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Pics: 'Gossip Girl' Filming Season 3 in Soho

July 10th, 2009
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In the spirit of summer, Vanessa wears a bright shorts while Dan is in his usual simple style.

Some of “Gossip Girl” cast were seen filming for the third season in Soho, New York City on Thursday, July 9. Jessica Szohr, who plays Vanessa in the series, is spotted with summer outfit, clutching a bright yellow bag and heading somewhere. On another scene, Penn Badgley aka Dan is shooting near a limo.

Vanessa will hook up with someone new in the season, someone whom EW’s Michael Ausiello hinted as a person she met briefly at the end of last season. Also, Vanessa will get a new roommate while in college. Hilary Duff guest stars for seven episodes as Olivia Burke who is a movie star seeking an ordinary college life.

Some scoops surrounding the hookups in Upper East Side are sprouting lately. Joanna Garcia from “Privileged” has signed for 4 episode-arc as Nate’s love interest. Hilary’s Olivia is said to catch Dan’s eyes but an on-set photo reveals Penn kissing Blake Lively aka Dan’s old flame Serena in the series.

The third season of “Gossip Girl” kicks off September 18 after “One Tree Hill”.

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FOX to Re-Air Michael Jackson-Featuring 'The Simpsons'

July 3rd, 2009
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The late singer’s voice acting stint as mentally-challenged man on the animated series will hit the TV screen again on Sunday, July 5.

To preserve Michael Jackson’s legacy, FOX is planning to air “The Simpsons” episode where the King of Pop contributed a voice. Michael Jackson on the Simpson on Sunday, July 5 at 8/7c, the network will re-run “Stark Raving Dad“, the first episode of season 3 that originally aired in September 1991.

Michael voiced the character of Leon Kompowsky, an overweight brick-layer whom Homer met during his stint at Mental Institution. Leon made Homer believe that he was Michael Jackson. Not recognizing the famous name, Homer brought Leon home to Springfield where many had anticipated the arrival of the star.

Michael was not credited when the episode was first aired because due to contractual reasons, he has to use the pseudonym of John Jay Smith. There is a time where Leon sings, but the singing voice was provided by impressionist Kipp Lennon.

However, Michael’s contribution is beyond just making a guest voice on the show. He also composed the song “Do the Bartman” which was performed by Bart’s voice Nancy Cartwright. The song appeared on The Simpsons’ 1990 album “The Simpsons Sing the Blues” but again, Michael was not credited because he was under contract with another label.

“It was always amazing to me that no one ever found out that Michael Jackson wrote that song,” creator Matt Groening said in 1998. “He was a big fan of the show.” Read more…

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First Sneak Peek to 'Californication' Season 3

June 25th, 2009
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Watch how charming writer Hank Moody enrolls as a college teacher and attracts the queen bees in the new promo released by Showtime.

A glimpse of “Californication” season 3 has been shared by Showtime. Lead character Hank Moody is now taking a foray into the school world where he becomes a college teacher and a new idol for the young girls.

No date has been given by the cable network for the premiere but TV Guide said that it will return quite late this year. A confirmed guest star in the new cycle will be Rick Springfield who is going to play as what he knows best, a rock icon. Another one is “Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick who will be a student with fascination on vampire lit.

On related news, the second season of “Californication” will arrive in DVD via Paramount Home Entertainment on August 11. Split into two discs, it will be on sale for suggested price of $42.99. Read more…

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