reporter cut off when he tries to ask about contestant-judge relationships. A Thursday conference call between reporters and American Idol 4 cast-off Constantine Maroulis made some news of its own. When a reporter tried to change the subject from the standard, boring post-elimination questions, FOX stepped in. During the call, “a reporter posed a question… continue reading
Archives for April 2005
10 million people voted over the entire Nashville Star season, not for the finale.
10 million people voted over the entire Nashville Star season, not for the finale. Earlier this week, the AP noted in its story about the Nashville Star 3 finale that 10 million people voted for the winner. For some reason, that didn’t seem absurd, but it should have. That’s because their information was slightly off…. continue reading
Bo Bice once “arrested for felony cocaine possession,” but entered drug program.
Bo Bice once “arrested for felony cocaine possession,” but entered drug program. Controversies are dropping out of the sky like 1980s rockers who find themselves sitting in the audience of American Idol. The Smoking Gun revealed today that American Idol 4 finalist Bo Bice “was once arrested for felony cocaine possession, but had the charge… continue reading
Constantine voted off American Idol 4; is Vote for the Worst campaign to blame?
Constantine voted off American Idol 4; is Vote for the Worst campaign to blame? American Idol 4 fans kept Scott Savol in the top three and sent rocker Constantine Maroulis home last night. Also in the bottom three: Anthony Fedorov and Vonzell Solomon. The shock of being eliminated has already taken quite a toll on… continue reading
report: FOX looking into Paula affair.
report: FOX looking into Paula affair. In a week’s time, the American Idol expose story has pretty much exploded. The most recent revelation involves an internal investigation into the most explosive claim, that Paula Abdul had an affair with Corey Clark. The LA Times reported that “[p]roducers of Fox’s ‘American Idol’ are looking into allegations… continue reading
will Amazing Race 10 be an all-star race?
will Amazing Race 10 be an all-star race? Doing their post-elimination interviews, Lynn and Alex have reintroduced a persistent Amazing Race rumor: that there will be an upcoming all-star edition of the race. While these rumors originally involved the eighth season, just like Survivor which. But Lynn tells the Calgary Sun that “[t]here are whispers… continue reading
FOX may sue ABC over Idol expose; Paula’s lawyer says affair story is “defamatory.”
FOX may sue ABC over Idol expose; Paula’s lawyer says affair story is “defamatory.” ABC’s upcoming Primetime Live expose on American Idol will air one week from tonight, and it’s already generating controversy. Matt Drudge is reporting that “ABC has been warned in writing it could face legal fallout,” as “FOX owner Rupert Murdoch has… continue reading
Erika Jo Heriges wins Nashville Star 3.
Erika Jo Heriges wins Nashville Star 3. Nashville Star has its first female and first teenage winner, as 18-year-old Erika Jo Heriges was crowned the winner of the third contest last night. She earned the largest block of the 10 million votes cast, beating Jason Meadows and Jody Evans. Erika “won a 2005 Chevy Silverado… continue reading
Janu quit because she became a “pawn.”
Janu quit because she became a “pawn.” Janu says she quit Survivor Palau primarily because “I realized I’m a play piece. I am a pawn and they are moving me around.” She tells TV Guide that she decided “to go when I want to go, and it is going to make them think twice about… continue reading
Bravo unveils new reality series; Burnett will be Giving Hope with new series.
Bravo unveils new reality series; Burnett will be Giving Hope with new series. For his next reality project, Mark Burnett is looking away from men beating each other senseless and individuals stabbing each other in the backs. Instead, he’s looking toward Touched by an Angel. Yes, seriously. He even wants Roma Downey (who’s dating Burnett)… continue reading
Contender finale tickets sell out immediately; final four tickets still available.
Contender finale tickets sell out immediately; final four tickets still available. Tickets for the final Contender boxing match went on sale yesterday, and even at $100 to $300, they apparently sold out immediately. However, $50 tickets for the two fights leading up to that match are still available via Ticketmaster. All three fights will take… continue reading
Nashville Star 3 concludes tonight.
Nashville Star 3 concludes tonight. Nashville Star 3 ends its run tonight–long before American Idol 4 will even put on its brakes. The 90-minute finale begins at 10 p.m. ET, and LeAnn Rimes will host, back from a two-week illness-related absence. The final three contenders are Jody Evans, Erika Jo Heriges, and Jason Meadows. Reader… continue reading
Rob and Amber’s registry includes a toliet brush, olive dishes, a paper shredder.
Rob and Amber’s registry includes a toliet brush, olive dishes, a paper shredder. Just when you think Rob and Amber couldn’t be more annoying, here comes more. Once again, the Beaver County Times is on top of all things Amber and Rob, and has altered us to the couple’s wedding registries. Keep in mind that,… continue reading
Mark Cuban responds to Trump’s rant.
Mark Cuban responds to Trump’s rant. During last week’s Apprentice 3 boardroom, Donald Trump took a moment to slam his fellow billionaire reality show hosts. He said, “Branson went after me, I killed him. Cuban went after me, I killed him.” He was referring to Richard Branson and Mark Cuban, who hosted ABC’s The Benefactor…. continue reading
a breakdown of Paula’s weird judging.
a breakdown of Paula’s weird judging. It’s kind of been a tough week for American Idol judge Paula Abdul: First, she defended her weird behavior by admitting to an illness. Then, Corey Clark said, to paraphrase William Hung, “We banged”. And now, USA TODAY is analyzing her judging, categorizing her ridiculous and inane statements. The… continue reading
Bachelor Charlie’s high school classmate says he was bullied: “I feared for my life.”
Bachelor Charlie’s high school classmate says he was bullied: “I feared for my life.” One of Bachelor Charlie O’Connell’s former classmates is recounting tales of harassment he said he suffered at the hands of Charlie. Although Raymond Collins, now 29, has forgiven Charlie, because his “faith” told him to, Raymond still sold/told his story to… continue reading
next Survivor may be in Peru; Palau president says Survivor “worked wonders.”
next Survivor may be in Peru; Palau president says Survivor “worked wonders.” The next season of Survivor will be set in the in Peru. Dan Bollinger’s Survivor Maps says that “Multiple reports put the” production there for what might be called Survivor Andes. The site also reports that producers’ “first choice, somewhere in the Indian… continue reading
one thousand Desk Apprentices were sold in the 15 minutes after Apprentice 3 aired.
one thousand Desk Apprentices were sold in the 15 minutes after Apprentice 3 aired. Press kits that arrive here at the reality blurred suites and towers often include videos or sometimes little tchotchkes, such as the rubber cigarettes pack that came with information about PAX’s Cold Turkey. But what arrived Friday here (and on journalists’… continue reading
Gotti guys will bounty hunt with Dog.
Gotti guys will bounty hunt with Dog. An upcoming episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter will feature the three teenage Gotti guys from Growing up Gotti. They’ll hunt their own bad guy and beat him senseless, which they’ve been practicing for at malls. Dog tells Steppin’ Out, “They’ll actually go on the street with me… continue reading
Constantine’s band signed to a label.
Constantine’s band signed to a label. American Idol 4 finalist Constantine’s band has received the ultimate compliment: it’s been signed by the same label that released William Hung’s CD. According to E!, the “band, Pray for the Soul of Betty, has signed with Koch Records and will release its self-titled debut album on May 10.”… continue reading