reality blurred + archives + June 20 to June 26, 2004

Monday, Jun. 21, 2004

network, freelance casting directors talk about impact of reality TV on their jobs.
network, freelance casting directors talk about impact of reality TV on their jobs. Reality TV's increasing ubiquity affects many people in Hollywood, including those people...
people ask where to find "MTV girls" in Davis because of Sorority Life.
two years after Sorority Life, partiers ask where to find "MTV girls" at Davis. Two years after Sorority Life debuted on MTV, some people are...
Jay Mohr explains Last Comic voting.
Jay Mohr explains Last Comic voting. Host and producer Jay Mohr is offering further explanation/defense of the Last Comic Standing 2 controversy. Mohr says, "The...
alleged sex tape of Survivor's Jenna Lewis for sale online; screen caps posted.
alleged sex tape of Survivor's Jenna Lewis for sale online; screen caps posted. A tape allegedly featuring Survivor All-Stars and Survivor Borneo cast member Jenna...

former cast members tell "inside secrets on how to get cast" on new DVD.
former cast members tell "inside secrets on how to get cast" on new DVD. If you want to get on a reality TV show, Road...
TBS' Outback Jack debuts tonight.
TBS' Outback Jack debuts tonight. TBS gets into the reality game tonight at 9 p.m. ET with Outback Jack, in which "twelve high-maintenance women vie...
Fantasia was the last person to audition in Atlanta; a security guard let her in late.
Fantasia was the last person to audition in Atlanta; a security guard let her in late. American Idol 3's winner almost didn't get to audition....

Justin Guarini: "I'm pursuing my dream elsewhere," planning second album.
Justin Guarini: "I'm pursuing my dream elsewhere," planning second album. After losing American Idol, losing his record label, and losing his integrity with "From Justin...
new Big Brother 5 head of household room may allow evesdropping on others.
new Big Brother 5 head of household room may allow evesdropping on others. Julie Chen promises big changes when Big Brother 5 debuts on July...

Gwyneth Paltrow wants to make film based upon reality TV's Big Brother.
Gwyneth Paltrow wants to make film based upon reality TV's Big Brother. Gwyneth Paltrow, apparently a big fan of the UK version of Big Brother,...
CBS picks up Burnett's Rock Star.
CBS picks up Burnett's Rock Star. The network that launched Mark Burnett's Survivor four years ago this summer is teaming up with the producer for...

people think Average Joe's Jason, who was dumped by Melena, was on Bachelorette.
some think Average Joe's Jason, who was dumped by Melena, was on Bachelorette. Jason Peoples, the man Melana Scantlin dumped Adam Mesh for on the...
The Restaurant's Rocco: "I am an acclaimed chef and a local and national celebrity."
Restaurant's Rocco: "I am an acclaimed chef and a local and national celebrity." Being sued has apparently caused Rocco DiSpirito to develop a god complex,...
third UK Popstars may look for a male/female duo instead of a group.
third UK Popstars may look for a male/female duo instead of a group. The UK's ITV is bringing back Popstars for a third season, although...