LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Hilary Duff is The CW's newest 'Gossip Girl.'

The network confirmed to Access Hollywood on Wednesday that the singer-actress is joining the show's cast for its upcoming third season. She's set to debut in the fourth episode on October 5.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In news that could have been ripped from an episode of Leighton Meester's racy CW series, a sex tape allegedly starring the 'Gossip Girl' actress is being shopped around.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kelly Rutherford gave birth to her first daughter on Monday, a rep for the 'Gossip Girl' mom confirmed to Access Hollywood.

Kelly welcomed Helena Grace Rutherford Giersch in Los Angeles at 9:20 PM.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- First Chace Crawford had to convince the producers of the 'Footloose' reboot that he was the right guy for the role after Zac Efron left, but he probably wasn't counting on having to impress the wife of Kevin Bacon.

Despite taking over the role that Kevin made famous in the 1984 version, Kyra Sedgwick told People she's excited for the young star's take on the iconic character.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Zac Efron turned down a role in the 'Footloose' reboot in order to pursue 'the unknown,' but one thing the actor is certain of is how happy he is that Chace Crawford is taking over.

'I'm ecstatic for him,' Zac told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson on Sunday at the MTV Movie Awards when asked about the 'Gossip Girl' star taking the role he left vacant.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Gossip Girl' star Chace Crawford says he was happy to step into the lead role in the 'Footloose' remake after Zac Efron stepped down to pursue movies with a little less song and dance.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On 'Gossip Girl,' Taylor Momsen's Little J is a fashion rebel - but in real life, the star told MTV News that music's her outlet.

'I love rock and roll, man,' she said. 'It feeds my soul. It's what fits me, and it's how I can express myself.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Chace Crawford is about to cut 'Footloose.'

The 'Gossip Girl' heartthrob has been tapped to star in the remake of 'Footloose,' according to the Hollywood Reporter.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ed Westwick is leaving behind the Upper East Side and taking his career to new 'Heights.'

Westwick, who plays the cynical Chuck Bass on The CW's 'Gossip Girl,' will star in the big screen drama 'Wuthering Heights,' per The Hollywood Reporter.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Gossip Girl' star Taylor Momsen is ready to rock out.

Taylor's band, The Pretty Reckless, will release their first full length album on Interscope Records this fall, Access Hollywood has confirmed

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- While fans are busy casting their votes for the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, the first set of high profile presenters has been revealed.

Host Andy Samberg will be joined onstage by the likes of Lil Wayne, Denzel Washington, Cameron Diaz, 'Gossip Girl' Leighton Meester, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Vanessa Hudgens and Jonah Hill.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, Lady GaGa has a wardrobe malfunction! Bruno has a bleaching malfunction! And Sarah Jessica Parker heads to the ballet - and Samantha Ronson is going with her!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- One of 'Gossip Girl's' sexiest men is joining Showtime's 'Californication,' Access Hollywood has learned.

In a move that's sure to get fans' blood pumping, Ed Westwick, known for his role as edgy young playboy Chuck Bass on The CW show, will arrive in the second episode of 'Californication's' Season 3 as Balt, a student with a fascination for vampire literature.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Leighton Meester plays one of the Upper East Side's most wicked socialites on 'Gossip Girl,' and the young star admits part of her character exists inside her - and it's not Blair Waldorf's rare kindhearted moments.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Brittany Snow poses for a mug shot in the first poster for 'Valley Girls,' an upcoming episode of 'Gossip Girl' - and the backdoor pilot for its as-yet-untitled '80s-era spin-off.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Most fans of 'Gossip Girl' would say Chace Crawford is a perfect 10.

But now, the actor has been bumped up to 'Twelve.'

Chace will star alongside Kiefer Sutherland, Emma Roberts and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson in the movie 'Twelve,' according to Variety.