It's a star-studded Olympic-themed episode of NBC's "The Biggest Loser: Couples" on Tuesday, February 9 (8-10 p.m. ET) when the hit series kicks off the Olympic Winter Games with guest appearances by several superstar athletes. Olympic gold medalist and alpine skier Julia Mancuso, freestyle skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson and speedskater J.R. Celski guest star, along with pairs figure skater Rockne Brubaker, Paralympic gold medalist skier and silver medalist cyclist Alison Jones and Paralympic biathlete Kelly Underkofler. "The Biggest Loser: Couples" will be pre-empted by the Olympic Winter Games after the February 9 episode, but will return on Tuesday, March 2 (8-10 p.m. ET).
This week, the contestants get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and train like Olympians at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. After arriving at the training center, host Alison Sweeney tells them they will now be competing as individuals - and that this week, two players will be eliminated instead of one. The contestant with the lowest percentage of weight loss will be eliminated automatically, and then one of the two players who fall below the yellow line will be sent home as well.
Helping to welcome them to the training center is five-time Paralympian Alison Jones, who has won a gold medal and two silver medals for skiing as well as a silver medal in cycling. After each player gets a chance to carry the torch down the Olympic pathway, Jones lights the cauldron and the games begin!
First they find a great surprise waiting for them in each of their rooms, and then they head to the OTC dining hall, where they meet with two U.S. Olympic Committee nutritionists and learn what America's top athletes eat during training. Then it's off to the gym, where trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels are joined by gold medalist alpine skier Julia Mancuso and freestyle aerial skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson to help put the contestants through a workout they'll never forget. Meanwhile, one player struggles with feelings of unworthiness about whether last week's eliminated contestant deserves to be in the competition more than he does.
Next up, the contestants meet Sweeney in the gym for a fun pop challenge involving slide boards while first-time Olympian and short track speedskater J.R. Celski gives them a pep talk and cheers them on. Then it's off to the beautiful Garden of the Gods state park, where they meet with Paralympic biathlete Kelly Underkofler. She puts the contestants through a "Biggest Loser" version of the biathlon, one of the most difficult challenges in the Olympic Winter Games.
Finally, it's time for a last chance workout at 24 Hour Fitness with two-time U.S. figure skating national champion Rockne Brubaker. Then their exciting week comes to an end with the weekly weigh-in, and two more players headed for elimination.
Olympic gold medalist figure skater Scott Hamilton makes a special appearance in this week's Pound For Pound Challenge segment, volunteering his time at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Hamilton will be a commentator for figure skating at the Olympic Winter Games. Viewers can go to www.biggestloser.com now and for every pound of weight loss pledged, a pound of groceries will be delivered to a local food bank. More than 3.7 million pounds have been pledged to date.
Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp will premiere February 8 on VH1. The cast includes Kevin Federline, his ex Shar Jackson, R&B singer Bobby Brown, former Baywatch star Nicole Eggert, ex-Skid Row member Sebastian Bach, High School Musical’s Kaycee Stroh, Project Runway Season 1 winner Jay McCarroll and Bad Girls Club alum Tanisha Thomas.
Starting Over reality tv show fans will be happy to hear that joining the panel of advisors this season, along with Dr. Ian Smith and Harvey Walden, is life coach, Rhonda Britten.
Check out a sneak peek of the new season of Celebrity Fit Club Boot Camp in the trailer below:
Catch the premiere of Celebrity Fit Club February, 8, 2010 at 9pm/EST on VH1.
Starting Over reality tv show fans will be happy to hear that joining the panel of advisors this season, along with Dr. Ian Smith and Harvey Walden, is life coach, Rhonda Britten.
Check out a sneak peek of the new season of Celebrity Fit Club Boot Camp in the trailer below:
Catch the premiere of Celebrity Fit Club February, 8, 2010 at 9pm/EST on VH1.
Superstar siblings Brandy and Ray J Norwood are famous for their incredible vocal talent on the stage and screen. But they wouldn't be anywhere without the support and guidance of their parents – entertainment manager and mom, Sonja and talented musical father, Willie Norwood. In this new VH1 series, viewers will get a first hand glimpse into the lives of the Norwood family unit and their family business – Rn'B Productions. Run by Sonja, Rn'B Productions features an impressive roster of musical artists including Brandy, Ray J and their father Willie, who also serves as the company's vocal coach. But with Sonja ready to take a step down, Brandy and Ray J will have to fill her shoes quickly all the while taking the family business to the next level. Will they have what it takes to continue to stay in the limelight while growing an entertainment empire? Watch as the Norwood's join forces and reach new levels of success in "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" premieres on VH1 Sunday, April 11 at 9:00 PM*.
From an early age Brandy and Ray J were exposed to the spotlight. Brandy blew the world away in the 90's with her soulful voice as a teenager, scoring numerous hits on the pop charts and earning her first Grammy® at the age of 19. Popular for her starring role on the long running hit series "Moesha" and for her roles in films like "Cinderella" along side Whitney Houston, Brandy quickly became a household name. Following in his sister's footsteps, Ray J emerged onto the scene in various TV shows and films and became a power player in the music industry with platinum selling hits like "Sexy Can I" and "One Wish." Ray J is also famous for his reputation having dated many of Hollywood's leading ladies and staring in two seasons of his own hit VH1 reality series, "For the Love of Ray J."
"The Norwood's are an incredibly talented family who truly love each other and I think our viewers will relate to that," said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, VH1. "They are also a family in business together in a rapidly evolving industry, which offers a whole other level of complexity in their relationships. I was struck not only by their bond and honesty with each other, but also by their ability to put family first amidst all the rewards and struggles their industry can provide."
In their new 11, one-hour episode series, both Brandy and Ray J will expand their roles in the family business. Brandy will step back into the music scene and team up with famous producer Timbaland for a new album all the while raising her seven year-old daughter Sy'rai. We'll also see Ray J stepping out of his notorious bad boy image and collaborating with Rodney Jerkins and other popular R&B heavyweights. Father Willie will continue to sing and coach his famous children while being the original voice of reason. And the matriarch of the family, Sonja, will strive to keep her famous family on the right track, while passing the family business down to her two superstar children.
Despite their success and celebrity status, the Norwoods' are a typical American family who stick together. "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" premieres on VH1 Sunday, April 11 at 9:00 PM*.
VH1.com will be home to show information, video clips, full episodes and more when "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" premieres in April.
Don't forget to tune in when all your favorite ladies from the past ten weeks reunite at the "For The Love of Ray J" reunion show on Monday, February 8 at 8:00 PM.* Watch as this season's eliminated women finally give Ray J, and each other, a piece of their mind.
CBS and Sears have announced the launch of a first-of-its kind SURVIVOR™ “Casting Call” online contest*. One lucky fan will win a trip to Los Angeles to audition in front of the SURVIVOR™ casting team for a potential spot on an upcoming season of the popular CBS reality series. After nearly 10 years, SURVIVOR™ remains a top 20 show in viewers and top 15 show in the adult 18-49 category, continuing to dominate its time period in all key ratings measures.
Entries and Top Ten Selection
From Monday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 21, fans can visit the Sears-sponsored hub at http://www.cbs.com/sears and upload a 30 to 60-second video of themselves explaining why they think they could win SURVIVOR™. The top 10 entries will be selected by the SURVIVOR™ casting team.
Voting and Winner Selection
On Monday, Feb. 22, the top10 selected videos will be opened to the general public for a vote. Fans can vote for their favorite submissions up until Friday, March 5. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to audition for a spot on the show.
"Sears is thrilled to work with CBS to support the casting call for SURVIVOR™," said Richard Gerstein, senior vice president, marketing for Sears Holdings. "This is a new and unique way to allow consumers to engage and interact with both the CBS SURVIVOR™ brand and the Sears brand. We are constantly looking for ways to offer our customers enhanced experiences and are proud to be the first major retailer to offer the chance to become a reality show contestant through this online engagement."
“SURVIVOR™ single-handedly defined a new television genre, and we’re proud to see its success and popularity continue among millions of fans,” says Jeff Clark, vice president of CBS.com. “Working with Sears gave us the opportunity to reach out and give back to the huge SURVIVOR™ fan base in a unique and exciting way. Providing fans of the show a chance for a live casting opportunity will not only encourage users to engage with CBS.com’s online SURIVIVOR™ content, but will also allow them the chance to possibly see one of their own on an upcoming season.”
Fans who visit the Sears-sponsored SURVIVOR™ Web site - http://www.cbs.com/sears - will also have access to exclusive SURVIVOR™ content from the upcoming SURVIVOR™: HEROES VS. VILLAINS season. Additionally, the Web site will include an All-Star Moments Video Page, polls, embeddable widgets, and the popular Ponderosa series featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the castaways right after they have been voted off the show.
Twenty former castaways will return to compete on SURVIVOR™: HEROES VS. VILLAINS, when the 20th installment of the Emmy® award-winning series premieres with a special two-hour episode, Thursday, Feb. 11 (8 to 10 p.m. local time) on the CBS Television Network. SURVIVOR™: HEROES VS. VILLAINS will reunite some of the most memorable, heroic and controversial castaways from previous SURVIVOR™ seasons. SURVIVOR™: HEROES VS. VILLAINS is hosted by Emmy® award-winning host Jeff Probst and produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett is executive producer and David Burris and Leisa Francis are co-executive producers.
The 20th installment of the groundbreaking series coincides with its 10-year anniversary. For more detailed information on the previous seasons, please log on to http://www.cbs.com/survivor.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., 18 (or age of majority) and older. Void where prohibited. Entry Period ends at 11:59:59 p.m./PT on Feb. 21, 2010. Contest ends at 11:59:00 p.m./PT on March 5, 2010. For Official Rules and more information about the contest go to:Sears Online Survivor Casting Call.
The alleged incident involving his girlfriend occurred at the Shore Club Hotel at 5 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Sapp, who was paired with professional dancer Kym Johnson on the reality show 'Dancing', has been pulled from covering the Super Bowl on the NFL network today. Video details below:
. He revealed some shocking details about his past, while Sharon opened up about a major fight they had. Clip below:
He wasn’t exaggerating. “I was just shy around girls at that age,” Jake tells Life & Style “I tended to be bullied in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades.” And while he’s a catch now, there’s one person who wasn’t surprised to hear that Jake had a tough time with the ladies when he was younger. “The time that I spent with Jake, I could see that he was probably very shy in high school,” recently eliminated contestant Ella Nolan tells Life & Style.
But that’s not stopping Jake from trying to find love on TV’s most popular reality dating show. “I’m not looking for the most beautiful woman out there,” he told Life & Style. “But I’m looking for a heart of gold — and character, lots of character.”
For more exclusive high school photos of Jake, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!
Photo: Courtesy of Life & Style
Jillian Harris, star of the most recent fifth edition of "The Bachelorette," joined the design team of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" as a special guest designer during the episode entitled "Skaggs Family," which began shooting on Monday. The episode will air later this season on ABC.
"I have been an adoring fan of the series for years and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing team. I feel so blessed to be a part of this project with 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.' Because of the constant love I receive from my family, friends, and now fans, I have always felt like my heart was just bursting with love and hope for others in need. I couldn't think of a better place or a better way to give back; to give love, support, and hope. I really feel like the world needs a lot of love right now, and to be a part of this and see others give their time and love so generously, it is truly inspiring," said Harris.
Said Anthony Dominici, executive producer: "We're thrilled to have Jillian with us as a special guest designer and be a part of the show. People know Jillian as a great personality, but they may not realize that she's an incredible designer too -- she's done restaurants and custom furniture for years. But now it's time for her to put those skills to the test and help Ty and the team build and decorate a home for a deserving family in just a week!"
In Harris' episode, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will travel to Slaughterville, Oklahoma, to meet Brian and Audra Skaggs, whose son, Jhett, survived a heart transplant at just 10 months old. Although he's made incredible progress over the past two years, the poor condition of the family's moldy, rotting, termite-ridden home poses serious risks to Jhett's weakened immune system. In seven days, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will build a safe and healthy home for Jhett, 2, his sister Merit, 5, and his parents, a home that will allow the family to focus on each other instead of their deteriorating surroundings.
Fan favorite Jillian Harris charmed America with her irrepressible humor and emotional honesty on ABC's "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette." Since finding her soul mate, Ed Swiderski, on "The Bachelorette," the happy couple enjoys cooking together, singing karaoke and spending time with family and friends. Now Jillian brings more than 10 years' experience in the hospitality and restaurant design industry to "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" as a special guest designer. A self proclaimed "polished redneck" who is not afraid to get her hands dirty or climb a ladder with heels on, Jillian carefully combines the frivolous with the sensible -- a brilliant mix between low brow and high brow. Her extensive background provides a unique perspective to both front-of-house and back-of-house operations as they relate to restaurant and interior design, and will be a valuable asset to the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" design team.
Outside of her work in television, Jillian continues to jet back to Canada to run her firm, Jillian Harris Design, where she is currently launching a furniture division featuring custom-made 18th century dining and lounge pieces. In her free time, Jillian is penning a book based on her infamous "hot dog theory" and dating experience. While she and Ed enjoy taking in the fine architecture, culture and cuisine of Chicago, they also actively dedicate their energy to charities, from supporting no-kill animal shelters and recycling initiatives to sitting on the board of Big Brother Big Sisters.
The stakes are high for Jake as he leaves his Los Angeles home for an exciting, emotionally charged journey across the country to visit the final four women's hometowns. Why is Gia afraid of falling in love? How will Ali's mother judge Jake in comparison to her past boyfriends? Is Tenley really ready for a new relationship after her tough divorce? And what part will Vienna's father play in the drama between Jake and his daughter? Just when Jake feels confident of his next decision, one bachelorette turns everything upside down in a single, gut-wrenching moment, leaving Jake reeling, on "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Jake is looking forward to meeting the four bachelorettes' families and learning more about the women he's falling in love with. His first stop is New York to visit Gia and her family. The couple take in the Big Apple's sites on a romantic boat ride down the Hudson River. During their excursion, Jake learns about Gia's insecurities and why she's been so reticent about falling in love. At a Manhattan restaurant, Jake meets Gia's protective family. She can only hope that they'll approve of Jake, and that will give her the confidence to finally let her guard down.
Next Jake journeys to Williamstown, Massachusetts to see Ali. This is a bittersweet trip home for Ali. The last time she visited her hometown was for her grandmother's funeral. At dinner with her family, Ali is most concerned about her mother's opinion. In the past, her mom has been able to tell which of Ali's boyfriends were right for her by seeing how they act together. Will she like what she sees?
A cross country trip lands Jake in Newberg, Oregon, to meet Tenley and her family. Having been burned by her ex-husband in the past, Tenley grills Jake about what he would be like as a husband. After a touching visit to Tenley's old dance studio, the couple head off to meet her family. Jake is the first guy Tenley has brought home since her divorce, and they need to ask him some very tough questions. But Jake also has some things on his mind. He wants them to assure him that Tenley is over her divorce and ready for a new relationship.
For the last hometown date, Jake heads down south to Geneva, Florida, to visit Vienna for an unusual boat trip through swamp waters filled with crocodiles. Vienna confesses that she's a "daddy's girl" and that her dad has never really liked any guy she's brought home. And this time is no different. Vienna's father immediately puts Jake on the hot seat. Can Jake impress her dad and prove he's good enough for daddy's "princess?"
As Jake returns to Los Angeles for the rose ceremony, he's certain of his next decision. But nothing has prepared him for what happens next. One bachelorette makes a surprise visit to his room, disclosing a totally unexpected shocking revelation, which leaves Jake reeling. In a season filled with surprises, there is another huge one: for the first time in "Bachelor" history, there will be no rose ceremony.
The four women are:
Ali, 25, an advertising account manager from Williamstown, MA
Gia, 26, a swimsuit model from New York, NY
Tenley, 25, a college admissions representative from Newberg, OR
Vienna, 23, a marketing representative from Sanford, FL
Consider the groom equally revved up. Days earlier, when talking to Life & Style via phone from his room at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston on Jan. 22, Mike shared three points he and Carrie have already agreed on. “It’s going to be a good size wedding with plenty of good food and an open bar,” he told Life & Style. “But nothing too overblown. It’s still in the planning stages, so a lot of the details haven’t been finalized.” He admitted that his fiancée would be handling most of the specifics. “As you might expect, Carrie’s involved in a lot of the details,” he said, adding with a laugh, “I’ll just be showing up.”
Carrie already has a clear idea of how she wants to look when she and Mike tie the knot. Her dream dress? “I want it to be pretty traditional,” she’s explained. “I think I want flowers on it — not real flowers. [The designer will] probably be someone I’ve worked with before.” Is someone already sewing away? “We can’t even think about her wedding yet,” Carrie’s stylist, Trish Townsend, told Life & Style on Feb. 1. “We just got through the Grammys. Next is the Super Bowl — she’s singing the national anthem.” Roberto de Villacis, who designed one of Carrie’s looks for the 2009 Country Music Awards and dressed the star for the video of her 2009 hit “Cowboy Casanova,” says he’d be thrilled to do the honors. “I love designing for Carrie,” De Villacis tells Life & Style. “Since meeting her, I’ve been thinking about her wedding dress. Carrie’s sweet, feminine, romantic. I’d propose a glamorous Southern-belle gown in French Chantilly lace with a floral pattern. She’s petite, so the best silhouette would be a long and lean flute.”
For more details on Carrie’s dream wedding, pick up the new issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!
Vicki vs. Simon
Catch the Real Housewives of the OC tonight @ 10/9c on Bravo.
The former Big Brother 11 contestants and couple are back at it again on The Amazing Race 16, and not much has changed because she still can’t tell time. “There were moments like my asking what time we have to be there and her refusing to learn what ‘a quarter till’ is,” Jeff Schroeder told EW.com.The couple can’t give discuss specifics, though Lloyd recalls having some concerns about the show’s physical demands. “I don’t like to work out. Everybody knows that. If I work out one day, I want to see results and so yeah I was worried,” she says. “Though I was more so worried about having to eat a bug or something. I would rather Jeff eat a bug than me.” When asked if the two ever got hurt, Schroeder would only say, “We are in perfect health right now.”
And apparently, so is their relationship. Though the couple definitely had their share of spats on the course, Schroeder insists their bond remains strong. “To throw a couple into a stressful situation like this, you are going to see different sides to both people,” says Schroeder. “We definitely didn’t stray from who we are. We got along, we got through it and we’re still together. It made us stronger, I think.” And now their goal is to eventually end up in the same state. “This is the longest we’ve gone without being together,” says Schroeder. “One of us has to move … I’m not saying anyone’s getting engaged though, anything like that.”
Next on The Bachelor: Hometown Dates---2/8--The stakes are high for Jake as he leaves his Los Angeles home for an exciting, emotionally charged journey across the country to visit the final four women's hometowns. Why is Gia afraid of falling in love? How will Ali's mother judge Jake in comparison to her past boyfriends? Is Tenley really ready for a new relationship after her tough divorce? And what part will Vienna's father play in the drama between Jake and his daughter? Just when Jake feels confident of his next decision, one bachelorette turns everything upside down in a single, gut-wrenching moment, leaving Jake reeling, on "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Jake is looking forward to meeting the four bachelorettes' families and learning more about the women he's falling in love with. His first stop is New York to visit Gia and her family. The couple take in the Big Apple's sites on a romantic boat ride down the Hudson River. During their excursion, Jake learns about Gia's insecurities and why she's been so reticent about falling in love. At a Manhattan restaurant, Jake meets Gia's protective family. She can only hope that they'll approve of Jake, and that will give her the confidence to finally let her guard down.
Next Jake journeys to Williamstown, Massachusetts to see Ali. This is a bittersweet trip home for Ali. The last time she visited her hometown was for her grandmother's funeral. At dinner with her family, Ali is most concerned about her mother's opinion. In the past, her mom has been able to tell which of Ali's boyfriends were right for her by seeing how they act together. Will she like what she sees?
A cross country trip lands Jake in Newberg, Oregon, to meet Tenley and her family. Having been burned by her ex-husband in the past, Tenley grills Jake about what he would be like as a husband. After a touching visit to Tenley's old dance studio, the couple head off to meet her family. Jake is the first guy Tenley has brought home since her divorce, and they need to ask him some very tough questions. But Jake also has some things on his mind. He wants them to assure him that Tenley is over her divorce and ready for a new relationship.
For the last hometown date, Jake heads down south to Geneva, Florida, to visit Vienna for an unusual boat trip through swamp waters filled with crocodiles. Vienna confesses that she's a "daddy's girl" and that her dad has never really liked any guy she's brought home. And this time is no different. Vienna's father immediately puts Jake on the hot seat. Can Jake impress her dad and prove he's good enough for daddy's "princess?"
As Jake returns to Los Angeles for the rose ceremony, he's certain of his next decision. But nothing has prepared him for what happens next. One bachelorette makes a surprise visit to his room, disclosing a totally unexpected shocking revelation, which leaves Jake reeling. In a season filled with surprises, there is another huge one: for the first time in "Bachelor" history, there will be no rose ceremony. ( Sounds like the bachelor spoilers are right on track.)
The four women are:
Ali, 25, an advertising account manager from Williamstown, MA
Gia, 26, a swimsuit model from New York, NY
Tenley, 25, a college admissions representative from Newberg, OR
Vienna, 23, a marketing representative from Sanford, FL
ABC Press Release
In their first shortcut challenge, the stylists must give unruly punk rockers a more polished look, with the brash Antin as their first guest judge. The competition gets even more edgy during the elimination challenge when the contestants collaborate with a hot Hollywood swimwear companyto create sophisticated styles for a risqué fashion show. Monica Wise, lead designer for L*Space Swimwear, joins as a guest judge. Sneak peek clip below:
Catch the premiere tonight at 10pm/est following the finale of 'Launch My Line'.
Who will go home disappointed? And who will get to launch their line? Preview clips below:
Tune in tonight (2/3) @ 9pm/EST on Bravo. The season three premiere of 'Shear Genius' will air at 10pm/EST.
Talk show host and comedienne, Ellen DeGeneres speaks about her new venture as an American Idol judge and controversies surrounding the decision to choose her as a judge. Degeneres says she doesn't understand the controversy, Couric explains it's because she doesn't have a musical background, to which Ellen says, 'Nobody at home has it... and they're asking people to vote......my opinon is just like everybody at home." Video below:
Ellen DeGeneres joins Idol judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest to help narrow down the AMERICAN IDOL contestants during the Hollywood Round beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox.
Ellen DeGeneres joins Idol judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest to help narrow down the AMERICAN IDOL contestants during the Hollywood Round beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox.
SURVIVING SURVIVOR brings back 10 of the game's most iconic players to talk about the reality juggernaut that defined a genre in this new one-hour special to be broadcast Thursday, Feb. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Through a series of new interviews, the curtain will be pulled back on one of the decade's most influential shows. Featured in the special are new revelations from SURVIVOR host Jeff Probst, season one winner Richard Hatch (Borneo, All-Stars) and HEROES VS. VILLAINS cast members James Clement (China, Micronesia), Colby Donaldson (Australia, All-Stars), Cirie Fields (Panama, Micronesia), Russell Hantz (Samoa), Stephenie LaGrossa (Palau, Guatemala), Jerri Manthey (Australia, All-Stars), Parvati Shallow (Cook Islands, Micronesia), Benjamin "Coach" Wade (Tocantins) and Tom Westman (Palau).
"SURVIVOR changed the nature of television as we know it. For the first time, we were able to witness human behavior responding to stress and extreme conditions on television before our eyes," says executive producer Susan Zirinsky. "Seeing how clever individuals manipulate situations to achieve an outcome they want is really the most incredible social science experiment ever!"
The special will also feature updates on some of the show's most beloved castaways, including the touching love story between winners Ethan Zohn (Africa, All-Stars) and Jenna Morasca (Amazon, All-Stars), America's Tribal Council winner Rupert Boneham (Pearl Islands, All-Stars), Cook Islands winner Yul Kwon and "The View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck (Australia).
Hurricane 5 facelift:
Catch this episode tonight at 10pm/EST on Bravo.
The cast 'held out' for more money to continue with the reality series, which has a huge fan base. Rumored to have gone from $200 per episode to $10,000 per episode, they are still a far cry from being paid even close to what the cast of 'The Hills' receive. (rumored to be $100,000 per episode)
Nevertheless, they seem to be thrilled to be back......video below:
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In a special Monday night event, the new cast of "Dancing with the Stars" will be announced by "Dancing with the Stars" host Tom Bergeron in interstitials airing throughout the highly anticipated dramatic two-hour finale of the popular romance reality series, "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love," on MONDAY, MARCH 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Immediately following each cast member's unveiling during primetime, ABC.com will post the updated list online.
The Spring 2010 season of "Dancing with the Stars" premieres MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET). In week two, all of the couples will return to dance once again, MONDAY, MARCH 29 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET). The team with the lowest combined judges' scores and public votes for both performances will be eliminated from the competition on the first results show, TUESDAY, MARCH 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). "Macy's Stars of Dance," which features some of the most renowned dancers and choreographers of our time, will also be back on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show."
Reality-TV star Bethenny Frankel has a sexy fiancé ready to take her out on the town and a new baby — due in June — to prepare for. But she still takes the time to enjoy a ladies’ night with her pals every now and then. The best part of her girls-only evenings? Saving money by doing it at someone’s house or apartment.
“Rather than waiting for a man to buy you a drink or spending money eating at an expensive restaurant, stay at home and reconnect with your girlfriends,” Bethenny told L&S while hosting her own mini soiree on Jan. 22. “It’s a chance to really let loose. Plus, you get to choose the food and the music.”
Even if you have a boyfriend or a husband, Bethenny adds, “it gives you a chance to air your issues about your relationship so you don’t kill your partner.” Most of all, Bethenny stresses, “it’s about women taking charge of their lives. They’ve earned their night in, and they’re going to make the most of it.”
For more from Bethenny plus delicious recipes from her new book, The Skinnygirl Dish
, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!
, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!Get a behind the scenes look at the high-powered and fast-paced world of fashion PR when Bravo debuts its newest series "Kell on Earth," featuring public relations guru Kelly Cutrone. Cutrone has been called one of the "coolest, most intimidating persons ever," and, judging from her frank demeanor and fashion world credibility, it's easy to see why. Bravo takes a no holds barred look into the life of one of America's most legitimate tastemakers as she balances running her wildly successful fashion PR company, People's Revolution, juggling Fashion Weeks in New York and London, with being a single mother and one of New York's most notable women about town. Preview clips below:
Catch the premiere of 'Kell on Earth' tonight (2/1/2010)at 10pm/Est on Bravo.
Catch the premiere of 'Kell on Earth' tonight (2/1/2010)at 10pm/Est on Bravo.
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