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Iman replaces Kelly Rowland as ‘Fashion Show’ host

allison — Sat, 15 May 2010 06:14:09 +0000

As “The Fashion Show” gears up for its second season, Bravo has made some personnel changes. Model Iman will replace Kelly Rowland as co-host alongside fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.

“I am so excited to be joining the Bravo team and to be working again with Isaac Mizrahi, my close friend of many, many years,” Iman said. ”I am also looking forward to all of the behind-the-scenes excitement and drama that is generated through the creative process of these undiscovered fashion designers. This will certainly be a show any follower of fashion will want to see.”

Video: Maxwell performs ‘Fistful of Tears’ on Dancing with the Stars

allison — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:24:47 +0000

R&B crooner Maxwell performed his single, “Fistful of Tears” Tuesday night on Dancing with the Stars.

Video: Taiwanese man sings ‘I Will Always Love You’

allison — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:18:36 +0000

Lin Yu Chin amazed viewers on the Taiwanese reality show, “Super Star Avenue,” with his rendition of Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You.” He is now a Youtube hit with more than one million views.

Brandy and Ray J learn the ‘Family Business’

allison — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:12:58 +0000

Check out a sneak peek of “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business,” which premieres April 11 at 8 p.m. CST on VH1.

Video: ‘What Chili Wants’ new VH1 reality show

allison — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:35:42 +0000

Chili from R&B group TLC is looking for her soul mate. Her wish list includes a man who is gorgeous, and doesn’t drink, smoke or eat pork. Missy Elliott and group member T-Boz also offer their advice. Check out the trailer for her new VH1 reality show, “What Chili Wants,” which premieres April 11.

Brandy and Ray J to star in family reality show

allison — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:06:11 +0000

Get ready to see more Ray J. His sister, Brandy and his parents will join him in the new VH1 series, “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business.” The show will follow Brandy as she records her new album with producer Timbaland and raises her seven-year-old daughter Sy’rai. Viewers can also see their mother Sonja manage the careers of the siblings as well as other artists. Ray J will be featured working on a new project with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and other producers.

Catch the Norwood family in the VH1 series premiere on Sunday, April 11 at 9 p.m.

‘Pants on the Ground’ on American Idol

allison — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:18:02 +0000

This week on American Idol, General Larry Platt, 62, sang his original creation,”Pants on the Ground” to guest judge Mary J. Blige and the other AI judges. Check it out…

Fantasia’s series premiere episode

allison — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:37:59 +0000

In case you missed the premiere episode of the VH1 reality series, “Fantasia For Real,” check it out here. The episode starts around the 3:16 mark.

Blagojevich, Sinbad and Cyndi Lauper join ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

allison — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:13:32 +0000

There is an interesting cast of characters lined up for Donald Trump’s reality series, “Celebrity Apprentice,” which premieres March 14 on NBC. Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, comedian Sinbad, actress Holly Robinson Peete and pop star Cyndi Lauper are a part of the cast this time around. Other contestants include: ”Rock of Love” Bret Michaels, Sharon Osbourne, lingerie model Selita Eubanks, track and field Olympian Michael Johnson and former baseball star Darryl Strawberry.

Fantasia to premiere her new V1 reality show

allison — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:13:46 +0000

The third season American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino is getting her own reality show. ”Fantasia for Real” premieres Jan. 11 on VH1 and will follow the life of the 25-year-old singer and single mother. Barrino’s eight-year-old daughter Zion as well as her famous first cousins K-Ci and JoJo of Jodeci will also be featured in the show.

“It’s just the truth,” Barrino told the New York Daily News. “Celebrities can be untouchable sometimes, but I’ve always given my story straight because I’m proud of myself and I’m proud that I can talk about what I’ve been through. People can relate to me. There are things going on with Fantasia that are probably going on with another family right around the corner.”