Gossip Girl Report

June 13th, 2008

Schwartz Denies Gossip Girl Spin Off

Contrary to reports that indicated that a TV spin-off was in the works a la the book series, Producer Josh Schwartz says that no such thing is in the works.
Schwartz told E!, “Not sure how this got out there, but no plans for spinoff at this moment. The books do have a spinoff, but we […]

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June 11th, 2008

Gossip Isn’t Just for Teens: von Ziegesar Plans Adult Series

Cecily von Ziegesar, the author of the popular Gossip Girl series, is working on a new novel for adults, to be published by Hyperion.
The book, about a group of young adults who meet freshman year of college, is reportedly using the working title, Cum Laude. The characters live in New York (where else?) […]

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April 2nd, 2008

Win 13 Signed Best Sellers (12 of which are Gossip Girl)

Alloy Entertainment is hosting a sweepstakes that blends the best of gossip from years past with what’s happening currently. The idea is, of course, that gossip never grows old.
The grand prize is a collection of Books 1-12 of the Gossip Girl Series and a hardcover Gossip Girl Prequel autographed by Cecily von Ziegesar and […]

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March 10th, 2008

Does New York “make” Gossip Girl?

So much has been written about Gossip Girl’s location in Manhattan as being essential to the story line.  In that regard, it’s very similar to Sex and the City where Sarah Jessica Parker referred to New York as “the fifth lady” in the cast.
It is most decidedly not like shows such as Dawson’s Creek, which […]

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January 24th, 2008

Gossip Girl Revealed?

The New York Daily News is claiming to know the identity of Gossip Girl.
As viewers of the show well know, the identity of Gossip Girl is a big secret. In fact, Gossip Girl is only known on the show by the voice over, well done by Kristen Bell, formerly of the CW’s […]

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January 21st, 2008

What Makes an It Girl?

There’s a lot of speculation that the Jenny story line from the last episode may be the beginning of her “evolution” into the It Girl.
In the books, Jenny reinvents herself after a series of poor choices (I won’t give anymore away) at a new school. She wants to become the It Girl.
So, of […]

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January 17th, 2008

Win Blair’s Heart - er, sort of.

Win the heart that Blair gave to Nate. Details here at the Gossip Girl book web site. What are you waiting for - it’s from Tiffany’s!!

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November 12th, 2007

Want a new iPhone?

The official Gossip Girl book site is hosting a sweepstakes. The grand prize is a spanking new Apple iPhone. Hurry over and register - the sweepstakes ends this week!
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October 24th, 2007

Meet Cecily!

If you’re in the Freehold, New Jersey area,  you can meet Cecily von Ziegesar this Friday.
The author of the Gossip Girl book series will make an appearance at the Barnes & Noble (3981 US Hwy 9) in Freehold, NJ on Friday, October 26.  Cecily is slated to arrive at 7pm.  For more details, call 732.409.2929.
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October 11th, 2007

Fun and Games?

Gossip Girl is mostly light and fluffy.  Or is it?
Like its predecessors (90210 and The OC), Gossip Girl hasn’t shied away from some of the more serious issues affecting teens and young adults.  One such theme, which the books cover extensively and the TV series has been hinting at, is Blair’s struggle with her weight […]

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