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  • July 2008

    • Bravo Adds Parker's Reality Art Show

      newser  |  Hollywood Reporter  |  Jul 21, 08 12:00 PM CDT

      Bravo Adds Parker's Reality Art Show

      Bravo has picked up a Project Runway -style reality art show produced by Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker, the Hollywood Reporter writes. American Artist is slated to feature competition between up-and-comers in varying media; it will be co-produced by Magical Elves, the skill-driven reality TV experts behind Top Chef and Top Design . More »

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      art  • reality TV  • Sarah Jessica Parker  • Bravo  • Project Runway

    • Dupre May Get Dose of Reality TV

      newser  |  E! Online  |  Jul 8, 08 1:59 PM CDT

      Dupre May Get Dose of Reality TV

      Eliot Spitzer's high-priced prostitute, Ashley Dupre, is developing a reality TV series with the producers behind Nicole Richie and Pamela Anderson's careers—and may move to Los Angeles to complete the project, E! Online reports. Handprint Entertainment is "talking to MTV about Ashley being the next Tila Tequila," a source told the website, referring to MTV's bisexual TV star. More »

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      Los Angeles  • sex scandal  • reality TV  • prostitute  • Ashley Dupre

    • Disabled Models Take Brave Turn on Reality TV

      newser  |  Time  |  Jul 5, 08 9:25 PM CDT

      Disabled Models Take Brave Turn on Reality TV

      She may have only one arm, but Debbie van der Putten loves her body, and she thinks Britain will too. Ven der Putten is one of eight disabled girls competing in the BBC’s latest reality TV sensation, Britain’s Missing Top Model . Half a million people tuned in to this week's premiere, Time reports, but controversy surrounds the show. More »

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      television  • reality TV  • model  • disabled

  • June 2008

    • Janet Plans Her Own Talent Show for TV

      newser  |  Variety  |  Jun 19, 08 6:36 PM CDT

      Janet Plans Her Own Talent Show for TV

      Move over "American Idol:" Janet Jackson is headed for reality TV, reports Variety . The pop icon plans to mentor aspiring singers and dancers as she prepares for her world tour—participation in which could be the grand prize. Drawing contestants from YMCAs and church groups, the show’s producer hopes a non-traditional casting approach will uncover the next Justin Timberlake...or Janet. More »

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      television  • celebrity  • music  • reality TV  • MTV  • Justin Timberlake  • Janet Jackson  • television news

    • Reality Lineup May Induce Vomiting

      newser  |  ABC News  |  Jun 19, 08 10:00 AM CDT

      Reality Lineup May Induce Vomiting

      Has reality television reached rock bottom? ABC News takes a look at this summer’s lineup landscape, which includes competitions centered on vomiting, mud-drenched obstacle courses, and the most talented dogs. Celebrity-for-no-reason Nicole Richie is even shopping a show that would have talentless nobodies compete to become the next celebrity-for-no-reason. The winner—naturally—lands a reality TV show. More »

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      television  • entertainment  • reality TV  • entertainment industry  • Nicole Richie

    • I Was Never In It to Win It: 'Accidental' Idol

      newser  |  Rolling Stone  |  Jun 15, 08 11:32 AM CDT

      I Was Never In It to Win It: 'Accidental' Idol

      David Cook almost didn't audition for American Idol —he was there to offer moral support to his younger brother. But goading from his family kicked off a whirlwind journey that took him from fledgling Midwest rocker to Billboard star. Cook tells Rolling Stone about his modest beginnings—and his early skepticism about the Idol pop machine. More »

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      celebrity  • music  • reality TV  • American Idol  • pop music  • pop culture  • interview  • Rolling Stone  • TV shows  • David Cook

  • May 2008

    • Which David Is Our Idol ?

      newser  |  Kansas City Star  |  May 21, 08 1:16 PM CDT

      Which David Is Our Idol ?

      We're only hours away from Fox crowning either balladeer (and Simon Cowell fave) David Archuleta, 17, or rocker David Cook, 25, as this season's American Idol. Cook seemed to win last night's live audience, the Kansas City Star reports. More »

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      television  • music  • reality TV  • Fox  • American Idol  • contest  • Simon Cowell  • David Archuleta  • David Cook  • singing

    • Fox Boots 'Idol' Favorite's Dad From Backstage

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 11, 08 9:39 AM CDT

      Fox Boots 'Idol' Favorite's Dad From Backstage

      David Archuleta may be the fan favorite on "American Idol," but his dad is now Fox's persona non grata backstage. The network has banned Jeff Archuleta, who had been intensely involved in prepping his son, after his call Tuesday to change the lyrics of “Stand By Me,” adding a verse from Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls.” More »

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      television  • reality TV  • American Idol  • pop music  • competition  • song  • David Archuleta

    • Overthrow of Castro Leaves 3 Idol Hopefuls

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 8, 08 8:00 AM CDT

      Overthrow of Castro Leaves 3 Idol Hopefuls

      And then there were three. Jason Castro got the boot from "American Idol" last night, leaving David Cook, David Archuleta, and Syesha Mercado remaining in the competition, reports the AP. The dreadlocked Texan was an early favorite but couldn't keep the momentum going. His fate was sealed after he managed to mess up the lyrics to Bob Dylan's "Mr Tambourine Man" on Tuesday's show. More »

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      television  • reality TV  • American Idol  • singer  • Jason Castro

    • 'Idol' White-Out Leaves 4

      newser  |  E! Online  |  May 1, 08 9:09 AM CDT

      'Idol' White-Out Leaves 4

      A willowy Brooke White wept through her last tune as the majority of the 45-million “American Idol” viewers voted to send the 24-year-old nanny packing back to Arizona. "I just want to say thank you. It's going to be terrible for me, I know," the oft-insecure White said, referring to the encore she had to perform. More »

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      reality TV  • American Idol

  • April 2008

    • NBC Sacks OJ for Apprentice

      newser  |  OK!  |  Apr 25, 08 6:24 AM CDT

      NBC Sacks OJ for Apprentice

      Donald Trump won't have the chance to hire—or fire—OJ Simpson on the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice , E! Online reports. The ex-footballer, awaiting trial on kidnap and robbery charges, had approached Trump about a spot in the show, but he never got to the 10-yard line, said an NBC rep. Trump was big on the idea "for a few minutes"—but the studio wouldn't consider it. More »

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      reality TV  • OJ Simpson  • Donald Trump  • Celebrity Apprentice

    • J.Lo and Twins Get Reality Show

      newser  |  People  |  Apr 24, 08 10:17 AM CDT

      J.Lo and Twins Get Reality Show

      Jennifer Lopez and family will bust an unscripted move in a new TLC show filmed from their Long Island home, People.com reports. The A-list mom of twins will get producer and star credits as the show turns cameras on how the diva juggles fame, work, and motherhood. “I’m looking forward to sharing this exciting journey together,” said Lopez. More »

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      reality TV  • twins  • Jennifer Lopez  • Marc Anthony  • TLC

    • 'Idol' Boots Carly: It's Down to 5

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 24, 08 9:54 AM CDT

      'Idol' Boots Carly: It's Down to 5

      Viewers voted Carly Smithson off “American Idol” last night despite the rave reviews received from the judges for her “Jesus Christ Superstar” performance Tuesday night, the AP reports. Five finalists are left. More »

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      Los Angeles  • reality TV  • American Idol

    • Mambo Boots Matlin From DWTS

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 23, 08 8:23 AM CDT

      Mambo Boots Matlin From DWTS

      Marlee Matlin became the latest also-ran on "Dancing With the Stars" last night when judges and audiences voted her off after an awkward mambo, the AP reports. The deaf actress struggled to stay with the beat, and "looked uncomfortable throughout," according to the head judge. On her way out, Matlin drew praise from the show's host—and her longtime friend—Tom Bergeron. More »

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      celebrity  • reality TV  • dancing  • Dancing With the Stars

    • 'Idol' Ratings Hitting Sour Note

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 21, 08 8:19 AM CDT

      'Idol' Ratings Hitting Sour Note

      Ratings monster “American Idol” is showing viewership cracks in its seventh season, and rival networks are circling, hoping to steal some of the more than 20 million viewers who tune into the Fox hit each week, reports the Los Angles Times. “Idol” viewership among women 18 to 34 is off 20%, and Tuesday’s show was the lowest-rated among 18- to 49-year-olds in five years. More »

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      television  • reality TV  • American Idol  • Nielsen Ratings  • Mariah Carey  • Ryan Seacrest

    • Few Flock to Be Paris' New Best Friend

      newser  |  MSNBC  |  Apr 17, 08 2:24 PM CDT

      Few Flock to Be Paris' New Best Friend

      Paris Hilton’s quest for a new best friend is off to a slow start. Casting calls for a show on which she’ll audition new pals aren’t much of a draw: Word is just 40 or 50 turned up at a New York event. And reporters were turned down on the theory that “no press was better than any press,” MSNBC reports. More »

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      television  • reality TV  • Paris Hilton  • Audition

    • Reality-Show Exec Charged With Kidnapping

      newser  |  ABC News  |  Apr 15, 08 3:30 PM CDT

      Reality-Show Exec Charged With Kidnapping

      The director of a reality TV pilot has been arrested on kidnapping charges after allegedly trying to stop contestants from leaving the house where it was being filmed, ABC News reports. Four women fled the Pauper to Princess house and told neighbors to call the police. The women say they were held against their will and haven't been paid for the five weeks already spent filming. More »

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      television  • Florida  • kidnapping  • reality TV  • producers

    • Networks Wrangle Over Project Runway

      newser  |  Hollywood Reporter  |  Apr 14, 08 12:24 PM CDT

      Networks Wrangle Over Project Runway

      The upcoming switch of the smash hit Project Runway from Bravo to Lifetime could be Buffy the Vampire Slayer all over again, Andrew Wallenstein writes in the Hollywood Reporter. Buffy's switch from the WB to UPN "spelled the death knell for a once-mighty brand." Meanwhile, Bravo parent NBC is suing the Weinstein Company, which produces the fashion reality show. More »

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      reality TV  • ABC  • Disney  • NBC Universal  • Walt Disney Co.  • Heidi Klum  • Bravo  • Project Runway  • Scrubs

    • Housewives Get Sweaty for 'Work Out' Star

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Apr 13, 08 2:41 PM CDT

      Housewives Get Sweaty for 'Work Out' Star

      Jackie Warner seems unlikely to spark suburban housewife crushes. And yet the star of Bravo’s “Work Out,” about the lesbian trainer’s elite Los Angeles gym, is much-loved by straight ladies. “I have women that send me photos of themselves with their husbands and three teenage boys or whatever, with a love letter attached,” Warner tells the New York Times . More »

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      Los Angeles  • homosexuality  • reality TV  • lesbians  • fitness  • Bravo  • bisexual

    • Aussie Booted in 'Idol' Shocker

      newser  |  New York Daily News  |  Apr 11, 08 7:09 AM CDT

      Aussie Booted in 'Idol' Shocker

      Australian American Idol hopeful Michael Johns got the heave-ho from the show last night in the biggest shocker so far this season, the Daily News reports. A surprised crowd booed the stunned singer's abrupt departure. Johns had been considered a frontrunner but the 31 million voters were clearly unimpressed by the crooner's effort at Aerosmith's "Dream On." More »

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      television  • reality TV  • American Idol  • singer  • Simon Cowell  • Aerosmith

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