Archive for January, 2009

Paula Abdul was taking stance again during “American Idol” audition. The judge walked out of the room in the Jacksonville, Florida audition on Tuesday, January 27 after her opinion was overlooked by the other three judges, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi. »

American Idol finally heads to Hollywood next week, as the initial series of mostly crappy auditions are left behind. We’re already looking beyond the next round, however. According to blogger “JoesPlace,” who successfully named a majority of finalists last year prior to their official announcement, the following contestants will be included in season eight’s top 36: »

So, the people over at American Idol have issued a statement apologizing to a contestant from the Louisville, Ky auditions, after the judges accused the guy of threatening them during his try-out. Here’s what happened: Mark Mudd gave it his best shot for the four pros and was rejected. As he was leaving the room,... »

Remember last season, when people were so outraged about Carly Smithson and the fact that she had already released an album? People didn’t think it was fair that someone who had already had an opportunity to make it big was getting a second chance. Well, it’s happening again, this time with 24-year-old Joanna Pacitti. She... »

It’s been a whirlwind of activity at Bachelor-central: after only four episodes of the 13th season, we already have our final five, down from 25. They are Jillian, the Canadian hot dog enthusiast, Melissa, the formerly large-bosomed pinky ring wearer, Molly, the self-proclaimed good kisser who may or may not have given it up... »

Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin is producing a reality television show in which 12 aspiring football players compete for a spot on the team’s training-camp roster. Irvin’s as-yet unnamed show will air on the Spike network this year and feature six receivers and six defensive backs seeking a chance to play in the National... »

It’s been slow and not necessarily painless, but Miss America is moving into the 21st century — one well-practiced, high-heeled step at a time. Last year, she got a reality show complete with absurd challenges and snarky judges. Then she was given an updated look, courtesy of the makeover specialists at the cable network TLC,... »

A police officer in Hollywood, California has been taken off duty after it was alleged he starred in a porn film five years before he joined the force. Michael Verdugo, 34, has become well-known from his appearance on reality TV show Design Star. Earlier this week he was put on administrative leave with pay by the... »

Several major U.S. TV networks and the producers of such reality shows as “Trading Spouses” and “The Bachelor” have agreed to pay over $4 million to settle two lawsuits claiming violations of California wage rules. The settlement will benefit more than 400 workers who were part of the 3-year-old class-action cases, and some of those... »

Aspiring singers who watched “American Idol’s” trip to San Francisco got a crash course in how to ensure success when Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi arrive in their hometown. Bringing small children is good. Bringing medical diagrams is bad. Heartwarming stories are good. Voices that make the judges think of new... »