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

22 05 2009
  • E!Online and Korbi have coverage of the CW upfront.  Some claim the Gossip Girl spin-off isn’t completely dead but I don’t believe them.
  • Taylor Momsen (Jenny, Gossip Girl) discussed her music career with MTV.
  • PEOPLE is asking readers to give their opinion on Blake Lively’s (Serena, Gossip Girl) “best look.”
  • You can see the kinda new promo pics for Gossip Girl, 90210 and One Tree Hill here.  And here you can read the new descriptions released at the upfront.
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) says she’ll “absolutely” appear on 90210 again.
  • Mega Minute is reporting (*CORRECTED LINK*) that the 90210 cast is shocked by the firing of Dustin Milligan (Ethan, 90210) and they don’t know how things will be wrapped up for his character.
  • AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) says she made the decision not to join the Twilight New Moon cast (as opposed to not getting the role).
  • jitZul has an interview with Colin Fickes (Jimmy, One Tree Hill).
  • In an interest new interview, Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) says that scenes showing Owen and Brooke continuing their relationship never aired.
  • Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) is only a supporting character in Beautiful Life.
  • Parental Discretion Advised (formerly called Light Years), starring Kerr Smith (Jack, Dawson’s Creek) was given a mid-season pick-up by The CW.




Spoiler: Mega Buzz

13 05 2009

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

You made a potentially sarcastic remark about Gossip Girl‘s Serena and Nate happening. I need to know if there is anything to that remark, because I am more hopeful than I should be about Serenate finding their way back together. Please help! — Megan
MICKEY: Hope springs eternal, Megan! I will downgrade my previous sarcastic remark to say that the possibility of Serenate is alive and well through the end of the season. But Serena’s season-finale suitor is someone entirely different — and surprising. If it’s a happy ending you’re looking for, forget it. Though Blair hears some magic words, her fall is looking increasingly shrouded in dread. Welcome to NYU, B.!

Will One Tree Hill‘s “Leyton” be back next season with mini Leyton? — Nicole
MATT:
Alas, in the days since you sent in this question, the CW confirmed that Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton will not be returning for Season 7. The silver lining is that the actors’ final outing is a solid one. TVGuide.com’s Robyn Ross, who screened the May 18 season finale, reports that the hour “wraps things up in a little bow with no shockers to leave us hanging. Old faces were back, and dreams were truly realized. Perhaps it could’ve served better as a series finale, because I’d love to think this is the way these stories would have ended.”

Let’s talk 90210who’s gonna die? — Matty
MICKEY:
Before I tell you who dies, let me ask you this, Matty: Ever see the movie Carrie? Because it’s prom time at West Bev, and Annie is doing her best Sissy Spacek impression for us. It’s harrowing; you might even say she is driven to do some very uncharacteristic things, like maybe even kill someone! Who? It’s hard to say exactly, but in the same episode, Adrianna makes a choice, Ethan makes a declaration, and Liam makes a mistake — all three of which are life-changing.





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

12 05 2009
  • On May 25th, The CW will re-air this week’s One Tree Hill (the Leyton wedding) as well as Lucas and Lindsey’s failed season 5 wedding.
  • You can watch this YouTube video to see how to get the same look as One Tree Hill’s Peyton.
  • Keedar Whittle (Nino, One Tree Hill) will be back next season.
  • Here’s an interesting article on the future of The CW, and the role the Gossip Girl spin-off could play.
  • Here’s a Q & A with Stephanie Savage on the spin-off.
  • The Chicago Tribune has a short interview with Alexandra Patsavas, who handles the music for Gossip Girl (and did The O.C.).
  • Ausiello has some hints about the Gossip Girl and 90210 finales.
  • Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl), Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl), Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) and AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) are reportedly on Maxim’s Hot 100 list.
  • The winners of 90210’s Countdown to Prom contest have been announced and will appear in tonight’s episode.
  • Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) will star in Blue Valentine.




News Roundup: Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and 90210

5 05 2009
  • Jessica Szohr (Vanessa, Gossip Girl) cheered boyfriend Ed Westwick (Chuck, Gossip Girl) on during his charity soccer game.
  • Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) says having a music career is “a dream come true.”
  • Meester and Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) attended the annual Met Costume Gala.  Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) also went.
  • You can watch the Mark Schwahn preview for the next One Tree Hill.
  • There’s a video on YouTube called “Get the Look of One Tree Hill.”  It focuses on Brooke (Sophia Bush).
  • Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) says in a new video blog that she’s developing an official site for Southern Gothic Productions.
  • Korbi has a pretty good interview with Sara Foster (Jen, 90210).  Some interesting things are revealed…
  • The CW Source has a video interview with Michael Steger (Navid, 90210).
  • Dom DeLuise, a comedian who guest-starred on Beverly Hills 90210 (as Magic Morton in season 7), passed away today.




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: Mega Buzz

29 04 2009

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

Will there be a Georgina-Blair face-off before the Gossip Girl season finale? I would love to see that!
MICKEY: Who wouldn’t? That said, Georgina’s reappearance has more to do with fluffy-bunny Serena’s recent turn toward the dark side than it does with Blair’s ridonk “Nate’s going to Columbia, which is on the West Side, oh my!” storyline. Call me cynical, but I’m not convinced by perpetual con-woman G’s spiritual awakening; she’s got more than a rosary up those sleeves.






Top 10 Real-Life Relationships Pt. 5

26 04 2009

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

The countdown concludes today with one seemingly very happy couple and the saddest love story to come out of the teen drama world.

2. Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) and Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl)

blake-and-penn

Though they knew each other already, Lively and Bagdley didn’t began dating until season one of Gossip Girl. When I interviewed Bagdley last year he wouldn’t confirm or deny the relationship,but the two have slowly opened up about it to the media.  From a Details magazine article: “Penn, who was home-schooled with Blake a decade ago, when both were child actors, calls the relationship ‘wonderful and also something to grapple with’ in terms of mixing work and pleasure. But he won’t say more. ‘You have to draw the line somewhere. I’m fine talking about my family and personal history, because it humanizes you. But I have to save some shit for me.'”

1. Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) and Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill)

cmmurray-and-bush

Murray and Bush hold the honor of being the only teen drama couple to be married–and divorced.  The two met on One Tree Hill in 2003 and married in 2005.  But the wedded bliss was short-lived: Bush asked for an annulment just 5 months later.  Though neither have ever explicitly said the cause of the separation, rumors persist that Murray cheated on her.  But since the end of their relationship, the two have shared many love scenes on the show, which I give them both a lot of credit for.  I cannot imagine having to pretend to be in love and kiss the person that broke your heart.  Murray said in an interview last year that “It’s one of those things where you grow up a lot faster. You’re put in a situation where you’re gonna deal with things right in your face. But I think [Sophia and I] are both professional and mature enough to get through it. And now it’s just easy. We’re just friends. And she’s got James, and James and I are friends. It’s just a little tight group in Wilmington.”  Murray got engaged again not long after ending things with Bush, this time to Kenzie Dalton, a sometimes-extra on the show.





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.





Spoiler: Watch with Kristin

21 04 2009

RELEVANT QUESTIONS–DON’T READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!!!
Shandell in Houston: Any news on Michelle Trachtenberg’s new pilot?
While Michelle’s been out promoting her flick, 17 Again, she gave E! News the goods on her new show: “I wrapped Gossip Girl, and I signed on to a new NBC pilot called Mercy, a one-hour medical drama about the lives of three nurses. It’s very sexy, and by sexy I mean I learn how to do a catheter—and I can a rock a bedpan in case you ever need it.” We definitely want the best for our girl Michelle, but hopefully Georgina Sparks is not gone for good!

Vicki in Las Vegas: Gossip Girl!
Serena did not really get married, this is a bit of an off week for Blair (she’s in a funk because of her love problemos) and Chuck apologizes to Jenny for that time he tried to get up on her in the pilot (back when Gossip Girl still showed depraved indifference to everything, before it turned into a modern comedy-of-manners masterpiece), but let’s talk about the most important thing: Dorota-sodes are coming! So jealous of Verizon phone owners right now!

Petra in Austin, Texas: What’s the buzz on the Gossip Girl spinoff pilot?
Apparently “Lily” [sic] is not a full pilot. Rather, the ’80s flashbacks are half of a Gossip Girl episode (tied into Serena’s storyline), so it’s hard to judge the series as a whole, but from what insiders have seen so far, it looks good, and Krysten Ritter and Brittany Snow in particular are supposed to be awesome. Yay!

Marie in Terre Haute, Ind.: What’s going on with Peyton on One Tree Hill?
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby boy in the baby carriage, then comes…oops, can’t tell you that part. Mwa-ha-ha-ha. Yes, we’re evil.





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?