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You think bad-boy Ethan is charming on 90210? Wait 'til you get a load of his real-life counterpart, Dustin Milligan! Dustin is at his captivating best when he sits down with Jason C. and talks about love triangles, what it takes to get into shirtless shape, the "physicality" of the Ethan/Naomi relationship (so that's what the kids are calling it these days!) and a very special guest role he had on another hot CW show.

Warning: Dustin drops a few hints about what's coming up in tonight's episode, Model Behavior (let's just say the title is ironic, ok?). Spoilerphobes, you might want to wait until after the show to watch the clip. Everyone else: Check it out!

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This episode really got us talking! We love the way this show can combine serious bad behavior with a whole lot of heart -- even (or maybe especially!) the villains have compelling reasons behind their actions!

There was so much going on this week. Jenny is skipping school to be indispensable to Eleanor Waldorf, but she runs afoul of Blair. Meanwhile, Serena starts to embrace the limelight, Dan follows Chuck for a walk on the wild side, and Lily realizes just what she's done by marrying Bart.

But that's not all! Find out what pushed Jackie over the edge, what Mia thinks about the guy in the bar, and how I deal with Dan's writerly habits. Plus, we discuss who we'd rather be minions for and say how we really feel about Charlie Trout.

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Last night's One Tree Hill makes a third episode ending in violence this season, and it's the second time someone has died during the series from a Dan-inflicted gunshot. But that Nanny Carrie certainly is resilient! We thought she was dead the first time Dan shot her, but she survived to taunt him one last time before he finally finished her off.

The Nanny Carrie/Jamie/Haley/Dan/Deb plot was the bloodiest of the night, but other plotlines had us equally intrigued. Most of the Tree Hill gang spent the episode apart -- let's catch up on what everyone was up to:

What's up with Lucas? He's going to NYC for a meeting... with Lindsey. And he hasn't told her about him and Peyton yet. Uh oh. When he arrives, he wants to tell Lindsey the news, but she cuts him off -- she wants to avoid awkwardness. She shows Lucas the cover of his new book, The Comet, and he's blown away.

The publishing company wants to send Lucas on a major book tour, but one of the dates conflicts with something big... his and Peyton's wedding. Lucas finally tells Lindsey why he has to change the date, and she doesn't take the news well. Emotional and teary, she tells him she wishes he had just called instead of coming to her office.

What's up with Peyton? She's excited because she's set a date for her and Lucas's wedding. She heads to Brooke's store to get a dress, and Brooke is in a terrible mood. Peyton calls her out on it, and Brooke apologizes -- she's had a rough time with Victoria. Peyton's SO happy -- life is going great! But she finally notices that Brooke's maybe not so happy and asks what's up. Brooke won't say anything, though.

Later, Peyton hangs out with Mick Wolf in the studio. He shares more stories about knowing Ellie, and she's intrigued. They bond over their shared love of music. Peyton asks Mick to come over to meet Lucas and tell her all about her dad, but he tells her to be careful what she wishes for. She still wants to know, so he agrees to come over.

Peyton calls Lucas in tears, convinced that Mick is her dad. She just knows. Lucas questions it, but she's sure.

What's up with Haley? She gets a weird phone call from someone who wants to meet with her -- the person claims to be in the hospice industry. But it's really Nanny Carrie trying out a faux British accent. Haley's not sure how to handle the situation, especially when Jamie asks to say goodbye to Grandpa Dan. She finally agrees that they should go to Dan.

What's up with Nathan? He gets a call from the NBA, and they want to meet with him! The family is thrilled. He flies to meet with a coach and check out the training area... only to discover that they want him to coach, not play. Ouch! Nathan's stunned. He argues that he can still play, but the NBA rep wants a coach.

What's up with Brooke? She's got a lot on her plate -- Victoria is taking back the company and the store, just as Brooke's dealing with shoplifter Sam. Later, in therapy, Brooke tells her doctor that she was a little jealous of Sam's devil-may-care attitude. When the therapist asks Brooke if she regrets giving up the company, Brooke hesitates.

What's up with Nanny Carrie? She's digging a giant grave... for Dan. Her evil plans are coming to fruition -- she's planning to kill Dan today and get Jamie back.

What's up with Dan? Like the last few episodes, he's stuck sitting in bed while Nanny Carrie taunts him with her evil plans.

How does it all wrap up? Peyton lights candles and puts on music like she's waiting for a date... but she gets stood up. Looks like talking to his possible daughter is too much for Mick; he's spending the night at a bar instead. And Lucas is still in NYC. Peyton spends the night alone and ends up blowing out the candles sadly.

Lucas finds Lindsey in a nearby bar, and they make amends. She tells him she always supported the couple in his book -- and it seems like now she realizes that couple was and always has been Lucas and Peyton. She gives Lucas a copy of his new book, and after he leaves, he sees that she's written a nice message in there for him. Looks like these two are ready to start a new chapter (yes, we went there) in their lives.

After the initial shock, Nathan talks more with the NBA rep about coaching. He seems to be considering it, but he says he needs to talk with his family first. The rep agrees and tells him he can have a few days to think it over.

Brooke's therapist observes that she's been so focused on work, but when she cites her friends' successes, she always refers to their relationships with loved ones. Is it possible Brooke needs to work on her own relationships a little more so she doesn't always go through life alone? She also suggests Brooke work on starting over with a new business venture now that Clothes over Bros is no more.

Later, Brooke's at a diner and about to pay her bill when she finds out it's been covered -- Shoplifter Sam got it for her. The two have an almost-bonding moment, but it's ruined when Sam complains that her mom is waiting up for her, worried, and Brooke tells her it's not such a bad thing to have a mom who worries.

Brooke's sitting alone in her store when someone enters... it's Millicent! She's interested in working for Brooke's new business venture, but more importantly, she's there for Brooke during a really tough time of transition. Brooke seems so happy to have a friend she can count on.

Haley takes Jamie to see Dan and tells him to wait in the car (why!?). But when Haley gets inside and sees Dan's dire situation, Nanny Carrie knocks her out and then goes out to the car in pursuit of Jamie. While she's hunting for an ax to break the windows, Jamie makes a quick getaway. Carrie chases him through a mazelike cornfield.

Haley comes to and finds Jamie, but her ringing cell phone gives away their location, and Carrie chases them again. They're running just ahead of her, when all of a sudden Carrie's knocked out... by none other than Deb! She used a bottle of champagne she'd been saving (for when Dan was finally off her hands) to knock out the nanny. Dan emerges, bloody and shaken, and they're talking with Haley when Carrie comes to and lunges for Haley and Deb with the ax. Dan shoots her. We thought she was dead, but she comes to once again during the episode's final moments. Dan reminds her what he told her about coming near his family, and he raises the gun again and shoots. This time, Dan really does seem to kill her.

What did you think of the episode? Did you like the Nanny Carrie plot? What do you think about Brooke's next steps? Should Nathan coach or hold out so he can play? What about the return of Lindsey? Tell us everything in the comments!

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It's Fashion Week in NYC! Time for a break from Nate, Vanessa and the incestuous royals who've dominated our screens for the past few weeks -- this episode was a return to good, old-fashioned Gossip Girl one-upmanship. Between Blair's relentless plotting, Serena's effortless It Girl status, and Jenny's bratty defiance, the episode had a real Season One flavor. But it got even better than that -- we got scenes like Dan and Chuck bonding and Serena standing up to Blair that we would never have seen a year ago. Let's recap:

Jenny's skipped school for the past two weeks to prepare for Eleanor Waldorf's big fashion show. It's worth it to her, though -- she's living her dream. What she doesn't realize is that she's also crushing Blair's ego just by doing her job. Example #1: Jenny rearranges the seating chart to place Serena and Co. in the front row at Eleanor's request. How dare she! Blair is furious and vows to get back at Jenny. It's easy to do, too -- all she has to do is show up feigning concern for Jenny's "illness" at the Humphrey residence. Once Rufus realizes Jenny's been cutting, he's on the phone with the headmistress trying to get her another chance. Oh, and he's also making Jenny leave work -- now. Education is important, even if Little J only wants to learn about bustles and bows.

Serena's been hanging out with a new socialite pal, Poppy, who wants to attend Eleanor Waldorf's fashion show with Serena. Serena's not so sure -- she and Blair have always sat together backstage. It's a tradition! But Poppy and Lily convince Serena that Blair will be okay with it. Besides, Blair can join S and Poppy at the Marc Jacobs party!

Speaking of Lily, she thinks things are going well with Bart -- rumor has it he's purchasing art she wants. She's a kept woman! But when Bart returns with only a necklace, Lily finds out the art was a cover -- Bart's actually been amassing a file on her past, supposedly to protect the family. And he's got something major on her in an envelope -- something we don't see. What could he know about Lily's past?

As Serena initially predicted, Blair is crushed when she finds out Serena has other plans for the show. She lashes out at Serena, who tells her she came over to invite her out with Poppy and the others. "Oh, that's SO GENEROUS!" screams Blair, in hysterics. She can't be reasoned with. Once at the show, Blair tries to put Serena in back, but Jenny stands up to her -- and Little J ends up with Eleanor's support, much to Blair's chagrin.

In acts of increasing desperation, Blair sends Jenny's team of models home early and then switches dresses on Serena when Jenny gets Serena and her socialite posse to sub last-minute. Serena contemplates not even walking, but Poppy convinces her to -- hey, if Blair's a real friend, she should SUPPORT Serena's endeavors. Serena accepts Poppy's somewhat weak logic and struts down the runway to the flash of a thousand cameras. Jenny sees it and realizes for the first time what Blair's up against. For a moment, Lil' J and Blair actually bond, and Jenny tells Blair it was always B she wanted to befriend, not S. Blair, for once, is speechless.

The touching moment doesn't last, though -- unbeknownst to her, Serena's wearing a non-Waldorf creation on the runway! Even worse, it's Jenny's design. Thanks to Blair's machinations, the show appears to be ruined. Eleanor is furious... until she finds out Andre Leon Talley and other fashion types are raving about the dress. Looks like Jenny saved the show without even meaning to!

But not everyone's thrilled. Serena confronts Blair backstage about her histrionics and says enough is enough -- she's going to be herself, and if Blair can't deal, then too bad. Blair watches Serena leave with Poppy as the paparazzi click away.

Eleanor proposes a toast to Jenny's success... just as Rufus comes in, livid with his truant daughter. He yells at her, but Jenny, as usual, won't listen -- can't he see this is what she wants? She needs a chance to pursue her dreams! Rufus tries to reason with her about the importance of school, but Jenny, as usual, gets the last word and storms out. Won't Rufus ever learn how to control her? We'll have to wait until next week to find out.

Meanwhile, Dan's latest writer mentor tells him he needs to get outside of his comfort zone so he can actually write about something besides whiny Brooklyn boys with girl trouble. Inspired, Dan seeks out Chuck for an evening of debauchery. After some shots and pills, Chuck leaves Dan out on the street, shoeless. But Dan's relentless and tries to hang out again. This time, Chuck confides in Dan about his dad issues -- he's never really experienced his dad's love because Bart blames Chuck for his mom's death in childbirth. Too bad this touching moment can't last -- after the guys end up in jail when Dan throws a punch in Chuck's defense, Chuck accidentally leaves with Dan's bag and finds the Brooklyn boy's writings about a certain "Charlie Trout." So much for that budding friendship.

What did you think of the episode? Did you like the Dan/Chuck scenes? Who's right -- Blair or Serena? Did you want to slap Jenny, or was that just us? Let us know in the comments!

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Our favorite football players and their significant others return on October 3, and we can't wait! Our own Jason C. got to hang out with the cast and creator of The Game at their season premiere party. He'll be bringing us lots of interviews, but in the meantime, check out these photos of the cast at the party!

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Heads up, people! We're got a slew of juicy Gossip Girl goodness, and we just have to share!

First up, there's the much-ballyhooed Ed Westwick/Drew Barrymore makeout session. We're sure you've heard about this, but we just had to weigh in. It seems the two were caught giving each other mouth-to-mouth at a Kings of Leon concert in New York. There's even a picture -- although we have to admit it disappoints. It's just the back of a couple of smoochers' heads. At least on the show, Gossip Girl's guerilla photographers always manage to catch a perfectly framed, easily identifiable shot of the quarry. This one wouldn't make our mysterious gossip maven's strict standards.

So we've got to know -- what do you think of an Ed/Drew pairing? And what would we call them? EDrew? DrewEd? WestMore? BarryWick? None of these really work for us. But if the two are having fun together, we're happy for them. What about you?

There's more!

We also uncovered an intriguing Popgurls interview with Jessica Szohr, who plays Vanessa on the show. She drops some juicy tidbits: First, she hints that there may be something going on between Vanessa and... Chuck! "Vanessa and Chuck start to – I'm not going to say date - but there are a couple of moments that come up with them that I find really funny." Poing! Then she addresses the Rufus/Vanessa vibe that's been evident: "On paper it felt like that and so I think it might play off a little like that… to me, he's her best friend's dad who is like a second dad to her – and it would be really incestuous. But I wouldn't put it past them."

Would you want to see Vanessa and Chuck join forces -- or lock lips? And what do you think about a Rufus/Vanessa relationship? We think it would be waaaaaay to squicky for the Rufus and Vanessa to get together, but who knows where this show will go?

Also, we ran across this picture of Taylor Momsen all dressed up as Jenny Humphrey -- and we hated it! The makeup is too heavy, the dress is just odd, and WHAT have they done with her hair? And is that an itty bitty hat perched on the side of her head, or a ridiculously oversized hair clip? Bleh!

But that's our take -- what do you think? Is the outfit divine or disastrous? Talk about it!

Finally, there's this little tidbit that made us break out our rocker hand gestures: Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth is collaborating with Jemina Pearl to do a cover of The Ramone's "Sheena is a Punk Rocker" for the show. We can't wait!

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Our own Jason C. sits down with One Tree Hill's James Lafferty to get his take on the dark turn this season has taken. Plus, he gets the scoop on what James did when he found out Q was dying, talks about the father-son arc that Nate and Jamie have been on, and gets some hints about what's coming up for Dan. Warning: Extreme spoiler-phobes might hear too much, but we think this clip is fine for most viewers.

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Jackie, Mia and I were torn on this episode of One Tree Hill. There were some fun moments, but it left us feeling like something was lacking. Where was the interaction between all the characters? Who decided to let Nanny Carrie threaten poor Chester? And what were they thinking with the basketball plot?

It seems like no one is having a good time in Tree Hill. The ghost of Q pops up everywhere, haunting Lucas, Skills, Nate, Haley and Jamie. Meanwhile, Brooke and Peyton seem to be on another show entirely -- their plots didn't intersect at all with the rest of the crew. We vent our frustration at this state of affairs, come up with a great idea for a Saturday morning cartoon spin off, contemplate the total lack of home security in Tree Hill, wonder when Maury Povich will be visiting the town, dish about the appropriateness of the Skills/Deb relationship, and consider whether Q would really be touched by the four-man basketball team that Lucas puts on the court.

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Supernatural hit another one out of the park this episode. We loved everything about it, from the title (how can you not adore a Judy Blume shout-out?) and the opening montage (set to Billy Squier's Lonely is the Night -- perfect!) to the closing moments. And so much happened in between!

The world's Hunters have saved a hell of a lot of people -- but it's the ones they couldn't save that haunt them. That turns exceedingly, and fatally, literal when the spirits of those who died despite the Hunters' efforts come back to earth. And they're pissed. These spirits shout accusations and then eviscerate the people they blame for their deaths. It's not pretty.

Of course, Sam, Dean and Bobby have plenty of dead people they feel guilty about. Sam is visited by Agent Henrickson, who tells Sam he knows that the boys never wanted this to happen to him -- and then proceeds to beat the crap out of Sam. We're amazed Sam kept all his teeth. Those boys have incredible bruise resistance! Dean is haunted by Meg -- not demon Meg, but the girl the demon took over. She can't understand why the boys didn't try harder to save her, and she blames them for both her death and her little sister's suicide. Bobby gets the scariest visitors of all-- a pair of creepy, laughing, horrific little girls who trill and giggle and accuse Bobby of letting them get eaten by a monster. Eeek!

There's more!

The guys fend off the spirits, and then we discover reason number 109879 why Bobby is awesome: He has a spiritual panic room. That's right -- Bobby built a cast-iron, salt-encrusted, completely impregnable safe room and stocked it with weapons, food and water, other supplies, and a Bo Derek poster (Hee!) The boys are in awe. So are we!

Bobby figures out the spirits have been raised by a specific spell, and that they need to break that spell if they want to live. That won't be easy -- supplies are scattered throughout the house, and boy, those spirits are mad. Meg, Henrickson, Roland (the mandroid-spotting schlub/hero from "Nightshifter"), and those creepy, creepy girls throw all their rage at the boys and Bobby. We're not sure what hurt more -- those spirit hands thrust into their chests, or the accusations they can't deny. Sam seems to get over the guilt first -- he shoots Meg in the face. Dean agrees with Henrickson that it IS his fault, and he DIDN'T deserve to be pulled out of hell -- but Sam arrives and shoots Hendrickson full of salt before he can do too much physical damage.

Then it's a siege in the living room, as Bobby tries to complete the spell and the guys try to fend off the angry spirits. It looks like all is lost when the guys run out of ammunition, the spirits break the salt line and Meg shoves her hand through bobby's back, causing him to drop the bowl he's making his spirit-breaking potion in. But Dean catches it and throws it in the fire, banishing the angry dead.

That's not the end of it, of course -- what the guys just survived was the Raising of the Witnesses, which is a sign of the apocalypse. Yes, that apocalypse. This is almost more than Dean can handle -- he just barely got to the point where he could concede that Castiel is an angel, and he's not ready to give in on God. But Castiel appears to him and tells him that Lilith is breaking the 66 seals that bind Lucifer to Hell. Those pissed-off spirits constituted one of those seals. It seems that Dean was brought back, at least in part, to try to keep Lucifer in Hell and to prevent the apocalypse. When he wakes up, Dean asks Sam if he's comfortable with the whole god/angel concept. When Sam says yes, Dean asks if that means he also believes in the devil. Why do you ask? Sam says. We have a feeling he'll find out soon enough!