Finally. The most anticipated Gossip Girl episode of the year airs tonight.

Granted, it's only the fifth day of 2009, but still. We've been looking forward to "In the Realm of the Basses" for quite some time - and we don't think we're alone.

Still reeling from his father's death, Chuck goes on a bender ... in Bangkok. Then he gets in even more trouble smoking hash at school. Enter his uncle Jack Bass - but does Bart's younger brother have ulterior motives for helping Chuck out?

What else do you think and hope will happen in tonight's episode?

Discuss "In the Realm of the Basses" and more in our Gossip Girl forum!

At any time, you can check out our pages of Gossip Girl quotes, pictures and videos from the episode as we compile them (works in progress at the moment).

After the episode, we'll post our official recap, Gossip Girl fashion and music breakdowns, and our staff's always-entertaining Round Table discussion! Enjoy!

Batten down the hatches, Upper East Siders - Hurricane Georgina is blowing back into town, according to Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly.

Sources confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg will be reprising her role as Serena van der Woodsen's (Blake Lively) nemesis Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl - and for multiple episodes. She first appeared toward the end of Season One.

A Gossip Girl rep declined to comment on the record, but an inside source says Georgina, who was last seen being carted off to rehab, will reappear toward the end of the current Season Two. Wonder in what capacity?

Creator and executive producer Josh Schwartz had hinted at Georgina's return in a past interview, but we're glad it's coming to fruition. The more drama, the merrier!

In related news, have you heard the rumor that Georgina will turn out to be Lily and Rufus' MIA love child? Crazy, right? Well, it's even crazier when you consider the fact that said love child is (spoiler alert!) ******** * **.

John Patrick Amedori recently got the boot from Gossip Girl producers, who announced that his character, sketchy artist Aaron Rose, would not be coming back to the show.

Well, it looks like he's making the most of his newfound free time, relaxing on the beach in Florida. What do you think of John Patrick Amedori shirtless? Hot or not?

This picture of John Patrick Amedori (Aaron Rose) shirtless is ...

If you're interested, follow the jump and click to enlarge more pictures of the 21-year-old ex-Gossip Girl star and his 19-year-old girlfriend, actress Brie Larson, who has a new TV show coming out January 18 on Showtime called The United States of Tara ...

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Pregnant Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford and her husband of two years, German entrepreneur Daniel Giersch, are calling it quits, according to People.

Rutherford recently announced that she is three months pregnant.

The 40-year-old actress, who plays Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, formally filed for divorce on December 30, citing "irreconcilable differences."

Giersch filed for legal separation the same day, a source reports.

Despite the upsetting development, Kelly Rutherford is expected back on the Gossip Girl set as scheduled in New York City on Tuesday, sources report.

The couple already have a two-year-old son, Hermes. This is Rutherford's second marriage. She wed Carlos Tarajano in 2001 and divorced in 2002.

Below are Gossip Girl pictures from Monday's "In the Realm of the Basses."

These ones actually are from the upcoming episode, unlike the ones we posted earlier in the week, which are actually from the following Monday's episode, "Gone with the Will" (those are worth a look, as well). Click to enlarge and share your thoughts ...

Welcome to the 32nd edition of the Gossip Girl Insider Caption Contest!

Follow the link above to see who won last week's. Then get ready for the new contest below! Just think of your best caption(s) for this Gossip Girl picture and leave it as a comment. We'll announce the winner next Friday. Good luck ...

All of us at Gossip Girl Insider would like to wish you a Happy New Year!

In Gossip Girl and in life, it's time for new beginnings. Our resolution is to bring you the most comprehensive and fun Gossip Girl coverage possible! Here's wishing you all the best - and we hope you'll continue to visit us often throughout 2009.

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Nothing particularly new or groundbreaking here - just a summary of the Gossip Girl spoilers and story lines to come in January, courtesy of today's New York Post.

The Gossip Girl romance between Serena van der Woodsen and Aaron Rose will be cut short, according to the CW - one of many plot shakeups for 2009.

Aaron, the Brooklyn artist with a trust fund played by John Patrick Amedori, will not be returning from Argentina with Serena (Blake Lively) on January 5.

The character of Aaron Rose is getting axed for good after Gossip Girl producers and fans alike failed to warm up to his sketchy, too-smooth persona this fall.

But Serena will have enough on her plate after the passing of stepdad Bart Bass (Robert John Burke), and everyone will be trying to pick up the pieces - including Jack Bass (Desmond Harrington), Bart's younger brother and Chuck Bass' uncle.

Jack appears to help Chuck (Ed Westwick) with his grief after his father's death - although this reportedly may be a ruse as he tries to wrest control of Bass Industries.

Gossip Girl spoilers and rumors suggest that as per his father's will, Chuck will be named CEO of the billion-dollar real estate empire. We'll see how Jack reacts...

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The December 8 episode of Gossip Girl, "O Brother, Where Bart Thou?" showed us that even an occasion like a funeral can feature eye-opening Gossip Girl fashion.

Below, our Gossip Girl fashion contributor, the fabulous Liza L., belatedly breaks down the episode, telling us where we can get some of its amazing attire ...

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At Bart Bass' funeral, the Gossip Girl characters proved that you still can look magnificent, sexy and controversial in such a boring color as black.

Jenny Humphrey accessorizes her outfit with a pair of Be&D Peeptoe Slingbacks ($695, here) and a Bodhi safety clutch bag ($748, here).

Serena van der Woodsen showed off her stunning collection of coats and jackets: the beige one is simply a "Trench Coat" ($1,295 here). The coat she wore to Bart's funeral was an "Evening Coat" ($1,199, here), with a pair of Sigerson Morrison pumps ($199, on sale here) and a Chanel Lambskin Classic Flap Bag with glass stone and Rhodold Embroidery (from the Pre-Fall 2008 collection). The third jacket Serena wears is a Rag & Bone Hussar Jacket ($580, here), which she accessorized with a Chanel Caviar Flap-bag.

As for the incomparable Blair Waldorf, looked as amazing as always throughout this great episode, especially towards the end, when she dazzled in a 3.1 Philip Lim dress (Fall 2008, the Constellation collection – very similar one here).

Blair's dress is gorgeous ... even when sitting next to Aaron Rose at the wedding.

Below is the CW's press release for Episode 16 of Season Two, "You've Got Yale" (another great title). This episode will air on Monday, January 19 ...

It’s that stressful time of year when Constance Billard and St. Jude’s students find out who is and isn’t worthy of early admission to Yale University.

Meanwhile, Serena van der Woodsen bonds with her new Shakespeare teacher, Rachel (guest star Laura Breckenridge), who has no clue what kind of wrath she's about to incur after giving Blair Waldorf the first B of her private school career.

Chuck teams up with an unlikely ally in his war with Jack (guest star Desmond Harrington) over Bass Industries, while Nate and Vanessa spend a romantic night at the opera.

Sounds interesting! For synopses of the next two episodes ("In the Realm of the Basses," airing January 5, and "Gone with the Will, airing January 12), follow the jump ...

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