Who would have known that putting a bikini model and former WWE wrestler behind the desk of a local news program would be a bad idea? Perhaps anyone who actually watched this promotion for Anchorwoman. Playing on revolutionary comedy concepts like "women aren't very bright!" and "blonds are even less intelligent!", this Fox reality series aired only one episode (this Wednesday) before being canceled (this Thursday). Sorry, Lauren. But we won't even have the memories.

This summer brings us the -- egads -- eighth US season of reality hit Big Brother. And now there's more BB than ever, because in addition to three shows a week, and 24/7 live feeds online, there's now uncensored late-night footage airing every night on Showtime Too. Lucky us, because this season's Habitrail boasts a bumper crop of hamsters, sure to amuse and/or repulse just about anyone.

Normally, Amber spends most of her crying. And crying. And crying. But in our featured clip, she takes a break from the waterworks and offers up her enlightened views on the Chosen People -- at least until pal Jameka mentions maybe that's not the smartest thing to do on camera. Jameka's had some noteworthy moments herself, particularly when she expressed her belief in the degree to which the Lord involves himself in BB. (It's about a minute in.) Turns out He already has the winner all preordained, and Jameka's just along for the ride. (Some viewers sent Jameka a response to this argument.)

It's a classy bunch, especially with Dick and his many attacks on his robot nemesis, Jen. (Though Jen can come unhinged, too. You just have to take a bad picture of her.) There's also "America's Player" Eric, to whom you definitely do not want to tell a secret -- at least not one you want kept. There are others, too -- poor underfed Danielle, squeaky-voiced Prairie Dawn wannabe Jessica, big dumb Zach, gay-hater Kail and her gay friend Dustin. But frankly, there are only so many of these clips I can bear to watch.

And in a very short while, one of these people will be $500,000 richer. Ah, America. Ain't it grand.

In this clip from the delightful Bravo series Hey Paula, America's favorite unstable singing judge learns that thanks to a snowstorm, neither her hair and makeup artist nor her "consultant" will be able to be there for her Letterman appearance. Paula's initially most concerned about Daniel, the hair and makeup artist, but it's the loss of consultant Billy that really seems to unhinge her.

Billy, apparently, basically scripts Paula's interview responses and other public appearance chatter for her. Given how often Paula's speech and behavior are rather ruthlessly mocked in the media, I can understand why she feels vulnerable without his support. Then again, given how often Paula's speech and behavior are mocked in the media, maybe Billy's support is the kind she could do without.

Paula's so unravelled here, I confess I do feel a little dirty about kicking her when she's down. Then again, given the frequent cuts to a filmed-much-later Paula cheerfully narrating the thing like it was just another day at the office, and Paula's staff displaying a complete lack of emotional response to her fit as if it's, well, just another day at the office, I'm guessing this kind of thing happens a lot around there.

After Paul Potts reprised his stirring rendition of "Nessun Dorma" in Sunday night's final episode of Britain's Got Talent, host Ant (or Dec -- I get them confused) announced that all of Britian had gone "Paul Potts Potty." But you stand corrected, Mr. Dec (or Ant): it's the entire world that's watching.

Congratulations, Signore Potts, on your victory, which includes a record contract and live performance before the Queen. Bravissimo.