January 2008 News Archive (Page 7)

Belinda Gavin competes against American Gladiators.

In her official NBC bio, she's described as a "36-year-old bull rider originally from Australia... her bravado stayed with her when she immigrated to the United States 15 years ago, leading her to become a bull rider. She currently lives in Burbank, California."

Belinda Gavin climbs the wall on American Gladiators. She straddles guys on film, though.

What does the above biography fail to mention, however? Just that this contestant has also appeared in a few soft core porn films, such as "Bikini Airways," "Bikini Chain Gang," "Bikini Round-Up" and, of course, "Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood."

Gavin sometimes uses the screen name Kylie Wyote or Kylie Biscayne in classics such as the title below.

Craig Plastis - Executive Vice President of NBC's Alternative Programming Development and Specials - has announced that the network has picked up a second season of American Gladiators.

The remake of the classic show premiered on January 6 and has continued to draw in strong ratings for the network.

"American Gladiators has delivered everything we were hoping for and has come out of the gate as a top contender," Plestis said. "We couldn't be more pleased with the audience reaction to this top-notch show all ages can enjoy."

With a 5.9/14 ratings/share, the show's debut earned the season's highest adult 18-49 rating for any new-show premiere on any network in the opening 15-weeks of the season. It was also the network's top new-series premiere since Heroes debuted in 2006.

"Reveille and MGM are so thrilled that America has responded to our reinvention of American Gladiators," executive producer and managing producer of Reveille LLC Howard T. Owens said. "The next cycle will allow us to tell more stories, create bigger drama, introduce new challenges and further create the most fun-filled, action-packed hour of television."

Bret Michaels says he struggled with his decision during the first season of Rock of Love, never being completely sure who to send home.

Eventually, the washed up rock star opted for Jes Ricklef instead of Heather Chadwell. But Jes rejected him during the reunion show. Oh, the shame!

"There's nothing more embarrassing to be in your own reality show and being blown off in your own reality show, which is [an] amazing feeling," Michaels said.

Although being dumped isn't really a huge let down for Michaels - seeing that he is given another chance to look for his ideal match on Rock of Love 2 - he admits that he made a mistake during the first season and takes full responsibility for it.

"As crazy as it is, you get emotionally attached… And last year in the end, I thought I made the right decision.  I thought Jes was beautiful…intelligent, sexy, smart, funny, but in the end, I'd probably should have picked Heather because we are still great friends," Michaels admitted.  "I made the wrong decision.  I take full responsibility as much as that is hard for me to say."

We guess that's a sign of maturity.

NBC is airing a sixth season of Last Comic Standing, one of the more underrated reality shows out there. Here's where you can audition:

JANUARY 28
LOS ANGELES, CA
Hollywood Improv
Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
8162 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046
310-651-2583

FEBRUARY 7
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Gotham Comedy Club
Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
208 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
212-367-9000

FEBRUARY 14
TORONTO, CANADA
Yuk Yuk's
Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
224 Richmond Street
Toronto, Ontario Canada
416-367-6425

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Here are last week's top reality TV show ratings:

1. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - 12.6 million viewers
2. American Gladiators (Season Premiere) - 12.1 million viewers
3. The Amazing Race - 12 million viewers
4. Celebrity Apprentice (Season Premiere) - 11.1 million viewers
5. Biggest Loser Couples (Season Premiere) - 10.5 million viewers

Last night marked the premiere of Rock of Love 2.

The previews for future episodes promised a roller derby, pig wrestling, the returns of Heather and Lacey, and the Second Annual Bret Michaels Mud Bowl.

But we're most excited by the presence of Angelique on the series. Despite her - how shall we say this? - manly appearance, this contestant was kept on the show by Michaels:

MediaTakeOut.com is reporting an exclusive story about a Tiffany Pollard sex tape.

According to the website, one of its readers and the reality TV star best known as "New York" met up at a Miami club a few months ago, went home together and did their best Kim Kardashian/Ray J impressions.

It's unclear whether Pollard was aware the encounter was being taped, or whether this story is even legitimate or not. But we did get our hands on a very grainy, cloudy image from the supposed sex tape:

Is this a shot from the Tiffany Pollard sex tape? Try to compare the fuzzy image above with a clear one of New York below:

Rock of Love, season two, premiered last night.

Meanwhile, another musician using reality TV to find a mate is also set to take another crack at it: Flavor of Love will come back on February 11.

To get you in the mood for this Flavor Flav-fest, here are excerpts of an interview the rapper recently gave. When asked, "What outfit do you pull out when you really want to impress a lady?" Flav replied: "My birthday suit, no doubt. I just get butt naked."

And does wear his Viking horns in bed?

"Yeah, I wear my Viking horns in bed. That way I can please two women in bed at the same time," he said.

How can you not love this guy?!?

In case you haven't heard, Britney Spears is a pretty big mess these days.

So, would Tim Gunn help make her over?

"I would refuse," he recently told People magazine "There is no amount of money and I'll tell you why: I can't want you to succeed more than you do. And it's obvious that she doesn't want to succeed. I think of her right now as being in exile from the human race and she needs major, major help…

There was a time that we were all marginally amused by it and then it just became a repugnant horror show. No, I wouldn't even be remotely interested in [making her over]."

Gunn added that he feels "deeply sorry" for Spears, but asked: "Who would trust her with children? I hate to say that â€" the whole notion of separating children from their mother â€" but she is a basket case!"

According to the Project Runway mentor, a different Hollywood mother has the best style:

"I'm so tired of saying Angelina Jolie, but she never disappoints. She's always occasion appropriate, whether she's picking up the kids somewhere or walking on the sidewalk on Rodeo Drive, on the red carpet or at a premiere, she doesn't look like she's trying too hard."

As we anticipate another season of The Bachelor - premiering March 17 - ABC has announced a new season of The Bachelorette for this summer.

The Bachelorette first premiered in January 2003, featuring original The Bachelor runner-up Trista Rehn as the object of affection. She ended up marrying Ryan Sutter (pictured), the only pairing from either of these dating shows that has ever lasted.

No word yet on who The Bachelorette will be. But here's hoping for DeAnna Pappas!