reality blurred + archives + April 25 to May 1, 2010

week of April 25, 2010

reality blurred's headlines: they aren't spoilers, and you're responsible for what you read
On Friday, there was some reaction about a headline I'd written on a story here. This happens occasionally when someone decides a headline is too...
Jill Zarin accused of reviewing her own book, threatening a reviewer on Amazon
Real Housewives of New York cast member Jill Zarin has been accused of reviewing her own book on Amazon, and responding to negative reviews with...

Trump finds another way to avoid firing actual celebrities
Faced with firing either Bret Michaels or Sharon Osbourne, two of the three remaining Celebrity Apprentice stars who are household names, Donald Trump did something...
Puzzling Roadblock made meaningless by another non-elimination leg
After a two-week break, The Amazing Race 16 returned with all kinds of changes in Shanghai: an equalized start that found all four teams on...
Bret Michaels still in critical condition, source of brain bleeding has "not been located"
Bret Michaels remains in critical condition today and is undergoing tests to determine the cause of the brain hemorrhage he suffered on Friday. According to...
SYTYCD all-stars revealed, top 24 spoiled
So You Think You Can Dance's season seven extreme makeover includes the return of 12 former finalists who will be randomly paired with the top...

LuAnn de Lesseps' single "Money Can't Buy You Class" is as amazing as it sounds
There's a reason why The Real Housewives of New York are at the top of the Bravo heap: they are ridiculous. It's not just the...
Trump: Amazing Race "doesn't deserve" its Emmys
Apprentice star Donald Trump says that another Sunday night reality series, The Amazing Race, doesn't deserve its seven Emmys for best reality competition series. "It's...
American Loggers cast member David "Davey" McLaughlin died
American Loggers cast member David "Davey" McLaughlin died Friday at age 45, apparently of complications due to diabetes. The results of an autopsy will be...
Amazing Race producers casting Catch Me (a TAR knock-off?) for ABC
The producers of The Amazing Race are casting for a pilot of a new ABC reality series that sounds like a knock-off of The Amazing...
American Idol 9 tour dates, cities announced
The American Idol 9 tour featuring the show's top 10 finalists will begin July 1 with tickets on sale starting May 14. The show's web...
Big Brother 9's Matt arrested for beating up, threatening pregnant fiancee; indicted for selling drugs with Adam
Big Brother 9's Matthew McDonald was indicted today for being part of winner Adam Jasinksi's drug ring, and separately was arrested for threatening his pregnant...

Bret Michaels critical but stable; Trump says, "forget the show ... I just hope he makes it"
Bret Michaels' team revealed yesterday that he "remains in critical but stable condition" and "[t]est results indicate a setback in Bret Michaels condition a side...
Jake Pavelka dumped by Dancing with the Stars voters
Jake Pavelka's unbottoned shirt, pantsless cha cha, constant updates on Twitter, and Bachelor exposure couldn't keep him on Dancing with the Stars 10, as voters...
DWTS ratings hit season low without Kate Gosselin
Whether they loved her or just wanted to see her fail, some viewers clearly tuned in to Dancing with the Stars for Kate Gosselin, because...
Survivor Fiji's Boo cited for battering a woman
For the third time in a week, a CBS reality star has been accused by police of battering a woman. This time, it's fifth-place Survivor...

Top Model's Miss J was on diverted flight
America's Next Top Model judge and runway coach Miss J. Alexander was on the flight diverted to Maine on its way from Paris to New...
American Idol product placement interrupted by Siobhan Magnus' exit
Glass blower Siobhan Magnus exited American Idol last night, which was unsurprising because she's a better singer than TV personality; she's too awkward for people...
Matty pled not guilty to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone
Big Brother 9's Matthew McDonald was "arraigned Wednesday after being indicted Tuesday on a charge of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone," and pled not guilty, the...
Top Chef Masters preview spoils episode
Bravo had a special punishment last night for those who watch commercials and don't fast-forward through them: a preview for next week's Top Chef Masters...
Survivor is Canada's most-popular TV show, leading American Idol
Canadians can't apply for Survivor, but they certainly watch it: Survivor Heroes vs. Villains is the most-popular TV show in Canada, although American Idol is...

RuPaul's Drag Race renewed as second-season finale leads to absurd charges of racism
RuPaul's Drag Race ended its second season this week, as RuPaul chose Tyra Sanchez, aka James Moss, as the winner over Raven, aka David Petruschin,...
Amanda slapped down by the Villains' alliance
If you think hidden immunity idols have ruined Survivor, or at least think their time has come and gone, you may be right, but thankfully,...
Hidden immunity idols will return in Survivor 21, but with a change due to Russell
Survivor's 21st season (which is heading to Nicaragua) will again include hidden immunity idols, but they won't be hidden in the same way we've seen...
Phil Harris' memorial is live on the Internet, as is Deadliest Catch's second Catchcon
A memorial service for Cornelia Marie captain and Deadliest Catch star Phil Harris is being broadcast live on the Internet tonight as part of the...