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July 23, 2009

Gossip Girl -- Chace says “Happy Birthday to Me” in Style

Chace Crawford really knows how to celebrate, especially when it comes to his 24th birthday. US Magazine reports the Gossip Girl hottie chartered not one, not two, but THREE private planes to fly his 15 friends from hometown Dallas to his adopted home -- and GG filming location -- New York. The three-day party at a private home in Watermill included co-star Leighton Meester, who brought her man, Sebastian Stan. Guests enjoyed BBQ by a private chef and kayaking, all courtesy of Chace.

Happy Birthday Chace -- hey, next year, can you send a plane for us too?

August 19, 2008

Gossip Girl Hamptons Party: Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick

We've got more from the Gossip Girl Hamptons party! In this clip, Leighton Meester discusses broken hearts and how far Blair will go to get revenge on Chuck for standing her up at the airport:


Then Ed Westwick talks love, personal journeys, and Chuck's evolution:


There's more to come from the rest of the cast!

June 19, 2008

CW Stars Up for Multiple Teen Choice Nominations

Eonline reports that Gossip Girl received a whopping 14 Teen Choice nominations, including Best Drama, Best Breakout Show, and Choice TV Actor/Actress.

It's true that GG is everywhere on the list of nominations. All three female leads (Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, and Taylor Momsen) are up for Best Breakout Female Star, and we were especially excited to see Ed Westwick's Chuck Bass nominated for Choice TV Villain along with Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum. But One Tree Hill also earned its fair share of nominations, including Choice TV Drama, Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush for Choice TV Actress and Chad Michael Murray for Choice TV Actor. Our complaint: where are James Lafferty and Bethany Joy Galeotti? They deserve some noms, too!

Other shows represented include America's Next Top Model (Cycle 10 winner Whitney is up for Choice TV Female Reality Star, Tyra is up for Choice TV Personality, and the show itself is in the running for Choice TV: Reality Beauty and Makeover), Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious (for Reality Music Competition), and Smallville (Choice TV Show Action/Adventure, Choice TV Actor/Actress Action/Adventure for Tom Welling and Kristin Kreuk). Even Beauty and The Geek made the list with a nomination for Choice TV: Reality Beauty & Makeover.

Notably absent from the list: Supernatural and Reaper. And what about Everybody Hates Chris, Aliens in America, Girlfriends, and The Game? We think these shows were seriously overlooked -- do you agree?

Let us know what you think of the nominations in the comments!

April 28, 2008

Leighton Meester on The Resurrection of Blair

New Gossip Girl is back tonight at 8/7c! Get ready by hearing what Leighton Meester hast to say about how Blair will build herself back up after her social crash-and-burn earlier this season.


MORE: Watch an interview with Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley!

April 9, 2008

Happy Birthday, Leighton Meester!

Happy Birthday, Leighton!Leighton Meester celebrates her 22nd birthday today! We hope Leighton enjoys a special evening with friends, family, or fellow Gossip Girl stars.

We can't imagine anyone but Leighton playing Blair. She strikes just the right notes, revealing Blair's vulnerabilities beneath that pristine Upper East Side polish. It's those subtle cracks in the Queen B exterior that make us sympathize with Blair and see her as more than just a Nanette Lepore-clad social climber.

We've seen that Blair's heart can be broken -- shattered, even. Remember her teary outburst when she was forced to tell everyone at her birthday party that she and Nate were over? Or the look on her face when she left the bar, wordless, after Chuck verbally ripped her to shreds? Blair's so used to being abandoned (by her father, her best friend, her boyfriend) that she's almost come to expect it. It's no surprise that she's placed herself in such a tough and glossy exterior -- she doesn't want to let people in because she might risk losing them.

But just because she has feelings doesn't mean this posh princess is weak. Far from it. When we last saw her, Blair had decided to stick it out at Constance Billard and take down everyone who's hurt her -- with Serena by her side -- and we can't wait to watch her do it. Seeing Blair rule the school had its moments, but we think it'll be way more entertaining to watch her climb her way back up and get revenge on everyone who betrayed her (ahem, Lil' J).

We have Leighton to thank for all these great Blair moments, so in honor of her birthday, let's post our favorites! We'll get you started: when Blair shocks everyone (even herself, we think) and takes the stage at Chuck's dad's burlesque club. And we all know what happened after that sexy dance...

Post your birthday wishes for Leighton and your favorite Blair moments in the comments!

February 26, 2008

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester Grace The Pages of Vogue!

The ladies of Gossip Girl are femme and fabulous in the March issue of Vogue!

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester in March '08 Vogue

Of course, this being Vogue, there's more talk about fashion than GG's plotlines. But we're okay with that, because on this show, fashion is practically a plotline all by itself!

The article talks about the inspirations behind Blair and Serena's looks on the show, from NYC socialites to prep school girls who reinvent their school uniforms. Blair's polished Upper East Side style means lots of Valentino, Alberta Feretti, and Diane von Furstenberg, while Serena's hipper, more casual look includes Stella McCartney, Vena Cava, and Alexander Wang. We liked hearing about how in real life, neither girl dresses quite like her character -- Blake is more classic than cutting-edge Serena, but Leighton is edgier than buttoned-up Blair.

Check out the magazine to take a mini shopping trip with the girls on the Upper East Side -- they hit the Dolce & Gabbana boutique and Chanel before stopping for lunch. We're happy to see Blake and Leighton getting some very major press, and we hope to see more of them as we count down to new episodes of Gossip Girl in April!

February 18, 2008

Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester on Singing, Sunsilk and Rumors of Tension

Leighton Meester sported a more casual look and shorter locks in New York this morning -- so very different from glammed-out Blair with her over-the-top curls (but don't worry; Blair won't be cutting her hair on the show). Leighton sets the record straight on rumors of tension on the set (not true!) and dishes on her singing career and Sunsilk partnership. Check out Leighton's interview!


January 28, 2008

Who's the Hottest of Them All? You Decide! Part One: Women of The CW

We don't know about you, but we're getting sick of winter. To pass the time until spring finally comes, we've decided to turn up the heat – by looking at the CW hotties who make us warm all over. But no matter how many times we hash it out in the office, we can't decide: Who's the hunkiest guy on the network? What about the most gorgeous girl? How could we possibly choose?

Short answer: We won't. You will! We've got a selection of the most delectable men and women from all of your favorite scripted shows on The CW. We're pitting them against each other – and you get to vote for the one who makes your pulse race or your temperature spike. How’s that for a way to beat the winter blues?

Take a look at the polls below. You vote, and the winners of each matchup will advance to the next round. By the end of the month, you’ll have decided who are the most stunning man and woman on the CW network. May the hottest two win!

We're starting with the ladies. Part one is today, and we'll have more ladies for you to vote on later this week. Then we'll kick off next week with the men of The CW. The competition will last through February, so keep the temps rising (on your monitor, at least) and get voting!

GROUP ONE

Serena van der Woodsen (Gossip Girl) vs. Lois Lane (Smallville)
Serena vs. Lois
Serena van der Woodsen : The Upper East Side’s resident wild child combines the looks of an angel with the heart of a rebel. She’s smart, she’s funny, and she’s a certified knockout. She’s not willing to let society dictate what she does – or who she loves.
Lois Lane: How can you not love a statuesque stunner who is equally adept at chasing stories and kicking butt? Her gorgeous looks and fearless attitude have entranced more than a few superheroes –but will you fall for her?

Lots more after the jump, so keep reading!

Continue reading "Who's the Hottest of Them All? You Decide! Part One: Women of The CW" »

October 22, 2007

Mark Your Calendars: CW Talent on TV This Week

Leighton MeesterYour fave CW stars are making the TV show rounds this week, so be sure to plan accordingly to catch them onscreen!

*Aliens in America's Amy Pietz will appear on Entertainment Tonight today, Monday, October 22.

*Gossip Girl's Blake Lively will appear on Live with Regis and Kelly on Wednesday, October 24.

*And Leighton Meester and Chace Crawford of Gossip Girl will appear on The Tyra Banks Show on Friday, October 26.

September 19, 2007

Gossip Girl Premiere Party: Blake, Leighton, And The Cast Hit The Black Carpet

Not like you needed reminding -- but the Gossip Girl series premiere is TONIGHT at 9/8c! To celebrate all their hard work, the Gossip Girl cast hit the black carpet last night at their New York premiere party outside Tenjune. Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, and the rest of the cast talk about how psyched they are for the premiere. Plus, Leighton gives us permission to use her awesome diss from tonight's episode when we're editing down our invite lists. Check it out!