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Martha Stewart may be approaching 70, but she has no plans to slow down. The media-merchandising overlord is developing a new reality television series, titled Help Me, Martha!, in partnership with Survivor producer Mark Burnett. The premise of the program? The head hostess will come to the surprise rescue of viewers who need help planning special events, like dinners and weddings. Help Me, Read more
Of course, I knew "Pirate Master" was going to be silly, but this week's premiere episode was more absurd than I was expecting. Basically, it feels like a parody of a reality show, not an actual series that anyone should take seriously. I recommend watching it very late at night, when you've already got the giggles. Here were some of the most over-the-top moments: First of all, how did they Read more
Avril Lavigne's album The Best Damn Thing debuts at No. 1, Billboard reports. Rainn Wilson will play a lonely geek who hires a prostitute to pretend to be his girlfriend in the comedy Girlfriend Experience, says Variety. MySpace and Mark Burnett are trying to find potential presidential candidates to compete on a new reality show, USA Today reports. E! reports that Anika Noni Rose will be the Read more
"Survivor" creator Mark Burnett has China and piracy on the brain — and I'm not talking about illegal DVD bootlegs. Reuters is reporting that the next installment of "Survivor" will take place in China, making it the first reality show to film entirely in a Communist country. CBS has not yet said when or where production will get underway. China will be a far cry from Fiji or the Caribbean. Read more
Isn't that the kind of question only Fox would ask? The new Mark Burnett-produced, Jeff Foxworthy-hosted game show premieres tonight after the "American Idol" performance episode. And Fox is hoping "Smarter" can ride the post-"Idol" wave all week: It's on after the Wednesday and Thursday shows, too. These first two episodes are half-hour "preview" episodes, and starting on Thursday, the show will Read more
Former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio is arrested for DWI-Drugs in New York — Albany Times Union Expanding her media empire, Oprah sells two primetime reality shows to ABC — Variety Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun dies at age 83 — Los Angles Times Mark Burnett's new Fox show wants to know: "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" — Variety Famed The Good, the Bad and the Ugly composer Read more
"Survivor" creator Mark Burnett and legendary director Steven Spielberg have joined forces for what is likely to be a very big reality show. Called "On the Lot" and premiering on Fox this May, the show is a sort of "Project Runway" for aspiring filmmakers. While I was in Vegas for the FOX Billboard Music Awards, I had a chance to talk to the "On the Lot" casting directors, who gave me the Read more
Source Prince William and Harry are planning to stage a concert to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Possible performers include Madonna, Elton John and Kylie. That would be some show - AP Tracy Morgan was arrested for drunk driving this morning in NY. He is currently on probation for another DUI conviction which means he could face jail time. Bad timing since 30 Read more
This year's Primetime Emmys take place on Sunday, Sept. 18, and we're not just excited to see the nominees all dressed up, we're looking forward to seeing Jane Lynch as the host. The actress stopped by the TCA with executive producer Mark Burnett and Academy president John Shaffner to chat Emmys, and they gave away a few details about the show. Lynch won't be hosting the Emmys in her Glee Read more
