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American Idol Auditions

The quest to become the next American Idol is about to start. Fox has announced the dates for auditions for the seventh season of American Idol which begin in San Diego, CA, on Monday, July 30, at Qualcomm Stadium.

Auditions will continue in the following cities: Read more & comment »

Big Brother’s Charley Uchea May Escape Eviction

Big Brother 8: Charley UcheaLucky Big Brother housemate, Charley Uchea may just escape eviction again this week after silly Billi makes a major slip up.

Charley was one of a few people nominated for eviction, and after hearing the crowds recent chants of “Get Charley out!” I can’t imagine she would have stayed in the house had things went to plan.

However, Billi was caught speaking about nominations and as a punishment, BB is considering voiding all his nominations, this would most likely let Charley off the hook.
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Big Brother’s Tracey Barnard Speaking In Code?

Big Brother 8: Tracey BarnardA cloud of suspicion has been cast upon 36 year old raver, Tracey Barnard as housemates complain about her random use of street slang.

Big brother bosses are concerned that Tracey is passing messages to the outside world via her favourite phrases, such as “‘av it!” and “deal wiv it!”

Last night a Big Brother source admitted to The Sun newspaper:

“We have become increasingly concerned. Several housemates have complained about Tracey’s catchphrases. They say she just comes out with stuff at random. There is no rhyme or reason to it. It has nothing to do with the conversation she’s having.”

The insider added: “There is genuine concern that she could be passing messages to the outside world. Read more & comment »

Big Brother: Housemates Give Up On Task

Big Brother 2007 LogoBig Brother housemates have quit their latest task after finding the sleep deprivation too much to bear.

Some of the housemates would have liked to continue, tree surgeon Liam McGough stated

“Everybody’s here on their individual journey and my journey’s not quitting,” he said.

“I’d rather not argue with anyone and just go to bed, because otherwise I’ll be downright rude,” said fellow housemate Charley Uchea.

Big Brother: Jonathan Promises Twins A Holiday

Big Brother 8: Amanda MarchantSpeaking to Carole today, millionaire businessman, Jonathan has vowed to treat Sam, Amanda and six of their friends to a trip to his luxury holiday villa.

The present will be for their nineteenth birthday which occurs tomorrow and Jonathan said to Carole:

“I thought it would be nice for them as they have never been overseas. I don’t want to tell everyone though as I don’t want them to think I’m a flash b*stard. And my fiancee is gonna go mad at me when I get out.”

Carole said: “I think they’ll really like it.”

Isn’t he a sweetie!

3 Fat Brides, One Thin Dress!

Tuesday 26 June 2007 Channel 4

Formidable diet dictator Gillian McKeith turns her attention to big girls looking forward to their big day. In each episode Gillian meets three bulging brides-to-be in desperate need of her help.

With a wedding at stake, Gillian’s upped the ante by making the brides compete for the wedding dress of their dreams! But this isn’t just a guide for a bride, it’s a show packed with information and tips for everyone who needs to shed a pound or two.

The Concert For Diana – The Princes’ Interview

Princes William and Harry discuss their mother’s life and legacy in a rare interview, before Sunday’s Concert For Diana. Read more & comment »

Arabella Weir’s Tough Gig

Tough Gig follows one of the six comics as they are plucked from their day-to-day lives and totally immersed into a new world, where they will live, work, sleep and socialise. The series will also offer an insight into some of the most fascinating and unusual communities.

This week is the turn of Arabella Weir (star of The Fast Show and regular contributor to Grumpy Old Women) as she crosses to the other side when she spends a week at Ghost Festival in Edinburgh, joining clairvoyants and ghostbusters as they hold vigils and hunt for poltergeists. These people take the spirit world very seriously but Arabella is a non-believer. Read more & comment »

Tycoon: Tuesday 26 th June

Peter summons each of the budding entrepreneurs for a meeting. They are all given a task, individual to each of the different products but all with the same ultimate goal….to take the next tentative steps up the business ladders.

Pulling on their strengths and highlighting their weakness, Peter looks to protect his investment but also pushes the Tycoons into making some money back. To highlight the importance of this task, he offers to match any profit they make. Read more & comment »

24 Hours With Lee Ryan

24 Hours With…provides an innovative twist on the traditional chat show as celebrity and interviewer spend an intense 24 hours locked in a room together.

The next celebrity to leave their mobile phone and PR advisers at the door is Lee Ryan.

This is a rare insight into the true character of the ex-Blue lothario, as famous for his bedroom antics as his singing, who admits that this is ‘probably the most truthful I’ve ever been’.

Lee opens up about the alter ego he has created for the media as a barrier against negative comments and the mistakes he feels he made in his relationship with former Atomic Kitten, Liz McClarnon. Read more & comment »