Celebrity Apprentice Cast Announced

NBC and Donald Trump announced  the all-star celebrity cast for the third season of “The Celebrity Apprentice” premiering on Sunday, March 14 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).

Fourteen new celebrities will rise to the challenge once again it will be men versus women. All the celebrities will be vying for the coveted title as they fight for their respective causes close to their hearts.

The men include: Darryl Strawberry, Bret Michaels, Goldberg, Michael Johnson, Rod Blagojevich, Sinbad and Curtis Stone. The women include: Cyndi Lauper, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Selita Ebanks, Maria Kanellis, Carol Leifer and Summer Sanders.

Donald Trump said “This season of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ is going to be fantastic. The list of celebrities we have this season is outstanding and the show will really resonate with our core viewers and fans. I expect this season of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ to be the best one yet.”

The celebrities will compete in business-driven tasks around New York City using their fame, rolodexes and their business acumen to win weekly tasks and money to donate to their favorite charities, while ultimately battling with each other to stay out of the boardroom and avoid hearing those dreaded words “You’re Fired!”

They’ll be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes and intense scrutiny — all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers and personal assistants. Certain tasks encourage the contestants to reach out to their network of celebrity contacts for assistance or donations — making for entertaining surprise visits by some of the world’s biggest stars along the way.

Trump and his advisors in the boardroom will judge all of the tasks. Returning back to the boardroom are Trump’s children (and colleagues) Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., alongside longtime Trump Organization employee and “Apprentice” advisor George Ross. The boardroom will again feature a “rotating seat,” allowing a variety of famous business leaders and industry legends to join Trump in spirited judgment on each task. As with last season, the winning celebrity teams will relish the opportunity to watch the losing team squirm in the boardroom from the comfort of their own war rooms. When all is said and done, 13 celebrities will be famously fired and only one will emerge to become The Celebrity Apprentice.

(courtesy of NBC)

Bret Michaels Halts Rock of Love Tour to Help Crash Victims Families

Rocker and reality show star Bret Michaels has suspended his Rock of Love Bus tour to assist the families of two people who were killed in a crash that was caused by a “Rock” roadie.

Teenagers Yasmin Jackson and Kevetta Davis were fatally injured in a car accident that occured Friday on Interstate 57 in Illinois. The accident was caused when Michaels’ roadie, Dennis Hernendez fell asleep while driving a truck to  a Rock of Love shooting location. The truck veered off the road, crossing the median strip and killing the two girls.

Although Hernandez was assisting in the Rock of Love shoot, he was not an actual associate of Bret Michaels or part of his tour staff, according to VH1.

VH1 issues this statement:

A crew member from the 51 Minds Entertainment production of the upcoming ‘Rock Of Love Bus’ series on VH1 was involved in an auto accident on Interstate 57 in southern Illinois on Friday afternoon. The crew member, who is not an associate of Bret Michaels or part of his tour staff, was traveling alone to the next location stop for the series. The accident resulted in two fatalities in one car and injuries to two passengers in another vehicle. The crew member survived and has been released from the hospital. Local authorities continue to investigate.

Bret Michaels has requested that his participation in the production of the series be temporarily suspended in deepest sympathy as he attempts to reach out to the families of the victims. Traveling separately, Mr. Michaels had left Illinois early Friday morning and was not near the scene of the accident.

Michaels, 51 Minds Entertainment and VH1 extend their deepest sympathies to everyone involved in this terrible accident.

“As a father of two, I cannot even imagine what the families must be going through at this time. I will make every attempt to reach out to them to let them know that my heart and prayers are with them during their time of grief,” said Michaels in a statement.

Ray J Set to Take Over Flavor Flav’s Skanky-date Quest on VH1

R&B singer, Brandy’s brother and Kim Kardashian’s sex tape partner, Ray J will join the ranks of Flavor Flav, and Bret Michaels in his public search for temporary love and a career boost via VH1. His dating show will kick off sometime in 2009, and it should be interesting since he is significantly younger than both Flav and Bret. It should be entertaining to see how he handles the off-the-wall situations that he will certainly find himself in on the show.

According to VH1:

He may be one of the most infamous playboys in hip-hop, but he still hopes to find that special woman he can settle down with … and VH1 is going to help! The “Sexy Can I” singer is getting his own dating show in 2009, and producers are already looking for smart, attractive women over 21 who think they can handle the drama of celebrity life.

Ray J is looking for love!

Smells like a casting call is in the air, so if you want a shot at fame, and/or Ray J start working on that audition tape now.

Bret Michaels Adds Texas Bike Rally to 2008 Rock of Love Tour: Tickets on Sale Now for Gonzales Thunder Rally Rock Festival and Bike Rally

GONZALES, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–General admission and VIP tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for this year’s inaugural Gonzales Thunder Rally, a three-day rock festival and bike rally Oct. 10-12 at JB Wells Park in historic Gonzales, south of Austin, east of San Antonio, featuring special guest Bret Michaels of Poison and VH-1 “Rock of Love” fame.

The festival, which has already booked AXE and Great White and is busy booking others for Oct. 10, welcomes special guest Bret Michaels, Poison frontman and star of VH-1’s “Rock of Love” reality show, which just finished its second season. Bret’s new CD “Rock My World” is in stores now. Poison has sold 25 million records and had 15 Top 40 singles. The Gonzales Thunder Rally was added to Bret’s VH-1 Presents Rock of Love Tour 2008 – he’s headlining Saturday, Oct. 11. Electric Ocean opens.

• General Admission tickets: $45 for all 3 days
• Backstage VIP tickets: $295 – 3-day event pass includes VIP parking, VIP section near the main stage, private restroom and bar, complimentary food and event T-shirt. VIP tickets are automatically entered to win autographed merchandise and artist meet-and-greet drawings.

“When I talked to Bret about our plans for the Gonzales Thunder Rally, I got the feeling he was just as pumped and excited about the event as we were,” said Ben Pigott, Gonzales Thunder Rally brainchild. “People have no idea what’s in store for them. This show will be awesome!”

Gonzales Thunder Rally organizers Rock Festival Productions expect 20,000+ bikers and concertgoers from central and south Texas to make the trip to Gonzales in October, a month known for its great riding weather. A portion of festival proceeds benefits Norma’s House in Gonzales.

“This event is going to transform Gonzales and the region into a live music mecca. The citizens of Gonzales are extremely enthusiastic that an event of this size is being held in their city. Gonzales is central to Austin, San Antonio and Houston – it’s a super location for music events.”

More about Norma’s House: Norma’s House (The Gonzales Regional Children’s Advocacy Center) is one of 61 child advocacy centers in the state of Texas. Norma’s House helps children that are victims of abuse and/or neglect by offering a safe, child-friendly environment where children may tell of their abuse.

Bret Michaels is Coming on the Rock of Love Bus

(Press Release)

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 16 — Rock star Bret Michaels tried twice to find love by filling a mansion with gorgeous women and having them compete for his heart. But after the final pass was handed out and the cameras stopped rolling, Bret’s picks didn’t work out. He and season two winner, Ambre Lake, really tried to make it work and although they still remain close friends, between his tour line-up and her work schedule there’s no time for a relationship.

“Bret has been very upfront and honest about how difficult maintaining a normal relationship may be for a touring rock star. He’s right, it’s absolutely an insane lifestyle and neither of us had the time to make it work,” stated Lake.

Now Bret is taking another stab at finding his perfect match in the ultimate rock and roller’s test … life on the road! “Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels” is set to premiere in early 2009.

“Seasons one and two of ‘Rock of Love’ shattered ratings records and VH1 is so happy to have Bret back for another outrageous season. This time we’ll reveal Bret in his most comfortable setting — the infamous rock star tour bus,” said Jeff Olde, VH1’s Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production.

“We are excited to hit the road for another season of ‘Rock of Love,’” commented Executive Producers Mark Cronin & Cris Abrego. “Nobody knows their way around a tour bus like Bret Michaels, and we are confident that the audience will enjoy the ride.”

How will Bret find a woman to ‘rock his world’ when his world is always moving? VH1 is loading up a tour bus filled with beautiful babes and taking them on tour across the country. “Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels” takes contestants out of the mansion and on the road in true rock star style. This season will feature all-new ladies vying for Bret’s affection while traveling across America following Bret on a month-long tour. The contestants will face new challenges to see if they can handle the rock star life on the road.

This time as the bus pulls into each new city, the girls will engage in challenges specifically revolving around Bret’s life on the road. Whether it’s greeting aggressive groupies with a smile, enduring grueling schedules, dodging the advances of the warm-up band or even stepping in last-minute to fill in for delinquent roadies — these girls will be put to the test. This season, as the Rock of Love Bus heads into America’s heartland, the show will be taking the viewer to a whole new level with crazy, fun, over-the-top challenges — imagine Truck Stop Olympics or a dance contest on top of the St. Louis Arch or even a BBQ cook-off beneath the World’s Largest Thermometer. And also, back by popular demand… Mud Bowl 3. Americana at it’s finest!

Who Does Bret Michaels’ Hair and Make Up?

Here’s rocker and Rock of Love star Bret Michaels’ new video for his latest release, Raine, about his daughter. You’ll get to see Bret all dolled up and prog-rock metrosexual, with his extensions blowing in the wind, and his eyeliner applied so perfectly it’s disturbing. But just so you don’t confuse him with a lady, he’s got a beard. It’s almost as if he’s afraid to be as pretty as he secretly wants to be.

Flavor of Love Spinoff Ditches the “Love” Pretense

Finally, VH1 has come up with a spinoff of their “love” reality shows that totally throws the, “Are you here for me?” question out the window. This summer the cable network will be launching their new show, “I Love Money.”

Honestly, we all knew that everyone on Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, and I Love New York was not there for love. It was always a joke when Flav or New York would suddenly suspect that a contestant was not “there for them”, because everyone was there to boost their careers, or at least get recognized on the street and asked to host parties.

According to Variety.com, former contestants of Flavor of Love, Rock of Love and I Love New York will be competing in a series of reality show competitions, not for fake tv love, but cash prizes. The show has already been filmed, and the casting special is set to air on July 6th, and the series will debut on July 13. Carmelo Anthony’s baby’s mama and VH1 Flavor of Love reunion host, Alani “La La” Vasquez will host the show.

Bret Michaels Picks His Rock

Well, the moment Rock of Love fans have been waiting for has finally arrived. After weeks of drunken, embarrassing, silicone booby-bouncing cat fights, and wildly slung rock star cliches, Poison frontman Bret Michaels has chosen his Rock of Love.

Ambre Lake, the 37 year old from Chicago, was chosen over the much younger Daisy de la Hoya to swap bodily fluids with Brett until something better comes along for either one of them. According to the blog at VH1, even though the two have been physically apart since taping the show’s finale five months ago, the two are still together.

Congrats to the both of them…oh and Bret; see you next year on Rock of Love 3.

Check out LIVE: The TV Blog, for a fun-filled recap.

Bret Michaels Sued for Wrecking TV Love Shack

Reality show Rock of Love star, and Poison frontman Bret Michaels was named in a lawsuit that charges him and producers Mindless Entertainment with causing almost $400,000 of damage to the house used to film the VH1 show.

The newly constructed house used to film the dating competition show belongs to Ray Sahranavard, who permitted them to use the house for two months, with the agreement that nothing Mindless did during the filming would “cause any type of damage or any integral change to the plaintiff’s.” But apparently, Bret and the girls skanked up the joint to the tune of $378,269. Not only that, but Sahranavard’s lawyers allege that he was led to believe that they had an insurance policy to cover the damages, which was not true.

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