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Happy Birthday, Leighton Meester! 10 Things You Don’t Know About the ‘Gossip Girl’ (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:17:09 +0000

We know her as the fierce Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, but who is Leighton Meester really?

The brunette bombshell turns 26 today and in at such a young age, she’s accomplished so much. Did you know she starred in a rockstar music video at the start of her GG fame? Do you know where she has her one and only tattoo?

Click through the pics to find out all these answers and more!

Leighton isn’t the only famous birthday girl today! She shares her big day with Twilight leading lady Kristen Stewart.

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Which actress is your fave: Leighton or KStew? Stand by your gal in the comments.

Leighton Meester Springs Onto ‘Gossip Girl’ Set in Floral Frock (PHOTOS)

Andy Scott — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:59:57 +0000

It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring on the set of Gossip Girl!

On Tuesday, star Leighton Meester was spotted wearing a colorful ensemble as she filmed scenes for the hit CW series. Dressed in a floral-printed dress and bright yellow coat, Leighton officially kicked winter to the curb with a look that had us all ready for more of those warm temperatures!

Also spotted on set was Leighton’s costar, the hunky Ed Westwick, who looked handsome as ever in – what else? – a suit.

What do you think of Leighton’s spring look? Sound off in the comments!

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Leighton Meester: I’m Not Sure I Want to Get Married

Jason Scott — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:56:54 +0000

Leighton Meester may be one of Hollywood’s most eligible stars, but she’s pretty picky when it comes to dating. In Marie Claire‘s April issue, the Gossip Girl star opens up about her dating life, revealing:

“I’ve never had a boyfriend until I was 18. It’s nice, I guess–when you like them. But it isn’t the most important thing.”

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She continues: “I’m not sure I ever want to get married. The only time a relationship is good is when you really love them. I don’t want to hang out with some guy I just like.”

On her humble upbringing, Leighton was never totally concerned with typical kid stuff. “I was worried we didn’t have gas money or food,” she confesses, “those were my concerns.” By the sounds of it, this girl has her priorities in order.

Even though Leighton might not have a wedding in mind for her future, that hasn’t stopped her from filming in a lovely wedding dress for her hit TV show. Take a look at the pics.

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Read more of about Leighton’s journey to the top in Marie Claire.

Penn Badgley: I Like a Woman Who Has ‘Command Of Her Sexuality’ (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:33:38 +0000

We now know what Penn Badgley sees in Zoe Kravitz, besides her being gorgeous and talented. The Gossip Girl guy chatted with Celebuzz editor Amber James exclusively at the Rock & Republic For Kohl’s Fashion Week show, and opened up about his taste in women and his on and off screen love life. Swoon!

When asked about what he finds attractive in the opposite sex, the actor answered:

“That is such a hard question to answer… Someone with confidence and command of her sexuality.”

Penn has dated two fashionistas in his day, Blake Lively and now Zoe, so we had to ask: What style does he find most attractive on females?

He answered candidly, “It’s hard to nail just one down, but if her style is original and unique, it denotes confidence and individually. Honestly, I like it all depending on who it is.” As for his go-to style, “Black jeans, a shirt and a jacket. It’s pretty simple.”

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Now for the Gossip Girl scoop! Though they haven’t rekindled their romance for quite some time, will we ever see Dan (Penn) and Serena (Blake) together again? The actor joked, “There is probably no hope for those two. (laughs) … Actually, we only get scripts week to week, so I don’t know what’s in store for Dan or the rest of the characters.”

Blake Lively Latest Starlet to Channel Marilyn Monroe’s Style (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:56:13 +0000

Look out Michelle Williams, there’s a new actress channeling Marilyn Monroe on screen! In a special Gossip Girl episode that includes a dream sequence, Blake Lively shows up looking like Marilyn in the 1953 movie Gentleman Prefer Blondes.

Dressed in a pink gown, matching gloves and draped in diamonds, Blake looks to be singing to the Gossip guys as she struts sexily around the room. Is Blake pulling off the Marilyn look or is there another celeb that works the late blonde bombshell’s style better? Click through the pics and let us know.

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While Blake is portraying Marilyn on the small screen, Michelle is winning awards for her big screen role in My Week With Marilyn. The actress just took home a Golden Globe Sunday night, the same one Marilyn did all those years ago.

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Caught Kissing: Chace Crawford & Ella Rae Peck! (PHOTOS)

Wes Ferguson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:36:01 +0000

Has Chace Crawford found a new lady love? Sort of…he and Ella Rae Peck were snapped showing some PDA, but it was all for a scene for his show Gossip Girl. Spoiler alert!

The two were seen getting close while filming right on the sidewalks of New York City for that authentic street vibe.

IRL, Chace has been linked to Canadian model Amanda Laine, who he was spotted with earlier this week at the GQ at PARK & BOND Holiday Pop-Shop Shop launch.

The two were also spotted at a hockey game at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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'Gossip Girl' Cast Celebrates 100th Episode

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Leighton Meester Wears Wedding Dress For ‘Gossip Girl’ Scenes with Penn Badgley (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:39:11 +0000

It’s called The End of the Affair episode and it leaves Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) alone in a dressing room with Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley) while wearing a wedding gown.

We can’t wait to see where this is going! Also in the stills, the wedding gown guru herself, Vera Wang! Leighton and Vera know each other all too well as the Gossip Girl is the face of Vera’s fragrance Lovestruck.

The episode doesn’t air until Jan. 16, 2012, and seems to have some of our favorite characters encountering near death experiences. Could these wedding photos all be a dream? Check out the promo below and let us know.

Blake Lively & Ed Westwick Brave NYC Chill on ‘Gossip Girl’ Set (PHOTOS)

Steve DiCarlo — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:55:42 +0000

Winter may be nearly here, but the cold weather isn’t stopping Blake Lively and Ed Westwick from filming new episodes of Gossip Girl! The sexy costars were caught on camera today in between takes, taking on the NYC weather.

While we’re not crazy about Blake’s striped shirt and leather jacket ensemble, we are digging the Snooki-esque poof! Meanwhile, Ed looked winter chic in his sharp gray overcoat and sunglasses.

Drama on the show is getting intense this season, especially because Ed’s character, Chuck Bass, may be the father of Blair’s (Leighton Meester) baby! That is, if she has a baby – Margaret Colin, who plays Blair’s mother on the show let slip to NY Mag that she “had to show up to work to find out that, you know, that she lost the baby.”

Do you think Chuck is the father? Will Blair have the baby, or will a miscarriage keep the little Bass (or Prince Louis Jr.) from being born? Be sure to leave your predictions in the comments below!

Blake Lively’s Bum-Baring Flapper Dress: Yay or Nay? (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:42:02 +0000

Whoa! Blake Lively has proved that she can wear just about anything! The actress stepped out Saturday night for the Gossip Girl 100th episode celebration wearing a super-revealing Marchesa cocktail dress.

With a Flapper flair, the dress had strategically placed tassels and mermaid-esque fabric to cover up a tiny bit of her body. Regardless of the embellishments, she sported a bit of side bum and cleavage. Though Blake has the body to work a dress like this, does that mean she should? What do you think of her skin-baring getup: Yay or Nay?

Cast your vote in the poll and play fashion critic in the comments!

Blake is known for her fashion risks leggy looks! Take a gander at Blake’s hits and misses on the red carpet in the gallery below!

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‘Gossip Girl’ Cast Celebrates Their 100th Episode (PHOTOS)

Gabrielle Chung — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:11:32 +0000

It seems like it was only yesterday when we first met Serena, Blair, and the rest of the Gossip Girl gang on TV for the first time!

Last night, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick and more stepped out to celebrate GG‘s 100th episode in New York City. The girls (obviously) dazzled in their gorgeous gowns while the boys hung out together on the red carpet.

A 100 episodes is a huge milestone for any TV series as it usually signifies that the show could be syndicated in the future. Here’s to many more Gossip Girl our TV sets soon!

The GG gang has been spotted numerous times around NYC filming scenes for the show, so we’re glad to see the cast letting their hair down and celebrating their hard work. Check out some of their finest moments below!

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What is your favorite Gossip Girl moment thus far? Tell us and get a GG party going in the comments below!

Kristen Stewart vs. Leighton Meester: Who’s the Better Onscreen Bride? (POLL)

Elizabeth Santana — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:19:28 +0000

There are no signs that either Kristen Stewart or Leighton Meester will be heading down the aisle anytime soon, in real life that is. The two young actresses will both be taking the walk of eternal commitment when their onscreen characters take the plunge, KStew on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 and Leighton on Gossip Girl.

The very fashionable Blair Waldorf and the converse wearing Bella Swan will both wear white and (hopefully) utter ‘I do’ to their fiances, Blair’s being royalty and Bella’s being immortal! Coincidentally, both characters are also pregnant. Given the buzz around these weddings, who is the better bride? Be the judge by voting in our poll!

The first images of Leighton Meester wearing her wedding dress just popped up. Blair Waldrof is set to marry her royal beau Prince Louis Grimaldi in a classic strapless princess cut dress with what looks like intricate beading and a giant bow at the waist. But it doesn’t seem as if she’ll make it down the aisle! It looks like Blair is running away from someone.

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Blair might be having a case of cold feet, but Bella Swan has no desire to leave her vampire fiance Edward Cullen behind. For the wedding, she’ll be wearing a Carolina Herrera vintage inspired dress. So far, we’ve only seen sketches of the entire dress, but you can catch a glimpse of it in the Breaking Dawn trailer. To finish the 1920s dress (complete with long sleeves), Bella will have her hair swooped up in a bun with an uber long beaded veil attached. Even though the Venezuelan born fashion designer created the memorable dress, the series’ creator (Stephenie Meyer) and Kristen herself had the final say!

For more coverage on the highly anticipated (and fictitious) weddings, be sure to follow Celebuzz on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr!

Leighton Meester Runs Through NYC in Wedding Dress For ‘Gossip Girl’ Scenes (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:23:07 +0000

Is Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) a runaway bride? That’s the story these pictures are telling but who knows what’s she’s running towards just yet. Perhaps Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick)?

The actress shot scenes for Gossip Girl Monday night on the streets of New York City wearing a super-formal wedding dress. Looking emotional while taping the scene, Leighton looks to running towards someone.

What story do you think these pics are telling? Sound off in the comments!

On last week’s highly anticipated The Big Sleep No More episode, Chuck was working his way back into Blair’s heart, while her royal fiance finds her paternity test.

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Penn Badgley Has Giggle Fit Filming ‘Gossip Girl’ (PHOTOS)

Wes Ferguson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:51:06 +0000

We’re not sure what’s going on here, but it looks like Leighton Meester and and Penn Badgley are having a good day at work!

While shooting a street scene for Gossip Girl, Miss Meester must have hit Penn’s funny bone. The actor busted out into a giggle fit while filming, causing Leighton to crack a wry smile.

Looks like New York’s Upper East Side just got a little less stuffy.

Although Penn is quite the hottie, he’s not shy about admitting his fellow costars are pretty good looking too. In fact, he recently said on Regis and Kelly that his vote would go to Chace Crawford!

“If there were to be one Gossip guy hunk, I think it probably would be Chace,” he joked.

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Blake Lively and Penn Badgley Reunite On ‘Gossip Girl’ Set (PHOTOS)

Elizabeth Santana — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:04:29 +0000

Facing your ex is always hard (and awkward!), but it must be harder when you work with them!

Former on and off screen couple Blake Lively and Penn Badgley reunited on the set of their show Gossip Girl as the two filmed scenes in NYC on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The two were spotted in their Serena and Dan mode as they sipped coffee.

Hmm, we can only wonder what the two talked about between breaks! Something tells us that Blake wasn’t exactly gushing to Penn (the two dated for 3 years!) about her rumored new beau Ryan Reynolds.

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Penn isn’t exactly crying a river over his ex. He was recently spotted holding hands with X-Men: First Class star Zoe Kravitz and his latest flick Margin Call has a fresh score of 85% over at Rotten Tomatoes!

Looks like these two do better apart than together.

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Penn Badgley Reveals His Choice For Hottest Hunk on ‘Gossip Girl’ (VIDEO)

Laura Franco — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:45:55 +0000

It’s the trickiest question any devoted Gossip Girl fan encounters: who’s the hottest actor on the show? Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford or Ed Westwick? Each GG heartthrob has his own definitive swoonworthy quality, that’s for sure—Penn’s smooth-talking voice, Chace’s gorgeous eyes and Ed’s bad boy demeanor.

Even Penn himself revealed his choice for hottest GG hunk!

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When faced with the question during his appearance on Live! With Regis And Kelly on Wednesday, he showed no hesitation when revealing his answer:

“If there were to be one Gossip guy hunk, I think it probably would be Chace,” he joked.

Kelly Ripa said she and Regis Philbin were avidly on Team Penn, to which he replied:

“We can all be divided. I’m more of a Chace guy, really,” Penn said with a smile.

All three of the Gossip men receive equal attention when it comes to female fan hysteria, Penn added. He went on to reveal his craziest fan incident while shooting the show in NYC and discussed his latest film, Margin Call. The thriller revolves around an investment bank during the early stages of America’s economic crisis in 2008, and also features Kevin Spacey, Demi Moore and Zachary Quinto.

Click above to watch the rest of Penn’s interview and catch Margin Call when it hits theaters nationwide on Friday!

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‘Gossip Girl’ Kaylee Defer: I Have Two Engagement Rings! (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:50:39 +0000

Kaylee Defer may be cozying up to Chace Crawford in a few Gossip Girl scenes this season, but in reality, she’s spoken for! Celebuzz got a chance to chat with the style-savvy actress who was eager to talk about her two-year engagement and her ring bling!

While at the Denim Habit NYC Grand Opening on Tuesday night (also in attendance, Emma Roberts), Kaylee gushed about fiance Mike Pereira, but admitted that no wedding date has been set.

“We had a date and then I booked Gossip Girl and then it was really impossible to plan the wedding in LA from NY. So we kind of put a hold on it for the time being and then once things settle down I’ll get back into bridezilla mode.”

Kaylee is doubly devoted to her man, revealing that she wears not one, but two engagement rings! Michael is starting up a jewelry line called Michael Raymond Designs.

“This one was his mom’s and this one he designed for me (simple gold band with a diamond).”

But what’s going on with her Gossip Girl character Charlie on the relationship front?! Kaylee reveals that Charlie is also in love!

“You know, she just falls in love with the van der Woodsens and they’re family to her. I think that she is struggling with the reality that they’re not really family.”

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As for whose closet she’d raid if given the choice of gossip girls, Kaylee reveals: “Definitely Serena’s (Blake Lively). It’s amazing. Although Blair’s (Leighton Meester) [wardrobe] is so much more involved. Serena’s is much more effortless, which is more my route.”

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Her advice for those looking to dress like her peers on the Upper East Side, Kaylee advised, “Always dress for yourself. Don’t dress for other people. Don’t try to squeeze into something that doesn’t fit because it’ll only make you look worse and feel worse.” Whose Gossip Girl character’s closet would you raid if given the chance? Let us know in the comments!

Leighton Meester Chased By Paparazzi in ‘Gossip Girl’ Scene (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:00:24 +0000

Leighton Meester is used to the paparazzi tailing her, but this is all very new for Blair Waldorf. The actress was spotted in NYC on Wednesday shooting a few Gossip Girl scenes where she’s being mobbed by photographers.

Looking super chic, Blair is dressed in a stunning yellow coat and winter hat for the scenes. On the show, Blair is pregnant, and on Tuesday night’s episode, audiences were on the edge of their seats trying to determine who was the baby’s daddy!

In the beginning, Blair puts off learning the paternity of her child as it is between her on again-off again lover Chuck (Ed Westwick) or her fiance Louis. Blair overhears Louis saying he’s not ready to be a father and it worries her, but turns out, he is the father.

After hearing the news, Louis seems thrilled and Chuck is seen crying in his bed.

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Do you think it will last between Louis and Blair, or will she go back to Chuck?

Relive Most Memorable ‘Gossip Girl’ Hookups (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:33:23 +0000

In honor of Gossip Girl’s season five premiere tonight, Sept. 26, we are counting down the show’s best hookups. Whether steamy, crowd-pleasing, or unexpected, we can always count on Gossip Girl to provide us with the most complicated love triangles, forbidden loves, and even threesomes! Click the pics and get a more detailed look into the hookups below!

10. Nate and Serena – While Nate (Chace Crawford) and Serena (Blake Lively) didn’t last too long into the series, this was a significant hookup that showed how Serena and Blair (Leighton Meester) are the ultimate frenemies. It tore the friendship apart but of course, the drama of the Upper East Side brought them back together again.

9. Blair and Nate - Eat your heart out Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick)! After a messy breakup, Nate and Blair rekindled their flame with a seriously naughty make out sesh. While it was fun at the time and the relationship was on-again off-again, the two were definitely not meant to be.

8. Jenny and Nate – While it lasted only a short time, Jenny (Taylor Momsen) and Nate’s relationship was definitely a memorable one thanks to the age difference and the fact that Nate was supposed to be Dan’s friend. Awkward!

7. Vanessa and Dan – Best friends turned friends with benefits. We all know that in real life, this never works, but it did not surprise us when it happened with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) and Dan (Penn Badgley). After this romantic relationship, it was hard for them to ever get back on track.

6. Nate and Catherine the Duchess – Remember this one? Blair was dating Marcus, a lord. Meanwhile Marcus’ mother, a duchess, was getting naughty with Nate in the library! Talk about complicated!

5. Dan and Georgina – We all sat at home watching, screaming at our televisions, “DON’T DO IT!” We saw Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) was crazy but Dan was blinded by her seductive ways. This hookup even led to Georgina announcing that her baby was his – which thankfully was just a lie.

4. Dan and Blair – A fairly new romance, that seems to have already passed. It all started with their internship at W Magazine and ended when they finally kissed and Blair “didn’t feel anything”. Oh well…more chance for Blair to get back with Chuck and Dan to get back with Serena!? Positive thinking.

3. Dan, Vanessa, and Olivia – We all know that college brings about new life experiences but we doubt Dan Humphrey had any idea he would find himself in the middle of a steamy threesome. Dan’s face is priceless when he finds himself watching Vanessa Abrams and guest star Olivia (Hilary Duff) making out right in from of him! Definitely a Gossip Girl hookup to remember.

2. Dan and Serena – Another crowd favorite, a beautiful couple who end up being step-siblings! Coming from opposite ends of Manhattan, Dan and Serena became fascinated with each other. Things fell apart when their parents got married, but we have never given up hope that the two will get back together. While it seems far-fetched at this point, the two are currently single. We can keep wishing!

1. Chuck and Blair – Ever since Chuck (Ed Westwick) opened up and said those three little words Blair needed to hear, this couple is arguably one of the favorites on television. With their scheming and conniving, Chuck and Blair always have always proven to be meant for each other, even if she is currently engaged to a prince.

There we have it. The upcoming season is sure to bring out even more memorable hookups so make sure to tune in Monday at 8 p.m. to The CW to see what will happen next!

‘Gossip Girl’ Season 5: What You Need to Know (PHOTOS)

Amber James — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:00:17 +0000

It is the moment we have all been waiting for: the Gossip Girl Season 5 premiere! You may have spent all summer anticipating this day, but in case you’ve forgotten a few of the show’s cliff hangers, we are here to fill you in. With Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) engaged to the Prince of Monaco and Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) set to start a REAL job, this new season will be full of even more drama than ever before.

Click through the gallery to see what you need to know before watching the season premiere of Gossip Girl! What do you hope to see this season? Let us know in the comments!

Giveaway Alert! Win Tickets to ‘Gossip Girl’ Tour in NYC

Jackie Willis — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:34:58 +0000

The new season of Gossip Girl premieres Monday and to get you excited for the main event, we’re teaming up with On Location Tours to giveaway some spots on the bus for their GG tour in NYC.

The tour promises to have you “enter the playground of your favorite Upper East Side prep school teens!” The tour stops at a slew of the TV hotspots, including:

- The hotel that is home to the Bass and Van der Woodsen families
- Constance Billard & St. Jude’s
- The Upper East Side mansion that was the site of Lily & Bart’s wedding
- The lavish Fifth Avenue building that Blair Waldorf calls home
- Henri Bendel where Blair and Serena shop

There’s also even a stop at the MET and you’ll go on location to the NYU campus where Dan and Vanessa go to school! So if you’ll be in NYC this fall, here’s how to enter:

1. Follow Celebuzz on Twitter and ‘Like’ us on Facebook.

2. Follow Lonesome George & Co. on Twitter and ‘Like’ their Facebook page.

3. Leave a comment below telling us your favorite wildlife animal.

PLEASE NOTE: You must sign in to Celebuzz (or use Facebook to sign in) in order to comment and win.

This giveaway will close on Friday, September 30th at 9 AM ET.

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