DWTS cast announced..., etc.

Rumors have been circulating for a while now (here and elsewhere) about the cast of the next season of Dancing With The Stars.  Well, it's officially been announced!  Check it out here.

Bridget from The Girls Next Door has moved out and has a new boyfriend.  He's hot.  Well, hotter than the new boyfriends of the other girls...

Sunday Stories...

It took longer than I expected, but Bridget has finally decided to move out of the Playboy Mansion, just like her Girls co-stars Holly and Kendra did in October.  Sad times for Hef, sad times for all of us.  Bridget says that her moving out has nothing to do with the other girls leaving, but I can imagine that living in that house just wouldn't be the same without Holly and Kendra.

Kim Kardashian says she doesn't drink...  I don't know if I believe her.

There's a new show on VH1 tonight called Tool Academy.  It's about a bunch of "bad-boys" who unknowingly have signed up for "relationship boot camp."  Sounds terrible.  Actually, it sounds like a lot of other shows VH1 has been putting out lately.

It's freezing outside, so is the gossip.

What do you do when you've been kicked out of the Playboy house?  You write a book, duh. Holly, Kendra, and Bridget all got together over the weekend to celebrate its launch.  Hmm... Other than the book, Holly is still dating Criss Angel, Kendra is still dating that fooball player, and Bridget is still working on her own show.

It looks like viewership for The Hills is way down!  Maybe the next season will be its last?  Who knows.  I wonder if anyone will be interested in Whitney's upcoming show, The City.  

Melinda Doolittle, the third place finisher of American Idol's 6th season, is finally putting out an album.  I bet it won't do well.  I didn't really watch that season at all, but when I did, I didn't get too excited over Melinda.  I mean, she's a fine singer and all, but she just doesn't have the wow factor.

Have you ever wanted to look like Paula Abdul?  Me neither.  However, if "classy bling" is your thing, then check out the Home Shopping Network when Paula launches her own jewelry line!  

Saturday evening gossip...

What are the producers of Dancing With The Stars thinking?  There are rumors going around that Steve-O from Jackass is going to be partaking in the next season!  Interesting...  He's a totally crazy guy, but something about him is super sexy.  At least in my opinion.

The next celebrity couple to get their own show?  Looks like it's gonna be soap star Lisa Rinna and her husband Harry Hamlin.  The most interesting this about this show is that it's supposedly being shopped by TV Land.  Hm...

Haven't heard much gossip about Holly Madison and her new beau, Criss Angel, but these pics sure are worth a look at.  Apparently my favorite ex-Girl[s] Next Door has decided to go with a more natural look lately!  Bonus: a few pics of her pre-Playboy.  Fierce tranny mess.

Sunday news...

It looks like American Idol champ Carrie Underwood has found herself a new man--former Bachelor Travis Stork!  They were recently seen having dinner together in Philly; also, Travis has been spotted backstage at a few of Carrie's concerts.  They make a great looking couple!

What were you for Halloween?  Some of Reality TV's biggest stars hit some parties with some fierce costumes...

*Here's Heidi Klum as a Hindu god.  If you're gonna do it, do it all the way!

*Ex-member of Making the Band Aubrey O'Day was The Little Mermaid.  What's with the dog?

*Kim Kardashian dressed up as Wonder Woman.  She's actually completely clothed!

*He could have tried harder...  Lance Bass was a High School Musical graduate.

*Heidi:Spencer::Cop:Robber.  Lame.

*She's dating that ugly dude and dressed as Pamela Anderson...  Good one, Holly Madison.

Life as a reality star...

...must be difficult!  And by "difficult" I mean "pretty not bad."

Anyways, I watched The Hills last night.  Even though I really don't like the show, it's only a half hour long, and watching those crazy girls' "real lives" helps to make me feel like mine is somewhat normal.  I think the only one I really have any empathy for is Lauren; I mean, she is constantly drawing the short straw in life, constantly being the under-appreciated one.  Heidi looks like she has a makeup artist following her 24-7, constantly ready to give her touch-ups. Audrina just doesn't do it for me; something about her face is just not right.  And Lo?  Ugh, don't get me started.

Well, it's official: Hugh and Holly's relationship is over.  :(  Holly spent some time chatting with a TMZ reporter and, at the end, she mentions that she has no pull with Hef any longer, since they're not together.  There's still going to be another season of Girls Next Door though, which Holly promises will be better than ever.

**Update**

In case you are still skeptical, Holly has released a statement via her blog regarding her relationship with Hef (as well as Bridget and Kendra), her current living arrangements, and her plans for the future.

Reality Birthdays:

American Idol champ (ha) Taylor Hicks--32

Matt Roloff from Little People, Big World--47

Singer turned Dancer Toni Braxton--41

American Idol Judge Simon Cowell--49

The View's Joy Behar--65

Tuesday news...

OK, the excitement of Clay Aiken's coming-out has waned...  On to more exciting (?) news.

Yess!!  The season premier of Dancing With The Stars last night scored 21 million viewers (the other big show that night--Heroes--premiered with like 8 million viewers [hahahaha Kim]).  It was a great show, too.  My early favorites: Lance Bass (duh), Toni Braxton, Kim Kardashian, and Cody Linley.  And it's a great season because my three favorite male pros are all in attendance--Mark Ballas, Maksim Chmerkovsky, and Derek Hough.

It's becoming more and more clear that Hef and his three girlfriends are breaking up.  Or, as he puts it, "in transition."  Awww...  That makes me sad.  I love his relationship with the three girls; the season finale of that show will be sad for sure.

In addition to being on DWTS, "celebrity" chef Rocco Dispirito will also be making a guest appearance on an upcoming Biggest Loser episode.  Good for him.  He's cute.

Final Thought: Happy Birthday to American Idol season 5's Paris Bennett!  What are you doing with your life?

Before my Project Runway recap, I thought I'd share with you some of the day's top reality TV stories.

First of all, it sounds like American Idol is going to be un-fierce this season.  Even Paula says there haven't been any good auditions!  And, since there are four judges now, Simon will have the deciding vote in the event of a tie, giving him even more power.

I watched an episode of The Cho Show the other night, and Margaret recorded a "hit single" because she was looking for a way to get herself some tabloid press.  It looks like her dream has become a reality, because her new single is available for download on iTunes!  No, I'm not going to be downloading it.

So it sounds like ALL of Hef's girlfriends might be getting their own reality shows!  Does that mean that Girls Next Door could be shutting down?  I hope not; I love that show.

Kathy Griffin, star of My Life On The D-List (and one of my favorite comediennes), won her second Emmy!  Congrats, girl.

Birthday reality stars:

Wade Robson, 26.  Super hot choreographer for The Wade Robson Project and So You Think You Can Dance?

Constantine Maroulis, sixth-place on American Idol's fourth season.

New Stuff! (Gossip Edition)

Ready for some gossip?  I hope so, because there's lots to talk about.

It's true.  American Idol has officially added another judge for season 8.  Maybe this is what the show needs to bring back its top-notch ratings which seemed to slip last year...  Maybe.  So who is Kara DioGuardi, anyways?  Well, I'm glad you asked.  I researched her at my favorite reliable source (Wikipedia, duh.) and found out that she's a songwriter.  She's been nominated for Grammys (but has never won).  She seems like she's basically a budding pop star's dream come true; her songs have been recorded by the likes of Hilary Duff, Pink, Lindsay Lohan, Ashlee Simpson, Miley Cyrus, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Carrie Underwood. 

Marcel from Top Chef's second season was arrested in California over the weekend on suspicion of drunk driving.  I'd drive drunk too if I had that much potential to be a hottie but hair that was completely out of control.  Ha.

I can't wait to watch the Democratic National Convention tonight--JENNIFER HUDSON is performing!  The National Anthem, no less.  Rumor has it that she was hand-selected by Barack himself.  Talk about fierce!

Are Hef and Holly actually getting married?  Well, probably not, but it looks like there will be a "big wedding" on the forthcoming season of Girls Next Door.

Are you a girl?  Are you hot?  Are you between the ages of 21 and 32?  Are you a DIVA?  If you answered yes to the above questions, this show might be your ticket to success!

More later...

I'm almost back...!!!

Summer is winding down which means that Fierce Reality is heating up!  Here are a few stories to tie you over before I move back to Chicago (and cable television).

Looks like The Girls Next Door might be losing a roommate--Kendra!  I love her, but you know what, she doesn't seem to fit in with the other girls as well...  I'm not sure what it is about her. Anyhow, there are rumors circulating that Kendra is moving out of Hef's mansion (which everyone is denying) and that she's working on creating her own reality show.  Go figure.

I think I speculated on this a few months ago...  Heidi and Spencer (from The Hills) are planning on getting married on live TV.  Three letters, one word: DUH.  As pathetic as it may be, I'm sure the show will get huge ratings and a complete Heidi/Spencer spin-off will be soon to follow. 

Bonus: Here's a fierce pic from The Hills season four promos. 

One of the all-time craziest Real World alums is married--and pregnant!  Beth from season 2 is expecting her first child with new husband Matt something who is a real estate developer in SoCal.  Maybe her kid will be the first second-generation Real World cast member!

Work!  Project Runway's Christian Siriano is coming out with a line of maternity clothing. Kind of makes you want to be a fierce pregnant woman, doesn't it?

Some news.

So, Tila Tequila thinks that she is responsible for the legalization of gay marriage in California. Hahaha.  I mean, yeah, her show crossed a few boundaries I guess, but let's be honest: who in the California legislature watched her show?  

This sounds interesting...  Bravo is going to have a spinoff of Top Chef for kids!  I wonder what kinds of challenges they will have.  Who can make the best PB&J?  Who can cook mac & cheese the fastest?  Haha.  Actually, I have a feeling that the show will be a hit, and I definitely look forward to watching it.

No surprise, but Oprah is atop Forbes' list of 100 richest/most powerful celebrities.

The Bad Girls Club is looking for new roommates for its third season on Oxygen.  Any takers? They will be interviewing in Cleveland, OH, Scottsdale, AZ, and Detroit, MI.  Random cities, don't you think?

Final Thought: Happy Birthday, Kendra!  You're fiercely.

Some Sunday Tidbits...

Not only is Jessica Sierra from American Idol in jail right now, but she is also getting ready to star on VH1's Celebrity Rehab or something. OH YEAH, she's pregnant, too.

Holly Madison turned 28 yesterday. Hef's Number One is my favorite, too. She's fierce.

This is pretty funny, actually. Bret Michael's show Rock Of Love's second season is coming soon, and three of the potential girlfriends are transexuals.

Katharine McPhee is in a movie! This is news to me... I probably won't see it, mostly because Rumer Willis is in it and I think she's the biggest joke on the planet.

I haven't heard any of the tracks yet, but Blake Lewis (runner-up on American Idol last season) has put out a CD. Read his interview with AmericanIdol.com! His album is at #32 on the Billboard Chart this week; last week it was at #10. He's so cute, too.

Yessss!! So You Think You Can Dance? auditions are beginning January 17! If you're a fierce dancer, please audition. This is one of my favorite shows of all time.

A Shot At Love: The Final Round was on recently, and it is a joke. It turns out that "Little Italy" himself, Dominico, is going to have his own show on MTV. It's called That's Amore. Typical. Spin-offs of dating shows have really become popular lately... Tila looks absolutely ridiculous on the show--a tiny gold dress and a new haircut. Dani is still a fierce firefighter. Bobby and Tila couldn't see one another for two months. AND Tila makes a big announcement:

Sunday Night is for Reality TV!

Sooo much happened tonight! After watching The Hillz special, I caught MTV just in time for I Love New York 2. It was a turbulent episode in which the final four contestants' families came to the house to meet New York. Well, it was a fiasco, especially between Sister Patterson and Entertainer's mother. At the first dinner, Sister P was completely stoned, barely able to shake anyone's hand or say more than "hello." What a joke! Then, at a later dinner (cooked by New York [you couldn't pay me to eat that]), Sister P really went off to Entertainer's mother, proclaiming that her hair "look like [she's] wearin’ a beaver’s ass on [her] head." Completely funny, completely rude, yet completely true. At the end of the show, Entertainer was sent home. Not shocking. At this point, I have a feeling she'll pick Buddha.

Next, I tuned in to E! for the season premier of The Girls Next Door. I love that show, seriously. I think I would be a great addition to that house, too; all of those girls are SO fierce and SO funny. It was basically the same shenanigans for the girls, complete with a 4th of July send-off celebration for a bunch of Marines.

E! knew that people would tune in for Girls, so directly after it was the series premier of Snoop Dogg's Father Hood. I predicted that it would be bad, but I really had no idea. My friend Libby told me via text message that she's sick of seeing "spoiled rich kids" on TV, but I'm not. However, these kids aren't that cool and Snoop is not that important to the pop culture scene anymore. Anyhow, there were three good things about the show: 1. Snoop's daughter who is totally cute; 2. Snoop vacuuming the house; and 3. a preview of the season including a phone call from David Beckham. I sincerely hope that Snoop and Becks don't become friends; I really can't see Posh letting that happen, though.

Final Thought: America's Most Smartest Model is down to two contestants: Andre and VJ. VJ is sooo much hotter and Andre is an idiot, but who knows who will win... I'm over that show.