Posted 07/17/2007 by RealityWanted in The Biggest Loser
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Posted 07/17/2007 by RealityWanted and General News
"Push It." "Let's Talk About Sex." "Shoop." "Whatta Man." The songs are as legendary as this rap duo. Twelve million records sold. A first ever Grammy awarded to a female rap group for Best Rap Performance. Three MTV Video Music Awards. Then, in 2002, at the height of their success, Salt 'N Pepa suddenly called it quits. Rumors swirled that Salt had found God and Pepa wanted to pursue an acting career. Despite the speculation, the girls remained silent. Until now.
Premiering Monday, October 15, "The Salt 'N Pepa Show," will follow the ladies as they attempt
Posted 07/17/2007 by RealityWanted in Singing Bee
Paced by the debut of "The Singing Bee," the #1 show of the week in 18-49 and total viewers, NBC ranked #2 for the week in primetime's key demographic of adults 18-49, averaging a 1.9 rating, 6 share in adults 18-49 and 5.8 million viewers overall for the week of July 9-15, according to "live plus same day" in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Overall, NBC had two of the top five and four of the top 10 programs of the week in primetime's key demographic of adults 18-49. In addition to "Bee,"
Posted 07/17/2007 by RealityWanted in The Celebrity Apprentice
NBC has renewed "The Apprentice" for mid-season with a creative twist. In a new celebrity version of the popular series, celebrity contestants will vie for Donald Trump's attention in what will be the highest-profile competition in the groundbreaking series' run, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.
"It's always good to be in business with Mark Burnett and Donald Trump," said Silverman. "I am so excited to offer viewers what promises to be the most explosive version of 'The Apprentice' that anyone has seen."
"The success of 'The Apprentice' has
Posted 07/17/2007 by RealityWanted and General News
NBC has signed a series deal with mystifier/artist Criss Angel ("Criss Angel Mindfreak") and famed mentalist Uri Geller for "Phenomenon" (working title) -- a mysterious live competition series in which both men will conduct an intensive search for the next great mentalist. The announcement was made today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.
"The match-up of two world-famous personalities, Uri Geller and Criss Angel -- who have demonstrated astounding skills -- makes for a riveting series format," said Silverman. "Factor in the mystery of the genre, the live competitive angle as the contestants