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Gossip Girl Caption Contest 76

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:58:09 EST

Welcome to the 76th week of the Gossip Girl Insider Caption Contest!

Follow the link above to see who won last week's edition, then get ready to flex your creative muscles for this week's Gossip Girl photo below.

Put on your thinking caps and give it your best shot(s) for this pic ...

Gossip Girl Threesome: Even Racier Than Thought!

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:11:43 EST

OMG. The Parents Television Council is going to love this.

According to E! Online, it's looking like the Gossip Girl threesome is even racier and more central to the show than was originally reported:

First, the threesome is featured in not one, but two episodes.
The big scene takes place Monday night (November 9), but will be recounted with flashbacks the following week, November 16, where we will learn - and watch - even more about what happened during it.

We think we know who's involved, but the flashback element is something we hadn't considered until now. What do you suppose happens between the participants and what will the fallout be the following week? Share!

Gossip Girl Music Video Promo For Monday

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:35:42 EST

Thanks to all the readers who alerted us to this awesome music video promoting next week's episode of Gossip Girl. The Plastiscines perform their song "Bitch" (fitting) set to new clips from "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"

Pretty catchy song, and some of the clips (particularly Eric talking about taking Jenny down) may surprise you. Check it out and tell us what you think ...

Gossip Girl Music Video Promo: Plasticines

More Sneak Peeks: "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:31:10 EST

Yesterday, we posted the two sneak peeks from "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?" Now two more have been leaked, shedding more light on the episode.

In the first, Eric catches Jenny working on dance steps for Cotillion, and the two appear to patch things up after a heart-to-heart. At least for the moment.

More on E and J in a little bit. Here's the clip in question ...

Sneak Preview #3: They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?

The sneak peek after the jump shows Dan and Vanessa conspiring about how to keep Olivia in college with them. Hmm. Are you thinking what we're thinking ...

Sneak Preview #4: They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?

Photo Gallery: "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:27:33 EST

We posted some sneak previews for you earlier today. Now, below is a photo gallery from next week's Gossip Girl, "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"

Not surprisingly, there are no threesome clues (or evidence that it even exists) in these pics. Both to build up the suspense and due to the criticism the show has received from some parents, it's probably for the best.

There are some interesting pictures, however. Like this one ...

What do you suppose brings Nate and Jenny together again?

Another topic for discussion: What is Serena doing with Congressman-elect Tripp? Click to enlarge lots of pictures from the episode below and comment:

Gossip Girl Threesome Sparks PTC Complaints

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:50:52 EST

The much-anticipated Gossip Girl threesome scene in next week's episode of the hit show is coming under criticism from the Parents Television Council (PTC).

The group has released an open letter to The CW that they are objecting to the idea of such scene, which they are claiming is "reckless and irresponsible."

"Gossip Girl routinely depicts teenagers engaging in promiscuous, consequence-free sexual behavior, and that's bad enough," PTC president Tim Winter wrote.

"But will you now be complicit in establishing a precedent and expectation that teenagers engage in behavior heretofore associated primarily with adult films?"

Should the PTC launch a formal complaint with the government and regulators agree with the PTC about the episode content, the CW could face a large fine.

Rumored threesome participants Dan and Vanessa.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules stipulate that the government may pull "unsatisfactory or unsuitable or contrary to public interest" program.

It is not outside the realm of possibility that the episode could be nixed by the FCC, but we don't see it happening ... unless the scene is way racier than thought.

The episode, "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?" airs next week, and while the threesome scene has not been leaked, a couple of promos have hyped it up.

Speculation about it has also been running rampant for weeks.

In concluding its letter of protest, the PTC pleaded to the CW to "ask yourself, how does airing this program serve your obligation to serve the public interest?"

The CW has not publicly responded to the letter but has released two sneak previews from the episode instead. The clips contain no hints of the threesome.

Michelle Trachtenberg Teases Return of Georgina

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:25:18 EST

Georgina Sparks has once again left the crazy Gossip Girl kids to recover from her devious ways, but that doesn't mean they are free of her antics for good.

The actress who plays the Evil G, Michelle Trachtenberg, said there are a still many scenarios that could bring her character back to Gossip Girl. She says:

"Georgina, she's taken a little trip away. She's gone off with a Russian prince, or so she thinks. So, there are so many more great things Georgina can do."

"She pretty much just comes in, destroys their lives for a few episodes, and then is like, 'OK, I'm good now. I think I'll go get a massage in the Caribbean.'"

Georgina had been attending NYU with Blair Waldorf, and Trachtenberg said once the two ladies meet up again, there will certainly be another catfight.

"I'm sure. Georgina never lets go of a grudge," she said. "So she'll be getting back at Blair. Which is really funny, because Leighton and I are so close."

Michelle Trachtenberg and Leighton Meester are very close friends in real life, even if their Gossip Girl counterparts, Georgina and Blair, are heated rivals.

Although there are very few people who'd actually sing the praises of Georgina, Trachtenberg is proud to love the bad girl, who she calls "absolutely amazing."

"She is the best character I have ever played. She is so much," she gushed. "Georgina is so incredibly evil, manipulative and pretty much just takes no prisoners, and she doesn't care about the consequences. She is fantastic."

On Trachtenberg's other TV show, Mercy, she plays über-sweet newbie nurse Chloe, but she admits that playing mean girl Georgina is much more fun.

"Villains are definitely more fun than good girls," she said. "They are the ones that wreak havoc, and basically, they kind of run the show."

Sneak Peeks: "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:34:47 EST

Below are a couple of sneak peeks from "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"

While they're not threesome-related or as steamy as that second promo, they do give us a little more insight into what takes place Monday on Gossip Girl.

At least at the beginning. In the first clip, Chuck encourages Blair to mend fences with Serena and be a mentor for Cotillion. It's a pretty cute scene ...

Sneak Preview #1: They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?

Follow the jump for a second clip of Blair showing up as he suggested, but once again feuding with Serena, with poor Jenny caught in the middle ...

Sneak Preview #2: They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?

Second Promo: "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:26:31 EST

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At the end of last night's episode, we all saw the first promo for next week's Gossip Girl, "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?" And, OM3, we know what's in store.

Well, the CW has released a second, longer promo hyping the much-anticipated Gossip Girl threesome. Needless to say, this looks like a seriously hot episode.

Take a look below and share your theories and comments:

New Promo: They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?

Gossip Girl Round Table: "The Grandfather: Part II"

steve@iscribelimited.com (LovelyLively) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:25:20 EST

While our Gossip Girl forum buzzes with fan reactions, the Insider staff is here to discuss burning questions, funny quotes and hot moments from last night.

Welcome to this week's Gossip Girl Insider Round Table!

Gossip Girl topics from "The Grandfather: Part II" include classic lines, political drama, choosing sides, dubious events, and next week's "OM3" moment ...

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

DANdy: Vanessa's stinging critique of Nate and his lost "moral compass" forced me to look in the mirror and re-examine my life. Is it best spent cracking wise about a drama on The CW? Thank you, V.

Gossip Guy: I'm not sure if it was the quote or the whole scene, but when Blair called Serena out for being a prostitute and S responded by shoving her face into the cake? So Gossip Girl, so awesome.

Mister Meester: Dan, in response to his sick sister coughing, saying that he needs a SARS mask. Only Dan would bust out a 2003 news story reference in the midst of the current, more severe H1N1 flu pandemic.

2. Team Serena or Team Blair?

DANdy: Team Serena. I was on Team Blair until The CW previewed Leighton Meester's "Somebody to Love" music video. Yikes! The only thing she should be doing in the back of limos is straddling Chuck.

Gossip Guy: Sorry Blair, I'm gonna have to go with the boobs on this one. Plus Serena really didn't do anything that wrong in my opinion and did apologize to Blair. Did I mention she has a great rack?

Mister Meester: Team Blair. Yeah, she's being a little too hard on S, and considering this is a frenemy fight that will be resolved eventually, she wins by virtue of having the best zingers. Plus, look at my username. I'm biased.

3. The political plot: compelling or confusing?

DANdy: Confusing. Why did Tripp just sit there and listen to Serena talk instead of making a move? I didn't understand it at all.

Mister Meester: Both. I loved the side of Nate it brought out and was genuinely happy Tripp won. As far as Maureen's involvement, did she really risk Tripp's bid for Congress on a crazy stunt designed to tarnish his grandfather? And it worked?

Gossip Guy: Now that it appears to be over, I'm okay with it.

4. Should Nate run for public office someday?

Gossip Guy: Hmm. After publicly admitting he pulled a giant political scandal for his cousin? I'm thinking that career was dead before it even started. Plus we all know politics isn't a place for a man with a moral compass.

DANdy: As what? The Public Liason in Charge of Good Hair and Not Smiling? No.

Mister Meester: Not only does Nate grasp the cardinal rule of politics - that everything's okay if you just admit you did it - scandals simply don't stick to this guy. He's essentially been a prostitute, and gotten with every girl on the show, yet they keep coming back. Plus, the bangs. No undecided voter can resist.

Serena wears a confused expression. Possibly at our fourth question.

5. Hardest to believe: Tripp's wife orchestrating that scheme, Olivia worrying so much about a pretty innocent story, or Jenny not wearing makeup?

Gossip Guy: OMG that was Jenny? I was wondering who the little sick blonde girl was ...

Mister Meester: I put nothing past any of Nate's relatives, so I'm taking Olivia. That story wasn't that embarrassing, nor is Dan that uptight. Okay, he can be, but still, I was disappointed when I heard "Bathroom Boy" wasn't code for something much more interesting.

DANdy: Jenny and her lack of makeup. The CW clearly doesn't care about raccoon viewership, as those animals must have tuned out the instant one of their own was no longer featured on the show.

BONUS QUESTION: Obligatory threesome question: Who do you think takes part?

Mister Meester: Via process of elimination and our readers' sleuthing, it can only be Dan-Vanessa-Olivia. Right? I'm sure my colleague Gossip Guy will be devastated by such a development, but I don't see how I'm wrong.

DANdy: I foresee Olivia with a need to practice for an upcoming movie role; Vanessa in possession of a camera; and Dan with a penis. I can say from experience, those three things are really all it takes.

Gossip Guy: Wishful thinking? Serena-Blair-Olivia. I assume they're going to want some sort of man in there, so if we need to take someone out, it's gonna be newcomer Olivia. I think the natural guy to throw in is the guy who's already had experience with both women and is by far the best looking man on the show, err, planet. Nate.

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