Invasion Iowa wrapped early because of suspicions; Shatner only knew fake names. How did producers of Spike TV’s upcoming Invasion Iowa manage to fool an entire town for 10 days, convincing them that William Shatner was filming a real movie there? Besides lying, they issued fake press releases and held a fake press conference once… continue reading
Archives for September 2004
Starting Over security threat leads cast to see producers’ plans, files about them.
Starting Over security threat leads cast to see producers’ plans, files about them. Defamer reports on an “unverifiable rumor” that a suspected break-in led the cast of NBC’s Starting Over to discover producers’ files on them. This, of course, really pissed them off and led to a possible “contestant mutiny.” Defamer reports: According to the… continue reading
Jenna and Ethan strip naked for PETA.
Jenna and Ethan strip naked for PETA. The other Survivor All-Stars couple, Jenna Morasca and Ethan Zohn, posed naked for an anti-fur PETA ad. They’re dressed as Adam and Eve, with leaves just barely covering their kibbles and bits; and Jenna has scary big hair that drapes down over her chest. The ad is part… continue reading
both of Rocco’s restaurants close.
both of Rocco’s restaurants close. The restaurant featured in The Restaurant closed forever last week, long after chef/owner/drama queen Rocco DiSpirito was escorted from the premises and told never to show his swollen face there again. Next week, he will no longer be the chef at his first restaurant, Union Pacific, which will close in… continue reading
Joe Schmo producers fool entire town with fake Shatner film for new Spike series.
Joe Schmo producers fool entire town with fake Shatner film for new Spike series. There will not be another season of Joe Schmo, but the producers of the series are bringing a similar but much larger hoax show to Spike TV early next year. Last week, William Shatner went to Riverside, Iowa, to film Invasion… continue reading
Paris in Simple Life 3 “discussions,” was in Florida for two of the three hurricanes.
Paris in Simple Life 3 “discussions,” was in Florida for two of the three hurricanes. Paris Hilton is “currently in creative discussions with Fox and Bunim/Murray” over The Simple Life. What does that mean, exactly? Who knows, and who cares. What’s really interesting about this report from The Hollywood Reporter is that those of us… continue reading
Rod Stewart turns down MTV’s $45 million offer; Russell Simmons in talks.
Rod Stewart turns down MTV’s $45 million offer; Russell Simmons in talks. At last, a reason to forgive Rod Stewart for “Downtown Train”: The pop singer has rejected a $45 million offer from MTV to turn his life into the next version of The Osbournes. Earlier reports said Stewart accepted an offer of $25 million… continue reading
Colin, Christie say they “were the nicest team on the race,” discuss “skewed edit.”
Colin, Christie say they “were the nicest team on the race,” discuss “skewed edit.” Colin and Christie are doing damage control after their appearance on The Amazing Race 5. Colin tells TV Guide that they “were the nicest team on the race. We helped every single team, but they don’t show it,” and Christie says… continue reading
“unusual betting” may reveal Apprentice finalists; Crest happy with last week’s ep.
“unusual betting” may reveal Apprentice finalists; Crest happy with last week’s ep. A betting site that has previously halted betting on reality TV shows has stopped betting on The Apprentice 2. As a company rep told the AP, “When this has happened before, it’s because someone has known the outcome.” This has actually happened four… continue reading
MTV reinvents reality TV as it debuts Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.
MTV reinvents reality TV as it debuts Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. Tonight at 10:30 ET, MTV reinvents the reality television genre that it created fourteen years ago. The Bunim-Murray productions of The Real World and Road Rules introduced television to the dramatic potential of real people’s lives, the narrative potential of interview comments… continue reading
Simple Life format goes international.
Simple Life format goes international. The Simple Life is about to wreak havoc on the world, but Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie won’t be along for the ride. Instead, broadcasters worldwide who have bought the format will have to find their own horny heiresses with heroin fiend friends to make fun of common people. So… continue reading
Drew thought Cowboy would win; Cowboy thought he would win.
Drew thought Cowboy would win; Cowboy thought Cowboy would win. Both Big Brother 5 finalists thought that Cowboy had the game wrapped up. Drew tells TV Guide, “I thought for sure that Cowboy had it. … When there were two votes for Cowboy, I was thinking, ‘It’s going to be a 7-0 vote and I’m… continue reading
Bradford denies leading racist chant; Stacie says sanity question is “insulting.”
Bradford denies leading racist chant; Stacie says sanity question is “insulting.” Bradford Cohen was fired from The Apprentice 2 for giving up his immunity. When he was younger, Bradford “was suspended from his Massachusetts high school in 1996 for leading the crowd at a basketball game in a racist cheer,” according to yesterday’s Page Six…. continue reading
Irulan needs head shot help, Rupert thinks he’s the archetypal Survivor.
whore/delusion report: Irulan needs head shot help, Rupert thinks he’s the archetypal Survivor.In the world of former reality TV cast members, there are the whores, who work endlessly to exploit their “fame” (see below), and there are those who are delusional about their fame. Often, these two overlap, sometimes spiced up with qualities such as… continue reading
Idol, Survivor, and Apprentice are three of the four most expensive shows on TV.
Idol, Survivor, and Apprentice are three of the four most expensive shows on TV. Here’s the real reason for the proliferation of reality television: Four out of the five spots on the most expensive television show list are held by reality TV shows. Leading the pack is American Idol, which “costs on average $658,333 per… continue reading