April 2009 News Archive (Page 3)

Here's a photo that should go down in reality TV history.

The Hills' Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, who are getting married tomorrow, and will be on NBC’s new version of the reality show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, struck a pose with ... former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

A judge ruled earlier this week that Blagojevich, who hoped to participate in the show himself (of course), will not be allowed to leave the country while still under investigation in his home state.

The disgraced ex-governor flew to L.A. to promote the show anyway. Here's him posing with The Hills' infamous plastic pairing.

At a press conference Friday, NBC announced that Janice Dickinson, Stephen Baldwin, John Salley, Idol’s Sanjaya Malakar and professional wrestler Torrie Wilson will be joining Speidi at the jungle location in Costa Rica.

The network is calling it “the ultimate Swiss Family Robinson.”

Rod Blagojevich was on hand for the announcement and expressed his disappointment with not being allowed to participate.

“Sometimes life takes you on a series of paths you never expected,” he told reporters. “I look forward to having the opportunity to prove my innocence but at same time, I’m interested in trying to pursue a way to earn a living. Originally, I was skeptical [about appearing on the show] but after talking to producers, I was a little more interested.”

I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here premieres June 1.

Six couples remain on one of the closest seasons of Dancing With the Stars in years.

While Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke have sat atop the leaderboard for most of the season, Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani, along with Lil Kim and Derek Hough, are making a late surge.

The show will crown a new champion in a few weeks. In the meantime, click on the following photos from each tandem's most recent performances below. Which is your favorite?

Gretchen Rossi is full of $hit.... figuratively and literally!

The Real Housewives of Orange County star wants photos of her sitting on the toilet - yes, sitting on the toilet - taken off website TheDirty.com.

According to TMZ, Rossi's lawyers have sent a cease and desist letter to the site, demanding the pics be removed. Makes one wonder why she clearly gave permission for them to be taken in the first place.

In the letter, Rossi lies says the shots were stolen from her and posted without authorization.

Follow this article's jump to take a look at them.

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Lil Rounds possessed a great voice, but lacked originality.

Anoop Desai possessed a silly name and fun personality, but lacked true vocal talent.

As a result, each of these finalists were eliminated from American Idol last night.

Upon the elimination of Rounds, Ryan Seacrest referred to her as "one of the most courageous contests" and added: “We need someone like you in this competition."

Not anymore, apparently.

Looking pretty in pink, Anoop Desai's disco performance was his last on American Idol.

Despite a face tattoo and absolutely insane personality, Danger did not win over Ray J on his recently-completed dating show, For the Love of Ray J. That honor fell to Cocktail.

Now, in a new interview with VH1, the controversial contestant takes on a number of topics. Here are excerpts from the conversation:

On diminished feelings for Ray J: I didn’t really have the same feelings for him [on the finale] because he was sleeping with Cocktail. I didn’t want to share a man. I don’t have to do that. As gorgeous and intelligent as I am, I can have one man who’s loyal to me.

On whether or not Ray J betrayed her: Yeah. I consider Ray J a friend of mine, and I have love for him, but I would never, ever date him.

On being portrayed as unstable: [Viewers] don’t see what I’m going through on the show. They don’t see me not being able to sleep. They don’t see me being sick. They just see what they are shown: me freaking out. So if you see an end result and not the cause, of course it’s going to be weird.

On regrets from the show: I’m real and honest and people can be the same way with me. I feel like I can connect with people, and I’m glad that’s part of my personality. I think that’s why Ray and I got along so well. It was obvious that I wasn’t there to date him just because he’s famous. I really took the time to get to know him as a person.

Lauren Conrad, Brody Jenner, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, Lo Bosworth and Stephanie Pratt hit the Paley Fest red carpet last night and Hills spoilers followed.

The hottest topic of the day? Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's wedding this Saturday, which will be Stephanie's first as a bridesmaid - or even attending at all.

Brody, Spencer's childhood BFF, will be there. He said "I will be attending the wedding and maybe sitting with Lauren and my girlfriend and just kind of watching and taking it in. They are both pretty crazy. But, who isn't?"

"I think that Heidi and Spencer just work together. They seem to click and that's all that matters. Obviously it works out for them and I'm happy for them."

Lo Bosworth, who's also going, said "I think they really love each other. They may be quirky, but they are perfect for each other and that's what's important."

The conversation soon turned - it was inevitable - to Lauren Conrad sex tape rumors.

When asked if she still believes it was Spencer Pratt who spread the rumor that she and Jason Wahler made a sex tape, Lauren said, "We have it on tape that he [Spencer] takes responsibility for it. Sorry. Spoiler!"

Lauren said that she's "not planning on going" to the Speidi wedding, but "it was very nice of her to invite me, but she didn't really expect me to go."

Will the show go on after this season, when Lauren Conrad leaves?

"We're in talks and seeing if there is enough story to continue. We hope if we do, Lauren will miss it so much, she'll come back," producer Liz Gateley said.

On the prospect of a LC-free Hills, Brody Jenner said, "The Hills is Lauren. If it goes, yes I would be a part of it. Hopefully, Lauren would come back."

As for Whitney Port and her spinoff The City, Season Two is so on: "I'm still filming in New York, but making some changes. Possibly a job change, yes. There are no hard feelings. I want to try different things," she said.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon might star on The Real Housewives of New York City.

But her breasts are as fake as, well, the scripted drama on The Real Housewives of New York City.

The following photo of Bensimon is making its way around the Internet. It depicts the reality star at an NYC event, alongside Gabrielle Reece and her husband, Laird Hamilton.

Someone might wanna keep Kelly abreast of a certain issue she appears to be having with her chest...

Lawrence Taylor was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars this week.

But the NFL great took the news well.

“He can’t wait to get back onto the golf course,” said partner Edyta Sliwinska.

The former New York Giants linebacker said he enjoyed numerous fond moments and made friendships he’ll take with him.

“I’ve done a lot of different things in my life and this is something I’m going to remember for the rest of my life,” Taylor said after the show. “I had a great partner and the experience was something that was enjoyable.”

Relive Taylor's Dancing with the Stars performances from the season below. Click on each photo to enlarge it...

Having already rocked out to a disco night song this season on American Idol, Adam Lambert broke it down like only he can last night.

The front-running favorite turned "If I Can't Have You" into a beautiful, emotional ballad, earning more praise from the judges and another standing ovation from the crowd.

Watch for yourself:

Finally!

Following a legal battle over changing networks, Project Runway is finally prepared to air its sixth season.

Look for it to premiere at 10 p.m. on August 20.

Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn and judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia will return, all prepared to guide 16 contestants through a series of design-based challenges.