'Big Brother 8' - Live Feeds News - Friday 8/17

A day without Dustin is like a day without sunshine.

Or not.

For all the drama leading into last night's show, it's been a bit quiet strategy-wise, etc.

But they did have the food comp!

Here are the happenings from today inside that Big Brother House of Dropping Jaws:

• Eric did jumping jacks naked then asked Jameka her opinion of his anatomy. @@ (Is that like playing doctor when you're 8 or what?)
• Jessica, Amber, and Jameka were treated to this wonder.
• Dick would like Jen to leave this week. If not Jen, he'd settle for Amber. (I'd put Amber on my list for first to go.)
• He's worried that Jen could win POV or HOH.
• Zach doesn't like being called Shrek. Instead of saying that to Dick who calls him it, he told Jen. (Jen said, "I'm Jen.)
• The feeds were blocked for the food comp and when they returned, the HG were wearing togas.
• I'm not sure who's on slop this week. It could be Amber and Jameka as the rest seem pretty happy.
  
• Amber went off to her room where she probably ...
• ... cried.
• The table became smaller while they were outside with the food comp. It's about time!
• Added note -- Jen is also on slop this week.
  

That's about it for now. Nominations should be later tonight and I'll let you know!

'Big Brother 8' - Live Feeds Towards the Dawn Fri.08/17

Yes, that's right. Jameka is smiling.

Is she resigned to the fact that while she's likely to go on the block this week, she's not likely to be the target for eviction? Why not the target? Well, she still has four weeks to go before she can compete in a HOH comp. Right now she's just a vote and a possible POV contender.

Here are the late night happenings as we head towards dawn on Friday in that Big Brother House of Mismatched Socks:

• The HG had a Chinese food feast and a good time was had by all. Well, a subdued time was had by Amber.
• The fortune cookies were interesting. Jessica will meet a new friend. Jameka will be soon crossing warm waters for a fun vacation (sequester?). Dick will impress others with his artistic side. Daniele has to focus on her long term goal. Zach will be irresistible with his natural charm. Eric should slow down to smell the roses. Amber has good news on the way. (Sure, she does.) Jen is inclined to come up with unconventional solutions.
• In Daniele's HOH stuff, she didn't receive any photos of her boyfriend Kris. Hmmm...
• Amber told Daniele she's never talked bad about her. (I'd say iffy on that one -- talked bad about Daniele and Evel as a team a lot.)
• Evel Dick wants to plan a strategy ahead of time to work their way into the finals, but Daniele doesn't want to think that far ahead and wants to enjoy her upcoming birthday.
• Eric dressed up in a dress of Jessica's.
• Amber told everyone that she understands they voted the way they felt they had to -- she's not mad and just needs a few days. (How about until next Thursday?)
• At one point, Jameka and Amber commiserated by themselves. Although they plan to put on a good front, they're very upset about the Dustin eviction.
• Amber is sure that Daniele, Dick, Eric, and Jessica have a deal to go to the final four and that she and Jameka just won't have the votes to get that far.
• Amber is pretty bitter over things and is keeping apart from the others -- even when she's with them, she's very quiet.
  
• Jameka is putting on her game face and mingling.
• Right now all but Amber and Zach are hanging out small-talking about bathroom habits, television shows and such. Zach usually turns in a bit earlier.
• For all I know, Amber may be crying in bed.
  

'Big Brother 8' - Live Feeds Since the Live Show 8/16

<--- Jessica listens to Jameka with great sympathy and interest. Um. Okay, maybe it's feigned sympathy and interest. Here are the events from inside that Big Brother House of Topsy Turvy since tonight's jaw-dropping (for Dustin) live eviction show:

• Jen told Eric that she knew all of the answers for the HOH comp.
• Evel Dick is tickled pink over his Carol comment in his speech. I must have missed something, but it seems that the guys have a bet on mentioning Carol or something.
• Eric wondered if Julie Chen ever made it through a show without botching a line. (I don't think so!)
• Everyone's happy and having fun!
• Except Jameka. She's somber.
• Except Amber. She went to bed crying.
• Daniele is shocked that it was between her and Amber for HOH. Oh, the pressure!
• They talked about Mini-Mad Hatter falling over the carpet and messing up his lines. He had them written on the back of the clock he wore, too!
• Daniele, taking cues from the ChenBot, asked Amber what she thought her daughter's reaction was to the show (hearing herself mentioned).
• Amber cried.
• Her daughter is 8 and going in the third grade, not 5.
  
• Jessica thought Amber was doing better than they expected, but at that time Jameka hadn't spoken to anyone.
• Dick danced about the house and yard. No, he wouldn't cut it on So You Think You Can Dance.
  
• Jen is rejoicing that she wasn't put on the block because she'd be gone.
• They're noticing things have gone missing. Daniele thinks Dustin did it, Zach thinks Jen. (Jen and Eric did it early this morning.)
• Jen admitted to hiding the kitchen utensils, showing Dick where they are so he can cook.
• Dick said something to the effect of knowing Eric is involved with the show, then the feeds were blocked.
• Jameka and Jessica had a long talk (still talking) in which Jessica acted surprised with tonight's outcome.
• Jameka says something is up with Eric because why would he switch his vote and save Dick after Dick wanted to get him out last week.
• Meanwhile, Evel Dick and Zach are discussing different ways to die in the backyard. Um. I just thought it worth mentioning.
• Jameka thinks Jen would go to the final four with Eric before Dick and Daniele would.
• Jessica, despite that voice, is playing a good game. Jameka thinks she has a confidant.
• There has been no game talk about nominations since the live show, but I think they'd remain the same -- Jameka and Amber up with Amber the target or backdoor Jen if they can.
• They're in Daniele's HOH room as I get this posted. Dick loves the pics, so does Daniele -- even the horrible ones they can laugh at! Dark chocolate! Corndogs! Trader Joe's popcorn!
  
• All is smiles and sunshine.
• Except Amber.
• She looks like she's about to cry.

So, there you go. They're awaiting Chinese food. Tomorrow will be the food comp and nominations.

'So You Think You Can Dance' - Season Finale - East Coast Updates

This post is going to be more the major news than outright blogging. I had to record the first hour due to Big Brother 8. But I wanted to get it started so folks can jump in with their thoughts in the comments area.

I will most definitely be posting the winner, so c'mon back! It seems that no news has been announced, group dances and couples dancing seem to be what's happening.

Whoops, there goes Lacey! She's not going to win and has been eliminated.

Neil has been eliminated.

Cat and Nigel cheated using the JibJab widget. I'll have to post the link one of these days.

The competition is now between Sabra and Danny, both worthy dancers, indeed!

SABRA WINS!

'Big Brother 8' - Live 8/16 Eviction Show Live-Blogged from the East Coast

Another great Zoetawny graphic for tonight! The show has started here on the East Coast. I'll be constantly updating this post as it airs here. Please forgive any typos or misspellings as it's being typed while I'm paying attention to my television screen. Refresh your page to get the latest. Make yourself at home in the comments area and let's enjoy the show! This should be a good one! A brief recap and now Julie is gushing over what sacrifices Evel Dick has made. She mentioned Dustin "rubbing it" in Dick's face. But, first ... but ... is it too little too late (for Dick)? The Veto Meeting replayed. So far the editing seems to be favoring Dick as a nicer person. Now Eric is "sick" again. @@

Zach cooked dinner for Jessica on their "date." They think that Amber will vote Dick out. Zach likes being kept off the radar. Zach suggests she listen to what Dick can offer her. He points out that Jameka can't be HOH. He gave Jessica his word that he would vote Dick out unless she tells him differently.

America's Player -- Eric hopes to target Dick for eviction. He pulls out Dustin's name and said he was expecting it. So he goes to work on Jessica. Notice his hair is mysteriously short now.

Eric talks to Dick (which actually happened over a whole day later than his talk with Jessica. They talk about a D&D, Jessica and Eric alliance. Eric goes back and pleads his case with Jessica once again.

After the commercial, we'll see how Joe thinks Dustin is playing the game.

Julie is talking to the houseguests now. She asked Dick about using the veto to save Daniele. He said he had to do it. Daniele admits that she would like to say she would do the same, but isn't in that position. Jen was asked about getting the slop pass from Dick. The halfway mark is done.

Argh, Julie mentions Amber's daughter, so ... guess what?

Amber cries.

Now it's Joe -- he talks of the ddownward spiral, selfish, self-involved. I think Joe may have been the better of the two to stay in the house. Joe says he's been condescending and arrogant. Joe feels vindicated.

We're going into commercial soon -- the live vote is coming up and the "unusual houseguests" are a part of the HOH comp. They're wwighing the pre-vote to Dick going in the DR spots. But, I feel it will be otherwise.

Julie's talking to Julie in the HOH room segment. Jessica tells of Jen telling her Dustin was in a secret alliance with Dick. Jessica trusts Jameka and Eric the most. Romance with Eric? A great time, who knows? She's trying to stay focused on the game right now.

The evicted will be the first jury member. Julie lests Dustin talk, he says it's been very fun and tells them to vote to make it more fun. Dick was just smiley and regrets Carol won't be there to kiss him on the way out.

The votes:
Amber votes to evict Dick.
Eric votes to evict Dustin. He's now happy with our choice.
Jamkea votes to evict Dick.
Daniele votes to evict Dustin.
Commercial break.
Zach votes to evict Dustin.
Jen votes to evict Dustin.

Dustin is history.

His jaw literally dropped. It's all Dick can do to keep from smiling.

What's Amber doing?

He's wearing his nasty grey t-shirt, not his robe. Jameka and Amber are ticked off! Jameka glared at Dic and ran to the toilet stall. Dustin tells Julie he's stunned. He blames it on Eric being sheisty. He has the votes figured out. He regrets volunteering himself and felt regret this afternoon.

The goodbye messages -- Dick is smug, Jameka had his back, Jen tells him she's Jen, Eric thanks him for taking care of him he plays innocent, Daniele said she couldn't vote for him against her dad, Zach says his arrogance was the problem, Jessica was sweet, and Amber... (guess what).

How quickly Amber forgets that she loves Nick, right?

HOH comp - Expect the unexpected, the strange visotors hold the answers to tonight's competition. HA... the only showed him saying "Stitch" not "snitch" -- he screwed up in the house. He said snithc a half-dozen times and stitch twice. The barbershop quartet, the statue, the rabbits...

Jameka looks like she's been crying. The game is called Strange Visitors. They give true or false answers.

Jen is out on the first question.
Dick and Zach are out.
Eric is out.
DANIELE IS THE NEW HOH.

Jen is blaming the machine to flip the answers for her getting the boot. Jameka and Amber look very worried and gave perfunctory hugs to Daniele.

America's Player -- Who do you want out of the house? Who should Eric try to get nominated.

AMBER, I say.

Julie makes Amber cry again. Bad ChenBot. Good, she cut her off!