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How’d you like a shot at a million dollars?

http://worldonline.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/blogs/entry_img/2009/Jun/19/Monitors_051_8x10LR.jpg Always thought you might do well on the hot seat? Know a bunch of random information that you can access at the drop of a hat? Have a yearning to win $1 million? (Who doesn't?) Now's ...

Top Chef Masters — Episode 2

http://worldonline.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/blogs/entry_img/2009/Jun/18/Picture_1.png Well, going into Episode 2 of Top Chef Masters, I was sure I knew exactly how things would turn out. As the show introduced the four chefs competing this week for a chance at $100,000 for charity, ...

You could win big on ‘Loser’

Anyone unbelieving that reality shows can change participants' lives for the better probably has never watched "The Biggest Loser." The ratings winner for NBC has helped dozens of folks lose hundreds of pounds all the while sending out good vibes of inspiration for the folks at home. And ...

Harper’s Island: ‘Where’s Beth?’

Wow. If you have been following this highly inconsistent show, Saturday was your payoff. It was so good, I was reaching for imaginary popcorn. Bride-to-be Trish Wellington and sister Shea Allen are on a lookout at Candlewick Inn, hoping someone finds Shea's missing daughter, Madison. ...

Top Chef Masters — Episode 1

http://worldonline.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/blogs/entry_img/2009/Jun/11/macncheese_.png For the past five seasons, Top Chef has gained a steady following of viewers mesmerized by talented folks flittering around the kitchen before coming up with something amazing or ...

Follow ‘Top Chef Masters’ on Culture Crumbs!

OK, forget all that nonsense about the sub-par Hosea being named last season’s winner of “Top Chef.” Tonight begins a spin-off series called “Top Chef Masters” where 24, ahem, REAL chefs compete for $100,000 for the charity of their choice. The first six episodes will consist of ...