High School Hollywood

Josie Loren and Cassie Scerbo chasing the waves! (Photo source: Just Jared Jr)

They may not be co-stars anymore but looks like Josie Loren and Cassie Scerbo are still friends - even though their show Make It or Break It was cancelled, at least their friendship has made it!

Over Memorial Day Weekend, the two former ABC Family stars jetted to Cabo where they swam with dolphins, relaxed at the spa and clocked some beach time. Getting rested up before they get back to work maybe? We can hope! What would you like to see the two actresses doing next?

(Photo credit: Just Jared)

While Gossip Girl is on its (last ever!) summer break, Leighton Meester is keeping herself busy with her band, Check in the Dark. They are heading out on a small US tour, which hits Anaheim on its last stop June 4.

Blogger Jared Eng (Just Jared) did a brilliant interview and photoshoot with ‘Queen B’ and her band, talking all about her music and the future of Gossip Girl, it’s really interesting. Take a read below

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The new TV shows that I’m most excited for this year seem to all have familiar plotlines. The Carrie Diaries (aka Sex and the City: The Younger Years), Beauty and the Beast (this one’s pretty self-explanatory) and The Selection (arguably it’s a copycat The Hunger Games). But if it’s a good story, why wouldn’t you?

AnnaSophia Robb as Carrie Bradshaw

Admittedly, The Carrie Diaries isn’t a remake, but a prequel. I’m not sure how well it’ll do but this is the show that I am most excited for! I liked Sex and the City, not loved, just liked. I do enjoy shows in the ‘real world’ or whatever you want to call it, but nothing can beat an American high school setting! Taking a show as iconic as SATC and slapping in high school has got to be a winning combo, right?

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Simon Cowell denies that Britney Spears stormed out of The X Factor USA auditions – oh the DRAMA! Meanwhile Jason Trawick is as lovely and supportive as ever.

The Selection, starring Aimee Teegarden, might be picked up by The CW after all!

Ashley Tisdale teases exciting news…

Kristen Stewart’s Snow White fashion

Which Happy Endings star has announced she wants to play Johanna Mason in Catching Fire?

Justin Bieber announces next single, Die In Your Arms

Taylor Swift vs Gwyneth Paltrow – face paint!

American Idol winner to get surgery on Tuesday

One Direction sings What Makes You Beautiful for fans at a diner

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Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell has been revealed as one of the 15 new faces of American Eagle’s Live Your Life campaign. Here is a sneak peek of her photoshoot…

Credit: Albert Michael, StarTraks Photo

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Interview by Jennifer McKenzie (@ImJeej)

Young actor Jacob Hopkins is the latest to join the cast of True Blood, which returns to HBO for its fifth season on Sunday, June 10. His character plays a pivotal role this season, as the child vampire of the ‘Vampire Authority’…

Jacob as Alexander on True Blood (Credit HBO)

You play a young vampire in True Blood, tell me about your character?

I play Alexander Drew. He is described as impetuous vamp who likes to taunt others. He is basically a trouble maker. He was turned at the age of nine. So I’m like an old man stuck in a little kid’s body. But if you want to talk authority, I’ve got authority – I get to taunt the big guys – I’m that important!

The show is aimed at much older audience, are you allowed to watch it at all?  If not, how did you prepare for the role?

Well, in human years, of course not!  I am not allowed to watch the show. My dad is an actor and my acting coach and he really prepared me for the role. Not to mention, I love vampires. I have books about them and I am very fascinated with them. When I found out I booked the role, I couldn’t stop reading about vampires!

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Who?

Best known for her seven-year role as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls. You might also recognise her as Lena in The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, which she starred in alongside Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively and Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera.

Why do I love her this week?

I’m just in love with her guest appearance in Mad Men at the moment, it’s like if she couldn’t play Rory forever, then playing Beth Dawes was her next calling. Move aside January Jones!

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The Make It or Break It series finale aired on Monday, is anyone else still mourning this devastating loss?

Luckily on June 11th, we might have something to fill the void. New series, Bunheads, is debuting on ABC Family. Focusing on a group of ballerinas (hence the buns on their heads), the Executive Producer is Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of Gilmore Girls! This surely guarantees a spectacular dialogue and a fast pace. It also features Kelly Bishop, aka Emily from GG. I hope she plays the same type of character; there is nothing wrong with typecasting in my opinion.

I hope they’ll all be as dedicated to ballet as Payson, Lauren and Kaylie were to gymnastics, and addicted to coffee as Rory and Lorelai were! Will you be tuning in?

(Hart of Dixie and Gossip Girl. Photo from Just Jared)

Hart of Dixie, Once Upon A Time, Revenge, Suburgatory, 90210 and Gossip Girl, among others, get renewed

The Secret Circle and Ringer get cancelled – what the whaat?

Demi Lovato is confirmed as a new X Factor USA judge, joining Britney Spears

New shows picked up include The Carrie Diaries and Beauty and the Beast

Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff and Beyonce all celebrate their first ever Mother’s Day

Ian Somerhalder Foundation launches book club

Last ever episode, EVER, of Desperate Housewives aired last night

Tiffany Thornton reveals the gender and name of her baby

Josie Loren plans to live blog/tweet tonight for Make It or Break It series finale

First look: Hailee Steinfeld in Romeo and Juliet

Russel Brand unfollows Katy Perry on Twitter – the new age diss

Who?

Probably best known for her role’s as Lux in Life Unexpected and Cassie in The Secret Circle, she has also starred in Avalon High, Cherry, Triple Dog and appeared in Scream 4.

Why do we love her this week?

It’s definitely the right time to love young Hollywood, what with the Nylon Young Hollywood Issue party this week. At which Britt unveiled that she’s the new Global Brand Ambassador for Tommy Girl! Also, The Secret Circle aired its first season finale last night, packed with magical drama of course!

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