“GOSSIP GIRL” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)

“Double Identity” (TV-14) (HDTV)

GOSSIP GIRL GOES PARIS! – Living out a real-life fairytale in Paris, Blair (Leighton Meester) is pursued by a handsome young man, Louis (guest star Hugo Becker), who she suspects is a member of Monaco’s royal family. A very concerned Lily (Kelly Rutherford) asks Serena (Blake Lively) to help her find Chuck (Ed Westwick), who hasn’t been heard from or seen in months. Meanwhile, Chuck Bass is as we’ve never seen him before, adjusting to a fresh start in Paris with a mysterious new woman, Eva (guest star Clémence Poésy), at his side. Juliet (guest star Katie Cassidy) offers to help Nate (Chace Crawford) win Serena (Blake Lively) back, suggesting that reigniting Dan (Penn Badgley) and Vanessa’s (Jessica Szohr) romance may just be the trick to remove Dan from the Dan-Serena-Nate love triangle. Matthew Settle also stars. Mark Piznarski directed the episode written by executive producers Joshua Safran and Stephanie Savage

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4×02 Double Identity Press Release

Blair (Leighton Meester) has spent a fabulous summer in Paris without realizing her former love, Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick), has been shot. As much as Blair tries to distract herself from the pain Chuck caused her, his mysterious appearance in Paris with a beautiful new woman (guest star Cl

“Just because you’re poorly dressed doesn’t mean you’re not Chuck Bass.” – Blair

Because the CW is so awesome, and thinks TV Fanatic is pretty cool too, the network sent us the first two episodes of the upcoming Season Four of Gossip Girl for review!

We can’t give away major plot details, or we’ll be blackballed by the CW faster than you can say “Belles Du Jour,” but let’s just say they live up to the hype and then some.

The premiere and the second episode, “Double Identity,” are both solid on their own merits and set the stage for would could be some awesome story lines this season.

We’ve put together some exclusive Gossip Girl spoilers and observations below to pique your interest and hopefully get you even more excited for September 13 premiere.

Follow the jump for details on the first two episodes of the new season …

• There are new characters named Milo, Louis and Henry.
• Leighton Meester speaks excellent French! Blake Lively? Not so much. Fortunately, there are enough OMG Serena fashion moments to make up for it.
• Something about seeing Gossip Girl filmed on location in Paris legitimizes it on a whole new level. It’s kind of like the Hamptons episodes, but tenfold.
• The Parisian scenery is fantastic and the locations spot-on. It’s eye candy for fans of French culture, fashion and retail. Blair is in her element … although in the premiere, “Belles Du Jour,” we learn that Serena had the more exciting summer.
• Blair and Serena go on a double-date with a member of Monaco’s royal family and his chauffeur. Blair is surprised to learn which is which.
• An important decision Serena made about her future – but failed to mention to Blair – is what ends up getting her shoved into a fountain.
• In NYC, Dan is in full Mr. Mom mode, LIVING WITH GEORGINA! But is the baby really his? A suspicious paternity test suggests one thing, while a blood test and Rufus’ intuition say another. Georgina is as funny and shady as usual.
• Penn Badgley is great as sleep-deprived, delirious Dan in both episodes.
• Someone sleeps with Vanessa in the second episode, “Double Identity.”
• We think that Gossip Girl fans, especially those who watched Melrose Place, are going to love Katie Cassidy as Juliet Sharp. She’s sarcastic, flirty, plotting an elaborate scheme, of course, gorgeous. In other words, a perfect Gossip Girl fit.
• Juliet, who Nate first meets while on a date with another girl, and later runs into again when she’s working with Eleanor planning Fashion’s Night Out, works to help him get Serena back. She clearly has ulterior motives, though …
• Eva (Clemence Poesy) rescued Chuck after he was shot in Prague and nursed him back to health. He’s now taken on an entirely new persona. But is he suffering from amnesia or just trying to forget the man he was – and is ashamed of?
• After a chance run-in in Paris, and with Lily and Serena frantically worrying about Chuck’s fate, Blair tries to convince him not to run from who he is …

What happens here? We’ll leave that to the imagination for now. Leave us a comment with your theories and let us know what you think – and are most excited for next week.

Bisous Bisous,
TV Fanatic

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Exclusive Gossip Girl Spoilers: The Paris Episodes!

The cast of Gossip Girl was shooting on a New York street yesterday, strutting around and hailing taxis. Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen and Penn Badgley were all dressed to the nines — in 92-degree heat! Good thing they weren’t shooting the Christmas episode. Check them out in our gallery.

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

The cast of Gossip Girl was shooting on a New York street yesterday, strutting around and hailing taxis. Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen and Penn Badgley were all dressed to the nines — in 92-degree heat! Good thing they weren’t shooting the Christmas episode. Check them out in our gallery.

(photos via WENN)

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

The cast of Gossip Girl was shooting on a New York street yesterday, strutting around and hailing taxis. Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen and Penn Badgley were all dressed to the nines — in 92-degree heat! Good thing they weren’t shooting the Christmas episode. Check them out in our gallery.

(photos via WENN)

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

The cast of Gossip Girl was shooting on a New York street yesterday, strutting around and hailing taxis. Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen and Penn Badgley were all dressed to the nines — in 92-degree heat! Good thing they weren’t shooting the Christmas episode. Check them out in our gallery.

(photos via WENN)

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

The cast of Gossip Girl was shooting on a New York street yesterday, strutting around and hailing taxis. Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen and Penn Badgley were all dressed to the nines — in 92-degree heat! Good thing they weren’t shooting the Christmas episode. Check them out in our gallery.

(photos via WENN)

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

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Gallery: Gossip Girl Set Visit

Blake Lively of Gossip Girl is featured in the new, UK issue of Marie Claire. In an interview, she talks about her love of fashion and specifically her relationship with Vogue chief editor Anna Wintour (as well as a little bit about co-star and BF Penn Badgley).

Here are the beautiful shots from the Gossip Girl goddess’ photo spread …

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Blake Lively Featured in Marie Claire UK

Blake Lively of Gossip Girl is featured in the new, UK issue of Marie Claire. In an interview, she talks about her love of fashion and specifically her relationship with Vogue chief editor Anna Wintour (as well as a little bit about co-star and BF Penn Badgley).

Here are the beautiful shots from the Gossip Girl goddess’ photo spread …

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Blake Lively Featured in Marie Claire UK