Reality Shows

Morphing Into Celebrity

Candy Spelling | Posted 08.25.2009 | Media


Candy Spelling

The coverage of Janice Min's resignation from Us Weekly was particularly intriguing because she did so much to change the definition of "celebrity."

Shaq Vs.: ABC Reality Show Pits Shaq Against Stars In Other Sports

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....

Harlem Memorializes Michael Jackson at Apollo Theater

Lauri Lyons | Posted 08.06.2009 | New York

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Lauri Lyons

The Apollo Theater's memorial tribute to Michael Jackson might as well have been Mardi Gras in Harlem.

Win or Lose, Reality Show Competitors Often End Up With Severe Problems

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...

Gitmo Detainees Transferred to 'Big Brother'

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.22.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

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.

Emmys To Judge Reality Show Judges

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...

Defending Rachel Zoe

Matt Donnelly | Posted 10.21.2008 | Entertainment


Matt Donnelly

No matter how disingenuous you find her work or personality, she's always authentic Zoe, and was long before the cameras rolled in.

Meet the Palins: The Ultimate Reality Show

Darryle Pollack | Posted 10.04.2008 | Entertainment


Darryle Pollack

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'...

Why Reality TV Will Soon Die a Healthy Death

Richard Laermer | Posted 06.28.2008 | Entertainment


Richard Laermer

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.

Reality Shows To Flood Prime-Time TV Come January

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 ...

Strike Giving Way To New Crop Of Reality Shows

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...