Tag: Gossip Girl
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‘You’ Showrunner on Why They Used a Taylor Swift Song in Season 4 Finale
“It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero” that is Joe Goldberg (who goes by the name Jonathan Moore this time). It has been established since Season 1 of You that Joe, played by Gossip Girl alum Penn Badgley, has always been the problem, regardless of his upbringing or what he has been through.…
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You Star Penn Badgley ‘Got Close’ To Playing Jesse In Breaking Bad
Penn Badgley was best known for his role as Dan Humphrey on the teen soap “Gossip Girl” before showing off his dark side on the hit Netflix series “You.” Believe it or not, Joe wasn’t the first edgy character that Badgley was considered for. In fact, the actor almost starred in the acclaimed drama “Breaking…
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Gossip Girl Cast Discuss Throuple Dynamics and Challenges in Season 2
[Editor’s note: The following contains some spoilers for Season 2 of Gossip Girl.]Developed by showrunner Josh Safran (a writer and executive producer on the original series), Season 2 of the HBO Max original series Gossip Girl has seen more drama, bigger scandals, and a lot more gossip. And while the idea of a throuple among…
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How to Watch Elite Season 6
Word on the street says Season 6 of Élite is about to arrive, if the steamy, intriguing new trailers are anything to go by. The soapy, wildly-addictive teen murder mystery has become a worldwide hit since it premiered in 2018, introducing audiences to the cutthroat world of the exclusive private school, Las Encinas. Filling the…
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John Boyega, Evan Mock and Paapa Essiedu Honored at Inaugural Soho House Awards
The inaugural Soho House Awards, hosted by Stanley Tucci, were presented Thursday night in London.Honorees included actors John Boyega, Ellie Bamber (“Les Misérables”), Yasmin Finney (“Heartstopper”), Evan Mock (“Gossip Girl) and Paapa Essideu (“I May Destory You”) and makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury. Musicians Michael Kiwanuka and Self Esteem were honored and also performed during the…
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Inside Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood Event 2022: See the Photos
Rising stars across film, TV, music and social media gathered in Los Angeles on Thursday night to celebrate Variety‘s 2022 Young Hollywood impact list.This year, Young Hollywood honored 50 actors, musicians and content creators ages 25 and under, with Angus Cloud, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Halle Bailey and Becky G as cover stars. At the event,…
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Penn Badgley Was Told to Make His ‘You’ Masturbation Scenes ‘Less Creepy’
Why hello, you.Penn Badgley spilled on all those self-love scenes in hit Netflix series “You” during a recent episode of his podcast, “Podcrushed.” Badgley, who plays Joe Goldberg, a serial killer stalker with a heart of gold (kind of), detailed the notes he would get from director Lee Toland Krieger between takes. And without an…
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‘Inventing Anna’ Review: Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix Creation Is Gaudy, Muddled, and Just a Bit Damning
Stories of the rich and entitled are cashing in on TV. “Succession” and “The White Lotus” skewer the power of wealth with relentless satire. “The Crown,” “The Great,” and “The Gilded Age” lounge in their lavish period backdrops. “And Just Like That…,” “Gossip Girl,” and “Billions” spend big bucks on soap (of varying amounts and…
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Apple Series City On Fire Adds Chase Sui Wonders To The Cast
A new crime drama from the team who brought us “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl” has just landed its lead. Chase Sui Wonders has been tapped for a major role in the upcoming Apple series “City on Fire,” per Variety.Though she may not be a household name yet, Wonders’ filmography to date is composed of…
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Sweet Valley High Is Coming To The CW By Way Of The Gossip Girl Team
The Wakefield sisters are back as Deadline reports a new television series based on the “Sweet Valley High” young adult novels is in the works over at The CW. The series comes from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the duo behind the reboot of “Dynasty,” “Nancy Drew,” and the teen sensation, “Gossip Girl.” Renamed “Sweet…