Big Brother 4

Reality News Update, September 30: Amazing Race, Big Brother, Restaurant Renewed, Other New Shows Coming, by David Bloomberg: The past few days have brought some big news for reality TV shows. Several have been renewed and others are in the process of being put together for future airing. Read on for all the latest.

Big Brother 4: Why Jun Won, by David Bloomberg: Jun won the big prize in a landslide vote. But how on Earth did this floater who was called “a snake” manage to get six of the seven possible votes? Why did Jun win?

Big Brother 4: Why Alison Lost, by David Bloomberg: Three months of plotting, scheming, flirting, making out, and backstabbing are finally over for Alison. Unfortunately for her, it didn’t end the way she wanted it to. What happened to cause such a landslide vote against her? How did she make it so far only to lose so badly? Why did Alison lose?

Big Brother 4, The Finale: The Lesser of Two Evils, by David Bloomberg: It’s finally that time. After almost three months, we see the Queen of Big Brother 4 crowned. And oh, how some of the evicted HouseGuests would love to crown ‘em, alright! Before the votes are read, we get a jury debate, questions, conflict, and more. Read on for all the gory details!

Big Brother 4, September 23 Live Feed Highlights: The Final Full Day, by David Bloomberg: It’s their last full day in the house. Both are sick and tired of it, but Jun is literally sick. Both discuss their boyfriends and the house is thick with irony… and idiocy.

Big Brother 4, September 22 Live Feed Highlights: Killing Time, by David Bloomberg: Alison and Jun have to find more ways to kill time. As usual, this means at least part of the day is devoted to talking about (read: ripping on) the former HouseGuests. Plus, what does Alison suddenly realize about herself?

Big Brother 4, September 21 Live Feed Highlights: Chit-Chat, by David Bloomberg: Alison and Jun have nothing to do but talk to each other. Let’s see what they chit-chat about.

RNO Roundtable: Who Should Win Big Brother 4?’, by RealityNewsOnline Staff: On Wednesday, the jury must decide who will win Big Brother 4. Will it be Jun or Alison? Let’s see what the staff of RealityNewsOnline has to say about all this.

Big Brother 4, September 19: I Remember Nausea, by Brian James: In what might as well have been labeled a “Very Special Episode” of Big Brother 4, the evicted HouseGuests sit around the kitchen table at the Jury House and yak and reminisce. In his final recap of the season, Brian recaps what he’s already recapped and reveals whom he wants to win.

Big Brother 4, September 20 Live Feed Highlights: Time for the Jury Questions!, by David Bloomberg: Alison and Jun actually have something to do Saturday as they must prepare for the jury questions. Does Dana still hold a grudge? Has Nathan forgiven Alison? And what will they do to occupy the rest of their time? Read on for details.

Big Brother 4, September 19 Live Feed Highlights: Tears and Jeers, by David Bloomberg: It’s another exciting day in the Big Brother 4 house. But even when Big Brother tries to give Alison and Jun some things to do, they revert to what they do best: whining. But it does get to the point where Jun melts down and Big Brother is concerned. Want details? Read on.

Big Brother 4, September 17-18 Live Feed Highlights: Girl Talk, by David Bloomberg: Jun and Alison are the only two left in the house, and they do a lot of sitting around. In between, there are occasional bouts of girl talk. Of course, when it’s these girls talking, it’s more about how great they are, how bad the other HouseGuests were, etc.

Big Brother 4, September 17: Bitches, Sluts, and Whores – The Celeb Filled Recap, by C. Brian Devinney: It’s time to find out who wins the final HOH competition, who throws the final HOH competition, and who gets the big ol’ boot out of the house. Plus, Brian finds a number of celebs joining in to help move the show along.

Big Brother 4: Why Robert Lost, by David Bloomberg: Robert was the last member of any solid alliance with a hope to win. But that hope was extinguished by Alison. Is there any way he could have avoided it? Did he have the right strategy to stick around? Why did Robert lose?

Big Brother 4: Why Erika Lost, by David Bloomberg: Erika was voted off last week by the single vote of Alison. Why did Alison choose to let Erika go rather than booting off fellow floater Jun? The answer is a game of numbers, and Alison knew exactly why Erika had to lose.

Big Brother 4, September 16 Live Feed Highlights: Robert On The Offense, by Sting7: While Ali and Jun are content with their power positions in the house, Robert knows he's down to his last shot. And he makes a move. Will he be able to shake the flimsy trust between the ladies?!

Big Brother 4, September 16: I Promise to Take YOU!, by Phil Kural: The HouseGuests finish the first two rounds of the final Head of Household competition and continue doing what they do best, i.e., lying, bitching, and backstabbing. And a mime enters the house! No, unfortunately, he’s not a replacement for one of the remaining three. More’s the pity.

Big Brother 4, September 15 Live Feed Highlights: If A Bear Yawns In The Woods..., by Sting7: Yawn! Less than two weeks to go and the HouseGuests may just die of boredom! But it looks like the non-winner of the Head of Household competitions will truly be odd-person out. The two winners aren't even packing! Will they tell the loser before Julie Chen makes it official? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, September 14 Live Feed Highlights: Crunch Time, by Sting7: Time for Part 2 of the Head of Household Competition. Who will emerge victorious and move onto the final round? Who do each of them want to take to the final two? Who wants to win for, among other things, America and his/her fans? Who's in it for love? Who's in it for money?

Big Brother 4, September 13 Live Feed Highlights: Your Public Is Waiting, by Sting7: America has spoken and a HouseGuest will get a live Internet chat with the public. One losing HouseGuest demands an explanation from their fan club. Who does Alison really want to win Part 2 of the Head of Household competition? The answers are here.

Big Brother 4, September 12 Live Feed Highlights: Enemy Mime, by Sting7 with Brian James: There is a mime in the house! No, really - there is a mime in the house! Why is the mime in the house? How did he get there? Is he on crack? What exactly is he doing to Alison? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, September 10-11 Live Feed Highlights: After The Thaw, by Sting7: As the final three thaw out, there are lots of amazing revelations about each other and evicted HouseGuests. Who tried out for The Bachelorette? Who is possibly dating a former Big Brother HouseGuest? The answers are here.

Big Brother 4, September 10 Live Feed Highlights: Let It Snow, Let It Snow…, by Sting7: The latest eviction is complete. The three remaining HouseGuests are experiencing an early frost! Who has won the first part of the Head of Household competition? Who thinks they have an ironclad deal to get to the final two? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, September 10: Hail The Final Three!, by Brian James: Alison, the retail manager from Pittsburgh, has the Diamond Power of Veto. While Robert, the former restaurant manager from Los Angeles, is safe as Head of Household, Erika, the Pilates instructor from Los Angeles, could find herself on the block alongside Jun, the investment banker from New York. Brian, the recapper from New York, rolls his eyes and hits the episode basics.

Big Brother 4, September 9: It’s All About The Veto, by Phil Kural: The Diamond Power of Veto is up for grabs. As the final Power of Veto in the game, it allows the winner to singlehandedly determine who gets evicted that week. Who snags the coveted prize? Guest recapper Phil covers that, a blimp ride, a sentimental phone call, and more!

Big Brother 4, September 9 Live Feed Highlights Part 1: Psychotic, Not Psychic, by David Bloomberg: Alison is paranoid. What, this is a surprise to you? More than that, she seems to think she’s psychic. But in the end, is she just getting her buttons pushed by Jun? Read on to find out what’s happened in the early part of Tuesday.

Big Brother 4, September 8 Live Feed Highlights: Competition Vision, by David Bloomberg: The Veto-Holder works on the plan to keep everybody in the dark about what will happen. Meanwhile, the HouseGuests get entertained by watching a video of… themselves doing the competitions! Catch up on Monday’s live feeds right here.

Big Brother 4, September 7 Live Feed Highlights: A Lot of Hot Air, by David Bloomberg: As usual, the HouseGuests are all full of hot air – but in this case, two of them also get to float away as part of the luxury competition. Meanwhile, Rob continues to try to win Erika back and the vote is also still up in the air. Or is it?

Big Brother 4, September 6 Live Feed Highlights: The Chain Gang, by David Bloomberg: It’s time for a luxury competition as the jailed Big Brother contestants have to dress the part and try to make an escape. But does anybody really care about the prize? Plus, who wins America’s Choice? And is anybody sure which way the vote might be going?

Big Brother 4, September 5: Trust Is A Four-Letter Word, by Brian James: And plenty of other choice words are bandied about in this episode, as the house degenerates (well, even further) into a catty, backstabbing free-for-all now that Robert, the girls’ target, has won Head of Household. Who will stay together? Who will be torn apart? Oops… wrong show.

Big Brother 4, September 5 Live Feed Highlights: The Evil Stepsister’s Last Ride, by Sting7 & David Bloomberg: Robert has nominated Jun and Alison for eviction. Neither is prepared to go down without a fight! Who's doing all the housework? Who's dieting? Who has won the Power of Veto Competition! The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, September 4 Live Feed Highlights: Can’t Tell the Liars Without a Scorecard!, by David Bloomberg: If you want to try to keep up with who is telling what lie to which player, you’d better get yourself a scorecard! But one thing we’re sure of – Robert has made his nominations. Which head is he using to play the endgame? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 4, September 3 Live Feed Highlights: Night of a Million Lies, by David Bloomberg: There are only four people left after Jee is voted out, but in only the few remaining hours on Wednesday night, all of them are scheming in eighteen different ways. Who will be nominated? Who should be voted out? What is Rob thinking as they head to the endgame? Plus, the food competition. It’s all answered right here.

Big Brother 4: Why Jee Lost, by David Bloomberg: Jee went from holding all the power in the house to having none and being escorted out the door. What happened to cause such a flip-flop. Was his deal to force the others to eat PB&J the reason behind it or was it something much more? Why did Jee lose?

Big Brother 4, September 3: Alliance of Mistrust, by David Bloomberg: It’s a live Veto meeting and a live eviction tonight! Will Alison use the Veto to get herself off the block? Or will she pull a Marcellas in an attempt to show her loyalty to the “Alliance of Mistrust”? Is Jee’s eviction a done deal? And can Rob pull out the necessary HOH win at the end of the night?

Big Brother 4, September 2: Burning the Candle at Three Ends, by C. Brian Devinney: Who does Alison really want to see leave? Well, that depends on who she’s talking to… and the time of day, apparently. She is fighting this from all sides. Meanwhile, Jun returns and Jee spills the beans that the other women were jealous. Who does Jun trust? Who gets nominated? Read on for details.

Big Brother 4, September 2 Live Feed Highlights: Rob vs. Alison, by David Bloomberg: Rob is beginning to lose it. He can’t stand Alison (okay, that much is understandable) and he makes a strange proposition to Erika! Meanwhile, Alison can’t stand Rob either. They also begin the first part of the food competition in an arts and crafts project. Read on for details!

Big Brother 4, Labor Day Weekend Live Feed Highlights: Jun’s Nominations!, by David Bloomberg: Jun is back and there’s gonna be trouble – hey na, hey na, Jun is back! Nominations don’t quite go the way everybody expected, but she’s clever about it. The HouseGuests get to hear about the MTV awards, but quickly get into the usual strategy and conversations. Plus, they get to make a movie about their evicted cohorts.

Big Brother 4: Meandering Thoughts on Reality, by Marjie Hodson: Marjie has been watching BB since the first one, even hosting some contestant-related websites. She muses on where we are right now, and where the Big Brother series should be heading.

Big Brother 4, August 29: Where in the World Is Jun?, by Brian James: Do you nonsubscribers ever wonder what the live feeds are like? This episode gives you a good idea. Jun is whisked away to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, and even with food and multipart veto competitions, by and large the remaining HouseGuests just sit around. And talk. And wait. And there you have it.

Big Brother 4, August 28 Live Feed Highlights: The Jun Mystery – Solved!, by David Bloomberg: The second and third clues as to Jun’s whereabouts come in and the HouseGuests make their guesses. Will any of them get it right and win the Power of Veto?

Big Brother 4, After the Live Show: Where’s Jun?!, by David Bloomberg: After the live show ended, the four HouseGuests were left sitting around, waiting for Jun to come out of the Diary Room. What happened when she didn’t come out? And how does her disappearance play into the Veto competition? Read on to find out!!

Big Brother 4: Why Jack Lost, by David Bloomberg: Jack was nominated three times, and each time he was assured that he was safe. Why was the third time the charm as far as getting rid of him? What caused the women to go against the wishes of the Stooges? Why did Jack lose?

Big Brother 4, August 27: Jee Finally Loses, by David Bloomberg: Jee has won everything this week. But he doesn’t get an eviction vote, so the others can do whatever they want. Last time he was HOH, there was a coup. Will there be one this time? Who will win the next HOH competition, and who will be “leaving the house”?

Big Brother 4, August 26 Live Feed Highlights, Part 2: Robert’s Epiphany, by Sting7: A lightbulb clicks over Robert's head, and he wishes it hadn't. Ali gets a message of sorts. Erika and Jack brace themselves for the night ahead. Things are missing and someone is not sharing all they know! The details are here!

Big Brother 4, August 26: Burn, Baby, Burn… Clothing Inferno, by C. Brian Devinney: Is Jee becoming a target? That seems to be the question of the day, which Brian handily answers. We get to see horrible clothing burned, a shopping spree, gnome-smashing, and the return of a Big Brother 3 HouseGuest that many of us never wanted to see again.

Big Brother 4, August 26 Live Feed Highlights: The Second Rise and Fall of Jee, by Sting7: With the specter of possibly two contestants leaving this week, the HouseGuests are blissful unaware. And bored. Objects in the house continue to disappear and the HouseGuests are noticing. The girls seem to be planning yet another twist for Robert and Jee. What's this all about? The answers are here.

Big Brother 4: Erika or Jack, Who Should Be Voted Out?, by Phil Kural: Jack and Erika are up for eviction, and discussion has been going back and forth among the HouseGuests as to who should be voted out. Jun and Alison hold the majority vote over Robert if they choose to use it. But who should be leaving?

Big Brother 4, August 22-25 Live Feed Highlights: Alison Gets Nasty, by Sting7, with David Bloomberg: Not a huge amount has gone on over the weekend, but we’re here to bring you up to date. Who does Jee want out? Does that match up with who the others want? And why is Alison being so nasty to Jack?!

Big Brother 4, August 23: The Lone Gunman, by David Bloomberg: Everybody pleads their cases as they wait for The Big Twist. Meanwhile, in one of the best non-game-related segments of the series, Jack explains how he knows that Oswald was the lone assassin in the JFK killing. Jee is the HOH – can he get the Veto and become the game’s version of the lone gunman?

Big Brother 4: Twist and Nomination Results – Was the Right Move Made?, by David Bloomberg: Now that the Twist and the Nominations have occurred in the house, were the right moves made by those who made them? Or will they have nasty repercussions? We can’t reveal too much about the contents of this article in this mini-summary, or else it would give away the spoiler, so you’ll have to just read on to find out details.

Big Brother 4, August 21 Live Feed Highlights: The Twist and Nominations!, by Sting7, with David Bloomberg: So, what is the twist? Well, you have to Expect the Unexpected! And you’ll have to read on to find out. Also, Jee makes his nominations. Do we need to Expect the Unexpected there as well?

Big Brother 4: Why Justin Lost, by David Bloomberg: Justin was a good player – good enough to be targeted by the Original alliance almost as soon as the game began. He lasted much longer than that alliance did, but finally was evicted. Why did Justin lose?

Big Brother 4, August 20: The Two Stooges, by David Bloomberg: Only two stooges remain after the eviction vote. But will it be Justin, as has seemed obvious since Erika won HOH? Or will Jun and Alison decide to take out Robert instead because they fear him sneaking into the finals? And who wins the next HOH with a well-placed roll? Read on to find out!

Big Brother 4, August 18-19 Live Feed Highlights: Nude Boxing and Hair Highlighting, by Sting7: Why is Jun boxing in the nude? Why is Alison wearing foil in her hair? And what is Robert’s latest plan if he sticks around and the two remaining stooges gain control?

Big Brother 4, August 19: Look, Robert is Human!, by C. Brian Devinney: It’s time for the Veto. Who will win it and will they use it to mess up Erika’s plans? Also, when you have two floaters, do they fight it out or team up? And how does Robert finally become almost human to the viewers?

Big Brother 4: Point/Counterpoint on the Show and Remaining Contestants, by Paris Cosby & Sting7: Two RealityNewsOnline writers have rather different opinions on how good (or bad) this season is and what they think of the contestants themselves. For example, is Alison brilliant or a ho? Or both? Read on to find out.

Big Brother 4: How Alison Can Win, by David Bloomberg: Alison may not be well-liked, but she has managed to get herself into a position from which she should actually be able to see the winner’s circle. How can somebody that nobody trusts actually snag a win? David says he has the answer.

Big Brother 4, August 18 Live Feed Highlights: Jee, Your Hair Smells Terrific!, by Sting7: Looks like it’ll take a miracle to save Justin! Who does Jack say is meant to be a lawyer? Who would Jun nominate for eviction? What in the world could Jack and Jee be talking about so quietly and for so long? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, August 17 Live Feed Highlights: Calm Before the Storm?, by Sting7: New plots are being hatched and plans being made for all sorts of contingencies. Is the Power of Veto used? Who thinks they would be too big of a target? And who had previously tried out for The Amazing Race?

Big Brother 4, August 16: Bullet with Stooges’ Wings, by Brian James: Despite all their rage, the HouseGuests are still just hamsters in a cage as the first endurance Head of Household competition this season concludes. Later in this enjoyable episode, a clambake from hell determines whether they’ll have to be drawn-and-quartered - er, eat PB&J, and the weekly nominations are made. Oh, and in case you didn’t know it before, exercise is good for you!

Big Brother 4, August 15-16 Live Feed Highlights: Veto Competition and New Strategies, by Sting7: Plenty of discussions of strategy in the house, as well as Alison’s view on Japan and Pearl Harbor. If the Stooges lose a member, who do they want as Shemp? Who wins the Power of Veto and America's Choice?

Big Brother 4, August 15 Live Feed Highlights: The Mis-Education of Jee, by Sting7: As the players decrease, moves are being made that could decide the game. Who has been nominated for eviction? Who has declared their official allegiance to one side? Who has made themselves a triple agent? Why is Robert quoting Monica Bailey? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, August 14 Live Feed Highlights: I Wanna Go Hooooome!, by Sting7: ...and the game turns, turns, turns! The HOH competition has sent a complete shock wave through the house and the focus of power has made a pronounced shift! Who says they want to go home? Who's acting like they want to go home? Why is Alison so upset? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4: Why Nathan Lost, by David Bloomberg: Nathan seemed to be in a good position from Day 1. He didn’t have an ex in the house and he seemed able to compete well in challenges. What turned everything around so dramatically? Why did Nathan lose?

Big Brother 4: Is There Any Strategy in the House?, by Jeffrey D. Sadow: While previous incarnations of Big Brother have provided annoying personalities, there was some strategy there as well. This time, almost all of them are annoying and almost none of them have a plan! What can we expect for the rest of this game?

Big Brother 4, August 13 HOH Competition Spoiler!, by Sting7: It’s the steel cage match! When we left Big Brother last night, all of the eligible HouseGuests were still in the HOH competition. As the night went on, who dropped out, who made deals, and who is the new HOH?

Big Brother 4, August 13: The Live Eviction Vote, by David Bloomberg: It’s time for the live eviction – and the first live vote of this season. Has Nathan’s lobbying paid off? Or will he still be given the boot? We hear from Justin, the nominees, and pretty much everybody else in the house on various subjects. Plus, the next HOH competition begins…

Big Brother 4, August 12-13 Live Feed Highlights: Who’s On First?, by Sting7: Decisions and plans switch at a dizzying rate! Nate is saved, isn't he? Is he? Ali and Jun battle each other to court Justin's favor. Does the impending HOH challenge favor the Alliance? Are the women aligning? Why is everyone so tense today? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, August 12: The Two-Faced Bitch Show, by David Bloomberg: Alison is so upset over what’s happened to Nathan. She’s his only friend in the house. But she’s gleefully joking with the Three Stooges. But she’s unhappy for Nate. But she’s in the Diary Room with a big smile. Etc. Along the way, there is also a Veto competition and the possibility that somebody might use it!

Big Brother 4, August 12 Live Feed Highlights: Jun Is Bursting Out All Over, by Sting7: Jack’s prospects look dimmer and dimmer. Is Jun's double agent routine beginning to get old with the HouseGuests? What is the Stooges' planned eviction order? Is Alison really campaigning for Nate to stay in the house? The answers are here.

Big Brother 4, August 10-11 Live Feed Highlights: …And Then There Was Shemp?, by Sting7: Could Nathan's last stand end up bearing fruit? Has Jun pulled her biggest deception to date? Could Jee really be convinced to defect to the Alliance? Is Jack the latest decoy suddenly in the hotseat? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, August 10 Live Feed Highlights: As the Game Turns, by Sting7: As Nate's days (appear to) dwindle, he decides he's not going with a fight. Including exposing Jun and Alison's tactics! Can he convince the Stooges to let him join? Does Alison have a game plan that can destroy the Stooges? Has Jun and Jee's alliance been discovered?

Big Brother 4, August 8-9 Live Feed Highlights: They Get Sheryl Crow, We Get Laundry, by Sting7: The winner of the Power of Veto Competition spells certain doom for one HouseGuest. The Luxury Competition turns out to be quite "revealing." What do the HouseGuests think of Big Brother 3? Who's running for office? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, August 8: Hubris ‘R’ Us, by Brian James: Justin becomes the new Head of Household, and he, Robert, and Jee proceed to get swelled heads about it. Where are Mike and Carol Brady when you need them?

Big Brother 4: Why Dana Lost, by David Bloomberg: Things are certainly calmer in the Big Brother house now that Dana is gone. But how did she go from the pinnacle of power to a quick trip out the door? In Big Brother, such changes can occur in the blink of an eye, and Dana certainly helped assure her own loss. But why did Dana lose?

Big Brother 4, August 7 Live Feed Highlights: The Latest Defection, by Sting7: Nathan has made his pitch for survival. Will it work? Has Alison really dumped her allegiance with Nathan and joined the Stooges? And, which male keeps a calendar of naked men in their bedroom at home? The answers are here!

Big Brother 4, August 6-7 Live Feed Highlights: Nate’s Big Move, by Sting7: When the live show has ended, it’s time for plotting and scheming anew. It seems that everybody thinks Nathan is going, but what does he have up his sleeve? Is he going to try to find a way to stick around?

Big Brother 4, August 6: Campaigning, Rationalizing, and Other Hypocrisies, by David Bloomberg: Dana wants to stay in the game, but she won’t campaign against Jun. Or so she says – even when faced with the fact that this is exactly what she was doing. Hey, I know, let’s redefine words! And while the HouseGuests were at it, all sorts of rationalizing came to the front today, not just in Dana, but especially in Alison’s explanation for all of her liplocks!

Big Brother 4, August 5-6 Live Feed Highlights: Requiem for Dana?, by Sting7: On the eve of the Live Show, Dana seems to have accepted that she is going home, though Jun isn't so sure. Jack, Erika, and Nathan realize how crucial winning HOH is for them, but what deal has Alison made with the Dark Side?

Big Brother 4, August 5: Dana’s Last Stand, by Paris Cosby: Dana knows she’s headed for the chopping block, but maybe if she can win the Veto or just wine and bitch and moan to everybody, she’ll find some way to pull it out. At least that appears to be her “strategy.”

Big Brother 4, August 4-5 Live Feed Highlights: Dana, Dana, Dana, by Paris Cosby: It’s all about Dana, as usual. Dana wants to know about the vote, Dana says this, Dana does that. Sure, the others are in the house and they’re making their own strategies, but somehow, it always seems to come back to her.

Big Brother 4, August 1-3 Live Feed Highlights: New Alliances?, by Paris Cosby, with David Bloomberg: Over the weekend in the Big Brother house, Dana has been campaigning to stay while one alliance is trying to bring a member of the other over to their side. Meanwhile, Jee has a religious ritual and Alison does some rationalizing.

Big Brother 4, August 1: An Eye for an Eye, a Pot for a Kettle, by Brian James: Color-coordinated stuffed animals! Ego and power trips! Waterworks! Weight gain! Nicotine addiction! Bible study! Vengeance vows! Blatant hypocrisy! If we were to say it was just a gay ol’ time in the Big Brother house, would any of the HouseGuests have a problem with that?

Big Brother 4, July 31-August 1 Live Feed Highlights: Power of Veto!, by Paris Cosby: Most of the members of Alison’s alliance are not thrilled by her choice of nominees, but the opposing alliance is – how odd. Of course, the winner of the Power of Veto could change everything. Who wins it this week?

Big Brother 4: Why David Lost, by David Bloomberg: Almost everybody in the house thought that David was a great guy. He was funny – perhaps insane at times – and raised spirits in a place with little entertainment. But rather than keep him around, he was put on the block to replace Alison and promptly voted off. What happened? Why did David lose?

Big Brother 4: Turn Off the Faucets!, by Tracy Simon: “Cry me a river” may not be just a phrase with this season’s group of HouseGuests. Is it time to say no more tears - enough is enough?

Big Brother 4, July 30-31 Live Feed Highlights: Alison’s Nominations and Food Competition, by Paris Cosby, with David Bloomberg: Picking up where the live show ended, with Alison as HOH, the scheming immediately starts. It seems obvious that Alison would want to put up Dana, but this show always provides us with evidence that what’s obvious to us isn’t obvious to the HouseGuests. So who does Alison nominate, and who has to eat PB&J for a week?

Big Brother 4, July 30: When Emotions Attack!, by David Bloomberg: It seems that just about everybody is accusing just about everybody else of playing the game emotionally rather than rationally. The only one exempt from this charge is Jack. Does that mean they’ll give him the boot, or will it be Dave instead? And who will win the next Head of Household competition?

Big Brother 4, July 29: One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus, by C. Brian Devinney: The HouseGuests simply refuse to listen to Brian. He told them to take one day at a time, rather than trying to plan for weeks ahead. But there they go, acting as if the game is in the palms of their hands (the problem is that they each have different palms!). As a good example, what happens if somebody who actually likes one of the nominees gets the Veto? And what if they use it?!

Big Brother 4, July 29 Live Feed Highlights: Is the Vote Decided?, by Sting7: Today is the day the HouseGuests vote (although we don’t find out about it until the live show). Decisions are being made. Who will stay? Who will go? Will the one who is going know about it ahead of time this week? And who does Dana think is dirty, nasty, and smelly?

Big Brother 4, July 25: Better Late than Never, by C. Brian Devinney: Dana is the new Head of Household, thwarting the plans of… well, over half the house. She and Justin grow closer, concerning the remnants of the Original Eight. Which faction will loose cannon Dana side with when she makes her nominations?

Big Brother 4, July 28 Live Feed Highlights, Part 2: Around and Around They Go, by Sting7: The nominees – and their spokespeople – continue to lobby Dana and her stooges to keep them around. But a lot more goes on behind their backs than to their faces. Around they go, where they stop, nobody knows.

Big Brother 4, July 28 Live Feed Highlights: The Last Gasp, by Sting7: The nominees are fighting for survival. It seems obvious who will go, but what if that person makes a deal with the Devil? Can the vote be turned around? Or is there just too much plotting going on?

Big Brother 4, July 27 Live Feed Highlights: Veto Decision Rocks the House, by Sting7: It’s time for the big Veto decision. The person who holds veto power this week has been going back and forth – but nobody really knows what will happen until the actual meeting takes place. The decision has repercussions that reverberate throughout the house.

Big Brother 4, July 26 Live Feed Highlights: Alcohol and Strategy Don’t Mix, by Sting7 and David Bloomberg: The HouseGuests have a special luxury competition, and then they get to drink lots and lots of alcohol. This fuels all sorts of activity, including an attempted dunking of a passed-out HouseGuest, various and sundry sexually-charged activities, and way too much chattering about strategy.

Big Brother 4, July 25 Live Feed Highlights: Veto Competition May Change Everything, by Sting7, with David Bloomberg: It’s time for the Veto competition. Will the exes or the original 7 win it? Will somebody be saved or will the track record of leaving nominations alone continue? Why did Dana side with the exes? Catch up on the highlights as the HouseGuests scheme and plot their way through another day.

Big Brother 4, July 24 Live Feed Highlights: Dana’s Reign – Where’s the Booze?, by Sting7, with David Bloomberg: After the live show, Dana starts her reign as Head of Household and Crime, Jee laments his fate, and the Exes try to lay low as the shockwaves finally stop. Both alliances try to convince Dana that they are on her side – who does she believe when she makes her nominations? And who "pulled a Dave" with Michelle?

Big Brother 4, July 23: The Best Laid Plans of Morons…, by David Bloomberg: We all know about the best laid plans of mice and men – but what about morons? Well, they end up going astray even worse. Jee and Robert are not just certain that Erika will be evicted, but that the vote will be unanimous. What could possibly go wrong? And speaking of going wrong, who is the next HOH?

Big Brother 4, July 22: Pop! Goes the Dana, by Brian James: Whether she’s running around like a paranoid chicken with its head cut off or the center of a heated debate over the use of the Power of Veto, for better or for worse, all roads in this episode lead back to Dana. Somewhere in there we also find the time for duckball, lettuce bikinis, and a surprise birthday.

Big Brother 4, July 18: Jee, It’s Nomination Time Again, by C. Brian Devinney: Jee has gone from being nominated to being the nominator. Who will he pick to go and who will be the pawn? We also have a gross food challenge, a HouseGuest who gets pissed off at, well, anything, and much more.

Big Brother 4, July 17 Live Feeds: Jee’s Nominations and Other Strategies, by Sting7, with David Bloomberg: It was an eventful day for the Big Brother 4 contestants, as viewed through the live feeds. They had a food competition and it was time for Jee (or whoever is pulling his strings) to make the nominations.

Big Brother 4, July 16: Wham, Bam, Goodbye Ma’am, by David Bloomberg: Last night we had violence. Tonight, it’s sex. There is Amanda and David, of course, but what is going on with Alison and Nathan? We have our first eviction and possibly the most confusing HOH competition ever.

A First for Big Brother: Sex in the House, by David Bloomberg: The title pretty much says it all. Early this morning, one couple became the first on a U.S. edition of Big Brother to have sex on the show. How the heck did this happen? Read on to find out.

Big Brother 4, July 15: The Great Unraveling, by Brian James: No dramatically pivoting Julie Chen in this episode, but plenty else to keep it hopping: bad haircuts! HouseGuests as FBI surveillance subjects! Heathers from hell! All this as the HouseGuests unravel knots in the Power of Veto competition and Scott unravels… period.

Big Brother’s Full Moon Meltdown, by O’Sean Aieghlans: What happened to cause Scott’s meltdown? Well, let’s just say it wasn’t like it came out of the clear blue sky. And what are some of the others up to in the house these days? Read on for quick thoughts and some mild spoilers.

Scott’s Temper Tantrum Causes Early Exit from Big Brother, by David Bloomberg: It seems that “The X-Factor” was simply too much of a strain for Scott. The ex-boyfriend of Amanda threw a temper tantrum – and several chairs – last night, and is now no longer in the house. Read on for the details we have as of now.

Big Brother 4, July 11: Nomination Time, by David Bloomberg: Nathan has to nominate the first two people for eviction. Some of the HouseGuests are tense, and Justin even punches ex-girlfriend Alison in the face! Read on to find out all the details.

Big Brother 4, July 9: Slimy Exes, by David Bloomberg: The HouseGuests have to deal with the big X-Factor surprise – some do so better than others. Meanwhile, they also face two competitions, one for the hot tub and the other for Head of Household. Some strategies are beginning to form as Alison, among others, already plans to do some backstabbing. Will the original eight alliance last a day?

Big Brother 4 Producers Flirt with Bad Taste, by O’Sean Aieghlans: We all know about the big Big Brother 4 twist now. Many of those inside the house aren’t very happy with it, but what about the viewers? Does this take us too much into an area of bad taste that wasn’t necessary for this show?

Big Brother 4, July 8: Can You Say “Twist”?, by Brian James: The first eight HouseGuests move into the Big Brother 4 house and stake out their beds. In a shocking twist known as “The X Factor,” five of them will have their exes join them in the house. They compete in their first Food Challenge, then find out that in a shocking twist known as “The X Factor,” five of them will have their exes join them in the house. Later, in a shocking twist known as “The X Factor,” five of their exes join them in the house. Say, did I mention that in a shocking twist known as “The X Factor,” five of…

Big Brother 4 Update: Brandon to Be Replaced with Fifth Ex, by Brian James: The speculation is over: former Big Brother 4 contestant Brandon Showalter will be replaced with another HouseGuest’s ex, bringing the total number of exes on the show to five. How will this affect the show?

Big Brother 4’s Brandon Apparently Gone!, by Brian James: It would appear that the first eviction on Big Brother 4 has happened before the show even began: all traces of 28-year-old computer engineer Brandon Showalter have been pulled from the official CBS.com website. What happened?

Big Brother 4 Contestant Preview and Analysis, by Brian James: CBS has released information on the first nine HouseGuests of Big Brother 4, and our Tuesday night recapper Brian is here with the scoop and his take on them. Whose personal hero is Britney Spears? Who apparently snuck a resume objective into his Q&A? Who’s most likely the biggest threat? Who seems most like a Sex in the City character? Who has champagne wishes and who would rather be wasting away in Margaritaville? Read on and find out!

Getting Up to Date with Roddy Mancuso from ‘Big Brother 3’, by Paris Cosby: What has Roddy Mancuso been up to since Big Brother 3? Well, dancing to Depeche Mode, for one thing. As the new BB gets ready to begin, Paris brings us up to date on one of the most talked-about players from last season.

Big Brother 4 to Feature Ex-Spouses!, by David Bloomberg: CBS announced the biggest of the Big Brother 4 twists today. The house will not just be filled with strangers. Instead, eight of the participants will be from four former couples – ex-spouses, ex-boyfriends, ex-girlfriends. It’s a new soap opera twist to the Big Brother format. Read on for details on this and other twists that have been announced.

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