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Reality TV News - October 2010
'Jersey Shore's Angelina "Jolie" Pivarnick allegedly attacked at mall
October 31, 2010
A cast member of MTV's reality show "Jersey Shore" says she was attacked while at a New York mall.'Tiny and Toya' star Tameka "Tiny" Cottle charged in drug case
October 30, 2010
Tameka Cottle, wife of rapper T.I., has been charged with misdemeanor drug possession in Los Angeles County.
Gretchen Jones crowned 'Project Runway's eighth-season winner
October 29, 2010
Gretchen Jones was crowned Project Runway's eighth-season winner during last night's finale broadcast of the Lifetime reality competition series.
Exclusive: Jill Behm talks about her 'Survivor: Nicaragua' ouster
October 29, 2010
Jill Behm was able to dodge a bullet when she won individual immunity following a tribal swap that left her as an outsider on Survivor: Nicaragua's La Flor tribe.
Audrina Patridge's mom apologizes for drunken post-'Dancing' rant
October 29, 2010
Audrina Patridge's mom Lynn has apologized for the drunken rant she gave following her daughter's elimination from Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday night.
Mahsa Saeidi-Azcuy gets fired by Donald Trump on 'The Apprentice'
October 29, 2010
Mahsa Saeidi-Azcuy became the eighth candidate fired from NBC's non-celebrity revival of The Apprentice during Thursday night's broadcast of the reality competition's seventh episode.
Audrina Patridge's mom goes on drunken rant after 'Dancing' ouster
October 28, 2010
Audrina Patridge's mother, Lynn, was anything but shy when she voiced some shocking words to the paparazzi following her daughter's Dancing with the Stars elimination Tuesday night.
Esther Petrack the eighth girl cut from 'America's Next Top Model'
October 28, 2010
Esther Petrack, an 18-year-old student from Boston, MA, became the eighth girl eliminated from America's Next Top Model's fifteenth season during Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW.
Anna Nicole Smith boyfriend Howard K. Stern, psychiatrist convicted
October 28, 2010
Anna Nicole Smith boyfriend Howard K. Stern, psychiatrist convicted
Heidi Montag's estranged mother Darlene Egelhoff working as a maid
October 28, 2010
Darlene Egelhoff, the mother of U.S. reality television personality Heidi Montag, says the recession has forced her to work as a maid.
Mariah Carey and 'Talent' host Nick Cannon confirm pregnancy
October 28, 2010
U.S. pop star Mariah Carey has confirmed she is pregnant with her first child.
Paula Deen named the grand marshal of 2011 Rose Parade festivities
October 27, 2010
Celebrity chef, author and TV personality Paula Deen has been named grand marshal of the 2011 Rose Parade festivities in Pasadena, Calif., organizers said.
Sharon Osbourne slams Marie Claire writer over 'Fatties' blog post
October 27, 2010
British television personality Sharon Osbourne says she is outraged by a Marie Claire blog post about overweight people showing affection.
Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovolani still surprised about 'Dancing' exit
October 27, 2010
Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovolani are still surprised they were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday night after they finished second on the judges' leaderboard during Monday's performance show.
'Dancing with the Stars' axes Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovolani
October 27, 2010
Dancing with the Stars' eleventh season has its first shocker.Cubs owner Todd Ricketts 'fired' on upcoming 'Undercover Boss'
October 27, 2010
Todd Ricketts, an owner of the Chicago Cubs, gets fired as a maintenance employee on an upcoming episode of the reality show "Undercover Boss," CBS said.
'The Biggest Loser' votes Adam Hurtado off the weight-loss ranch
October 27, 2010
The Biggest Loser eliminated Adam Hurtado during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's sixth tenth-season episode.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon reportedly expecting their first child
October 26, 2010
U.S. pop singer Mariah Carey is pregnant with her first child, a source confirmed to E! News.
DIY Network renews 'The Vanilla Ice Project' for second season
October 26, 2010
DIY Network says it has ordered a second season of its U.S. home-makeover series "The Vanilla Ice Project."
Kara DioGuardi and Jewel to judge new Bravo singing competition
October 26, 2010
Kara DioGuardi has a new reality TV judging job.
'Dancing with the Stars' leaderboard topped by Brandy and Maksim
October 26, 2010
Dancing with the Stars has a new two-time leaderboard topper.
Brooke Burke and Chris Harrison to host ABC's Miss America Pageant
October 26, 2010
Television personality and "Dancing with the Stars" co-host Brooke Burke will help preside over the Miss America Pageant in January, ABC said Tuesday.
MTV confirms Whitney Port's 'The City' canceled after two seasons
October 26, 2010
The City is no more.
Jeana Keough and Tamra Barney brawl at 'Real Housewives' party
October 26, 2010
Jeana Keough and Tamra Barney apparently won't be exchanging holiday cards this year.
Exclusive: Katie Seamon, Rachel Johnston talk 'The Amazing Race'
October 25, 2010
The Amazing Race racers Katie Seamon and Rachel Johnston were desperately hoping a lucky break or bunching point to get back in the Race after they finished next-to-last in its fourth leg.
'The Amazing Race' eliminates Katie Seamon and Rachel Johnston
October 25, 2010
The Amazing Race eliminated "Beach Volleyball Partners" Katie Seamon and Rachel Johnston during Sunday night's broadcast of the seventeenth edition's fifth episode.TLC settles with software company over use of 'Cake Boss' name
October 25, 2010
TLC settles with software company over use of 'Cake Boss' name
Exclusive: Kendal Brown talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
October 25, 2010
Kendal Brown thought her America's Next Top Model run was on the upswing but she was wrong.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star won't chase Randy Quaid in Canada
October 24, 2010
Duane Chapman, star of the television program "Dog the Bounty Hunter," says he won't go to Canada to track down actor Randy Quaid and his wife.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest lists Hollywood home for $15 mill
October 24, 2010
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest has listed his Hollywood Hills estate for sale for nearly $15 million, The Los Angeles Times reported.
TJ Lavin improving and breathing on his own following BMX crash
October 23, 2010
Bicyclist and MTV host TJ Lavin, injured in an accident in Las Vegas, is improving and breathing on his own, friends said.British 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole: 2010 the worst year of my life
October 23, 2010
British singer Cheryl Cole says her divorce and battle with malaria contributed to making 2010 the worst year of her life.
Ex-'American Idol' semifinalist John Park a finalist on Korean show
October 22, 2010
An Illinois man who made it to the Top 20 on last season's "American Idol" is one of two finalists on Korea's TV talent show "Superstar K."
Exclusive: Yve Rojas talks about her 'Survivor: Nicaragua' ouster
October 22, 2010
Yve Rojas tried working a few angles to keep herself alive as a Survivor: Nicaragua castaway after a tribal swap cost the 41-year-old Kansas City, MO homemaker her two main allies in her Espada tribe.
'Apprentice' candidate Kelly Smith Beaty gets fired by Donald Trump
October 22, 2010
Kelly Smith Beaty became the seventh candidate fired from NBC's non-celebrity revival of The Apprentice during Thursday night's broadcast of the reality competition's sixth episode.
Exclusive: Kelly Bruno discusses her 'Survivor: Nicaragua' experience
October 21, 2010
Kelly Bruno's Survivor: Nicaragua chances appeared to take a turn for the better when a tribal swap resulted in her La Flor tribe adding several former Espada tribe members that could potentially take her place as the tribe's outsider.
NBC's to premiere second edition of 'The Sing-Off' on December 6
October 21, 2010
U.S. singer and reality television personality Nick Lachey is set to return as host of the second season of
Kendal Brown the seventh girl cut from 'America's Next Top Model'
October 21, 2010
Kendal Brown, an unemployed 23-year-old from Northport, AL, became the seventh girl eliminated from America's Next Top Model's fifteenth season during Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW.'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood reportedly pregnant again
October 21, 2010
Teen Mom star Amber Portwood may soon have to take her maternity clothes out of storage.History begins production on U.S. adaptation of 'Top Gear' series
October 20, 2010
Production has begun on the U.S. version of the hit British television show "Top Gear," the History channel announced.
Melissa Rycroft reveals she and husband Tye Strickland having a girl
October 20, 2010
Pregnant U.S. reality television personality Melissa Rycroft announced on "The Talk" Wednesday she is expecting a girl.
Florence Henderson and Corky Ballas surprised by 'Dancing' exit
October 20, 2010
Florence Henderson and Corky Ballas were surprised to be eliminated from Dancing with the Stars despite finishing in sixth place on the judges' leaderboard during Monday night's performance show.
'Dancing with the Stars' ousts Florence Henderson and Corky Ballas
October 20, 2010
Dancing with the Stars eliminated actress Florence Henderson and professional partner Corky Ballas during Tuesday night's fifth live eleventh-season results show on ABC.
Report: MTV planning second 'Teen Mom' spinoff from '16 and Pregnant'
October 20, 2010
MTV has apparently decided to borrow a page from Bravo's playbook and begin giving its Teen Mom reality series The Real Housewives treatment.
'Cake Boss' star Buddy Valastro and wife expecting another baby
October 20, 2010
Buddy Valastro will soon have another special birthday cake on his baking list.
'The Biggest Loser' eliminates Rick Deroque and adds Anna Wright
October 20, 2010
The Biggest Loser lost one contestant and gained another during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's fifth tenth-season episode.
Vicki Gunvalson files for divorce from her husband Donn Gunvalson
October 19, 2010
Vicki Gunvalson will apparently soon have something new in common with fellow The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney: newly-divorced status.
'Dancing with the Stars' leaderboard topped by Brandy and Maksim
October 19, 2010
Dancing with the Stars has a new leaderboard champion.
Exclusive: Connor Diemand-Yauman, Jonathan Schwartz talk 'Race'
October 18, 2010
Connor Diemand-Yauman and Jonathan Schwartz seemed to be in good shape for the fourth leg of The Amazing Race's seventeenth edition when they left the Pit Stop in first place with a 1 to 3 hour lead on the competition's eight other remaining teams.
President Barack Obama to appear on Discovery's 'Mythbusters'
October 18, 2010
President Barack Obama to appear on Discovery's 'Mythbusters'
'Amazing Race' cuts Connor Diemand-Yauman, Jonathan Schwartz
October 18, 2010
The Amazing Race eliminated "Ivy League A Cappella Singers" Connor Diemand-Yauman and Jonathan Schwartz during Sunday night's broadcast of the seventeenth edition's fourth episode.
Kim Kardashian having "mixed feelings" about turning 30 years old
October 16, 2010
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian told People magazine she's alternating between "freaking out" and feeling "so accomplished" as her 30th birthday approaches.ABC to debut new 'Skating with the Stars' competition on November 22
October 15, 2010
ABC has announced it has ordered Skating with the Stars and will premiere the new Dancing with the Stars-like celebrity competition on Monday, November 22 at 9PM ET/PT.TJ Lavin hospitalized in critical condition in coma after bike crash
October 15, 2010
TJ Lavin is in critical condition in a medically-induced coma after he was thrown from his bike during a dirt bike race.
Gene Folkes and Wade Hanson get fired from 'The Apprentice'
October 15, 2010
Gene Folkes and Wade Hanson became the fifth and sixth candidates fired from NBC's non-celebrity revival of The Apprentice during Thursday night's broadcast of the reality competition's fifth episode.
Camille Grammer: 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' eased divorce
October 14, 2010
Camille Grammer: 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' eased divorce'Deadliest Catch' producers developing 'Coal' mining show for Spike
October 14, 2010
The producers of "Deadliest Catch" are working on a West Virginia mining docu-series for Spike TV called "Coal," The Hollywood Reporter said.
Exclusive: Tyrone Davis talks about 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
October 14, 2010
Tyrone Davis' Survivor: Nicaragua experience seemed to be going pretty smoothly when he and his fellow Espada tribe members voted James "Jimmy T" Tarantino off at the tribe's Night 11 Tribal Council, paving the way for tribal outsiders Jane Bright and Holly Hoffman to go next.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to complete community service with signing
October 14, 2010
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to complete community service with signing
CBS announces judges and host for Paula Abdul's new 'Live to Dance'
October 14, 2010
CBS announces judges and host for Paula Abdul's new 'Live to Dance'
Richard Hatch, Jose Canseco also reportedly on 'Celebrity Apprentice'
October 13, 2010
Richard Hatch is reportedly returning to reality TV.
'Dancing with the Stars' ousts "The Situation" and Karina Smirnoff
October 13, 2010
Dancing with the Stars eliminated Jersey Shore star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and dance partner Karina Smirnoff during Tuesday night's fourth live eleventh-season results show on ABC.
Heidi Klum to host 'Seriously Funny Kids' reality series for Lifetime
October 12, 2010
Heidi Klum is branching out.Bravo developing four new reality series, including Chris March show
October 12, 2010
Bravo has announced it is developing four new docu-reality series starring former Project Runway designer Chris March, former American Idol stylist Dean Banowetz, New York City chef Roble Ali, and an unidentified tight-knit, multi-generational family.
Adam Lambert vows to play it safe, not offend during Malaysia concert
October 12, 2010
Adam Lambert vows to play it safe, not offend during Malaysia concert
'The Situation' storms off 'Dancing with the Stars' following criticism
October 12, 2010
Dancing with the Stars criticism is apparently not one of the situations Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino handles well.
Exclusive: Alexia "Lexie" Tomchek talks 'America's Next Top Model'
October 12, 2010
Alexia "Lexie" Tomchek's America's Next Top Model experience came to an end when the show's judges eliminated her at the fifteenth season's fourth elimination panel.
'Dancing with the Stars' leaderboard topped by Jennifer Grey again
October 12, 2010
Dancing with the Stars' ousted leaders have re-taken their throne.
'The Celebrity Apprentice' fourth-season cast identities begin leaking
October 12, 2010
The identities of the celebrities who will be competing on the upcoming season of The Celebrity Apprentice have reportedly begun to leak out.
Crystal Bowersox marries musician Brian Walker at Chicago club
October 11, 2010
Crystal Bowersox has gotten married.'China's Got Talent' crowns armless pianist Liu Wei champion
October 11, 2010
'China's Got Talent' crowns armless pianist Liu Wei champion
Michael Wu and Kevin Wu avoid 'The Amazing Race' elimination
October 11, 2010
The "Father/Son" team of Michael Wu and Kevin Wu survived to compete in The Amazing Race's fourth seventeenth-season leg despite a last-place finish during Sunday night's broadcast of the Race's third leg.
Kim Kardashian "fine" after getting into bar brawl in New York City
October 9, 2010
U.S. television personality Kim Kardashian said she's "totally fine" after bar brawl in New York City.Simon Cowell fighting ousted 'The X Factor' contestant's deportation
October 9, 2010
Superstar music producer Simon Cowell has vowed to help an 18-year-old "X Factor" contestant fight her deportation from Scotland to Zimbabwe.
Anna Nicole Smith drug case against boyfriend, doctors goes to jury
October 8, 2010
Anna Nicole Smith drug case against boyfriend, doctors goes to jury
Bristol Palin's 'Dancing with the Stars' bar visit cleared by investigators
October 8, 2010
Bristol Palin's 'Dancing with the Stars' bar visit cleared by investigators
'Deadliest Catch' stars "un-quit" show, reach settlement with Discovery
October 8, 2010
Deadliest Catch has its fishing vessels back.
'Raising Sextuplets' star Bryan Masche's father-in-law defends him
October 8, 2010
Bryan Masche's father-in-law says the "Raising Sextuplets" dad was under a lot of stress before he was arrested for domestic violence in Arizona last month.'Sister Wives' stars hire top lawyer to mount possible bigamy defense
October 7, 2010
Stars of the TV show "Sister Wives" say they have hired a prominent constitutional law professor to represent them in case they are charged with bigamy in Utah.
Lee DeWyze's debut album to be released on November 16 by RCA
October 7, 2010
"American Idol" Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze is to release his major-label debut album, "Live It Up," next month, 19 Recordings/RCA Records said Thursday.
Exclusive: James "Jimmy T" Tarantino talks 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
October 7, 2010
James "Jimmy T" Tarantino's Survivor: Nicaragua experience appeared to take a turn for the better when he successfully teamed with his fellow Espada tribe members and voted off perceived rival Jimmy Johnson at the tribe's Night 8 Tribal Council.
'The Apprentice' contestants David Johnson and Poppy Carlig dating
October 7, 2010
The Apprentice contestant David Johnson has apparently given up attempting to reunite his family.
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' takes show to "a different level"
October 7, 2010
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' takes show to "a different level"Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin robbed while promoting 'Harry Loves Lisa'
October 6, 2010
Celebrity couple Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin were on the "Today" show in New York when they learned their California clothing boutique was robbed.'The Real L Word' lesbian reality series renewed by Showtime
October 6, 2010
Showtime said it has ordered a second season of its U.S. lesbian reality series "The Real L Word."
Julianne Hough brushes off rumors of Ryan Seacrest engagement
October 6, 2010
Julianne Hough has brushed off recent rumors that American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is getting ready to propose to her.
'The Real Housewives of D.C.' couple's signed photos failing to sell
October 6, 2010
'The Real Housewives of D.C.' couple's signed photos failing to sell
'Project Runway' mentor Tim Gunn reveals teenage suicide attempt
October 6, 2010
'Project Runway' mentor Tim Gunn reveals teenage suicide attempt
'Dancing with the Stars' ousts Margaret Cho and Louis van Amstel
October 6, 2010
Dancing with the Stars eliminated actress and comedian Margaret Cho and her professional partner Louis van Amstel during Tuesday night's third live eleventh-season results show on ABC.
Bravo to debut new 'The Fashion Show' revamp Nov. 9, reveals cast
October 6, 2010
Bravo has announced the second season of The Fashion Show will premiere Tuesday, November 9 at 10PM ET/PT and revealed the cast of the Project Runway-like fashion designer competition.
'The Biggest Loser's Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson engaged
October 6, 2010
The Biggest Loser has sparked another marriage proposal.
Ramona Singer reportedly punches 'The Real Housewives' producer
October 6, 2010
Ramona Singer's temper has reportedly reached a new level last week.Justin Bieber reportedly in talks to host new 'Punk'd' revival for MTV
October 5, 2010
Justin Bieber fans may reportedly soon be able to see the singer in a prankster role.
E! confirms 'Kourtney and Kim Take New York' spinoff of 'Kardashians'
October 5, 2010
Kourtney and Kim Kardashian are hitting the Big Apple.
Lisa Rinna: I had lip reduction surgery because comments hurt me
October 5, 2010
U.S. television personality Lisa Rinna says she decided to undergo surgery because people were focusing more on her famous smile than her abilities.
'The Biggest Loser' contestants Koli Palu and Ashley Johnston dating
October 5, 2010
Koli Palu's cousin Sam Poueu apparently wasn't the only family member to find love at The Biggest Loser ranch last season.MTV's '16 and Pregnant' to return with new episodes on October 26
October 5, 2010
MTV has announced that 16 and Pregnant will return with nine new second-season episodes beginning Tuesday, October 26 at 10PM ET/PT.
'Dancing with the Stars' leaderboard topped by Audrina Patridge
October 5, 2010
Dancing with the Stars has a new leader.
Michael Bolton to replace Susan Boyle on 'Dancing with the Stars'
October 5, 2010
Michael Bolton, booted from "Dancing with the Stars" last week, is to return and sing, replacing the ailing Susan Boyle as the U.S. show's musical guest.
Exclusive: Andie DeKroon and Jenna Sykes talk 'The Amazing Race'
October 4, 2010
Andie DeKroon and Jenna Sykes thought they were in good shape in advance to the third leg of The Amazing Race's seventeenth edition when they left the second leg's Roadblock task in sixth place with four teams behind them.
Susan Boyle cancels 'Dancing with the Stars' appearance over illness
October 4, 2010
Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle has canceled her planned appearance on "Dancing with the Stars" because she is ill, her publicist said Monday.
'Big Brother' winner Adam Jasinski pleads to drug and tax charges
October 4, 2010
Big Brother winner Adam Jasinski is going away to the big house.
'The Amazing Race' eliminates Andie DeKroon and Jenna Sykes
October 4, 2010
The Amazing Race eliminated the "Birth Mother/Daughter" team of Andie DeKroon and Jenna Sykes during Sunday night's broadcast of the seventeenth edition's second episode.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Duane Chapman hospitalized for leg injury
October 3, 2010
Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane Chapman was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Kelly Osbourne defends 'Dancing with the Stars' judge Bruno Tonioli
October 3, 2010
U.S. reality celebrity Kelly Osbourne says Bruno Tonioli is the "shock jock" of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
Melissa Rycroft and husband Tye Strickland keeping baby's sex secret
October 2, 2010
Melissa Rycroft, host of ABC's "Bachelor Pad," and her husband Tye Strickland know the sex of their baby, who is due in February, but they aren't telling.
Heidi Klum announces she is leaving Victoria's Secret after 13 years
October 1, 2010
German-born supermodel Heidi Klum has announced she is leaving lingerie giant Victoria's Secret after 13 years.
Paris Hilton to star in new docu-reality series for Oxygen network
October 1, 2010
Paris Hilton to star in new docu-reality series for Oxygen network'Iron Chef' champ Michael Symon to co-host 'Farm Aid' concert
October 1, 2010
Celebrity chef Michael Symon is to serve as features host of the benefit concert Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America, organizers said Friday.
Tyra Banks wore mask made of cheap fishnet stockings to ball
October 1, 2010
U.S. supermodel Tyra Banks says she made a mask out of some cheap fishnet stockings and wore it to French Vogue's 90th anniversary masquerade ball in Paris.
