'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into 7/19

My, oh my. What a tangled web we weave...

When I last updated, Kaysar's plan to eliminate the floaters and have the power players in the end game seemed to be faltering. Now, un-Kaysar-like, his plan included lying to the floaters and giving them the false impression that they're safe. Or more safe with the S6 Players than with Chilltown.

Let's play "What If." What if the floaters think it's more safe for them to join up with Chilltown? What if...?

Here's the lowdown on the events (and a few non-events) that I found interesting in the late night and overnight hours in the Big Brother House of Rising No-Stars:

• Similar to his approach to James, Jase tried convincing Marcellas that he should be in the final three with him. The third? Chicken George! [Editor's note: That would be a very odd final three. Jase is pulling straws and legs with his scenarios.]
• Jase also told Marcellas that he wanted Nakomis to go home before. But now with the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Alliance rumors (Jase, Diane, Alison), he wants Diane to go home just to prove the point. [Editor: Liar! Liar! Pants on fire! He agreed with Chilltown to vote out Nakomis. He's trying to manipulate Marcellas. Will Marc catch on...?]
• Jase then reported back to Mike Boogie that Marcellas is voting with them to keep Diane. He wanted to know where the work on George stood. [Editor's note: Remember, Chilltown went out to get both George and Marcellas to vote for Diane to stay. They needed two more votes. They have Will/Mike, Jase, Danielle and now... Marcellas and George. 6 to 4 will keep Diane. A tie would give Kaysar the ability to keep Nakomis.]
• Jase and Mike Boogie discussed how Janelle controls Marcellas and thinks he may flip-flop.
• James and Jase started trying to jump over the narrow end of the pool. With too many injuries so early in the season, BB snapped at them -- "Stop that! Stop that NOW!" BB yelled at them about a half-dozen times. Good. They need to be yelled at.
• Jase tried to feed a moth to a spider out in the yard. Symbolic, I say.
• In a private talk between Jase and Mike Boogie, both admitted they wouldn't mind seeing Kaysar win as he's a good guy. They like both him and Howie. Mike also said that Chicken George can stay a long time -- he's cooking and cleaning. He's nice enough, though a bit weird.
• Nakomis talked with Kaysar in the HOH room. She told him that she wants to ally with S6 because they don't "strongarm" people like Chilltown. She also knows that before the show, Diane told her to trust Jase. So, there may be something to Mrs. & Mrs. Smith.
• Nakomis said if she stays and wins HOH, she would put up Will and George. Then she'd rally to keep George.
• She also asked Kaysar why he didn't nominate Will/Mike. He told her it was because that was the expected move. He wanted to see who would ally with whom. He also told her he knew something was going on between Diane and Jase.
• James asked Danielle if she would vote to evict Diane. Danielle told him she already gave her word to Diane, can't change it.
• Marcellas had a blow-up with Kaysar over his vote. He said that he's voting to keep Diane and that's it. He voted last week to keep Danielle, but he can't vote Diane out this week. He told them they should talk to Diane because he believes she'll target Chilltown. [Editor's note: Yeah, right.]
• Marcellas sees Nakomis as a monster - her cards are all too close to her chest. [Editor's note: Huh?]
• It was a huge long verbal brouhaha. Kaysar was trying to manipulate, then said he can't manipulate. Marcellas doesn't want to be pressured. And on and on. And on.
• James thinks the floaters are planning the demise of S6 Players.
• Marcellas told Erika that Diane will go after Chilltown. He also said Nakomis is a stronger player than Diane. Erika wonders why Kaysar is determined to keep the strongest players in the game. Marcellas told her that he thinks S6 Players are pushing the floaters towards Chilltown by being such an exclusive group.
• Marcellas is being like the Energizer Bunny with his rant. He even seems to have forgotten to rant about having to eat BB Slop. Is there an on/off switch I could use?
• Kaysar is very upset about the vote changes. His plan is backfiring.
• James freaked out saying that if the votes don't come their way, they're screwed. [Editor's note: Okay, he was a bit more graphic. I try to keep this blog on a PG level. ;-)]
• Erika told James that she'll vote along with the HOH needs. But, even if she votes for Nakomis to stay, it's still 6-4. They would need to swing someone back to at least get a tie where Kaysar would make the deciding vote.
• Marcellas got into another snit with Kaysar and James. Kaysar brushed him off and James actually got into an almost physical spat with him. [Editor's note: Are they insuring he'll vote to keep Diane if it's not already set in stone?]
• Marcellas and James kind of sort of kissed and made up. Okay, they hugged. But it was such an emotional moment. Someone pass me a tissue, please. [honk]
• S6 Players are considering dumping their plan and all voting for Diane to stay. "Our adversary just grew," said Kaysar. [Editor's note: That's what you get for being sneaky, K. You should have nominated Will/Mike and gotten rid of Mike -- the actual leader of Chilltown.]
• Danielle teamed up once again with S6 and they talked to her about Diane. [Editor's note: Now, here's the actual best player in this game. She's in with both groups. Unless Chicken George has a devious plan, Danielle is the best sneak in the house.]
• The rest of the time was small talk, Internet talk and nothing too exciting.
• As usual, a good portion of the houseguests stayed up most of the night. They need a bedtime! They're all sleeping as I post this entry.

The voting is today, but once they vote the HG are not allowed to talk about the votes cast. Right now it's looking very bad for Nakomis. Very, very bad. That's a shame as I personally would rather see what she could do in the game and I never cared for Diane, the girl without a plan. Oh, other to cry about how her life sucks and she has nothing. @@ There. She deserves eyerolls from us all.

Once again, graphics by AOL's own Zoetawny. I love this one!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Into The Evening 7/18

<---- James confronted Kaysar telling him that he's working his butt off to get information from Chilltown, Janelle called him out in front of them, and that Kaysar kept secrets. I think I'm going to call him James Dangerfield -- he never gets any respect... at least that's what he thinks. Of course, no one in the whole house trusts him, but that would be another nickname entirely.

It's been an evening of scheming, changing vote plans and more. Here's the skinny from the Big Brother House of Fickle Fates:

• Will and Mike Boogie tried to figure out why everyone isn't aganst the S6 Players. They're wondering if they came on too strong.
• They also talked about making a "real deal" with S6. [Editor's note: Hmmm... does that mean they didn't make a real deal with Kaysar and are/were planning to break it?]
• Boogie can't figure Janelle out. At all. [Editor's note: She's a buxom blonde, Mike!]

• James told Janelle that Nakomis won three HOH comps. Janelle told him HOHs don't send people home; people send people home.
• When James pried for info on the alleged Mr. and Mrs. Smith alliance (Jase, Diane and Alison), Boogie claimed he was in an alliance with Jase called the Ambiguously Gay Duo.
• James went back to Kaysar to report that he thinks there is no Smith Alliance. Kaysar thinks there is and told James to trust his judgment.
• James then ranted once again about taking out a worthless player when they could be removing Will or Boogie.
• James kept the confrontation going with Kaysar and I noticed that Kaysar did NOT explain his strategy to him such as he did to Janelle. He told Janelle that he wanted all power players at the end.
• Kaysar told James that he was calling him a liar and wondered who he's been listening to. He once again told James that he told no one his nominations before he made them.
• Meanwhile, in the backyard, Chilltown -- now Mike/Boogie, Jase and new recruit (for as long as it serves her purpose) Danielle. They want Diane to stay (can you say Smith? I thought you could). They're unsure of Erika, believe Marcellas is a hanger-on with S6 even though he originally told Diane he'd vote to keep her. So that leaves George. They need two votes more. If it's a tie, Kaysar will keep Nakomis. They also have to swing Marcellas.
• Danielle goes off to work on George, the Clueless.
• James is pouting and threatening not to share any more information.
• Kaysar once again is convinced his strategy is solid. He thinks the floaters think emotionally, not strategically. Right now, Erika and Marcellas feel safe. But when the disruption (he causes?) in the house happens, they'll fall apart. Right now they keep S6 safe, because S6 kept them safe.
• His strategy still confuses me.
• He claims he wants everyone to have to PLAY the game and not just slide by.
• Kaysar talked to Jase who admitted to talking to Diane before entering the house. SMITH!
• Diane told Danielle and Marcellas that she'd go for Will if she stayed.
• Janelle knows that Danielle was talking to Marcellas and thinks he's on the fence with the vote again.

• S6 thinks Danielle owes them for saving her last week. I don't think Danielle quite feels that way.
• James also ranted at Janelle about calling him out in front of Chilltown when he was trying to gather information. He rants a lot.
• It looks like Chilltown now has the 6 votes to keep Diane - Marcellas, George, Danielle, Mike/Will and Jase.
• That could change tomorrow. Or not.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Through The Day 7/18

<--- Janelle plays with her BB Slop as Howie shaves his chest in the background.

As we get closer to the voting day (tomorrow), are they wheeling and dealing? Are they scheming?

You be the judge.

Here are the important or interesting stuff o' the day from the Big Brother House of Bored Bedmates:

• As Kaysar and Janelle talked before the dawn, he revealed more of the why behind his strategy. Now, I understand it, but I don't necessarily approve. He wants to take out all the "floaters" first so that the end of the game is all the Power Players. He doesn't want to beat anyone "easy" in the end. To me, it sounds like Big Brother fed some of the Good vs. Evil hype into his head. If I were playing, I'd target the strongest first while I could get the numbers behind me to help.
• Janelle says they need to keep saying they're going to go after Chilltown, thus lying to the floaters because they're the immediate target.
• S6 doesn't know if Erika is dumb or playing dumb. [Editor's note: My vote is the latter, but she may not think she's a target.]
• Kaysar and Janelle think they can trust Nakomis more than Erika because Erika is "sneaky."
• A Janelle quote: "Erika is a good-looking version of April." [Editor's note: Yikes! I hope not!]
• Kaysar likens Howie to Barney Rubble. Heehee!
• While talking to Danielle, James basically told her the S6 Players plan to vote out floaters not Chilltown. [Editor's note: @@ Same old James. He gets an eyeroll.]
• Danielle says her gut tells her Diane should stay. [Editor's note: This is after she agreed to vote to keep Nakomis.]
• BB made a good morning announcement at about 11:15 for those still slumbering. Lights out bedtime needed, I say! The music was Eminem according to Diane. They block that from the feeds.
• Marcellas woke up grumpy. Not a surprise this season.
• After BB played the song, they called an outdoor lockdown. A few HG think it was due to tarantula maintenance.
• Jase told Kaysar he thinks he (Kaysar) will be safe when the other S6 are gone. He thinks after the house is thinned out, he and Kaysar will be the tightest alliance. [Editor's note: @@]
• Then they had an indoor lockdown. Fun, fun.
• Howie is so desperate for food that he was sniffing M&Ms.
• Will keeps saying he wants to see the show's shrink.
• Today had spider cam on and off. It's better than flame/clouds.
• Diane said the Diary Room accused her of mixing butter in the BB Slop.
• True to Kaysar's plan, Janelle campaigned some to have George evicted next.
• Danielle and James said they'd never backdoor a HG.
• Danielle can't understand why Mike/Will don't trust James. [@@]
• James told Kaysar and Janelle that Will/Mike have been asking who he'd nominate if HOH, who he wants voted out. They told him not to give Chilltown any info at all.
• Marcellas wore an Afro wig and looked like something out of a bad '70s pimp flick.
• BB gave the HG craft supplies to make bracelets and stuff. It doesn't seem like any sort of planned activity for a comp.
• Kaysar thinks his plan is going perfect. There's already been one big fight (Mile acting up the other night?) and the fireworks will be towards the end. Um. Okay, Kaysar. If you say so.

That's the buzz! Remember -- the show airs tonight at 8 PM ET/PT in most viewing areas.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Through The Night Into 7/18

Here's the hoppin' happenings from the late night and overnight in that Big Brother House of Silly Hamsters and Their Diabolical Doctor:

• Now Marcellas and Erika are both going to vote to evict Diane. For now. It may change with the wind.
• George had a talk with S6 and floaters about his season and asked a lot of questions about the other seasons. Yawn.
• The HG played pool. The HG played charades. The HG played with slop -- er, dressing up the BB Slop so it was more interesting to eat.
• George is at home in the kitchen.
• Big Brother had to tell them to be careful in the pool as they played a game underwater. Big Brother probably didn't want to have to save them. Big Brother was getting a bit annoyed and sharper in tone at them. I love when Big Brother (the voice, anyway) gets ticked and off the taped announcements.
• Some of the HG acted out scenes from a in-house soap opera Marcellas created.
• Will/Boogie conspired against Janelle. "Cut off the head and the body dies."
• Mike told Erika they were going to go @%# with Janey as they went to talk to her.
• They pried her for information on the S6 Players alliance. She said there wasn't one. They tried to get her to make a deal that if a Sov. 4 person won HOH, they wouldn't put up a Chilltown. She made no deals. [Editor's note: Good girl. Better than Kaysar's decision!]
• Mike Boogie told Marcellas they were trying to be "good TV." It was better TV to be scheming with Janelle than goofing around with Howie. [Editor's note: Um. Okay. I kind of like watching George learn the Jedi ways with Howie.]
• Janelle shrugged off the idea that S6 Players want to get rid of Chilltown. Obviously an act, but did Mike/Boogie accept it? She ended up lying to their faces. [Editor's note: She should wear Will's "I'm Probably Lying" t-shirt.]
• Marcellas seems to have forgotten how much he hates Danielle. His targets now are Jase (especially, at the moment), Mike and Will.
• In a talk with James, Janelle told him Mike was their leader. He must go. [Editor's note: YES!]
• Diane worked on Marcellas trying to get him to keep her in the house.
• Janelle, Kaysar and Howie decide to lie to floaters.
• No one at all can figure Chicken George out. That may work to his benefit if he's not targeted week after week.
• Howie, Janelle and Kaysar think a great showdown at the end of the season would be S6 against Chilltown. [Editor's note: But, but... Mike? Aren't you going to get Mike Boogie out of there? I don't like him!]
• Danielle agrees to vote to keep Nakomis if they go after Chilltown.

So, who will stay? I don't know. If it's a tie, Kaysar will vote to keep Nakomis.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feed Report - 7/17 Into The Evening

<--- Don't pick, don't tell. Or, pale is the new tan.

It's not as volatile so far tonight in the house as it was last night, but they don't seem to have alcohol. That, of course, proves my theory that BB gives them alcohol to stir up the hornets' nest as much as because they request it.

What happened today since I last posted? Here's the scoop from the Big Brother House of Goop:

• A Jase quote: "The people in here are weird." I can't add much to that, can I?
• Howie and Janelle want to keep Nakomis, Marcellas and Danielle want to keep Diane. They all had a very long strategy talk going over pros and cons.
• After Danielle left Janelle, she mumbled to herself, "You think I'm doing this for S6, I'm not. I'm doing this for Danielle. Y'all better recognize."
• In a strategy talk, Kaysar told Janelle that Jase is nervous because he knows they know he's with Diane. Janelle brought up that they don't have enough votes to save Nakomis -- a few are on the fence, though. Danielle won't commit. Marcellas feels sorry for Diane and says he must vote for her to stay. [Editor's note: Argh. That's how Cowboy got as far as he did!]
  
• Danielle had a long friendly get-to-really-know-you with Nakomis. They seemed to get along well, but I haven't a clue if it changed her mind about wanting her out.
• Nakomis said she won't be mad at anyone if she gets voted out -- it's just a game.
• A Marcellas quote: "The last time I was the black guy who talked to himself. This time I'm the black guy who makes weird sounds.' [Editor's note: I got a kick out of him talking to himself that season. He was a hoot! He is so not a hoot this season.]
• Mike Boogie um... christened Howie's Jack Shack for the season. [Editor's note: He's obviously not the Master of his Domain.]
• Danielle told him he could keep the bottle of lotion he used.
• Marcellas and Janelle took a bubble bath together (in bathing suits) and talked strategy. Same old, same old... new location.
• Marcellas said that if he wins HOH, he'll put up both Mike Boogie and Will and get it over with.
• Diane and Nakomis were talking about who they thought would be the final two. Diane thinks Erika and Danielle. Nakomis thinks George and Danielle.
• Howie and Janelle are quietly studying for questions about the house which may be in a HOH comp.
• The HG are enthralled with a spider in the yard. [Editor's note: Every season there's one, but you'd think they'd be more interested in the pet tarantulas!]
• Now Marcellas is trying to talk Erika into voting to keep Nakomis. He says that if Diane stays, he'll be stuck with a house of frat boys. Nakomis would keep her word and not go after them, then they can gang up on her at the end. [Editor's note: Dang, he changes his mind every two hours or so.]
• Mike is badmouthing Janelle as I type this. He creeps me out. He's mean.

So, there things stand. We know the Veto wasn't used and it's a guess who's going to go home. What I am seeing is that Janelle can really manipulate Marcellas. I also think that Danielle is working just about everybody except Jase. She's playing a solid game after almost blowing it in the first week.

Who's going home Thursday?

Don't ask me!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Daytime/POV Ceremony - 7/17

<-- Product placement? Or, as James says, "Milk or SLOP? Orange juice or SLOP? Diet Coke or SLOP?"

Well, after last night's activities, one can only wonder what today will bring.

Here's the latest news from the daytime hours in that Big Brother House of Malicious Meandering Monkey-Boys:

• Danielle was the first to awaken at around 10 AM their time, shortly followed by the BB Voice From Above: "Good Morning, houseguests. The Veto Ceremony will begin in two hours."
• Since few jumped, another announcement was mad a half-hour later stating it would be held in 90 minutes. [Editor's note: Well, if they didn't stay up all night!]
• Will told George and Nakomis that the Veto might be used because Mike acted up so much last night.
• James asked Nakomis if Erika has said anything to them about using the Veto. [Editor's note: He just can't stand not knowing, can he?]
• George cooked up fried slopcakes for the BB Slop eaters.
• Nakomis and Diane both hope Erika will use the Veto, but don't think she will.
• Kaysar told Marcellas he nominated Diane and Nakomis to "cause friction and find out alliances." [Editor's note: @@ - Hmm, Kaysar's getting a lot of eyerolls from me so far this season! The Man With A Plan better get his act together.]
• There were flame/clouds and then... the Veto was NOT used. Nakomis is upset, thinks she's going home.
• Diane is upset, too. Both plan not to campaign to stay and let the chips fall where they may. Both fuss for what seems to be forever. And a day.
• Marcellas told Mike his "reign of terror" isn't going to work and that he wasn't even on the radar until his activities last night.
• The rest of the afternoon dissolved into porno talk, drugs talk and miscellaneous fussing about BB Slop and the heat.

Remember, the big new here -- the Veto was not used. Nakomis and Diane are still on the block. From what folks are saying, it looks like Diane would be the choice to evict. But anything can change in three days in the house.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Overnight Into 7/17

The House of Big Personalities and Perhaps Even Bigger Bad Judgment was hopping last night.


Here's the latest:

• Erika asked Kaysar if he still wants to get rid of the same person. He told her now it's Diane. She said she'll do whatever he wants her to do with the veto.
• Janelle thinks they (Howie, James and herself) should tell Kaysar they should keep Nakomis. [Editor's note: Communication is key, guys!]
• Marcellas and Danielle both are campaigning for Diane to stay.
• Marcellas now feels better about Danielle being in the house than Mike/Will. He warned Janelle that Kaysar sold them out with his deal.
• Will complained about Janelle in front of S6 Players.
• Diane got sleazy and was giving body shots of alcohol to the guys.
• BB won't allow them to have whipped cream in the hot tub. What a surprise, eh?
• Kaysar told Marcellas why he wants to put up the stragglers while Marcellas tried to convince him Mike Boogie should go. [Editor's note: I agree with Marcellas!]
• Will thinks Kaysar may put up Jase if the veto is used.
• Diane went into a crying jag.
• Will told Kaysar that Diane and Nakomis should stay and he should go on the block. [Editor's note: Say what? He did, he really did? But, did he mean it?]
• Mike Boogie picked on Marcellas and now those two are nasty to each other.
• Janelle had a verbal fuss with Mike Boogie and told him she didn't like him referring to her as Queen Bee.
• Mike Boogie and Jase sucked up to Kaysar telling him how great he was doing as HOH. [Editor's note: Just a tad patronizing and condescending, eh? Dang, I hope Kaysar realizes this!]
• Janelle lit into Kaysar about the problems with Chilltown. He tried to calm her down. She's mad about the deal he made and he seemed to basically dismiss her concerns.
• Kaysar doesn't think Janelle and Howie are playing the game and he is. [Editor's note: Okay, Kaysar deserves an eyeroll. @@ ]
• Mike ranted about Marcellas being with S6 Players and gloated about them all being scared of him. [ @@ ]
• Mike and Will think that, with Howie, they'd make a great final three. [Editor's note: Ah, yes... they have taken a liking to Howie. Has he to them? I don't think so.]
• Nakomis said she doesn't like people starting drama. [Editor's note: She's in the wrong house then. That's the point behind the show!]
• Mike got drunk (thanks to BB) and was truly obnoxious for most of the night.
• Kaysar still thinks he has some sort of Grand Plan. Janelle told him the CT was planning to come after them one by one. He asked if she wanted him to use the veto to evict one of them, she said yes. Then he said that Nakomis will come around to them if she stays, but they have to get rid of Diane.
• Kaysar has a plan for if Mike wins HOH, but we got... flame/clouds and bad music before we could hear the plan.
• Kaysar thinks Janelle has been listening to Marcellas too much while she's convinced the S6 Players are in danger.
• Danielle complained to the S6 Players about Chilltown calling her out and bothering her.
• George seems to have gravitated to Chilltown, but I'm not sure how well he's actually accepted by them.
• A Kaysar quote: "In order for good to exist, there must be evil." Um. Okay. He could keep one evil and there would still be good.
• Mike/Will worked on Howie trying to turn him against James.
• Erika, Marcellas and Nakomis talked about how the Chilltown bunch was "strong-arming" everyone else.
• Kaysar told Janelle he didn't want to let Nakomis know ahead of time that they were going to save her. He's upset that she already has talked to Nak about it.
• Even Diane told Kaysar/Janelle that Chilltown was harassing Howie in the yard. Kaysar said Howie can handle it.
• Kaysar wants Chicken George out next because he's with Chilltown. [Editor's note: Duh... and what are Mike and Will? @@ ]
• Kaysar thinks Chilltown should be called Meltdown.
• Kaysar thinks one reason they must keep Nakomis is because she's a threat to Jase.
• Kaysar told Howie to stay on the same level with Chilltown, "Don't go Busto on them."
• The last of the Up All Night Crowd, Janelle and Kaysar just went to sleep a bit before I'm posting this.

Well, it's happened. It took a while, but Big Brother's House is starting to explode. Or implode. Anyway, it's getting ugly. Yay!

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Into The Evening 7/16

Come tomorrow, the hamsters will have been in the Habitrail... er... Big Brother house for two weeks. Yes, they went in on Monday, July 3rd. How time flies when you're eating glop, bobbing for rats and having a jolly ol' time.

Here are the latest happenings I deemed important or amusing from the feeds in that Big Brother House of Deceitful Ne'er-do-wells:

• James snapped at George only to find himself barraged by Marcellas' mouth. "You go right out and apologize to him! You had no right to be that way! He's the one who cooks! He's the one who cleans! We're just a bunch of [bleeping] slobs! He didn't deserve to be treated that way!" Eep.
• Nakomis, while talking to Marcellas, referred to the show as the Jase, Boogie, Will and Howie Show.
• Kaysar had a long talk with Mike Boogie about his religion and culture. Boogie actually was asking the questions and seemed interested. [Editor's note: Was he really interested or was this another act? I dunno.]
• In the talk, Kaysar told him that Michael (BB6) was told he couldn't be on the show unless he (Kaysar) went on. He was worried about how he and his religion would be perceived, so the show had him call religious virgin Jason from BB3 to get his take on how a religious person might be able to be on the show and not compromise his values.
• Jase and Will played with their mics, making funny noises and blowing air into them and such. BB Voice: "Please treat your microphone with respect."
• Marcellas doesn't wear underwear. [Editor's note: No, I wasn't looking - he said he didn't and I didn't ask for proof!]
• Janelle wants to boycott the Diary Room until she gets more pickles and honey for her BB Slop. James jumped on the bandwagon.
• Janelle was called to the DR. After saying no, she went.
• Janelle doesn't like Kaysar's hanging out with Mike/Will. But when James asked her if she thought he joined them, she said no. She also thinks that Howie has been hanging around them too much, too.
• Janelle wants Diane gone this week.
• Nakomis asked BB for cyanide and protein power. Janelle asked what cyanide is. [Editor's note: And she's the brains of the operation, right? Oh, Janie!]

That about does it for now. Tomorrow should be the POV Ceremony. That could be interesting. Not that we see it on the feeds, of course. But the HG loose lips sink ships and all.

'Big Brother 7: All Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Sunday 7/16 - Screen Caps

<--- Party animals after Mike's birthday festivities. And, what an unusual party it was. But that will come just a bit later in this report.

Right now, let's go back to this morning and start from there. Oh, okay... no one was awake. Turn those clock hands forward a smidgen and I'll dive right into the happenings of our favorite BB All-Star Whackos in the House of Both Slop and Slobs:

• Mike was actually the first one up this morning at about 10:15 AM, their time. He was quickly joined by the usual first up Nakomis. Last night she tried to see if he would make any deals with her, but no go. Will he make any today?
• Mike thinks his mother is probably upset because it's his birthday and he's her only child. [Editor's note: Oh, poor baby. He could just go home!]
• The BB Slop has kicked in with the houseguests on restriction. Now they'd prefer PB&J. James whined and fussed about lacking energy from not eating.
• Will was the last to straggle into the Land of the Living at around 12:30 PM their time.
• Marcellas, Janelle, Danielle and Nakomis had a long talk about both Will and Jase. They think Will is definitely charismatic, but Jase is extremely bitter. [Editor's note: Gee, the HG from some past shows wouldn't know what "charismatic" means, to say nothing about pronouncing it right. At least this crew has some brights.]
• A Will quote: "Call the FBI, because we're stealing the show!"
• Will told Mike Boogie that they should lie to the house telling them there's a luxury comp. They would put the other men in indoor lockdown and send the girls to the pool in bikinis, then spend the day with them. [Editor's note: Well, it was better than his proposed lie that he had cancer in his season.]
• Diane told the guys stories about all the men she's cheated on. [Editor's note: May I have an eyeroll, please? @@ ]
• Will and Kaysar set up a surprise birthday party for Mike. They set up the table with cake and sushi.
• Will conned Erika into laying on the table legs spread with all the food. Oh, and whipped cream, too. Her comment, "Why is it always me talked into this stuff?"
• Will wrote Happy Birthday on Erika with the whipped cream. BB was sure to get a shot of it; that will make the show.
• Party, party, sing, sing, blah, blah. Mike ate the whipped cream off of Erika, not really a surprise to me.
• Before long, the BB Slop eaters drifted away with the exception of Howie.
• Howie just walked around the table saying how good the food looked while Will kept egging him on to eat (thus receive a penalty nomination). Howie didn't fall for it.
• Nakomis, Janelle and Marcellas sat in the yard. Marcellas ranted and raved, then ranted some more about the BB Slop. They think BB wants to drive them apart with the food. Marcellas thinks they started it too soon in the season and someone would just quit.
• No one has quit.
• Erika and Nakomis had a long talk. While Nakomis isn't campaigning against Diane, she's certainly working the mojo for herself. She was the early target and now just about the whole house likes her, at least the S6 Players and Friends.
• Erika might very well use the veto to save Nakomis. At least, that seems to be the current thought.
• Howie came into the backyard wearing only a party hat to cover his um... goods. Yes, I got a screen cap.
• Janelle is solidly in favor of Nakomis staying. Even James is swinging in that direction.
• Out of context here, but deserving of mention: Nakomis told Janelle and Marcellas that she first thought Howie was a bully, but now knows he's a sweetheart deep down inside.
• Dang, forget about Jase being the bitter one. Marcellas makes him look like a pansy this afternoon. [Editor's note: I couldn't resist.]

Remember, the show is on at 8 PM ET/PT in most viewing areas tonight. Of course, I have my own private show goin' on right here.

'Big Brother 7 - All Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Overnight Into 7/16

Like the Roman Empire, alliances are crumbling throughout the Big Brother house. Well, perhaps not crumbling, per se. Maybe changing would be a more apt description. Okay. Let me start over again. Like a perpetual motion machine, the alliances are... Oh, that's not working, either. One more try. Big Brother, who's on first? No, what's on second...!

Without further ado, here are the important, yet possibly confusing, events from the overnight in that House of Big Brotherly Love:

• Remember, in my previous entry, I told of Kaysar's long and heartfelt talk with Nakomis. Her honesty and integrity seemed to impress him. Will it change his mind about the target this week? Or is a backdoor plan already in motion and she's not in the mix anyway? Like sand through the hourglass...
• Will/Mike developed a new game trying to kick balls into Howie's family jewels. Boys will be boys.
• Marcellas and Erika seem to have gravitated together.
• Danielle told Erika that Nakomis keeps her word, but Diane doesn't. Erika thinks that if Diane (and the alleged Mr. and Mrs. Smith alliance with Jase) stays, she'll target S6 Players and not them. Erika told Danielle that she worked hard to make sure she (Danielle) stayed in the house.
• Mike was running by the pool, fell and hit his back and head. Flame/clouds for a while, but he's okay. [Editor's note: 2 weeks in and the injuries are racking up -- Alison's head bonk in the POV Comp, George's back in the first HOH Comp, Erika's ribs in the food comp and now Mike's back and head.]
• James said nominating people is harder this year because everyone gets along pretty well and likes each other. [Editor's note: And, how many people has James nominated this year? Um, none?]
• James, Janelle and Howie had a long strategy talk. James thinks that Kaysar is afraid of Will/Mike and won't make important moves this year. He thinks Kaysar compromised the group to look out for his own best interests. Janelle admitted that Kaysar made a deal -- if he didn't nominate a Chilltown, they wouldn't go after him. James is very upset that Kaysar didn't confide in him regarding the nominations and he feels he's on his own again. He also thinks Diane and Nakomis are more trustworthy than Will/Mike. He thinks Kaysar is more worried about how he's perceived than how he plays the game. They all think Jase has slipped right in with the new Chilltown.
• Janelle told James that Kaysar's deal with Chilltown was meant to make them not trust one another. [Editor's note: Okay, I haven't a clue how that would be better than just ridding the house of one of them.]
• Kaysar told Erika to leave the nominations be. James and Co. want her to save someone and change the game around.
• Even Kaysar's strongest support, Janelle, is upset with the nominations and the deal with Chilltown.
• James and Janelle confronted Kaysar. Now Kaysar wants to save Nakomis. [Editor's note: As he should! She would be a much more worthy ally than either Mike or Boogie, and thinks along the lines of Kaysar even if right now her target is S6 Players. That's basically because they're the strongest alliance in the house.]
• Kaysar wants to try to make a deal with Nakomis that Diane will go home. Janelle thinks it would be better to veto and put up Mike, he goes. Janelle thinks that if Diane stays, she will work with Mike/Will. They all think that if Nakomis makes any sort of deal, she'll stick with it.
• Kaysar still wants to send Diane home, keep friction going between Nakomis/Jase and Marcellas/Danielle to take the focus off of the S6 Players.
• Janelle and James said that they would have to accept Nakomis as "one of us" if they save her. [Editor's note: Remember, Howie despises Nakomis and James ain't too thrilled with her, either.]
• When BB told the HG to check the storage room, like a miracle... more alcohol. @@ - Must roll the eyes. Must.
• Then most of the HG played charades. For a very long, long time.
• James keeps on whining about Kaysar making bad decisions, claims Kay wants them to do his dirty work. He thinks they should put a plan in place to save Nakomis because she's the smarter player and will fit in well with the S6 alliance. He thinks Diane's off the deep end and will go for them.
• Like I think, the S6 Players all seem to think that Nakomis is someone who'd stick to her word and Diane isn't.
• The HG thinks the producers are upset because their personas have changed -- Will isn't such the Evil Doctor, etc. That got us flame/clouds... with bad music.
• Will blatantly made a banana split in front of those who can only eat BB Slop supposedly in an effort to entice one to eat, thus getting a penalty nomination. It didn't work.
• Marcellas thinks he could win on Survivor. [Editor's note: Another @@ needed. I can just see him with bugs and nasty stuff, right.]
• Kaysar was the last one still up. He did his prayers and looks very troubled.

In other news, Happy Birthday Mike Boogie. There, I said it. Only to be nice, y'know. I don't want Chilltown coming after me.

'BB7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Since POV 7/15

<--- America's Got Talent

It's been an odd day for the live feeds. It seems there's someone manning a BB camera with a quick trigger finger for blocking. The slightest perhaps violation of maybe singing a song brings up the flame/clouds with or without trivia, but always with bad music. Plus, the cams have been all focusing on one person or one room instead of providing any variety. Heck, if I didn't know others existed, I'd think Diane, Nakomis and perhaps Marcellas were the only houseguests. With the exception of very brief showings of the others, that's who I've been seeing for the most part.

Here are some of the more interesting things going on in the House of Damsels in Distress:

• Kaysar said something about Diane making the house uncomfortable in the nomination speech and that's upsetting Diane. She thinks it's a sign that they want them out.
• Danielle talked at length about her various jobs and how things always work out for the best in the long run.
• The HG are really experimenting and requesting things to spice up the BB Slop.
• George deep-fried the BB Slop and that seemed popular.
• Diane talked about being a stand-in on NCIS for a few months. [Editor's note: But she earlier claimed to never have gotten her SAG card? Huh?]
• James is working Diane for some reason. I don't know if he's trying to get information for S6 or for his own odd agenda. He told her it was his idea to nominate Danielle. He also went on about S6 Players betraying him in that season. What's he up to? Anyone know?
• Marcellas told Diane he's working the house to try to have her stay. He suggested she tell the S6 Players she won't target Janelle if she stays.
• James told Kaysar that Mike/Will told him they're worried about one of them being a planned backdoor move this week. When he asked Kaysar how they were voting, Kaysar said, "Nakomis." [Editor's note: I'm beginning to think a backdoor might very well be in progress, but no one would ever tell James.]
• Will told Diane that they're working for her to stay.
• Danielle asked James who Kaysar wants out. He told her he didn't know, but he personally was voting Nakomis.
• The BB contract says houseguests can be on food restrictions for up to four weeks in a row.
• We watched Danielle sleep for a while... on all four feeds. The greens were nice, at least.
• Small talk going on now, Nakomis and Kaysar. Not strategy talk, small talk.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Bulletin - POV Winner

No one seems to be wearing the POV necklace, but:

• Howie told Erika she's good at golf
• Neither Nakomis or Diane won it as they're complaining.
• Diane said one of the "friends of HOH" won it and won't use it.
• James is talking with them, so he didn't win it.
• Either Nakomis or Diane said "she" won't use it.
• The feeds have been only on Nakomis, Diane, Danielle and James since they came back.

Thus, right now I'm assuming Erika won POV. I will update confirmation when I have it.

Update: Confirmed, Erika won POV. I don't post things as confirmed until I have definite proof, not "she" or iffy things. The evidence was strong enough that I felt secure posting it, but I always feel much better with direct evidence and now, it's been actually said by name on the feeds.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Overnight And Into The Day 7/14-7/15

I so want the fishtank from last year back, I really do! It had a peaceful gurgle, no hyped-up new Big Brother television show theme song. The new music comes on so loud that it's jarring when it hits. And, of course, I can be watching a conversation on one feed cam and, unbeknownst to me, on another feed cam someone will sing or something -- then the music and block-out goes to all cams. Argh.

But, you didn't come here to hear me fuss about the music, right? You want to get the skinny on the late night, overnight and today so far. Here you go:

• Marcellas is convinced that Will/Mike will go after Janelle in their Master Plan.
• The HG were given an opportunity to practice for the POV Comp. They got to play with oversized golf clubs. Woohoo, thrilling. They think the actual comp will be more challenging than their practice. They don't know exactly what BB will do with the game.
• Danielle said she heard the feeds were very addicting. She heard right. ;-)
• Nakomis dyed her hair a reddish-orange. [Editor's note: I guess that's better than green. And, I wonder if Brittney from BB1 still has multi-colored hair. Will George dye his something other than his green and yellow?]
• BB gave the houseguests beer and wine.
• Will noticed that the medication prescribed for Erika is lidocaine and called the BB doctor a quack. [Editor's note: He's right. Lidocaine treats skin conditions and won't do much for a bruised or fractured rib. About all that will help her would be an actual pain med and/or taping.]
• Janelle says she doesn't believe in the Mr. and Mrs. Smith Alliance (see previous entries - Jase, Diane and Alison), but she now thinks Jase is in cahoots (my words, not hers) with Will/Mike.
• When Howie told Kaysar that everyone was talking about Mike making a deal with S6, Kaysar told him all was going as planned -- make Mike look like the bad guy. [Editor's note: Huh? Wha...? I'm not quite getting Kaysar's logic on this one.]
• Will wondered if Nakomis and Diane were nominated because they were the two votes against Danielle.
• Will also wonders if she's kept, Nakomis may ally to take out S6 Players. Jase pointed out to him that Nakomis plays the game (took him out) and Diane basically has no game plan.
• Janelle and Howie prefer the PB&J, yet the BB Slop isn't making the dramatic debut the producers probably hoped.
• Then there's James. He's trying to get close to Danielle and "sharing" thoughts casting shadows on Erika (hanging out with New Chilltown, can't be trusted) and Kaysar (different noms than he was told). [Editor's note: Unless I missed it, Kaysar told NO ONE his choices before the noms. Is James trying to be Danielle's new Jason? Will it work? She's being pretty close-mouthed with him, yet listening to every bit.]
• Diane trashtalked Howie and Janelle. That will help her, huh?
• Diane and Nakomis are sure that Janelle is the ringleader of the SG Players.
• Janelle and Howie are convinced Jase is with New Chilltown.
• This morning has mostly been flame/clouds trivia (with bad music) as the houseguests played for the Veto Comp.
• Competing in the Veto will be the two noms (Diane and Nakomis), the HOH (Kaysar) and Will, Erika and James as the "random" players.
• Erika is feeling a bit better - her side still hurts when she laughs.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feed Report - Into the Evening 7/14

Hmmm... a Big Brother house where the HOH feels bad about having to nominate people for eviction?

Has the show gone namby-pamby on us?

Here's what happened since the feeds returned after an extremely long block out due to the nomination ceremony:

• As I mentioned, Diane was crying; she was super-crying. After all, James had just told her prior to the ceremony that from what he heard, she was safe. [Editor's note: He might want to have those ears checked, eh?]
• Nakomis is being Diane's shoulder to cry on. Um, wake up, Diane... she's in the same boat! She's the other nomination and, probably more likely to be evicted.
• Nakomis is taking it well. She's not happy, of course. But she's not freaking out.
• Marcellas is Diane's other outlet. He's sympathetic.
• Diane said she's glad she was nominated by someone nice and smart like Kaysar instead of Howie.
• Kaysar feels bad and is upset. He doesn't like hurting people.
• Janelle thinks the oatmealish-protein BB Slop is bland. They've taken to livening it up with honey, strawberry mix, etc.
• Howie can't believe the Power Players are still in the game. He said the producers probably want Will to last a longer time for ratings. [Editor's note: Thanks a lot, Howie. You made us get flamecloud trivia. With bad music!]
• Diane fussed about not having her SAG card and ruining her chance to change her life.
• Danielle and Marcellas had a bonding moment. Will it last?
• Even Will tender-talked the Crying Diane.
• Kaysar got his hookah back as a HOH present.
• Danielle said that if she wins POV, she'll save Diane. Both Diane and Nakomis agree that if either wins, it only makes sense to save yourself. Marcellas heartily agreed with that.
• Rumors abound amongst the HG (okay... Diane, Marcellas, Nakomis) that Mike Boogie has a deal with the S6 Players.
• While Jase is being relatively quiet, Howie keeps telling Janelle that he's in with the New Chilltown. She still doesn't believe it. Howie cautions her not to share ANY info with Jase. [Editor's note: For once, Howie might be thinking.]
• Janelle told Howie that James still can't be trusted. [Editor's note: Duh. He's James. Of course he can't be trusted. Does Howie need to be told that?]
• Janelle trusts Nakomis. Howie hates Nakomis. What an alliance!
• Diane told Marcellas she's living out of her car and this was her one big chance and dream to change her life. [@@ - calls for an eyeroll!]
• Marcellas also questioned Janelle about when they were taking Danielle out. He thought she was the next target. [Editor's note: Is Janelle HOH, Marcellas? You're dealing with The Alliance Which Couldn't Shoot Straight. Their strategy is all over the place.]
• Will, the doctor, is shocked he's in a backyard smoking a hookah.

And there ya go.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Bulletin - Nominations

Diane and Nakomis have been nominated by Kaysar.

Diane is crying. "I'm not a cut-throat all star!"

More as things develop.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Friday 7/14

So far, the really big news was the food competition. I covered that here and here.

In other food comp news:

• Erika is okay. She either bruised or possibly fractured a rib or two. She's back in the house after getting medical treatment (or lack thereof, as the houseguests claim).
• The BB Slop is some sort of protein drink concoction. They actually seem to like it, possibly more than PB&J.

In other goings-on within The House of Odd Bedfellows and Snorers:

• Editor's opinion: Will and Mike are right. Howie is getting too full of himself and cocky. Power seems to go to his head and bring out a very different Howie. He thinks if someone else like Kaysar wins, he can just up and win the next week, etc.
• Like last year, BB announced how many laps in the pool it takes to swim a mile (440). Last year, it seemed like a clue. Who knows this year? Maybe it's a slow clue.
• Marcellas thinks Danielle kept in touch with other BB houseguests thinking solely of a BB: All-Stars season down the road. [Editor's note: Dang, now he even sees ulterior motives in friendships! When it comes to Danielle, Marcellas thinks every move she makes is a scheme, and with him as a target.]
• Will acted up again. This time he was spinning on the table like it was a lazy Susan. Nakomis was his partner in crime. He kept it up and shouted, "NO!" when BB told him to quit. "Stop that NOW!"
• The houseguests fussed and moaned about the overalls for the food comp, but half of them have now added them to their wardrobes.
• George cheated in the food comp - stuck his hand in.
• Will feels horrible because he's the one who hurt Erika in the food comp.
• Nominations are today. [Of course, I'll update!]
• Mike's birthday is Sunday.
• Mike and Will tried to convince Kaysar they want in with whatever nominations he makes. They think a "floater" should be evicted. They pointed out that they voted with the house on Alison, but then mentioned a lack of communication. Kaysar seemed to believe them. [Editor's note: Oh, no! Kaysar, don't let yourself get Jenned again!]
• Janelle later questioned their motives in a talk with Kaysar.
• James thinks George shouldn't be in the house. At all.
• Kaysar hasn't even told the S6 Players who he's nominating. He said he hasn't decided.
• James tried prying him for information, but no go.
• James thinks that if Mike is evicted, Will would be isolated and no threat. [Editor's note: He thinks Mike's actually running the Evil Dr. Boogie Show.]
• Kaysar thinks James wants Mike out because Mike's a threat to James. Heh.
• They were singing and the cameras cut out and now flamecloud trivia (with bad music) has been going on for quite a while. Nomination ceremony? Hmmm... I doubt it, but maybe. It's too long for a singing block.

More when I know it!

Graphics by Zoetawny. Have I said she rocks lately? She does!

'BB7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Food Comp Info

Erika must have hurt herself. Will just advised someone that she'll need x-rays.

Make sure to check my previous entry for screen-caps and a bit of information on the food comp.

Here's more:

• It was rats (fake, I'm sure) they were seeking in the slop trough.
• They divided into two teams and partnered within the teams.
• I don't think that was Janelle in my screen shot. Erika? The cameras were once again very jerky, like in HOH last last night.
• The partners were tied together.
• The first team to get all their rats eats for the week.
• The losers get the slop. [Please, Sir? May I have more?]
• The team with Janelle lost the comp (including Marcellas?). Right now I'm not positive on the teams.

Teams update:

Losing team members: Janelle, Marcelles, Howie, James, Nakomis, and Danielle

Winning team members: Will, Diane, Erika, Mike, Jase, and George

'BB7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Update - Food Comp/Screen Caps

The food comp is in progress. It's called "Slop 'Til You Drop."

The backyard is done up in a farm motif and the HG have to stick their heads into a slop trough (like pigs use) in search of something. I'm not sure what they're seeking, but they can't use their hands.

I'm also not sure if it's the whole house or they're divided into teams. The feeds went on briefly -- Quad Cam above, then Janelle and Mike Boogie. I'm also not sure of the punishment food.

It went to flameclouds. And, as I typed this, the feeds returned for a moment -- the comp is over. Now flameclouds again. With bad music.

An update will be posted when I know more.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into 7/14

Ah, and so it begins. With the first eviction and then a second HOH win involving an S6 houseguest, the divide betwixt our hamsters is beginning to grow.

Here's what happened during the overnight hours:

• Will and Mike must have said a half dozen times how much Howie changed with "power." "It's like he's a different person. He was funny and a clown, now he's nasty and gloating." Yep, that's Howie!
• Kaysar, Janelle and Howie wonder why, if James is "with" them, he doesn't hang out with them. He claims he does. They don't really trust James, not at all.
• The HOH bedroom was completely redone for Kaysar. I wanted to take a screen cap for you, but it was like the cameraman was drunk -- spinning around, focusing in and out on the HG, etc.
• Mike Boogie quote: "The Nerd Herd is going to seem like Sesame Street."
• Will and Mike worked on Erika to align her with the Non-S6 Alliance.
• Howie is still pushing for a Nakomis nomination.
• Howie said any information given to Jase goes right back to Will and Mike.
• The core group of S6 players noticed the "floaters" weren't coming around the HOH room after the initial new room excitement.
• Janelle wondered more about the rumored Mr. And Mrs. Smith alliance and Nakomis involvement with it. (A set-up alliance pre-show with Alison, Jase and Diane.)
• Kaysar wants to make Jase feel safe, not necessarily be safe.
• Kaysar thinks Nakomis thinks three or four moves ahead in her strategy.
• Janelle wants to make a deal with Nakomis.
• Off with The Others, Will is claiming that if they lose the food comp, he'll eat anyway just to get a penalty nomination since "I'm going to go home anyway."
• Kaysar said the Marcellas needs to be public about his alliance with S6 Players if he's going to reap the benefits of it.
• Kaysar pointed out that unless the Smith Alliance is real, if Nakomis goes home, Diane will be playing solo.
• Janelle and Kaysar discussed the pros and cons of nominating Nakomis and Diane.
• Kaysar told Erika he wasn't trying to win HOH, but did.
• They think George is cooking and cleaning to stay in the house.
• Kaysar's music for HOH is Norah Jones. They had to tell Howie who she is.
• Jase thinks he was nervous and sounded dumb in his Julie Chen live show interview.
• Nakomis told Janelle she threw Alison a sympathy vote and that she thought she would be the only one.
• There's a new HOH bedroom rule this season that people can't sleep on the floor in there. Thanks, Maggie and Co.!
• The S6 Players tried to come up with a new name for their alliance.
• Howie thinks Jase is 100% in with the new Chilltown, but Janelle doesn't think so.
• Marcellas thinks he'll be targeted before Janelle and that the Others actually want to keep the Big Players in the game.
• Marcellas said the Internet audience will like them because they stay up late and give them something to write about. [Editor's note: Who? What? Writers on the Internet? What a novel idea!]
• They're fussing that BB will make them get up early, but Marcellas and Co. are still up as I post this report. @@

More later today!

'BB7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Update - After The Show 7/13

<---Janelle and Jase in the backyard a little while ago.

The feeds came back about ten minutes after the live show finished here on the East Coast. Someone asked in a comment earlier why Nakomis left such a surly goodbye message for Alison and I'll address that here. Nakomis voted for Alison to stay. When she made the deal with her, she warned her to keep quiet or she'd blow it. She didn't and she did. So, in Nakomis' mind, Alison's eviction is her own darn fault.

To the feeds:

• Janelle thinks Alison called her "fat" on the show. She's upset. [Editor's note: Janelle herself has talked about how much weight she gained last season.]
• Danielle said Alison called her last season when Janelle was voted off. She and Nakomis think Alison was jealous of Janelle.
• Howie and Will think the show must have great coverage of them following each other around. Both like air time.
• Howie told Kaysar that if he puts Will on the block, he should be up there with him because everyone obviously thinks Will is smarter than he is. And, if he isn't smarter than Will, he shouldn't be in the house. [Editor's note: @@ Just an eyeroll, Howie, just an eyeroll.]
• Jase says the house isn't as exciting this time around.
• Howie, Kaysar, James and Janelle were talking about the upcoming food comp. When Diane entered the room, they all went "Shh." [Editor's note: Will they be making Diane the new April?]
• Howie warned Kaysar not to tell any "secrets" to Jase.
• Janelle told Howie and Kaysar that Julie asked her if she trusted her alliance. I didn't see her mentioning that to James! ;-)
• Nakomis and Diane think James is loyal to S6.
• Howie went odd for a bit (well, more odd) and screamed "Will loves Howie!" for several minutes.
• Jase told Janelle that Diane doesn't like her.
• Diane said the voice in the DR was mean to her when refusing to give them alcohol tonight. "No alcohol on live show nights! No alcohol on Thursday nights!" Since the show is at 5 PM for them, the only thought is the food comp the next day.
• Will's sure he will be nominated.
• James wants Nakmis and George nominated while Howie wants Nakomis gone.
• The houseguests aren't sure if the Sunday show (instead of Saturday) will change the day for nominations. They know the food comp is tomorrow (Friday), but wonder if the noms may be done on Saturday.

That's it for now. Kind of mellow, yet quietly strategic.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Show - 7/13

Tonight marked the season's first live show and its first eviction. Now, of course, since I'm into the feeds (as are most of the blog's readers), often the taped shows hold few surprises. Not that I don't watch them, mind you. I certainly want to see them even when I know what's going to happen.

The live eviction shows are a bit trickier. When the houseguests' votes are filmed the day before, BB tells them not to talk about them or the talkers could receive penalty nominations. This time, I didn't catch anyone directly talking about their vote, but Janelle was saying it would be 8-2 to vote Alison out.

After the show's inevitable recap, tonight's show began with Boogie talking of the "claws being out." Actually, though there is competition, there haven't really been any big brouhahas. Mike thinks that if Alison stays, she'll fight with Janelle because they're both blonde. @@ (Yes, I'm rolling those eyes!)

Alison approached James and it didn't fly. Danielle approached George and told him she'd never put him up or vote for him. A lie? Perhaps, but they made the deal. Alison was shown eavesdropping on James as he told Janelle of her approach, but I can't believe the show didn't show her hiding in the pot at all!

Marcellas likened the choices for eviction as "Which would you prefer? Gonorreah or the clap? How do you choose?"

Julie Chen, who seemed a bit off pace tonight, talked to the New and Improved Jase, who credits his changes to his new love in his life. He also said that with all the big personalities in the house, it's best just to be a bit laidback and observe, let the others sink themselves.

There was a segment with Alison's new boyfriend and Justin, her X from the X-Factor. Of course, they weren't together. Justin certainly knows Alison. He's looking good. The new boyfriend is a doctor, or perhaps just plays one on TV. He thinks she's just great and has matured. The show ended making a fool of him.

They only showed four votes as the show progressed, most likely to stretch it out a bit. Diane for Danielle (eviction), George for Alison, Kaysar for Alison, Nakomis for Danielle. Of course, it would be moot after that point, so Julie just announced it. With a bit of a scare to Danielle, that is. And I'm not sure that was on purpose, either. "By a vote of 8 to 2, Danielle, you are (long pause) safe."

I was more impressed with Alison's behavior in her exit interview with Julie than I've been with her in three reality shows. She actually handled herself quite well. Erika teared up in the goodbye video and Alison seemed genuinely touched. She took her eviction well, but was expecting it.

The HOH comp was called "Alison Rules." Alison was asked several true/false questions about the houseguests and the HG had to answer what they thought Alison would say. The first few questions were simple, but then one took down all but Nakomis and Kaysar. Two questions in and Nakomis had a wrong answer. Julie announced that Nakomis was the new HOH. Nakomis almost sputtered trying to point at Kaysar who just looked all confused. Julie apologized and then announced Kaysar the winner, said it was a mistake.

Off the pace, just a bit.

And, that was it, for the most part. The feeds returned not long after the show and I'm gathering some "schtuff" for a feeds entry.

'BB7: All-Stars' - 7/13 East Coast Update - HOH

One HOH this time and it's... what up KAYSAR.

'BB7: All-Stars' - East Coast Update 7/13 Eviction

By a vote of 8-2, Alison is evicted.

Nakomis and Diane are the two who voted to evict Danielle.

Tonight's (7/13) 'BB7: All-Stars' Live Show Blogging Schedule

As I watch the show here on the East Coast, I'll make quick East Coast Update entries as important events happen, especially for the West Coast show fans who don't like to wait.

To refresh this blog to find the most recent post, hitting JULY over there ---> (on right sidebar) might bring up something you're not seeing on the main page.

You can also see the latest feeds from this blog on the AOL Big Brother page.

Sometime much later on tonight, I'll post a recap/review of the live show events. I have a feeling the feeds won't come back up tonight until after the show has aired in West Coast time, but I'll let you know.

Are you ready, blogguests?

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Today Before Live Show

I was hoping to post a few last minute primping screen caps as the houseguests readied themselves for the live show. Alas, all went to trivia questions (simple ones) with a flameclouds background and... you got it... bad hyped-up music!

I have a few of the questions asked posted here so you can get the idea.


Here's what happened in the house today so far:

• Danielle was the first houseguest up... even before 8:00 AM! Scary.
• Nakomis was the first one up for good at about 8:15 AM.
• They small-talked while eating breakfast.
• The rest woke up as an indoor lockdown was in progress (which explains Nakomis and Danielle eating in the kitchen).
• James claimed any man who shaves his legs is a "smuggler" unless he's a swimmer or runner. A smuggler? I haven't a clue.
• James, Mike and Dani exercised in the gym.
• Mike told Will all the others are studying house/game facts.
• Mike hopes Nakomis doesn't win because he wouldn't like her music received for HOH. (This week it seems Dixie Chicks is the big music.)
• Big Brother yelled specifically at Alison (at least twice) to get up around 11 AM.
• Janelle told others that BB won't let anyone sleep on the two chaises in the HOH bedroom.
• Since about 1 PM PT, it's been the trivia questions with a few glimpses of primping. They used to run the feeds pretty much right through up to a few minutes before the show. Sigh. I kept hoping it would change

'BB7: All-Star' - Live Feeds Update - Overnight Into 7/13

This morning, I'm just going to dive right into what those lovable (ahem) houseguests did in the house overnight:

• They gave shoutouts to people they know. They didn't give me a shoutout.
• Alison thinks she's going home. She could be very right.
• They talked about whether or not they'd have catered food after the live show. Some seasons they did, some they didn't.
• Kaysar thinks Will is more the Nutty Professor than the Evil Doctor.
• Janelle still hates Maggie. [Editor's note: Hate is a bit strong, I think.]
• Janelle told Howie he was fat and he said he's going to start wearing a shirt.
• Lots of sex talk, especially with the guys.
• Mike acted shocked that people were studying the house for future comps. He didn't know people were playing that "hardcore."
• Nakomis explained how the six-finger plan worked to Mike.
• They talked of the banner planes in early seasons.
• Marcellas is suspicious of Will -- he doesn't believe his talk that he'll throw comps.
• Marcellas, Howie, Janelle and Kaysar were the Up Half The Night Crew.
• They ran through house study questions, exciting stuff. 20 ants on the wall, I tell you!
• All are asleep as I post this.

Today, they'll houseclean and make themselves pretty for the live show.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds - Evening Report 7/12

I thought I'd give you a taste of what live feed watchers are all too familiar with even this early in the season. This is what I call the flame/clouds. They're constantly billowing accompanied by a hyped-up Big Brother theme music loop. I heard Erika say that the feeds focus on the fireplace loop in the living room when the show wants to block them. How she knows what it focuses on, I haven't a clue. She shouldn't know, I wouldn't think.

As for the music, I caught myself bopping my head to it earlier today. Eep. I think I have a problem. Is there a 12 Step Program for this? I'm also losing my mind (hush, those who say I lost it long ago!). In an earlier entry, I posted I didn't think the votes had actually taken place. D'oh. Thanks to a commenter, it all came back to me as if it were yesterday -- until the numbers come down, the votes are filmed the day before. I can't believe I forgot that. A mind is a terrible thing to lose, isn't it?

Here's the skinny on what I felt were important or interesting happenings in the house this evening:

• Jase said very nice things about Cowboy. [Editor's note: He may be a nice person, but I'm still glad he's not in the house this season.]
• Will claims that if he wins HOH, he'll disagree with the other HOH over the nominations so he'll go up on the block and go home. Jase thinks he's just playing a strategy and wants to play the game.
• People (Janelle, Jase and others) keep talking about nominating Chicken George, mainly because he doesn't fit in. But, most agree that he can be fun. [Editor's note: See, we don't need Cowboy - George took his place.]
• Will made Howie promise that if wins HOH, he'll put him (Will) up on the block. If they win (Will and Howie), both end up on the block.
• They talked about movies. Yawn.
• They talked bars, foreign Big Brother shows, foreign cities. Yawn, yawn, yawn.
• Danielle told Mike and Will about the Mr. and Mrs. Smith alliance (Diane, Jase, and Alison). See my previous entry for more details on that rumored alliance.
• Mike doesn't understand Janelle's popularity with the show fans. He likens her to Tonya.
• Will wants to go home before sequester -- says he has to get back to work. Or, at least that's what he's telling folks. Act or not? I say ACT.
• Diane and Nakomis talked about the vote being 8-2 and wondering if people will know it was them voting to keep Alison. [Editor's note: I think Diane voted for Alison to stay, but I'm not so sure about Nakomis.]

That's the goods for now. Usually, when the votes have already been cast (d'oh...still can't believe I forgot they're taped this early in the season), it's peaceful in the house. I'll post an entry in the morning about the late night and overnight hours, but the day itself should be on the quiet side. The live show day is usually full of housecleaning and primping like they're going to be on national TV or something. Well, this crew is a bunch of slobs, so the house really needs a lot of work. They don't seem to care how many of us are looking at the mess every day. Sheesh!