Teen Drama Links for October 10, 2023
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SAG-AFTRA Strike Update
News and notes…
Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) very explicitly broke the strike rules with her post celebrating the 33rd anniversary of “Beverly Hills, 90210” — referencing not just the show by name but also her character and showcasing an in-character photo. (Instagram)
Hardly surprising, of course, given all the strikebreaking Spelling engaged in at “90s Con,” but upsetting and frustrating nonetheless. I honestly can’t believe the post is still up. For a comparable situation with a different result, read about what recently happened with Patrick J. Adams and “Suits.”
Ian Ziering (Steve, Beverly Hills, 90210) similarly celebrated the show by name in an Instagram Story.
What’s more, Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills, 90210), Matthew Laurance (Mel, Beverly Hills, 90210), and Randy Spelling (Kenny / Ryan, Beverly Hills, 90210) very much broke the strike rules by participating in last week’s “Beverly Hills 90210 Show.” (YouTube)
The actors were joined by various producers, directors, and crew members — all of whom were free to discuss the series specifically as their unions aren’t on strike. That’s not the case for Green, Laurance, and Spelling. I am very disappointed in them, as they should know better and do better.
Meanwhile, James Pickens Jr. (Henry, Beverly Hills, 90210) hit the picket lines and spoke about the strike issues. (Give Me My Remote)
Friends with Benefit’s “20in23 Fundraiser Celebration” — the renamed, rescheduled “One Tree Hill” 20th anniversary weekend — is currently still set to take place next month, but organizers say they may not be able to hold the cast basketball game if the strike continues. (Facebook)
Ticket-holders have through Monday to request refunds. I’m not even going and I’m eager to see what happens.
Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl) will participate in a musical fundraiser benefiting below-the-line workers affected by the writers and actors strikes. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Teen Drama Links for October 10, 2023
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“Joshua Jackson & Jodie Turner-Smith Divorcing: A Look Back At Their 5-Year Love Story” (Access Hollywood)
“Everything Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith have said about their daughter” (Today)
See which episode of “One Tree Hill” scored a “What to Watch” recommendation last week. (Decider)
“Ranking Brooke Davis’s Best Love Interests on ‘One Tree Hill’” (CordCutting.com)
This was another fun one to edit!
“The ‘One Tree Hill’ Cast: Where Are They Now?” (Parade)
“Where are the cast of One Tree Hill now?” (WHO)
“10 Best Kelsey Asbille Movies & TV Shows” (Screen Rant)
“Here’s How Much It Costs To Be Blair Waldorf From Gossip Girl” (Elite Daily)
“Sydney Sweeney’s preppy mini and headband is giving Blair Waldorf energy” (Cosmopolitan)
“10 Best Romance TV Shows Based on Books” (CBR)
“20 Timeless TV Shows from the 2000s” (Movieweb)
“15 Shows Like Sex Education to Watch Next” (Movieweb)
“10 Celebrities We Spotted at ACL Fest 2023” (Austin Monthly Magazine)
“Five Things That Happened On October 4 In Soap History” (Soap Opera Digest)
“Charmed Turns 25: How Many of These Famous Guest Stars Do You Remember?” (TVLine)
“Sullivan’s Crossing cast: Guide to the CW show’s cast and characters” (Hidden Remote)
“What The House of Wax Cast Has Done Since 2005” (Screen Rant)
“The Burial Cast and Character Guide” (Movieweb)
“The Best Justin Timberlake Needle Drops in Movies and TV, Ranked” (Movieweb)
Best of the Rest
Shannen Doherty (Brenda, Beverly Hills, 90210) posted on her Instagram Stories in support of Israel, prompting people to attack her via the comments section in the most recent post on her feed. Lindsay Price (Janet, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Vanessa Marcil (Gina, Beverly Hills, 90210) also posted, but I did not see any comments attacking them.
Meanwhile, Jessica Alba (Leanne, Beverly Hills, 90210) was being attacked for her Stories much like Doherty. Then there’s Sara Foster (Jen, 90210), who has also been posting her support for Israel, but getting both hate and love for it.
Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) and the aforementioned Tori Spelling are participating in an iHeartRadio panel next week called “The Secret of My Success.” (Instagram)
Garth spoke at the Arizona Women’s Expo last weekend. (Instagram)
Green did a few more interviews as he promotes “Old-ish” and “Special Forces.”
“Brian Austin Green opens up about health challenges: ‘I couldn’t walk’” (ABC News)
“Brian Austin Green, Sharna don’t ‘warn’ Megan Fox, Vanessa Marcil about co-parenting remarks” (New York Post)
“Ready To Rumba with Brian Austin Green” (Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans)
Green was also on the “Frosted Tips with Lance Bass” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
But spoiler alert: On last night’s episode of “Special Forces,” Green quit the show.
Blac Chyna spoke about her interactions with Green on “Special Forces.” (Entertainment Tonight)
I’m so glad she addressed this because I was appalled by how Green treated her in the first two episodes. It was horrible how their interactions played into the “angry Black girl” stereotype.
Cheryl Burke revealed she and Ziering have made peace in the years since her disparaging remarks about working with him on “Dancing with the Stars.” (New York Post)
Related: Teen Drama Stars on “Dancing with the Stars” (TDW)
Vivica Fox (Sherice, Beverly Hills, 90210) did press for her directorial debut, First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story, as well as her new talk show.
“Vivica A. Fox makes directorial debut in new BET+ series” (ABC News)
“Vivica A. Fox Tells Us All About ‘First Lady Of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story’” (NBC News)
“Vivica A. Fox On Her Next Chapter & Making Her Directorial Debut” (Tamron)
There is an additional clip.
“Vivica A. Fox Talks Directorial Debut, Her Most Challenging Role, And Which Of Her Classic Films She Wished She Directed” (BET)
“WATCH: The Women Of ‘Crowned’ Discuss Brand New Talk Series” (Essence)
“Crowned: What Does The New Talk Show Have In Store?” (Culturess)
Eva Longoria, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” and Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) are featured in the October 16 issue of People in an article about their investment in the Angel City Football Club.
Julie Bowen (Gwen, Dawson’s Creek) spoke about her friendship with Sofia Vergara in the wake of Vergara’s separation from Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill). (People)
Ben McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) wrote a column about Michael Lewis’ new book, Going Infinite. (Slate)
McKenzie also did a new interview about his own book. (The Orange County Register)
Here’s another interview with Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) tied to “Neighbours.” (The Times)
Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) clarified comments she made on her “Broad Ideas” podcast after being criticized by Whoopi Goldberg. (Entertainment Weekly)
Watch Willa Holland (Kaitlin, The O.C.) in the trailer for The Dirty South. (YouTube)
Watch Bella Thorne (Young Taylor, The O.C.) in the Rumble Through the Dark trailer. (YouTube)
Paris Hilton (Kate, The O.C.) will executive-produce a TV adaptation of her memoir. (Deadline)
Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) did more SAG-approved interviews for “Sullivan’s Crossing.”
“Sullivan’s Crossing: Chad Michael Murray Talks His Return to Small-Town Drama, Reuniting With Gilmore Girls Costar” (TVLine)
Props to the interviewer here, Vlada Gelman, for stating, “You and Scott Patterson have been on the same show before, which we won’t name because of the SAG-AFTRA strike.”
“‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Stars Chad Michael Murray And Scott Patterson On ‘Full Circle’ ‘Gilmore Girls’ And The CW Reunion” (Decider)
“‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Star Chad Michael Murray Is ‘Grateful’ To Return to The CW as an Adult Heartthrob” (The Messenger)
“Chad Michael Murray Goes Deep on What Romance Means to Him” (Parade)
Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) did more press to promote her new book.
“Hilarie Burton Morgan Discusses Finding Magic In The Mundane” (The View)
Burton was on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” too, but every link I click for it is broken. Sigh.
“Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter” (Scary Mommy)
“Hilarie Burton Morgan on Going Gray, in Her Own Words” (NewBeauty)
This is the magazine article that wasn’t available online last week.
In this essay, Burton mentions “One Tree Hill” by name — but it could’ve been the magazine that forced that for clarity.
Burton was also on the “I’ve Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario” podcast and the “Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best” podcast hosted by, yes, Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek). (Apple Podcasts / Apple Podcasts)
The description for Philipps’ pod oddly says about Burton, “Her podcast ‘Drama Queens’ will return for season 3 soon.” “Drama Queens” is currently in the midst of rewatching season 5…
Burton revealed Bush will be the host for her Los Angeles book tour stop — the same one you can pay to watch online. (Instagram)
Bush launched season 3 of her “Work in Progress” podcast, more than a year after the second season concluded. (Apple Podcasts)
Jana Kramer (Alex, One Tree Hill) has started doing press tied to her memoir, which comes out later this month. (Access Hollywood)
Kate Voegele (Mia, One Tree Hill) and Mike Grubbs (Grubbs, One Tree Hill) spoke about their new act, Your Future Ghost. (Wonderland)
Glimpse Kid Cudi, who appeared on “One Tree Hill” as himself, in the trailer for Silent Night. (YouTube)
AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) did another interview for Condition of Return. (FOX5)
And one guy in Spain! Amazing work. 👏