Chace Crawford was greeted by tons of flashbulbs as he left his London hotel room last night and again this morning. Today he's doing press for Gossip Girl in Britain, including a stop by GMTV and the office of Grazia - he's guest editing the magazine this week and sharing his latest thoughts on fashion. Chace is busy talking up his TV series, but one upcoming project he won't be talking about is the Footloose remake. He announced his departure from the movie yesterday, saying he'd be too busy shooting with his fellow Upper East Siders to stay committed to the film.

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Practically all of the Gossip Girl gang was together in Manhattan yesterday to continue filming for their third season. Their show was finally back with a particularly steamy new episode on the CW last night after a long wait - check in for a recap of all the top WTF moments. The Upper East Siders also had their usual awesome tech gear, lux interiors, and fabulous fashions on display. It looks like there is a lot more to come from Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester, Chace Crawford and also Michelle Trachtenberg. Michelle debuted a light-colored wig on set, as her character evidently gives Blake and Taylor Momsen a little more competition as the resident blondes.

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We've already had one look inside Elton John's Oscars bash, but the fashion highlights came as celebs headed inside the event. Rachel Zoe picked a YSL dress in a simple black, which looks fantastic alongside Chace Crawford's classic tux. Salma Hayek and Hayden Panettiere added a little color to the proceedings, while Victoria Beckham picked a gown from her own upcoming Fall collection.

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks and Glee's Lea Michele stuck with the black theme, each choosing dresses that also incorporated unexpected volume. Kelly Osbourne instead went with a light tone, while Heidi Klum kept things short and sweet. Jason Lewis added a little more sexiness to the proceedings, as Hollywood partied around town at the Governors Ball and Vanity Fair bash as well.

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Images include: Elton John, Victoria Beckham, Miley Cyrus, Christina Hendricks, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Osbourne, Rachel Zoe, Heidi Klum, The Jonas Brothers, Ryan Kwanten, Chace Crawford, betty white, Melanie Brown, Simon Cowell, Mezhgan Hussainy, Lea Michele, Salma Hayek, Jason Lewis, Jeremy Piven, Matthew Morrison, Malin Akerman, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Kathy Griffin, Terri Seymour, Cheryl Hines, Demi Lovato, Joaquin Phoenix, Hayden Panettiere, Kara DioGuardi, Michelle Rodriguez

While the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty was one hot ticket at LA's Sunset Towers, Elton John played host at his 18th annual AIDS Foundation bash at the Pacific Design Center. Elton's fellow Brit Simon Cowell came out with his fiancee, Mezhgan Hussainy, and Victoria Beckham turned out for the second year in a row to mingle with pal Heidi Klum. Nicole Richie struck a little pose with Rachel Zoe, while Glee's Lea Michele dug into the dinner and Salma Hayek arrived in her leather jacket. Chace Crawford is a frequent guest at Elton's soirees, and he chatted with the host as Jamie Foxx escorted his lady friend Stacey Dash.

Jennifer Hudson made the social rounds in a blue gown, which turned out to be one of the big colors of the evening. Nicole and Joel Madden shared a moment after his turn as the show's official DJ, as the three Jonas brothers hung out nearby. Elton's glasses matched Betty White's own blue dress, as they celebrated her The Proposal costar Sandra Bullock's big win. Miley Cyrus took a break from her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth to smile for photos with Joaquin Phoenix as the fun times continued at one of the biggest bashes of the year.

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Images include: Adam Levine, Alan Cumming, Allison Iraheta, Anthony Kiedis, Apolo Ohno, Betty White, Chace Crawford, Demi Lovato, Hayden Panettiere, Heidi Klum, Jamie Foxx, JC Chasez, Jennifer Hudson, Jeremy Piven, Jessica Lowndes, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe Jonas, Joel Madden, Josh Groban, Kathy Griffin, Kelly Osbourne, Kevin Jonas, Kris Allen, Lance Bass, Lea Michele, Malin Akerman, Miley Cyrus, Milla Jovovich, Nick Jonas, Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe, Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell, Victoria Beckham