walk-out would lead to no trip home, no publicity; contestants took IQ tests. After Amy and Marcellas were nominated for eviction on Big Brother 3, both threatened to walk out of the house. But after talking with producers in the… continue reading
Archives for July 2002
producers consider airing nude footage of Anna Nicole.
producers consider airing nude footage of Anna Nicole. Producers of The Anna Nicole Show are trying to figure out how to work the “risqué moments” into the show. Executive Producer Jeff Shore told the New York Post, “She’s very open,… continue reading
Amy has DWI arrest, too.
Amy has DWI arrest, too. When she was 20, Big Brother 3 cast member Amy Crews was arrested for DWI after her car crashed and rolled onto its roof. She pleaded no contest and was sentenced to “a one-year suspended… continue reading
The Osbournes sign $7 million deal to put the series on DVD.
The Osbournes sign $7 million deal to put the series on DVD. The first season of The Osbournes will be coming to DVD this fall around the time the second season airs in Nov. The deal the family signed to… continue reading
FOX plans American Idol follow-up called Star Chamber for next summer.
FOX plans American Idol follow-up called Star Chamber for next summer. FOX has purchased an American Idol-like show that they plan to air next summer. Called Star Chamber and produced by Big Brother creator Endemol, the show seems similar to… continue reading
Bachelor repeats hosted by Alex.
Bachelor repeats hosted by Alex. ABC will rerun the entire season of The Bachelor on ABC Family from Aug. 11 to 16. The shows, which will air at 9 p.m. ET, will be hosted by Alex Michel and include new… continue reading
contest between Idol winners planned; world would vote for the World Idol.
contest between Idol winners planned; world would vote for the World Idol. The creator of the UK’s Pop Idol which was taken to other countries like the US (American Idol) and South Africa, wants the winners of each country’s show… continue reading
Real World Las Vegas premieres in Sept.; no location yet for RW13.
Real World Las Vegas premieres in Sept.; no location yet for RW13. In a rather standard interview with Newsweek, show creators Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray reveal that The Real World Las Vegas will debut “this fall, sometime in September.”… continue reading
booted house guests sequestered indefinitely; calls limited and monitored.
booted house guests sequestered indefinitely; calls limited and monitored. In an interview where the boyfriend of booted Big Brother 3 cast member Tonya Paoni says she’s “a very sweet person,” he reveals that Tonya “will remain sequestered in the Los… continue reading
follow-up to Frontier House planned; Colonial House set in colonial times.
follow-up to Frontier House planned; Colonial House set in colonial times. PBS’s series Frontier House, which followed families as they attempted to live as if it was 1800s Montana, will be followed by a similar series called Colonial House. Production… continue reading
where are the Survivor, Big Brother, and other cast members now?
where are the Survivor, Big Brother, and other cast members now? The Washington Post checks up on those maybe-long-forgotten cast members from shows like Survivor 1 and Big Brother 1. Their survey, which includes Jenna Lewis, Colleen Haskell, Rudy Boesch,… continue reading
past Atlanta mayor rooting for Justin, son of the city’s past police chief.
past Atlanta mayor rooting for Justin, son of the city’s past police chief. American Idol‘s Justin Guarini is the son of former Atlanta police chief Eldrin Bell. He was appointed by past Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson, who told the Atlanta… continue reading
first woman wins UK Big Brother; highest ratings ever for Kate’s victory.
first woman wins UK Big Brother; highest ratings ever for Kate’s victory. The UK’s Big Brother 3 ended Friday with the first woman in the series’ history to win. Kate Lawler won £70,000 during the finale, which was watched by… continue reading
The Osbournes sued by producer who says show idea was his.
The Osbournes sued by producer who says show idea was his. A producer says the idea for The Osbournes was his and has sued Sharon and Ozzy. “Gary Binkow says he met repeatedly with the couple and executives from Miramax… continue reading
Pizza Hut waiter Josh sued after “stumbling” at a shopping center.
Pizza Hut waiter Josh sued after “stumbling” at a shopping center. Josh Feinberg, who was spared eviction on Big Brother 3 last night, sued in 1997 claiming “he was permanently injured when he stumbled in a small hole in the… continue reading