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Monday, Jul. 1, 2002

more contestants on criticized UK Big Brother threaten to walk.
more contestants on criticized UK Big Brother threaten to walk. The UK's Big Brother 3 has already lost two players who voluntarily left; now, at...
Simon Cowell: "Paula's a pain in the ass," says kindness to her "is faked."
Simon Cowell: "Paula's a pain in the ass," says kindness to her "is faked." American Idol judge Simon Cowell thinks his fellow judge Paula Abdul...
Big Brother 3 contestants who even look at banner planes may be expelled; alcohol rationed, other changes planned.
Big Brother 3 contestants who even look at banner planes may be expelled; alcohol rationed, other changes planned. In an effort to stop outside information...

Under One Roof returns tonight.
Under One Roof returns tonight. Not watching The Mole 2 or American Idol at 9 p.m. ET? Turn on UPN for the network's reintroduction of...
contestant will be disqualified tonight.
contestant will be disqualified tonight. One of the American Idol semifinalists is getting kicked off the show for violating a rule. But which rule, and...

Delano disqualified; replaced by EJay.
Delano disqualified; replaced by EJay. American Idol semifinalist is actually 29, not 23 as he claimed, so he was disqualified before last night's final semifinalist...
CBS plans BB3 fantasy game.
CBS plans BB3 fantasy game. Now viewers of Big Brother 3 will have the chance to manipulate the show's contestants, although not with quite the...
Sharon having cancer surgery today.
Sharon having cancer surgery today. Sharon Osbourne is having surgery today "for a treatable cancer," the AP reports. Her spokesperson wouldn't say what type of...

hosts Ryan and Brian aren't gay.
hosts Ryan and Brian aren't gay. American Idol hosts Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman aren't gay. We know this because they both tell TV Guide...
Fame Academy coming to the UK.
Fame Academy coming to the UK. Combing elements from Pop Idol and Big Brother, the BBC and Endemol are bringing Fame Academy to the UK....
Big Brother 3 cast revealed.
Big Brother 3 cast revealed. CBS plans to officially reveal the cast members of Big Brother 3 later today. However, the group has already been...
ABC exec "encouraged" by Mole 2.
ABC exec "encouraged" by Mole 2. Although it's been up against American Idol the past few weeks, The Mole 2 is holding its own, especially...
Krista sues CBS over knife incident.
Krista sues CBS over knife incident. Big Brother 2 house guest Krista Stegall has sued CBS seeking damages because, as her lawyer says, CBS "placed...