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Survivor Season 29 Cast Includes Ex-Major Leaguer, Ex-Boyfriend of Clay Aiken & More!

CBS has come out with the full cast for Survivor Season 29 (yes, 29!) and it includes an ex-Major League Baseball pitcher, along with an ex-boyfriend of Clay Aiken. It also includes a married firefighter and police officer, along with college sweethearts and many sibling-sibling tandems. Look for the new season to premiere on September 24 and for one of the following teams to take home the $1 million grand prize. BROTHERS : Drew Christy, 25, a traveling sales rep from Winter Park, Fla. Alec Christy, 22, a student from Winter Park, Fla. MARRIED : Jeremy Collins, 36, a firefighter from Foxboro, MA Val Collins, 35, a police officer from Foxboro, MA DATING : Reed Kelly, 31, a Broadway performer from New York, NY Josh Canfield, 32, an actor/singer/writer from New York, NY COLLEGE SWEETHEARTS: Jon Misch, 26, a financial assistant from Waterford, MI. Jaclyn Schultz, 25, a media buyer from Las Vegas, NV DATING: John Rocker, 39, a former baseball player (Braves, Indians, Rangers and Devil Rays) from Atlanta, GA Julie McGee, 34, a model/spray tan business owner from Atlanta, GA SISTERS: Natalie Anderson, 28, a student and Crossfit coach from Edgewater, NJ Nadiya Anderson, 28, a Crossfit coach and project coordinator at Bridge2Peace from Edgewater, NJ FATHER & SON: Keith Nale, 53, a fire captain from Shreveport, LA Wes Nale, 23, a firefighter from Shreveport, LA MOTHER & DAUGHTER: Missy Payne, 47, a cheerleading gym owner from Dallas, TX Baylor Wilson, 20, a student from Nashville, TN FATHER & DAUGHTER: Dale Wentworth, 55, a farmer from Ephrata, WA Kelley Wentworth, 28, a marketing manager from Seattle WA 13 Reality Shows That Have Actually Existed 1. Sex Box Sex Box is actually a show. It will air on WEtv and it will feature couples having sex. In a box.

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Nicki Minaj Music Video Breaks Miley Cyrus VEVO Record

Well, now we know who is officially Queen of the Twerk. Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” music video has broken the record for the most views in 24 hours on VEVO, knocking Miley Cyrus and her “Wrecking Ball” from the top spot. VEVO announced yesterday that “Anaconda” has been 19.6 million times in 24 hours, compared to Cyrus’ previous record of 12.3 million video views.  Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda” (Music Video) Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball” – Director’s Cut Earlier this month, Minaj threw some shade at Cyrus after Miley appeared to have mocked Nicki’s latest cover art. Last year, however, Nicki said she admired Miley’s ball and said that Miley is soooo cute .  So we’re pretty sure the rivals are actually friends, though we may find out for sure tomorrow night: Minaj and Cyrus will be seated next to each other at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. Upon learning she set a viral record, Minaj Tweeted the only appropriate response: “A$$mazing.” She also made us love her even more by taking an anti- Kim Kardashian stance in explaining the music video’s prominent use of large rear ends to ABC News. “I wanted to reinstate something. Because of the shift in pop culture, even hip-hop men are really glorifying the less curvy body,” the recording artists explained. “I wanted to say, ‘Hey ladies, you’re beautiful.’ Hopefully, this changes things.” Amen, Nicki. 13 Nicki Minaj Music Video GIFs from “Anaconda” 1. Nicki Minaj with Whipped Cream This Nicki Minaj GIF may cause many anacondas to grow in length. If you know what we mean!

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Sex Box: Coming to WE TV in 2015!

The reality dating show ante has just been upped by Sex Box, the UK series now coming stateside. Yes, that is a real show and WE tv will be airing it. The network has ordered nine, one-hour episodes of Sex Box . In this therapy-based series, couples go into a camera-free, soundproof box to have sex. After that, they emerge for a post-coital breakdown with a panel of experts. 13 Reality Shows That Have Actually Existed 1. Sex Box Sex Box is actually a show. It will air on WEtv and it will feature couples having sex. In a box. In an era where Jessie Nizewitz goes on Dating Naked and then sues VH1 for showing her naked, and people get Married at First Sight , the competition is stiff. No pun intended. But get ready to think outside the box … pun intended. “Sex Box is one of the most unique and compelling show concepts we’ve ever seen, and we can’t wait to bring it to WE tv,” said Marc Juris, the network’s president. “Our couples will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience, while viewers will get the kind of bold, break-through-the-clutter programming they increasingly associate with WE tv.” Currently, we associate WE tv with the non-stop nonsense that is Kendra on Top and that’s pretty much it, so he may be overselling it. Still … Sex Box! Look for it in early 2015 … and just try to look away.

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Don Pardo Dies; Saturday Night Live Announcer Was 96

Don Pardo, the voice behind Saturday Night Live for 38 seasons, passed away on Monday, according to his daughter. He was 96 years old. Pardo broke into broadcasting at a small radio station in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to New York City in 1944 to begin his six-decade tenure as a staff announcer at NBC. You may not know his face, but you’ve heard his voice: Transitioning to television, Pardo announced for such shows as Jeopardy!, The Kate Smith Evening Hour, NBC Nightly News, The Price Is Right, Three on a Match and Winning Streak. On November 22, 1963, Pardo delivered the audio news bulletin to NBC viewers that President John F. Kennedy, Jr. had been shot in Dallas. Pardo – a Massachusetts native who grew up in Connecticut – lost his wife, Kay, in 1995. He served as the sole SNL announcer for every season except one (1981-1982) and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2010. “RIP Don Pardo.  A voice that meant so much,” Tweeted Seth Meyers upon learning the news, while Bobby Moynihan added: “On Sept 13th 2008 I heard Don Pardo say my name for the first time. I cried until the 16th. Thanks Don. I owe you a coffee.” Celebrities We Lost in 2014 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed!

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The Walking Dead Season 5: First Footage!

AMC hit fans with two major pieces of news at today’s Comic-Con panel in San Diego: The Walking Dead Season 5 will premiere on Sunday, October 12. The first trailer is here! What will things be like for Rick Grimes and company at Terminus? Producers have said action will pick up immediately following the events on The Walking Dead Season 4, with many fans assuming our heroes and heroines are in deep with a group of cannibals. GULP! Check out new footage now: The Walking Dead Season 5 Trailer “From the opening tease in the premiere onward, season 5 is without question the most ambitious and satisfying season this amazing team has ever crafted” said Charlie Collier, AMC president. “In the zombie apocalypse, event television is alive and well, and I am proud to acknowledge that this uniquely talented writing staff, production team and cast have once again raised the bar (and the crossbow).” Need to catch up? You can watch The Walking Dead online via TV Fanatic.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion Preview: Everybody Hates Tamra!

Unlike the Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta reunion fight, no weaves were pulled and no arrests were made when The Real Housewives of Orange County reconvened. Last week’s reunion show taping wasn’t drama-free by any means, though, as the women of SoCal brought with them insults, tears and apologies galore. The one-woman epicenter of tension? Tamra Barney. The reunion was “full of emotion, and it was all aimed at Tamra,” an insider revealed, noting, “Heather Dubrow actually apologized to Shannon Beador. In return, both of those ladies “took their anger out on Tamra, accusing her of stirring up drama and being a disloyal friend who spreads gossip.” The enemy of my enemy is my friend? Or something? They weren’t alone, either: “Vicki Gunvalson was also very mad at Tamra for betraying her trust, and continuing her vendetta against [Brooks Ayers].” But it was Shannon Beador who really went off on Tamra, according to insiders, for essentially “trying to make her look like a bad wife and mom.” That will typically not endear you to a person, it’s true. Tamra, who will be a grandmother this year as Ryan Vieth is expecting his first child, finally admitted to Beador that she leaked gossip about her. Real Housewives: Before They Were Reality Stars! 1. Tamra Barney: Before The Real Housewives OCs Tamra was quite the bodacious bikini babe. Still is! Will all of this get Tamra Barney fired from the show? That’s unclear, but despite the growing animosity, it’s hard to imagine those ties being severed. As for the husbands, the only ones who were invited to the taping to appear on camera were Terry Dubrow and David Beador, reports indicate. Heather’s plastic surgeon hubby, Terry “didn’t want her to apologize to Shannon because he didn’t feel she had done anything wrong,” the insider said. Meanwhile, “Shannon’s husband, David, also went OFF on Tamra for making his wife so upset. It was very sweet the way David defended Shannon.” Both believe Tamra is meddling and grasping at straws lately in large part because she personally is “very unhappy in her own marriage to Eddie [Judge].” Could a third divorce be nigh instead of a baby? It’s unclear, but producers are “ very happy with how the reunion taping went … there was tons of fighting, and tears, which equates to excellent ratings.” Yes. In that respect, everybody wins. Real Housewives: The Ultimate Bikini Body Slideshow 1. Joanna Krupa Joanna Krupa is hotter than hot on The Real Housewives of Miami.

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Meghan McCain vs. Leah Remini: Who Should Join The View?

After firing Jenny McCarthy and Sherri Shepherd , The View was left with two empty seats at its famous round table.  Rosie O’Donnell is returning to the show next season , a prospect that has many fans excited. But without an equally strong personality to keep her in check, there’s a chance that Rosie may dominate the proceedings.  The Rosie vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck debates made for some of The View ‘s best moments (and highest ratings), but it’s unlikely that fans would want to tune in for midday fisticuffs season after season. Plus, the intensity of the O’Donnell and Hasselbeck’s arguments ended up taking a toll on the entire panel. So producers are left with the challenge of keeping the discussions lively (a bunch of women sitting around agreeing with each other doesn’t make for great television), without leaving the show’s panel and audience bitterly divided. The View has reportedly cast a wide net in its search for talent, with two front-runners quickly emerging: Rumors that Meghan McCain would join The View began circulating earlier this month, and many fans online seem to feel the daughter of Arizona senator and former presidential candidate John McCain would be the perfect choice. Her father is a staunch Republican, but Meghan takes a liberal stance on most social issues. Her good looks and clever insights helped her rise to prominence during the 2012 presidential campaign, and she could serve as the perfect counterpart to O’Donnell – a sort of significantly toned down version of Hasselbeck. Another name that’s been mentioned as a potential fifth host is actress Leah Remini. Remini’s rejection of Scientology made news last year, and revealed the former King of Queens star and The Talk co-host star to be a thoughtful and discerning social critic who’s not afraid to make powerful enemies. Reports that emerged today claim that McCain is close to reaching a deal with The View, but until she signs on the dotted line, Remini still has a chance. Who do you think would make a better host? And the Winner is? Meghan McCain! Click Here To Vote for Meghan Leah Remini! Click Here To Vote for Leah There are two front-runners to join The View for next season: Meghan McCain and Leah Remini. Who would you rather see on the show? View Poll »

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey Ratings Hit All-Time Low!

The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 6 premiere featured plenty of drama and a handful of new Housewives, yet somehow brought in some of the most dismal audience numbers in the series’ history. Bravo producers had hoped the drama surrounding the Teresa Giudice court case, and the addition of several new cast members would draw in viewers who had abandoned the show in past seasons. But not even the return of Dina Manzo proved sufficient to boost RHONJ’s ailing ratings.  The season 6 premiere turned in just over 2 million viewers – about the same as when the series premiered in 2009 and all of the ladies were unknowns. Worse, RHONJ’s numbers in the key 18-49 year old demographic were lower than they’ve ever been. “Bravo was worried about ‘The Teresa Troubles,'” says a production insider. “It could have given them huge ratings or hurt them. In the end, it obviously hurt them.” The baffling part is that the episode couldn’t have been more chock-full of drama. In addition to the threat of prison hanging over Joe and Teresa’s heads, there was a heart-wrenching scene in which 12-year-old Gia Giudice reveals that she’s aware of her parents struggles and even a tribute to Frank Giudice – Joe’s father who died suddenly just last month . If all of that can’t pique the interest of potential viewers, it may mean that it’ll soon be splitsville for Bravo and the Housewives of New Jersey. 13 Classic Teresa Giudice Moments 1. Teresa Giudice: Table Flipping And now for the classic. Teresa’s face is priceless as she famously flips the table. Bravo. Bravo.

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Colin Farrell to Star in True Detective Season Two?

True Detective was a surprise runaway hit for HBO, and the 2014 Emmy nominations indicate that the show is just as popular with the Academy as it was with viewers. Naturally, there’s a lot of pressure on showrunner Nic Pizzolatto to deliver again in season 2, and the show’s one-and-done anthology format means that acclaimed stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson won’t be returning for a second go-round. So who will fill the (probably gritty, psychologically complex) voice in the show’s second season? Well, rumors that Jessica Chastain will join True Detective were shot down months ago, and no new casting information was leaked until today.  According to unconfirmed reports, it now looks as though Irish actor Colin Farrell will continue the show’s tradition of transplanting big screen stars to the world of premium cable. The series will feature an entirely new setting and storyline for season 2, so there’s no telling if Farrell will be drinking heavily and vocally contemplating the nature of existence a la McConaughey in season one. (Read: that’s totally what he’s gonna do.) Early reports indicate that TD will feature three leads this time around, and there’s no word yet on what probably A-list stars will join Farrell. Sadly, the cast shake-up means there will be no more Alexandra Daddario nude scenes . To re-live those, you’ll have to watch True Detective online at TV Fanatic. Of course, regardless of the quality of the show this upcoming season, True Detective Season 2 GIFs, have already given us plenty to be grateful for: True Detective Season 2: Who Should Star? 1. The Kardashians Stop or their mom will shoot… you with a camera she borrowed from E! for some reality show footage.

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The Real Housewives of New York City Fires Entire Cast Except for Ramona Singer!

The Real Housewives of New York City was facing cancelation earlier this season, as ratings for the once-popular reality series hit an all-time low. Now, it seems Bravo execs have decided to keep the show – and axe the cast. Radar Online report that the entire cast of RHONY has been fired, with the exception of Ramona Singer, whose future on the show remains in doubt. As the series begins to wrap up its sixth season this summer, the audition process for an all-new cast for season seven is already underway. The news isn’t terribly surprising, as it’s been known for some time that Bravo would have to make some major changes to one of its longest reality series if the show was to survive. Producers are expected to seek out young, hot and – most importantly – quick tempered women of privilege for a revamped Real Housewives of New York. Watch The Real Housewives of New York City Season 6 Episode 16 Online We’re guessing boozy Ramona will be kept on board as she can usually be counted on to bring the drama. As for the other ladies, there’s no official word on whether or not they’re aware that they’ll be getting canned soon. Aviva Drescher has been fired (sort of), but for all we know the rest of the cast is enjoying season 6 entirely unaware that it’s the last time they’ll be seeing themselves on screen. At least they’ll always have their bikini pics to fall back on … Real Housewives: The Ultimate Bikini Body Slideshow 1. Joanna Krupa Joanna Krupa is hotter than hot on The Real Housewives of Miami.

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