Hollywood Crush › Ian Somerhalder

by Cassie Title

I’ve got to hand it to Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson: Just when you think they’ve run out of new ideas for town events, they slap you across the face with a full-on ball. Yes, that’s right—a fairy-tale-style ball, complete with gowns, tuxes, waltzing and cocktails. And the hosts of said ball? None other than the Originals, or shall we say, the Mikaelson family, as they’re calling themselves these days. (The homage to Mikael is nice, and I’m guessing they wouldn’t use it if he was still alive, because it would be pretty awkward if your name was Mikael Mikaelson.) But I digress.

Esther decides to throw the party to celebrate her family’s reunion, but we all know she has something else up her sleeve. Which brings us to the plan.

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Tags Candice Accola, daniel gillies, Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan, Kat Graham, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Vampire Diaries, Zach Roerig

After getting a load of this week's Entertainment Weekly cover series featuring "Vampire Diaries" stars Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder, we've suddenly realized: love triangles are so passe. And from now on, we'd like to skip the boring geometric metaphors and instead take all our romantic conflicts in sandwich form. Preferably made with two hunky slices of undead dude-bread. Because daaaaaaaaaamn. We want a manwich, please!

Of course, this delicious cover (and its similarly sexy compatriots, featuring Nina posing solo with each guy) isn't just eye candy; it's also a not-so-subtle hint about the difficult decision that the torn-between-two-lovers Elena will have to make as she contemplates her entanglement with Damon. ...No, wait, Stefan! ...No, wait, ugh, no, don't make her choose!

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Tags Entertainment Weekly, Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Vampire Diaries

by Cassie Title

This week’s "Vampire Diaries" has brought me to the following conclusion: Executive producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson must read my recaps. It’s the only logical explanation for how a mere two weeks after I confronted them via internet about cheating us out of meeting more Originals they’ve introduced us to TWO NEW ORIGINALS! (Hello, Kol and Finn!) I am so excited I could burst. In fact, I’ve already burst. My sanity has probably burst, because I am so overwhelmed that I’m convinced they are actually listening to me, when in reality, I’m just so obsessed with this show that we are on the same wavelength.

So now that I’m on the same page as Julie and Kevin, let’s (you and I) get us on the same page. Starting with:

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Tags Candice Accola, daniel gillies, Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan, Kat Graham, Matt Davis, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Vampire Diaries, Zach Roerig

by Cassie Title

All right, "Vampire Diaries." When I’ve repeatedly told you that all I care about is history and character development and Originals, I meant it. So, I think we have a slight communication problem. It’s understandable, considering I write these recaps in my apartment and you are a TV show, so you obviously can’t read, lacking human qualities and such, plus even if you could read, I doubt you’d read what I write (although you totally should, obviously). That being said, I’ll take what I can get, so thank you for introducing us to Bonnie’s mom, Abby Bennett. She is clearly not an original vampire, but that is where Elijah comes in. Oh yes, he returned. We’ll get to that. It was a cheap trick, though, because I specifically asked for ORIGINAL VAMPIRES WHOM WE HAVE NOT YET MET. At some point, "TVD," you’re going to have to stop stringing me along. Let’s hope it’s soon after February 2, because, yeah, you’re going on a mild hiatus, again! WHAT THE HECK! Oh, we’ll get to that, too. We’ll get to that, too.

First things first, though!

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Tags Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan, Kat Graham, Matt Davis, Michael Trevino, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Persia White, torrey devitto, Vampire Diaries

by Cassie Title

Tonight’s opening scene must’ve broken a record: It only took one episode post-hiatus for "The Vampire Diaries" to remind us of Damon’s impeccable hygiene. Frankly, I’m becoming a bit concerned with Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson’s obsession with Damon’s body cleansing. Are you trying to tell us something? Is Damon’s showering a symptom of OCD? Are you trying to tell us that the other characters don’t shower or bathe? WHAT IS GOING ON?

Okay, I get that he’s hot and you want us to see him all naked and steamy and such, and it’s become a running (water? Hey, if they can make stupid jokes I can include silly puns) joke, but we’re over it: It’s getting old. Just thought you guys should know.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, we can discuss the rest of this episode, focusing on what would have been Caroline’s 18th birthday, had she not been, well, dead. Oh, and lest you forgot about last week’s epic kiss between Damon and Elena, I’m reminding you. It’s important. Just saying.

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Tags Candice Accola, Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan, Kat Graham, Matt Davis, Michael Trevino, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Vampire Diaries, Zach Roerig

by Cassie Title

Last we left Mystic Falls, Stefan had completely botched the plan to kill Klaus by saving that crazy hybrid’s ass. And he did this, you'll recall, because Klaus was one step ahead of our fair heroes: If he died, he had all his hybrid minions ready to kill Damon. And Katherine found this out, and convinced Stefan to tap into his humanity to save Damon, and then to klepto those coffins Klaus carts his family around in. To exact revenge. Of course, Damon and Elena and everybody else didn’t know all of this information; they just thought Stefan was lost to them forever. So Klaus killed Mikael, skipped town, granted Stefan his freedom and Stefan skipped town, too. Or so we thought…

So, to ease us into this fairly action-packed triumphant return of an episode, we will start with the best quote of the evening:

Damon: "Oh, c’mon. I can’t drink all this by myself. I mean, I can, but then somebody’s getting naked."

Of course, he is saying this to Alaric at the Grill, because as we all know these two guys can’t get enough of this watering (alcoholing) hole. And just as he delivers this line, some random chick (waitress?) smiles. Get away, random waitress chick! If anyone’s getting naked with Damon, it’s going to be Katherine (GOD, I wish she was back already), or Elena, or me… I mean, what?

Okay, let’s get down to business.

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Tags Claire Holt, Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan, Kat Graham, Matt Davis, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Steven R. McQueen, torrey devitto, Vampire Diaries

Photo research generally isn't the most glamorous or exciting part of our jobs as your dutiful Hollywood Crush writers, but today is an exception. Because December 8 just so happens to be "Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder's birthday, and we'd definitely be remiss in commemorating his auspicious 33rd without a Willy Wonka-sized serving of eye candy for you. So happy birthday, Ian (and mazel tov to you Crushers as you enjoy the below flipbook!).

Ian took to Twitter yesterday to thank fans for their prolific (not to mention early!) well wishes, writing, "Thank you for all the birthday wishes- I feel the love. Really. Truly. Good night you amazing world." And if you're wondering how to celebrate his special day (besides gawking at our gallery and staging a "Vampire Diaries" marathon for the next 24 hours), Ian has one humble request.

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by Cassie Title

Homecoming: It’s a time for football, dances, dresses and good ol’ fashioned popularity contests. But in Mystic Falls, it became a time for bizarro keg parties/wakes, vampire slaying, backstabbing (literally!), vervain injections and diabolical plans. So, basically, it was no different than any other day.
But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve some recapping! I’ve gone ahead and compiled a most excellent list of unimportant things that deserve attention. And then, I’ve compiled another one that includes some important things. So get ready to read after the jump!

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Tags Candice Accola, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Michael Trevino, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Vampire Diaries, Zach Roerig

And the people have chosen! Er... chosen who we're all choosing from, that is: the People's Choice Awards announced their nominations this afternoon, after months of open voting from fans. And while there's no showing for "Twilight" this year, we can't help noticing that there are a whole lot of crushworthy wizards, witches and even a vampire or two who'll make this year's People Choice show one to watch closely.

For starters, the wizarding world got a lot of attention this time around: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" made a command appearance in two separate fave film categories, but where it really dominated was in the "Favorite Actors Under 25" slot. Four out of the five favorite folks here are Hogwarts alumni, with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Tom Felton all claiming a spot in the running. (Lonely Chloe Moretz is the only non-magical nominee...although her turn as a creepy kid vampire in "Let Me In" certainly falls in with the supernatural theme.)

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Tags Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Glee, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Ian Somerhalder, Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Nina Dobrev, People's Choice Awards, Robert Pattinson, Tom Felton, Vampire Diaries

by Cassie Title

I am still processing. I am still processing. I need about 10 yoga classes and 46 deep, cleansing breaths to finish processing all of the insane information I have been waiting a full season to find out. And now, I’ve basically found it all out! My mind is in overload, I cannot handle it, Namaste.

Now of course, me being me, I still want to know more. Because knowing one thing is never enough! I must know all things! I must! I must! But let’s go over the main stuff first, and then we’ll get to my very small disappointments from last night's "Ordinary People."

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Tags Claire Holt, daniel gillies, Ian Somerhalder, Joseph Morgan, Matt Davis, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Vampire Diaries