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Reality TV People News - May 2005
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton gets engaged to shipping heir Paris Latsis
May 31, 2005
Actress and hotel heiress Paris Hilton has accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend of five months, Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis.
Bravo's 'Being Bobby Brown' to feature Whitney Houston's rehab
May 25, 2005
Bobby Brown says his wife, Whitney Houston, has finished her second stint in rehab and is ready to record a new album.
'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson lashes out at retracted divorce report
May 25, 2005
Singer Jessica Simpson has lashed out against media spreading rumors that her marriage to "Newlyweds" co-star Nick Lachey is on the rocks.
'Osbournes' star Sharon Osbourne douses prankster cameraman
May 25, 2005
The first lady of heavy metal, Sharon Osbourne, dumped a bucket of water on a London cameraman who sprayed her with a squirt gun that looked like a microphone.
Risqué Paris Hilton TV commercial sponsor tells critics to "get a life"
May 25, 2005
A Carl's Jr. executive told the Parents Television Council to "get a life" in response to complaints about Paris Hilton's sexy Spicy Burger commercial.
Media group condemns Paris Hilton's commercial as "soft-core porn"
May 24, 2005
A media watchdog group says a California TV ad for a hamburger chain featuring a scantily clad and soaked Paris Hilton is "soft-core porn."
Fantasia Barrino rooting for Bo Bice to be 'American Idol's next winner
May 24, 2005
Reigning "American Idol" champion Fantasia Barrino says Alabama rocker Bo Bice is her favorite to become the next winner of the Fox reality TV talent contest.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump sues New York golf course contractor
May 24, 2005
Donald Trump testified he paid a contractor more than $3 million for work that was only half-done on his Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., golf course.
'Apprentice 3' runner-up Tana Goertz: "It was all bull****"
May 23, 2005
When she was still fighting for a chance to be Donald Trump's newest employee during Thursday's live The Apprentice 3 finale, finalist Tana Goertz claimed to have learned a lesson from her unprofessional badmouthing of the eliminated contestants who had helped her execute her final task. However, based on the 37-year-old Iowa resident's behavior in the 24-hour period that followed her Trump firing, it would appear as though whatever lesson Tana learned, it had little to do with recognizing the inappropriateness of such behavior.
'Bachelorette' winner Ryan Sutter invited to NFL rookie minicamp
May 23, 2005
The New Orleans Saints invited Ryan Sutter, who gained fame in 2003 by marrying Trista Rehn in ABC's "The Bachelorette," to try out for the NFL team.
Two members of Bobby Brown's entourage stabbed in fight
May 23, 2005
Two members of singer Bobby Brown's entourage were stabbed in a brawl outside an Atlanta restaurant early Monday.
Rejected 'The Bachelor 7' bachelorette Krisily Kennedy: "I kind of expected it"
May 21, 2005
If The Bachelor 7 bachelorette finalist Krisily Kennedy appeared to remain a little too composed in the minutes following her rejection by Charlie O'Connell on Monday's live The Final Rose finale, there's a good reason -- she had suspected the move was coming.
'American Idol 3' winner Fantasia Barrino to perform at charity benefit
May 21, 2005
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino will perform at a benefit for the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation in Los Angeles.
Angie Everhart and Erika Eleniak star in TBS' 'Real Gilligan's Island 2'
May 20, 2005
Model Angie Everhart and actress Erika Eleniak will be the new Gingers on "The Real Gilligan's Island," the TBS network announced.
'The Amazing Race 7' runner-up Rob Mariano continues to fuel final flight conspiracy rumors
May 20, 2005
More than a week has passed since the broadcast of CBS's The Amazing Race 7 finale, however thanks to the ongoing efforts of bitter runner-up Rob Mariano, a small cloud of doubt continues to linger around winning couple Uchenna and Joyce Agu's victory.
Paris Hilton cell phone hacker conned his way into network
May 19, 2005
The hackers who acquired nude photos of Paris Hilton from her cell phone used "social engineering" instead of technical wizardry, the Washington Post reports.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton strikes deal for pet chihuahua toys
May 18, 2005
Paris Hilton's pet chihuahua Tinkerbell has become the heiress' latest moneymaker, with a new deal struck for Gund to manufacture plush replicas.
NYC firefighter Tom Westman wins CBS's 'Survivor: Palau'
May 16, 2005
A 41-year-old New York City firefighter is the latest winner of the top $1 million prize in the CBS "Survivor: Palau" reality TV series.
'American Idol' finalist Vonzell Solomon got "caught up in the moment"
May 13, 2005
"American Idol" finalist Vonzell Solomon's teary outburst was described Friday as a case of being "caught up in the moment."
Original 'Apprentice' winner Bill Rancic to publish children's book
May 13, 2005
The first winner of TV's "The Apprentice," Bill Rancic, is writing a book to give kids the same business guidance he got from Donald Trump.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton says she's fed up with the paparazzi
May 12, 2005
"House of Wax" star Paris Hilton says she is thrilled with her life, but wishes the paparazzi that camp outside her house would take a hike.
'Project Runway' hostess Heidi Klum marries singer Seal in Mexico
May 11, 2005
Pregnant supermodel Heidi Klum has married singer Seal in a secret Mexico ceremony attended by about 60 friends and relatives.
Future 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart attends shareholder meeting
May 11, 2005
Martha Stewart got warm applause at her New York company's first annual meeting since her release from prison in March.
Report: Nicole Richie may yet be part of Fox's next 'The Simple Life'
May 10, 2005
The Fox network may retain Nicole Richie in its hit U.S. show, "The Simple Life," despite co-star Paris Hilton's repeated comments that Richie is gone.
Former 'Apprentice' contestant Ereka Vetrini gets engaged
May 9, 2005
The Tony Danza Show has announced that former The Apprentice contestant Ereka Vetrini got engaged to Randy Burkholder, her longtime boyfriend, over the weekend.
'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul appears on 'Saturday Night Live'
May 8, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul made a cameo appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," introducing the opening skit and judging the performances.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson denies Fred Durst rumors
May 6, 2005
"Newlyweds" TV star and pop diva Jessica Simpson says a report of an alleged dalliance with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is "absolutely untrue."
'Osbournes' star Kelly Osbourne blames drug habit on bad genes
May 6, 2005
Wild child Kelly Osbourne says she and brother Jack can thank their rock 'n' roll parents' genes for their drug problems.
'Osbournes' star Ozzy Osbourne suffering from Parkin Syndrome
May 6, 2005
British rocker Ozzy Osbourne says he's relieved his debilitating body tremors are from a genetic syndrome -- not his lifetime of drug abuse.
'Idol 2' runner-up Clay Aiken doubts Corey Clark's allegations
May 5, 2005
Clay Aiken, the singer who rose to fame on "American Idol," told CBS News he does not believe that fellow contestant Corey Clark had an affair with Paula Abdul.
'Apprentice 3' finalist Tana Goertz hopes to be first female winner
May 5, 2005
The number of contenders in NBC's "The Apprentice" show is down to three and one is an Iowa housewife whose possible triumph would be the first by a woman.
Upcoming 'Being Bobby Brown' star back in court over child support
May 5, 2005
In the latest court appearance, singer Bobby Brown has been firmly reminded by a Massachusetts judge of a commitment to his two oldest children.
'American Idol 2' finalist Carmen Rasmusen defends Paula Abdul
May 3, 2005
Speculation about a reported ABC News expose' of "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has led a former contestant to come to her defense.
Simon Cowell's Il Divo group debuts fourth on Billboard's 200 chart
May 1, 2005
Fox's "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell's opera pop group Il Divo has achieved the highest U.S. chart entry for a debut album from a British-signed act.
Upcoming 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart credits prison for better skin
May 1, 2005
Martha Stewart told People magazine her skin got better while she served her five-month sentence at a federal prison in Alderson, W.Va.
