reality blurred + archives + October 16 to October 22, 2005

week of October 16, 2005

Sergio wins Contender rematch in a controversial split decision
Contender champion Sergio Mora beat Peter Manfredo Jr. yet again, winning an eight-round rematch by a split decision. As the LA Daily News reports, "Manfredo...
INXS has its highest debut ever with Pretty Vegas; Rock Star DVD will be released
After almost 13 years without a hit, INXS is back on the charts. INXS' new single "Pretty Vegas" debuted at number 37 on Billboard's Hot...

Key West cast photographed at West Palm club; photo being auctioned on eBay
Despite the best efforts of their handlers, the Real World Key West's trip to Palm Beach to escape hurricane Rita was not exactly inconspicuous. On...
Palau's Jenn Lyon will soon begin chemo for stage three breast cancer
Survivor Palau's Jenn Lyon writes in People this week about her current treatment for stage three breast cancer. Jenn reached the final four in Palau,...
The Amazing Race's format sold overseas
The format of CBS' The Amazing Race, which was originally produced in the United States, has been sold overseas. The show will be produced locally...
Park Gillespie running for Congress; Keith not permitted to speak at the Millions More march
Two of American Candidate's finalists are, a year later, still involved in politics. Winner Park Gillespie is running for Congress in South Carolina, and if...

Donald Trump, Carolyn Kepcher wigs on sale
If you're desperate for a Halloween costume, why not dress up as your favorite Apprentice star? Carolyn Kepcher, Donald Trump's left-hand woman, has been honored...
Real World, Queer Eye, Trading Spaces included among top 50 cable shows
On the occasion of cable's 30th anniversary, CableWORLD magazine ranks the top 50 cable moments and shows. Coming in at number 13 is MTV's The...
Judge permits Real World Key West production to continue
A judge has ruled in favor of MTV and Bunim-Murray Productions, and production on The Real World Key West will continue, reality blurred has learned....

Teams keep us amused on The Amazing Race 8
On another episode of The Amazing Race 8, the challenges were weak; at the Detour, they had to either saw wood or play Blackjack. Ooh....
Judge imposes some limits on Real World Key West production
Although a judge decided in favor of the production, as reality blurred first reported yesterday, the producers of The Real World Key West are required...
Some in Fantasia's hometown angry with her description of their community
Fantasia Barrino's memoir, Life is Not a Fairy Tale, describes her hometown, High Point, NC, as "a depressing place for anyone who is not a...
Van Halen reportedly will front possible second season of Rock Star
CBS has yet to renew Rock Star, which found a lead singer for INXS during its first season. However, MTV reports that Van Halen is...

MTV's Run's House continues tonight; Miss Seventeen's debut repeats tonight
Although MTV's latest reality series, the meta-titled The Reality Show, apparently was bumped off MTV only to burn off its episodes online, the network continues...
Spike TV plans Pros vs. Joes series with Jerry Rice, Karl Malone, and others
Spike TV is producing another "joe" series, although this one will not be a fake, satirical reality show. Instead, Pros vs. Joes "will feature contestants...
Trump blames "confusion" and Martha's version for low Apprentice 4 ratings; says he "never thought it was a good idea"
Donald Trump says that "confusion" between The Apprentice 4 and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart "hurt" his version of the series. He told ABC Radio, "The...
Tyra says she doesn't control which model is eliminated
Tyra Banks does not have control over who is eliminated on America's Next Top Model. That's because each judge has an equal vote. As a...
Van Halen will not be on Rock Star
Never mind: Van Halen is not the band that will be part of the hypothetical second season of CBS' Rock Star. Despite what MTV.com reported...

Jose Canseco received $50,000 for Surreal Life appearance
Hanging around a few other has-beens in the Surreal Life 5 house was financially lucrative for Jose Canseco. He received $50,000 for his time, roughly...
Contender rematch ratings score for ESPN; Peter told Sergio, "fuck you, you didn't win that fight"
Right about now, ESPN is glad it purchased The Contender 2. The rematch between season one's finalists was "the highest-rated boxing match on ESPN since...
Detroit suburb rumored to be next Real World location
Royal Oak, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, may be the location of the next Real World season. Viacom, MTV's parent company, "leased 8,812 square feet...