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  • new judge quits American Idol 2; rejecting people was “uncomfortable.”

  • Pop Idol creator plans Second Chance Idol, featuring have-been stars.

  • bio film about Ozzy planned; Sharon wants Johnny Depp to play Ozzy.

  • Trading Spaces/Changing Rooms crossover episodes planned.

  • UPN plans Tyra Banks-judged Supermodel search.

  • Project Greenlight 2’s top 250 screenplays and directors announced.

  • in the event of a tie among the four judges, Simon “gets the final say.”

  • NOW’s Feminist Primetime report grades Amazing Race A-, Bachelor F.

  • Osbournes second season will debut two days before Thanksgiving.

  • celeb decorating show debuts tonight.

  • now in its first season, ESPN’s Beg, Borrow & Deal is casting for season two.

  • UK Popstars contestant admits he lied about his age and quits the show.

  • “Robb did not enter the Survivor game because of the million dollar prize.”

  • Anna Nicole Show renewed.

  • ABC plans show that will let relatives compete for inheritance.

  • Heather and Eve blame camera operator for game-ending mistake.

  • Tough Enough 3 finalist had “psychotic breakdown”; MTV will ignore it on air.

  • is “Canadian Idol” an oxymoron?

  • DJ, performer Angie Martinez may be fourth American Idol 2 judge.

  • Osbournes returning in November.

  • Road Rules’ Michelle killed in crash.

  • Survivor Thailand promos are like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”

  • USA Network plans Idol-like search for a country music star.

  • rejected Popstars contestant doesn’t think contract is “outrageous.”

  • Randy, Paula will return along with Simon–and a new fourth judge.

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