New Craigslist Lesson: Don't Rent to Reality Stars

Fame? Money? Marriage? Think again

(NEWSER) - Before you bust out your Michael Jackson impression for a shot at $1 million on America’s Got Talent, consider this: That $1 million is actually $375,000. Unless, of course, you want to take $25,000—before taxes—per year for 40 years. The Daily Beast tells the truth about 20 reality shows' prizes:

• The Apprentice: The winner actually does get the promised year-long job with a salary of $250,000—but your “job” is basically promoting Trump.
• Hell's Kitchen: The much-touted head chef job isn't quite so prestigious. Last season's winner was called "just an employee" by his new restaurant's executive chef.

Kate Gosselin isn't even the worst

(NEWSER) - Kate Gosselin is the latest in a long line of “celebrities” throwing temper tantrums on national television. E! rounds up eight more reality show meltdowns—watch the videos in the gallery:

• Kenley Collins, Project Runway: She flips out when judges say her final creation looks like a “pink snake” or “tight sausage,” and refuses to remove the belt.
• Tyra Banks, America’s Next Top Model: The host loses it on a contestant who wasn’t taking the show seriously.
• Teresa Guidice, The Real Housewives of New Jersey: In a moment of true Jersey class, Guidice flips over a restaurant table.

Spears dogged by rumors that she stormed out of taping

(NEWSER) - New judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato had their first X Factor taping yesterday, and of course there were rumors of bad behavior. TMZ reports that Spears stormed off the set upset after a contestant did a less-than-stellar version of her song "Hold It Against Me," forcing the next four contestants to audition in front of the remaining judges while her seat stayed empty. But Spears tweeted a denial, the New York Daily News reports: "#Britneywalksoff??? LOL was just taking a little break, people. I am having the BEST time!!!" More»

Jennifer Lopez snags reality show for Casper Smart

(NEWSER) - Being Jennifer Lopez's rebound boyfriend apparently comes with some perks. Among them: getting your own reality show. Lopez has sold a series based on Casper Smart, her much-younger boytoy and also a choreographer on her tour, to Oxygen. For those of you hoping to see some steamy action between JLo and Smart, prepare to be disappointed: The show will follow Smart as he gets the other backup dancers ready for the tour and will focus solely on his "professional relationship" with Lopez, the New York Post reports. More»

Chris Harrison and wife Gwen ending marriage

(NEWSER) - Could the Bachelor host be the next Bachelor? Chris Harrison is ending his marriage after 18 years and two children together, his rep confirmed yesterday. Harrison, 40, has hosted the ABC dating series and its spinoffs since it first came on the air in 2002, the AP reports. "Though we have made this incredibly difficult decision to separate, our love and mutual respect remain, and we look forward to sharing in the lives of our wonderful children," the couple says in a statement. More»