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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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-… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… continue reading