Morgan McDevitt, A Model On Survivor Guatemala

August 31, 2005 11:01:00 by Joe Blackmon

Models have become common place on Survivor.  Sometimes a contestant’s previous modeling experience is revealed in their official CBS bio like with Danni Boatwright and sometimes it isn’t.  The CBS bio for Morgan McDevitte describes her as a magician’s assistant and waitress from Decatur, Illinois.

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Donald Trump Handpicks The Apprentice 4 Candidates

August 31, 2005 05:50:40 by Joe Blackmon

A Rhodes Scholar, NFL player and an inventor are among Donald Trump’s "hand-picked" cast of eighteen young entrepreneurs on the fourth season of NBC’s "The Apprentice" (September 22, 9-10 pm ET/PT). "For the first time, I hand-picked an Apprentice cast and I’m thrilled with the results," said Donald Trump, executive producer. "This is the best reality show cast I’ve ever encountered. They have it all: beauty, brains, and big bucks."

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Rock Star INXS – Is It Time For J.D. Fortune To Go?

August 30, 2005 11:54:43 by Joe Blackmon

It is starting to look like the bell might be tolling for J.D. Fortune.  First, J.D. doesn’t put in the time to learn the lyrics to INXS’ new song, and then he gives one of the most boring performances during the competition.  While J.D.’s performance of “Suspicious Minds” isn’t bad, it is overshadowed by other stand out performances.

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Big Brother 6 – The Friendship Realizes They’re Not America’s Choice

August 30, 2005 11:51:53 by Joe Blackmon

As head of household, April Lewis puts emotions aside and makes a very smart strategic move.  The emotional choice for April would be to set Howie Gordon up for eviction as revenge for all the insults he has directed her way.  However, the better strategic move for April is to go after James Rhine.

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Brandon Bellinger, A Rancher on Survivor Guatemala

August 30, 2005 11:03:00 by Joe Blackmon

Farmers and firemen have been popular past contestants on Survivor.  Survivor Guatemala actually has one contestant that can claim both of those occupations.  According to the official CBS bio, Brandon Bellinger is a 22 year old farmer/rancher from Manhattan, Kansas. 

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Kill Reality Starring Jonny Fairplay as The Bachelor

August 29, 2005 11:43:23 by Joe Blackmon

Katie Doyle from Road Rules 10 arrives at the Kill Reality cast house and promptly claims Jonny Fairplay as her own.  Whether she really likes Jonny or she just likes to torture Tonya Cooley is up for debate.  Katie keeps slapping Jonny and insisting that Jonny call Tonya dirty names. 

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Danni Boatwright, The Other Famous Face On Survivor Guatemala

August 29, 2005 11:01:00 by Joe Blackmon

While Gary Hogeboom might be the most famous face among the Survivor Guatemala castaways, there is another face that many viewers might recognize.  Danni Boatwright has extensive acting and modeling experience and is a former Miss Kansas.  Danni was also first runner-up in the 1996 Miss USA pageant.

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Tommy Lee Stars His Own Fraternity

August 29, 2005 11:01:00 by Joe Blackmon

Now a true Husker, Tommy spends his time outside the classroom tailgating and playing flag football with the guys. During post-game activities with some of UNL’s fraternity guys, Tommy wonders if fraternity life can substitute his wild rocker ways, and decides to pledge a fraternity to see for himself. But when Tommy learns about the chores he must complete as a new pledge, he turns to his roommate (Matt Ellis) for help with starting their own fraternity.

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Rock Star INXS – A Brand New INXS Song

August 28, 2005 11:04:00 by Joe Blackmon

This week’s VH1 episode of Rock Star: INXS picks up after the rock singers return to the mansion after last week’s elimination.  Jordis Unga is shocked that she wasn’t in the bottom three, while Suzie McNeil celebrates going from Queen of the Bottom Three to the Queen of the Top One. 

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Interview with Jonathan Baker – From Amazing Race To Reality TV Superstar

August 28, 2005 11:03:00 by Joe Blackmon

Many reality TV stars fade away after their 15 minutes in the spotlight, but a select few have been able to turn their initial reality TV appearances into ongoing reality TV careers.  Of all the Amazing Racers who have raced around the world, Jonathan Baker and Victoria Fuller are two of the most memorable.  Their constant bickering during the Amazing Race gained them notoriety.  In particular, Jonathan Baker became known as a reality TV villain because of his often insulting behavior toward Victoria.

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Amazing Race 8 Contestant Linda Weaver Sues The Daytona International Speedway

August 28, 2005 11:02:00 by Joe Blackmon

The Weaver family from Ormond Beach, Florida is one of the families competing on Amazing Race 8.  The Weaver family consists of Linda Weaver, a 46 year-old mom, and her three children; Rebecca (19), Rachel (16), and Rolly (14).  Linda’s husband and the children’s father, Roy Weaver was killed nearly two years ago in an accident at the Daytona International Speedway.

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Big Brother Contestant Kaysar Ridha To Become a Soap Opera Star?

August 28, 2005 11:01:00 by Joe Blackmon

Big Brother 6 evicted houseguests Michael Donnellan and Kaysar Ridha have been communicating to fans through message board postings.  While normally someone posting on a message board claiming to be a reality TV star would be suspect, these postings are occurring on an official message board for Michael Donnellan’s website and appear to be legit.

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My Kind of Town Celebrates Hopedale, Massachusetts

August 28, 2005 11:33:01 by Joe Blackmon

ABC’s "My Kind of Town" will celebrate Hopedale, Massachusetts on SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET). Recently about 200 residents of the town were brought to New York City to tape an episode of the show, hosted by British TV and radio sensation Johnny Vaughan.

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Parco P.I. Premieres on Court TV

August 27, 2005 11:02:00 by Joe Blackmon

When the drama of investigation meets the reality of family life, the result is Parco P.I., a new hybrid reality/docu-drama series from Court TV that follows the Parcos, a family of New York City private eyes, as they crack cases and expose secrets at their family-run private investigation firm. From cheating spouses to corrupt business partners, the series, premiering Sunday, August 28 at 10 PM E/P, combines the most compelling elements of verité documentaries and scripted drama.

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