We thought reality television had reached the pinnacle of its dizzying, doltish heights when that production crew really infected an Amazonian village with the flu, thus killing three children. But we should have known to never underestimate Hollywood, where it seems the only unbreakable law is gravity. Now, rather than simply feeding the zeitgeist poison, the entertainment business will also be awarding those whose efforts best shrivel culture.

A category recognizing "outstanding host for a reality or reality-competition program" was created by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and will be presented at the 60th annual Emmys in September.
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Besides Seacrest of "American Idol," Mandel of "Deal or No Deal" and Banks of "America's Next Top Model," other potential nominees identified by the academy include Ty Pennington of "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," Jeff Foxworthy of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" and Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris of "Dancing With the Stars."

Because where would our country be without Jeff Foxworthy and his show about how American adults are so goshdang stupid?

• Look! He can jam on bass! What a guy. Let's hope none of those "sinful" gays shook their evil hips to the rhythm. [Jossip]

• Reese Witherspoon doesn't want to simulate sex with Vince Vaughn. The guy is so money, baby, and she doesn't even know it. [DListed]

• What is it that Adam Brody does? Is The OC in syndication? [PS]

• Billy Zane is a regular beach bum, or maybe he's just parading around a trophy wife? Hmmmmmmm. [HT]

• Hey, Ty Pennington, where's your tool belt and teary minions? [INO]

• Scarlett Johansson likes black guys! [ICYDK]

• Kanye West and Beyonce play a slightly harder version of Tic-Tac-Toe. Kanye loses nine times in a row! [CityRag]

Saccharine screamer Ty Pennington, whose fame already rests on a fairly dubious foundation, now faces DUI charges that are sure to tarnish his image even more.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" star Ty Pennington was arrested early Saturday morning in Los Angeles on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs while driving.

The hottie carpenter, who got his start on the TLC hit "Trading Spaces," was arrested at 12:35 AM. He was released two hours later after posting $5000 bail.

When asked his feelings on the matter, original "hottie carpenter," Jesus, said he thinks Pennington should be forgiven.

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