Toni Braxton Gets Reality Series, TruTV Renews 'Hardcore Pawn' and More
by Chris Harnick, posted Jan 4th 2011 3:30PM
Toni Braxton is getting a dose of reality -- reality TV. Beginning in April, the Grammy winner will star in her own reality show on WE.According to TV Guide, Braxton will star alongside her sisters Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar on 'Braxton Family Values.'
In October, Braxton filed for bankruptcy for a second time. According to the Huffington Post, the 'Unbreak my Heart' singer is between $10 million and $50 million in debt.
In other TV news ...
• DIY Network has greenlit 'Hollywood Hi-Tech,' a new series about celebrity homes. The show will feature celebrities such as Josh Duhamel and Fergie, and will show off their home electronics and high-end custom installations. [Reuters]
• '30 Rock,' 'Glee,' 'Mad Men,' and 'Breaking Bad' are among this year's nominees for awards from the Producers Guild of America. Reality projects 'Top Chef,' 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List' and 'The Colbert Report' are also among the nominees. [Deadline Hollywood]
• 'Life Unexpected' creator Liz Tigelaar has signed a deal with ABC Studios. As part of the deal, Tigelaar will create new projects for ABC or join existing shows. The two-year deal starts in June. [Deadline Hollywood]
• Fox is developing a new medical drama with 'In Treatment' writer Warren Leight. He'll act as writer and executive producer on the project about medical ethics. [Deadline Hollywood]
• TruTV has renewed 'Hardcore Pawn' for a third season. 'Hardcore Pawn' follows the staff of American Jewelry and Loan. The season 2 premiere brought in 2.1 million viewers. The new 13-episode season will begin in February. [Deadline Hollywood]

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