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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

A major change for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars eliminations

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Big Brother will air on All-Access this fall, other media now confirms

Other media outlets are now reporting what you first read on reality blurred one week ago: CBS will air an All Access-only season of Big Brother this fall. Read this story »

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Daily Update: Day 5 - Tuesday 2nd August 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Daily Update: Day 5

Tonight, Tuesday 2nd August 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Housemates are punished for talking about nominations, the celebrities show off their talents as part of a task and Lewis & Marnie get closer

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 11.00pm on Channel 5, guests include Michelle Heaton, James & Ola Jordan, Leslie Grantham and Anna Williamson

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Housemates get an abrupt awakening. Big Brother announces to the house, that due to nominations discussed between Biggins, Saira and James, and Renee and Bear, the entire house will be punished. Hot...[Read more]

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Starz CEO says The Chair’s future is up to creator Chris Moore

What's happening with Starz's The Chair and its second season? Starz CEO Chris Albrecht gave a brief update about the filmmaking competition. Read this story »

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Monday, August 1, 2016

Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban endorses Hillary Clinton

While Mark Cuban previously thought Donald Trump was qualified to be president, he has now endorsed Hillary Clinton, calling Trump "batshit crazy." Read this story »

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Trailer, businesses for The Profit’s fourth season released

CNBC has released details about The Profit season four, which debuts Aug. 23 and features 11 businesses, many of which are in the Los Angeles area. Read this story »

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First eviction is Grant vs James in Vote to Save - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Grant Bovey and James Whale have been nominated for the first eviction of the series.

To SAVE James, call: 6 50 58 08 (Mobile) or 090 20 44 58 08 (Landline)

To SAVE Grant, call: 6 50 58 06 (Mobile) or 090 20 44 58 06 (Landline)

Calls to the long number will cost 50p plus your network access charge. Calls to the short number will cost 50p.

Four were immune from nominations because of Biggins secret boss task. He...[Read more]

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Shark Tank star’s terrible play on $100,000 Pyramid: “Barbara, what the hell?”

Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran really bombed on The $100,000 Pyramid last night, and her fellow shark Daymond John did better, though not by much. Read this story »

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Daily Update: Day 4 - Monday 1st August 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Daily Update: Day 4
Shown: Tonight, Monday 1st August 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Bear and James come to blows and Marnie and Lewis kiss. The housemates also nominate and the results will be revealed in tonight’s show.

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 11pm on Channel 5, guests include Georgia Kousoulou, Philip Olivier, Nikki Grahame and former BB Housemate Jayne Connery.

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

• Marnie talks to Saira about last night:
o Marnie: “It wasn’t supposed to offend you it was just a joke, it was just a dare”
o Saira: “It’s fine”

• Lewis talks to Big Brother about Marnie...[Read more]

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Reality Stars Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec Marry

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT U.S. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/08/01/us/ap-us-people-robert-herjavec-kym-johnson.html?partner=IFTTT

Weekend marathons of classic MTV reality shows are back

The Real World and Road Rules will soon be back on television—the original, early seasons of the classic MTV shows, airing on the new network MTV Classic. Read this story »

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The 10 documentaries HBO will air the rest of this year

Trailers and descriptions for the docs HBO will air this summer and fall, including The Trans List, Marathon: the Patriots Day Bombing, and Meet the Donors. Read this story »

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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Daily Update: Day 3 - Sunday 31st July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Celebrity Big Brother Summer 2016 [cbb 18]

Daily Update: Day 3
Shown: Tonight, Sunday 31st July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: The Secret Boss task comes to an end, facts about some of the housemates are revealed and Saira disagrees with some of her housemates

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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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