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The Vampire Diaries has only two new episodes left between now and the holidays so they have to pack the kinda punch that keeps everyone hooked until the January 2011 shows. The big teaser all season long has been will Tyler (Michael Trevino) Lockwood activate the curse (yes!) and when will his transformation to a werewolf be seen. Executive producer Julie Plec explained the upcoming December 2nd episode like this:

“They shot it (the transformation) over two days. Closed set, special effects makeup guys, visual effects guys, Michael Trevino ready to rip out his soul and expose it bare to the world. I think if it’s even half as good as what we want it to be, it’s gonna be amazing.”

This part we already knew, but what she says next is kinda spoilery so don’t go further if you don’t want to know!

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Taylor Swift is making history this month. The 20 year-old music superstar broke three Billboard records last week by having 11 of her songs on the chart at once, the most songs written by one artist charting in the same week and all those songs are off one album.

On Tuesday November 9th, Swift, who has had some intense ups and downs this week, holds yet another title: BMI’s Country Songwriter of the Year - the youngest person ever awarded that honor.

Swift became the youngest recipient of the prize, telling the crowd, “It’s been a really emotional week for me.” And while this week has been filled with highs, it has also had its share of lows as she attended the funeral of a friend on Monday. She added, “He was 21, and I used to play my songs for him first.”

Congratulations on the record-winning weeks, Taylor. It’s unfortunate it was at the same time she was dealing with losing someone so close to her.

Tonight she will perform at the CMA’s (Country Music Awards) and perhaps pick up another trophy as she is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year. It is rumored she will sing “Back To December,” the emotionaly song reportedly written about Taylor Lautner.

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Hayden Panettiere and Nikki Reed are teaming up for Downers Grove, a high school drama of love, death and excess to be penned by Bret Easton Ellis.

The movie will be set in a high school in the Chicago suburb where every year, one senior dies a bizarre death before the end of the school year. Panettiere’s character fears that she’s the next victim.

The Scream 4 and Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn actresses will costar with Rebecca DeMornay. Filming will begin in spring 2011 in Louisiana.

Jackson Rathbone‘s latest movie effort, Girlfriend premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this week and earned high marks from critics and fans alike.

The story revolves around Evan (Evan Sneider) a young man with Down’s Syndrome, who inherits a large sum of money and has long had a crush on Candy (Shannon Woodward) who finds herself in trouble financially. When Candy needs money because her lousy ex Russ (Rathbone) isn’t making his payment, Evan gives her what she needs to keep from being evicted. Evan wants Candy as his girlfriend but Candy is juggling the ex and a married boyfriend. Money and unrequited love are generally a bad mix.

In the behind-the-scenes clip below, Russ gets into a fight with Kenny (Jerad Anderson, also in the band 100 Monkeys with Jackson.) The official trailer is below as well.

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A new generation of Scream movies are ready to be made and Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere are hopping on board for the mayhem.

Scream 4 which will be written by Kevin Williamson (writer for the original Scream movies and TV’s The Vampire Diaries) is back along with director Wes Craven. Courtney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell will all return to give continuity to the series and “pass the baton” to the young actors.

Roberts character will be Jill, who is related to Campbell’s Sidney Prescott. The plot is super secret, hush hush right now and is slated to begin filming in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the end of June.

Ashley Greene was rumored to be up for the role of Jill but now it seems, she will not be involved in the movie at all.

See more pics of Emma from the Sex and The City 2 movie premiere that was held in London.

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The Vampire Diaries went out with a bang this season. Fingers and superpowered rings went flying, more burning vampires, the sad end of Anna (Malese Jow) and that kiss between Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and (Nina Dobrev’s) Elena, err Katherine… How does the show top all of that for season 2?

Executive producer Julie Plec gives up some serious sophmore year scoopage: Elena and Katherine (related? check!) Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Matt (Zach Roerig) forge a friendship and the werewolves are coming! the werewolves are coming!

Plec says writer Kevin Williamson is working on getting all our favorite characters more involved in the overall mythology of the show: Tyler Lockwood (Michael Trevino) and Jeremy (Steven R McQueen) will get more screen time – Yes!

I want to know – is there a Bonnie (Katerina Graham) and Damon romance in this season? I can wait for season 3, if I must, but I am totally on Team Bamon.

What do you want to have happen for season 2?

Check out more pics below of Ian, Nina and Paul when they were in New York City promoting TVD.

[images: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com]

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Hilary Duff, best known as the squeaky clean Disney teen Lizzie McGuire, is branching out – into teen writing. The actress is set to pen a series of young adult novels, starting with Elixir; due in October of 2010. The novels have photojournalist Clea Raymond as the heroine who uncovers mystery, danger and romance while globe trotting.

Says Duff, “I’ve always loved the escape of a great book, especially one that features a strong, inspiring female character you feel you really understand, someone who could be you, but living a more fascinating life. I’m hoping Elixir will be that kind of book-a novel that will transport readers and open new worlds for them.”

Duff is working on a non-fiction tome too. Stories from children of divorced parents and the obstacles they overcome will be the focus of her other work, to be published in 2012.

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Melinda Clarke will join The Vampire Diaries and has been cast as Matt and Vicki’s absentee mother, Kelly Donovan. The actress will appear for at least 3 episodes starting in March.

Also contrary to what the imdb episode recap page said (it has been removed) regarding the upcoming January 21st ep – Elena will NOT transition to a vampire.

Want more spoiler info on the upcoming ‘Bloodlines’ and ‘Unpleasantville’ episodes? Check it below

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Taylor Swift is used to the single life but don’t pity her – she doesn’t feel sorry for herself. The teen star says:

“I wasn’t really popular at high school. I’ve never really been sought-after by guys, but I don’t wallow in it. It’s my comfort zone, being single.” An optimistic Swift adds: “I feel that a lot happens to you when you’re not looking for it so I’m not actively looking for a boyfriend.”

She is bright, talented, young and beautiful. Many guys dream about her. It’s only a matter of time before she’s off the market again.