January 2009 News Archive

Kendra Wilkinson has seen Hugh Hefner naked. That's not cool.

But the oft-nude model is getting her very own reality show. That's pretty cool.

According to Access Hollywood, Wilkinson's series will focus on life after The Girls Next Door. It will include her current trip to Tampa for this weekend's Super Bowl, as well and her wedding to Hank Baskett in June.

"Throughout the five highly successful seasons of the Girls Next Door, Kendra has developed a loyal fan-base with her outrageous personality and trademark laugh," E!'s Lisa Berger said in a statement. "Now she's faced with the reality of making it outside the gates of the Mansion and as Kendra's fans are aware, you never know what she's going to do next."

All of Hef's exes have done alright for themselves since leaving the Playboy Mansion:

Holly Madison has been living it up with new love Criss Angel; while Bridget Marquardt has her own show on the Travel Channel.

Think you've already met the For the Love of Ray J girls?

Think again!

Forget Rock of Love. Heck, forget those bisexual, bikini-clad Ikki Twins.

Watch the following trailer, which introduces For the Love of Ray J cast members such as Coco Rain, Chardonnay and Merilena...

The ladies know their subject well, don't they? Which do you think did the best impression of Ray J's former sex tape partner, Kim Kardashian?

Megan Parris says she led a low-key life the last few years, but the 25-year-old lacrosse coach and single mom from Sewickley, Pa., sure brought with her some fireworks upon arriving at The Bachelor house in Season 13.

However, after surviving a first-night twist that could have resulted in her potential elimination, she wasn't as fortunate at last week's Rose Ceremony twist that saw Jason Mesnick hold back his final rose and eliminate four suitors - one of whom was Megan - when he was only obligated to send home three.

Megan spoke with Reality TV World about her experience ...

Q: Prior to the Rose Ceremony on Monday's episode, you expressed concern that you had not gotten enough alone time with Jason Mesnick. Were you concerned at that point that you may not be receiving a rose?

Megan Parris: I was concerned. Actually - this is something that we didn't see [on the episode] - it was a very good conversation between Jason and I.

I was actually the last girl to speak with him right before the Rose Ceremony, and we only got to see one minute of it [on the episode] but I expressed to him that I was starting to be stressed out and wasn't as secure as the other girls as far as it goes with my position in the house. And he said "I'm so glad you're here, you're such a positive energy in the house." And I said "You know, that first day at the pool party when you pulled me aside and said 'Megan, I want you here. You would've gotten a rose anyway," I really appreciate that Jason."

And he said "Well I want you to know that I still mean that, I still want you here. Don't be afraid that you haven't gotten to know me yet, there's still plenty of time. I was one of the guys who got to know [DeAnna Pappas on The Bachelorette] last." He reassured me and said "I was just like you, I got to know the guys first and wanted to have fun with the guys, and then get to know [DeAnna Pappas], so I respect that you wanna get along with the girls in the house and that's fine, but just know that there's plenty more time for us to get to know each other."

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Yesterday, a reliable American Idol source reported a handful of contestants rumored to advance to season eight's final 36.

Now, that same blogger has gone all the way.

Here's an unofficial look at which aspiring singer move on to the fan-voting rounds this season. One of these crooner will be your next American Idol...

• Adam Lambert
• Alexander Wagner-Trugman
• Alexis Grace
• Allison Iraheta
• Ann Marie Boskovich
• Anoop Desai
• Arianna Ayesha Afsar
• Brent Keith
• Casey Carlson
• Danny Gokey
• Jackie Tohn
• Jasmine Murray
• Jeanine Vailes
• Michael Bartul
• Jessica Langseth
• Joanna Pacitti (pictured)
• Jorge Nunez
• Junot Joyner
• Kai Kalama
• Kendall Beard
• Kristen McNamara
• Kris Allen
• Lil Rounds
• Matt Breitzke
• Matt Giraud
• Megan Corkrey
• Mishavonna Henson
• Nate McGee
• Nick Western
• Ricky Braddy
• Scott MacIntyre
• Stephen Fowler
• Stevie Wright
• Taylor Vaifanua
• Tatiana Del Toro
• Von Smith

We're less than a month away from the the February 17 season premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City.

The Bravo series focuses on Brooklyn couple Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen, of course, but this self-serving couple says their sons Francois, 4, and Johan, 2, are likely to steal the show.

“Johan, our youngest son appears more in season two because he’s a bigger boy,” van Kempen told People Magazine at a cocktail party for the couple’s upcoming, nauseating parenting book. “But with Francois, we have a star in the making.”

As for this season's new cast member Kelly Killoren Bensimon - who’s joining McCord, Bethenny Frankel, Jill Zarin, Luann de Lesseps and Ramona Singer - McCord admits she wasn’t a fan.

“She’s an interesting person. She is loud and quiet, intense and colorful like all of us,” McCord said. “She came into the mix and it’s a bit different with her but we are all strong women and even if we disagree with each other, we all respect each other. There’s all sorts of craziness going on but ultimately when someone new is added to the mix you just bring them in and have to adjust even if you like the person or not. I have learned to adjust

We're just days away from the I Love Money 2 season premiere.

Get an early look at the show below, courtesy of a few clips from this Monday's opening episode:

We're you're sitting down, Real Chance of Love fans.

Like so many reality TV relationships before them, Corn Fed and Real have broken up. :(

The reason, according to Corn Fed's recent blog post, was a combination of distance... and Real's relationships with other women. To wit:

I asked him about why he didn't share with me that he proposed to Hoops he said that it wasn't a big deal. I mean come on, it's a marriage proposal. How is that not a big deal. Believe me I am very very far from a jealous person, but when I have to see my boyfriend propose to another woman on national television along with millions of people with NO for warning, it hurt my feelings.

So, after that our relationship started to fizzle. We didn't see eye to eye on many things. Also, there were other things that happened in my life and I tried to reach out to him and he wasn't there for me.

VH1 then asked Corn Fed if the relationship was really, truly, absolutely over. Her response?

Yes. I don’t know what he’s going to say about it, but anything he says is a lie. I’m so sick of holding this in. I held it in for way too long. I’m still the same person and I want people to see that I’m a real person who had real feelings going into this. I was hurt bad. Like, really, really bad.

American Idol held its latest round of auditions in Salt Lake City last night.

While a few contestants made names for themselves and advanced to Hollywood, they aren't the lead Idol story this morning.

Instead, we're focused on a report - courtesy of blogger "JoesPlace" - that lists the following singers as being included in season eight's round of 36:

• Adam Lambert: Pictured below, auditioned in San Francisco. Has an extensive background in theater, having just appeared in a production of Wicked. Sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen for his initial try out.

• Felicia Barton: Only shown briefly during Louisville auditions. Her music videos and pics have been taken down from MySpace, typically a sign of having advanced. From Virginia Beach.

• Lil Rounds: Auditioned in St. Louis. Lost her home in a tornado. Blew judges away with her rendition of “All I Do” by Stevie Wonder. Compared to Mary J. Blige.

• Kendall Beard: Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Rumored to first audition tonight. Graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a B.A in Communication Studies.

We're gonna add a name to this list ourselves:

• Taylor Vaifanua: Received unanimous approval for Hollywood following her audition last night. Her official website and all photos on MySpace have been removed.

The twelfth season of America's Next Top Model premieres on February 25.

The competition will include 13 contestants, as show creator Tyra Banks returns as a judge.

She'll be joined by former supermodel and Dancing with the Stars participant Paulina Porizkova; runway expert J. "Ms. J" Alexander; and photographer Nigel Barker.

Here's a look at the aspiring models that will be competing on the program:

• Allison, 20, artist; New Orleans
• Aminat, 21, student; Union, N.J.
• Celia, 25, designer fashion sales; Cynthiana, Ky.
• Fo, 19, student; Albuquerque, N.M.
• Isabella, 19, aspiring model; Barboursville, Va.
• Jessica, 18, student; Bradenton, Fla.
• Kortnie, 24, nonprofit organizer; Houston
• London, 18, student; Arlington, Texas
• Natalie, 19, student; Palos Verdes, Calif.
• Nijah, 18, aspiring model; Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
• Sandra, 19, student; Rockville, Md.
• Tahlia, 18, student; Phoenix
• Teyona, 20, loss prevention representative; Woodstown, N.J.

Ladies and gentlemen, we're excited to present season eight's first bonefied contender for the American Idol crown:

Anne Marie Boskovich.

This beautiful singer received unanimous approval for the Hollywood round last night, following a rendition of "Bubbly." Check it out below:

While other contestants, such as Jasmine Murray and T.K. Hash also impressed judges, none stood out more than Boskovich.

This singer has a background that includes a song on the soundtrack for The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea; she also sang "God Bless America" at the 2003 NBA All-Star game.

Click on the following Ann Marie photos for larger pics of this aspiring crooner: