Ten Most Memorable Guest-Stars and Cameos

7 10 2009

During what’s known as “sweeps period,” TV shows usually pull out all the stops–storylines come to a head, shocking things are revealed and famous actors drop by for cameos.

What struck me as interesting recently is that The CW isn’t restricting itself to those time periods.

With Tyra Banks and Hilary Duff appearing on Gossip Girl this week, and Rumer Willis’ recurring role on 90210, I started thinking about stunt casting on our other shows.

For the next few days, I’ll count down the ten most memorable guest-stars and cameos from all of the teen dramas.

To kick things off, here are the 3 mentioned above.  I’m not including them because they are the most recent but because I really do believe they deserve a spot on the this most memorable list.

10.  Hilary Duff

Show: Gossip Girl

Episode: Begins with 3.04: Dan de Fleurette

Role: Olivia Burke

Status: Recurring

9. Rumer Willis

Show: 90210

Episode: Begins with 2.02: To Sext or Not To Sext

Role: Gia

Status: Recurring

8. Tyra Banks

Show: Gossip Girl

Episode: 3.04: Dan de Fleurette

Role: Ursula

Status: Guest-Star

Come back tomorrow for part 2 of my countdown!





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

6 10 2009
  • Be sure to check out The CW’s site for all the new video content this week.
  • Both One Tree Hill (2.1 million viewers) and Gossip Girl (also 2.1 when rounded up) dropped significantly in the ratings compared to last week.
  • The CW Source has a podcast about last night’s One Tree Hill, as well as one for last week’s ep and last week’s Gossip Girl.
  • There’s another Mark Schwahn preview for next week’s One Tree Hill.
  • There’s a new One Tree Hill Connection podcast, this one featuring an interview with Lindsay Wolfington, the show’s music supervisor.
  • WakeyWakey tweeted a lot today from the One Tree Hill set.
  • Maria Menounos (Jules, One Tree Hill) tweeted that she will be the first-ever female co-host of Monday Night Raw, a wrestling program.
  • Ausiello is reporting that there will be a very, um, scandalous sex scene in the Nov. 9 episode of Gossip Girl. Purely for shock value, I’m sure, seeing as that’s how Josh Schwartz rolls these days.
  • Lady Gaga is reportedly appearing as herself on an upcoming Gossip Girl episode. See, it’s all about the buzz.  To be honest, though, I haven’t seen this confirmed elsewhere yet.
  • Korbi has a cool behind-the-scenes video of Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210) and Ryan Eggold (Ryan, 90210) filming tonight’s episode.
  • The Los Angeles Times has an entertaining interview with Trevor Donovan (Teddy, 90210).
  • The New York Post has an interview with Michael Steger (Navid, 90210).
  • TVGuide.com has quotes from most of the 90210 cast about upcoming episodes and storylines.  Quite a few spoilers in there, though some are slightly outdated and others are new.  A few of you won’t be happy!
  • I caught a glimpse of Melrose Place and I think I saw Nicholas Gonzalez (DJ, The O.C.). Can anyone confirm?




Spoiler: Watch With Kristin

5 10 2009

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

Marriam in Mississauga, Ontario: I was just wondering if there’s hope after all for Body Politic now that The Beautiful Life has been canceled? Body Politic should have been picked up to begin with, it was the smartest prospect for the CW since Veronica Mars.
Sorry, the death of TBL doesn’t mean that Body Politic will be resurrected. Honestly, it’s dead and buried, and you gots to let it go. Sorry, dear. That said, if you love good TV, hold out for the CW’s Life UneXpected, which is coming up soon and is wonderful!

Rene in Washington, D.C.: What’s up with this new guy coming to Gossip Girl?
Damien (Kevin Zegers) is bad news. If you like raccoon-eyed Little J, you’re in luck, because sources tell us Damien’s going to bring Jenny “to a dark place.” Break out the mascara and eyeliner, Jenny.

Mel in Boise, Idaho: I really like Bree and Nate together on Gossip Girl. Please tell me that Joanna Garcia is sticking around for a while?!
Sorry, Bree’s not exactly a paragon of sweetness and light. Her intentions are not as pure as we’ve been led to believe. The redheaded Gossip girl mostly just wants revenge on Carter, and she wants it bad. Better luck next time, Nate.

Sydne in Canada: Loved the Gossip Girl clips for tonight. Can you tell us anything else about the episode?
Feeling a bit Bluck-deprived? We promise you’ll get your “Chair” fix tonight. Just as Jenny thought a new beginning was in store, the reigning queen bee has yet another showdown with predecessor Blair. B just can’t let go of the past, and when Little J begins the school year with a no-more-hierarchy rule, her little lackeys reach out to the reluctant NYU undergrad for an intervention. Of course, it takes the always incredible Chuck Bass to pull B back to reality.

Juliet in Arkansas City, Kans.: Have you got any spoilers on Brooke and Julian from One Tree Hill?
Yes, but it’s not necessarily what you One Tree Hill fans will want to hear: Alex comes between them, and Brooke receives some devastating news.

Kimmy in Seattle: I’ve read that Clay has some big secrets on One Tree Hill. Any idea what they are?
Not entirely, but it sounds like Nathan’s basketball career isn’t the only thing that brought the sports agent to Tree Hill. Superstud Robert Buckley tells us: “He has a lot of mystery in his past, and they did not waste any time introducing that. Episode seven has been my personal favorite so far…I was so completely enthralled and affected by it.” And while we’re not sure what it is, Rob says that people will be filtering in and out of the show to piece together his past life.

Shannon in Encinitas, Calif.: All right, I have to ask. The whole porn thing in last week’s 90210 was too weird. Are they going to elaborate on that?
We’d almost forgotten about Navid’s family business too, but Michael Steger tells us that 90210 is about to delve into the adult film biz: “We’re going to see my parents again. They’re going to talk more about the porn industry, and a lot of dirty details from my Dad’s past are going to surface.” With Navid’s journalistic chops, we’re curious to see if he’s the one who uncovers the dirty deets.

Janet in Palmdale, Calif.: I loved the season premiere of Californication. Any spoilers?
In episode two, “The Land of Rape and Honey,” Hank starts his teaching gig at the university and Chuck Bass takes Professor Moody’s criticism too hard—OK, it’s just Ed Westwick guest starring. In the meantime, someone gets raped, and Becca lashes out, leading to more father-daughter drama than we’ve ever seen on the show.

Credit: E! Online

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Lots of stuff here!

1. The Body Politic starred Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210).  Life UneXpected stars Kerr Smith (Jack, Dawson’s Creek).  I remember someone saying they hoped they’d bring Body Politic back but I can’t remember if it was here or elsewhere.  I’m curious to see Life UneXpected, though. (Not that I can even find the time to watch another show!)

2. A dark place for Jenny?  As I said when this Zegers news was announced, we’ve been there and done that.

3. While Joanna Garcia only has 1 more episode (I believe), the door is open for her to return.  I don’t see how this was the “Romeo and Juliet” love story, though, that Garcia and Chace Crawford claimed it would be. Yes, feuding families but is anyone really digging them as a couple?!  At this point, I think it’s better that she has another connection to the group and if that’s through Carter, so be it.

4. Why would we feel Bluck deprived?  Last week had plenty of Chair in it!  And sadly, I didn’t like it then and I didn’t like it tonight.

5. The Alex thing we could’ve guessed last week.  As far as Brooke goes, I have a feeling she won’t be able to have kids or something like that.

6. Robert Buckley gave the same vague quote he’s been giving to all the media.  But I don’t know how E! doesn’t know the spoilers that we do.  This is their JOB!

7. As strange as this might sound, I’m glad we’ll be seeing more of the porn stuff on 90210. I would hate for it be that go-to device every 20 or so episodes just for comedy. Let’s see a real storyline.

8. We already knew about Ed Westwick and Californication.





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

29 09 2009
  • Both One Tree Hill (2.5 million viewers) and Gossip Girl (2.4 million rounded up) improved in the ratings last night when compared to last week.
  • The CW is asking viewers to vote on “the most scandalous moment,” with scenes from One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl being the candidates.
  • As per usual, there’s a bunch new video content up on The CW site, and here is Mark Schwahn’s preview for the next One Tree Hill episode.
  • ChicagoNow has a video interview with Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill).
  • The CW Source has a video interview with Austin Nichols (Julian, One Tree Hill). Have you read my interview with him yet?
  • The New York Post has an interview with Robert Buckley (Clay, One Tree Hill).
  • SoapNet has a poll called “Which Tree Hill Raven Hoopster Are You?”  Apparently I’m Skills! LOL
  • Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) is now a spokeswoman for the Teachers Count Campaign.
  • There is a new music-focused One Tree Hill Connection podcast.
  • Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) is included in a photo gallery on hiding real-life pregnancies for TV.
  • Kevin Zegers will be on Gossip Girl later this season.  Coincidentally, he’ll be starring alongside Hilary Duff (Olivia, Gossip Girl) in The Story of Bonnie and Clyde. Fun Fact: Beverly Hills 90210’s Brenda (Shannen Doherty) and Dylan (Luke Perry) once dressed at Bonnie and Clyde for Halloween.
  • Korbi has some 90210 spoilers but they’re kind of outdated.
  • Movieline has the best interview I’ve seen yet with Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210).
  • The Los Angeles Times has a pretty good interview with Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna, 90210).
  • AnnaLynne McCord (Annie, 90210) is included in this photo gallery of celebrity siblings.
  • This is a surprisingly decent synopsis of Beverly Hills 90210, in terms of casting, characters, general plot and the life of the show.
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) has been in and out of the hospital in the last 24 hours.
  • Apparently Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) started on Smallville last week.  Here’s a clip from upcoming his appearance this week.
  • Greg Vaughan (Cliff, Beverly Hills 90210) has reportedly been let go from General Hospital.  (Funny that I just had Tori, BAG and Vaughan news right after each other considering they were in a love triangle on the show!)
  • USA Today has an interview with Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.).
  • Olivia Wilde (Alex, The O.C.) has joined the cast of the film The Next  Three Days.




News Roundup: 90210, One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl

28 09 2009
  • I will be unable to live-blog 90210 tomorrow night since it is being pre-empted in my area.  I will get a reaction post for it, as well as for One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl, up as soon as possible.
  • I created a new page on the site, where you can find a lot of my past original content.  Eventually it will be on the navigation bar above, along with the Twitter Directory and Interview Index.
  • The CW created a page for the 90210 soundtrack, where you can preview all the songs.
  • Hollywire has a video interview with Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210).
  • Thanks to Danielle of foxy-megan.com for letting me know Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) was briefly on Saturday Night Live last weekend.  You can watch the clip here.
  • The CW Source has new podcasts, reviewing last week’s One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl episodes.
  • Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) spoke with PEOPLE.com about the current challenges in her life and how she deals with them.




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

26 09 2009
  • I will be unable to live-blog One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl this Monday, since it is a holiday for me.  I will do a reaction post instead, like I did last season.
  • Tinsley Mortimer, the New York socialite who appeared as herself in a season 2 episode of Gossip Girl, will have her own reality show on The CW.
  • TV Guide Magazine has a very short but very spoilish interview with AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210).
  • Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 90210) tweeted a little bit of a spoiler (although I’ve already posted this info).
  • The Flaming Lips reference their appearance on Beverly Hills 90210 in this article.
  • The Beautiful Life, starring Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) has been cancelled–the first canellation of the new fall season.
  • MTV has an interview with Cam Gigandet (Volchok, The O.C.).




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

22 09 2009
  • Last night’s One Tree Hill (2.3 million when rounded up) and Gossip Girl (2.0) both dropped in audience size from last week .
  • There’s a new Mark Schwahn preview for next week’s One Tree Hill. Be sure to check out The CW for all the new extras posted this week for OTH, Gossip Girl and 90210.
  • MTV.com has an article on that ‘that’s what she said’ jokes that Brooke (Sophia Bush, One Tree Hill) keeps doing.
  • There is a new One Tree Hill Connection podcast.
  • WakeyWakey tweeted that they are filming a cameo on One Tree Hill.
  • Star News has an interview with Allison Scagliotti (Abby, One Tree Hill), which covers all the same things mine did.
  • Desmond Harrington (Jack  Bass, Gossip Girl) will be back this season.
  • Mercy, starring Michelle Tracthenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) premieres tomorrow night.
  • Ivanka Trump, who got a shout-out in last week’s Gossip Girl, says she’s a fan of the show and Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick).
  • You can follow @soundtrack90210 on Twitter for news on the upcoming, um, 90210 soundrack.
  • The Futon Critic has a spoiler-filled interview with Rebecca Rand Kirshner Sinclair, 90210’s executive producer.  One thing I will reveal here: she says Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) will be back at some point.
  • The Los Angeles Times has a spoilish-interview with Michael Steger (Navid, 90210). I had no idea he was engaged!
  • ChicagoNow has a video interview with Christina Moore (Tracy, 90210).
  • This is kind of random but I thought it was interesting: Sweet Valley High, which starred Brittany Daniels (Eve, Dawson’s Creek) is being remade by Diablo Cody, who had a cameo on 90210 last season.
  • TeenTelevision.com has an interview with Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek).
  • Cam Gigandet (Volchok, The O.C.) will star in the film Burlesque.




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

18 09 2009
  • Lots new video content on The CW’s site.  Enjoy!
  • More confirmation on what I already told you: Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) is not on Twitter!
  • BuddyTV has an interview with Austin Nichols (Julian, One Tree Hill).
  • This is the first promo pic I’ve seen for Tyra Banks’ appearance on Gossip girl.
  • E!Online has more promo pics and some spoilers.
  • RollingStone.com has an interview with Zuzanna Szadkowski (Dorota, Gossip Girl).
  • The site for Little Mavens, the new kids clothing line by Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) has launched.
  • Beverly Hills 90210, The O.C. and Dawson’s Creek are hilariously included in this video called 100 TV Spoilers.
  • NJ.com has an interview with Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.).
  • EW.com has one with Brody, too, where he gives a really interesting (and I think funny) proposal for an O.C. reunion storyline.
  • John Wesley Shipp (Mitch, Dawson’s Creek) is listed as one of “10 Notable [Guiding Light] Grads.”  GL, one of my favorite non-teen drama shows, goes off the air tomorrow.




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

9 09 2009
  • The CW posted lots of new video “extras” for 90210, One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl.
  • The Los Angeles Times reports that 90210 scored its best ratings since January last but as Zap2it points out, it still has an uphill battle if it wants to survive.
  • Korbi has a video interview with Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210).
  • RadarOnline.com has a video interview with Trevor Donovan (Teddy, 90210).
  • The CW Source has a video interview with Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210).
  • The Broadroom, starring Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 90210) has launched its first webisode.  Garth appeared on the Today show this morning to discuss it.
  • PEOPLE.com has an interview with Laura Leighton (Sophie, Beverly Hills 90210), and there will  be more in their next issue.
  • The official One Tree Hill Twitter account tweeted my poll!
  • The CW’s One Tree Hill page has finally updated to have the new cast pic front and center, and gotten rid of things on the main page that Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) and Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill).
  • Examiner.com has a piece on One Tree Hill’s past and future.
  • Robert Buckley (Clayton, One Tree Hill) deleted his Twitter account.
  • There’s a new SoGoPro podcast featuring Burton. She also has a new vlog.
  • Enter here to win tickets to a Kate Voegele (Mia, One Tree Hill) concert and a slew of other great prizes.
  • If you’re an actor living in New York City, you can apply to be one of the guides for the Gossip Girl tours.  Just e-mail a headshot and resume to paulineg@onlocationtours.com.
  • If you live in Chicago, you can go to a Gossip Girl premiere viewing party and fashion show at Red Canary next Monday night.  It will serve as the launch party for You Know You Love Fashion, a sort-of-new Web site dedicated to GG fashion.
  • USA Today has a story on how to mimic the styles of Blair (Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl) and Chuck (Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl).
  • Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl), Taylor Momsen (Jenny, Gossip Girl), Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) and Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) all attended a recent GQ-Dior party.
  • Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) is included in E!Online’s fall preview of Mercy, Barton is in the one for The Beautiful Life and Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek) is in the one for Cougar Town.
  • Peter Gallagher (Sandy, The O.C.) will star in a show show called Covert Affairs.
  • For those of you who’ve never actually seen Kevin Williamson (creator, Dawson’s Creek), here’s a video interview.




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

8 09 2009