Posts Tagged ‘ABC’
‘Dancing’ finalists look forward to post-show life
Now that the “Dancing With the Stars” mirror-ball trophy has been awarded, the show’s three finalists are looking to the future. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, the show’s youngest competitor ever at 17, was named the new “Dancing” champ [Read More]
Put ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Finalists in the Hot Seat
After a grueling season mastering dances from samba to swing, the “Dancing With the Stars” finale is finally here. These stars are no strangers to the hot seat; now it’s your turn to ask them your burning questions when they visit the “Good Morning [Read More]
Fox to make reality TV show out of company layoffs
The Fox network is letting employees of some troubled small businesses decide which one of their colleagues will be laid off and turning the results into a reality show. The series, “Someone’s Gotta Go,” is in production, but Fox wouldn’t say on [Read More]
Bachelor’ exec producer Mike Fleiss speaks out on controversial finale
Sure, single papa Jason Mesnick’s Bachelor finale showdown — and subsequent After The Final Rose specials part 1 and part 2 — brought record ratings, but will the fan backlash end up hurting ABC’s hit reality series? Pick up a copy of Entertainment [Read More]
Nick Nixed: `Idol’ Chooses 3 More Finalists
Nick Mitchell probably won’t be having the last laugh on “American Idol.” The outrageous 27-year-old sketch comedian, who performed as his over-the-top alter ego Norman Gentle, was one of nine semifinalists sent packing Thursday on the popular Fox singing [Read More]
Dancing’s Gilles Marini Injured
Is there a Dancing with the Stars curse in the works for season eight? Actor Gilles Marini sought medical treatment after feeling pain in his groin area at rehearsal on Friday afternoon, his rep confirms to PEOPLE. The Sex and the City: The Movie star and his partner, [Read More]
Jackie Tohn
Jackie Tohn is in the top 36 contestants on FOX’s “American Idol 8.” Jackie Tohn auditioned in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jackie Tohn sang “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz for her audition. All four judges voted yes to send Jackie Tohn to [Read More]
Miss American moves into reality TV territory
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 [Read More]
Settlements reached in reality TV labor suits
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 [Read More]
What New Scandal Will New ‘Idol’ Season Bring?
The scandals that have erupted nearly every season since “American Idol” premiered in 2002 have not made a dent in the popularity of the top-rated singing contest reality show. With its eighth season set to start tonight, “Idol” is expected to easily [Read More]
