August 2008 News Archive (Page 2)

On Wednesday’s Project Runway, designers were asked to create a chic look out of car parts. Ignoring the fact that the challenge was basically a giant ad for Saturn, just focus (as the judges did) on innovation.

Sent to the roof of a parking garage in Manhattan, the remaining designers on Project Runway found several waiting cars filled with materials like seatbelts, car seat covers and hardware — and were asked to go shop.

The task begged the questions: Is a seatbelt chic?

Just ask Korto, who wove seatbelts into this beautifully tailored, interlocking jacket-dress. Or Leanne (pictured), whose shapely dress made a case for the latter, impressing the judges and winning her immunity.

With two guest judges — Project Runway Season 3 finalist Laura Bennett and celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe — the designers paraded a generally impressive slate of creations down the runway, using wildly different shapes.

One could only guess what Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum and these guest stars would have to say, but it was guaranteed to dazzle.

Continue reading this Project Runway recap ...

Dan Gheesling seems to be everyone's favorite on Big Brother now, but let it be known that in Reality TV Scoop's power rankings in each of the last two weeks, we had the supposed weak link at #1.

That's right. We rule. Of course, it can and will change in a second. Here are our updated Big Brother power rankings (due to the insane show and people involved, these are really all just guesses) ...

7. Jerry MacDonald. Tonight looks like the end of the road for the 75-year-old grandfather. He had a good run, but he's running out of friends - specifically Memphis and HoH Dan.

6. Michelle Costa. The replacement nominee after Memphis vetoed his own nomination, Michelle could be merely a pawn. But she could get axed tonight if alliances go awry.

5. Bryan Ollie. Ollie took Dan at his word and got played. He's still a strong player, but one has to question where he goes from here.

4. Keesha Smith. Flying under the radar a bit of late, which is good for her. But we still don't like her chances of going the distance.

3. Renny Martyn. So crazy she just might get it done.

2. Memphis Garrett. Memphis is back in the top tier after vetoing his nomination for eviction and apparently looking strong in his alliance with Dan. Jerry predicted Memphis to win from the start, and may be right.

1. Dan Gheesling. Three straight weeks at #1 for Dan Gheesling (above), who's entertaining and smart and playing Big Brother like no one else in the house right now. But now that he's a target, the stakes are raised.

TV Guide has take The Hills' long-running feud to a new level by actually putting the respective "teams" in uniform!

Team Heidi - basically Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag taking on everyone else - may be shy on manpower, but it's a formidable squad. Her singing alone could wipe out entire countries, and he's a brilliant schemer.

One can only wonders what plays Spencer will call next.

Who knows who would actually win a football game between the squads. But follow the jump for a look at the (sexy!) Team Lauren Conrad roster ...

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The American Idols Live tour, led by David Archuleta and David Cook, stopped in Los Angeles this week.

While we didn't get reaction from any finalists on the naming of Kara DioGuardi as a new judge on the show, we did get this shot of David Archuleta and David Cook entertaining the crowd:

Ace Gordon sounds more like the name of a superhero than a reality TV star.

But this fashion photographer from Naples, Florida is a member of the Survivor: Gabon cast. The man refers to himself as a "manipulative bastard.

Jeff Probst, meanwhile, has said about Gordon:

''You would expect him to be like a villain in a Bond movie who dies a horrible death at the end. It's almost like a blind arrogance, and he's really fun to watch. And I think his accent could work for him or against him, but there is something about the accent that makes everything he says seem smarter.''

Perhaps setting aside any talk of an ongoing feud, The Hills' Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge celebrated Brody Jenner's birthday at the LG Villa on Thursday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ...

Audrina Patridge and Lauren Conrad: Pretty in the pool!

Which potential first lady does Project Runway judge Tim Gunn think have better style - Michelle Obama or Cindy McCain?

"No contest, Michelle," he said at the Tide and Downy's Fashion Care launch at the Empire Hotel's Pool Deck in NYC Tuesday.

"She epitomizes class and style," he added. "She looks approachable."

But Tim Gunn thinks Cindy McCain needs a makeover.

"Cindy, on the other hand - with her button-down suits and blouses - looks like she's duct-taped," the Project Runway star said.

"Her fashion is a metaphor for her personality," he added.

With Survivor: Gabon set to premiere next month, it's time to meet the contestants!

First up? Jessica Kiper.

This Brooklyn native is an aspiring actress. She's appeared on the shows Gilmore Girls and Angel.

Jeff Probst told Entertainment Weekly it doesn't take much to bring Kiper to tears, adding: ''She makes every decision from her heart and not her head. She's very emotional."

Complete and utter gross out alert!

In a recent interview with VH1, former I Love New York cast member Chance (if that's his real name!), detailed what sex was like with Tiffany Pollard. Don't say you weren't warned.

It was like having sex with a stuffed animal - with those fake eyes and fake hair. A stuffed animal with a real set of you-know-what. It feels like having sex with an oversize Cabbage Patch. You got silicone parts that are made for toys.

Shockingly, this led to more than just kissing between Chance and Tiffany Pollard.

This morning, we posted an interview with America's Next Top Model contestant Isis.

Now, take a look at a preview of the upcoming season, which premieres on September 3: