new judge quits American Idol 2; rejecting people was “uncomfortable.” Angie Martinez has only judged three American Idol 2 auditions, but Wednesday she quit, saying “it became too uncomfortable for me to tell someone else to give up on their dream, especially when I realized that many of them have supported my musical career,” E!… continue reading
Archives for October 2002
Pop Idol creator plans Second Chance Idol, featuring have-been stars.
Pop Idol creator plans Second Chance Idol, featuring have-been stars. Simon Fuller, the creator of the Idol shows, is planning a new show using the same format. Second Chance Idol, however, will not feature wannabe pop stars, but actual stars that were once popular but have since faded away. In an interview with Time magazine,… continue reading
bio film about Ozzy planned; Sharon wants Johnny Depp to play Ozzy.
bio film about Ozzy planned; Sharon wants Johnny Depp to play Ozzy. The star of The Osbournes may soon see his life on the big screen, according to the Hollywood Reporter, which reports that he “is close to signing a deal with a major studio for a biopic about his wild life and times.” The… continue reading
Trading Spaces/Changing Rooms crossover episodes planned.
Trading Spaces/Changing Rooms crossover episodes planned. A crossover episode of Changing Rooms featuring Trading Spaces designers Genevieve Gorder and Hilda Santo-Tomas is currently being produced, while an episode of Trading Spaces featuring Changing Rooms designers will be filmed later this year, according to designer Vern Yip. He mentioned the crossover episode at an appearance Saturday… continue reading
UPN plans Tyra Banks-judged Supermodel search.
UPN plans Tyra Banks-judged Supermodel search. UPN will search for people who want to become a supermodel for a show aptly titled Supermodel. The eight-episode series will air next year and be produced and judged by Tyra Banks. “I want to demystify the glamor and show the challenges and hard work of becoming a supermodel,… continue reading
Project Greenlight 2’s top 250 screenplays and directors announced.
Project Greenlight 2’s top 250 screenplays and directors announced. The top 250 screenplays and top 250 director’s scenes (and 25 alternates for each) in the Project Greenlight 2 contest have been announced. Now, the top directors will submit videos, while the top screenwriters will evaluate each others’ work. The review period for screenplays ends Nov…. continue reading
in the event of a tie among the four judges, Simon “gets the final say.”
in the event of a tie among the four judges, Simon “gets the final say.” With the addition of New York DJ and hip-hop performer Angie Martinez to the American Idol 2 judges panel, there’s now an even number of judges, making a split decision possible. In the event of a tie, Simon “Cowell gets… continue reading
NOW’s Feminist Primetime report grades Amazing Race A-, Bachelor F.
NOW’s Feminist Primetime report grades Amazing Race A-, Bachelor F.The National Organization for Women has released its annual report on the representation of women in prime-time TV shows. In the full report [pdf], The Amazing Race 2 received an A- overall, earning an A+ for “[presenting] women as active participants in the plot.” Survivor Marquesas… continue reading
Osbournes second season will debut two days before Thanksgiving.
Osbournes second season will debut two days before Thanksgiving. We have a date for the premiere of The Osbournes‘ second season: it’s Tuesday, Nov. 26, two days before Thanksgiving, at 10:30 p.m. That’s the same day that Kelly’s first album, Shut Up, will be released. + also: Kelly says Natalie Imbruglia was a very big… continue reading
celeb decorating show debuts tonight.
celeb decorating show debuts tonight. VH1 debuts Rock the House tonight at 10 p.m. ET. In the show, which combines elements of Trading Spaces and While You Were Out, “an unsuspecting fan not only gets a surprise visit by his favorite rock star, but receives a fantasy makeover of his room by the artist in… continue reading
now in its first season, ESPN’s Beg, Borrow & Deal is casting for season two.
now in its first season, ESPN’s Beg, Borrow & Deal is casting for season two. A few weeks ago (oops!) ESPN debuted Beg, Borrow & Deal, a show that’s sort of like Lost or The Amazing Race, except it takes place in the US and involves sports. Two teams of four “were dropped off in… continue reading
UK Popstars contestant admits he lied about his age and quits the show.
UK Popstars contestant admits he lied about his age and quits the show. Popstars: The Rivals contestant Peter Smith doctored an ID card to pretend he was 23; he’s 25 and the show’s cut-off is 24. “I don’t feel like a genuine person and I can’t take up offers when I know that I cheated… continue reading
“Robb did not enter the Survivor game because of the million dollar prize.”
“Robb did not enter the Survivor game because of the million dollar prize.” After being booted from the Sook Jai tribe on Thursday’s episode of Survivor Thailand, Robb “two b’s!” Zbacnik appeared on the Early Show, where he told Julie Chen that he did not apply for the game in order to win. Instead, he… continue reading
Anna Nicole Show renewed.
Anna Nicole Show renewed. E! Entertainment Television has renewed The Anna Nicole Show, which concludes its first season a week from Sunday. The network has ordered 13 more episodes; its executive vice president said that “[v]iewers are captivated by Anna Nicole’s surreal world.” Production begins in November for a second season premiere sometime early next… continue reading
ABC plans show that will let relatives compete for inheritance.
ABC plans show that will let relatives compete for inheritance. Mike Fleiss, producer of The Bachelor, is planning a show for ABC under his Next Entertainment label that will find relatives and friends competing for a living relative’s inheritance. The Will will follow “[f]amily members and friends who take part in the series will be… continue reading
Heather and Eve blame camera operator for game-ending mistake.
Heather and Eve blame camera operator for game-ending mistake. On Wednesday’s episode of The Amazing Race 3, the team of Harvard law school roommates took a cab to the pit stop rather than walking, as they were instructed to do; they rationalized it saying they could walk from the cab to the pit stop. The… continue reading
Tough Enough 3 finalist had “psychotic breakdown”; MTV will ignore it on air.
Tough Enough 3 finalist had “psychotic breakdown”; MTV will ignore it on air. Tough Enough 3 cast member and finalist Lisa suffered “a psychotic breakdown” a few weeks into the taping of the show, and “WWE and MTV have no desire to show any of the footage of Lisa’s mental breakdown, nor discus the real… continue reading
is “Canadian Idol” an oxymoron?
is “Canadian Idol” an oxymoron? Plans to produce Canadian Idol prompt the Toronto Sun’s Bill Brioux to ask, “How can you have a show called Canadian Idol in a country that doesn’t have a star system?” He says “the terms ‘Canadian’ and ‘Idol’ are mutually exclusive,” and argues that “Canadian record companies don’t have the… continue reading
DJ, performer Angie Martinez may be fourth American Idol 2 judge.
DJ, performer Angie Martinez may be fourth American Idol 2 judge. Simon, Randy, and Paula will likely be joined in judging American Idol 2 by New York DJ and hip-hop performer Angie Martinez. Reuters reports that she “is close to signing on as the fourth judge.” A DJ on New York’s Hot 97, Last year… continue reading
Osbournes returning in November.
Osbournes returning in November. The second season of The Osbournes will debut in November, although an exact date has not yet been set. There was speculation that MTV would push back the show’s second season to January. + also: Ozzy: “The Queen spoke to me but I haven’t a clue what she said. … I… continue reading