Gossip Girl Realism Scale Rating: -5!
Each Gossip Girl episode is reviewed by New York Magazine, then assigned a score according to the magazine's arbitrary, but hilarious "realism scale."This week's show, "The Dark Night," measured -5 on the nonsensical system. Here are some highlights from the publication's Gossip Girl analysis ...OMG! Marcus punched Chuck! Nobody ever gets what they deserve on this show. Plus 4.All the women in this episode have sweaty, dewy cleavage but perfect hair and non-sweaty upper lips. How is that fair? Realistic, we

I don't want to wait: Life after "Dawson's Creek"
Life after Dawson's Creek has proven difficult for Dawson himself. It seems James Van Der Beek hasn't done much in the way of film or regular TV to follow-up his leading role in the hit WB series. However, his former cast mates have all moved on, and this fall, they are appearing on both the small and big screens. Katie Holmes, "Joey" Holmes infamously married Tom Cruise and birthed baby Suri to much fanfare, but as far as her professional life goes, this month she's trying her hand at Broadway as p

The Look For Less: Gossip Girl's Serena Van Der Woodsen
Last night's episode of Gossip Girl wasn't as juicy as the premiere, but there were enough scrumptious affairs to keep us on our toes until next week. As the Upper East Siders left the Hamptons, Serena and Dan couldn't seem to keep their paws off one another. Seriously, who could resist Serena's temptation and her fabulous frock? Her tie-dye Adam maxi dress looks hippie-chic. To complete the ensemble, a layered Margo Morrison necklace and Sigerson Morrison sandals. Her cute party look inspired me to find a

Absolutely Fabulous
If you haven't already, tell me who your favorite Fashion Week model is. Speaking of Fashion Week, check out Fab and eLuxury playing dress up. So much fun! Did you watch The Hills this week? Take our always-fun fashion quiz. Last week you guessed the celebrity by her Fab shoes. Now guess the designer logo. Which couture Project Runway look was most Fab? In honor of Calvin Klein's 40th anniversary, take my fun quiz about the famous brand! Lauren Conrad had a homecoming fashion show. Go behind the seams. Chec

Promos and Partnerships Gone Wild?
If the Daily Intel is to be believed (and I think they’re good for it), In Style magazine will be playing nice with the cast of Gossip Girl in October. The oh-so-entertaining writers at DI are reporting that In Style magazine will be featuring an upcoming party “thrown” by Lily van der Woodsen. In return, In Style editor at large Ariel Foxman and assistant managing editor Honor Brodie will appear on the October 27 episode as themselves. In addition to the In Style magazine mention on th

Rufus, Lily, Phone Home! Gossip Girl Needs You
We were more than a little disappointed with last night's Gossip Girl. Of course there was the usual array of bed-hopping, one-liners and trashiness. That we loved. But what we can't understand is why, as yet, not one thing has happened on the Rufus/Lily unrequited love affair front. Gossip Girl is now two episodes into its second year and we've yet to even see Lily Van Der Woodsen on screen! It's understood that she's on her honeymoon with Bart Bass, but couldn't the show do even one cutaway to her on som

Atonement.
"The Dutch Reformed Church Moreleta Park has decided to abide by the court ruling, and will pay gay music teacher Johan Strydom about R87 000 in damages and loss of income, as well as make a public apology to him, minister Dirkie van der Spuy said on Tuesday… The church was last month ordered to unconditionally apologise to Strydom for unfairly discriminating against him on the grounds of his sexual orientation." [Independent] Sep 10, 2008 · Link · Respond

DEAD HEAD: 'Depression Tank' Artwork Revealed
Veteran Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD are putting the finishing touches on their new full-length CD, "Depression Tank", for an early 2009 release via Displeased Records. Songtitles set to appear on the album include "Firegate", "Less Than Zero", "Murder" and "Pesticide" (a 1989 demo track re-recorded). Check out the cover artwork below. "Kill Division", the 1999 classic album from DEAD HEAD, was recently reissued by Displeased Records. The new version of the CD features bonus live material. DEAD HEAD's curr

Studio Hamburg prod'n chief to quit
International News: Van der Laan to leave at year's end -- The production topper of leading German shingle Studio Hamburg, Sytze van der Laan, is to ankle at the end of the year.

On Our Radar: Revolve Clothing Gets Gossip Girl Treatment
Gossip Girl's main wardrobe stylist, Eric Daman, has teamed up with Revolve Clothing to inject some preppy-chicness into its Fall '08 collection. Translation: you can get Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf's look straight from an authentic source. If you like Daman's recommended look, you can shop it immediately. He also provides tidbits about why he chose the particular pieces, and reveals his preferred Fall trends and favorite character on the show (hint: it's not a girl). Check it out. To see fiv

NYC is new location for 'Dawson's Creek' stars
"Dawson's Creek" debuted in 1998, and during its five-year run, it made stars of the leads - James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson. So where are these actors now? They're right here in NYC.

Blake Lively Would Love To Be A Professional Party Planner
Anne Lu - Celebrity News Service News Writer Los Angeles, CA (BANG) - Blake Lively would love to be a party planner. The “Gossip Girl” star - who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit U.S. TV show - was so excited about planning her recent 21st birthday party and soon realized she had potential as a professional event organizer. She said: “I love to plan parties. That would be my career if I wasn’t an actress!” At the 1920s-themed party, held at New York’s Palace Hotel

Party planner Blake Lively
Blake Lively would love to be a party planner.The 'Gossip Girl' star - who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit US TV show - was so excited about planning her recent 21st birthday party and soon realised she had potential as a professional event organiser.She said: "I love to plan parties. That would be my career if I wasn't an actress!" Comment on this Article At the 1920s-themed party, held at New York's Palace Hotel earlier this month, Blake was accompanied by her 'Gossip Girl' co-star and real-l

Blake Lively Would Love To Be A Professional Party Planner
Blake Lively would love to be a party planner. The "Gossip Girl" star - who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit U.S. TV show - was so excited about planning her recent 21st birthday party and soon realized she had potential as a professional event organizer. View Photos [287] View Profile View All News She said: "I love to plan parties. That would be my career if I wasn't an actress!" At the 1920s-themed party, held at New York's Palace Hotel earlier this month, Blake was accompanied

Beach Blanket Bingo
Yes, I’m still on vacation (although we haven’t played any Beach Blanket Bingo yet), but I did manage to catch a bit of a couple of shows this week. I saw about 5 minutes of Gossip Girl, and I just put together that Blake Lively, Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, is Monica from Accepted. I’m not sure why that never clicked before, cause I love that movie and I’ve seen it like ten times. We just happened to watch Accepted earlier that night, and then I saw that little bit of G

Blake Lively - On the set of Gossip Girl Yesteday
Blake Lively who plays Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl Yesterday on the set.  Gossip Girl is my favorite show.  I’m all aflutter with anticipation for what’s to come this season, and the possibilities keep on getting better!

Blake Lively's Dress: Hot or Not?
One of the awesome things about Gossip Girl being filmed on location in New York (and not on some closed Hollywood set) is the continuous, early previews of some of the characters' fashion choices that we get as a result.Here's Blake Lively in another (gulp) form-fitting dress on the set of Gossip Girl this week. What do you think about this look: Hot? Not?Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively)'s latest look is ... document.getElementById('mut_12').value = readCookie('mut'); So HotSo NotView Results

Party planner Blake Lively
Blake Lively would love to be a party planner.The 'Gossip Girl' star - who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit US TV show - was so excited about planning her recent 21st birthday party and soon realised she had potential as a professional event organiser.She said: "I love to plan parties. That would be my career if I wasn't an actress!" Comment on this Article At the 1920s-themed party, held at New York's Palace Hotel earlier this month, Blake was accompanied by her 'Gossip Girl' co-star and real-l

"Gossip Girl" Cast Gets Dose In Real Life
The hit TV show "Gossip Girl," which is narrated by a character called "The Gossip Girl," centers around wealthy and sometimes wild New York teens. Unfortunately, the cast has to deal with a healthy dose of real life gossip off the set, too. Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez stopped by the set of "Gossip Girl" to chat with the cast while they film their new season in Queens, New York. Rodriguez talked with Blake Lively ("Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants"), who plays Serena van der Woodsen on the

'Gossip Girl' Recap: A Who's Done Who Mystery
Instead of a "Who Done It" murder mystery, this week's episode of Gossip Girl seemed more like a "Who's Done Who" mystery - and everyone had the chance to play along. Beginning with Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Dan Humphrey's (Penn Badgley) joyous sexual reunion (or in this case, morning disillusion) on the Hampton beach, the sex-capades of Gossip Girl were in full swing. Scantily clad Serena was confused if she and Dan should actually be back together, claiming that they broke up "for a reas

A.V. Club interviews Josh Schwartz
Interviewed by Scott TobiasSeptember 4th, 2008At age 26, a precocious USC film-school dropout named Josh Schwartz became the youngest show-runner in network-television history when Fox gambled on his primetime soap opera The O.C. Though it owed something to the trail blazed by the likes of Melrose Place and Dawson's Creek, the show distinguished itself through a savvy mix of teen angst and snappy banter, juicy class-driven conflicts, a great alt-rock soundtrack, and adult characters who were just as well-dr

Blake Lively Would Love To Be A Professional Party Planner
Blake Lively would love to be a party planner. The "Gossip Girl" star - who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit U.S. TV show - was so excited about planning her recent 21st birthday party and soon realized she had potential as a professional event organizer. She said: "I love to plan parties. That would be my career if I wasn't an actress!" At the 1920s-themed party, held at New York's Palace Hotel earlier this month, Blake was accompanied by her "Gossip Girl" co-star and real-life rumored boyfriend Pen

Clay Felker’s National Monument
New York Stories: Landmark Writing from Four Decades of New York MagazineEdited by Steve Fishman, John Homans, and Adam MossRandom House, 573 pages, $17 In the late 1960s and early ’70s, cultural and economic vitality were oozing, often gushing, away from American cities into suburbia. A 1967 Time cover story, “Our Embattled Cities,” featured Daniel Patrick Moynihan, calling him an “urbanologist,” and extending the title to other thoughtful academics and city planners, including Edward J. Logue, w

Blake Lively, The Party Planner
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Blake Lively Wants Her Gossip Girl Wardrobe
Blake Lively is hoping to inherit her character's huge wardrobe when she leaves Gossip Girl. The actress -- who plays rich girl Serena van der Woodsen in The CW network's teen drama -- says she has no plans on ditching the Upper Eastside for some time, but hopes if she stars in the program for long enough she might get the chance to keep some of the designer gear when she eventually does move on. She explains, "In the show, as Serena I wore a $10,000 Chanel coat for a casual day at school. It's just absu