Tuesday, February 28, 2006

KING OF CARS To Premiere April 4 - Used Car Reality Show

Hop into the driver´s seat...have we got a deal for you! A&E Network´s new real-life series, KING OF CARS, premieres Tuesday, April 4 with back to back half hour episodes beginning at 10:00pm EST/PST.

KING OF CARS follows the personal and professional life of 30-year old Chop, aka "The King of Cars," a hip-hopping car dynasty magnate, whose wacky infomercials have made him a cult sensation in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Part Boiler Room, part "The Office," KING OF CARS offers a real life peek into the wheeling and dealing that goes on behind the scenes at Chop´s shop, Towbin Dodge, the number one single point used car dealership in the nation. In addition to managing his hugely successful auto empire, Chop also juggles several other real-life roles as father, rap impresario, Vegas player and TV infomercial star and producer.

The series follows Chop´s loyal sales team as they furiously struggle to seal their deals, giving viewers a rare glimpse into the secret techniques of car salesmen. The series also showcases the production of THE CHOP SHOW, a madcap, weekly improvised infomercial that has become a Vegas cult phenomenon, responsible for a whopping 80 percent of the dealership´s sales. Part commercial, part variety show, these one-of-a-kind infomercials feature hilarious shenanigans with the actual salesmen sporting outlandish costumes and portraying characters with unique names like Chilly Willy and the Blue Genie, with Chop at the helm, delivering his special brand of high voltage hosting. For more information about Chop visit his website at www.chopcars.com.

HOGAN KNOWS BEST To Return For Second Season On VH1

Back for its second season, Hulk Hogan once again opens up the doors to his life in HOGAN KNOWS BEST.

Hulk Hogan might be immune to pain when he´s in the ring, but there is one pain that even Hulk cannot escape- growing pains!

As daughter Brooke, 17, continues to pursue her dream of pop stardom, and son Nick, 15, straddles the fence from boyhood to manhood, Hulk and his wife Linda continue to flex their parenting muscles as they body-slam in the art of raising teens.

HOGAN KNOWS BEST Premieres Sunday, March 19 at 10:00 PM EST/PST on VH1.

Monday, February 27, 2006

AMERICAN INVENTOR To Premiere on ABC March 16 - Next Big Invention

AMERICAN INVENTOR, The Greatest Search For America´s Next Big Invention, Premieres With A Two-Hour Special, Thursday, March 16 On ABC

AMERICAN INVENTOR, an exciting series from Simon Cowell and the producers of AMERICAN IDOL about the biggest search ever for America´s best new invention, will premiere with a two-hour special, Thursday, March 16, from 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET, and then move to 9:00 p.m., ET on Thursdays thereafter.

AMERICAN INVENTOR, the embodiment of the ultimate American dream, will uncover the hottest new product and make one struggling inventor´s dream come true. With one million dollars at stake, AMERICAN INVENTOR will celebrate the best in homespun American ingenuity.

The series kicks off with coverage of open casting calls in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. Viewers will see inventors all of all ages present their most prized inventions, featuring everything from the wacky to the heart warming.

National casting calls were held in seven major cities across the country. In addition to the cities already mentioned, producers visited Denver, Chicago, Washington DC and Atlanta, all of which will be featured in upcoming episodes. Thousands of inventors, tinkerers and entrepreneurs of all ages applied.

AMERICAN INVENTOR is the biggest search for the next great invention with wide consumer appeal... Envision the Cabbage Patch Kids(r), George Foreman Grill(r), Post-It(r) or Rubik´s Cube(r). A panel of expert judges will narrow down the initial entries to a group of finalists, who will each be given $50,000 to develop their product, refine it and take it to the next level. This is a show that´s going to make the American dream come true for one person - taking his/her idea, vision and creativity and helping to turn it into a mass produced product that will be in every American home - but in the end it will be up to America to call in and vote on which invention is worthy of the one million dollar prize.

AMERICAN INVENTOR´s panel of expert judges include Doug Hall, an inventor, bestselling author and radio host, and also the founder and CEO of Eureka! Ranch, an inventing, training and research firm; Ed Evangelista, an executive creative director at the New York headquarters of JWT; Mary Lou Quinlan, founder and CEO of Just Ask a Woman, one of the premiere women´s marketing companies in the U.S.; and Peter Jones, one of the UK´s brightest young entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

THE APPRENTICE 5 To Premiere This Evening on NBC - Cast Announced

THE APPRENTICE 5 premieres this evening from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT - with candidates hailing from the former U.S.S.R., England, and Canada as well as a MENSA member.

Also for the first time, Donald Trump´s daughter Ivanka and eldest son Donald Jr. will fill in for Carolyn Kepcher and George Ross respectively, during multiple episodes of THE APPRENTICE.

Following are the season five candidates of NBC´s THE APPRENTICE.

The 18 Candidates On NBC´S THE APPRENTICE

Allie (Columbia, S.C.) Medical Sales Manager
Allie, 30, graduated summa cum laude and No.1 in her class from the University of Florida. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA as a finance major in the honors program, she met the demands of her rigorous schedule as a Varsity Gator cheerleader. Allie developed her disciplined work ethic at an early age as an internationally competitive gymnast. Most recently, she furthered her education at Harvard Business School where she received her M.B.A. Previously a financial analyst in Miami, Allie transitioned into a sales career to capitalize on her passion for people and building relationships. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Southern California where she works for a Fortune 500 medical device company. She is responsible for a multi-million dollar sales territory as a Market Development Account Manager. She is an avid sports fan and actively trades in the stock market.

Andrea (San Diego, Calif.) Sticker Company Owner
Andrea, 31, a self-made multi-millionaire, enjoys creating business ventures on the frontiers of technology and popular culture. Not satisfied with a conventional path, Andrea skipped college and personally financed her first enterprise: Rhythm Styx, a wildly successful toy company. Driven by her early achievements, at age 23 Andrea started a clothing distribution company targeted at the burgeoning youth market. Since then, Andrea founded and is the CEO of five unique companies: StickerJunkie.com, an online customized sticker company; T-ShirtJunkie.com, an online customized t-shirt company; Delinquent Distribution, a distributor of hip teen apparel; Zoko, Inc., an online community connecting best-selling authors with their readers; and Luxury Wedding Packages, Inc., an online wedding planning service delivering one-of-a-kind wedding experiences to an upscale market. While she can often be found jetting around the globe, Andrea's main residence is in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she is active in local charitable causes, avidly practices yoga and takes long hikes with her three large dogs Empress, Elvis & Priscilla (all pound rescues).

Brent (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Attorney
Brent, 30, was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. After graduating from York University in Toronto, Brent moved to Florida, where he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University. A Florida bar member, Brent currently juggles two jobs, working as an attorney for an insurance defense firm and handling real estate closings. A year and a half ago, Brent married his college sweetheart, Stephanie, and obtained his green card.

Bryce (Kansas City, Mo.) Home Builder
Bryce, 28, born and raised in Kansas City, MO, attended the University of Kansas. While in school, his real estate ambitions were born when he and his parents purchased two town homes and renovated them. After the completion of the projects, he realized he had no intention of ever using his Journalism degree. Bryce began working for Pulte homes in Kansas City, a fortune 500 residential builder, shortly following his graduation. It wasn´t long before he wanted more, and then at age 24, with little money and no real experience co-founded a high-end residential building company. Four years later, the Gahagan - Eddy Building Company currently builds many of Kansas City´s finest custom homes with most projects exceeding $1.5 million. Bryce attributes his success to his family and the values his parents instilled: honesty, integrity, and ambition. He believes what ever you choose to do in life, do it, but do it better than anyone else.

Charmaine (Nashville, Tenn.) Real Estate Consultant
Charmaine, 27, an only child, was born and raised in a small town in Kentucky. Her mother, an adventurous and hard-working Filipino immigrant who left everything to move to the U.S, has been a big influence on Charmaine. She earned a BA in Corporate Communications from Western Kentucky University, and after winning numerous awards for her leadership and public speaking, she moved to San Diego, where she began her career in marketing and advertising sales. She successfully brought in multi-million dollar clients, trained new employees, and structured long term pricing and contracts. Charmaine, the youngest on the sales team, consistently exceeded her sales goal by more than 200 percent, making her the No. 1 in sales for two consecutive years. She went on to Scottsdale for her next challenge in new business development with a mortgage firm. Charmaine now resides in Nashville, Tennessee where she is an area manager for a Fortune 500 Company. She works in warranty and risk-management consulting and is highly involved in the local real estate community. Whether she´s driving the performance of the company or mobilizing an entire office to run a mini-marathon for charity, Charmaine has proven she knows how to get it done.

Dan (Miami, Fla.) Clothing Company Owner
Dan, 31, is the founder of Brody Sport, a designer brand of active-wear currently sold in prominent boutique shops and popular department stores. Dan has successfully launched several businesses during his entrepreneurial career beginning with a college venture, NYC Cafe "Grandma´s Cookie Jar." This wholesale retail bakery boutique served as one of the earliest bakery suppliers for the city´s Starbucks stores. Dan also owned YoCookie, a ready-to-bake cookie-dough brand shelved in more than 30 grocery stores even before "Grandma's Cookie Jar" was successfully sold. Dan´s next venture was Swan Hat, one of the only "Made In The USA," headwear companies still in existence today. Swan Hat has a healthy department store base and the company´s Straw Headwear division annually outfits the New York State Teachers Union - Labor Day Fifth Ave Parade, as well as other union parades and events throughout the country. Dan is passionate about religion and family and feels that you must make an exerted effort for those you love and give back to those in need.

Jose "Pepi" (Miami, Fla.) Attorney
Jose, 25, a Cuban-American attorney from a top law firm in Miami, and former Florida College Student of the Year, is the first Hispanic to receive that distinction. Pepi was president of both his high school student body and the University of Miami´s student government. He graduated from Columbia Law School where he received several honors including the American Bar Association´s Law Student Division Silver Key. Pepi has traveled extensively throughout the world, including study trips abroad in France, Greece, and Argentina. In his spare time, he donates his efforts to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity and assists his community through various pro bono endeavors.

Lee (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Business Analyst
Lee, 22, graduated from Cornell University where he received a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management. While attending Cornell University, he won business plan writing and marketing competitions, and served as a teaching assistant for courses in Entrepreneurship and Management. He worked for Merrill Lynch, researching emerging markets, creating portfolios and compiling business plans for high net worth clients, including an investment banking deal with an estimated value in excess of $100 million. Previous experiences outside of corporate America include, working at a day treatment program for the mentally ill, volunteering at soup kitchens and teaching fourth grade children in an inner-city school. Lee draws his inspiration from his grandfather who emigrated to the U.S. penniless and uneducated, yet through hard work and determination was successful through investing in real estate. At age 22, Lee became an analyst for one of the largest business/consulting firms in the world. Today, Lee works with some of the biggest companies and government agencies in the country to devise business strategy and information technology systems. Lee currently resides in New York City.

Lenny (The former U.S.S.R) Trading Company Owner
Lenny, 37, originally born in Baku, a city in the former U.S.S.R., he grew up in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he served in the Soviet Army for two years. At 24, Lenny left for the United States with his wife and child. Eager to start a successful business of his own - but knowing no English - Lenny built himself up from a janitor to the eventual owner of his own Russian restaurant. Lenny also became a stockbroker and achieved his Series 7 license after being in America for only two years. He now operates his own medical trading company. Lenny resides in New Jersey with his wife and sixteen year old son.

Leslie (Houma, La.) Realtor
Leslie, 28 graduated in 1999 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, with an emphasis in public relations. She was awarded a full scholarship in the sport of volleyball to play in the SEC at the University of Mississippi. Leslie´s success came early in life when she captured her first U.S. Swimming Championship Title for the state of Louisiana at age seven. She later captured the LHSA Tennis State Championship Title and competed in Division 1 level volleyball. Leslie, currently a multi-million dollar realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Boca Raton, has maintained a 100 percent closing transaction success rate throughout her career. Leslie is a member of the Boca Raton Junior League where she enjoys working with other women to make a difference in her community. She also participates in the Southern Palm Beach Women´s Tennis Association´s Open Level League. Leslie attributes the success throughout her life to her strong family foundation.

Michael (New York, N.Y.) Management Consultant
Michael, 29, a Manhattan native with a diverse educational background including, graduating from the United Nations International School in New York City where he concentrated on economics and studied three languages. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in both Finance and Marketing. Following his studies, he joined Arthur Andersen´s Business Consulting practice in Chicago, where he provided financial and operational management consulting services for Fortune 500 companies. He is currently a mergers and acquisitions consultant for one of the largest professional services firms in the country, assisting multi-million dollar companies with financial integration and development. When Michael is not working, he can be found thrill-seeking through snowboarding, wakeboarding and riding his motorcycle.

Roxanne (Austin, TX) Appellate Attorney
Roxanne, 26, an attorney at Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C., credits her parents - both professors at Arizona State University - with instilling the virtues of education in her at a young age. Moved by seeing Sandra Day O´Connor appointed as the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Roxanne decided early on to pursue a career in the legal system. The Baylor University graduate earned her law degree from the University of Michigan. While studying law, Roxanne became a certified Jazzercise instructor and currently teaches three classes a week. Before going into private practice, Roxanne clerked for Justices Scott A. Brister and Craig T. Enoch of the Supreme Court of Texas. Roxanne serves on the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Austin Affiliate Board and is active in her Riverbend church choir and young professionals group.

Sean (London, England) Recruitment Consultant
Sean, 33, born and raised in London now works as a director of business development for a recruitment consultancy registered on the London Stock Exchange, where he boasts the title of the top-ranking sales person globally at his firm. He graduated from the Southhampton Solent University with first class honors. Quickly snapped up by an international recruitment consultancy, Sean spent nine years brokering multimillion dollar deals with Fortune 500 companies in over 20 global locations. He earned the EB1 Green Card for "persons of extraordinary ability" in 2005. Sean resides in Miami.

Stacy (Long Island, N.Y.) Criminal Defense Attorney
Stacy, 38, attended Cornell University with dreams of becoming a news reporter and graduated with a journalism degree. After a short stint covering court trials as a street reporter in Savannah, Georgia, Stacy decided she wanted to move from in front of the camera to the courtroom. Now a public defender in New York City, Stacy has passed the bar exam in Connecticut, Florida, California and New York.

Summer (Huntington Beach, California) Restaurant Owner
Summer, 30, raised in Orange County, California, experienced her family´s financial ruin during her teens. Led by her father´s example, Summer´s work ethic and determination were molded during this trying time. Regardless of her title, Summer vowed to be the best at any occupation. With no education, and often-earning minimum wage, Summer continuously gained the respect of her co-workers and superiors alike. Summer now owns Sunny´s Restaurant in Huntington Beach, CA. Located on one of the most traveled streets in the county, the restaurant serves hundreds of locals and tourists daily. Summer thrives on the quality and efficiency of her business and is surrounded by employees who want the restaurant to succeed.

Tammy (Edison, N.J.) Wealth Manager
Tammy, 33, is founder of Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Inc, a company which designs stylish briefcases for women. She oversees every stage of the products´ original creation from design to final marketing. Through Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Tammy´s goal is to continue to inspire women to excel in their chosen career paths while maintaining their femininity and individuality. Tammy, also a Vice President at a major Beverly Hills investment firm, advises California´s most affluent and high profile clients on managing their finances. A Certified Financial Planner, Tammy is considered an expert in her field. Tammy earned her B.A. at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University, where she represented Senator John McCain as a constituent liaison. She later returned to Arizona State University where she received her MBA. Throughout her schooling, Tammy has self-funded all of her education. She is an avid marathon runner, an experienced motivational speaker and enjoys writing poetry.

Tarek (New Bedford, MA) Hi-Tech Manager
Tarek, 27, raised in the public housing projects and tenements of New Bedford, MA, is a wunderkind of sorts who credits his mother with fostering his desire to become more than his surroundings. After earning a scholarship to an elite boarding school in Mass., Tarek went on to receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts from St. Anselm College and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University of America. In addition to being a member of MENSA, Tarek played rugby for the Dallas Harlequins of the U.S. Super League and rowed crew in the Henley Royal Regatta in England. He is currently a Global Product Marketing Manager at a Fortune 500 company. He is constantly closing multi-million dollar deals while traveling throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. In addition to his travels, Tarek has been widely published in technical journals and magazines around the world.

Theresa (Barrington, IL) Psychotherapist
Theresa, 36, a Psychotherapist-Wellness Center Owner, earned a psychology degree from Northwestern University and her masters in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. She currently works as a psychotherapist in private practice, helping her client´s battle depression and other health issues. Theresa earned her real estate license at 21 and also heads up a real estate design and development company.

Saturday, February 25, 2006

More Open Casting Call Dates For Second Season of ROCK STAR

CBS´s ROCK STAR Is Back! And They Are Rockin Their Way To A Town Near You

There are two ways to audition for CBS´s ROCK STAR.

Option 1:
You may attend an audition in one of the cities listed below. Be prepared to sing up to three songs (you may not sing all three, but be prepared) one of which should be a cover.

You may sing a cappella, to a track (with no lead vocal), or with one instrument played by you or a friend.

Download the application and bring it with you to the audition. We will do our best to see everyone.

Austin TX - March 1st 10am - 4pm
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
www.saxonpub.com

Boston, MA - March 3rd 10am - 4pm
T.T. The Bear´s Place
10 Brookline St
Cambridge, MA 02139
www.ttthebears.com

Atlanta, GA - March 6th 10am - 4pm
Velvet Underground at The Hard Rock Cafe
215 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.hardrock.com

New York, NY - March 8th 10am - 4pm
Crash Mansion
199 Bowery at Spring Street
New York, NY 10002
www.crashmansion.com

Chicago, IL - March 11th 10am - 4pm
Elbo Room
2871 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
www.elboroomchicago.com

Toronto, Ontario - March 13th 10am - 4pm
Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St. West
Toronto, Ontario M5V2A2

www.horseshoetavern.com Minneapolis, MN - March 16th 10am - 4pm
The Cabooze
917 Cedar Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
www.cabooze.com

Seattle, WA - March 18th 10am - 4pm
Crocodile Cafe
2200 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
www.thecrocodile.com

San Francisco, CA - March 21st 10am - 4pm
Rockit Room
406 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
www.rock-it-room.com

Vancouver, BC - March 23rd 10am - 4pm
The Roxy
932 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z1L2
www.roxyvan.com

Los Angeles, CA - March 31st 10am - 4pm
Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.knittingfactory.com/kfhollywood

You may also tryout at one of the local CBS affiliate open calls listed below, if you are unable to attend one of the auditions held by Mark Burnett Productions.

Tamuning, Guam - March 10th 6pm - 10pm
The Guam Premiere Outlets
199 Chalan San Antonio
Tamuning, Guam 96913
www.gpoguam.com

Jacksonville, FL - March 11th 10am - 2pm
Music Depot
5950-1 Ramona Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
www.musicdepotofjax.com

Altoona, IA - March 15th 6pm - 10pm
Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
1 Prairie Meadows Drive
Altoona, Iowa 50009

Fort Smith, AR - March 11th 12pm - 3pm
Central Mall in Fort Smith
5111 Rogers Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72903
www.centralmallfortsmith.com

Lafayette, IN - March 19th 8pm - 12am
Cox´s Pub
2401 Schuyler Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
www.coxspub.com

Dallas, TX - March 22nd 11am - 8pm
Hard Rock Cafe of Dallas
2601 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
www.hardrock.com

Option 2:
If you are not able to attend one of the audition cities you may submit a video, demo, and picture along with application and send to:

CBS´s Rock Star
149 S Barrington Ave #525
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Please sing up to three songs on video, one of which should be a cover. Also tell them about yourself and be creative.

Deadline for tape submissions is March 24th, 2002

Email question to music@markburnettprod.com

To download an application go to: http://rockstar.msn.com/

AMERICAS NEXT TOP MODEL WHERE THE GIRLS ARE To Air On UPN March 1st

Catch up with the girls from past cycles by watching AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL: WHERE THE GIRLS ARE on Wednesday, March 1 at 8PM ET/PT.

Eva, Naima, Mercedes, Yoanna, Yaya, Tocarra, Camille, Shannon, Brittany, Ann and more will all be there.

Season 6 of AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL will also premiere on Wednesday, March 8th.

Friday, February 24, 2006

Showtime To Premiere ALL WE ARE SAYING With 50 Music Icons

The Biggest Names In Music Sound Off On The Industry In New Documentary, ALL WE ARE SAYING

David Crosby, Peter Gabriel, Gwen Stefani, will.i.am & 50 Other Music Icons Discuss State of Industry, Inspirations & Life Behind the Mic

Nearly 55 of the biggest names in music deliberate on the current state of the industry, work/life balance, and their personal inspirations in the revealing new documentary ALL WE ARE SAYING, premiering on SHOWTIME on Wednesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. PT/ET. The film is actor/director Rosanna Arquette´s follow-up to her widely praised directorial debut, SEARCHING FOR DEBRA WINGER, which premiered on SHOWTIME in 2003 and featured Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, Sharon Stone and others, discussing ageism in the mostly male-dominated entertainment industry.

In ALL WE ARE SAYING, which premiered to acclaim at last year´s Tribeca Film Festival, Rosanna Arquette uses her accessible, reverential interview style to provoke brilliant insight from an eclectic mix of artists. Revealing moments include:

David Crosby on how A&R reps at the present handful of media conglomerates "...wouldn´t know a [good] song if it flew up their nose(s) and died."

Steven Tyler discussing how internet downloading has greatly diminished the Aerosmith catalog value.

Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders on wearing a nursing bra while rocking out onstage.

Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, on why hip-hop has trounced rock ´n´ roll, and how Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are today´s Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Joni Mitchell reveals why she feels one of her biggest hits as a songwriter, "Both Sides Now" (made famous by Judy Collins), is a failure and how contracting polio compelled her to become an artist.

"I love music and wanted to sit down with some of the people I admire and discuss what keeps them going - the balance between art and life, the state of the art of music today and what inspires them," said Arquette. "Most true artists care about music as a pure, passionate art form, but can get caught in the trap of the business which, sadly, has now become more important than the artist or even the music itself."

Best known for her star-making turn opposite Madonna in 1985´s DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN, Arquette has acted in nearly 80 films, including Quentin Tarantino´s PULP FICTION (1994) and John Sayles´ BABY IT´S YOU (1983). In 1999, she starred in Alison Anders´ SUGAR TOWN, a look at the tarnished lives of struggling L.A. rockers. The self-professed music addict even had two hit songs penned about her: the 1989 Peter Gabriel classic, IN YOUR EYES, and Toto´s 1982 number one song, ROSANNA. Currently, she is guest starring on Season 3 of SHOWTIME´s provocative series THE L WORD,® and on the upcoming ABC series, WHAT ABOUT BRIAN? She is a third generation member of the famous acting family that includes her grandfather (Cliff), father (Lewis), and younger siblings (Richmond, Alexis, David and Patricia).

FoxReality.com To Offer Video Streaming Of REALITY REMIX

FoxReality.com First Reality Site to Offer Streaming Video of a Daily Television Show in its Entirety. REALITY REMIX Online is Accessible Daily at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific on www.foxreality.com or www.realityremix.tv

Fox Reality, the only All Reality, All The Time channel, announces an industry first with the launch of REALITY REMIX Online. With FoxReality.com as the first reality site to offer streaming video, Fox Reality now brings its daily entertainment news magazine program REALITY REMIX to the Internet in its entirety, enabling fans to view the program on either the television or computer platform.

Now accessible at www.foxreality.com under programs or www.realityremix.tv, REALITY REMIX, which will celebrate its 100th episode on March 17, airs online at 8:00 pm (EST)/5:00 pm (PST), following its daily airing on the Fox Reality channel at 7:30 (EST)/4:30 (PST).

Hosted by former MTV veejay Kennedy, it is the first daily entertainment news magazine program to cover reality and unscripted programming spanning all networks and all channels. Fans can enjoy reviews of reality shows airing last night, interviews with their favorite reality show contestants and previews of what´s to come tonight.

Fox Reality launched May 24, 2005 to become the first destination for lovers of unscripted programming. The channel offers major US network favorites, international reality programming, and original series and specials. Fox Reality offers reality viewers more depth of information on their favorite reality programming with REALITYREVEALED - more unseen footage, more insight, more interviews and more fun.

PROJECT RUNWAY And INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO Now Available On Apple iTunes

Bravo announced that its critically acclaimed original cable programming will launch on the iTunes Music Store (iTunes). Viewers will be able to download this week´s reunion episode of the Emmy-nominated hit series PROJECT RUNWAY.

Beginning Tuesday, February 28, viewers will also be able to download the entire current season-to-date episodes of PROJECT RUNWAY as well as the most compelling episodes of Bravo´s eleven time Emmy-nominated INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO featuring this season´s interview coups with Dave Chappelle and Angelina Jolie.

Also available will be some of the most acclaimed episodes from last season´s INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO including Jim Lipton´s interview with Michael J. Fox.

"Bravo continues to provide some of the most talked about, water-cooler buzz shows on television today," said Jeff Zucker, CEO NBC Universal Television Group. "We are really pleased to be able to offer a show like PROJECT RUNWAY on iTunes. This show was not only the single cable show nominated for an Emmy in its category last year, but it has grown to be an even bigger hit this year. iTunes provides the perfect platform for Bravo´s acclaimed programming and we´re confident that they will find the same success as our other offerings."

"We´re thrilled to bring great original cable programming from Bravo to the iTunes Music Store," said Eddy Cue, Apple´s vice president of iTunes. "We strive to bring the best content to iTunes and we think customers are going to love the addition of PROJECT RUNWAY and INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO."

"iTunes gives our passionate PROJECT RUNWAY viewers the first chance to watch premiere episodes on their iPod," said Lauren Zalaznick, President, Bravo. "Marrying the coolest technology to a really cool show lets our loyal viewers watch the best and buzziest Bravo shows in a completely new way."

Thursday, February 23, 2006

ABC´s SUPERNANNY Is Returning Monday, March 6

SUPERNANNY returns to ABC´s lineup on Monday, March 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) with an all-new episode focusing on the most extreme U.S. household Jo Frost has seen yet.

In "Carsley Family" she visits Cheryl Carsley, a harried single mom with five children, including two sets of twin boys. She´s in school full-time, training to be a teacher, but at home her kids - Chantal, 7, Nicolas and Caleb, 5, and Bobby and Elijah, 4 - rule the roost.

The house looks like it hasn´t been cleaned in years, but worse than that is the way the kids treat their Mom and each other. A bitter divorce has left the children emotionally scarred; they hit their mother, scream at her, fight with each other and throw fits. The kids don´t listen or treat Cheryl with any respect, and every technique she has tried has failed. On top of this, how can a single working mom find one-on-one time with each child?

Can Supernanny get Mom to take charge so she can build a better life for all them?

THE APPRENTICE Premieres Monday - Goes Huge With Goodyear and Sams Club

Donald Trump Kicks Off The Season Premiere Of NBC´s THE APPRENTICE On New Night, Monday, February 27, 9-10 Pm Et/Pt

Trump goes "HUGE" with blimps, a billion-dollar business and boardroom battles

Donald Trump kicks off the season premiere of NBC´S THE APPRENTICE in a "Huge" way - with blimps, a billion-dollar business and boardroom battles, (Monday, February 27, 9-10 p.m. ET/PT). In a series first, Trump chooses two captains to pick their own teams - after only just meeting. They´re given their first task - to utilize Goodyear blimps to market Sam´s Club Memberships. The team that markets the product most successfully wins.

"Synergy" gets off to a rough start when personalities clash as one candidate feels excluded and others feel threatened.

"Gold Rush" learns smooth sailing doesn´t always last. Tempers flare and accusations are made as candidates begin what is sure to become a heated 15- week job interview.

Trump´s loyal lieutenants George Ross and Carolyn Kepcher return for a fifth season along with the original APPRENTICE, Bill Rancic, who fills in for Ross while he is away on business.""

As previously announced, THE APPRENTICE, premieres on its new night - Mondays at 9 p.m. - with candidates hailing from the former U.S.S.R., England, and Canada as well as a MENSA member, joining Donald Trump for the fifth season of THE APPRENTICE.

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Casting Deadline Extended For THE APPRENTICE 6 - Now March 9th

NBC has extended the deadline for submitting a casting application for THE APPRENTICE 6

Apply now for your chance to work with one of the finest business minds in America. Don´t miss your opportunity to display your business skills on the grandest stage and prove to America you have what it takes to be the next APPRENTICE.

Send them an application and tape by March 9th, 2006.

For more information go to:

http://www.realitytvwebsite.com/news022206c.html

SURVIVOR the Ride - First Reality Coaster To Debut At Paramount´s Great America

World´s First Reality Coaster, SURVIVOR the Ride(TM), to Debut at Paramount´s Great America This Spring

Big time Hollywood-style reality thrills await adventurers this spring as Paramount´s Great America unleashes the world´s first reality rollercoaster, SURVIVOR The Ride(TM).

Based on the hit CBS series that returned for its 12th installment on Thursday, February 2, the ride combines the excitement and feel of the show with classic theme park thrills.

The real-life adventure show seen by almost 20 million viewers each season comes to life in an interactive attraction that recreates the rugged SURVIVOR atmosphere. Surrounded by the sounds of tribal music and jungle drums, thrill seekers embark on a journey past fiery 40-foot tall torches, exotic tribal relics and tropical landscaping reflective of previous international SURVIVOR locales. Those brave enough can participate in an endurance immunity challenge as seen on the Emmy award-winning show or relive SURVIVOR moments through memoirs of previous seasons.

And what is SURVIVOR The Ride(TM) without competition?

Guests are divided into two tribes and challenged to demonstrate their enthusiasm through tribal chants and ritual dance movements that trigger a collection of native masks to spray water on the losing tribe. Watch as tribes try to outplay and outspray castaways aboard the ride.

The adventure continues as tribes of riders board a giant circular vessel complete with a towering tribal mask looming at its center. Guests sit facing outward and experience a thrilling rocking and spinning motion as the platform swirls along a wave-like track -- all while traversing through rugged terrain and ascending hills as high as five stories tall!

"Paramount´s Great America is thrilled to open the world's first reality coaster," says Rod Rankin, senior vice president and general manager of Paramount´s Great America. "The alliance between SURVIVOR, TV´s hottest real-life adventure show, and coaster thrills is the perfect combination for a ride experience unlike any other," adds Rankin.

With the addition of SURVIVOR The Ride(TM), Paramount´s Great America offers the most roller coasters in Northern California as well as the most rides and the most water rides. The 100-acre theme park is also home to an 11-acre water park and more than a dozen Nickelodeon(R) characters including SpongeBob SquarePants(TM) and Dora the Explorer(TM).

Paramount´s Great America is owned and operated by Paramount Parks. For park information and discount tickets, visit www.pgathrills.com or call 408-988-1776. Paramount´s Great America opens for its 30th season April 1.

Los Angeles Casting Call for VH1´s WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE Auditions

Get Out Your Pop Culture Thinking Caps Because VH1 & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Are Looking For Pop Culture Junkies To Compete In The WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE Auditions

Are You Obsessed With TV, Film, Music, Celebs, Entertainment And Gossip?

Do You Read US WEEKLY And STAR Like They Were THE NEW YORK TIMES?

Are You Good Under Pressure?

Do You Want The Chance To Win Up To $100,000?

Then Sign Up For The Los Angeles WORLD SERIES OF POP CULTURE Auditions On March 4th And 5th

Log on to http://www.vh1.com for more information and to schedule an audition

Please Note: The casting calls are two-day events. Scheduled teams will take a written pop culture quiz on Saturday. Those who pass the written test will be interviewed by the Producers, who will then select 8 teams to return and compete in the Regional Qualifiers on Sunday.

Whether teams consist of friends who gather to watch LOST every Wednesday, or co-workers who spend lunch hours discussing their favorite films, or siblings who grew up addicted to sitcoms, the three members must have extensive knowledge of the films, tv shows, music, and pop culture happenings of the 70s, 80´s and 90´s through today.

The tournament, which will be taped to air on VH1 in late summer 2006, will happen over the weekend of April 28th through the 30th in New York City.

Do you think you have got what it takes to beat out the competition? Then come meet them in person and prove it!

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

THE BACHELOR PARIS Two Hour Season Finale On Monday - It Is Down To Final Two

It´s One Of The Most Dramatic And Romantic Nights Ever On ABC With A Special Two-Hour Finale Of THE BACHELOR: PARIS, Monday, February 27

Travis faces an excruciating choice between the final two women - Moana and Sarah S. - in the epic season finale. As he prepares to make one of the most difficult decisions of his life, Travis´ parents, sister, brother-in-law and two nieces fly to Paris to meet the two ladies and weigh in on his choice. And the nervous Bachelorettes get some much-needed emotional support when they are surprised by their mothers flying to Paris to help them prepare for their big day. The moms take their daughters shopping at Escada for gowns to wear at the final rose ceremony and to Chopard to assist the Bachelorettes in selecting the perfect engagement ring.

When the women meet his family members, Travis´ relatives are impressed by one, while the other raises questions in their minds. But Travis is resolved to make his own decision, though he struggles over this until the bitter end. Each woman has a chance to plan one last date with Travis before he makes his crucial choice, selecting the woman who has stolen his heart, on the season finale of THE BACHELOR: PARIS, Monday, February 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Casting Call For MO´NIQUE´S F.A.T. CHANCE Full-Figured Beauty Competition

If you´re a larger than life beauty queen, they want you for another season of hit Reality TV Show.

Oxygen is looking for 10 full-figured women to star in their 2nd Annual Reality TV beauty competition, MO´NIQUE´S F.A.T. CHANCE... the winner of which will be crowned America´s newest "Miss F.A.T."--that´s Fabulous And Thick!

Want a piece of the plus-sized action?

Apply by mail. All you have to do is:

* Read the detailed instructions, fill out and sign the contestant application

* Make and send them a short video (see instructions)

* Send them a favorite photo of yourself

* Mail all three items (application, video & photo) to:

MO´NIQUE´S F.A.T. CHANCE Casting
P.O. Box 4336
Hollywood, CA 90078

All applications must be postmarked by March 11, 2006

For more information go to: http://www.oxygen.com/specials/casting/fatchance/

Ivana Trump´s New Reality TV Series IVANA YOUNG MAN Is Announced By The Oxygen Network

Ivana Trump Selects Younger Boyfriend for 40-year old Millionaire Bachelorette Saturday, April 29 at 8:00 pm EST

When it comes to men, Ivana Trump´s motto is "I´d rather be a babysitter than a nurse." In Oxygen´s new two-hour reality special, Ivana Young Man, produced by Stone & Company, the famous socialite and businesswoman uses her mantra and life experience to helpÊ a 40-year-old millionairess bachelorette select a younger boyfriend of her very own.

In Ivana Young Man, premiering Saturday, April 29 at 8:00 pm EST, Ivana makes it her mission to expose the gold-diggers and find the guy with the heart of gold.

The special follows Kathy, a millionaire and divorced mother of two, who wants to date a young man but doesn´t know where to start. Enter Ivana Trump. The former model, world-class skier, novelist and famous ex-wife handpicks six 20-something suitors for Kathy and gives them several challenges to prove if they have the sophistication and the sincerity to win the millionairess´ heart. The challenges include testing the handsome but socially inexperienced men at New York´s most elegant restaurant and providing $2500 to the finalists to buy Kathy an appropriate gift.

Matchmaker Ivana even goes as far as planting her own young boyfriend (AKA Paolo) among the group to get the scoop on every word said in Kathy´s absence. The bachelorette´s future is in Ivana´s bejeweled hands as she eliminates Kathy´s favorite suitor and outs one of the cocky gents when she learns he still lives with his parents. Ultimately, the unlucky contenders not up to Ivana´s standards are dismissed in The Bedroom with her very own catchphrase that rivals the Donald´s.

"We love Ivana because she loves men, she knows exactly what she wants and is not bashful about getting it," says Debby Beece, President, Oxygen Programming& Marketing. "Ivana Young Man puts the women in control of their relationships... and they have a lot of fun doing it."

IVANA YOUNG MAN encores on April 30 and May 1 at 8 pm.

Monday, February 20, 2006

Casting Call For CONVERSION - Reality Documentary About Converting Religions

The Idea Factory, responsible for such shows of GOD OR THE GIRL (A&E) and BOUND FOR GLORY (ESPN) have announced a casting call for a new reality documentary called CONVERSION.

CONVERSION is a new documentary series for an upscale, nationwide cable network. They are seeking individuals who are converting religions - including those who are joining a religion for the first time.

They are only seeking those who are serious about starting the conversion process or who are already involved in conversion.

All submission materials are confidential.

For more information go to:

http://www.realitytvwebsite.com/news022006c.html

Fox Announces Casting Calls For SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

Fox´s hit show SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is returning to Fox for another season and they are now holding open castings across America!

They are looking for great dancers! Great Performers! All Styles! All Dancers!

Dress to impress...Stand out from the crowd...and show them what you´ve got!

Bring yourself to the following locations on the audition dates listed below and be prepared to stay for an extra two days for potential call backs.

Major Open Casting Calls!
8 :00 am - Line up
9 :00 am - Doors open for registration
10:00 am - Be ready to dance!

NEW YORK
Thursday, March 2, 2006
The Hilton Theatre
213 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Call Back Dates
Friday, March 3, 2006
Saturday, March 4, 2006

LOS ANGELES
Thursday, March 9, 2006
The Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Call Back Dates
Friday, March 10, 2006
Saturday, March 11, 2006

CHICAGO
Friday, March 24, 2006
The Legendary Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Call Back Dates
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Sunday, March 26, 2006

More cities to be added as they are confirmed.

To audition for the show, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of the audition AND either a US citizen, legal permanent resident of the US, or possess a current legal visa allowing you to seek employment freely in the US.

Got to the following link for an Audition Form:

http://www.realitytvwebsite.com/news022006b.html

Casting Deadline Approaching For Next AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL

There are only three days lefts for the videotape submissions and casting for AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL 6.

UPN has announced that the deadline to submit an application to become a model contestant is Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Do you want to be part of AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL, the hit show that gives young women an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling? They are looking for a diverse group of real women who want to become the next top model. If you think you´ve got what it takes, read the eligibility requirements and download the application below.

For more information go to: http://www.realitytvwebsite.com/news022006.html

Sunday, February 19, 2006

VH1 To Offer FLAVOR OF LOVE Mini-thon

VH1 has announce that they will be offering FLAVOR OF LOVE Mini-thon on Monday, February 20.

The marathon will begin on VH1 at 3:00pm EST/ 2:00pm CST.

For more information go to VH1.com

Saturday, February 18, 2006

Jeff Conaway Makes A Tearful Return ON Next VH1 CELEBRITY FIT CLUB

73 days after his dramatic meltdown and visit to drug rehab, Jeff Conaway makes a tearful return to Fit Club.

Jeff starts out by apologizing for his wild behavior, and breaks down in tears when he tells a story of praying to God about being worthy.

Then suddenly, his return takes on a different tone...Jeff pulls out a bottle of Benadryl and reads the instructions to Dr. Ian. Chastity Bono is the most upset at what appears to be Jeff´s sense of denial.

This episode will premiere on Sunday, February 19 at 9:00pm EST/ 8:00pm CST on VH1.

MIRACLE WORKERS Premieres March 6 on ABC - Doctors To Perform Miracle Operations

MIRACLE WORKERS, An Inspiring New Series About Real People Overcoming Insurmountable Odds With The Help Of An Elite Team Of Medical Professionals, Premieres Monday, March 6 On ABC

When a person´s life is on the line and doctors insist that nothing more can be done, it´s time to turn to the MIRACLE WORKERS. MIRACLE WORKERS, a life-changing new series about real people overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds with the help of an elite team of medical professionals, premieres Monday, March 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The series, from DreamWorks Television and Renegade 83 Entertainment continues the network´s tradition of developing reality programming that makes impossible dreams come true.

In the premiere episode, HERITAGE/SLAUGHTER, one man, blind for 22 years, undergoes a revolutionary new treatment that may restore his sight; and a woman suffering from degenerative bone and disc disease is given a medical procedure that may enable her to once again lead an active life.

Todd Heritage, a 34-year-old father to three children, has been blind since childhood due to an allergic reaction to penicillin. He has defied many odds and now helps others as a nursing assistant in Kent, Ohio. His friends, family and community have been a tremendous support to him, but all he wishes is to be able to see the ocean, the stars and the faces of his own children. A revolutionary two-part procedure is Todd´s only chance to see again, using stem cells from both a live donor and a cadaver. First the surgeon extracts stem cells from the membranes of the live donor´s eye, and then those stem cells are combined with corneal surface stem cells from a cadaver´s eye. Together these cells grow over the patient´s damaged cornea. If successful, Todd could see again for the first time in 22 years.

Edward J. Holland, M.D., director of Cornea Services at the Cincinnati Eye Institute and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati, is the MIRACLE WORKER doctor overseeing the case, assisted by MIRACLE WORKERS regular team members Redmond Burke, M.D. and Tamara Houston, R.N.

Vanessa Slaughter is a 47-year-old woman who suffers from degenerative bone and joint disease. As a woman who loves people and dreams of opening her own flower shop, being confined to her walker and wheelchair have put her dreams on hold. She has undergone five back surgeries, but they have done little to ease her pain and limited mobility.

Doctors will attempt a new procedure called Anterior Spinal Fusion on Vanessa. A titanium cage filled with bone chips is inserted into the spine from the front of the body, in the hope that the spine will fuse together. This cutting edge surgery could be Vanessa´s only hope to fulfill her dreams for an active life.

Stanley D. Gertzbein, M.D., F.R.C.S., a full professor on the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine, Houston and a board-certified internationally respected orthopedic surgeon, is the MIRACLE WORKERS doctor overseeing the case, assisted by MIRACLE WORKERS regular team members Billy Cohn, M.D. and Janna Bullock, R.N., M.S.N.

The regular MIRACLE WORKERS team includes lead doctors Redmond Burke, a pioneering cardiac surgeon who performed New England´s first heart lung transplant on a child; Billy Cohn, a cardiovascular surgeon who has been called the "Thomas Edison" of heart surgery for his impressive list of inventions that have changed surgery techniques; UCLA Medical Center nurse Janna Bullock and McLennan Community Recovery RN Tamara Houston.

Friday, February 17, 2006

FLAVOR OF LOVE Down To Final Four - It Is Road Trip Time

A brand new episode of FLAVOR OF LOVE will be shown on Sunday, February 19th at 10:00pm EST/ 9:00pm CST on VH1.

Four girls are left so Flav decides it´s time to hit the road. Flav takes two of the young ladies to Palm Springs for a spa retreat where things get muddy, wet and crazy. The other two young ladies he takes on Safari to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and then to a world-class hotel in old town.

Here´s the catch; on both trips Flav has one suite but two girls. Who´s going to be the third wheel? And who´s going home on the next elimination?

Rebroadcast of AMERICAS NEXT TOP MODEL Season 5 To Air On February 28th

The season finale of AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL Season 5 will be rebroadcast on Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00pm EST/ 7:00pm CST on UPN.

Watch as Nicole wins it all in the special rebroadcast from Season 5.

Season 6 of AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL will premiere on Wednesday, March 8th.

SCI FI Channel Announces Three Reality Shows Including WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO

The SCI FI Channel has announced an aggressive production and development slate for three new reality series this year.

WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO?
SCI FI Channel, teamed with Bruce Nash´s Nash Entertainment (MEET MY FOLKS, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, WHO WANTS TO MARRY MY DAD?) and legendary comic book creator Stan Lee (SPIDER-MAN, HULK, THE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN), will produce a six-episode, one-hour weekly competition reality series that will challenge a lucky few to create their very own superhero and reward the winner with the best reality competition prize yet: immortality! All you´ll need is an original idea, a killer costume and some real superhero mojo. The winner of this six-week competition will walk away with their superhero immortalized in a new comic book created by Stan Lee himself!

In nationwide open casting calls, potential heroes will arrive in costume to prove their mettle - revealing the true nature of their superhuman abilities and invoking the noble credos by which they live. From these thousands of hopefuls, Stan Lee will choose 11 lucky finalists to move into a secret lair and compete for the opportunity to become a real-life Superhero!

Finalists will leave their former lives behind and live as their brainchild heroes 24/7, all under Stan Lee´s watchful eye. Each week, our aspiring heroes will be challenged with competitions designed to test their true superhero abilities. It´s not all just leaping tall buildings in a single bound, a true Superhero will be tested for courage, integrity, self-sacrifice, compassion and resourcefulness. In the end, only one aspiring Superhero will have the strength and nobility to open the gates to comic book immortality.

MEDIUM AT LARGE
Char Margolis is a psychic of international renown. With an impressive list of fans, from Larry King and Regis Philbin to law enforcement officials, Char offers personal psychic readings that often have the ability to transform even the most steadfast of skeptics into true believers. Now, Char will be bringing her remarkable talents and unique life to SCI FI Channel for a six-episode, half-hour reality series produced in association with Stuart Krasnow (AVERAGE JOE, DOG EAT DOG), Krasnow Productions and FreemantleMedia North America.

In Medium at Large, Char will provide impromptu on-the-street readings, giving some unsuspecting folks astounding psychic revelations. She will also be doing home visits, helping people with unresolved issues find closure with lost loved ones. In addition to sharing her methods to help viewers at home develop their own abilities, she will share her unique life. What is it like to go on a blind date with a psychic? How do you prepare for a stint on Larry King´s show when the make-up artist asks for a reading moments before airtime?

THE GIFT
Have you ever thought of someone moments before the phone rang only to hear their voice on the other line? Have you ever had a premonition something would happen and it does? Have you ever experienced d-j- vu? Some people believe that the intuition we all have is a basic level of psychic ability inherent in all people and that these skills can be further developed through proper training. Executive produced by Tony Krantz (24) and Victoria Holt, THE GIFT, a unique six-episode, one-hour weekly reality series will delve into the world of psychic phenomena in a way never seen before.

After testing the baseline psychic abilities of people throughout the country, eight contestants will be selected to participate in an emotionally intense "boot camp for intuitives." Run by the world´s greatest psychics, our finalists will compete against each other in a series of gripping challenges devised to test their growing abilities. One-by-one, they will be eliminated to reveal a final gifted, metaphysical winner. But then again, they already know they´re going to win! Or do they?

New Reality TV Series GOD OR THE GIRL - The Names Of The Four Men Revealed

A&E has revealed the names of the four men who will star in the new Reality Documentary Series GOD OR THE GIRL.

They´re bright, All-American guys with ambition to spare, buddies to party with, even girls they might want to marry. But beneath the surface, they are in turmoil trying to decide whether they´re being called in an entirely different direction.

GOD OR THE GIRL captures the tension,and triumph of four 20-something men at the most important crossroads of their lives, as, over the course of our series, they decide whether or not to enroll in the seminary and become Roman Catholic priests, or to find the love of a woman and settle down with a family. This is the ultimate struggle between the choice of two goods.

Always profoundly emotional, the choice whether or not to join the clergy, becomes even more fraught and difficult in the final weeks before the ultimate decision, which is where we join our subjects. As they reach this defining moment, they find that their friends and family no longer seem to understand them; their girlfriends cannot comprehend why they would choose a lifetime of celibacy; and the world and their own souls seem full of spiritual pitfalls.

Can these young men resist the temptations of an aggressively secular world? Will they finally settle the doubt in their souls? And are they really willing to make the sacrifices necessary to become "Men of God?"

In this five-part documentary series, viewers will become part of a powerful journey whose conclusion will define its subjects forever.

The identities of these four men in the series are:


Joe Adair


Dan Dematte


Steve Horvath


Mike Stephanie

GOD OR THE GIRL is scheduled to premiere later on this year on A&E.

Thursday, February 16, 2006

AMERICAN IDOL Selects The Top 24 Contestants

America Begins Voting For Favorite Contestants Girls Compete For First Time Tuesday, February 21 And Boys Compete Wednesday, February 22 First Live Results Show Airs Thursday, February 23, On Fox

The remarkable fifth season of AMERICAN IDOL hit a high note last night as the grueling Hollywood auditions ended and the judges´ Top 24 semifinalists were revealed. Next week, the 24 contestants will be split into two groups 12 males and 12 females with each performing a song of his or her choice for America. The fate of these 24 contestants - one of whom will be the next American Idol - now rests in the viewers´ hands. See what happens when the competition heats up, nerves rattle and contestants shine or fizzle out on the season´s first performance shows Tuesday, Feb. 21 (8:00 10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, Feb. 22 (8:00 10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Then tune in to see who America chooses to continue in the competition. Two males and two females will be eliminated on the results show Thursday, Feb. 23 (8:00 9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

The Top 12 female singers from around the nation will perform Tuesday, Feb. 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. At the end of the show, the phone lines will open for two hours and AMERICAN IDOL viewers will vote for their favorite female contestant(s). Fans can use the branded toll-free telephone numbers (1-866-IDOLS-01, -02, etc.) until 12:00 AM ET/PT (11:00 PM CT/MT), subject to time zone restrictions, or vote via text messaging from their Cingular Wireless phones. Cingular Wireless customers can send the word "vote" to the four-digit short number (5701, 5702, etc.) representing the contestant of their choice.

The Top 12 male singers from around the nation will perform Wednesday, Feb. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. At the end of the show, the phone lines will again open for two hours and AMERICAN IDOL viewers will vote for their favorite male contestant(s) from Wednesday´s episode. As on Tuesday, fans can use the branded toll-free telephone numbers (1-866-IDOLS-01, -02, etc.) until 12:00 AM ET/PT (11:00 PM CT/MT), subject to time zone restrictions, or vote via text messaging from their Cingular Wireless phones. Cingular Wireless customers can send the word "vote" to the four-digit short number (5701, 5702, etc.) representing the contestant of their choice.

On Thursday´s LIVE results show, the semifinalists will take the stage to find out their fate. The two lowest vote-getters from each group will be eliminated from the competition live on Thursday, Feb. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Meet Your 24 Semifinalists:

Female singers scheduled to perform Tuesday, Feb. 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) include:

Paris Bennett - (17) From Fayetteville, GA - (Auditioned in Greensboro) - Paris began singing at the age of 4. She has performed in numerous concerts and has opened for many groups, including Bow Wow. Paris is a skilled dancer in hip-hop, jazz and modern African dance.

Ayla Brown - (17) From Wrentham, MA (Auditioned in Boston) - Ayla is currently a senior at Noble & Greenough High School. She is captain of her basketball team and has scored over 2,200 points. Ayla will be attending Boston College in the fall on a full basketball scholarship. She got her start in the world of music while singing along to Disney movies at the age of 6.

Heather Cox - (22) From Jonesville, NC (Auditioned in Denver) - Heather currently lives in her hometown of Jonesville, NC, and recently graduated from Surry Community College with an accounting degree.

Brenna Gethers - (25) From Mt. Vernon, NY (Auditioned in Boston) - Born in the Bronx and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY, Brenna began singing at the tender age of 3. Brenna holds a black belt in Shotokan karate and is an avid Scrabble competitor.

Mandisa - (29) From Antioch, TN (Auditioned in Chicago) - Born and raised in Citrus Heights, CA, Mandisa moved to Nashville to study singing at Fisk University. She has performed with such artists as Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill and Charlie Daniels.

Kinnik Sky - (28) From Duluth, GA (Auditioned in Greensboro) - Born and raised in Columbia, SC, Kinnik began singing at the age of 4, and considers her singing style "old school soul." For the past eight years, she has been living in Duluth, GA, where she works as a professional actress at various theaters.

Melissa Mcghee - (21) From Tampa, FL (Auditioned in Denver) - Melissa was born and raised in Tampa. At the young age of 4 Melissa embarked on her performing career. A true romantic, Melissa enjoys singing, dancing and going to the beach in her free time.

Katharine Mcphee - (21) From Sherman Oaks, CA (Auditioned in San Francisco) - Katharine was born and raised in Los Angeles. She was exposed at an early age to the joy of singing by her mother, a vocal coach. After high school, Katharine attended the prestigious Boston Conservatory for one semester and majored in musical theater.

Becky O´Donohue - (25) From Dobbs Ferry, NY (Auditioned in Boston) - Becky began singing at the age of 4. Becky attended Niagara University on a full scholarship and received her B.A. in Communications. Singing isn't her only talent. Becky played Division I basketball for Niagara University. Currently, she is working for an entertainment company and as a waitress in City Island.

Kellie Pickler - (19) From Albemarle, NC (Auditioned in Greensboro) - Kellie is a waitress who currently lives in Albemarle, NC, and enjoys singing, dancing and shopping for shoes. Kellie has been singing for as long as she can remember, but only began performing for crowds four years ago.

Stevie Scott - (19) From Fair Oaks, CA (Auditioned in Denver) - Stevie is currently a freshman at California State University, Sacramento, studying music. She is from a musical family, began performing at 10, and by the age of 15, began a recording career. A versatile musician who plays the guitar and piano, Stevie enjoys performing everything from R&B to opera.

Lisa Tucker - (16) From Anaheim, CA (Auditioned in Denver) - Lisa is currently a senior at Kennedy High School. She was the original "Young Nala" in Disney´s Los Angeles production of THE LION KING and was voted by VARIETY as one of the "Top Ten Talents to Watch." Lisa also plays the guitar and piano and is a songwriter.

Male singers scheduled to perform Wednesday, Feb. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) include:

Bobby Bennett - (19) From Denver, CO (Auditioned in Denver) - Bobby has been singing from the age of 7. He dreams of becoming a performer so he can make people forget about their troubles for a little while. Before making the Final 24, Bobby worked at Target.

Kevin Covais - (16) From Levittown, NY (Auditioned in Boston) - Kevin is a junior at Island Trees High School in Levittown, NY. He has been performing since he was 10 years old and has appeared in productions such as GUYS AND DOLLS and GODSPELL. Kevin also is a member of the Chorale in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and the Nassau/Suffolk Jazz ensemble.

Bucky Covington - (28) From Rockingham, NC (Auditioned in Greensboro) - Bucky lives in his hometown of Rockingham, NC. At the age of 19, he picked up a guitar for the first time and soon after joined his first band. About two years ago, Bucky switched to a country/beach/rock band and realized that his talent crosses many types of music.

Chris Daughtry - (26) From McLeansville, NC (Auditioned in Denver) - Chris discovered his singing ability in algebra class. A gifted guitar player and songwriter, Chris has already recorded a CD with his band Absent Element. For the past three years, Chris has been a service advisor for a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. In 2000, Chris married his wife Deanna and became a stepfather of two.

Patrick Hall - (27) From Gravette, AR (Auditioned in Las Vegas) - Patrick was born in a small town in Arkansas and began singing in church at age 4. Since then he has been pursuing his singing career while also working as a real estate manager. In 2005, Patrick married his longtime friend Laura, and they currently live with their two cats and a puppy.

Taylor Hicks - (29) From Birmingham, AL (Auditioned in Las Vegas) - Taylor is a blue-eyed soul singer who has played every honky-tonk imaginable. A talented writer and harmonica player, Taylor enters the competition with almost 29 years of singing experience, as he has been singing since he could crawl.

Will Makar - (16) From The Woodlands, TX (Auditioned in Austin) - Will was born and raised in The Woodlands, TX. Will is currently a sophomore at The Woodlands College Park High School. He discovered his talent after his two sisters made him sing BARE NECESSITIES for their friends. In 1999 and 2002, Will sang with the Houston Children´s Chorus for President Clinton and President Bush, respectively. People would be surprised to know that Will can impersonate Chewbacca from STAR WARS.

Gedeon Mckinney - (17) From Memphis, TN (Auditioned in Chicago) - Gedeon hails from a family of seven children (four boys and three girls). Too young to join the choir, Gedeon sang on the steps of a church for his first standing ovation. He is a senior at The Yo! Memphis Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.

Jose "Sway" Penala - (28) From South San Francisco (Auditioned in San Francisco) - Sway enters the competition making his own music. Before joining IDOL, he was a member of the 6th Day singing group. Jose spends his days working in real estate and his nights entertaining crowds through song.

David Radford - (17) From Crystal Lake, IL (Auditioned in Chicago) - David is currently a senior at Crystal Lake Central High School. He has been singing "his way" since he can remember. As a child, whenever there was a spotlight, David somehow found a way to its center. In addition to singing, David plays the trumpet as well as a mean game of Ping-Pong.

Elliott Yamin - (27) From Richmond, VA (Auditioned in Boston) - Elliott began singing at the ripe age of 5. His mother, who was a professional singer, is his inspiration and biggest fan. For Elliott, being on AMERICAN IDOL has allowed him to pursue his dream of singing professionally.

Ace Young - (25) From Los Angeles, CA (Auditioned in Denver) - Ace is the youngest of five brothers. Ace grew up in Boulder, CO, and began his singing career at age 9. He started performing at 11 in local malls and recreation centers. Ace lives in Los Angeles and works in sales and home remodeling.

UPN Cancels The New Reality Series GET THIS PARTY STARTED

After only two showings, UPN has apparently canceled the reality TV series GET THIS PARTY STARTED because of low ratings.

GET THIS PARTY STARTED was about an elite team of party planners to the stars, led by special events coordinator Lara Shriftman of Harrison & Shriftman, who worked with one special individual´s friends and family to surprise their well-deserving loved one with a very spectacular and extravagant event in their honor.

The series stared Kristin Cavallari (LAGUNA BEACH) and Ethan Erickson (EXTRA).

Fox Announces New Reality Series UNAN1MOUS - Nine Contestants And 1.5 Million Dollars

In a dramatic new television experiment, a diverse group of nine strangers are locked in a bunker, where they´ll remain until they decide who is worthy of a 1.5-million-dollar cash prize. There is a catch, though, because the longer it takes to make a unanimous decision, the less money there will be to win. If they take too long, they will be left with nothing. UNAN1MOUS, a dynamic hybrid of unscripted drama and competition from the producers of THE BIGGEST LOSER and BEAUTY AND THE GEEK, premieres Wednesday, March 22 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Upon entering their isolated living quarters, the nine contestants are cut off from the outside world, locked away, and presented the opportunity to win $1.5 million. The only thing standing between them and the money is a simple vote. If they are able to come to a unanimous decision about who should win the money, the game is over. If the outcome of the vote is not unanimous, the money clock is activated and the cash prize begins its countdown with potentially thousands of dollars lost every hour until the next voting period.

In every episode, each of the nine contestants, who include a minister, an atheist, a ladies´ man and a feminist, must convince the others to vote only for him or her. Before the vote, personal facts, secrets and lies are revealed, perhaps helping them decide who should receive the money. As the game progresses, contestants will be eliminated from winning the cash prize, but - in a television first - they will continue to live in the bunker and will continue to vote.

Will contestants´ greed for the money outweigh their desire to help someone potentially less fortunate than themselves? Who will lie and connive, and who will be truthful and sincere? No matter what, the final vote must be UNAN1MOUS.

UPN Announces The Cast For AMERICAS NEXT TOP MODEL 6

Fairy Tales Come True As UPN Reveals The 13 Finalists Competing To Become AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL

UPN Has announced the Models for AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL

The competition is fierce for the sixth cycle of UPN´s hit dramality AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL, as the 13 finalists fight for their fairy-tale ending. This season, an incredible transformation takes place as the finalists face tougher challenges and live the high life of glamorous photo shoots all while living under one roof in a posh Los Angeles mansion. See the dramality unfold in the two-hour, sixth-cycle premiere of AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL on Wednesday, March 8 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on UPN. TOP MODEL will air in its regular time period Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning on March 15.

The grand prize package includes a contract with Ford Models, a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant COVERGIRL and a fashion spread in ELLE magazine, shot by photographer Gilles Bensimon.

AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL participants are:

Name: Brooke
Occupation: Student
Age: 22
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX

Name: Danielle
Occupation: Babysitter
Age: 20
Hometown: Little Rock, AR

Name: Furonda
Occupation: Student
Age: 24
Hometown: Stuttgart, AR

Name: Gina
Occupation: Translator
Age: 21
Hometown: Tampa, FL

Name: Jade
Occupation: Restaurant Hostess
Age: 26
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Name: Joanie
Occupation: Sales Associate
Age: 24
Hometown: Beaver Falls, PA

Name: Kari
Occupation: Student
Age: 18
Hometown: Brookings, SD

Name: Kathy
Occupation: House Painter
Age: 20
Hometown: Brevard, NC

Name: Leslie
Occupation: Student
Age: 18
Hometown: Higley, AZ
Name: Mollie Sue
Occupation: Waitress
Age: 25
Hometown: Tampa, FL

Name: Nnenna
Occupation: Chemist
Age: 24
Hometown: Houston, TX

Name: Sara
Occupation: Student
Age: 22
Hometown: Davis, CA

Name: Wendy
Occupation: Retail Assistant Manager
Age: 22
Hometown: New Orleans, LA

During this cycle, the 13 participants live together and ferociously vie for the grand prize competing in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp. The participants abilities are tested each week as they strive to master the runway, fashion photo shoots, perfect publicity skills and learn the business aspects of becoming a supermodel, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL cameras. Throughout the series, supermodel Tyra Banks, art director of photo shoots Jay Manuel and runway guru J. Alexander mentor the participants.

Banks leads the panel of AMERICA´S NEXT TOP MODEL judges, comprised of leading fashion industry experts, including supermodel Twiggy, photographer Nigel Barker and runway expert J. Alexander, who closely evaluate the progress of the models to narrow the field each week. In addition, special guest judges appear to critique within his or her area of expertise.

The winner of UPN´s AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL will have the opportunity to be managed by Ford Models. She also receives a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant COVERGIRL. Finally, the winner appears in a fashion spread in ELLE magazine.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Michael Buble To Sing On DANCING WITH THE STARS - Down To Final Three Contestants

Michael Buble "swings" into action on the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show, airing Friday, February 17 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. But wait, there´s more!

In a DANCING WITH THE STARS first, host Tom Bergeron will join Master P´s former partner, Ashly Delgrosso, in a heroic attempt at the quickstep.

Setting hearts aflutter through his unique and refreshing interpretation of such classics as FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE and THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT, Michael Bubli is well on his way to becoming the new king of swing. This week he serenades audiences on the DANCING WITH THE STARS stage with his rendition of SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME from his latest album, IT´S TIME, as professional dancers Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska dance the cha cha. He also accompanies professional dancers Nick Kosovich and Andrea Hale who dance the foxtrot as he sings MOONDANCE off his highly successful sophomore album, COME FLY WITH ME.

Not to be outdone, in a DANCING WITH THE STARS exclusive, host Tom Bergeron will lace up his dancing shoes and showcase his moves. Bergeron has devoted weeks of intensive training to learning the quickstep, and fully appreciates the hard work and dedication the celebrities have undergone in order to pull off their routines. With professional dancer Ashly Delgrosso by his side, we eagerly await his debut performance.

Hosted by Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris, the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show airs Fridays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET and features performances by music´s hottest stars, as well as performances from the hottest dance troupes and professional dancers, ranging from salsa to jive to hip-hop.

Celebrities paired with professional dancers perform choreographed routines on DANCING WITH THE STARS Thursday nights and are judged by a panel of dance experts - renowned Ballroom Judge Len Goodman, and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

The viewing public also weighs in by phoning in or voting online for their favorite performers during the Thursday night performance shows. Viewers may vote up to thirty minutes after the show ends. The judges´ scores and viewers³ scores are combined, and the couple garnering the lowest score is revealed during the results show by Friday evening´s end and eliminated from the competition. One couple is dismissed each Friday until a winner is crowned Sunday, February 26.

This Friday the three finalists will be revealed, as one more couple is eliminated. Tune in to find out who among the following contestants will be sent home and who will dance their way into the finals:

Stacy Keibler - WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) wrestler, and partner/professional dancer Tony Dovolani.

Drew Lachey - Recording artist and former member of the pop group 98 Degrees, and partner/professional dancer Cheryl Burke.

Jerry Rice - Three-time Super Bowl champ and considered by many to be the greatest wide receiver to play in the NFL, and partner/professional dancer Anna Trebunskaya.

Lisa Rinna - Actress, entrepreneur and host of SOAPnet´s SOAP TALK, and partner/professional dancer Louis van Amstel, who returns to the series from last season.

MTV Announces New TRUE LIFE Series - Expands Lineup of Documentary Series

MTV Expands Lineup of Documentary Series with New slate of Programming In 2006

MTV announced a wide-ranging expansion of News & Docs series production for 2006, following up on the success of such documentary series as veteran groundbreaker TRUE LIFE. MTV has given the greenlight to three new shows catering to audience´s demand for more programming that presents an honest and accurate portrayal of young people´s lives.

"Our audience has responded strongly to programs that cover the social issues, lifestyle trends, and everything in between that affect young people´s lives," says Dave Sirulnick, Executive Vice President, MTV Multiplatform Production, News and Music. "In the same spirit of TRUE LIFE, the new line-up uniquely tells the stories of young people from their personal points of view."

The critically-acclaimed MTV News & Docs staple TRUE LIFE continues to perform well after 8 years on air. The last cycle of TRUE LIFE episodes (December 15, 2005 -- January 26, 2006) reached more than 65 million viewers. Among viewers P12-34, the series outpaced its last by 15% and the season ranked Number One in its time period. In fact, last cycle´s TRUE LIFE: I HAVE OCD was the highest-rated episode of TRUE LIFE ever.

MTV News & Docs programs slated to premiere go inside the experiences of young people navigating through a juvenile detention and justice center at the hands of a no-nonsense judge, the competitive world of high school football and its implications for young players in a small Southern town, and the cutthroat realm of beauty pageantry and the motivations of their contestants. These programs include:

MTV JUVIES - Summer 2006 - 8 episodes, 1hr
This gritty and tense documentary illustrates what happens when kids, who have never had a brush with the law, find out their choices have real consequences. Through exclusive State Supreme Court access to the Lake County Juvenile Center in Indiana, MTV Juvies depicts what happens to first time offenders during their stay at the detention center, and offers an unprecedented look inside the courtroom, where their lives and their future are at the hands of a sole judge who will determine their sentence. Created By: Lily Neumeyer, Karen Grau, Bill Hussung; Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Lily Neumeyer; Karen Grau/ Bill Hussung (Calamari Productions); Kevin Dill (Dill Entertainment)

TWO-A-DAYS (working title) - Summer 2006 - 8 episodes, 30 mins
This documentary series follows the highly-ranked Hoover High School Bucaneers of Hoover, Alabama, through their high school football season. The Bucs are nationally ranked and chasing their fourth consecutive state championship title. But in Alabama, communities take their football extremely seriously, and the players are living under tremendous pressure to earn a football scholarship, win a championship ring - not to mention the demands of girlfriends, parents, and teachers. Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Amy Bailey; Co-Executive Producers: Jason Sciavicco, Jesse Dupree

TIARA GIRLS - April 19, 2006 - 8 Episodes, 30 mins
TIARA GIRLS documents the lives of beauty pageant contestants - the stories of young women as they prepare and train for competition - shopping for their sometimes outrageously expensive wardrobes, training their bodies and even hiring special coaches for interviews and presentation. Find out what motivates these young women, the often significant role that parents play in guiding their children´s aspirations, how they deal with victory or loss, and explore their ultimate goals in living the life of a tiara girl. Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Marshall Eisen, and Kimberly Belcher Cowin; Series Producer: Mary Jaras; Producers: Stephanie Bond, Patricia Chica, Brooke Gaston, Anne Russell

Each episode of MTV JUVIES, TWO-A-DAYS [wt], and TIARA GIRLS will be followed by a program aftershow on MTV OVERDRIVE, the network´s broadband channel (overdrive.mtv.com).

In addition to new series, hit MTV News & Docs series return with all-new episodes. TRUE LIFE beings a new cycle of 5 episodes on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, MY SUPER SWEET 16 will have 7 new episodes premiering on April 12, 2006 and CRIBS will premiere new episodes in spring 2006.

Reality Dating Show BLIND DATE Offers New Interactive Web Service FAST TRACK TO FAME

Viewers To Get Unprecedented Opportunity To Fill In Famous ´BLIND DATE Thought Bubbles´ In The Show NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution´s BLIND DATE is launching a ground-breaking new interactive web service, FAST TRACK TO FAME, allowing viewers the use their creative skills on the nationally syndicated television series, it was announced by BLIND DATE Executive Producer, Thomas Klein.

Beginning this month, "FAST TRACK TO FAME subscribers will receive access to an exclusive section of the BLIND DATE website (http://www.blinddatetv.com), where each week a video clip from one of the show´s famous blind dates will be placed on the web service with blank ´thought bubbles.´ Participants can write their own entertaining captions and submit them directly to the show´s producers. One winner will be selected each week and have his or her date captions used on the nationally syndicated series beginning February 24.

"We are really excited by the creation of FAST TRACK TO FAME, says Klein. "We have had a loyal following for seven seasons and we are truly looking forward to seeing what our viewers have to contribute - this should be hilarious. We think this is a great opportunity for them to not only watch the show, but participate as well."

Additionally, members will be able to email unlimited versions of their scripted video clips to their friends and family. Additional content exclusive to FAST TRACK TO FAME subscribers includes never- before- seen audition footage, segments from the uncensored Pay- Per-View/ DVD versions of Blind Date, and scenes from upcoming episodes.

To gain access to this exclusive and unique opportunity, and to learn more about "Fast Track to Fame," log on to Blind Date´s user-friendly website at http://www.blinddatetv.com.

About BLIND DATE

Since its debut in 1999, BLIND DATE has built a broad national audience by blending its clever commentary, charismatic host and attractive, fun, and sometimes wacky singles to make the most entertaining half-hour of programming in syndication. The 30-minute series is hosted by Roger Lodge. BLIND DATE is distributed domestically by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

TV Land´s Reality Series LIVING IN TV LAND To Premiere March 22 - TV Stars Announced

Boldly going where no network has gone before, TV Land will begin airing new installments of LIVING IN TV LAND on Wednesday, March 22 with LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER IN CONCERT. This 60-minute sneak peek at the series offers an intimate look at Emmy Award-winner and pop culture icon William Shatner as he walks viewers through television´s first musical-reality hybrid show combining musical performances with segments exploring the reality of his every day life. TV Land will air an encore presentation of this episode on Wednesday, March 29 in its regularly scheduled timeslot of 10 p.m. and the series will air as half-hour installments through May 3, 2006.

LIVING IN TV LAND began as a special in August 2004 with LIVING IN TV LAND: DICK VAN PATTEN, a tongue-in-cheek look at a day in the life of the EIGHT IS ENOUGH star. The series takes a look at the daily ins and outs of Barry Williams (THE BRADY BUNCH); Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY) Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS), Adam West (BATMAN) and Davy Jones (THE MONKEES).

"We are thrilled to be able to bring our viewers this intimate look at William Shatner, who has personified television heroes for the last forty years," states Sal Maniaci, Senior Vice President, Development and Original Production, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "Living in TV Land provides a candidly honest look at these actors and icons that we never really get to see."

Backed by rock & roll piano man Ben Folds, William Shatner takes the stage in front of a live audience to perform biographical songs from his recent album entitled HAS BEEN. The spoken-word songs provide musical bridges which take viewers into the reality of his everyday life. Cameras follow Shatner through his various life events including the Emmy Awards where he won for best supporting actor, Las Vegas for a STAR TREK convention, the set of BOSTON LEGAL, a Hollywood horse show for a riding competition and even to a maternity ward where he becomes a grandfather. In addition to appearances by Candice Bergen, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart and Kate Mulgrew, LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert boasts performances with rocker Joe Jackson and country superstar Brad Paisley.

The series roll-out is as follows (all times on Wednesday´s at 10 p.m. ET/PT):

Wednesday, March 29
Encore presentation of LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert

Wednesday, April 5
LIVING IN TV LAND: BARRY WILLIAMS
In the 35 years since he played America´s favorite older brother, "Greg Brady," on THE BRADY BUNCH, Barry Williams has maintained a successful career on Broadway, TV, film and radio, TV Land cameras capture Williams when the devoted baseball fan is offered the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodgers Stadium. As he pulls out his baseball mitt and prepares for his moment of truth, his TV Land friends stop by to help support him. Also appearing in this installment are: Brady castmates Christopher Knight and Susan Olsen, Mackenzie Phillips (ONE DAY AT A TIME), Jeff Conaway (TAXI) and Julie McCullough (GROWING PAINS).

Wednesday, April 12
LIVING IN TV LAND: ADAM WEST
In this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND, Adam West faces a nemesis he can´t drop with a resounding POW! TV Land cameras follow his appearance on a top- rated morning show, where he meets TV and radio personality Ralph Garman, one of Adam´s biggest fans. When Ralph shows Adam his genuine Batman cowl, Adam pegs it for a knock-off. Ralph is crushed - until Adam mentions he has an authentic cowl at his home in Idaho. When Ralph asks Adam if he would try on the real cowl and pose for a picture, Adam refuses. But superfan Ralph knows that Adam West never turns down a challenge. So he throws down the gauntlet, challenging Adam to any contest the Batman star chooses. Adam, an expert angler, chooses a fly-fishing competition, and Ralph chooses the location. From the moment the contest is set, Adam is obsessed, whether he´s doing voice work for THE FAMILY GUY or visiting the Batmobile and his most famous "Catwoman," Julie Newmar. Even the tranquility of his home in Sun Valley, Idaho is thrown off by a needling phone call from Ralph claiming he´s found a fishing hole that´s sure to give him a "home field advantage."

Wednesday, April 19
LIVING IN TV LAND: FRED WILLARD
Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, BEST IN SHOW, ANCHORMAN) is honored with an Emmy nomination for his role on the hit sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND. TV Land cameras follow Fred´s every move through the frantic days leading up to television´s biggest night to the red carpet to after The Emmys take place. As his schedule gets busier in the days leading up to the Emmy Awards, the pressure of the nomination starts to take its toll, but Fred´s friends and co-stars are there to offer him support. Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND); Martin Mull (FERNWOOD 2NITE); John Goodman (ROSEANNE); Joanne Worley (LAUGH IN) and George Wendt (CHEERS) all make appearances in this installment.

Wednesday, April 26
LIVING IN TV LAND: SHERMAN HEMSLEY
Sitcom star Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS, AMEN) puts together a band to play some of his original music, makes an appearance at a Hollywood collectors show and gets hoodwinked into cooking dinner for his former castmates and friends by his JEFFERSONS co-star and close friend Marla Gibbs in this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND. Appearing in this episode are also: Sally Struthers (ALL IN THE FAMILY), Stanley Livingston (MY THREE SONS), Jay North (DENNIS THE MENACE), Cassandra Peterson (ELVIRA), Berlinda Tolbert (THE JEFFERSONS) and AMEN´s Anna Maria Horsford, Clifton Davis and Roz Ryan.

Wednesday, May 3
LIVING IN TV LAND: DAVY JONES
Best known as an entertainer and pop idol, what most fans don´t know about Davy Jones is that he has a passion for horses as the owner of an entire stable of racing thoroughbreds. TV Land cameras follow Davy on his rural Pennsylvania stable as he trains his favorite horse, T.E. Jones for the most important race of his young career. Viewers also get a peek into Davy´s everyday routine in Pennsylvania, watch as he sorts through photos and memorabilia to go into the Davy Jones Museum and finally travel to Kentucky with him for T.E. Jones´ big day.

The Rejected Women Come Back On THE BACHELOR PARIS - Down To Final Two

Travis Faces The Rejected Women And The Claws Come Out, As Jealousy Takes Center Stage On THE BACHELOR: PARIS: THE WOMEN TELL ALL, Monday, February 20 On ABC

The Women Attack Susan, and Travis Comes to Her Defense, Plus the Bachelorettes Sound off on Other Hot Topics -Moana, Kristen´s "Lemon-Teeth" and Dr. Allie G.´s Infamous Meltdown

A reluctant Travis faces the fury of the rejected women who spent this season of THE BACHELOR catfighting with one another in an effort to capture his heart. Susan, Sarah B. from Canada, Tara, Jehan, Kristen and Shiloh are just a few of the memorable Bachelorettes who will confront each other one last time and dish the dirt on national television, as the women tell their side of the story on THE BACHELOR: PARIS: THE WOMEN TELL ALL, Monday, February 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Emotions run to a fever pitch between these feisty women with exciting, never-before-seen moments and some outrageous out-takes.

Susan gets put on the hot seat by all the other women, who question her intentions and whether her professed love for Travis is true - only to have Travis surprisingly defend her.

And the women dish the dirt about the season´s hot topics, including: Dr. Allie G., the woman in her "reproductive phase" who exclaimed that her "eggs were rotting" and who confronted Travis in an explosive post-rose ceremony meltdown; Kristen´s "lemon teeth" ploy to capture the Bachelor´s affections while cruising down the Seine during a romantic dinner; and, of course, their overwhelming feelings about Moana... Have their opinions changed since watching the show?

Finally, Moana and Sarah S. from Nashville, who are still competing for Travis´ heart, have messages for the rejected women.

COLLEGE HILL To Return On BET For Season Three - Cast Announced

TV´s most addictive black reality show, COLLEGE HILL, returns for a third blockbuster season at Virginia State University with a fresh new look and even more drama than the previous two seasons.

While exploring the familiar themes of the black college experience and boy/girl relationships, the new cast of Season 3 turns up the heat at Virginia State University. Tempers fly, tears flow, and secrets are revealed as eight college studentsstruggle to live under one roof.

From the camaraderie of Homecoming celebrations and sexy hot tub scenes, to break-ups and an emotional visit to Rosa Parks´ funeral -- emotions and conflicts are at an all-time high. From classroom to chaos, the network´s cameras are there 24/7 to catch all of the action.

"Real" student woes, wonders and everything that happens in between in the quest for higher education, it´s all revealed on COLLEGE HILL.

Th cast for Season Three of COLLEGE HILL
Anya (Age 21 - Portsmouth, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
Audrina (Age 20 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Major: Economics/Junior)
Dierdra (Age 21 - Hartford, CT - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
Bianca (Age 21 - Virginia Beach, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Freshman)
Arlando (Age 21 - Chesapeake, VA - Major: Business/Junior)
Will (Age 18 - Lynchburg, VA - Major: Engineering/Freshman)
Rodney (Age 22 - Richmond, VA - Major: Sports Management/Senior)
Ray (Age 22 - Richmond, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)

COLLEGE HILL will premiere on Thursday, March 2 at 9 p.m. (EST) with a special one-hour episode

DEAL OR NO DEAL On NBC Ups The Ante To Three Million Dollars

NBC has upped the ante by raising the top prize money - along with contestants´ blood pressure - by a one-half million dollars each night when the exhilarating hit game show DEAL OR NO DEAL returns on Monday, February 27 for its week-long mid-season premiere (8-9 p.m. ET).

Contestants will be surprised when the new stakes are revealed. Beginning on Tuesday, February 28, the top prize will be $1.5 million - and as the week progresses, the top prize will escalate each night by an additional one-half million dollars, concluding on Friday, March 3 with a $3-million-dollar prize.

The contestants will need nerves of steel to decide whether to put their trust in themselves or their support group as they are confronted with life-altering financial decisions in a highly pressured environment.

Also returning to the show will be the "Lucky Case Game," a live interactive element where viewers in each of the three time zones (Eastern/Central, Mountain and Pacific) have a chance to win $10,000 by texting on their cell phones or by logging onto the DEAL OR NO DEAL website at www.nbc.com/DOND.

At various points in the show, viewers will be alerted on how to play and all of the viewers who correctly selected the lucky case will be pooled together with the winner chosen at random. The lucky case will be revealed and the winner will be announced live at the end of the each show.

DEAL OR NO DEAL will air Monday-Friday (February 27-March 3, 8-9 p.m. ET) and will return on a weekly basis beginning Monday, March 6 (8-9 p.m. ET).

Monday, February 13, 2006

NASHVILLE STAR Lands Gretchen Wilson And Larry the Cable Guy

NASHVILLE STAR, the nation´s top-rated country music series, has landed Grammy award winning Gretchen Wilson and Billboard´s 2005 Comedy Artist of the Year Larry the Cable Guy to appear in the second episode of the hit talent search series, it was announced today by Libby Hansen, USA Network´s vice president of alternative series & specials.

"Gretchen and Larry each bring something different and exciting to the NASHVILLE STAR party," said Hansen. "We are in a great position going into season four with some of the most notable names in entertainment scheduled to take our stage."

In the second week of NASHVILLE STAR, themed "Redneck Revolution" after Gretchen Wilson´s upcoming 2006 tour by the same name, the reigning CMA Best Female Vocalist will light up the stage with an opening performance of her highly-anticipated next single. The contestants will perform various songs with similar redneck themes, and Larry the Cable Guy will contribute some "Blue Collar Comedy" from the judges table alongside show veterans Anastasia Brown and Phil Vassar.

Executive Producer H.T. Owens added, "It´s incredible to have Gretchen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy on NASHVILLE STAR this year. Gretchen has a phenomenal album out, and we are huge fans. Larry the Cable Guy has a feature film in theatres this spring that is going to be tremendous."

As previously announced, MuzikMafia member and "hick-hop" artist Cowboy Troy will co-host with Five-time Grammy Award Winning Superstar Wynonna Judd (Curb Records). Superstars Big & Rich will perform and judge the premiere episode.

Reality Series CAN´T GET A DATE Announced By VH1

Got Dating Troubles? You´re Not Alone! VH1 Gets to the Heart of the Problem With New Reality Series

For years, the loveless have been forced to wander the dating landscape aimless and alone, making the same mistakes over and over. Finally, that´s about to change. Help is on the way in the form of VH1´s new reality series CAN´T GET A DATE, which premieres Friday night, April 7th at midnight. Catch a sneak peek of the premiere episode on the VSPOT, VH1´s broadband channel on Valentine´s Day - Tuesday, February 14 -- http://vspot.vh1.com/.

Each episode of CAN´T GET A DATE focuses on the real problems of one romantically challenged subject with dating problems ranging from the painfully obvious (foot fungus) to the well-hidden (fear of bicycles). The Host/Dating Mentor, who is heard but never seen, strikes a dialogue with our subject and, like a modern day Cyrano de Bergerac, offers advice and wisdom from behind the camera. The host´s perfect blend of humor, support and tough love soon unmasks our subject´s real dating problems.

After the subject´s flaws have been exposed, the reformation begins. The Host enlists the help of friends to turn around the subject´s losing streak. It´s not a tepid makeover performed by self-proclaimed "experts," but rather a fun parade of genuine insights from down-to-earth, everyday people. By using untraditional techniques to tackle our subjects´ issues - hula hooping with fire, hypnosis, learning to ride a bike, skateboarding on the Brooklyn pier, even enduring a full body wax - each dating hopeful is challenged to leave their own comfort zone.

The journey takes the audience into a New York that only a few insiders know, like cul-de-sac boutiques in Soho and old Italian barbershops in the East Village. The subject makes a physical transformation before the audience´s eyes, their attitude evolving through interactions with The Host and the helping hands they encounter along the way.

Finally, the subject, armed with a new attitude and approach to finding love, goes on an actual date under the watchful eye of our host/mentor.

Will everyone find love in 30 minutes? Well, no. But CAN´T GET A DATE promises to get them back in the fight.

CAN´T GET A DATE? Yes, you can.

In addition to airing the Valentine´s Day sneak peak, VSPOT coverage will include audition "shorts" and "after shows" that follow-up with the each dater after their CAN´T GET A DATE experience. The bonus footage - which will be available beginning April 8 - will also be available through VH1 On Demand, across various cable providers.

NBC Announces Cast Members Announced For THE APPRENTICE 5

"It´s triple the Trump this season...I invited my children, Don Jr. and Ivanka into the boardroom," said Donald Trump.

It is an international affair as NBC´s THE APPRENTICE premieres on its new night - Monday, February 27 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT - with candidates hailing from the former U.S.S.R., England, and Canada as well as a MENSA member, joining Donald Trump for the fifth season of THE APPRENTICE. For the first time, Donald Trump´s daughter Ivanka and eldest son Donald Jr. will fill in for Carolyn Kepcher and George Ross respectively, during multiple episodes of THE APPRENTICE.

"It´s triple the Trump this season on THE APPRENTICE" said Donald Trump, executive producer of THE APPRENTICE. "I invited my children Don Jr. and Ivanka into the boardroom for several episodes this season and they take the firings to a whole new level. I once again hand-picked this season´s 18 candidates and this group is as smart and likable as season four but even more entertaining."

Ranging in age from 22 - 38, these candidates boast degrees from Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern and Cornell University. A psychotherapist, appellate attorney and sticker company owner are among Donald Trump´s cast.

"Viewers clearly related to the cast of season four," said Mark Burnett, creator and executive producer of THE APPRENTICE. "We received tremendous feedback about how smart, attractive and likeable they all were. The candidates on season five are cut from the same mold. They are brilliant, (including our first-ever MENSA member), hungry and more international than ever - including candidates from England, the former U.S.S.R. and Canada."

Following are the season five candidates of NBC´s THE APPRENTICE.

The 18 Candidates On NBC´S THE APPRENTICE

Allie (Columbia, S.C.) Medical Sales Manager
Allie, 30, graduated summa cum laude and No.1 in her class from the University of Florida. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA as a finance major in the honors program, she met the demands of her rigorous schedule as a Varsity Gator cheerleader. Allie developed her disciplined work ethic at an early age as an internationally competitive gymnast. Most recently, she furthered her education at Harvard Business School where she received her M.B.A. Previously a financial analyst in Miami, Allie transitioned into a sales career to capitalize on her passion for people and building relationships. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Southern California where she works for a Fortune 500 medical device company. She is responsible for a multi-million dollar sales territory as a Market Development Account Manager. She is an avid sports fan and actively trades in the stock market.

Andrea (San Diego, Calif.) Sticker Company Owner
Andrea, 31, a self-made multi-millionaire, enjoys creating business ventures on the frontiers of technology and popular culture. Not satisfied with a conventional path, Andrea skipped college and personally financed her first enterprise: Rhythm Styx, a wildly successful toy company. Driven by her early achievements, at age 23 Andrea started a clothing distribution company targeted at the burgeoning youth market. Since then, Andrea founded and is the CEO of five unique companies: StickerJunkie.com, an online customized sticker company; T-ShirtJunkie.com, an online customized t-shirt company; Delinquent Distribution, a distributor of hip teen apparel; Zoko, Inc., an online community connecting best-selling authors with their readers; and Luxury Wedding Packages, Inc., an online wedding planning service delivering one-of-a-kind wedding experiences to an upscale market. While she can often be found jetting around the globe, Andrea's main residence is in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she is active in local charitable causes, avidly practices yoga and takes long hikes with her three large dogs Empress, Elvis & Priscilla (all pound rescues).

Brent (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Attorney
Brent, 30, was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. After graduating from York University in Toronto, Brent moved to Florida, where he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University. A Florida bar member, Brent currently juggles two jobs, working as an attorney for an insurance defense firm and handling real estate closings. A year and a half ago, Brent married his college sweetheart, Stephanie, and obtained his green card.

Bryce (Kansas City, Mo.) Home Builder
Bryce, 28, born and raised in Kansas City, MO, attended the University of Kansas. While in school, his real estate ambitions were born when he and his parents purchased two town homes and renovated them. After the completion of the projects, he realized he had no intention of ever using his Journalism degree. Bryce began working for Pulte homes in Kansas City, a fortune 500 residential builder, shortly following his graduation. It wasn´t long before he wanted more, and then at age 24, with little money and no real experience co-founded a high-end residential building company. Four years later, the Gahagan - Eddy Building Company currently builds many of Kansas City´s finest custom homes with most projects exceeding $1.5 million. Bryce attributes his success to his family and the values his parents instilled: honesty, integrity, and ambition. He believes what ever you choose to do in life, do it, but do it better than anyone else.

Charmaine (Nashville, Tenn.) Real Estate Consultant
Charmaine, 27, an only child, was born and raised in a small town in Kentucky. Her mother, an adventurous and hard-working Filipino immigrant who left everything to move to the U.S, has been a big influence on Charmaine. She earned a BA in Corporate Communications from Western Kentucky University, and after winning numerous awards for her leadership and public speaking, she moved to San Diego, where she began her career in marketing and advertising sales. She successfully brought in multi-million dollar clients, trained new employees, and structured long term pricing and contracts. Charmaine, the youngest on the sales team, consistently exceeded her sales goal by more than 200 percent, making her the No. 1 in sales for two consecutive years. She went on to Scottsdale for her next challenge in new business development with a mortgage firm. Charmaine now resides in Nashville, Tennessee where she is an area manager for a Fortune 500 Company. She works in warranty and risk-management consulting and is highly involved in the local real estate community. Whether she´s driving the performance of the company or mobilizing an entire office to run a mini-marathon for charity, Charmaine has proven she knows how to get it done.

Dan (Miami, Fla.) Clothing Company Owner
Dan, 31, is the founder of Brody Sport, a designer brand of active-wear currently sold in prominent boutique shops and popular department stores. Dan has successfully launched several businesses during his entrepreneurial career beginning with a college venture, NYC Cafe "Grandma´s Cookie Jar." This wholesale retail bakery boutique served as one of the earliest bakery suppliers for the city´s Starbucks stores. Dan also owned YoCookie, a ready-to-bake cookie-dough brand shelved in more than 30 grocery stores even before "Grandma's Cookie Jar" was successfully sold. Dan´s next venture was Swan Hat, one of the only "Made In The USA," headwear companies still in existence today. Swan Hat has a healthy department store base and the company´s Straw Headwear division annually outfits the New York State Teachers Union - Labor Day Fifth Ave Parade, as well as other union parades and events throughout the country. Dan is passionate about religion and family and feels that you must make an exerted effort for those you love and give back to those in need.

Jose "Pepi" (Miami, Fla.) Attorney
Jose, 25, a Cuban-American attorney from a top law firm in Miami, and former Florida College Student of the Year, is the first Hispanic to receive that distinction. Pepi was president of both his high school student body and the University of Miami´s student government. He graduated from Columbia Law School where he received several honors including the American Bar Association´s Law Student Division Silver Key. Pepi has traveled extensively throughout the world, including study trips abroad in France, Greece, and Argentina. In his spare time, he donates his efforts to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity and assists his community through various pro bono endeavors.

Lee (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Business Analyst
Lee, 22, graduated from Cornell University where he received a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management. While attending Cornell University, he won business plan writing and marketing competitions, and served as a teaching assistant for courses in Entrepreneurship and Management. He worked for Merrill Lynch, researching emerging markets, creating portfolios and compiling business plans for high net worth clients, including an investment banking deal with an estimated value in excess of $100 million. Previous experiences outside of corporate America include, working at a day treatment program for the mentally ill, volunteering at soup kitchens and teaching fourth grade children in an inner-city school. Lee draws his inspiration from his grandfather who emigrated to the U.S. penniless and uneducated, yet through hard work and determination was successful through investing in real estate. At age 22, Lee became an analyst for one of the largest business/consulting firms in the world. Today, Lee works with some of the biggest companies and government agencies in the country to devise business strategy and information technology systems. Lee currently resides in New York City.

Lenny (The former U.S.S.R) Trading Company Owner
Lenny, 37, originally born in Baku, a city in the former U.S.S.R., he grew up in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he served in the Soviet Army for two years. At 24, Lenny left for the United States with his wife and child. Eager to start a successful business of his own - but knowing no English - Lenny built himself up from a janitor to the eventual owner of his own Russian restaurant. Lenny also became a stockbroker and achieved his Series 7 license after being in America for only two years. He now operates his own medical trading company. Lenny resides in New Jersey with his wife and sixteen year old son.

Leslie (Houma, La.) Realtor
Leslie, 28 graduated in 1999 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, with an emphasis in public relations. She was awarded a full scholarship in the sport of volleyball to play in the SEC at the University of Mississippi. Leslie´s success came early in life when she captured her first U.S. Swimming Championship Title for the state of Louisiana at age seven. She later captured the LHSA Tennis State Championship Title and competed in Division 1 level volleyball. Leslie, currently a multi-million dollar realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Boca Raton, has maintained a 100 percent closing transaction success rate throughout her career. Leslie is a member of the Boca Raton Junior League where she enjoys working with other women to make a difference in her community. She also participates in the Southern Palm Beach Women´s Tennis Association´s Open Level League. Leslie attributes the success throughout her life to her strong family foundation.

Michael (New York, N.Y.) Management Consultant
Michael, 29, a Manhattan native with a diverse educational background including, graduating from the United Nations International School in New York City where he concentrated on economics and studied three languages. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in both Finance and Marketing. Following his studies, he joined Arthur Andersen´s Business Consulting practice in Chicago, where he provided financial and operational management consulting services for Fortune 500 companies. He is currently a mergers and acquisitions consultant for one of the largest professional services firms in the country, assisting multi-million dollar companies with financial integration and development. When Michael is not working, he can be found thrill-seeking through snowboarding, wakeboarding and riding his motorcycle.

Roxanne (Austin, TX) Appellate Attorney
Roxanne, 26, an attorney at Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C., credits her parents - both professors at Arizona State University - with instilling the virtues of education in her at a young age. Moved by seeing Sandra Day O´Connor appointed as the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Roxanne decided early on to pursue a career in the legal system. The Baylor University graduate earned her law degree from the University of Michigan. While studying law, Roxanne became a certified Jazzercise instructor and currently teaches three classes a week. Before going into private practice, Roxanne clerked for Justices Scott A. Brister and Craig T. Enoch of the Supreme Court of Texas. Roxanne serves on the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Austin Affiliate Board and is active in her Riverbend church choir and young professionals group.

Sean (London, England) Recruitment Consultant
Sean, 33, born and raised in London now works as a director of business development for a recruitment consultancy registered on the London Stock Exchange, where he boasts the title of the top-ranking sales person globally at his firm. He graduated from the Southhampton Solent University with first class honors. Quickly snapped up by an international recruitment consultancy, Sean spent nine years brokering multimillion dollar deals with Fortune 500 companies in over 20 global locations. He earned the EB1 Green Card for "persons of extraordinary ability" in 2005. Sean resides in Miami.

Stacy (Long Island, N.Y.) Criminal Defense Attorney
Stacy, 38, attended Cornell University with dreams of becoming a news reporter and graduated with a journalism degree. After a short stint covering court trials as a street reporter in Savannah, Georgia, Stacy decided she wanted to move from in front of the camera to the courtroom. Now a public defender in New York City, Stacy has passed the bar exam in Connecticut, Florida, California and New York.

Summer (Huntington Beach, California) Restaurant Owner
Summer, 30, raised in Orange County, California, experienced her family´s financial ruin during her teens. Led by her father´s example, Summer´s work ethic and determination were molded during this trying time. Regardless of her title, Summer vowed to be the best at any occupation. With no education, and often-earning minimum wage, Summer continuously gained the respect of her co-workers and superiors alike. Summer now owns Sunny´s Restaurant in Huntington Beach, CA. Located on one of the most traveled streets in the county, the restaurant serves hundreds of locals and tourists daily. Summer thrives on the quality and efficiency of her business and is surrounded by employees who want the restaurant to succeed.

Tammy (Edison, N.J.) Wealth Manager
Tammy, 33, is founder of Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Inc, a company which designs stylish briefcases for women. She oversees every stage of the products´ original creation from design to final marketing. Through Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Tammy´s goal is to continue to inspire women to excel in their chosen career paths while maintaining their femininity and individuality. Tammy, also a Vice President at a major Beverly Hills investment firm, advises California´s most affluent and high profile clients on managing their finances. A Certified Financial Planner, Tammy is considered an expert in her field. Tammy earned her B.A. at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University, where she represented Senator John McCain as a constituent liaison. She later returned to Arizona State University where she received her MBA. Throughout her schooling, Tammy has self-funded all of her education. She is an avid marathon runner, an experienced motivational speaker and enjoys writing poetry.

Tarek (New Bedford, MA) Hi-Tech Manager
Tarek, 27, raised in the public housing projects and tenements of New Bedford, MA, is a wunderkind of sorts who credits his mother with fostering his desire to become more than his surroundings. After earning a scholarship to an elite boarding school in Mass., Tarek went on to receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts from St. Anselm College and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University of America. In addition to being a member of MENSA, Tarek played rugby for the Dallas Harlequins of the U.S. Super League and rowed crew in the Henley Royal Regatta in England. He is currently a Global Product Marketing Manager at a Fortune 500 company. He is constantly closing multi-million dollar deals while traveling throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. In addition to his travels, Tarek has been widely published in technical journals and magazines around the world.

Theresa (Barrington, IL) Psychotherapist
Theresa, 36, a Psychotherapist-Wellness Center Owner, earned a psychology degree from Northwestern University and her masters in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. She currently works as a psychotherapist in private practice, helping her client's battle depression and other health issues. Theresa earned her real estate license at 21 and also heads up a real estate design and development company.