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'Giuliana and Bill' stars Giuliana and Bill Rancic discuss miscarriage
September 30, 2010
U.S. television personality Giuliana Rancic says she and her husband Bill were heartbroken to learn her pregnancy had ended in a miscarriage.
Jimmy Johnson: My 'Survivor: Nicaragua' vote-off surprised me
September 30, 2010
However the rest of Survivor: Nicaragua plays out for him, self-styled Survivor mastermind Marty Piombo will apparently be able to claim he accomplished at least one of his goals: "blindsiding" Jimmy Johnson at their Espada tribe's second Tribal Council.
Heidi Montag withdraws divorce filing, reconciles with Spencer Pratt
September 30, 2010
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's split apparently may have been an elaborate publicity stunt after all.Marilin Archie wins third season of TV Land's 'She's Got the Look'
September 30, 2010
Marilin Archie, a 38-year-old bus mechanic from Los Angeles, has won the 35-and-older modeling competition show "She's Got The Look," TV Land said.
Jimmy Johnson gets voted out of 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
September 30, 2010
Jimmy Johnson gets voted out of 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
'Dancing with the Stars' rejects Michael Bolton's request for apology
September 29, 2010
Dancing with the Stars producers have rejected Michael Bolton's request that judge Bruno Tonioli publicly apologize and be reprimanded for his Monday night comments in which he deemed the jive routine Bolton and professional partner Chelsie Hightower performed to be "probably the worst jive" in the ABC ballroom dancing competition's 11 seasons.
Greg Giraldo dies following prescription drug overdose
September 29, 2010
Greg Giraldo died on Wednesday after being hospitalized for a prescription drug overdose four days earlier.
Michael Bolton: I want Bruno Tonioli to apologize and be reprimanded
September 29, 2010
Michael Bolton isn't leaving Dancing with the Stars quietly.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi releasing romance novel
September 29, 2010
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi releasing romance novel
'Deadliest Catch' stars quit show over Discovery's Hillstrand lawsuit
September 29, 2010
Deadliest Catch has apparently lost two of its fishing vessels.Tony Danza: 'Teach' reality show a response to Obama's call to service
September 29, 2010
Tony Danza: 'Teach' reality show a response to Obama's call to service
'Dancing with the Stars' ousts Michael Bolton and Chelsie Hightower
September 29, 2010
Dancing with the Stars eliminated singer Michael Bolton and his professional partner Chelsie Hightower during Tuesday night's second live eleventh-season results show on ABC.Lifetime orders adaptation of U.K.'s 'Fairy Jobmother' reality series
September 28, 2010
Lifetime Television says it is working on a U.S. version of the hit U.K. reality series "The Fairy Jobmother."
Exclusive: Ron Kellum and Tony Stovall talk 'The Amazing Race'
September 28, 2010
The Amazing Race's seventeenth season got off to a great start for "Best Friends" Ron Kellum and Tony Stovall when they were the first team to get to the airport and book tickets to London, the Race's first destination.'Australia's Next Top Model' host announces wrong winner on finale
September 28, 2010
'Australia's Next Top Model' host announces wrong winner on finale
'Dancing with the Stars' to prove audience boos weren't for Sarah Palin
September 28, 2010
Dancing with the Stars producers have decided to add an unusual item to tonight's results show agenda: Proving the studio audience was booing the show's judges, not Sarah Palin, during Monday night's live performance show.
'Bachelor' star Brad Womack: I may reject my final two women again
September 28, 2010
The Bachelor star Brad Womack isn't ruling out the possibility his second appearance on the show may feature a repeat ending in which he once again rejects both of his final bachelorette suitors.
Former 'Kitchen Nightmares' chef Joseph Cerniglia commits suicide
September 28, 2010
Former 'Kitchen Nightmares' chef Joseph Cerniglia commits suicide
'Dancing with the Stars' leaderboard topped by Jennifer Grey again
September 28, 2010
Dancing with the Stars' judging leaderboard was topped by actress Jennifer Grey for the second consecutive week during Monday night's live performance show.'Sister Wives' polygamy family being investigated for bigamy by police
September 28, 2010
'Sister Wives' polygamy family being investigated for bigamy by police
Brad Womack's return to 'The Bachelor' formally announced by ABC
September 28, 2010
Brad Womack's The Bachelor return is now official.
Sarah Palin supports daughter Bristol Palin at 'Dancing with the Stars'
September 28, 2010
Sarah Palin supports daughter Bristol Palin at 'Dancing with the Stars'
'Raising Sextuplets' star Jennifer Masche files for legal separation
September 27, 2010
Raising Sextuplets star Jennifer Masche and her husband Bryan Masche will apparently be raising their six children separately going forward.
Exclusive: Sara Blackamore talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
September 27, 2010
Sara Blackamore's America's Next Top Model experience came to an abrupt end when the show's judges eliminated her at the fifteenth season's second elimination panel.
'The Amazing Race' cuts "best friends" Ron Kellum and Tony Stovall
September 27, 2010
The Amazing Race came to a quick end for the "Best Friends" team of Ron Kellum and Tony Stovall during Sunday night's premiere of the CBS reality competition's seventeenth season.
'Last Comic Standing' judge Greg Giraldo hospitalized after overdose
September 27, 2010
Comedian Greg Giraldo was in critical but stable condition at a New Jersey hospital after suffering an accidental drug overdose, sources told the New York Post.
Johnny Knoxville and longtime girlfriend Naomi Nelson get married
September 25, 2010
"Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville married longtime girlfriend Naomi Nelson Friday, a source told UsMagazine.com.
'Idol' runner-up Crystal Bowersox engaged to musician Brian Walker
September 25, 2010
Crystal Bowersox is getting married.
Exclusive: Terra White talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
September 24, 2010
Terra White thought she had escaped an early America's Next Top Model exit when she survived her bottom-two finish at the season's first elimination panel.NHL's Capitals and Penguins teams to star in HBO reality series
September 24, 2010
NHL's Capitals and Penguins teams to star in HBO reality series
Lauren Conrad confirms she will return to MTV in new reality series
September 24, 2010
Lauren Conrad has confirmed she will be returning to MTV in a new reality series that will focus on her work life.
Donald Trump fires Alex Delgado from 'The Apprentice' revival
September 24, 2010
Alex Delgado became the second candidate fired from NBC's non-celebrity revival of The Apprentice during Thursday night's broadcast.
'Jersey Shore's Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio reportedly getting spinoff
September 24, 2010
Jersey Shore viewers will reportedly soon be able to get a look at Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio's non-Jersey Shore activities.Hard Rock Cafe sues over bad behavior on 'Rehab' reality show
September 24, 2010
Hard Rock Cafe sues over bad behavior on 'Rehab' reality showPBS' 'This Old House' traveling to Los Angeles for 30th season
September 23, 2010
The PBS home improvement series "This Old House" is traveling to Los Angeles for the first West Coast renovation project in its 30-year-history.
Exclusive: Shannon Elkins talks about 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
September 23, 2010
Shannon Elkins thought he had formed a game-dominating alliance with La Flor tribemate and fellow "alpha male" Chase Rice on Day 1 of Survivor: Nicaragua.
Bravo announces 'Top Chef All-Stars' cast, series to premiere Dec. 1
September 23, 2010
Bravo has confirmed Top Chef's next season will be an all-stars edition and revealed the identities of the competition's 18 returning contestants.
'American Idol' adding in-house mentor, making performance changes
September 22, 2010
Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler's judging panel additions won't be the only significant changes to American Idol next year.Paris Hilton cancels Asian tour after being detained in Japan
September 22, 2010
Paris Hilton's publicist says the U.S. socialite has canceled her Asian tour after she wasn't allowed into Japan due to a recent drug arrest.
Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced as 'American Idol' judges
September 22, 2010
Fox has finally confirmed what had been widely reported for weeks -- that singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will join returning judge Randy Jackson on American Idol's tenth-season judging panel.
'Dancing with the Stars' ousts David Hasselhoff and Kym Johnson
September 22, 2010
Dancing with the Stars eliminated David Hasselhoff and his professional partner Kym Johnson during Tuesday night's first live eleventh-season results show on ABC.
'Dancing with the Stars' premiere averages over 21 million viewers
September 21, 2010
'Dancing with the Stars' premiere averages over 21 million viewers
Susan Boyle to release new 'The Gift' holiday album in November
September 21, 2010
Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle has recorded a holiday album called "The Gift" to be released in November, Columbia Records said.
Discovery sues 'Deadliest Catch's Hillstrand brothers over spinoff
September 21, 2010
Discovery sues 'Deadliest Catch's Hillstrand brothers over spinoff
'The Bachelor' reportedly considering Brad Womack as star again
September 21, 2010
The Bachelor may be giving Brad Womack a second chance at finding love.
'Dancing with the Stars' debuts with Jennifer Grey atop leaderboard
September 21, 2010
Dancing with the Stars' eleventh-season competition got off to a good start for actress Jennifer Grey, singer Brandy Norwood and Disney Channel star Kyle Massey.
Paris Hilton pleads guilty, gets probation, community service and fine
September 20, 2010
Socialite Paris Hilton pleaded guilty Monday in a Las Vegas to two misdemeanors in her arrest last month on drug charges.
'The Real Housewives' star admits giving Bravo Danielle ultimatum
September 20, 2010
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo has testified she told Bravo she would not return for its upcoming third season if newly-departed former co-star Danielle Staub also remained part of the reality show's cast.
'Raising Sextuplets' dad Brian Masche arrested for threatening family
September 20, 2010
Reality TV personality Brian Masche has been charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and threatening domestic violence, police in Arizona said.
Paris Hilton to plead guilty to drug charge, get one year of probation
September 18, 2010
American socialite Paris Hilton has agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor drug possession and serve one year of probation, court documents show.
Fantasia Barrino let 'Fantasia For Real' crew film her in hospital
September 18, 2010
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino allowed a film crew for her VH1 reality show to videotape her in her hospital bed following her August suicide attempt.E! to debut new 'Bridalplasty' plastic surgery competition on Nov. 28
September 17, 2010
Just call it Extreme Makeover: Bridal Edition.Susan Boyle fulfills her dream of performing for Pope Benedict
September 17, 2010
Scottish singer Susan Boyle says singing for Pope Benedict at a papal mass in Glasgow's Bellahouston Park has been a dream come true.
'Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert accused of battery on photographer
September 17, 2010
'Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert accused of battery on photographer
Exclusive: Wendy DeSmidt-Kohloff talks about 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
September 16, 2010
Wendy DeSmidt-Kohloff went into Survivor: Nicaragua worried her chatty nature was going to quickly become her undoing.
Fox to announce 'American Idol' tenth-season judges next week
September 16, 2010
Fox to announce 'American Idol' tenth-season judges next week
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi to appear on 'Letterman'
September 16, 2010
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has been booked to appear on "Late Show with David Letterman," CBS said Thursday.
'America's Got Talent' crowns Michael Grimm over Jackie Evancho
September 16, 2010
America's Got Talent's crowned Michael Grimm its fifth-season champion during Wednesday night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Kevin Sbraga wins 'Top Chef: D.C.' bests Ed Cotton and Angelo Sosa
September 16, 2010
Kevin Sbraga was crowned Top Chef: D.C.'s winner during last night's finale broadcast of the Bravo culinary competition's seventh season.
'Big Brother' jury votes Hayden Moss winner over Lane Elenburg
September 16, 2010
Big Brother crowned Hayden Moss its twelfth-season winner during Wednesday night's live two-hour finale broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
Anamaria becomes the first girl cut from 'America's Next Top Model'
September 16, 2010
Anamaria, an unemployed 19-year-old from Queens, NY, became the first girl eliminated from America's Next Top Model's fifteenth season during Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW.
'MasterChef' crowns Whitney Miller winner, defeating David Miller
September 16, 2010
MasterChef crowned Whitney Miller its first winner during Wednesday night's two-hour finale broadcast of the new Fox culinary competition for amateur home cooks.
'Survivor: Nicaragua' votes off castaway Wendy DeSmidt-Kohloff
September 16, 2010
'Survivor: Nicaragua' votes off castaway Wendy DeSmidt-Kohloff
CBS renews 'Big Brother' for a thirteenth season to air next summer
September 15, 2010
CBS says it has renewed its U.S. reality competition series "Big Brother" for a 13th season.
'American Idol' launches tenth-season MySpace online auditions
September 15, 2010
'American Idol' launches tenth-season MySpace online auditions
Jennifer Hudson "can't wait to perform" in her slimmed-down body
September 15, 2010
Jennifer Hudson "can't wait to perform" in her slimmed-down body
'Big Brother' houseguest Britney Haynes' new house burns in fire
September 15, 2010
Big Brother houseguest Britney Haynes will apparently be the recipient of bad news following tonight's live twelfth-season finale.
'The Real Houswives' star Michaele Salahi says she's thin due to MS
September 15, 2010
'The Real Houswives' star Michaele Salahi says she's thin due to MS
'Survivor: Nicaragua' -- State of the Spoiling: Episode 1
September 15, 2010
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' "State of the Spoiling" summary for the premiere episode of Survivor: Nicaragua is now available.
'America's Got Talent's final four acts take the stage for the last time
September 14, 2010
'America's Got Talent's final four acts take the stage for the last time
Former 'The Real World' star Sean Duffy wins congressional primary
September 14, 2010
Former 'The Real World' star Sean Duffy wins congressional primary
'The Apprentice' to feature post-show updates on fired contestants
September 14, 2010
The Apprentice will feature a slightly different format than viewers are used to this fall.
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag talking reconciliation following detainment
September 14, 2010
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag talking reconciliation following detainment
Ryan Seacrest all but confirms he's dating ex-dancer Julianne Hough
September 14, 2010
Ryan Seacrest has all but confirmed he is dating country singer and former Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Julianne Hough.
'Bachelor Pad' crowns David Good and Natalie Getz winners
September 14, 2010
Bachelor Pad crowned David Good and Natalie Getz its winning couple during Monday night's broadcast of the finale of the new ABC reality competition, which featured 19 former The Bachelor bachelorettes and The Bachelorette bachelors competing for a $250,000 cash prize.
Danielle Staub claims she has two new reality shows in the works
September 14, 2010
Danielle Staub fans will supposedly be getting two chances to continue watching the newly-departed The Real Housewives of New Jersey star on television.
Former 'Deadliest Catch' fishing vessel damaged in three-alarm fire
September 13, 2010
More than 100 firefighters battled a fire in Seattle aboard a fishing vessel that appeared on some episodes of TV's "Deadliest Catch," authorities said.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag detained for gun possession at airport
September 13, 2010
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag detained for gun possession at airportVH1 to premiere new 'Don't Forget the Lyrics!' revival on September 20
September 13, 2010
VH1 says it plans to start airing the U.S. music-themed game show "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" with singer and TV personality Mark McGrath as host.
Jennifer Lopez will reportedly get $12 million to judge 'American Idol'
September 13, 2010
Jennifer Lopez will reportedly be very well compensated for her new American Idol judging position.
Mark Ballas worried about Bristol Palin 'Dancing with the Stars'
September 11, 2010
Friends of Mark Ballas tell TMZ his partner on "Dancing with the Stars," Bristol Palin, has missed so many practices their performance might be embarrassing.Sarah Ferguson to star in 'Finding Sarah' Oprah network reality series
September 10, 2010
Sarah Ferguson to star in 'Finding Sarah' Oprah network reality series
'Big Brother' determines Hayden and Lane to compete for final HoH
September 10, 2010
Big Brother determined that Hayden Moss and Lane Elenburg will compete for the right to be crowned the twelfth season's final Head of Household during Thursday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
Kat Von D denies reports she's pregnant with Jesse James' baby
September 9, 2010
Kat Von D's publicist is denying online reports claiming the Mexican-born reality television personality is pregnant with her beau Jesse James's baby.
'Project Runway' films Fashion Week finale, Jessica Simpson judges
September 9, 2010
'Project Runway' films Fashion Week finale, Jessica Simpson judges
'Big Brother' evicts Britney Haynes, decides final three houseguests
September 9, 2010
Big Brother's twelfth-season houseguests evicted Britney Haynes during Wednesday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
'America's Got Talent' determines Top 4 fifth-season finale acts
September 9, 2010
America's Got Talent determined its Top 4 fifth-season acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Crystal Bowersox's personal information improperly accessed in Ohio
September 9, 2010
Crystal Bowersox's personal information improperly accessed in Ohio
'MasterChef' ousts Mike Kim and Sharone Hakman, reveals Final 4
September 9, 2010
MasterChef eliminated Mike Kim and Sharone Hakman and determined its final four finalists during Wednesday night's two-hour broadcast on Fox.
Snooki pleads guilty to annoyance, receives fine, community service
September 8, 2010
Snooki has been deemed annoying in a court of law.Billy Ray Cyrus and adult son to star in new Syfy 'UFO' reality series
September 8, 2010
U.S. singer, musician and actor Billy Ray Cyrus has signed on to develop and star in a reality series called "UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious," Syfy said.
CNN confirms 'Talent' judge Piers Morgan will replace Larry King
September 8, 2010
CNN says it has hired British television personality Piers Morgan to take over Larry King's prime time hour, starting in January.
Spencer Pratt apologizes to Heidi Montag for his "infantile behavior"
September 8, 2010
Spencer Pratt apologizes to Heidi Montag for his "infantile behavior"
Niecy Nash announces she's gotten engaged to boyfriend Jay Tucker
September 8, 2010
U.S. actress and reality television personality Niecy Nash announced on her Web site Wednesday her plans to wed her boyfriend Jay Tucker.
Fox renews Gordon Ramsay's 'MasterChef' for a second season
September 8, 2010
MasterChef's first American champion won't be its last.
Aerosmith bandmate blasts Steven Tyler's 'American Idol' addition
September 7, 2010
Aerosmith co-founder Joe Perry says he was blindsided by the news that vocalist Steven Tyler plans to join "American Idol" as a judge.
'Bachelor Pad' eliminates five contestants, determines final six
September 7, 2010
Bachelor Pad eliminated five contestants and determined its final six competitors during Monday night's broadcast of the fifth episode of The Bachelor franchise's new Big Brother-like reality competition in which former bachelor and bachelorettes compete for a $250,000 cash prize.
Danielle Staub's 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' exit confirmed
September 7, 2010
Danielle Staub is a "housewife" no more.
Original 'Top Chef' winner Harold Dieterle marries fellow foodie
September 6, 2010
The man who won the first "Top Chef" competition has married an Atlanta woman he met as a result of the show, People magazine says.British 'The X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole divorces husband Ashley Cole
September 6, 2010
Singer, actress and dancer Cheryl Cole, who came to prominence with the London-based group Girls Aloud, says she was granted a divorce in 60 seconds.
Paris Hilton out of jail in half the normal time to reduce distraction
September 6, 2010
Paris Hilton was able to bond out of a Las Vegas jail in about half the normal time to reduce distractions, officials say.
Kara DioGuardi's 'American Idol' departure announced by Fox
September 4, 2010
Fox has announced that Kara DioGuardi leaving American Idol and will not be part of the show's tenth-season judging panel.
'Idol' champ Jordin Sparks starring in Broadway's 'In The Heights'
September 4, 2010
Season 6 "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is starring as "Nina" in Broadway's "In The Heights" for a limited engagement.
Ex-'Wife Swap' family moves to Florida following "Balloon Boy" hoax
September 3, 2010
Ex-'Wife Swap' family moves to Florida following "Balloon Boy" hoax
'Big Brother' evicts Ragan Fox, determines final four houseguests
September 3, 2010
Big Brother's twelfth-season houseguests evicted Ragan Fox during Thursday night's live broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
Teresa Giudice dodges report of in-law's 'Real Housewives' addition
September 2, 2010
Teresa Giudice has brushed aside a report that her sister-in-law will be joining The Real Housewives of New Jersey for its next season.
Jennifer Lopez reportedly close to inking 'American Idol' judging deal
September 2, 2010
Jennifer Lopez's American Idol negotiations are reportedly nearly complete.
'America's Got Talent' determines final five fifth-season finals acts
September 2, 2010
America's Got Talent determined its final five fifth-season Top 10 finals acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Gunman blamed TLC shows for population growth, wanted sterility
September 2, 2010
Gunman blamed TLC shows for population growth, wanted sterility
Report: 'Dancing' tried for Stallone, Rice, Coulter, Brockovich, Branson
September 2, 2010
Report: 'Dancing' tried for Stallone, Rice, Coulter, Brockovich, BransonIdentity of 'Top Gear' Stig revealed after U.K. court refuses injunction
September 2, 2010
Identity of 'Top Gear' Stig revealed after U.K. court refuses injunction
'Dancing with the Stars' professional partner pairings announced
September 1, 2010
Dancing with the Stars' eleventh-season professional partner pairings have been announced by ABC.Police kill gunman who took Discovery staff hostage, hostages freed
September 1, 2010
Police kill gunman who took Discovery staff hostage, hostages freed
CBS announces 'The Amazing Race's seventeenth-season cast
September 1, 2010
CBS has formally announced the identities of the 11 teams who will be competing on The Amazing Race's seventeenth season, which will premiere with a special 90-minute episode on Sunday, September 26 at 8PM ET/PT.Discovery staff taken hostage by gunman upset about programming
September 1, 2010
Discovery staff taken hostage by gunman upset about programming
Bethenny Frankel announces 'The Real Housewives of New York' exit
September 1, 2010
Bethenny Frankel has confirmed she is leaving The Real Housewives of New York City.
Edyta Sliwinska denies disagreement with 'Dancing with the Stars'
September 1, 2010
Edyta Sliwinska has denied that she is leaving Dancing with the Stars due to "a major disagreement" with the show's producers.
Miranda Lambert leads CMA awards nominees with nine nominations
September 1, 2010
Miranda Lambert led the pack with nine nominations, including entertainer of the year, announced by the Country Music Association in Nashville.
