reality blurred + archives + October 6 to October 12, 2002

Monday, Oct. 7, 2002

P. Diddy's Making the Band 2 premiere pushed back to Oct. 19.
P. Diddy's Making the Band 2 premiere pushed back to Oct. 19. The P. Diddy-hosted Making the Band 2 will premiere Oct. 19 at 9...
Sorority Life "drastically different than the show that was pitched."
Sorority Life "drastically different than the show that was pitched." The now-president of the sorority featured on Sorority Life says she "was pretty disappointed with...
American Idol 2 auditions start Oct. 21 in Detroit; visits to seven cities planned.
American Idol 2 auditions start Oct. 21 in Detroit; visits to seven cities planned. In order to find the next slate of finalists, American Idol...
"reality television a helpful way to examine...lives and morals" for teen girls.
"reality television a helpful way to examine...lives and morals" for teen girls. A study of 18- to 21-year-old girls' "response to reality television programs" in...

Fame Academy debut beaten by Popstars; BBC still "happy with" it.
Fame Academy debut beaten by Popstars; BBC still "happy with" it. The BBC's new Fame Academy was easily beaten in the ratings by ITV's Popstars:...
Osbournes heads to Europe, South Africa, Australia, and other countries.
Osbournes heads to Europe, South Africa, Australia, and other countries. "[B]roadcasters across Europe and in Southern Africa" have picked up the rights to air the...
study finds Big Brother 2, Osbournes have most objectionable content.
study finds Big Brother 2, Osbournes have most objectionable content. The Parents Television Council examined broadcast and cable reality TV shows to determine which shows...

RW Vegas shows "some people's lives are worthwhile mainly as a warning."
RW Vegas shows "some people's lives are worthwhile mainly as a warning." The Real World Las Vegas--which Atlanta Constitution-Journal writer Phil Kloer calls "the most...
Tough Enough 3 cast announced; audience will vote to help select winner.
Tough Enough 3 cast announced; audience will vote to help select winner. The WWE and MTV's Tough Enough 3, which premieres Oct. 17, has announced...
30-second ads on Survivor cost $418,750; Bachelor 2 charges $136,334.
30-second ads on Survivor cost $418,750; Bachelor 2 charges $136,334. The Futon Critic has compiled a ranked list of the "average price of a 30-second...
Anderson Cooper won't return for Hawaii-based celeb Mole or The Mole 3.
Anderson Cooper won't return for Hawaii-based celeb Mole or The Mole 3. Contradicting earlier reports which said Anderson Cooper was "under contract" to appear in...

second season of The Osbournes may debut in Jan. instead of Nov.
second season of The Osbournes may debut in Jan. instead of Nov. The premiere of the second season of The Osbournes is scheduled to debut...
two bachelorettes remove themselves from The Bachelor 2; pool down to 10.
two bachelorettes remove themselves from The Bachelor 2; pool down to 10. Just before bachelor Aaron narrowed the field of bachelorettes from 15 to 10,...
Justin signs with RCA; single due by the end of this year.
Justin signs with 19/RCA; single due by the end of this year. As expected, Justin Guarini has signed a record deal with American Idol producer...

tempter Tony resigns position as teacher because of porn movie.
tempter Tony resigns position as teacher because of porn movie. Tony Vanchieri, an elementary school P.E. teacher better known for his role as a tempter...
Sorority, Fraternity Life "drawing more students to the neighborhood."
Sorority, Fraternity Life "drawing more students to the neighborhood."In a story about problems with student partying in a neighborhood near the University at Buffalo's South...
This Old House producer says Trading Spaces work uses "techniques that we probably wouldn't put our name to."
This Old House producer dismisses Trading Spaces as "show business." After admitting "I haven't seen very many segments," the producer of This Old House slams...