Latoya's Reality TV Blog February 2007 Archive

Vincent Pastore Withdraws from Dancing With the Stars
Former Sopranos star Vincent Pastore has pulled out of Dancing With the Stars after only one week of training. The sixty-year-old actor says training was too physically demanding. "When I ... Read More

Wednesday February 28, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

American Idol Wednesday Links -- The Guys, Antonella and More
First let me say that the guys really stepped it up last night. More than ever, I am rooting for Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson and Blake Lewis. Sundance Head, Phil ... Read More

Wednesday February 28, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Eliminated Idols Say Song Choice Is Key
Let's hope the remaining American Idol finalists will pick some good songs this week. The first four contestants eliminated from the show say choosing different songs may have kept ... Read More

Tuesday February 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Victoria Beckham Reportedly Signs Reality TV Deal
A report in The London Daily Mail claims Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham has signed a $10 million deal to star on a NBC reality show about her move from England ... Read More

Tuesday February 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Recap: What Happened on The Amazing Race: All-Stars?
In case you were watching the Oscars and missed The Amazing Race: All-Stars, here's a recap of what happened on last night's episode: Before the second leg of the race began, ... Read More

Monday February 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Idol Producer Comments on Antonella Barba's Naughty Photos
When EW broke the news about Antonella Barba's scandalous college photos to American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe, this is what the show's head honcho to say: "We have really good ... Read More

Sunday February 25, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Kellie Pickler Performs on Idol This Week
American Idol, Season 5 finalist Kellie Pickler will perform on the show that gave her her big break on Thursday. Kellie will perform her new single "I Wonder" during ... Read More

Sunday February 25, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Siblings Will Compete on Nashville Star Finale
The Nashville Star finalists were announced on Thursday night. They are David St. Romain and brother and sister Zac Hacker and Angela Hacker. Now that's the kind of ... Read More

Friday February 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Topless Pictures of Antonella Barba Surface Online
Is there another American Idol scandal brewing? Pictures have surfaced online of 20-year-old Idol finalist Antonella Barba dancing seductively with girls, posing topless, drinking what appears to be alcohol, ... Read More

Friday February 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (14)

The First Contestants Eliminated From American Idol
The first contestants eliminated from American Idol, Season Six are: Paul Kim Amy Krebs Rudy Cardenas Nicole Tranquillo Did any of these contestants deserve ... Read More

Thursday February 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Fox Announces Summer of Reality TV
Movie making competition On The Lot will premiere May 16 on Fox. The series, which is produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett, will air on Mondays and ... Read More

Thursday February 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

America's Next Top Model 8 : Details About The Season Premiere
The CW has revealed details about the first episode of America's Next Top Model, Season 8. Here's what the network said in a press release: Tyra Banks flies 32 aspiring models ... Read More

Thursday February 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

You Go, Girls! -- Ladies Shine On American Idol
It was a great night for American Idol's female contestants -- well, for some of the ladies, that is. The judges had high praise for contestants including Lakisha Jones, whose ... Read More

Thursday February 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Soap Star Replaces Caroline Rhea as Host of The Biggest Loser
Sorry, Caroline Rhea fans. The comedian will not host the upcoming season of The Biggest Loser. She has been replaced by Days of Our Lives star Alison Sweeney. NBC ... Read More

Thursday February 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (8)

Fantasia Will Perform on American Idol
American Idol, Season Three winner Fantasia Barrino will perform live on Thursday night's Idol results show. A Fox press release says she will also make a special announcement. Hmmm. ... Read More

Wednesday February 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Dancing With The Stars Contestants Announced
See photos and learn about the contestants. After months of rumors about which celebs would put on their dancing shoes for the fourth season of Dancing With the Stars, ABC has ... Read More

Wednesday February 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (10)

The Fourth American Idol Judge?
After watching American Idol for five seasons, I think I should be sitting at the judges table with Paula, Simon, and Randy. Just kidding! But here’s what ... Read More

Wednesday February 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Trista and Ryan Are Having A Baby
People magazine is reporting that Bachelorette couple Trista and Ryan are having a baby. The couple tells People "We are so happy after two-and-a-half years of trying." As you ... Read More

Wednesday February 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Let's Hear It For The Boys: American Idol Guys Perform Tonight
The men of American Idol, season six will perform live on tonight's show. Millions of people will be watching. Simon will be ready to rip their performances apart. ... Read More

Tuesday February 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

College Majors of American Idol Contestants
American Idol contestants like Antonella Barba (who says this is her first time taking a break from school) pursued higher education while dreaming of music stardom. So, what did ... Read More

Monday February 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Day Jobs of American Idol Finalists
If certain American Idol finalists don't succeed on the show, they can always go back to jobs that have nothing to do with singing. Leslie Hunt: Dog Walker Paul Kim: ... Read More

Monday February 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Jo's First Time Helping A Single Dad on Supernanny
On tonight's episode of Supernanny, Jo Frost will help Brian McAfee, a newly-divorced father of four. He is described as being brokenhearted and bewildered, living a "lonely, isolated life" ... Read More

Monday February 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

The Apprentice Recap
The Apprentice teams were given the task of promoting Priceline.com via a $1,000 sweepstakes/giveaway. Find out what happened and who was fired. Recap by Katie Lee. Photo courtesy of NBC.

Monday February 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Amazing Race: All-Stars Recap
This week's Amazing Race: All Stars Recap: The 11 teams of returning racers, a.k.a. the 'all stars,' meet up in Miami, FL to begin the 'race of a lifetime.' Again...Read the ... Read More

Monday February 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

The Apprentice Will Move to 10 pm Time Slot In March
Beginning March 4, we will have to stay up one hour later to watch The Apprentice. NBC decided to put the game show Deal or No Deal in the show's 9 ... Read More

Sunday February 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Dancing With the Stars Cast Will Be Announced Wednesday
The celebrities who will compete on the fourth season of Dancing With the Stars will be announced Wednesday on Good Morning America. Last season's lovable loser Jerry Springer will ... Read More

Sunday February 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Rosie Reports That Kathy Griffin's Dad Has Died
Rosie O'Donnell mentions on her blog that Kathy Griffin's father has died. How sad! Some of the most enjoyable scenes on Kathy's reality show, Kathy Griffin: My Life on ... Read More

Sunday February 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Amazing Race: All-Stars Begins Tonight
While Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will feature a family with five autistic children on the episode airing tonight at 8, The Amazing Race will kick off its new All: Stars ... Read More

Sunday February 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

A Unique Family on Tonight's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
The family that will be featured on tonight's episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition are the only documented family in the U.S. with five autistic children. The O'Donnell family ... Read More

Sunday February 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

New Series Will Follow Amazing Race: All-Stars Teams After They Are Eliminated
CBS will allow fans to see what happens after teams are eliminated from The Amazing Race: All-Stars. On the new web series Elimination Station, viewers can watch the teams ... Read More

Friday February 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Meet the Contestants Who Will Compete on Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll
The CW has announced the contestants who will compete on the reality show Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll. Pictured: (Back Row L-R) Mariela, Brittany, Anastacia, ... Read More

Thursday February 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Get to Know the American Idol Top 24
They're a group that includes talented teens (Jordin and Sanjaya are barely out of high school!), family men (Phil Stacey and Chris Sligh are among the happily married), diverse ... Read More

Thursday February 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

American Idol's Top 24 Revealed
Here they are, folks -- the top 24 finalists for American Idol, Season 6. Learn about each contestant here. Seated L-R : Blake Lewis, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, Haley Scarnato, ... Read More

Wednesday February 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Heather Mills May Compete on Dancing With the Stars
People Magazine is reporting that Paul McCartney's controversial ex wife Heather Mills is in talks to join the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. A source reportedly told ... Read More

Wednesday February 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Paula Abdul Says "I've Never Been Drunk"
American Idol judge Paula Abdul wants the world to know that her strange behavior on American Idol has nothing to do with what she's sipping from her Coca Cola ... Read More

Wednesday February 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Tears Flow During American Idol Hollywood Round
I was looking for the Kleenex when only one Malakar sibling advanced to the American Idol Top 40 on last night's episode. Shyamali Malakar was cut from the competition ... Read More

Wednesday February 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Grammy Girl Robyn Troupe Was Cut from American Idol
You may have noticed that Robyn Troupe, who performed with Justin Timberlake at the Grammy Awards after winning CBS's "My Grammy Moment Contest," was one of the ladies cut during ... Read More

Wednesday February 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

American Idol: Bring On the Talent!
The bad American Idol auditions entertained us for the past few weeks, but I'm so glad that it's time to focus on all of the talented singers who made it ... Read More

Tuesday February 13, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Supernanny Jo Frost Cohosts The View
Jo Frost will cohost The View today. Our favorite supernanny knows how to handle naughty children during their tantrums -- but can she handle Rosie, Joy, and Elisabeth during ... Read More

Tuesday February 13, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

The Apprentice Recap
The Apprentice teams were challenged to harvest and sell honey this week. Find out who ended up being stung by the Donald in the boardroom! Read this week's Apprentice recap.

Monday February 12, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Best Reality TV Moment (Thursday, February 8)
Thursday Night's Best Reality TV Moment: 19 new castaways arrive at their new island home on Survivor: Fiji. I can imagine the excitement new Survivor casts feel at the ... Read More

Friday February 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Anna Nicole Smith Dead
I have tragic news. Former Playboy playmate and reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith has died. According to reports, Anna collapsed in a Hollywood, Florida hotel room this morning. She ... Read More

Thursday February 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Nate and Cecille vs. Scooter and Megan -- Who Will Win Beauty and the Geek?
So, the Beauty and the Geek competition has come down to Nate and Cecille and Scooter and Megan. They advanced to the Beauty and the Geek, season three finale ... Read More

Thursday February 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Survivor: Fiji Premieres Tonight
It's time for another season of Survivor! Nineteen castaways will try to outwit, outlast, and outplay on the island of Fiji. This season (which is the fourteenth season, by ... Read More

Thursday February 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Hey Paula -- You're Being Sued!
American Idol judge Paula Abdul is reportedly being sued over an upcoming Bravo reality show about her life titled Hey Paula. A production company claims Hey Paula was their idea ... Read More

Wednesday February 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

BET's College Hill Returns In March
BET's reality series College Hill will return for a fourth season on March 6. This time, cameras will follow the eight University of the Virgin Islands students shown in ... Read More

Tuesday February 6, 2007 | permalink | comments (7)

Q&A: Trish Stratus Discusses Armed and Famous -- The Experience, The Cancellation, and More
I chatted with former WWE wrestler Trish Stratus about Armed and Famous, the reality show on which Trish and four other celebs went on patrol as police officers in Muncie, ... Read More

Saturday February 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

Meet the New America's Next Top Model Finalists
The CW has revealed the 13 ladies who will be competing on the eighth season of America's Next Top Model. (Can you believe it will be the eighth ... Read More

Friday February 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Last Comic Standing Will Hold International Casting Calls
Last Comic Standing will search internationally for the contestants who will serve up the laughs on the comedian competition this summer. Casting calls will be held in in ... Read More

Friday February 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Jennifer Hudson Says American Idol Misleads and Brainwashes Contestants
In a new interview with Essence Magazine, Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson sounds off about her experience as a contestant on American Idol. She is quoted as saying: "On American Idol, ... Read More

Thursday February 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Favorite L.A. Idol Auditions (That I Can't Wait to See)
On Thursdays, I usually write about my favorite American Idol auditions from the night before. Well, last night I (gasp!) missed the show. Subtract one from the 37 ... Read More

Thursday February 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Ilan Hall Wins Top Chef
I have another reality TV winner to tell you about. Ilan Hall, a 24-year-old cook from Great Neck, New York won the title of Top Chef on the season ... Read More

Thursday February 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)