'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!

'BB7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Afternoon 7/12

As the hours to eviction dwindle down, have there been fisticuffs? Spats? Houseguests in thorny snits?

Well, no. This group isn't anywhere near the anomosity we've seen other seasons, particularly last season. No throwing down of chairs (except for whatever act Will's playing), no clenched fists accompanied by glares that could kill on their own.

Here's the lowdown of the happenings from the live feeds this afternoon:

• Some of the houseguests are talking as if the voting is already done. True, they've all been being called one by one to the DR (Diary Room), but they also tape good-bye messages. The votes should be live tomorrow night unless BB changed things around.
• Mike Boogie claims that Marcellas told him that both he and George voted to evict Alison. He thinks that Danielle is working with the S6 alliance to send him and Will home.
• Danielle imitated Jase walking around saying, "Alliance! I need an alliance! Any twins available for an alliance?"
• James thinks Erika is backstabbing the S6 crew.
• Janelle said that it should be a unanimous vote for Alison to go.
• George's snoring kept Kaysar awake last night. Staying up so late with his buddies sure didn't help any.
• Jase went around memorizing things in the house -- the number of ants on the wall (now minus two - one Howie broke and one Jase took), the sayings on the walls, etc.
• The houseguests got the HOH camera and had tons o' fun with it, like a barrel o' monkeys.
• Ali posed for a shot hiding in the pot where she actually hid eavesdropping last night.
• They're referring to her escapade as PotGate.
• Diane said the Internet fans must be bored. (I thank her for her concern. It's actually getting more interesting day by day, much as I thought it would.)
• They had an outdoors lockdown.
• Lots of websites talk, again not mentioning me. (Sniffle.)
• They still don't know what will replace PB&J and speculation is running amok.
• Diane doesn't know the meaning of "lethargic." Jase and Howie told her. (@@ -- rollin' them eyes at Diane!)
• James and Janelle had a long, long talk about last season. She said that she and Michael were so wrong for each other, but she didn't realize that when she was in the house. He likes to go out; she likes to stay home and watch movies. Just two totally different types of people.
• Janelle told Jase that people want to put George up for eviction. He likes the idea.

That's the height of today's excitement. A thrill a minute, I tell ya! But, honestly, they are getting more interesting to watch.

'BB7: All-Stars' - Live Feed Report and Screen Caps Today (7/12) So Far

What up, Kaysar and Company?
<--- George and Marcellas exercised together this morning. Now, where else but in the Big Brother house can you watch a middle-aged white guy who dresses funny exercise with a black gay guy who likes fluffy white bathrobes?

I dunno. If George's outfit wasn't shorts, I'd say he mimicked a Catholic school girl's uniform. Scary, ain't it?

Today, in Da House:

• Big Brother actually woke up the houseguests fairly early -- before 8:30 AM their time (PT) by blasting Sheryl Crowe music. Not that we live feeders get to hear it, of course. We get flame/clouds and bad music and then depend on the houseguests to spill the beans later.
• Diane told Erika she'd be glad with the outcome no matter which of the nominations gets evicted.
• Nakomis talked to Diane about working with Will and Mike Boogie, but told her to tell no one.
• The houseguests are all talking about Alison hiding in the pot with the pillow on her head eavesdropping for two hours last night. Antics like that aren't going to help her in the vote tomorrow.
• Danielle, however, cooked everyone pancakes for breakfast. A much better strategy indeed.
• Erika told Mike he needs to chill. He's playing the game too hard and will appear on the radar if he doesn't back off a bit.
• From Erika and Mike's conversation, now it looks like the vote is swinging almost unanimous that Alison will be evicted. Of course, that could change in the next moment.
• Erika thinks the two HOH will continue throughout the game.
• James wonders if the HOH rules are made up as the show goes along...next week three HOH, the week after...
• James warned Howie that "Erika's not totally with us" as he saw her discussing the vote with Mike.
• Marcellas thought he was going to be a big TV actor after his season. He learned the harsh reality of being on reality television.

The cameramen were apparently bored as the houseguests were being rather... um, boring... in the backyard. They took turns focusing on sunglasses. Here are Diane's Coco Chanel peepers.


James always looks like he's scheming, doesn't he? He's listening to a plane fly overhead.

Right now the talk has evolved somehow into Boston Rob.

No! No! Stop it!

It's bad enough Alison is haunting me.

More later!

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'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Evening/Overnight 7/11 into 7/12

I don't think BB was quite prepared for all the reminiscing betwixt seasons that we're seeing. In a way, it's kind of interesting and gives us a bit of an "insider" point of view on the show. But, the extent of the "insider" talk tends to drone on and on. And on and on. Heck, I like the scheming! So, let's go for it -- the most interesting bits on the feeds from last night and through to this morning.

• Mike keeps acting as the mouthpiece for Will -- the other HG think of Mike/Will as one and the same. He tried to get Kaysar to ally with him, but Kaysar saw through the doubletalk and pointed out that he wasn't even telling him anything -- not even the eviction vote choice.
• Danielle told James she wouldn't target the S6 next week.
• James wants to target Chicken George. [Editor's note: I'm wondering why some think of George as such a threat. He could easily be removed at any time in the game. He's not good at comps and isn't a part of any huge alliance. If I were in the house, I'd consider him as fluff I could blow away at any time. I'd go to break up the power players.]
• Marcellas and Janelle had a really long talk. He SO wants Danielle out, but it's like Janelle has magical powers over him -- he will vote Alison out for her. I think he's in love. Or something. She's got him infatuated and wrapped around her pinkie. Speaking of which, I have seen Nakomis make no pinkie swears yet this season. Cool beans.
• Howie, for a change, talked about sex. Heh.
• Jase seems to be instigating Howie's picking on Nakomis bit. As I said, Howie should be careful. Nakomis isn't April.
• Erika told Janelle that Jase is running around campaigning to save Alison. (He is.)
• Janelle and Erika claim they trust each other. I would trust no one.
• Alison once again worked on George. Whether he believes all her lies or not, I don't know. He's the show wildcard -- it's hard to tell how much he actually understands all the devious plays, that wasn't around in his season.
• George shook hands with Danielle to keep her. Maybe he's devious himself. I guess we'll see.
• Before the show started, someone who lived with Diane informed Janelle (possibly the whole cast) that there would be a Mr. and Mrs. Smith alliance -- Diane studied all the past seasons, was hanging out with Alison and Jase, their alliance was the "Smiths." They supposedly contacted Will and Mike, told them to throw the first HOH so "Smiths" could win, Kaysar and Janelle would go up, Janelle evicted. This is all according to Janelle.
• Alison hid and eavesdropped on the other houseguests.
• Howie seems to have a regularly scheduled Rant Against Nakomis bit this season. I feel he's making a huge mistake.
• Nakomis and Diane seem to have formed an alliance. And, at this time, they're both upset that Alison is talking about different things they said in confidence.
• Alison tried to work on Erika, telling her she wouldn't be the target if she stays.
• Janelle told Marcellas she'd choose him over Howie, Kaysar and James if it came to that. Could it be love? Or is it just strategy?
• Marcellas, perhaps successfully, worked on Nakomis to vote out Alison.
• James is upset that Janelle talks to Jase too much and tells too much.
• James talked to Diane about George's probable vote flip-flop. No one is sure where George stands.
• Howie admitted that Nakomis is a good and smart player. (Of course, that won't stop him from picking on her!)
• Kaysar told Janelle not to let Marcellas think he has too much power in the house.
• Once again, some of the HG stayed up for most of the night. They're all asleep as I post this.

Graphic by Zoetawny.

'Big Brother 7: All-Stars' - Live Feeds Digest - Tue. 7/11 Day

Another edge-of-your-seat day of excitement in the BB7 House today!

Well, um... okay, they're still a bit on the boring side, but that's always the case this early in the season.

Here's some of the highlights (and lowlights, and some in between stuff) from today's live feeds up until the time I post this:

• As the pattern has been going so far, Danielle and Nakomis were the early risers. We're talking early at past 9:30 AM, though. Not early like Jack was.
• Danielle tried to convince Nakomis to be her partner until the end (sort of like her alliance with Jason). Nakomis wouldn't commit -- said she got involved too early in her own season and got burnt.
• Most of the rest of the houseguests straggled through by noon their time. [Editor's note: @@ I must give an eyeroll to that. C'mon, BB...set a curfew on these guys! The only good thing about them sleeping in is that I'm home from work not long after they awaken. Sheesh.]
• BB kept reminding sleeping HG that all lights in the house must remain on during the day.
• James told Alison he wished he were gay as gay men in the house are never targets. [Editor's note: I think he may be right! None have won, but the past gay guys in the house were never immediate targets. Kind of moot in this season, though. Here, they all know each other's past season strategies.]
• Nakomis and James seem to be getting along well. They jokingly (or not) made a final two agreement.
• They still think BB will make them eat bugs instead of PB&J. No bugs eaten yet, no food comps yet.
• Lots of talks of websites, some exercise, some singing -- flame/clouds!
• Will told the HG that if they want over-the-counter drugs, they have to ask BB for them now because he can no longer give them out. BB announcement: "Do NOT discuss Diary Room sessions!" Will's reply: "You TOLD me to tell them!"
• Will said lots of nasties about Internet fans. I'm hurt. I really am.
• Will also thinks the show (producers) plays favorites. The HG concensus was they do.
• Erika told Mike that Diane and Nakomis would target him and Will if the S6 players didn't. She told him Diane and Nakomis are lying to him.
• Mike pried Howie for strategy info...again. He's also saying that James can't be trusted and trying to make the S6 players doubt his status in their alliance. [Editor's note: Duh. They already don't trust James. And, he is working a bit with Danielle. Duh.]
• Kaysar still wants Alison to be the one evicted this week.
• Danielle told James that if she stays, she won't target S6 players.
• Alison tried to get in with George. Now, that shows she's desperate.
• Nakomis told Marcellas that Alison is sloppy in her lies and that Mike/Will are trying to bully her. She thinks Alison is just a liar, but Danielle is sneaky.

And that's that for now. More later!

Graphic by Zoetawny.