March 2009 News Archive

We posted the first promo for the next episode earlier today. Now here's a longer "Seder Anything" teaser. This is the first of the final five episodes of Season 2.

What happens with Nair? What's the surprise wedding? Who's the girl with Chuck? Is Serena really a wife? Too bad we have to wait 'til April 20 to watch it unfold ...

A quartet of Gossip Girl stars - Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford, Penn Badgley and Blake Lively - filmed scenes for the series in N.Y. City Tuesday. Here's one picture of Ed and Chace (as Chuck Bass and Nate Archibald) having a conversation ...

With only five more episodes left to air, the gang is wrapping up the filming of Season Two soon. Click to enlarge lots more photos from today's filming and comment away!

[Photo Credits: Splash News Online]

Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick strutted his stuff on the runway in a traditional kilt during the Dressed to Kilt fashion show at N.Y.C.'s M2 Ultra Lounge. The event, which paid tribute to all things Scottish, was hosted by famous Scotsman Sir Sean Connery.

Nice legs, Ed!

As fans gather in our Gossip Girl forum to sound off on any and all topics, the Gossip Girl Insider staff comes together to analyze burning questions, classic quotes and memorable moments from each episode of our favorite show.

Welcome to the Gossip Girl Round Table!

Topics from "Remains of the J" include memorable quotes, Jenny's birthday party, Nate and Blair's spark, Vanessa and Chuck, and Dan's mysterious half-brother ...

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1. What was your favorite Gossip Girl quote from the episode?

DANdy: Vanessa, displaying her adorable innocence to Chuck: "I came to you because I wanted to do something besides feel sorry for myself, but all it's been has been sleazy platitudes and you staring at my boobs."

Gossip Guy: As much as the idea of anyone sleeping with Vanessa sickens me, I love when Vanessa is disgusted by Chuck's idea to leak a sex tape and his response is "we don't have to leak the tape if you don't want to."

Mister Meester: Tie between V's "it's just physical" (snap, Nate!) and Dorota's theory on Nate running late: "Maybe girl from Brooklyn cry ... Mr. Nate nice boy, he wipe tears, he touch her hair, she touch his ... not that this ever happen to me." LOL.

2. Favorite failed Kelly Rutherford pregnancy-concealing device: flowy orange top, sitting awkwardly with knees on sofa, or standing far away with huge coat in the lobby?

DANdy: What about hiding behind a pot of chili? Rutherford is just lucky Rufus' specialty involves the only cookware larger than her baby bump.

Mister Meester: The other stuff was subtle enough, but the full-on (bright orange no less) maternity top Lily wore at breakfast? Way to call attention to the pregnancy.

Gossip Guy: Definitely her awkwardly sitting on the sofa. The producers either need to get better at this, or take a note from How I Met Your Mother where they even make on-screen jokes about Alyson Hannigan's baby bump via a hot dog eating contest.

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Last night's Gossip Girl episode, "Remains of the J," featured a gigantic party (nice!), the introduction of a new character (shady!), a fan of Dan (his half-brother?) and a shocking hookup (OMFG, people!) among many other twists and turns.

Turning 16, Jenny Humphrey just wanted a quiet birthday party. But when Serena used the occasion to reestablish her social prominence, J upped the ante by posting about it on Gossip Girl and sending the whole thing outta control.

Elsewhere, Chuck and Vanessa team up to drive Nate and Blair apart - but things don't work out as planned, and Dan Humphrey receives a letter from a mysterious "fan."

If you missed the episode or just want a refresher some of the details from the UES, you can read all about "Remains of the J" in our official, thorough episode guide.

Also see our gallery, videos, music guide and list of quotes (work in progress). Our Gossip Girl fashion recap and Round Table are still to come, as well, so check back!

What did you think? Leave a comment below or in the forum!

Below is the first promo for "Seder Anything," the next new episode of Gossip Girl, which is scheduled to air on Monday, April 20. Yes, another three-week break, but then it's five straight weeks of episodes to close out Season Two.

In "Seder Anything," Chuck and Nate set out to expose Serena's shady new man Gabriel, while becoming bitter rivals for the affections of Blair Waldorf in the process. Meanwhile, Cyrus Rose and a newly-reformed Georgina Sparks return.

Tell us what you think after seeing the first glimpse of the episode:

OMG, is Gossip Girl herself finally going to appear on the CW series that bears her name? Sneaky celebrity gossip photographers spotted the actress who voices the character hanging with the Gossip Girl cast this week.

Are we finally going to meet the blogger behind the infamous site?

According to E! Online's spoiler Q&A, Kristen Bell was photographed on the set of Gossip Girl. Was it just a coincidental visit or are we going to actually see our favorite snarky voiceover character in person on the show?

According to sources, Kristen Bell is not scheduled to appear onscreen, but the season finale is all about Serena van der Woodsen trying to unmask Gossip Girl.

Why do you think that is? And how do you think it will turn out?

After all the Gossip Girl spoilers, promos and discussion, did last night's episode live up to expectations? Fall short? Exceed what you had hoped?

It sure had its share of drama, shaking things up in classic Gossip Girl fashion. But did you like it? Tell us what you thought in the poll below.

"Remains of the J" was ...

Below are some highlights (and lowlights) from New York Magazine's review of last night's Gossip Girl. Check out what they have to say and leave a comment with your own!

• Serena and Blair end up shopping at Via Quodronno on the same morning. We'll buy it. And the chocolate-filled croissant that Jenny's not eating, too, please. Plus 2.

• Wait, the Humphreys came from Brooklyn, had breakfast at Lily's, and got to school on time? What time did they have to wake up? Not Brooklyn time, certainly. Minus 3.

• '96 Dom Perignon is fantastic. We've heard. Nice. Plus 2.

• Chuck is always hanging around in Lily's living room in his smoking jacket, drinking by the fire. Don't other people, like, an entire family, live in that apartment? Minus 3.

• Nate Archibald's email password has been "soccer" since the fifth grade. Plus 1 for Nate not even adding "09" at the end.

• It's totally unrealistic that Lily would say she thought the party Serena put together for Jenny was "delightful" and act like Jenny was at fault for being ungrateful when Jenny had clearly, strenuously objected to having such a party the day before, and it was evident Serena was being an egomaniac. It is, however, realistic that Rufus would sit there like a lump while that was going on, so: Even.

• Blair likens her situation with Nate and Vanessa to Brangelina and Jennifer Aniston. Plus 1, because every woman in that situation makes that analogy.

• It's kind of annoying that Blair Waldorf has lost all her control in this episode. Minus 1. Someone give her back her headband of power!

• Vanessa to Nate, about Chuck: "We're not a couple, it's just physical." Plus 2 because who knew V knows how to punch guys where it hurts?

Wakey wakey and happy Monday, Upper East Siders! Tonight, Gossip Girl is back with an all-new episode, "Remains of the J," and it's shaping up to be a doozy.

Last week's "The Grandfather" put the love quadrangle of Nate, Blair, Chuck and Vanessa in motion. This week, the drama, jealousy and romance will escalate.

Elsewhere, it's Jenny's 16th birthday, but a mellow evening gets totally outta control when Serena and her pal Poppy get involved in party planning. Also, Dan receives a letter and package from Yale that set a number of things in motion.

What else do you think and hope will happen in this evening's Gossip Girl - and beyond? Discuss "The Grandfather" in our Gossip Girl forum!

Follow the link to check out the photos and sneak previews of "Remains of the J" that we've assembled so far, and if you are looking for even more details (major Gossip Girl spoiler alert), you can read our episode recap of tonight's events early, as well.

As always, Gossip Girl quotes, fashion and music breakdowns, our Round Table discussion and all the latest news, spoilers and analysis are still to come.

Thanks for watching with Gossip Girl Insider. We look forward to your comments!