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The Beautiful Life: TBL Is Revived On You Tube!

2:42PM | December 17, 2009 | posted by Gossip Guy | comments: 648

Fans of The Beautiful Life: TBL have reason to celebrate. Ashton Kutcher is putting all 5 of the episodes that were produced on You Tube.

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"When 'The Beautiful Life' concluded on broadcast television, we were deluged by fans imploring us to bring back 'TBL'," said producer Ashton Kutcher. "Working with innovative companies like HP and YouTube, we are thrilled to be ending this year by releasing the remaining episodes of 'The Beautiful Life' and taking part in a unique marketing program that could only occur online."

The first three episodes go up today. You'll have to wait until Monday for the remaining two. Hey, you waited this long. What's a few more days give or take?

The episodes are sponsored by Hewlett-Packard and can be seen commercial-free.

Kutcher said that if the show performs well on You Tube, there is a possibility that new episodes could be produced exclusively for the web.

The CW canceled The Beautiful Life: TBL after just two episodes due to low ratings and became the first casualty of the 2009-2010 television season.

The Beautiful Life: TBL Is First Fall Casualty

10:48PM | September 25, 2009 | posted by Gossip Guy | comments: 1940

Goodbye Mischa Barton. We hardly knew ye.

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The CW has yanked model drama The Beautiful Life: TBL from the schedule after its second episode failed to register with viewers.

The program has been canceled and production has ended.

While there is no official word from the network on a replacement, entertainment bible Variety reports that the network will likely fill the slot with repeats of Melrose Place until another program is ready.

Waiting in the wings as a mid-season replacement is the highly-touted dramedy, Life UneXpected (a cross between Gilmore Girls and Juno).

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The CW has also ordered two new reality series: Fly Girls (about flight attendants on Virgin America Airlines) and an untitled series starring "New York's pre-eminent young socialite" Tinsley Mortimer. According to Variety, The CW plans on pairing the two shows.

Sara Paxton Is Living 'The Beautiful Life' In New York!

11:22AM | September 16, 2009 | posted by Gossip Guy | comments: 1251

Sara Paxton stars as Raina Marinelli, an up and coming high fashion model on The Beautiful Life: TBL. She sat down with Emily Frances this morning on the PIX Morning News and dished about her new show and working in New York.

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PIX: Let's talk about Ashton Kutcher. He's the executive producer. Is he hands on with the show?

Sara Paxton: Yeah. Ashton's sort of more like the man behind the curtain. I always say he's the "Wizard of Oz" because he has his hands sort of dipped into everything even though he's not physically there all the time. But he does come on set and he e-mails us and calls us all the time and he definitely wants to be hands on, especially with the actors.

PIX: Let's talk Mischa Barton. At lot of stuff was happening prior to when you guys were filming. Were these things addressed on set or is it kind of water under the bridge at this point?

SP: Definitely water under the bridge. Nothing was ever addressed on set. Nothing has really affected the work or anything. We're on episode 6 now, so everything is just sort of in the past.

PIX: A lot of people don't realize that you and Corbin Bleu go back to childhood days.

SP: Way back. We did a movie together called Soldier with Kurt Russell. We were eight and our parents became friends. We became friends and we are so blown away that we get to do this show together everyday after so many years.

PIX: Was it happenstance that you both got cast?

SP: I just found out that he got cast and we both showed up on set on our first day like "Dude, what's up? What's happening...?"

PIX: Let's talk about the role. The premiere episode takes place during a fashion show during Fashion Week which happens to be now in New York City. So have you had time to hit any fashion shows so far?

SP: A little bit. Our work schedule is so hectic. We work such long hours. It's been really hard to actually get out there. But I did Fashion's Night Out. I walked around the city. I went to Calvin Klein. I went to Dior and that was really fun. And I'm actually going to the Calvin Klein show tomorrow night, so I'm really excited.

PIX: You're getting a lot in. You're a California girl, so moving to New York and being able to be part of this has got to be really exciting.

SP: Exactly. It's a whole new experience for me so I wanna get out there and do as much as I can.

PIX: What's your favorite part of New York so far?

SP: The difference between New York and L.A. that I love the most is in L.A. you have to drive everywhere...it's isolated, you spend a lot of time alone in your car. You have to plan everything. It's like 'where are we going?...30 minutes drive.' In New York, I can just walk outside my front door and get a bagel...

PIX: And it's easy to order in too!

SP: It's SO easy. My groceries are delivered to me. I was like...'what IS this? It's AMAZING!'

PIX: To be able to film in New York is not bad!

SP: Omigosh! I feel so lucky everyday. I get to wake up and be paid in this amazing city.

The Beautiful Life: TBL premieres tonight at 9pm after America's Next Top Model.

Eric Balfour Is Living The Beautiful Life!

11:24AM | September 15, 2009 | posted by Gossip Guy | comments: 1341

Eric Balfour (you know the face, but maybe not the name) is joining The Beautiful Life: TBL for a multi--episode stint - reuniting him with his O.C. co-star, Mischa Barton.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Balfour who has made memorable appearances on such prime time shows as 24, The West Wing and Six Feet Under will play Eric (clever, huh?), a "charming rival to Claudia (Elle Macpherson) at a competing modeling agency."

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Mischa Barton Tells Her Side Of The Story

9:42AM | August 28, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 2

Back in July, Mischa Barton was placed under involuntary psychiatric hold at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The development was the source of rumors of a possible suicide attempt and the loss of a featured role on The CW's upcoming fall series, The Beautiful Life: TBL.

Now, hard at work on TBL, Mischa finally comes clean and explains in her own words the circumstances that led to her hospitalization.

Continue reading Mischa Barton Tells Her Side Of The Story »

OMG! The Beautiful Life Cast Poses Nude In Provocative New Ads! (For The Guys)

10:56AM | August 20, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 87

The CW has unveiled a bold new ad campaign for The Beautiful Life: TBL. In the provocative new ads touting the premiere of the new series, castmembers posed nude. The title of the show and a couple of arms (strategically positioned to hide the naughty bits) are the only things preventing a viewing of the full monty. Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), Ben Hollingsworth (DeGrassi), Sara Paxton (Last House On The Left) and Ashley Madekwe (Secret Diary Of A Call Girl) are the four actors who have exposed their, ummm... credentials in the spirit of promotion. For your viewing pleasure, check out the new ads below:



OMG! The Beautiful Life Cast Poses Nude In Provocative New Ads! (For The Ladies)

10:45AM | August 20, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 846

The CW has unveiled a bold new ad campaign for The Beautiful Life: TBL. In the provocative new ads touting the premiere of the new series, castmembers posed nude. The title of the show (strategically positioned to hide the naughty bits) is the only thing preventing a viewing of the full monty. Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), Ben Hollingsworth (DeGrassi), Sara Paxton (Last House On The Left) and Ashley Madekwe (Secret Diary Of A Call Girl) are the four actors who have exposed their, ummm... credentials in the spirit of promotion. For your viewing pleasure, check out the new ads below:



Mischa Barton Ordered To Lose Weight!

11:55AM | August 18, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 6

Producers of The Beautiful Life: TBL have ordered Mischa Barton to lose weight. On TBL, Mischa plays Sonja Stone, a diva supermodel with a roaring drug habit. In order to convincingly play this strung out drug-addicted model, Mischa has been told she needs to shed 10 pounds. According to a report in Britain's Star Magazine, Mischa was "shocked to tears" at the order.

"She knows that means they are calling her fat behind her back. She knows she is heavier than she needs to be, but to hear it like that? It really shook her," said a source quoted by The Star.

She's broken down in tears more than once before shooting. It's a lot of pressure for someone who is just out of hospital," said the source.

However, Barton is taking the order seriously and has been spotted frequently by paparazzi on her way to regular personal training sessions at a downtown Equinox.

"She's always been able to lose weight fast. Everyone knows she's been struggling, so people are just really rooting for her, added the source. "

Jaime Murray, best known as Dexter's psycho girlfriend Lila Tournay on season 2 of the Showtime drama will join the cast of The Beautiful Life: TBL for multiple episodes.

Murray will play Vivienne, a powerful wardrobe stylist (and cougar) who has the hots for young male model Isaac played by Corbin Bleu.

Nina Garcia, former editor of Elle and judge on the long-running cable-hit Project Runway will be playing herself in an upcoming episode of The Beautiful Life: TBL.

Gossip Girl & The Beautiful Life: TBL Filming Locations

11:24AM | August 17, 2009 | posted by Intern

If you can stand the heat, today's a nice day to hang out in the park. Better yet, if you're in Brooklyn, go to the Botanical Gardens (Prospect Park). Gossip Girl is filming in and around the Gardens today.

The Beautiful Life : TBL is on the Upper West Side today filming on Columbus Ave around 104th St.

Below: Cast of The Beautiful Life: TBL

The Beautiful Life: TBL - Today's Filming Location

12:44PM | August 10, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 6

If you're in the East Village today, watch out for cameras and some stars of The Beautiful Life: TBL which is filming on E. 10th St. between 2nd & 3rd Ave., on 2nd Ave. between E. 9th & E. 11th St. and on E. 9th St. between 1st and 3rd Ave.

Lights, Camera, Action - Gossip Girl and Beautiful Life Filming Locations!

12:52PM | August 5, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 33

Here's another golden opportunity to spot some of your favorite CW stars in the city today.

If you're planning on being in Midtown this evening...drop by The Ziegfield Theater (West 54th Street Between 6th and 7th Avenue). Gossip Girl will be filming some exterior and interior scenes there. This season, Hilary Duff will be playing Vanessa and Blair's NYU roommate -- who also happens to be a film star, so it's no stretch to assume that Ms. Duff could be in the neighborhood. In another storyline, Serena takes a job as a publicist and will have her hands full trying to control a client at a NY Film Premiere. That client will be played by Tyra Banks. Will there be a Blake Lively or Tyra Banks sighting? Hey, you never know!

Also today...head down to Wooster and Grand Street in NoLita and you might run into some cast members of The Beautiful Life: TBL. They're filming today!

Don't forget, tomorrow and Friday, The Beautiful Life: TBL is scheduled to film scenes near Katz' Deli on the Lower East Side. Look for some action on Ludlow St. between East Houston and Delancey Streets.

The Beautiful Life: TBL Filming Locations!

10:24AM | August 3, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 5

The Beautiful Life: TBL, Ashton Kutcher's new CW prime time drama starring Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) and supermodel Elle MacPherson, among others will be filming today in Astoria, Queens on 36th St. and 35th Ave.

On Thursday and Friday, August 6th and 7th, The Beautiful Life: TBL is scheduled to shoot scenes on the Lower East Side -- on Ludlow St. between E. Houston St. & Delancey St. -- next to Katz's Deli (205 E Houston St).

The Beautiful Life: TBL premieres Wednesday, September 16th at 9pm -- right after America's Next Top Model.

Check out a preview below!

The Beautiful Life: TBL Readies A Replacement For Mischa Barton...Just In Case. Also, The Latest Casting Scoop!!!

2:53PM | July 21, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 47

No one official is commenting on the record, but Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reported today that The CW may be on the verge of moving on from Mischa Barton. While the actress is being involuntarily held for psychiatric observation, producers of The Beautiful Life: TBL are in the process of creating and casting a new female character that would essentially replace Mischa Barton's supermodel Sonja Stone seen in the pilot presentation of the new series. Yesterday, it was announced that production was pushed back a week - reportedly because sets for the series were not yet ready for prime time. Lensing for The Beautiful Life: TBL now gets underway on July 31st in advance of a September 16th launch on The CW.

In other news...

Jennie Garth has reached an agreement with the producers of 90210 to appear in several more episodes of the series this fall beginning with episode #3 in which Harry turns to her for advice about Annie.

John Schneider (Pa Kent on Smallville) will appear in several episodes of 90210 this season as Liam's stepfather.

Kelly Carlson who plays porn-star/prostitute/nutjob Kimber Henry on FX's Nip/Tuck will take on a similar role when she appears this fall on Melrose Place as a madam who mentors one of the MP residents in the world's oldest profession.

Kristen Bell (the voice of everyone's favorite blogger on Gossip Girl) says that someday she would love to make an appearance on Gossip Girl. While Kristen Bell and executive producer Josh Schwartz go way back (from their days together on Veronica Mars), an appearance on Gossip Girl is probably not in the cards, at least for now.

Production On The Beautiful Life: TBL Pushed Back One Week

12:57PM | July 20, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 1128

The CW has pushed back production of The Beautiful Life: TBL, starring Mischa Barton by a week.

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The program had been set to begin shooting scenes for the new series on Wednesday. Production will now commence on July 31st. The delay is not expected to affect the premiere date of Ashton Kutcher's new prime time soap, which is still set to debut on September 16th following America's Next Top Model.

Officials say that the postponement is related to a delay in the completion of new sets and not star Mischa Barton's recent psychiatric hospitalization.
Barton continues to be holed up at Cedars-Sinai Medical center in Los Angeles under Section 5150 of the California Welfare & Institutions Code, while doctors continue to keep her under involuntary psychiatric evaluation.

According to The New York Post, Barton was hospitalized after friends called the police because they thought she might kill herself following a 3-day coke binge. She's running out of money and can't find love, so now she is looking for a good time to escape her misery," a source told the Post. "She is on a downward spiral." "She is a mess. She is a suicidal, uninsurable mess."

In The Beautiful Life: TBL, the former "O.C." actress stars as a high fashion model trying to stay at the top of her game, while newer, younger talent emerge on the catwalks of New York City.

Mischa Barton Placed Under Involuntary Psychiatric Hold!

11:11AM | July 17, 2009 | posted by Intern | comments: 65

Star of the new CW prime time drama The Beautiful Life: TBL, Mischa Barton has been placed under involuntary psychiatric hold at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to several media sources. Police were summoned to her Los Angeles home to take her to the hospital yesterday afternoon. According to Section 5150 of the California Welfare & Institutions Code, Ms. Barton can be held involuntarily for up to 72 hours if she poses a threat to herself or others.

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The LAPD has confirmed the story. "We assisted her with a medical issue and removed her from her home." Paramedics were not called and no arrests were made.

Confidentiality laws prevent disclosure of Ms. Barton's condition and the exact cause of her hospitalization, but the actress has a history of partying hard, has been arrested for DUI and was charged with marijuana possession last year. Speculation will only grow based on her hard-partying ways. Unflattering pictures of Barton out-and-about in London surfaced on the web a couple of weeks ago.

Mischa Barton can be seen opposite 90210's Jessica Stroup in Homecoming, a new thriller hitting theaters today. Barton had been scheduled to fly to New York to attend the movie's premiere last night.

CW Network executives are mum on how her hospitalization will impact production of The Beautiful Life: TBL which starts shooting Wednesday, July 22nd in New York.

Whatever brought her to this point, we hope Ms. Barton will get the medical help she needs and wish her a speedy recovery!



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