Gossip Girl

Elizabeth Hurley has been confirmed to join the fifth season of Gossip Girl.

According to TV Line, the British model/actress will feature on the drama series in a multi-episode arc as a media mogul called Diana Payne.

Executive producers Stephanie Savage and Joshua Safran described Hurley’s character as “a sexy, smart, self-made media mogul and all-around force to be reckoned with”.

“Diana’s entrance on the Upper East Side will change the lives of all our characters – including, and especially, Gossip Girl herself,” the pair said.

“Elizabeth’s sense of humour, intelligence and beauty fit the GG world perfectly. We feel very fortunate to have her.”

Source: Digital Spy

Reps for Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively have denied that the actress is involved in the supposed nude photos that have hit the internet this week.

The actress is said to feature in the iPhone snaps which are believed to be a few years old.

However, Lively’s publicist has said the images are 100 per cent fake.

“The photos of Blake Lively which have just surfaced on various websites … are 100 percent FAKE,” a spokesperson for the actress said.

“Blake has never taken nude photos of herself.”

Source: Daily Telegraph, Celebutopia

Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 8:00PM – 9:00PM

As Lily awaits the consequences of her decision, William van der Woodsen (recurring guest star BILLY BALDWIN), CeCe (recurring guest star CAROLINE LAGERFELT) and Lily’s sister, Carol (recurring guest star SHEILA KELLEY – Sisters, L.A. Law, Lost, Matchstick Men), come into town to support her and be part of a Taschen photo shoot on “modern royalty” in which the Rhodes family is participating. Unbeknownst to Carol, who has always chosen to keep her daughter, Charlie (recurring guest star KAYLEE DeFER – Flicka, The War at Home), far away from the Upper East Side, Charlie has followed her to New York to meet Serena and the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Blair has an epiphany about her future, and grapples with the knowledge of whom she’s destined to be with.

Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 8:00PM – 9:00PM

Ben’s (recurring guest star DAVID CALL) mother (guest star MARSHA DIETLEIN BENNETT – Little Children) comes to town, forcing issues to the surface between Ben and Serena. 

Meanwhile, Russell Thorpe (recurring guest star MICHAEL BOATMAN) is determined to destroy Chuck’s family legacy, but he risks alienating his daughter, Raina (recurring guest star TIKA SUMPTER), in the process. 

Plus, recurring guest star BILLY BALDWIN appears as William van der Woodsen, Lily’s ex-husband and Serena and Eric’s father.

Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 8:00PM – 9:00PM

It wouldn’t be a proper Upper East Side party without some major Gossip Girl drama, and for Eric’s (recurring guest star CONNOR PAOLO) 18th birthday celebration there is plenty to go around. 

Blair decides to speed up the time table on her career path to becoming a powerful woman, but ultimately stretches herself too thin. Serena is forced to choose between her family and Ben (recurring guest star DAVID CALL). 

And Chuck and Lily’s relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily’s betrayal.

Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 8:00PM – 9:00PM

Blair enlists Nate’s help to win over her high-strung boss, Epperly (recurring guest star CAITLIN FITZGERALD – It’s Complicated), at W magazine. 

Meanwhile, Damien (recurring guest star KEVIN ZEGERS) stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side and Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure. 

Plus, musical sensation FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE performs an acoustic version of “Cosmic Love.” 

Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 8:00PM – 9:00PM

Blair is ecstatic to land an internship at W magazine, but the thrill quickly fades when she finds out that Dan has secured one of the coveted positions as well. 

Chuck may have finally met his match now that Russell Thorpe (recurring guest star MICHAEL BOATMAN) and his daughter, Raina (recurring guest star TIKA SUMPTER), are back on the Upper East Side. 

Meanwhile, Nate receives alarming news about his father’s (recurring guest star SAM ROBARDS) business prospects.

Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 8:00PM – 9:00PM

The Kids Are Not All Right: 

A former associate of Chuck’s father, Russell Thorpe (recurring guest star MICHAEL BOATMAN – The Good Wife, Spin City, Arli$$) — along with his daughter, Raina (recurring guest star TIKA SUMPTER – One Life to Live) — returns to Manhattan with some unfinished business for our Upper East Siders. Plus, Serena and Chuck join forces against Lily, and Blair realizes that her mother, Eleanor (recurring guest star MARGARET COLIN), may be the key to her becoming a future CEO. Meanwhile, Nate worries that his father, the Captain (recurring guest star SAM ROBARDS), is having a little too much fun and not taking his parole seriously.

Moffat rules out Doctor Who/Sherlock crossover

Steven Moffat has ruled out a potential crossover between Doctor Who and Sherlock. The  writer told The New York Times that  a crossover between the two BBC series is unlikely due to the differences in world’s that the two characters occupy.

Baker formally offered One Show role?

Matt Baker has reportedly been formally offered the full-time presenting role on The One Show. According to The Mirror, the Strictly runner-up has been offered the £200,000 deal to present the show alongside Alex Jones from Monday – Thursday.

Baldwin to return to Gossip Girl

Billy Baldwin will return to Gossip Girl for at least two episodes to reprise his role as William van der Woodsen. The actor first appeared on the show earlier in the year in a three episode arc.

Tracy Morgan to miss 30 Rock episodes

30 Rock actor Tracy Morgan is recovering from a kidney transplant and is expected to miss up to three episodes of the comedy series. Morgan underwent surgery earlier this month and it is believed that his absence will be written into the show as a breakdown of some form.