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Real Housewives of OC Star Releases a Song!
And you thought " Tardy for the Party " was good! The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi is following in Atlanta 's Kim Zolciak 's footsteps by releasing a debut song. The title of Rossi's track? "Nothing Without You." Listen to Gretchen's new song here! The song, which premiered on 104.3 MYfm with Valentine in the Morning Tuesday, was made in memory of the reality star's late fiance, Jeff Beitzel, who passed away from Leukemia in September 2008. She also plans to...

Bravo's New Lineup: A Top Chef Spin-Off, More Bethenny Frankel and More
Top Chef: Just Desserts just got a little sweeter. Longtime Top Chef judge Gail Simmons has been named the host of the upcoming spin-off, expected to premiere later this year. The culinary competition's first spin-off, Top Chef Masters , will return for a second season on March 7 at 11/10c before moving to 10/9c the following week. Bravo's Top Chef spins off into Just Desserts Also getting pickups are Real Housewives of Atlanta , My Life on the D-List , Flipping Out and The Rachel...

Bravo Expands Unscripted Programming By 20% And Unveils Premiere Dates For Returning Shows
via Press release: BRAVO EXPANDS UNSCRIPTED PROGRAMMING BY 20% AND UNVEILS PREMIERE DATES FOR ITS RETURNING ROSTER OF PERSONALITY DRIVEN SHOWS New Seasons Pick-Ups For “Flipping Out,” “My Life On The D-List,” “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” “Bethenny’s Getting Married?” “Thintervention With Jackie Warner” And “The Rachel Zoe Project”

Bravo's New Lineup: A Top Chef Spin-Off, More Bethenny Frankel and More
Top Chef: Just Desserts just got a little sweeter. Longtime Top Chef judge Gail Simmons has been named the host of the upcoming spin-off, expected to premiere later this year. The culinary competition's first spin-off, Top Chef Masters , will return for a second season on March 7 at 11/10c before moving to 10/9c the following week. Bravo's Top Chef spins off into Just Desserts Also getting pickups are Real Housewives of Atlanta , My Life on the D-List , Flipping Out and The Rachel...

Bethenny Frankel Gets Her Own Show
Bethenny Frankel appears to have it all: fame, fortune, Skinnygirl Margaritas -- everything, that is, except for her own Reality series. Until now. Frankel, one of the breakout stars of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York,' is set to star in her own series called 'Bethenny's Getting Married?', which will presumably follow Frankel's engagement to Jason Hoppy, according to E! (yes, the question mark is intentional). In the meantime, Bravo also announced that the 'Real Housewives of New...

Bravo Announces New Shows and Premiere Dates
Bravo sent out a mega, novel-sized Press release over the weekend announcing the pick up of a ton of new shows, with premiere dates. Are you taking notes? I will quiz you on this knowledge later! First things first, Real Housewives of New York City ’s Bethenny Frankel’s solo show finally has a title. It’s not Skinny In The City as previously rumored, but (are you ready for this?) Bethenny’s Getting Married? , with question mark included. Other rumored titles included...

Kandi Burruss Lines Up Rick Ross, Gucci For New LP
Former Xscape group member Kandi Burruss has tapped a number of rappers and Hip-Hop producers for her new untitled album, which is slated to hit stores this Spring.   Burruss announced a deal between her label, Kandi Koated Entertainment and Asylum Records, who will market, promote and distribute the untitled album.   The singer/Real Housewives of Atlanta Reality show star has also lined up rappers like Gucci Mane, Rick Ross and Rasheeda to round out the album, which features...

'Wipeout' takes the crown as the Guilty Pleasure Reality TV champion!
Drumroll please…we have a winner in our Guilty Pleasures Reality TV Showdown ! After more than a month of intense voting, fans have given the crown to Wipeout . More than 3,600 people voted in the finals, with Wipeout getting 60% of the vote and soundly beating our runner-up, Say Yes to the Dress . Here’s a look at the final bracket. Here at PopWatch headquarters, we were a little surprised that something like T he Real Housewives of Atlanta or Rock of Love didn't make it to...

'America's Next Top Model' and 'The Tyra Show' Snag NAACP Nominations
It's never over for Tyra Banks.  Even though her talk show is holding on to its last legs, the influential model and host has something better.  She's apparently a recipient for the 41st NAACP Image Awards, along with America's Next Top Model and one of its contestants. First off, The Tyra Banks Show managed to find a place in the category for "Outstanding Talk Show."  It's going against four other contenders, namely Lopez Tonight , The Mo'Nique Show , ABC's The View and ...

Conservative media dubiously compare Reid's controversial comments to Lott's support of segregationist Thurmond
Responding to Sen. Harry Reid's recently reported controversial comments about President Obama, numerous conservative media figures have accused Democrats of having a "double standard" regarding racially insensitive remarks made by Republicans, specifically citing the outrage over former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's past comments in support of Strom Thurmond's 1948 segregationist presidential campaign. But others -- including NPR's Cokie Roberts, Rev. Al Sharpton, and NAACP's...

South Bay Freedom Train Sparks Controversy
SAN JOSE (KCBS)  -- A controversy has erupted over the annual Freedom Train ride through Silicon Valley, which takes place next week, in honor of Martin Luther King. KCBS's Matt Bigler reports The local chapter of the NAACP has announced it will boycott the event, because organizers accepted a donation from the San Jose Police Officer's Association (POA) The San Jose POA reportedly donated $5,000 to the Freedom Train, and is listed as a chief sponsor. NAACP Chapter President...

2010 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominations; Airs February 26th On Fox
THE 41st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS AIRS LIVE FEB 26TH ON FOX AT 8/7 c It’s that time of year again, and the nominees for this year’s NAACP Image Awards has been announced. A press conference was held on January 6th at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills . Tatyana Ali, Wanda Sykes, Taye Diggs, Michael Strahan, Disney’s Chris and Kyle Massey and a few others were there to announce this year’s honorees. Precious ( Lionsgate ), Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story ( TNT Telepic ),

Jamie foxx Nominated in 2010 NAACP Image Awards
Congratulations to Jamie Foxx for being nominated in the 2010 NAACP Image Awards! Jamie Foxx has been nominated for 3 awards: Outstanding Music Video - "Blame It" ft. T-Pain, Outstanding Song - "Blame It" ft. T-Pain and Outstanding Actor In A Motion Picture - "Law Abiding Citizen". The awards are set to air on FOX 8/7c, February 26th. Be sure to tune in!

Congressional Black Caucus, NAACP, Al Sharpton & Obama Sell Out their Own for Reid's White Racist Comment
  I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character . (Martin Luther King Jr.) Character is defined by what you do when you think no one is watching. Martin Luther King Jr. died for the belief that it was not about the color of one’s skin. What say you Barack Obama, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, NAACP and the Congressional Black Caucus? It is not about the color of...

County Commission Gearing Up for Vote
Memphis, Tn - The Shelby County Commission is gearing up for a vote to find a replacement for the 85th District Seat held by the late Larry Turner. Last week speculation centered around the vacant seat as Turner's ex-wife, and Memphis NAACP director, expressed interest. With other names floating around, District 3 Shelby County Commission Chairman Pro-Tem says this will turn out to be an interesting vote by the commission, “You're talking about the legislators. They develop laws and put...

Conservative media dubiously compare Reid's controversial comments to Lott's support of segregationist Thurmond
Responding to Sen. Harry Reid's recently reported controversial comments about President Obama, numerous conservative media figures have accused Democrats of having a "double standard" regarding racially insensitive remarks made by Republicans, specifically citing the outrage over former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's past comments in support of Strom Thurmond's 1948 segregationist presidential campaign. But others -- including NPR's Cokie Roberts, Rev. Al Sharpton, and NAACP's...

Speaker inspired by 'everyday people'
Andre Lessears is a good speaker choice for an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He reads a biography of the Civil Rights leader at least once every year. "Dr. King and his legacy have always been a personal fascination for me," said Lessears, who will be the featured speaker for this year's NAACP Celebration and Awards Ceremony after 1 p.m. at Prescott School. Lessears is the city of Dubuque's training and workforce development coordinator. He also coordinates the city's...

Jackson Funeral Nominated for Image Award - Outrage Ensues
*The former head of the NAACP's Beverly Hills branch has written a letter blasting the national head for allowing Michael Jackson's televised memorial service to be nominated for the organization's Image Award as a variety show.   "Even though entertainers did perform, it was still a memorial service/funeral to honor this young man," said former NAACP's former Beverly Hills/Hollywood Chapter president Billie J. Green in a letter to national president Ben Jealous. The letter...

WTF? MJ's Funeral Nominated For NAACP "Variety Show" Award
Last we heard, a variety show – complete with monologues, skits, comedy sketches, and musical performances – was strictly for entertainment. What’s entertaining about a funeral? Billie J. Green, the former head of the NAACP's Beverly Hills branch, has written a letter blasting the national president Ben Jealous for allowing Michael Jackson's televised memorial service to be nominated for the organization's Image Award as a variety show. He wrote: "Even though...

Selena Gomez & Keke Palmer Get NAACP Award Nods
Selena Gomez and Keke Palmer were among the nominees for Outstanding Performance in a Children’s Television Program for the 41st NAACP Image Awards . “The NAACP Image Awards is the nation's premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (motion picture, television, recording, and literature), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors.” Disney’s Gomez...

Democrats launch counterattack to save Harry Reid's career
First, Reid’s allies plan to distribute the NAACP vote ratings of Republican senators who have scolded him. The data will be made available to editorial boards, cable programs and the blogosphere — including votes on minimum wage, community-oriented policing, education funding and HIV/AIDS programs. Separately, the Congressional Black Caucus plans to issue a new statement Monday , defending Reid and brushing back Republicans. “Senator Reid’s record provides a stark...

Johnnie Turner to Take Husband's Seat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Johnnie Turner, Executive Director for the local chapter of the NAACP, has been voted in by the Shelby County Commission to take her late husband's seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 85. Larry Turner was the longest serving member of the Tennessee State Legislature before his death last November at age 70. Johnnie Turner had previously stated that if chosen, she planned to hit the ground running in dealing with issues such as education and economic...

Rachel Zoe: Possible Eating Disorder?
Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe normally looks like a Fashion plate when seen on her Bravo TV Reality show but this photo of her while in St. Barts last week portrays a very different image. Basically, she looks awful and it’s likely she has an eating disorder. In prior interviews Zoe has said she doesn’t see herself as being too thin. She may see a photo of herself and think she doesn’t look very good, but she doesn’t think of it as being too thin. But Dr. Fred...

Klum Renames New York Avenue
Heidi Klum will turn a New York street into Project Runway Avenue on Wednesday - to mark the Reality TV show's return to the Big Apple. Hosts Klum and Tim Gunn will join New York City officials at a ceremony to kickstart the forthcoming seventh season, and temporarily rename a section of 7th Avenue Project Runway Avenue. City chiefs have also agreed to make 13 January Project Runway Day, to mark the show's contribution to the city's Fashion industry. The new season...