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Reality TV People News - June 2009
'Pitchmen' star Billy Mays' funeral scheduled, informercials pulled
June 30, 2009
Billy Mays, the infomercial star who passed away suddenly on Sunday morning at the age of 50, will be laid to rest on Friday in the Pittsburgh suburb where he was born and raised.
Ex-'Bachelor' and 'Dancing' star Melissa Rycroft confirms engagement
June 30, 2009
Melissa Rycroft has confirmed that she got engaged over the weekend to boyfriend Ty Strickland.Former 'Bachelor' and 'Dancing' star Melissa Rycroft gets engaged
June 30, 2009
Melissa Rycroft's days as a bachelorette are apparently over. Again.Examiner: 'Pitchmen' star Billy Mays likely died from heart disease
June 29, 2009
Heart disease was the likely cause of Billy Mays' sudden passing on Sunday morning, according to preliminary autopsy results.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Ace Young engaged to 'Grease' co-star
June 29, 2009
Ace Young's Broadway debut also landed him a future wife.
'Dancing' judge Len Goodman reveals prostate cancer surgery
June 29, 2009
Len Goodman is glad he survived to dance another day after having a cancerous tumor removed last month.
'Kendra' and 'The Girls Next Door' star Kendra Wilkinson gets married
June 29, 2009
Kendra Wilkinson has officially begun her post-Playboy life.
Ex-'Idol' finalist Syesha Mercado to star in 'Dreamgirls' national tour
June 29, 2009
Dreamgirls has apparently landed another former American Idol finalist.'Pitchmen' informercial star Billy Mays found dead at Tampa home
June 29, 2009
Billy Mays, the star of numerous infomercials and co-star of Discovery Channel's Pitchmen reality series, has died. He was 50.
Former 'Chasing Farrah' star Farrah Fawcett dead at 62 from cancer
June 25, 2009
Actress Farrah Fawcett died in California Thursday following a three-year-battle with anal cancer, her publicist said. She was 62.
Report: Poor acting skills may cost Julianne Hough 'Footloose' role
June 25, 2009
Julianne Hough will reportedly be attending summer school to sharpen her acting chops.
'The Real Housewives' Danielle Staub gets sex tape release blocked
June 24, 2009
Danielle Staub is angry that former boyfriend Stephen Zalewski is considering to cashing-in on her newfound fame in a profane way.
Former 'Newlyweds' star Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo break up
June 24, 2009
Representatives for Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo say the U.S. celebrity couple has broken up after about three years of dating.
'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert's 'Want' released on iTunes
June 23, 2009
"Want," the new single by "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert, went on sale Tuesday on iTunes, Hi Fi Recordings said.'Dancing' pro Julianne Hough lands lead role in 'Footloose' remake
June 22, 2009
Julianne Hough could reportedly go from dancing on the small screen to dancing on the big screen.Label to release album of pre-'American Idol' Adam Lambert songs
June 19, 2009
Adam Lambert aficionados will apparently have the opportunity to hear what he sounded like pre-American Idol.
Ex-'Idol' Carly Smithson to front new band with Evanescence members
June 18, 2009
Carly Smithson will apparently be able to stay true to her rocker roots.
David Archuleta thanks fans for support following news of dad's arrest
June 18, 2009
David Archuleta aficionados are apparently in his corner after his news of his father's recent legal trouble surfaced.'Bachelor' and 'Dancing' star Melissa Rycroft joining ABC's 'GMA'
June 18, 2009
Melissa Rycroft apparently feels at home on ABC.David Archuleta's controversial dad pleads no contest to solicitation
June 18, 2009
Jeff Archuleta, the controversial alleged "stage dad" father of seventh-season American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, has plead no contest to soliciting a prostitute.
Ex-'American Idol hopeful Josiah Leming's mother loses cancer battle
June 18, 2009
Sharon Denise Leming, the mother of former seventh-season American Idol contestant Josiah Leming, died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. She was 41.Former 'Top Chef' host Katie Lee Joel and husband Billy Joel splitting
June 17, 2009
Billy Joel's publicist said Wednesday the U.S. rock 'n' roll icon and his chef wife, Katie Lee, have split up.
'Housewives' star Sheree Whitfield's foreclosed home sold for $1.1 mil
June 17, 2009
The Real Housewives of Atlanta viewers apparently won't be seeing any more footage of Sheree Whitfield's mansion on the show's second season.
'Idol' champ David Cook thankful for fan support after brother's death
June 17, 2009
David Cook said he has been able to deal with the recent death of his older brother due to the support of friends, family members and fans.
'The Hills' star Stephanie Pratt: The MTV reality show made me bulimic
June 17, 2009
Hanging out with The Hills stars Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge and Heidi Montag can apparently be hazardous to your health.
Rep: 'I'm a Celebrity' star Stephen Baldwin's home not being auctioned
June 17, 2009
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Stephen Baldwin apparently won't have to worry about getting a good night's sleep in his own bed when he leaves the show's Costa Rican jungle camp.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' stars spend their 10th anniversary weekend apart
June 16, 2009
First Jon Gosselin was absent for his wife's 34th birthday in March, and now the Jon & Kate Plus 8 patriarch was apparently apart from Kate for their wedding anniversary weekend.
Judge nixes request to force charging of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star
June 16, 2009
Judge nixes request to force charging of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice donates clarinet to schools
June 16, 2009
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice donates clarinet to schools
'Britain's Got Talent' runner-up Susan Boyle resumes tour schedule
June 16, 2009
Susan Boyle's publicist said the singer resumed performing as part of the "Britain's Got Talent" concert tour after canceling two appearances so she could rest.
'18 Kids and Counting's Duggars discover first grandchild will be a girl
June 15, 2009
Less than a year after welcoming their eighth daughter, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are now preparing for the arrival of another baby girl.
'Hills' Spencer Pratt: I lied about Lauren Conrad's sex tape being a lie
June 15, 2009
Spencer Pratt is now claiming he only copped to spreading the rumor that Lauren Conrad had previously made a sex tape with ex-beau Jason Wahler as a wedding gift for his wife.'Britain's Got Talent' runner-up Susan Boyle cancels two concerts
June 15, 2009
Scottish singer Susan Boyle has dropped out of two concerts in Manchester, England, so she can rest, her spokesman said.'Britain's Got Talent' runner-up Susan Boyle shines at live concert
June 13, 2009
Scottish singer Susan Boyle may not have won "Britain's Got Talent," but fans raved about her performance at a live tour concert in the city of Birmingham.
Report: Newly married 'The Hills' star Heidi Pratt posing for 'Playboy'
June 12, 2009
Heidi Pratt will apparently make her new husband Spencer happy by finally appearing in Playboy.'I'm a Celebrity's Stephen Baldwin's foreclosed home to be auctioned
June 12, 2009
Stephen Baldwin's home has apparently landed on the auction block.
'American Idol' finalist Allison Iraheta signs recording contract
June 10, 2009
American Idol eighth-season finalist Allison Iraheta has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings and is set to start working on her debut album, which will be released by Jive Records and is currently scheduled to drop this fall.
'My New BFF' star Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt no longer dating
June 10, 2009
Paris Hilton's publicist said the U.S. socialite has broken up with reality television personality Doug Reinhardt after six months of dating.'Kendra' and 'The Girls Next Door' star Kendra Wilkinson pregnant
June 10, 2009
Kendra Wilkinson apparently isn't wasting anytime starting a family outside the Playboy Mansion.Report: Miley Cyrus, ex-'Nashville Star' finalist Justin Gaston break up
June 9, 2009
U.S. singer/actress Miley Cyrus and former "Nashville Star" finalist Justin Gaston have broken up after nine months of dating, sources close to the couple told E! News.Adam Lambert confirms he's gay, says he was attracted to Kris Allen
June 9, 2009
American Idol eighth-season runner-up Adam Lambert has finally formally confirmed what everyone but in-denial viewers already knew: he's gay.'D-List' star Kathy Griffin making 'David Letterman' show appearance
June 9, 2009
U.S. actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin is scheduled to make her first visit to the "Late Show with David Letterman" in nearly 12 years, CBS said.
'Real Housewives' star Kelly Killoren Bensimon settles assault case
June 9, 2009
'Real Housewives' star Kelly Killoren Bensimon settles assault case
'American Idol' eighth-season champion Kris Allen inks record deal
June 8, 2009
American Idol eighth-season champ Kris Allen has signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records and is set to start working on his debut album, which is currently scheduled to drop this fall.Adam Lambert: Upcoming interview will answer "all your questions"
June 8, 2009
Adam Lambert is apparently eager to appease ongoing media speculation about his sexuality by publicly announcing he's gay on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine's next issue.
'Tori & Dean' stars celebrate their daughter Stella's first birthday
June 7, 2009
The celebrity head count was high at a Los Angeles party celebrating the first birthday of Stella Spelling, daughter of actress Tori Spelling, a guest says.
'Rock of Love' star Bret Michaels injured by set piece at the Tonys
June 7, 2009
'Rock of Love' star Bret Michaels injured by set piece at the Tonys
Patti Blagojevich's 'I'm a Celebrity' stint raising hackles in Illinois
June 6, 2009
The appearance of the wife of the indicted former Illinois governor on a TV reality show is raising hackles in her home state, observers say.
'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Cheryl Burke enjoying new weight
June 6, 2009
Professional dancer Cheryl Burke, known for her performances on the U.S. TV series "Dancing with the Stars," says she enjoys her new figure.'Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle released from mental health clinic
June 5, 2009
'Britain's Got Talent's Susan Boyle released from mental health clinicNew 'American Idol' champion Kris Allen to sing anthem at NBA finals
June 5, 2009
New 'American Idol' champion Kris Allen to sing anthem at NBA finals'Britain's Got Talent' runner-up Susan Boyle admitted for exhaustion
June 1, 2009
'Britain's Got Talent' runner-up Susan Boyle admitted for exhaustion
