Teen Drama Links for April 22, 2025
I’m moving to Lucas Scott’s (one tree) hill!
Okay, not really.
But that’s what I’m telling myself and here’s why: After 10 years of living in an area of Wilmington known as Ogden/Porters Neck, later this week I’m moving to an area called... Scotts Hill.
All the credit goes to TDW guest writer Vallie Lynn Watson for being the first to make the teen drama connection between “Scotts” and “Hill.” As if I wasn’t already excited enough about my move, this makes it feel a bit more meant to be.
I can’t believe I’ve now lived in Capeside/Tree Hill for more than a decade. If you told me back then that I’d still be here now, I would’ve thought you were crazy. Funny how life works out, isn’t it?
There won’t be “Teen Drama Links” next week as I’ll be busy getting settled. What are the odds my new neighbors are teen drama fans? Cross your fingers for me!
P.S. This is TeenDramaWhore’s 500th post on Substack! I’ll be celebrating when “Teen Drama Links” returns on May 6.
Teen Drama Links for April 22, 2025
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“Michelle Williams and Michelle Williams ‘Finally’ Meet for the First Time at Broadway’s Death Becomes Her” (People)
“Michelle Williams, Sofia Coppola and Fran Lebowitz Get a Seat at Donald Judd’s Table” (The New York Times)
“The O.C. Went Badly Downhill After This Shocking Cliffhanger, And The Show Never Recovered” (Screen Rant)
“One Tree Hill Was a Defining Teen Drama, but I Don’t Think the Reboot Can Succeed in Today’s World” (TV Fanatic)
“In Gossip Girl, Serena Van Der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf always had a love-hate relationship — Here’s why” (SoapCentral)
“10 most heartbreaking death [sic] in tv shows” (SoapCentral)
Related: Top 10 Most Shocking Deaths (TDW)
“7 most devastating TV deaths of all time that fans still can’t handle” (Metro)
“12 Best TV Couples Of The 1990s” (Screen Rant)
Related: All-Time Favorite Couples (TDW)
“32 Troublesome Teens In Television And Movies Who Ruined Everything With Their Decisions” (Cinemablend)
“30 TV and Movie Characters That Changed Dramatically Over the Course of a Franchise” (Cracked)
Related: Biggest Character Transformations (TDW)
“10 Vacation Destinations Inspired by Beloved TV Shows” (Marie Claire)
Related: Living in Capeside and Tree Hill (TDW)
“TV’s 100 Most Shocking Deaths Ever” (TVLine)
“Songs for Situationships, Movies for the Middle Seat and More: The Winners of Our ‘My List’ Contest” (The New York Times)
“New film exhibit opens in Wilmington’s Cargo District” (WWAY)
Best of the Rest
Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) did an interview about “Her New Brand Partnership, Being a Single Mom and Hashing Things Out With Brandi Glanville.” (Us Weekly)
Laura Leighton (Sophie, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Daphne Zuniga (Victoria, One Tree Hill) did a new interview about their “Melrose Place” rewatch podcast. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Related: The Teen Drama Spinoffs (TDW)
Peter Krause (Jay, Beverly Hills, 90210) spoke about his character’s “9-1-1” fate.
“Peter Krause speaks out about shocking ‘9-1-1’ exit” (Good Morning America)
“‘9-1-1’ Shocker: Peter Krause, Angela Bassett Break Down That Shocking Character Exit; Creator Explains Why and How It Will Shake Up the Show After 8 Seasons” (Variety)
Also: Krause was given an “honorable mention” for his performance on the show. (TVLine)
Shawn Levy (Howard, Beverly Hills, 90210) officially announced he’ll direct Star Wars: Starfighter while at “Star Wars Celebration.” (Deadline)
Projects with Lucy Liu (Courtney, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Paris Hilton (Kate, The O.C.) will screen at the Tribeca Festival. (Deadline)
Daniel Dae Kim, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl), and Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl) were named among the “100 Most Influential People of 2025.” (TIME)
Lily Collins (Phoebe, 90210) and Keke Palmer (Elizabeth, 90210) wrote the tributes for two of the other honorees.
John Wesley Shipp (Mitch, Dawson’s Creek) was on the “Beltline to Broadway” podcast. (Broadway Podcast Network)
Melinda Clarke (Julie, The O.C.) was on last week’s “S.W.A.T.” (Instagram)
Glimpse Logan Marshall-Green (Trey, The O.C.) in the trailer for season 3 of “And Just Like That,” which premieres in May. (YouTube)
Max Greenfield (Young Sandy, The O.C.) was on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” (YouTube)
There is an additional clip.
Danny Booko, who appeared on “The O.C.,” did a little press for the new season of “The Valley.”
“Nia and Danny Booko Felt Like They Had a ‘Target on Our Back’ Because of ‘The Valley’ Portrayal” (Us Weekly)
“‘The Valley’ Stars Weigh In on Which ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast Members Should Permanently Join Their Show” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Josh Schwartz (creator, The O.C. / creator, Gossip Girl / executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff) and Stephanie Savage (executive producer, The O.C. / creator, Gossip Girl / executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff) will write and executive-produce a Clueless TV series for Peacock. (Deadline)
The Clueless movie featured Elisa Donovan (Ginger, Beverly Hills, 90210), Nicole Bilderback (Heather, Dawson’s Creek), and Wallace Shawn (Cyrus, Gossip Girl), while a TV sequel series starred Donovan, Shawn, and David Lascher (Kyle, Beverly Hills, 90210).
Jana Kramer (Alex, One Tree Hill), Kate Voegele (Mia, One Tree Hill), Emmanuelle Vaugier (Nicki, One Tree Hill), and Devin McGee (Xavier, One Tree Hill) have signed on for Friends With Benefit’s “Happy Hallowthankmas” convention. (Facebook)
Voegele and Tyler Hilton (Chris, One Tree Hill) joined the lineup for the “A Salute to One Tree Hill” convention. (Instagram)
Hilton “Says Chris Keller Almost Ended Up With 1 of Haley’s Sisters on ‘One Tree Hill.’” (Us Weekly)
Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) was on “The Late Show.” (YouTube)
There is an additional clip.
Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl) has started doing press for the final season of “You,” created by Greg Berlanti (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek).
“Penn Badgley on ‘Well-Played’ Ending to ‘You’ & Preparing for Twins!” (Extra)
“‘I hated my body and wanted a different one’: Penn Badgley on dysmorphia, sex scenes and playing a serial killer” (The Guardian)
Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) will receive the Fashion Icon Award at Monte-Carlo Fashion Week. (Monaco Tribune)
Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) died of complications from diabetes. (Associated Press)
Sebastian Stan (Carter, Gossip Girl) covers the May issue of Vanity Fair. (Vanity Fair)
The aforementioned Shawn is starring in The Man Who Changed the World. (Deadline)
Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210) and wife Angela are expecting their second child. (Instagram)
Jennie Snyder Urman (co-executive producer, 90210) did interviews about the season finale of “Matlock.”
““Who the Hell Are You?”: ‘Matlock’ Creator Answers Key Questions From Finale, Teasing Season 2” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“‘Matlock’ Boss on Matty’s Quest to Avenge Daughter’s Opioid Death and Almost Getting Busted: ‘It Gets Even More Difficult for Her’” (Variety)
“‘Matlock’ Boss Breaks Down Season Finale’s Big Reveal & The Consequences That Await Many In Season 2” (Deadline)
“Matlock showrunner and the WellBrexa collaborator break down finale cliffhangers, tease season 2” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Matlock Boss Breaks Down Finale’s Big Reveal, That Surprise Arrival, and If [Spoiler] Will Be Back for Season 2” (TVLine)
“‘Matlock’ Boss Explains Explosive Finale & Cliffhanger, Reveals Season 2 Plans” (TV Insider)
“‘Matlock’ Creator Breaks Down That Big Finale Reveal, Teases ‘New Directions’ in Season 2” (The Wrap)
“Matlock Boss Teases ‘Drama’ and ‘Trauma’ in Season 2 After Finale Twists” (People)
“‘Matlock’ Showrunner Breaks Down the Season 1 Finale’s Biggest Twists” (Parade)