• The WB loads up on reality shows -- and Mark Burnett scripted programming -- for 2004-05 season

  June 2, 2004
  A new name can now be added to the list of prolific yet successful producers of TV shows, joining such celebrities as Jerry Bruckheimer and Dick Wolf: that of reality television superproducer Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice).

• Clay Aiken to guest-star on NBC's 'Ed' in January

  December 18, 2003
  NBC has announced that double platinum recording artist and American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken will make his acting debut as a singing star when he "pops" up as himself on an episode of NBC's Ed that is scheduled for broadcast in late January.

• 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard delays debut album 'Soulful' until Dec. 9

  October 24, 2003
  We now know that Clay Aiken, runner-up in Fox's American Idol 2, has achieved the greatest success of any Idol contestant so far. But we'll have to wait a little longer to see whether Ruben Studdard, who edged him in the finals of Idol 2, can match that success.

• 'American Idol' finalist Josh Gracin recalled to Marine duty, leaves live tour

  July 2, 2003
  If music is in Joshua Gracin's future, Uncle Sam wants to reclaim his present. E! Online reports that Gracin, 22, the fourth-place finisher on Fox's American Idol this spring despite being on active duty in the U.S. Marines, has been recalled to his unit and will have to leave the upcoming live tour of Idol finalists.

• Gladys Knight & Deborah Gibson to serve as 'American Juniors' judges

  June 17, 2003
  FOX has named Gladys Knight and Deborah Gibson as the weekly judges of its new summer hit "American Juniors" reality program. The series' weekly performance episodes begin Tuesday, June 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), which will also mark the first night America can vote. Each Wednesday, the results of the vote will be revealed beginning Wednesday, June 18 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT).

• BoDog Casino posts 'The Amazing Race 4' odds, sets favorites

  May 21, 2003
  BoDog might have had to suspend it's "Survivor The Amazon" wagering after it caught CBS employees who were apparently in the know betting on the Survivor finalists, but apparently that hasn't stopped them from taking bets on another CBS-produced reality show -- "The Amazing Race 4."

• Iraqi service may await 'American Idol" finalist Josh Gracin

  March 28, 2003
  Reuters reports that the U.S. Marine Corps continue to deny that Josh Gracin, one of the nine remaining finalists on American Idol, is being given any special treatment by remaining stateside during the current American-led war against Iraq. As we reported previously, Josh's mother appears to be one of the people who believes otherwise.

• 'American Idol' finalist Lashundra Cobbins (aka Trenyce) has arrest record

  March 28, 2003
  American Idol 2: forget the past.

• 'Joe Millionaire' finalist Sarah Kozer revealed to be bondage and fetish film actress

  January 29, 2003
  Well, well, well... apparently last Monday's episode wasn't the first time that "Joe Millionaire" finalist Sarah Kozer has been caught moaning and groaning on camera. The Smoking Gun reports that it has discovered that Sarah has starred in dozens of kinky bondage and fetish films that feature her being handcuffed, gagged, hog-tied, or bound with duct tape.

• Marines deny 'American Idol' contestant was given special treatment

  January 28, 2003
  File this story under "Semper Hi-Fi."

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