Ian Talks To Larry King For The Gulf Telethon

 Ian Joined Larry King last night for the Telethon to help raise funds for the BP oil spill clean up on the gulf of Mexico. He's so passionate about this and that's why we heart him!

Ian Somerhalder "Shaken" by Lack of Hollywood Support While Visiting Gulf Region

I stumbled upon this while looking for news on the oil spill. I think it is super commendable that Ian has involved himself in this cause. It is truly devastating to see what his home state is going through.

Have you heard of the latest Louisiana hot spot, the "Prius cabana suite"?

It's what Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder calls the place he just spent the night.

"That would be my rental car that I had to sleep in," Ian explains. "I couldn't find anywhere to stay. There's so many people here trying to tame this beast."

That "beast" is the devastating BP oil spill affecting a vast area that includes Ian's home state of Louisiana, which he is visiting now in an effort to help. Our E! News cameras just caught up with him exclusively...

Make sure you check out E! News tonight at 7 for Ian's full report.

And above, check out more exclusive video with Ian in Louisiana.

Ian tells us he's hoping more people will get involved in relief efforts--especially those in the Industry.

"Coming from the entertainment world, I'm really shaken by how quiet Hollywood is," the actor admits. "And I say that out of respect for my peers and colleagues, but I'm really bummed that no one is really coming up to help the situation. I think a telethon is a good way to funnel money into these channels...We need to set one of those things up to really paint a picture of exactly how much devastation is here.

"This is ground zero right now," Ian adds, as he surveys more of the devastating effects of the spill in the region. "I'm looking at this slick of oil. I've been watching pelicans die...This place is going to need money, that is the bottom line--money in the right hands to replant these marshes."

This was actually Ian's second trip to the region in recent weeks. He is from Covington, La., and is very involved with St. Tammany's Humane Society, a local animal shelter that has been caring for pelicans affected by the spill. You can get more information on the organization here and on Twitter.

Ian went to his hometown a few weeks ago to tape a PSA that would draw attention to the oil spill and how it is affecting local wildlife. And after finishing a press tour in Monte Carlo, he returned this week to see what he can do to help.

"You know, it's crazy," Ian says, "which really breaks my heart...If you look at all these beaches right here. It's a June afternoon--this beach would be littered with families, kids playing, dads on the pier with their buddies fishing. None of that's here...The things you remember, the times you spent with your parents or your grandparents, brothers, sisters, fishing and learning about the ecology here is...it's your base, it's your root and you'll do anything, you will fight tooth and nail to protect it."

For more info on how to help the Gulf region, go here , here or here.

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Vampire Diaries Nominated For Teen Choice Awards

Vampire Diaries and the cast Ian, Paul and Nina have all been nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the following categories


Fantasy/Sci-Fi – Vampire Diaries

Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi – Paul Wesley

Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi – Nina Dobrev

Villian – Ian Somerhalder

Voting is open now but you must be 13-19 yrs of age and you need to register. Plus side is you can vote everyday and even though I'm way older than 19 I think I'll *Cough* lie about my age *Cough* so that I can vote too!

So hurry, go run register and vote by clicking HERE

The Vampire Dairies Cast Interview For The 5.19 Show

This interview is really funny. Part 1 we have 'Rocket Shoes' gate and Part 2 we have 'We'll be your Daddies" ROFL!!

Ian, Paul & Nina At The Monte Carlo Televsion Festival

All I have to say about these pictures is *Dreamy Sigh*

Sofa King Hawt!!

Ian Pays Homage to Twilight

During their recent promotional trip to the UK, Ian, Nina and Paul were interviewed by itn news. Ian pays homage to to the success of Twilight and it being the reason that other vampire series are being made.

When he says the line 'Sex, Power and Danger', I think I died a little and went to heaven ;)

The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season- Out August 31st!!!!

Our favorite guilty pleasure is coming soon on DVD! For those of you who've been missing your favorite bad boy since the Season Finale, you’ll finally be able to pause and replay all the naughty Damon bits to your hearts content! I already do that with the DVR. LOL

The description is below! Get your credit cards ready ladies!

Season One of "The Vampire Diaries" is officially over, and if you're someone who dismissed it as just another teen angst vamp lite offering (trust us, it isn't), August 31st will be your chance to see if you were right or not as that's the day Warner Home Video is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD box sets.

First, a short synopsis of the series:

"For over a century, I have lived in secret. Until now. I know the risk, but I have to know her." Dark, brooding, pulsing with blood lust and transcendent with romance, 'The Vampire Diaries' – which started as a series of must-read novels by L.J. Smith – has become a must-watch television hit. Season One offers unforgettable characters, living and undead. They are vampire brothers Stefan and Damon, one good and one evil; Elena, a double for the beauty both brothers loved some 150 years earlier; plus Elena' brother Jeremy, witch-in-training Bonnie, good guy Matt, and more denizens of Mystic Falls, VA. All are caught up in a spellbinding web of secrets, passion, and terror.

All 22 episodes are included plus the following special features:

• Into Mystic Falls: Bringing Vampire Lore and the High School Experience from Page to Screen

• When Vampires Don't Suck!: The Popularity of Vampires and the Fans Who Love Them

• "The Vampire Diaries": A New Breed of Vampires -- Casting the Series

• "The Vampire Diaries": Vampires 101 – The Rules of the Vampire

• Creators/director "Pilot" commentary

• Unaired scenes

• "The Vampire Diaries: A Darker Truth" webisodes

• Second Bite gag reel

• Downloadable audiobook of the bestselling novel The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith

From the description, it seems that the Bluray and DVD will have the same features included. Check out the Blu-ray and DVD cover art above. You can pre-order your copy of The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season already!

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Interview with Ian Somerhalder And The Vampire Diaries Co-Stars Paul Wesley And Nina Dobrev

The super sexy Ian Somerhalder was in Monte Carlo for the TV Festival with fellow co-stars Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev.

Here are some Q&A's that they took part in. I love Ian...plain and simple!

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Cast of The Vampire Diaries To Be At Comic Con 2010

Yes the cast of the vampire diaries Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley will be at Comic Con 2010.

Not sure on what date during the 4 day convention (July 22-25) they will be appearing-more information as we get it!

All these people under one roof…. Why don’t I live in the US….? *sobs*

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HMVs Official Video from the Vampire Diaries Cast signing in London

Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev & IAN SOMERHALDER at the London signing.
Im still sad that I wasnt able to go there. Come back to London soon!! Im not above begging....

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I could seriously have babies with this picture. Seriously.

I know it's somewhat old, but I am testing my blogging capabilities out and it's freaking hot, ok?!

Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev & Paul Wesley At 50th Monte Carlo TV Festival

The cast of The Vampire Diaries- Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev were at the 50th Monte Carlo Television Festival last night.

Ian is looking sofa king HOT!!!

MJ, Paul doesn't look too bad either! ;)

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Ian Somerhalder Interviewed By Rolling Stone Magazine

Ian Somerhalder was interviewed by Peter Travers from Rolling Stone Magazine. Its an off the cuff interview where he talks about The Vampire Diaries.

OMG he could have been Jason Stackhouse in True Blood?! Slightly torn... I love him as Damon but as Jason he would have been nekkid A LOT!!! *Sigh* We can dream right?!

Ian Somerhalder Shopping At Topman In London

While in London you might as well shop right? And that is exactly what Ian Somerhalder did with fellow Vampire Diaries castmates.

They all hit Topshop/Topman on Friday and with all those bags looks like they did one heck of a shop!

Let me carry your bags for you next time Ian!!

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Ian Somerhalder At The Soho Hotel London

Ian Somerhalder was in London last week with fellow The Vampire Diaries castmates Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley.

Yours truely TSH was hoping to get tickets to the signing but because of the flipping half term holidays the teens had nothing better to do than camp out overnight and take all of the 320 tickets that were issued!! Devastated :(

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Pelican PSA For The Gulf of Mexico BP Oil Spill

Ian recently did this PSA to bring awareness to the Pelicans that are suffering from the BP oil spill in The Gulf Of Mexico.

Go to www.sthumane.org or call 985-892-7387 for how you can help.

Vampire Diaries Returns

CW have announced on their blog that The Vampire Diaries season 2 will be back on our screens on Thursday July 29th at 8pm You can view the television schedule Here

As we all know this is for the US, but I'm hoping that iTunes UK does a repeat of last season and we can download the episode the next day.


Anybody think these two look good Together?

Vampire Diaries Cast -Behind the Scenes interview from This Morning TV show