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Blake Lively Dresses Like Her 'Gossip Girl' Character Serena

Trendy actress Blake Lively finds that she has the same fashion choice with Serena van der Woodsen, the character she portrays in TV series "Gossip Girl". "I dress just like Serena! I own half her wardrobe, so it's far too similar to the way I dress," she tells the November issue of Nylon Magazine.

Notwithstanding the similar fashion sense, Blake says she and Serena actually have very little in common. "I feel ridiculous at times with her -- because I'm, you know, killing someone or marrying someone [on Gossip Girl], but I look like me," explains the 22-year-old screen beauty. "I'm like, 'Oh, this is absurd'."

Victoria Beckham Lands Role on 'Gossip Girl'

Victoria Adams, aka the famous wife of David Beckham, has landed a role on fashionable TV series "Gossip Girl". She scored the cameo reportedly because leading stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester have been a fan of her clothes and thus they want Victoria to appear on the show in style.

"Blake and co-star Leighton Meester are fans of Victoria's designs, and have both worn her dresses," a mole described the story to U.K.'s Mirror. "Blake attended the unveiling of Victoria's new collection in New York last month, alongside the series' stylist Eric Damen. The trio started chatting and Victoria revealed she was a huge fan of the show. From here, Blake pleaded with her to guest star in an episode and ran the idea past producers."

'Where the Wild Things Are' Glams Up for N.Y. Premiere

"Where the Wild Things Are" is literally days away from its theatrical debut, and to celebrate that the Big Apple has played host to its premiere. On Tuesday, October 13, red carpet was rolled out to greet cast, crew and celebrity guests coming to the special screening event which took place at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.

Spotted walking down the red carpet on the special evening among others was the movie's leading actor Max Records. He arrived in companion of author Maurice Sendak and director Spike Jonze. His co-stars, Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, Lauren Ambrose and Catherine O'Hara, were present as well.

First Look of Tyra Banks on 'Gossip Girl'

Two worlds will collide when "Gossip Girl" airs an episode where Tyra Banks, the host of "America's Next Top Model", pays a visit as an actress named Ursula Nyquist later this season. There is little detail about Tyra's role but it was reported that Serena will get a job as a publicist taking charge of Ursula's movie premiere night. No episode date was suggested.

Apart from sharing some scenes with Blake Lively, Tyra will also meet another guest star Hilary Duff who plays a movie star in disguise, Olivia. They have shot their joint scene and Duff said, "It was fun to work with her in a different atmosphere than appearing on her show. She looked beautiful and did a really great job. She had the flat hair that squiggles on her forehead. Very flapper-ish!"

Video: Cast of 'Gossip Girl' Speaking of Season 3

One week away from the season 3 premiere, the cast of "Gossip Girl" are coming out to reveal their characters' development in the new chapter. Jessica Szohr who plays Vanessa has been doing a favor of being the interviewer for Leighton Meester (Blair), Penn Badgley (Dan) and Ed Westwick (Chuck).

In her chat with Leighton, Jessica asked about the dynamic of Blair and Chuck. "It's gonna be pretty fun because we get to sort of see what a real-life relationship would be between Chuck and Blair. It's not a normal and conventional relationship by any means but for right now, the fighting and the love-hate is gonna be over a little bit," Leighton explained.

Blake Lively Recruited for Ben Affleck's 'The Town'

A "Gossip Girl" star will be seen playing a part in "The Town". Blake Lively, the actress who plays lead character Serena van der Woodsen in The CW's popular teen drama, has come on board Warner Bros. and Legendary's next crime thriller project.

The 22-year-old is tapped to take the role of Ben Affleck's troubled ex-girlfriend who happens to be Jeremy Renner's sister. She is expected to join others in the cast ensemble, which include Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall, when production begins in Boston sometime in September.

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester Filming 'Gossip Girl'

The cast of "Gossip Girl" have been out and about to shoot the third season of The CW's series. The latest on-set pictures are released after Blake Lively and Leighton Meester filmed a scene at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York on Monday, July 13.

On the location, Meester's Blair is seen with blue dress, holding a cup of coffee. Lively's Serena then approaches Blair in shorts and gets a hug from her. It is unclear for which episode the scene is shot.

Blake Lively Doesn't Diet and Exercise to Maintain Slim Figure

Unlike many other females in common who have to diet and work out extra hard to have a slim figure, Blake Lively openly admits to Glamour U.K. that she never does both in order to stay curvy. "I do panic before I have to wear a really skimpy outfit, but I don't have enough willpower," she states.

The depicter of Serena van der Woodsen in "Gossip Girl" continues recalling, "I had to do a scene in a bra and shorts for the first time in two years ... On the day of the shoot, I ate a pork burrito, chips and coke. Afterwards, I thought, 'I probably shouldn't have done that.' But whatever...I have never worked out." She, however, is quick to add to Glamour U.K., "I know you feel better when you do, so I am planning on getting a trainer."

2009 Teen Choice Awards Nominees List in TV

"Gossip Girl" has a big chance to walk out with multiple prizes at this year's Teen Choice Awards after getting 10 nominations, both for the series and the cast. Almost all the main actors such as Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, Leighton Meester and Blake Lively grab one each. The CW series is one of the top scorers of the whole nominations list after "Twilight" which dominates with 12 nods.

Right behind "Gossip Girl" in terms of number is "American Idol". Scoring 7 nominations in total, the reality singing competition earns among others through its judge Simon Cowell, host Ryan Seacrest, and two recent contestants, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. It additionally takes the nomination for Choice Tour.

'Gossip Girl' Siren Blake Lively Often Feels Like Tranny

Gaining her popularity from her starring role as Serena van der Woodsen in "Gossip Girl", Blake Lively admits she often feels insecure about her body, telling Allure magazine she sometimes feels like a transsexual. "I feel like a tranny a lot of the time," she is quoted as saying.

Asked on what makes her think so, the screen beauty states, "I don't know, I'm ... large? They put me in six-inch heels, and I tower over every man. I've got this long hair and lots of clothes and makeup on. I just feel really big a lot of the time, and I'm surrounded by a lot of tiny people." At the end she concludes, "I feel like a man sometimes."

A Look at 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee' Through Promo Trailer

The 59th Berlin International Film Festival has been kicked off and with it comes a promo trailer for "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee". Shown at the festival, the preview of the drama movie, which narration is in Italian, displays the main character, Pippa Lee, in her present and past days as being portrayed by Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively respectively.

A drama film written and directed by Rebecca Miller, "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" centers on Pippa Lee's present and past. When she finds out that her husband falls for a younger woman, 50-year-old Pippa, who is addicted to methamphetamine, indulges herself in an array of erotic adventures while heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown.

Blake Lively Added as 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Presenter

The list of presenters at The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards is swelling with the addition of three new stars. Blake Lively, Laurence Fishburne and Aaron Eckhart are set to present an award at the event held January 11 at the Beverly Hilton.

The trio will join previously-announced presenters that include Jake Gyllenhaal, Salma Hayek, Glenn Close, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ricky Gervais and Amy Poehler among others. Filmmaker Steven Spielberg will receive the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award, the honor that he was supposed to take last year prior to the cancellation due to writer's strike.

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley Star in Pro-Obama PSA, the Video

Supporting Barack Obama to be the next U.S. president, Blake Lively and Penn Badgley show their love for the politician by starring in a new public service announcement (PSA), urging people to vote for him. Their pro-Obama PSA, which has been all over the net, is first featured on a new website called McCainFreeWhiteHouse.org.

In the 30-second PSA , titled "Partnership for a McCain-Free Whitehouse", the "Gossip Girl" stars and real-life lovers were joined by several other people of their ages. All of them jokingly warn people about the dangers of voting for Republican presidential candidate John McCain. "Talk to your parents about John McCain. For my sake? Please? Vote for Barack Obama. Before it's too late," the people featured in the PSA say.

Blake Lively to Celebrate 21st Birthday with Jazz-Themed Party

Turning 21 years old last month, Blake Lively would only celebrate her birthday this weekend and is planning to throw a Jazz Age-themed bash. The party, to be more specific, will be held Saturday night, September 6 in New York.

Coming to such idea, the birthday girl asks all the guests to wear 1920s-style outfits. She herself will make sure that all of them obey the rule by asking the doormen to check and reject "those not in theme." No further details about the planned birthday party. Blake herself hasn't issued any comment on the report.

'Gossip Girl' Blake Lively and Leighton Meester Guest-Starring in '30 Rock'

Having the privilege of presenting many guest stars, NBC's "30 Rock" makes use of the "Gossip Girl" popularity by signing in two of its cast for a cameo. Blake Lively and Leighton Meester who play Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf respectively will appear on the comedy show as guest-stars.

Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello revealed exclusively that both stars have closed the deal for a November episode. Roles that they will be playing are the high-school mates of Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) who will support the insight to Lemon's place in the community while a student.

'Gossip Girl' Blake Lively Is Cosmo's September Cover Girl

The success of her TV series "Gossip Girl" undoubtedly gives Blake Lively's acting career a boost, making her a new starlet in Hollywood entertainment industry. Becoming a brand new household name, she has been picked by Cosmopolitan magazine to be its latest cover girl, debuted on the cover of its September issue.

In addition to the magazine's cover shoot and some other pics inside, Blake also sat down for an exclusive and interesting interview during which she discussed about snagging fame and happiness. Greater than that she, too, opened up about her acting career, high school days, and her on-screen/off-screen boyfriend Penn Badgley.

'Gossip Girl' Wins Six Teen Choice TV Awards

The full winners from all categories, including TV, movie, and music, of the 2008 Teen Choice Awards have been unveiled Sunday, August 3. Dominating the TV nominations with a total of 14 nods, CW's teen drama "Gossip Girl" leads the pack, winning 6 awards all at once. In addition to winning the Choice TV Show Drama award, the series also seizes the Choice TV Breakout Show award.

Its cast, meanwhile, also bring home several awards. Blake Lively is a double winner, taking home the awards for both Choice TV Actress Drama and Choice TV Breakout Star Female categories. The Choice TV Breakout Star Male is given to Chace Crawford. Ed Westwick wins the Choice TV Villain award, thanks to his role of Chuck Bass.

Blake Lively, Emma Roberts, Jonas Brothers Among Hollywood's New Wave in Vanity Fair

Blake Lively, Emma Roberts, Kristen Stewart and Amanda Seyfried arguably are the next it girls of their generation. The foursome are counted among Vanity Fair's "Hollywood's New Wave." Due to their new predicate, all of them are featured on the magazine's cover for its August 2008 issue with the headline that reads "Hollywood's NEW WAVE."

Blake, Emma, Kristen, and Amanda's VF cover is shot by Mark Seliger. The magazine's writer James Wolcott interviewed the beauties as well as the other Bright Hollywood Young stars and at the same time also urged them to pay attention to how they live, considering the industry's ups and downs that have led the other stars to experience meltdown.

Megan Fox Is FHM's No. 1 Sexiest Woman in the World

Is often compared to famous movie actress Angelina Jolie in case of her sex appeal and most of all the tattoos she has, Megan Fox distances herself from the mother of four with her just-attached label, FHM No. 1 Sexiest Woman in the World. Debuted on the FHM's annual list in 2006 at No. 68 and ranked at No. 65 in 2007, the 21-year-old actress-model tops this year list, stealing the crown from last year reigning hottie Jessica Alba who has to settle for the third spot.

Jolie herself also is included in the list, being chosen the 12th Sexiest Woman in the World. Reigning the top spot on FHM's annual 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll of FHM readers, Fox beats out the likes of Jessica Biel, Elisha Cuthbert, and Scarlett Johansson among others who are on the 2nd, 4th and 5th spots respectively. Joining them on the Top 10 are Emmanuelle Chriqui, Hilary Duff, Tricia Helfer, Blake Lively, and Kate Beckinsale at no. 6 to 10 in a row. Pop star Britney Spears surprisingly also makes the cut, reigning the 100th spot.

Rihanna and Ryan Seacrest Top Victoria's Secret's 2008 What Is Sexy? List

Best known as the largest brand of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products in America, Victoria's Secret sure knows best what sexy is. And appears to be true, the company has just unveiled its 2008 What Is Sexy? list, which among others include R&B singer Rihanna, who's crowned as the Sexiest Female Musician, and Ryan Seacrest whose smile is claimed as the Sexiest ever.

Here's Victoria's Secret 2008 "What Is Sexy?" list comprised of:

• Rihanna - Sexiest Female Musician
• Ryan Seacrest - Sexiest Smile
• Eva Mendes - Sexiest Actress
• Josh Holloway - Sexiest Beach Body
• Victoria Adams - Sexiest Mom
• Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley - Sexiest Newlyweds
• Eric Bana - Sexiest Actor
• Chris Brown - Sexiest Male Musician
• Dane Cook - Sexiest Funnyman
• Tony Romo - Sexiest Male Athlete
• Justin Chambers - Sexiest Dad
• Blake Lively - Sexiest Newcomer
• Stacy Ferguson and Josh Duhamel - Sexiest Couple
• Scarlett Johansson - Sexiest Style
• Jessica Biel - Sexiest Lips
• Kate Bosworth - Sexiest Eyes
• Ali Larter - Sexiest Legs
• "Dirty Sexy Money" - Sexiest Cast