entertainment - "celebrities"

With the new group of celebrities out of Celebrity Rehab, they're faced with whether or not to spend time in a sober living facility.According to the new york Post, producers are looking to create a spin-off of the show that follows would 'put a number of 'Celebrity Rehab' alumni together in a luxurious Beverly Hills mansion for 30 days while they try to rebuild their careers without drugs and alcohol.' The paper claims Dr. Drew would take part, and '[f]ilming on the show could begin as early as next week, although VH1 has yet to give the project a thumbs up.'While following the celebrity cast post-rehab would be a logical next step, and the spin-off certainly sounds plausible, the New York Post's story literally cites zero sources. There isn't even a mention of any vague, mysterious, anonymous 'sources'; the only external piece of information is a paraphrased refusal from VH1 to comment.Is this what journalism has come to? No sources at all? Do we really place such blind faith i

Newly announced reality series include some original ideas, but also some that cover familiar territory, like yet another music competition (because there aren't enough of those already) and another show with quasi-celebrities. Janet Jackson is producing and starring in an MTV series that 'will feature Jackson as she mentors a group of aspiring singers and dancers. Project will be shot in the coming months as Jackson prepares for her world tour, which launches on Sept. 10,' Variety reports.Next week, TLC will debut Must Love Kids, a show that follows three single moms who 'give themselves the opportunity to meet someone special--potentially, a life-long partner,' according to TLC.Two production companies are talking to organizations that work to free imprisoned people about possible reality series, although there's nothing confirmed yet. USA TODAY reports that GRB Entertainment 'has discussed a proposal with the California Innocence Project,' while '[a] separate, undisclosed comp

Magwatch: Sometimes, too much detail is published about celebrities. Not to say we don't love an encyclopedic array of stories and photographs featuring famous people.