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Jimmy Kimmel Makes Reality TV Cute With 'The Baby Bachelor'

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:55 +0000

It seems ABC has got some major competition on their hands with the launch of ‘The Baby Bachelor.’ On a recent episode of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Jimmy debuted his new reality series, which stars his nephew Wesley, who yearns for a bride and a fire truck because he’s still a toddler. Much like the original [...]

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

Eva Marie & Jo-Jo Offerman Among Stars of WWE Reality Show 'Total Divas' This Summer

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:30:50 +0000

WWE newcomers Eva Marie and Jo-Jo Offerman will be among the women featured on "Total Divas," the wrestling organization's new reality show set to air on E! this summer. Marie and Offerman will join five current WWE Divas: Nattie Neidhart, The Bella Twins, and The Funkadact

Courtney Love To Judge TV Reality Contest?

Joe Robinson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:28:13 +0000

Why didn't we think of this? When Diffuser.fm unveiled our picks for Rockers We'd Like To See As 'The Voice' Mentors last year, Courtney Love was nowhere to be seen. But in retrospect, the walking drama magnet is the perfect choice to appear as a personality on a reality TV singing competition, and apparently, she's in talks to do just that.

See Your Favorite Stars From 'The Real World' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:43:26 +0000

In many ways the original reality TV series, MTV’s ‘The Real World’ has been documenting what happens when people stop being polite and start being real since 1992. There have been over 200 cast members of varying backgrounds and temperaments during the show’s soon-to-be 28 seasons. With season 28, ‘The Real World: Portland,’ in full swing, find [...]

The 10 Worst Reality Show Tragedies — So Far

Danny Groner — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:00:30 +0000

A helicopter crash over the weekend took the lives of three people in California who were filming for a new reality TV show for the Discovery Channel. The network hasn't released the name of the show or the victims. Although a tragedy of this magnitude is rare for reality TV and otherwise, it's not the first time that death has crept into the production of popular shows. Here's a look back at ten people who achieved some level of reality TV fame only to see it all come crashing down

Hey Guys, I Have an Idea For a Reality Show — The [Fairer Se]X Files

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:23 +0000

This is a screenshot I took from ‘The Valleys,’ an MTV UK show. Recently I’ve been watching a lot of British Reality TV, which is weird because I find most reality television to be brain-rotting garbage, and I mostly hate British humor. Thing is — the British are really, really good at reality TV. Part [...]

The CW Making a 'Hunger Games' Reality Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:31:13 +0000

You might want to start stocking up on canned goods and elaborate wigs, because the dystopian future of 'The Hunger Games' might be here sooner than we thought. We've just learned that The CW has greenlit a new reality survival series entitled 'The Hunt,' whose premise should seem awfully familiar to fans of the worldwide novel phenomenon. Will the odds be ever in its favor? Find out who will face 'The Hunt' inside!

Motley Crue Singer Set to Soar in New Reality TV Series 'Vince Neil Escapes'

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:32:08 +0000

Move over Bruce Dickinson, there’s a new pilot in town. Motley Crue singer Vince Neil took part in flight training for all the television viewing world to see during a season three episode of the hit PBS show ‘The Aviators.' That appearance has inspired the producers to create a whole new series starring the rocker and his quest for flight.

Show To Offer Bigfoot Bounty of $10 Million

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 22:00:32 +0000

If we don’t get irrefutable evidence of Bigfoot by the end of next year we’re probably never going to get that proof. That’s because Spike TV is upping ante on the search for the hairy creature, offering $10 million to the first person who can find him. The cash prize of ’10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty,’ which will air next fall, [...]

Honey Boo Boo Hops in the Ring at Pro Wrestling Show

Emerald Catron — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:45:59 +0000

Aaaaaand just to get your weekend started off right, here’s a video of Honey Boo Boo hopping into the ring at a pro-wrestling show. The show was held by the Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance, and the Thompsons happened to be guests. Apparently (but not surprisingly) they’ve been going to pro-wrestling events since before being catapulted [...]

Bret Michaels and Dee Snider Return for 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:52:21 +0000

What’s better than watching Poison’s Bret Michaels and Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider going at it in their respective seasons of NBC’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’? How about Bret Michaels taking on Dee Snider head-to-headbanging-head in the new ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’ set to kick off in March of 2013. ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’ is bringing back 13 of the [...]

Steve Harvey Talks to 'Toddlers and Tiaras' Stars, Things Get Weird

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:16:57 +0000

'Toddlers and Tiaras' is like 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' -- it’s one of those TLC shows you know is downright weird and confusing, but you just can’t help but be sucked in by its hilarity. In fact, little miss Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson is a veteran of the reality series, so that explains a whole heck of a lot.

Watch the Amazing Extended Trailer for 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo'

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:15:57 +0000

TLC does it again! Spawned from the ever-so-disturbing series ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ this new reality show — titled ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ — is on a whole new level of WTF. Want a peek? Check out the trailer below. What the…? We’re not exactly certain what just happened either. The series stars little Alana [...]

America's Finest Make It On The Voice [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:18:39 +0000

Back in October of 2011 I ran across a video of a Military band preforming " Rolling In The Deep" by Adele and at the time no one knew the name of the band or it's lead singer. It took a few months for the identities of them to come out but the whole world now knows that it's U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angie Johnson and Sidewinder.

Who Are 'The Voice' Judges Willing to Fight 'Kill Bill' Style Over in Their Super Bowl 2012 Commercial? [VIDEO]

TheFW Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:50:56 +0000

Christina Aguilera, Blake Sheldon, Adam Levine and Cee Lo Green prove in the 2012 Super Bowl commercial for ‘The Voice’ that they are willing to do whatever it takes to find the next big star. That most certainly includes fighting each other ‘Kill Bill’ style to be named the coach of said star. And who might you ask has the voice they’re all kung-fu fighting over?

Howard Stern Is the New 'America's Got Talent' Judge

Don Deane — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:09:56 +0000

After weeks of speculation, NBC finally confirmed that Sirius/XM satellite radio host Howard Stern will be joining ‘America’s Got Talent’ as a judge for its upcoming seventh season. Will Robin and “Baba Booey” be at his side? The self-proclaimed “King of All Media” will be replacing Piers Morgan, who left the show in November. As [...]

If You Think Clint Eastwood Is Above Doing Reality TV, You Couldn't Be More Wrong

Bob Sassone — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:40:28 +0000

If you were to name 10 celebrities you would never think would agree to appear on a reality show, veteran actor Clint Eastwood would be near the top of such a list (if not the top). But that’s about to change. TMZ is reporting that Eastwood’s family has agreed to star in a new reality [...]

New Study Shows How 'Jersey Shore' Is Actually Harming Society

Kathy Landin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:52:02 +0000

Many haters of ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘Teen Mom 2,’ ’16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Real World’ have always somewhat jokingly said these shows are harming society. Turns out they might be right, at least when young ladies are concerned. A study released on Wednesday by The Parents Television Council (PTC) shows that females in these shows engage in 88 percent of the sexual dialogue and insult each other more than the men.

Is Lindsay Lohan Joining 'Celebrity Big Brother?'

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:58:50 +0000

While Lindsay Lohan may be an actress, it seems her only time on camera lately has been when she’s walking in or out of a courthouse. But that could be about to change. Insiders claim the troubled starlet is in talks to join the UK version of ‘Celebrity Big Brother,’ with a source saying, “Lindsay [...]