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Reality TV News - August 2008
TLC to air new 'Trading Spaces' episodes beginning September 20
August 29, 2008
TLC has announced that it will begin airing 13 new eighth-season Trading Spaces episodes on Saturday, September 20 at 10PM ET/PT.
Andy Baldwin to officiate DeAnna Pappas, Jesse Csincsak's wedding
August 29, 2008
Andy Baldwin's The Bachelor journey didn't end with a wedding, but he'll apparently still get to be front and center for a successful match that was made via the ABC reality dating franchise.
Michelle Costa and Bryan Ollie both evicted from 'Big Brother 10'
August 29, 2008
Michelle Costa and Bryan Ollie became the seventh and eighth houseguests booted from Big Brother's tenth season during last night's special live double eviction broadcast of the CBS reality show.
NBC renews 'America's Got Talent' for a fourth season
August 29, 2008
NBC says it has renewed the television competition show "America's Got Talent" for a fourth season.
NBC reveal identities of 'The Biggest Loser: Families' contestants
August 28, 2008
NBC has revealed the identities of the eight teams of two who will be competing on The Biggest Loser: Families, the sixth season of the reality weight-loss series scheduled to premiere Tuesday, September 16 at 8PM ET/PT.
Jack Osbourne making documentary to refute dad's 'Osbournes' rep
August 28, 2008
Jack Osbourne says he is producing a documentary intended to show what his British rock icon dad, Ozzy Osbourne, is really like.
ABC renews 'Here Come the Newlyweds' for a second season
August 28, 2008
ABC has announced it has renewed Here Come the Newlyweds for a second season.
Manager: Lance Bass was never going to have male 'Dancing' partner
August 28, 2008
Dancing with the Stars apparently never intended to have Lance Bass two-step with another man for the show's upcoming seventh season.
Denise "Dee" Adames wins 'Shear Genius' second season
August 28, 2008
Denise "Dee" Adames was crowned the winner of Bravo's Shear Genius during last night's finale of the reality competition's second season.
Ex-'Top Chef' runner-up Marcel Vigneron arrested, charged with DUI
August 28, 2008
Molecular gastronomy couldn't help Marcel Vigneron get out of the hot water he apparently found himself in over the weekend.
CBS reveals the castaways of 'Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden'
August 27, 2008
CBS has revealed the identities of the eighteen castaways who will be competing on Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden.
VIDEO: Meet the eighteen castaways competing on 'Survivor: Gabon'
August 27, 2008
Can't wait until September 25 to get a look at eighteen castaways competing on Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden? Then check out the below video to meet them now!
Ex-'Dancing' couple Mario Lopez, Karina Smirnoff spotted "canoodling"
August 27, 2008
Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff are reportedly trying to dance another day.
Kara DioGuardi joins 'American Idol' judges for New York auditions
August 26, 2008
Kara DioGuardi joins 'American Idol' judges for New York auditions
CBS to debut 'Survivor: Gabon' with back-to-back episodes on Sept. 25
August 26, 2008
CBS has announced it's bumping the debut of Survivor: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden back a week and will now premiere Survivor's seventeenth edition with back-to-back broadcasts of the show's first two episodes.
Judge grants request to suppress Jason Wahler's troubled past
August 26, 2008
Jason Wahler's lengthy arrest record reportedly won't weigh him down at an upcoming civil trial.New 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi a straight-shooter
August 25, 2008
New 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi a straight-shooter
'Dancing with the Stars' reveals seventh-season cast and pairings
August 25, 2008
ABC has revealed the identities of the 13 celebrities and accompanying professional partners -- the show's biggest cast yet -- who will be waltzing their way into primetime when Dancing with the Stars' seventh season premieres with the first part of a special three-night debut on Monday, September 22 at 8PM ET/PT.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Ace Young joining Broadway's 'Grease'
August 25, 2008
Former 'American Idol' finalist Ace Young joining Broadway's 'Grease'
Jennifer Hudson to sing anthem at Democratic National Convention
August 25, 2008
Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson is set to sing the national anthem on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, sources say.Lifetime orders new 'Runway'-like 'Blush' makeup artist competition series
August 25, 2008
Project Runway will apparently have some company when the reality series makes its Lifetime debut this fall.
'Idol' winner Ruben Studdard faces nearly $200,000 in tax liens
August 25, 2008
Ruben Studdard better have some deep pockets.'Snoop Dogg's Father Hood' star unveils new streetwear fashion line
August 25, 2008
U.S. rapper Snoop Dogg says he's launching a new clothing line which he intends to promote heavily on his reality TV series and elsewhere.Kara DioGuardi joining Fox's 'American Idol' as new fourth judge
August 25, 2008
After seven seasons, American Idol is getting a new judge. Fox has announced Grammy-nominated songwriter and former The One: Making a Music Star judge Kara DioGuardi will serve as Idol's new fourth judge and join Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson as a regular member of the show's eighth-season judging panel.
Simon Cowell weighs-in on Nigel Lythgoe's 'American Idol' departure
August 25, 2008
Simon Cowell apparently isn't too concerned about the impact American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe's exit will have on the show and added it could lead to his own involement increasing.Margaret Cho: 'The Cho Show' series giving her parents "new life"
August 24, 2008
Comedian Margaret Cho says starring in a new reality U.S. TV series with her parents has given them a "new life."Officials investigating 'Celebrity Rehab' facility following three deaths
August 23, 2008
The facility in Pasadena, Calif., where the reality TV series "Celebrity Rehab" was filmed is being investigated by state officials, the show's host says.'Iraq Star' winner Bassam Abdul Mehdi releases first single
August 23, 2008
"Iraq Star" winner Bassam Abdul Mehdi took time in Beirut, Lebanon, as he released his first single to thank those who supported him on the TV competition.
April Dowling the sixth houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother 10'
August 22, 2008
April Dowling became the sixth houseguest evicted from Big Brother's tenth season during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality show.
Donald Trump loses Ed McMahon home to another buyer
August 22, 2008
Donald Trump loses Ed McMahon home to another buyer
'Survivor' Ethan Zohn dribbling from Boston to Washington for charity
August 22, 2008
After spending time marooned in Kenya and Panama as a Survivor castaway, Ethan Zohn should have no problem dribbling a soccer ball down the east coast.Alison Sweeney, producer dish about 'The Biggest Loser: Families'
August 22, 2008
According to The Biggest Loser executive producer Mark Koops, the show's upcoming sixth season wil be all about family.
Former 'The Bachelor' star Jesse Palmer credits show for ESPN gig
August 22, 2008
Jesse Palmer is crediting his stint as The Bachelor's fifth-season star for helping him as a college football analyst and landing him a job at ESPN.
'Top Model' producer: Transgender model to help "redefine" beauty
August 22, 2008
According to America's Next Top Model executive producer Ken Mok, the decision to cast a transgender contestant in the show's upcoming eleventh season was done to help further one of Tyra Banks' initial reasons for launching the long-running reality series.
Report: Khloe Kardashian to compete on 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
August 22, 2008
Donald Trump has reportedly secured a Keeping up with the Kardashians starlet for The Celebrity Apprentice's second season, it's just not the one he was said to be hoping for.
The CW moves up debut of new 'Stylista' reality series to October 22
August 22, 2008
The CW has announced Stylista, a new reality competition series for aspiring fashion magazine editors, will premiere a week earlier than originally planned.
Travel Channel acquires 'The Amazing Race' cable syndication rights
August 22, 2008
The Amazing Race's cable distribution has reportedly been spread out a little more.
Janice Dickinson talks about 'The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency'
August 21, 2008
The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency's fourth-season cast had an unexpected roommate when they moved into their Hollywood Hills mansion -- the self-proclaimed "world's first supermodel."
'The Biggest Loser' champion Matt Hoover sued for negligence
August 21, 2008
Matt Hoover apparently has a big legal problem.Lifetime formally orders new 'Hills'-like 'Blonde Charity Mafia' series
August 21, 2008
Lifetime has formally announced it's ordered Blonde Charity Mafia, a new The Hills-like reality series that will follow three young female socialites living in Washington, D.C..Ex-'Laguna' star Jason Wahler wants troubled past suppressed
August 21, 2008
Jason Wahler has claimed he doesn't remember his myriad of arrests, and now he apparently wants a judge to forget them too.British reality TV star pioneer Margaret Wilkins dies at age 73
August 21, 2008
Margaret Wilkins -- who is credited as being one of Britain's first reality television stars when she appeared in the 1974 series The Family -- has died. She was 73.New York City's 'Naked Cowboy' street busker inks reality show deal
August 21, 2008
The "Naked Cowboy," a New York City street busker who performs in undies and a ten-gallon hat, says he's signed a television development deal.
Ryan Seacrest signs expansive new deal with E!'s Comcast parent
August 21, 2008
You can't stop Ryan Seacrest, you can only hope to contain him.
ABC announces Jason Mesnick will be the next 'The Bachelor' star
August 20, 2008
The Bachelorette fans can stop pining -- ABC has announced fourth-season runner-up Jason Mesnick will serve as the star of The Bachelor's next installment.Janice Dickinson: 'Top Model's transgender casting a 'wonderful' move
August 20, 2008
Consider Janice Dickinson among those who supports America's Next Top Model casting a transgender contestant.
'Dancing' star Julianne Hough dating country crooner Chuck Wicks
August 20, 2008
Julianne Hough used Brad Paisley's summer tour to promote her self-titled country debut, and apparently found herself a new beau to boot.
ABC orders pilot for 'Supermanny' 'Supernanny' reality spinoff
August 20, 2008
Mike Ruggles is apparently planning to prove that women aren't the only ones who can tame unruly kids.Report: Dennis Rodman, Brande Roderick cast for 'Celeb Apprentice'
August 20, 2008
Donald Trump's boardroom will reportedly include a former Bull and Baywatch babe.
India Hicks and Todd Oldham dish on 'Top Design's second season
August 20, 2008
Model and designer India Hicks said she's only a small part of Top Design's new second-season look when it premieres Wednesday, September 3 at 10PM ET/PT on Bravo.
ITV orders British version of 'Paris Hilton's My New BFF' reality series
August 20, 2008
One new BFF apparently isn't enough for Paris Hilton.'American Idol Rewind' to be tweaked, air on TV Guide Channel this fall
August 20, 2008
Viewers will reportedly receive a more in depth look at American Idol's heyday beginning this fall.
CBS reveals 'The Amazing Race's thirteenth season cast identities
August 19, 2008
CBS has revealed the identities of the 11 teams competing on The Amazing Race's thirteenth season, which will premiere Sunday, September 28 at 8PM ET/PT.VIDEO: Meet the eleven teams competing on 'The Amazing Race 13'
August 19, 2008
Can't wait until September 28 to get a look at the eleven teams competing on The Amazing Race 13? Check out the below video to meet them now!'Real World: Los Angeles' housemate Beth Stolarczyk gets married
August 19, 2008
Beth Stolarczyk delivered a double dose of news over the weekend.
Spencer Pratt aiming to marry 'The Hills' star Heidi Montag on live TV
August 19, 2008
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt aren't even engaged anymore, but once The Hills couple does decide to walk down the aisle they plan on having it be televised live.
Jennifer Bresnan tapped to replace Ghen Maynard as CBS reality chief
August 19, 2008
Jennifer Bresnan has been tapped to serve as CBS Entertainment's senior vice president of alternative programming and will head CBS' reality programming department, the network has announced.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt: We'll take 'Hills' over from Lauren
August 19, 2008
If Lauren Conrad's recent claim that The Hills' currently airing fourth season will be her last ends up being true, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are ready to take over.
'Dancing with the Stars' pros Mark Ballas, Derek Hough burglarized
August 18, 2008
A burglar has allegedly danced away with several items belonging to Mark Ballas and Derek Hough.CMT to debut 'Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling' Oct. 18
August 18, 2008
CMT has announced Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling, a new reality competition series that will follow 10 celebrity contestants as they are trained to be professional wrestlers by the Hogan Knows Best patriarch and American Gladiators co-host, will premiere Saturday, October 18 at 8PM ET/PT.Food Network developing 'Eat the Clock' competitive eating series
August 18, 2008
Takeru Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut better watch their backs.'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' third season to debut Oct. 4 on CMT
August 18, 2008
CMT has announced Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team's third season will premiere Saturday, October 4 at 9:30PM ET/PT.CMT to debut 'My Big Redneck Wedding's new season on October 4
August 18, 2008
CMT has announced My Big Redneck Wedding's second season will premiere Saturday, October 4 at 9PM ET/PT.Simon Cowell: I don't have any conscience about spending money
August 16, 2008
Celebrity British TV producer Simon Cowell says thanks to his $65 million-a-year paycheck, he has no problem spending nearly $9,400 on T-shirts.Paris Hilton's extensions evident during Los Angeles red carpet stroll
August 16, 2008
Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton has accidentally shown off mismanaged hair extensions during a Los Angeles red carpet stroll, observers say.MTV to debut new 'Exiled!' 'My Super Sweet 16' spinoff on August 25
August 15, 2008
MTV has announced My Super Sweet 16 Presents: Exiled!, a new reality series that will send former My Super Sweet 16 teens to live with the indigenous tribes of far away countries for the opportunity to add some perspective to their world view, will premiere Monday, August 25 at 10:30PM ET/PT.
Mark Burnett: Nominees in new Emmy host category should be split
August 15, 2008
Mark Burnett feels comparing Survivor host Jeff Probst to American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is like comparing apples to oranges, and adding Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel into the mix is a whole different type of food altogether.
Libra Thompson the fifth houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother 10'
August 15, 2008
Libra Thompson became the fifth houseguest evicted from Big Brother's tenth season during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality show.Report: Julianne Hough to return to ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'
August 15, 2008
Julianne Hough apparently won't "pull a Maks" and skip Dancing with the Stars upcoming installment after all.Donald Trump buying Ed McMahon's house to save it from foreclosure
August 15, 2008
Real estate mogul Donald Trump reportedly is buying television personality Ed McMahon's Beverly Hills, Calif., house to save it from foreclosure.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Carmen Rasmusen expecting first child
August 15, 2008
Clay Aiken apparently isn't the only former American Idol second-season finalist with some baby news.
Bret Michaels: I still love, not over 'Rock of Love 2' winner Amber Lake
August 15, 2008
As Bret Michaels is about to embark on his third attempt to find love via VH1's Rock of Love with Bret Michaels reality dating series, the Poison frontman is apparently still pining for the show's second-season winner Amber Lake.NBC developing 'Celebrity Come Cook with Me' celebrity reality series
August 14, 2008
NBC programming chief Ben Silverman apparently loves celebrity reality shows.
Exclusive: 'The Mole' exposed, Craig Slike and executive producer dish
August 14, 2008
Craig Slike learned he'd be The Mole's fifth-season saboteur only a few hours before the game started, and he was still able to throw the majority of the players off his track.
'Bachelorette' couple Trista and Ryan Sutter to christen cruise ship
August 14, 2008
Trista and Ryan Sutter will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary with a christening.
Thom Beers talks about his new 'America's Toughest Jobs' series
August 14, 2008
Reality TV producer Thom Beers is promising viewers that NBC's new America's Toughest Jobs reality series is the best blue-collar television he has to offer.
Bravo to debut 'Tim Gunn's Guide to Style's second season October 2
August 14, 2008
Bravo has announced Tim Gunn's Guide to Style's second season, which will continue to follow the Project Runway fashion guru as he helps hapless fashion dilemmas transform into stylish individuals, will premiere Thursday, October 2 at 11PM ET/PT.Fox Reality Channel renews 'Solitary' reality series for a third season
August 14, 2008
Fox Reality Channel announced it has renewed Solitary for a third season.
'Nashville Star' champ Melissa Lawson making 'Grand Ole Opry' debut
August 14, 2008
Melissa Lawson will be following in the footsteps of numerous country musicians this weekend.
Exclusive: 'The Mole' winner Mark Lambrecht talks about his victory
August 13, 2008
Although the show's finale made it seem like Mark Lambrecht was more Inspector Clouseau and less Sherlock Holmes, he says he had a strategy all along.Report: Original Batman Adam West being considered for 'Dancing'
August 13, 2008
ABC is apparently trying to capitalize on The Dark Knight's current theatrical success by casting Batman for Dancing with the Stars.'Top Model's eleventh-season cast includes transgender contestant
August 13, 2008
America's Next Top Model is trying to break the norm with one of its eleventh-season cast members.
Lauren Conrad: 'The Hills' upcoming fourth season will be my last
August 13, 2008
After repeatedly teasing about it before, Lauren Conrad is apparently getting more serious about leaving The Hills.
Exclusive: Nicole Williams talks about her 'The Mole' experience
August 13, 2008
Nicole Williams was the fastest quiz-taker in The Mole's history, but -- unfortunately for her -- she wasn't the most meticulous note-taker.
The CW reveals 'America's Next Top Model's eleventh-season cast
August 13, 2008
The CW has revealed the identities of the finalists who will be walking the runway on America's Next Top Model's eleventh season, which will premiere Wednesday, September 3 at 8PM ET/PT.
New dad Clay Aiken to reprise his Sir Robin 'Spamalot' role this fall
August 13, 2008
Clay Aiken apparently plans on being a working father.Report: Lifetime orders new 'Hills'-like series set in Washington D.C.
August 13, 2008
Some Capitol Hill socialites will reportedly receive The Hills treatment.Mark Lambrecht wins 'The Mole,' Craig Slike revealed as saboteur
August 12, 2008
Mark Lambrecht was revealed to be The Mole's fifth-season winner and Craig Slike was unmasked as its saboteur during last night's finale broadcast of the ABC reality competition series.
Fox Reality Channel reveals 'Gimme My Reality Show!' judging panel
August 12, 2008
Gimme My Reality Show!'s judging panel is apparently as star-studded as its cast.
Nigel Lythgoe: America got 'So You Think You Can Dance' finale right
August 11, 2008
Unlike last season, So You Think You Can Dance executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe thinks home viewers got it right in voting Joshua Allen and Twitch Boss as the fourth season's top finalists.
Rep: Tori Spelling no longer scheduled to appear in new '90210'
August 11, 2008
Tori Spelling's representative says the U.S. television actress is no longer scheduled to appear in the new "Beverly Hills, 90210" spinoff.Actress Selma Hayek shopping new wedding-themed reality series
August 11, 2008
Salma Hayek is apparently planning on giving viewers a different take on nuptials via a new reality series.Report: Ex-'Project Runway' designers to appear on 'Top Design 2'
August 11, 2008
Magical Elves' fingerprints are apparently already evident on Top Design.CBS reality executive Ghen Maynard leaving network to produce
August 11, 2008
CBS reality executive Ghen Maynard's torch has apparently been snuffed.
CNBC to air U.K.'s non-celebrity 'The Apprentice' beginning August 25
August 11, 2008
Britian's version of The Apprentice is coming to America.Sundance orders new 'Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living' reality series
August 11, 2008
Sundance Channel has announced it's ordered Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living, a new reality series that will trace the origins and environmental impact of common, everyday items.Ryan Seacrest to continue ABC New Year's Eve co-hosting duties
August 11, 2008
Ryan Seacrest's name will be in lights when he helps the ball drop this New Year's Eve.National Geographic to debut 'Solo: Lost at Sea' series on September 15
August 10, 2008
National Geographic Channel has announced Solo: Lost at Sea, a series that will document adventurer Andrew McAuley's attempt to become the first person to kayak solo from Australia to New Zealand, will premiere Monday, September 15 at 10PM ET/PT.
Former 'Big Brother' houseguests to return to show for a competition
August 8, 2008
Houseguests from past seasons of "Big Brother" are to return to the U.S. reality competition series in an upcoming episode, CBS said Friday.'America's Got Talent' reveals semifinalists plus wildcard choices
August 8, 2008
America's Got Talent revealed the identities of 39 of its Top 40 third-season semifinalists during last night's broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Joshua Allen "really shocked" to win 'So You Think You Can Dance'
August 8, 2008
Joshua Allen was waiting for Twitch Boss to be named "America's Favorite Dancer" until it was his own name that escaped Cat Deeley's lips as So You Think You Can Dance's fourth-season champ.
Iliza Shlesinger talks about her 'Last Comic Standing' victory
August 8, 2008
Last Comic Standing sixth-season champ Iliza Shlesinger said she's "not a female comic" and is instead "a comedian who happens to be female."
Clay Aiken becomes a dad: Jaymes Foster gives birth to baby boy
August 8, 2008
Clay Aiken is the father of a baby boy.
Jessie Godderz the fourth houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother 10'
August 8, 2008
Jessie Godderz was blindsided and became the fourth houseguest evicted from Big Brother's tenth season during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality show.'Nashville Star' judge Jewel weds 'Celebrity Bull Riding's Ty Murray
August 8, 2008
It didn't take long for Jewel Kilcher to take care of some personal business following Nashville Star's live sixth-season finale on Monday night.
Joshua Allen wins 'So You Think You Can Dance's fourth-season title
August 8, 2008
Joshua Allen was crowned So You Think You Can Dance's fourth-season champ during last night's live finale broadcast of the Fox reality competition series.
'Last Comic Standing' crowns Iliza Shlesinger its first female winner
August 8, 2008
Iliza Shlesinger was crowned Last Comic Standing's first ever female champ during last night's sixth-season finale broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.Nigel Lythgoe: 'American Idol' exit is sad, but it was time to move on
August 7, 2008
Nigel Lythgoe said his decision to step down as American Idol's executive producer was a necessary one, but that apparently didn't make the break-up any easier.'The Hills' neighbors unhappy with production, paparazzi and fans
August 7, 2008
The Hills are apparently a little too alive.
Fox pulls 'Truth' from fall schedule, new 'Hole in the Wall' to air instead
August 7, 2008
After seeing The Moment of Truth's ratings continue to swoon when it returned with new episodes this summer, Fox has apparently decided the show isn't ready for its own moment-of-truth fall showdown with Survivor after all.
ABC makes it official, announces 'Wipeout' second season renewal
August 7, 2008
Three weeks after ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson admitted the show's renewal was a sure thing, the network has formally announced it's renewed Wipeout for a second season.Dan Marino denies he's going to be on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'
August 7, 2008
ABC was apparently interested in having Dan Marino go Dancing with the Stars, but the feeling wasn't mutual.'The Hills' star Lauren Conrad designing the Emmy Awards' gown
August 7, 2008
The Hills might not have received an Emmy nod, however Lauren Conrad's fingerprints will still be all over the event.
Carrie Underwood singing holiday album Christmas duet with Elvis
August 7, 2008
Carrie Underwood and several other country artists will cut a Christmas track with "The King" this holiday season.Report: 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' going into syndication
August 7, 2008
Beginning next year, viewers will reportedly have more opportunities to test their knowledge against elementary-aged students.
RCA confirms David Cook working with Grammy-winning Rob Cavallo
August 7, 2008
RCA Records has confirmed David Cook is teaming with a producer that will help showcase his rocker persona.
Gabe Garcia: Melissa Lawson deserved to be 'Nashville Star' champ
August 6, 2008
Gabe Garcia feels there was nothing wrong with finishing second to Nashville Star's sixth-season champ Melissa Lawson.
Justin Wood wins ABC's 'I Survived a Japanese Game Show' title
August 6, 2008
Justin Wood was crowned I Survived a Japanese Game Show's "super-duper Majide grand first American champion" during last night's finale broadcast of the ABC reality competition series.Ex-'Survivor' castaway Hunter Ellis to host The CW's 'In Harm's Way'
August 6, 2008
Hunter Ellis is putting himself in harm's way for a new hosting role.
Report: David Archuleta wants "a Miley Cyrus touch" to debut album
August 6, 2008
David Archuleta is apparently hoping Rock Mafia Records will help him breakout with his debut album.Shawn Mayer talks about her 'Nashville Star' finalist experience
August 6, 2008
Heading into Nashville Star's sixth-season finale, Shawn Mayer felt like she was in good company with fellow finalists Gabe Garcia and Melissa Lawson.TLC to debut new 'Who Are You Wearing?' reality series on August 22
August 6, 2008
TLC has announced Who Are You Wearing?, a new reality competition series that will pit aspiring designers against one another for the opportunity to design and dress a celebrity for a red carpet event, will premiere Friday, August 22 at 10PM ET/PT.
'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice and wife welcome second son
August 6, 2008
Bo Bice and his wife have welcomed another baby.Report: Toni Braxton, Ty Murray, Dan Marino, Mrs. Brady all 'Dancing'
August 6, 2008
As Dancing with the Stars' seventh-season debut draws closer, the identities of celebrities rumored to be participating are being revealed faster than Maksim Chmerkovskiy's hips.
Constantine Maroulis to star in off-Broadway's 'Rock of Ages' musical
August 6, 2008
Constantine Maroulis' list of theatrical credits continues to grow.TLC to debut new 'Making It Home: Greensburg' series on August 23
August 6, 2008
TLC has announced Making It Home: Greensburg, a new reality series following Trading Spaces designer Doug Wilson and carpenter Faber Dewar as they help rebuild homes in the Kansas town after they were destroyed by a May 2007 tornado, will premiere Saturday, August 23.
Shannon Elizabeth denies Derek Hough engagement proposal rumor
August 6, 2008
Shannon Elizabeth apparently didn't dance around recent rumors of a possible engagement to Derek Hough.'Nashville Star' champ Melissa Lawson: I expected Gabe Garcia to win
August 5, 2008
Melissa Lawson said she felt "a lot of disbelief" when she was crowned Nashville Star's sixth-season champ over Gabe Garcia during last night's live finale.
Christopher Knight to host new 'Trivial Pursuit' syndicated game show
August 5, 2008
Television personality Christopher Knight has signed on to be the host of "Trivial Pursuit: America Plays," the syndicated game show's producers said Tuesday.
Auction of foreclosed 'Extreme Makeover' Georgia home put on hold
August 5, 2008
A representative for JPMorgan Chase says a 30-day hold has been put on the foreclosure of a Lake City, Ga., "Extreme Makeover" house.Food Network giving 'Next' finalist Adam Gertler his own reality series
August 5, 2008
He didn't win the competition, but Food Network has announced it's still giving The Next Food Network Star fourth-season finalist Adam Gertler his own television show.Nigel Lythgoe confirms he's leaving 'American Idol' producer position
August 5, 2008
Nigel Lythgoe has confirmed he will be stepping down as American Idol's executive producer after previously serving in that role for all of the Fox mega-hit's first seven seasons.
Tim Oliphant, Ally Davidson crowned 'American Gladiators' champs
August 5, 2008
Tim Oliphant and Ally Davidson were crowned American Gladiators male and female second-season champions during last night's finale broadcast of the campy NBC reality competition series.
Melissa Lawson defeats Gabe Garcia and wins 'Nashville Star'
August 5, 2008
Melissa Lawson was crowned Nashville Star's sixth-season champ during last night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
'The Mole's three remaining fifth-season players take their final quiz
August 5, 2008
Mark Lambrecht, Craig Slike and Nicole Williams competed in their final two The Mole missions and also took their last fifth-season quiz during last night's penultimate broadcast of the ABC reality series.Only about 300 people attend 'Amercian Idol's Puerto Rican tryouts
August 4, 2008
Only about 300 people turned out for the "American Idol" auditions held during the weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico, El Nuevo Dia reported.
Mark Wahlberg: I'm completely whoring myself out as reality host
August 4, 2008
Cash was apparently king when Mark L. Wahlberg decided to host train wreck reality shows from Temptation Island to The Moment of Truth.WE tv orders 'Little Miss Perfect' girls beauty pageant reality series
August 4, 2008
WE tv apparently plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at beauty pageants for little girls.
'So You Think You Can Dance' finalists hospitalized after collapse
August 4, 2008
A pair of So You Think You Can Dance finalists reportedly took the expression "dance 'til you drop" a little too literally.
Jennifer Bertrand wins 'HGTV Design Star's third season title
August 4, 2008
Jennifer Bertrand became HGTV Design Star's third-season champ during last night's finale broadcast of the HGTV reality competition series.
Chelsie Hightower had strong feeling about 'So You Think' ouster
August 4, 2008
Chelsie Hightower said So You Think You Can Dance finalists are all prepared to be booted during any results show, which helped ease her own ouster last Thursday night.
Fox renews 'So You Think You Can Dance' for a fifth season
August 4, 2008
Fox announced it has renewed So You Think You Can Dance for a fifth season that will air next summer.Report: Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe leaving 'American Idol'
August 4, 2008
Similar to thousands of hopefuls before him, Nigel Lythgoe's American Idol journey has reportedly come to an end.
Mark Kanemura really happy about 'So You Think You Can Dance'
August 4, 2008
Mark Kanemura came up just short in his bid to perform for So You Think You Can Dance's fourth-season title, however he still had a sunny disposition about the way the competition came to an end for him.
Cheryl Burke: Lance Bass wouldn't have a male 'Dancing' partner
August 4, 2008
Now that Lance Bass is reportedly "locked and loaded" to participate in Dancing with the Stars' seventh season, whether or not the openly gay former N'Sync member will have a male partner has become a hot topic of conversation.
John Rich: 'Nashville Star' title between Gabe Garcia, Melissa Lawson
August 4, 2008
John Rich said he takes a "no nonsense" approach to critiquing Nashville Star sixth-season finalists, and while some initially find it hard to handle most eventually think it's helpful.Former 'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin pitching new reality series
August 4, 2008
Jodie Sweetin is reportedly planning to give viewers a look at her personal life.
Ex-'Top Model' finalist Bianca Golden arrested after 'Hairspray' brawl
August 4, 2008
Claws were allegedly unleashed during a recent cat fight between former America's Next Top Model ninth-season finalist Bianca Golden and Hairspray actress Nikki Blonsky.Report: 'Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg arrested for stealing art
August 4, 2008
Josh Flagg has reportedly been accused of pilfering the homes of his clients.
Angie Swindell the third houseguest evicted from 'Big Brother 10'
August 1, 2008
Angie Swindell became the third houseguest evicted from Big Brother's tenth season during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality show.
'Last Comic Standing' cuts Ron G, Adam Hunter and Sean Cullen
August 1, 2008
Ron G, Adam Hunter and Sean Cullen were all revealed to be eliminated from Last Comic Standing's sixth-season during last night's penultimate broadcast of the NBC reality series
Chris Harrison: Mary Delgado, Byron Velvick "trying to work things out"
August 1, 2008
Despite Mary Delgado's November arrest on a domestic battery charge against her fiance Byron Velvick, The Bachelor sixth-season couple is apparently still attempting to make their relationship last.'So You Think' dance ends for Chelsie Hightower, Mark Kanemura
August 1, 2008
Chelsie Hightower and Mark Kanemura became the fifteenth and sixteenth finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fourth season during last night's live results show on Fox.
J.T. Torregiani wants to date Paula Abdul instead of 'Bachelor' stint
August 1, 2008
J.T. Torregiani reportedly doesn't want to serve as The Bachelor's next star because of the time it would take to film the ABC reality dating series, but it also has something to do with rekindling a romantic connection with ex Paula Abdul.
