Eric Roberts, Julia’s Brother, to Join Celebrity Rehab Cast
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Gossip,
UPDATE: According to Eric and his wife, the actor is seeking treatment for marijuana addiction.
Eric Roberts, older brother to Hollywood A-lister Julia Roberts, has joined the cast of Celebrity Rehab. Reports have surfaced that the actor, 54, has moved into the Pasadena Recovery Center where the show is filmed.
It’s not known what Eric, who was arrested in 1987 for possession of cocaine, is currently getting help for. Roberts’ rehab roomie, Jeremy London, calls him “an incredible person.”
Roberts, in addition to being Julia’s brother, is the father of Emma Roberts, 19, who starred in Nancy Drew among other films.
His film credits include The Dark Knight and Witless Protection. He can also be seen next month in The Expendables with Sylvester Stallone.
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Paula Abdul Lands New Judging Gig
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Gossip,
Paula Abdul may still be talking to FOX about doing some guest spots on American Idol. She might be working on a deal with Simon Cowell to appear on X-Factor. But she will be appearing on a new dance show on CBS. That’s right - somebody finally pinned the elusive ex-judge to a recurring gig.
Abdul will be the lead judge on Got to Dance, based on the UK hit of the same name. Paula will be working in front of and behind the camera on the the all-ages, all-genre dance show, which will debut at midseason (and therefore, will compete with American Idol).
Read More | Hollywood Reporter
Shania Twain Televising Comeback
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, Cable,
Shania Twain has landed her own reality TV show about her return to music.
The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” singer took a break from recording after splitting from Robert “Mutt” Lange, her husband of of 14 years, but is now filming a TV show. Why Not? With Shania Twain, a program about her comeback, will air on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel.
A spokesperson for the channel said: “The show will follow Shania as she begins her climb back to the top, a personal journey filled with risk, revelations and unexpected adventures.”
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Paula Abdul to Helm New-Old TV Series?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Gossip, Rumors,
UPDATE: New sources say that Paula’s deal with ABC has failed to come to fruition. Perhaps she’ll make it to X-Factor with Simon Cowell after all!
New rumors suggest that all the old rumors are untrue: Paula Abdul won’t be doing X-Factor after all. Gossip says that Abdul is currently in talks with ABC to host a new version of Star Search, which is being newly re-vamped for television. The series ran for 12 years (1983-95) with Ed McMahon at the helm.
Here’s the thing: Star Search has been re-vamped before. CBS did it in 2003 in an effort to compete with American Idol (the plan didn’t work). Arsenio Hall was the host, and it was canceled after only two seasons. In fact, CBS still has their official Web site up for the series.
Read More | Entertainment Weekly
Howie Mandel Joins America’s Got Talent
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, NBC, News,
NBC, already facing a programming hole at 10:00, has managed to fill one of its vacancies.
Over the weekend, NBC Universal Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin revealed that Howie Mandel will become the newest judge on America’s Got Talent. This news comes just days after David Hasselhoff announced his departure from the summer reality program.
Mandel, who previously hosted Deal or No Deal for the network, was deemed the perfect fit for Talent.
“If you think about an expertise, Howie has had a Las Vegas show for years and he constantly performs in Las Vegas,” Gaspin said at the Television Critics Association press tour. “So we actually thought — not only is he a great communicator, but he’s actually an expert.”
No start date has yet been announced for the show’s fifth season.
Read More | MSNBC
Kate Gosselin Out Filming with New Camera Crew
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Reality, Cable, Gossip,
TLC’s famous spiky-haired mother of eight was spotted recently with a new camera crew filming at Finch’s Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kate Gosselin was filming for about three hours, but after reporters eagerly gathered to shoot pictures through the windows the blinds of the building were closed.
Bodyguard Steve Neild said the shoot was a “test” for an upcoming show.
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American Idol Gives Simon Cowell a Raise
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, Rumors,
According to the New York Post, judge Simon Cowell has been offered at least $100 million to continue with American Idol in the upcoming season - a huge hike from the paltry $34 million he made from the show in 2009.
Idol, by the way, makes around $900 million every year, so the huge raise shouldn’t put too much strain on the reality show. Looks like all Cowell’s talking about leaving the show had an effect - no way is Idol about to let him walk.
Read More | Vote for the Worst
Lindsay Lohan on Reality TV?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Reality, Gossip, Rumors,
According to TMZ, former movie star Lindsay Lohan may be setting her sights on reality TV…with a little help from industry mogul Ryan Seacrest. The American Idol host has turned reality TV into a personal empire, and now it seems he would welcome Lohan into the successful fold.
Seacrest twittered recently that he “Met with lindsay last night about a show idea I have for her..it helps people and gives others a second shot! Still putting it all together.” Lindsay also offered up a message, which begins with “Working on a really great project for television- I am excited!” Rumor says that money, the figure $1 million has been tossed around, will be offered to help these people affect a change.
So, here’s the million-dollar question: which network will be brave enough to take on a Lohan-centric project? None of the movie studios seem willing to do it, and everybody answers to somebody…so we’ll see.
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Jessica Simpson’s Return to Reality
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, MTV, Gossip, Rumors,
Jessica Simpson will soon return to the MTV family. The songstress is scheduled to start filming for a VH1 reality series that focuses on being beautiful. The singer enjoyed four seasons several years ago with Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, a show which centered around Simpson and her then-husband Nick Lachey.
But now, she’ll be leading the cast all on her own. The Price of Beauty will give us a traveling Simpson, who tours the globe to chat with regular women as well as more well-known female personalities who belong to the beauty industry. She’ll look at fashions and explore beauty regimes, such as dieting fads. Filming is supposed to begin next month.
Read More | Yahoo! News
American Idol’s Jason Castro Ready to Record
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
American Idol 7 final four finisher Jason Castro’s post-reality TV career has taken a turn for the better. That’s right, Idol’s favorite dreadlocked dude has now been signed to a major recording label. Soulful tunes to follow.
Jason Castro, the doe-eyed dreamer has officially joined the Atlantic family of recording artists. His new album, which will be released later this year, will feature songs written by names like Martin Terefe, Guy Chambers and Kara DioGuardi.
Read More | Entertainment Weekly
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