Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers: Stefan-Caroline Relationship a little damaged, Caroline most affected with season 5 finale events

One of things that the "Vampire Diaries" fans look forward to in Season 6 is the relationship between Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley) and Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola). However, TVD executive producer Julie Plec's tease about "Steroline" suggests their relationship is a little damaged in the beginning of the new season.

Julie Plec revealed in the E!Online TV Scoop report that Stefan and Caroline will have a lot to work on their friendship when the CW TV series return with a time jump of four months after the events that happened in the Season 5 finale. "We'll see if that goes anywhere," Plec teased.

It sounds like Stefan and Caroline have really changed and grown apart as the aftermath of Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Bonnie's (Kat Graham) death when the Other Side finally collapsed. Executive producer Julie Plec teased that Stefan will have a hard time dealing with Damon's death but he will have a surprising way to cope from the tragedy.
According to the Wet Paint report, one of Stefan's coping mechanisms will include a surprising source of comfort. As for Caroline, Julie Plec teased in the TV Guide interview that the blonde vampire will be the one to be the most affected.

"Caroline is probably someone who will surprise you. 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," Plec shared.

The executive producer further added Caroline will be finding a way to restore things in Mystic Falls like bringing Damon and Bonnie back and removing the anti-magic boundary spell that the Travelers placed on their home in Season 5. However, Plec revealed that accomplishing those things will not be easy for Caroline.  

When "The Vampire Diaries" returns for Season 6, Julie Plec revealed at CW's Summer TCA party that the characters will be finding their way back to each other to start over, move on from the unpleasant events that happened and reclaim their home.

Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers: Stefan Leaves Mystic Falls,

Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley) and Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) were devastated in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 5 finale because of Damon Salvatore's (Ian Somerhalder) death. It is expected that Stefan and Elena will team up in Season 6 to find a way that will bring Damon and Bonnie (Kat Graham) back but actor Paul Wesley teased at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con that his character is not interested

The 32-year-old actor revealed in an interview with TVFanatic that his character took off and left Mystic Falls behind after the tragedy that happened in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 5 finale episode titled "Home." Wesley added that people will think Stefan took off because he is looking for Damon and Bonnie but in reality, the Salvatore vampire is just gone.

Paul Wesley gave the fans a warning that they will see a different Stefan when "The Vampire Diaries" return with Season 6. "He decides that he doesn't want to have any part. He's doing his thing and he's completely disinterested, he's apathetic, he's given up," Wesley shared.

Wesley further revealed to MTV News during the 2014 San Diego Comic Con that his character will not be the only one different in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 6 but the CW TV series itself. According to the actor, "The Vampire Diaries" will not be the same show that the fans got used to watching because there is no supernatural activity due to the anti-magic boundary spell that the Travelers cast over Mystic Falls.

"The vampires can't do the things they normally do. The stories are compartmentalized geographically. I'm not sure how long that will last. Stefan has his own sort of thing, Damon and Bonnie, and then everyone [else]," the actor explained.

Paul Wesley also dropped another major detail on his character that will sting the Stefan-Elena or Stelena fans. When "The Vampire Diaries" returns with Season 6, Stefan Salvatore will no longer be pining over ex-girlfriend Elena Gilbert.  

"There's no two ways about it, nobody likes a mopey, whipped dude. Viewers appreciate a character that's strong, and decisive, and masculine. I think he's moved on, and I think that's a sexy quality," Wesley explained. Co-star Ian Somerhalder agreed and even described Paul Wesley's response to the Stelena relationship a sexy one.

Ian, 35, teased that the other TVD characters will also develop different dynamics in the upcoming new season. "The Vampire Diaries" Season 6 will premiere on Thursday night, Oct. 2, at 8/7c on the CW Network.

Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers: Elena vs. Bonnie, Julie Plec

The Delena fans of "The Vampire Diaries" are currently wondering what will happen to Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena's (Nina Dobrev) relationship in Season 6. Executive producer Julie Plec teased that Damon could develop a relationship with another female character in the CW TV series.
Damon and Bonnie (Kat Graham) never got along but things changed during the finale of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 5. According to an E!Online TV Scoop report, the TVD fans are currently divided in half because some want Damon to have a relationship with Bonnie since the two were together when the Other Side collapsed while the others want Damon to find his way back to the grieving Elena.

At the 2014 San Diego Comic Con, executive producer Julie Plec teased about the possibility of a Damon-Bonnie or Bamon relationship happening in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 6. Plec explained that   Damon and Bonnie's relationship will work if there is chemistry and on-screen connection between Ian Somerhalder and Kat Graham.

Plec revealed that Ian Somerhalder, 35, is super close with co-star Kat Graham, 24, and the two are really excited to work together. The executive producer added that there could be instant chemistry between the two just like the Klaus-Caroline or Klaroline pairing that the TVD team did.

Plec further revealed that the TVD team initially did not have any plans of building a romantic connection between Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Caroline (Candice Accola). However, the executive producer recounted that everything suddenly changed and the world melted when Klaus showed his soft and affectionate side while he cured Caroline.

Additionally, Julie Plec admitted that the focus now is to give the new relationship a chance where Damon and Bonnie will start to bond and get close. Plec teased that the Bamon relationship will begin from there and it could go further. "That's not the plan, but you never know," Plec declared.

As for the Damon-Elena or Delena relationship, Plec admitted that the two characters are no longer together at the moment but they will be longing for each other in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 5 after their heartbreaking goodbye in the Season 5 finale. The executive producer claimed Delena will only be together spiritually in Season 6 with Elena missing Damon so deeply while Damon is dying to return to his lady love so profoundly.

Plec further teased that the first part of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 6 will be trying to draw Damon and Elena back together.

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" The Vampire Diaries" Season 6 spoilers Elena will be without Damon

Based on the most recent spoilers, Elena will be left alone on the sixth season of "The Vampire Diaries".

A lot of juicy details about the upcoming season 6 of "The Vampire Diaries" were revealed at the recent San Diego Comic Con. One of the biggest shockers among these spoilers is that Elena will be alone next season.

This is backed up by spoilers spilled in various occasions. According to "The Vampire Diaries" writer and producer Julie Plec, Damon and Bonnie who disappeared to The Other

Side will never come back, although she did not confirm whether the two were dead. With Damon not coming back, Elena will be left on her own.

It is believed that Elena will grieve the loss of her lover. The panel at the recent San Diego Comic Con, especially the executive producer, also confirmed that Elena and Stefan will not rekindle their old flame. Thus, it seems that Elena will indeed be alone for a while.

In a separate interview, Plec told TV Line: "I'll just say that I think it'd be super sad for a young woman in her vibrant, early years to take her life and die on the sword for the love of a man. As much as I am a romantic and believe in true love, I also believe in therapy and trying to pull yourself together and getting on with your life."

Meanwhile, Julie Plec said some of the Originals characters will come to Mystic Falls. She explained that the writers and execs are always "talking about different paths" that can be taken to allow crossovers. However, the show runner has not revealed additional information about the appearance of the Originals character. Also, some sources suggested that Stefan will soon realize Caroline's feelings towards him and there is a possibility of new romance in the series.

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Season 6 Premiere Title Revealed — "I'll Remember"

Two months until the Season 6 premiere of The Vampire Diaries, and we’re scooping up any and all spoilers we can about the October 2nd episode. The latest exciting news? The episode will be called “I’ll Remember.” What does the title tell us about the much-anticipated ep? We speculate below
The more we learn about the Season 6 premiere of TVD, the more excited we get. How does this latest spoiler shape what we know about the ep? Well, we already know that it will pick up several months after the events of the Season 5 finale, with all of our TVDers dealing with the apparent deaths of Bonnie and Damon in their own ways. Most obviously, this title refers to the way that tragedy still shapes the people they loved — most especially Elena and Stefan. They remember, even if they might want to forget.
Julie Plec told TVLine regarding Elena’s well-being: “She’s trying, and I won’t necessarily say she’s succeeding. She’s got some complicated coping mechanisms that are making her be things and do things and act in ways that we wouldn’t normally expect from her.” As for Stefan, Julie teases that he “has made some very big choices about how he wants to live his life in the wake of his brother’s death. That’s part of the first round of reveals of where our characters are.”
As for other implications of the title, we think the theme of remembrance will also apply to whatever’s going down in Mystic Falls — after all, the tragedies of the Season 5 finale did not just apply to our favorite characters, but to the community as a whole. When we catch back up with the townsfolk, Mystic Falls is still magic-free, which means no supernatural characters can enter it. But that doesn’t seem to be enough for the people of Mystic Falls, given that Season 6 villain 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.” This militia presumably also remembers the events of the Season 5 finale, and it will most likely shape the lengths to which this Tripp will reach to keep this town “safe.”

SPOILER! Vampire Diaries Season 6: Damon and Elena's "Bad, But Beautiful" Journey Back to Each Other

We imagine Season 6 of The Vampire Diaries is going to be an exercise in heartbreak for Delena fans. With Damon (Ian Somerhalder) trapped in some existential plane and Elena (Nina Dobrev) believing him dead, we doubt these two are going to get their happy ending any time soon. But, as tough as Delena’s journey back to one another will be to watch, it will also be “beautiful,” said TVD executive producer Julie Plec.
"Damon and Elena are obviously not together at the moment. Because he's not with us. But I think what's beautiful is they are together spiritually, because she is missing him so deeply, and he is dying to get back to her so profoundly,” Julie told E! Online. “So even though they're not physically with each other, that's what each of them wants so badly. And so, so much of the first part of the season is trying to draw them back together and then all the the things that get in their way and it's bad. It's bad but it's beautiful. Happy tears. Sad tears… Longing for each other and longing is just as beautiful as being together in a lot of ways."
So, just another exercise in delicious misery from the master of making us cry about fictional characters Julie Plec? Sign us up! But seriously. As hard as it can be to watch TVD when things are going poorly for our favorite characters, TVD usually makes it worth it in the end with the good things. Or, if they don’t, at least it makes for good TV.

Spoiler Vampire Diaries Season 6 Spoilers: Elena And Stefan are just friends

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) may be assumed dead when The Vampire Diaries picks up for Season 6, but that doesn’t mean Elena (Nina Dobrev) will be falling back into Stefan’s (Paul Wesley) arms. What kind of relationship will Stefan and Elena have in the upcoming season? Here’s what TVD executive producer Julie Plec had to say at Comic-Con...

“Right now the love between Damon and Elena is so strong,” Julie said, in regards to whether there was a chance that Stefan and Elena would get back together. The executive producer said she didn’t see anything other than friendship for Elena and Stefan in the foreseeable future.
According to Nina, Stelena will be in a “settled place” in the coming season. The actress told TV Guide of the Stelena relationship: "If you look back to Season 1, it's been very hectic for her and it's nice [for her and Stefan] to be in a settled place. But it's The CW; we're not going to stay there for very long. She's not going to be happy for more than 15 minutes in the first episode of Season 6." Never a dull moment on TVD.
For Stefan’s part, it sounds like he will be seeking comfort elsewhere come Season 6. According to TVLine, the vampire will be “devastated over the (apparent) loss of his brother,” and will find comfort from a “surprising source.” Speculation anyone?
Source: Associated Press

Nina Dobrev and Ben McKenzie Hug It Out at Comic-Con — Are They Just Friends? (PHOTOS)

Nina Dobrev and Ben McKenzie Hug It Out at Comic-Con in San Diego, California on July 26, 2014
Comic-Con may bring out everyone's inner nerds, but it looks like it also brings out their flirty sides.
Nina Dobrev and Gotham actor Ben McKenzie were spotted hugging each other after a party during the San Diego, California convention on July 26. And this was no ordinary hug. They both had their arms tightly wrapped around each other and Ben even ran his hand through Nina's hair. At one point, it looked like Ben might have been kissing the Vampire Diaries actress on the cheek! Our inner Ryan Atwood-obsessed teen girl is swooning.
While the photos seemed new couple alert-worthy, it looks like these two are just pals. Just Jared reported, “They’ve been just friends for a few years. Ben is best friends with Nina‘s Vampire Diaries co-star Paul Wesley from way back. Ben was just being a gentleman last night and protecting her from some of the photographers who were being aggressive."

Spoiler Vampire Diaries Season 6: will it crossover with the Originals- YES!!!

If we had it our way, every episode of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals would be a crossover — a big two-hour block of vampire television. Unfortunately, that is not in the cards, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be getting some crossover in the upcoming seasons of TVD and The Originals. What crossover details did Julie Plec spill at Comic-Con?
It sounds like we might be seeing some of our favorite Originals characters visiting TVD in Season 6. "Yes, we're always taking about different paths we can take to bring different characters from one show to another,” Julie said, though adding that crossovers are a logistical nightmare to plan. Still: "We're talking about stories right now even as we speak.”
Um, yes to all of this. Though this implies that we won’t be getting any crossovers in the early episodes, which have already been written and started filming, we’re not ready to give up hope on the connections these characters share with one another. After all, the Mikaelson clan (and Hayley) spent a considerable amount of time loving and, er, killing in Mystic Falls. You better believe there are more stories to tell. We loved Klaus and Rebekah’s visits in the 100th episode last season, but we’re not ready to accept that Klaroline’s forest hookup was the last time we’ll see Klaus and Caroline together. Are you listening, TV gods?

Nina Dobrev, Orlando Bloom Were "Making Out For 20 Minutes" at Comic-Con — Report

Hmm... Were Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev and Orlando Bloom just hanging out together at last weekend’s Comic-Con, or were they k-i-s-s-i-n-g at a party?
We already saw a photo of them together, and Us Weekly previously said they were seen hanging out at the Playboy and A&E Bates Motel event, reportedly huddled on the dance floor talking. "Nina has known Orlando for a few years now. She's been out with him in social settings with mutual friends," the source said, last week. "She's always thought he was an attractive man." At the time, Us said they were looking “flirty.”
But now the story has been upgraded a bit. Us Weekly returned on Saturday, August 2 with a report quoting eyewitnesses who saw Nina and the Lord of the Rings star kissing on Friday, July 25 at Zachary Levi's Nerd HQ bash. One “observer” said Nina and Orlando "were making out for 20 minutes” (apparently this person stared the whole time, watch in hand) and insiders added to the magazine that the stars couldn’t take their eyes or hands off each other. Another said “They grinded on the dance floor.”
So before they were just getting cozy, now they’re making out and grinding.
It’s possible the story changed because a lot has happened in the past week — namely Orlando Bloom getting into a fight with Justin Bieber. Now both guys’ camps seem to be going out of their way to make sure everyone knows they are total studs. From a cynical perspective, the hook-up angle is better PR, for everyone involved.
Anyway, another unnamed source close to Nina just said, "She's single and having fun!" But if any of this is even close to true — and you should always be wary of these people without names — it might be a bit awkward, since Nina celebrated Orlando’s birthday with him and his then-wife Miranda Kerr last year. She seems to be friends with both of them, so ... is that weird? No?
They’re not a bad-looking couple, but do you believe that Nina and Orlando were making out (for 20 minutes, no less) at Comic-Con, or are these eyewitnesses just get a bit fanciful?
Source: Us Weekly

Meet Nina Dobrev's "Sexy" New Suitor (PHOTO)

Nina Dobrev has a lot of love to go around. The Vampire Diaries star took to WhoSay to express her affection for one more suitor. Who is it?!

The “suitor” in question is one of Nina’s hairless cat friends. The actress tweeted two pics of the little guy over the weekend in a continuing campaign of poking fun at all of the dating rumors that seem to follow the single actress.

"Apparently I have SOOOO many boyfriends. Here's four more," she tweeted Sunday night along with a picture of her Vampire Diaires co-stars Joseph Morgan, Zach Roerig, Steven R. McQueen, and Matt Davis. "I'm so busy. #TabloidSillyness."
Not content to stop there, Nina shared one snapshot of her cat friend captioned: “Oh wait, one more suitor! This guy.” And another with the caption: “Sexy.” Well played, Dobrev.
Of course, we know that Nina’s heart really belongs to another cat. “So happy to be home with my love #lynxlove #truelove #unconditionallove,” Nina captioned the sweet photo of Lynx snuggled up on the bed upon Nina’s return home from traveling during TVD hiatus. 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.”
Sorry, hairless kitty. Nina’s heart already belongs to another!

Ian Somerhalder Snaps "Special Moment" With Nikki Reed

Ian Somerhalder and Twilight’s Nikki Reed have only just officially started dating, but they’re racking up the “aww” moments pretty quickly. Check out this “special moment” Ian shared with his new girlfriend
The “special moment” in question is Ian giving his new horse — yes, you heard that right: a horse — a loving hug, and Nikki being there to take a snapshot of the memorable moment. Ian captioned the adorable pic: “Proud new dad... What amazing creatures they are. Wow. His name is Eagle. Thank you @iamnikkireed for snapping this special moment, with our big baby boy.”
The Vampire Diaries actor has been having a lot of intense moments with the new lady in his life lately. Last week, he took to Instagram to share his “profound” reaction to the short film Nikki directed for ESPN’s “Nine for IX Shorts.”
“Wow, I am so profoundly moved right now,” Ian Instagrammed after watching the short, Think Normal. “After watching this film, as my eyes dry and my mind settles I realize the amount of compassion, love, insight and skill it took to put this together. This story and stories like it need to be told and this @iamnikkireed is why people connect to you and love you. Never stop spreading this amount love, compassion, as well as intellect and showing us the raw human condition through your acting, directing, writing or producing. Story telling enriches our lives in a very very profound way. You should be so proud of this and I'm grateful, we're all grateful to see this story, hear it's message and take so very much from it... Congratulations- Love, Ian.”
Ian is an intense guy. We can’t wait to see the next sincerely emotional moment from this humble star — especially if it involves Nikki!

The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Cast Shot — Hanging With the Pretty People (PHOTO)

The Vampire Diaries cast is one good-looking group of people. The fact of their genetic blessings really can’t be overstated, especially when the gang is gathered for one of The CW’s signature promo shoots. Check out the behind-the-scenes photos!
“Hangin' with the pretty folk. @cwtvd,” TVD executive producer Julie Plec tweeted Sunday, along with a group shot of her cast looking, yes, pretty. Julie also shared a photo of the camera shooting a ruggedly handsome Paul Wesley (Stefan), looking broody as smoke rises up around him. “Hot man in smoke. #cw #paulwesley,” she captioned the pic.
Michael Trevino (Tyler) also got in on the behind-the-scenes tweeting, sharing a photo of co-stars Michael Malarkey (Enzo) and Kat Graham (Bonnie) hamming it up for the cameras, along with the caption: “Season 6 promo photoshoot w/ @mkmalarkey & Kat Graham. It's too early for all this…”
The promotional shoot wasn’t just for TVD! The Originals cast was there, too, looking similarly beautiful. “Huge promotion shoot for #TheOriginals season 2 today!! @CW_network,” Danielle Campbell (Davina) tweeted excitedly.
Sebastian Roche (Mikael) joined in on the enthusiasm, sharing this goofy photo of himself with Paul, Phoebe Tonkin (Hayley), and Daniel Gillies (Elijah), captioned: “Who are all these crazy people?” Gotta love this crazy supernatural family!

Nina Dobrev Supports "Amazingly Talented" Ex Derek Hough — Love It!

Nina Dobrev may have only briefly dated Derek Hough, but the two remain close friends — and Nina took to WhoSay to proclaim her pride for the “amazingly talented” man. Check out the heartfelt message from the Vampire Diaries starlet to the Dancing With the Stars pro.
“So proud of the amazingly talented + incredibly awesome @derekhough and his new book #takingthelead I cant wait to read it!” Nina wrote about Derek’s new book, Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion.
We’re not surprised to see Nina supporting Derek in his most recent endeavour. She tends to be there for both Derek and his sister Julianne Hough, who is one of Nina’s closest friends. Last month, Nina reunited with the celebrity siblings to see their stage show Move Live in Chicago.
“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. Nina apparently surprised her good friends by showing up for their 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.
Nina may make celebrity friends wherever she goes, but we have a feeling that her friendships with Derek and Julianne are something special.

Vampire Diaries Season 6: Producer Refuses to Deny Damon and Bonnie Hook Up Rumors

Delena shippers cover your ears now because The Vampire Diaries executive producer has refused to put rumors of a Bamon romance to bed!
Things are going to get mighty lonely wherever Bonnie and Damon are trapped now, and fan theories have been bubbling that maybe the pair will get intimate with each other for comfort.
Some of us Vampire Diaries fans are totally into the idea of this love hate relationship blossoming into something more, whereas others are worried about how it would affect Elena, but are the rumors true?
Julie Plec has refused to confirm or deny whether this unusual hook up will happen, but she did tease that Kat Graham and Ian Somerhalder's close off-screen relationship could translate to sizzling TV chemistry...
Plec went on to explain that she was eager to play homage to the as yet unexplored relationship between Damon and Bonnie that we see in the books. She told fans that;
You never know, but what we did want to do is we wanted to service the Bamon relationship from the books and at least give those two characters an opportunity-that we never thought we'd have frankly cause they never liked each other, and for good reason-to bond and get close and to be comrades. So it will start there, and it may never go any further-that's not the plan, but you never know
So, the possibility of a Bamon hook up might not be the most likely event of season 6, but there is certainly some sneaky teasing going on here...
It's impossible to know which direction things are heading in The Vampire Diaries at the best of times, but season 6 is proving sneakier than ever!

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!