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  • Keshia Knight Pulliam: Fired For Not Calling Cosby

    Keshia Knight Pulliam: Fired For Not Calling Cosby

    Keshia Knight Pulliam was fired from Sunday night’s season premiere of The Celebrity Apprentice.

    The episode centered around a fundraising bake sale for charity. Keshia Knight Pulliam was the project lead for her team, but according to Donald Trump she didn’t make the right phone call that could have put her team over the edge.

    Pulliam made a pretty decent argument as to why she didn’t phone up her TV father from decades ago.

    “I have not talked to Bill Cosby on the phone in I don’t know how long,” she explained. “For me to pick up the phone having not talked to you for five years, except for when we run into each other for a Cosby event, I feel that’s not my place to do.”

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    That makes sense to those of us who don’t like bugging friends and family for money.

    However, Trump wasn’t afraid to tell Keshia Knight Pulliam exactly what he thought of her consideration for Bill Cosby.

    He said, “You have this tremendous guy with this tremendous amount of money. And with one phone call you could have won this whole event.”

    Trump continued, “I really believe, if you’d called that gentleman, he would’ve helped you, even if you hadn’t spoken to him in years. Because you were an amazing team with one of the most successful shows ever, so I think it would have been a very quick call to make for charity…Keshia, you’re fired.”

    Ouch. The Trump firing is always a little painful for everyone, but it was especially cringe-worthy in light of recent events.

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    The episode with Keshia Knight Pulliam was filmed before all of the sex abuse accusations formed a dark cloud around Bill Cosby’s name, but Trump remains steadfast in his decision.

    That guy. Always the business man!

    What do you think of Keshia Knight Pulliam’s boot from the show last night? Who should be next?

  • Kate Gosselin: Is She Dating A Millionaire?

    Kate Gosselin: Is She Dating A Millionaire?

    Kate Gosselin is reportedly dating a new man, and it’s said that he’s even a millionaire. Might there be any truth to this rumor?

    E! News says yes, there is. They report that the former Jon and Kate Plus 8 star is dating 51-year-old businessman Jeff Prescott–and has been doing so at least as far back as October.

    Prescott is a divorced father of three, and is the CEO and co-founder of Dreamstime, an Internet-based stockpiler and supplier of digital images for media outlets and both corporate and personal clientele. Back in 2007, the Brentwood, Tennessee-based company’s value was heading upward of $15 million—and Prescott told the Nashville Business Journal that year that Dreamstime was worth $25 million to $30 million.

    Has Kate Gosselin found a sugar daddy this time? Or is it the real deal?

    Sources tell E! that Gosselin and Prescott were spotted in public–in New York City, to be exact–in October, when she was there filming Celebrity Apprentice. It seems the two have been careful not to be seen in public too much together, as both would like to evade the paparazzi as much as possible.

    Kate Gosselin has said in the past that she is very particular about what kind of man she would deem worthy of being around her eight children. It seems like Jeff Prescott’s credentials might just meet her strict criteria, however. He’s president of the Deaf Children’s Foundation, Octagon Sports Nutrition and the Nature’s Youth Fit Kids Foundation, as well as director of Nature’s Youth. It sounds like the dad of three might just be worthy of being a stepdad to eight more, should the relationship get that far.

    It was just over three years ago when Kate Gosselin told E! News that she was trying to be “a little more open-minded” when it came to allowing a new man into her life.

    “If there’s anyone out there who wants to deal with us,” she said at the time, referring to the chaos that comes with having eight kids and being a former reality star, “that would be good.”

    Might Jeff Prescott fit the bill for Kate Gosselin? Will the paparazzi soon start filming the two together because they won’t be able to stand being apart?

    How might Kate and Jon Gosselin’s kids take to a new man in Mom’s life? Will they be happy with whatever makes her happy?

    It will be interesting to learn how Jon Gosselin will react if Kate Gosselin is in fact dating this new millionaire exclusively.

    Kudos to Kate. Maybe a new man is the missing link. Perhaps she’ll finally be happy with a steady boyfriend in her life.

  • Kate Gosselin, Joan Rivers Join Real Housewives and DWTS Alum on Celebrity Apprentice

    Kate Gosselin is on board for the latest round of Celebrity Apprentice. But you already knew that.

    Kate Gosselin has been talking about her upcoming appearance on Celebrity Apprentice 7 way ahead of Donald Trump’s official announcement. The reality TV mom will have to square off against — and cooperate with — the likes of two “real housewives”: Brandi Glanville from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Kenya Moore from The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

    While these ladies are under close watch for the possibility of drama they may bring to the proceedings, they also have to contend with a few heavy-hitters who could dust them where it counts: business and contacts.

    Geraldo Rivera is in the lineup. With his years of media work and contacts, Rivera could be a formidable opponent.

    There are a few Dancing with the Stars alumni among the cast this time around. In addition to Gosselin herself, who only lasted five rounds on DWTS, there is Ian Ziering, who made it to the semi-finals in Season Four. But there is also Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, who won the mirrorball trophy in Season Eight.

    Gosselin recognizes that she was out of her element in DWTS, but thinks she can do better this time around.

    “I’m really excited to sort of take on a competition that I have a chance of doing well at, versus others I’ve done,” she told US Magazine last month. “I feel really in my element taking on something like this.”

    Gosselin says she is better-suited to this competition due to her personality.

    “I have a business-running personality,” she said. “I work for myself. I’m the secretary, the personal assistant, the president, the accountant, and I run my ship at home as efficiently as possible.”

    Gosselin, Johnson, Rivera and the others will be joined by Keshia Knight Pulliam from The Cosby Show, comedian Gilbert Gottfried, Lezza Gibbons, Kevin Jonas, Vivica A. Fox and Terrell Owens.

    A couple of episodes will feature appearances by the now-deceased Joan Rivers as an advisor to Donald Trump.

  • Kate Gosselin Joins Celebrity Apprentice: Will She Bring The Drama?

    Kate Gosselin stands out in the sea of semi-familiar faces set to tackle a new season of Celebrity Apprentice.

    Perhaps it’s because the 39-year-old mother of eight is known far and wide for her own reality television series, Kate Plus 8.

    Or it could be that everyone is still stunned at Kate’s lengthy blonde mane. Gone is Gosselin’s infamous Flock of Seagulls-esque hairdo.

    Whatever the case, fans of the reality TV mom will be tuning to watch the new season of Celebrity Apprentice. Donald Trump has gone on record about the popular series, and promised that this latest season “is on point to be the best yet”.

    It could be that the cast list, which includes Real Housewives stars Brandi Glanville and Kenya Moore, is poised for dramatic flare-ups.

    Also in the boardroom with Kate Gosselin will be comedian Gilbert Gottfried, former football player Terrell Owens, and there will even be guest appearances by the late Joan Rivers.

    Will so many C-list names (and A-list egos) in one place, there is bound to be conflict.

    Just don’t expect Kate to be the one bringing the drama.

    “I am a strong personality,” Gosselin told Us Weekly. “[I thin that what will] come out here is that I’m not a pot stirrer. I’m definitely not a drama starter.”

    Kate said that this revelation is “probably going to be surprising to a lot of people”, no doubt due to the drama surrounding her TLC show and the departure of former husband Jon Gosselin.

    However, Kate Gosselin views drama as something that “gets in the way of getting work done”.

    Make no mistake: Gosselin said she intended to use her time on the show to her advantage, to gain valuable insight that could be used for her own business ventures.

    “I’m willing and excited to learn whatever I can.”

    As for being away from her eight youngsters, the mom admits that it’s not easy.

    “Obviously it’s hard to be away from my kids for an extended period,” said Kate Gosselin. “But they’re good. They’re very supportive.”

  • Lisa Rinna: Soon to Be Fan Favorite on ‘RHOBH?’

    Lisa Rinna may soon be the new fan favorite on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills–at least according to E! News. The publication recently interviewed the former Days of Our Lives star and learned some intriguing things about the new and very unique housewife.

    Rinna isn’t new to TV. In addition to playing Billie Reed on Days, she starred on Melrose Place and appeared on Dancing With the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice. She even co-starred with hubby Harry Hamlin on Harry Loves Lisa. Now she’s one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

    “This is very close to doing Melrose Place without a script in your hand,” she said.

    “Like everything in life, it’s all about timing. It’s funny, when I went on to Melrose Place it was year five. This is year five of Housewives…To be honest with you, after talking about it with my husband, it’s been a really great gig for me,” she said, citing her time at home with her husband and children. “It felt right, to be honest with you…and I like an adventure, I was looking for an adventure.”

    In the trailer for the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lisa Rinna is shown throwing wine and a glass at costar Kim Richards. She, of course, had to remain coy about the details, but did say, “I can’t say it’s anything I would have ever expected or imagined to ever have happen in my life…most of my friends have ever heard me raise my voice or get angry, really…what I learned is I am fiercely protective of my family.”

    Are you a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fan? Do you expect–as E! News predicts–that Lisa Rinna will soon be everyone’s new favorite housewife?

    The new season of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premieres Tuesday evening, November 18th at 8:00 P.M. on Bravo.

  • Jon Gosselin Denies Homeless Rumors, Talks Kate Gosselin

    Jon Gosselin made news recently for showing up at ex-wife Kate Gosselin’s yard sale. He didn’t show up unannounced, as previously reported, however. Instead he came because his kids asked him to. At least that’s what he told Extra’s Mario Lopez during an interview this past week.

    When Lopez asked about his recent eviction from his home and rumors about him being homeless, the former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star had the following to say.

    “The truth is I made some poor financial decisions, but I am living in a home,” Jon Gosselin said.

    And when asked what went wrong between him and Kate Gosselin, he had no problem answering that question quickly and directly, too.

    “The biggest reason, I think we both wanted different things. I wanted to settle down and kind of get off TV for a while… and she wanted to further her career,” he said.

    One answer Jon gave that coincides perfectly with one Kate has given several times in recent months is in regard to the relationship the two presently have with one another.

    “There is no real relationship, like we don’t talk…” And as for any offers to co-parent with Kate, Jon said, “It’s just not working at this point in time.”

    Jon Gosselin managed to get a slight dig in about Kate Gosselin when Mario Lopez asked him if he would be watching the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice, on which his ex-wife will appear.

    “Umm, maybe… If she gets fired probably, I’ll watch that episode,” he said.

    Ouch.

    Mario also asked Jon to comment on last January’s awkward Today Show appearance made by Kate Gosselin, along with their twins, Mady and Cara.

    “I just felt really bad for my girls, so I called them afterwards, and I was just like, ‘Don’t worry about it.’”

    Jon Gosselin admitted he was dating someone when the Extra host asked, but his answer wasn’t at all what Mario Lopez was expecting.

    “I’m dating myself right now,” Jon said, adding, “because I don’t even know myself… I’ve always been with a woman… now, I’ve got to figure out who I am. Being a father, devoting my time toward my kids…”

    So what’s your take on Jon Gosselin? Is he the loser Kate Gosselin makes him out to be or just a guy who can’t seem to catch a break?

    It will certainly be interesting to see if he picks up the pieces since being evicted this time and makes a better life for himself.

  • Kate Gosselin To Go Up Against Trump For “Celebrity Apprentice”

    Kate Gosselin has been announced as one of the contestants on the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice, which premieres on January 4.

    Gosselin was reportedly seen selling pies in New York earlier this year as part of filming for the show, but it’s unclear how far into the competition she made it. The new season will begin just weeks after new episodes of Kate Plus 8 will air on TLC. The show–which followed Kate, her ex-husband Jon, their twin girls and sextuplets–went off the air in 2011, but after a “where are they now” episode garnered good ratings, the network announced they would check back in with the family.

    Gosselin will appear on the show with Kevin Jonas, reality star Brandi Glanville, Ian Ziering, and Gilbert Gottfried, among others. Joan Rivers made an appearance on two episodes before she passed away, as well.

    Gosselin has participated in other reality ventures in the past, including Dancing With The Stars, and while she’s taken criticism for it, she says she does what she has to do to support her large family. Jon Gosselin, it was reported recently, is having financial troubles and was allegedly evicted from his home.

    “Hear me very clearly, if there was another way to singly support eight children, you would not know this name and I would be on an island, and so would they. You would never hear from us again,” Kate said.

  • Bret Michaels Helps Out in Tornado-Ravaged Town

    Bret Michaels and his band pitched in to help clean up efforts in a tornado-ravaged town in Nebraska. It was just over a week ago that Pilger, Nebraska sustained considerable damage and destruction following an EF4 tornado that touched down there. More than half of the town of 350 was impacted by the storm. Two of the town’s residents–one of them a little girl–were killed.

    Michaels and his band were taken inside the Pilger Middle School to see the damage that took place there.

    “I just got that lump,” he said as he observed the rubble. “Thinking about the children in this town, it takes your breath away.”

    He added that he had no clue exactly what such devastation would look like up close.

    “It’s one thing to see it on TV. But when you actually get out here, it’s completely different. I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” Michaels said.

    Bret Michaels and his band members and crew worked cleaning up rubble at the home of Tim and Betty Maly, who had nothing left on their property besides their basement.

    “It’s wonderful. You can’t thank them enough. People take time out of their days off or use their spare time to come here. It’s just unreal,” Betty Maly said of the former Poison front man and his fellow musicians.

    Bret Michaels knows all about people helping other people. When he suffered a brain hemorrhage in 2010 he was surrounded by many who supported him in his time of need. Perhaps this is his way of giving back.

    Regardless of the reason behind his volunteer actions, Bret Michaels is certainly setting a wonderful example for other celebrities–showing that not only is it important to give of one’s wealth, but that rolling up one’s sleeves and pitching in for the dirty work is often important, too.

    In addition to working their clean-up details, the former Celebrity Apprentice winner and his band signed autographs for the people of Pilger, as well as for other volunteers.

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  • Kate Gosselin And Eight Returning To Television

    It’s been almost three years since the television world has checked in with Kate Gosselin and her eight kids. If you were wondering how they were doing, wonder no more. TLC has released a little taste of what viewers can expect from the clan’s upcoming special Kate Plus Eight: Sextuplets Turn 10.

    Yes, that’s right, Alexis, Hannah, Leah, Aaden, Collin, and Joel are 10-years-old. The twins Cara and Mady are 13.

    Jon isn’t in the TLC-released clip. In the video, Kate confesses to being tired. The gem of the clip comes when a sinister-looking Kate gives away her secret to achieving leverage, “I got those girls cell phones and iPads – so I could take them away. Yes indeedy.”

    Here’s a look at what we can expect from the upcoming special.

    If the two-part special isn’t enough Kate Gosselin for you, the reality television star is currently filming the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice. Other members of the 2014-15 cast include: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Brandi Glanville, The Real Housewives of Atlanta Kenya Moore, journalist Geraldo Rivera, Rudy from The Cosby Show Keshia Knight Pulliam, Rapper Ludacris, Actress Vivica A. Fox, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, Actor Lorenzo Lamas, Beverly Hills 90210 alum Ian Ziering, volleyball player/actress Gabrielle Reece, comedian Gilbert Gottfried, talk show host Leeza Gibbons, singer Kevin Jonas, Olympic snowboarder Jamie Anderson, Deadliest Catch Captain Sig Hansen, former NFL football player Terrell Owens, and former MLB baseball player Johnny Damon.

    The first of the two-part special Kate Plus Eight: Sextuplets Turn 10 debuts on June 19. The second part airs on June 26.

    What do you think? Are you excited to catch up with the Gosselin crew?

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  • Kate Gosselin: ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Filming Begins

    Kate Gosselin, along with Brandi Glanville and Kenya Moore have begun filming segments from their upcoming appearance on Celebrity Apprentice, and in the midst of the competition it seems the two Real Housewives (Brandi is from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Kenya is one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta) aren’t getting along. Will Kate get caught up in a cat fight at some point during the show’?

    Former U.S. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and talk show host Leeza Gibbons reportedly round out at least part of the team that Kate Gosselin is part of when season 14 of Celebrity Apprentice airs some time this coming summer.

    The ladies were spotted filming at New York City’s Union Square just over a week ago. They took over a bakery called Pie Face for a few hours and used their business skills and no doubt their sexual prowess–along with their celebrity status–to sell as many pies as possible. Kate shared word of the event via Twitter.

    An observer told Us Magazine that Kate Gosselin and Kendra Moore “weren’t really working at all” during the challenge, and they spent more time chatting with customers, posing for photos and feigning ignorance when asked about the reason behind the event.

    “I know my kids’ names, if you ask me that,” the former Jon and Kate Plus 8 star replied to a curious customer. Her remark drew a seemingly annoyed look from Brandi.

    Do you sense that fingernails will soon emerge and the fur on some cats’ backs will rise as the competition gets underway?

    Kate Gosselin and Brandi Glanville are said to be keeping their distance from one another but that Glanville and Kendra Moore are already at odds.

    Which one of these ladies do you think will hear those infamous words from the host of Celebrity Apprentice–Donald Trump–first?

    Even though the airing of season 7 is yet a while away, hopefully more words about filming Celebrity Apprentice will emerge, so fans can keep tabs on Kate Gosselin, Brandi Glanville and the rest of their Celebrity Apprentice team.

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  • Rhonda Adkins, Wife of Trace Adkins, Files for Divorce

    Rhonda Adkins, the wife of country singer Trace Adkins, filed for divorce in Tennessee earlier this week after 16 years of marriage.

    According to the documents from the Williamson County, Tenn., court, Rhonda Adkins cited “irreconcilable differences.”

    Trace and Rhonda Adkins have three daughters – MacKenzie, Brianna, and Trinity. She is asking for custody of their daughters and for the singer to pay child support, in addition to her legal fees. Rhonda also asked to be named as the sole beneficiary on Trace’s life insurance policy. Trace also has two other daughters from a previous marriage.

    Trace, a Celebrity Apprentice winner, entered rehab for alcohol abuse in January after a physical altercation with an Adkins impersonator who sang one of his songs on karaoke on the Norwegian Pearl. He was headlining a seven-day country cruise on the ship at the time of the incident.

    After only a two-week stay, the Ladies Love Country Boys singer left the rehab in Florida in early February to be with his father, Aaron, in Louisiana, during his last days. Aaron Adkins was ill and passed away at the age of 71. Trace returned to rehab to complete his treatment after his father’s death.

    Trace had been sober for the past twelve years after he completed a stay in a rehab facility in 2002.

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  • Kate Gosselin Returns to TLC, Set To Appear On ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

    Kate Gosselin is headed back to reality TV – at least for one night.

    According to ABC News, the TLC television network has confirmed that the former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star will be a part of a one-night special coined Kate Plus 8.

    The program will “bring fans up to speed on what’s changed in the family,” since their series went off the air in November of 2009.

    The network later issued a press release about the special. An official announcement was also posted to the network’s Twitter timeline. Kate confirmed the announcement via Twitter, as well.

    “In 2007, viewers first fell in love with one of the most talked about families in reality television history,” a TLC press release read.

    “With the twins now 13, and the sextuplets about to turn 10, Cara, Mady, Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel join their mother in this update about their life as a family today.”

    The network has not stated whether Jon Gosselin will appear for the special. If the press release is any indication, chances are the Gosselin patriarch won’t be involved.

    However, the network intends to reveal how much the children have grown over the years. The special will also chronicle Kate‘s evolving life which centers around motherhood and her career.

    In addition to the TLC special, the 38-year-old reality TV star mom is also reportedly scheduled to appear on season 14 of Celebrity Apprentice. US Weekly reports that the upcoming season Donald Trump’s boardroom-based reality game show will also feature Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville, rapper-actor Ludacris, and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore.

    The Kate Plus 8 one-hour special is scheduled to air on Sunday, June 6 at 10:00 ET on TLC.

    Image via Kate Gosselin, Twitter

  • Dennis Rodman Fired From Celebrity Apprentice

    On last week’s Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump spared Dennis Rodman because of the redemption story forming around the athlete, and fired reality star Omarosa Manigault instead. This week, the basketball star was back in the boardroom, but didn’t fare quite as well with Trump as he did last week.

    Rodman, as the leader of a team tasked with creating a promotion for a beauty product, was pulled into the boardroom with country music singer Trace Adkins. At issue during the boardroom meeting was a misspelling on an ad Rodman’s team published. In the end, Trump brought up the fact that Rodman has been in the boardroom multiple times, though the business mogul did say he was “proud” of Rodman.

    Rodman is now the sixth celebrity to have been fired from the current season of Celebrity Apprentice. He was also part of the eighth season of Celebrity Apprentice in 2009. During that series, Rodman was the fifth contestant fired.

  • Omarosa Fired by Donald Trump (Again)

    Omarosa Fired by Donald Trump (Again)

    During her appearance on the first season of The Apprentice, Omarosa Manigault made the show a hit with her portrayal as a confrontational, cutthroat contestant. However, her ruthlessness wasn’t enough to guarantee her the win, and she was fired by Donald Trump halfway through the show.

    Manigault went on to become known simply as Omarosa, starring in several reality TV shows. She continued to play up to her reputation, making waves wherever she went.

    In the current season of Celebrity Apprentice, Omarosa has finally returned to the show that made her a reality TV star. Unfortunately, she has now heard Trump tell her she is fired for a second time.

    This week on the show, Omarosa entered the boardroom with Dennis Rodman and Lil Jon. While arguing for her place on the show, Piers Morgan, working on Trump’s side of the desk, told Omarosa that she is “not a celebrity.”

    Despite her arguments, Trump narrowed his firing candidates to Omarosa and Rodman. Trump eventually decided that Rodman will be staying on Celebrity Apprentice, if for nothing else than his “redemption story.”

    “Omarosa, I adore you,” said Trump, just before firing the reality TV star.

  • Bret Michaels Meltdown Follows Apprentice Firing

    The first episode of reality TV show All-Star Celebrity Apprentice premiered this past Sunday, bringing back popular celebrities from past Celebrity Apprentice seasons. Celebrities such as Marilu Henner, Penn Jillette, and Dennis Rodman are now competing against one another for the affection of Donald Trump.

    As is custom for an Apprentice show, one of the celebrities was unceremoniously dismissed by Trump at the end of the episode. Surprisingly, the first celebrity to go was none other than rocker Bret Michaels. Though Michaels had won the third season of Celebrity Apprentice, and was the only contestant to have won a past Apprentice season, Trump fired the star for a poor fundraising showing. Both Brande Roderick and La Toya Jackson were able to escape the boardroom at Michaels’ expense.

    Before his appearance on the show, Michaels stated that some people though he was “crazy” to go back on the show after already winning. It’s a sentiment that even Trump expressed during the boardroom portion of the episode.

    Radar Online is now reporting that Michaels took the firing extra hard. The report cites an unnamed “show insider” as saying that Michaels “was crying and totally distraught.”

  • Arsenio Hall Returns to Late Night TV: Twitter Reacts

    Arsenio Hall, the Emmy award-winning talk show host and champion of this year’s incarnation of Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice”, is set to return to television airwaves next year. According to MTV News, Hall will debut his new late-night syndicated chat show towards the latter half of 2013, much to the delight of those who grew up watching the actor/comedian interview everyone from Jean-Claude Van Damme to Kool Moe Dee to former President Bill Clinton.

    Hall’s latest endeavor, which will land in September of 2013, will hit the airwaves courtesy of CBS Television Distribution and the Tribune Company. The syndicators will broadcast the show on 17 of their stations, including Chicago’s WGN-TV. If the program doesn’t debut in your market, keep your fingers crossed that someone will give Hall and his talk show some much-needed love and attention. Personally, I can’t wait to see what Hall has up his sleeve.

    In addition to his hosting duties, Hall has been involved in a number of motion pictures, including the 1988 Eddie Murphy classic “Coming to America”, “Harlem Nights”, and, most recently, “Black Dynamite”, a film in which Hall portrays a flamboyant pimp known as Tasty Freeze. in 2008, the actor contributed some voice work to director Anthony Leondis’ underrated animated comedy “Igor”, which also featured John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, and Molly Shannon.

    Do the individuals who spend countless days and nights fawning over every single Twitter post have anything to say on the subject? Of course they do! A sprinkling of Arsenio Hall-related tweets can be found in the space below. I, for one, am excited for Hall’s return, though, sadly, I doubt he’ll bring the Dog Pound with him. I always wanted to be a part of that group.

  • Arsenio Hall May Return to the Land of Talk Shows

    Arsenio Hall is having a damn good week. Not only did he emerge victorious from the latest season of “Celebrity Apprentice”, he’s also rumored to be in talks with three networks regarding his return to the talk show circuit. Although details are sketchy, it would seem that Hall’s triumphant turn on Donald Trump’s popular television program is certainly working in his favor.

    For those of you who arrived late to party, Hall was the host of a wildly successful late night talk show, aptly-titled “The Arsenio Hall Show”. The program ran from 1989 until 1994, and while it never managed to obtain the ratings that rival Johnny Carson was generating, his impact on the cultural landscape was quite significant. Hall famously invited presidential hopeful Bill Clinton onto the show, where the former Arkansas government flexed his considerable saxophone skills. Many believe this appearance was instrumental in his election.

    Since the show’s cancellation in 1994, Hall has made various radio and television appearances, though nothing to the level of his iconic talk show. That, however, may be changing very soon. If the reports coming out TMZ are to be believed, no less than three networks are interested in putting him back on the air. As of this writing, it’s unknown who, exactly, is courting the “Celebrity Apprentice” champion. Furthermore, it’s unclear if Hall is being considered for a daytime chat show or something geared towards the late night crowd.

    Any way you look at it, Hall’s star is back on the rise. Having grown up watching “The Arsenio Hall Show”, I’m anxious for the guy to make his long-awaited return to the proverbial airwaves. And while I doubt his latest venture will have the same impact as the one which put him on the map, I’m sure it will retain the comedian’s personable charm. Of course, I wouldn’t scoff at the return of the dog pound if he decided to head in that direction.

    After winning @CelebApprentice, 3 networks are courting Arsenio Hall for a talk show reboot. Hello early 90s good to see you again #dogpound
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    OMG…Lisa and Kim just gave props. to Arsenio Hall by doing the dog pound arm pump….”Sittin’ at home watchin… http://t.co/xF6oGLPv
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    Hope Arsenio Hall does another talk show
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    Can’t wait to see Arsenio Hall back on TV!!
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    Arsenio Hall has nothing in all these years because he is a jagoff – he didn’t change people don’t change & his meltdown on CA proves that.
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  • Arsenio Hall Bests Clay Aiken on Celebrity Apprentice: Twitter Reacts

    Arsenio Hall, the 56 year-old comedian and former 90’s talk show host, has beaten “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken on this season’s installment of “Celebrity Apprentice”. Aiken, who was hoping to cast off the annoying, ever-present “second best” title by claiming the top spot, ultimately had his hopes and dreams for such a reality destroyed with the utterance of one famous sentence: “You’re fired.”

    “Arsenio worked hard and he did a great job and that’s why he won,” controversial host Donald Trump explained after the finale. The show played out in front of a live studio audience, which included Aiken’s own mother.

    “My mother’s here tonight and she’s already sat through me losing once,” the “American Idol” runner-up said before the decision was handed down. “I feel like the last task was a comprehensive exam that we excelled at.”

    Unfortunately for Aiken, it was Hall who came out on top of the game. In addition to the money he raised during the charity-driven variety show the contestants were charged with staging, Hall will receive an additional $250,000 for The Magic Johnson Foundation.

    “I want to be No. 1. We’ve heard about Idol many times,” Hall said, “but when I was battling Johnny Carson [in the TV ratings] I was No. 2, when I entered a magic contest as a kid I was No. 2. I need to be No. 1!”

    Naturally, not everyone thought that Hall should have won “Celebrity Apprentice”, may of whom are devoted Claymates. You can have a look at some Twitter reactions to the show’s finale by investigating the posts you see nestled below

    Loving the Celebrity Apprentice finale! May the best power-bottom win!!
    11 hours ago via WhoSay · powered by @socialditto
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    Donald Trump picked the wrong winner on Celebrity Apprentice last night. It should have been Clay Aiken.
    5 hours ago via HootSuite · powered by @socialditto
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    Congrats to my good friend @ArsenioOFFICIAL for winning ” NBC Celebrity Apprentice”! Next up, its time to bring u back to Late night TV!
    10 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto
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    Arsenio Hall won Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice on behalf of the Magic Johnson Foundation. Congrats to him. That’s awesome!
    8 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto
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    “Celebrity Apprentice” is Trumped up. Arsenio Hall will “win” so Trump can claim he’s no longer a racist.
    21 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
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    Hopefully, winning the Celebrity Apprentice will be exactly what Arsenio needs to start making Chunky A albums again.
    20 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
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    So who watched the #CelebrityApprentice finale last night? Am I the only one who thinks Trump chose the wrong Celebrity Apprentice?
    33 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
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    Congrats to Arsenio Hall for winning Celebrity Apprentice. A smart, down-to-earth and warm person, with a big heart. A true champion.
    47 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
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    Am I the only one finding this Daily News headline funny? “‘Celebrity Apprentice’ final recap: Arsenio Hall tops Clay Aiken”
    30 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
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  • Lisa Lampanelli Roasts Dayana Mendoza

    Lisa Lampanelli Roasts Dayana Mendoza

    Outspoken comic Lisa Lampenelli has roasted many of her famous friends, including Flavor Flav (which may be my favorite appearance of hers ever), but they’re always in good humor. “Celebrity Apprentice”, however, brought out that famous brash wit with just a touch of pissed-off last night when team leader Dayana Mendoza got under her skin during their project.

    Mendoza, a former Miss Universe, told Donald Jr. that teammate Clay Aiken did all the work on their project–which was to create a jingle–when the majority of the work was a collaboration by Aiken and Lampanelli. She also accused Lampanelli of being “as loud as possible” while they were working, something Lampanelli vehemently denied. Aiken backed up Lampanelli, saying the two of them did most of the work.

    “This isn’t necessarily in Dayana’s wheelhouse, so a major bulk of the work has fallen on myself and Lisa,” Clay told Donald Jr. when he came to check on the group.

    Trump obviously sided with Lampanelli, as he heard everyone’s story in the boardroom before firing the beauty queen.

    Ted Nugent says he wants to kill Obama & gets a Secret Service visit. Clay says he wants to kill Dayana on @apprenticenbc & stays! #GoClay!(image) 3 hours ago via WhoSay ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    Jennifer Coolidge and Lisa Lampanelli should do a show together. I’ll write it, and Hollywood, if the check clears, you can shoot it.(image) 13 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    I Love Lisa Lampanelli & hope she wins!Lisa Lampanelli Explodes at Dayana Mendoza on Celebrity Apprentice http://t.co/cZAiUgrM via @usweekly(image) 2 hours ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    Lisa Lampanelli is a Bi-Polar psycho!!!(image) 29 minutes ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

  • Teresa Giudice: Keeping Drama Out Of The Boardroom

    “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice did double time last night for reality television; she appeared on both “Housewives” and “Celebrity Apprentice” at the same time.

    Giudice has been vilified almost since the first episode of the show for being loud, brash, and impossibly self-centered, but she has shown a noticeably different side while on the Trump-helmed “Celebrity Apprentice”, keeping her temper in check and showing a maturity her Jersey fans never knew she had (to be fair, however, it’d be pretty hard to flip over that board room table. It looks fairly heavy).

    The mom of four has been a tabloid dream over the past year after facing bankruptcy; her husband was later arrested for fraud related to that bankruptcy. While her personal life is always an area of contention on the “Real Housewives of New Jersey”–especially with her brother Joe Gorga and her sister-in-law Caroline, who co-stars–she has obviously been wise enough not to bring it into the other show.

    “It’s surprising to me that she’s not more volatile,” Donald Trump said. “I thought she’d be a total wild woman … and really she’s not. I mean, she’s more reserved, and I think it’s a lot different than when you see her on the other show.”

  • Aubrey O’Day Walks Off “Celebrity Apprentice”

    Her hair isn’t the only thing fiery about her.

    Aubrey O’Day, former Danity Kane singer and member of the “Celebrity Apprentice” group “Team Unanimous”, was so fed up with the way things went on last night’s 3-hour episode that she walked off the show, using the elevator usually reserved for those who are fired.

    The stormy reaction came after rival Arsenio Hall called O’Day a narcissist and berated her leadership skills, saying she was selfish. O’Day said on the show, “I don’t want to be around all the negativity anymore … the environment is so ugly. I just don’t know if this is the right place for me.”

    The former talk show host and “Coming To America” star then stirred the pot even more by re-tweeting a rather controversial comment by a fan:

    @ArsenioOFFICIAL:I despise Lisa Lampanelli-UGH and I want u to slap Aubrey -_-!(image) 11 hours ago via txt ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    His retweet sparked a huge backlash from O’Day supporters, who took to her Twitter page to comment.

    @worldwidewaddie @ArsenioOFFICIAL @AubreyODay @LisaLampanelli Now thousands see that Arsenio verbally abuses women, probably always has.(image) 9 hours ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @ArsenioOFFICIAL It’s a punk ass bitch move to RT that tweet about @AubreyODay. There’s NO excuse for it. UGH. #CelebrityApprentice(image) 9 hours ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @ArsenioOFFICIAL RT’ed a fan telling him to slap @AubreyODay and @LisaLampanelli – What a punk! What a coward! #CelebrityApprentice(image) 10 hours ago via Twitter for Android ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @AubreyODay Aubrey, I was shocked at what @Arsenioofficial said. That was classless. You are as smart as you are beautiful(image) 9 hours ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @AubreyODay He was so beyond disrespectful to you and behind your back. Lost all respect for him. Keep kicking ass and screw Arsenio & Clay(image) 8 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    O’Day later tweeted that she would return to the show after taking her brief breather.

    I STAY! Xoxo. ?@ahaywood7: I wish u didn’t walk away she was the last hope on the show..can’t blame her, she didn’t deserve all that!?(image) 8 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto