Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley is playing real-life singer Jeff Buckley in the upcoming biopic Greetings From Tim Buckley, and the film's Facebook page has the first shots of the actor in character. He's got the guitar and the earnest singer-songwriter expression. No word on how well his version of "Hallelujah" is yet, but check out the images of him now.
Penn, Leighton, and Michelle Dress Up and Down For Gossip Girl
Yesterday, the stars of Gossip Girl were back on the NYC set. Leighton Meester donned a Pink Floyd tee with an ornate hairpiece between scenes, while Penn Badgley snuck a snack before getting into his Upper East Side finest. The two were joined by leading lady Michelle Trachtenberg, too. Penn, Michelle, and Leighton have logged time before the cameras with the rest of their gang, including Blake Lively, Chace Crawford, and Ed Westwick. Blake's focusing on Gossip Girl as she and the cast wrap up shooting their sixth and final season. The Gossip Girl style for upcoming episodes is as over-the-top as we've come to expect, and we'll see on Oct. 9, the season debut, if the drama is as well.
Blake and Leighton Get Formal For a Day on the Gossip Girl Set
Blake Lively and Leighton Meester linked up with their male costars on the NYC set of Gossip Girl yesterday. After arriving at her trailer in a long, hippie-esque dress, Blake changed into a formal number covered in sequins. Leighton wore a robe over a similar fancy dress. Ed Westwick and Penn Badgley got a head start on the shooting earlier in the morning with Michelle Trachtenberg and Chace Crawford. The upcoming season of GG promises more of the drama we've come to expect from the Upper East Siders — check out the trailer for the final season of Gossip Girl for a peek at what's to come.
Michelle Trachtenberg Makes a Dramatic Return to Gossip Girl
Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley arrived on the NYC set of Gossip Girl yesterday in t-shirts and jeans before changing into character. The guys were joined by original cast member Michelle Trachtenberg, who arrived on set wearing a low-cut, embellished gown.
The show returns for its sixth and final season on Oct. 8, and in the Gossip Girl sneak peek trailer, it appears there's a wedding on the horizon for one of our favorite Upper East Siders. Leighton Meister's and Ed Westwick's characters, Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass, seem to be making another go of it, but we'll have to see if Serena Van Der Woodsen (Blake Lively) can put the pieces together and finally uncover the mystery behind Gossip Girl.
Ladies Wow in White With JGL and Christian Bale at NYC's Dark Knight Rises Premiere
The Dark Knight Rises cast made an entrance at their big premiere in NYC last night. Leading ladies Anne Hathaway and Marion Cotillard both looked glamorous in white, with Anne wearing a Prabal Gurung gown, with Kwiat jewels, and Marion in a short Christian Dior dress. Their costar Christian Bale was dapper in a suit and vest as he posed with wife Sibi on their way into the event. Joseph-Gordon Levitt, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman were also on hand, as was actress Juno Temple. Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester showed up for the screening but skipped the carpet, while her small-screen costars Michelle Trachtenberg and Penn Badgley both stopped for cameras.
Anne has been on the go promoting her Summer blockbuster ahead of its release this Friday, and to get you ready, we're taking a look back at all The Dark Knight Rises pictures. Anne has made time for her fiancé, Adam Shulman, though, and the duo were spotted showing PDA in Manhattan just last week.
Blake Lively Reports Back to the Gossip Girl Set With Her Costars
Blake Lively was back as Serena van der Woodsen to work on the upcoming sixth and final season of Gossip Girl recently. A production team shared a series of behind-the-scenes pictures from the set, showing Blake done up as her Upper East Side character along with her costars Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, and Ed Westwick. Leighton was also looking fancy as Blair Waldorf, while the guys donned suits. The show will be back on the CW network later this year, on Monday, Oct. 8. It will be a shortened season and is expected to conclude before Christmas. It seems Blake was able to fit in some work between hangouts with her boyfriend, Ryan Reynolds. Blake Lively wore a bikini last week for some Fourth of July fun with her man, as well as her tight-knit family.
Maggie, Anna, Dianna, and More Get Together For High Times in NYC
Dianna Agron led a pack of ready-for-Summer stars who attended Coach's Summer Party on the High Line in NYC yesterday. The public park was closed off for the event and filled with carnival games, like a dunk tank and fortune teller's booth. Penn Badgley attended without girlfriend Zoe Kravitz, and showed off a seriously bushy beard. Maggie Gyllenhaal also stepped out to check out the scene, as did Anna Kendrick, Kate Mara, Jessica Stam, Benjamin Walker, and more. Many of the ladies made the rounds carrying pieces from Coach's new Legacy Collection. Anna is hanging out in NYC after a clip from her new movie dropped this week. The Pitch Perfect trailer came out Friday, showing Anna taking a page from Dianna's series Glee and joining an all-girls music group.
Chanel's Little Black Jacket Bash Brings Out Penn, Zoe, Models, and More
The fashion crowd came out for Chanel's Little Black Jacket party at the Swiss Institute in NYC last night. Karl Lagerfeld himself was on hand for the event, as were models Karolina Kurkova, Dree Hemingway, and Linda Evangelista. Penn Badgley made an appearance with girlfriend, Zoe Kravitz. Zoe posed with her mom, Lisa Bonet, as they made their way inside. Lily Collins swung by, as did Pharrell Williams. The fun continued after the bash when Karl hosted a dinner at Balthazar in SoHo with guests Lily, Zoe, Penn, Linda, and others. Check out even more pictures from Chanel's Little Black Jacket soiree.
Blake Lively and Crew Get Down to Business While Filming Gossip Girl in NYC
Blake Lively was layered up while filming Gossip Girl on the streets of NYC yesterday. The actress, who was spotted on set in Brooklyn last week, teamed up with costars Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, and Leighton Meester to continue shooting scenes for the show's fifth season. Blake kept warm in a black puffer coat, colorful scarf, and Ugg boots while waiting for her cue, then changed into a more Serena van der Woodsen-worthy peacoat and flats.
Recently on the show, Blair was forced to choose between two men, though it looks like she's still keeping in touch with Chuck Bass. Serena is at her own crossroads as well since she's now in possession of Gossip Girl's famous computer, though we have yet to see whether she embraces her new role. Click through to see the crew in action, and for more updates check out all the Gossip Girl news and recaps on BuzzSugar.
Leighton, Penn, Ella, and Chace Bring a Double Dose of PDA to the Gossip Girl Set
Love was in the air on the set of Gossip Girl in NYC yesterday. Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley kissed during a scene on the Upper East Side while Chace Crawford and Ella Rae Peck had their own intimate moment for the cameras on the Big Apple streets. Blake Lively wasn't spotted in character, but she's been busy with the series while her boyfriend Ryan Reynolds has been promoting his new movie overseas. Ryan and Blake will have a chance to reunite since Ryan's press tour for Safe House heads to NYC this week. Yesterday's Gossip Girl brought plenty more drama in the follow up to Blair escaping her wedding with Dan last week — make sure to check out all the OMG moments from the episode in Buzz's Gossip Girl recap!









