Emergencies on BB February 26, 2008

Tonight’s Big Brother episode was one of doctor related emergencies. Both Amanda and Allison were admitted to the hospital for hypoglycemia and an allergic reaction, respectively. Luckily both incidents occurred around the same time so the nurse who was helping Allison was able to attend to Amanda when she collapsed because of a lack of sugar. Both girls came back to the house once they were treated and should continue to play the game, unless of course Amanda/Alex find themselves evicted. It’s odd to think that it took medical problems to actually bring the house back together and realize that they are only playing a game and that things that are said to each other are only part of that. Between the fighting and backstabbing that is going on, I found it sort of enlightening that they actually came together to help Amanda and Allison.

                                    

Before all of the medical stuff went down the veto competition took place, with Joshuah/Sharon taking the win. With the win, players were also allowed to read clips from the news headlining American society, including both political and entertainment agendas. At the end of the show, the veto holders decided to respect the HOH couple decision and let the nominations stand. I am really rooting for Matt/Natalie to stay and Alex/Amanda to leave because they are really starting to annoy me. All Alex does is complain that Amanda is sabotaging them while Amanda continues to be Amanda. We’ll have to see what tomorrow night brings and how the house votes!!

Bye Bye Alex and Amanda?? February 25, 2008

With James/Chelsia in charge, they both informed Matt/Natalie that they were safe and would not be nominated this week for eviction. However at the end of the night, Alex/Amanda and Matt/Natalie were both put on the block. James/Chelsia claimed that the only reason that they wanted Matt/Natalie on was so that they could win the veto and take themselves off. That they were only put up there so that Alex/Amanda would not win and therefore be voted out. Matt/Natalie, obviously, were not very happy with this deception and Matty vowed revenge on James for taking back his word.

Surprisingly, when Alison and Shelia “came out” that they were in fact not a lesbian couple to Joshuah and Chelsia, it didn’t stir up too many emotions in the people who were lied to. Yes they were not impressed that they were lied to but I guess James/Chelsia decided to take on the bigger target, Alex and Amanda, rather than the little ones who lied to stir things up… Oh well, we’ll see who wins the veto on Tuesday. Hopefully Matt/Natalie just so that they take themselves off the block as I am really warming up to them as a team.

The Story So Far… February 22, 2008

Big Borther has now been on for almost 2 weeks and there has already been some drama started!! The first power couple, Jen and Parker, evicted Sharon and Jacob on the second episode. Then the very first head of household competition crowned Alex and Amanda with the power to nominate 2 other couples for eviction. Before their descision was made Jen/Parker and Ryan/Alison were going at it because the other three believed that Alison was going to spill the beans to the other housemates that Jen and Ryan were a real life couple to save her own behind. Instead Jen/Parker told everyone and it backfired. Alex/Amanda nominated both these teams for the reason that they would be too powerful. In the last episode, airing Wednesday February 20, the houseguests, with a vote of 3-1 evicted Jen/Parker. When Julie was interviewing them at the end, Parker did not seem impressed with his situation at all. He probablt blaims the whole thing on Jen, which he could very well get away with as she was not the best team player. I guess we’ll have to see how the new HOH couple, James/Chelsia manage. I really do not know who they’ll put up… UMMMM!

America’s Next Top Model began on Wednesday as well. Here 35 girls went through “Top Model Prep” in order to decide who will become the final 13 girls competeing towards the title. In the end, Tyra took 14 girls because it was such a hard descision. We shall see how this season goes with the mix of girls in the running: punkish, granola, quiet, and out-going!! Here we go!!

Big Brother: ‘Till Death Do You Part February 12, 2008

The first episode of the Big Brother winter season kicked off tonight on Global and The CW. It was revealed that all participants are single and all are looking for love. The women were sent into the house first, the men followed. While everyone was getting to know each other it was revealed to viewers that Jen and Ryan are a real life couple competing without letting the other players know that they are together. Also, Sharon and Jacob are exes who are already arguing in the house. It was revealed that Jacob cheated on Sharon therefore forcing her to break things off, so obviously there is some animosity towards Jacob. Not many people know about this situation, but I am sure that it will come out sooner or later.

            Alex and Amanda                                    Chelsia and James    

Julie then went on to pair each person up with their “soul mate”. This partnership was determined by personalty testing that was carried out prior to choosing the final house guests. This is a rundown of who is paired with who: Alex/Amanda, James/Chelsia, Natalie/Matt, Jen/Parker, Joshuah/Neil, Jacob/Sharon, Ryan/Allison, and Shelia/Adam. As soon as Shelia and Adam were announced to be a couple, she went nuts. She kept on saying that he’s not her type and a general bashing of the poor guy followed. She did not hold back even when he was standing right beside her. I really think that this is one couple that should not last simply based on the fact that she is so conceited and rude to Adam that he deserves better than to compete along side her.

 Julie did kick off the first competition tonight with the very first “Power Couple” being awarded with $10 000. The game was called “Falling for You” and couples were suspended above beds and the last couple to remain hanging won. Jen and Parker made a deal with Natalie and Matt that they would not kick them out if they themselves dropped. Jen and Parker were announced winners and now have a couple hours to decide who they want to evict right off the bat. The first episode of the season was a real hum-ding-er. It should be exciting to see how the season progresses and how each couple gets along. I can see a twist being that the couples are switched up near the middle. Wow, what a show!!

    Power Couple: Jen and Parker   

Tune in Wednesday, February 13 to see who Jen and Parker evict!!

Tuesday’s the “BIG” Day February 10, 2008

BIG BROTHER is finally on. For those fans who cannot get enough of this show, the new season premiers this Tuesday!! Yes Tuesday, as in 2 more sleeps!! Looking at the official CBS website, I got an inkling that this could be a very interesting season. There is only 1 person over the age of 35, which makes for some people possibly initiating a BB romance. Perhaps?? There are 2 gay men which could very well cause some drama, but drama on BB is nothing new and openly welcomed, in my books anyway.

As for who I think will win this thing, I cannot make a rational judgement based simply on their profiles. I am thinking that I will pick favorites as the show progresses. However, as last season went on, my favorites changed. It ended up that my 2 least favorite people (the father and daughter team) were the final 2. I liked them to begin with, but I did not agree with the way they played the game. Anyway, this winter season should be for some good TV.

 

Vera Wang + Serta February 7, 2008

With the merge of Vera Wang with Serta mattresses the live window presentations presented a way to display this exciting, yet unusual collaboration. Hydra may have been more creative with bringing Cleopatra into play, however I thought that their presentation was a little drab. True as it may be that they were promoting both the mattress and the elegance that is Vera, if I were to walk by I really do not think that it would have interested me enough to stop and take a look. The window the women put together was more romantic in the sense that it was a love affair, a marriage. Their window was more comforting, not as bare as the men’s.

 

In the end Hydra wins – again – and Empresario has to go to the boardroom. This is where The Donald finally gets his way, unlike with Gene as Project Manager. Omarosa initally wanted to bring Stephen in, however after a little push from Trump, she brought Marilu and Nelly back. Trump finally had the chance to fulfill is goal of firing Nelly and jumped at the chance. I personally believe that Omarosa knew what he was up to and brought her back simply to save her own behind. No matter, it was an interesting episode. Till next time…

Cycle 10 Girls February 6, 2008

So I was looking through the rough profiles of the new sets of girls competing to become America’s Next Top Model and several of them stood out to me. Here is a slight breakdown of first impressions based strictly on their pictures on The CW website.

Dominique is a 23 year old receptionist. She appears to have some modeling experience, although I do not know for sure. Her facial features are really strong, in which I am sure Tyra picked up on when choosing her for the show. She does have a “model-esque” body and may do well in the competition picture-wise.

Katarzyna is 22 years old and works in finance. She is a beautiful woman who may go far in this competition as she does possess the body of a model. She does have the sultry look down pat in the pictures I see, so I will be interested to see how she can manage a more natural look if she gets that far on the show.

Whitney is a 20 year old student (woot woot!!). She stands out for me in the fact that she does not have the same body shape as most of the other wannabe top models. She actually looks human in the fact that she is not a string bean. She has the body that any girl should swoon over. As far as the competition goes, Tyra will allow her to continue (if not for the ratings) because she can act as an inspiration for young girls. I bet she takes amazing pictures, both serious and not.

Tonight on City TV: Part 1 of the Best of ANTM!!!

ANTM Is Back For Cycle 10 February 3, 2008

It looks like Tyra Banks fans (or not) will get to see her make an average girl into a superstar, well a model anyway.

America’s Next Top Model is back for Cycle 10 beginning on February 20 airing on The CW. Check out some of the contestents this season as I profile them in the upcoming weeks. Hopefully this cycle will be like last where one of my top 3 girls actually wins!! How exciting!!

Tyra and Cycle 9 Winner Saleisha

Yeah, Empresario!! January 31, 2008

At the end of the 2 hour episode of Celebrity Apprentice, the women pulled off a win for the first time in 4 weeks. To be honest, their campaign was better presented to the clients and they had a more appealing display of both the product and campaign purpose.

 

The purpose of this challenge was to raise awareness of the new recycling campaign that the Crocscompany is bringing into effect. The background is this: bring in your old shoes, drop them into a bin, they in turn get recycled into new footwear that is then donated to those in need. What an awesome concept that both helps the less fortunate, but also makes the company more money.

 

Now to the drama of the show. Piers sent Vinny in as a “spy”. He then became a “double agent” so to speak as he began to see through Piers’ deception technique. In the end, the women didn’t want him, the men didn’t want him (well Piers did not for sure!!) and Vinny was left out in the cold. When the boardroom segment came along, there were several arguments surrounding the incident and after it was declared that the women had won, Vinny said that he “resigned”, but recoiled that he would indeed stay if Piers was fired in his place. Back and forth, back and forth, in the end The Donald did accept the resignation and Vinny is out of the running. This is unfortunate as Piers is really getting on my nerves, however he is a good player and will get the team further than if it were left up to the Sopranos actor. Till next week…

Big Brother Begins January 30, 2008

February 12 is the day when it all begins…again!! How exciting, eh?? BB9 just finished choosing the cast and Julie Chen will announce, as she did last year, on The Early Show the cast biographies. This announcement will occur 9 days before the first airing of the show. With the theme being rumored to be “dirty little secrets”, there are many speculations as to whom and what will happen this season. This could get ugly. Awesome!!

This is the first season that has been shot in “winter”, so it should be interesting. But really, how cold in winter when the show is shot in California?? The women will be in skimpy bathing attire and the men will be shirtless. Nonetheless, CBS says that there will be the normal summer season airing in the summer, with auditions beginning in May.

 

 To all those Big Brother fans, remember to tune in on Tuesday, February 12 for the first episode of BB9, and see who will be living together and reeking havoc on everyone in the house!!

Check this out: http://bigbrother9.net/