Darnell signs new deal
Darnell signs new deal with Fox
Reality TV: Reality guru snags president title, more coin — After seriously flirting with several other offers, Fox reality guru Mike Darnell has decided to stay put — in exchange for a major promotion and lots more coin.
Amritraj to star in Indian reality show
Reality TV: Hyde Park CEO set for 'Gateway' — Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj is going to India to become a TV star. Amritraj, chairman-CEO of Hyde Park Entertainment, will take on the Donald Trump role in new reality series "Gateway."
'Big Brother' hits new highs
Reality TV: Increased drama increases ratings — As the number of insults, tantrums and crying jags increased in the "Big Brother" house last week, so too did the ratings.
Fox picks 'American Band' judges
Reality TV: Rzeznik to serve with Dickson, Sheila E. — Fox's new reality music competition series "The Next Great American Band" has selected its judges: John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Prince protege and drummer extraordinaire Sheila E. and Aussie "Idol" judge Ian Dickson will serve on the panel.
ABC greenlights 'Newlyweds'
Reality TV: Blumenfield, Marsh exec producing show — ABC has greenlit production on "Here Come the Newlyweds," a six-episode skein the producers are calling reality TV's version of a romantic comedy.
OfficeMax shops 'Schooled' to CW
Reality TV: Reality style special to air August 5 — OfficeMax is gearing up for a sophomore season of "Schooled," a reality style special that will air on the CW on Aug. 5, as part of the office supply chain's back-to-school efforts.