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Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford gave Taylor Swift a "pep talk" the day after she was ambushed by Kanye West at the MTV VMAs, a source reports.

What are friends who want to get in your pants for?

At the Kings of Leon concert in New York Monday night, Crawford spotted her and gave her a huge hug, telling Taylor Swift, "I'm so proud of you."

"Don't let anyone ever take your spotlight ever again."

She thanked Crawford, who, the source says, is "like an older brother type and is very protective over her" (although Taylor Swift once told Your Prom magazine that the Gossip Girl star was her "celeb dream date" for prom).

Chace Crawford supports Taylor Swift. And man-bangs.

Besides Chace, Swift's other pals chipped in on the pep talk front in the aftermath of Kanye's VMA meltdown, which the Prez even called him out on.

After the show, the Best Female Video went to dinner at Del Frisco's at midnight to meet a group and received a standing ovation, an insider says.

"Taylor's friends ordered her favorite dish, macaroni and cheese, to cheer her up," the source adds. "And nobody brought up Kanye West."

We're glad Chace started this trend. It makes us wonder ...

Should Taylor Swift and Chace Crawford date?

Looks like someone scored more than a surfboard last night.

We knew Chace Crawford won (spoiler alert!) Choice TV Actor at the Teen Choice Awards Sunday, but according to reports, his night only got better from there.

Pictures were taken earlier this morning, showing the handsome Gossip Girl star in a full-on make-out session with New Moon star Ashley Greene! OMG, XOXO!

Ashley received a goodbye kiss from Chace before heading back to Vancouver to film Eclipse. He should be back on the New York City set of Gossip Girl soon.

Like they say, there's nothing like a good post-TCA one-night stand.

What do you think of this romance made in Teen Choice heaven? Do you think Ashley Greene and Chace Crawford would make a couple? [Photos: Fame Pictures]

Two Gossip Girl hunks, one fashion face-off. Choose your side!

We've already pitted their wonderful co-star Leighton Meester and Emma Roberts in a fashion battle of their own. But who will prevail when two Gossip Girl cast members square off against one another? There can be no telling.

As you can see, Ed Westwick does not conform to convention. Chuck Bass may dress to the nines 24/7/365, but not the brooding British actor to plays him.

Chace Crawford, meanwhile, looks slightly more pulled together. Slightly. We admit we're a little disappointed at the complete and utter lack of man-bangs.

Whose style do you like more? Vote in the survey below ...

Who looked hotter?

Get ready to swoon, ladies. Topped by Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford, the 10th annual list of People's hottest bachelors has come out - and it's a dandy.

The 23-year-old Texan edged out hot bachelors like Chris Pine, Common, Shia LaBeouf, Robert Pattinson and Brody Jenner to claim the coveted top spot.

Here's a picture of the #1 bachelor and his famous man-bangs ...

Chace Crawford, whose alter ego Nate Archibald has slept with just about every character on Gossip Girl, has kept a low dating profile in real life. For now.

The full top ten (actually 11, as there is a tie for fifth):

1. Chace Crawford
2. Chris Pine
3. Shia LaBeouf
4. Adam Lambert
5. Ryan Eggold and Kellan Lutz (tie)
6. Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)
7. Brody Jenner
8. Common
9. Taylor Kitsch
10. Robert Pattinson

Click to enlarge pictures of the aforementioned hunks and tell us who you think should be #1 - or who deserves to be on the list but was left out!

Chace Crawford is supposedly dating Esti Ginzburg. That is exciting.

In less stimulating news that also involves him contorting his body, he begins shooting the upcoming remake of the 1984 classic Footloose next March.

The 23-year-old Gossip Girl star landed the Footloose role after Zac Efron dropped out: "I know Zac and we're actually friends," Crawford tells EW.com.

"He's gotta make the best choice for his career at this point and I have to make the best for mine, and luckily the situation worked out for both of us."

Chace won the part after an audition, including dancing and singing, for the movie's producers and High School Musical director Kenny Ortega.

“It was, like, five hours of the most rigorous tests ever,” says the Texas native.

Dancing With the Stars’ Julianne Hough will audition this week for the female lead role alongside Crawford. Some think her recent success as a country music star, in addition to her dancing prowess, could give her an edge.

Regardless of what gorgeous female stars opposite the Gossip Girl hunk, you can bet that Footloose will pay homage to the '80s film in many respects.

Also expect to hear familiar tunes, but maybe not see the same choreography: “I don’t know if the gymnastics scene is going to make it,” says Crawford. “I’ve got some movement, but I’m not exactly a dancer. I need to start stretching now.”

Is Crawford Chace-ing some new tail?

A New York Post spy who attended a dinner party thrown by the fashion label Sergio Rossi at Sole East in Montauk reports that Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Esti Ginzburg, 19, was texting the Gossip Girl star all night Sunday.

Moreover, she left the party to go meet up with him.

The stunner just ended her relations with a New York real estate developer, the report adds, calling her relationship with Chace "initial." Hot and initial.

Seriously, talk about your good-looking couples ...

Two hot young stars. One football. Zero tops.

Esti Ginzburg is slated to star with Chace Crawford in Twelve, Joel Schumacher's adaptation of Nick McDonell's book about drug-addled NYC prep schoolers.

What do you think? Is she an appropriate match for the Gossip Girl stud muffin? Do your research by enlarging some more photos of the Israeli beauty ....

It was an afternoon of young, talented beauty at this week's CW upfront presentations.

Each spring, networks invite advertisers to an event that serves as the official launching party for its fall schedule. This is where deals are made and new shows are announced.

For The CW, a channel that aims to attract a less mature audience, it was the perfect time to showcase its array of up-and-coming stars.

Or Ashlee Simpson, who somehow has a role on the remade Melrose Place. Here's a shot of Mrs. Pete Wentz at the upfront ceremony:

Due to the success of Gossip Girl and 90210, The CW is more interested than ever in focusing on teenage soap operas.

Aside from the aforementioned remake of Melrose Place, look for The Beautiful Life on the network's fall schedule. It stars Mischa Barton and Corbin Bleu.

Click on the pics below to enlarge more photos of various young, gorgeous CW stars:

[Photos: Splash News]

Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford will headline the remake of Footloose, as has been rumored for weeks, while a new, hot name is being tossed around for the potential female lead in the forthcoming song-and-dance extravaganza:

Miley Cyrus.

"They've expressed interest in Miley for the part," a source close to the tween queen said. Another source close to the Footloose production further added that Cyrus "is definitely in the mix" to star opposite Chace Crawford.

That mix currently includes Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Bynes and Dancing With the Stars' Julianne Hough, all of whom have auditioned for the part of Ariel Moore, the independent, rebellious character played in 1984 by Lori Singer.

Either way, the studio has finally locked up Chace Crawford. The Gossip Girl guy had been in line for the role of Ren McCormack since Zac Efron got cold feet.

Chace Crawford is ready to get Footloose ... but with whom?

Miley Cyrus has not auditioned for the role, but her singing and dancing skills have already been proven. Then again, that would also be true of Julianne Hough.

While Cyrus' reps had no comment, it may be a bit premature to think she would or could take the role, as the Disney corporate drone's schedule is booked solid.

Chace Crawford and another Dancing With the Stars pro, Julianne's brother Derek Hough, were among those to audition for the role originated by Kevin Bacon.

Footloose, to be directed by High School Musical's Kenny Ortega, is set to begin shooting in March 2010, around when Chace wraps Season 3 of Gossip Girl.

Click to enlarge more Chace Crawford pictures ...

Heroes starlet Hayden Panettiere has apparently auditioned for director Kenny Ortega's updated remake of the classic 1980s flick Footloose.

The actress recently sang for filmmakers (the new Footloose flick is being turned into a full-blown musical à la the Broadway version), and "they were really impressed ... no one realized what a good singer she is," says an insider.

In addition to being the topic of myriad Heroes spoilers, Hayden Panettiere actually has a slew of musical credits to her name. Not only did she release a pop single, "Wake Up Call," but she's recorded tunes for various soundtracks.

If she makes it the next round, Panettiere will likely have a dance audition, followed by a script reading with Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford.

While Crawford isn't officially on board to star as Ren McCormack (played by Kevin Bacon in the original), sources say the gig is pretty much a done deal.

For those unfamiliar, Ren is a city boy who moves to small town where rock music and dance are prohibited. He decides to revolt and overturn the laws!

Hayden Panettiere would play Ariel Moore, who falls for Ren much to the chagrin of her boyfriend and her Bible-thumping father. The original flick included hits like the title track and "Let's Hear It for the Boy." Awesome.

The remake was supposed to star Zac Efron, who dropped out. Dancing With the Stars' Julianne Hough is also being considered for Ariel. Julianne says she's done with Dancing on TV, so she's got the time if she's interested ...

It's already the hottest show on TV, and Gossip Girl is about to get even more so with the casting of a cousin for Chace Crawford's character, Nate Archibald.

According to sources, the yet-to-be-cast Gossip Girl character will be a wealthy, confident, politically-minded and extremely good-looking guy in his 20s.

If he's half as good-looking as Chace Crawford (above), the show's female fans are in for a treat. But who should play this intriguing new character?

We've put together a short list of candidates we think would mesh well with the CW drama. Which star do you prefer? Vote in the survey below ...

Who should play Chace Crawford's cousin on Gossip Girl?