FTN: Has entertainment TV been re-defined?

FTN: Has entertainment TV been re-defined?

Aamir Khan's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' got a thumbs up from Bollywood and a large number of viewers. ...
11:59 PM, May 07, 2012

'Indian Idol 6' to focus on good voice not looks

'Indian Idol 6' to focus on good voice not looks Kolkata: As 'Indian Idol' enters its sixth season, the three judges say the focus this year will be on the power of the voice and not the looks. "It is a complete misconception that we are looking for a good singer who looks good. We only want voice," Salim Merchant, 'Indian Idol 6' judge and Bollywood music director, told PTI here. Over 1.5 lakh contestants from all over the country...
05:10 PM, Mar 27, 2012

Deconstructing MTV Roadies: 'Make me a star, sir'

Deconstructing MTV Roadies: 'Make me a star, sir' New Delhi: Like crack addicts, the MTV Roadies auditions have pulled in their esoteric mix of sociopaths, rap artistes, sensible women athletes, homeopath doctors and publicity-craving stage actors for the highly popular audition video cuts that hit the television screens on January 7 and were fast gaining traction on YouTube. The usual crowd of the slightly deranged, practical and wannabe-celebrities sweated out the personal interviews with hosts Raghu Ram, Rajiv...
04:45 PM, Jan 10, 2012
Sumo wrestler Yamamoto ready for 'Bigg Boss' debut

Sumo wrestler Yamamoto ready for 'Bigg Boss' debut

Yamamoto does not speak English, so he will be interacting with the Bigg Boss inmates through gestures and placards. ...
07:32 PM, Jan 01, 2012

'Bigg Boss' is no career push: Pooja Bedi

'Bigg Boss' is no career push: Pooja Bedi Mumbai: Actress Pooja Bedi, who is best known for her act in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander', says, a reality show like 'Bigg Boss', does not necessarily give dramatic push to the careers of the participants. Actress-cum-reality TV star Bedi, is one of the celebrity contestants in the fifth season of 'Big Boss' that kickstarted from October 2. "People, who come to 'Bigg Boss' to look for work, should not come...
05:17 PM, Oct 04, 2011

Ankan Sen's 'Just Dance' to victory

Ankan Sen's 'Just Dance' to victory Mumbai: Ankan Sen, who has been enthralling TV viewers with his smooth contemporary dance moves finally got his reward when he was declared the winner of Star Plus' reality show 'Just Dance' in a star-studded grand finale Saturday night. The show started off with 13 contestants on board from all over the world. Eighteen-year-old Sen beat Mumbai boy Karan Khanna and Delhi-based Surjeet Bansal, both 24, in the final round....
04:01 PM, Oct 02, 2011
'Bigg Boss Season 5' begins tonight

'Bigg Boss Season 5' begins tonight

India's most watched reality show the 'Bigg Boss' returns on Sunday night with Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt as hosts. ...
10:57 AM, Oct 02, 2011

Roadies is Usain Bolt of reality TV: Raghu

Roadies is Usain Bolt of reality TV: Raghu New Delhi: With two city auditions done and three more scheduled over this month, MTV Hero Roadies Season 9 has its hand on the accelerator and is raring to go. The faces of Roadies " Rannvijay, Raghu and Rajiv got candid at a press conference in the city. They talked about what was in store of season 9 and how the journey had been this far. After Australia, Africa and...
03:21 PM, Oct 01, 2011
Mandela's family to star in a reality TV show

Mandela's family to star in a reality TV show

Three of Nelson Mandela's grand daughters will soon open their lives to a rare level of scrutiny. ...
01:34 PM, Oct 01, 2011

Reality star Kim Kardashian weds Kris Humphries

Reality star Kim Kardashian weds Kris Humphries Los Angeles: Reality star Kim Kardashian married basketball player Kris Humphries on Saturday in a lavish made-for-TV wedding following a whirlwind courtship. Kardashian, 30, one of the highest-earning reality TV stars, and New Jersey Nets player Humphries, 26, exchanged vows in a ceremony on a private estate in the Southern California hill town of Montecito, her spokeswoman told People magazine and E! television. People magazine bought exclusive rights to the...
12:17 PM, Aug 21, 2011

Cowell sued by 'X Factor' contestants

Cowell sued by 'X Factor' contestants London: Music mogul Simon Cowell is facing legal action over allegations that he caused "mental anguish" to a pair of contestants who tried for the US version of music reality show "The X Factor". Hyman Marks, 86, and his son Stephen, 54, are suing Cowell over claims that their audition was ruined because they were left exhausted after filming a behind-the-scenes segment multiple times. According to the suit, the father-son...
03:52 PM, Aug 10, 2011

Old remains gold: Dharmendra leads TRP race

Old remains gold: Dharmendra leads TRP race New Delhi: "India's Got Talent", Bollywood veteran Dharmendra's small screen debut, has garnered maximum television rating points (TRPs), scoring over Hrithik Roshan's "Just Dance", Preity Zinta's "Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega" and even Akshay Kumar's "Khatron Ke Khiladi 4". Dharmendra, 76, is one of the judges on the talent hunt show with actors Kirron Kher and Sonali Bendre. The launch episode of the show, aired on Colors on...
05:10 AM, Aug 05, 2011

Pamela Anderson to feature on Big Brother

Pamela Anderson to feature on Big Brother London: After setting the "Bigg Boss" house in India on fire, "Baywatch" beauty Pamela Anderson has now decided to feature on the British version of the reality show "Big Brother". The 44-year-old is on the brink of signing up for the show, which will go on air Channel 5 this month, reports dailystar.co.uk. "I am very excited. I will just be myself and have fun with the contestants in the...
05:10 PM, Aug 02, 2011

Saif, Deepika to appear on KBC season 5

Saif, Deepika to appear on KBC season 5 New Delhi: Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone will appear as special guests on the fifth season of the game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", which starts off on August 15 with megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the host. "One interesting candidate and the entire anxiety of the working of the show just flies past .. we had a few today and tomorrow is another day .. let us hope...
06:02 PM, Jul 31, 2011

Lopez charges USD 34 mn for American Idol

Lopez charges USD 34 mn for American Idol New York: Pop diva and actress Jennifer Lopez is reportedly closing in on a USD 34 million deal for her second stint as a judge on the hit show 'American Idol'. The 42-year-old star's return to the next season was doubtful after she asked for the hefty pay package - a steep increase from her USD 12 million remuneration for the previous season - to reappear alongside fellow panelists Steven...
04:42 PM, Jul 26, 2011
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