Sunday, July 31, 2016

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Daily Update: Day 2 - Saturday 30th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Daily Update: Day 2
Shown: Tonight, Saturday 30th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: The Secret Boss task continues, Biggins has to label some of his housemates and choose his next nomination victim.

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· 15 celebrity housemates are waking up to their first full day in the Celebrity Big Brother house

· In the bedroom, some of the housemates are unpacking. Renee reveals details of surgery she has had to some of her housemates

· In the bathroom, Heavy D is acting out his salesman techniques to James and Chloe

· In the diary room, Bear is talking to Big Brother; “I’m good at small talk, it’s...[Read more]


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BB18 - Meow: Claws will Clash with Class, by Cindy Rutolo Dietrich a/k/a sweetchild



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Friday, July 29, 2016

Behind the scenes of The Runner’s real-time production

A behind-the-scenes report from day 29's episode two of The Runner, go90's cross-country chase reality competition produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Read this story »

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American Grit renewed, and is now casting

Read this story »

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Daily Update: Day 1 - Friday 29th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Daily Update: Day 1
Shown: Tonight, Friday 29th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Secret Boss Biggins selects his first target for nomination. The joke is on him as his nomination of Saira makes her immune from the first eviction

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 10.30pm on Channel 5, guests include Bobby Norris, Luisa Zissman, Frankie Cocozza and Dr Pam Spurr

...[Read more]


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Samantha Fox - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Samantha Fox



“People say I’m gay...I don’t know what I am.”

Age 50
The most famous Page 3 girl of all time

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I’m a big fan of the show and I’m looking forward to meeting new people.

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
A miserable person as I’ve got a great sense of humour and I like to have a lot of fun.

Describe yourself in...[Read more]


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Stephen Bear - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Stephen Bear



“I think I’m the man, you see”

Age 26
Star of Ex On The Beach

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I’m looking forward to the experience, meeting new people and just want to take it easy for a month. I’ve heard they’ve got a nice pool and the weather is supposed to be awesome so bring it on!

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
Someone who’s arro...[Read more]


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Saira Khan - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Saira Khan



“A fierce, feisty pintsized rocket”

Age 46
Loose Woman

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
Meeting all the different personalities, and enjoying some time away from reality.

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
Racists, homophobes, chauvinists

Describe yourself in three words?
Confident, determined, sassy.

Entrance pictures:
...[Read more]


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Ricky Norwood - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Ricky Norwood



“You want more, you gotta pay me rude boy. What’s the deal
man? I’m from East London; you can’t get that much for free. ”

Age 27
Ex-EastEnder

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
Meeting new people, doing new things.

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
Someone who is unfair and unjust.

Describe yourself in three words?
Calm,...[Read more]


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Renee Graziano - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Renee Graziano



“Any man that raises a hand in any culture – as far as I’m concerned –deserves their hands on the chopping block.”

Age 46
Star of Mob Wives

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I'm looking forward to testing my patience living with strangers and building relationships. Plus, I'm competitive - who doesn't want to win!! I'd love to win the show.

What type of person would you not want to...[Read more]


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Marnie Simpson - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Marnie Simpson



"I'll do and say what I want and I don't care what people have to say
about it. That's what Geordie girls are like."

Age 24
Geordie Shore star

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I am looking forward to meeting people that I would never normally ever meet. I am really nosey so I am hoping everyone has some amazing stories to tell me.

What type of person would you not...[Read more]


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Lewis Bloor - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Lewis Bloor



“I’m a cheeky chap who likes the ladies and isn’t afraid of an argument!”

Age 26
TOWIE star

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I’m looking forward to spending the hottest month of the year having one big
pool party.

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
I’d least like to live with grumpy and petty people who can’t let small things go for the good of the...[Read more]


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Katie Waissel - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Katie Waissel



“I’m coming back to the UK and this time I’m all grown up”

Age 30
Former X Factor Finalist

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
The experience in general. I love an adventure and this isn't something I've ever done before. I'm excited to see how my life hacks play out in such a different environment to what I'm used to.

What type of person would you not want to live with and...[Read more]


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James Whale - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

James Whale



“Every now and then somebody rings up who I think is a complete
p*ll*ck, and I tell them. If you don’t like me, don’t listen.”

Age 65
Veteran Radio and TV Talk Show Host
What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
A rest from the outside world

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
A Bible bashing American

Describe yourself in three words?
I'm...[Read more]


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Heavy D - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Heavy D



“I’m the Stephen Hawking of storage bidding”

Age 43
‘The Boominater’ in Storage Hunters

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I’m looking forward to the challenge of Big Brother. Will it make me or break me?

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
I’d hate to live with another ‘Heavy D’ because I couldn’t wind him up! That would be my worst nightmare.

Describe...[Read more]


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Grant Bovey - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Grant Bovey



“Anyone arrogant would drive me mad!”

Age 55
Businessman and ex-husband of Anthea Turner
What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I’m most looking forward to meeting the other housemates and getting to know some new people I would otherwise never get to meet.

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
Anyone messy would be a nightmare for me. I’m borderline OCD and love things to be...[Read more]


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Frankie Grande - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Frankie Grande



“I am gay. I am human. I am Frankie. Shine bright like a Frankie.”

Age 33
Broadway star, YouTuber and brother of Ariana Grande

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
What I'm looking forward to the most is having some fun with my peers. The world has turned into such a terrible place of late. I'm looking forward to escaping it and just having fun in the house!

What type of person would you...[Read more]


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Christopher Biggins - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Christopher Biggins



“I would love Her Majesty the Queen to be in there...I would love to spend 3 - 4 weeks with her”

Age 67
Actor and showbiz legend

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I’m looking forward to meeting some new people and having fun in August.

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
Anyone with a big ego, or bigoted.

Describe yourself...[Read more]


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Chloe Khan - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Chloe Khan



“I didn’t just wake up from a chavvy clown to a LA princess; it has been a long process.”
Age 25
Model and Tabloid Favourite

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
I'm most looking forward to showing people who I really am. There's so much more to me than people may think!

What type of person would you not want to live with and why?
I don't want to live with miserable or negative ...[Read more]


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Aubrey O'Day - Housemate Profile - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Aubrey O’Day



“If there's anything that you've seen about me, it's that I'm the
rebellious girl.”
Age 32
Singer and reality television personality

What are you looking forward to most about Celebrity Big Brother and why?
Getting to know my housemates as I find anyone and everyone can change you for the better. I love to learn things and what better way than being on a journey with a group of people that will, for
good or worse,...[Read more]


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A blindfolded kissing series, plus a hip hop revival of Hollywood Squares

FYI's Kiss Bang Love will start with blindfolded kisses, while VH1 is bringing back Hip Hop Squares, a version of the classic game show Hollywood Squares. Read this story »

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

For Trump and Bloomberg, Cordial Ties Have Soured


By WILLIAM NEUMAN from NYT N.Y. / Region http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/29/nyregion/for-trump-and-bloomberg-cordial-ties-have-soured.html?partner=IFTTT

American Ninja Warrior contestant made the warped wall even crazier

Jake Murray tackled the warped wall in a surprising, incredible new way during the American Ninja Warrior finals in Indianapolis. Watch his run. Read this story »

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Clinton’s Convention Is Made for TV. Trump’s Was Made for Twitter.


By JIM RUTENBERG from NYT Business Day http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/business/media/clintons-convention-is-made-for-tv-trumps-was-made-for-twitter.html?partner=IFTTT

O'Jays Ask Republican Congressman to Stop Using Their Music


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Big Brother 18 House of Mirrors: It Ain't Me, Babe, by Justin Mooney



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Netflix and Amazon’s unscripted food series will face off

Both Amazon's Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse and Netflix's Chef's Table: France will debut on the exact same day in September. Read this story »

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Damon's Company Is Taking Steps to Address Diversity Crisis


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Project Greenlight, cancelled by HBO, is looking for a new home

There will not be a Project Greenlight season five on HBO, but Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are looking for a new home for it, perhaps Netflix or Amazon. Read this story »

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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Passes on Watching 'Bachelorette'


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A few more details about fall Big Brother 19

More details about a forthcoming fall season of Big Brother 19, which could be broadcast online only, on CBS' streaming platform CBS All Access. Read this story »

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Letter of Recommendation: ‘How It’s Made’


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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Democratic Convention Night 2: What You Missed


By THOMAS KAPLAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/27/us/politics/convention-highlights.html?partner=IFTTT

Wagner Work


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Jason is the winner with Hughie second - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Jason has won Big Brother 2016 beating Hughie into second place.


Hughie and Jason await final result


Jason hears he is the winner

More to follow.


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Jackson finishes third - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Jackson is the third place housemate in Big Brother 2016.


Jackson leaves the house

Jackson interview.


Jackson interviewed

...[Read more]


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Andy finishes 4th - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Andy is the fourth place housemate in Big Brother 2016.


Andy leaves the house

More to follow.


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Jayne finishes 6th and Evelyn 5th - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

In tonight's final Jayne left in sixth place and Evelyn left in fifth, with both housemates leaving the house together.


Jayne and Evelyn leave house.

Jayne and Evelyn interview.



...[Read more]


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'19 Kids and Counting' Star Jinger Duggar Gets Engaged


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Big Brother will air season 19 this fall

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Monday, July 25, 2016

TEST

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The Final Six - Andy, Evelyn, Hughie, Jackson, Jason and Jayne - voting numbers - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

After Sam Giffen and Alex Cannon's eviction shown in tonight's show these are the final six.

The Big Brother live final is on, Tuesday 26 July, at 9pm on Channel 5

Here are the voting numbers for the finalists:

Andy

To vote for Andy to WIN, call:
6 50 58 03 (Mobile)
090 20 44 58 03 (Landline)

Evelyn
...[Read more]


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Review: UnReal season two’s failure as a drama and reality TV satire

A review of season two of Lifetime's UnReal, which has lost its way in season two, and instead has become just like the worst of reality TV. Read this story »

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Daily Update: Day 48 - Monday 25th July 10pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 48
Shown: Tonight, Monday 25th July 10pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: The house has been transformed in to Big Brother’s Twisted Carnival… Housemates enjoy a day of fun games. In as shock twist two Housemates are immediately evicted from the house. The six finalists celebrate their time in the Big Brother house.

Tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side comes live from the Big Brother House, with host Rylan Clark-Neal at 11.05pm on Channel 5. Guests include ex Eastenders’ Danielle Harold, Shaun Williamson and Nina Wadia, plus ex Housemate Laura Carter.

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Housemates wake up to find that the Garden...[Read more]


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How Real Housewives opening titles are filmed

Who decides which star of each The Real Housewives season gets center billing in the show's opening title sequence? And how is it filmed? Answers. Read this story »

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Sunday, July 24, 2016

Daily Update: Day 47 - Sunday 24th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 47
Shown: Tonight, Sunday 24th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Ex Housemates Ryan, Georgina, Charlie and Lateysha return to the Big Brother house… Big Brother’s Trail Task stirs it up – Jackson and Hughie are happy to see their other halves, Jason lets rip in the Diary Room and Evelyn hakes a hasty retreat.

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Evelyn is in the Diary Room taking to Big Brother about life without ex Housemate and bestie, Laura.

o Evelyn: “Its weird how attached you get…I miss her, she was my only true friend in here.”

· Hughie and Jayne are discussing last night’s Award Show. He tells her that Andy’s...[Read more]


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Saturday, July 23, 2016

Friday, July 22, 2016

Big Brother’s Battle Back: the best bring-back twist yet, thanks to the challenges

A recap and review of Big Brother 18's Battle Back, which brought back an evicted houseguest (Glenn, Jozea, Victor, Bronte, Tiffany) after four challenges. Read this story »

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Laura Evicted - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Laura Carter was the ninth housemate evicted from Big Brother 2016, on Friday's eviction show.

Since Wednesday, the public have been voting to evict Andy, Jackson, Jason and Laura in the last eviction of the series, just days before next Tuesday’s final.

Emma first announced the two housemates that were safe from eviction - Andy and Jackson. Laura and Jason were left in suspense for a little while longer before Emma announced that Laura had received the fewest votes. Laura was evicted.

Following the announcement, Laura said her goodbyes and left the house to a mixture of boos and cheers from the live audience.

Emma asked Laura what she felt about tonight’s result: “I honestly...[Read more]


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Daily Update Day 45 Friday 22nd July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap and Live Eviction - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 45
Shown: Tonight, Friday 22nd July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Jayne and Hughie are set a secret mission and housemates’ home truths are read out into the house by Big Brother

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 11.05pm on Channel 5, guests include Paisley Billings, Matt Richardson, Jess Wright and tonight’s evictee

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Jayne is in the diary room talking to Big Brother; “Everyone’s pulling together, I don’t think one person wants to leave before the end. People are nervous and want to get through. It may be the saddest eviction as we’re so near.”

· Big...[Read more]


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TV Maestro Donald Trump Took His Reality Show to Cleveland


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Arts http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/07/22/arts/ap-us-tv-convention-donald-trump.html?partner=IFTTT

Interview: Homestead Rescue’s Marty Raney on how the show is produced

An interview with Marty Raney about his Discovery Channel show Homestead Rescue, which he says is authentic. One couple featured, however, was not happy. Read this story »

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Thursday, July 21, 2016