Secret Millionaires George & Kim Rapier $55,000 to the Oakridge School Snack Pack Program. They give $400,000 to the fire department. They also give $ 280,000 to Oakridge’s Medical Provider Edwin Wieh. They give $60,000 for scholarships, $40,000 for PTSO’s other expenses, $ 10,000 for a senior’s scholarship, $ 35,000 for a family. They also $ 130,000 to a single mom. They also give $325,000 to the mayor, to give every adult and kid resident $100 each. Tonight’s episode should be called Secret Millionaires, as we have a couple instead of one person. George & Kim Rapier ofSan Antonio give Oakridge,...
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Secret Millionaire Season Finale Recap: $1.3 Million+ for Oakridge Residents (9/8/13)
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Judge Judy: $600 for Door Crack and Carpet Urine (9/9/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin compels Eric Goral, who she has kicked out of the courtroom, and his girlfriend Colleen O’Neill to pay $600 for property damage. She then awards $240, 2 days’ pay, to a babysitter, even though she came in only for 1 day, and dismisses the negligence counterclaim. Lastly, Judge Judy dismisses the case of a couple who sues for a restitution loan. Valerie Schermer (photo) sues Eric Goral and Colleen O’Neill for damages to her home and neglecting her pets when they were housesitting. Valerie shows Judge Judy of pictures that need explaining, like a photo of dog...
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Judge Judy: $170 Refund for Men-Reeked Apartment (9/10/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $170 to two renters who walked into an apartment that “reeked of men”. She dismisses the case of a mom against her kids’ father for a loan. She also dismisses the case of a homeowner against his housesitter, who he accuses of stealing from him. Lastly, she directs a drunk to pay $1,500 for a broken TV. There was a video game convention in Boston so Aleeyah Davis rented a place, then took out an ad to rent out some space in it. Sarah Wood (?) and Alicia Koeb of Baltimore, MD (Maryland), sue Aleeyah, unemployed,...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Injury Doesn’t Prevent Chicago Boyz & KriStef Brothers in Top 12 (9/4/13)
America’s Got Talent completed its top twelve acts on September 4th after announcing six more of the highest-ranking artists from the previous night’s performances. Heading to next week’s shows are (in order of announcement) are opera singer Branden James, the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, the KrisStef Brothers, country singer Jimmy Rose, dancer Kenichi Ebina and the ballroom dancing duo of D’Angelo and Amanda. Generally, the outcome is favorable although I would’ve wanted 11-year old singer Anna Christine in the pack. Unfortunately for her, she gets pitted against D’Angelo and Amanda in the last round which forces the judges to choose...
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So You Think You Can Dance? Season Finale Recap: Amy, Fik-Shun Win Season 10 (9/10/13)
Amy gets the most votes in So You Think You Can Dance?, making her Season 10′s America’s Favorite Female Dancer. Fik-Shun is America’s Favorite Male Dancer. Amy & Fik-Shun $100,000 each. They beat Aaron & Jasmine H. Nigel, Mary, Adam and tWitch perform. Paula Abdul guests. Tonight’s brings back the best tap, the most weirdly wonderful and most ambitious group numbers. The show opens with the season’s highlights, like: Guest Judge Jesse Tyler Ferguson telling Amy Yakima: “Good Golly, Miss Bollywood!” Guest Judge Wayne Brady ”mimicking” Hip Hop Dancer Fik-Shun‘s topless dance. Wayne and Judges Nigel Lythgoe and MaryMurphy aping Wayne’s “Happy Dance”. The show...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Howard Stern Predicts Six Finale-Worthy Acts
Twelve acts go on high gear tonight as they compete for six spots in America’s Got Talent’s finale next week. Competition is fierce in what Howard Stern calls as the best season to date. We see the outstanding acts surpass themselves once more; some fumble as nerves get in the way and the embattled acts (from last week) return stronger than ever. Overall, the best acts that came out are those that had simple messages yet connected strongly with the audience. Howard Stern predicts the following in the finale: the KriStef Brothers, Catapult Entertainment, Forte, Taylor Williamson, Kenichi Ebina and...
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Judge Judy Directs Teen’s Dad to Pay Eye Injury and Window Damages (9/11/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards eye injury and window damages to an elderly woman. Next, Judge Judy directs two parties to go to a DMV a few blocks away so the Plaintiff can register their car. She then dismisses the case of a mom who sues her ex-husband for filing charges against her. Judge Judy also dismisses the case of damaged door handles of a 1998 car. Judge Judy tells Audrey Neal that she’s asking for too little. She sues for $1,325 for car damage and eye injury. Why doesn’t Judge Judy give her exemplary damages? Anyway, Audrey says that she...
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The X Factor Season Premiere: Charisma Shines with Alex & Sierra, Lillie McCloud & Rion Paige
The X Factor unfolds its third season tonight with two of its highly-anticipated new artist-judges, Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Rowland and Latina pop princess Paulino Rubio. They join resident judge Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato (currently on her second season). The judges are currently searching for artists in four categories: over-25s, groups, girls and boys. Tonight’s debut is a preview of what to expect in terms of the dynamics among the judges and with Mario Lopez going solo in the hosting department. Last season was so anti-climactic with Britney Spears and Khloe Kardashian’s less than stellar presence. So rar, Kelly...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Catapult Entertainment, KriStef Brothers Outvoted
America’s Got Talent is now on its final week of completing the roster of performers appearing in next week’s finals. Last night’s performances were largely dominated by acts that consistently showed mind-blowing routines each time they came on stage, specifically Kenichi Ebina, Cami Bradley, Forte, Taylor Williamson, Catapult Entertainment and the KriStef Brothers. These acts also happen to be Howard Stern’s bets which he considers as the factors that’s making this season the best in AGT history. Throughout this season, Howie Mandel and Stern consistently reminded the audience to base their votes on talent over the acts’ personal stories. Tonight,...
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MasterChef Recap: Luca, Natasha Outlast Krissi Biasiello & Jessie Lysiak
The episode that will show Krissi going home will definitely serve as MasterChef’s redemption from weeks of disappointing results. Specifically, weeks where the judges let go of cooks that performed better than her. Just when I thought Krissi is headed to the finale, I see Gordon Ramsey, Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich deciding to send her home in favor of Jessie over “minute details” in the two women’s decadent chocolate challenge. Jessie held her fort at the height of her battle with Krissi. Among all the contestants, she alone made something happen that would’ve probably elated practically all non-Krissi fans:...
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MasterChef Finale Recap: Luca Manfe Defeats Natasha
On Luca Manfe’s second attempt to take on MasterChef, he finally conquers the much-coveted crown! His victory is extra-special as the show’s producers flew in his father and sister all the way from Italy. That being said, Luca started the show with tears in his eyes for the family reunion and ends with more tears for the biggest win in his life. Watching Luca and Natasha unleash their culinary expertise were their respective families and their competitors this season who had their own bets. Bri and Krissi were surprisingly on the same side for the first time (following their major...
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Judge Judy Tells Dad to Return Trust Fund Money or Face Theft Charge (9/12/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards car repair expenses in excess of insurance coverage to an ex-employer. She also awards $3,250 rent and utilities to a roommate. She then directs a dad to transfer money from his account back to his daughter’s trust fund. Lastly, she directs ex-roommates to return furniture in exchange for $692.20 for a broken lease. Konrad Bouffard sues Former Employee Katherine Dutcher for $4,055 for car repair. She had had an hour’s sleep the night before when she hit a tree at a restaurant, with the company car. She says that she did not notice hitting the tree,...
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Big Brother Recap: Andy, GM & Spencer Final 3; Andy Doesn’t Use Veto; GM Evicts McCrae (9/12/13)
The Final 3 are Exterminators Andy, GinaMarie & Spencer. 2-time Big Brother HOH and Finalist Andy nominates Spencer & McCrae for eviction. When Andy wins POV, he opts not to use it. GinaMarie evicts McCrae. McCrae had tried to convince Andy that GM has a lot of supporters in the Jury House, especially since she had gotten rid of Amanda. Last night, the only non-Exterminator of the House, 1st HoH/Veto Holder, Pizza Delivery Boy McCrae, vetoes himself out. HOH Railroad Conductor Spencer of Conway, AR (Arkansas) seals Ex-Juror/Property Appraiser Judd‘s doom by putting him on the block. He returns to the all-female Jury House. Professor Andy is the 1st Houseguest...
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The X Factor Recap: “Over-25″ Talents Dominate Auditions; Potential Seen in Rachel Potter & Jeff Brinkman
The X Factor auditions resume tonight following the show’s debut last night. This season, the judges have narrowed down the talents to four categories: boys, girls, groups and over 25s. Last night’s successful auditions represent each of the categories mentioned. Tonight, we learn who else will be joining Lillie McCloud (over 25s), Alex & Sierra (groups), Rion Paige (girls) and Carlito Olivero (boys). The best auditions tonight are undeniably from talents in the over-25 category. They were generally more in control, humble and had this extra desire to perform at their best without going overboard. These were the very things...
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Judge Judy: $150 for Intimate Photos (9/13/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $240 to an ex-girlfriend for a TV that her ex-boyfriend broke. Judge Judy then directs another ex-girlfriend to give her ex-boyfriend’s address to a collections company. Judge Judy then directs an ex-girlfriend LaToya Rutledge (right in photo) to pay $150 to a Photographer (left) who LaToya countersues. Judge Judy then awards $1,870 to a man for his totaled car. Tyshara Gatling sues her ex-boyfriend Malcolm Harris of Newport News,VA (Virginia), for $3,000 property damage. He was drunk when he slapped her, flipped her TV and put a hole in her wall with her computer. Tyshara’s sister...
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Big Brother Recap 9/15/13: GM, Andy, or Spencer Wins Season 15 Wednesday
Nothing happens on Big Brother tonight. Save for the start of Part 1 of the 3-part HOH competition. The winner decides who to take to Final 2. The winner takes home $500,000; the runner-up, $50,000; 2nd runner-up, nada. Andy, GM and Spencer (photo) talk about the Showmances, fights and blow-ups of the season. And Andy falling into the pool when he tried to catch a moth. Last Thursday, Professor Andy wins Power of Veto and keeps Railroad Conductor Spencer of Conway, AR (Arkansas) and Pizza Delivery Boy McCrae as the nominees. Pageant Coordinator Ginamarie of Staten Island, NY evicts McCrae, leaving Exterminators Andy, Spencer and herself as the Final 3. McCrae...
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Judge Judy: Take Apartment Purchases Out of Child Support (9/16/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $250 to Kyle Grant for a personal loan, and $2,000 to Nancy Victorioso, who had lent it to her ex-boyfriend. Next, Renee LeBlanc (photo) sues her ex-boyfriend for her apartment expenses like beddings. The judge tells her to take it out of her child support. Judge Judy then awards Kerri Dial $450 for a dog. Kyle Grant sues Leah Hensel of Bellevue, WA for a bounced check. She claims that she gave him a check that he wasn’t supposed to cash, because his mom watches his money like a hawk. Kyle, Leah, Leah’s boyfriend at the...
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Dancing with the Stars Season 17 Premiere Recap: Valerie Harper Makes Carrie Cry (9/16/13)
Dancing with the Stars belonged to “National Treasure” Valerie Harper (leftmost, front row in photo), even though Glee star Amber Riley & Partner Derek Hough got the highest score. And although Bill Nye the Science Guy gets the lowest score, he creates the most Facebook buzz. We expect either Bill Engvall, Keyshawn Johnson or even Jack Osbourne to go home next week. Who can you identify just by looking at his/her face? I only know Valerie Harper! We expect Elizabeth and Amber to do well this season, as Josh Elliot had pointed out in Good Morning America that Elizabeth is a dancer....
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Judge Judy: $1 for Panhandler’s Broken Hand (9/17/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin directs a convenience store owner to pay Panhandler Jason Jones a buck for hitting his hand with a baseball bat. The judge then directs an Ex-girlfriend Jessica Sundeen to return furniture and TV to her ex-boyfriend. Lastly, Judge Judy awards over $1,000 to a man whose car was damaged when he hit a dog. A panhandler, Jason Jones, who claims that he does not beg outside the store, sues for his broken hand. Convenience Store Owner Pavinder Singh had hit his hand with a metal baseball bat. Singh claims that he had just reacted to Jason hitting...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Battle of Veterans & Jimmy Rose’s Tough Night
The countdown to America’s Got Talent’s finale this season is probably the most exciting as viewers witnessed one passionate performance after the other. Tonight’s finale performances were incredible and mesmerizing despite some tough criticisms from the judges. Each act performed twice and from what I’ve seen, the best acts came from those who have honed their talents and skills for years. The way I see it, tomorrow’s results will be a reflection of a battle between the veterans (i.e. Kenichi Ebina, Forte, Cami Bradley and Taylor Williamson) who have mastered their respective crafts versus a young Collins Key and underdog Jimmy...
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