Judge Judy goes a bit bizarre as Judge Sheindlin awards $800 rent to a daughter who had stayed with her mom. Also, she awards $5,000 to an African American neighbor who complains of loud partying. Also, Judge Judy awards rent to a roommate and car damages and payments to an ex-fiance. Jeffrey Collins of Fairfield, CA, complains about their neighbors the Phams’ late-night partying. Jeffrey and his wife sue for $5,000 for harassment and damages, including installing equipment to record their behavior. The Plaintiffs show a video where Lan Pham (photo) was handcuffed by the police. She had obstructed government administration...
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Judge Judy: $5,000 for Loud Partying (9/18/13)
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America’s Got Talent Season 8 Finale Recap: Will Taylor Williamson Make it as 1st Stand-up Comic Champ?
Season 8 for America’s Got Talent is touted as the best in the show’s history. Howard Stern said it, so did Howie Mandel primarily due to the variety of talents that they discovered along with new judges Heidi Klum and Mel B. Since the live shows started in Radio City Music Hall, Stern and Howie have been very vocal on having a stand-up comedian in the finals. Last night, both judges made it clear that Taylor Williamson’s task is more difficult than the likes of the singers with the exception of Kenichi Ebina. Will this be Taylor’s season? Will the Taylords...
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Survivor: Blood vs. Water Season Premiere Recap: Gervase’ Niece, Rupert & Candace on Redemption Island (9/18/13)
Survivor: Blood vs. Water pits Returning Players, Galang, versus their Loved Ones, Tadhana. On Day 1, Galang boots out Candace; Tadhana, Laura. Laura’s husband Rupert takes her place. After the 1st challenge, Galang wins. Tadhana sends Marissa (4th from left) to Redemption Island after Gervase of Galang in-your-faces Tadhana. Season 27 pits 10 returning players, including Survivor and Big Brother winners, against loved ones: Musician Aras Baskauskas, Winner of Survivor:Exile Island, 31, of Santa Monica, CA, and his brother Yoga Instructor/Math Professor Vytas, 33 Anesthesiology Resident Candace Woodcock-Cody, Survivor: Cook Islands and Heroes vs. Villains, 30, of Washington, and her husband,...
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Big Brother Season Finale Recap: Andy Season 15 Winner (9/18/13)
Andy is Big Brother Season 15 Winner, by a vote of 7-2. Elissa wins $25,000 from America. Andy wins Parts 2 & 3 of the Final HOH (Head of Household) comp and takes GM with him to Final 2. Former 3 A. M> Alliance Members Amanda & Andy vote for him, along with Helen and Spencer. Aaryn and Judd vote for GM. Last Sunday was mainly remembering the Showmances, blow-ups, and Professor Andy‘s moth accident. The best part was the McCranda (Luxury Realtor Amanda and Pizza Delivery Boy McCrae) wedding that Andy initiated, with McCrae shaking as they sealed the deal. The show closed with the Final...
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The X Factor Recap: Carlos Guevara’s Talent Overshadows Tourette’s
Tonight’s auditions on The X Factor are by far the most fascinating I’ve seen since the show aired three years ago. The talented people that appeared on stage had voices and dancing skills that filled the audition arenas with electricity, I almost felt it myself. Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland are on a mission to find the next big star and it looks like their calls have been heeded. Considering the proliferation of singing competitions on TV, I’m still amazed that the likes of Josh Levi, Brandie Love, the swag trio of AKNU and Carlos Guevara (whose picture...
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The X Factor Recap: Meet Powerhouse Ellona Santiago & Ashly Williams
Tonight’s auditions on The X Factor are as great as yesterday’s, though this time, jaws dropped as more powerful undiscovered singers came forward. Here’s a recap of the artists who made it though. Andrew Scholz nearly missed his shot this season when Kelly, Demi and Paulina refused to let him go through on the basis of a pop song he just covered. I think he sounded good the first time but one can never be too sure with how everything’s going down in the audition area. The athletic 18-year old was surprised to learn that the female judges felt that...
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Judge Judy Dismisses Behavioral Camp Refund Case (9/20/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses the case of a stepmom who sues her husband’s ex-wife for $2,097, half of a teen’s behavioral program. She then awards $3,000 car damages to a security officer after Hairstylist Devesha Thomas hits his car. She was fistfighting with a friend in the car when the accident happened. The judge then dismisses Devesha’s countersuit for car damages. IT Analyst Jeffrey Anderson of Grove Heights, MN (Minnesota)’s wife Bayleigh Anderson pays for Jeffrey and ex-wife Melissa Lund’s troubled son Jordan’s behavioral camp. Jordan was 10 when Bayleigh married Jeffrey. When Jordan fails in 12 of his classes,...
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Shark Tank Season 5 Premiere Recap: Lori-Barbara Showdown for Retailing Sweet Ballz (9/20/13)
Shark Tank’s fifth season begins tonight and it looks like the women sharks are in for a showdown. Yes, Shark fans, Lori Greiner and Barbara Corcoran are appearing together in this episode and it would be interesting to note that both are feisty investors. The women join Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary (Daymond John sits this out). Josh Brooks owns Postcards on the Run, a business that banks on a postcard-making software (downloadable). The software allows a user to take photos from a mobile phone, personalize a message and create a postcard for $2.49. Josh values his enterprise...
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The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards Recap: Breaking Bad, Modern Family, Jim Parsons, Michael Douglas, Jeff Daniels Winners(9/22/13)
Breaking Bad wins Outstanding Drama Series, and Modern Family, Comedy, at The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. Behind the Candelabra wins Outstanding Mini-Series or Movie. Jim Parsons wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Jeff Daniels, Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series. Who were you rooting for this year? I was hoping to see Jim Parsons repeat his 2010 Emmy win for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series*–he does–and Peter Dinklage, for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, which he won in 2011. If I could, I would have voted for Game of Thrones for Drama Series and Main Title Theme...
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Judge Judy: $1,500 for Dog Bite (9/23/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $1,500 to a woman bitten by a 10-pound dog. The judge then dismisses the case of Cassie Hochhalter, who sues her mother-in-law for her car totaled by Cassie’s husband. She also directs a beauty pageant contestant to pay a loan. Finally, she awards $5,000 to an ex-roommate for rent totaling over $6,625. When Watiress/Student Taelyr Robinson, 19, says that she wanted to pay $1,850 to enter a beauty pageant, Judge Judy says her book’s title is Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever. Patrice Elessie lent money to Taelyr for a swimsuit and other pageant expenses. Patrice has...
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The Voice 5th Season Premiere Recap: Christina, CeeLo Out of Hiatus (9/23/13)
The Voice premieres its 5th Season tonight and the highly anticipated return of Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green are expected to add sizzle to the show that has been widely received last season. Although Usher and Shakira were at their best, nothing can still take away the magic of having the original judges together. This time, it looks like the returning judges are teaming up with Adam Levine to break Blake Shelton’s winning streak. The first episode of the blind auditions has the following amazing talents singing on stage: CeeLo scores his first artist (and this season’s as well) via...
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Dancing with the Stars Recap 9/23/13: Keyshawn First to Go Home
Keyshawn is the first celebrity to leave Dancing with the Stars Season 17. The NFL Champion & Partner Sharna and Bill E. & Emma were the last 2 couples not on the safe list. Elizabeth & Val were one of the last 3. The most touching training package was Valerie & Tristan’s, as Tristan tears up at how great his partner is. Bill E. & Emma perform the most entertaining number of the season so far. Amber & Derek get the highest score again. Christina & Mark’s Paso Doble to Lady Gaga’s “Applause” got high marks from both the judges...
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Judge Judy Awards $1,000+ for Son’s Loan (9/24/13)
Judge Judy dismisses the case of Heather Harville, who sues for her security deposit. The judge awards $5,000 to her landlord. She awards $1,212 to Cecil Higginbotham III whose son, Cecil III, owes him money. She directs Edward Collins, Jr., to pay $450 for the damage he did to his neighbor Willie Johnson’s car. She dismisses the case of Mr. Johnson, who sues Edward for getting him arrested. Heather Harville of Virginia, VA, her 4 kids, her brother, Russell Lewis, his wife Robyn and their 3-year-old daughter move into an apartment. Heather’s brother’s family and her 2 dogs are not...
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The Voice Recap: Blake Invokes “Miranda Card” for Holly Henry; Adam Bets Big on Jamaican Tessanne Chin
Are CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera formidable teams this season on The Voice? Both coaches have yet to win the competition but if I were to base my answer on last night’s picks, it does look like the returning celebrities are following a new strategy that might just leave Blake Shelton and Adam Levine dry. Well, at least before Holly Henry and Tessanne Chin came along. The second night of the blind auditions starts with Adam having the most number of artists and Blake the least after losing big artists to both Christina and CeeLo last night. Find out how...
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Judge Judy: Mom Gets Half of Totaled Car (9/25/13)
Judge Judy dismisses the case of Mom Rebecca Jones who sues her daughter’s volleyball coach/director. The judge awards half of the value of a car to a mom whose son, Daulton, had left the keys in the car. Daulton’s ex-friend Brandon had driven the car and totaled it. Judge Judy also awards $2,000 for a dog bite. Rebecca Jones sues Volleyball Coach/Director Elaina McLain for $2,000 in league fees. Elaina had kicked out Rebecca’s daughter Libby out of the league after Elaina had cursed her. In the contract, parents have to wait 24 hours after incidents before contacting the coach,...
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Survivor: Blood vs. Water Recap 9/25/13: Tadhana Votes Out Rachel
Rachel goes to Survivor: Blood vs. Water‘s Redemption Island, with 4 votes. Rupert is the 1st contestant out this season. John got 3 votes; Ciera, 1. John was afraid that Tyson would take Rachel’s place and go up against John’s wife Candace. Candace had given John the clue to the Immunity Idol, but John does not produce the Idol before Tribal Council. Last week, Mentor for Troubled Teens Rupert Boneham, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, All Stars and Pearl Islands, 49, of Indianapolis, had taken his wife Merchandiser Laura‘s place in Redemption Island. Army Orthopedic Surgeon John, 30, had let his wife Candice be. Anesthesiology Resident Candace Woodcock-Cody, Survivor: Cook Islands and Heroes vs. Villains,...
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The X Factor Recap: Of Teddy Bears, Infatuations and Kelly Rowland’s Superb Presence
Auditions are still on in The X Factor and judging from what Mario Lopez has just announced, this is the final week we’ll be seeing bad auditions chew up air time. The episode starts with five over-25 year olds who misrepresent the category. The show improves as soon as the talented singers start pouring in to the delight of Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulino Rubio. Tonight though, Kelly proves to be a formidable judge who successfully performs her job with a lot of pizzaz. Read on for the highlights. Simon has the ears and eyes for scouting...
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Judge Judy: $1,700 for Parrot Attacks (9/26/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $1,700 to Anna Thompson for parrot injuries. The judge then awards $500 to a cyclist who was hit by a car. Judge Judy then awards property damages to a landlord. Lastly, she dismisses the case of an ex-girlfriend who sues her boyfriend for a car loan. She had put the car under his name because she was scammed and could not own the car legally. Anna Thompson pulled out Breanna Jusola-Macko’s blue-headed Amazon parrot Duchess, age 7, who had latched onto her face. She threw down Duchess and saw blood on her face. Anna had moved...
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The X Factor Recap: Boot Camp’s Out; Top 40 Revealed
The X Factor wraps up its auditions this season and reveals which of the four categories will be mentored by Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland. Here’s the biggest news: boot camp is out; instead, the judges have selected 10 artists for every category, all of which will have to undergo another level of performances that requires all four judges to turn. Rounding up each group and their corresponding mentors are the following: Demi for the Girls. Khaya Cohen, Bree Randall, Jamie Pineda, Simone Torres, Rion Paige, Danie Geimer, Rylie Brown, Primrose Martin, Ellona Santiago and Ashly...
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Judge Judy Dismisses Rent Case (9/27/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $568 to a teacher for her neighbor Rolanda Anthony-Smith’s dog’s bite. The judge dismisses Rolanda’s counterclaim. Next, Judge Judy dismisses Catherine Mosko’s case. She sues her ex-boyfriend for rent. Lastly, the judge awards $5,000 to a mom whose daughter had her falsely detained. Today’s episode is made up of suits that shouldn’t have happened. Rolanda could have just paid for the dog bite. If Catherine’s boyfriend had not moved in, she wouldn’t have been stuck with a rent that she could not afford. We don’t believe that Theresa had hurt her granddaughter because Kali continued to...
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