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Newport Harbor - The Real Orange County

TONIGHT was the season finale of the new twist on `Laguna Beach`--season four moved up the coast to `Newport Harbor`! With the introduction of new characters, this shift in geography was an attempt to boost ratings, after the third season of Laguna Beach wasn't well received. This new season lasted only 8 episodes, as compared to Laguna's 10+ episodes, with an increase in every season.

This year, we got to know people like Chrissy (lead character/narrator of the show.. think Lauren Conrad-like), whose super protective parents ruled her every social move; Allie, a confused teen trying to battle with the guy she always had but never truly will have; and Clay, the shy cutie who was Chrissy's object of affection... just to name a few. The storyline was very similar to previous seasons of Laguna Beach--drama, rich families, drama, wild vacation, drama, prom, drama, graduation, & the move out... the question is, have the diehard LB fans accepted this change that stayed the same? We'll have to keep our ears and eyes opened for any possible leakage about a return season--stay tuned!

To watch the entire season, visit the MTV website: http://www.mtv.ca/tvshows/newport-harbor/


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SYTYCDC!

Show 'em what we got, eh?

THE long-awaited moment has finally arrived: `So You Think You Can Dance` is coming to Canada! This will be Canada's time to shine--to showcase to the rest of the world what great talent we produce. So You Think You Can Dance, which first aired 3 years ago for us Canucks, was of course based in the United States. Every week of the season we tuned in to watch the dancers learn and master--or not--different types of dance techniques, and show their versatility and adaptability by changing up their dance partners. Collaborating with some of the finest choreographers of the industry, scintillating dance routines had viewers enthralled, and tossing in the occasional singer celebrity performance didn't ever hurt ratings either.

I am excited to see how Canada will be perceived. Other competitive Canadian shows that spun off from its American sibling, such as Canadian Idol and Canada's Next Top Model, never really impressed until their second cycles, and luckily we got those chances! Hopefully SYTYCDC will break this nasty cycle and reign supreme! I do have to say that I am a tad bit biased to this up-and-coming Canadian televised competition--having some dance background myself, I have a lot of respect for this art form. All the best, Canada--show us your moves!


So You Think You Can Dance Canada will be aired on CTV. Details soon to be announced.

Source: Yahoo! Finance

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HELLO, UPPER-EAST SIDERS...

THE newest addition to The CW collection of addictive drama series', `Gossip Girl` has captivated viewers of all ages. Everyone loves to be on the down lo', and the mystery narrator of the show/author of a scandal-packed blogsite allows the young members of the elite Manhattan Upper-East Side Prep society to be in on everything gossip-worthy in their exclusive world.
The main players of the popularity game are so-called "best friends" Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf, who affectionately refer to each other as "S" and "B", respectively. The show premiered with a bang, starting right off with the inclination that all was not well in the world of the besties. "S" had been away to boarding school, and her return to Manhattan sent ratings soaring on Gossip Girl's blogsite. "B" did not seem very enthused about the reappearance of her best, and it was soon after revealed (to the viewers, as well as Blair) that all the commotion brought on by Serena's disappearing and reappearing act involved Blair's long-time beau, Nate. Now, the life of the wealthy and elite would not be complete without the classic antagonistic character--enter Chuck, Nate's best friend and a reckless wielder of power. Also take note of Dan Humpfrey, your everyday underdog--middle-class kid with long-time crush on "It" girl, Serena--and a key player in Serena's attempt at personal and social change.

Approaching the fourth episode of it's first season, we have already been catapulted in to the lives of these drama-filled teens, and we can't help but feel a new-found devotion to such an intoxicating storyline... perhaps a déjà vu to the early days of the late drama series, `The O.C.`? Gossip Girl boasts the same producers! However, just before any conclusions are drawn about the inevitable and drastic downfall of this show (Marissa to Ryan: "No, stay. Don't leave."), know that Gossip Girl first came to be as a book series, whose author--Cecily von Ziegesar--likely spawned ideas from her own perceptions of the Upper-East Side, where she grew up.


For more information on this new hit series, including the Gossip Girl VIP Lounge, and the Gossip Girl Second Life application, visit the official show's website http://cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl/
For more information about the novel series and the author, visit http://www.gossipgirl.net
& don't forget to watch the latest episodes of 'Gossip Girl', Tues @ 7PM EST on CTV, and Wed @ 8PM EST on The CW.

xoxo, Gossip Girl.


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