Latoya's Reality TV Blog April 2008 Archive

Update on Jennifer Lopez's Reality Show
Looks like we're not invited to Jenny's block after all.  Clarifying recent news reports, Jennifer Lopez's manager says the actress will not be revealing her home life on a ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Shannon and Derek Leave Dancing With the Stars But Will "Continue to Have A Good Time"
Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough have had their last dance together...well, at least on Dancing With the Stars. The rumored couple were eliminated from the competition on Tuesday night, one ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

American Idol Recap -- Finalists Sing Neil Diamond Songs and Paula Gets Wackier
On Tuesday night's American Idol, the finalists each performed two songs by Neil Diamond, producers made a slight change to the judging format, and Paula Abdul offered a thoughtful ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Is Cristian de la Fuente Going Home After Dancing Injury?
Cristian de la Fuente's "muscle cramp" is a hot topic today after the Chilean soap star starting feeling severe pain in his arm during his second performance on Monday ... Read More

Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Carly Smithson Says Charming Idol Boys Get Female Votes
Eliminated American Idol contestant Carly Smithson says the show's "adorable" male contestants have been charming the votes out of female viewers. "Women vote for this show, you know, it’s obvious ... Read More

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Nick Lachey Will Host 'High School Musical: Summer Session'
Pop star Nick Lachey will host the upcoming ABC reality competition High School Musical: Summer Session. The singer, who is also famous for starring in the MTV reality show ... Read More

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Introducing Girlicious
The CW's Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious concluded last night with the judges choosing four members for the brand new pop group Girlicious. The ladies who made the band are: Tiffanie ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Jennifer Lopez Will Star In Reality Show About Her Life
Read an update to this story. Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez is moving in on D-list territory. The actress/singer has signed on to co-produce and star in a TLC reality show about ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

OJ Simpson Being Considered for 'Celebrity Apprentice'
Say it isn't so! Donald Trump is reportedly considering OJ Simpson for the next edition of Celebrity Apprentice. The New York Post reports (and Trump has reportedly confirmed on a radio ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Carly Smithson Leaves 'American Idol'
Well, at least she got a compliment from Simon. Carly Smithson is the latest contestant cut from American Idol.   Her elimination just happens to follow one of her best performances ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

American Idol Recap: The Top 6 Perform
Andrew Lloyd Webber was the celebrity mentor this week. But did the Broadway composer bring out the best in the American Idol Top 6? Read the recap to find out ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Marlee and Fabian Leave 'Dancing With the Stars' -- And Mario and Karina Land In the Bottom Two!
Deaf actress Marlee Matlin and her partner Fabian Sanchez are the latest couple eliminated from Dancing With the Stars! They didn't receive enough viewer votes to keep dancing next ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

New Emmy Category Created for Reality TV Hosts
And the Emmy goes to...Ryan Seacrest? The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Board of Governors has voted to add a new Emmy award category for "Outstanding Host for a ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Rachel Hunter, Antonio Sabato Jr. and Others Join NBC's 'Circus'
According to Variety, NBC has confirmed the identities of the celebs who will compete on the weekly summer competition Celebrity Circus. The celebrities who will try to master circus ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Bravo Announces Casting Call Dates for 'Top Chef 5'
The winner of  Top Chef 4 hasn't been revealed yet, but Bravo has already kicked off the search for 16 new hopefuls to compete on the show's fifth season.  If ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Oprah Finds Her Big Giver
Oprah Winfrey's first reality TV project The Big Give (which turned out to be like The Apprentice with a philanthropic twist) concluded last night with the 'Biggest Giver' being surprised ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What's On The Summer 2008 Reality TV Schedule?
The Bachelorette will return for its fourth season with Bachelor reject DeAnna Pappas as the latest object of desire, The Mole will be back on the ABC schedule after ... Read More

Thursday April 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Kristy Lee Cook Leaves American Idol
Kristy Lee Cook, who seemed to be bouncing back after frequently landing in the bottom three, is the latest contestant eliminated from American Idol. Her elimination was hardly a ... Read More

Thursday April 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

The Biggest Loser's First Female Winner
The Biggest Loser crowned its first female winner on Tuesday night. Alison "Ali" Vincent, who lost a total of 112 pounds, went home with the show's $250,000 grand prize. ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Dancing With the Stars Says Goodbye to Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley is the latest contestant eliminated from Dancing With the Stars! The former wife of Elvis Presley, who at age 62 is the oldest female celebrity to ever ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

American Idol Recap: Mariah, Men's Night, and More
From contributor Katie Lee: Ryan set his 'repeat-o-meter' on high tonight as he repeated many things, many, many times. Among them, the results show goes back to its regular Wednesday time ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

What Was Behind David Cook's Emotional Idol Performance?
David Cook's tears at the end of his brilliant American Idol performance on Tuesday night were triggered by the special guest who came to see him perform this week. David's ... Read More

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Stars of Celebrity Reality
Despite the life-invading camera crews and the constant pressure to be interesting, the famous folks featured in this gallery signed on to star in reality shows about their day-to-day lives. ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

CBS Axes Secret Talent of The Stars After Only One Episode
Sorry, folks. Good news, folks! We won't get to see Ben Stein dance the jitterbug or Danny Bonaduce ride a unicycle. CBS has canceled Secret Talent of the Stars ... Read More

Friday April 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Some Idol Gives Back Numbers
$60 million -- The amount of money that has already been raised by the American Idol charity special Idol Gives Back. (An updated total will be announced next week.) ... Read More

Friday April 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Michael Johns Eliminated From Idol! Are You Shocked?
It's an American Idol shocker -- or is it? Michael Johns is going home! The sexy singer, 29, got the bad news during Thursday night's elimination show. And from the ... Read More

Thursday April 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (11)

American Idol Recap: The Top 8 Perform
The American Idol Top 8 sang inspirational songs this week. But did the they really inspire us or leave us wanting more? Find out all about Tuesday night's performance ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Adam Corolla Leaves DWTS With Inspiring Goodbye Speech
Maybe riding a unicycle during the Paso Doble isn't such a good idea after all. Adam Corolla was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday night! It was weird ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Your Elimination Prediction: Which Idol Finalist Will Be Sent Home This Week?
Because Idol Gives Back will air Wednesday night during the regular American Idol timeslot, we'll have to wait until Thursday to find out which Idol finalist will be eliminated this ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Bravo Files Lawsuit to Keep Project Runway
Bravo is losing Project Runway to another network! The Weinstein Company, which produces the hit cable competition, signed a five-year deal to move their show to Lifetime -- yep, the ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Photos: Celebrities Raise Awareness on Idol Gives Back
Forest Whitaker, Bono, Reese Witherspoon, and Miley Cyrus are just some of the celebs who were filmed for the American Idol fundraising special Idol Gives Back 2008. Funds raised during ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

NBC Comedy Stars Will Be Last Comic Standing Talent Scouts
Cliff and Norm are coming back to NBC -- to help find the next cast of Last Comic Standing, that is. NBC announced that some of the network's past and ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Pamela Anderson's Reality Series Will Debut This Summer
Pamela Anderson is the latest celeb to sign up for a reality show on E! According to executive producer Randy Barbato, "the series will offer an unprecedented look inside the ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Catch Up on Big Brother
If you've been finding it hard to fit Big Brother into your TV viewing schedule, we feel your pain. The summertime favorite is facing a lot of competition during ... Read More

Sunday April 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

John O'Hurley Will Host Secret Talents of the Stars
Dancing With the Stars alum John O'Hurley will host CBS's new celebrity competition Secret Talents of the Stars, which is set to premiere live on Tuesday (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/tape delayed ... Read More

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Today's Reality TV Recaps
Find out who won Bravo's Make Me A Supermodel and who was voted off Survivor: Micronesia! Make Me A Supermodel finale recap. Survivor: Micronesia recap.

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Ramiele Malubay Discusses Representing Asian-Americans and Forming Genuine Friendships on Idol
Ramiele Malubay has dried up all her tears after her emotional elimination from American Idol Wednesday night. I had a couple of questions for the petite 20-year-old singer during ... Read More

Thursday April 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Claire Eliminated From Top Model
The girl who is no longer in the running toward becoming America's Next Top Model is...Claire! Find out why the production assistant, who started out strong in the ... Read More

Thursday April 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

American Idol Recap: Did The Top 9 Shine?
People Magazine is reporting that David Cook was hospitalized briefly for high blood pressure after last night's American Idol performance show! Poor baby. Stressed out or not, he delivered ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Steve Guttenberg Leaves Dancing With the Stars
All the positive thinking in the world couldn't keep actor Steve Guttenberg in the Dancing With the Stars competition this week. The season six nice guy was eliminated on ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)