IHeartVampireDiaries.com is A Fansite Dedicated to The Vampire Diaries TV Series: December 2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Last Vampire Diaries Tid-Bits of 2009!!

I'm going to make tid-bits a permanent post on IHVD, as it's important to let the fans know about all the coverage that our favorite show is getting.

Ian Somerhalder is LimeLife's Male Sex Symbols of 2009
Our other sex symbol choice for 2009 is another vampire: Ian Somerhalder from the Vampire Diaries, the semi-new hit television show on the CW. I remember Ian from his part on Young Americans back in 2000, but forgot about him after the series ended. He's had some other parts since then like in Smallville and Lost (Ian is returning to Lost for the final season. Yay!), but he didn't really score that hit role until this year's Vampire Diaries and oh my god, he's hot! Ian Somerhalder plays Damon and let's just say we never realized it was possible to love an evil vampire so much. The show will be back in January and we can't wait to get some more screen time with Ian.

BuzzSugar What to TiVo on Thursday
The CW has repeats of Vampire Diaries and Supernatural

Spain Forta Picks up Vampire Diaries
International News: Channel nabs 'Miami Medical,' 'Vampire Diaries' -- Spain's regional pubcaster association Forta has picked up ABC's alien skein "V," one of the hottest TV fall rookies. "V" will start to air in Spain next year...

Buffalo News' Best in Show
“The Good Wife,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Men of a Certain Age,” “Frontline,” “24,” “The Daily Show,” “SportsCenter,” “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “Entourage,” “Lost,” “Modern Family,” “Californication,” “Dexter,” “Glee,” “True Blood,” “Royal Pains,” “White Collar,” “NCIS,” “The Mentalist,” “Flashforward,” “Grey’s Anatomy” finale; HBO’s “Grey Gardens,” “In Plain Sight,” “Life on Mars,” “House,” “My Boys,” “Two and a Half Men,” “Big Bang Theory,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Desperate Housewives,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Bones,” “Taking Chance,” “Damages” and “Rescue Me.”

TV Today from Philadelphia Inquirer
The Vampire Diaries (8 p.m., CW57) - Vampires have birthdays? Shouldn't that be undeath-days? In this episode, Stefan (Paul Wesley) gets a visit from an old friend, Lexi (Arielle Kebbel, The Uninvited). The visitor also offers some relationship advice to Elena (Nina Dobrev).

City Weekly Best TV Series of 2009
Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries (The CW)

That's all the tid-bits for today!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE TVD PEEPS ESPECIALLY RUTHIE from VAMPIRE DIARIES ONLINE, SHARIE from PAUL WESLEY FANS, ACCESSORIAL ANNA, AJSHADOWCAT, KAYLIE BROOKE,
TEAM KAT GRAHAM, GREEK4CHEERFUL,ASHLEY, CW_VAMPDIARIES, PRICHILA, SAM AND MANY MORE!! LOVE YOU ALL

The Debate Continues....Twilight or Vampire Diaries!!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Ian and Paul are Hump Day Hotties!!

Photo Courtesy of CW

I'm not going to put the video up, because there's 4 other people that really don't matter. Here's what MTV Hollywood Crush had to say about our Salvatore bros.

R-Pattz who? Ian and Paul almost made us forget about "Twilight" as we tuned into the "Vampire Diaries" every week to get more face time with the onscreen siblings. With new episodes returning in January, and with Ian making an appearance on "Lost" this season we're bound to be glued to these guys for quite some time.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

BuzzSugar Wants to See More of Paul Wesley in 2010!!

P-Dub is making all kinds of lists these days, here's another one- Buzzsugar's 10 People I'd Like to See More of in 2010
Directly from page:

The Vampire Diaries star has that whole sexy vampire stare thing down (and abs that are too perfect to be humanly possible), but I'd love to see him sink his, er, fangs into a different project that doesn't involve blood-sucking this coming year. Does his brooding charisma translate to film?

Vampire Diaries Tid-Bits

The SFX Completely Made-Up Awards 2009
Best musical montage acting:The Vampire Diaries, every week, just before the episode ends

Hot Talent Breakthroughs of 2009
Paul Wesley
After toiling away in supporting roles and episodic guest shots, and getting attention as The Redeemer in ABC's "Fallen" miniseries, 27-year-old Wesley broke out this year as vampire Stefan on the CW's hit "Vampire Diaries." Stefan refuses to drink human blood and will do anything to protect his beloved, Elena. Sound familiar?- They could have left that part out being that TVD came out first..just saying!

Kayla Ewell on Staying Fit
Vampire Diaries actress Kayla Ewell says she leads an active style and is a self-proclaimed gym buff but to stay skinny relies on a diet of junk food. "I eat hamburgers all the time," the California-born starlet says of her "amazing shape" to OK! magazine. "For my birthday,Nina [Dobrev] got me one of those hamburger telephones," she added.

Zap2It Favorite TV Quotes of 2009
"I'm not going to be one of those pathetic girls whose world stops spinning because of some guy." Elena to her aunt on "The Vampire Diaries."

InStyle Magazine Features the Beautiful Ladies of TVD in Viva La Vamp!!

All credit goes to Ruthie at Vampire Diaries Online!!! The only thing that throws me off is Kayla Ewell being in the photo. You almost forget that she was killed by Stefan in the "Haunted" episode. Is she coming back? I don't wear makeup, but this photo sure makes me want to run out and get some!! Follow Vampire Diaries Online on Twitter as well.

Monday, December 28, 2009

TV Guide Gives The Vampire Diaries an A-!!

Photo Courtesy of the CW

TV Guide has put out their TV report cards and I'm happy to report that TVD was almost head of the class..that darn minus!

Directly from article:

The Vampire Diaries (The CW)
The Good: Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) are a hot couple. Stefan's acerbic brother, Damon (Lost's Ian Somerhalder), is refreshing in the face of all this lurve.
The Bad: There have been a lot of revelations already. What's left?
Grade: A-

Join TVD Fans in Making Nina Dobrev's Birthday Extra Special!!

It brings me great joy to invite all of you fans to help us create a very personalized birthday gift for Nina Dobrev. Hannah aka TeamKatGraham from Twitter came up with this brilliant idea to make Nina's birthday one of a kind. Here's what you need to do:

Send a picture (with birthday message) OR very brief video to teamkatgraham@gmail.com

Nina's birthday is Jan 9th and we're asking that you turn in all completed items no later than Jan 6th, so that Hannah has enough time to edit everything and have it ready for the big day!!

Thanks

Sunday, December 27, 2009

The Vampire Diaries Midseason Quiz

Photo Source: CW

I love Buzzsugar, they always have entertaining posts on movies, tv, and music. Of course anything TVD, I have to share. This one is a lot more in depth than the one on Facebook. Enjoy!

Directly from site:
Missing The Vampire Diaries over the Winter hiatus? Don't be too sad; the show returns next month, and to tide you over, I've got some trivia for you on what's happened on the show so far this season. Have you been paying attention to more than Damon's cheekbones?- Take Quiz Here

Video of the Week

Who knew a male's perspective could be so good..and they say that The Vampire Diaries are for women only!!! HA

Twilight & New Moon vs Vampire Diaries
by OnPointFilms

Review of The Vampire Diaries by Greek 4 Cheerful

I decided to post this review, because I feel it's insightful and honest. I met Greek4Cheerful on Twitter and as you can tell by her post it wasn't on the most friendliest terms. Now we have a great tweetship that I really adore. She's not to keen on Nina Dobrev playing Elena, because according to her there's a lack of emotion. I beg to differ, with any new series it may take a cast member a minute to settle. I wasn't sure about Nina until episode 2 when she was able to show some emotional range. I was willing to give her a chance, because I like her other works including "Too Young to Marry", "The Poet", and "Fugitive Pieces", so I wasn't giving up that easily. Also, the chemistry between her and Paul (Stefan) only solidified that opinion. Hopefully, as the season progresses I can nudge her in favor of Team Nina! Review below and feel free to leave comments. BTW..her blog is highly entertaining so make sure you stop by.

The Vampire Diaries
December 18, 2009

Well it was only a matter of time before I checked out The Vampire Diaries…being the vamp obsessed freak that I am. And while my first opinion was not very good of the show, it was also not very fair. I had made up my mind not to like it before watching it. I thought for sure it was a Twilight rip off- until someone pointed out to me that it was actually written first. After learning that, I decided I had definitely rushed to judgment and should watch the show a few more times.

A few more times??? Yeah right! One more episode and I was hooked like a crack fiend. My new addiction couldn’t have come at a better or worse time. Better because of the marathon that’s been airing this week, worse because the show is on hiatus until Jan 21rst- when it will return with new episodes.

The marathon has been great, being a new fan of the show I’ve been able to see it from the beginning so I’m up to speed on what’s going on. I have watched every night and at the end of every hour I just want more. The cast is amazing, I don’t think the characters could be portrayed any better. Casting Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder as Stefan and Damon Salvatore was pure genius. The only cast member I’m not completely in love with is Nina Dobrev. I’m not sure she was the best pick to play the lead role of Elena Gilbert. Nina is beautiful, sexy and fun… but when it comes to drama I just want to smack her so I can see some real emotion. However, I’m reserving judgment for now because even the cast of FRIENDS had a rough first season so I’m hopeful she will improve. The shows writers are also great, there’s a good mix of drama and humor with even a few jabs at Twilight- (simmer down Twihards I’m one of you and I still found it funny!)

Crack addict looking for a fix….

After only a few episodes I decided I had to get the book by L.J. Smith. I bought a book containing the first 2 books in The Vampire Diaries series, The Awakening and The Struggle. I couldn’t put it down, I read it in about 2 days and have been going stir crazy to get the other one! (Which I’m getting tomorrow) I am a huge fiction dork and have to admit to loving teen and young adult books even though I’m 29 years old. I thought Twilight was amazing, I loved the entire series and The Vampire Diaries is just as good and in some ways better. Better because the story has just as much substance packed into a shorter book and better because as much as I love- and I do mean LOVE- Edward Cullen we didn’t need the constant reminder of how great he was- to remember how great he was- and those reminders took up a majority of all four books. Don’t get me wrong I still love Twilight- Hey there’s room for both. I was just surprised at how much I loved The Vampire Diaries.

I’m going to cut this off before I start debating which is better The Vampire Diaries or Twilight and I can tell that’s where this is heading. And no one wants to read a debate I would be having with myself!

To sum it all up- It’s official…. I love The Vampire Diaries.

*Update*

So I got the next 2 books in the series and I take it all back! The series is not as good as Twilight. LJ Smith took a wrong turn somewhere and I think the story fell apart. It’s amazing how much better the story is on the show, I usually prefer the book but not in this case.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

What's going to happen?... TVD Predictions

First and foremost, I just want to remind you all that we still have 26 days to go before the new episode of The Vampire Diaries shows up. If it wasn't for my job, I'll probably die of boredom, waiting for January 21st. I rarely post here because of my job, so I just want to thank my dear friend, DJ Scorpia for keeping the site alive... So let's get it on.

While DJ Scorpia's busy looking and scooping for some latest TVD news, I, for a change, would love to express something that's been bothering me for quite sometime now. We all have our very own TVD predictions, right? Like "What will happen during the next chapter?" or "Is Elena going to die?" Something like that. I'm just going to talk some of mine [predictions] here. WARNING: These are all products of my imagination. I don't think that they'll ever happen but I'm hoping. Haha!

Here goes...

PREDICTION #1: I still think Elena hit a new character. I don't think it's Damon 'cause the last time I saw, Damon wasn't wearing something hooded. He was wearing a leather jacket. What do I think? > Damon arrives after a few seconds and rescues Elena from that creepy new character. However, the new guy manages to escape. Damon, too damn lazy to care, lets the guy run.

PREDICTION #2: Elena tells Damon about Katherine's picture and asks Damon why she looks like her. Damon remembers Bree [?] and takes Elena to her to get some answers. And why would he care? Because he's curious to know about it too. BTW, Bree's another new character. I'm not sure yet if she's really a witch or she just thinks she is one. LOL

PREDICTION #3: Elena does fall for Damon, in this episode. But I'm not expecting that it's voluntary. Duh? It's too soon. And please don't forget about the necklace that she took off.

PREDICTION #4: Damon approaches Bonnie again. This time, he wants her to help him free Katherine. Remember the new trailer? Bonnie gets trapped under a tomb-like place.

PREDICTION #5: I do think Elena and Katherine are related. Not directly though. I'm thinking Katherine had a sister and maybe she's Elena's great-great-great-great grandmother. Again, look at the new trailer. Exactly the part where they show Katherine. There's a woman at her back. She seems sad or something. But she's pretty. Almost looks like Katherine.

PREDICTION #6: This goes out to all Damon/Elena fans. I know you are eager to see them hook up. Now this is what I think. Katherine gets free from the tomb and creates havoc on Mystic Falls. Stefan stays on the town's side while Damon sides on Katherine. However, when Katherine tries to kill Stefan, Damon chooses his brother over her and kills her instead. Elena's sees this and thinks twice about what Damon has done. She loves Stefan but at the same time, she's grateful about Damon for saving her love's life. She now sees Damon's good side. Now wouldn't that be an interesting love triangle? Confused much, Elena? Stefan, on the other hand, realizes Elena's feelings for Damon. He can't do anything about it because he owes him his life (again).

That's it for now. I'm hoping I can make a part II of this. But right now, my eyes are not cooperating. They're shutting down. LOL Night, guys!

The Vampire Diaries Makes Another Best of 2009 List!

One thing is clear, we're not the only ones that realize how good TVD really is. All these Best of 2009 lists are reputable and well-know media outlets from TV Guide to New York Post. People are finally realizing what Kevin Williamson said at Comic Con, that when you really start to delve into the books and TV series, it's very different from Twilight. Thanks to all the critics who love the show and look forward to it every Thursday just like the fans! Below is what PopWrap had to say about our favorite show:

9. "The Vampire Diaries"
Scoff if you must, but "Vampire Diaries" haters are synonymous with the uninitiated. To know this show is to love it, and to write it off as a "Twilight" knock-off is a huge mistake. If Edward or Bella ever said anything as astute or acerbic as Stefan or Elena, I would die of shock. And with Damon, Ian Somerhalder has breathed dead life one of the most devious, diabolical and delicious villains in decades. Scenes (and costumes) like this one don't hurt either.- PopWrap

I'm Elena According to the Buddy TV Vampire Diaries Quiz!

Which Vampire Diaries Character Are You?

More on The Vampire Diaries. Created by BuddyTV

Yeah I didn't expect that one, but I'll take it. I wanted to be like Bonnie..wonder what would be the answers to get that outcome. So does this mean I'll be in a love triangle soon? I hope not..

Friday, December 25, 2009

Female First UK: New Interview with Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley

As the show’s jetting it’s way over the Atlantic to us next year, FemaleFirst talked to Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley, who star as Elena and Stefan, the shows lovers, it’s Edward and Bella if you will, about the show and them as actors.

Here's a portion of the interview..more can be found here
FemaleFirst: Congratulations on the show being brought over here, why do you think it’s been such a hit in America?

Paul: We I think if people just tuned in because of the whole vampire trend, and people stuck with it and it grew with word of mouth because the writers and everyone else just kind of magically fitted together, it was great.

Nina: Everyone is really great at what they do individually so together we really put our all into making this great show and we’re all very proud of it I think.

P: most importantly it’s gotten better and better and people are recognising that, and it’s my opinion that the show has got progressively better.
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N: And we can’t wait for all of you guys to see it!

FF: Why do think vampires are so popular right now?

P: We get asked that all time and I always say it’s because of the beautiful, amazing dichotomy in the vampire paradox.

That protective, nurturing, endless love that they have and the passion for, like with my character for Elena, but is also infused with this desire to suck on her neck and feed on her and kill her because it’s in my nature so I think people are fascinated by that.

N: Vampires are timeless, just like the genre they’ve been always been around. Right now this craze is booming but before Twilight and Tue Blood there was Interview with A Vampire and Dracula and all these other movies. So they’ve always been around and they have this mysterious appeal.

P: They’ve become modernised in a very attractive, sexual way and I think people also respond to that.

FF: The show is of course based off the books by L. J. Smith, so have either of you read them?

P: Yeah, we’ve read them even though the books are a foundation for the show and the show’s taken creative licence to deviate for appropriate reasons and for good reasons in order to serialise it.

So we can’t marry ourselves too much to the books, but for me, I pay respect to the character that was originally conceived and try to show that on the screen but I let the writers take me the way they want to go.

N: I agree and although I think my character changes the most from the books to the series, for a few reasons. Purely aesthetically, I’m not blonde haired, blue eyed like Elena is described in the novel.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

AOL Television Makes Mr. Wesley No.5 on their Shirtless Guy Moments of 2009 List!

Directly from page:

5. Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore), 'The Vampire Diaries'
Everyone knows vampires are sexy, whether you're talking about Spike, Angel, Mick St. John, or Eric Northman (see below). That's why we were super excited when we heard 'The Vampire Diaries' was jumping off the pages of L.J. Smith's books and onto the small screen. Even more exciting was the casting of Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore (the "good" vamp) and Ian Somerhalder as his brother Damon (the "bad" vamp). Good or bad, we'll take them either way -- as long as we get a shirtless scene every episode or two.- AOL Television

TV Guide's Best Vampires of 2009: Ian is in the Number 2 Spot!!

TV's Best Sneak Peek: Vampires
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Paul Wesley should be number 1..people love the bad boy! I'll take the romance novel stare any day.

Video of Katerina GrahamTalking About the Importance of Friends Without Border's Charity!

Watch the whole thing please, such an important charity. If you can't wait, skip to 1:08 for Katerina and again at 3:12. She also talks about what she's wearing at 4:00.
Thanks Kat for being so awesome!!

MTV Hollywood Crush and Vampire Diaries Online Make Cute Holiday Vids!! Which Do You Prefer?

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

Hollywood Crush has made a really cute Jib Jab video featuring Ian Somerhalder and *cough* others. It's ok..I know the Rob Pattinson face is distracting.

Also my dear Ruthie at Vampire Diaries Online made a cute video of Paul, Ian, Nina, Kev, and Julie Plec. I'm not sure if I should post..so you'll have to follow her to view it. HA

Scratch the previous..I got permission and quite frankly it's better, because it's strictly TVD. Thanks Ruthie for the wonderful creation.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Entertanment Weekly is Going Steady with The Vampire Diaries!!

As we all know DVR is a must have. EW PopWatch has The Vampire Diaries on their list...are you really surprised!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Music Video of the Day

I love when a band sounds even better live! Here's an acoustic version of "Help I'm Alive" from episode 2, "Night of the Comet".

Enjoy!

"Lost Girls" Makes Buddy TV's Best Episodes List of 2009!!

Buddy TV has compiled their Best Episodes of 2009 and one of my favorites makes the cut..barely! "Lost Girls", episode 6 comes in at #50.

TVD Repeats Still Beat Out New Episodes of MP!

According to TV by the Numbers, repeats of the Vampire Diaries topped the last 2 new episodes of Melrose Place. Now that's pretty sad..thank goodness we received a 1.30 rating on the renew/cancel index!Hello TVD Season 2!

Vampire Fashion: Accessorize with A Lapis Lazuli!

Trendhunters has a fun post about our favorite brothers must-have. Apparently, they're obsessed with Vampire Diaries like the rest of us!

Ian Somerhalder Tells People His Holiday Plans!

Ian Somerhalder gives the low-down on his plans for the upcoming holiday in this short video from People's Say Anything.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Music Video of the Day

This song was featured in the pilot episode. They performed this song at the Rob Thomas concert at the Gibson in Universal a couple of months ago and all I could do was clip the scenes of Vampire Diaries in my head...yes I cried!

Katerina Graham Stands Up for Equality!

This photo exemplifies why Katerina is such a beautiful person! She's not afraid to stand tall in a sea of hate. Thank you Kat for being a voice for the gay community and showing people that you don't have to be gay in order to speak freely about equality for all.

Photo: TeamKatGraham

Zach Roerig's Fave Five Movie Quotes of 2009!

Zach has put together a list of his favorite movie quotes of 2009 for Movieline

1. “I’m gonna give you a little somethin’ you can’t take off.” - Lieutenant Aldo Raine, Inglourious Basterds

2. “In Mexico, you know what they call Twinkies? ‘Los submarinos.’” - Tallahassee, Zombieland

3. “Your father was captain of a starship for twelve minutes. He saved 800 lives, including your mother’s and yours. I dare you to do better.” - Captain Christopher Pike, Star Trek

4. “Look at the evil people in the world: Saddam Hussein, Hitler, Stalin. What do they all have in common? Mustaches!” Bruno, Bruno

5. “Let’s do some gratuitous violence!” - Murphy McManus, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

Here Comes Mia!!

I've been waiting all day to post this!! Thanks to tvdnews and tvdfansonline for their awesome TVD info and boy is this a big one!! One of my favorite actresses has been cast to guest star on the Vampire Diaries. Mia Kirshner will play the undead/dead wife, Isobel of Alaric Saltzman. Of course, these will be flashbacks. Although, you can never tell when it comes to this show.

She is a Canadian actress whose body of work are mostly of an independent nature which is what I personally prefer. Her more popular well known parts are: Jenny from "the L word" and Mandy from "24". She will star in the upcoming movie 30 Days of Night: Dark Days. I put together a short video of Mia in action. Her resume is quite extensive, so it was impossible to include them all.

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In October 2008, Kirshner published the book I Live Here, which she co-produced with ex-Adbusters staffers Paul Shoebridge and Michael Simons, as well as writer James MacKinnon. In the book, women and children refugees from places such as Chechnya, Juárez, Al Burma and Malawi tell their life stories. (Wiki) It sounds like a little Angelina Jolie in the making. She will make her TVD debut on Jan 21st when the show comes off of hiatus...thank goodness because I'm dying!!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Katerina Graham Will Be at Cameo in Miami!!

Ratings Increase for Repeats of Vampire Diaries!!

According to Variety, the numbers are in for episodes, "Haunted" and "162 Candles". The first hour averaged 1.8 million and the second hour averaged 1.9 million. Thanks to fans for increasing the numbers!! Tonight, lets try and get it to 2.5 million..spread the word!

Nina Dobrev vs Nicky Hilton? Fashion Face-Off!

Well..what do we have here! Our love @ninadobrev is in a little who wore it best poll on Teen Vogue's website. Nicky wore the identical dress, but kept it more simple while Nina vamped it up a notch with a little more funkiness! They've asked that you vote in the comments!

Katerina Graham Attends "Friends Without Borders" Gala

It always makes my heart smile when celebrities take time out of their busy schedule to support great charities. Katerina Graham attended the Gala held at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA on Dec 10.

You can help too by going to their website Friends Without a Border: Healing Children. Healing Cambodia.

Also, don't forget to follow Katerina on Twitter!

Vampire Diaries Better Than Twilight?

People are going back and forth on this question. I don't know if its more so fan loyalty then rationale thinking that lumps these into the same category. That debate only continues as NY Post has put out an article to give their distinctions between the two.

1. Vampire Diaries were first!

2. The Vampire Diaries has blood and gore..hello fangs!

3.Woohoo...they have sex and more sex!

4. Elena isn't easily convinced that Stefan is not going to harm her, she has a lot of questions that need to be answered whereas Bella is quickly accepting of her sparkly love.

5. What can we say..we're a sucker for the underdog! All the Twilight hoopla has given me a headache. I'm a fan of the Stephenie Meyer Saga, but enjoy the Anne Rice throwback better.

This is my summary..click link to read full article.

Thanks to www.vampire-diaries.net for the heads up!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

New Footage of Ian Somerhalder at Sherlock Premiere in London!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Thanks to elizabethtoni on youtube!!

Music Video of the Day

The music is so good on the show that it was hard to just choose one, but the car wash scene with Bonnie is awesome! The song is from episode 5, "You're Undead to Me" and this is the official video for the song, "Boom".

Enjoy!

Vote Elena and Stefan as the Best Romance of 2009!!!

Ok TVD fans it's time to vote for the Best Romance of 2009 by Buzz Sugar. We all are dreading the demise of our favorite couple, but for now we have to stand-up for Stelena and that amazing chemistry those two possess! So lets go..right now Chuck and Blair from Gossip Girl are in the lead. Grrr!

Also vote The Vampire Diaries as Best Vampire Entertainment..there's some stiff competition in that category, but as a fan of the show you know what to do!

Elena Going to the Dark Side?

I think TV Guide is with us all wondering that very same thing. After watching the promo 5o million times, I still think that she's not rubbing elbows with Damon by her own free will. We'll have to patiently wait another month to watch everything unfold.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Music Video of the Day

I'm such a big fan of music and Vampire Diaries has some of the best music around thanks to Chris Mollere. I thought it would be pretty cool to feature a video from the "Vampire Diaries Soundtrack" everyday. Today's feature is Mads Langer, an amazing artist that is damn good live. I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did. This song was featured in episode 5, "You're Undead to Me" when Elena realized Stefan was a vampire.

Katerina Attends "Power 100 Women in Entertainment Cocktail Party"

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Our lovely Katerina Graham attended the Damiani Diamond & The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘Power 100 Women in Entertainment Cocktail Party.’on December 6th. She just looks amazing every single time whether in a tee or dress and lace!

Vampire Diaries Newest Eye Candy, Sean Faris Covers Men's Health Magazine!

As you all know, Sean Faris will be guest starring on TVD. I thought it was only fitting to post him on IHVD, since there should be plenty of talk once he makes his first appearance. A little character background: Ben, will befriend the Mystic Falls High gang when Matt (Zach Roerig) starts working at the Grill, where Ben is a bartender. He's also an ex-high school football star. Hmm..could be interesting.

Hmmm..Sign of Wolves to Come!!

@M_Trevino shared this photo via Twitter. The photo was taken at a Loft Party last weekend.

Hot Topic Cast Tour Coming Soon!

This info came out last week, but I totally forgot to post it. Thanks to @CW_VampDiaries and @tvdfansonline for the heads up..awesome peeps btw so follow...

Hot Topic, The CW Network and Warner Bros. Television have joined forces for The Vampire Diaries Tour! The tour will be making stops in Atlanta, GA on 1/23, Paramus, NJ on 1/30 and Los Angeles, CA on 2/13. At each stop, fans will get to meet select cast members from the show and attend a Q&A session. All you have to do is buy the exclusive The Vampire Diaries Tour T-shirt from a participating Hot Topic location which will get you a wristband that grants you access to the event! More details are coming soon so keep checking back here, and remember to watch "The Vampire Diaries" on The CW on Thursday nights at 8/7c.

I look forward to the one in LA. So everyone who plans to attend head to the nearest participating Hot Topic and get that damn wristband!!

TVD Tuesday Ratings 1.4 Million

Well the numbers are in for our favorite show. According to Variety, both episodes 3 and 4 only drew in a total of 1.4 million viewers respectively. That's a decline from the previous night. I'm hoping the numbers will improve, but either way I'll still be watching.

Paul and Ian Shopping at the Grove's Apple Store in LA

Photo Courtesy of Geek Sugar/Dave Lauridsen

I remember seeing Nina Dobrev's tweet last week about being with the boys at the Grove's Apple Store. I kept saying, where's the pics. Well here's a couple. Thanks to Geek Sugar!!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

New Extended Promo for A New Chapter

I'm really late on this post, but hey it's never to late when it comes to the Vampire Diaries. It seems to me that Elena is definitely under the influence, there's no way in hell this would go down otherwise. I can only hope that this break won't last the whole season.

Paul and Ian Are the Shirtless Men of the Week!!!

Lets face it ladies the acting is really, really awesome on the Vampire Diaries, but you have to admit that the sex appeal makes it even better. Show Patrol blog has named Ian and Paul the "Shirtless Men of the Week" and what better way to kick off a week long marathon than to be celebrated for your sexiness!

Enjoy!

TVD Fashionista Katerina Graham Attends Premium Goods Event

Since TVD is on a dreadful hiatus until Jan, yes I'm being selfish, the cast have been out and about enjoying themselves. As you all know Paul, Ian, and Nina are over in London. I wanted to check on the other cast and see what they've been up to. Katerina Graham looked on point as always while attending the annual “Premium Goods” event. It gives exclusive access to check out the latest brand releases such as: G-Shock, Onitsuka Tiger, Nokia, Jean Paul Gaultier and Famous Stars and Straps. They were treated to free drinks from sponsors Ciroc and Heineken.

Monday, December 14, 2009

TVD Episode 11 Promo!!

I have been waiting patiently to post the new promo for episode 11. Thanks to @tvdfansonline for finding this great quality vid. This one just leaves me hanging all over the place..close your mouth please!

Update: I found an even better quality on youtube this morning.

TVD Fans Unite at TwiCon- Vegas or Toronto

I'm sooo looking forward to attending the TwiCon this year, just read this intro on their website:

TwiCon Vegas/Toronto 2010 is "vamping" up our convention! Are you a Twilight fan? How about a True Blood fanatic? Can't stop watching CW's new Vampire Diaries? Love to read JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series, or other vamp pop culture books?

Lets make sure we mark our calenders and come out to support our favorite show. Hopefully, the cast will be there too. Unfortunately, it's a little to early to confirm that. I will be at the Vegas one unless my money isn't funny and I can head up to Toronto.

Awards Show Network Interviews Nina Dobrev!

"Cocky Much? Very Much!!!" Classic Damon Salvatore Moments!

Thanks to xxxsagafanxxx and the TVD crew @tvdfansonline and @tvdnews for the heads up on quite the entertaining fan vid of Damon's best bitchy moments.

Great Vampire Diaries Article by Heat World

I really enjoyed this article by Heat World, so I thought I'd share.

Sit-Down with Kevin Williamson

This is an awesome video with creator, Kevin Williamson giving more insight on what Vampire Diaries is all about and also putting ease to those that think it's a complete replication of Twilight, True Blood etc.

New Marathon Week Promo!

Calling All Dallas/Fort Worth TVD Fans!

"VAMPIRE DIARIES PRIZE PACK" SWEEPSTAKES is sponsored by KDAF-TV/The 33 in Dallas/Fort Worth. So if you live in that area follow the link and register to win. The prize pack includes: One his/hers Vampire Diaries t-shirts, Vampire Diaries breath mints, Vampire Diaries dental floss, Vampire Diaries sunscreen, "After-Bite" insect spray, a Killers "Day & Age" CD and Vampire Diaries temporary tattoos. Federal, state and local taxes, if any, are the responsibility of the winner, who will receive a 1099 tax form reflecting the actual value of any prize value of $600 or more.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Back Where It All Started!!

2010: Best of US in UK features Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries (ITV2, January)
Perfectly timed to capitalise on the globe's resurgent obsession with all things fang-fuelled, The Vampire Diaries has emerged as one of the breakout hits of the new season in the US. Its Twilight-like premise sees two undead brothers, played by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, fight over a local girl (Nina Dobrev) who bears a striking resemblance to a girl they both once loved. Prepare to shiver and swoon in equal measure when the show arrives on ITV2 next month.

By Dan French, TV Editor and Neil Wilkes, Editor
Article

Paul, Nina, Ian Attend Important Fundraiser in London

Thanks to www.ninadobrevfan.net for the heads up about this wonderful event. It's a very important fundraiser in aid of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. I'm so happy that the Vampire Diaries cast came out to support, always nice to see celebs coming together for things like this. The event was held today at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England. Please support the foundation and make a contribution. The mission of the foundation is to support innovative HIV prevention programs, efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, and direct care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Latarsha
IHVD

Feature of the Week

We here at IHVD truly embrace fans of the show. Our lovely Twitter friend, AccessorialAnnaa was able to give us fans exclusive video from front row at the Q&A in London. She's a very talented make-up artist and I feel it's only just to give her some blog time. She's come up with a very Elena inspired look that I feel any fan would be proud of, so enjoy!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Paul, Nina, Ian at Mac Store in London Cont...

Thanks and much love go out to fellow tweeter @sammy1986 for uploading tons of pics. With her permission here are two exclusive photos from the event. If you want to see more then hop on over to Facebook. Here's an added treat..Sam got to meet Paul as well..pic below

Paul, Nina, Ian at Mac Store in London

As you Vampire Diaries' fans may know, part of the beautiful cast of the show was on hand for a Q&A session at the Mac Store in London. Thanks to a new twitter friend AccessorialAnna, I'm able to post a front row pic. Also, shout-outs to Anna's mum who took her to this wonderful event.
Update: Videos are of the event below!!

There are many parts, so you can watch the rest on her channel! Thanks again to Anna for the uploads

[MV] Stefan & Elena - Same Ground

Can somebody please remind me how many weeks left before the new episode of The Vampire Diaries comes out? No, scratch that. I don't want to be reminded. It only makes the days come so slooooow. Anyways, we all know what happened during TVD's mid-season ender, right? In case you're living under a rock these past few weeks, TVD left us with a major cliff-hanger. But before that, there was one unforgettable HOT scene and I'm sure fans would agree with me about that. Who were involved in it? Of course, no other than our sweet, beloved, tortured couple: Stefan and Elena. But after that beautiful scene, Elena found ranging b**** Katherine's photo and then ditched Stefan. TVD developers Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec already shared some spoilers. According to them, episode 11 will have more Damon/Elena scenes. In short, Damon/Elena fans, it's your time to shine!!!

And since it'll be a little while before we see more Stefan/Elena scenes, I'd like to share this fan-made music video that I made myself. I already posted this on my other blog but since this is one of my personal faves, I'd like to share it with you, guys. So to all Stefan/Elena fans, enjoy it while you can.

Top 10 Twilight Mentions from MTV

As you all know Taylor Lautner aka Jacob Black will be on SNL tonight. MTV's Hollywood Crush has decided to put up a list of best mentions for the sparkly vampire saga...of course our Damon Salvatore made the list with one of his best scenes from episode four "Family Ties"

Hollywood Crush says:
Skewering its vampire competition (and arguably the franchise that cleared the way for the series' own success), bloodsucker Damon (Ian Somerhalder) cozies up to a copy of Stephenie Meyer's original tome. "What's so special about this Bella girl?" Damon asks his human chew toy Caroline (Candice Accola). "Edward's so whipped." When she asks why he doesn't sparkle in the sun, he responds, "Because I live in the real world where vampires burn in the sun."

Nylon Guys Launch Party with VD Peeps

Photographer: Chris Weeks
Wire Image

Aww looking at this pic makes me want Vicki to somehow magically appear as Damon's bitchy sidekick. Nina and Kayla came to support one half of the hot brother duo at the NylonGuys + All Saints Holiday Issue Launch and Thirty Second to Mars Release Party at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA on Dec 9th.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Ian Somerhalder Gets Stamp of Approval!

Photographer: Kevin Winter
Getty Images

A post on Just Jared means you're pretty important! Katerina Graham and Ian Somerhalder are too hot for words in this feature.
Enjoy!

This Is the Way to Kick It Off!!

Hey what's up TVD fans! I've been inspired by @tvdfansonline and @tvdnews on Twitter. They have really dedicated themselves to show their appreciation for a great show. I'm a huge fan, but never felt I could contribute much. I think it was inevitable for me to create a blog since I have like 6 more for various things i.e. music, politics etc.

I had to kick off the first post with this magnificent Mid-Season Finale video created by someone who I hope will join me as a contributor. Her Twitter name is @ajshadowcat08