reality blurred + archives + February 13 to February 19, 2005

Monday, Feb. 14, 2005

Ethan and Jenna work to save koalas.
Ethan and Jenna work to save koalas. The other Survivor couple, Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca, "are in Australia with the Australian Koala Foundation to...
although he once made her cry, Jeff Probst is "definitely ... in love" with Julie.
although he once made her cry, Jeff Probst is "definitely ... in love" with Julie. On Valentine's Day, let's pause and consider the genesis of...
Dove offers Apprentice teams training.
Dove offers Apprentice teams training. In an effort to spin its humiliating and somewhat useless Apprentice 3 product placement, Dove has issued a press release...
$1 million couples Fear Factor concludes.
$1 million couples Fear Factor concludes. Fear Factor's multi-week, $1 million competition between couples concludes tonight at 8 p.m. ET. The show has shifted somewhat...
Survivor tape-creating bus driver "charged with recklessly endangering children."
Survivor tape-creating bus driver "charged with recklessly endangering children." A bus driver who desperately wanted to be on Survivor has been "charged with recklessly endangering...

Canadian Idol 3 auditions begin; the show "opts for a more gentle approach."
Canadian Idol 3 auditions begin; the show "opts for a more gentle approach." Canadian Idol 3 has begun casting, and the show will visit 13...
Gastineau Girls debuts on E! tonight.
Gastineau Girls debuts on E! tonight. A new, alleged "celebrity" reality show debuts on E! tonight at 10 p.m. ET. However, Lisa and Brittny, the...
on Fear Factor, death, injury is "a matter of when and how bad. It's inevitable."
on Fear Factor, death, injury is "a matter of when and how bad. It's inevitable." Fear Factor's stunt coordinator and senior producer Perry Barndt says...
Contender contestant kills himself; Mark Burnett: "Nothing changes" with the show.
Contender contestant kills himself; Mark Burnett: "Nothing changes" with the show. A 23-year-old boxer who will be featured on NBC's The Contender killed himself yesterday....

Adrianne Curry says other Surreal Life women stole from her.
Adrianne Curry says other female Surreal Life 4 cast members stole from her. More totally unsubstantiated The Surreal Life 4 dirt: Adrianne Curry says her...
Jen down to John Paul and Jerry; Ryan and his parents have issues with her.
Jen down to John Paul and Jerry; Ryan and his parents have issues with her. Jen Shefft is just down to two men on The...
Amazing Race 6's Adam says he's not gay; might auction off his hair horns.
Amazing Race 6's Adam says he's not gay; might auction off his hair horns. The gayest straight man to ever run The Amazing Race says...
Project Runway "designs are all the property of Bravo"; reunion airs tonight.
Project Runway "designs are all the property of Bravo"; reunion airs tonight. Although Project Runway focuses on the creativity of the designers (well, that and...

rabbi: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Pimp My Ride are both "hip and healing."
rabbi: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Pimp My Ride are both "hip and healing." "I hereby proclaim the Gospel of Pimp My Ride and Extreme Makeover:...
Vanessa flips out after the cast jumps on her about her comments to Popgurls.com.
Vanessa flips out after the cast jumps on her about her comments to Popgurls.com. The Wendy pile-on that occurred toward the beginning of the Project...
Idol 4 down to 24 finalists.
Idol 4 down to 24 semi-finalists. And then there were 24: 12 men and 12 women remain on American Idol 4, and they'll compete against...
tenth Survivor, Palau, debuts tonight.
tenth Survivor, Palau, debuts tonight. In fewer than five years, we soon will have burned through 10 seasons of Survivor, which have starred 150 cast...

Omarosa: "there is a pattern" with black Apprentice candidates; says Tara is upset.
Omarosa: "there is a pattern" with black Apprentice candidates; says Tara is upset. Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth is making headlines again, in advance of her Fear Factor...
Tyra understands Adrianne's jealousy; "was not very happy" about Surreal Life.
Tyra understands Adrianne's jealousy; "was not very happy" about Surreal Life. Tyra Banks says she feels for America's Next Top Model's first winner, Adrianne Curry....
Project Runway marathon airs Sunday.
Project Runway marathon airs Sunday. If you're a latecomer to Project Runway, Bravo has your back. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, the network...
Idol 4 semi-finalists include Star Search competitors and experienced performers.
Idol 4 semi-finalists include Star Search competitors and experienced performers. Opening American Idol 4 to older competitors, and allowing those who don't have recording contracts...