Spoiler: Mega Buzz

15 04 2009

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

Any Gossip Girl scoop? Nate and Serena aren’t hooking up for season finale, right? — Daniel
MICKEY: No! That would never happen! I mean, Nate and Serena would totally be the least likely couple in all of Gossip-dom, especially considering their sleazy history. It would be totally unexpected, right? Plus, when I mentioned that the producers should fix Gossip Girl by dirtying up fuzzy bunnies Serena and Nate, it’s not like the powers that be were listening. Right? Right?






Tuesday Night Reaction

14 04 2009

90210 (Okaeri, Donna)

  • How long has it been since the last episode?  Real-time?  A week?
  • Younger viewers won’t get Keith Richards reference.
  • Not surprised that Kelly is being a bit anal in taking care of Silver.  She feels guilty.
  • Silver just seems sad now.  Subdued.  Numb.
  • Are Silver and Dixon back together now?  There was that hand kiss…
  • Cute that Dixon misses spending time with Annie.
  • Arizona?  Random.
  • Waterparks? Fun!
  • Here’s the Habitat for Humanity storyline
  • Good for Ethan signing up for the trip!
  • Naomi is so desperate with Liam.  And he is so wishy-washy.  I don’t like it.
  • Silver’s bathrobe is very cute.
  • Can see why she’s getting “irritated” but Kel just cares. This is coming from her heart.
  • Where’s Sammy?
  • There’s the doorbell–Tori time!
  • Jessica Lowndes promoting the Road to 90210 contest.  (You have to be 18 or older to enter, folks!)
  • Gossip Girl promo
  • Aw, Ruby is still very young.  Cute.  Wonder why Donna named her that.
  • Like that Donna acknowledged Silver is her “half-sister-in-law.”
  • Was that a Skype plug?
  • Ah, Sammy’s with Dylan.  Interesting.
  • Wasn’t sure this would be the “same” Donna, but she seems just like her old self!  So far, anyway.
  • Poor Silver has to go to bed and miss the catching up.  I feel bad for her.
  • How often do Donna and Kelly talk?  And Donna was in Los Angeles in the fall because Brenda saw them, no?  Or was Brenda in Japan for some reason?
  • Ah, Dixon and Annie pretending they went to Palm Springs.  Got it now.
  • LOL No Sleep til Brooklyn versus Seasons of Love.  How many young viewers have heard of either?
  • That Dr. Pepper in the cooler shot…just ugh!
  • I love RENT!
  • Really don’t want to hear Harry and Debbie talking about their sex life.  They’re no Sandy and Kirsten.
  • LOL  Alone together…that IS an oxymoron!
  • Naomi’s trying so hard is very annoying.
  • Really going to Ethan about this?
  • Ha, Ethan agrees with me!
  • Here’s the Kelly-Donna car scene that was leaked by the paparazzi
  • Now Wear This mention!!!!
  • It went bankrupt, really?  I can’t believe that…
  • David mention.  Is he a music agent or something?
  • Too many Dr. Pepper plugs!
  • Dana Bowen?  Was that what Dixon’s mom’s name is?  Hard to hear.
  • Are they really going to Kansas and Annie doesn’t know it?
  • Dustin Milligan doing the road trip promo.  Ironic since he was just kind of fired.
  • Wow, Naomi just gets more and more annoying.
  • And Liam is very nasty.  I don’t like this.
  • Funny that they went to a sushi restaurant.  And that’s a cool conveyor belt.
  • Wait a second–why aren’t they eating at The Peach Pit?!  They definitely would’ve/should’ve gone there.  The show probably just didn’t want to pay Joe. E. Tata!
  • Here’s the Diablo Cody storyline.
  • Surprised Kelly knew who she was.  Guess it was just for plot convenience.
  • LOL Teenage Mommy Girl.  Was it really called that in Japan?
  • LOL The hamburger phone!
  • So they did go to Arizona!
  • Oh, the birth mom lives there!
  • Silver WAS hospitalized and just got out.  Yeah, this is probably a week later.
  • Wow, Liam makes no sense!  Does he just like Naomi for her body and sex appeal?
  • GG promo
  • WOW!  She SLEPT with him, just like that?!
  • And now she’s telling Ethan?!
  • Really have no respect for Naomi now.
  • Don’t like Ryan with his hair greased back.
  • LOL the model session with the conveniently placed desk.  Even though we all know he’s not really naked.
  • Annie right that the lying is different now.  But they’d be in trouble either way, probably.
  • At what age was Dixon adopted?
  • Aw, makes sense that Dixon has these feelings.  Silver probably brought it out.
  • Yup, Silver!
  • What the hell is this drug crap?  I don’t even know how to spell it!
  • Wonder if they’ll keep up the tattoo continuity.
  • Kelly doesn’t have it easy, either.  She’s a single mom!
  • Annie telling Dixon to go reminds me of when Kelly and Dylan went to find his dad. Think that was Arizona, too, actually.
  • Michael Steger doing road trip promo.  LOL Says he would go on a road trip with all the guys and Jessica Lowndes.  What about the other girls?!
  • Dixon’s still sitting in the car but where did Annie go?
  • There’s Annie!  She’s going to talk to his mom!  Bold, brave move.  Kelly did the same in the original, but behind Dylan’s back.  Are they just biting off the original again?!
  • Heard Dana Bowen again.  That must be it.
  • So Dixon was 8…
  • …and SHE chose to give HIM up.  Suppose that makes more sense.
  • Wait, how did Dixon find out her info, where she works and stuff?
  • Aw, Dixon has a doll/sister named Mango!  Very cute story.
  • Expected Dixon to get out of the car and join them.  Guess not.
  • Liam is probably just tricking Ethan about the drugs.
  • And Ethan’s falling for it and freaking out a little.
  • That’s a lot of self-reflection Ethan is doing.  Would agree with his assessment.
  • Mention of the autistic brother. That storyline never actually happened.
  • Really don’t like the Diablo dress.
  • If Donna’s such a hotshot designer, she definitely would’ve been on a red carpet before.
  • Glad Silver and Kelly are having a heart to heart.
  • Cute that Donna told them the same story.  Glad we didn’t have to hear it twice, though!
  • Ha, Liam fell!
  • I knew he didn’t really give Ethan the drug!
  • LOL Love that Ethan punched him!
  • Shenae Grimes promoting the 90210 prom contest.
  • LOL Donna brought Diablo home.
  • Not surprised Silver’s a big Diablo fan.  Think it fits with her character.
  • LOL the Hamburger phone takes photos!
  • That’s an intense scar Liam has!
  • Who was “his girl”?  Wonder if we’ll find out more about her.
  • But LA was ready for Donna!  She wasn’t A-list but she was pretty successful in the original.  Why are they changing that?  Hate when they rewrite history!
  • Ugh, here’s the David bombshell.
  • WTF!  I thought it was going to be a rough patch or confused feelings.  Not a freakin’ SEPARATION!  I will not stand for that.
  • Stupid Dr. Pepper shot.  Making me thirsty!  Guess it’s working…
  • Annie and Dixon’s driving scenes are so fake, it’s kind of funny.
  • Liam’s a little violent.  I don’t like that.
  • What, he and Ethan are friends now??
  • That’s a bad ending.  Should’ve left it with Donna and the stupid separation.
  • No Navid or Adrianna this episode.
  • Promo is a mismash of all the characters.  One Tori scene.

Tori Spelling Return verdict: The writing for Donna was very good and in-line with the character I remember.  Tori played her well, too.  The only snares, really, are the incongruities with her former fashion career in Beverly Hills and that Ruby disappeared after her first scene.  Really, where was she every time Donna was out cavorting around?  Consistency, people! And then there’s the biggest problem, of course: the suggestion that she and David are divorced.  I’ve been saying this ever since the remake was announced: you can’t break up Donna and David.  You can’t take one of the most respected parts of the original series and trash it.  It’s just not fair.  The original series ended with them married, and as far as I’m concerned, that’s how it should be–and still is.  (Yes, in terms of the original 90210, this history-bashing version doesn’t even exist.  So Kelly and Dylan are still together, too, by the way.)

Lastly, E!Online posted some extra 90210 content “in honor of Donna’s triumphant return: there’s spoilish video interviews with the cast, as well as a trivia game between Diablo and one of the E! critics, hosted by Tori.  Proud to say I got every question right…and they didn’t!  Amateurs!





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.




New 90210 tonight!

14 04 2009

Will Tori Spelling’s return as Donna Martin Silver live up to all the hype?

Watch Okaeri, Donna tonight and come back tomorrow for my reaction post!

In the meantime, check out this preview article.





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.




Tori Spelling on Her Character

13 04 2009

“What I love about Donna is she’s never jaded. Donna can kind of go through anything and she still has that girlish quality about her. I think that’s something she’d have at any age. … That’s Donna to me.”

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“I didn’t want to go back to playing funny, silly, ditzy Donna and not have her mature. She’s married. She has a baby now. But I found her quite easily. I forgot that Donna is me to the core.”





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.