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It seems like every generation of Saturday Night Live mints a whole slew of new comedy superstars. Despite the eighties being rather slow in that regard, in the nineties, SNL once again recaptured the zeitgeist. For the first time since its seventies heyday, the stars of Saturday Night Live were becoming big screen superstars, often in movies produced by SNL’s master impresario, Lorne Michaels, such as Wayne’s World, Tommy Boy, and a few others. This era gave us Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and so many others.

However, the 90s era of SNL was also rocked by the untimely death of two charter members, Chris Farley and Phil Hartman. Chris Farley always idolized the original cast, particularly John Belushi. Still, in his efforts to live up to his idol, he dove head-first into a food, drug and alcohol addiction that would kill him before the decade was out,...

When he spent years as one of the music business' most powerful people, Sean "Diddy" Combs accomplished a lot. Diddy gained many famous friends, became rich enough to provide for his many kids, and he had many people working for him. However, after a series of allegations led to his homes being raided, many people spoke out about Diddy and his partying past.

When fans talk about reality shows like Big Brother, they typically discuss things like the show's many twists, what happened to the winners, and which seasons were the best. The thing that most Big Brother fans don't talk about, however, is the fact that the show's legend Janelle Pierzina once had a unique complaint about Diddy's partying.

Big Brothers Janelle Pierzina Called Diddy's Partying Out For A Strange Reason

Before people join the cast of a show like Big Brother, many of them work relatively normal jobs.

There’s always a flurry of activity when a celebrity arrives at a premiere — camera bulbs flashing, fans screaming their name. But when Simone Biles stepped onto the blue carpet on Wednesday night to debut the second part of her revealing Netflix documentary “Simone Biles Rising,” those screams were a few octaves higher-pitched.

That’s because the courtyard of the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood was packed full of young girls who dream of someday being like Biles — the greatest gymnast of all time. Taylor Swift’s anthem “Look What You Made Me Do” blared through the speakers (a subtle nod to the floor routine that won Biles her second all-around gold medal) as she made her way to sign autographs and take selfies with the youngsters.

“She is such an icon and a role model for women, for gymnasts, for athletes and for human beings who need to take care of themselves,...

On Friday, Oct. 19, Variety partnered with the Santa Fe International Film festival to celebrate its 10 Screenwriters to Watch. All 10 recipients gathered at Santa Fe’s Lensic Performing Arts Center for a lively conversation about their path to screenwriting and the work that earned them their place on Variety’s annual list of the most promising up-and-coming scribes in the entertainment industry.

The panel began with a conversation about the films that first made them want to be screenwriters — and in some cases, exposed them to the idea that writing for film and television was a job they could pursue. Among their responses, “Fancy Dance” co-screenwriter Miciana Alise named John Huston’s “Annie” (“Carol Burnett just takes up the whole screen”), while her partner Erica Tremblay remembered “The Last Emperor” making a lasting impression; Noah Pink (“Eden”) said “Jurassic Park;” Tory Kamen (“Eleanor the Great”) and Nora Garrett (“After the Hunt”) agreed that “Juno,...

“Big Brother” 26 crowned its winner, ending one of the CBS competition series’ most unpredictable seasons yet.

After 90 days of 24-hour surveillance that included fierce competitions, betrayals and plenty of AI-themed twists, this season’s jury of houseguests voted for the victor among Season 26’s Top 3 players, with all the action taking place during the two-hour finale event Sunday night. In the end, Chelsie Baham was named the winner of “Big Brother” 26, earning the $750,000 prize.

Viewers also had their say during the season finale, as America voted for their favorite houseguest and named Tucker Des Lauriers, a 30-year-old marketing and sales executive. He earned a $50,000 cash prize.

Chelsie, a 27-year-old nonprofit director, was among a competitive final three houseguests that also included Makensy Manbeck, a 22-year-old construction project manager, and Cam Sullivan-Brown, a 25-year-old physical therapist. The jury voted unanimously for Chelsie. Makensy, who made second place, earned $75,000.

Prior to the jury’s vote,...

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With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.

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In the real world, Phil Hartman could never have nearly cuckolded Arnold Schwarzenegger — the late, great star was too good of a guy to ever embarrass that beta.

When comparing Chris Columbus’ filmography of family-focused Christmas comedies, the critically panned but mildly commercially successful 1996 movie Jingle All the Way doesn’t quite command the nostalgic adoration of, say, a Home Alone or a Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. But while Columbus only served as the producer and rewrote the script of Jingle All the Way, the film about competing fathers, Arnold Schwarzenegger and stand-up legend Sinbad, desperately (and violently) trying to secure the hottest toy on the market in time to appease their young sons before Christmas certainly has Columbus’ comedy DNA embedded within it.

Case in point: Columbus’ decision to cast Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons star Hartman to play the nosy, divorced and charismatic neighbor...

On Friday September 6 2024, Disney broadcasts Disney Jr’s Ariel!

Ariel’s Tall Mer-Tale/Remy, the Houseguest Season 1 Episode 14 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode titled “Ariel’s Tall Mer-Tale/Remy, the Houseguest” of Disney Jr’s “Ariel” is sure to be a delightful treat for young viewers. In this enchanting series, Ariel embarks on fun-filled adventures in the mystical underwater kingdom of Atlantica. The episode promises to be action-packed, showcasing the joy of friendship and exploration as Ariel and her friends dive into new experiences.

In “Ariel’s Tall Mer-Tale,” Ariel will likely encounter challenges that require her creativity and bravery. As she navigates the underwater world, she will learn important lessons about teamwork and perseverance. With the vibrant animations and catchy songs that the series is known for, this segment will captivate children’s imaginations and encourage them to embrace their own adventures.

Meanwhile, in “Remy, the Houseguest,” viewers will...

The Big Brother 26 season has been a wild one, and that’s just the first four weeks.

One of the reasons the BB26 cast has become noteworthy is Angela Murray from Utah.

Angela was a real estate agent before entering the Big Brother house, and eagle-eyed viewers recognized her from appearances on other shows.

She was on an episode of The Price Is Right with Drew Carey, and Angela was featured with her family on an episode of Dr. Phil.

Angela was no stranger to television when she joined the Big Brother cast, leading some fans to accuse the producers of planting her in the game.

The pushback on social media has become so intense that the Big Brother bosses had to weigh in during a recent interview.

Is Angela Murray a production plant on Big Brother 26?

“She’s been so fun to watch [Angela], so unexpected. With all those things,...

Get the scoop on Tucker Des Lauriers, one of the participants looking to take home the grand prize on Big Brother Season 26. 

It may be hard to believe for some, but the American version of Big Brother has been around for over 25 years.

Yet, the tried-and-true reality format remains the same: Multiple strangers live in a single space, isolated from the outside world and under near-constant monitoring. With a cash prize on the line, the last HouseGuest wins.

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Sinbad is thanking “fans and friends” for their enduring support following his first major appearance in more than three years.

The beloved comedian, now 67, suffered a stroke in November 2020 — and with the exception of a still image shared to his Instagram in 2022, had not been seen in public until last month.

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On Feb. 29, Sinbad joined...

Big Brother Reindeer Games has surpassed expectations and viewers are eager to see which Big Brother legends will be on season 2. The spin-off series focuses more on competitions and shorter time frames, making it different from the standard Big Brother seasons. Viewers attribute the success of Bb Reindeer Games to the dynamic and interesting cast and are already speculating about potential cast members for season 2.

Big Brother Reindeer Games has been a surprising hit for viewers who were expecting the series to be underwhelming, leaving many wondering which Big Brother legends will be in a potential season 2. Bb Reindeer Games is a spin-off of the original series, which has been airing yearly since 2000. The series takes place over a much smaller timeframe and is based more on competitions than long-term social strategy, making it tremendously different from a standard season of Big Brother. While Big Brother Reindeer Games season 1 has been a hit with viewers,...

The “Big Brother” house is getting a festive makeover this week in preparation for the show’s first holiday special! “Big Brother: Reindeer Games” will premiere with a two-hour special episode on Monday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. Et on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime. The show will bring nine former “Big Brother” contestants back to the show to determine who will win the $100,000 prize! You can watch Big Brother: Reindeer Games: Season 1 and CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Paramount Plus, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.

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Who do You want to be named America’s Favorite Houseguest for “Big Brother 25”? Close to 70,000 people (and counting!) have voted in Gold Derby’s “BB25” poll, and there’s essentially a tie for first place between Matt Klotz and Cameron Hardin. The Deaflympics champion currently has 37.22% of the vote, while the stay-at-home dad is nipping at his heels at 37.05% support.

Rounding out the Top 5 in our poll results are Cirie Fields with 11.81%, Felicia Cannon with 3.27% and Cory Wurtenberger with 2.06%. Have You voted yet? There is still time to have your say in our poll below before the Season 25 finale airs Thursday, November 9 on CBS.

See ‘Big Brother’ winners list: All seasons, plus spin-offs

The America’s Favorite Houseguest honor comes with its own cash award of $50,000 and eternal bragging rights for the recipient as viewers’ most-loved player of the summer/fall. Julie Chen Moonves will hand over the prize...

If you’re a child of the nineties, chances are you grew up loving Sinbad. Also known as David Atkins, Sinbad began his comedy career as a contestant on Star Search before nabbing his breakout role on the Cosby Show spin-off, A Different World, where he played Coach Walter Oakes; he served as a mentor to the main cast, who all played students at the fictional Hillman College. His distinctive look made him instantly identifiable, and it wasn’t long before he started showing up in movies, with roles in Necessary Roughness and Coneheads.

His career was unusual because most people went to TV after their movie careers cooled down. For Sinbad, it was the opposite. His solo TV show, The Sinbad Show, was a flop, but shortly afterwards, his movie career went into high gear, with him appearing in a string of hit movies. His biggest hit was Houseguest opposite the late Phil Hartman,...

Warning! This Article Contains Spoilers For Big Brother 25!

Bowie Jane nominated Cirie and Felicia for eviction, with Cirie being on the chopping block for the first time. Bowie's fellow houseguests have differing opinions on who should be backdoored this week. Bowie's Hoh is forcing both Cirie and herself to take center stage and make big moves, adding excitement to the game.

Big Brother 25 week 10 Head of Household (Hoh) Bowie Jane has nominated two houseguests for eviction: Cirie Fields and Felicia Cannon. Felicia narrowly escaped eviction this past week as the houseguests evicted Mecole Hayes instead of her in a last-minute vote-flip. After the vote, the houseguests competed in the Hoh competition live, which ended in a tie-breaker between Bowie and Felicia. This was Bowie's first competition win of the season.

The Big Brother 25 live feeds have now revealed that Bowie nominated Cirie and Felicia for eviction. This is Felicia's...

Spoiler Alert: This story contains details of Thursday night’s Big Brother episode.

Big Brother addressed the removal of houseguest Luke Valentine after his use of the N-word during the live feeds Tuesday night.

“It has been an emotional 24 hours in the Big Brother house as the houseguests learned that one of their own broke the Big Brother code of conduct and was removed from the game,” Julie Chen Moonves announced in Thursday night’s episode.

The show then aired the conversation Valentine had Tuesday night with castmates Jared Fields, Cory Wurtenberger and Hisam Goueli when Valentine casually dropped the N-word”

After the incident occurred, Valentine was called into the Diary Room, and was not seen again.

Current Head of Household Reilly later in Thursday’s episode read a message to her housemates stating, “Due to violating the Big Brother code of conduct by using a racial slur,...

In the latest TV show ratings, CBS’ Big Brother led Wednesday both in total viewers and in the demo.

CBS | In the wake of some early-season controversy, Big Brother drew 3.1 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating, down a tick from its week-ago opener. Superfan — which was clearly taped a year ago yet manages to incorporate “live” Twitter voting…? — debuted to 1.4 mil and a 0.2, down sharply from The Challenge: USA‘s year-ago averages (2.1 mil/0.4) in the cozy aprés-bb time slot.

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Updated with CBS statement: Big Brother houseguest Luke Valentine has been removed from the CBS reality show after dropping the N-word during a conversation with fellow cast members Tuesday night.

“Luke violated the Big Brother code of conduct and there is zero tolerance in the house for using a racial slur, CBS said in a statement. “He has been removed from the house. His departure will be addressed in Thursday night’s show.”

Fans furiously took to social media, calling for Valentine’s ouster.

Previously: No stranger to controversy, Big Brother has another big one on its hands. Houseguest Luke Valentine, who is white, dropped the N-word during a conversation with Jared Fields, Cory Wurtenberger and Hisam Goueli Tuesday night. “We were in the f*cking (inaudible) room, n****,” he said before quickly catching himself and saying “I’m sorry.”

Jared, who is Black, reacted to the comment, saying sometimes...

Roberto “Rob” Lopez is the latest Houseguest to be shown the door in the new season “Big Brother Canada”, and he opened up with Et Canada’s Britnee Blair about what led to his eviction.

Blair, a “Bbcan” alum herself, asked Lopez whether he evolved his strategy as the game progressed.

“I think I really tried to do a good job of just staying true to myself,” replied Lopez of being the second eliminated Houseguest of Season 11.

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“There wasn’t a competition where I didn’t give it my all,” he continued. “I was a great social player. I did get along with everyone. So I don’t think my strategy really changed because my strategy was to be myself.”

In fact, Lopez believes it was his skillfulness at the game that ultimately led to his...

Big Brother fans will have to now wait three whole extra days to find out which Season 24 Houseguest is first to get the heave-ho.

As previously announced, CBS News coverage of the House select committee’s public hearings on Jan. 6 will air this Thursday at 8/7c, during the regular time period for Big Brother‘s weekly eviction episode.

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CBS is going back to the House for Summer 2022. The network has renewed the Big Brother TV series for a 24th season and paired it with the CBS series premiere of The Challenge: USA. Both shows kick off their respective seasons with 90-minute episodes on Wednesday, July 6th.

The Big Brother TV show is hosted by Julie Chen Moonves and typically airs three nights a week — Wednesdays (veto), Thursdays (eviction), and Sundays. The series follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week someone is voted out of the house. The last remaining Houseguest wins a big cash grand prize.

The Challenge: USA is a special network iteration of MTV's The Challenge, which debuted...

All CBS needed to win Thursday was an hour of “Big Brother.” It helped that last night was among the blandest primetime periods of Summer 2021. Hey, it’s almost over. CBS was first in ratings with a 0.5 rating in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 2.5 million, according to preliminary numbers. “Big Brother” at 8 p.m. put up a 0.9 rating and 3.8 million total viewers. Reruns followed: In order, the re-airings were episodes of comedies “The Neighborhood” and “B Positive,” and one of drama “Bull.” Houseguest Derek X was evicted from “Big Brother” Season 23 on Thursday. Claire was able to stay put by a vote of 5-2 in Derek X’s favor. Or, we suppose, not his favor. ABC, NBC and Fox tied for second in ratings, each with a 0.3. ABC was second in total viewers with 1.6 million, NBC was third with 1.4 million and Fox was fourth with 1.2 million.

Marilyn Eastman, an actress who appeared in Night of the Living Dead in addition to working as a driving force for the classic zombie movie behind the scenes, has passed away. In a public message posted to Facebook on Monday, Eastman's son John announced that his mother passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 87 years old.

"I'm very sad to announce the passing of my mother, Marilyn Eastman on 8/22/21 in Tampa, Florida," John wrote. "My mother moved to Pittsburgh in the early 60's and eventually joined Karl Hardman at Hardman Associates. Later in life Marilyn and Karl became business and life partners until Karl's passing in 2007. In addition to her iconic role as Helen Cooper in the 1968 Horror Classic Night of the Living Dead, Marilyn was a Stage, Television and Radio performer as well as a writer and producer."

He added: "More importantly, she was a hard working single...

Sinbad, the comedian and actor who is known for his stand-up and his role in the Cosby Show spin-off A Different World, has suffered from a stroke and is currently recovering.

In a statement submitted to the Associated Press, his family said “It is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband and father, is recovering from a recent stroke. Sinbad is a light source of love and joy for many generations. While he is beginning his road to recovery, we are faithful and optimistic that he will bring laughter into our hearts soon.”

His family continued, “Our family thanks you in advance for your love and support and ask for continued prayers for his healing. We also ask that you please respect our privacy during this time.”

Sinbad, whose real name is David Adkins, rose to prominence in the late ’80s and into the ’90s becoming a comedic juggernaut,...

Sinbad, the comic and actor, has suffered a stroke, his family informed The Hollywood Reporter via Sinbad’s rep.

Born David Adkins, the 64-year-old Michigan-native funnyman appeared on such TV series as A Different World and The Sinbad Show and in such films as Necessary Roughness, Houseguest, Coneheads and Jingle All the Way.

“It is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband and father, is recovering from a recent stroke,” reads the family’s statement. “Sinbad is a light source of love and joy for many generations. While he is beginning his road to recovery, we are faithful and optimistic ...

Sinbad, the comic and actor, has suffered a stroke, his family informed The Hollywood Reporter via Sinbad’s rep.

Born David Adkins, the 64-year-old Michigan-native funnyman appeared on such TV series as A Different World and The Sinbad Show and in such films as Necessary Roughness, Houseguest, Coneheads and Jingle All the Way.

“It is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband and father, is recovering from a recent stroke,” reads the family’s statement. “Sinbad is a light source of love and joy for many generations. While he is beginning his road to recovery, we are faithful and optimistic ...

Last year, although the Nielsen ratings for the Big Brother TV show dropped off significantly, it wasn't cancelled by CBS. Now that it is back for a 21st season, can they woo back some of the wandering audience? Will Big Brother be cancelled or renewed for season 22? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

A competitive reality TV series, hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, Big Brother typically airs on CBS three nights a week — Wednesdays (veto), Thursdays (eviction), and Sundays. In the 21st season, the new contestants are: Holly Allen, David Alexander, Nicole Anthony, Tommy Bracco, Kathryn Dunn, Kemi Faknule, and Cliff Hogg III. Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week someone is voted out of the house. The last remaining Houseguest...

CBS has renewed its long-running reality competition series “Big Brother” for a 22nd season.

In addition, Julie Chen Moonves has signed a new deal to return as the host of the series. The new season will air in summer 2020. “Big Brother” is produced by Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment in association with Endemol Shine North America.

Even this late in its run, “Big Brother” remains CBS’ top summer series in the ratings and one of the top summer shows on all of broadcast, airing Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The series follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones that record their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining Houseguest receiving the grand prize of $500,000.

Chen Moonves was also previously a co-host of the CBS daytime series “The Talk,...

CBS has slotted a two-night premiere for the Julie Chen Moonves-hosted Big Brother. The summer reality series will return with hourlong episodes on Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 at 8 Pm.

Following the two-night premiere, Big Brother will air Sunday, June 30 at 8 Pm with its regular three-weekly-episode format. Starting Wednesday, July 10, the show moves to Wednesdays and Thursdays (9-10 Pm) with the Sunday broadcast remaining at 8 Pm.

Big Brother continues to be a strong ratings draw. Last summer, all three editions ranked in the summer’s top 10 in viewers and key demos, while also ranking in the top five of most-tweeted-about shows of 2018.

Questions arose as to whether Chen Moonves would continue to host the show after her husband Leslie Moonves was ousted as CBS CEO amid allegations of sexual misconduct, followed by her exit as host of CBS’ The Talk. Chen Moonves’ hosted the Celebrity midseason spinoff, which premiered in January,...

Hey, Big Brother peeps. We previously reported that Celebrity Big Brother season 2 house guest Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci has already quit the show! At that time , we didn't have any new details. Now, a little bit of extra info has popped up. It turns out that Anthony was reportedly spotted in freaking Switzerland today! Yep, that's right guys. Anthony was like, "Screw this. I'm going to Switzerland. See ya." On a serious note, we actually still don't know exactly why Anthony quit, but we do know he is indeed in Switzerland. According to the folks over at TMZ.com, made a surprise appearance in Davos, Switzerland earlier today, January 23, 2019. It's reported that he was in the Big Brother house just six days before making his exit. So, he probably left sometime this past weekend. People.com said that Anthony was at a business conference in Davos, Switzerland,and he briefly...

“Big Brother” couple Chris “Swaggy C” Williams and Bayleigh Dayton addressed pregnancy speculation in a new video uploaded to YouTube on Friday.

Seated side-by-side, the newly engaged couple informed fans that Dayton did indeed get pregnant during her time in the “Big Brother” house, adding that she suffered a miscarriage shortly after her eviction.

“During our time in the ‘Big Brother’ house, I did conceive a little baby,” Dayton said in the video. “But unfortunately, and we don’t know why, but I had a miscarriage in the jury house. And it’s something that we’re still figuring out. We actually just got a chance to talk about it for the first time today.”

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Fans had long speculated that the couple, who quickly developed a romance on the most recent season of the CBS reality show, were going to have a baby.

Days after CBS promised there would be “future consequences” for inappropriate behavior on “Big Brother,” another season 20 housemate had a serious lapse in judgement during the show’s 24/7 online feed Thursday night.

In the feed, which was captured by TMZ, Kaitlyn Herman used the N-word in a conversation with two other houseguests. Herman was repeating a line from Drake’s “0 to 100” song when she said, “I did got zero to 100 n—-, real quick.” In the video, Herman appears to quickly realize her mistake as her voice trails off to almost a whisper.

Herman’s gaffe comes just two days after CBS addressed two prior instances of “inappropriate behavior and offensive comments” during the filming of the reality show’s 20th season. On Tuesday, the network promised “future consequences” should the behavior continue.

Also Read: CBS Vows 'Future Consequences' for Further Inappropriate 'Big Brother' Behavior

Earlier this week, two cast members,...

Mike, Justin and Chris do their best to walk through their thoughts on Paul Schrader’s newest film, First Reformed, starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried. Listen as we attempt to unpack everything this movie is trying to say.

The First Reformed review does contain a spoiler free section, followed by an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion of the film. Chris talks about the season 3 premier of Preacher, on AMC. Mike discusses the band documentary Mistaken For Strangers, about the indie rock band The National, and the French thriller The Double Lover. Meanwhile, Justin is on a nostalgic comedy binge with an older Anthony and Joe Russo comedy, You Me and Dupree, and of course, Sinbad's 90's touchstone, Houseguest.

The results of the first Bb App Store twist will be unveiled on Sunday’s episode of “Big Brother 20,” but the reward and punishment have already been handed out inside the house. And thanks to the live feeds, which started after Thursday’s episode, we already know the recipients of the fan-voted twists.

Faysal, who received the fewest number of votes, got the first Crap App punishment and now has to eat vegetarian ham whenever he gets a Hamazon Delivery. This result is hardly surprising — Fayshal has a very low-key personality and barely registered in the premiere episodes. Then you see his bicep and you’re like, “Oh, right, he’s the muscle guy.” Luckily, this is the worst thing that can happen to him this week since Swaggy C saved his group on the first night.

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The twist for season 20 of “Big Brother” that was announced on Wednesday’s premiere has gone live and it is already twisting in the wind. While it is complicated, think of it as last year’s “Den of Temptation” updated. #BB20 fans can vote for their favorite houseguests who will be rewarded while those with low vote totals will be saddled with a punishment.

To cast your 10 votes, you’ll need to learn your way around the CBS Messenger Bot, which is easier said than done. It kept crashing in the first few hours that it was live. Voting will close each Thursday at noon Et/ 9 a.m. Pt and the winner will be announced on Sunday’s show, when voting will start up again.

See ‘Big Brother’ Season 20 premiere: What did you think of episode 1 of #BB20? [Poll]

Viewers will determine which of the houseguests are trending (or not) throughout the week,...

Shrieks, lies and “bro!”s abounded Wednesday as 16 new Houseguests entered the Big Brother house to kick off Season 20.

Like all good seasons of Big Brother, the lying began immediately. Steve Arienta, for example, decided it was best to conceal his past as an undercover narcotics detective for the NYPD, opting instead to masquerade as a mild-mannered mechanic and family man. (To be fair, that last part is actually true. And the dude loves bubble baths.)

For the most part, though, the season’s initial deceptions revolved around Houseguests concealing their intelligence behind their hotness, or vice versa. Cybersecurity engineer Brett Robinson,...

If you thought the “Shazaam” phenomenon was over, what with the fleeting nature of the never-ending meme cycle, then you may have mixed feelings about an April Fool’s video released by College Humor yesterday. Presented as two minutes of found footage from the film in question — a nonexistent and vaguely racist conflation of “Kazaam,” in which Shaq plays a genie, and Sinbad’s ’90s oeuvre — the video asserts that “Shazaam” does in fact exist.

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Complete with a faux tracking effect and snippets of a cereal commercial, the video finds two kiddos rifling through boxes in their garage when they happen upon a lamp that’s sure to raise alarm bells in anyone who obsessively watched “Aladdin” as a child. Out pops the eponymous wish-granter, played by the star of “Houseguest” and “First Kid” himself,...

Comedian David Adkins, better known by his stage name Sinbad, has starred in many films in the 90s, including “Necessary Roughness,” “Houseguest” and even the Kenan & Kel vehicle “Good Burger.” But one movie he didn’t star in is “Shazaam,” about an incompetent genie who grants wishes to two children. However, that hasn’t stopped hundreds of people online from claiming that the film is real, believing that they saw it sometime in the 90s.

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The New Statesman reports that the community of “Shazaam” truthers has proliferated on Reddit, specifically under the subreddit r/MandelaEffect. The Mandela Effect is a “theory that a large group of people with the same false memory used to live in a parallel universe,” deriving from the idea that many people believe Nelson Mandela died while in prison. On this subreddit,...

THR People's Choice Winners which are always hilarious ugh: Robert Downey Jr as Favorite Dramatic Actor. For what, The Judge?

Tom & Lorenzo judge the People's Choice red carpet quite harshly

Rotten Tomatoes Golden Tomatoes (limited release): Best reviewed are Selma - movie, Life Itself - doc, and Gloria -foreign film.

Rotten Tomatoes Golden Tomatoes (wide): Best reviewed are 1) Boyhood 2) The Lego Movie 3) Nightcrawler. Huh. Not sure I would've predicted that threesome but i guess they make total sense

The Atlantic Joe & Kevin discusss "Empire" starring Taraji P Henson. I meant to watch this but forgot

USA Today Michelle Pfeiffer as the pop music muse of the moment - (I listen to "Riptide" all the time just so's you know)  

Mnpp debuts a beautiful visual to get us used to the idea of Matt Bomer playing our beloved Montgomery Clift

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When Nickelodeon first launched in 1977, it seemed like little more than a child's answer to Saturday Night Live and MTV. In fact, it wasn't until Nickelodeon debuted the Canadian sketch series You Can't Do That on Television in the U.S. that this nascent network began to gain real traction amongst fans of all ages. Before too long, the basic cable channel became quite popular, especially with the launch of it's Nick At Nite line-up featuring such "classic" shows as Alf, The Facts of Life, Growing Pains and many others throughout the years. Viewership certainly proceeded to explode, turning it into one of today's favorite hubs for nostalgia of all kinds.

Nickelodeon had officially arrived in the 1990s, taking its signature brand to the big screen with Nickelodeon Movies in 1995. It wasn't until 1997, though, that this film division made its most iconic and beloved movie of all time: Good Burger.

Los Angeles, June 16: Sinbad, the 1990s comedian, has claimed he is broke again and reportedly he is filing for bankruptcy for the second time since 2009.

Sinbad, real name David Adkins, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last month, claiming he owes $10,991,715 in debt and only has $131,000 in assets, reports tmz.com.

The 56-year-old comedian, known for his roles in the 1990s movies like "Houseguest" and "Jingle All the Way", owes $374,979 to American Express, $32,199 to Bank of America, and $2.3 million to the CA Franchise Tax Board.

He also claims he owes $8.3 million to the IRS for taxes from 1998-2006, and admits he owes.

'90s comedian Sinbad claims he's broke as a joke ... again -- filing for bankruptcy for the second time since 2009.Sinbad (real name David Adkins) filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy last month, claiming he owes $10,991,715 in debt ... and only has $131,000 in assets.The 56-year-old comedian -- famous for his roles in '90s movies like "Houseguest" and "Jingle All the Way" -- says he owes $374,979 to American Express, $32,199 to Bank of America, and $2.3 million to the CA Franchise Tax Board.

The "Cbgb" movie is on slate for a 2013 arrival, so it's only right that there's a new poster for the film. With the tagline "50,000 bands. One disgusting bathroom," the image displays the film's leading actors, to tell the story of New York's most infamous punk club. Alan Rickman stars as Hilly Kristal, Cbgb's founder; Rupert Grint is on hand as Cheetah Chrome (Rocket From the Crypt); Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins takes up the mic as Iggy Pop; Malin Ackerman plays Blondie's Debbie Harry; Ashley Greene as Hilly's daughter Lisa; and more. Randall Miller ("Bottle Shock," "Nobel Son," "Houseguest")...

Hesher

Directed by: Spencer Susser

Cast: Devin Brochu, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman, Rainn Wilson

Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Rating: R

Release Date: May 13, 2011 (Chicago)

Plot: While suffering a great loss, a young boy (Brochu) and his grieving father (Wilson) are given an unexpected visit by an impulsively destructive individual (Gordon-Levitt) who does whatever the hell he wants to.

Who’S It For?: Anyone with both the patience (or taste) for 80′s Metallica and art house filmmaking.

Expectations: What is there to expect with a movie like Hesher? Is an image of that guy from 500 Days of Summer now with long hair and a pyro problem not enough to get you on board? It was all I needed.

Scorecard (0-10)

Actors:

Devin Brochu as Tj: The young actor provides a unique performance as a young boy being pulled by both grief and impending maturity, as he is put into some bizarre interactions of unflinching debauchery.

Good news: YouTube has announced that it has added over 3,000 new movies available for Internet surfers to rent on the site. The bad news: Most of them are D-list schlock like Curse of the Komodo and Land of the Little People. Now that might actually be good news for those of you who are bad movie aficionados (I’d count myself one of them, but I’d prefer my awful cinematic experiences to come complete with a Joel, Tom Servo, and Crow), but it seems a missed opportunity. Yes, the website offers quality fare like Ghostbusters and Charade, but part...

SXSW Film Review

Hesher

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Director: Spencer Susser, Writers: Spencer Susser & David Michôd

Loud music. Pornography. Burning shit down – just a few of Hesher’s favorite things. And it’s just this kind of anarchy that’s needed to shake the burdens of sorrow from a boy and his father.

Cast: Natalie Portman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson, Devin Brochu, Piper Laurie

Who’S It For? Anyone with both the patience (or taste) for both 80′s Metallica and art-house storytelling.

Overall

Hesher is an odd creature. Like its unpredictable title character, played with beautiful ruthlessness by a surprising Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the movie fluctuates with its severe tones, and in turn its unpredictability becomes captivating. At times the film can be quite sad, as unexpected loss glooms over the family in which Hesher randomly shacks up with. On the other hand, it can be hilariously crazy, with...

Disclaimer: I know that the Sinbad movie in question doesn’t involve the comedian Sinbad, but I had to post this picture. Why? Because the man starred in First Kid and Houseguest, two of my favorite flicks growing up. Much respect to the son of a preacher man.

Alright, onto the actual news; Variety has announced that Morningside Entertainment is planning on bringing Sinbad the sailor back to the big screen; they have optioned the rights to comic book series Sinbad: Rogue of Mars from Bluewater Productions and are hoping to hammer it out in time for a 2012 release. The comic, which was meant as a continuation of the classic 50′s and 70′s Sinbad movies (The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger), follows the sailor as he and his trustworthy ship crew get transported to Mars in order...

Liam Hemsworth is currently the only guy, or girl for that matter, cast in "Arabian Nights," set to start shooting this September. The "Last Song" star admits that it's going to take the right kind of action star to play his pal in the flick, Sinbad. So does that mean he thinks that comedian, "Houseguest" star and "Celebrity Apprentice" castoff Sinbad need not apply?

"I'm the first person cast. They're looking at people at the moment," he said of the flick in an interview with MTV today. "Um… yeah people have said that to me actually," he added when asked if they'd consider Sinbad to play the role of, well Sinbad. "I don’t know. You know someone action hero-ish [might be more fitting]."

We'll an online petition going to ensure that Sinbad plays the role he was named for. In the meantime, Hemsworth told us that the film will certainly play up some...

Need a little help identifying the newest batch of "celebrities" on "Celebrity Apprentice?" We've got you covered.

The newest cast of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" is as follows (from left):

Carol Leifer: A stand-up comedian and author, she is said to be the "real Elaine," as the character of Elaine on "Seinfeld" was partially based on her. She recently became a vegan because she felt that as a Jewish lesbian, she "wasn't part of a small enough minority."

Sinbad: A stand-up comedian and actor, getting his start on "Cosby Show" spin-off "A Different World." He has also appeared in "Houseguest" and "Jingle All the Way."

Maria Kanellis: A WWE wrestler and a model, she is the on-screen love interest to Santino Marella in the soap-opera-for-men world of professional wrestling.

Rod Blagojevich: Blago is currently awaiting trial for scheming to auction off Illinois's vacant U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder.