A memorial service for Cornelia Marie captain and Deadliest Catch star Phil Harris is being broadcast live on the Internet tonight as part of the show’s second-annual Catchcon gathering. Harris died in early February, and his death will be part… continue reading
Archives for April 2010
Hidden immunity idols will return in Survivor 21, but with a change due to Russell
Survivor‘s 21st season (which is heading to Nicaragua) will again include hidden immunity idols, but they won’t be hidden in the same way we’ve seen for the past few seasons thanks to Russell Hantz. The near-downpour of idols has changed… continue reading
Amanda slapped down by the Villains’ alliance
If you think hidden immunity idols have ruined Survivor, or at least think their time has come and gone, you may be right, but thankfully, they were around to give us the events of last night, specifically the single weirdest… continue reading
RuPaul’s Drag Race renewed as second-season finale leads to absurd charges of racism
RuPaul’s Drag Race ended its second season this week, as RuPaul chose Tyra Sanchez, aka James Moss, as the winner over Raven, aka David Petruschin, the runner-up, a controversial decision that has caused some fans to moronically accuse RuPaul of… continue reading
Survivor is Canada’s most-popular TV show, leading American Idol
Canadians can’t apply for Survivor, but they certainly watch it: Survivor Heroes vs. Villains is the most-popular TV show in Canada, although American Idol is a close second despite the fact that Canadians have (update:had) their own Idol. CanWest reports… continue reading
Top Chef Masters preview spoils episode
Bravo had a special punishment last night for those who watch commercials and don’t fast-forward through them: a preview for next week’s Top Chef Masters gave away the results of the episode that was currently airing, one that featured the… continue reading
Matty pled not guilty to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone
Big Brother 9‘s Matthew McDonald was “arraigned Wednesday after being indicted Tuesday on a charge of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone,” and pled not guilty, the AP reports. Citing “a person familiar with the investigation,” the AP reports that “authorities allege… continue reading
American Idol product placement interrupted by Siobhan Magnus’ exit
Glass blower Siobhan Magnus exited American Idol last night, which was unsurprising because she’s a better singer than TV personality; she’s too awkward for people to warm up to her, which is why we now have a relatively bland group… continue reading
Top Model’s Miss J was on diverted flight
America’s Next Top Model judge and runway coach Miss J. Alexander was on the flight diverted to Maine on its way from Paris to New York when another passenger claimed to have explosives and a fake passport. “I’ve got to… continue reading
Survivor Fiji’s Boo cited for battering a woman
For the third time in a week, a CBS reality star has been accused by police of battering a woman. This time, it’s fifth-place Survivor Fiji cast member Kenward “Boo” Bernis, who “has been cited in Louisiana after cops say… continue reading
DWTS ratings hit season low without Kate Gosselin
Whether they loved her or just wanted to see her fail, some viewers clearly tuned in to Dancing with the Stars for Kate Gosselin, because after she was voted out, ratings fell. Monday’s first Kate-less episode was the most-popular show… continue reading
Jake Pavelka dumped by Dancing with the Stars voters
Jake Pavelka’s unbottoned shirt, pantsless cha cha, constant updates on Twitter, and Bachelor exposure couldn’t keep him on Dancing with the Stars 10, as voters dumped a reality star for the second week in a row. With Vienna looking on,… continue reading
Bret Michaels critical but stable; Trump says, “forget the show … I just hope he makes it”
Bret Michaels’ team revealed yesterday that he “remains in critical but stable condition” and “[t]est results indicate a setback in Bret Michaels condition a side effect from the brain hemorrhage called hyponatremia a lack of sodium in the body which… continue reading
Big Brother 9’s Matt arrested for beating up, threatening pregnant fiancee; indicted for selling drugs with Adam
Big Brother 9‘s Matthew McDonald was indicted today for being part of winner Adam Jasinksi’s drug ring, and separately was arrested for threatening his pregnant fiancée who he’d previously been arrested for beating up. Today, Matt “was indicted in federal… continue reading
American Idol 9 tour dates, cities announced
The American Idol 9 tour featuring the show’s top 10 finalists will begin July 1 with tickets on sale starting May 14. The show’s web site now has a list of the 49 cities it will visit (one less than… continue reading