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Reality TV 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.
'Bachelorette' star Jillian Harris: I'm a smart girl despite Wes decision
June 30, 2009
Jillian Harris is insisting she's "a smart girl" despite her decision to give Wes Hayden a rose even after new accusations he went into the show with a girlfriend surfaced during last night's The Bachelorette broadcast. And she's also reiterating her previous claims that her The Bachelorette experience had an happy ending.
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.
Katrina Campins and Hardy Hill talk about their 'Miami Social' series
June 30, 2009
Younger viewers have The Hills and older audiences have The Real Housewives franchise, so Miami Social star Katrina Campins said the upcoming Bravo docu-reality series is targeting those 30-somethings in between.VH1 renews 'Celebrity Fit Club' and 'Sober House' reality series
June 30, 2009
VH1 announced it has renewed Celebrity Fit Club for a seventh season and Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House for a second season.The Style Network acquires rights to MTV's 'My Super Sweet 16'
June 30, 2009
The Style Network announced it has acquired the broadcast rights to MTV's My Super Sweet 16, which follows the elaborate and expensive coming-of-age parties of different teenager.
'Jon & Kate's Jon and Kate Gosselin "no longer commenting publicly"
June 30, 2009
Jon and Kate Gosselin have decided to go incommunicado with the media as they begin to work through their separation and divorce.VH1 orders reality series starring Pepa, Chilli and 'The Entertainer'
June 30, 2009
VH1 announced it has ordered three new romance-themed reality series starring former Salt 'n' Pepa member Sandra "Pepa" Denton, former TLC member Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, and former I Love New York and I Love Money participant Frank "The Entertainer" Moresco.CBS to debut walled-off 'There Goes the Neighborhood' on August 9
June 30, 2009
CBS has announced There Goes the Neighborhood, a new reality competition series that will feature families battling against each other on their own property behind a 20-foot wall, will premiere Sunday, August 9 at 9PM ET/PT.
Discovery airing 'Pitchmen' marathon, planning Billy Mays tribute show
June 30, 2009
Discovery Channel has announced it will air a Pitchmen marathon in memory of Billy Mays, the infomercial star who passed away suddenly on Sunday morning at the age of 50.
'Bachelorette' star Jillian Harris cuts two more bachelors, Ed returns
June 30, 2009
Two bachelors were eliminated and two others unexpectedly returned during last night's The Bachelorette broadcast on ABC.
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.
Jonathan Platero, Asuka Kondoh talk 'So You Think You Can Dance'
June 29, 2009
Nigel Lythgoe wagered with viewers that Jonathan Platero would be in the bottom three this week -- and unfortunately for the So You Think You Can Dance finalist, the judge won the bet.
'So You Think You Can Dance' attempting Michael Jackson tribute
June 29, 2009
Nigel Lythgoe is enlisting the help of American Idol judge Paula Abdul and a few So You Think You Can Dance choreographers to help organize a Michael Jackson tribute in an upcoming episode of the dance-themed Fox reality series.
'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.
Publisher still releasing 'Jon & Kate' star Kate Gosselin's new book
June 29, 2009
A fractured family apparently isn't enough for Kate Gosselin's new book to be shelved.
'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.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Asuka Kondoh, Jonathan Platero
June 26, 2009
Asuka Kondoh and Jonathan Platero became the next two finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fifth season during last night's live results show on Fox.
Ousted 'Bachelorette' suitor Tanner Pope hints at Ed Swiderski return
June 26, 2009
Ousted The Bachelorette bachelor Tanner Pope appears to have confirmed what viewers have increasingly suspected: that despite being shown quitting to return to his job during last week's broadcast, Ed Swiderski later returned to the show to continue wooing Jillian Harris.Fox reveals identities of 'More to Love's bachelor and bachelorettes
June 26, 2009
Fox has revealed that Luke Conley will serve as the object of affection for 20 voluptuous ladies on More to Love, a new reality dating series produced by The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss that will premiere on Tuesday, July 28 at 9PM ET/PT.VH1 to debut 'Real Chance of Love: Back in the Saddle' on August 3
June 26, 2009
VH1 has announced Real Chance of Love: Back in the Saddle -- the second season of its Real Chance of Love reality dating series -- will premiere Monday, August 3 at 9PM ET/PT.Megan Hauserman's 'Megan Wants a Millionaire' to debut August 2
June 26, 2009
VH1 has announced Megan Wants a Millionaire, a new reality dating series starring reality retread Megan Hauserman, will premiere Sunday, August 2 at 9PM ET/PT.
Fox to re-air 'American Idol's Michael Jackson performance show
June 26, 2009
Fox has announced it will pay tribute to Michael Jackson -- who passed away on Thursday at the age of 50 -- by airing an encore broadcast of this year's American Idol eighth-season performance episode that featured songs from the "King of Pop."
Lou Diamond Phillips "stunned" to have won NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity'
June 25, 2009
Lou Diamond Phillips said he didn't expect to be crowned "King of the Jungle" during last night's live I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! finale broadcast.
NBC to debut 'The Biggest Loser's eighth season on September 15
June 25, 2009
NBC has announced The Biggest Loser's eighth season will premiere on Tuesday, September 15 at 8PM ET/PT.
Attorney: Divorce judge could ban Gosselin kids from 'Jon & Kate'
June 25, 2009
Although the network has stated it has no plans to change the show's title, Jon and Kate Gosselin's upcoming divorce case judge could end up forcing TLC to drop the "Plus 8" from Jon & Kate Plus 8.
TV Land to re-air Farrah Fawcett's 'Chasing Farrah' reality series
June 25, 2009
TV Land said Thursday it will honor the memory of Hollywood actress Farrah Fawcett by airing the first episodes of her 2005 TV Land series, "Chasing Farrah."
Report: Simon Cowell to stop judging his U.K. 'The X Factor' series
June 25, 2009
Simon Cowell has reportedly decided which of his three reality competition's will be cut from his hectic schedule -- and it apparently isn't American Idol.
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.
Lou Diamond Phillips wins 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
June 25, 2009
Hollywood actor Lou Diamond Phillips was crowned I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'s champion during Wednesday night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality competition.
TLC: "There are no plans" to include Deanna Hummel on 'Jon & Kate'
June 25, 2009
While Deanna Hummel will almost certainly continue to be tabloid fodder, she apparently won't be making any appearances on Jon & Kate Plus 8.
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.
CBS to debut 'The Amazing Race's fifteenth edition on September 27
June 25, 2009
CBS has announced The Amazing Race's fifteenth season will premiere with a special two-hour broadcast on Sunday, September 27 at 8PM ET/PT.
CBS announces 'Survivor: Samoa' will premiere on September 17
June 25, 2009
CBS has announced Survivor: Samoa -- the nineteenth installment of the long-running reality series -- will premiere Thursday, September 17 at 8PM ET/PT.
Report: Simon Cowell being offered Oprah-size deal to stay with 'Idol'
June 24, 2009
Simon Cowell is reportedly on the verge of extending his American Idol contract -- and receiving an Oprah-sized payday in the process.
'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.
'Jon & Kate' star Kate Gosselin: Jon had wanted split for a long time
June 24, 2009
As Monday night's Jon & Kate Plus 8 broadcast suggested, Jon Gosselin was apparently the driving force behind his recent separation from his wife.
Label defends release of Adam Lambert's pre-'American Idol' songs
June 24, 2009
Hi Fi Recordings has decided to stand-up to Adam Lambert.
Sanjaya Malakar: I got more out of 'I'm a Celebrity' than 'American Idol'
June 24, 2009
Sanjaya Malakar feels American Idol and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! were both "learning experiences in different ways," and he places more value on his most-recent stint on the NBC reality series.
Report: Deanna Hummel to appear on 'Jon & Kate' with Jon Gosselin
June 24, 2009
Jon Gosselin's well-known "female friend" could reportedly become a familiar face on Jon & Kate Plus 8.
Sanjaya Malakar and Patti Blagojevich voted off NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity'
June 24, 2009
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! eliminated Sanjaya Malakar and Patti Blagojevich and determined its final three contestants during last night's penultimate broadcast of the three-week NBC reality competition.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin: I am hurt by Kate's statement
June 24, 2009
Jon Gosselin is apparently upset about his wife's Monday night statement that his unspecified "activities" over the weekend forced her to seek a divorce.
TLC won't change 'Jon & Kate's name, didn't film kids learning of split
June 24, 2009
Although it wouldn't seem to make much business sense for TLC to put Jon & Kate Plus 8 on hiatus after Jon and Kate Gosselin's Monday night separation announcement drew more than 10 million viewers, network president Eileen O'Neill feels it is the right decision.ABC orders new 'Find My Family' long-lost relative reality series
June 24, 2009
ABC wants to help reunite long-lost relatives and friends via a new The Locator-like reality series.
MTV lands Audrina Patridge's new Mark Burnett-produced reality show
June 24, 2009
Audrina Patridge's new reality show has unsurprisingly found a home at MTV.Food Network renews 'The Next Food Network Star,' begins casting
June 24, 2009
Food Network announced it has renewed The Next Food Network Star for a sixth season and will begin casting for the culinary competition series next month.
Fox reveals the identites of 'Hell's Kitchen's sixth-season contestants
June 24, 2009
Fox has revealed the identities of the 16 culinary contestants competing on Hell's Kitchen's sixth season, which will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Tuesday, July 21 at 8PM ET/PT.
''The Real Housewives of Atlanta's second season to premiere July 30
June 24, 2009
Bravo has announced The Real Housewives of Atlanta's second season will premiere on Thursday, July 30 at 10PM ET/PT.
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.
Jessica Simpson returning to reality in VH1's new 'The Price of Beauty'
June 24, 2009
Jessica Simpson is returning to reality television.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Kate Gosselin: Marriage is 'irretrievably broken'
June 24, 2009
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Kate Gosselin: Marriage is 'irretrievably broken'
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' separation broadcast delivers record ratings
June 24, 2009
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' separation broadcast delivers record ratings
'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.
TLC announces 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' will be going on hiatus until August
June 23, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 viewers are apparently going to have to wait over a month to get their next show update about how things are going with Jon and Kate Gosselin's newly-announced separation.
'Jon & Kate' star Kate Gosselin: Jon's activities have left me no choice
June 23, 2009
Now that their separation has been publicly announced it's apparently time for Jon and Kate Gosselin's public blame game to begin.
Bear Grylls' 'Man vs. Wild' helps Utah boy survive night alone in woods
June 23, 2009
Bear Grylls' 'Man vs. Wild' helps Utah boy survive night alone in woods
Stephen Baldwin quits 'I'm a Celebrity,' Holly Montag also leaves again
June 23, 2009
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! lost two more celebrities during last night's broadcast, with Stephen Baldwin quitting the three-week NBC reality competition only days before its finale and Holly Montag getting eliminated a second time after being allowed to return as a result of Baldwin's decision to leave.
Friend: 'Jon & Kate' star Jon Gosselin planning to get job in New York
June 23, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin is reportedly planning to move to New York City and get a job now that his separation from Kate Gosselin has been publicly announced.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' stars Jon and Kate Gosselin announce separation
June 23, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 will apparently be becoming Jon & Kate Divided Plus 8.
Wal-Mart to exclusively sell 'American Idol' Season 8 compilation CD
June 22, 2009
RCA Records and 19 Recordings said Monday they have teamed up exclusively with Wal-Mart to release "'American Idol' Season 8," a compilation CD.
Report: 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' stars Jon and Kate Gosselin file for divorce
June 22, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 stars Jon and Kate Gosselin's big "life-changing" announcement will be apparently exactly what most viewers suspected it would be: a divorce announcement.
Stephen Baldwin quits 'I'm a Celebrity' citing insect bites as reason
June 22, 2009
Stephen Baldwin quits 'I'm a Celebrity' citing insect bites as reason
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin: "I have no idea" where Kate is
June 22, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin apparently isn't even attempting to pretend he knows what estranged wife Kate Gosselin is doing anymore.
Adam Lambert: Pre-'Idol' album "in no way reflects" his music
June 22, 2009
Adam Lambert is unhappy that an album featuring songs he recorded pre-American Idol will be available to the public.
Max Kapitannikov, Ashley Valerio talk 'So You Think You Can Dance'
June 22, 2009
Max Kapitannikov said he anticipated his So You Think You Can Dance ouster when he found himself among the bottom three males with Kupono Aweau and Jason Glover during Thursday night's results show.
'American Idol' Top 10 finalists preparing for summer concert tour
June 22, 2009
'American Idol' Top 10 finalists preparing for summer concert tour
Ryan Seacrest pitching "meaningful" reality show to Lindsay Lohan
June 22, 2009
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew could apparently have some competition from Ryan Seacrest for Lindsay Lohan's services.
'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.
Reports: 'Jon & Kate's Jon Gosselin checking out New York apartment
June 19, 2009
It's looking more and more like Jon and Kate Gosselin's big Jon & Kate Plus 8 announcement will be what most viewers are speculating: a separation or divorce announcement.
'America's Got Talent' hoping to find its own version of Susan Boyle
June 19, 2009
'America's Got Talent' hoping to find its own version of Susan Boyle
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Ashley Valerio, Max Kapitannikov
June 19, 2009
Ashley Valerio and Max Kapitannikov became the next two finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fifth season during last night's live results show on Fox.
Ashley, a 22-year-old contemporary dancer from Mesa, AZ who currently resides in North Hollywood, CA, and Max, a 26-year-old latin ballroom dancer from Moscow, Russia who currently resides in Brooklyn, NY, found themselves among the bottom three couples based on home viewer votes cast immediately following Wednesday night's performance episode. They were then ousted by the show's three judges after the six dancers each performed a solo routine.
'Can You Duet's Naomi Judd talks about new season, music industry
June 19, 2009
'Can You Duet's Naomi Judd talks about new season, music industry
Holly Montag and Janice Dickinson get eliminated from 'I'm a Celebrity'
June 19, 2009
Holly Montag and Janice Dickinson became the third and fourth celebrities voted out of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! by home viewers during last night's broadcast of the three-week NBC reality competition.
Jon and Kate Gosselin to make 'announcement' on 'Jon & Kate Plus 8'
June 18, 2009
Well, that's certainly one way to end a three-week ratings slide.
More than 9,000 hopefuls attend 'American Idol's auditions in Atlanta
June 18, 2009
More than 9,000 hopefuls attend 'American Idol's auditions in Atlanta
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.
Lauren Conrad: Spencer Pratt's 'Hills' apology phone call was faked
June 18, 2009
Now that she's left The Hills, Lauren Conrad is apparently starting to feel comfortable acknowledging the show's fake shenanigans.
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.
Stephanie Pratt denies appearing on 'The Hills' made her bulimic
June 18, 2009
Stephanie Pratt is denying that The Hills made her bulimic -- a claim that was recently attributed to her on the cover of Us Weekly's latest issue.
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.Oxygen to debut new 'Addicted to Beauty' docu-reality series on August 4
June 18, 2009
Oxygen has announced Addicted to Beauty, a new docu-reality series that will follow the staff at Changes Plastic Surgery and Spa, will premiere Tuesday, August 4 at 11PM ET/PT.
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.
Paula Abdul denies report that she'll definitely be returning to 'Idol'
June 18, 2009
A recent report that all four American Idol judges will be returning for the Fox reality competition's ninth season was apparently premature.
Paris Hilton launches Dubai version of her 'My New BFF' reality show
June 18, 2009
Paris Hilton launches Dubai version of her 'My New BFF' reality show
'So You Think You Can Dance's sixth season to debut on September 16
June 17, 2009
Fox has announced So You Think You Can Dance's sixth season will premiere Wednesday, September 16 at 8PM ET/PT.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.
'Bachelorette' bachelor's mom defends his decision to quit the show
June 17, 2009
Ed Swiderski's mother supports his decision to choose keeping his job over continuing to compete for the heart of The Bachelorette star Jillian Harris.
Report: MTV adding new party-girl 'vixens' to try and spice up 'The City'
June 17, 2009
MTV apparently has a plan to add some life to The City.
'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.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Kate Gosselin defends spanking her daughter
June 17, 2009
Kate Gosselin is apparently an old-school mom when it comes to disciplining her children.
'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.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' ratings nearly back to pre-media coverage levels
June 17, 2009
Although media coverage of Jon and Kate Gosselin's relationship problems is continuing, the ratings pop it brought to their Jon & Kate Plus 8 reality show appears to be over.
Report: 'Survivor' filming back-to-back editions in Samoa this summer
June 17, 2009
Survivor is reportedly venturing into uncharted territory.
'America's Next Top Model's thirteenth season to debut September 9
June 17, 2009
The CW has announced America's Next Top Model's thirteenth season will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Wednesday, September 9 at 8PM ET/PT.
'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.
'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris sends one bachelor home, another quits
June 16, 2009
Two more bachelors were eliminated from the competition for Jillian Harris' heart during last night's The Bachelorette broadcast on ABC, however only one of the departure decisions was made by the bachelorette.
Vera Wang confirms she's considering going 'Dancing with the Stars'
June 16, 2009
Fashion designer Vera Wang has acknowledged rumors that she's considering competing on Dancing with the Stars are accurate but says she isn't sure whether it's actually going to happen.
HGTV reveals the identities of 'HGTV Design Star' fourth-season cast
June 16, 2009
HGTV has revealed the identities of 10 of the 11 finalists who will competing on HGTV Design Star's fourth season.
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.VH1 orders 'Celebrity Rehab'-like OCD treatment facility reality series
June 15, 2009
VH1 is apparently obsessed with rehab-themed reality shows.
NBC announces casting tour for 'The Biggest Loser's ninth season
June 15, 2009
NBC has announced open casting call dates and locations for The Biggest Loser's ninth season, which is currently slated to air early next year.
'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.CBS orders three more 'I Get That a Lot' hidden-camera specials
June 15, 2009
CBS Monday announced it has ordered three more editions of its hidden-camera comedy special "I Get That a Lot."
'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.
'American Idol' launches ninth-season auditions in Massachusetts
June 15, 2009
'American Idol' launches ninth-season auditions in Massachusetts
Paris Torres, Tony Ballissimo dish on 'So You Think You Can Dance'
June 15, 2009
Paris Torres doesn't "begrudge" So You Think You Can Dance's judges for using the fact that many of the season's other female finalists are also contemporary dancers as a factor in their decision to eliminate her from the show's fifth season.
Axed 'Bachelorette' bachelor Juan Barbieri not buying "girlfriends" talk
June 15, 2009
Ousted The Bachelorette bachelor Juan Barbieri isn't buying the idea that some of the men competing for Jillian Harris' heart might secretly still have girlfriends back home.
'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.Ousted 'I'm a Celebrity' celeb Daniel Baldwin rips Janice Dickinson
June 13, 2009
U.S. actor Daniel Baldwin says fellow "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" contestant Janice Dickinson is "undereducated and over-medicated."
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.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Paris Torres and Tony Bellissimo
June 12, 2009
Paris Torres and her partner Tony Bellissimo became the first two finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's fifth season during last night's live results show on Fox.Daniel Baldwin gets voted out of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
June 12, 2009
Daniel Baldwin became the second celebrity voted out of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! by home viewers during last night's broadcast of the three-week NBC reality competition.
'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.Former 'Fit Club' contestant Chastity Bono undergoing sex change
June 11, 2009
Chastity Bono's publicist has confirmed the U.S. gay-rights activist and author is undergoing gender reassignment surgery.
'Bachelorette' bachelor David Good: You don't talk about girlfriends
June 11, 2009
Ousted The Bachelorette bachelor David Good is standing by his belief that it was wrong for any of the show's bachelors to tell Jillian Harris they believed some of the men competing for her heart might secretly still have girlfriends back home.Emme to host Fox's new 'More to Love' plus-size reality dating show
June 11, 2009
Fox has announced full-figured supermodel Emme will serve as host of More to Love, a new reality dating series produced by The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss that will star a plus-size bachelor as he attempts to woo several plus-size bachelorettes.
Former 'Wife Swap' mother accused of stabbing her husband
June 11, 2009
Former 'Wife Swap' mother accused of stabbing her husbandABC orders new 'Let's Dance' celebrity dancing reality competition
June 11, 2009
ABC just can't get enough celebrity dancing.
'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.TV Land to debut Joan Rivers' 'How'd You Get So Rich?' on August 6
June 10, 2009
TV Land says its new U.S. show "How'd You Get So Rich?" starring Joan Rivers will debut Aug. 6, not Aug. 12 as previously announced.
'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.Report: 'Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew' trying to get Lindsay Lohan
June 10, 2009
Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been offered an opportunity to clean up her act on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew's dime.
Jeff Probst: My new 'Live for the Moment' reality series is not dead
June 10, 2009
Jeff Probst's new reality series apparently hasn't had its torch snuffed.
ABC to premiere 'Dancing with the Stars' ninth season September 21
June 10, 2009
ABC has announced Dancing with the Stars' ninth season will premiere with a two-hour performance episode on Monday, September 21 at 8PM ET/PT.
Report: Jon Gosselin spent Kate's birthday with alleged mistress
June 10, 2009
Jon Gosselin was reportedly frolicking in the snow with his alleged mistress while hi wifes Kate was blowing out her birthday candles in March.
'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.Jeff Probst: 'Survivor' will film back-to-back editions this summer
June 10, 2009
Jeff Probst apparently has a busy summer ahead of him.A&E to premiere new 'Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design' on July 11
June 10, 2009
A&E has announced Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design, a new reality series that will follow the retired NFL star as he tests his skills as an interior designer, will premiere Saturday, July 11 at 12PM ET/PT.MTV confirms next 'The Real World' edition will be in Washington, D.C.
June 10, 2009
MTV has confirmed that The Real World's twenty-third season will be filmed Washington, D.C..MTV announces 'The Real World: Cancun' will premiere on June 24
June 10, 2009
MTV has announced The Real World: Cancun -- the twenty-second season of the long-running reality series -- will premiere Wednesday, June 24 at 10PM ET/PT.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.
'Bachelorette' star Jillian Harris sends three more bachelors home
June 9, 2009
Jillian Harris sent three more bachelors packing in her journey to find true love during last night's The Bachelorette fifth-season episode on ABC.'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.
'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert signs recording contract
June 9, 2009
It was a busy day for Adam Lambert.
Frances Callier and Spencer and Heidi Pratt all leave 'I'm a Celebrity'
June 9, 2009
Frances Callier and Spencer and Heidi Pratt were all shown quitting I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! during last night's broadcast of the three-week NBC reality competition.
TLC to premiere third season of Kat Von D's 'LA Ink' on July 9
June 9, 2009
TLC has announced LA Ink's third season will premiere on Thursday, July 9 at 10PM ET/PT
'Real Housewives' star Kelly Killoren Bensimon settles assault case
June 9, 2009
'Real Housewives' star Kelly Killoren Bensimon settles assault case'My Life on the D-List' star Kathy Griffin insists she's still a D-lister
June 9, 2009
'My Life on the D-List' star Kathy Griffin insists she's still a D-lister
'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.
Report: Holly Montag joining 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'
June 8, 2009
One Montag sister apparently wasn't enough for NBC's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.Report: The CW delays 'Blonde Charity Mafia' debut until midseason
June 8, 2009
Blonde Charity Mafia has reportedly been whacked from The CW's summer schedule.
ABC to debut Mark Burnett's 'Shark Tank' reality series on August 9
June 8, 2009
ABC has announced Shark Tank, a Mark Burnett-produced American adaptation of the overseas Dragons' Den reality series, will premiere Sunday, August 9 at 9PM ET/PT following the premiere of the network's special 10th anniversary 11-night primetime run of Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
ABC bumps 'I Survived A Japanese Game Show's premiere to June 17
June 8, 2009
ABC has announced I Survived a Japanese Game Show's second season will premiere three weeks earlier than previously scheduled.Report: Fox developing 'I Married a Stranger' arranged marriage series
June 8, 2009
Fox is giving women who are eager to wed the opportunity to do so with a complete stranger.
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.
Sasha Petrovic: My 'Bachelorette' fate seemed to already be decided
June 8, 2009
Although The Bachelorette star Jillian Harris seemed to suggest otherwise when she failed to give him a rose, Sasha Petrovic doesn't feel that his one-on-one date comments played any role in her decision to eliminate him from the ABC reality dating competition. Instead, Sasha believes that Jillian had already decided to his fate before the date even began.
Spencer and Heidi Pratt leave 'I'm a Celebrity' again, "torture" alleged
June 7, 2009
The Hills stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! participation has apparently come to a controversial end. Again.
Paula Abdul still "negotiating" to return to 'American Idol' judging role
June 7, 2009
Paula Abdul has labeled talk of her leaving American Idol as a negotiating ploy to produce a better contract.
Bobby Flay: New 'The Next Food Network Star' cast the show's best yet
June 7, 2009
American chef and Food Network workhorse Bobby Flay, who unabashedly loves food and mentoring, says the network's next star must have the same passions.
'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.Alan Sugar's U.K. 'Apprentice' role in question due to new "tzar" job
June 7, 2009
The BBC says it is attempting to determine if British businessman Alan Sugar will return to star in the hit British TV series, "The Apprentice."
'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.
Paula Abdul still "not sure" she will be returning to 'American Idol'
June 6, 2009
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul says she is "not sure" if she will be returning to the popular U.S. TV series for another season.
'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.
NBC insists celebrities deciding Heidi and Spencer's 'Celebrity' return
June 5, 2009
NBC has denied newly ousted I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant Angela V. Shelton's suggestions that the show's remaining contestants aren't getting the final say as to whether The Hills stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt will get to return to the competition after quitting it earlier this week.NHL bumps 'I'm a Celebrity's Tuesday broadcast off NBC's schedule
June 5, 2009
NBC says it is planning to air a 2-hour edition of its Costa-Rican-set competition series "I'm a Celebrity Â…Get Me Out of Here!" next week.
Angela V. Shelton dishes about 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
June 5, 2009
Although the show has announced otherwise, newly ousted I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant Angela V. Shelton doesn't seem to believe the show's remaining contestants are getting the final say as to whether The Hills stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt get to return to the competition after quitting it earlier this week.
'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 clinic
New '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
'So You Think You Can Dance' wraps auditions, reveals Top 20
June 5, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance revealed the identities of its Top 20 fifth-season finalists during last night's broadcast of the Fox reality dancing competition.
Angela V. Shelton voted out of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
June 5, 2009
Angela V. Shelton became the first celebrity voted out of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! by home viewers during last night's broadcast of the three-week NBC reality competition.
NBC exec: Heidi and Spencer "everything that's wrong with America"
June 4, 2009
Although he's not above attempting to milk them for ratings, new NBC reality programming chief Paul Telegdy apparently isn't a fan of The Hills stars Spencer and Heidi Pratt, who attempted to rejoin the network's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! on Wednesday night's live broadcast after quitting the reality competition late Monday night.
Branden Rickman wins 'Make Me a Supermodel's second season
June 4, 2009
Branden Rickman, an 18-year-old from Lake Tahoe, NV who currently resides in Central Point, OR, was crowned Make Me a Supermodel's second season winner during Wednesday night's broadcast of the Bravo reality competition's finale.
Spencer and Heidi Pratt attempt to return to NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity'
June 4, 2009
The Hills stars Spencer and Heidi Pratt attempted to return to NBC's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! during Wednesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality competition, suddenly claiming to be contrite and apologetic for quitting the show after boasting that they were "super-celebrities" and belittling the celebrity status of the rest of the show's cast.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin says his eight children are happy
June 3, 2009
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin says his eight children are happy
NBC confirms Spencer and Heidi Pratt may return, Baldwin addition
June 3, 2009
NBC has confirmed that it has agreed to allow The Hills stars Spencer and Heidi Pratt to attempt to return to I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, however according to the network, the show's producers don't have the final say on the matter.
Rep: Spencer and Heidi Pratt are still part of NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity'
June 3, 2009
Although many viewers may hoping otherwise, last night's episode apparently didn't mark The Hills stars Spencer and Heidi Pratt's last appearance on NBC's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Heidi and Spencer Pratt quit 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
June 2, 2009
Heidi and Spencer Pratt quit 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
Bravo confirms 'Top Chef's sixth season will take place in Las Vegas
June 2, 2009
Bravo has confirmed that Top Chef's sixth season will be set in Las Vegas and be titled Top Chef: Las Vegas.
Marriage drama keeps TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8' on a ratings roll
June 2, 2009
Marriage drama keeps TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8' on a ratings roll
Fox announces 'American Idol' ninth season audition dates, locations
June 2, 2009
Fox has announced that American Idol's ninth-season auditions will kick-off on Sunday, June 14 at Gillette Stadium in the Boston, MA area.
'The Real Housewives' Jeana Keough: I may not return for fifth season
June 2, 2009
Jeana Keough is unsure if she'll be on The Real Housewives of Orange County for the Bravo reality show's upcoming fifth season.
Report: Spencer and Heidi Pratt quit NBC's 'I'm a Celebrity' for good
June 2, 2009
After briefly quitting the competition twice during its first 24 hours, The Hills stars Spencer and Heidi Pratt have reportedly quit NBC's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! for real this time.
'The Bachelorette' star Jillian Harris eliminates three more bachelors
June 2, 2009
With the competition for her heart heating up, Jillian Harris sent three more bachelors packing in her journey to find true love during last night's The Bachelorette fifth-season episode on ABC.
'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here' debuts with bungle in the jungle
June 2, 2009
'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here' debuts with bungle in the jungleComedian Reno Collier to host NBC's new 'Great American Road Trip'
June 1, 2009
Comedian Reno Collier has been named host of the adventure reality series "Great American Road Trip," NBC announced Monday.VH1 announces 'Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew' third-season cast
June 1, 2009
VH1 has revealed the identities of the nine celebrities who will attempt sobriety in Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew's third season, which is currently slated to premiere in early 2010.
Spencer, Heidi Pratt briefly quit 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
June 1, 2009
Recently married The Hills stars Spencer and Heidi Pratt apparently thought their I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! jungle experience was going to be as fake as their MTV reality show.'Life in the Fab Lane' star Kimora Lee Simmons gives birth to baby boy
June 1, 2009
Kimora Lee Simmons' publicist says the model and "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" reality show star has given birth to a son in Los Angeles.Discovery launching new 'MG: Motor City' revival of 'Monster Garage'
June 1, 2009
Discovery Channel announced it has ordered MG: Motor City, a revival of the network's Monster Garage reality series that will be set in Detroit, MI.
'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
