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It feels like an eternity since our favorite CW vampires series stalked the airwaves, but hopefully with Hollywood Crush's plethora of "Vampire Diaries" interviews, casting news and sneak peeks, the wait hasn't caused you to go screaming into the night. I think we can all agree that tonight's return (and cliff-hanger resolution) will be a welcomed event. So what can we expect for the back-half of the season? MTV News recently spoke with star Katerina Graham, who plays Bonnie on the series, and she spilled a bit about what's to come for her witchy character.

"Bonnie is definitely going to be faced with some challenges that she was not expecting," Katerina divulged. "And in order to protect her family and her friends, she's going to have to make some decisions that are going to test her and Elena's friendship. And she's going to have to be either really be there for her or take a step back."

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Tags Ian Somerhalder, Katerina Graham, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Vampire Diaries, Video

It's a new decade, and with it, a whole new crop of fresh faces to focus on. MTV chose Jesse Eisenberg as one of their 10 to watch in 2010. Movies editor Josh Horowitz had a chance to chat with Jesse about the project and upcoming works.

If people describe Robert Pattinson as self-deprecating, Jesse Eisenberg seems to be taking that to the extreme. Never one to build himself up to be more than he is, he was very clear in the interview that his successes last year in "Zombieland" and "Adventureland" did not contribute to his landing the leading role in "The Social Network."

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Tags Adventureland, David Fincher, Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timblerlake, The Social Network, Video, Zombieland

A select few MTV News staffers are about to embark on an adventure in Park City, Utah better known to most as the annual Sundance Film Festival. As we're sure most of you are aware of by now (and if you're not, what kind of rock have you been hiding under?) "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart has two major flicks being showcased over this next week in the mountains: "Welcome to the Rileys" and the movie for which she shopped off her long brunette locks, "The Runaways."

While we've already brought you plenty of "Rileys" stills, ones from the rocker movie have been about as rare as seeing a vampire in the sunlight — until now! Feast your eyes on seven — count 'em seven! — new snapshots from "Runaways" by clicking on the two stills below.

The good news doesn't end there: after the jump we have a brand new clip from the movie, too!

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Tags Alia Shawkat, Dakota Fanning, Floria Sigismondi, Kristen Stewart, Michael Shannon, Photo, Scout Taylor-Compton, Stella Maeve, Sundance 2010, The Runaways, Video

The Coachella festival was announced just yesterday and already music-loving celebs are counting down to the three-day event in Indio, California this April. And how could they not be psyched with a lineup that includes, among many diverse acts, Jay-Z, Vampire Weekend and Muse? Paris Hilton tweeted, "I'm so Excited for Cochella! The line up is dope!" and "Hills" star Lo Bosworth joined in on the excitement, singing, "coachella ella ella is in 86 days. woo hoo!"

Of course, Coachella isn't the only thing we're counting down for, not when "Eclipse" is on the horizon. Drector David Slade filled in fans on the movie (and the trailer's) progress, "to clear this up, the Trailer is out of my hands, I would love to release one but its down to Summit. I don't know when." He also posted, "Edit getting finer and finer, film now running at a great length." While David is busy editing "Eclipse," Peter Facinelli had an idea for his fellow castmembers, "Thunder is cracklin' here in LA... Good day for some Cullen baseball." They'll just have to make sure to wish Daniel Cudmore (pictured) a very happy, uh "21st," birthday, as he tweeted to followers, " All the B-day wishes have been great, thanks everyone! but I'm only 21 not 29..... weird."

Keep reading for the rest of today's best tweets out of Hollywood, including Lady Gaga's glam return to NYC, Diablo Cody's Oscar ballot pressure, and Elizabeth Banks' identity crisis. Don't forget you can always follow us on Twitter @hollywoodcrush to get all the latest news on your favorite stars!

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Tags Coachella, Daniel Cudmore, David Slade, Eclipse, Lo Bosworth, Muse, Paris Hilton, Peter Facinelli, Tweet Dreams, Twitter

"Vampire Diaries" seems to be the home of all things sexy. Former Hump Day Hottie's Ian Somerholder and Paul Wesley have charmed us. And with the show returning tomorrow night (!), it seems fitting to pay homage to another babe from Mystic Falls — none other than rehabbed rebel, Jeremy (or as he likes to be called in real life: Steven R. McQueen). We suspect his life is about to get even more interesting as the season progresses, so we figured it was a good time to catch up with the cutie.

Press play on the video below to see more of Steven, and then keep reading for more details about him.

Vital Stats: Steven R. McQueen's name may sound familiar ... paging Hollywood legend Steve McQueen! Well, it's because McQueen is Steven's grandfather. It may explain where he gets his good looks from. The 21-year-old grew up in sunny Los Angeles and with the honor of being this week's Hump Day Hottie, he's now keeping the McQueen legacy alive.

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Tags Everwood, Hump Day Hottie, Photo, Piranha 3-D, Steven R. McQueen, Vampire Diaries, Video

By Cara Alwill

Where in the world is William van der Woodsen? That’s the question that’s been on everyone’s mind — especially Serena’s (Blake Lively) — as the mid-season of "Gossip Girl" came to a close in December. The sexy socialite spent the end of season two in Europe hunting for her long-lost father and then a mysterious letter from him appeared in the wrong hands (cough... Rufus... cough cough). Now, EW now reporting that we may have a few clues as to who he is (at least in real life).

Sources confirm to EW that actor Billy Baldwin will play Serena’s estranged father in at least three episodes, which are slated to run in April. Last time we saw Billy (who is the second youngest of the four famous Baldwin brothers, including "30 Rock" star Alec and "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant Stephen), on TV, he was a New York City senator having an affair with a transsexual in ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money." At least he already knows a thing or two about the messy politics of Manhattan's elite crowd!

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Tags Billy Baldwin, Blake Lively, Dirty Sexy Money, Gossip Girl, Kelly Rutherford, Matthew Settle

EDITORS NOTE: Below is a list of the superstar actors who started out in not-so-super flicks ("Critters 3," anyone?), which was compiled by author Michael Adams just for Hollywood Crush. His new book (released yesterday), "Showgirls, Teen Wolves, and Astro Zombies: A Film Critic's Year-Long Quest to Find the Worst Movie Ever Made," dives further into the topic of crappy movies (and who starred in them!) as Michael himself attempted to watch every flop ever made.

By Michael Adams

They’re multimedia millionaire superstars now, but back in the day they were just paying the rent. Happily, their early schlocky efforts have been preserved for fans to savor.

Robert Pattinson in "The Haunted Airman" (2005)

His supernatural adventures in "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" have earned him millions of fans but beware of this grindingly dull ghost story. Made for British TV, but released in the US on DVD, R-Pattz is a WWII pilot who gets his shot-down ass parked in a spooky hospital. There he encounters mild weirdness, including a possibly imaginary spider! Shivers, Scooby! This one really is for Twi-hards only.

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Tags Books, Brad Pitt, Critters 3, Cutting Class, Fink!, Hangmen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Renee Zellweger, Robert Pattinson, Sam Worthington, Sandra Bullock, The Haunted Airman

For being all of 13 years old, actress Abigail Breslin has the sort of hit-laden resume a 40-year-old would covet. In addition to her Oscar-nominated performance in "Little Miss Sunshine" and box office successes like "My Sister's Keeper" and "Zombieland" the teen will soon be hitting Broadway for an upcoming revival of "The Miracle Worker." Abigail recently dished to Nylon about her role as the blind-deaf Helen Keller, as well as her love for all things "Twilight."

"Helen Keller is one of my heroes," Abigail told the magazine about her role on stage opposite Alison Pill's Annie Sullivan. "When I got a call asking if I would play her, I said, 'Heck, yes!'" Something else the young actress is enthusiastic about? The "Twilight Saga"! Hollywood Crush caught a casually dressed Abigail at the New York City premiere of "New Moon" back in November, and Abigail admits she couldn't be a bigger fan.

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Tags Abigail Breslin, Helen Keller, The Miracle Worker, Twilight

By Cara Alwill

John Mayer’s music doesn’t necessarily match his persona — and in the newest issue of Rolling Stone, he definitely proves that to be true. With so many romantic ballads and heart-tugging lyrics that would make the toughest of cookies shed a tear, John is a bit,well, deeper than the teddy bear one would think he is. He admits he has “some presence of psychological damage,” and is still pretty shaken up from his split from Jennifer Aniston. This is one head that we never wanted to dig into ourselves, so thankfully Rolling Stone did the dirty work for us!

John has always been fairly public about his feelings, and Twitter has seemingly become his best friend. He’s used the social networking platform to clear up rumors and fire back at the gossip magazines that have taken stabs at him during his lowest points. One of the hardest times he’s ever been through has been his break-up with Jen.

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Tags Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer, Rolling Stone

It's hard to believe it's been more than two years since Oscar- nominated actor Ryan Gosling last graced the silver screen in "Lars and the Real Girl."Thankfully, Ryan fans don't have to wait much longer as his latest film costarring Michelle Williams debuts this month at the Sundance Film Festival.

The romantic drama "Blue Valentine" tells the story of married couple Cindy (Michelle) and Dean (Ryan) who, in an attempt to save their marriage, steal away to a theme hotel, where they relive their entire love story from beginning to tumultuous present. In our exclusive clip below, Dean tries to get Cindy to reveal why she's upset while the two are out for a stroll across a New York City bridge. When Cindy won't divulge her feelings, Dean goes to extreme measures to elicit a response. It's heavy stuff, for sure, but with two Oscar nominees at the wheel, we know we're in good hands.

Stay tuned to MTV News and Hollywood Crush for more coverage of the Sundance Film Festival from Park City, Utah!

Tags Blue Valentine, Michelle Williams, Ryan Gosling, Sundance 2010, Video