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Reality TV News - June 2005
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 5 summary
June 30, 2005
"Michael Isn't Being Michael," our episode summary for the fifth episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by volsfan, is now available.
ABC pulls its upcoming 'Welcome to the Neighborhood' series, cites subject matter "sensitivity"
June 30, 2005
Reacting to watchdog group complaints, ABC has announced that it has pulled its previously announced Welcome to the Neighborhood reality series from its broadcast schedule.
Bo Bice's single debuts in second, Carrie Underwood's drops to third
June 30, 2005
Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" jumped back to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 last week vanquishing upstart "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood.
'Idol 2' winner Ruben Studdard accuses former manager of theft
June 30, 2005
Second season "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard has accused his former manager Ronald W. Edwards of identity theft and forgery.
ABC attempts to help resolve 'Dancing with the Stars' voting misdials
June 30, 2005
ABC will compensate a Michigan answering service called repeatedly by people who misdialed in trying to vote on the network's hit show "Dancing with the Stars."
Former 'Idol 2' finalist Corey Clark apologizes for "misunderstanding"
June 29, 2005
Former "American Idol" contestant Corey Clark has said the citation he received in Sacramento was "a huge misunderstanding."
Reality TV creator Bruce Nash signs representation deal with ICM
June 29, 2005
International Creative Management has signed reality show creator Bruce Nash for representation in all areas.
Michigan company tired of misdialing 'Dancing With The Stars' callers
June 29, 2005
Misguided telephone voters for John O'Hurley's dancing skills on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" have rung up $500 in charges for an oil field company.
CBS reveals 'Big Brother 6' details, including cast identities, twist and house info
June 29, 2005
CBS has announced the identities of contestants who will be competing in its upcoming Big Brother 6 reality series and revealed several of the new season twists that the cast will be encountering.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 1 summary
June 28, 2005
"A Loaf Of Schlotzky's Bread, A Jug Of Wine And Pow," our episode summary for the premiere episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by LibraRising, is now available.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson has most desirable hair
June 28, 2005
A U.S. magazine poll rates Jessica Simpson's hair as the most desirable.
Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh win 'The Next Food Network Star'
June 28, 2005
The owners of Chicago's The Hearty Boys Caterers are the winners of the Food Network's "The Next Food Network Star."
Original 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson picky about whom she dates
June 27, 2005
Kelly Clarkson, the first "American Idol," tells World Entertainment News Network that she only dates men she could marry.
Real Gilligan's Island 2 - Episodes 5 & 6 summary
June 27, 2005
"People Find Love In Strange Places," our episode summary for the fifth and sixth episodes of the second edition of TBS's The Real Gilligan's Island series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 4 summary
June 27, 2005
"Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board," our episode summary for the fourth episode of ABC's new Dancing with the Stars series, written by PhoenixMons, is now available.
The Scholar - Episode 3 summary
June 27, 2005
"The Road to Harvard Goes Through Djibouti," our episode summary for the third episode of ABC's new The Scholar series, written by zipperhead, is now available.
Former 'Idol 2' finalist Corey Clark charged with misdemeanor assault
June 27, 2005
Corey Clark, the former "American Idol" contestant who claimed an affair with Paula Abdul has been charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a hotel room.
'American Idol' reject William Hung releasing summer songs album
June 25, 2005
William Hung, best known as being the most memorable, rejected talent show contestant on Fox's "American Idol" has released an album of U.S. summer songs.
NBC releases identities of its upcoming 'Average Joe 4' contestants
June 25, 2005
NBC has released the identities of the eighteen "average joes" who will be appearing in its upcoming Average Joe 4: The Joes Strike Back series. Debuting Tuesday, June 28 at 8PM, Average Joe 4 will feature the eighteen men competing for the heart of Anna Chudoba, a beautiful red-headed 26-year-old model and UNLV business management graduate (and former Fear Factor contestant) who was born in Poland and raised in Las Vegas.
NBC launches 'The Apprentice 5' nationwide casting call tour
June 24, 2005
Donald Trump and Martha Stewart's new twin The Apprentice editions won't premiere until this fall, however NBC announced yesterday that it will launch a new nationwide casting tour for the fifth edition of the Donald Trump version of the series beginning this weekend.
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Episode 4 summary
June 24, 2005
"Don’t Leave Me this Way One More Time," our episode summary for the fourth episode of NBC's new Hit Me Baby One More Time series, written by Flairmarq, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 4 summary
June 24, 2005
"You Complete Me," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by Silvergirl1, is now available.
Bravo reveals identities of its upcoming 'Battle of the Network Reality Stars' participants
June 23, 2005
Bravo has announced the identities of most of the thirty-two former reality television participants -- billed as representing sixteen different reality shows -- who will compete in its upcoming Battle of the Network Reality Stars.
'Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood's first single debuts atop sales chart
June 23, 2005
Carrie Underwood, who only a month ago became the fourth winner of "American Idol," now has country's top single with her "Inside Your Heaven."HGTV 'Dream Home' has become tax nightmare for house winner
June 23, 2005
Winning a $1.5 million dream mansion has turned into a nightmare for an unemployed Illinois man who can't afford the $663,000 in federal and property taxes.
Martha Stewart seeking a few bad cooks for her new daytime show
June 23, 2005
Martha Stewart is looking for the worst cooks in the United States to become students during her latest television venture.
Fox planning 'Celebrity Idol' spinoff of 'American Idol'
June 23, 2005
Although a deal has reportedly yet to be formally signed, Fox has revealed plans to team with American Idol producers FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment to create Celebrity Idol, a celebrity spinoff of its smash-hit reality talent competition.
Bobby Brown: New reality series shows he's "more good than bad"
June 23, 2005
Singer Bobby Brown jokes about his encounters with the law in "Being Bobby Brown," a Bravo reality TV program that Brown says shows he is more good than bad.
Real Gilligan's Island 2 - Episodes 3 & 4 summary
June 22, 2005
"Gilligan Shows His Little Buddy," our episode summary for the third and fourth episodes of the second edition of TBS's The Real Gilligan's Island series, written by survivorscott, is now available.BBC exec defends the network's explicit 'Big Brother' reality TV show
June 22, 2005
British reality show "Big Brother" is a modern-day embodiment of biblical values - not morally degenerate as some have charged, a BBC TV executive says.Hollywood writers union making new attempt to organize reality shows
June 21, 2005
The screenwriters union is making new efforts to organize those who work in reality TV, an area the Writers Guild of America calls "a sweatshop."The WB orders second season of its 'Beauty and the Geek' ratings hit
June 21, 2005
The WB has announced that it has ordered a second season of Beauty and the Geek, the currently airing reality series that has emerged as a summer hit for the reality-challenged network.NBC planning new 'I'm a Celebrity but I Want to Be a Pop Star' series
June 20, 2005
Celebrities with an urge to sing in public have a new venue, a reality show.
'American Idol' to launch online singing contest competition
June 20, 2005
An Internet radio station called American Idol Underground will offer an online version of "American Idol," Billboard magazine reports.
Lauren Sanchez to host Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance' series
June 19, 2005
Lauren Sanchez, who reports on entertainment for Fox's KTTV-TV in Los Angeles, will host the new reality series "So You Think You Can Dance," on Fox.
'American Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice signs with 19 Recordings/RCA
June 18, 2005
Birmingham, Ala.-native Bo Bice, runner-up of the fourth season of Fox's "American Idol," has been signed to 19 Recordings/RCA Records.
NBC reveals the identities of its 'I Want To Be A Hilton' contestants
June 18, 2005
NBC has announced the identities of the fourteen people who will be competing on its new upcoming I Want To Be A Hilton reality series.
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Episode 3 summary
June 17, 2005
"Return of the Two Hit Wonders," our episode summary for the third episode of NBC's new Hit Me Baby One More Time series, written by Flairmarq, is now available.
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 3 summary
June 17, 2005
"Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," our episode summary for the third episode of ABC's new Dancing with the Stars series, written by PhoenixMons, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 3 summary
June 17, 2005
"Look At My Kidney Stone!," our episode summary for the third episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by volsfan, is now available.
'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice says he prayed that he'd lose the competition
June 17, 2005
Is he being bitterly honest or just bitter? Only he knows.
The Scholar - Episode 2 summary
June 17, 2005
"We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do! We’ve Got Ratings . . . No, We Don’t," our episode summary for the second episode of ABC's new The Scholar series, written by Cygnus X1, is now available.Report: Michael Jackson family finds no takers for reality show
June 17, 2005
There seems to be little interest in a Michael Jackson family reality show, a published report said.
UPN's 'Britney & Kevin: Chaotic' finale draws only 2.1 million viewers
June 16, 2005
Pregnant singer Britney Spears' just-wrapped reality TV show, "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic," lost its appeal for some viewers and outraged others.
Ratings: ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' ranks as the week's top show
June 15, 2005
Last week's second episode of ABC's Dancing with the Stars scored a clean sweep in the weekly ratings rankings, placing as the top ranked television program of the week among both total viewers and the Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 age demographics.
Real Gilligan's Island 2 - Episode 2 summary
June 15, 2005
"The Skipper Always Goes Down On The First Date," our episode summary for the second episode of the second edition of TBS's The Real Gilligan's Island series, written by Estee, is now available.
Real Gilligan's Island 2 - Episode 1 summary
June 15, 2005
"Just Sit Right Back...," our episode summary for the first episode of the second edition of TBS's The Real Gilligan's Island series, written by Estee, is now available.Report: Michael Jackson family shopping reality TV series
June 15, 2005
Some of Michael Jackson's relatives are pitching a six-episode unscripted TV series revolving around the pop singer's clan.
'Britney & Kevin: Chaotic' ends with premiere of Spears' new video
June 15, 2005
Britney Spears' new single, "Someday (I Will Understand)," and video premiered during the season finale of the pregnant pop singer's reality TV show.
Fox planning its own 'Skating With Celebrities' copycat of ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' hit
June 14, 2005
Perhaps the only thing less startling than an ABC announcement that it has ordered a second six-episode edition of its surprisingly successful Dancing with the Stars summer reality series (an announcement that the network has not yet formally made, but is expected soon) was yesterday's Fox announcement that the derivative reality network is launching Skating With Celebrities, its own copycat edition of the ABC series.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton plans to "retire" in two years
June 13, 2005
Paris Hilton has announced she's giving two more years to being a television celebrity before becoming a mother.AMC's 'Celebrity Charades' series to premiere on June 20
June 12, 2005
Celebrities give their best performances for a good cause in an original series, "Celebrity Charades," on U.S. cable television's AMC.
ABC's 'Brat Camp' troubled teen reality series to premiere July 13
June 11, 2005
ABC has announced that its new Brat Camp reality series will premiere Wednesday, July 13 at 8PM ET/PT with back-to-back hour-long episodes. Following its special two-hour debut broadcast, Brat Camp will air regularly on Wednesdays at 9PM ET/PT.
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Episode 2 summary
June 11, 2005
"Ice Ice Baby One More Time," our episode summary for the second episode of NBC's new Hit Me Baby One More Time series, written by Flairmarq, is now available.
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 2 summary
June 11, 2005
"I'm a Celebrity, Let Me Dance For You," our episode summary for the second episode of ABC's new Dancing with the Stars series, written by PhoenixMons, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 2 summary
June 11, 2005
"Pizza With Cheese, Hold The Squid Covered Cucumber," our episode summary for the second episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by Silvergirl1, is now available.
ABC's new 'Welcome To The Neighborhood' reality series to debut July 10
June 11, 2005
ABC has announced that its new Welcome To The Neighborhood reality series will premiere Sunday, July 10 at 9PM ET/PT. A six-episode series, Welcome To The Neighborhood will feature seven diverse families competing to win a beautiful dream home -- with the cul-de-sac's neighbors deciding who wins the competition.
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 1 summary
June 11, 2005
"Blueberry?," our episode summary for the first episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by volsfan, is now available.
The Scholar - Episode 1 summary
June 11, 2005
"Tomorrow Is Another Stupid Test," our episode summary for the first episode of ABC's new The Scholar series, written by Cygnus X1, is now available.
GSN announces 'The Amazing Race' syndication deal, daily repeats to begin July 11
June 9, 2005
Confirming earlier reports and continuing a busy month for reality TV syndication, GSN announced Wednesday that it has acquired the off-network syndication rights to CBS's Emmy-winning The Amazing Race reality series.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson launching her own clothing brand
June 9, 2005
Pop idol Jessica Simpson is preparing to roll out her own clothing lines, with the clothes timed to hit U.S. stores when her new movie hits the theaters.
Ratings: NBC's 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' debut tops the week in key demographic
June 9, 2005
Although it ranked a more modest seventeenth in the week's viewership rankings with 8.9 million viewers, last week's premiere of NBC's Hit Me Baby One More Time reality performance show topped the ratings for the week ending June 5 in one key ranking -- the Adults 18-49 demographic.Wanna-be brides compete in Times Square 'Bridezillas' promotion
June 8, 2005
Nineteen women dressed in bridal gowns dived into a giant 20-foot lemon cake in Times Square in New York City to grab a ring box worth $50,000.
NBC changes 'Average Joe 4' debut date again, moves premiere (back) to June 28
June 8, 2005
NBC has announced that for the second time in the last two weeks, it has changed the premiere date of its upcoming Average Joe 4: The Joes Strike Back series. Despite last week's announcement that it had decided to move Average Joe 4's debut up a week to June 21, NBC has now reversed the decision, deciding instead to move the show's premiere back to its originally planned Tuesday, June 28 at 8PM ET/PT launch
'Ashlee Simpson Show' star denies threatening to attack Lindsay Lohan
June 8, 2005
A reported spat between pop singer Ashlee Simpson and actress Lindsay Lohan has turned out to be a big misunderstanding.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's commercial song released as single
June 8, 2005
A full-length version of the recording of "I Love Paris," the song featured in Paris Hilton's controversial Carl's Jr. TV ad, is being released on iTunes.Upcoming VH1 'Being Bonaduce' star Danny Bonaduce out of rehab
June 8, 2005
Troubled former "Partridge Family" child star Danny Bonaduce says he's sober after another stint in rehab.
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 1 summary
June 8, 2005
What The Hell Am I Doing?," our episode summary for the first episode of ABC's new Dancing with the Stars series, written by PhoenixMons, is now available.NBC Universal renews its syndicated 'Blind Date' for a seventh season
June 7, 2005
The syndicated relationship reality show "Blind Date" has been renewed for a seventh season by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.
Report: Upcoming 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart may sell home
June 6, 2005
Martha Stewart may sell her famed Turkey Hill Farm home in Westport, Conn., for about $10 million, the New York Post reported Monday.
Report: 'The Osbournes' star Kelly Osbourne back in rehab
June 6, 2005
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne's 20-year-old daughter, Kelly, is back in rehab, Us Weekly reports.
'Idol' star Clay Aiken opening "Camp Gonzo" camp for disabled kids
June 6, 2005
"American Idol" star Clay Aiken is opening a summer camp for disabled kids in his home state of North Carolina.
VH1 acquires syndication rights to first six seasons of UPN's 'Top Model'
June 6, 2005
Continuing what is shaping up to be a busy month in the world of reality TV syndication, VH1 has announced that it has acquired the exclusive syndication rights to UPN's America's Next Top Model series.
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Episode 1 summary
June 3, 2005
"American Idol: The Surreal Life edition," our episode summary for the first episode of NBC's new Hit Me Baby One More Time series, written by Flairmarq, is now available.
Ratings: ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' debuts big, draws over 13 million viewers
June 2, 2005
Defying most non-ABC expectations, ABC's quirky Dancing with the Stars delivered a big ratings performance in its Wednesday, June 1 premiere -- a performance that would appear to make it poised to become the first big ratings hit of the nascent summer television season.
NBC bumps 'The Biggest Loser 2' onto its fall schedule, delays premiere until September 13
June 2, 2005
NBC has announced a tweaking of its upcoming summer programming lineup, modifying the premiere schedule of five of its upcoming reality shows and bumping The Biggest Loser 2 fully into its Fall 2005 programming schedule.
NBC moves its 'Meet Mister Mom' premiere to August 2
June 2, 2005
NBC has announced that it has tweaked its previously announced summer programming lineup, changing the premiere schedule for six of its upcoming reality series, including Meet Mister Mom. Originally scheduled to air on Wednesdays beginning August 3, Meet Mister Mom will now premiere a day earlier in its new regularly scheduled Tuesdays at 8PM ET/PT time period.Cameron Diaz and her 'Trippin' producer sue tabloid for $60 million
June 2, 2005
Cameron Diaz and one of her MTV reality show producers are suing the National Enquirer for $60 million for alleging they were romantically involved.
'Osbournes' star Kelly Osbourne talks about her stash of painkillers
June 2, 2005
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne's daughter, Kelly, has gone public about how she stockpiled painkillers in her bedroom out of paranoia.
NBC pushes its 'Tommy Lee Goes to College' premiere back to August 16
June 2, 2005
NBC has announced that it has tweaked its previously announced summer programming lineup, changing the premiere schedule for six of its upcoming reality series, including Tommy Lee Goes to College.
Arrest warrant issued for Bravo's upcoming 'Being Bobby Brown' star
June 2, 2005
A Canton, Mass., judge issued an arrest warrant for singer Bobby Brown, who reportedly missed a child support hearing because he was hospitalized.
NBC nudges July 21's 'I Want to Be a Hilton' premiere to 9PM
June 2, 2005
NBC has announced that it has changed its previously announced summer programming lineup, tweaking the premiere schedule for six of its upcoming reality series, including I Want to Be a Hilton.
NBC tweaks its summer schedule, moves 'Average Joe 4' debut up to June 21
June 2, 2005
NBC has announced that it has tweaked its previously announced summer programming lineup, changing the premiere schedule for six of its upcoming reality series, including Average Joe 4: The Joes Strike Back. Originally scheduled to debut on Tuesday, June 28, Average Joe 4 will now premiere a week earlier on Tuesday, June 21 at 8PM ET/PT.
NBC moves the debut of David E. Kelley's 'The Law Firm' reality series to July 28
June 2, 2005
NBC has announced that it has tweaked its previously announced summer programming lineup, changing the premiere schedule for six of its upcoming reality series, including David E. Kelley's The Law Firm reality series.
Outdoor Life Network acquires syndication rights to 'Survivor', repeats to begin July 24
June 1, 2005
Outdoor Life Network announced today that it has acquired the exclusive syndication rights to the first ten seasons of CBS's long-running Survivor reality series. Best known as the broadcast home of the Tour de France bicycle race and The Gravity Games, Outdoor Life Network is owned by the Comcast cable corporation and available in more than 63 million American homes.
Report: GSN finalizing syndication deal for CBS's 'The Amazing Race'
June 1, 2005
On the same day that Outdoor Life Network announced that it has reached a syndication deal for the first ten episodes of CBS's Survivor, industry trade papers have reported that GSN (the former Game Show Network) is in final negotiations to pick up the cable rights for the Tiffany network's other big reality series -- The Amazing Race.
'The Amazing Race 7' couple Lynn Warren and Alex Ali marry in Canada
June 1, 2005
Former The Amazing Race 7 contestants Lynn Warren and Alex Ali were married in Canada this morning. Ottawa's HOT 89.9FM radio station broadcast the sponsored ceremony live on-air between 7-9 AM today -- making it what is believed to be the first radio station in the world to air the live broadcast of a gay wedding.
CBS accepting applications for 'The Amazing Race 9'
June 1, 2005
CBS has announced that it is accepting applications for The Amazing Race 9, a traditional "teams of two" edition of the series that will be produced following the upcoming The Amazing Race 8 "family edition" that the network will air this fall.
