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Reality TV Industry News - July 2011
Animal Planet orders 'Faroe Islands Project' spinoff of 'Whale Wars'
July 26, 2011
Animal Planet has announced it has ordered The Faroe Islands Project, a new Whale Wars spinoff which will follow the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as it attempts to stop The Grind, the annual pilot whale kill in the Faroe Islands.
Bravo orders new 'Shahs of Sunset' reality series
July 25, 2011
Bravo has announced it has ordered Shahs of Sunset, a Ryan Seacrest-produced reality series which will follow a group of young Persian-American friends as they work and live in Los Angeles while upholding their family's cultural traditions.
Jennifer Lopez reportedly close to deal to return to 'American Idol'
July 25, 2011
Jennifer Lopez's American Idol return is reportedly nearly a done deal.
Sharon Osbourne taking break from 'Talk' to spend time with Ozzy
July 22, 2011
British television personality Sharon Osbourne says she is taking a break from being a co-host on the U.S. chat show "The Talk."Shannen Doherty to star in 'Shannen Doherty Project' reality series
July 21, 2011
WE tv says it has ordered a new, 1-hour docu-series tentatively called "The Shannen Doherty Project" and starring the Hollywood actress.Bravo planning 'Shahs of Sunset' Persian Americans reality show
July 20, 2011
Bravo Media says it is working with Ryan Seacrest Productions on a new docu-series about young Persian American friends living in Los Angeles.
'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller sues Fox over 'The X Factor'
July 20, 2011
'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller sues Fox over 'The X Factor'
'The Real World: San Diego' hires off-duty police for crowd control
July 15, 2011
Producers of MTV's "The Real World" have hired two off-duty San Diego police officers to maintain order at the mansion where the reality show is taped.
'Celebrity Rehab' reportedly going on hiatus after current season
July 11, 2011
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew's current season will reportedly be its last for awhile.
'Bachelorette' producer allegedly fired for sexually harassing ex-suitor
July 5, 2011
Former The Bachelorette bachelor Craig Robinson was allegedly sexually harassed by a female producer during the casting of Bachelor Pad's second season -- reportedly resulting in the producer being fired and Robinson dropped from casting consideration.
