Reality Shows
Downton Abbey leads way in TV exports
Mar 21, 2013 12:22 EDT
Britain in 2012 held on to its position as the world's second biggest exporter of television programmes after the US on the back of hit dramas such as Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife, a report said on Thursday.
US conservatives choose Rand Paul as next nominee
Mar 17, 2013 05:49 EDT
US conservative activists have picked Tea Party favorite Senator Rand Paul as their choice to become the 2016 Republican presidential nominee as they wrapped up a major strategy gathering outside Washington.
Sarah Palin needles Obama, Republicans in speech
Mar 16, 2013 17:11 EDT
Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin took center stage to speak before conservative activists Saturday, needling President Barack Obama and even fellow Republicans.
Bonnie Tyler to represent Britain at Eurovision
Mar 07, 2013 10:01 EST
Veteran gravelly-voiced singer Bonnie Tyler is to represent Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest, the BBC announced Thursday.
Plagiarism probe into Germany's Eurovision entry
Feb 18, 2013 17:38 EST
Germany's entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest is being investigated after allegations that it copied elements of last year's winner, a television station reported Monday.
Reeva Steenkamp appears in reality TV show
Feb 16, 2013 09:07 EST
Covergirl Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly shot dead by her lover Oscar Pistorius, will appear in a pre-recorded celebrity reality TV show in South Africa on Saturday, two days after her death shocked the nation and the world.
Reeva Steenkamp to appear in reality TV show
Feb 16, 2013 06:28 EST
Covergirl Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly shot dead by her lover Oscar Pistorius, will appear in a pre-recorded celebrity reality TV show in South Africa on Saturday, two days after her death shocked the nation and the world.
Nigerian singer, reality star Goldie Harvey dies
Feb 15, 2013 13:45 EST
Nigerian singer and reality star Goldie Harvey, who appeared on Big Brother Africa in 2012 and gained fame in various African nations, has died at the age of 31, her record label said Friday.
MP Dorries investigated over expenses
Feb 15, 2013 10:39 EST
Outspoken MP Nadine Dorries is under investigation by a parliamentary watchdog over her expenses claims, the body said Friday.
Pistorius girlfriend's reality show to go ahead
Feb 15, 2013 09:51 EST
A celebrity reality show featuring the murdered girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius will still be broadcast on South African television despite her death, the producers said Friday.
Suspect in Delhi gang-rape case appeared in TV show
Jan 11, 2013 05:12 EST
A driver charged with the gang-rape and murder of a student on his bus in New Delhi was accused of drink driving by a former employer when he appeared on a reality TV show in 2010, footage showed on Friday.
British comedian Davidson arrested by Savile police
Jan 02, 2013 18:06 EST
British television presenter Jim Davidson on Wednesday denied claims made against him after becoming the latest celebrity to be arrested by police investigating historic sexual abuse allegations.
British comedian Davidson arrested by Savile police: reports
Jan 02, 2013 16:05 EST
British television presenter Jim Davidson on Wednesday became the latest celebrity to be arrested by police investigating historic sexual abuse allegations, media reports said.
'Blessed' Kardashian announces baby with Kanye West
Dec 31, 2012 13:27 EST
US reality television star Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby with her boyfriend rapper Kanye West, she announced Monday, saying she was "blessed."
Kim Kardashian 'expecting baby with Kanye West'
Dec 31, 2012 07:22 EST
US reality television star Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby by her boyfriend, rapper Kanye West, the website E! News reported.
Charlie Sheen Says Anti-Gay Slur Was Mistake
Dec 30, 2012 19:00 EST
Charlie Sheen, the star of FX's 'Anger Management,' has apologized for using an anti-gay slur. Charlie Sheen, the star of FX's Anger Management, has apologized for using an anti-gay slur. According to TMZ.com, Sheen hurled the slur on Friday as he played host to the opening of SheenZ inside the hotel El Ganzo in Los Cabos, Mexico. Sheen is a partner in the bar. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and The Biggest Loser's Dr. Robert Huizenga were among Sheen's celebrity guests. While introducing the opening's musical acts, which included Slash, Sheen yelled out to the crowd, ?How we doing? ? Lying bunch of faggot assholes, how we doing?? Sheen apologized for the remarks, saying he meant to say maggots instead of faggots. ?I meant no ill will and intended to hurt no one and I apologize if I offended anyone,? Sheen said. ?I meant to say maggot but I have a lisp.? ?Antonio Villaraigosa knows how to party!? Sheen messaged in a tweet along with a photo of the pair. A representative for Vil
Jillian Michaels Returns To 'Biggest Loser'; Series To Feature First Gay Contestant
Dec 30, 2012 19:00 EST
Personal trainer Jillian Michaels returns to 'The Biggest Loser' as the reality series features its first openly gay contestant. ?Personal trainer Jillian Michaels returns to The Biggest Loser on Sunday as the reality series features its first openly gay contestant. Michaels, 38, quietly came out gay earlier this year following the birth of her son Phoenix to her partner Heidi Rhoades and the adoption of 2-year-old Lukensia from Haiti. The adoption process took years to complete but Lukensia came home in May, the same week Rhoades gave birth. Remaining closeted ?had to change? Michaels said during an appearance on Larry King Now. ?I made that a priority,? Michaels said. ?And I feel very strongly about it. And I wish I could have maintained that, but having kids ? first of all I don't know how I would have explained the materialization of a newborn boy. ? And then with that said, I never want my kids to grow up and think that I'm ashamed of our family. So, I realized that I had no choic
Louis Smith wins 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Dec 22, 2012 23:08 EST
Gymnast Louis Smith was crowned the champion of BBC television's "Strictly Come Dancing" on Saturday, winning the show's glitterball trophy.
Four countries turn down Eurovision amid crisis
Dec 21, 2012 14:11 EST
Four countries including debt-burdened Portugal will abstain from next year's Eurovision Song Contest, but crisis-hit Greece will be taking part, the event's organisers said on Friday.
Brazil's Ronaldo loses 17 kilos in reality show
Dec 17, 2012 08:56 EST
Brazil football great Ronaldo, who like nearly half of his country's population is overweight, has lost 17 kilograms (38 pounds) in three months as part of a television reality show.