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Big Brother Season 14

2012-07-07T02:15:00.000-07:00

CBS has released the complete list of contestants for Big Brother Season 14 plus a twist which will bring back four of the most successful players in the history of the show who will be playing for their own separate prize. The identity of these four returning players and the details about their goals will be revealed on the premiere
on Thursday, July 12 at 9 pm on CBS.

Meet the new houseguests:

Jenn Arroyo

Name: Jenn Arroyo
Age: 37
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Occupation: Musician/Former Bass Player for the Female Metal Group “Kittie”
Three adjectives that describe you: Smart, sexy and funny.
Favorite activities: I LOVE TO PLAY MY GUITAR/BASS!! I also like to work out, bike, run and lift weights. I enjoy writing and my journal tends to work out as lyrics.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: No contact with family and friends. It will be tough, but I have been on very long tours far away from my loved ones and survived, so I can do this.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: I'm going to be me. It's a simple answer, but a fun, twisted puzzle to unfold.
What are you afraid of: Roller coasters. Not too keen on heights, either.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: I'm so very proud of every album I've ever worked on. A piece of my heart and soul are located within.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… To enjoy yo’self!
What would you take into the house and why: Guitar, a laptop to record my music and a flat iron.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: Head right back into the studio and record a full-length album and then head out on the road with my band and tour. Start a music program to help underprivileged kids stay focused. Music has saved my life and I want to give back to what has been so good to me.

Joe Arvin

Name: Joe Arvin
Age: 41
Hometown: Lexington, Ky. (Living in Schererville, Ind.)
Occupation: Chef
Three adjectives that describe you: Leader, performer and entertainer.
Favorite activities: Watching my kids play sports, compete and see them have that drive to win.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: It will be hard to have everyday, every minute, every second of my life on the air. I think at times I will want to crawl into a hole and hide.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: I plan to use my cooking skills to help get me to the end. Every one loves to eat, never get rid of the cook!
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: My favorites were Chicken George, because he was able to move around undetected for much of the time, and Will, who won by acting like he was crazy. Come on, that’s talent.
What are you afraid of: I am not a big fan of being alone. I love to have people around me at all times. It comforts me. It makes me happy. I would also say heights. I get upset and dizzy.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Never giving up, my will to win and being a mentor to my kids.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Inspire, dream, cook. That’s how you become great!
What would you take into the house and why: A football, to remind me everyday that it’s a game and I will win. A cook book, since I’m always studying my art, and a family photo, because I never forget where I come from and who I am fighting for.

Frank Eudy

Name: Frank Eudy
Age: 28
Hometown: Marion, Ark. (Living in Naples, Fla.)
Occupation: Unemployed
Three adjectives that describe you: Gregarious, interesting and engaging.
Favorite activities: Going to the beach, exercising and being around people.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: Making sure my hair is camera ready all the time.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: Absolutely. Numbers are important, so I want to set up a "Dream Team," all playing certain roles. I would need a Larry Bird, a good country boy or girl who's honest and competitive; a Charles Barkley, an unmovable object possibly with a bit of a harsh attitude; a Patrick Ewing, somebody that knows the game and is reliable; a Michael Jordan, somebody who's a baller that can win competitions; and me as Magic Johnson, friendly guy playing point and running the show.
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: Most: Chill Town - they were great at the game and great at entertaining. Least: Daniele - she wines and complains too much and was ungrateful to her dad for the chance to even make it on the show.
What are you afraid of: I don't care for spiders or snakes.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Paying for my braces while I was working through college.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… The difference between a stranger and a friend is an introduction.
What would you take into the house and why: A phone… for the main purpose of getting information about the game from the outside world.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: Do my best to make it sustainable, and try not to make an ass out of myself!

Willie Hantz

Name: Willie Hantz
Age: 34
Hometown: Vinton, La. (Living in Dayton, Texas)
Occupation: Tankerman
Three adjectives that describe you: Serious, hostile and docile.
Favorite activities: Gambling and strip clubs!
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: Eating the slop because I'm used to my roommate’s (i.e., my mother) cooking.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: To make as much confusion in the house in order to take the attention off of me.
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: My least favorite was Rachel because I would have shot myself if I was in that house with her. There is nobody I really respected who ever played the game.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: My two children.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Only the good die young.
What would you take into the house and why: Cigarettes and vodka.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: I would be on All-Stars.

Wil Heuser

Name: Wil Heuser
Age: 24
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Occupation: Marketing Consultant
Three adjectives that describe you: Funny, unique and brash.
Favorite activities: Running, biking and lunching with good friends.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: It will be difficult to live with other people. I'm used to living on my own and having my space, but I'm always up for a challenge.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: I would probably not tell the other roommates my profession and play the "nice guy," "someone you can trust" role. I think I would let alliances form first and then manipulate my way into control of the game.
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: I just watched the last season but I did not like Evil Dick; arrogant people are not my cup of tea. I did like Rachel. She was outgoing and fun to watch.
What are you afraid of: Snakes and bananas creep me out.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: My career. I have traveled the world, met amazing people, and I've never let the word “no” stop me.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… If you want something done, do it yourself.
What would you take into the house and why: A flat iron, since I have crazy hair and I have to keep it in check! An iPod, because music helps me think and meditate. A bottle of Woodford Reserve… I'm from Kentucky – bourbon, it’s in my blood.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: I wouldn't change much in my life. Fame comes and goes. I would however probably use a little bit of press to help bring light to causes close to my heart.

Ashley Iocco

Name: Ashley Iocco
Age: 26
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. (Living in West Hollywood, Calif.)
Occupation: Owner of a Mobile Spray Tanning Company
Three adjectives that describe you: Vivacious, loving, charismatic, spark plug and enthusiastic. That was five – oops!
Favorite activities: Hiking, yoga, painting, meditating, making dream boards, sunbathing, swimming, snowboarding and boating.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: Not being able to have your own space and alone time. I love being around people, but I'm definitely one to have my special me time.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: Play everyone! I will come off as the dumb ditzy blonde, but take it to the end because I'm actually really smart and good at reading through people’s lies.
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: Jeff is my favorite because I just want to eat him up…he was so loyal and kind…especially to Jordan. Jerry is my least favorite since he just floated his way through the game. I’m not a fan of floaters.
What are you afraid of: Mosquitoes.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Starting my own business and making the move out to the West Coast.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Give love to the things in life that you love and give no attention to the things you don't love.
What would you take into the house and why: Music, because it keeps me sane and uplifts my mood in minutes. My dream book because I love looking at it everyday. Finally, frankincense oil, because it heals everything and makes you forever young.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: Change the world one day at a time and show people that giving love and being open to learning about love (not so literally) will change your attitude and make you happy forever.

Shane Meaney

Name: Shane Meaney
Age: 26
Hometown: Bennington, Vt.
Occupation: House Flipper
Three adjecives that describe you: Passionate, funny and honest.
Favorite activities: Working out, renovating houses, hitting golf balls off my deck into the woods and spending time with my friends and family.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: Eating the slop because I'm used to my roommate’s cooking.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: Make friends with people in the house while maintaining my competitive nature... oh, and have fun!
Who is your hero and why: My dad. He is an accomplished musician, loving husband, great father and would do anything for me or my sister.
What are you afraid of: Failure, mice and drowning.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Graduating pre-med with a 3.8 grade point average.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Work hard and play harder.
What would you take into the house and why: My iPod, since I can’t live without music, my dog Dozer and a pull-up bar because I’ve got to keep those muscles alive.

Kara Monaco

Name: Kara Monaco
Age: 29
Hometown: Orlando, Fla. (Living in Los Angeles, Calif.)
Occupation: Model
Three adjectives that describe you: Smart, funny and loyal
Favorite activities: Running, hiking and yoga
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: Not being able to at least speak to my mom and best friends.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: I don't know if you can really have a strategy when it comes to BIG BROTHER, but you have to be great competitively and socially.
Have you had any interesting occupations in your past: I worked at Disney for four years as a dancer/performer playing Cinderella, Snow White and Alice in Wonderland.
What are you afraid of: Heights and bugs!
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Live life to the fullest!
What would you take into the house and why: Only my Nook, so I can read.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: I would use it to help people and try to make a positive difference in the world.

Danielle Murphree

Name: Danielle Murphree
Age: 23
Hometown: Grant, Ala. (Living in Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Occupation: Nurse
Three adjectives that describe you: Loving, outgoing and passionate.
Favorite activities: I love to dance. I could do that all day, everyday. I love photography, scrapbooking, working out and swimming. Anything that keeps me active.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: Being cut off from the outside world and not being able to listen to music or take pictures.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: To be considered someone that isn't a threat and someone that doesn't seem very smart. The people that are a threat are usually eliminated first.
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: I love Jordan and I can't stand Rachel. Rachel is beyond annoying and fake with her whining and backstabbing. Jordan seemed honest, down-to-earth and fun.
What are you afraid of: I am terrified of snakes, dying young, heights and never finding my true love.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Finally graduating nursing school and passing my NCLEX on the first try.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… love everything as if you were about to lose it.
What would you take into the house and why: My camera, because I love taking pictures; my iPad, so I can play games and listen to my music; and my cell phone, because I’m a chatterbug and love talking to people.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: Be a happy camper. I guess I would deal with the new challenges that I faced with fame, but I wouldn't hate it. I wouldn't mind being famous.

Jodi Rollins

Name: Jodi Rollins
Age: 42
Hometown: Englewood, Colo. (Living in Calipatria, Calif.)
Occupation: Restaurant Server
Three adjectives that describe you: Funny, outdoorsy and opinionated.
Favorite activities: Hiking, talking, writing, singing and laughing!
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: The lack of privacy, missing my family, getting no sleep and eating slop would all be hard for me.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: I will let people underestimate me.
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: I loved Brittney from Season 2. She was sweet and funny with an edge!
What are you afraid of: Snakes and roller coasters.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Running the L.A. marathon twice and marrying my hubby.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Live in the moment!
What would you take into the house and why: A picture of my hubby, my iPod, a pen and a notepad.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: I would try to stay grounded.

JoJo Spatafora

Name: JoJo Spatafora
Age: 26
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
Occupation: Bartender
Three adjectives that describe you: Thankful, different and sparkling.
Favorite activities: Rollerblading, dancing, cooking, traveling and ice skating.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: Not having a computer, cell phone or TV, although it’s pretty cool to just block everything out. I have no kids or special someone to go home to, so it wouldn't really bother me as long as I can chill in the backyard and tan.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: Of course I have a strategy, but is it smart to tell you? Is this a trick question?
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: I like Evil Dick the most because he’s “real.” I don't like the redheaded girl that got engaged to one of the other guys... Rachel? She thinks a lot of herself and her laugh is so annoying!
What are you afraid of: Snakes and creepy crawlers, sometimes heights and I don't like the dark either – I watch too many horror movies.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Everything happens for a reason... it’s a cliché, but true.
What would you take into the house and why: Chapstick, so my lips stay soft, and a toothbrush because you have to brush your teeth – duh!
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: I would try to keep a semi-low profile and stay as humble as possible. I would love to donate money to charities because I know what it’s like to not have a lot.

Ian Terry

Name: Ian Terry
Age: 21
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. (Living in New Orleans, La.)
Occupation: Engineering Student at Tulane University
Three adjectives that describe you: Intelligent, eccentric and analytical.
Favorite activities: I really enjoy biking whenever I get the chance. A grueling bike ride is excellent.
What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the BIG BROTHER house: Being disconnected from sports, family, friends, Internet and TV.
Strategy for winning BIG BROTHER: I want to make an alliance with about six people and I'd like to be seen as maybe the fourth-strongest in the group. That way it wouldn't be me going up if the other side gained the power.
Which past BIG BROTHER cast member did you like most or least: My all-time favorite has to be Dr. Will from BB2/BB7. He played the game with absolute finesse both times, and as a 10-year-old watching BB2, I definitely would say I idolized him back then.
What are you afraid of: I'm definitely afraid of venomous snakes and any large, deadly animals, simply because they're extremely dangerous. I also have a real fear of vomiting, because it's really painful, and a fear of drowning, since I feel like it'd be one of the worst ways to die.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: My proudest accomplishment so far in life is going to Tulane, far away from my family and old friends, studying the hardest major I could possibly take, and surviving it for three years.
Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… I came here to kick butt and chew bubblegum, but I'm all out of bubblegum.
What would you take into the house and why: My collection of glasses: I have these glasses that can go with everything I wear. A picture of my family: I definitely will really miss them. My guitar: I recently picked up guitar and feel it's an awesome way to relieve stress. Also, it does get me a fair amount of attention from girls.
What would you do if BIG BROTHER made you famous: I'd try to live my life normally again. I don't really have any intentions of going into acting or anything like that. I'd probably just try to go back to chemical engineering and do what I've always wanted to do.

The Neighbors (2012)

2012-07-06T19:09:00.000-07:00

The Neighbors is an upcoming tv series from ABC. It stars Lanney Venito and Jami Gertz as husband and wife with 3 kids who moves to an exclusive community in New Jersey. As soon as they moved in, they notice that their neighbors are a little bit odd. They soon found out that the members of the community were actually aliens.

The show will premiere on October 3, 2012 at 9:30 pm on ABC.

Cast:

Jami Gertz as Debbie Weaver

Lenny Venito as Marty Weaver

Simon Templeman as Larry Bird

Clara Mamet as Amber Weaver

Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Max Charles as Max Weaver

Tim Jo as Reggie Jackson

Isabella Cramp as Abby Weaver

Ian Patrick as Dick Butkis

Arrow

2012-07-04T22:06:00.000-07:00

Arrow is an upcoming tv series based on DC Comics Character The Green Arrow. It follows Oliver Queen played by Stephen Amell as a billionaire playboy who was presumed dead after an accident at sea. After 5 years, he was discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. When he returns home, he adopts a new persona called Arrow and goes about beating up bad guys to right the wrongs of his family. By day he is a carefree billionaire surrounded by all sorts of people while carefully concealing the secret identity he turns to at night.

The series will air on The CW starting October 10, 2012 at 8 pm ET.

Cast:

Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen / Arrow

Colin Donnell as Tommy Merlyn

Katie Cassidy as Dinah "Laurel" Lance

David Ramsey as John Diggle

Willa Holland as Thea Queen

Jamey Sheridan as Robert Queen

Susanna Thompson as Moira Queen

Paul Blackthorne as Detective Quentin Lance

Veep

2012-07-03T23:44:00.000-07:00

Veep is a tv series from HBO which stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the Vice President of the United States.

The series premiered on April 22, 2012 and has been announced that it will be renewed for a second season. The series follows former Senator Selina Meyer who has accepted a position as the Vice President. Selena and her staff struggles to keep up in the day-to-day politics of Washington. Veep was created by Armando Iannucci.

Cast:

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Vice President Selina Meyer

Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer

Tony Hale as Gary Walsh

Matt Walsh as Mike McLintock

Timothy Simons as Jonah Ryan

Reid Scott as Dan Egan

Sufe Bradshaw as Sue Wilson

Endeavor

2012-07-01T20:55:00.000-07:00

Endeavour is a prequel to ITV's Inspector Morse and stars Shaun Evans as Detective Constable Endeavor Morse. It was first broadcast on January 2, 2012. The series was originally a one-off drama marking the 25th anniversary of the launch of the original show in 1987. ITV decided to make it a full series following the success of the first episode.

Cast:

Shaun Evans as Detective Constable Endeavour Morse

Roger Allam as Detective Inspector Fred Thursday

Jack Ashton as Detective Constable Ian McLeash

James Bradshaw as Dr Max DeBryn

Dallas (2012)

2012-06-26T01:23:00.000-07:00

Dallas is a sequel to the 80's tv series with the same name. It follows the lives of Ewings, a wealthy Texas family in the oil and cattle-ranching industries. John Ross and Christopher differ on whether to drill for oil or look for alternative energy sources so they continue the fight their fathers once had over the family empire, Ewing Oil.

The series premiered on June 13, 2012 at 9:00 pm on TNT.

Cast:

Jesse Metcalfe as Christopher Ewing

Josh Henderson as John Ross Ewing III

Jordana Brewster as Elena Ramos

Julie Gonzalo as Rebecca Sutter

Brenda Strong as Ann Ryland Ewing

Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing

Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing

Larry Hagman as J. R. Ewing

Callard Harris as Tommy Sutter

Inside Men

2012-06-25T23:59:00.000-07:00

Inside Men is a drama series about three normal men who plots to steal millions from the cash counting firm they work for. John, Chris, and Marcus are forced out of their moral comfort zones and into lives of crime in order to survive.

The series premiered on June 20, 2012 at 10:00 pm on BBc America.

Cast:

Steven Mackintosh as John

Warren Brown as Marcus

Ashley Walters as Chris

Leila Mimmack as Dita

Kierston Wareing as Gina

Nicola Walker as Kirsty

The Soul Man

2012-06-25T23:34:00.001-07:00

The Soul Man is a new comedy series from TV Land created by Suzanne Martin and Cedric the Entertainer. The series revolves around Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, an R&B singer-turned-minister who takes over as preacher in his father's church. He was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he got "the calling" and decided to relocate to St, Louis with his family. However, his wife and daughter are unenthusiastic to abandon the marvelous superstar life for a humble one.

The series is a spin-off from Hot in Cleveland and premiered on June 20, 2012.

Here's a sneak peek:

Cast:

Cedric the Entertainer as Reverend Boyce Ballentine

Niecy Nash as Lolli Ballentine

John Beasley as Barton Ballentine

Wesley Jonathan as Stamps Ballentine

Jazz Raycole as Lyric Ballentine

Baby Daddy

2012-06-25T03:29:00.000-07:00

Baby Daddy is a half-hour series from ABC Family. It follows Ben, a guy in his 20's who becomes a surprise dad when his ex-girlfriend leaves him with his baby daughter on his doorstep. He decides to raise her with the help of his family and his best friends.

The series premiered on June 20, 2012 at 8:30 pm on ABC Family.

Cast:

Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Ben Wheeler

Chelsea Kane as Riley Perrin

Derek Theler as Danny Wheeler

Tahj Mowry as Tucker Dobbs

Melissa Peterman as Bonnie Wheeler

The Great Escape (2012)

2012-06-24T23:01:00.001-07:00

The Great Escape is a new reality tv show from TNT hosted by Rich Eisen (NFL Total Access). It features three two-person teams each week dropped into the middle of their own epic action/adventure movie. Teams must use their cleverness, skills and any tools they can find to fight battles, hide from enemies, solve mysteries and be the first to find freedom to win.

Cast:

Rich Eisen as Himself

The Newsroom (2012)

2012-06-24T20:16:00.001-07:00

The Newsroom is the latest drama created by Aaron Sorkin. It is set at a fictional cable news channel where
anchor Will McAvoy leads a group of reporters and staff struggling to make a compelling news program.

Cast:

Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy

Chris Chalk as Gary

Trieu Tran as Joey

Charlie Weirauch as Jake

John F. Carpenter as Herb

Emily Mortimer as Mackenzie MacHale

John Gallagher Jr. as Jim Harper

Alison Pill as Maggie Jordan

Dev Patel as Neal

Olivia Munn as Sloan Sabbith

Thomas Sadoski as Don Keefer

Sam Waterston as Charlie Skinner

Jane Fonda as Leona Lansing

Girls

2012-06-24T08:35:00.000-07:00

Girls is a comedy series created by and starring Lena Dunham. It follows the story of a group of four girlfriends living in New York and trying to figure out life, love, and themselves in their early 20s.

The series began airing on HBO on April 15, 2012.

Cast:

Lena Dunham as Hannah Horvath

Allison Williams as Marnie Michaels

Jemima Kirke as Jessa Johansson

Zosia Mamet as Shoshanna Shapiro

Adam Driver as Adam Sackler

Anger Management (TV Series)

2012-06-24T05:08:00.001-07:00

Anger Management stars Charlie Sheen in a sitcom adaptation of the 2003 feature film of the same name. Charlie Goodson (Charlie Sheen) is a baseball player who becomes an anger management therapist after breaking a bat over his knee in a fury and breaking his knee in the process.

The show is set to premiere on FX on June 28, 2012 at 9:00 pm.

Cast:

Charlie Sheen as Charlie Goodson

Shawnee Smith as Jennifer Goodson

Selma Blair as Kate

Michael Arden as Patrick

Daniela Bobadilla as Emma Goodson

Noureen DeWulf as Lacey

Derek Richardson as Jack Nolan