Big Brother Recap: Who Got the First Care Package?

Sometimes, a little advantage is all you need in the Big Brother house to change things up, but does it come with a price?

Natalie won the first care package and it shocked the other houseguests. 

You really can’t blame them. She’s not playing the game at all. She’s won zero competitions and has previously made it clear that she’s only in the house for a vacation. 

Why sign up for Big Brother if you’re not going to play the game?

Moreover, why would someone want to willing float on through the game?

It’s clear she has fans, but they’re probably only fans because of her relationship with James. 

At the HOH competition, James seemed to be coaching her for the win and he didn’t even seem quiet about it. Everyone else knew what he was doing. 

They’re flaunting their showmance and it almost resulted in Natalie winning the HOH. I shudder to imagine what crazy decisions she would make with some power. 

Are they purposefully trying to stick out as targets? James seems to forget that he’s played the game before. 

Paul managed to hit the perfect shot first and secured his first HOH win of the summer. This meant that his alliance members were all safe. 

He was also pretty vocal about his plan to take out Bridgette. The thing that’s good about Paul is that once he has a plan, he wants to stick to it. 

It’s just a shame that his alliance members didn’t want to. Paulie seems to be getting the other houseguests to do his dirty work and that’s something that other houseguests will pick up on soon enough.

Paul needed one of his own to sit pretty with Bridgette on the block, but trying to get someone was super awkward. 

The fairest way to do it would have been to put all the names in a hat and draw one out. 

Nicole was silly to even entertain the idea of going on the block. No one should willingly volunteer. At this rate, she’ll be out of the game by next week. 

Paulie’s decision to go on the block was a surprising one, but it showed his loyalty to Paul. 

Da’vonne is the target, but she seems to think that Nicole could be the one to go. 

Paul nominated Paulie and Bridgette for eviction.

The plan is for Paulie to win the veto and for Da’vonne to go up as the replacement nominee. 

Will it work out that way?

Hit the comments!

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Karlie Hay Crowned Miss Teen USA, Disparaged for N-Word Use

Another week, another beauty pageant scandal…

On Saturday night, Karlie Hay was crowned Miss Teen USA, representing the state of Texas and taking home the crown over four other finalists (who were all blonde-haired and blue-eyed).

But it didn’t take long afterward for a few comments from Hay’s past to come back and haunt her.

An astute Twitter user has tracked down a number of Tweets Hay sent in 2013 in which she dropped the N-Word on multiple occasions.

It’s difficult to make out the context of this racial epithet use based on the following messages…

… but what context could there really be for white woman to use this word that would make it remotely acceptable?

Former Miss Teen USA Kamie Crawford read about the scandal and decided to speak out on Twitter regarding Hay’s controversial past.

“I can take the #missteenusa top 5 being an all white, all blonde top 5. What I can’t take is – why didn’t the winner clean up her page?” Crawford wrote on social media.

“If u win any pageant – first things first. Clean up ur page. Cus if ur under 21 u shouldn’t b drinking&if ur WHITE the n word ain’t yo word!”

We may have phrased it differently, but she makes some good points.

Once Hay’s Tweets went viral, Karlie issued a public Mea Culpa that reads as follows:

“Several years ago, I had many personal struggles and found myself in a place that is not representative of who I am as a person. I admit that I have used language publicly in the past which I am not proud of and that there is no excuse for,” she wrote on Instagram.

She went on:

“Through hard work, education and thanks in large part to the sisterhood that I have come to know through pageants, I am proud to say that I am today a better person.

“I am honored to hold this title and I will use this platform to promote the values of The Miss Universe Organization, and my own, that recognize the confidence, beauty and perseverance of all women.”

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Soon afterward, The Miss Universe Organization issued a statement to E! News.

“The language Karlie Hay used is unacceptable at any age and in no way reflects the values of The Miss Universe Organization. As Karlie stated, she was in a different place in her life and made a serious mistake she regrets and for which she sincerely apologizes,” the statement read.

“Karlie learned many lessons through those personal struggles that reshaped her life and values. We as an organization are committed to supporting her continued growth.”

Hay is only 18 years old.

She’s young and we all make mistakes.

But we say this after every beauty pageant, even the ones that lack scandals, because the year is 2016 and everything. So here we go:

HOW ARE BEAUTY PAGEANTS STILL A THING?!?

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Dave Schwartz Dies; Weather Channel Meteorologist Was 63

Dave Schwartz has lost his battle with cancer.

The Weather Channel meteorologist, who has defeated that horrible disease two times in the past, was 63 years old.

“It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to let you know that Dave Schwartz has passed away,” the Weather Channel said in a statement on Facebook.

“He was a fan and staff favorite because he so obviously loved what he did and had a unique ability to draw viewers into the fascinating world of weather.”

Concluded the emotional message:

“His passion for weather was contagious and inspired many to enter the field of meteorology. His passion and love of weather will never be forgotten, he will be greatly missed.”

About a decade ago, Schwartz was given just a year to live after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

According to the station, he then suffered through an unsuccessful procedure to remove a tumor.

However, after radiation and chemotherapy treatments and another procedure, he was deemed cancer free.

Months later, though, his pancreatic cancer had returned… yet he found a treatment and became cancer free once more. 

Last year, the beloved weatherman was diagnosed for a third time.

After taking some time off and after receiving comments and messages of support from viewers, he addressed his battle with the illness on air.

View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten

“I want to let you know the reason why I have lost 35 pounds in the last five months is that I am being treated for cancer,” he said on World Cancer Day in February.

“Stomach cancer, of all things for a foodie.”

Schwartz went on to discuss his experience in detail, aiming to give fellow cancer fighters hope.

His co-workers at the Weather Channel remember him as “the most creative personality to ever appear on The Weather Channel.”

Here is what Jim Cantore had to say upon his passing:

“Everything was genuine about this wonderful man. He was everybody’s friend and that’s what he really wanted to be.

“He made so many of us laugh, smile, and wish we were like him. He was so genuine and trustworthy – things that come from the soul and cannot be taught …

“I’m so thankful he was on our team doing what he loved till the end of his time.”

Dave Schwartz Dies; Weather Channel Meteorologist Was 63

Dave Schwartz has lost his battle with cancer.

The Weather Channel meteorologist, who has defeated that horrible disease two times in the past, was 63 years old.

“It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to let you know that Dave Schwartz has passed away,” the Weather Channel said in a statement on Facebook.

“He was a fan and staff favorite because he so obviously loved what he did and had a unique ability to draw viewers into the fascinating world of weather.”

Concluded the emotional message:

“His passion for weather was contagious and inspired many to enter the field of meteorology. His passion and love of weather will never be forgotten, he will be greatly missed.”

About a decade ago, Schwartz was given just a year to live after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

According to the station, he then suffered through an unsuccessful procedure to remove a tumor.

However, after radiation and chemotherapy treatments and another procedure, he was deemed cancer free.

Months later, though, his pancreatic cancer had returned… yet he found a treatment and became cancer free once more. 

Last year, the beloved weatherman was diagnosed for a third time.

After taking some time off and after receiving comments and messages of support from viewers, he addressed his battle with the illness on air.

View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten

“I want to let you know the reason why I have lost 35 pounds in the last five months is that I am being treated for cancer,” he said on World Cancer Day in February.

“Stomach cancer, of all things for a foodie.”

Schwartz went on to discuss his experience in detail, aiming to give fellow cancer fighters hope.

His co-workers at the Weather Channel remember him as “the most creative personality to ever appear on The Weather Channel.”

Here is what Jim Cantore had to say upon his passing:

“Everything was genuine about this wonderful man. He was everybody’s friend and that’s what he really wanted to be.

“He made so many of us laugh, smile, and wish we were like him. He was so genuine and trustworthy – things that come from the soul and cannot be taught …

“I’m so thankful he was on our team doing what he loved till the end of his time.”