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

23 06 2009
  • Cinema Source has a video interview with Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill).
  • Bush is the subject of a blog post on the BCBG/Max Azaria site.
  • The CW Source has a video interview with Michael Steeger (Navid, 90210).
  • The trailer for The Stepfather, starring Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl) is now out.
  • Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) and GG are the subject of the crossword puzzle in the June 29 issue of PEOPLE.
  • NYC Prep, the so-called real-life Gossip Girl series, premieres tonight on Bravo.  USA Today did an interesting comparison.  The Denver Post has a story on it, too.
  • Nathan (James Lafferty, One Tree Hill), Harry (Rob Estes, 90210), Rufus (Matthew Settle, Gossip Girl), Sandy (Peter Gallagher, The O.C.) and Mitch (John Wesley Shipp, Dawson’s Creek) are all included in BuddyTV’s list of the 50 Coolest Dads.
  • Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) is also on PEOPLE’s Hottest Bachelors list.
  • Katie Holmes (Joey, Dawson’s Creek) is included in a before-and-after photo gallery by ABC News.




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

18 06 2009
  • Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) and Jessica Szohr (Vanessa, Gossip Girl) discussed with MTV the possibility of a GG movie.
  • Meester/Blair is up for Best Bitch in the Tater Top Awards.
  • PEOPLE.com has a story on Chace Crawford’s (Nate, Gossip Girl) interview with Ryan Seacrest about being chosen as PEOPLE’s Hottest Bachelor.
  • EW.com has an article analyzing the special PEOPLE issue and Crawford’s selection.
  • Kristin has some more details on the GG/One Tree Hill time swap.
  • Ausiello has a short post on the casting of Quinn (Shantel VanSarten) as Haley’s sister on OTH.
  • Here are some more official OTH cast Twitter accounts: Antwon Tanner (Skills), Colin Fickes (Jimmy), Kate Voegle (Mia), Maria Menounos (Jules) and Tyler Hilton (Chris Keller).  Credit goes to OTH Twitter Bugs for the confirmation!
  • Ryan Eggold (Ryan, 90210) will star in a film called Trophy Kids.
  • Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) will appear in a few episodes of Smallville next season.  Coincidentally, Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210–aka, David’s wife) appeared on Smallville last season.
  • Lindsay Price (Janet, Beverly Hills 90210) is dating Josh Radnor from How I Met Your Mother.
  • Wayne Coyne, the lead singer for The Flaming Lips, reflected on the band’s 1994 appearance on Beverly Hills 90210.
  • Parental Discretion Advised, one of The CW’s planned mid-season replacements starring Kerr Smith (Jack, Dawson’s Creek), has changed names again.  It’s now called Life UneXpected.




News Roundup: Gossip Girl, 90210 and One Tree Hill

24 05 2009
  • You can see pictures of some of our favorite teen drama stars at the upfronts here.
  • Ed Westwick (Chuck, Gossip Girl) used his GG character to convince advertisers at the upfronts to work with The CW.
  • Westwick talked about his character’s style and his real-life tattoo with The Washington Post.
  • Kristin has spoilish info on Gossip Girl’s next season.
  • TVGuide.com said 90210 had the “most pointless cliffhanger” of the week/TV season.
  • Finished reading Mommywood by Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210).  Loved it just as much as I did sTORI Telling (which is a lot!).  Best parts: when she talks about 90210, including recently running into Luke Perry (Dylan, Beverly Hills 90210) and him completely snubbing her!
  • You can follow the progress of Bethany Joy Galeotti’s (Haley, One Tree Hill) restaurant here.




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

18 05 2009
  • Now that the Sarah Connor Chronicles has “officially” been canceled, maybe we’ll see Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) on 90210 next season?
  • TENGossip.com has a humorous but thoughtful article on Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) leaving the show.
  • Kate Voegele (Mia, One Tree Hill) is the artist of the week on ACESHOWBIZ.com. Voegele’s album received 2 stars in the May 25 issue of PEOPLE.  It’s available for purchase through this link for just $2.99.
  • S. Darko, starring James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) and Ed Westwick (Chuck, Gossip Girl) is now available on DVD.  It was never released in theaters.
  • Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) talked a teeny bit about the GG finale here and a lot here.
  • E!Online has more preview clips of the GG finale.
  • Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) will be one of the presenters at the MTV Movie Awards.
  • Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) discussed her fashion choices with a paper in the U.K.
  • An interview with Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) appears in the May 15 issue of Entertainment Weekly.
  • Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) discusses her life and career here.




Spoiler: Watch with Kristin

5 05 2009

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

Romana in Cape Coral, Fla.: What can you tell us about the Gossip Girl finale?
Chuck and Blair! What else is there to say? OK, how about that the spawn of Rufus and Lily will be played by an unknown—extrapolate from that what you will about said spawn’s future on the show. (Of course, nobody had ever heard of Jessica Szohr before G.G., and now she’s a big star with endorsement deals and everything.)

Joey in Sedona, Ariz.: Does Serena do any damage to Gossip Girl when she tries to out her in the G.G. finale?
No, not really. Gossip Girl escapes Serena’s attack relatively unscathed—but then again, nobody effs with Kristen Bell and gets away with it. (Except Sylar.) Oooh! Speaking of Kristen Bell, she is magnificent as Uta of Valhalla Catering in the Party Down finale, and there’s an opening at the very end for her to recur in the likely (but not assured) second season. Yay!

Karina in Littleton, Colo.: I know it’s not really called Lily, but is there anything new to spill on the spinoff?
Actually E! News just caught up with the older version of Lily, Kelly Rutherford, and she shared an awesome-sounding bit of info on the tentatively titled show: “I just went in recently did a bit of a voice-over, like a Wonder Years kind of thing where I’m looking back on my life. I don’t know if they’ll use it, but I was able to see some of it, and it looked fantastic.” So there you have it! Gossip Girl plus Wonder Years equals amazing!

Lia in Helena, Mont.: Please tell me something about the One Tree Hill finale!
Julian appears in the finale, so maybe that means he and Brooke will finally decide to be together? Plus, both Mia—and her portrayer, real-life singer Kate Voegele—are releasing their albums in the OTH finale. “There’s this amazing scene that we shot at a Best Buy, and they have a huge line of fans. Mia’s releasing her record, and Mia’s record is my record. So on the day that my album, A Fine Mess, comes out in real life, Mia’s album, A Fine Mess, will be coming out on One Tree Hill.” A little confusing, but you get it!





Spoiler: Ask Ausiello

23 04 2009

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

Question: 90210 has turned a corner. I’m hooked. Scoop, please. –Tiffany
Ausiello:
It’s so bad it’s awesome, right? Here’s a little big scooplet: Liam will sleep with someone in the finale… and it’s not Naomi! (Or *****!)

Question: Any chance Dustin Milligan will return to 90210 to wrap up his story next season? –Ian
Ausiello:
No. He will not be back.

Question: I read somewhere that the season finale of Gossip Girl includes Serena uncovering the identity of GG. Will she be successful? –Mike
Ausiello:
She uncovers the identity of someone connected to GG, but not GG herself.

Question: I need Gossip Girl scoop, preferably about the prom. –Lindsay
Ausiello:
Revenge-seeking Chuck, furious at Blair for attending the big ball with Nate, hatches a plan to make Nelly Yuki prom queen. Meanwhile, Dan and Serena end up going together, but as friends, not lovers.





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

22 04 2009
  • Rumors are circulating that Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210) is dating Vanessa Minnillo (girlfriend of Nick Lachey who will be on One Tree Hill next week) but her rep says it isn’t true.
  • Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) is reportedly trying to work Footloose into his schedule alongside GG.
  • Here’s a photo of Crawford shooting his new movie, Twelve.
  • Zuzanna Szadkowski (Dorota, Gossip Girl) will appear on Guiding Light Thursday and Friday.
  • There’s a video on YouTube of James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) and OTH creator Mark Schwahn doing an interview in Paris, France.
  • Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) says her new TV show will be like The O.C. “times 10,” in terms of fashion.
  • Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) will start writing a column for InStyle magazine.




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: 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.




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

10 04 2009
  • The CW released a bunch of promo clips for the next 90210.  They’re mostly about Donna (Tori Spelling).  You can see them here.
  • PEOPLE has a picture of Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) and daughter Stella.
  • You can vote for Dustin Milligan (Ethan, 90210) to get his own celebrity page on the PEOPLE site.
  • Bravo is moving forward with its “real-life Gossip Girl” series.
  • Filming for the No Doubt cameo on GG is complete and Josh Schwartz says it’s “great.”
  • Blair (Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl) got the top honors in TV Guide Magazine’s countdown of TV’s Royal Hierarchy.
  • You can see more pictures from Meester’s New York Times Magazine fashion spread and read the interview here.
  • Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) says the show was “absolutely a good thing.”
  • Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) is on the cover of the May issue of Cosmopolitan UK.