Carolla to host NBC's
Carolla to host NBC's 'Top Gear'
Reality TV: Tanner Foust, Eric Stromer to help test cars — As he's told his radio audience for months, Adam Carolla is set to host NBC's domestic version of "Top Gear."
Bravo order chef shows
Reality TV: Network feeds lineup with reality fare — Bravo is nourishing its lineup with two more food-related programs.
Reality sidekicks say 'Gimme!'
Reality TV: D-listers compete to star in own reality show — Fox Reality Channel is giving reality sidekicks a chance to headline their own nonscripted show.
All3Media acquires Zoo Prods
Reality TV: Move latest in recent reality deals — Indie U.K. TV group All3Media has acquired U.S.-based Zoo Prods., which is partnered with Mark Burnett on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
Abu Dhabi wraps up 'Ton of Cash'
Reality TV: Reality series Endemol's first mideast production — Abu Dhabi TV has wrapped filming on "Ton of Cash," billed as the largest scale reality TV skein ever in the Arab TV biz.
Bunim-Murray set to walk 'Runway'
Reality TV: 'Real World' producer taking over reality show — Bunim-Murray is close to signing on as the new producers behind "Project Runway." The "Real World" producer has been in talks with The Weinstein Co. for weeks about taking over the gig in time for the hit reality show's sixth season - and first on Lifetime.
Relativity, Forman form reality unit
Reality TV: Duo join forces to create production house — Relativity Media has joined forces with Tom Forman Prods., the producer behind "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," to form the backbone of a new reality shingle.
Rive Gauche banks Asia TV deals
Reality TV: TV distributor pacts for reality shows — L.A.-based TV distributor Rive Gauche Entertainment has struck a series of deals across Asia for its reality and documentary skeins.
Reality runners-up join 'Grease'
Reality TV: Keeling, Spencer take over lead roles — Derek Keeling and Ashley Spencer, runners-up in NBC’s talent competition series “You’re the One That I Want,” will take over July 20 from that show’s winners, Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, in the Broadway revival of “Grease,” playing leads Danny and Sandy.
'Runway' shines light on L.A. designers
Reality TV: Reality show features rising West Coast couturiers — It may be shot in Manhattan, but "Project Runway" — Bravo's competitive reality show that pits 15 aspiring fashion designers against one another — is giving America a healthy dose of L.A. style. How so? Through its characters.