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May 10 2013 03:40 PM ET

TNT orders 'Undercover Boss'-meets-'Real World' reality series

TNT has greenlit a new reality series that follows companies on their search to fill their open executive positions with the best candidate possible. But there’s a gimmick, naturally.

On TNT’s Inside Job, four job candidates will compete for a six-figure executive position by living and working together for one week during the interview and hiring process. But what they don’t know is that one of their fellow candidates is already a high-level employee at the company they wish to join. This mole will then report all his or her findings to the top boss, in order to inform the final decision. Each week will feature a new batch of candidates.

The series is being produced  by All3Media America/Studio Lambert, which also produces CBS’s Undercover Boss

The first season will consist of six episodes, launching in 2014.

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May 9 2013 11:34 PM ET

'American Idol' eliminated contestant: 'This is only the start'

The tears may have been flowing on stage, but tonight’s eliminated American Idol contestant kept a brave face after the show. READ FULL STORY »

May 9 2013 05:50 PM ET

Randy Jackson's quitting 'American Idol'

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Dawgs, it’s over for Randy Jackson.

The last original member of the American Idol judges panel announced today via E! News that he’s leaving the Fox talent show.

“Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season,” he told the outlet. “I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It’s been a life changing opportunity but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures.”

News of his departure comes at a time when Idol faces its lowest ratings and worst headlines to date. Though no one — least of all the Fox executives — expected the talent show to remain the behemoth it once was, Idol’s dwindling ratings have been especially troublesome compared to what’s happening with The Voice, NBC’s solid singing show that’s generating good will with fans and the press, thanks to charismatic newcomers Usher and Shakira. Its ratings aren’t too shabby, either: The show is averaging a healthy 5.2 rating on Mondays and a 4.7 rating on Tuesdays.

In contrast, the obviously-strained relationship between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey on Idol has only managed to alienate Idol fans, who were then teased (or tortured?) by rumors that Jennifer Lopez was in talks to return to the panel. (It ain’t happenin’). Then a new report surfaced today that said all four of the judges, Keith Urban included, would lose their gigs at season’s end.

Fox, no surprise, is staying mum about the future of the show’s judging panel. But the suits will no doubt have to say something when they address advertisers next week in New York.

May 9 2013 12:39 PM ET

InsideTV Podcast: Brenda Lowe from 'Survivor' on that 'painful eye-opener' and why she hasn't spoken to Dawn since

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Considering we barely saw or heard from Brenda Lowe in the first half of the Survivor: Caramoan season, we never expected her to be a part of one of the most gut-wrenching blindsides in recent memory. But there she was getting voted out by the person whose teeth she found. The same person whom she initially invited to join her for the loved ones reward. And the same person she had been offering round-the-clock friendship and support for during many an emotional breakdown. And that person was Dawn.

On the latest InsideTV Podcast, Brenda calls in to talk about the “painful eye-opener” of being voted out by the person she counted on the most. (Unbeknownest to her, Dawn actually had a stronger alliance with Cochran.) “It really hurt,” says Brenda, who goes on to reveal that while Dawn has attempted to reach out to her since the show wrapped last June, she has not responded to the woman that voted her out. What will happen when they share a stage at Sunday’s reunion then? Listen in and find out! Brenda also goes on to talk about what it was like to make Jeff Probst cry, why she never considered throwing the loved ones challenge, and the thing that surprised her the most watching the episodes back on TV. It’s a must-listen for any Survivor fan.

Then we talk to another ousted reality show beauty: Marilu Henner! Marilu was fired on the last All-Star Celebrity Apprentice after her Foxwoods party suite fell flat thanks to an overemphasis on chess (among other things.) Now, Marilu comes in to spill secrets on everything that goes on both inside and outside of the Boardroom. Plus: Is the game rigged against women? I pose that question to the former Taxi star and you may be surprised by her answer. READ FULL STORY »

May 9 2013 07:00 AM ET

'Survivor: Caramoan': Jeff Probst on last night's brutal blindside and the one player left who cannot win

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Each week, host Jeff Probst answers a few questions about the most recent episode of ‘Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites’.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I’ve always said there is little upside to winning the loved ones challenge. You either piss people off by not selecting to include them, or become too likable by giving up your own visit for others. And yet people keep trying to win the damn thing! Give any future Survivor contestants reading this a compelling reason to win this challenge.
JEFF PROBST: CONTROL. And often FOOD. Two big reasons that it’s hard to pass up. I agree with you that it can be tricky to navigate and if you don’t feel comfortable with your people skills or on the fly negotiating then maybe best to not worry so much about this one. No question in my mind I would play to win and I would use my power to negotiate. Nobody ever comes out and says — “How badly do you wanna hang with mom?” While you can’t enforce any promise in this game, it’s still huge leverage. Then I’d say to my mom “Love ya, mom, but I’m trading you in for a vote!  I’ll see ya back home. Now scat!” READ FULL STORY »

May 8 2013 09:00 AM ET

'Below Deck': Check out the mega yacht that's home to new Bravo series -- VIDEO EXCLUSIVE

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to live on those mega yachts you only see when the stars are galavanting in Cannes or St. Barts? Well, now you can get a taste — sort of. The new Bravo reality series, Below Deck, tells the story of the underbelly of those fancy ships, taking us below the luxury and into the lives of the crewmembers on the “Honor” yacht. Think of it as a modern-day Downton Abbey… at sea.

Check out the exclusive trailer below:
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May 8 2013 12:13 AM ET

'DWTS' eliminated contestant: 'I'd like to take Alex Trebek's job'

The grueling task of learning two full dances proved to be too much for one Star, who will not be returning to the ballroom after this week’s elimination. READ FULL STORY »

May 6 2013 12:13 PM ET

'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' returns in July

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Break out the sketti: A new season of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo will premiere July 17, the network announced today.

TLC says this season will see the outrageous family participating in “butter rolling, tap dancing lessons and wrestling events.” It will likely also showcase behind-the-scenes moments of Mama June and Sugar Bear’s wedding — the longtime couple exchanged vows yesterday.

The show, which first premiered last August as a spin-off of Toddlers & Tiaras, averaged 2.3 millions viewers last season. Most recently, the show aired special “holladay” episodes this winter featuring the Thompson family celebrating the holidays.

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May 5 2013 07:00 AM ET

InsideTV Podcast: 'Celebrity Apprentice' receptionist and elevator attendant reveal all!

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One is the gatekeeper to the Boardroom. The other is the man responsible for herding all of the fired losers off the floor as quickly as possible. Together they make up the most dynamic of Celebrity Apprentice duos! Receptionist Amanda Miller and elevator attendant Adrian Acosta stopped by Entertainment Weekly’s SiriusXM studio for their first ever joint interview, and now you can hear it all on the latest edition of the InsideTV Podcast.

Why does Amanda have multiple pairs of golden scissors on her desk…and no computer? Does Adrian’s elevator actually go anywhere? What’s the name of the doorman who escorts the fired celebrities to their cars? And which contestants have attempted to hit on the receptionist and elevator operator over the years? We grill the pair and get all the behind the scenes Celebrity Apprentice scoop you know you secretly crave. Our last podcast with Amanda was one of our most successful ever, and you can expect more tomfoolery this time around as well.

But first, we chat with the two most recent players to be voted off of Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites: Reynold Toepfer and Andrea Boehlke. Why did Reynold decide to sport that sweet porn stache? Is Andrea bitter at those who blindsided her (like Cochran and Dawn) and has she mended fences with the people she blindsided (like Francesca)? And what surprised them the most when they watched the episodes play back on TV? It’s a joint interview no Survivor fan will want to miss. READ FULL STORY »

May 3 2013 04:14 PM ET

Dr. Drew says no more 'Celebrity Rehab': 'It's very stressful and intense for me'

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In a recent radio interview, Dr. Drew Pinsky said he doesn’t plan on participating in any more Celebrity Rehab, following the death of five former cast members — most recently country star Mindy McCready earlier this year.

“I’m tired. It’s very stressful and intense for me,” Pinsky explained in a radio chat with Zach Sang and the Gang. “To have people questioning my motives and taking aim at me because people get sick and die because they have a life-threatening disease, and I take the blame? Rodney King has a heart attack and I take blame for that?” READ FULL STORY »

May 3 2013 01:24 AM ET

'American Idol' eliminated contestant: 'I can actually dance.'

It was an emotional final week for one contestant who didn’t make it into the Top 3 on this week’s elimination show. READ FULL STORY »

May 2 2013 01:50 PM ET

InsideTV Podcast: Andrea and Reynold from 'Survivor' talk mustaches, blindsides, and backstabbing former friends

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They started the season of Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites in very different places. On the Fans tribe, Reynold Toepfer found himself on the outs pretty much immediately after trying to form a young hotties alliance that simply didn’t have the numbers. Over on the Favorites beach, however, Andrea Boehlke, made an immediate power play against her former fellow Redemption Island cast member and New York City pal Francesca Hogi, sending her former friend home and putting herself in the middle of the dominant alliance.

But both Reynold and Andrea ended up in the same place and on the same episode — the jury. Both were voted out on Wednesday’s double elimination episode of Survivor, and both called in together to a preview edition of Entertainment Weekly’s new SiriusXM radio show EW Morning Live, hosted by yours truly and Survivor: Amazon champ Jenna Morasca. (The full EW Radio channel launches on SiriusXM after Memorial Day.) Now, you too can hear that conversation as part of this week’s InsideTV Podcast.

We asked Andrea all about backstabbing Francesca and the online war of words that followed. We talked to Reynold about handing his immunity idol over to Malcolm. We spoke about being blindsided (Andrea) and blinding people through the power of mustache (Reynold). And you can hear it all by clicking on the audio player icon below.

But that’s not the only dynamic reality duo we have on tap this week! America’s favorite fake receptionist and elevator operator Amanda Miller and Adrian Acosta from All-Star Celebrity Apprentice stopped by our SiriusXM studio to share all the secrets from outside the Boardroom! Why does Amanda have approximately 3,271 pairs of scissors on her desk? Does Adrian’s elevator actually go anywhere? And what do they have to say about the celebs that have populated their reception area and elevator? Amanda and Adrian reveal all! READ FULL STORY »

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