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 Project Runway 
 Limps to Season's End 

Like the rest of Season 6, finale was a bore

5 hours, 1 minute ago
(Newser) - It was hard to care who won last night’s Project Runway season finale, but it was easy to say who lost: fans. The move to Lifetime—and, probably more important, the switch in production companies—proved disastrous for the once-brilliant reality show, Heather Havrilesky writes for Salon . “... More »

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entertainment • television • reality TV • fashion • Heidi Klum • Bravo • Project Runway • Lifetime • Tim Gunn • Project Runway review

SIGNS OF THE apocalypse

 Spencer Vs. Al, Round 2 

Plus, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag want their own show—of course

Nov 17, 09 8:06 AM CST
(Newser) - The inexhaustible Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are at it again, re-fueling their feud with Al Roker and campaigning for their own show. Pratt insulted Roker via Twitter (“WEATHERMAN I thought you were out of town today getting your stomache [sic] stapled again?” among other gems) when the couple’... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • Al Roker • celebrity • feud • Spencer Pratt • The Hills • Heidi Montag • Speidi • reality shows • Spencer Pratt Al Roker

 How Reality TV 
 Ruins Everything 

James Wolcott takes on the TV trend that just won't die

Nov 11, 09 1:16 PM CST
(Newser) - Pop culture critic James Wolcott says the dregs of reality TV have ruined television and, in doing so, ruined America. It's not talent-based competitions like Top Chef we need to worry about, he reasons, but programs about the "contrived antics of glorified nobodies and semi-cherished has-beens." His acid-tongued... More »

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television • reality TV • James Wolcott

GOOD LUCK WITH THAT

 Jon Gosselin Sues TLC for $5M 

Gosselin will fight breach of contract suit with one of his own

Nov 10, 09 10:42 AM CST
(Newser) - How is an unemployed single dad with eight mouths to feed, a lot of partying to do, and an Ed Hardy habit to support supposed to pay the bills? Jon Gosselin has one idea: Countersue TLC for $5 million. The Jon and Kate Plus 8 network is already suing him... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • lawsuit • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • breach of contract • Jon Gosselin sues TLC • Jon Gosselin TLC

 Boyle to Sing on 
 Dancing With the Stars 

Scottish sensation flying to LA next week

Nov 7, 09 12:09 PM CST
(Newser) - Susan Boyle will make an appearance on Dancing With the Stars, but as a singer not a dancer. It's not clear which episode she'll be on, but the 48-year-old Scottish singer will fly to LA next week to tape it. "She loves America," her brother tells People , adding... More »

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reality TV • Dancing with the Stars • Scotland • singer • Susan Boyle

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 Jon Storms Out of 
 Interview With Hailey 

Entertainment Tonight acts as couples counselor for Gosselin, Glassman

Nov 4, 09 9:08 AM CST
(Newser) - Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman stirred up more heart-wrenching (retching?) drama last night, and this time they maybe—just maybe!—broke up on national television. “I don't want to do this on national TV—this is serious,” Hailey said during an extremely awkward interview yesterday, shortly before... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • celebrity divorces • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • Hailey Glassman

ROLE MODELS

 Jon Made Up Abuse Allegations 

Gosselin, desperate for money, told Hailey Glassman to badmouth him

Nov 3, 09 8:49 AM CST
(Newser) - Jon Gosselin’s quest for fame hit a new low with Hailey Glassman’s Insider interview—the octodad apparently invented Glassman’s claims of emotional abuse. “Jon and Hailey get paid for their appearances on these shows and they need the money,” a source tells Fox News , adding... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • tabloids • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • reality shows • Hailey Glassman

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 Newest TV Host: 
 Papa Winehouse 

Yes, cab driver Mitch has his own show—and David Hasselhoff guests

Nov 2, 09 9:58 AM CST
(Newser) - And just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be any more ridiculous Amy Winehouse-related news: Her dad, Mitch, just got his own online show—and David Hasselhoff, of all people, is the first guest. Thirteen three-and-a-half-minute episodes of “Mitch Winehouse’s Showbiz Rant,” all taking part in... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • celebrity • David Hasselhoff • Amy Winehouse • Mitch Winehouse

FAIRYTALE ROMANCES

 Hailey Dumps Jon—Maybe 

Of course, for the full Gosselin-Glassman story, you must tune in

Nov 2, 09 8:56 AM CST
(Newser) - It appears Hailey Glassman has finally parted ways with mantrum-prone boyfriend Jon Gosselin—or has she? Though Gosselin released a statement to Entertainment Tonight saying, “Hailey says she thinks it's a good idea that we both take some time right now and focus on each of our... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • Hailey Glassman • Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

 Jon May Ditch Hailey 
 in Synagogue Apology 

He's having a public session with Rabbi Shmuley

Oct 31, 09 10:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jon Gosselin swears he's been getting religion, and now he plans a public apology for his tabloid behavior. He will have an "intimate dialogue" (tickets are on sale now) with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach at a New York City synagogue tomorrow night. Boteach, who calls himself "America's Rabbi" and... More »

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reality TV • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

 Jon Threatens 
 Suicide Over Hailey 

All this drama with Gosselin, Glassman, ex-nanny coming to big screen

Oct 30, 09 8:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hailey Glassman's two-part Insider interview began last night, and she cried about putting "her entire life on hold" (including college) for Jon Gosselin. "I can't do this anymore, I can't take it," she said, adding that she's told Jon "If you really loved me, you... More »

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reality TV • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • Hailey Glassman

sad but true

Jon, Octomom to Get $1M for Reality Dating Show

Denials were just negotiating tactics, insider says

Oct 29, 09 2:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jon Gosselin and “Octomom” Nadya Suleman were just being coy when they denied they’ve signed on to a one-off reality show: Both are interested and stand to make upward of $1M for the program. Jon - Kate = Jon + Octomom is being shopped as a 2-hour special... More »

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reality TV • Nadya Suleman • Octomom • Jon Gosselin

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 Hailey: 
 Jon Has 
 'Mantrums' 

Glassman talks Gosselin—and the strangers who call her a 'fat whore'

Oct 29, 09 8:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Wondering when Hailey Glassman would start oversharing about her relationship with Jon Gosselin? The time has come. On an interview airing on tonight's—and tomorrow's— Insider , Jon's galpal accuses him of emotional abuse. "He has 'mantrums,'" she says. "I cry and say, 'Why are you so... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin • Hailey Glassman

Couric's Halloween Costume: Aaden Gosselin

Jon & Kate Plus 8 kids are so used to spotlight, mom doesn't even mind

Oct 29, 09 8:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kate Gosselin inspired this year's hottest Halloween wig, but Katie Couric is taking a different Gosselin-themed route for her costume: dressing up as sextuplet Aaden. "I met Kate and she seems very nice," Couric tells Extra . "And I told her I was gonna be Aaden, and... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • Katie Couric • Halloween • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin

We Wish we Were Kidding

Jon, Octomom to Date on New Reality Show

'Cheaters' producer says show in works; stars deny it

Oct 28, 09 2:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - We wish we were kidding, we wish we were even surprised. But we’re not. Jon Gosselin and Nadya Suleman may hook up on a new reality show entitled—wait for it—Jon – Kate = Jon + Octomom. Producer Bobby Goldstein, of Cheaters fame, says he’s... More »

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reality TV • Nadya Suleman • Jon Gosselin

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 Gosselin 
 Renews 
 Nursing 
 License 

If reality fizzles, Kate may have to fall back on previous career

Oct 28, 09 8:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Just in case this whole "being famous for reproducing" thing doesn't work out, Kate Gosselin is keeping her options open: The Jon and Kate Plus 8 star, rumored future talk show host, and aspiring actress went back to her roots and renewed her nursing license, Radar reports. For a... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • nursing • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin

Allison Kilkenny

 Runway Is Homophobic 

Show whitewashed gay romance in favor of straight 'flirt-fest'

Oct 27, 09 6:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - The sixth season of Project Runway has given a lot of airtime to a developing romance between two telegenic and heterosexual blondes, Logan Neitzel and Carol Hannah. In lavishing attention on their dull flirt-fest, the show is showing an ugly homophobic streak: Last season, the producers completely whitewashed a deeply... More »

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reality TV • homophobia • homosexuality • Project Runway • contestants

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 Kate: I Don't 
 Want to Be 
 Alone ... 
 or Married 

For one whole hour, Gosselin answers viewer questions. Joy!

Oct 27, 09 7:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - On last night's very special episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8, Kate Gosselin answered viewer questions ranging from her Halloween-wig-inspiring hairdo to what her kids might be when they grow up. E! and Us hit the highlights:
  • On how fame will help her kids: "
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entertainment • reality TV • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin

SO THERE

 Jon: I Paid Back the Money 

Gosselin says he's in compliance, but Kate has yet to account for spending

Oct 26, 09 10:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - It was Jon and Kate plus a court date once again this morning—although Kate failed to show up. Jon, however, was there to show that he complied with a court order to repay $180,000 he took from the couple’s joint account, as well as to ask that... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • celebrity divorces • Jon and Kate Plus 8 • Jon Gosselin • Kate Gosselin

frank rich

 Cut Balloon Boy 
 Dad Some Slack 

He's the 'inevitable product' of our era

Oct 25, 09 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - A little sympathy for the Balloon Boy dad, please. Yes, he "grotesquely" put his kids through hell, but he’s also a fitting emblem—and the “inevitable product”—of our time, writes Frank Rich. Richard Heene gave us a fake spectacle that reflects our era much as... More »

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reality TV • cable news • Falcon Heene • Richard Heene • balloon boy hoax • Falcon Heene hoax • balloon boy

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