July 2009 News Archive (Page 2)

Jillian Harris chose, and was proposed to by Ed Swiderski, last night on the season finale of The Bachelorette. She said yes. It was romantic and awesome.

The episode was not as shocking as last season's Bachelor conclusion, but it did have one big twist: The return of Reid Rosenthal, who proposed as well!

That meant Jillian not only had to choose between Ed and Kiptyn Locke, but also Reid, who was now giving her the commitment she was longing to hear.

Ultimately, though, Jillian had eyes only for Ed. She is happy.

Follow the link for a full recap of The Bachelorette finale ...

On August 3, Real and Chance get back in the saddle for Real Chance of Love 2: Back in the Saddle.

If you somehow didn't plan on watching this dating competition, you'll make room in your viewing schedule in a few moments. Just follow this article's jump and watch VH1's extended promo for the series.

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On Sunday night, London was named the winner of Daisy of Love. His reward?

A few more minutes as the boyfriend of Daisy De La Hoya, and a lifetime of STD worries.

But London is still flying high at the moment, basking in his victory over 12 Pack and Flex. The reality star spoke to VH1 about how seriously he took the entire process.

"It didn't feel like a game to me," London said of the show.

As for his relationship with Daisy, that's been tested by the rules of the series. (It finished taping weeks ago, but the finale only just aired; in between, the couple was forced to remain apart.)

"You're not going to see each other for this period of time," he explained.  "That creates issues and stuff.  Some personal issues and stuff that we're working on.  I can tell you right now that we still have the same connection."

London concluded by praising his new, quasi girlfriend.

"She's a great girl, she's really cool.  People don't give her credit, they don't realize how smart and deep she is... She's one of the coolest, most down chicks I've ever met in my life."

We're assuming London has only met about four chicks in his life.

When The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns on July 30, the focus will once again be on NeNe Leakes.

While making her publicity rounds for the second season of the Bravo series, Leakes dished on a number of topics to E! News. Here's a look at what she had to say:

On Anderson Cooper: "I follow him on Twitter and he follows me. But we haven't talked. I'm going to New York in August, and I swear to God I'm going to his office and knocking on the door. I'm going to be like, ‘What is your problem? Why haven't you called me?'"

On new Housewife, Kandi Burruss: "I think [Kim Zolciak] has been feeding negative things about me. And instead of Kandi getting to know me for herself, she just prejudged me…Most people like me, but I just find women who are very weak let someone get it in their ear and they prejudge."

On the most recent Housewives: "We're the queens, honey. We're back to take our crowns. New Jersey don't have nothing on us! They flipped a table, but we go and flip some weaves."

While Jillian Harris decides between two - or possibly three - suitors tonight on The Bachelorette, Luke Conley is ready to start his journey toward a soulmate tomorrow.

The large 26-year old stars in More to Love, a dating series that focuses on an oversized man and the women that fight for his affection.

In an interview with People, Conley previews the series. Here are a few excerpts from the conversation:

On concerns over the show: I was concerned the main premise of the show was to poke fun. It seemed like everyone had to be talked into it for that same reason. But it’s legitimate. The desire of the show is for two people to make a sincere connection. It just so happens that they’re not size 2 models.

On signing on for the series: I tend to be a thrillseeker. I have an open heart to try and meet someone special, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited about the experience and all the fun things I would get to do on the show. I‘m not looking to rush into [marriage]. If I met someone special, it would take time to develop that relationship and settle down.

On dating on camera: I tried to think of it as a cool guy hanging out with you on the date. But even that can be weird in an intimate moment especially [because I'm] wary of public displays of affection. It got steamy. I had to get over the fact that there are people in the room when you’re making out in a hot tub in front of all these people.

The Apocalypse is officially upon us.

Earlier this week, for reasons that defy comprehension, Jill Zarin spent time in The Hamptons with Michael Lohan, Jon Gosselin and Star Magazine's Kate Major.

When asked about the unusual dinner date, the Real Housewives of New York City star focused on the rumor that Gosselin and Major were an item.

"He didn't seem smitten. They weren't all over each other. But they're definitely dating," she told People. "It came up in conversation. She had her hands on him. But she's young. This is a girl who is going to want to have babies. Does he really want to go out with another young girl and have kids?"

Why not? After all, Zarin also added: "He seems like a great dad."

Will Paula Abdul really be let go from American Idol?

As the singer's manager speculates on his client's future, one former contestant hopes the rumor isn't true.

“Oh my gosh, they need to keep Paula,” Jordin Sparks told Extra this week. “It would be so different without her on the show."

Speaking from experience, Sparks added that the series needs Abdul's soft touch.

“If they get rid of Paula, the contestants are in for kind of a harsh reality and very, very harsh criticism because Paula is always the one that bounces back and says, ‘It’s okay. Don’t worry,’ ” the season six champion said. “She was the one who usually came back and was like, ‘Are you guys doing okay? Are you fine?’ And I definitely think they need her. She’s amazing and deserves it.”

Jordin Sparks wants Paula Abdul to remain on American Idol. Do you share that sentiment?

The TV world can't get enough of Kendra Wilkinson.

E! has renewed the former Playboy model's reality series, as her and husband Hank Baskett have signed on to star in a second, 12-episode season of Kendra.

Moreover, Kendra and Hank have agreed to a pair of specials that will air in December: one for when the baby is due - in case you wanna see Kendra Wilkinson nude in an entirely different light - and one around the time when Kendra moves to New Jersey.

Sounds... exciting?

Over the past few weeks, we've been introducing readers to a number of new Project Runway contestants.

You can go read all about Irina Shabayeva, for example.

Of all the aspiring designers on season six, though, Althea Harper might be the most controversial.

As Tim Gunn says, this Ohio native's attractive looks might actually get in her way when the show premieres on Lifetime in August.

"Everyone [thinks] she's only on the show because she's a tall blond beauty," said Gunn. "But she's extremely talented. She's going to blow people away."

Sources have revealed the first competitor on the new fall season of Dancing with the Stars...

... and it's Ashley Hamilton?!?

The little-known actor is the son of well-tanned George Hamilton, who competed on the series in 2006. Ashley appeared on the short-lived soap opera Sunset Beach, along with small films such as Beethoven's 2nd.

The younger Hamilton is really best known for his marriages: he's been hitched to Shannen Doherty and Angie Everhart.

ABC won't comment on this rumor, but will reveal the new cast of Dancing with the Stars on August 17.