Gossip Girl fans upset New Yorkers

Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley and Hilary Duff are causing more controversy on the set of hit TV drama Gossip Girl - New York residents have complained their neighborhood has been taken over by crazed fans.
Duff is currently filming episodes as a guest star on the series, in which she plays a famous actress who enrolls at an university with Vanessa, played by Jessica Szohr.

The singer, Badgley and Meester filmed a dinner party scene at the esteemed National Arts Club on Tuesday in Manhattan's elite Gramercy Park, attracting hordes of screaming teen fans - and complaints from local residents.

A source told the New York Daily News, "Residents were complaining that they couldn't even walk on the sidewalks because cables were lying all over the place. Plus, there were trailers and crazed fans everywhere."

Duff sparked controversy on the set this week amid rumours she had infuriated the show's cast after refusing to leave her trailer, causing a massive delay in shooting. Her spokesperson denied he claims, which she said were "absolutely not true."
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Blake Lively going to 'Town' on big screen

"Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively has joined the ensemble cast that Ben Affleck is assembling for "The Town," a crime thriller he's directing.

In addition, Chris Cooper is in negotiations to board the Warner Bros. movie.

Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall and Jeremy Renner already are cast in "Town," an adaptation of Chuck Hogan's novel "Prince of Thieves."

The story follows a bank manager (Hall), the career criminal (Affleck) who stole more than her heart and the dedicated FBI agent (Hamm) trying to bust the crook and his gang, of which Renner is a part.

Lively is playing Renner's sister and Affleck's troubled ex-girlfriend. Cooper would play Affleck's father.

Lively returns as Serena van der Woodsen on the CW's "Gossip." whose new season begins September 14. She also will be seen on the big screen in "New York, I Love You."

Cooper, who won an Academy Award for "Adaptation," also appears in "New York" and the upcoming drama "The Company Men," which stars Affleck.

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Carter Becomes Major on 'Gossip Girl' Season 3

Sebastian Stan is getting a lot of camera time this upcoming season of "Gossip Girl". His character Carter Baizen reportedly will
be "a major figure" in the first seven episodes of the CW show and will probably be recurring heavily in the rest of the
episodes. E! Online, which has acquired this information from a source close to the show, noted that "nothing's set in stone" yet.

In the season 2 finale of the drama, Carter came to Serena's rescue when she was desperately looking for her biological father.
Carter, who appeared in the show as Chuck's nemesis, finally was able to locate his whereabout and informed Serena about it.
Their relationship apparently will grow stronger from there because in one of the promo pictures released for the third season,
Carter is actually seen kissing Serena.

The Upper East Siders, who are now in college, will return with a new chapter of their lives on September 14. Hilary Duff will
also be a major recurring character this season with her role as a movie star in disguise, Olivia.

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Chuck Bass plays kissy face in upcoming season

You don't have to be a "Gossip Girl" superfan to know that Chuck Bass, the young playboy portrayed by Ed Westwick, gets around.

His exploits last season included a steamy trip to Thailand and an interlude with a masked older women involved in secret high society sex parties.

But men?

Entertainment Weekly was first to report that Bass was caught kissing another boy in the episode of the hit show's third season that's currently being filmed.

A source at the show confirmed the same-sex smooch to the Daily News.
Spoiler alert if you choose to read further: Here are some of the details on the lip lock as reported by EW.
The kiss is not with anyone you've met previously "Gossip Girl" (anyone who was dying to see him kiss co-star Chace Crawford, cool your jets!).

The other kisser in question is a character named Josh Ellis, the aptly titled NYU head of freshman affairs, who's being played by Neal Bledsoe (previously seen on "CSI: NY" and "Guiding Light."

Ellis has the honor of picking an incoming frosh to deliver a big speech – and Leighton Meester’s Blair wants it so badly, she sends in Chuck to, um, try to seal the deal for her with the gay administrator.

Seducing the university staff doesn't pay, Blair!

Or maybe it does. You'll have to tune in to the new season to find out.
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'Gossip Girl' exclusive:Chuck Bass goes gay?

It’s true! Multiple Gossip Girl insiders confirm to me exclusively that the CW phenom is currently shooting an episode for its upcoming third season in which Ed Westwick’s legendary lothario kisses another man.

So who’s the lucky guy? And what are the circumstances surrounding the same-sex smooch? Keep reading for all the spoilery details…

First things first: Sorry to disappoint, but no, it’s not Chace Crawford. Westwick’s “romantic” interest is up-and-comer Neal Bledsoe (CSI: NY, Guiding Light), who’s guest-starring in episode 6 as Josh Ellis, NYU’s head of freshman affairs. Since Josh is tasked with selecting an incoming student for the honor of delivering the freshman speech, he’s, shall we say, a person of interest to Blair. In fact, she’s so determined to snag the slot that she goes so far as to pimp out her boyfriend to the gay guy in charge.
The catch? All you need to know is there is one. Oh, and wait until you hear what Chuck says to Blair following the lip-lock. (Must. Resist. Temptation. To. Spoil.)

It was only a matter of time before GG played the maybe-gay card with Chuck, who swung both ways in Cecily von Ziegesar’s Gossip Girl books.

What do you think? Surprised? Titillated? Horrified? Choose your adjectives below!

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Hilary Duff: Hard at Work

Kicking off another workday, Hilary Duff was spotted on the New York City set of “Gossip Girl” earlier today (August 25).

The “Lizzie McGuire” actress looked lovely as she made her way around the lot in between scenes, sporting a variety of different outfits.

Speaking of her guest spot on the CW show, Hilary told press, “Everyone’s been really, really gracious to me and sweet to me. I’m a huge fan of the show. They called me and said come on and do a few episodes. I jumped at the chance.”

Last night, Miss Duff headed out to Madison Square Garden to check out the Britney Spears Circus tour, in town for three straight nights.

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Gossip Girl Spoiler

With season three just around the corner, we know you Gossip Girl fans can't wait to see what's going down on the Upper East Side this year.

Well, we've got some news we think many of you will be happy to find out.

For those who fear that Queen B and Chuck Bass, played by Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick, will not make it through the season staying together as a couple, fear not: they're in it for the long hall confirms producers.

Gossip Girl executive producer Stephanie Savage has said:
"Chuck and Blair are definitely going to be a couple and stay a couple this season. Chuck and Blair in a relationship is going to be something very unique and something we haven't seen before. They have definitely found ways to not be boring."

We can't wait to see what that means!

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Taylor Momsen has a band,not half bad

For a band fronted by a 16-year-old, the Pretty Reckless has already accomplished plenty: Star-studded gigs, Twitter feuds with Courtney Love, the works. Did I mention that the Pretty Reckless' teenaged frontperson is in fact actress Taylor Momsen, best known as Gossip Girl's Jenny Humphrey?

So, okay, this fact likely accounts for much of the attention that the Pretty Reckless has received thus far. But! They are also a totally okay band on their own merits, as evidenced by the two new demos just posted on their MySpace. 'He Loves You' and 'Zombie,' both solidly serviceable tunes, share a catchy grunge-pop vibe. I'm particularly partial to the latter, though that might have something to do with the way its chorus shamelessly shoplifts from Stone Temple Pilots' 'Sex Type Thing.' (Or not: Momsen was born almost an entire year after that song came out. Scary, isn't it?)

Click over to the Pretty Reckless' MySpace to give the demos a listen, then weigh in: What do you think of this Gossip Girl's musical future?

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2009 VMAs: Leighton Meester to present

MTV has not yet announced every famous name that will either perform or make an appearance at the upcoming 2009 Video Music Awards (VMAs). But there are some names to start getting excited about, including those of confirmed presenters Leighton Meester, Chace Crawford, and Miranda Cosgrove.

Gossip Girls' Leighton Meester is already a recurring face in this year's celebration, since she is nominated for Best Pop Video with Cobra Starship thanks to her appearance in the video for the band's song "Good Girls Go Bad". She is even featured in one of the promos MTV calls VMA Side Story, where performers and presenters sing and dance to modern versions of the classis song "Tonight".

Chace Crawford, also of Gossip Girl fame, will be another presenter at this years' VMAs. He made headlines lately after being photographed kissing Twilight and New Moon star Ashley Greene.

Finally, young actress Miranda Cosgrove has also been confirmed as a presenter. First known by many for her work in the movie School of Rock, she is now the star of her own Nickelodeon show, iCarly, which has been known to put up a good ratings fight against the Disney Channel (and the Disney Channel girls Cosgrove is often compared to, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato.)

Gossip Girl Leighton Meester to present at MTV VMAs

On the night before the Gossip Girl Season 3 premiere you can see a few of your favorite stars walking the red carpet at the annual MTV Video Music Awards.

According to this article from the network, Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester was added to the list of presenters for the evening and will get on stage to hand out a coveted moon man.

Meester, who just won a Teen Choice Award for Best Actress in a TV Drama, is up for an award for the video collaboration that she did with pop group Cobra Starship for 'Good Girls Go Bad.' Meester recently presented at the MTV Movie Awards and caused quite a stir in her sheer, see-through black dress.

It was announced earlier that Meester’s Gossip Girl co-star Chace Crawford will also be handing out an award at the VMAs.

Performances for the evening include Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Muse, Taylor Swift and more.

The award ceremony airs on Sunday, September 13th. Make sure to watch.

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Who is Gossip Girl Gorgeous now?

As her first day on the set of Gossip Girl in New York City, Hilary Duff turns up bright and early on Monday (August 3).

The 21-year-old actress/singer will have a multi-episode arc playing Olivia Burke, a movie star who enrolls at NYU in search of a traditional college experience. She ends up rooming with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr). Olivia will be the new love interest for Dan (Penn Badgley).

Over the weekend, it was announced that Tyra Banks will also join the Gossip Girl cast, playing an actress co-starring in a film with Olivia.
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