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December 1, 2008

Gossip Girl: Old Pics, New Mobile Series, Plus More Dish!

We are absolutely loving this feature from the New York Observer, which ferrets out old red-carpet pics of some of the Gossip Girl stars before they had access to folks who could tell them what not to wear (or, in Penn's case, how NOT to style his hair!) Check out a shaggy Penn, a blond Leighton, a bizarrely-dressed Blake, a grinning Ed, and more!

These pics make a recent comment from Josh Schwartz seem a lot more likely. It seems Blake Lively told W Magazine that one of the main reasons she took the role was so she could take courses at Columbia -- but thus far, the actress hasn't registered for a single class. Josh's take: “I think the real carrot for Blake was the opportunity for clothing,” Schwartz says, chuckling. “I remember talking to her about that. She was like, ‘Wait, so you’re asking me to move to New York and wear the most incredible clothes, some of which you might actually let me keep?’ So I think the wardrobe-reinvention carrot was stronger than the college-degree carrot.” Hee!

In other news, E!Online's Kristin learned that one of our favorite neglected characters is getting her own mobisodes. Sometime soon, creator Josh Schwartz tells her, we'll be able to peek into the secret life of Dorota, Blair's put-upon maid/best friend. Ever since the Thanksgiving episode, where we discovered that Dorota's ringtone for Eleanor was "I'm a Slave 4 U," we've been wanting to know more. We can't wait!

We've got spoilers and speculation after the break. Don't read if you don't want to know!

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90210 News and Spoilers: Babies, Death and Eating Disorders

We're going to be suffering through with no new episodes of 90210 until January 6 (sob!), but fortunately, the news keeps coming. Thank goodness for gossip!

First off, we've got some fallout from all the too-skinny talk. Shenae Grimes, who plays Annie, went to People magazine to quash the rumors that she's got an eating disorder. She also denies tales of off-set partying and on-set bad behavior. "Nobody has asked me about it. I really can't help what someone thinks of me because they are reading a paper and choosing to believe it," Grimes told People. But do you buy it?

Next, there's the news that Jason Priestly will be directing the first episode back in the new year. But no, he's not planning on coming back to act: "There really wasn't anything interesting for me to do as Brandon on that show," he told People. "I felt that I just had more to offer as a director."

We have to admit, we're slightly bummed -- we'd love to see Brandon back in the zip, but we see where he's coming from. If only there was a juicy plot that could draw him back...

Which brings us to rumors and potential spoilers. Don't read on if you don't want to know!

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November 28, 2008

Supernatual Convention Contest -- Submit your Pictures, Win Swag!

We had a great time at the Supernatural convention -- and we know you did, too! Now we want to give you the opportunity to let the rest of fandom know just how great it was. We're putting together a gallery of the best fan pictures from the con. Submit your best pics and tales at cwsource@gmail.com. We'll choose the best and post them on the site for everyone to see!

Plus, as extra incentive, we've collected a prize package from the good folks at Creation Entertainment, the company behind the cons. One lucky winner will get a prize package consisting of a Supernatural t-shirt, hat and mug, plus Sam and Dean dog tags. All you have to do is send up your pics!

We've got all the legal language below, but here's the short version:

1) Send your best pictures into cwsource@gmail.com between November 28 and December 19. Make sure we'll be able to contact you at the e-mail you use!
2) We'll pick the ones we love he most and post them on the site.
3) We'll draw one name at random from the folks who submitted pictures, and he or she will win this great Supernatural swag!

Easy, right? Check out the legal language below for more info, and start sending us your best pics!

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Exclusive! The Game Stars and Creator Spill All

We're back with more from the folks from The Game! First, check out what P.J. Byrne has to say about being Tasha's nemesis, and whether we'll see him trhowing down with Ms. Mack this season:

Next, find out what basketball great Rick Fox thinks about playing "himself" -- and hear what it's like to be recognized as an actor instead of a sports star:

Writer Kenny Smith Jr. talks about what parts of his life he mines for the scripts, and tells how the show gets such amazing guest starts:

Finally, show creator Mara Brock Akil talks about her "babies" -- the ones that end up on television, and the one that's due any second -- and what makes the show really work. Plus find out what character she calls a "butthole"!

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November 27, 2008

Stylista: Rewind

This week’s episode of Stylista gave us a recap of the season thus far with the promise of salacious never-before-seen footage. Sadly, the new scenes were few and far between and not nearly scandalous enough. We have to admit that Arnaldo reciting his poetry to the house and a three-page goodbye letter from Jason rate low on the excitement meter.

But leave it to Megan and Kate to liven things up as usual. When Kate’s not throwing her weekly team under the bus or stomping around like at two-year-old when she doesn’t get her way, she’s actually quite the comedian. Her spot-on impersonations of Anne crack up the house in a brief moment of relaxation. This bonding moment doesn’t last long when Kate and Johanna exchange heated words. It’s hard to side with Johanna on this one. She is uptight and although we wish her well in this contest, she’d go further if she could just rid herself of that stick up her you-know-what.

In between reliving each and every assistant task and editorial challenge, we got to see more of Megan’s wily ways. She calls Kate delusional and sits up late at night with DyShaun to ridicule Danielle about her weight. We’re pretty sure we heard something about Danielle sitting on Megan during this repulsive pillow talk session. After last week, we thought Megan was –thankfully – above going for the jugular in relation to Danielle. If you’re going to make fun of someone, try being creative about it instead of using the obvious. It’s just a shame that Danielle had to overhear their muttering.

We can’t wait till next when we find out who leaves next. We missed the dramatic tension. What did you think? Did you glean any new insight into the personalities of our contestants from the extra footage?

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November 26, 2008

Gossip Girl's Second Season: What We're Loving (And Hating)

Gossip Girl kicked off Season Two with a trip to the Hamptons, spiced things up with some royally incestuous guest stars, and moved on to Chuck/Blair angst, a new man for Serena, the crumbling of the Archibald estate, and a whole lot of Jenny (too much?). We've been enjoying the second season, but in the spirit of constructive criticism, we have some suggestions that could make it even better. Let's discuss!

What we love about Season Two:

*The sexual tension between Chuck and Blair is off the charts. We don't know how the actors do it, but Ed Westwick and Leighton Meester have managed to dial up the chemistry a notch -- and that's saying something after some of Season One's hot Chair scenes.
*Some of our favorite Chuck/Blair scenes this season? Chuck revealing why he skipped out on Tuscany: "I didn't want you to see." "See what?" "See me." Then there was the clothes-on seduction at Blair's party: "Where does he... put his hands?" And finally, the almost-getting-it-on bedroom scene where Blair refused to say those three little words... and then Chuck refused her. For now, at least.

*She only appeared for like, five seconds, but Evil Queen Bee Serena was deliciously fun to watch. Remember that scene when she robotically tied a scarf around Blair's neck? And what about when she effortlessly convinced the entire school to shun Dan in the courtyard? S may be flighty and sweet most of the time, but when she wants to be, she can out-bitch the best of them.

*Nate's really coming into his own. Crashing in Brooklyn, sleeping with a cougar-turned-duchess, bonding (in more ways than one -- and we'll get to this in a minute) with the Humphreys -- Nate really evolved this season. We don't remember him doing much more than dumping Blair and palling around with Chuck in Season One, but this year, he's gone from Park Avenue to paper plates in just a few episodes. Forgive us if we confess to a little tug at our heartstrings in the last new episode when Nate held his mom as the FBI led his shady dad off to jail. The poor kid's put up with so much! And he's so PRETTY. Is it just us, or does Nate look even better this season?

*Most polarizing character of the season award? We're thinking that one has to go to not-so-little-anymore Jenny Humphrey, whose school-skipping, dress-stealing, shirtless-dancing and Nate-kissing new ways had the fandom abuzz with both support (She's growing up! this is her time! she deserves to give fashion a shot!) and scorn (She's a spoiled brat who thinks of no one but herself!). Whether you loved her or hated her, you've got to admit that Jenny certainly kept things interesting this season.

*Serena and Dan are broken up. Yeah, they were cute in the first season -- sometimes cloyingly so. But by episode 3 this season, their elevator fight had us screaming right along with them. This is one couple that will seriously benefit from some time apart. As Serena said to Dan, "Why do you always get to be right?" Why, indeed!

Read on for what we're NOT loving so much in Season Two... and what would make it better!

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Reasons to be Thankful

As we prepare for the annual Festival of Starch and tryptophan-induced food coma that is Thanksgiving, we've been pondering the things we're thankful for this season on the CW. Here's what's running through our heads as we count our blessings this year:

Gossip Girl

Chuck Bass, always and forever.
Jenny Humphrey finally washed off the Heavy Eye Liner of Rebellion. We like our fresh-faced Little J!
Nate is starting to get interesting! We can't say we agree with his method of choosing a girlfriend (like Jackie says, he apparently dates anyone who's standing in front of him at that moment), but we're liking the Nate/Jenny/Vanessa dynamic.

One Tree Hill

The Scott Family -- Nathan, Haley and Jamie. It's great to see such a loving young family on TV!
The folks on One Tree Hill are still able to surprise us, either by going for a completely cheeserific theme episode, or by turning up the dial on the drama, like in the most recent episode.
Nanny Carrie is seriously, honestly, not-coming-back dead. We don't mind Ghost Q, but we better never see Nanny Carry haunting anyone!

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November 25, 2008

Exclusive! Ryan Eggold on His Off-Campus Life and his Off-Screen Activities

We're back with more from Ryan Eggold, who plays hunky teacher Ryan Matthews on 90210. Our own Jason C. gets Ryan to spill on a rumored plot-twist that wasn't (and real-life Ryan's reaction), where Ryan Matthews hangs when he's not teaching, and what Ryan Eggold is up to in his spare time. Check it out!

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One Tree Hill Podcast: "You Have to be Joking (Autopsy of the Devils Brain)"

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It;s another week of rare unanimity from us on One Tree Hill -- we all loved this episode! There were so many twists, so many surprises, and so many moments that we just couldn't get enough of. The Beek! Millie and Owen! Sam finds out she's indirectly responsible for Brooke's attack! Peyton and Mia spar! Julian turns out to be a good guy! Nathan kicks butt on the basketball court! And then Sam goes off with the guy who killed Q, all over the sound of Jamie reading one of the world's creepiest nursery rhymes! Fantastic, start to finish!

Lucas gets sent off to L.A. to meet with a hot director, and while they don't actually call him Dawson Leery, he may as well be Dawson grown up and gone Hollywood. James van der Beek has a fabulous time chewing scenery as an over-the-top director who loooooooves Lucas' script, and just wants to make a few teeny changes -- like killing Haley, or having Lucas marry Haley! Meanwhile, Peyton is at home, suffering in silence as he waits for the results from medical tests that should tell her what's been causing those stabbing pains she's been having. She meets with Mia, who hasn't been writing songs, no matter how much gentle pressure Peyton applies. It's the wrong day to mess with Peyton -- she tells Mia that maybe this isn't the right label for her, after all. Poing!

And that's just the start of the drama. Brooke is dealing with more Sam drama -- and she and Sam discover that the attack on Brooke was inspired by Sam. Holy crap! She was either attacked by Jack Daniels (no, really), a boy pining for Sam, or by Jack's brother -- who just happens to be the man who killed Q! Meanwhile, Nathan is having plenty of Q flashbacks as he undergoes a pro basketball tryout, and Jamie stretches his comedy wings at the school talent show. And Mouth and Gigi... well, don't get us started! Suffice it to say that while we think Millie and Owen are both making a big mistake, as least Millie is trading up!

There's lots more in this super-sized podcast. Find out what had me lamenting the plight of the food-service worker, discover yet another of Mia's fears, and hear what got Jackie texting us early this morning. Plus, find out what we thought about your reaction to last week's episode!

Listen to our One Tree Hill podcast for "You Have to be Joking (Autopsy of the Devils Brain)" and let us know what you think in the comments!

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November 24, 2008

One Tree Hill: Shocking Plot Twists!

Dawson Leery makes good -- and makes life difficult for Lucas Scott.

We weren't just on the edge of our seat while watching last night's One Tree Hill -- we actually fell off the couch at one point! So much was revealed, yet even more is still up in the air. Sam was indirectly responsible for Brooke's attack! Julian might actually be a good guy! Sam's friend's brother killed Q (we're still reeling over that one)! And Owen and Millie are thisclose to falling into bed together. The last half of the episode was so packed with plot twists that we almost forgot about last week's mega-cliffhanger: what's ailing Peyton? And we have to wait until January 5 for new episodes? CW, you're killing us!

Let's get to the recap!

What's up with Lucas: Julian wants to fly Lucas out to LA to meet with a big-deal movie guy and talk scripts. Lucas reluctantly agrees, even though he still doesn't really trust Julian.

When he gets to LA, the agent is none other than Dawson! Oops, we mean James van der Beek... okay, we can't remember the character's name on the show, because he's still Dawson to us. But anyway, the guy's totally over-the-top, and he wants to butcher the script -- he suggests everything from killing off Haley to marrying her and Lucas! And he tells Lucas all this while receiving a temple massage, bare-chested. Lucas is less than pleased.

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