Gossip Much?

Wednesday night at 9/8 central. That's what everyone longs for . Teenage girls across the country pick up their remotes and turn the channel to the CW to watch what new drama will arise on the the CW's newest show, Gossip Girl.

Based on the New York Times best selling series by Cecily von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl has everyone talking . Produced by the creator of The OC , Gossip Girl is a TV show about overprivileged prep school teens in New York City. Everything in these teens' lives are glamorous. From the designer clothes they wear to the people they associate with, they, along with their parents, try to make their lives seem as spectacular as possible, even though that is not always the case.

Gossip Girl deals with issues just like every teen drama in the past. From friendship to love, to college, this hit show has every viewer on the edge of their seat. Yes, some episodes can be a bit intense, but that's one of the reasons we all watch. People return every week to discover several questions. Will the friendship between Blair and Serena be broken forever? Will Jenny turn into a Blair Waldorf of the world? Will Dan and Jenny's mother come back home? Each week viewers return in front of the TV hoping some of these popular questions will be answered.

But one of the best parts of Gossip Girl , is the fact that we can escape from the drama and gossip in our own lives and focus on a fictitious one . Sure, at certain times in these episodes people wish they lived the life of Serena, Blair, Nate, Chuck, and Dan, but by the time the episode is over, people leave the couch being thankful for their lives, and for the fact that Blair Waldorf doesn't go to their school.

Gossip Girl is one of the most popular shows for teens this year, and hopefully for the next. It's a modern twist on the classic teen drama, and keeps everyone guessing. So when your daughter disappears in front of the TV on Wednesday night, remember what it was like watching your favorite drama as a teen, and know that Gossip Girl is probably ten times better.

Kid Nation

CBS's new show Kid Nation caused much controversy before being released, but it seems as if many people have showed an interest in show lately. The first episode had over 9 million viewers, which is much more than anticipated.

The basis of Kid Nation is 40 kids trying to govern and make an old mining town, Bonanza City, succeed with the help of no adults. Throughout this show are arguments, tears, and even celebrated victories, all by the kids of Bonanza. Every few days the kids hold town meetings and award the hardest worker a gold star worth 20,000 dollars. Obviously, this seems to be the most heartwarming part of each episode. Watching a different kid every week, stranded from their home and family for 40 days, get awarded a gold star, and call their proud parents to tell them the good news, brings a tear to everyone's eye.

Although many say that this idea was hazardous to the kids' health, the kids say they were glad that they went through with the show and it was a good experience for all. So far, we haven't seen too much bad from Kid Nation. Sure, there have been many tears shed, but tears are also shed at summer camp. Kid Nation is a very interesting show that keeps everyone on their toes. Who knew a show about a whole bunch of kids could be so successful?

Young Wild Things Tour

We finally have something to believe in again. The Young Wild Things Tour featuring Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T's, and Cute is What We Aim For made the country remember what great music was all about. On Sunday, November 11th, 2007 at 7:00 PM, the crowd went wild as the stage lit up and the new and original Cute is What We Aim For stepped on the stage and belted out their fun, yet risque lyrics off of their latest album The Same Old Rush With a New Touch.

Just when we thought the concert couldn't get any better, the much loved Plain White T's started to play their incredible songs, featuring their often played "Hey There Delilah". Never has there been so many teenage girls wishing their names were Delilah.

Immediately after the Plain White T's exited the stage, the concert seemed to change direction. Gym Class Heroes had yet another hit performance as the concert went from alternative rock, to rap. Even if no one would admit it, the entire crowd was dancing from their seats as "Cupid's Cholkhold" was played.

Then, after Gym Class Heroes and much anticipation, it was time for Fall Out Boy to perform. A curtain was put up with pictures to the theme of Where the Wild Things Are and the audience just couldn't contain their excitement. After a few seconds, music started playing and the curtain dropped, exposing the band, Fall Out Boy, who we had all been waiting for to the audience. Never has there been so much chaos for a band at one time. Fall Out Boy did an incredible job performing and there were smiles from almost every member of the crowd.

Just when we thought the thought of true music died, The Young Wild Things Tour came around and changed our view of thinking. This concert is sure to be the concert of the year, and hopefully there will be much more from these bands in the years to come.