Breaking News: Antwon Tanner Arrested!

16 04 2009

Antwon Tanner (Skills, One Tree Hill) surrendered to authorities in Brooklyn today and was subsequently indicted on charges of fraud in connection to trafficking illegal Social Security cards, reports the New York Post.

According to Buddy TV, this will likely lead Tanner, who turned 34 on Tuesday, to be fired from the show.

I had the opportunity to interview Tanner last spring and he was extremely sweet and genuine.  I am absolutely in shock.  But let’s remember: everyone is innocent until proven guilty.





News Roundup: 90210, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and More

16 04 2009
  • Rumors that Kate Hudson will appear on 90210 are untrue, according to Korbi and Kristin.
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) told TVGuide.com she stands behind the Donna-David separation storyline on the new 90210.  Ironically, the site ranked David and Donna’s wedding as one of their TV favorites.  (Naley’s season 4 wedding on One Tree Hill also made the list!)
  • Spelling and husband Dean McDermott just signed on to do multiple projects with Oxygen, including another season Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood.
  • Spelling was on The View yesterday, where she discussed her relationship with her mother, Candy.
  • EW.com brought up an interesting point: the characters of all 3 returning 90210 alums have been unlucky in love.  Here’s a word of advice: bring back Luke Perry (Dylan McKay) and Brian Austin Green (David Silver)!
  • Green and Megan Fox are still together, but don’t expect them to get married any time soon, she says.
  • Gossip Girl made a list of the 50 best American television shows, as decided by a UK paper.
  • There are more Gossip Girl sneak peeks over at E!Online.
  • Taylor Momsen (Jenny, Gossip Girl) will tour with The Veronicas this summer, according to a fan site and re-reported by Rolling Stone.  Looking for better confirmation.
  • Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) stars in 17 Again, which opens in theaters this Friday.
  • Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) will spend most of June starring in a play in California.
  • There are fun photos of Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) sending out shirts to fans on the Southern Gothic Productions blog.
  • Cam Gigandet (Volchok, The O.C.) reportedly became a father this week.




News Roundup: 90210, Gossip Girl, The O.C. and More

15 04 2009
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) is fighting back rumors that she’s anorexic.
  • There’s a small photo of Tori in the April 20th issue of PEOPLE, highlighting her return to 90210.
  • There are two video interviews with Jessica Stroup (Silver, 90210) posted at The CW Source.  They also have a Tori-related video that they got from somewhere else, I think.
  • TV Guide Magazine has an interview with Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna, 90210).
  • Diablo Cody talks about her 90210 appearance in this interview.
  • The Los Angeles Times also thought that the Dr. Pepper placement was a bit too much in last night’s 90210.
  • Brian Austin Green’s (David, Beverly Hills 90210) Terminator show is pretty much canceled, according to Ausiello. So maybe we’ll see him on 90210 next season?
  • Baltimore viewers were accidentally treated to an episode of Gossip Girl when they tuned in to watch 24 and House!
  • E!Online has a Gossip Girl sneak peek.
  • The Michigan Tech Lode has a pretty scathing review of Gossip Girl.
  • Ivanka Trump (daughter of Donald) is quoted in the 4/20 issue of PEOPLE that Gossip Girl is “a total parody, but I find it to be unbelievably funny.”
  • Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) came in second in that PEOPLE.com poll asking which actor should take Zac Efron’s place in Footloose.
  • Teen drama worlds are colliding again!  Cam Gigandet (Volchok, The O.C.) will play Leighton Meester’s (Blair, Gossip Girl) boyfriend in The Roommate.
  • Just figured out now that Shailene Woodley from The Secret Life of the American Teenager was the original Kaitlin on The O.C.
  • The CW Source has a poll asking which One Tree Hill actor is the most “fashion-forward.”




Happy Birthday Antwon Tanner!

14 04 2009

Tanner (Skills, One Tree Hill) turned 34 today.

To celebrate, check out this classic Skills scene below!





News Roundup: Gossip Girl, 90210 and One Tree Hill

14 04 2009
  • Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) will be on the May cover of Allure.  You can see outtakes from the photoshoot here as well as her “style timeline” here.
  • Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) is part of the ensemble cast of Date Night.
  • The original singers of Meester’s “Birthday” said she does a good job with the song.
  • There’s a bunch of photos of some of the 90210 cast at the Paley Festival.
  • Here’s another recap of what was revealed at the 90210 panel at the festival.  Warning: lots of spoilers!
  • Shenae Grimes (Annie, 9021o) still wants Luke Perry (Dylan, Beverly Hills 90210) to appear on the show.
  • Grimes and Jessica Stroup (Silver, 90210) discuss how they’re handling fame in this article.
  • Stroup discusses what’s next for character in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.
  • Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) will guest star in the season finale of CSI: Miami.
  • You can check out Kate Voegle’s (Mia, One Tree Hill) newest single here.
  • Finally have an answer to who does all of Peyton’s drawings on One Tree Hill: an artist named Helen Ward!  Listen to an interview with her here and check out her Web site (and some of the Peyton art) here.




Spoiler: Watch with Kristin

13 04 2009

RELEVANT QUESTIONS–DON’T READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!!!

Simon in Agoura Hills, Calif.: Any scoop on Southland?
(Not relevant until…) Southland definitely has more authentic L.A. than 90210, a lack of veracity that the new 90210 boss is now righteously trying to rectify. More on that coming in 90210 vids tomorrow.

Frannie in Orlando, Fla.: Does Dan ever get another heart on One Tree Hill?
Dan’s heart storyline is not resolved by the end of the season, so it looks like the bastard lives to fight another season! Can Dan even really be killed? He seems like one of those supersoldiers you can just shoot holes through and they keep getting up.

Catherine: What happened to the Blair/Jack Bass secret on Gossip Girl?
Blair did hook up with Jack Bass on New Year’s Eve, but when that info comes out, it barely makes a dent in the storyline. (Who else was hoping for a least a jealous freak-out from Chuck?)

Tina in British Columbia: Sooo excited about Gwen Stefani appearing on Gossip Girl!can you tell us anything more?
According to MTV.com, No Doubt will be appearing in the Lily episode as a band named—wait for it—Snowed Out. (Heee.) They’ll be doing a cover of Adam & the Ants‘ “Stand and Deliver.”

Gio: Your help is sought in finding missing person Jenny Humphrey, cute Brooklyn blonde. Not seen on Gossip Girl for weeks now. Will she be getting a storyline any time soon?
Negatory. Little J is overlooked once again. In the coming weeks every other storyline on the show takes precedence, except when J finally pops up in the finale—she has a key role to play in the coronation of the new queen mean girl. In the meantime, however, we always have your Taylor Momsen needs covered in Fashion Police.

Peggy in Santa Barbara, Calif.: Are any of the cast of 90210 heading for Melrose Place?
No one has been officially confirmed, but Rob Estes tells us, “My money’s on Ryan—he’d be a perfect crossover.” Who do you think should make the leap over to 90210‘s sister show?

Melanie in Del Mar, Calif.: What’s the deal with Dixon’s biomom coming on 90210?
Dixon’s (Tristan Wilds) biological mom does come back in the picture, which causes quiet the emotional meltdown with the family. And though the promos tease a big reunion, don’t expect it to be as special as they’re selling. Rob Estes tells us, “We may see [Dixons mom], but do we meet her? She shows up and then disappears for a while. They actually go after her…They go looking for her.”

Mitch in San Diego: I knew Dustin Milligan was leaving 90210, but now Silver? What’s going on?
Silver is leaving West Bev High, but Jessica Stroup is not leaving the show. That is, if her character doesn’t die in the season finale.

Dyan in Queens, N.Y.: More Matt Lanter on 90210 please!
Liam’s causing some drama and really turning into the Dylan McKay we’ve been waiting for. Matt Lanter says, “Liam takes out Ethan to a camping trip. Ethan’s trying to find himself and Liam encourages that from people, trying to find what’s deep inside. He gets Ethan into some trouble. Liam’s presence is being felt in a pretty major way.” That’s not the only 90210er he’s messing with. His new romance with Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) is headed for a rough patch. “By the end of the season, there’s going to be some major drama with [Naomi] and her sister and possibly Annie. There’s some problem with her sister. She comes in and she definitely makes things tough in 90210. People are definitely going to be angry and betrayed,” adds Matt.

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Compelled to respond to some things in this edition.

1. Jenny HAS been seen on recent GG episodes, just not in the leading story capacity we saw earlier this season.

2. Pretty sure it IS confirmed that Ryan Eggold will be on Melrose Place.

3. Dylan wasn’t a trouble-maker, so I don’t see how Liam causing drama makes them comparable.





News Roundup: 90210, Gossip Girl, and More

13 04 2009
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) has refuted some of her mother’s claims in a new article.  Both of their books are reviewed in the April 17th issue of Entertainment Weekly.  You can also read the reviews here, as well as another Tori article from the mag.
  • Newsday put together a lot of Tori-related content, including a photo gallery and an article previewing her return to 90210.
  • Newsday also has a poll asking what other original cast member you’d like to see return and a photo gallery of the new and old casts.
  • Jason Priestley (Brandon, Beverly Hills 90210) will soon have a second child.
  • Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210) and Ryan Eggold (Ryan, 90210) both said they were disappointed to hear Dustin Milligan (Ethan) won’t be returning for season 2.
  • Rob Estes (Harry, 90210) was recently mistaken for Grant Show (Jake, Beverly Hills 90210/Melrose Place).
  • Korbi at Zap2it has posted fan feedback regarding Gossip Girl’s Nate-Blair-Chuck, much like E!Online did.
  • John Burke (Bart Bass, Gossip Girl) is now on Rescue Me.
  • The April 10th issue of Entertainment Weekly is filled with teen drama content: there’s a small piece on Southland, which includes photos of Ben McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) and Michael Cudlitz (Tony, Beverly Hills 90210) during their TD days; Penelope’s (Amanda Setton) “In the last 20 minutes, I’ve been hit on by two Bronfmans and a gay designer.  It was totally worth it” line from the most recent Gossip Girl was included in the weekly SoundBites feature.  Unfortunately, so was Joel McHale’s recent quip on The Soup: “One Tree Hill can be described in many ways: unflinching cure for insomnia, worst show to take place on a hill, and inexcusable misuse of Chad Michael Murray would all work.”; Tori Spelling vs. Candy Spelling made The Bullseye, as did the news that Milligan is leaving 90210.




No new episodes tonight!

13 04 2009

Just hang in there a little longer!  New episodes will be back next week.

Tonight you can see where things left off:

Gossip Girl: Remains of the J (Reaction Post)

One Tree Hill: Letting Go (Reaction Post)





News Roundup: One Tree Hill, 90210 and Gossip Girl

12 04 2009
  • Hilarie Burton’s (Peyton, One Tree Hill) production company has t-shirts for sale.
  • Since I’m sure none of us could actually attend the 90210 panel at the Paley Festival, here’s a live-blog of the event.
  • The cast members at the panel revealed a lot of spoilers.  If you want to know, you can read them here.
  • Some of the 90210 cast also attended a benefit in LA this weekend.  You can see a photo here.
  • E!Online has a Blair & Chuck versus Blair & Nate poll up with some pretty good arguments made by fans.
  • In the April 13 issue of PEOPLE, Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) is in the Winner’s Circle for her Diane von Furstenberg dress.
  • In the same issue, there’s a full-page article on Matthew Settle (Rufus, Gossip Girl) and the birth of his daughter.  He says his GG co-stars are “all in line to babysit” and that playing Rufus helped him figure out how to be a father.




YouTube Video of the Week

12 04 2009

Beverly Hills, 90210 and One Tree Hill debuted 13 years apart but similarities abound.

Check out this fun clip about what one fan calls “the two greatest television shows in history.”