HARRY LOVES LISA: GETTING TO KNOW THE HAMLINS

Filed Under: Harry Hamlin > Harry Loves Lisa > Lisa Rinna > Reality Shows

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After 11 years of wedded bliss, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin are going to take a chance and turn their lives into a reality show. Their newly minted series, called “Harry Loves Lisa” has been picked up by TV Land and will air in the fall. Their daughters Amelia and Delilah will be featured in the family “docudrama” and most likely Lisa’s store Belle Gray will be part of the action. Funny, it doesn’t look like the girls inherited the family lips.

PARIS HILTON AND DOUG REINHARDT WON’T DO IT WITHOUT CAMERAS

Filed Under: Doug Reinhardt > Paris Hilton > Reality Shows

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Before she celebrated her 29th birthday last weekend, Paris Hilton was dropping hints like mad that she wanted an engagement ring from her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt. (Although Doug, from The Hills, doesn’t seem like much of a catch – Paris always wanted to marry a billionaire) Paris probably WILL get that ring before she turns 30 because our illustrious colleague in Las Vegas, Norm Clarke, has heard that she is shopping around a reality show that will feature their wedding preparations and ceremony. (Above, Paris had lunch at the Ivy today in her pinafore dress.)

AUDRINA PATRIDGE AND RYAN CABRERA: THE REAL THING OR THE REALITY THING?

Filed Under: Audrina Patridge > Reality Shows > Ryan Cabrera > The Hills

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Audrina Patridge and Ryan Cabrera are holding hands as they walk into the opening of Delphine at the W Hotel. Nobody seems to know if this is a real couple or a reality couple because they’re seen all over town and “The Hills” cameras are never far away. Ryan is in the habit of dating girls who are more famous than he is, because the star power rubs off.

HAS THE B.E.T. NETWORK GONE MAD? THEY GAVE DOG KILLER MICHAEL VICK HIS OWN REALITY SHOW

Filed Under: BET > Dogs > Michael Vick > Reality Shows

One place we will NOT be on Tuesday nights is watching BET. They rewarded Michael Vick, a man who tortured and killed dogs for his own amusement, with his own reality show! The first episode aired Feb 2. Just because he served his 23 month sentence doesn’t mean we have forgiven Vick for the unspeakable things he did to those dogs. BET hopes the ten episodes of “The Michael Vick Project, Season 1” will convince us he’s not such a bad guy after all. It’s a disgrace and BET should be ashamed. Hopefully, the ratings will speak for themselves.

THE JERSEY SHORE GUIDOS COULD WASH UP ON MALIBU BEACH

Filed Under: Guidos > Jersey Shore > MTV > Reality Shows > Reunited

Aspiring Guidos (top photo) were hoping to fill their shoes, but just as we predicted, the Jersey Shore kids came to their senses and signed with MTV for another season of the show. We were concerned that the second time around might fall flat, but MTV is smarter than we realized. The Jersey Shore kids will NOT be going back to the same house or even the same beach. MTV says they will be relocated to a “warmer climate” – they haven’t decided where. This is a brilliant notion – imagine Snooki and The Situation surfing in Malibu, hanging with models on South Beach, or topless at the French Riviera! We’re talking cultural shock, here, and it’s going to be fun. The question is, will the Jersey kids change according to their environment or will the environment be changed by them?

KIRSTIE ALLEY REALITY SHOW: SHE DOESN’T NEED THE MONEY

Filed Under: Kids > Kirstie Alley > Reality Shows > Scientology

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It’s funny how celebrities filming reality shows show up at places they never go to when the cameras aren’t around. Kirstie Alley is not exactly a regular at Katsuya (perhaps because people like to watch everything she eats) but she turned up there with her two kids Lillie, 15, and William, 17, with cameras hot on their trail. She’s right in the middle of filming her A&E reality series documenting her career, family life, and diet struggle. It’s not like she’s hard up for money – did you know Kirstie gave 5 million dollars to the church of Scientology in 2007?

WHO KNEW STEVEN SEAGAL WAS A HOT COMMODITY? A&E, THAT’S WHO

Filed Under: Lawman" > Reality Shows > Steven Seagal

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We didn’t know Steven Seagal still had it in him to BREAK RECORDS at A&E with his new series “Steven Seagal, Lawman.” First of all, you have to believe that Seagal has been quietly working as a deputy at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana for the past twenty years and these are his real life adventures. And all this time we thought he was just an actor! Anyway, Seagal’s cop show debuted as the most watched original series ever launched on A&E with 3.5 million viewers! He still takes himself very seriously and he’s put on a few pounds, but Seagal proved he has what it takes, and viewers love him again.

WILL KIRSTIE ALLEY REVISIT HOUSE OF PIES ON HER NEW REALITY SHOW?

Filed Under: House of Pies > Kirstie Alley > Reality Shows > Weight

The reality show that Kirstie Alley has been shopping around found a home at the A&E network. Shooting starts this month and supposedly the show will feature Kirstie’s battle to lose weight, raise her kids, produce a movie, and hunt for a boyfriend. (We can already imagine her on the Plenty of Fish dating site posting an old photo.) We wonder if any of Kirstie’s SECRET activities will be featured on the show. Last July we wrote the following item about Kirstie and it would have made great TV:

“Taco Bell isn’t Kirstie Alley’s only diet enemy. It seems she also has a weakness for House of Pies. Employees at a nearby business have seen Kirstie eating pie in her car in the parking lot of the House of Pies on Vermont. And it’s happened more than once. She bought two or three pies to go, and brought them out to her car and devoured most of them right then and there.“

JERMAINE AND TITO JACKSON ARE LAPPING UP THE ATTENTION

Filed Under: Jermaine Jackson > Reality Shows > Tito Jackson

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Looking very pleased with themselves, Jermaine and Tito Jackson hopped out of a stretch limo in front of Mr Chow with cameras following them as they filmed their reality TV show. Jermaine stepped carefully over a flip flop on the sidewalk. Whose was it? Thrown from a car? Or lost by a tourist in the excitement of seeing two Jacksons…

ANTONIO SABATO’S HEART STILL BELONGS TO HIS MOM

Filed Under: Antonio Sabato > My Antonio > Reality Shows

Antonio Sabato seems to be looking for love on his VH1 series “My Antonio,” but the “lucky” girl who wins him (and his opinionated mother) over, might be disappointed. There’s no way Antonio will find his perfect match because he‘s already signed up for season 2! Antonio admitted to a friend that although he chose a winner, he didn’t really click with anyone this season. He’s asking for “hotter girls” next season and maybe then sparks will fly.

MILLIONAIRE FOUND REALITY STAR WITHOUT BENEFIT OF MATCHMAKER

Filed Under: America's Next Top Model > Andrew Stern > Katy Cleary > Millionaire Matchmaker > Patti Stanger > Reality Shows

“Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger is going to be annoyed to hear that one of her prize millionaires escaped her clutches and found his own fiancee. Online entrepreneur (RipLounge.com) Andrew Stern appeared on her Bravo show on season 2 looking for a tall Jewish girl and Patti tried, but couldn’t find the right partner for him. Andrew met another reality star, Katie Cleary (“America’s Next Top Model” season 1) and fell in love. Katie spent 3 years as briefcase #11 on “Deal or No Deal” and she and Andrew both love animals and foster displaced pets. They just got engaged during a trip to Venice, Italy.

MICHAEL JACKSON’S BROTHERS GOT THEIR WISH: A REALITY SHOW

Filed Under: Jackie Jackson > Jermaine Jackson > Marlon Jackson > Reality Shows > The Jackson Dynasty > The Jackson Five > Tito Jackson

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Now HERE are the Jacksons we rarely saw before Michael Jackson died, and the brothers look better than ever. Marlon, Jackie, and Tito had lunch in Calabasas and the whole thing was filmed for their reality show “The Jackson Dynasty.” These brothers have been trying for years to get a reality show and finally got their wish. The show will reveal the private lives of the remaining Jackson Five – Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. (Jermaine was in Glasgow with LaToya when this segment was filmed.) Tito says “We’ve had cameras following us all our lives.” Somehow we can’t imagine the paparazzi stalking Tito – until now, perhaps.

WATCH FOR MICHAEL EVERS DOING WHATEVER’S NECESSARY TO SURVIVE ON “THE STRIP”

Filed Under: Las Vegas > Michael Evers > Reality Shows > The Hills

Las Vegas based model Michael Evers is already a mini-celebrity in Sin City – he’s appeared on billboards promoting Planet Hollywood’s Krave nightclub where he’s a featured performer. Now he’s been cast in a reality show that’s being described as “The Hills” meets Las Vegas. It’s Called “The Strip” and will follow a group of eight hot looking 18 to 25 year olds (including a Hard Rock cocktail waitress and a valet from the Bellagio) as they struggle and seek success in the gambling mecca. Making it in Las Vegas is not as easy as it used to be.

JERRY SEINFELD IS NOW AN EXPERT ON MARRIED LIFE

Filed Under: Jerry Seinfeld > Marriage > Reality Shows > Uncategorized

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Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica were strolling in Tribeca when they turned a corner and ran smack into the location set of Jennifer Lopez’s movie “The Back-up Plan.” Jerry has plans of his own – he’s in the process of returning to NBC as a producer on the reality show “The Marriage Ref” which is currently casting across America for couples who have complaints about each other. Various celebrities and comics will comment on their disputes and judge who’s right. Jerry was the expert on singles living in New York on “Seinfeld,” and now that he’s married he has new interests.

KENDRA WILKINSON VS THE REAL WORLD

Filed Under: Kendra Wilkinson > Playboy > Reality Shows > The Girls Next Door

Kendra Wilkinson never felt bad about leaving the Playboy mansion and “The Girls Next Door” because she knew she was getting her own show on E! this fall. The “tomboy” of Hef’s original three blondes, Kendra’s show will be all about how she adjusts to living a somewhat normal life, without the staff and perks of the Playboy mansion. She has set up housekeeping with her football player boyfriend Hank Baskett. We used to hear that Hef spent many thousands of dollars a month on hairdressers to keep his girls blonde with abundant extensions. Since E! doesn’t pay for much, this service might be the one that Kendra misses most.

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THE TWO FACES OF RUPAUL

Filed Under: Reality Shows > Ru Paul > RuPaul's Drag Race > Santino Rice

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It's RuPaul on the left looking like quite a man, in contrast to a more frivolous moment on the right. RuPaul’s Drag Race is debuting tonight (Monday) at 10 pm on MTV’s LOGO channel which is #146 on Time Warner Cable. It’s a drag reality contest with Project Runway’s infamous Santino Rice and our good friend Merle Ginsberg as judges. Don’t miss it – we hear it’s a scream.

JANET JACKSON IS CONSORTING WITH ROYALTY

Filed Under: Janet Jackson > La Toya Jackson > Reality Shows

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Janet Jackson is in London and she’s been seen partying with Prince Azim of Brunei at Mahiki nightclub.. The generous prince has been known to give performers he admires gifts worth millions. Surprisingly, Janet flew into town because she supposedly agreed to appear on the finale of the Celebrity Big Brother show there. Janet’s sister LaToya was on the show and got kicked off last week. This is unexpected because usually Janet keeps her distance from her siblings’ antics. Maybe Janet’s split with Jermaine Dupri has something to do with her newfound sisterly love.

WHERE IS YOUR TEEN IDOL TODAY?

Filed Under: Christopher Atkins > Confessions of a Teen Idol > Reality Shows

The new year is starting off right, - VH1 is premiering “Confessions of a Teen Idol” and we can hardly wait. (Above we have Christopher Atkins and Baywatch’s David Chokachi in their prime.) Leave it to VH1 to take a group of egocentric former teen idols of the 80’s and 90’s and put them together in a house so they can ruminate all their career mistakes and drug misadventures. We’re particularly interested in Christopher Atkins from Blue Lagoon fame. Chris was on top of the world and now he’s digging ditches for a pool company. The drama, meltdowns, and fun, starts January 4.

WHY DEMI MOORE IS PURSUING MICHAEL PHELPS

Filed Under: Ashton Kutcher > Demi Moore > Michael Phelps > Reality Shows

The mystery is solved. When Demi Moore was seen out with Michael Phelps there was a lot of supposition and speculation. Some wags went as far as to say that she was trading in Ashton for a new younger model. Actually, Demi was turning on the charm to coax Phelps into doing a reality show which she and Ashton will produce. The Enquirer revealed that after meeting Michael at the VMA’s, Demi invited him for drinks at the Chateau Marmont to talk him into doing the show. She and Ashton had him to their home for dinner to convince him that he, too, can be a Hollywood star. The show will feature the 23 year old swim hero at home enjoying his newfound fame and success. Phelps still has reservations, but the Kutchers are already shopping the concept to networks

TITO AND JACKIE JACKSON ARE THE BIGGEST CELEBRITIES EVER TO LIVE IN THIS TOWN

Filed Under: Jackie Jackson > Michael Jackson > Reality Shows > Tito Jackson

Those secondary Jacksons are desperate to drum up publicity for themselves, so they’ve just moved into a rented summer home in a tiny coastal village in the UK where the locals are THRILLED out of their minds to have the famous family in residence. (Even if Michael and Janet aren’t included.) Tito and Jackie moved into the relatively modest five bedroom house in the village of Appledore, and residents there gave them a warm reception. The fish n’ chip shop had a party for them, and a reporter interviewed them. Mom Katherine arrived to add to the excitement and Jackie and Tito are, of course, filming everything for a reality show. At last, they’re learning the joys of being big fish in a little pond, instead of the opposite in LA.

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