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Friday, November 20, 2009
Love finds even the biggest losers
"The Biggest Loser" contestant Rebecca Meyer may have lost weight (and the competition), but she gained something as well. Meyer gained love.
Meyer recently told Jay Leno that she is now in a relationship with other former contestant Daniel Wright.
Meyer got kicked off the show just one week after Wright and said, "Daniel was my best friend, is my best friend. Leaving the show we talked -- like five, six hour conversations -- and then, you know, he told me he had feelings."
Meyer also told Leno that it was easy for her to connect with Wright because they have been through the same things. She also said she fell in love with her best friend.
Meyer recently told Jay Leno that she is now in a relationship with other former contestant Daniel Wright.
Meyer got kicked off the show just one week after Wright and said, "Daniel was my best friend, is my best friend. Leaving the show we talked -- like five, six hour conversations -- and then, you know, he told me he had feelings."
Meyer also told Leno that it was easy for her to connect with Wright because they have been through the same things. She also said she fell in love with her best friend.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Nicole crowned "America's Next Top Model"
Tonight was the season finale of "America's Next Top Model."
The final two were Laura and Nicole, as chosen last week. Both models had to shoot photos for Covergirl and make a commercial together. Laura was nervous about the commercial because she is dyslexic, but seemed to do fairly well. Coach Jay Manuel told Nicole she seemed snobbish in her commercial. The judges were surprised with Laura's performance in the commercial because they could understand her even through her thick southern dialect. However, they didn't seem fond of Nicole's because she, "Threw her model out the door," according to host Tyra Banks.
The models also had to participate in a fashion show. Some contestants who had previously been sent home participated in the show as well. The fashion show was about "elements" and the models had to walk down the runway in such things as wind and water.
In the end, the judges seemed to like things about each model, but Nicole was declared the winner. She is the first petite model to ever win "ANTM."
The final two were Laura and Nicole, as chosen last week. Both models had to shoot photos for Covergirl and make a commercial together. Laura was nervous about the commercial because she is dyslexic, but seemed to do fairly well. Coach Jay Manuel told Nicole she seemed snobbish in her commercial. The judges were surprised with Laura's performance in the commercial because they could understand her even through her thick southern dialect. However, they didn't seem fond of Nicole's because she, "Threw her model out the door," according to host Tyra Banks.
The models also had to participate in a fashion show. Some contestants who had previously been sent home participated in the show as well. The fashion show was about "elements" and the models had to walk down the runway in such things as wind and water.
In the end, the judges seemed to like things about each model, but Nicole was declared the winner. She is the first petite model to ever win "ANTM."
Pratt Attack: Al Roker victim of Spencer Pratt's Twitter Tantrum
Spencer Pratt from "The Hills" is a little upset after "The Today Show" canceled an interview between him, his wife Heidi Montag and Al Roker on Nov. 16. He is so upset in fact that he let the world know via his Twitter.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Makeovers and Weightloss: "The Biggest Loser" contestants look drastically different
On tonight's episode of "The Biggest Loser," the contestants returned to Washington D.C. and met host Alison Sweeney outside of the ranch they live in.
The contestants were surprised with by Tabatha Coffey from "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" and Tim Gunn from "Project Runway." The makeovers were given to the contestants before they had to give inspirational speeches about their experiences on the show and what it has been like to lose weight.
All contestants were surprised by their family members before giving the speeches to an audience of more than 300 that included many overweight individuals. The speeches were very inspiring and motivational. Every speech seemed to touch people in the audience in different ways and many tears were shed.
The contestants were surprised with by Tabatha Coffey from "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" and Tim Gunn from "Project Runway." The makeovers were given to the contestants before they had to give inspirational speeches about their experiences on the show and what it has been like to lose weight.
All contestants were surprised by their family members before giving the speeches to an audience of more than 300 that included many overweight individuals. The speeches were very inspiring and motivational. Every speech seemed to touch people in the audience in different ways and many tears were shed.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
"The Hills" star arrested--unfortunately, it's neither Spencer nor Heidi
"The Hills" star Stephanie Pratt, 23, has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges in Los Angeles and will enroll in a 30-day rehab facility.
According to police records, Pratt was arrested at 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 18 and released around 10:30 a.m. the same day.
According to People.com, in October, at the time of her arrest, she said that being arrested "was the worst thing to happen to me and, at the same time, it was the biggest blessing."
According to police records, Pratt was arrested at 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 18 and released around 10:30 a.m. the same day.
According to People.com, in October, at the time of her arrest, she said that being arrested "was the worst thing to happen to me and, at the same time, it was the biggest blessing."
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Simon Cowell makes $75 million a year by telling people they suck
"Rad and Bad Reality" was absolutely stoked (in a, "See, we knew this reality thing was a big deal" kind of way) to hear that the three men who make the most money in prime-time television are reality stars.
This is all according to Forbes.com, which states that "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is the best paid man in prime-time. "American Idol" had an average weekly audience of 27 million viewers last season and US Magazine states that between the dates of June 1, 2008 and June 1, 2009, Cowell made $75 million. He seems to have made a pretty good career for himself by telling people they can't sing on national TV.
Second on the list is Donald Trump, star of the reality show "The Apprentice" who made an estimated $50 million this year. Ryan Seacrest, host of "American Idol" banked about $38 million this year. Seacrest also produces reality shows "Keeping up with the Kardasians" and "Denise Richards: It's complicated." He signed a three-year contract for $45 million, but that will count toward next year's earnings.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
"Ghost Hunters" trainees on their way to three million (and maybe a few more) viewers
A spin-off of the SyFy channel reality show "Ghost Hunters," "Ghost Hunters Academy" premiered tonight at 10 p.m.
This show follows ghost hunting trainees as they learn the in and outs of the ghost hunting world.
The episode began by showing the viewers who the trainees will be. There are only five of them, Susan, Ben, Chris, Heathyr, and Karl. Two members of "TAPS," the ghost hunting team on "Ghost Hunters," Steve and Tango, are the trainers throughout the entire season. Grant and Jason, the TAPS founders kicked off the episode by warning the trainees that they should not mess up or will be kicked off quickly because there are many other people that want to be in the competition, in which one person will be chosen as a TAPS team member in the end.
Heathyr revealed immediately that she is a medium, a person who can communicate with the dead. Because of her ability, she chose not to tour the facility of her first investigation in Philadelphia. She felt that it would give her a bias because she would know things she wanted to find out on her own.
This show follows ghost hunting trainees as they learn the in and outs of the ghost hunting world.
The episode began by showing the viewers who the trainees will be. There are only five of them, Susan, Ben, Chris, Heathyr, and Karl. Two members of "TAPS," the ghost hunting team on "Ghost Hunters," Steve and Tango, are the trainers throughout the entire season. Grant and Jason, the TAPS founders kicked off the episode by warning the trainees that they should not mess up or will be kicked off quickly because there are many other people that want to be in the competition, in which one person will be chosen as a TAPS team member in the end.
Heathyr revealed immediately that she is a medium, a person who can communicate with the dead. Because of her ability, she chose not to tour the facility of her first investigation in Philadelphia. She felt that it would give her a bias because she would know things she wanted to find out on her own.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
David Hasselhoff more popular in America than Germany?
David Hasselhoff may soon finally be more popular in his home country than he is in Germany thanks to the possibility of a new reality show in the works on A&E.
The train wreck that is Hasselhoff's life is rumored to become a reality show where he will star along side his daughters Hayley and Taylor.
Hayley tweeted last week that "the Hasselhoffs signed the deal with A&E...get readdyy for it." The Tweet is no longer available on her Twitter page.
There is currently no air date set, but a representation of A&E told E! News, "We are in discussions about the possibility of a series, but nothing official at this time.
The train wreck that is Hasselhoff's life is rumored to become a reality show where he will star along side his daughters Hayley and Taylor.
Hayley tweeted last week that "the Hasselhoffs signed the deal with A&E...get readdyy for it." The Tweet is no longer available on her Twitter page.
There is currently no air date set, but a representation of A&E told E! News, "We are in discussions about the possibility of a series, but nothing official at this time.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Stop the spanking: Supernanny offers better ways to discipline misbehaving children
On the latest episode of "Supernanny," which aired Nov. 6, Supernanny Jo Frost had to deal with something she doesn't exactly enjoy. Frost has made it well-known in a few episodes that she does not believe in corporal punishment, including spanking.
When it comes to discipline, Frost is actually more of a believer in children sitting in time out for one minute per year, until they have been in time out for as long as the age they currently are.
But, the parents in tonight's episode, "Phelps Family," did spank their children and didn't follow the time out rule.
The family consisted of the parents and four boys. At one point, one child fell down the stairs, but luckily avoided serious injuries. The parents fought often and Frost tried to help with that as well.
When it comes to discipline, Frost is actually more of a believer in children sitting in time out for one minute per year, until they have been in time out for as long as the age they currently are.
But, the parents in tonight's episode, "Phelps Family," did spank their children and didn't follow the time out rule.
The family consisted of the parents and four boys. At one point, one child fell down the stairs, but luckily avoided serious injuries. The parents fought often and Frost tried to help with that as well.
Really Awards 2009 Winners: Yes there "really" are winners in reality television
Fox Reality Channel's "Really Awards," which aired Oct. 17 and was hosted by Vivica A. Fox, is a way to showcase the ups and downs of reality TV in a much bigger sense than this here blog. Since reality TV stars probably don't feel the need to be awarded by a writer in the blogosphere, "Rad and Bad Reality" is simply going to recap the award winners. Perhaps mentioning their name again will make the winners feel like even more special. Most likely not. But, at least it will serve the purpose of breaking down the winners for those that missed it (whether by accident or on purpose).
And the winners are....
And the winners are....
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The Saga of the Secrest Stalker
Television personality Ryan Seacrest was recently the victim of an alleged stalker, making him the second person affiliated with "American Idol" to fall victim to such an incident. Former Judge Paula Abdul was the victim of a stalker that committed suicide outside her home ironically only a days shy of one year that Seacrest became a victim. Details of the latest "American Idol" stalker are still pouring in, and "Rad and Bad Reality" will stay updated, but here's what's happened so far:
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
"Dive Deeper:" ANTM hopefuls take leap into ocean
For the first time in "America's Next Top Model" history, the girls on this season are 5'7 and under, heights below the normal height standard for models.
On the latest episode of "ANTM", which aired Nov. 4, Marisa Miller was the guest judge and showed the contestants how to pose for photos while taking a shower to wash off sand they were told to roll in.
The girls then jumped off cliffs and into the ocean while having to strike a pose. Nicole won the competition by having the best photo and received a $5,000 chocolate pearl necklace. The winner also got to chose a friend who got more frames at the next photo shoot. That friend got to chose a friend and so on until one girl, Erin, was left without extra frames.
The girls then threw a birthday party for Laura, but Nicole quit the party and went to bed early so she wouldn't be tired for the next day's photo shoot.
On the latest episode of "ANTM", which aired Nov. 4, Marisa Miller was the guest judge and showed the contestants how to pose for photos while taking a shower to wash off sand they were told to roll in.
The girls then jumped off cliffs and into the ocean while having to strike a pose. Nicole won the competition by having the best photo and received a $5,000 chocolate pearl necklace. The winner also got to chose a friend who got more frames at the next photo shoot. That friend got to chose a friend and so on until one girl, Erin, was left without extra frames.
The girls then threw a birthday party for Laura, but Nicole quit the party and went to bed early so she wouldn't be tired for the next day's photo shoot.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Gosselin children lose beloved 'Nana Janet'
Janet Wiedenheimer, also known as "Nana Janet" to the Gosselin family, stars of the TLC hit reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8" died on Oct. 28 at the age of 72. Funeral services for Widenheimer were held Oct. 31 in Pennsylvania.
Weidenheimer appeared in several early episodes of "Jon and Kate Plus 8," but was not seen in recently. She cared for the eight children voluntarily and at times even did simple chores such as fold laundry.
Perhaps the most notable episode featuring Nana Janet was the sextuplet's birthday party when she rode a pony. "Nana Janet, she is entertaining. She's 69, she's crazy -- she's really loud and fun," Kate said in the episode. She also added a plea for Nana Janet to not hurt herself while riding the horse because she needed her help with the children and refers to her as a "pseudo grandparent."
Weidenheimer appeared in several early episodes of "Jon and Kate Plus 8," but was not seen in recently. She cared for the eight children voluntarily and at times even did simple chores such as fold laundry.
Perhaps the most notable episode featuring Nana Janet was the sextuplet's birthday party when she rode a pony. "Nana Janet, she is entertaining. She's 69, she's crazy -- she's really loud and fun," Kate said in the episode. She also added a plea for Nana Janet to not hurt herself while riding the horse because she needed her help with the children and refers to her as a "pseudo grandparent."
Monday, November 2, 2009
Kate minus Jon and eight...plus Natalie Morales
The latest episode of the increasingly popular reality television show "Jon and Kate Plus 8" didn't air.* It wasn't because the show will never be on again, but because instead of the normal 30-minute episode showing the life of Kate Gosselin as a single mother, a 60-minute episode aired in its place Nov. 2.
The interview aired on TLC, the same channel as "Jon and Kate Plus 8," but NBC News' Natalie Morales asked the questions, instead of the producers of the hit TV show, as is usual when Kate does televised interviews on TLC.
With the media frenzy and rumors surrounding Jon and Kate's marriage, Kate sat down to reveal intimate details of her personal life and the lives of her family to Morales and the viewers at home.
Kate revealed such things like the fact that she can't sleep because there is no one she can trust. "People leave your house and tell completely different stories," she said. She also revealed that her "breaking point" in the marriage was when Jon began accusing her of having an affair with her bodyguard Steve Neild. Morales made it known that Neild was on the set of the interview, though she didn't hint at whether or not she believed the rumors. Kate, however, denied them.
The interview aired on TLC, the same channel as "Jon and Kate Plus 8," but NBC News' Natalie Morales asked the questions, instead of the producers of the hit TV show, as is usual when Kate does televised interviews on TLC.
With the media frenzy and rumors surrounding Jon and Kate's marriage, Kate sat down to reveal intimate details of her personal life and the lives of her family to Morales and the viewers at home.
Kate revealed such things like the fact that she can't sleep because there is no one she can trust. "People leave your house and tell completely different stories," she said. She also revealed that her "breaking point" in the marriage was when Jon began accusing her of having an affair with her bodyguard Steve Neild. Morales made it known that Neild was on the set of the interview, though she didn't hint at whether or not she believed the rumors. Kate, however, denied them.
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