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Reality TV News - September 2005
Paris Hilton cleared in Baltimore police 'Simple Life 3' taping probe
September 30, 2005
Baltimore police have cleared Paris Hilton of allegations she offered teens alcohol and marijuana before taping "The Simple Life."
Brianna Varela becomes the third castaway to exit 'Survivor: Guatemala'
September 30, 2005
One week after unanimously voting off one of its two 21-year-old female members, Survivor: Guatemala's Yaxha tribe decided to do the same to the other, voting out Brianna Varela, a 21-year-old retail salesperson from Edmonds, Washington, during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show.
Chris Valletta becomes the second ‘Apprentice 4’ contestant fired
September 30, 2005
Although Chris Valletta, a 27-year-old marketing executive from Dallas, Texas, was The Apprentice's latest losing project manager, he found himself on the receiving end of something rarely feted on losing managers: George and Carolyn's praise. But in the end it was not enough to save him when he disregarded Donald Trump’s recommendations on who to bring back to the final boardroom, causing him to become the second candidate fired from the fourth edition of NBC's The Apprentice.
'Idol 4' finalist Constantine Maroulis signs ABC TV sitcom deal
September 29, 2005
"American Idol" loser Constantine Maroulis has signed to star in an ABC sitcom, People magazine reports.
The Amazing Race Family Edition - Episode 1 summary
September 29, 2005
"Jumping The Shark," our episode summary for the premiere episode of The Amazing Race: Family Edition, the eighth edition of CBS's The Amazing Race series, written by idiotcowboy, is now available.Drunken 'Jackass' star Steve-O booted off late night show
September 29, 2005
Former MTV "Jackass" star Steve-O got pulled off Comedy Central's "Too Late with Adam Corolla" for being drunk and disorderly.
Report: 'Simple Life 4' to feature Paris and Nicole as 'surrogate mothers'
September 29, 2005
Next season's plot for Fox TV's "The Simple Life" will send its feuding co-stars into people's homes as surrogate mothers, MSNBC revealed Thursday.
'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump says children make him young
September 29, 2005
Real estate mogul and "The Apprentice" star Donald Trump told talk show host Tony Danza Thursday he decided to have another child to prove he's "still young."
Ebony becomes the second girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 5'
September 29, 2005
Deemed as having the desire to be a model but not the willingness to make the effort that would be required to fulfill her dreams, Ebony, a 18-year-old student from Sylmar, CA, became the second girl eliminated from the fifth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's UPN broadcast.
The Apprentice 4 - Episode 1 summary
September 29, 2005
"Put Up or Shut Up," our episode summary for the premiere episode of NBC's The Apprentice 4, written by Incognito9, is now available.Food Network hostess Rachael Ray marries longtime boyfriend
September 28, 2005
Food Network hostess Rachael Ray has tied the knot in Montalcino, Italy, it was reported Wednesday.
The Black family becomes the first team eliminated from 'The Amazing Race: Family Edition'
September 28, 2005
In the first leg of The Amazing Race: Family Edition, the Black family achieved a milestone when 8-year-old Austin Black became the youngest participant in The Amazing Race. Unfortunately, the team also had the distinction of being the first team eliminated, after struggling near the back of the pack for the entire leg of the race. But was it youth or lack of travel experience that led Austin, 11-year-old big brother Kenneth, and parents Reggie and Kimberly to an early elimination?
'Survivor: Guatemala' Episode 3 'State of the Spoiling'
September 28, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the third episode of Survivor: Guatemala is now available.
'The Osbournes' son Jack Osbourne changing his image and home
September 27, 2005
Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack has lost a lot of weight, his trademark curls and has a new home in California's Hollywood Hills.
Anna Nicole Smith taking her inheritance case to the Supreme Court
September 27, 2005
Anna Nicole Smith's bid for a chunk of her late husband's billion-dollar estate will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
First lady Laura Bush tapes 'Extreme Makeover: Home edition' show
September 27, 2005
First lady Laura Bush was in Biloxi, Miss., Tuesday for an ABC TV "Extreme Makeover" episode about recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina.'My Life on the D-List' star Kathy Griffin files for divorce
September 27, 2005
Actress/comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from husband, Matthew Moline, who was prominently featured in her Bravo TV reality series.
New wife Melania Knauss pregnant with Donald Trump's fifth child
September 27, 2005
Real estate mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump's third wife is pregnant with his fifth child.
'The Amazing Race Family Edition' winners leaked via online betting?
September 26, 2005
Has an online gambling website once again revealed the winners of another The Amazing Race edition?
'Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice and wife celebrate birth of baby boy
September 26, 2005
"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice and his wife, Caroline Fisher, have a newborn son, People magazine reported Monday.
Survivor: Guatemala - Episode 2 summary
September 25, 2005
"What a Bunch of Losers," our episode summary for the second episode of Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by strid333, is now available.
Top Model 5 - Episodes 1 & 2 summary
September 25, 2005
"The 'Casting' and 'Superhero' Episodes," our episode summary for the first two episodes of the fifth edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.
The Biggest Loser 2 - Episode 2 summary
September 25, 2005
"Weight in the Balance," our episode summary for the second episode of the second edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by Cyndimaus, is now available.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 14 summary
September 25, 2005
"Grande Theft Carnation," our episode summary for the fourteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by batts, is now available.
'Punk'd' star Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore get married
September 25, 2005
Hollywood couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are married, US Weekly says in an exclusive report.
'Road To Stardom' star Missy Elliott recovering from tendon surgery
September 25, 2005
Rap superstar Missy Elliott was recovering in New York Sunday from surgery to repair a torn left Achilles tendon.
'Punk'd' star Ashton Kutcher says cell phone hack website is a hoax
September 25, 2005
A rep for Ashton Kutcher says cell phone messages allegedly pulled off the TV and film star's cell phone and posted on the Internet are fake.
Morgan McDevitt becomes the second castaway to exit 'Survivor: Guatemala'
September 23, 2005
Deciding that she was lazy and not pulling her share of the weight around camp, Survivor: Guatemala's Yaxha tribe unanimously voted out Morgan McDevitt, a 21-year-old magician's assistant and waitress from Decatur, Illinois, during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show.
Melissa becomes the first ‘The Apprentice 4’ contestant to be fired
September 23, 2005
Melissa, a 30-year-old real estate investor from Tampa, Florida who was outspoken and critical of her team throughout the first assignment, became the first contestant fired from NBC's fourth edition of its Donald Trump-helmed The Apprentice series.
John O'Hurley wins ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' dance-off
September 23, 2005
Unless ABC decides its dance-off needs a dance-off, Kelly Monoco has been dethroned in the rematch against John O'Hurley in "Dancing With the Stars."Nelly planning his own 'Being Bobby Brown'-like reality TV show
September 22, 2005
St. Louis rapper Nelly is starring in his own reality TV show, it was reported Thursday.
Ashley becomes the first girl eliminated from UPN's 'Top Model 5'
September 22, 2005
Deemed to be boring, lacking magic, and too laid back, Ashley, a 22-year-old boutique buyer from Fort Lauderdale, FL , became the first girl eliminated from the fifth edition of America's Next Top Model during last night's UPN broadcast.
UPN's 'Top Model' adds online talk show co-hosted by April Wilkner
September 22, 2005
Similar to what its CBS sister network has done with its Big Brother and Survivor reality shows, UPN has announced that the new fifth edition of America's Next Top Model will feature its own live Internet talk show.
INXS says 'Rock Star' winner J.D. Fortune "just felt right"
September 22, 2005
The members of the rock band INXS say their new singer, chosen via nationally televised auditions, just "felt right" for the group.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline take new baby son home
September 21, 2005
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are back in their Malibu, Calif., home with their newborn son, Sean Preston Federline.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton caught in Beverly Hills traffic stop
September 21, 2005
Reality TV star Paris Hilton got pulled over on Beverly Hills' tony Rodeo Drive because her $155,000 Bentley was missing its front license plate.Ryan Cabrera to host MTV's new 'Score' reality dating series
September 21, 2005
Pop singer Ryan Cabrera is the host of MTV's new dating reality, "Score."
INXS selects 'Rock Star' finalist J.D. Fortune as its new frontman
September 21, 2005
Australian rockers INXS chose Canadian J.D. Fortune as their new singer before a U.S. TV audience.
Maggie Ausburn wins 'Big Brother 6,' beats Ivette Corredero in a 4-3 jury vote
September 21, 2005
Maggie Ausburn was crowned Big Brother 6's winner during last night's live finale of the CBS summer reality series, defeating Ivette Corredero in a tight 4-3 jury vote.
'Survivor: Guatemala' Episode 2 'State of the Spoiling'
September 21, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the second episode of Survivor: Guatemala is now available.
'Survivor: Guatemala' premieres to 18.4 million viewers, ranks as the week's top entertainment program
September 21, 2005
The premiere of Survivor: Guatemala just off to a strong start last Thursday, with the eleventh edition of the long-running CBS reality series drawing 18.4 million viewers and ranking as the week's top entertainment program among total viewers and both the Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 demographics.
'American Idol 5' adds audition sites in Las Vegas and Las Vegas
September 20, 2005
The producers of Fox TV's "American Idol" Tuesday announced two more auditions seeking contestants in Greensboro, N.C., and Las Vegas.
'Road To Stardom' star Missy Elliott having surgery for torn tendon
September 20, 2005
Hip-hop star Missy Elliott is scheduled to undergo surgery this week for a torn Achilles tendon.
VH1 announces 'Surreal Life 6' cast, series to premiere in January
September 20, 2005
Cable TV's VH1 Tuesday announced the cast of the sixth "Surreal Life" season will include rockers, a former TV star and a Playboy model.
'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart makes debut as PETA spokeswoman
September 20, 2005
Talk show, reality show and media empress Martha Stewart made her debut Tuesday as a spokesman for the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals.HBO cancels Lisa Kudrow's 'The Comeback' fake reality show
September 20, 2005
The premium cable channel HBO has canceled Lisa Kudrow's "The Comeback."
Tom Sizemore shopping 'Super Sizemore' reality show to TV networks
September 20, 2005
Being in a California residential drug treatment center hasn't stopped actor Tom Sizemore from working.
'Survivor' doctor: 'Survivor: Guatemala' the most dangerous edition yet
September 20, 2005
The doctor who has been the primary on-site doctor for every season of "Survivor" says this one is the most dangerous for contestants.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 28 summary
September 19, 2005
"Two Girl Scouts and a Jedi," our episode summary for the twenty-eighth episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by LadyT, is now available.
Survivor: Guatemala - Episode 1 summary
September 19, 2005
"Darkly Dreaming DAWs," our episode summary for the premiere episode of Survivor: Guatemala, the eleventh edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by Estee, is now available.
Original 'Survivor' Richard Hatch pleads innocent to tax charges
September 19, 2005
"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch Monday pleaded innocent to charges including tax evasion and fraud in a Providence, R.I., federal courtroom.
'Big Brother 6' evicts Janelle Pierzina, Ivette Corredero selects Maggie Ausburn as her Final 2 partner
September 19, 2005
Big Brother 6 wound down to its final two contestants during Friday night's penultimate episode, with final Head Of Household Ivette Corredero deciding to evict Janelle Pierzina and select Maggie Ausburn as her Final 2 partner
The Biggest Loser 2 - Episode 1 summary
September 19, 2005
"The Weight is Over," our episode summary for the premiere episode of the second edition of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by MTW1961, is now available.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 13 summary
September 19, 2005
"Spurs That Jingle Jangle Jingle," our episode summary for the thirteenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 27 summary
September 19, 2005
"Because, You Know, It's Not About The Money," our episode summary for the twenty-seventh episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by LibraRising, is now available.
'Extreme Makeover' sued for suicide of canceled candidate's sister
September 18, 2005
A Los Angeles lawsuit claims producers of ABC's "Extreme Makeover" dumped a makeover candidate at the last minute and shattered her Texas family.Lil' Kim spends her final pre-prison weekend shooting reality ahow
September 17, 2005
Rapper Lil' Kim is spending her final weekend before going prison shooting a reality TV show.
Jim Lynch becomes the first castaway to exit 'Survivor: Guatemala'
September 16, 2005
Based on what he endured in his short three days in Survivor Guatemala, Jim Lynch, a 63-year-old fire department retiree from Northglenn, CO, was probably the first initial Survivor bootee who was glad to see his time in the game come to an end.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline name baby boy Sean Preston
September 16, 2005
Britney Spears and hubby, Kevin Federline, have named their 2-day-old son Sean Preston, it was reported Friday.
'Rock Star: INXS' cuts Suzie McNeil, selects its three finalists
September 15, 2005
INXS' remaining members decided that Suzie McNeil wasn't right for their band during last night's broadcast of Rock Star: INXS, eliminating the reality competition's last woman and making Mig Ayesa, Marty Casey, and J.D. Fortune the show's three finalists.The WB signs Brandy and 'Newlyweds' Nick Lachey to talent deals
September 15, 2005
Pop stars Brandy and Nick Lachey have signed separate talent deals with the WB network, it was reported Thursday.
'Chaotic' Britney Spears gives birth to Kevin Federline's third child
September 14, 2005
Pop singer Britney Spears gave birth to a boy in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon -- her first child and husband Kevin Federline's third.
April Lewis becomes the twelfth 'Big Brother 6' houseguest to be evicted
September 14, 2005
Forced to vote out one of their own, Big Brother 6's "Friendship" alliance cannibalized itself during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality series, evicting April Lewis, a 30-year-old pharmaceutical sales representative from Dallas, TX, from the Big Brother house.
Hacker of 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's cell phone pleas guilty
September 14, 2005
A Massachusetts 17-year-old youth was sentenced to 11 months juvenile detention to hacking into Paris Hilton's cell phone account.
'Survivor: Guatemala' Episode 1 'State of the Spoiling'
September 14, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the first episode of Survivor: Guatemala is now available.
'Apprentice 4' contestant Alla Wartenberg has sordid stripper sugardaddy past
September 13, 2005
A contestant the new season of "The Apprentice" was a pricey Vegas stripper with a sordid past, the Web site smokinggun.com reports.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump tapped to host Friar's roast of Don King
September 13, 2005
Donald Trump has been tapped as host of the Friar's Club Celebrity Roast of boxing promoter Don King at New York's Hilton Hotel.
The Surreal Life 5 - Episode 8 summary
September 13, 2005
"The Knife," our episode summary for the eighth episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 5 series, written by Estee, is now available.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 26 summary
September 13, 2005
"Ivette Is Still Stupid," our episode summary for the twenty-sixth episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by GuessItRains, is now available.
Battle Of The Network Reality Stars - Episode 4 summary
September 13, 2005
"Adamleminated All Over Again," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Bravo's Battle Of The Network Reality Stars series, written by Fishercat, is now available.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 12 summary
September 13, 2005
"My Childhood Wasn't Exactly Leave It To Beaver," our episode summary for the twelfth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by batts, is now available.
'Project Runway' hostess Heidi Klum gives birth to baby boy
September 13, 2005
German supermodel Heidi Klum and her husband, British pop star Seal, have welcomed their first child together, a boy born in Los Angeles.
Fox's 'American Idol 5' sets record primetime TV series ad price
September 13, 2005
Fox TV's "American Idol" has set a primetime series record price tag of $705,000 for a 30-second commercial during its Wednesday night installment.
Illness forces original 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson to postpone more shows
September 10, 2005
Kelly Clarkson has postponed three more concerts after being diagnosed with bronchitis.
Howie Gordon becomes the eleventh 'Big Brother 6' houseguest to be evicted
September 9, 2005
The force was not with Howie Gordon during last night's live broadcast of Big Brother 6, resulting in the self-proclaimed Jedi becoming the eleventh houseguest to be voted out the CBS reality series.
Bo Bice to return to stage for 'American Idol' Katrina benefit concert
September 9, 2005
Sunday's "American Idols Live" benefit for Hurricane Katrina will mark the return of fan favorite Bo Bice, who underwent surgery last month in Nevada.
Big Brother 6 - Episodes 24 & 25 summary
September 8, 2005
"Revenge of the Sith," our episode summary for the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth episodes of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by survivorscott, is now available.
The Surreal Life 5 - Episode 7 summary
September 8, 2005
"Be Careful What You Wish For...," our episode summary for the seventh episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 5 series, written by Estee, is now available.
Upcoming 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart makes talk show rounds
September 8, 2005
Martha Stewart told NBC's "Today" show Thursday the first thing she did after her electronic monitoring device came off was sleep.
'Apprentice' winner Bill Rancic says he's leaving Donald Trump
September 8, 2005
The first winner of Donald Trump's reality show, "The Apprentice," says he's quitting the job he won when his contract runs out in March.
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch indicted on tax evasion charges
September 8, 2005
A federal grand jury Thursday indicted "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch on charges of tax evasion and using charitable donations for personal expenses.
'Being Bobby Brown' star makes good on unpaid child support
September 8, 2005
A probate judge in Canton, Mass., berated Bobby Brown for missing a June court date, even though the singer paid $200,000 in back child support.
Tommy Hilfiger selects Chris Cortez in CBS' 'The Cut' finale
September 8, 2005
In the end, Tommy Hilfiger decided to hire his biggest groupie.
Fox announces the identities of its 'Skating With Celebrities' figure skating pairs
September 7, 2005
Fox has announced the identities of the figure skating pairs who will compete in Skating With Celebrities, its previously announced blatant rip-off of ABC's Dancing with the Stars surprise summer hit.E! network renews 'Gastineau Girls' for a second season
September 7, 2005
The E! network Wednesday announced it has renewed the reality series "Gastineau Girls" for a second season.Government forces Dutch 'Big Brother' to limit newborn's screen time
September 6, 2005
The Netherlands' government says a baby due to be born on the "Big Brother" reality TV show can get only limited screen time.
Beau Beasley becomes the tenth 'Big Brother 6' houseguest to be evicted
September 5, 2005
Completing a journey in which he went from Big Brother 6's Head Of Household penthouse to the jury's lakeside sequester house in a little more than a week, Beau Beasley was voted out of the Big Brother house during Saturday's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 23 summary
September 5, 2005
"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," our episode summary for the twenty-third episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by Snidget, is now available.
Battle Of The Network Reality Stars - Episode 3 summary
September 5, 2005
"RIP Team Wife Beater," our episode summary for the third episode of Bravo's Battle Of The Network Reality Stars series, written by volsfan, is now available.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 11 summary
September 5, 2005
"Hanky Panky Time," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.
'Survivor: Palau' runner-up Katie Gallagher arrested for DUI
September 2, 2005
The woman who finished second in the CBS finale of last season's "Survivor: Palau" has been arrested in Merced, Calif., for drunken driving.
James Rhine becomes the ninth 'Big Brother 6' houseguest to be evicted
September 2, 2005
"Backdoored" and denied a chance to compete to save himself, "Veto King" James Rhine finally met his demise and was voted out of the Big Brother house during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality series.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 22 summary
September 1, 2005
"Dear Diary," our episode summary for the twenty-second episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by strid333, is now available.
'American Idol 5' auditions in Memphis canceled due to relief efforts
September 1, 2005
"American Idol" auditions scheduled for Memphis were canceled Thursday to avoid interfering with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Professor upset over 'Tommy Lee Goes to College' editing splice
September 1, 2005
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln English professor says producers of NBC's "Tommy Lee Goes to College" spliced tape to make her the butt of a penis joke.
New 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart finally loses ankle bracelet
September 1, 2005
Martha Stewart finally shed her electronic monitoring device Thursday morning, ending more than five months of home confinement in Katonah, N.Y.
'Newlyweds' star Nick Lachey joins ESPN's 'College Game Day' team
September 1, 2005
Former boy band crooner Nick Lachey has been hired as a sportscaster by ESPN, it was reported Thursday.
