wasn't there when Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt eloped to Cabo San Lucas last November, and she reportedly won't be there again when they legally tie the knot this weekend.
Steve Wozniak won't be walking Karina Smirnoff down aisle after all
April 20, 2009
Karina Smirnoff will apparently be waltzing down the wedding aisle sans Steve Wozniak.
Tim Gunn: 'Project Runway 6' to feature "shocker," alleged cheating
April 20, 2009
Now that Project Runway's sixth season is finally set to debut on Lifetime this summer, fashion guru Tim Gunn said fans of the reality series have a lot to look forward to.
'Flipping Out' star Jeff Lewis settles legal feud with 'Ugly Betty' actress
April 20, 2009
Jeff Lewis reportedly managed to keep his legal dispute from getting even uglier.Michael Vick's agent denies jailed NFL star shopping a reality show
April 20, 2009
Michael Vick apparently has no plans to appear in a reality series.
Mark and Michael Munoz get eliminated from 'The Amazing Race'
April 20, 2009
The "Brothers/Stuntmen" team of Mark and Michael Munoz became the seventh team eliminated from The Amazing Race 14 during last night's broadcast on CBS.
Simon Cowell: Matt Giraud was saved because alternatives worse
April 20, 2009
Simon Cowell feels that saving Matt Giraud from elimination via "The Judges' Save" yielded the best use of the twist at this point in American Idol's eighth season.
'American Idol' runner-up David Archuleta to return to the show's stage
April 20, 2009
David Archuleta is returning to the American Idol stage.
Report: Ex-'Idol' Sanjaya Malakar to compete on NBC's 'I'm A Celebrity'
April 20, 2009
Sanjaya Malakar will reportedly have to add a new chapter to his recently released memoirs.
Kara DioGuardi: It's not easy being 'American Idol's new judge
April 19, 2009
Kara DioGuardi: It's not easy being 'American Idol's new judge
'Hills' star Spencer Pratt issues new Ashton Kutcher Twitter challenge
April 18, 2009
Spencer Pratt of the U.S. reality TV series "The Hills" says he wants to compete against actor Ashton Kutcher in a Twitter popularity duel.
Ty Murray suffers black eye during 'Dancing with the Stars' practice
April 18, 2009
Rodeo star Ty Murray says he got a black eye while practicing for "Dancing with the Stars," but insists it won't impact his dancing on the U.S. TV series.MTV to debut new 'Steve-O: Demise and Rise' documentary on May 3
April 17, 2009
The U.S. cable television network MTV has announced plans to air a special called "Steve-O: Demise and Rise" next month.Report: NBC's 'Celebrity' to include Montag, Pratt, Dickinson, 'Dog'
April 17, 2009
NBC's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! revival might have to be renamed I'm a Reality Star... Get Me Out of Here! at this rate.
Exclusive: Brendan Synnott talks about his time on 'Survivor: Tocantins'
April 17, 2009
Brendan Synnott knew that he would be in for a wild ride at some point following Survivor: Tocantins' tribal merge, but he didn't think it would be this soon.
Audrina Patridge: My show will be "spicier, edgier, older" than 'The Hills'
April 17, 2009
Audrina Patridge is apparently ready to live life post-The Hills on her new reality series.
Tim Gunn: Lifetime's 'Project Runway' delay due to 'The Fashion Show'
April 17, 2009
According to Project Runway star Tim Gunn, Lifetime's fear of The Fashion Show -- Bravo's new upcoming Runway replacement knockoff -- is the reason why Lifetime won't be premiering Runway's already-filmed sixth season until this summer.
Brendan Synnott the eighth castaway voted out of 'Survivor: Tocantins'
April 17, 2009
After 24 days in the Brazilian Highlands, Brendan Synnott became the eighth castaway to be eliminated from Survivor: Tocantins during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy not planning to leave ABC's 'Dancing' again
April 17, 2009
Maksim Chmerkovskiy feels that the unstable economy is reason enough to remain on Dancing with the Stars after he previously took last spring's edition off to focus on other endeavors.
Paula Abdul: Simon Cowell wasn't sure about saving Matt Giraud
April 16, 2009
Although he ultimately voted in favor of the decision, Simon Cowell apparently needed to to be convinced to use the season's new "The Judges' Save" twist to prevent Matt Giraud's elimination on Wednesday night's live American Idol results show.
'The Biggest Loser' trainer Jillian Michaels calls contestants 'half-dead'
April 16, 2009
'The Biggest Loser' trainer Jillian Michaels calls contestants 'half-dead'
'American Idol' judges use "The Judges' Save' to spare Matt Giraud
April 16, 2009
American Idol finalist Matt Giraud has been "saved."
Report: 'Project Runway' host Heidi Klum pregnant with fourth child
April 16, 2009
Heidi Klum will reportedly be delivering something other than the long-awaited sixth season of Project Runway in 2009.
'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino to star in new VH1 reality show
April 16, 2009
Fantasia Barrino is returning to her reality TV roots.
'American Idol' summer concert tour dates and locations announced
April 16, 2009
American Idol's Top 10 eighth-season finalists better get used to life on the road.
London the seventh contestant cut from 'America's Next Top Model'
April 16, 2009
London, an 18-year-old student from Arlington, TX, was revealed to be the seventh runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last nigh's broadcast on The CW.
MTV orders new DJ AM-hosted 'Gone Too Far' intervention reality show
April 16, 2009
Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein is reportedly going to help others fight substance abuse via a new reality series.
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover grateful for 'Dancing with the Stars' chance
April 15, 2009
Despite a few injuries, Stephen "Steve-O" Glover is glad that he took the opportunity to compete on Dancing with the Stars.
Hulk Hogan says he totally understands alleged O.J. Simpson killings
April 15, 2009
Aging U.S. pro wrestler Hulk Hogan says he could "totally understand" how O.J. Simpson could have been driven to kill his wife.
Kara Dioguardi: 'American Idol' may return to 4-judge format next week
April 15, 2009
Kara Dioguardi: 'American Idol' may return to 4-judge format next weekBravo developing new florist, supermodel, and social climbers series
April 15, 2009
Bravo has announced that it is currently developing three new docu-reality series -- Eric B., Secret Life of Supermodels and Social Heights.Bravo orders 'Design Sixx' husband and wife design team reality show
April 15, 2009
Bravo announced it has ordered Design Sixx, a new docu-reality series starring husband and wife design team Cortney and Robert Novogratz.Jailed NFL star Michael Vick shopping post-release reality show
April 15, 2009
Michael Vick could reportedly return to a starring television role before he returns as a starter on the football field.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Jessica Sierra gets media order lifted
April 15, 2009
Jessica Sierra is free to reappear in the public eye.'The Real World: Brooklyn' roommate Ryan Conklin leaving for Iraq
April 15, 2009
'The Real World: Brooklyn' roommate Ryan Conklin leaving for Iraq
David Alan Grier apologizes for post-'Dancing with the Stars' tirades
April 15, 2009
David Alan Grier says he is "very ashamed" and has apologized for the profanity-laced tirades he directed at Dancing with the Stars' judges during media interviews that followed his elimination on last week's results show.
'American Idol's Top 7 finalists take to the stage and perform live
April 15, 2009
American Idol's Top 7 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's sixth finals round.Susan Boyle: 'Britain's Got Talent' audition was nerve-wracking at first
April 15, 2009
Scottish church volunteer Susan Boyle admits appearing on "Britain's Got Talent" last weekend was something of a nerve-wracking experience.
'Dancing with the Stars' eliminates Steve-O and Lacey Schwimmer
April 15, 2009
Former Jackass and Dr. Steve-O star Stephen "Steve-O" Glover and his partner Lacey Schwimmer became the sixth couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.Bravo orders new 'Kell on Earth' reality series starring Kelly Cutrone
April 15, 2009
Bravo has announced it has ordered Kell on Earth, a new reality series starring fashion industry publicist Kelly Cutrone.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott developing Oxygen makeover show
April 15, 2009
Oxygen announced it has ordered a pilot for Mr. & Mrs. Makeover, a new reality series that will feature Tori & Dean stars Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott giving couples complete makeovers in an effort to make their relationships more meaningful.
Oxygen to premiere the fourth season of 'Tori & Dean' on May 26
April 15, 2009
Oxygen has announced that Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood's second season -- the fourth edition of its Tori & Dean reality series starring Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermot -- will premiere Tuesday, May 26 at 10PM ET/PT.
'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Jacqueline Laurita pregnant
April 15, 2009
Jacqueline Laurita apparently had a surprise when she made an appearance to promote the newest installment of Bravo's The Real Housewives franchise.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 8
April 15, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the eighth episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
'American Idol' cuts judges' performance comments but still runs over
April 15, 2009
'American Idol' cuts judges' performance comments but still runs overNBC wants ex-Illinois gov. for 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
April 14, 2009
NBC wants ex-Illinois gov. for 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
Judge blocks 'Survivor' champ Richard Hatch's Argentina request
April 14, 2009
Judge blocks 'Survivor' champ Richard Hatch's Argentina request
Date set for Nick Bollea's civil trial over John Graziano crash injuries
April 14, 2009
A Florida judge has set a March 2010 start date for Nick Bollea's civil trial involving a 2007 car crash that severely injured his friend.
Bravo developing new Jackie Warner and Laura Bennett reality shows
April 14, 2009
Bravo has announced that it is developing new two new reality series featuring Work Out star Jackie Warner and former Project Runway finalist Laura Bennett.
Bravo officially announces 'Top Chef's sixth season renewal
April 14, 2009
Bravo has officially announced that it has renewed its top-rated Top Chef reality cooking series for a sixth season.
Bravo renews 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' for a fifth season
April 14, 2009
Bravo has formally announced it has renewed The Real Housewives of Orange County for a fifth season.
Bravo picks up 'Launch My Line' celebrity reality fashion competition
April 14, 2009
Bravo announced it has ordered Launch My Line, a new reality competition series that the network had originally began developing in October under the working title Celebrity Sew-Off.
'Dancing with the Stars' Shawn Johnson granted new restraining order
April 14, 2009
Olympic gold medalist and current Dancing with the Stars contestant Shawn Johnson has been granted a three-year restraining order against the alleged stalker who attempted to sneak onto the set of the ABC dance reality series to meet and possibly abduct her.
Jury asks more questions in Helio Castroneves' tax evasion case
April 14, 2009
Jury asks more questions in Helio Castroneves' tax evasion caseBravo picks up Sarah Jessica Parker's 'American Artist' reality series
April 14, 2009
Bravo has announced that it has picked up American Artist, Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker's new Project Runway-like reality competition series for aspiring artists.
'Dancing with the Stars' celeb Gilles Marini to require shoulder surgery
April 14, 2009
Gilles Marini is regarded by many as the frontrunner along with his professional partner Cheryl Burke on the current season of Dancing with the Stars. However, as it turns out, he's been hitting the dance floor with a shoulder injury that has gotten so bad that it will now require surgery once his stint on the ABC dance reality show is done.Middle-aged woman wows 'Britain's Got Talent' judges and viewers
April 14, 2009
Middle-aged woman wows 'Britain's Got Talent' judges and viewers
Simon Cowell clarifies potential 'American Idol' departure comments
April 14, 2009
Simon Cowell has clarified his recent British interview comments that he may leave American Idol after next year's 2010 season due to his other obligations to his The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent U.K. reality competitions.
Lil' Kim suffers near 'Dancing with the Stars' wardrobe malfunction
April 14, 2009
Rapper-turned-Dancing with the Stars' contestant Lil Kim almost had a lil' problem with the censors after her performance with Derek Hough on last night's episode of the ABC reality dancing competition.Husband of late British reality TV star Jade Goody sentenced to jail
April 14, 2009
Husband of late British reality TV star Jade Goody sentenced to jail
Ex-'American Idol' finalist Jason Castro signs with Atlantic Records
April 13, 2009
Atlantic Records confirmed that it has signed former seventh-season American Idol finalist Jason Castro and will release his debut album later this year.
'Dancing with the Stars' Chuck Wicks: Hough engagement coming
April 13, 2009
Wedding bells are "definitely in the future" for Dancing with the Stars couple Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks, according to Wicks.Spike TV orders new 'Pirate Hunters: USN' US Navy reality show pilot
April 13, 2009
Spike TV has announced it has ordered a pilot for Pirate Hunters: USN, a new reality series that will follow the US Navy's military operation aimed at ending the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Africa.
Brian McKnight the eighth contestant fired from 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
April 13, 2009
R&B singer Brian McKnight became the eighth contestant fired by Donald Trump during last night's second-season The Celebrity Apprentice broadcast which also featured the surprise return of first-season champion Piers Morgan.
Mark and Michael Munoz finish last but avoid 'The Amazing Race' exit
April 13, 2009
The "Brothers/Stuntmen" team of Mark and Michael Munoz were the last team to arrive at The Amazing Race 14's seventh Pit Stop. However instead of being eliminated, the team discovered that the leg was the race's second (and final) non-elimination leg.
Report: Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff clash at 'Talent' audition
April 13, 2009
David Hasselhoff apparently got a little chippy with Piers Morgan when the two judges disagreed about the fate of a potential America's Got Talent contestant.
'18 Kids and Counting's Duggar couple to become grandparents
April 13, 2009
The Duggar family's lineage will apparently continue.
Simon Cowell: I may have to leave 'American Idol' after next year
April 13, 2009
Between Britain's Got Talent, The X Factor and American Idol, Simon Cowell is apparently a busy guy -- causing him to wonder if he could do without the only one that films stateside. Again.
Exclusive: Tahlia Brookins talks about her time on 'Top Model'
April 13, 2009
Tahlia Brookins wanted to go on America's Next Top Model to raise awareness for burn survivors. In addition to that, the 18-year-old student from Phoenix, AZ sure managed to attract her fair share of attention from the show's other contestants as well.
Ex-'Idol' runner-up Diane DeGarmo's Aussie cyberstalker denied bail
April 13, 2009
Diana Degarmo's identity is apparently safe for the time being.
'Survivor' champ Richard Hatch wants to serve release in Argentina
April 13, 2009
Richard Hatch has been refused an early prison release, so now he apparently wants to serve his supervised release in South America.'Wife Swap' producers considering show about transgendered mayor
April 13, 2009
America's first openly transgendered mayor is reportedly ready to star in a reality show.
Axed 'American Idol' finalist Scott MacIntyre dishes on his experience
April 13, 2009
Scott MacIntyre feels his American Idol experience could have lasted a little longer, but he has no regrets about the way it ended.
'Top Model's rescheduled New York City audition an orderly affair
April 12, 2009
Attendees to an audition redo in New York for "America's Next Top Model" say the event went smoothly compared with the show's initial attempt.Performance artist to honor late British reality TV star Jade Goody
April 12, 2009
Performance artist Mark McGowan says he will re-enact the final hours of Jade Goody's life as a tribute to the late British reality TV star.
Jury begins deliberating in 'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' case
April 10, 2009
Jury begins deliberating in 'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' caseOctoplet mom attorney: Nadya Suleman close to inking reality TV deal
April 10, 2009
Nadya Suleman's attorney says the single, unemployed U.S. mother of 14 kids, including newborn octuplets, is close to inking a TV deal.
Exclusive: Joe Dowdle talks about his 'Survivor: Tocantins' experience
April 10, 2009
Survivor castaways have had a long history of having their fates taken out of their own hands at some point in the competition. For Joe Dowdle, his fate on Survivor: Tocantins was placed entirely in his left leg.
Report: 'Hills' stars Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag to marry on April 25
April 10, 2009
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are reportedly getting married, and they're actually making it legal this time.
Joe Dowdle eliminated from 'Survivor: Tocantins' due to medical evac
April 10, 2009
After 21 days in the Brazilian Highlands, Joe Dowdle became the seventh castaway to be eliminated from Survivor: Tocantins during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Ousted 'American Idol' Scott MacIntyre thrilled about judges' deadlock
April 9, 2009
Scott MacIntyre isn't upset that American Idol's judges couldn't unanimously agree to use their new "The Judges' Save" veto ability to prevent his elimination after he was revealed to be the week's low vote-getter during Wednesday night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
Tahlia the sixth contestant eliminated from 'America's Next Top Model'
April 9, 2009
Tahlia, an 18-year-old student from Phoenix, AZ, was revealed to be the sixth runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's broadcast on The CW.
Prosecutors: Ex-'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' tax guilt clear
April 9, 2009
Prosecutors: Ex-'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' tax guilt clear
Simon Cowell: Saving Scott MacIntyre would have been patronizing
April 9, 2009
Simon Cowell has a simple explanation for why he wasn't in favor of using American Idol's new "The Judges' Save" veto ability to save Scott MacIntyre, a legally blind 23-year-old from Scottsdale, AZ, from elimination after he was revealed to be the week's low vote-getter during Wednesday night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
'American Idol' cuts Scott MacIntyre, reveals season's Top 7 finalists
April 9, 2009
Scott MacIntyre was revealed to be the sixth finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
'Dancing with the Stars' helping celebs shake off R-rated reputations
April 9, 2009
'Dancing with the Stars' helping celebs shake off R-rated reputationsReport: VH1's 'Celebrity Rehab'-like sex addiction show begins filming
April 8, 2009
VH1 was reportedly able to find several sex-crazed celebrities willing to confront their problems on a new reality series.Fox orders real-life 'Someone's Gotta Go' layoff competition series
April 8, 2009
Fox has found a way to turn job losses due to the tough economy into a new reality series.
Axed 'Dancing' star David Alan Grier disappointed but has no regrets
April 8, 2009
David Alan Grier said it was a downer to be booted from Dancing with the Stars.ABC to debut celebrity-themed 'The Superstars' revival on June 23
April 8, 2009
ABC has announced The Superstars, its celebrity-themed revival of Superstars, an all-around sports competition that featured famous athletes competing in different sporting events to determine the best athlete in the world, will premiere Tuesday, June 23 at 8PM ET/PT.
Superstars originally premiered as part of ABC's Wide World of Sports program in 1973, and ABC ordered its celebrity-themed revival of the show in January.
The Superstars will pair eight celebrities with a professional athlete before the teams compete against each other in various sporting events including swimming, biking, running, kayaking and other head-to-head athletic challenges that will test strength, speed, stamina, agility and strategy.
'American Idol's Top 8 finalists take to the stage and perform live
April 8, 2009
American Idol's Top 8 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's fifth finals round.
The Top 8 finalists -- Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all had the freedom to sing any song that had been recorded in the year they were born.
'Dancing with the Stars' eliminates David Alan Grier and Kym Johnson
April 8, 2009
Actor David Alan Grier and his partner Kym Johnson became the fifth couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on ABC.
ABC to premiere the second season of 'Wipeout' on May 27
April 8, 2009
ABC has announced that Wipeout's second season will premiere Wednesday, May 27 at 8PM ET/PT.
'I Survived a Japanese Game Show's second edition to debut July 8
April 8, 2009
ABC has announced I Survived a Japanese Game Show's second season will premiere Wednesday, July 8 at 9PM ET/PT.Report: Next 'The Real World' may take place in Washington, D.C.
April 8, 2009
The Real World's twenty-third installment could reportedly have a presidential feel.
'American Chopper's sixth season to begin with surprise firing
April 8, 2009
American Chopper's sixth-season premiere will apparently feature a family feud that ends with patriarch Paul Teutul, Sr. firing his son Paulie.
Julianne Hough still set to skip 'Dancing with the Stars' next season
April 8, 2009
Julianne Hough claims she is sticking to her "plan" to not participate in Dancing with the Stars' next season in the fall.
D.A.: Insufficient evidence to charge 'So You Think's Alex Da Silva
April 8, 2009
Alex Da Silva will be free to dance another day -- at least for now.
Sione Fa gets eliminated from NBC's 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
April 8, 2009
Sione Fa, a 28-year-old landscape company owner from Maricopa, AZ, became the sixteenth contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast on NBC.
State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 7
April 8, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the seventh episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.TV Land renews 'High School Reunion' revival for a third edition
April 7, 2009
TV Land announced Tuesday that it has picked up the U.S. reality series "High School Reunion" for a third season.
Bravo to debut 'Top Chef Masters' June 10, reveals competing chefs
April 7, 2009
Bravo has announced that Top Chef Masters, a spinoff of the network's top-rated Top Chef reality competition, will premiere Wednesday June 10 at 10PM ET/PT.
Carrie Underwood apologizes for ACM acceptance speech comment
April 7, 2009
American Idol fourth-season champion Carrie Underwood has apologized for an Academy of Country Music Awards acceptance speech comment that some viewers construed as an apparent sexual reference.
Khloe Kardashian: Why can Trump forgive Tara Conner but not me?
April 7, 2009
Khloe Kardashian is crying foul about her surprising elimination on Sunday night's broadcast of The Celebrity Apprentice.
'America's Next Top Model's Sandra Nyanchoka: I'm a nice person
April 7, 2009
Sandra Nyanchoka wants America to know one thing: She's not as testy as she may have looked during her time on America's Next Top Model.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin: I never cheated on Kate
April 7, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin says he has always been faithful to his wife Kate and they are still together despite continued speculation about the status of their marriage.Drew Lachey to host 'HGTV's $250,000 Challenge' design competition
April 6, 2009
U.S. singer and reality TV star Drew Lachey has been named the host of "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge," a new competition series.
Clay Aiken: 'Top Model' guest-judging experience was "interesting"
April 6, 2009
Clay Aiken: 'Top Model' guest-judging experience was "interesting"The CW to debut new 'Blonde Charity Mafia' reality series on July 7
April 6, 2009
The CW has announced that Blonde Charity Mafia, a new The Hills-like reality series starring several young Washington, D.C. socialites, will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, July 7 at 9PM ET/PT and 9:30PM ET/PT.
Trump: NBC considering combined celeb and non-celeb 'Apprentice'
April 6, 2009
Donald Trump claims NBC can't get enough of his The Apprentice reality series despite its still declining ratings.Fox to debut new 'More to Love' plus-size reality dating show on July 28
April 6, 2009
Fox has announced More to Love, a new reality dating series produced by The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss that will star a plus-size bachelor as he attempts to woo several plus-size bachelorettes, will premiere on Tuesday, July 28 at 9PM ET/PT.
'Survivor: China' castaways Jaime Dugan, Erik Huffman get married
April 6, 2009
Jaime Dugan and Erik Huffman have consummated their romantic reality relationship.
'America's Next Top Model' reschedules halted New York casting call
April 6, 2009
The CW has rescheduled the New York America's Next Top Model casting call that was shut down after a nearby car breakdown resulted in a wild scene in which hundreds of wannabe models stampeded through the streets of Manhattan after false rumors that the smoking vehicle was actually a bomb spread through the crowd.
Colin Powell to appear on ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
April 6, 2009
Colin Powell to appear on ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''So You Think' choreographer Alex Da Silva arrested on rape suspicion
April 6, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Alex Da Silva was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting four of his former dance students on Saturday.
'T-Boz' and Khloe Kardashian both fired from 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
April 6, 2009
TLC music group member Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Keeping up with the Kardashians' star Khloe Kardashian became the sixth and seventh contestants to be fired by Donald Trump during last night's broadcast of The Celebrity Apprentice's second season on NBC.Oxygen renews 'Bad Girls Club' reality series for a fourth season
April 6, 2009
Oxygen has announced it has renewed Bad Girls Club for a fourth season.MTV to premiere new 'College Life' reality series on April 13
April 6, 2009
MTV has revealed the identities of the four freshmen who will appear in College Life, a new reality series that will follow the University of Wisconsin-Madison students and is scheduled to premiere Monday, April 13 at 10:30PM ET/PT.TLC announces plans to air 13 new reality series during 2009-2010
April 6, 2009
TLC has announced that it plans to introduce 13 new reality series as part of the cable network's 2009-2010 programming slate.
Ousted finalist Megan Joy dishes about her 'American Idol' experience
April 6, 2009
Megan Joy has no regrets about her American Idol journey and said she learned a valuable lesson about accepting criticism.
'Project Runway' producer: Lifetime to debut sixth season August 15
April 6, 2009
Project Runway's production company appears to have beat Lifetime to punch on announcing an exact premiere date for the show's sixth season.
Former 'Bachelorette' couple Trista and Ryan Sutter have a baby girl
April 6, 2009
It's a girl for Trista and Ryan Sutter.
Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough win ACM awards honors
April 6, 2009
It wouldn't be an Academy of Country Music Awards show without Carrie Underwood, as the singer took home two more awards during last night's live broadcast of the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS.
'Housewives' star Kelly Killoren Bensimon axed from Saks campaign
April 5, 2009
"The Real Housewives of New York City" star Kelly Killoren Bensimon will not be part of an upcoming Saks advertising campaign, the U.S. chain says.
Exclusive: Sydney Wheeler talks about her time on 'Survivor: Tocantins'
April 3, 2009
Sydney Wheeler had been told repeatedly that she had nothing to worry about regarding Jalapao's upcoming Tribal Council session.
TLC announces 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' will return for a fifth season
April 3, 2009
As expected, TLC has announced that its top-rated Jon & Kate Plus 8 reality series will be returning for a fifth season.
CBS announces 'Big Brother 11' casting call dates and locations
April 3, 2009
CBS has announced the nationwide casting call dates and locations for the upcoming season of Big Brother 11.
Sydney Wheeler the sixth castaway voted out of 'Survivor: Tocantins'
April 3, 2009
After lasting 18 days in the Brazilian Highlands, Sydney Wheeler, a 24-year-old model and interior designer from San Diego, CA, became the sixth castaway to be eliminated from Survivor: Tocantins during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken called a "spectacular" dad
April 3, 2009
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken called a "spectacular" dad
Jeff Probst on 'Survivor': Nothing turns out the way you expect
April 2, 2009
Survivor viewers should be prepared to expect the unexpected when it comes to Survivor: Tocantins, at least according to show host Jeff Probst.
Ousted 'American Idol' finalist Megan Joy: I knew I was going home
April 2, 2009
Megan Joy cared about remaining on American Idol. However, she was also certain that she had no chance of surviving Wednesday's results show before she had even arrived at the studio.
'American Idol' eliminates Megan Joy, determines the Top 8 finalists
April 2, 2009
Megan Joy was revealed to be the fifth finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
Sandra the fifth girl eliminated from 'America's Next Top Model'
April 2, 2009
Sandra, a 19-year-old student from Rockville, MD, was revealed to be the fifth runway wannabe eliminated from America's Next Top Model's twelfth season during last night's broadcast on The CW.State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Tocantins' Episode 6
April 1, 2009
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the sixth episode of Survivor: Tocantins -- The Brazilian Highlands is now available.
'Project Runway' settlement reached, to debut on Lifetime this summer
April 1, 2009
Project Runway's long legal saga has finally ended.
Megan Joy's brother was Kara DioGuardi's 'American Idol' heckler
April 1, 2009
Kara DioGuardi's heckler has apparently been unmasked.Holly Madison happy she took 'Dancing with the Stars' opportunity
April 1, 2009
Holly Madison may have had only five days to rehearse before her Dancing with the Stars experience began, but The Girls Next Door star said she's glad she had the chance to compete.
Steve Wozniak: 'Dancing with the Stars' was physically painful, but fun
April 1, 2009
Steve Wozniak's body paid the price for his Dancing with the Stars participation, however the billionaire Apple co-founder feels it was worth it.
Nicole Brewer gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser' -- again
April 1, 2009
Nicole Brewer experienced both the high of returning to The Biggest Loser ranch as well as the low of being booted off of it, as the 37-year-old wardrobe stylist from Brooklyn, NY became the fifteenth contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast on NBC.Bravo to premiere new 'The Fashion Show' series on May 7, reveals cast
April 1, 2009
Bravo has announced it will premiere The Fashion Show, its new Project Runway knockoff, on Thursday, May 7 at 10PM ET/PT and revealed the identities of the fifteen designers who will compete on the new series.
'American Idol's Top 9 eighth-season finalists take to the live stage
April 1, 2009
American Idol's Top 9 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's fourth finals round.
The Top 9 finalists -- Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Megan Joy Corkrey, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all had the freedom to sing any song they wished, so long as it was a top seller on iTunes, one of the show's primary sponsors.
Prior to the first performance, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest spoke to the judge Randy Jackson about Top 9 was shaping up.
Holly Madison and Steve Wozniak cut from 'Dancing with the Stars'
April 1, 2009
The Girls Next Door star Holly Madison and her partner Dmitry Chaplin and Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak and his partner Karina Smirnoff were revealed to be the third and fourth couples eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' eighth season during last night's special live double-elimination results show broadcast on ABC.
'Idol' champ David Cook cancels tour dates due to 'family matters'
April 1, 2009
David Cook's current stint on the road was put on a brief hiatus earlier this week.
