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Big Brother Renewed For Summer 2012!

CBS Gives Early Pick-Up as Hit Summer Series Wraps Up its Biggest Season Since 2004

Special 90-Minute Finale to be Broadcast Tonight, 9:30-11:00 PM, Following the Premiere of “Survivor: South Pacific”

BIG BROTHER, the summer reality hit that is wrapping up its most successful season since 2004, has been renewed for its 14th edition to be broadcast next summer on the CBS Television Network.

This summer’s edition of BIG BROTHER delivered its largest audience and highest adult 18-49 ratings since 2004 with year-to-year increases of +4% in viewers (8.11m from 7.80m), +11% in adults 18-49 (3.1/09 from 2.8/09), +4% in adults 18-34 (2.5/09 from 2.4/08) and +12% in adults 25-54 (3.7/10 from 3.3/09).

BIG BROTHER also saw growth online as CBS.com’s BIG BROTHER website was up +18% from last summer, while subscribers to CBS and RealNetwork’s 24/7 live streaming video feeds are up +10%. BIG BROTHER also saw robust social media growth, particularly on Facebook and Twitter, while on cable, BIG BROTHER: AFTER DARK, on SHOWTIME 2 is up +8%.

The special 90-minute finale of this summer’s edition of BIG BROTHER, when Porsche, Adam and Rachel will compete for the $500,000 prize, will be broadcast tonight (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) following the premiere of “Survivor: South Pacific.”
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Big Brother 13 Schedule Released!

“Big Brother” Returns Thursday, July 7, 9:00-10:00 PM

“Big Brother” to Be Broadcast Three Times a Week-Wednesdays, Thursdays (Live Eviction Show) and Sundays

BIG BROTHER premieres Thursday, July 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

The perennial summer reality hit will be broadcast three nights weekly- Wednesdays, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, beginning July 13), the LIVE eviction show hosted by Julie Chen on Thursdays(9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT, beginning July 14), and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, beginning July 10).

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Matt, BB9, Pleads Guilty to Drug Ring Charge

January 10th, 2011 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Big Brother 9 | Matt McDonald - (Comments Off)

“Big Brother 9” star Matthew McDonald just pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone in connection with the giant drug ring allegedly founded by his BB co-star, BB9 Winner Adam Jasinski … and now he faces 20 years in prison.

As TMZ first reported, McDonald was arrested last April — and indicted for allegedly participating in a drug ring masterminded by Adam Jasinski … who cops claim used his $500,000 winnings to finance the entire operation.

McDonald’s sentencing is scheduled for April. He will remain in custody until then.

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Brendon/Rachel (BB12) Relationship Issues

December 4th, 2010 | Posted by Plumb in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Big Brother 12 | Brendon Villegas | Rachel Reilly - (Comments Off)

“Big Brother’s Brendon admits to cheating on Rachel via Skype affair, naked pic posted”

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Steven Daigle, BB10, Arrested For Assaulting Porn Star

October 20th, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Steven Daigle - (Comments Off)

The Big Brother contestant turned gay porn star was arrested late Monday night outside popular gay bar The Abbey.

The West Hollywood Sheriff has confimed to The Sword that Steven Daigle (seen left in a photo from last night) was arrested and taken into custody following an incident that left a bloody mess on the streets of WeHo (see pic below).

It was supposed to be a happy night for Daigle, as he and friends had gathered earlier to watch his appearance on the Real Housewives Of Atlanta. According to a source, however, things turned ugly when Daigle’s rumored boyfriend (though now I presume he’s an ex-boyfriend?) and fellow porn star Trent Locke approached Daigle at The Abbey and instigated a fight. My source also tells me that Locke’s “head was cut open,” and that Daigle was quickly taken away by the police. Locke was not arrested.

As of this posting, Daigle was being treated at a local hospital for minor injuries, after which he’ll return to the West Hollywood station for processing.

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Dan Gheesling Proposes During Football Game

October 20th, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Dan Gheesling - (Comments Off)

Dan Gheesling — the guy who won “Big Brother 10” — scored another reality victory this weekend when he popped the question to his GF during a high school football game … and she said yes!

It all went down Saturday night, when Dan — an asst. coach at St. Mary’s Prep in Michigan — orchestrated a little halftime surprise for his girlfriend Chelsea … who works with the cheerleading squad.

After shooing away the team mascot, Dan — who scored the $500,000 grand prize on “BB10″ — dropped to one knee and whipped out a 2-carat diamond ring in front of a massive crowd.

We’re told D&C are planning to tie the knot next summer.

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Adam, BB9, Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges

October 4th, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Adam Jasinski | Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Big Brother 9 - (Comments Off)

“Big Brother” winner Adam Jasinski just pled guilty in Massachusetts federal court for possession of oxy pills with intent to distribute — and get this, the feds are also nailing the guy for dodging taxes in the process.

As we previously reported, the DEA arrested Jasinski last year for trying to deal 2,000 pills of oxycodone to a government informant — and after his hearing today, dude faces 20 years in prison plus a $1,000,000 fine.

But that’s not it … the ex-reality star also fessed up to not paying taxes on his $500,000 in “BB” winnings — which he allegedly used to back his drug business — and could face another year in prison as a result.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 11 next year. Big Brother will be watching.

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Ragan Sends Out Blog Post

September 17th, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Ragan Fox - (Comments Off)

I’m back home! Amazing= hanging out with my friends and listening to Hole. A few quick notes & answers to FAQ:

Thanks to all the people who supported me this summer. I’m overwhelmed by your generosity. I’ll even shout out to the haters. We, evidently, had a number of polarizing cast members this season. Whether it’s love or hate, it’s great to see people make such a substantial investment in the show. I don’t take any of the hate personally, ‘cuz I spent the last 10 years loving and hating houseguests from seasons 2-11 and I knew what I was getting myself into when I signed up for the show. Love me or hate me, “Big Brother” fans are the greatest. That said, Team Ragan f’ing rocks! I have crap loads of email and tweets to get through. If I don’t respond to you immediately, be patient. It may take me some time but I intend to write you back.

You can read all what Ragan had to say here!

Britney’s home damaged in fire.

September 15th, 2010 | Posted by Plumb in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Big Brother 12 | Britney Haynes - (Comments Off)

“Big Brother’ contestant’s Hillcrest home burns

LITTLE ROCK — The Hillcrest home of a contestant on the CBS reality show “Big Brother” was heavily damaged in a fire early Wednesday, the same day she is to appear on the program’s live finale.

Preliminary total damage is estimated at $50,000.”

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Britney and Nick and their entire family as they work through this.

The Eviction Ceremony is Over! Spoiler

September 2nd, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Eviction | Spoilers, Rumors, & Gossip - (Comments Off)

Spoiler: Click here to find out who got voted out! ▼

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CBS Tweets Jury House Sneak Peek!

September 2nd, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Jury House - (Comments Off)

@CBSTweet The Jury is stunned – But why?! Find out on 2nite’s #BigBrother live eviction

What do you think they’re shocked about? We’re discussing this here!

Entertainment Weekly Speaks To The Jury Members

Ew.com has interviewed each jury member (Brendon, Matt, Kathy and Rachel) thus far. Check out all the videos here!

New Saboteur Details Found

August 1st, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Season 12 House Guests | Twists - (Comments Off)

The return of the Saboteur will coincide with “Pandora’s Box,” a temptation offered to the head of household that will unleash good or bad things on the rest of the house. The first evil unleashed will be the Saboteur.

Unlike Annie, who Grodner said would have been pulled out of the house after she had completed her four-week reign of terror, the new Saboteur will continue to compete as long as he or she remains in the game. He or she could perhaps even win the grand prize. Also, the identity of the new Saboteur will not be revealed until finale night, whether he or she is evicted or not.

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Allison Suggests Twist Coming Tonight!

EW: After Annie was booted, why didn’t you let the house continue to believe that the saboteur was still there?
Allison Grodner The saboteur may not be dead after all! You’ll find out more tonight (July 29). Make sure you watch! We loved this twist. We were hoping it would go longer. But we don’t rig this show. People accuse us of rigging this show, people accuse us of trying to manipulate things. We don’t! We picked someone who was playing her own game, who was a huge fan, who had everything going for her. It wasn’t the saboteur (twist) that got her out, it was her own silly game play – which she did not have to overdo. We would have loved for it to go longer, but it didn’t. And the summer goes on! We ran this risk on every twist we’ve played…

Rich Meehan Twin twist, America’s Player…

Grodner Everything had this same risk associated with it. It is what it is with the game. It gave us a jolt, it was fun. But it’s not over yet!

Why are you sequestering all the houseguests this year?
Grodner We’ve done that in seasons past because of the expect the unexpected. That might happen. It’s become a safety net for us. If it plays into something, it plays into something. It may or may not.

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Two Hour Season Finale September 15th!

July 26th, 2010 | Posted by Larry in Articles, Press Releases, Interviews, Myspace, etc. | Finale - (Comments Off)

THIS JUST IN… From CBS Entertainment… A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR “BIG BROTHER” FINALE TO BE BROADCAST ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 FOLLOWING THE PREMIERE OF “SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA” CBS will broadcast a special two-hour finale of BIG BROTHER on Wednesday, Sept. 15 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), following the season premiere of SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

This summer’s edition of BIG BROTHER is winning its time periods in adults 18-49 and posting significant year-to-year increases versus last summer, up +14% in viewers (6.91m vs. 6.06m), +20% in adults 18-49 (2.4/08 vs. 2.0/07), +25% in adults 18-34 (2.0/08 vs. 1.6/06) and +12% in adults 25-54 (2.8/09 vs. 2.5/07).

BIG BROTHER is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan in association with Endemol U.S.A.
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