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America’s Next Top Model Cycle 11: Top Model Inauguration

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America's Next Top Model, Editorial, Features

America's Next Top Model Cycle 11

For the 11th cycle of , the CW wasted no time in getting viewers drawn into the drama. In addition to the annual selection episode, Week 1 consisted of a bonus elimination hour.

Since the 14 finalists (including a transgendered contestant) were revealed to the media weeks ago, there’s really little need to detail the events of the show’s anti-climatic first half. So let’s just move on to meaty portion of the competition, shall we?

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Hole in the Wall Preview

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Games, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, Video

Were you one of the millions entertained this summer by ’s Big Balls? Well, then this might be the show for you.

Next month, FOX will introduce Hole in the Wall, its contribution to the reality humiliation genre. Although the program’s concept could tire quickly (like ’s), it’s appears to be a fun counterprogramming option for those in need of a mindless chuckle.


Hole in the Wall has special previews on September 7th and 9th. It will then regularly air @ 8pm on Thursdays starting September 11.

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Is the Industry Getting Sick of The Hills?

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Reality, MTV, Editorial

Spencer and Heidi, The Hills

A recent poll offered up by PopEater poses a very interesting question…and raises a few more. Saying the site has “just about had it” with the “cheesiness” of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, stars of MTV’s , the site swears to stop covering the pair - if that’s what the public wants.

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Paula’s Reaction to New American Idol Female

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip

Paula and Kara

“It’s like, you know, having dinner with three people for seven tears, and getting quite bored of each other,” told reporters recently on the subject of new American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, the first time the new foursome has appeared in front of the media together. “I think it’s gonna be interesting…And, she’s cute,” Cowell added.

said that Kara “will be speaking her mind,” on the show. “That’s a nice way of saying she’s bitchy,” Cowell interjected.

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Making Reality, TV Guide Style

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Reality, Cable, Features

Making News Savannah Style castIt was absolutely by accident that I began watching episodes of Making News: Savannah Style on TV Guide, but I was instantly drawn in by the dynamic personalities and behind-the-scenes action. I actually don’t watch any news program…but I’m not above watching a show about one.

Savannah’s WJCL news team has the lowest ratings in their market. The station has been plagued by staffing troubles (the general manager of the station was arrested for embezzlement, among other troubles) and the owners are trying to sell, leaving little money for upgrades and equipment. To that end, the cameras and sound work only some of the time, leaving the news team scrambling to meet deadlines and create TV-worthy coverage. 

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American Idol Adds Fourth Judge

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, News

Kara DioGuardiCould be fighting more than just Simon Cowell next year?

Just hours after reporting that changes would be coming, it’s been announced that American Idol will be add a fourth judge next year. Someone who will be there permanently.

For the singing competition’s eighth season, fans will be introduced to Kara DioGuardi, a highly-respected songwriter/producer. As it turns out, DioGuardi already has a history with the reality show having written tunes for former contestants. Kara - whose songs have appeared on more than 100 million records - was behind such tracks as “Walk Away” () and “Love Story” (Katharine McPhee). Her name is also attached to hits by a number of other musicians including Christina Aguilera ("Ain’t No Other Man"), Gwen Stefani ("Rich Girl"), Ashlee Simpson ("Pieces of Me") and Enrique Iglesias ("Escape").

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Contestants Announced for Dancing with the Stars 7

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Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Gossip, News

Dancing with the Stars

The official lineup for was announced earlier today by Tom Bergeron.

And while history has seen rumors proven horribly wrong, parts of this season’s list were accurately predicted long before.

For the show’s seventh installment, we’ll actually start off with an uneven 13 contestants. This will lead to a double-elimination in the reality hit’s very first week. We’ll also see the oldest and youngest performers in the program’s history.

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Jason Mesnick Named ABC’s Next Bachelor

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Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Gossip, News

Jason Mesnick and DeAnna Pappas on The Bachelorette

Who knows? Maybe the 13th time’s a charm?

Despite a humiliating experience just last month, ’s Jason Mesnick is determined to try again.

In July’s finale of the reality dating show, the single father from Seattle made himself vulnerable when he got down on one knee before millions of viewers. Unfortunately, shocked many when she ultimately chose skateboarder Jesse Csincsak over the 32-year-old divorcé.

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Paris Hiilton Seeks British Best Friend

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Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, MTV, News

Paris HiltonI apologize, World. is going international.

Although her new reality show, , hasn’t yet debuted, the famous hotel heiress has already opted to try again. Hilton, believing her American choice won’t fit in overseas, has decided to do an entire new search in the UK.

Starting this October, Paris will start taping a British version of her fall program. While the concept will remain the same, the title will get a slight adjustment: Paris Hilton’s New Best Friend. On both programs, a group of wannabes fight for the opportunity to become a fixture on the celebutante’s side.

In a statement released today, Hilton tried her best to explain the upcoming mission:

“Everyone knows I love LA, but London, watch out—I’m coming to town and bringing my fast-paced life with me. I’m in the UK all the time, but of course I can’t bring all my friends, so I’ve decided to look for a new BFF across the pond. I need a best friend who is hot, who can keep up with me, and most of all, who is real and won’t be a backstabber. I’m not leaving London until I find that amazing girl or guy who can meet the challenges of being my British bestie!”

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CBS Reveals Cast of Amazing Race 13

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Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Amazing Race, The, Features, News

The Amazing Race 13

For ’s next season, CBS will be taking viewers on a whole new set of adventures. Adventures not yet seen even after 12 installments of the Emmy-award winning series.

Although we’ll still get what we have come to know and love - 11 teams, five continents, 30,000 miles of travel - the producers of the reality hit promise us that Season 13 will be like no other.

Where can we expect to take us this year? After starting in Los Angeles, the duos will travel to Brazil, Bolivia, Russia and India. The crews will also hit Cambodia (where they visit a “real-life water world") and Kazakhstan for the very first time.

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