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'Big Brother' renewed for 15th season

Julie Chen arrives at the CBS Upfronts at Lincoln Center in New York City on May 16, 2012. UPI/ John Angelillo

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Published: Sept. 21, 2012 at 7:33 AM

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. reality series "Big Brother" has been renewed for a 15th season next summer, CBS announced.

Julie Chen is the host of the program, which follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 50 cameras and 95 microphones, recording their every move, 24 hours a day.

Each week, the houseguests vote someone off the show. The last remaining houseguest wins the grand prize of $500,000.

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