'Big Brother 8' - Feeds Update - Daytime - 7/12

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The houseguests are very excited and nervous about the live show tonight. They're like teenaged girls waiting on their first dates.

The live show will start here on the East Coast at 8 PM (5 PM PT). I will have an East Coast Update post going with the important events as they air, so please stop back to discuss the events or sneak a peek from the West Coast!

What happened today in that Big Brother House of Please Stop Singing?

• BB got the houseguests out of bed early at 8:15 with a wake-up song. Of course, the feeds went to Blue Liquid.
• Daniele joked that Internet feed watchers are probably canceling their feeds because they're so boring. (Ha!)
• Early in the morning Kail said she was waiting for Carol to wake up so she could move her stuff in. (Talk about being sure Carol's leaving, eh?) She tried to correct the situation by saying it was her initial room, but...!
• Dick was a vacuuming machine. And, he used one, too!
• The girls and most of the guys primped a lot throughout the day.
• Dick got on a Bash Jen kick. Among the less crude remarks were ones about her talking all about herself (and how great she is) all the time, walking loud when others are trying to sleep.
• He confronted her and said, "Stop being such an inconsiderate b____ or I will make you the most miserable b____ in the house. There isn't a single word that comes out of your mouth that doesn't involve you."
• She told him that BB said the HG had to wake up. He told her it wasn't her responsibility.
• He left the room, she kept combing her hair as if nothing had happened. Um... okay.
• There was a feeds block of about an hour while the HG apparently practiced for the HOH comp. It must not be a house/memory kind of comp as no one is studying or asking questions.
• They're just passing time awaiting the show at this time.

'Big Brother 8' - Live Feeds - Overnight Into Thursday 7/12

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Last night was an uneventful night. About the only interesting tidbit is the revelation that Dick talks to himself for our benefit because he's watched the live feeds in the past. He told us this. I believe him.

The HG were still operating on the idea that Carol will be leaving tonight, but nothing is known for sure.

Today should be quiet as they prepare for the live show. You think they forget they're on camera outside of the live show and now the BB: After Dark show.

Hey, what about US, houseguests?

'Big Brother 8' Bulletin - Julie Chen on Late, Late NOW

Julie Chen is on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson right now here on the East Coast. They're talking vacation. @@

He introduced her with the clip of Dustin, Dick, and Jessica getting the news they weren't alone in the house.

'Big Brother 8' - Live Feeds Into the Evening - 7/11

Maybe Jen would prefer this screen capture I took of the feeds to be her official Big Brother Memory Wall picture. See, Jen, it could be worse... much worse!

The feeds have really been just a bunch of nothing this evening. About the only thing I feel is really worth noting is that Jen now thinks she's the one who will leave tomorrow... again.

They've talked about what to expect on tomorrow's live show as far as when the person leaves -- one minute to take bags, etc. They've played shuffleboard. They've giggled a lot. But, on the whole, there hasn't been a heck of a lot of game or strategy talk.

Blog reader sflewie was kind enough to send me some Alice in Big Brotherland graphics she made. We have Daniele in Wonderland and Zach and Mike -- Tweedledee and Tweedledum. It's said that they actually do look that much alike at a quick glance. I've gotten so I have no trouble telling them apart now, but it certainly took a while.

You can click on the images and see them a bit larger.

Returning to news from the feeds (or lack thereof) -- Joe and Amber are still bickering like kids. He thinks Dustin is poisoning her mind. @@ She told him she feels like his big sister. Um. Okay.

They talked about the book 1984 again. The only ones familiar with it are Dick, Daniele, Joe, and Eric. That's just sad. It's not required reading anymore, I guess. I still have my copy from high school somewhere here.

Jameka made the crowd chili and rice for dinner. I'm sure that will sit well with Dick's flatulence issues.

Earlier tonight, they each talked about what they'd do with the money if they won. Lots of going back to school, lots of personal belongings, some real estate, some charity... and a lot of that begins at home.

That's about it. They all feel it's Carol's last night, but they aren't allowed to actually discuss the votes they cast in the DR today. Joe mentioned to Eric (I think it was) that he voted for Amber. I guess we'll see tomorrow night, eh?

TV Newsy Bits - Wednesday, July 11, 2007

First and foremost, I'd like to thank everyone for their kind words regarding my TV Squad writing gig. I wouldn't have been hired if not for all the folks who have faithfully read this blog (and previous ones). You've made it into a community and it's you who kept me going!

I'll still be writing East Coast Updates here on the blog -- letting folks know who's going home on Thursday nights, so make sure you tune in tomorrow! I'll also be continuing coverage of the boot (East Coast time) on So You Think You Can Dance. Here, the feeds reports will continue in a bulleted list format while I'll delve deeper into things and cover more extensive material there. I'll probably not roll my eyes a lot there, but you know I want to! Eventually, when I can get my volume woes worked out on my BBReloader, I should be posting YouTube clips of feeds here.

Onto the TV Newsy Bits I found "out there" --

• Can't get enough of Melissa and her soul-patch? Reality Check with Gina and Fans of Reality TV both have interviews with the most recent chef ousted from Hell's Kitchen.
• Several sources including EOnline! and Zap2It have articles about the return of The Apprentice on NBC.
• I received a press release from the CourtTV folks today. Remember, a while back I mentioned they have a brand name change and lots of other changes planned for early 2008. Um, the new name of the channel will be truTV. No, I would not lie. It's true. Or tru. Or truTV.
• The OC Register has some tidbits on the upcoming Survivor: China. Interesting reading!