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Reality TV News - August 2006
VH1 planning new Andrew Dice Clay and Tom Sizemore reality series
August 31, 2006
The U.S. cable channel VH1 is launching two reality series focused on celebrities in their 40s trying to make comebacks -- Andrew Dice Clay and Tom Sizemore.
Former 'Rockstar: INXS' finalist MiG lands Universal Music record deal
August 31, 2006
One of the finalists from CBS's "Rockstar INXS," MiG, has been signed to his first record deal with Universal Music Classics Group.
Fox's 'American Idol 6' open audition tour hits New York City
August 31, 2006
When New York played home to auditions for the sixth season of "American Idol," the show's judges were surprised to find the contestants weren't New Yorkers.
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks settles with producer over songs
August 30, 2006
"American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks has settled his lawsuit against a Nashville producer who was selling three of his early songs on the Internet.
Report: 'Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee might be 'Wonder Woman'
August 30, 2006
Katharine McPhee, last season's "American Idol" runner-up, is reportedly being considered for a film version of "Wonder Woman."
GM ends 'Survivor' sponsorship but says new racial twist not the cause
August 30, 2006
General Motors is pulling its advertisements from CBS's "Survivor" for the upcoming season, saying that the action is not related to show's new format.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 22 summary
August 29, 2006
"Chilltown Feels Some Heat," our episode summary for the twenty-second episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by zipperhead, is now available.
Former 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Master P launches Katrina play
August 29, 2006
Rapper and former "Dancing with the Stars" participant Master P is touring his hip-hop play about a family living together after evacuating New Orleans because of Katrina.
Ivanka Trump has newfound sympathy for 'The Apprentice' contestants
August 28, 2006
Now that she's spent some time substituting for regular Donald Trump The Apprentice advisor Carolyn Kepcher, Ivanka Trump has newfound respect for NBC reality show's contestants.
Paris Hilton upset with Ricky Gervais over 'Extras' appearance snub
August 28, 2006
Paris Hilton's newest feud is with Ricky Gervais over the British comic's decision to turn down "The Simple Life" star's offer for her to appear on his series, "Extras."MTV filming new 'Living Lahaina,' 'Island Fever' reality shows in Hawaii
August 28, 2006
The tropical locale of the Hawaiian Islands has been chosen to be the location of two of MTV's newest reality TV dramas, "Living Lahaina" and "Island Fever."
HGTV's 'HGTV Design Star' reveals its final two home designers
August 28, 2006
HGTV's HGTV Design Star revealed its final two designers last night, with the show's Vern Yip-led judging panel deciding to eliminate Tym De Santo, a 46-year-old from Fort Wayne, Indiana, from the Project Runway-like home design competition.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 21 summary
August 27, 2006
"BUTT FIRST!!!," our episode summary for the twenty-first episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by ARnutz, is now available.
British 'Supernanny' family blame depiction for community backlash
August 26, 2006
Two Scottish parents are protesting their treatment by "Supernanny," accusing the television series of making them look bad with their children's curses.
James Rhine the eighth 'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' houseguest evicted
August 25, 2006
Big Brother 7: All-Stars voted out the second of its special double eviction week evictees last night, with James Rhine becoming the eighth houseguest to be evicted from the show's All-Stars house.
'The Contender 2' viewing party attendees brawl after Jeff Fraza loss
August 24, 2006
The aftermath of a reality boxing show viewing party got too real for some Boston-area revelers and resulted a wild free-for-all.
Kevin Federline says he's going broke despite 'Chaotic' show payday
August 24, 2006
Rapper and Britney Spears husband Kevin Federline is going broke even though he made about $2 million off of the UPN show "Chaotic."
'Idol' winner Taylor Hicks sues ex-producer for selling old demo songs
August 24, 2006
"American Idol" winner, Taylor Hicks, is suing a Tennessee music producer for distributing songs Hicks recorded before he won the reality show.
The Contender 2 - Episode 7 summary
August 24, 2006
"It’s A Two-fer!!!," our episode summary for the seventh episode of ESPN's second season of The Contender, written by ARnutz, is now available.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 20 summary
August 24, 2006
"The Veto King Gets His Butt Kicked By A Girl," our episode summary for the twentieth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by oasisfan1994, is now available.
Treasure Hunters - Finale Episode summary
August 24, 2006
"Three Episodes for the Price of One," our episode summary for the tenth and final episode of NBC's Treasure Hunters series, written by realitybites, is now available.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton accused of hacking voicemail
August 24, 2006
Spoofcard.com, a telephone card service provider, has terminated Paris Hilton's account because the heiress and "The Simple Life" star allegedly hacked other people's voicemail.
Former 'Idol 4' finalist Constantine Maroulis joining Broadway show
August 23, 2006
"American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis is negotiating to join the cast of "The Wedding Singer" on Broadway, Playbill.com reported in New York.
India bans 'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's new music video
August 23, 2006
India's Central Board of Film Certification has banned from TV the video made by "The Simple Life" star Paris Hilton for her new song "Stars Are Blind."
CBS reveals 'Survivor: Cook Islands' cast, confirms racial tribe division
August 23, 2006
Confirming weeks of rumors, CBS has revealed the identities of the twenty castaways who will be competing in this fall's Survivor: Cook Islands and announced that the castaways will -- in what the show's producer and host both acknowledge to be a controversial move -- initially be organized into four tribes divided along ethnic lines (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic and Caucasian.)
Fox's 'American Idol 6' open auditions continue in Birmingham
August 22, 2006
At the "American Idol" tryouts in Birmingham, Ala., thousands had their hopes for a coveted spot on the U.S. TV series dashed by show execs.
'Team Geniuses' wins NBC's 'Treasure Hunters' reality show
August 22, 2006
After solving a final task clue that proved so exhilarating that several of members of the competition's three remaining teams literally fell asleep while trying to solve it, the "Team Geniuses" team comprised of college students Charles Taylor, Francis Goldshmid, and Sam Khurana were crowned Treasure Hunters' winners during last night's finale broadcast of the NBC reality competition show.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 19 summary
August 22, 2006
"Hurricane Howie Blows Out To Sequesterville," our episode summary for the nineteenth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by oasisfan1994, is now available.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 18 summary
August 22, 2006
"Marci Wastes Away Again In Sequesterville," our episode summary for the eighteenth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by frisky, is now available.
'Rock Star' host Brooke Burke gets engaged to David Charvet
August 21, 2006
"Rock Star: Supernova" host Brooke Burke and actor David Charvet are engaged and expecting a child together.
Bravo's 'Queer Eye' taking on weight issues as well as style problems
August 21, 2006
Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" will change its focus a bit and help people battling weight issues as well as fashion issues.Howie Gordon the seventh 'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' houseguest evicted
August 21, 2006
Big Brother 7: All-Stars voted out the first of its special double eviction week evictees last night, with Howie Gordon becoming the seventh houseguest to be evicted from the show's All-Stars house.
The Contender 2 - Episode 6 summary
August 20, 2006
"Don’t Count Him Out Just Yet!," our episode summary for the sixth episode of ESPN's second season of The Contender, written by ARnutz, is now available.
The Real World Key West - Finale Episode summary
August 20, 2006
"Is It Finally Over?," our episode summary for the twenty-third and twenty-fourth episodes of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 17 summary
August 20, 2006
"'Everything Is Janelle's Fault: A Holy Land Adventure In Rough Paraphrase," our episode summary for the seventeenth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by Estee, is now available.
Treasure Hunters - Episode 9 summary
August 20, 2006
"Oh Say Can You See," our episode summary for the ninth episode of NBC's Treasure Hunters series, written by realitybites, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen 2 - Finale Episode summary
August 20, 2006
"And To All, An Effing GOOD NIGHT!," our episode summary for the special two-hour finale broadcast of Hell's Kitchen 2, the second edition of Fox's Hell's Kitchen series, written by mysticwolf, is now available.
Judge lets 'Apprentice' star Donald Trump's $5 billion lawsuit proceed
August 19, 2006
Donald Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against an author who said the developer was not really a billionaire may proceed, a New Jersey judge has ruled.
Bianca Ryan wins NBC's 'America's Got Talent' talent competition
August 18, 2006
The first winner of NBC's "America's Got Talent" contest is Bianca Ryan, an 11-year-old singer from Philadelphia, who took the show's $1 million prize.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton getting serious about business
August 18, 2006
Heiress Paris Hilton wants people to see her life and how hard she really works from her prospective and says she's accomplished all she has on her own.
Marcellas Reynolds evicted from the 'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' house
August 18, 2006
After being nominated for eviction by Janelle Pierzina, who ended up as Big Brother 7: All-Stars' sixth official Head of Household after last Thursday's original sixth HoH challenge was redone, Marcellas Reynolds became the sixth houseguest to be evicted from CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars house.
Falsely identified "fugitive" sues 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star, A&E
August 17, 2006
Duane Chapman, best known for his TV show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," is the center of a lawsuit in California over his family's actions.
Benji Schwimmer crowned 'So You Think You Can Dance 2' winner
August 17, 2006
So You Think You Can Dance 2 crowned its champion last night, with Benji Schwimmer defeating fellow Final 4 finalists and Heidi Groskreutz, Donyelle Jones, and Travis Wall to win the second edition of the Fox reality talent competition show.
Justin Timberlake denies making disparaging Taylor Hicks comments
August 17, 2006
Pop singer Justin Timberlake said that Taylor Hicks can't hold a tune and better not be gay but his publicist claims that these comments were taken wrong.
Fox reveals the identities of Simon Cowell's 'Duets' show celebrities
August 16, 2006
After several weeks of on-air teaser promos, Fox has revealed the identities of the eight celebrities that will compete on Celebrity Duets, a new Simon Cowell-created reality competition series that will pair established recording stars with celebrities who work outside the music industry.Former 'The Real World' star David "Puck" Rainey has second child
August 16, 2006
Former "The Real World: San Francisco" star David "Puck" Rainey's wife has given birth to the couple's second child in Los Angeles.
'American Idol 5' finalist Chris Daughtry working on debut album
August 16, 2006
"American Idol" Season Five rocker Chris Daughtry has begun work on his debut album from 19 Recordings/RCA Records.
Report: Guinness Book disses 'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton
August 16, 2006
U.S. hotel heiress Paris Hilton will reportedly appear in the 2007 "Guinness Book of World Records" as the world's "Most Overrated Person."
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 16 summary
August 15, 2006
"'House Calls' with Gretchen and Bunky," our episode summary for the sixteenth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by strid333, is now available.
The CW reveals the identities of its 'America's Next Top Model 7' girls
August 15, 2006
The CW, the new network resulting from the merger of UPN and The WB, has revealed the identities of the wannabe models -- which include the show's first-ever set of twins -- who will be competing on the upcoming "seventh cycle" of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model reality series.
CBS announces 'Big Brother: All-Stars' and 'Rock Star' finale dates
August 15, 2006
In what's going to be a busy three day period for its reality shows, CBS has announced that Big Brother: All-Stars and Rock Star: Supernova, the network's two big summer reality series, will end their seasons with consecutive night mid-September finales that will proceed the third night premiere of Survivor: Cook Islands, the thirteenth edition of the network's long-running Survivor series.
Heather West defeats Virginia Dalbeck to win Fox's 'Hell's Kitchen 2'
August 15, 2006
Heather West defeated Virginia Dalbeck to be crowned the winner of Fox's Hell's Kitchen 2 during last night's special two-hour broadcast of the Gordon Ramsay reality cooking competition's second edition finale.
NBC releases 'The Biggest Loser 3' cast and twist information
August 15, 2006
After two weeks of on-air promotions that teased that this fall's The Biggest Loser 3 would feature fifty competitors, NBC has come clean and acknowledged that only fourteen of the fifty "contestants" (probably more accurately termed semifinalists) will make it past an initial fitness and nutrition boot camp and immediately move on to competing in the show's traditional The Biggest Loser Ranch competition.
Former 'Top Model 5' finalist Kim Stolz lands mtvU hosting role
August 14, 2006
Kim Stolz, a 23-year-old New Yorker who was a finalist on the fifth season of "America's Next Top Model," is finding her voice as the host of MTV's campus channel.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell talks about his favorite albums
August 14, 2006
British pop music promoter and "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell chose none of his own products as favorites when he was a guest on a BBC radio show.
Pre-existing Supernova band seeks 'Rock Star: Supernova' injunction
August 14, 2006
The California rock band Supernova has asked a San Diego federal judge to stop CBS from using its name on the reality TV show, "Rockstar: Supernova."
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 15 summary
August 14, 2006
"Oh, The Horror!!!," our episode summary for the fifteenth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by ARnutz, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen 2 - Episode 9 summary
August 14, 2006
"It's a Conspiracy, I Tell Ya!," our episode summary for the ninth episode of Hell's Kitchen 2, the second edition of Fox's Hell's Kitchen series, written by mysticwolf, is now available.One Ocean View - Episode 2 summary
August 14, 2006
"Rocking The Boat," our episode summary for the second (and, since ABC has pulled the show due to low ratings, apparently final) episode of One Ocean View series, written by kircon, is now available.
ABC reveals the identities of its 'Dancing with the Stars 3' celebrities
August 14, 2006
After months of rumors, ABC has formally revealed the identities of the celebrities who will be competing on this fall's third edition of its Dancing with the Stars smash-hit reality ballroom competition.
'Renovate My Family' host Jay McGraw marries model Erica Dahm
August 13, 2006
The son of U.S. TV pop psychologist Dr. Phil, Jay McGraw, has married actress and Playboy model Erica Dahm in a Beverly Hills, Calif., ceremony.
Fox's 'American Idol 6' auditions draws thousands in San Antonio
August 12, 2006
Judges aren't yet saying who among the estimated 7,000 hopefuls passed festive auditions in San Antonio for "American Idol."
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton bitten by own pet kinkajou
August 11, 2006
Heiress Paris Hilton was treated at a Los Angeles hospital after her pet kinkajou bit her on the arm while the two were playing.
Ice-T offers 'Talent' judge David Hasselhoff $5 million rap lessons
August 11, 2006
Rapper Ice-T's confident enough of his ability that he has said he could teach David Hasselhoff to rap, the catch being it would cost Hasselhoff $5 million.'Big Brother 7' sends Kaysar Ridha home, HoH challenge to be redone
August 11, 2006
After being nominated for eviction by Danielle Reyes, Big Brother 7: All-Stars' fifth Head of Household, Kaysar Ridha became the fifth houseguest to be evicted from CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars house.
The Contender 2 - Episode 5 summary
August 10, 2006
"Put Up or Shut Up!," our episode summary for the fifth episode of ESPN's second season of The Contender, written by ARnutz, is now available.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 14 summary
August 10, 2006
"The Legion of Doom and the Automatic Gravedigging Machine," our episode summary for the fourteenth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by Estee, is now available.
Treasure Hunters - Episode 8 summary
August 10, 2006
"Back To The USA," our episode summary for the eighth episode of NBC's Treasure Hunters series, written by michel, is now available.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 13 summary
August 10, 2006
"The Black Widow's Web," our episode summary for the thirteenth episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by oasisfan1994, is now available.
Josh Blue defeats Ty Barnett to win NBC's 'Last Comic Standing 4'
August 10, 2006
Last Comic Standing crowned its fourth season champion last night, with Josh Blue defeating fellow comedian Ty Barnett to win the fourth edition of the NBC reality talent competition show.
Fox's 'American Idol 6' begins open auditions at Pasadena Rose Bowl
August 9, 2006
National auditions for the upcoming season of "American Idol" began this week when 20,000 hopeful singers crammed into the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
NBC announces new 'You're the One That We Want' reality talent series
August 9, 2006
NBC has announced that it will air You're the One That We Want, a new reality talent competition series that will search for the leads for a new Broadway production of "Grease," as part of its 2006-2007 mid-season schedule.
USA Network releases 'Nashville Star 5' national casting tour schedule
August 9, 2006
USA Network has announced the national casting tour schedule for Nashville Star 5, the fifth edition of its American Idol-like country music reality talent competition that will premiere in January 2007.
Former 'American Idol 5' finalist Chris Daughtry buys new home
August 9, 2006
Oak Ridge, N.C., is reportedly prepared to offer its newest citizen, former "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry, the privacy his family has sought.
'Project Greenlight 3' film to finally get "limited" nationwide release
August 9, 2006
Director John Gulager, last season's winner of TV's "Project Greenlight," is set to unleash his horror film "Feast" upon U.S. theaters next month.
'The Hills' cameras miss Lauren Conrad's breakup with Jason Wahler
August 9, 2006
Even without the camera rolling, drama is high with MTV's reality show, "The Hills," star Lauren Conrad.
'Meet the Barkers' couple Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler divorcing
August 9, 2006
Blink 182 and Transplants drummer Travis Barker has filed for divorce from his wife, "Meet the Barkers" co-star Shanna Moakler.
'Flavor of Love 2' debut sets all-time VH1 premiere ratings record
August 9, 2006
Demonstrating that the breakout ratings that last spring's initial season of the show drew delivered don't appear to have been a fluke, Sunday night's premiere of the second edition of VH1's Flavor Of Love reality series drew the network's biggest season premiere audience ever.
'Talent' judge David Hasselhoff visits Orange County nightclub
August 7, 2006
"America's Got Talent" judge David Hasselhoff dominated Club Vegas' VIP section, appearing at the Orange County, Calif., nightclub as a favor for a fellow actor, TMZ.com said.
'Skating With Celebrities' pair Kristy Swanson, Lloyd Eisler expecting
August 7, 2006
Lloyd Eisler and his amazing sperm strike again. Nine months after the former Olympic figure skater's ex-wife gave birth to the former couple's second child, Eisler and his former Skating With Celebrities partner and current girlfriend Kristy Swanson have announced that they are expecting their first child.
Unauthorized Clay Aiken biography author sues former 'Idol' runner-up
August 7, 2006
Author Jeannie Holleman filed a North Carolina lawsuit against "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken, alleging the singer hurt sales of her Aiken biography.
'Rock Star' host Brooke Burke pregnant with David Charvet's child
August 7, 2006
"Rock Star: Supernova" host Brooke Burke and former "Baywatch" actor and singer David Charvet are expecting a child, sources told Us Weekly in California.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton paid ex-fiance for engagement ring
August 7, 2006
"Simple Life" co-star Paris Hilton couldn't part with her engagement ring when she and ex-fiance Paris Latsis split, so she bought it from him.
The Real World: Key West - Episode 22 summary
August 6, 2006
"Someone Is Selfish," our episode summary for the twenty-second episode of MTV's The Real World: Key West series, written by volsfan, is now available.
The Contender 2 - Episode 4 summary
August 6, 2006
"The Ole Switcheroo!!!," our episode summary for the fourth episode of ESPN's second season of The Contender, written by ARnutz, is now available.One Ocean View - Episode 1 summary
August 6, 2006
"Welcome to Fire Island," our episode summary for the premiere episode of ABC's One Ocean View series, written by kircon, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen 2 - Episode 8 summary
August 6, 2006
"Kiss My Grits," our episode summary for the eighth episode of Hell's Kitchen 2, the second edition of Fox's Hell's Kitchen series, written by mysticwolf, is now available.
Katharine McPhee injury continues 'American Idol' runner-up "curse"
August 5, 2006
When Katharine McPhee tripped and fractured her foot at a tour stop in Charlotte, N.C., she joined two other "American Idol" singers on the injured list.
Jay Mohr and Dat Phan to return for 'Last Comic Standing 4' finale
August 4, 2006
In an announcement that few would have envisioned when Last Comic Standing 4 first premiered in June, NBC has announced that former Last Comic Standing host Jay Mohr and first season winner Dat Phan will perform on next week's special 90-minute finale of the show's fourth season.
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks signs Random House book deal
August 4, 2006
"American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, who had a hit with "Do I Make You Proud," has signed a deal to write a book on his career called "Heart Full of Soul."
Diane Henry the fourth 'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' houseguest evicted
August 4, 2006
After being nominated for eviction by Janelle Pierzina, Big Brother 7: All-Stars' fourth Head of Household, Diane Henry became the fourth houseguest to be evicted from CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars house.
Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance 2' reveals its four finale dancers
August 4, 2006
Fox's So You Think You Can Dance 2 reality dance competition revealed its finale foursome last night, with the show's home viewers deciding that the competition had ended for dancers Ivan Koumaev and Natalie Fotopoulos.MTV's 'The Hills' reality show set to begin filming second season
August 4, 2006
MTV in New York is preparing to start filming the second season of "The Hills," which finished its first season with star Lauren Conrad in an interesting fix.
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Episode 11 summary
August 3, 2006
"A Blonde Moment," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of CBS's Big Brother 7: All-Stars, written by oasisfan1994, is now available.
Treasure Hunters - Episode 7 summary
August 3, 2006
"The French Connections," our episode summary for the seventh episode of NBC's Treasure Hunters series, written by realitybites, is now available.
Former 'Idol 2' foes Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken set to duel again
August 3, 2006
Former "American Idol" rivals Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are set to battle again when their new albums arrive in U.S. stores this fall.
'American Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee breaks foot at concert
August 3, 2006
The runner-up from this season's "American Idol," Katharine McPhee, fractured her foot backstage before the national "Idol" concert in Charlotte, N.C.
Magazine readers lash out at Ashlee Simpson's beauty makeover
August 2, 2006
The next issue of the New York-based Marie Claire magazine has an expanded letters section slamming singer Ashlee Simpson for her beauty makeover.
Bravo denies 'Queer Eye' cancellation report, blames 'Fab 5' misquote
August 2, 2006
Despite Internet rumors to the contrary, the American TV series "Queer Eye" will be returning for a fourth season next year.
The CW planning 'The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll' reality show
August 2, 2006
The new CW network will launch "The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll" with McG, Jimmy lovine and "America's Next Top Model" producer Ken Mok.
'Survivor: Cook Islands' to debut September 14, launch CBS fall lineup
August 2, 2006
CBS has announced that Survivor: Cook Islands, the formal title for this fall's thirteenth Survivor edition, will launch the network's fall schedule and premiere Thursday, September 14 at 8PM ET/PT.
CBS announces 'The Amazing Race 10' will premiere September 17
August 2, 2006
CBS has announced that The Amazing Race 10, the tenth edition of its three-time Emmy-winning The Amazing Race reality series, will premiere Sunday, September 17 at 8:30PM ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode. Subsequent episodes will air in the show's previously announced new Sunday 8-9PM ET/PT time period.
Former 'Idol 5' finalist Elliott Yamin expecting to sign contract soon
August 2, 2006
According to a spokeswoman for former American Idol 5 second runner-up Elliott Yamin, Yamin's involvement with the show's ongoing summer concert tour is the reason why the 28-year-old former viewer favorite has yet to sign a recording contract.
Convicted 'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch moved to new prison
August 1, 2006
Former "Survivor" contestant Richard Hatch, who was convicted of income tax evasion, has been moved to a minimum-security prison in West Virginia.
