Scott Savol “once arrested for felony domestic violence;” paid fine, got probation. American Idol 4 finalist Scott Savol “was once arrested for felony domestic violence after roughing up his infant son’s mother during a Valentine’s Day fracas,” The Smoking Gun reported today. In 2001, Scott “Savol shoved [his baby’s mother Michelle] Martin, pulled a phone… continue reading
Archives for March 2005
earning nearly $1 billion, American Idol is “a diversified money machine.”
earning nearly $1 billion, American Idol is “a diversified money machine.” American Idol “is the undisputed champion of television,” USA TODAY reports, but the show is also a huge money-making machine. Creator Simon Fuller doesn’t deny this: “I’m on the cutting edge of entertainment and how you exploit it.” A chart shows the nearly $1… continue reading
Jessica Sierra voted off Idol; last week’s repeat and extra show were low-rated.
Jessica Sierra voted off Idol; last week’s repeat and extra show were low-rated. Jessica Sierra left American Idol 4 last night. She was joined in the bottom three by Nadia Turner and Anwar Robinson. As MSNBC’s Craig Berman notes, “The 19-year-old follows 17-year-old Mikalah Gordon to the exit, leaving Anthony Fedorov as the only teen… continue reading
Apprentice’s Katrina exposed on runway.
Apprentice’s Katrina exposed on runway. Katrina Campins’ post-Apprentice life as a model isn’t going to well. During Miami’s Fashion Week, Katrina was modeling an outfit for Tommy Hilfiger. And she “walked the entire length of the runway not realizing that both breasts had popped out of the button-down shirt she was wearing,” Knight Ridder reports…. continue reading
The Surreal Life 5 cast announced.
The Surreal Life 5 cast announced. Kathy Griffin was half-right: The Surreal Life 5 is coming to VH1, but The Amazing Race 6‘s Jonathan won’t be the reality TV cast member. Instead, that role will be filled by two people: The Apprentice‘s Omarosa, fresh from her Fear Factor appearance, and Top Model‘s Janice Dickinson. The… continue reading
site finds Idol 4’s Anwar Robinson is a “man seeking a man” in his personal ad.
site finds Idol 4’s Anwar Robinson is a “man seeking a man” in his personal ad. If American Idol 4 gets any gayer, we’ll have to start calling it Manhunt. That’s because yet another contestant has been identified by online reports as gay. AfterElton.com’s John Chiklis found a personal ad that shows that “Anwar Robinson,… continue reading
women: Project Runway was our idea.
women: Project Runway was our idea. A designer and a merchandiser claim that they came up with the idea for Bravo’s Project Runway. According to Page Six, “Designer Cynthia Rodriguez and fashion merchandiser Elizabeth Zwiebach say the hit about competing fashion designers is a copy of their proposed show ‘American Runway.’” A Miramax Television rep… continue reading
Showdog Moms & Dads debuts tonight.
Showdog Moms & Dads debuts tonight. Bravo takes its bad parenting series and turns it over to people with pets, debuting Showdog Moms & Dad tonight at 10 p.m. ET. Have no fear: Kids being abused by their parents will return soon, as Bravo will air Sports Kids Moms & Dads later this year. But… continue reading
Starting Over renewed for third season.
Starting Over renewed for third season. NBC’s syndicated daytime reality series Starting Over has been renewed for a third season. Obsessive fans can breath a sigh of relief now that part of each day will continue to be consumed by the real-life problems of others. Further, NBC, which produces the show, announced that “the series… continue reading
Enquirer says another American Idol 4 finalist threatened to out Mario.
Enquirer says another American Idol 4 finalist threatened to out Mario. In what hopefully is the last word on Mario Vazquez, The National Enquirer reports that “it’s an open secret that Mario is gay.” Well, duh. But here’s the new info: an alleged friend of his tells The Enquirer he quit “because a rival contestant… continue reading
Spike’s Invasion Iowa debuts tonight.
Spike’s Invasion Iowa debuts tonight. Tonight, Spike TV debuts what it’s calling “the greatest hoax in US History.” At 9 p.m. ET, Invasion Iowa kicks off its five-hour, four-night run–the network is airing it as a mini-series rather than spreading the episodes over several weeks. Produced by the people behind The Joe Schmo Show, this… continue reading
new shows: Serena and Venus Williams, Seventeen magazine, Kimberley Locke.
new shows: Serena and Venus Williams, Seventeen magazine, Kimberley Locke. A few new series have been announced over the past few days: Venus and Serena Williams will star in a six-episode series for ABC Family. TV Week reports that it “will follow the sisters on and off the court.” MTV is getting into the “series… continue reading
MJ says, “Fuck Philly. I hate Philly.”
MJ says, “Fuck Philly. I hate Philly.” Perhaps the city of Philadelphia should have let go after The Real World threw its little temper-tantrum before returning. Because one-seventh of the kids the show brought to Philly has certainly not turned into an ambassador for the city. The Philadelphia Daily News’ Dan Gross reports that MJ… continue reading
will Rupert Boneham and his family be cast members on The Amazing Race 8?
will Rupert Boneham and his family be cast members on The Amazing Race 8? First Alison (and Donny), then Rob and Amber. And now, perhaps, Rupert Boneham and his family. Yes, the real-life ogre may be an upcoming cast member of The Amazing Race 8, which will be a special family edition. Citing no sources,… continue reading
which male Apprentice was doing drugs?
which male Apprentice was doing drugs? Page Six offers a juicy Apprentice 3 blind item today. It suggests that one of the cast members was caught snorting something during production. The item asks, WHICH male contestant on the current season of “The Apprentice” nearly “blew” his chance for a $250,000-a-year job with The Donald? One… continue reading