Morphing Into Celebrity
The coverage of Janice Min's resignation from Us Weekly was particularly intriguing because she did so much to change the definition of "celebrity."
The coverage of Janice Min's resignation from Us Weekly was particularly intriguing because she did so much to change the definition of "celebrity."
AP | TOM WITHERS | Posted 08.20.2009 | Media
CLEVELAND — Shaquille O'Neal would deluge Michael Phelps in a cannonball competition. What about a race across the pool? We'll see....
Lauri Lyons | Posted 08.06.2009 | New York
The Apollo Theater's memorial tribute to Michael Jackson might as well have been Mardi Gras in Harlem.
The Wrap | Posted 07.03.2009 | Entertainment
Katie Gold made it to the final four on the first year of "Survivor's" Australian edition. Throughout the program she a continuous stream of letters s...
Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.22.2009 | Comedy
The deal drew praise from Senate Democrats, who had earlier blocked the closing of the detention camp, and from CBS executives, who had been desperately searching for something to spice up their fall schedule.
New York Post | Posted 11.14.2008 | Media
REALITY show judges often make news (think Paula Abdul or Simon Cowell, for starters). Now, they're going to be honored for their efforts. The Emmys...
Matt Donnelly | Posted 10.21.2008 | Entertainment
No matter how disingenuous you find her work or personality, she's always authentic Zoe, and was long before the cameras rolled in.
Darryle Pollack | Posted 10.04.2008 | Entertainment
Why is everyone making such a fuss about Sarah Palin? This is nothing new. This is every reality show America has been watching for years. And it'...
Richard Laermer | Posted 06.28.2008 | Entertainment
Though our captivation with reality TV has mushroomed, it's safe to say that the lines demarcating what passes for the "reality" element of this genre have gone completely haywire.
New York Times | EDWARD WYATT | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media
Each year television viewers emerge in January from the traditional December blizzard of holiday specials and college football bowl games seeking new ...
New York Times | Brian Stelter | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media
As original episodes of scripted comedies and dramas dry up because of the Writers Guild of America strike, reality competitions and game shows are li...
Candy Spelling | Posted 08.25.2009 | Media