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Ed Westwick Hints at a Possible "Gossip Girl" Reunion—But Leaves Fans Hanging
Is it too good to be true?
06.15.2020
Ever since the final episode of the hit CW series aired in 2012, fans have been desperate for more Gossip Girl.
The teen drama—which followed the lives of the Upper East Side's most privileged group of young co-eds as their actions were tracked and reported by a mysterious gossip entity called Gossip Girl—was a definitive hit. It's been streamed millions of times by new and old fans alike since it went off-air, and plenty has been written about the show's lasting impact on teen culture.
<p>To the delight of many fans, it was r<a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a28424420/gossip-girl-reboot/" target="_blank">ecently announced that a reboot of <em>Gossip Girl</em> was in production</a> and would air on new streaming service HBO Max, with 10 episodes each running an hour long. Unfortunately, the global health crisis has delayed production, and the series is now expected to be released in 2021. </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>Screenwriter Joshua Safran told <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/gossip-girl-update-lands-straight-series-order-at-hbo-max-1224856" target="_blank"><em>T</em><em>he Hollywood Reporter</em></a> that the show is <em>"</em>just a new look at this particular society in New York, the idea being that society changes constantly. So how has this world changed, how has social media and its effect changed? All of those things allow us to look at the world 12 years on as opposed to just redoing the story." </p><p>The officially summary of the new series is: "Eight years after the original website went dark, a new generation of New York private school teens are introduced to the social surveillance of <em>Gossip Girl</em>. The prestige series will address just how much social media—and the landscape of New York itself—has changed in the intervening years."</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>So far, all we know about the new cast is that Emily Alyn Lind will play the main character Audrey, and Kristen Bell with return as the voice of Gossip Girl. The cast also includes Eli Brown, Adam Chanler-Berat, Thomas Doherty, Jonathan Fernandez, Tavi Gevinson, Jason Gotay, Zion Moreno, and Whitney Peak. </p><p>Of course, many questions still remain unanswered, including how involved the original cast will be in the new series. The beloved cast of the 2000's show included Blake Lively as Serena Van Der Woodsen, Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf, Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey, Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass, and Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald. Since the show's premiere, most have gone on to impressive careers and for the most part stayed in the limelight, though many remain most recognizable for their role in <em>Gossip Girl</em>. </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>This is certainly true of Ed Westwick, who still regularly references the show on his social media account and even <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lRAvRnUrS/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" target="_blank">has a line of Chuck Bass t-shirts</a>. </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>When asked if he would want to be a part of the new show by <a href="http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2020/05/07/exclusive-interviewgossip-girls-ed-westwick-shares-all-on-latest-film-enemy-lines/" target="_blank"><em>The Hollywood News</em></a>, Westwick replied: "Absolutely I would, but I don't know that they want us! I don't know anything about this reboot except from what you guys have read... I'm not sure how our characters would fit in. I'm so lucky to have known those people, to have played that role and to have been in New York City and doing that. Are you kidding me, I'd go back in a heartbeat, but I don't think it's going to happen."</p><p>But Westwick posted something to Instagram yesterday that seemed to contradict that. The actor posted a black square that simply reads "XOXO" (Gossip Girl's infamous sign off) with the caption, "Got a little something for you...Tomorrow 1pm..<br>Hint....xoxo"</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
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</div></blockquote></div><p>Thinking that Westwick may be preparing to announce a cast reunion or his involvement in the reboot, fans waited with bated breath for 1 PM. As <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8421955/Fans-left-FURIOUS-Ed-Westwick-teases-Gossip-Girl-news-leaves-hanging.html" target="_blank"><em>t</em><em>he</em><em> Daily Mail</em></a> points out, "Fans of the show believed he meant 1PM US time, but nothing happened. Others felt it could mean 1PM UK time, given that he is a British actor." But things became all the more confusing when Westwick posted a countdown on his story...that ran out Monday morning. </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
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</p><p>At time of publication, there is still no news from Westwick as to what he planned to announce. Fans were not shy in expressing their disappointment in the comments. </p><p>One user said, "ED EVERYONE IS FREAKING OUT WHERE IS IT LMAO"</p><p>Foreign fans who stayed up in hopes of seeing the announcement in real-time were particularly livid, one posting, "OKAY HOW MUCH LONGER IS IT TO BE 1PM FROM WHERE YOU ARE CHUCK?? IM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD. IM GOING CRAZY." While another said, "I STAYED UP FOR THIS???" </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>Soon, fans discovered that Westwick is selling <em>Gossip Gir</em>l themed medical masks online that feature "XOXO" in the same font as in his Instagram post. Many assume that this is what Westwick was planning to announce and are outraged that a <em>Gossip Girl </em>cast<em> </em>reunion—or more Chuck Bass—still seems out of reach. </p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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"Vanderpump Rules" Controversy: Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute Fired For Racism
Faith Stowers shares her story of the duo's racist actions against her.
06.10.2020
Staple cast members of the Bravo reality show Vanderpump Rules, Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute, have been fired from the show.
The firings are a result of accusations of racism from fellow cast mate Faith Stowers, who hasn't appeared on the show for several seasons. According to CNN, "New cast members Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni were also let go, after racist tweets from their past recirculated."
<p>Stowers discussed her former cast mates racist behavior on Instagram Live last week, saying that Doute and Schroeder tried to get her arrested."There was this article on Daily Mail where there was an African American lady," Stowers said. "It was a weird photo, so she looked very light-skinned and had these different, weird tattoos. They showcased her, and I guess this woman was robbing people. And they called the cops and said it was me. This is like, a true story. I heard this from actually Stassi during an interview."</p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Faith Stowers</small></p><p>Indeed, Schroeder discussed the incident on her podcast "<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-bitch-bible/e/54154862?autoplay=true" target="_blank">B*tch Bible</a>," confirming that she had called the police in an attempt to get Stowers arrested. Additionally, Doute tweeted a link to the <em>Daily Mai</em><span></span><em>l </em>article about the alleged thief, saying, "hey tweeties, doesn't this ex #pumprules thief look familiar? someone put her on mtv & gave her a platform for press. I didn't wanna go there but I'm going there." This incident isn't the only time Schroeder has revealed herself to be racially insensitive. On her podcast <em>Straight Up With Stassi,</em> Schroeder once said, "Why is it always just about the African Americans?" she asked. "It's always just that and then whenever they get upset, everybody has to go above and beyond to make them happy."<br></p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>Now, in wake of the police murder of George Floyd and the resulting worldwide reckoning with America's racist institutions, Stowers' story and Schroeder's past comments have gone viral, enraging fans. As a result, Schroeder was dropped by her agent and publicist, according to <em>Variety.</em> </p><p><div id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-632"></div>
<!-- End Ezoic - undersecond12 - under_second_paragraph --></p><p>Both Doute and Schroeder have attempted to apologize on Instagram.</p><div id="efc42" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8c0e259728883075db7a3d7d8377cea4"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0;
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Lili Reinhart Super Casually Comes Out as Bisexual
The Riverdale star announced her plans to march in an LGBTQ+ for Black Lives Matter protest.
06.03.2020
In the midst of the world bursting into flames, you might've missed the news that Cole Sprouse has split from his Riverdale co-star, Lili Reinhart, after three years of dating.
Rumors of the pair's breakup have surfaced time and time again, so we're not sure what's making this time any more significant. But, nevertheless, rest assured that the possible exes are keeping busy: Sprouse, for one, was arrested while protesting in support of Black Lives Matter in Santa Monica over the weekend. Reinhart took to her Instagram story to announce that she was planning on participating in an LGBTQ+ For Black Lives Matter protest in West Hollywood. She also very casually mentioned the fact that she's bisexual.
<p>"Although I've never announced it publicly before, I am a proud bisexual woman," Reinhart wrote. "And I will be joining this protest today." While some fans were speculating that Reinhart might be queer, the confirmation has <em>Riverdale </em>diehards celebrating. Congrats to the gays for another win!</p><p>Read her post, and see some of the best fan reactions, below.</p>
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<div id="69e21" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="26f8eb39fca28237e7682b7889fad4df"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1268237124865835013" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">lili reinhart is bisexual and i think that’s beautiful. https://t.co/VPvig7BRse</div> — martyna (@martyna)<a href="https://twitter.com/anneIisters/statuses/1268237124865835013">1591206267.0</a></blockquote></div>@BarchieUpdates
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