-Lots of birthdays this month! We want to wish Malese Jow a very happy 19th birthday. Be sure to catch Malese in “The Vampire Diaries” on the CW. New episodes return on March 25.

Logan Miller from Disney XD’s new comedy, “I’m in the Band,” turns 18 today. Logan will be calling in to chat with Zach Sang on Zach Sang & The Student Body tonight at 7pm EST. Be sure to listen at the top of the page or HERE.

Also celebrating birthdays today are Maiara Walsh (“Desperate Housewives,” 22) and Chelsea Hobbs (“Make It or Break It”, 25). Happy birthday to all!

-We’ve got 27 more photos from tonight’s all new episode of “The Vampire Diaries”. The episode airs TONIGHT on the CW at 8pm EST and takes fans back in time to 1864.

“Children of the Damned”: In flashbacks, Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) recall the long-ago actions taken by townspeople including their father, Guiseppe Salvatore (guest star James Remar, “Dexter”), and Pearl (guest star Kelly Hu, “Army Wives”), leading to the devastating events that caused the rift in their relationship. In the present, Bonnie’s (Katerina Graham) date with Ben (guest star Sean Faris) takes a frightening turn. Elena (Nina Dobrev) helps Stefan as he and Damon race to find the missing journal that belonged to Elena’s ancestor. Stefan learns the reason behind Alaric’s (Matt Davis) interest in both the journal and the town’s history. Damon discovers that an old acquaintance has returned to town with an agenda he understands.

Malese Jow, who plays “Anna” on the show, is excited for fans to see this episode. She tweeted: This one was so much fun to film. Can’t wait for you all to see it! Xo

-The CW’s hit show, “The Vampire Diaries” is returning with all new episodes this Thursday, January 21. Are you ready? Check out a few clips from the new episode below.

Various members of the cast will be participating in a 3 city tour sponsored by Hot Topic. More information HERE. We’re not sure which cast members will be appearing, but make sure to get your spot before they’re gone. Below are the dates:
January 23 – Atlanta, GA
January 30 – Paramus, NJ
February 13 – Los Angeles, CA

Cutie Steven R. McQueen recently chatted with MTV’s Hollywood Crush about what’s in store for his character.

On if he’ll be a werewolf: “I know in the books, Tyler was the werewolf. From script to script, we don’t really know too much ahead of time, but we did hear they might change that up. We’re not 100 percent sure on how that’s shaping to unfold itself.”

On if he’ll still be a rebel: “Now that he’s no longer focusing on the death of his parents …he starts to work more at his full potential. He was rebelling against he world, trying to fight everyone at every twist and turn. Now he’s trying to fit in and become a little less of a social rebel.”

On his new love interest on the show: “It’s this lovely actress Malese Jow who’s coming to the show. She’s very talented; she’s very sweet; and I know the audience will fall in love with her, just like I secretly did a little bit.”

Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder & Nina Dobrev also cover the new issue of Nylon. Check it out HERE.

-”The Vampire Diaries” star Steven R McQueen sits on the library floor with Malese Jow in this new still from the upcoming episode “Bloodlines,” which airs on the CW on January 21. Malese joins the cast as “Anna” who befriends McQueen’s struggling “Jeremy.” Also joining the show in the new episode is Gina Torres, who plays a witch named Bree, who is also the new bartender. Check out more stills from the episode at TVFanatic.

Are you excited for “The Vampire Diaries” to return?

Credit: TVFanatic/Guy D’Alema/The CW

-Congrats to Malese Jow! She has booked a new role on the CW’s hit show, “The Vampire Diaries.” She released the news on her twitter last week and she just started filming in Atlanta today. TV Guide got the scoop on her character. Malese will play smart girl Anna, who strikes up a friendship with Jeremy, played by Steven R. McQueen.

Jeremy’s girlfriend Vicki was just killed off the show, so TV Guide asked if there will be some romance between Anna & Jeremy: “We’ll see how it goes,” teases creator Kevin Williamson. “Jeremy certainly turns her head. She gets a crush. It starts in one place and maybe ends someplace else.”

If you haven’t yet, check out the interview with did with Malese this summer HERE and HERE. And watch her play our game of “Truth or Dare” HERE.

-Debby Ryan, Taylor Spreitler, Malese Jow, David Henrie, Jake T Austin, and more joined Kyle Massey for his 18th birthday bash at Julians at Universal City Walk this past weekend. Guests had a great time bowling, playing guitar hero and hanging out. Other stars in attendance were Ashley Argota, Samantha Droke, Savvy & Mandy, Cole & Dylan Sprouse, Keke Palmer, Austin Butler, Boo Boo Stewart, Devon Werkheiser, Madison Pettis and many more.

Debby Ryan

David Henrie

Cole & Dylan

Malese Jow

Jake T Austin

-Best friends Lissa Lauria and Malese Jow strike a pose together on the red carpet of the 2009 Totally Texty Teen Choice Awards Pre-Party at Level 3 in Hollywood on Wednesday evening. The duo have been busy working on their own music projects as well as acting auditions. They have a lot in store, so stay tuned. You can keep up with both on twitter: @xomalese and @misslissxo.

-We’re back with more of our “Truth or Dare” segment, this time with Malese Jow. Check it out as she puts on a show for all of Pinkberry.

-Malese Jow performed in Stamford, CT on the 10th, accompanied by Chester See (who you might know from Disney 365). Check out Malese’s cover of “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus as well as Chester and Malese performing “Apologize.”

Be sure to follow Malese and Chester on twitter: @xomalese and @chestersee.

-Want to know who made Malese Jow starstruck? How about what song she loves to jam to, or what her superpower would be if she had one? Find out now in our random questions interview with Malese!

-Check out some of the on set pics that Chelsea Staub, Malese Jow, Debby Ryan and Miley Cyrus tweeted today.

Malese is on set filming “Hannah Montana.” Miley also tweeted: at work! we got cody linley this week and a new star drew roy!!!.

Chelsea also tweeted a pic of her and Joe on set, while Debby showed off some gold boots: I’m in heels!! in a formal gown!! with lots of makeup! well, Bailey is. gimme a pair of jeans and Tomsshoes.. and noo makeup. please! (: …going over my lines for this scene but I keep getting distracted by Bailey’s boots! What do you think? Crazyy? I have, what we call “big Texas hair” in this scene. It is WAY too much and WAY tacky and amazing and I love it!! Hahahah

Other News:

-Debby Ryan chats with Today’s Talkshop

-Kevin Jonas and gf check out “The Little Mermaid” on Broadway.

-Go behind the scenes of Robert Pattinson’s movie How To Be.

-Matt Prokop announces his Popstar Win A Date winner.

-Simon Curtis pays a visit to Arts and Crafts Day held at Los Angeles’ Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA.

-Director Robert Rodriguez not surprised by Taylor Lautner’s success.

-Malese Jow was on the set of the reshoot of They Came From Upstairs on Monday to film a cameo for the alien flick. She tweeted a few pics: We go waayy back soo happy to be reunited & working with my carter (jenkins) again.

Be sure to check out our interview with Malese HERE.

-SO-M recently sat down with singer/actress Malese Jow to talk about everything from music to acting to twitter! She debuted some exclusive news about her new band to SO-M and even shared a picture of them with us. She also tweeted recently that she booked a guest appearance on “Hannah Montana” and she’s filming a cameo in Ashley Tisdale’s new movie, “They Came From Upstairs” today!

Lots in store for Malese. Check out our interview below.