Topic: Reality Shows

'Sister Wives' family sues to prevent prosecution for polygamy

Kody Brown, star of TLC's 'Sister Wives,' files suit in federal court seeking to prevent prosecution for polygamy under Utah law. The case may force another reexamination of laws governing sexual choices and lifestyles.
07/13/2011 07:40 pm

Culture Cafe 'Man vs. Wild' Season 6: Jake Gyllenhaal joins Bear Grylls

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal will join survivalist and connoisseur of on-the-go delicacies, Bear Grylls, to kick off a fresh batch of new episodes for the Discovery Channel series ‘Man vs. Wild.'
07/07/2011 04:56 pm

Culture Cafe 'Switched at Birth' star Constance Marie talks about the show

Constance Marie shares her love for ABC Family's new show 'Switched at Birth.' Marie plays the mother of one of the girls who was switched at birth.
07/07/2011 03:44 pm

Could Donald Trump reenter the presidential race?

During a visit to Panama to inaugurate the first Trump hotel and tower outside the US, real estate mogul Donald Trump called President Ricardo Martinelli an example for Washington.
07/07/2011 08:54 am

Pia Toscano scores record deal, releases single

Pia Toscano, beloved by American Idol fans, is releasing her first single on July 12, and will release an album with Interscope Records later this year.
07/07/2011 01:30 am

In Pictures America's Food Renaissance

In Pictures Fourth of July traditions

Culture Cafe Aaron Sorkin casts Dev Patel in 'More As This Story Develops' pilot

Aaron Sorkin has added 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Dev Patel to the cast of 'More As This Story Develops.' 'More As This Story Develops' is Sorkin's HBO pilot about the world of cable news with an ensemble cast of Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Alison Pill, Sam Waterston, and recently Dev Patel.
07/01/2011 01:34 pm

Culture Cafe 'Royal Pains' star Brooke D'Orsay talks about the new season

'Royal Pains' returned to USA Network June 29. Brooke D'Orsay talks about her role and the future of the show.
06/30/2011 03:52 pm

Culture Cafe 'Two and a Half Men' will kill off Charlie Sheen

When CBS’s hit series ‘Two and a Half Men’ makes its return this fall, make sure to have some tissues handy: there’s going to be a death in the family. Chuck Lorre is making sure there is no way Charlie Sheen could ever return by killing off his character, Charlie Harper. Joining the 'Two and a Half Men' cast is Ashton Kutcher.
06/30/2011 01:53 pm

In Pictures Who's who on The Voice

The Voice recap: Dia Frampton won't back down in finale

'The Voice' early favorite was Javier Colon, but the three female finalists prove that they have earned their place on The Voice stage. Dia Frampton adds an original song to her already impressive iTunes collection.
06/29/2011 09:58 am

Lady Gaga sued over wristband proceeds

Lady Gaga is being sued over the claim that wristband proceeds went towards Japan's earthquake relief efforts.
06/28/2011 01:30 am

The Voice puts favorite Javier Colon into finale

The Voice, on Wednesday, revealed that America's votes earned early favorite Javier Colon a spot in next week's finale. Who else is in The Voice finals?
06/23/2011 09:44 am

The Voice eliminates eight singers this week

The Voice, on NBC, eliminated four contestants Tuesday. Another four are scheduled to depart in a special results show on The Voice Wednesday.
06/22/2011 10:23 am

The Voice goes live: Will American Idol fans pick up the phone?

The Voice kicked off the second week of live performance rounds on Tuesday. Who was eliminated? Can NBC's The Voice win over the now idle American Idol fans?
06/15/2011 09:47 am

How Twitter is upending British privacy laws

While extreme gag orders, or 'super injunctions,' often keep the British press from airing the private details of celebrities' court cases, they haven't yet been able to quiet the Twitterati.
06/01/2011 04:19 pm

Scotty McCreery is the American Idol 2011 winner: Was he your pick?

Scotty McCreery: American Idol Season 10 ended Wednesday night after a two-hour finale featuring Lady Gaga, Jack Black, Bono, Spider-Man, and more. But in the end, country singer Scotty McCreery was crowned the 2011 American Idol champ.
05/26/2011 09:40 am

American Idol finale: Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery close on a low note

American Idol featured Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery, the two youngest contestants ever to face-off for the title. But did the decidedly unremarkable American Idol finale teach the producers that they should be careful what they wish for?
05/25/2011 09:33 am

American Idol: Are youngest-ever finalists key to Idol revival strategy?

American Idol finalists Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery are the youngest ever. Was that part of the American Idol Season 10 makeover strategy?
05/24/2011 03:04 pm

Opinion Snickers, sin, and salvation: the Puritan themes of TV's 'The Biggest Loser'

Puritans confronted the weight of sin. The obese contestants on 'The Biggest Loser' face up to the sin of weight. Both know that willpower alone isn't enough to conquer bad habits.
05/24/2011 12:05 pm

Jackie Evancho, Greyson Chance following in Justin Bieber's footsteps? (VIDEO)

Jackie Evancho and Greyson Chance are two young musical sensations who have converted their Youtube channels into marketable brands.
05/24/2011 03:19 am

American Idol results: Season 10's final two are revealed

American Idol reached another record number of votes in the last results show before the finale. With over 95 million votes, American Idol fans opted for a country finale and sent Haley Reinhart home.
05/20/2011 08:59 am

American Idol down to three as rocker James Durbin exits

American Idol has had more than its share of elimination drama this year. Thursday night James Durbin was added to the list of surprise American Idol eliminations.
05/13/2011 09:18 am

American Idol: Lady Gaga mentors Haley Reinhart to another standing ovation.

American Idol contestants were treated to Lady Gaga as a mentor and girl-power surged. Among the American Idol final four, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart delivered Wednesday, while the boys faltered.
05/12/2011 09:31 am