SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoiler: Chris Wood Cast as “Unstable Newcomer”

The population of Mystic Falls is about to increase by one — not that it hasn’t already gained five new faces. When Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries premieres this fall, Carrie Diaries star Chris Wood will be arriving and adding a unique flavor with his character, Kai. Read on for more details!
TV Guide broke the news last week that Chris will be joining the CW series as Kai, a “charmingly unstable newcomer with the unsettling ability to seem normal as the situation demands. He can be both playful and obsessive with a mix of adolescent angst.” Hmm, sounds like he’s a bit of a shady character — something we’re definitely used to on TVD.
So far there’s no telling how Kai will fit in with the rest of the Mystic Falls gang or who he might align with. Given the huge reset that’s supposed to happen this season, it’s completely up in the air as to what the gang will be up to. Given his character’s description, we suspect that he’ll get close to the crew but will show his true colors later on.
Chris — who has also appeared on Girls and Major Crimes — played one of Carrie Bradshaw’s love interest on Season 2 of The Carrie Diaries. He played Adam Weaver, a New York City playwright who swept Carrie off her feet with his charming good looks and wordsmith talent.

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Season 6: New Villain Will Combat Sheriff Forbes!

Have you heard the news? Eureka’s Colin Ferguson has been cast as villain Tripp in Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries! Executive producer Julie Plec took to Twitter yesterday, July 14, to give some more details about who this new character is and who he will be combatting in Mystic Falls. Read on to find out more!
We will meet Tripp, a character described by TV Guide as a “strong and disciplined head of a community militia and surrogate father to his young trainees who will do anything to protect his town,” in the Season 6 premiere. And with whom will Tripp be clashing? None other than Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) herself!
“[Tripp]'s in town to give Sheriff Forbes a run for her money. #TVD,” Julie tweeted yesterday, making us happy on several levels. First (and most importantly), because this seems to be confirmation that Liz not only survived the explosion at the Mystic Grill, but that she will play a role in the beginning of Season 6. Her character has been somewhat neglected in recent seasons of TVD. We’d love to see more of her, and other characters — such as Tripp — who don’t fall into the 18-35 demographic. Not to mention that this storyline seems to imply a larger role for Mystic Falls, as well. We’ve missed hanging out with the townsfolk and attending overdone town functions in recent episodes. (No, blowing up the Mystic Grill did not count as a town function.)
So, why might these two characters be clashing? You’d think Sheriff Forbes would be on board with protecting Mystic Falls. Well, we see two likely options. One: Tripp’s willingness to “do anything to protect his town” will put his trainees in danger and target some of the people Sheriff Forbes’ loves. Two: Tripp stands in the way of breaking the lingering Traveler spell that keeps Caroline and her friends from returning home to Mystic Falls. Frankly, if we lived in Mystic Falls, we might be for keeping the town a supernatural-free zone, but for Liz, whose own daughter is unable to visit, we’re guessing she feels differently.

Ian Somerhalder Thanks the People Who Helped Him on His "Amazing Ride"

Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder is a very successful man, but he couldn’t have done it without the help of others. He took some time last week to express gratitude for all of the help he’s received along the way. Check out his heartfelt tweets!
“There are many people whom have worked their asses off to get me here (where ever i am) I love these people-thank you. What an amazing ride,” Ian tweeted Friday to his more than five million followers, one measure of the kind of success the actor and activist has managed to achieve so far in his career.
Ian’s thoughtfully thankful tweet may have been spurred by his previous tweet, a happy birthday to friend and agent Craig Shapiro. Ian tweeted: “Craig Shapiro-big brother to me, my agent @ ICM for 16 years-guided my career, has a birthday today! Im grateful man-Happy Birthday @cohiba711.” OK, that’s pretty sweet. Craig and Ian have been together awhile, since before Ian landed his breakthrough gig as Boone on Lost and long before we knew him as the dastardly and handsome Damon Salvatore on TVD. It’s hard to imagine any other actor filling those iconic roles, and — in part thanks to Craig — we don’t have to!
And that’s not even delving into all of the good Ian has done through the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, a non-profit that owes much of its influence and succ

Vampire Diaries Star Lands Lead Role in NBC's Charles Manson Drama

Vampire Diaries alum Michaela McManus — best known to TVD fans as feisty werewolf Jules from Season 2 — has been cast in a new Charles Manson drama starring David Duchovny. Aquarius is set in 1960s L.A. and will follow Duchovny’s character, police sergeant Sam Hodiak, as he investigates a then-unknown Charles Manson. How does Michaela come into all of this? Read on to find out!
It seems like ages since Michaela was breaking necks with Stephen Amell (aka Oliver Queen) as lowly werewolves on TVD, kidnapping Caroline Forbes and being unceremoniously — or, in Jules’ case, ceremoniously — killed. What role will Michaela fill in Aquarius? According to The Hollywood Reporter, Michaela will play recurring character Grace, Sam Hodiak’s ex-girlfriend and longtime family friend, on the 13-episode drama. When Grace’s daughter, Emma, goes missing, she goes to Hodiak for help. We’re assuming sparks ensue.
Michaela joins a stellar cast that also includes David Meunier (Justified), Chris Sheffield (The Last Ship), Grey Damon (Friday Night Lights), Emma Dumont (Bunheads), and Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) as Charles Manson. If the intriguing premise of this show didn’t have us excited, then the cast certainly would. Fox Mulder and Renly Baratheon going head to head? Sign us up!

Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoiler: Marco James cast as Whitmore Upperclassman

Who’s ready to go back to school? Yeah, neither is the Vampire Diaries cast, but the bells are about to ring at Whitmore College and class will definitely be back in session. What’s this we hear about a cute upperclassman joining the Mystic Falls gang for Season 6? Read on for the details!
The Wrap got the scoop that Marco James (The Client List) has been cast as Liam, an upperclassman at Whitmore. The site describes Liam as “cocky yet good-natured” and “a med student who comes from a family of doctors.” As for when we’ll be introduced to this smartie? That would be the Season 6 premiere on October 2.
If you ask us, it sounds like Liam will somehow be related to Dr. Wes Maxfield (Rick Cosnett) — you know, the somewhat creepy doctor who was hellbent on ridding the world of vampires? He may have been killed mercilessly by Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder), but that doesn’t mean his impact is forever gone. After all, couldn’t Aaron Whitmore (Shaun Sipos) have a brother or cousin?
Marco is coming to TVD from Lifetime’s The Client List, where he played a cop named Alex Trimble. As for his other acting gigs? The hunky actor has also appeared on CSI: Miami, Victorious, and Make It or Break It. We’re definitely happy to see him hop over to The CW!

Ian Somerhalder Sums Up Relationship With Nina Dobrev: “She Always Lets Me Have the Last Fry”

We’ve already established that Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder are the cutest — and most amicable — celebrity exes, and now we know how they got there.
“I don’t like any kind of negativity,” Nina told NYLON in their August 2014 issue. The gorgeous cover girl went on to explain, “I try to be good to everyone, whether it’s a love, a friend, an ex. I’ll always try to treat people the way I want to be treated.” Need proof? Her Vampire Diaries co-star and ex-boyfriend Ian told the mag: “She always lets me have the last fry.”
Aw! We love that these two have been able to maintain such a close friendship in the wake of their split. Clearly, Nina and Ian (RIP Nian) care about each other deeply, and those feelings just don’t go away after a breakup — or after the cameras stop rolling.
Nina tells the magazine, which hits shelves on July 30, that she’s already thinking about life after The Vampire Diaries, which just started production on Season 6.  “I always try to live in the now, but you’re always planning ahead, right?  When I signed on at 20, I knew I’d be 26 when I got off.  Not that I was afraid that I would be old… I love the show, but I don’t want to be defined by just the show.”
Whatever she goes on to do in her post-Mystic Falls career — whether it’s opening up her own yoga studio or landing more movie roles — failure is not an option. “Success is the only option — well, the highest level of success is the only option,” she told the mag. “I’m kind of extremist in that way.”
For more scoop on Nina’s red carpet persona and her fashion evolution, check out her cover story when NYLON hits shelves on July 30.

Nina Dobrev Reunites With Her One True Love!

Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert) was a total world traveler during her filming hiatus from The Vampire Diaries, which meant she had to spend time apart from her one true love: her cat, Lynx! Check out the adorable photo Nina shared on WhoSay upon their reunion!

“So happy to be home with my love #lynxlove #truelove #unconditionallove,” Nina captioned the sweet photo of Lynx snuggled up on the bed. These two are thick as thieves! Earlier this year, Nina took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of herself and Lynx snuggling together, captioning the pic: “As my lynx and I snuggle together and slip into a deep slumber ... We say goodnight and sweet dreams zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.” We’re glad to see Nina and Lynx reunited.

Nina’s reunion with Lynx wasn’t the only one that Nina took to social media to broadcast. The photos of Nina and co-star bestie  Kat Graham (Bonnie Bennett) together again after their break from filming pretty much made our week. If only we thought Elena and Bonnie’s on-screen reunion will happen so quickly!
Nina wasn’t the only one happy to be hanging with her cat upon returning to Atlanta. Ian Somerhalder’s (Damon Salvatore) cat Moke featured in the actor’s celebratory photo-tweet on his first day back on the TVD set. “Being a Dad... Morning vet visit with moke before heading to my 1st Day of work for SEASON 6 of The Vampire Diaries!” Ian captioned the Instagram photo of himself and Moke. Fact: these TVDers and their pets are kind of adorable.

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers: Does Alaric Get a Love Interest?

With all the hubbub over Damon and Bonnie’s apparent deaths in the Season 5 finale of The Vampire Diaries, we’ve not had the chance to suitably express our excitement over the return of Alaric (Matt Davis) as a series regular in Season 6. What will the history teaching vampire be up to when we next meet up with him? TVD executive producer Julie Plec chatted to TV Guide on the most important subject.
“Alaric is struggling a little bit,” Julie admitted of Alaric’s state-of-mind in Season 6. “He was turned into a breed of original vampire and then set on a killing mission and then he died, so after being a weird vampire and a ghost for all this time he's assimilating into his life as this creature he never wanted to be. But he's still trying to be the human that he was and it's not easy for him.” And that’s without even taking into account the apparent death of his former BFF, Damon. That’s gotta put a damper on the whole resurrection thing, amirite? These two better be alive at the same time eventually, show.
Of course, it’s not all misery for Alaric in Season 6. There are a few silver linings to his resurrection in the form of a renewed relationship with Elena, and the possibility of a new love interest. Julie teased: “There might be some help and assistance that comes in the form of a woman he'll meet, and he and Elena are closer than ever, which is great because she has somebody in her life she can really rely on and they can share their grief together.” We are Team Love when it comes to Alaric. This guy deserves a break.

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Season 6 Adds "Unexpected" Wild Girl Next Door — Meet Ivy!

The Vampire Diaries is introducing a host of new characters in Season 6, perhaps an indication that the “reset” executive producer Julie Plec previously mentioned is more than just a temporary digression. The latest addition to the cast? Emily C. Chang in the role of Ivy. What do we know about the recurring character? Read on to find out!
The Hollywood Reporter describes Ivy as “sweet and sincere ... the quintessential girl next door with an unexpected wild side." Ivy will first appear in the Season 6 premiere. So far, that’s all we know, but it certainly is enough to pique our interest. We assume that Ivy will be a resident of Mystic Falls, but we don’t know for sure. Might she literally be living next door to one of the characters we already know and love? Could she even be a love interest for, say, Matt Donovan or Jeremy Gilbert?
There’s also a chance she might be related to the new villain just cast, also set to first appear in the Season 6 premiere. Colin Ferguson will be playing Tripp, a “strong and disciplined head of a community militia and surrogate father to his young trainees who will do anything to protect his town.” Do Tripp and Ivy know one another? Are they both part of the militia mentioned in Tripp’s character description?
Whatever’s up with these two characters — collectively and/or respectively — we’re really excited to see TVD bringing in some new blood (pun!) for Season 6. As much as we love the old cast of characters, it’s important to bring in new elements to mix things up. We hope these two characters stick around for awhile.

Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers: Caroline Tries to Bring Everyone Back Together

We all know that Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola) is the true hero of The Vampire Diaries, right? The Type A vampire is traditionally the one trying to keep the gang together despite all of the supernatural drama, and it sounds like the habit will continue in Season 6 — though not in the way we might expect. What did executive producer Julie Plec tell TV Guide about our favorite Vampire Barbie?
“Caroline is probably someone who will surprise you,” Julie teased regarding Caroline’s coping mechanisms to Bonnie and Damon’s apparent deaths. “She's taken this loss — in a weird way almost the hardest — so she's going to have to bounce back in her Caroline way. Who she bounces back with and how she does it and how she's living her life is revealed in the first episode. Her journey is where are all her friends and if only she could figure out a way to bring them all back together, get the magic back to Mystic Falls, find a way to bring Damon and Bonnie home than life would be perfect. But it's harder than she thought.”
Sounds like classic Caroline, so we’re intrigued to find out in what ways she will “surprise” us. We’re particularly interested in the “who” she’s going to bounce back with. The end of Season 5 was pushing the Steroline agenda pretty hard. Will these two besties have turned romantic during the several months that passed between seasons? Or will Caroline be spending a majority of her time with someone else (read: Enzo) — romantically or otherwise? Whatever she’s up to, we can’t wait to catch up with our Care Bear!

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoiler: Jodi Lyn O’Keefe Cast as “Tough” Doctor Jo Share Remind Me To Watch Win $500! Credit: David Buchan/Getty Images Is there a doctor in the house? If there’s one thing The Vampire Diaries is known for — besides love triangles and doppelganger drama — it’s diabolical doctors. First there was Meredith Fell (Torrey DeVitto) and then there was Dr. Wes Maxfield (Rick Cosnett), but now it’s time to say hello to Jo, who will be played by Hit the Floor’s Jodi Lyn O’Keefe. Nearly Unrecognizable! Hollywood's Most Shocking Face Transformations WATCH NOW April 4, 2014 at 11:58AM EDT by Lindsay Dreyer Watch Celebrity Transformation videos and earn points. Entertainment Weekly confirms that the 35-year-old actress will be joining the cast in Season 6, playing “a tough and accomplished doctor at the university hospital. She demands excellence from her students and has learned the hard way that there’s no room for error in her profession.” Hmm, sounds like she might be spending some time bossing around Liam (Marco James), who has been cast as a “cocky yet good-natured med student who comes from a family of doctors.” How will these two fit in with the happenings of our Mystic Falls gang and how long will the doc be sticking around? There’s no official word on these two fronts, but if we had to guess we’d assume that Alaric Saltzman (Matt Davis) might fall for yet another medical professional. Now that he’s back from the dead, this studly Super Saiyan Original Vampire will need a new love interest to lovingly sink his teeth into, right? Or perhaps Jo will be involved somehow with the new Season 6 villain, Tripp (Colin Ferguson). He’s running a community militia, which makes it sound like there will be some sort of fighting going on. Maybe Jo is his go-to doctor, or some of his victims will be paying her a visit. Either way, she’s definitely involved with Whitmore College, so get ready undergrads! Source: Entertainment Weekly Carson Blackwelder is an Assistant Editor at Wetpaint Entertainment. Follow him on Twitter and Google+! July 18, 2014 at 01:27PM EDT by Carson Blackwelder Related: The Vampire Diaries, News, Spoilers, TV, TV Stars, Supporting Characters, Supporting Cast, Season 6 by TaboolaSponsored ContentFrom the Web A Little Known Way to Pay Off Mortgage Bills.com The Spending Mistake You're Constantly Making - Never Pay for Wine You Don't Like Again! The Huffington Post 18 Awkward and Mortifying Pregnancy Photos Parent Society 16 Celebs Who Have Breast Implants And Don't Hide It! POPnHOP You Haven't Lived Until You Visit These 10 All-Inclusive Resorts TripCurator #1 Exercise That Ages You FASTER (Avoid at All Costs) Old School New Body RECOMMENDED OUR PARTNERS WATCH AND EARN +20 +20 Viggle Points Bachelorette Andi Dorfman Heads to France — But Which Mime Will Win Her French Kiss? (V... +20 +20 Viggle Points Which Artist Is Rejoining His Band For a Homecoming Concert This Fall? (VIDEO) +20 +20 Viggle Points Taylor Swift's Top 10 Looks — We Are Never Ever Getting Over 'Em! (VIDEO) HOT TV Dancing With The Stars The Kardashians Pretty Little Liars Teen Mom POPULAR Kandi Burruss: I Will Not Give Out Any Baby Names! (VIDEO) Beyoncé and Jay Z in Marriage Counseling While On Tour — Report (VIDEO) Kim Kardashian's Ex Reggie Bush Marries Lilit Avagyan Tamera Mowry’s Son Aden Hits Major Milestone — See the Adorable Results! (PHOTO) YOU MIGHT LIKE HomeAboutCompany NewsAdvertise with UsJobsPrivacyTerms and ConditionsTips And Feedback Wetpaint Entertainment || wetpaint.com, inc. © 2012. All rights reserved. Any images and content contained on this site relating to “The Vampire Diaries” are not authorized by “The Vampire Diaries"™ and The CW © 2012 and its related companies. Hi, Lisa Ring! I'm so excited for Season 6! This is an interesting character... More recent activity Social: ONSign Out

Is there a doctor in the house?
If there’s one thing The Vampire Diaries is known for — besides love triangles and doppelganger drama — it’s diabolical doctors. First there was Meredith Fell (Torrey DeVitto) and then there was Dr. Wes Maxfield (Rick Cosnett), but now it’s time to say hello to Jo, who will be played by Hit the Floor’s Jodi Lyn O’Keefe.
Entertainment Weekly confirms that the 35-year-old actress will be joining the cast in Season 6, playing “a tough and accomplished doctor at the university hospital. She demands excellence from her students and has learned the hard way that there’s no room for error in her profession.” Hmm, sounds like she might be spending some time bossing around Liam (Marco James), who has been cast as a “cocky yet good-natured med student who comes from a family of doctors.”
How will these two fit in with the happenings of our Mystic Falls gang and how long will the doc be sticking around? There’s no official word on these two fronts, but if we had to guess we’d assume that Alaric Saltzman (Matt Davis) might fall for yet another medical professional. Now that he’s back from the dead, this studly Super Saiyan Original Vampire will need a new love interest to lovingly sink his teeth into, right?
Or perhaps Jo will be involved somehow with the new Season 6 villain, Tripp (Colin Ferguson). He’s running a community militia, which makes it sound like there will be some sort of fighting going on. Maybe Jo is his go-to doctor, or some of his victims will be paying her a visit. Either way, she’s definitely involved with Whitmore College, so get ready undergrads!

Ian Somerhalder Is Nominated For an Emmy — Well, Basically!

Sadly, The Vampire Diaries received zero nods in the recent Emmys nominations. However, another project close to Ian Somerhalder’s heart did pick up a few nominations — and the actor is beyond excited about it. Check out his reaction tweets to the big news!
Years Living Dangerously, the Showtime climate change docu-series featuring “celebrity investigators” — including Ian — who travel the world to talk to the people who have been affected by climate change, has been nominated for two Emmys: Outstanding Documentary or Non-Fiction Series and Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming. Pretty neat!
Ian took to Twitter and Instagram to share his excitement over the news, first sharing this photo of his ecstatic reaction, captioned: “WE DID! YES!!! #yearsproject AKA YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY on Showtime was nominated for 2 EMMYS! YES! These stories needed to be told! More to come! I'm so GRATEFUL and PROUD to be part of this series-WOW. Thank you @thejram for snapping this moment of joy-what an amazing experience you, me and Kim Klingler had shooting this amazing show. Wow.” Then, sharing a screenshot of the specific awards for which Years Living Dangerously has been nominated…
We’re so excited for Ian and Years Living Dangerously! We can’t wait to see if the documentary series walks away a winner on the big night.

Nina Dobrev Adorably Reunites With Julianne and Derek Hough

Nina Dobrev reunited with celebrity besties Julianne Hough and Derek Hough over the weekend, supporting the Dancing With the Stars regulars at their stage show Move Live. Check out the adorable backstage photos!

“Kickin' ass and takin' names. Back stage w the Houghs. And #lexi + #harley. @juleshough @derekhough @moveliveontour,” Nina captioned a photo montage of herself with the Houghs and puppies Lexi and Harley. One big happy family! Nina apparently surprised her good friends by showing up at their Chicago performance. “Surprise!!!!!!!! @juleshough @derekhough We're in Chicago! So excited to see the show!” Nina captioned this photo of herself and a friend holding up V.I.P. tickets to the event.

The Vampire Diaries actress seemed so happy to be there, not only sharing an Instagram video of Julianna singing her heart out on stage, but also behind-the-scenes vids of the siblings rehearsing with their troup. Nina is good friends with both Julianne and Derek, the latter of whom she briefly dated last year. Nina even spent Christmas with the Hough family, taking part in their epic Instagram dance-off with the Ballas family and some epic snowboarding adventures. We love this friendship! Now, if we can only get Derek and/or Julianne to guest star on TVD. The vampire drama could use a bit more dancing, don’t you think?

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Colin Ferguson Cast as Season 6 Villain

We just got a million times more excited for Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries — and we were already hotly anticipating the next installments of the supernatural drama. TVD has just cast the professionally amiable Colin Ferguson as a villain in the upcoming season. Who will the Eureka alum be playing? Read on to find out!
According to TV Guide, Colin — who is best known for his role as Sheriff Jack Carter on Syfy’s Eureka — has been cast in the role of Tripp, “a strong and disciplined head of a community militia and surrogate father to his young trainees who will do anything to protect his town.” Tripp will first appear in the Season 6 premiere, which you may recall takes place after a “substantial time jump” from the Season 5 finale. Basically, Tripp seems to have already built a resistance up in the now magic-less Mystic Falls. Though, given that no supernatural characters can cross the town border without dying, we’re not exactly sure against whom this militia is defending...
Guys, we’re excited about this announcement on so many levels. One of the weak points of Season 5 was the lack of compelling villain. TVD tried out a few, but none of them really stuck. This Tripp character sounds like he may have a relatable motivation — i.e. the protection of a town that has been continually victimized by the supernatural element in the past few years (if not arguably centuries). As an experienced and enigmatic actor, we know that Colin will make this villain more than just a two-dimensional obstacle for our heroes, and we’re exciting to see the Mystic Falls community as integral to the TVDnarrative again. TVD is at its best when we care about its villains, as well as its heroes. We think this show may have just checked something off of our Season 6 wish list!

Midnight Rider Filmmakers Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in Death of Sarah Jones

The filmmakers of Midnight Rider have been charged with involuntary manslaughter and criminal trespass in the death of Sarah Jones. The 27-year-old camera assistant — who had also worked as a second camera assistant on The Vampire Diaries — was struck and killed by a train in February while setting up a shot for the Gregg Allman biopic on a Georgian railroad trestle. Seven other crew members were injured in the incident.
Many of the TVD cast and crew were amongst the most vocal supporters of a petition to have Sarah’s name added to the Oscars “In Memoriam” segment, as well as a more general call for better on-set safety practices in the wake of Sarah’s death.
According to Deadline, the manslaughter charge brought against filmmakers Randall Miller, Jody Savin, and Jay Sedrish carries with it a 10-year prison sentence, while the criminal trespass misdemeanour carries a potential one-year sentence.
Involuntary manslaughter refers to the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought — i.e. without intention — and can sometimes refer to murder as a result of serious negligence or recklessness, which may apply to the circumstances of Sarah’s death.
It is still unclear whether the production had permission to film on the railroad tracks, though the charge of criminal trespass suggests the prosecution believes it can prove that Midnight Rider did not. Prior claims from the film’s producers implied they had received some form of email consent, but CSX — the company that owns the tracks — insists they denied any such request

Vampire Diaries Season 6: Michael Malarkey Tweets Premiere Script — Team Enzo!

One of the things were most excited to see in Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries is a larger role for unpredictable vampire Enzo (Michael Malarkey). Michael has been made a series regular for the upcoming season, which is just starting production, and the British actor is taking to Twitter to express his anticipation. Check out the pic!
“Just bought my Season 6 highlighters. What is Enzo up to... #TVD #TVDS6 #TVDFamily,” Michael tweeted Friday, along with a photo of the premiere script and a strategically-placed box of highlighters. Unfortunately, we cannot read the episode’s title, but that doesn’t mean we’re not excited to see evidence that TVD Season 6 is not only getting underway, but that Enzo will play a role in the first episode of the season. We hope Michael soon has to buy an entirely new box of highlighters because Enzo has so many scenes that he runs out of translucent ink!
Amongst our Enzo-related hopes for Season 6: a bromance between Stefan and Enzo. Wouldn’t that be unexpected and rich with narrative potential? We’ll admit that this particular wish came from the recent spoiler that Stefan will turn to a “surprising source” for comfort in the extended wake of his brother’s apparent death. Stefan and Enzo seemed to hate each others’ guts — or, more accurately, Stefan hated Enzo because he was a bad influence on Damon — in Season 5.
It probably didn’t help that Enzo made Stefan rip out his heart in an attempt to cause a rift between the two brothers, but if there’s anyone who is missing Damon as much as Stefan (besides Elena), it’s probably Enzo. After all, Damon was his only friend. We love a good unexpected bromance, and we think Enzo and Stefan could be kind of great together. Who’s with us?!

Paul Wesley and Phoebe Tonkin Step Out in London Holding Hands

Paul Wesley and Phoebe Tonkin haven’t been huge proponents of PDA so far in their relationship — but all that changed when the two were spotted together on an adorable date night in London this weekend!
The Vampire Diaries and Originals stars were getting cozy outside the Chiltern Firehouse in the UK this weekend, holding hands as they entered the venue on July 11. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Paul and Phoebe getting close. Just last month Phoebe shared an adorable selfie of her and her beau.
But when it comes to sharing adorable photos, these two have a rich history of making us go “aww.” May was a big month for the pair, going on an exotic vacation together before heading back to Hollywood for a date night at Soho House. After that, Paul adorably called Phoebe his “stalker” and then flew off to Paris to hang with his lady and the entire cast of The Originals.

Ian Somerhalder Heads to Vampire Diaries Season 6 Set — First Day Back!

We may be months away from the Season 6 premiere of The Vampire Diaries, but the cast and crew are back at work. Yesterday, we reported on Kat Graham and Nina Dobrev’s excitement on being reunited on the TVD set. Now, it’s Ian Somerhalder’s turn. How does the actor feel about his first day back on set? Read on to find out!
“Being a Dad... Morning vet visit with moke before heading to my 1st Day of work for SEASON 6 of The Vampire Diaries!” Ian captioned the Instagram photo of himself and his cat Moke, before continuing with his excitement over another season of the vampire dram. “Wow, how did this happen??? I'll tell you how:you all are the greatest audience on the planet! Thank you for all of your love and support over these years- none of this could possible with out you! See you at Comic Con, then Teen Choice Awards, Then Emmy weekend, then in my dreams. Huge love to you all! Love, Ian.”
Ian seems to be one a thankful kick lately. Last week, he took to Twitter to express his gratitude to everyone who has helped him get to where he is today: “There are many people whom have worked their asses off to get me here (where ever i am) I love these people-thank you. What an amazing ride,” Ian tweeted.
We have our reasons to be thankful. We’re so happy to see Ian back at work on TVD — especially after his character’s apparent death in the Season 5 finale. Bring on the vampire-induced feels, Season 6!

Vampire Diaries Season 6: Nina Dobrev and Kat Graham Reunite!

How quickly the time flies by! It seems like only yesterday that we were wrapping up Season 5 of The Vampire Diaries and dreading the summer hiatus, but now it seems that our favorite actors and actresses are flocking back to Atlanta to film Season 6! Check out this adorable reunion between Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert) and Kat Graham (Bonnie Bennett)!
Now, it’s no shocker that these two gals are as thick as thieves, but we have to say we’re pretty shocked to see Kat back this early. If you remember — you probably blocked it out like the rest of us — Bonnie’s fate was pretty much up in the air at the close of last season. She and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) were trapped on the Other Side when it collapsed and were confronted by some mysterious white light in the final milliseconds.
Given the fact that Kat and Nina are already on the set and ready to get Season 6 started, we can assume that we’ll hopefully be seeing both of them in the premiere — though they probably will be on different planes of existence
But hey, we’ve got more to worry about come the Season 6 premiere. This week has been filled with casting news that is sure to shake up the slightly stale series. First we heard that Gabrielle Walsh is set to play Sarah (who is supposedly “shady”) and then we learned that Colin Ferguson was cast as Season 6’s villain, Tripp, who is set to go head-to-head against Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre).
So far the only extremely good news is that Enzo (Michael Malarkey) is a series regular and he’s got his highlighter at the ready!

Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoiler: Elena Will Study Pre-Med — Here's Why!

Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) may have a way with words — remember when she used to journal back in Season 1 of The Vampire Diaries? — but it looks like she’ll be choosing a more useful major at Whitmore College. What factors are driving Elena to pursue a medical degree in Season 6? Read on to find out!
Believe it or not, Elena might actually have to start going to class when TVD resumes this fall — gasp! As evidenced by some recent castings (and perhaps the fact that Grey’s Anatomy is officially battling TVD in the Thursday 8 p.m. timeslot), our heroine will be opting for the pre-med track in hopes of following in her father’s footsteps.
“When we come back, we’ll see that Elena is actively pursuing a degree in pre-med,” boss Julie Plec dished to TVLine. “She’s a smart girl, and Elena’s father was a doctor, so she’s trying to figure out how to help people and save people, just as her family did.” Another reason for Elena’s decision: “We’ll meet some hot young pre-med guys and sexy doctors.” Where do we sign up?!
We have to admit that we’re a bit shocked to hear that Elena is going pre-med, but it makes total sense that she’s frantically searching for her purpose in life now that beau Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) is seemingly gone for good. We’re not sure what this means for Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola) and her studious future. We don’t see her joining Elena on the pre-med track, but hopefully our Barbie Vampire isn’t dunzo with school.

Vampire Diaries Star Candice Accola Warms Up Her "Serious Vampire Face"

We thought we were as excited as we could get about Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries — and then we saw Candice Accola (Caroline Forbes) on set. It’s just not a TVD party until our favorite Vampire Barbie breaks out her “serious vampire face,” you know? Check it out!

“#Regram @tytheprince11 Day 1 #tvd Warming up our ‘Serious Vamp’ faces. Cameo by @josekingseco playing ‘set trailer human’ #season6,” Candice captioned the WhoSay photo of production assistant Ty Armstead looking wide-eyed in the foreground as Candice shoots her vamp face at the camera from over his shoulder. In the background, Candice’s fiance, Fray guitarist Joe King, is seemingly clueless to the photo shoot he’s taking part in. Have we mentioned how excited we are to see the TVDers back on set?

Candice will most likely need her serious vampire face in Season 6. Though several months will have passed since the apparent deaths of Bonnie and Damon, that doesn’t mean everything is hunky dory — especially for Caroline, whom executive producer Julie Plec told TV Guide was taking it the hardest, in some ways...
“Caroline is probably someone who will surprise you,” Julie teased about Season 6. “She's taken this loss — in a weird way almost the hardest — so she's going to have to bounce back in her Caroline way. Who she bounces back with and how she does it and how she's living her life is revealed in the first episode. Her journey is where are all her friends and if only she could figure out a way to bring them all back together, get the magic back to Mystic Falls, find a way to bring Damon and Bonnie home than life would be perfect. But it's harder than she thought.” Activate serious vampire face...now!

SPOILER! The Vampire Diaries Season 6 — A Guide to the New Characters

The Vampire Diaries team has been casting up a storm for the sixth season of the supernatural drama -- and we’re pretty excited about all of the fresh faces. Here is a guide to the new characters hanging out in and around Mystic Falls this season.
Tripp. We’re beyond excited to see Eureka alum Colin Ferguson as the villainous Tripp. According to TV Guide, Tripp is “a strong and disciplined head of a community militia and surrogate father to his young trainees who will do anything to protect his town.” He will first appear in the Season 6 premiere, and will be causing Sheriff Forbes particular trouble. With an actor this charismatic, who knows which side of this show’s often morally relative battle of good guys vs. bad guys we’ll fall.
Liam. Hottie alert! TVD has cast another absurdly attractive young actor, Marco James (The Client List) in the role of Liam, an upperclassman at Whitmore whom The Wrap describes Liam as “cocky yet good-natured” and “a med student who comes from a family of doctors.” Liam will first appear in the Season 6 premiere. Any guesses which character(s) he might be hanging with?
Ivy. Emily C. Chang has been cast as Ivy. The Hollywood Reporter describes this new character as “sweet and sincere … the quintessential girl next door with an unexpected wild side." Color us intrigued. New characters on TVD are rarely what they initially seem, and we’ll be interested to see what secrets Ivy may be hiding. Ivy will first appear in the Season 6 premiere.
Jo. Another season of TVD, another potentially diabolical doctor. This year’s medical professional is Jo, played by Jodi Lyn O’Keefe (Hit the Floor). Entertainment Weekly describes Jo as “a tough and accomplished doctor at the university hospital. She demands excellence from her students and has learned the hard way that there’s no room for error in her profession.” Sounds like she might be hanging with the aforementioned Liam. With all these medical-types around, we have a feeling one of the TVD gang might be pursuing a career in medicine.
High-End Hot Rod Shop Owner. What does a hot rod shop have to do with TVD? We’re not sure, but at least one character will be spending some time at a high-end hot rod shop in Season 6 given this casting announcement. The Wrap reports that Jayson Warner Smith (Rectify) will appear in at least two episodes as a guy who runs a high-end hot rod shop. Any guesses who he might be interacting with?

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed Show PDA During Farmers Market Date — New Couple Alert!

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed Out in Studio City, California on July 20, 2013
Are the rumors finally true? Does Ian Somerhalder have a new lady in his life? Judging from these new pics, it looks like the blue-eyed babe is taken!
The Vampire Diaries star stepped out in Studio City, California on July 20 for what appeared to be a date at the Farmers Market with Nikki Reed. Revealing that you're off the market while at the market? So meta.
The 35-year-old actor and the 26-year-old Twilight actress looked super touchy-feely while strolling around. At one point Ian even wrapped his arms around Nikki from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder! If that's not enough to spark a "new couple alert," we don't know what is. Not to mention that these two were spotted going for a jog together the day before!

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Spoilers: Season 6 Premiere Is an "Emotional Roller Coaster"

The Season 6 premiere of The Vampire Diaries may be months away, but the TVD cast and crew are back on set this week to film the much-anticipated return. What does director Jeffrey Hunt have to say about the episode? Read on to find out!
“#TVD fans episode 601 is going to take you on a emotional roller coaster you may not be ready for. suggest you start preparing now,” Jeffrey tweeted Thursday, piquing our excitement. Although, as if we didn’t start preparing for the Season 6
We can only imagine the Season 6 premiere will be a heartbreaker. Though at least several months will have passed since the close of Season 5, we’re sure our TVDers will still be dealing with the aftermath of their loved ones apparent deaths — a tragedy made less heartbreaking, but considerably more angsty by the realization that Damon and Bonnie are still out there somewhere. Though we’re not sure exactly what form their return from the bright white light will take, we know that their characters will be a part of Season 6, a season billed to be about our heroes’ “journey back to each other.” Commence scenes of Damon and Elena gazing up at the same moon, thousands of miles and/or several realities apart...now.

Nina Dobrev Surfs in Bali — Check Out This Vampire Diaries Star Hanging Ten!

What do you get when you cross the super-talented Nina Dobrev with a Bali beach vacation? The Vampire Diaries star impressing us with her surfing skills, of course! Is there anything this woman can’t do?

“You haven't visited Bali if you didn't surf…” Nina captioned the WhoSay photo of herself hanging ten — and making it look easy — in Indonesia. The TVDer also posted this photo of herself wading out into the sea. Nina seems to be having an awesome time in the final days of her filming hiatus from TVD.

In addition to the photos, Nina also posted several quotes about seizing the moment and exploring the world: “Please be a traveler, not a tourist. Try new things. Meet new people. And look beyond what’s right in front of you. Those are the keys to understanding this amazing world we live in,” Nina shared as a quote-image in this WhoSay pic.
She also connected with this piece of advice enough to post it to her account: “I just wanna go on more adventures. Be around good energy. Connect with people. Learn new things. Grow.”
Nina is nothing if not a traveler. Just in the past few weeks, she has hung with her mother in St. Tropez (as well as some of her favorite gal pals) and checked out the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix with Muse drummer Dominic Howard. We love that this TVDer takes advantage of her good career fortune to see a bit of the world.

Kat Graham Makes a Splash in Jamaica With Fiancé Cottrell Guidry

What’s a Vampire Diaries star to do with a few months of vacation from filming a hit TV show? Hit the beach, of course! That’s exactly what Kat Graham and her handsome fiancé, Cottrell Guidry, decided to do this past weekend when they headed to Jamaica for some fun in the sun.
The “Power” singer and her man were spotted on the white sandy beaches at the Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa in Whitehouse, Jamaica, on July 3. Clearly the duo is enjoying their little getaway from Atlanta, where The Vampire Diaries films for most of the year.
Kat and Cottrell have been engaged for awhile now, but it turns out the young couple just recently put their wedding on hold until 2015. “We don’t want to rush something,” Kat told Access Hollywood. “We want to do it right. We’re still building our lives. We’re still young. And we’re not going anywhere. We’re still gonna be together. So we actually pushed it to next year so we could focus on building our lives together.”
Hopefully the couple took some time out of building their lives together so they could at least build a sandcastle on the beach. Priorities, you guys!

Lady Gaga Goes Wedding Dress Shopping — Is She Getting Married?

If her latest shopping habits are to be believed, it seems as though Mother Monster might just be becoming Mrs. Mother Monster.
That’s right, Lady Gaga was spotted out and about in Toronto yesterday, July 6, looking at wedding gowns in a couture wedding store in Yorkville. While her ever-present horde of fans was following her, it was Gaga’s mother, Cynthia Germanotta, and new pup, Asia, who followed the “Born This Way” singer into the store.
But why is Lady Gaga — whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta — venturing into the boutique to try on wedding gowns? She’s been dating former Vampire Diaries and current Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney for about two years now, but we haven’t heard anything about them taking the plunge. That being said, the two usually fly under the radar.
Adding fuel to the fire, Gaga took to Twitter to discuss her shopping day. “I JUST HAD THE GREATEST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE OF ALL TIME IT WAS LIKE CARDIO AND DRUGS BUT BETTER MAYBE NOT HEALTHY BUT THE VINTAGE WAS,” she wrote, clearly excited.
Have Gaga and Taylor decided to get hitched? Looks like we’ll have to wait and see!

Nina Dobrev Is All Legs For Sexy Beijing Commercial

Nina Dobrev may be best known for her role as Elena Gilbert on The Vampire Diaries, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t take her gig as the face of shampoo line Lux seriously. The Canadian actress was in Beijing last week to shoot a commercial for the Asia-based product, showing off some serious leg in the process. Check out the photos!

If the number of WhoSay photos is any indication, Nina seemed to have a great time filming the shampoo commercial. In this pic of Nina in a black leather mini-dress and high heels, the TVDer is pointing playfully at the camera as a stylist fixes her hair. And how adorable is this selfie Nina took of herself as her team of stylists/enthusiastic hair fans crowd around? “Stylin' profilin'. Getting styled by THE ULTIMATE hair stylist. @Riawnacapri look at your audience ... You've got a crowd of fans!” Nina captioned the pic.

Nina is the official face of Lux, which entails the occasional visit to Asia to film your stereotypical hair commercial. The actress seems to enjoy the experience, even past the photo shoot. These photos of Nina in the Daily Mail “hamming it up” are probably the best thing ever. They show Nina on stage at a promotional event for the shampoo, fluffing her hair dramatically into the air with a big smile on her face. This is why we love Nina and why she is so good at her job: she totally commits to every role.

Nina Dobrev Dazzles in Red and Blue During Paris Fashion Week

America just celebrated its 238th birthday this past weekend and Nina Dobrev was definitely feeling the red, white, and blue! The Vampire Diaries star was rocking her fabulous hair, a huge smile, and some patriotic gowns while out and about at Paris Fashion Week.
For her first look, Nina was dressed to the nines in a black, white, and red form-fitting dress when she arrived to the Atelier Versace fashion show on July 6. And she was definitely showing off her best assets — we’re talking about those killer legs — while walking the red carpet in Paris.
As for the second fashion show, a Chanel event at Grand Palais on July 8, Nina decided to wear a navy blue menswear-inspired outfit. Clearly Nina has a penchant for wearing dresses that are a little short, but we wouldn’t have her any other way. Homegirl was looking pretty chic and polished, topping off her look with a silver metallic clutch.