Reality TV Rave

Survivor Merge Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:48:00 +0000

As the tribes--BIKAL AND GOTA --make the merge this week on Survivor, Corrine and Phillip gun for each other, while Malcolm tries to secure an alliance. Plus, the survivors have a challenge where their food consists of beetle larvae and brains. The episode is titled, "Blindside Time"

Big Brother 14 Premiere; Houseguests; Live Feeds

noreply@blogger.com (Inspired) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:40:00 +0000

Tonight is the Big Brother 14 premiere--much anticipated. Show information on this season below. The returning houseguests are Janelle, Boogie, Dan and Britney. The new big brother cast names are below. Sign up and watch the big brother live feeds here:

From CBS: In a Series First, Four of the Most Successful Players of All-Time Return to BIG BROTHER, Playing the Game with Their Own Agenda and For Their Own Prize

Find Out Which Former Houseguests Are Returning

During the Season Premiere on Thursday, July 12

BIG BROTHER welcomes 12 new Houseguests for the 14th installment of the CBS reality series which premieres Thursday, July 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Julie Chen is the host.

In a series first, four of the most successful players to ever enter the BIG BROTHER house, will return to play their own game and for their own separate prize. The identities of the four returning players and details surrounding their mission inside the house will be revealed during the season premiere.

Below are this season’s 12 new Houseguests, who will spend the summer competing for the $500,000 grand prize:

Jenn Arroyo, 37
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Current City: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Musician / Former Bass Player for the Female Metal Group “Kittie”

Joe Arvin, 41
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
Current City: Schererville, Ind.
Chef

Frank Eudy, 28
Hometown: Marion, Ark.
Current City: Naples, Fla.
Unemployed

Jodi Rollins, 42

Hometown: Englewood, Colo.

Current City: Calipatria, Calif.

Restaurant Server

Willie Hantz, 34
Hometown: Vinton, La.
Current City: Dayton, Texas
Tankerman

Wil Heuser, 24
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Current City: Louisville, Ky.
Marketing Consultant

Ashley Iocco, 26
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Current City: West Hollywood, Calif.
Owner of a Mobile Spray Tanning Company

Shane Meaney, 26
Hometown: Bennington, Vt.
Current City: Bennington, Vt.
House Flipper

Kara Monaco, 29

Hometown: Orlando, Fla.

Current City: Los Angeles, Calif.

Model

Danielle Murphree, 23
Hometown: Grant, Ala.
Current City: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Nurse

JoJo Spatafora, 26
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
Current City: Staten Island, N.Y.
Bartender

Ian Terry, 21
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Current City: New Orleans, La.
Engineering Student

This season, the Houseguests will enjoy bright colors in the BIG BROTHER house which is styled in urban pop culture décor. The contemporary living room features three-dimensional, white “wave wall” covers, which are accented with rainbow-colored, custom designed wall paper and a 12-foot tall abstract sculpture composed of steel, plexiglass and light. The kitchen’s white, open cabinets showcase pops of bright colors inside. The Houseguests will have an opportunity to slumber in the Kicks Bedroom, featuring a wall of sneakers; the Sonic Flow Room, which is decorated with various headphones, a boom box and headphone shaped beds; or relax in the bird themed bedroom. Other highlights from this season’s BIG BROTHER house include the Arcade Room; a Zen garden-inspired backyard; an “every city” skyline along the upstairs wall; and an oversized chess game.

Following the premiere on Thursday, July 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), BIG BROTHER will be broadcast three nights weekly, beginning Sunday, July 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesday, July 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and the LIVE eviction show, hosted by Julie Chen, beginning Thursday, July 19 (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).

BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 53 cameras and 98 microphones recording their every move, 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining House Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

DWTS: Kristin and Mark Out--Kristin's Journey

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:05:00 +0000

A look back on Kristin and Mark's time on Dancing with the Stars and their elimination:

DWTS: Carson and Anna Tango

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:09:00 +0000

You can't watch Carson on DWTS without smiling. This week, he and Anna danced the tango:

DWTS: Nancy and Tristan Waltz to "Moon River"

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:08:00 +0000

Nancy and Tristan dance to "Moon River"---in honor and celebration of her twins. Nancy says the first song she ever sang to them was Moon River.

DWTS: Ricki and Derek "Gravity"

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:06:00 +0000

Ricki and Derek landed on top of the leaderboard for the second week in a row. This week, Ricki chose the song "Gravity" ----which represents her falling in love with the new guy in her life and stepping out in doing things she swore she wouldn't (like being on DWTS).

DWTS: Rob and Cheryl Dance the Foxtrot "Fly Me to the Moon"

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:04:00 +0000

Rob Kardashian dances in honor and celebration of his Dad, who passed away when he was fifteen....

DWTS: Chynna and Tony Dance to "Hold On"

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:02:00 +0000

Chynna and Tony dance to her hit song, "Hold On"----

JR and Karina: If You're Reading This Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

JR and Karina brought the crowd to their feet with this tribute to fallen soldiers last night on Dancing with the Stars.

Kris Humphries and Scott Disick on the Town

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:55:00 +0000

This just in from L&S: Kris Humphries has become fast friends with Scott Disick since marrying Kim Kardashian! Both in New York City, the twosome attended Jill Stuart’s fashion show on Sept. 10, appeared on the red carpet at Bounce Sporting Club on Sept. 14 and threw back drinks at Winston’s Champagne Bar on Sept. 21.

Now, a partygoer reveals to Life & Style their wildest night yet! Kris and Scott jetted to Toronto on Sept. 17 to host a party together—without Kim and Kourtney. “It was mayhem, women around them all night,” a partygoer at Maison Mercer on Sept. 17 tells the new issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now. “Kris and Scott were chugging Belvedere vodka straight from the bottle.”

And with Kim and Kourtney back home, the men spent the night reveling with Kardashian look-alike sisters (pictured above) and invited a large group back to their Thompson Hotel suite for an afterparty at 4 a.m.!

“Scott’s cool,” Kris raved to Life & Style at a Lamborghini and Nuvo Lemon Sorbet liqueur bash on Sept. 20. “He’s really fun to hang with.”

For more on Kris and Scott and all the latest celebrity news, pick up the new issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

Kim Kardashian's Wedding: A Kardashian Event 10/9/2011 Details

noreply@blogger.com (Inspired) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:43:00 +0000

A BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS, HER HANDSOME PRINCE AND TV'S SAVVIEST FAIRY GODMOMAGER COME TOGETHER FOR ONE OF TV'S MOST ANTICIPATED WEDDINGS EVER, WHEN E! PRESENTS “KIM’S FAIRYTALE WEDDING: A KARDASHIAN EVENT” PREMIERING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 8:00PM ET/PT AND CONTINUING MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9:00PM ET/PT

Two-Part, Four-Hour Special of Kardashian Proportions Gives Viewers Exclusive Insider Access to Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ Wedding Extravaganza

The Lavish Wedding Planning, Tender and Romantic Moments, Plus Trademark Kardashian Drama Add Up to Event As Memorable as the Family Itself

Los Angeles, September 27, 2011 – Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, E!'s very own Prince and Princess of glamour and romance, said "I do" in August in front of hundreds of family and friends in one of the biggest celebrity weddings of all time. Now, fans will get to live every moment of the courtship and storybook wedding that created a media frenzy unlike anything Hollywood has seen in years. From the fabulous parties, dress fittings and intense planning, to all the family drama that is part-and-parcel of any such undertaking, viewers will witness the Kardashians as they come together to make Kim's wedding a dream come true.

The two-part four-hour special picks up where the romantic proposal left off in the season finale of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Beginning with the initial steps of planning, viewers will see exactly what it takes to pull off the wedding of the year and what happened behind-the-scenes at the extravagant ceremony and star-studded reception. With Kris Jenner, TV's savviest "Fairy Godmomager," tackling her daughter's wedding with the same panache and style that has helped make her family one of TV's most watched, no expense is spared and no stone left unturned to make this wedding one for the Hollywood history books.

The special is produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions and Bunim-Murray Productions, which also produce the hit series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” “Kourtney & Kim Take New York” and “Khloé & Lamar.” “Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event” premieres Sunday, October 9 at 8:00pm ET/PT and continues on Monday, October 10 at 9:00pm ET/PT only on E!

The special begins with a surprised family looking on as Kim and Kris announce they’re engaged. Sisters Kourtney and Khloé feel uneasy about their future brother-in-law, and don’t quite know if they can reconcile their feelings with Kim’s happiness. However, momager Kris Jenner, who’s been in on the proposal all along, kicks the whirlwind wedding planning into overdrive with celebrity party planner Sharon Sacks. Kris sets into motion the design of the “save the dates” and invitations, scouts locations and carefully selects guests among family, longtime friends and a “who’s who” of Hollywood movers and shakers. Yet, looming in the back of her mind is what every mother-of-the bride worries about most – looking her very best on the big day.

While love and laughter abound, drama and friction also lurk in the background as Khloé’s suspicion of Kim’s future husband threatens to ruin the joyous atmosphere. Diehard fans know how important love and loyalty are to the Kardashians and how cautious they can be of new relationships. So, with Kim and Kris’ courtship barely crossing the six-month mark, it may not be easy for the NBA star to find his footing in all the madness and to get along with the outspoken and protective Khloé.

Despite dealing with all the rough spots and navigating the Kardashian family minefield, Kris appears ready to support his bride in any way he can. While he’s eager to be involved with the planning, he's nervous about how things will go if he can’t agree with Kim and her mother. Much to his amusement, Bruce attempts to take him under his wing and give him some pointers on how to handle himself with the women of the family.

When the big day arrives, Kim spends time at a private Santa Barbara estate with her mother and sisters preparing to pledge her heart and soul to the man with whom she’s deeply in love. Along with Kaela, Kim’s future sister-in-law, the ladies go through a frenzy of hair and makeup before donning their white Vera Wang gowns, with Kim getting the extra care, attention and jewels every bride deserves. As she waits to walk down the aisle, wedding guests gather to surround the couple with love, and wish them a long and happy life together. The touching, traditional, yet glam ceremony leads into a sumptuous dinner held in an enormous tent outfitted in black and white, recalling the grandeur of old Hollywood.

From the gorgeous gowns and Hollywood’s A-list guests, to the touching exchange of vows and the over-the-top reception, no one can throw a wedding like the Kardashians. E! captures all the behind-the-scenes stress, raw emotion, warmth and romance that culminates in a wedding day Kim and Kris - and fans throughout the world - will never forget.

“Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event” premieres Sunday, October 9 at 8:00pm ET/PT and continues on Monday, October 10 at 9:00pm ET/PT only on E!

Next on The Biggest Loser 10/4

noreply@blogger.com (Inspired) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:41:00 +0000

NFL week has arrived at “The Biggest Loser” ranch, with six NFL superstars -- Drew Brees, Eric Dickerson, Tony Gonzalez, Clay Matthews, Shawne Merriman and Tim Tebow – joining the players in a football-throwing challenge and putting them through last chance workouts while motivating them to be their very best on a special episode of “The Biggest Loser” airing Tuesday, October 4 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC.

This week, the competition to be the Biggest Loser of the week is fiercer than ever with the weigh-in winner getting an amazing prize – a VIP trip for two to the Super Bowl! But first, host Alison Sweeney reminds the contestants that if they want to be the best, they have to beat the best at a football throwing challenge in which they compete alongside Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez.

While one player really struggles emotionally this week, another contestant remains determined despite being partially sidelined with an injury. And one contesstant opens up about his abusive childhood and the role it played in his weight gain. There’s a grueling, calorie-burning competition among the three teams led by trainers Bob Harper, Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince. And later, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman and Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson help put the contestants through last chance workouts they’ll never forget before a tense weigh-in reveals which player gets the coveted Super Bowl tickets. Then an emotional elimination finds one player offering to make the ultimate sacrifice for their team.

While the contestants were inspired by all of the NFL players, the players were also inspired by them. Drew Brees, who calls himself “a big fan of the show,” says, “I was inspired by the heart and determination of each contestant on the show.” Tim Tebow says he was impressed by how much “each and every one of the contestants truly desires to change their lives. Even though there can only be one winner on the show,” he says, “I felt that each contestant would ultimately be a winner in their own right because of the positive health and lifestyle habits they developed while being on the show.” Clay Matthews said “it was an honor to go out and help inspire them,” adding, “Now that I’ve had a chance to be on the show, I’m an even bigger fan and supporter of what ‘The Biggest Loser’ does.

Next on DWTS: Most Memorable Year of My Life

noreply@blogger.com (Inspired) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:39:00 +0000

THE REMAINING TEN COUPLES WILL ILLUSTRATE THEIR MOST MEMORABLE YEAR

WITH THEIR SONG OF CHOICE, ON THIS WEEK'S "DANCING WITH THE STARS," ON ABC

R&B Soul Sensation Mary J. Blige Performs

"Macy's Stars of Dance" Performance is a Tribute to "The Twist," Featuring

Grammy® Award Winner Estelle, on the "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show"

"Episode 1303" -- In this week's "Dancing with the Stars," themed "The Most Memorable Year of My Life," each couple will perform a Ballroom or Latin style of dance to their song of choice, live, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

On Tuesday, Multi-platinum R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige will take the stage for an unforgettable performance singing two songs, "Real Love" and "25/8." Tuesday night's "Macy's Stars of Dance" performance pays tribute the beloved and iconic dance of an entire generation, "The Twist," in celebration of its 50th year mark, featuring Grammy(r) Award winner, Estelle. Also, pro dancers Val Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd reunite with the Troupe for a special performance themed to "Gone with the Wind," as a preview to next week's Movie Scores theme, on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Since her 1992 debut, "What's The 411?," Mary J. Blige has sold over 60 million albums worldwide. Among her many accolades, Blige can claim six multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, with a staggering 28 nominations, as well as garnering four American Music Awards. Blige is the co-founder of the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN), whose mission is to empower women from all walks of life to reach their full individual potential. On July 31, 2010, Blige sold over 60 thousand bottles of her "My Life" perfume on the Home Shopping Network. Her perfume was the first to sell over 60,000 bottles in one day on HSN, and $1 from each purchase was donated to FFAWN. This past summer she released her second perfume called "My Life Blossom." This November she is releasing her highly anticipated new album entitled "My Life II....The Journey Continues (Act 1)." She also has an original song featured in the film "The Help." On the acting front, Blige will star as a lead in "Rock of Ages," the Tony-nominated hit Broadway musical due next June, and will begin filming her role as Nina Simone in the autobiographical film this fall.

She may be a born-and-raised West London girl, but Estelle Swaray is right at home in the energy of New York, her newly adopted city. The Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist's highly anticipated new album, "All of Me," is heralded by three critically acclaimed singles, "Fall in Love (Feat. Nas)," "Break My Heart (Feat. Rick Ross)" and the recently released "Thank You." "All of Me" followed the Grammy Award-winning singer's 2008 U.S. debut, "Shine," which marked the premiere release from Grammy Award-winner John Legend's Homeschool Records label, in partnership with Atlantic Records, and was without question one of 2008's most compelling releases. Executive-produced by Legend and Atlantic Records Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman, the album proved Estelle's global breakthrough, fuelled in part by the phenomenal hit single, "American Boy (featuring Kanye West)." In addition to hitting #1 in the UK, "American Boy" topped the European Airplay Chart, along with airplay charts in the UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland. In the U.S., "American Boy" has been certified two-time platinum by the RIAA for digital sales exceeding 2 million. And in 2009, the track earned Estelle her first-ever Grammy Award, among many other prestigious honors.

By evening's end, one couple will be eliminated, as determined by a combination of the judges' scores and viewers' votes on dances performed on Monday's performance show. Who among the ten couples will be the third team to leave the ballroom?

* DAVID ARQUETTE, actor and producer, and partner KYM JOHNSON.

* CHAZ BONO, author and activist, and partner LACEY SCHWIMMER.

* KRISTIN CAVALLARI, TV star, and partner MARK BALLAS.

* NANCY GRACE, TV host and journalist, and partner TRISTAN MACMANUS.

* ROBERT KARDASHIAN, reality star, and partner CHERYL BURKE.

* CARSON KRESSLEY, television star and style guru, and partner ANNA TREBUNSKAYA.

* RICKI LAKE, talk show host and actress, and partner DEREK HOUGH.

* J.R. MARTINEZ, veteran and actor, and partner KARINA SMIRNOFF.

* CHYNNA PHILLIPS, singer, and partner TONY DOVOLANI.

* HOPE SOLO, World Cup star, and partner MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY.

Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Brooke Burke-Charvet ("Dancing with the Stars" Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Viewers may cast their votes for their favorite teams via phone on Monday night during and up to 30 minutes after the "Dancing with the Stars" performance shows. AT&T customers may also text message their votes by texting the word "VOTE" and entering the number that corresponds to the team they want to support (message and data rates may apply). AT&T will also offer customers exclusive mobile video footage of weekly backstage highlights to keep fans connected to some of their favorite couples all season long. Viewers may also vote online at www.abc.com starting from the opening of each episode on the East Coast with voting closing at 8:00 a.m. PT/11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday mornings.

DWTS: Nancy Grace Cha Cha with Newbie Tristan

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:54:00 +0000

DWTS Carson Kressley "Moves Like Jagger"

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:52:00 +0000

DWTS: Ricki Lake and Derek Hough First Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:51:00 +0000

Survivor South Pacific: First Episode Preview and Tribes

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:46:00 +0000

THE CASTAWAYS HAVE MIXED REACTIONS WHEN COACH AND OZZY RETURN FOR ANOTHER CHANCE TO COMPETE FOR THE TITLE OF SOLE SURVIVOR, ON A SPECIAL 90-MINUTE SEASON PREMIERE OF "SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

CHEAT TWEET: #Survivor is back w a 90 min premiere! Coach & Ozzy return + 16 new castaways compete 4 one million $ & Sole Survivor!

          "I Need Redemption" - The 16 new castaways have mixed reactions to the return of Coach and Ozzy, two of the game's most memorable players, and an extremely close immunity challenge sparks a debate for the losing tribe members in a combative Tribal Council, on a special 90-minute season premiere of SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC, Wednesday, Sept. 14 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CASTAWAYS:
Castaways competing on SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC (in alphabetical order by tribe):

SAVAII:                                                                     UPOLU:
Mark Caruso                                                                Sophie Clarke
John Cochran                                                               Albert Destrade
Whitney Duncan                                                           Brandon Hantz
Ozzy Lusth                                                                   Edna Ma
Dawn Meehan                                                              Christine Shields Markoski
Jim Rice                                                                       Rick Nelson
Semhar Tadesse                                                           Stacey Powell
Keith Tollefson                                                 Benjamin "Coach" Wade
Elyse Umemoto                                                            Mikayla Wingle

SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC is hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst and David Burris are executive producers and Leisa Francis is co-executive producer.

CBS Press Release

ABC Dancing With the Stars Cast and Partners 2011: Season 13

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:36:00 +0000


ABC has announced the celebrity cast of DWTS and their partners for season 13.
In alphabetical order, with their professional partners, the 12 stars making their dancing debut are: * RON ARTEST, NBA champion, partners with last season's Troupe member PETA MURGATROYD, who makes her "Dancing with the Stars" debut as a professional partner this season. * DAVID ARQUETTE, actor and producer, joins two-time champion KYM JOHNSON, who returns for her 10th season. * CHAZ BONO, author and activist, teams up with LACEY SCHWIMMER, who is back for her 5th season. * ELISABETTA CANALIS, model and actress, partners with VAL CHMERKOVSKIY, who makes his "Dancing with the Stars" debut as a professional partner this season. * KRISTEN CAVALLARI, TV star, teams with two-time champ MARK BALLAS, who returns for his 9th season. * NANCY GRACE, TV host and journalist, joins last season's Troupe member TRISTAN MACMANUS, who makes his "Dancing with the Stars" debut as a professional partner this season. * ROBERT KARDASHIAN, reality star, partners with two-time champ CHERYL BURKE, who is back for her 12th season. * CARSON KRESSLEY, television star and style guru, partners with ANNA TREBUNSKAYA, who returns for her 8th season. * RICKI LAKE, talk show host and actress, joins three-time champ DEREK HOUGH, who returns for his 8th season. * J.R. MARTINEZ, veteran and actor, teams with KARINA SMIRNOFF, who returns for her 9th season. * CHYNNA PHILLIPS, singer, joins TONY DOVOLANI, who is back for his 12th season. * HOPE SOLO, World Cup star, teams with MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY, who returns for his 11th season. All 12 couples will dance for the first time on live national television on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), with couples either performing the Viennese Waltz or the Cha Cha. The couple with the lowest combined judges' scores and public votes for their performance will be sent home the following night, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars the Results." Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Brooke Burke ("Dancing with the Stars" Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba. Photo credit: ABC ABC Press Release

Biggest Loser 12 Cast 2011: Premieres September 20, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:25:00 +0000

NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” kicks off season 12 on Tuesday, September 20 (8-10 p.m. ET) with two new trainers – Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince – joining “Biggest Loser” favorite Bob Harper, and 15 contestants competing in a “Battle of the Ages” that will group contestants by age for the first time ever in the history of the show.

On the player’s side, there will be three teams of five divided by age: the youngest players -- all under 30, the middle players – ages 30-49, and the older players – ages 50 and over. The season 12 contestants range from ages 24-65. In the premiere, host Alison Sweeney tells the teams that they will make their first game-changing decision – who their trainer will be – in the order in which they finish the first challenge. They can choose longtime “Biggest Loser” trainer Bob Harper, or one of the two new trainers -- internationally recognized tennis star and certified trainer Anna Kournikova, or top fitness expert Dolvett Quince.

Once each team chooses their trainer, “The Battle of the Ages” begins! And past seasons of the show -- with a previous winner who was 48 and an “at-home” winner who was 64 -- have proven that “The Biggest Loser” is anyone’s game to win, regardless of age.

The new contestants include Vinny Hickerson, who overcame a difficult childhood to become a successful Nashville recording artist, Antone Davis, a 447-pound father of four and former NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons, and Jennifer Rumple, a television producer who has accomplished every goal she has set for herself except one – losing weight. Viewers will also meet Jessica Limpert, a travelling registered nurse whose long work shifts make it more challenging to eat healthy, Patrick Ferrari, who wants to lose weight to pass the physical agility test required to pursue his dream of being a police officer, and Bonnie Griffin, a 63-year-old grandmother of six who lost her home to Hurricane Katrina and lost her husband not long after.

The new contestants competing for the $250,000 grand prize are:

REBECCA “BECKY” COMET (Math teacher), 51, Benton, Arkansas

MIKE DANLEY (High school teacher/football coach), 62, Spencerville, Indiana

ANTONE DAVIS (Restaurant manager and former NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons from 1991-97), 44, Knoxville, Tennessee

PATRICK FERRARI (Mental health adult foster care worker), 26, Albany, Oregon

JOHN “JOHNNY” FORGER (Realty company owner), 65, Canton, Massachusetts

BONNIE GRIFFIN (Retired payroll supervisor), 63, Picayune, Mississippi

VENCENT “VINNY” HICKERSON (Songwriter/entertainer), 27, Nashville, Tennessee

JESSICA LIMPERT (Travel nurse), 26, San Francisco, California

DEBORAH “DEBBIE” LOUNDS (Sr. administrative assistant), 60, Ann Arbor, Michigan

RAMON MEDEIROS (Tattoo artist), 27, Florence, Colorado

JOE MITCHELL (Home health therapist), 46, Knoxville, Tennessee

COURTNEY RAINVILLE (Internet marketing specialist), 24, Scottsdale, Arizona

JOHN RHODE (Special education teacher/football coach), 40, Mesa, Arizona

JENNIFER RUMPLE (Television producer), 39, Alameda, California

SUNNY SINCLAIR (Fifth grade teacher), 41, Frisco, Texas

CBS Survivor South Pacific Cast 2011: Ozzie and Coach Return

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:21:00 +0000

LOS ANGELES Aug. 24, 2011 - CBS announced today that two former Survivors, Ozzy Lusth and Benjamin "Coach" Wade, will join the 16 previously announced castaways on SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 23^rdseason with a special 90-minute edition, Wednesday, Sept. 14 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Having never been awarded the title of Sole Survivor, Ozzy and "Coach" return to compete for the $1 million prize and a last shot at redemption. Each one will join a separate tribe of new castaways at the start of the game, but it's up to the tribe to decide if they will welcome the knowledge of an experienced veteran, or view these former castaways as a threat in the ultimate battle to outwit, outplay and outlast.

Full list of castaways competing on SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC (in alphabetical order):

Ozzy Lusth                                                                  Benjamin "Coach" Wade
Age: 30                                                                        Age: 39
Current Residence: Venice, Calif                                   Current Residence: Susanville, Calif.
Tribe: Savaii                                                                Tribe: Upolu

SAVAII:                                                                     UPOLU:
Mark Caruso                                                             Sophie Clarke
Age: 48                                                                        Age: 22
Current Residence: Forest Hills, N.Y.               Current Residence: Willsboro, N.Y.
Occupation: Retired NYPD Detective               Occupation: Medical Student

John Cochran                                                             Albert Destrade
Age: 24                                                                        Age: 26
Current Residence: Washington D.C.                            Current Residence: Plantation, Fla.
Occupation: Harvard Law Student                                Occupation: Baseball/Dating Coach

Whitney Duncan                                                        Brandon Hantz
Age: 27                                                                        Age: 19
Current Residence: Nashville, Tenn.                              Current Residence: Katy, Texas
Occupation: Country Music Singer                                Occupation: Oil Tanker Crewman

Dawn Meehan                                                           Edna Ma
Age: 41                                                                        Age: 35
Current Residence: South Jordan, Utah             Current Residence: Los Angeles
Occupation: English Professor                           Occupation: Anesthesiologist

Jim Rice                                                                     Christine Shields Markoski
Age: 35                                                                        Age: 39
Current Residence: Denver                                           Current Residence: Merrick, N.Y.
Occupation: Medical Marijuana Dispenser                    Occupation: Teacher

Semhar Tadesse                                                       Rick Nelson
Age: 24                                                                        Age: 51
Current Residence: Los Angeles                                    Current Residence: Aurora, Utah
Occupation: Spoken Word Artist                                  Occupation: Rancher

Keith Tollefson                                                          Stacey Powell
Age: 26                                                                        Age: 44
Current Residence: Edina, Minn.                                   Current Residence: Dallas
Occupation: Water Treatment Tech                               Occupation: Mortician

Elyse Umemoto                                                          Mikayla Wingle
Age: 27                                                                        Age: 22
Current Residence: Las Vegas                          Current Residence: Tampa, Fla.
Occupation: Dance Team Manager                               Occupation: Lingerie Football Player

SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC is hosted by Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst and David Burris are executive producers and Leisa Francis is co-executive producer.

CBS Press Release

Big Brother 13 Live Show Results

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:18:00 +0000

CHEAT TWEET: Shelly falls victim to Pandora! Only 5 Houseguests remain in #CBSBigBrother http://bit.ly/nqOU8Y

During last night's LIVE eviction on BIG BROTHER, the Houseguests voted to evict Shelly Moore, the 41-year-old outdoors industry executive from Prairieville, La., by a vote of 2-1. She was evicted during the return of the Duo Twist, which was unleashed by Pandora's Box. Shelly becomes the fourth member of the Jury.

Following the eviction ceremony, the Houseguests competed in a LIVE "Rollin' in the Dough" Head of Household competition where they each had to crawl through donut glaze to collect donuts on the other side of the yard. The winner of the HOH competition will be revealed during BIG BROTHER on Sunday, September 4. (Note: Rachel won the competition)

BIG BROTHER is broadcast three nights weekly, Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and the LIVE eviction show, hosted by Julie Chen, Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).

BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 52 cameras and 95 microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining House Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

CBS Press Release

CBS Amazing Race Cast 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Vickie Lynne) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:16:00 +0000

CHEAT TWEET: Meet the #AMAZINGRACE Cast: Olympians, an ex-NFL Tight End, #Survivor winners & more test their mettle starting Sun 9/25 http://bit.ly/rlMJlD

Eleven teams will embark on the adventure of a lifetime on the new season of THE AMAZING RACE, premiering Sunday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award nominee Phil Keoghan is the host.

This season, the multi-Emmy Award-winning series sends 11 new Teams on a Race around the globe, making first time visits to exotic locations such as Indonesia, Malawi, Belgium and Denmark. Along the way, Teams will travel through four continents and 20 cities and cover nearly 40,000 miles.

Teams will be tested early and often and met with a new penalty called the "Hazard," which will impact one Team's future on the Race right from the starting line. The global journey sets off from the foothills of Southern California where the Teams' problem solving abilities will be put to the test as they search for clues to their first destination, Taipei, Taiwan. Teams fortunate enough to survive the first leg will find themselves amidst an 8^th Century Buddhist temple in Indonesia, riding elephants through the rain forests of Thailand, and racing for their lives when they discover they're facing the series first ever Double Elimination.

This season's cast includes a pair of Olympic snowboarders, twin sisters, an ex-NFL tight end, flight attendants, the youngest person to ever sail around the world alone, two winners of SURVIVOR, Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca, and many more.

This fall marks the 10 year anniversary of THE AMAZING RACE, which originally premiered on Sept 5, 2001.

Following are the 11 teams, listed in no particular order:

Ernie Halvorsen
Age: 29
Hometown: Chicago
Current occupation: Project manager

Cindy Chiang
Age: 30
Hometown: Chicago
Current occupation: Brand manager

Connection to Teammate: Engaged
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Justin Young
Age: 31
Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga.
Current occupation: Doctor

Jennifer Young
Age: 26
Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga.
Current occupation: Special education teacher

Connection to Teammate: Siblings

Liz Canavan
Age: 24
Hometown: Deerfield, Ill.
Current occupation: Marketing Assistant

Marie Canavan
Age: 24
Hometown: Deerfield, Ill.
Current occupation: Soul searching

Connection to Teammate: Twins
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Ron Zeitz
Age: 44
Hometown: Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Current occupation: Flight attendant

Bill Smith
Age: 49
Hometown: Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Current occupation: Flight attendant

Connection to Teammate: Domestic Partners
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Ethan Zohn
Age: 37
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Current occupation: Change maker

Jenna Morasca
Age: 30
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Current occupation: TV host/student

Connection to Teammate: Dating

Bill Alden
Age: 63
Hometown: Albany, Ore.
Current occupation: Farmer/rancher

Cathi Alden
Age: 62
Hometown: Albany, Ore.
Current occupation: College instructor/retired High
School principal

Connection to Teammate: Married for 40 Years/Grandparents
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Andy Finch
Age: 30
Hometown: Truckee, Calif.
Current occupation: Professional snowboarder

Tommy Czeschin
Age: 32
Hometown: Crowley Lake, Calif.
Current occupation: Professional snowboarder

Connection to Teammate: Friends/Former Olympic Snowboarders
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Amani Pollard
Age: 36
Hometown: Pine Mountain, Ga.
Current occupation: Business owner

Marcus Pollard
Age: 39
Hometown: Pine Mountain, Ga.
Current occupation: Retired NFL player/football
coach

Connection to Teammate: Married
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Kaylani Paliotta
Age: 33
Hometown: Las Vegas
Current occupation: Cocktail waitress

Lisa Tilley
Age: 32
Hometown: Las Vegas
Current occupation: Cocktail waitress

Connection to Teammate: Friends/Former Vegas Showgirls
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Laurence Sunderland
Age: 48
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Current occupation: Yacht manager

Zac Sunderland
Age: 19
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Current occupation: Record setting boat captain
(Zac was the youngest person to ever sail around
the world alone)

Connection to Teammate: Father/Son Adventurers
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Jeremy Cline
Age: 35
Hometown: Alamo, Calif.
Current occupation: Commercial real estate broker

Sandy Draghi
Age: 33
Hometown: Dublin, Calif.
Current occupation: Nurse practitioner

Connection to Teammate: Dating

THE AMAZING RACE sends 11 teams on a trek around the world. Each Team is comprised of two people who have a pre-existing relationship with one another. At every destination, each Team competes in a series of challenges - some mental and some physical - and when the tasks have been completed, they learn their next destination. Teams who are farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning $1 million.

CBS Press Release

Love in the Wild Preview

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:37:00 +0000

In this week's challenge, the couples come face-to-face with venomous snakes. Don't miss an all-new Love in the Wild on NBC! Sneak peek below:

"The Voice" Winner Javier Colon on The Tonight Show

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:35:00 +0000

Winner of The Voice stops by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno:

Top 48 America's Got Talent Contestants

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:31:00 +0000

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - July 7, 2011 - "America's Got Talent," NBC's top-rated summer series from FremantleMedia North American and Syco Television has selected the Top 48 acts that will vie for the coveted $1 million grand prize when the live performance episodes begin Tuesday, July 12 (9-11 p.m. ET).

With the start of the live shows, America now votes for their favorite acts via phone and online at http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/.

The Top 48 contestants are:

Anna Graceman - Juneau, Alaska (singer/pianist)
Attack Dance Crew - Tallahassee, Fla. (drilling dance crew)
Avery and the Calico Hearts - Lubbock, Texas (singing trio)
Captain & Maybelle - Atlanta, Ga. (variety act)
Charles Peachock - Kent, Ohio (juggler)
Dani Shay - Orlando, Fla. (singer/guitarist)
Daniel Joseph Baker - Katy, Texas (singer/pianist)
Dezmond Meeks - Pineville, La. (singer/pianist)
Duo Aero - Saint Paul, Minn (trapeze duo)
Dylan Andre - Zieglerville, Pa. (singer/guitarist)
Echo of Animal Gardens - Lake Geneva, Wis. (animal act)
Fatally Unique - Rockford, Ill. (hip hop dance team)
Fearless Flores Family - Myakka City, Fla. (family daredevil act)
Frank Miles - Los Angeles, Calif. (variety act)
Geechy Guy - Las Vegas, Nev. (comedian)
Ian Johnson - Hebron, Ill. (yo-yo tricks)
J Chris Newberg - Los Angeles, Calif. (comic/musician)
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. - Logan, W. V. (singer)
Landon Swank - Wasilla, Alaska (magician)
Lys AgnÃ¨s - Denver, Colo. (singer)
Mauricio Herrera - Pomona, Calif. (singer/dancer)
Melissa Villasenor - Los Angeles, Calif. (impressionist)
Miami All Stars - Miami, Fla. (dance group)
Mona Lisa - Houston, Texas (twin singers/guitarist duo)
Monet - Charlotte, N. Car. (singer)
POPLYFE - Oakland, Calif. (teen band)
Professor Splash - Lakewood, Colo. (shallow water diver)
Purrfect Angelz - Los Angeles, Calif. (dance troupe)
Sam B. - Falls Church, Va. (dancer)
Sandou Trio Russian Bar - San Antonio, Texas (Russian bar trio)
Scott Alexander - Lancaster, Pa. (magician)
Seth Grabel - Los Angeles, Calif. (magician)
SH'Boss Boys - Atlanta, Ga. (young rap trio)
Silhouettes - Arvada, Colo. (interpretative dance)
Smage Bros. Riding Shows - Elkhorn, Wis. (motorcycle stunt show)
Snap Boogie - Boston, Mass. (dancer)
Squonk Opera - Pittsburgh, Pa. (band)
Steven Retchless - New York, N. Y. (pole dancer/aerialist)
Summerwind Skippers - Boise, Idaho (jump rope team)
Taylor Davis - Leesburg, Ga. (singer/guitarist)
Team iLuminate - New York, N.Y. (glow suit dancers)
The Fiddleheads - Dahlonega, Ga. (bluegrass band)
The Kinetic King - St. Paul, Minn. (variety act)
The Rhinestone Ropers - Jerome, Idaho (variety act)
Thomas John - Woodland Park, Colo. (variety act)
Those Funny Little People - Chicago, Ill. (variety act)
Yellow Designs Stunt Team - Monument, Colo. (BMX bike tricks)
Zuma Zuma - Las Vegas, Nevada (tumblers)

Now in its sixth season, "America's Got Talent," airs Tuesdays (9-11 p.m. ET) and Wednesdays (9-10 p.m. ET) on NBC. Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne star as the celebrity panel of judges, and Nick Cannon serves as host. The series is a true celebration of the American spirit, featuring a colorful array of aspiring stars, including singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, magicians and ventriloquists, all vying for their chance to strut and perform on stage hoping to win America's hearts - and the $1 million prize.

So far this summer, the Tuesday and Wednesday editions of "American's Got Talent" are the #1 and #2 series on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in total viewers, while ranking #2 and #3 in adults 18-49, behind only NBC's "The Voice." Versus last year, "America's Got Talent" is up in adults 18-49 by 14 percent on Tuesdays (with an average 4.1 rating vs. a 3.6) and up 27 percent on Wednesdays (4.2 vs. 3.3), according to "most current" averages from Nielsen Media Research. In total viewers, the show is up 17 percent year-to-year on Tuesdays (14.5 million vs. 12.4 million) and 21 percent year-to-year on Wednesdays (14.3 million vs. 11.8 million).

NBC Press release