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In case you hadn’t noticed from all the TV posts we’ve done lately, we’re totally OBSESSED with the upfronts (and with good reason too!). See, the upfronts exist not only to announce new pick-ups and fall schedules, but also to get us hyped (all over again) for the shows we’ve been watching all season. While we've been keeping our eyes on all the events, this past week we were especially excited for The CW presentation because let's face it, the network's got some of the prettiest faces around (ahem, ENTIRE "Vampire Diaries" cast). Turns out, they have good style too. Nearly all the celebs we spotted on the carpet came dressed to impress. Of course, there was one lady who missed the fashion cue (albeit, not horribly). Keep reading below to find out which leading CW lady is our Style Superstar, and who could use a dose of her own fashion advice.

Okay, let's just get this out of the way. There was really no need for us to choose a picture of Nina Dobrev sandwiched between Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. After all, we're only focusing on her style. But that being said, can you blame us? I mean look at them. Sure, they're hot separately. But together? It's like a whole different level. Anyway, now that we've addressed that, let's move on to Nina and how pretty she looks. The starlet proved her fashion prowess yet again in this gray and yellow summery dress (that tastefully complemented the carpet), which she paired with nude shoes. We could have done without the necklace, but for her overall red carpet consistency, she gets this week's Style Superstar win.

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Tags Americas Next Top Model, Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Tyra Banks, Vampire Diaries

If pamphlet-wielding prognosticators are to be believed, tomorrow (May 21, 2011) is Doomsday—the hour in which a massive earthquake will rock the globe heralding the end of the world. Pretty gloomy stuff, huh? Whether or not (most likely not) that particular prophecy comes true, it got us thinking about how we would want to spend our last day, pop-culturally speaking. If we had only hours to enjoy our favorite movies, TV series, music and books, what title would get preference?

After the jump, Hollywood Crush writers weigh-in on the one pop-culture pick they'd relish before the rapture.

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Tags Christina Aguilera, Clueless, Friends, Sex and the City, Stripped, The Golden Compass

As if our TV-viewing schedules weren't packed enough, we're getting ready to add a whole new slate of shows to our calendars come this fall. Nearly all the major networks have announced their pick-ups for next season, and most of them have also released teasers for said series. So far the roster includes everything from shows led by returning favorites (hey, isn't that Dawson Leery?!) to quirky comedies, and while not every pilot we predicted made the cut, we could not be more excited for the ones that did.

To help you wade through all the newbies, we've picked out the five new fall shows we're most excited to watch. Check them out after the jump and let us know if you plan to tune in.

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Tags Gossip Girl, James Van Der Beek, Kevin Williamson, Kristoffer Polaha, Ringer, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Secret Circle, Vampire Diaries, Video, Zooey Deschanel

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life is definitely for us. That's because, thanks to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, there have been some majorly fine men we've come to treasure.

With the latest installment in the series, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" opening in theaters today, we wanted to look back at the hotties we'd gladly hop aboard any ship for (well, maybe not Queen Anne's Revenge...) We also want to ask you, Captain Crushers, which of the handsome "Pirates" stars is your fave?

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Tags Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Sam Claflin, Snow White and the Huntsman

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that casting for the role of Jace Wayland in the big-screen adaptation of Cassandra Clare's "Mortal Instruments" series was down to a handful of actors: Jamie Campbell Bower ("Breaking Dawn"), Ed Speleers ("Eragon") and newcomer Leebo Freeman. (No word on fan favorites Max Irons and Alex Pettyfer, though Alex's schedule continues to fill up...)

Following the news, Hollywood Crush readers passionately expressed their opinions on who should play the snarky Shadowhunter (as of this writing, Ed and Leebo are leading our "Who should play Jace?" poll). And with so much growing anticipation, we thought it high time we checked in with some of the experts, namely Cassie, star Lily Collins and our friends at "Mortal Instruments" fansites Mundie Moms and "The Mortal Instruments" Examiner.

Of course, it's no surprise both Lily and Cassie were loathe to drop specific names, though they both told us what they could about the ongoing casting process.

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Tags Cassandra Clare, City Of Bones, Lily Collins, Mortal Instruments, Video

It seems that every hour of every day Lady Gaga has a new wig on her head. Will she have blond hair, pink hair, multi-colored hair? Really, you never know, and yes, that's sort of why we love her so much! In the new MTV special, "Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside," she tells all on the first time she decided to don a wig and how that moment completely changed the course of her life.

"I was so inspired by musical theater like 'Guys and Dolls,'" she says in an exclusive interview during the special. "But I would never get cast in those roles because I was a brunette… So eventually I bought a wig. Then I got cast as Adelaide. It was the greatest moment of high school. I tell you, I still dream about it."

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Tags Lady gaga, Lady Gaga: Inside the Outside, Video

With the cast of "The Hunger Games" movie almost fully rounded out, fans have been clamoring ever more loudly to know who will play the very important role of Cinna, the gifted stylist who transforms heroine Katniss Everdeen from a unibrowed tomboy into a glam-tastic, tabloid-ready killing queen. And we're pretty sure that Lionsgate knows about the clamoring—because they keep issuing casting announcements for every other role in the movie instead. Like this one, for instance: the news, announced on the film's Facebook page, that characters Portia (Peeta's stylist) and Octavia (a member of Cinna's prep team) will be played by Latarsha Rose and Brooke Bundy.

Seriously! It's like they're just messing with us!

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Tags Brooke Bundy, Hunger Games, Latarsha Rose

In the Cannes Film Festival entry "We Need to Talk About Kevin," Ezra Miller plays a teen who goes on a murderous rampage through his high school. It's a gritty, dark role—one of a couple Ezra has taken on of late. But now the up-and-coming actor is ready to cleanse his palate with something a bit lighter, yet still brimming with teen angst: the film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."

Summit Entertainment confirmed to Hollywood Crush that Ezra will play Patrick, the brother of Emma Watson's Sam and friend of Logan Lerman's Charlie. We spoke briefly with Ezra about the film at Cannes, and he could hardly contain his excitement over the plum part, which he'll begin filming very shortly in Pittsburgh.

"It's fantastic," he said with a grin. "And that is certainly—the role is such a fun one. He's such a mischievous—and this gay boy, who's full of pride and full of humor and wit and just confidence. And it is—it's just largely a comedic role but with real actual heart. There's a lot of levity, which will be a nice break from the last two."

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Tags Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Video

Listen. Do you hear that? That silence is the sound of every "Hunger Games" fan who questioned the casting of Jennifer Lawrence eating their words. When the Entertainment Weekly cover featuring Jennifer in full-on Games mode was released yesterday, supporters everywhere were allowed a triumphant, "I told you so!" And it was a well-deserved moment of adulation because, frankly, girl looked good. So good, in fact, that "Hunger Games" Examiner Sara Gundell said that any concerns fans had about Jennifer have been "laid to rest."

Gone were Jennifer's trademark blond locks and pale complexion—all it took was a little hair dye and makeup to quiet the naysayers. Oh, and a bow and arrow...and forest backdrop...and, of course, a Mockingjay pin. Okay, so it might sound like a lot, but it was those details—the whole Katniss package—that really impressed many fans.

"Personally, I loved it," The Hob's Amanda Belcher said. "Not only was it a really good representation of Jennifer as Katniss, but I love the attention to detail that both Lionsgate and EW put into it. I mean she had the hair, the makeup, the clothes, the Mockingjay pin, the bow and arrow, the scenery. I think it was a really good first visual."

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Tags Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Video

Lady Gaga's pal and stylist, Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti, is hooking up with the Robin Hood Foundation to help them raise a little extra dough. Gaga played their benefit event earlier this month in NYC, and now Nicola is also working with the non-profit.

Starting on May 20, fans can go to the Gilt Groupe website and bid on exclusive Gaga-related merch. So, what's up for grabs? A Mugler dress worn by Gaga herself during a show earlier this year in Paris, a chance to go to Paris to see a Mugler fashion show (ooh la la!) and a chance to hear Gaga's new album Born This Way (which drops Monday) alongside the superstar.

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Tags Born This Way, Lady gaga, Mugler, Nicola Formichetti, Robin Hood Foundation