Gossip Girl Fans Upset New Yorkers

October 8th, 2009 LONDON - It has emerged that singer Lady Gaga is set to make an appearance on ITV2 drama Gossip Girl. Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, will be appearing as herself in the New York show, reports the Sun.

September 29th, 2009 HUGH JACKMAN and DANIEL CRAIG's new play A STEADY RAIN is causing chaos on Broadway, because the screaming fans the stars attract are disturbing their New York neighbours. The actors are attracting hordes of devotees to their nightly stage performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, and their making so much noise, they can be heard in other surrounding theatres.

September 22nd, 2009 Actress MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG has put her fashion sense to good use - she's designed a handbag for charity. The Gossip Girl star has teamed up with luxury designer Monica Botkier to create a one-off bag, named the Michelle Satchel, with all proceeds going to Oxfam International.

September 14th, 2009 PENN BADGLEY makes sure he doesn't get swept away in the hysteria surrounding his show GOSSIP GIRL - despite admitting the cast are treated like "royalty" in New York social circles. The actor is part of an ensemble of good-looking stars in the hit U.S.

September 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie has said that whenever she is upset she logs into the band's website to read fans' positive messages. The bombshell confessed that often when negative comments about her weight or appearance depress her she looks forward to fans' support.

September 8th, 2009 New York City police have stepped in to protect the cast of hit U.S. TV drama GOSSIP GIRL - after fans sparked security fears by storming the set at the weekend (begs05Sep09).

September 7th, 2009 LONDON - Aussie singer Peter Andre has laughed off reports that he has a new girl in his life, insisting that he feels like a virgin. The 36-year-old singer's statement came after his estranged wife Kate Price, a.k.a.

August 28th, 2009 TV bosses have moved swiftly to deny reports actress HILARY DUFF has held up production on GOSSIP GIRL with a number of demands. The 21 year old is currently in New York City filming episodes as a guest star on the hit TV teen drama, in which she plays a movie star who enrols in a university with Vanessa, played by Jessica Szohr.

August 19th, 2009 Hunter Foster takes on new musical 'Ordinary Days'NEW YORK — The Roundabout Theatre Company is launching a brand-new musical with a Tony nominee attached. The company says that Hunter Foster will co-star in "Ordinary Days," about the tangled lives of four young New Yorkers.

August 10th, 2009 'Gossip Girl,' Zac Efron win early at Teen ChoiceUNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. —"Gossip Girl" and Zac Efron are riding a wave at the Teen Choice Awards.

July 16th, 2009 Kristen Bell appearance just 'Gossip' for nowLOS ANGELES — The disembodied voice of "Gossip Girl" may already ring a bell, but don't count out the possibility of seeing her face. Kristen Bell, who voices the anonymous blogger narrating the CW teen drama, says she hopes to make an appearance someday.

July 3rd, 2009 CW's 'Gossip Girl' recruits Hilary DuffNEW YORK — Hilary Duff is joining the cast of "Gossip Girl" — but not on a regular basis. The CW series' spokeswoman, Melissa Burton, says the 21-year-old singer and actress will guest-star next season as "a movie star looking for a typical college experience." Duff's character, named Olivia Burke, enrolls at New York University and becomes roommates with "Gossip Girl" hipster Vanessa, portrayed by Jessica Szohr (ZOR).

July 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - American actress Hilary Duff is all set to join the cast of 'Gossip Girl' on the Upper East Side this fall, it has emerged. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actress-singer-designer will be joining the rich and fabulous on the fourth season of the show, reports the New York Daily News.

July 2nd, 2009 NYC breaks record for largest air guitar ensembleNEW YORK — The cast and crew of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" and hundreds of inspired New Yorkers have broken the world record for the largest air guitar ensemble. A representative from Guinness World Records counted 810 air guitarists after Wednesday's matinee performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

June 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Gossip Girl star Blake Lively has said that she wants to college but is scared her commitment to acting will stop her from fulfilling her ambition. She has also revealed that she never wanted to enter the showbiz since her entire family was a part of it, instead she wanted to study at America's Stanford institution, Contactmusic reports.