Had Kelly Rutherford’s dirty divorce soured her on men? According to Page Six, the “Gossip Girl” mom, who’s trying to get shed of Daniel Giersch after a short marriage and two kids, offered some rather bitter advice at a party for Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Wii. When a young female guest told a publicist that she wanted her boyfriend to gift her with a Wii, Kelly interjected, “Buy it yourself! It’s cheaper than a divorce.” Ouch! Maybe Kelly should look for a guy who has his own money next time around.

Beware, fans of “Gossip Girl!” Censors want to stop you from seeing your show! The Parents Television Council, which describes itself as a “nonpartisan education group advocating responsible entertainment,” has asked CW affiliate stations to pre-empt this week’s episode, entitled “3SOME.”

The Huffington Post quotes PTC president Tim Winter as calling the show’s teen hook-up “reckless and irresponsible.” In a letter to the affiliates, Winter asked, “Will you now be complicit in establishing a precedent and expectation that teenagers should engage in behaviors heretofore associated primarily with adult films?” A spokesperson for the CW countered that the target audience for “Gossip Girl” is 18- to 34-year-old women, with a median viewer age of 27 years old.

While virtue vigilantes have succeeded in keeping shows off the air in the past, it seems like a waste of time today. What teen couldn’t find the show online within an hour after it airs?

“Gossip Girl” star Leighton Meester is on the cover of the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar, and the first thing she addresses in the interview is the rumored tape of her having sex at 18.

The actress insists, “[The tape] is not real, so it makes me sort of sad. It’s unfortunate that it got carried as far as it did. I definitely understand the nature of people better now and that the mere allegation of something like that could be headline news. People think it’s real because somebody says it is.”

Too bad she didn’t make such an emphatic statement at the time the tape surfaced. But she didn’t have a new season of “Gossip Girl” to promote then, did she?

“Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford has settled her custody battle with ex Daniel Giersch for the meantime, but she doesn’t have him out of her life for good.

According to TMZ, the current settlement decrees that both Kelly and Daniel spend the filming schedule for “Gossip Gurl,” July 30 through April 5, in New York. Rutherford will reside in NYC while Giersch will live in the Hamptons. The pair will share joint legal and physical custody of their two children, and attend counseling sessions.

So Danny boy gets to live it up in the posh Hamptons while Kelly works to pay for it? I hope her freedom is worth it.

“Gossip Girl” actress Kelly Rutherford doesn’t regret ending her marriage to the father of her two kids, and has no problem with raising them alone.

The CW star told Life & Style that she made the decision to leave Daniel Giersch while she was pregnant with their second child because “it was pretty obvious [they] weren’t getting along.” Hubby’s legal problems added to the tension between the pair.

After the divorce filing, Rutherford kept her ex away from the delivery room when she gave birth to baby Helena, saying “When you’re in labor, you don’t want the man you’re divorcing in there, especially someone who’s said cruel things about you.”

The soon-to-be-single new mom has no qualms about taking care or Helena and big brother Hermes without a dad around. “The most important thing is that children have love and stability in their lives, whether that comes from a mother or a father. [Alone], I can raise them to be much more peaceful.” 

That “peace” may be awhile in coming, since Rutherford still has what promises to be a very nasty divorce ahead of her.

Former Disney starlet Hilary Duff has taken another step in forging a grown-up career—she’s landed a guest-star gig on the next season of “Gossip Girl.”

The AP quotes a spokesperson for the CW series, who reveals Duff will play ”a movie star looking for a typical college experience.” Duff’s character, Olivia Burke, will enroll at New York University and wind up rooming with Jessica Szohr’s character, Vanessa.

It sounds like a pretty contrived plotline, but since that’s what Brooke Shields and Jodie Foster did in real life, maybe it will work for Duff.

Smile, Hermes—you have a baby sister! “Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford gave birth to Helena Grace Rutherford Giersch last night at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Kelly’s mom was at her side as she delivered the little bundle of joy. Not present was baby daddy Daniel Giersch, who claims he was not notified that his estranged wife was in labor. Giersch released this statement to People:

“Media reports claiming that I neglected to attend my daughter’s birth are total lies and fabrication. I was never informed by Kelly about the birth of our daughter, nor was I invited to attend. In fact, I found out about it through Internet reports like everyone else.

“Although this sickens me, I am of course overjoyed that our baby was born healthy. I would’ve wanted nothing more than to hold our newborn daughter for a few moments, and I only seek to coparent both our children responsibly and with love.”

Yep, there’s nothing like a new baby to give a divorcing couple more more thing to fight over.

The producers of the “Footloose” remake were left star-less after Zac Edron passed on the project. But another teen heartthrob is set to don those dancing shoes—all he needs now is a partner!

Paramount has confirmed that “Gossip Girl” actor Chace Crawford has been signed to play male lead Ren McCormack, but no actress has been signed to play his GF Ariel Moore. Already mentioned as possible choices are Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Bynes and Julianne Hough, all of whom have auditioned for the role.

But a new femme has been added to the pool—teen superstar Miley Cyrus. A source told E!’s Marc Malkin, “They’ve expressed interest in Miley for the part.” Cyrus has not auditioned, but does she need to? With platinum albums, two films and a TV series under her belt, she obviously has the experience for the role. Her loyal fan base couldn’t hurt, either.

It’s too soon to tell whether Miley will get to be Chace’s leading lady, but it would be nice to see the part of a high schooler played by a real teenager instead of a 30-year-old.

“Gossip Girl” actress Leighton Meester pulled up to a gas station in a snazzy sports car on the first day of shooting her new film “Roommate,” on location in downtown Los Angeles, CA.

“Gossip Girl” star Leighton Meester showed off her new blonde hair—and her deadly aim with a gas nozzle—on the first day of shooting her new film “Roommate” on location in downtown Los Angeles, CA.

While it’s not yet official that “Gossip Girl” actor Chace Crawford will step into Kevin Bacon’s dancing shoes for the remake of “Footloose,” a certain TV actress already wants to be his partner. 

E! News reports “Heroes” star Hayden Panettiere has auditioned for the part of Ariel, and sources say she wowed the filmmakers with her singing. ”They were really impressed. No one realized what a good singer she is.”

The next step will likely be a dance audition with Crawford, but this casting is no done deal. “Dancing with the Stars” beauty/country songbird Julianne Hough is also interested, and she can dance rings around practically anyone else. 

The Hollywood Reporter announced Meester has been signed a deal with Universal Republic through Time-Act Music. She has been in the studio recording tracks since last month, and her first album is set for a fall release. 

Universal Republic Records head honcho Monte Lipman told THR, ”Leighton Meester’s tremendous presence and spirited approach to her musical artistry is a perfect fit with her new Universal Republic home as we introduce current and new fans to this unique facet of her immense talent.”

Yeah, that’s what all those label guys say when they sign a new artist. It doesn’t mean they won’t dump you if the album tanks.

“Gossip Girl” star Leighton Meester flashed a smile as she arrived on the set of  “Date Night,” filming on location in Pasadena, CA. Leighton plays the baby sitter for married couple Steve Carell and Tina Fey.

OMG! Look at Gossip Girl heartthrob Chase Crawford. I haven’t seen anyone this pretty since Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street in 87! He is sooo cute and very Brooks Brothers. I must admit I am a little jealous of Carrie Underwood. It’s rumored that the two are a hot item and have been photographed out and about lately. Well, for all you girls and guys (depending on what your into) who are in love with the show, here are more pics of the whole cast for you to gossip about!

Ut-oooo…. all you young Hollywood Starlets better watch out! There is a new batch of kittens ready to come lick that milk! Our NY photogs spent some time on the Gossip Girl set today. It looks like all the shows are in full swing now that the strike is over. Blake Lively and her co-star Leighton Messter were shooting a scene today on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We love these girls, they are the ultimate threat - beautiful, talented, down to earth, and sweet. Definitely something we feel that young Hollywood’s been lacking lately. In these pics I think they look like a young Kate Hudson and Rose McGowan. What do you think? Our photogs said they even said thank you! WOW! You don’t get that everyday. Well, I hope as these girls keep growing on the big screen they don’t lose their beautiful spirit and charm.