reality blurred + archives + July 2 to July 8, 2006

Monday, Jul. 3, 2006

Only 80 people audition for The Biggest Loser in Boston
On Saturday, only about 80 people auditioned for the (presumed) fourth season of The Biggest Loser in Boston. I say "only" because that marks a...
The Amazing Race 10 spotted around the world; Miss America contestant is a cast member
While CBS tries to distract people with a roaming RV advertising The Amazing Race 10, the actual race was being spotted around the world. (If...
Two houseguests kicked off Australian Big Brother 6 after sexual assault
Michael "Ashley" Cox and Michael "John" Bric were both kicked off of Australia's sixth Big Brother after they allegedly assaulted a female houseguest. One of...

Style Network buys old Extreme Makeover shows, airs marathon today
The Style Network has acquired the rights to Extreme Makeover, the Ty Pennington version's precursor that featured makeover of people's faces and bodies, not their...
Treasure Hunters makes for a moderately compelling hour thanks to hypocrite and moron teams
In recent days, a number of people have asked why I haven't been keeping up with Treasure Hunters, NBC's new series. My answer has two...
More information revealed about Amazing Race 10 teams, challenges
In addition to various sightings of The Amazing Race 10's recent journey around the world, more information has leaked about the teams and the tasks...

Donald Trump launches production company, hires Apprentice 2 contestant Andy to run it
Donald Trump is starting his own production company, and he's hired one of his current employees--and a former Apprentice 2 contestant--to run it. Harvard-educated 20-something...
Making the Band 3 group named Danity Kane
The five-member all-female group formed on last season of Making the Band 3 has a name: Danity Kane. The group appeared on MTV's TRL last...
Rock Star: Supernova debuts tonight
CBS kicks off a second season of its musical talent search show tonight with the debut of Rock Star Supernova. The show debuts at 8...
Houseguests, twist revealed as online feeds' audio goes live accidentally
Yesterday, the Big Brother 7 houseguests were heard on the live feeds, as "they started broadcasting for approximately an hour Tuesday afternoon before being shut...
Survivor Thailand winner Brian jailed for "shooting a puppy with a bow and arrow and simple battery against his wife"
Survivor Thailand Brian Heidik was arrested and jailed yesterday after he shot a puppy with an arrow in the middle of the night, and for...
Kathy Griffin reportedly divorced Matt because he stole $72,000 from her
In an interview with Larry King scheduled for last night, Kathy Griffin reportedly told Larry that she filed for divorce from her husband because "My...

Queer Eye tapes its 100th episode; will the series end in 2007?
Queer Eye, the groundbreaking makeover show on Bravo, began airing just three years ago. And production just wrapped on the show's 100th episode, which will...
Katharine McPhee misses start of Idol tour because of bronchitis, laryngitis
Last night in Manchester, NH, the American Idol 5 finalists began their 51 city tour. Runner-up Katharine McPhee, however, was not with them. She has...
All-Star Big Brother debuts tonight
Give your loved ones a kiss and a hug, fill your pets' bowls with water and food, and say goodbye to your summer: Big Brother...
Kathy Griffin, Dancing with the Stars, Project Runway among Emmy nominees
Kathy Griffin's reality show has been nominated for an Emmy. Her show is perhaps the most surprising nominee in the reality series categories, which are...

Apprentice reject sues Donald Trump and Mark Burnett for defamation
A 30-year-old man is suing Mark Burnett for "improper business practices and ethics" and for defamation, slander, and libel. Oh, and probably for attention. Nicholas...
America selected eight of the 14 Big Brother 7 all-stars, all of whom hate the BB6 cast
Big Brother 7 arrived last night, and while previous seasons have taken a week or two for something significant to happen in the house, the...
Paris Hilton says The Simple Life and her persona are "fake"
Not that this comes as any surprise, but Paris Hilton has admitted that The Simple Life is, to use her word, "fake." At the same...