Happy Birthday Ms. Bethany Joy Lenz

CELEBRATING 31 YEARS 

APRIL 2, 2012

Today thespian, singer, author, producer, director, artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mother and my idol, Bethany Joy Lenz turns 31. Fresh out of elementary school and well into my college career, I have been blessed with realizing and appreciating the heck out of such a talented and inspiring individual.

As a long-time fan, I have come to describe Joy as a 'conscious' role model because she possesses this incredible ability to teach her fans in profound yet subtle ways – be it through the characters she portrays, lyrically, or through her writing. Not a day goes by that I am not learning – learning about a new yummy recipe or classic film, learning about new ways to interpret fashion, learning new perspectives on politics and the environment or learning about a great cause among many other things. But most rare and admirably is Joy's ability to teach her fans the importance of seeking self-discovery, self-expression, self-preservation, self-respect, and self-love.

In today’s Hollywood culture celebrities must be strident and image obsessed and their efforts must be swift and pronounced in order to be ballyhooed – for they are in essence hot fads – nothing more than a tabloid’s best friend. And while Hollywood has become a cesspool of monotony where many 'stars' have no more aesthetic quality than a brick on the street, you do occasionally discover rare gems. Consider Bethany Joy Lenz one of those precious gems.

Joy you are a fearless pioneer, a wildly creative and adventurous spirit, you are a public intellectual, and you exude such great tenacity and confidence yet you are suprisingly down-to-earth and relatable. Your words are uplifting, your voice soaring, your beauty staggering and your potential unending.

May you continue to bless the world with your raw talent and passion for everything that is good.

Wishing you the absolute best. And once again:

Happy Birthday Joy!

xoxo

News Update: Joy & Michael Call it Quits

COUPLE SEPARATES AFTER 6 YEARS 
OF MARRIAGE 

Bethany Joy Lenz & ex-husband
Michael Galeotti

Bethany Joy Lenz (yes, she’s going back to her maiden name) made the shocking revelation that she and her husband of six years, Michael Galeotti will be filing for divorce.

“I'm sorry to say that Michael and I have decided to divorce. We remain friendly and dedicated to raising our beautiful girl in love and we appreciate your prayers and support during this difficult time,” Lenz revealed on Monday through her official blog, BethanyJoy.com.

The couple tied the knot on New Year’s Eve of 2005 and in February of 2011 they welcomed their first and only child, Maria Rose Galeotti. In 2009 the couple pursued an entrepreneurial venture in the form of Galeotti’s Restaurant, located in their hometown of Battle Ground, Washington.

In an issue of Vancouver Family Magazine, Galeotti’s declaration to his family was in tall order for him despite the fact that Lenz spent the better part of each year filming One Tree Hill in Wilmington, North Carolina while he stayed at home recording with his band and running Galeotti’s Restaurant. For six years the couple made it work, traveling back and forth whenever time would allow.

However, the distance was definitely a challenge. “We haven’t lived together in the same place for longer than like three months at a time because of this show,” Lenz stated in an exclusive interview with The CW back in 2009. “So I mean I just want to go home and live with my husband for longer than three months. That would be nice.”

Lenz & Galeotti pose at an event in L.A.

The news of the divorce definitely came as a surprise to all and the news continues to reverberate across the web despite Joy’s reluctance to speak out on such a personal topic. However, most shocking is the timing. With filming for One Tree Hill all wrapped up, Lenz packed up her life in Wilmington to head for the West Coast to be with her family. Unfortunately, due to some unknown circumstances, the couple decided to call it quits but did so on amiable terms.

Whatever the circumstances, Lenz's optimism and good faith underscores her blog post stating that she “feel[s] immensely humbled and grateful that God works all things for the good of those who love Him.” In a 2007 interview with Radiant Magazine, Lenz spoke similarly on her faith and how it’s been a constant in her life. “I’ve always had faith. As a little girl, I saw the world differently than a lot of people I was around. I just always knew that God was with me. I could feel Him. I think maybe being an only child really helped me because I wasn’t distracted from my environment and how it affected me and what it meant about life. I’ve always been someone who looks beyond what I can see.”

Despite the inevitable hardship that is brought on by a divorce, it seems that Joy’s faith will help her see through such a difficult and complicated time in her life. Since the divorce she has attended several events, most recently Zooey Magazine's Relaunch Party. Remarkably she's ever looked as vibrant and confident as she does now. It seems like Joy has been able to pull herself up by the bootstraps and move forward without making any apologies for her ambitious attitude - which is something I truly admire about her.

In light of the recent events, I have decided to end this post with Joy’s poem entitled “Women of Legend” – a poem that perfectly highlights a woman’s immeasurable strength and perseverance amidst pain and hardship.

I wish Joy and her family all the best in the world as they transition through this difficult period. 

WOMEN OF LEGEND

O my child, the heart is a perilous thing.

The heart crowns all paradoxes of God;

made of muscle and steel and fire, but frail as the sparrow's wing.

Women of Legend are not born-- they are grown

out of spit and dirt and fire and sweat;

they are not a glamorous flock.

They have grease underneath their fingernails

and wrinkles around their eyes.

They have bruises from too-hard pounding upon their breasts.

They have lines from laughter and their feet are callused

from barefooted adventures and sojourns.

Women of Legend are grown out of the spit and dirt and fire and sweat;

their significance is secured in their steadfast response

to unimaginable pain.

- Bethany Joy Lenz 

Photo & Video Update: Joy @ Zooey Magazine's Relaunch Party

New photos of the always gorgeous Bethany Joy Lenz at the Los Angeles Zooey Magazine launch party at Bardot on March 17, 2012 have surfaced. To check the full photo set out, click HERE.

Photos courtesy of Beck Starr and FilmMagic.

  

MAXIMOTV.COM: BETHANY JOY LENZ INTERVIEW AT ZOOEY RELAUNCH PARTY

clevverTV: BETHANY JOY LENZ TALKS "ONE TREE HILL" & DIAMOND GOTHIC AT ZOOEY MAGAZINE RELAUNCH

News Update: Joy Attends Zooey Magazine's Relaunch Party!

Zooey Magazine and Cellairis celebrated Zooey’s new RELAUNCH issue/image at Bardot Hollywood on March 17, 2012. Regardless of the Los Angeles weather, guests enjoyed themselves under the roof of Bardot as they drank, danced, and had a load of goodies in them (cupcakes + candy!).

Guests included the wonderful Kaley Cuoco, Bethany Joy Lenz, Harry Shum Jr., Debby Ryan, Vanessa Lengies, Alexa Vega, Jonathan Kite, Cameron Monaghan, David Hoflin, Jonathan Kite, Ally Maki, Laura Vandervoot, Drew Roy, India de Beaufort, Lindsey Shaw, Simon Quarterman, Angela Trimbur, and Gabriel Mann.

Alcohol was provided by Brancott Estate Wines and Vision Vodka, which essentially sums up an amazing night. While guests were able to grab a few glasses, they were also treated to Cake Bar‘s cupcakes with a hint of alcohol, took photos of Kaley Cuoco’s cake made by Goodie Girls, had another load of sugar from the candy table by Sparkles & Co., and snacked on PopChips and Kind Snacks.

Lenz with Gift Bag by Sugar Baby Aprons

Each guest took home a pink gift bag by Sugar Baby Aprons that was filled with the most amazing pralines from Deuvo, Nailtiques‘ nail polish, OPI nail polish, chicBuds‘ cute speakers, Seychelles, and iTrain gift cards + the Sony Walkman.

Zooey Magazine also debuted its new T-Shirt line in collaboration with RevengeIs. Kaley Cuoco helped to design two tees with illustrator Nan Lawson, both will be benefiting the Friends of Animals Foundation where she rescued her dog Norman from.

It was such a great night to be celebrating Zooey, Kaley, and even St. Patrick’s Day!

Source: ZOOEY MAGAZINE'S RELAUNCH PARTY!

'1929 & Bleeding' Chapter Review

CHAPTER ONE

‘1929 & BLEEDING’
BY BETHANY JOY GALEOTTI

Alluring, ingenious, and thought provoking are just some of the words that came to mind after I finished Chapter One of “Diamond Gothic”. In less than 500 words, Bethany Joy Galeotti sets the stage for "Diamond Gothic" – a compelling murder mystery set in Savannah, Georgia that is enriched with the drama and style of one of the most captivating eras in history – the roaring twenties.

In the distance there is a delicious murmur of some gay affair– 
music, chatter and the occasional, irritating laughter of that one
inevitable party guest who is three sheets to the wind and
 determined to capture the attention of the crowd.

The novel opens with vivid imagery of a charming annual celebration at the Mason’s summer home. Although the Southern festivity is ostensibly ordinary in its events, the interactions between Annabell Hayworth and an unidentified admirer demonstrate otherwise. The subtle exchange of a note and the heated glances seem to go unnoticed by everyone – but one.

And as she tucks the note into the strap of her gown, a new hand, attached to a Mr. Hayworth, slides around her waist. She breaks her gaze with our vain young man, and her eyes shift into a new personality all together; she is now the doting bride, demure and gracious, innocent in all her charms, and wholly focused on the man who is pulling her close to his side and saying to a stout and gawking couple, “I’d like to introduce you to my wife…”

Almost instantaneously her demeanor shifts and Mr. Hayworth’s possessive assertion suggests to readers an underlying tension between the couple. “Diamond Gothic” gains the propulsive energy of a thriller as the intriguing happenings at the party are punctuated by the imminent death of the story’s protagonist, Annabell.

#WhoShotAnnabellHayworth

Now, readers are left asking a plethora of questions: What was in that note? Who is the young man that interacts with Annabell? And ultimately, who shoots Annabell Hayworth - and why?

Furthermore, this mystery employs all the witty jargon you’d expect from an in-vogue 1920s novel (however, I’m sure it’ll be difficult to follow for some so be sure to keep an extra tab open for quick google searches). Ultimately, the novel works perfectly as a glimpse in the 1920s lifestyle as it does an actual novel.

Chapter One of “Diamond Gothic” is extremely clever and Galeotti writes with such fluidity and loveliness it’ll be a challenge waiting for next week’s installment. The drama is enthralling and I’m curious to learn more about the characters and their worlds.

Albeit too short, it was a wonderful read.

Congratulations on the premiere of Diamond Gothic ladies! My curiosity is definitely piqued. And I look forward to the iTunes audio release.

& I should also mention that #DIAMONDGOTHIC was the #3 trending topic on Twitter earlier today. To say fans are excited about this would be an understatement.

News Update: Are You Ready for DIAMOND GOTHIC?

INTRODUCING DIAMOND GOTHIC

BY DIAMOND GOTHIC

Photography by Jeremy Cowart

Diamond Gothic began as a short narrative written one bored & rainy evening in Wilmington, North Carolina where I was filming the final season of One Tree Hill. If you know me at all, you know I have a MILLION balls in the air and the idea of starting a new project wasn’t even an option. But if I could collaborate… I thought… And within a few days, the concept of a rotating internet novel was born!

Without hesitation, the HelloGiggles team outstretched a hand to help a fellow sista. They introduced me to the lovely and hilarious JC Coccoli, who I knew would lend a playful and smart-as-a-whip voice to the story and, for another unique voice, I approached long-time galpal, actress & writer Abigail Spencer to be our third authoress. I sent out chapter one and said, “Let’s play!”

Thus began months of improvisational writing, each author “yes, and”-ing the author before her, no one of us knowing what will happen next. Each chapter is approximately 3 pages long– just enough to wet your palate and keep you coming back for more.

In case you were wondering, DIAMOND GOTHIC is set in 1929 Savannah, Georgia. The story revolves around the ingenue (or is she?) Annabell Mason-Hayworth. At 18, she has all the privilege a young girl of southern comfort ought to have. She’s terribly excited to finally be a woman and to show-off her new womanly-ness to any boy who’s keen to notice. But this year’s annual stay at the Mason’s summer home in Savannah will bring about much more than new romance. A marriage is crumbling, a faithful friend is hiding a deep secret, an old nemesis returns– as does a handsome troublemaker, there are buried family secrets just dying to be unlocked and murder is in the thick, southern air…

#WhoShotAnnabellHayworth

Stay tuned next week to DiamondGothic.com and HelloGiggles for the launch build up, including a “Gatsby Bracelet” from Jewelmint giveaway, jewelry box signed by the authors! Then, check HELLOGIGGLES on Sunday, MARCH 11, 2012 to read the first two chapters of DIAMOND GOTHIC!

News Update: Diamond Gothic's Official Premiere

According to the lovely DIAMOND GOTHIC authoresses, Chapter One of Diamond Gothic goes live on HelloGiggles at 2PM (Eastern) on Sunday, March 11th, 2012. So mark your calendars and don't forget to stay on the look out for more information and fun giveaways throughout the week!

Diamond Gothic promotional image

Also, for those of you who have been living under a rock for the last months, here are a few fun facts you should know before reading Chapter One this Sunday:

• Joy got the idea to write a rotating novel while watching a movie with her husband

• The novel is a joint effort between Joy, actress Abigail Spencer and comedian, JC Coccoli 

• The authoresses do not know what is going to happen until they read prior chapters 

• Each chapter is approximately 3 pages long 

• The novel is set in the 1920s 

• It's a murder mystery revolving around the death of Annabel Hayworth

• Other notable characters included in the novel are Theodore Wentworth, Jason Wentworth, & Nessie

• Diamond Gothic has official Twitter & Tumblr accounts

• There will be PODCASTS available on iTunes with each chapter (at 0.99 cents)

• A chapter will be available every week & will be read by the authoress who wrote it

I cannot lie, I am super stoked to read Chapter One and hear the audio podcast. I'm sure I will have just as much fun reading the novel as these ladies did writing it!

One Tree Hill Episode Review: "All the Awards For You, Girl"

ONE TREE HILL: 'A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD'

Episode Title: 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' 

Airdate: February 29th, 2012

Ratings: 1.56 mil (↑ 0.9%)

Bethany Joy Galeotti’s brilliant, bruising and entirely committed performance in “A Rush of Blood to the Head,” is the truest testament of the actress’s dedication to deliver a performance beyond what is expected of her. The intense preparation that goes into every performance most definitely pays off on screen— and last night was no exception. Completely immersed in the tragic plot where Haley struggles to find Nathan, Galeotti flawlessly captures the emotional turmoil, anxiety, and frustration involved in locating a missing loved one. Never content in portraying Haley as the victim, Galeotti upholds a unique grace and poise as Haley searches for him.

In this episode Haley’s enduring sadness intensifies when she receives a phone call from the morgue saying they’ve identified a body that may be Nathan’s. This single moment initiates one of the strongest montages in One Tree Hill history. The keys and the phone crash abruptly to the floor and the camera pans to Galeotti’s numb expression. The news is so powerful and so hard-hitting that it debilitates Haley to a point where she loses all strength to hold herself up.

Burdened by the impending news of her husband’s possible death, Haley heads to the morgue crying silently in the passenger seat as she delivers what can easily be the most touching yet heartbreaking voice over this show has ever seen:

“And you looked at me so tenderly, Nathan, and you said you always chose mint chocolate chip because you knew it was my favorite flavor. And that’s when I realized for the first time that you hadn’t been making any of your decisions for yourself. You were doing everything for me all along, for your family. And it occurred to me that we still had so much to learn about each other. And since then Nathan, I’ve learned about the wonderfully selfless, humble, strong man you are. Nathan, I can’t hear that you’ll never come home again, that I’ll never learn something new about you again, never experience your selflessness, your love, your warm touch again. Nathan, please – have we really had our last conversation? Our last kiss? I don’t know what I’d do – please.” – Haley James Scott (9.08)

Amidst the heavy drama, Haley draws upon this “insignificant” yet tender memory of Nathan that reinforces why these two are the cornerstone of One Tree Hill. Despite the fact that this favorite-ice-cream-flavor moment never played before us on screen, Galeotti vividly brings us to relive it. She conveys such warmth and sincerity that you would have to be made of stone not to sympathize with her and feel the magnitude of Nathan and Haley's love.

When Haley arrives, she whispers something to Quinn and gathers the strength to face the manifestation of her biggest fear. Her breath hitches and the man pulls the heavy sheet, exposing the body. She reluctantly looks at the body – Galeotti doesn’t say a single word, but her physical reaction reveals it all. With a look of deep shock, disgust and agony she cries and then strongly signals to cover the unidentified lifeless body that lies before her.

Although fans may have felt cheated given the buildup of this poignant moment (no, it wasn't Nathan), Galeotti’s spectacular performance distracts from the fact, as this breakdown is the strongest work we’ve ever seen from an actor on this show. And like Matt Mitovich from TVLine says in response to the latest episode, "Damn, the Actress Formerly Known as Joie Lenz can cry."

The episode continues as Haley somberly talks about the tornado of events with Deb and Brooke. Haley makes minor progress but seeks more help by going to the local precinct to speak to the only Tree Hill cop on duty. Here, Galeotti flawlessly captures the disappointment and disillusionment with the police force, and their lack of support in locating Nathan. Haley looks so defeated and her voice sounds like she’d been crying for hours – which adds an amazing element of realism that can be lent to Galeotti's ability to channel deep into the pain of her character. Unapologetically, Haley yells her heart out screaming “it’s not enough” as she violently shoves objects off a desk in an attempt to drive the police to find Nathan. Galeotti's tears are so impactful that it legitimately feels like fans are too fighting to look for Nathan, although we already know where he is.

Haley's frustrations continue to mount when she rips off a missing dog flyer that covers a missing person poster with Nathan’s face printed on it. Powerless and dejected, Haley makes a last-ditch effort to locate Nathan and turns to an unlikely person; Dan Scott – thus ending a beautifully tragic episode.

“A Rush of Blood to the Head,” will go down in One Tree Hill history as one of the most moving episodes ever produced – all thanks to the phenomenally talented, Bethany Joy Galeotti. This woman possesses such immense potential and it's an awe-inspiring experience watching her live up to it. What a gift! If Hollywood critics and casting directors aren’t already aware of Galeotti’s talent I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is the beginning to a journey towards BIG things in her career.

There’s just something so enigmatic and striking about the way she effortlessly thrusts audiences so intimately into the complex world of Haley James Scott – the woman posses a certain je ne sais quoi, an IT Factor that no other actor on this show has. And it's that unique and undefined "IT" that makes Galeotti so special – so unique. Her talent is truly something that will be revered for years and years to come.

And as they say on tumblr, “all the awards for you, girl.” Congratulations on a wonderful performance.

(Image credit goes to screen--caps and lovablesinss on tumblr. Thank you ladies!)

News Update: Joy OWNS The Night

'ONE TREE HILL': WHO WAS UNDER THE SHEET? WHY WE'RE NOT LOVING THE LACK OF A TWIST 

BY CARINA ADLY MACKENZIE

Photo: Michael Tackett/The CW ©2012

Well, that was anticlimactic.

In this season's "One Tree Hill" premiere, we saw a brief flash-forward style glimpse of Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) crying as she prepared to identify a body in a morgue. All week, The CW has been airing promo trailers for tonight's episode -- a dramatic clip of Haley approaching the body. It's been two months of building anticipation for this moment.

Tonight, during the episode, we learned that Nathan was not, in fact, the body in the morgue. It was just a random body that surfaced in the river.

Don't get us wrong -- Galeotti's performance was absolutely heart-stopping, and we'd have to have been made of stone to avoid shedding a tear over it. She's had many stand-out moments over the course of the series, but this week's was undoubtedly her strongest work, and if there's any justice in the industry, she'll find herself highly sought-after from here on out.

That said, when a moment is built up to such a degree, it breeds distrust with the audience when there's no payoff. We're glad that Nathan wasn't under that sheet tonight, but we feel a little bit cheated out of a story. (We probably should've gotten used to that, given the fact that "One Tree Hill" was once notorious for using dream sequences in teaser promos, but still.)

Regardless, we can promise you this: there will be more tragedy in Tree Hill before the season is over. There's still a major death on the horizon, and we stand by what we told you in January - it is a character who is very significant to the series and who we've known for years.

What did you think of tonight's lack of a twist? (Unless, of course, you count the story with Clay and Logan, who is just about the greatest thing to happen to this series in years.) Drop us a line in the comments and sound off about the episode.

Source: WHO WAS UNDER THE SHEET? WHY WE'RE NOT LOVING THE LACK OF A TWIST

News Update: One Tree Hill DVD Cover & 9.08 Episode Still

Photo: Michael Tackett/The CW ©2012

"A Rush Of Blood To The Head" Episode Still Pictured: Bethany Joy Galeotti as Haley James Scott in ONE TREE HILL on THE CW. The CW Network. All Rights Reserved.

One Tree Hill: The Complete Ninth Season on DVD

THE FINAL SEASON OF THE COMPELLING DRAMA SERIES ONE TREE HILL IS AVAILABLE ON DVD WITH ULTRAVIOLETTM DIGITAL COPY FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP APRIL 10, 2012

Three-Disc DVD Set Includes All 13 Episodes from the Series’ Ninth Season
DVD Features: Over Two Hours of Extra Content, Including Five All-New Featurettes, A Full-Length Audio Commentary, Unaired Scenes and a Gag Reel

Fans will relish every heart-stopping moment in the 13 episodes of this final season. New parents Brooke and Julian adjust to twin babies and two careers. Haley embarks on a crash course in crisis management when Nathan's work trip to Europe takes a dark and devastating turn. Quinn and Clay, Millie and Mouth, Alex and Chase strap themselves into love's roller coaster. Patriarchs resurface, long-unseen friends rally forces, and a foe is vanquished. Despair looms on the horizon, yet redemption and renewal are close at hand in the powerful, heartfelt conclusion of One Tree Hill.

Photo Update: Unreleased Photo

@BethanyGaleotti by Vince Trupsin. 

An unpublished photo of the beautiful actress / singer / philanthropist. Get your issue in stores now.

Dear Zooey Magazine,

Please release a lot more photos from this shoot. Fans would greatly appreciate it. We'd even pay for them. Yes, we're obsessed. Thanks. xoxo

Much love, 

Bethany Central 

News Update: Tree Hill Corpse Roulette

‘ONE TREE HILL’ SHOCKER: 

IS NATHAN DYING NEXT WEEK?

BY ANDY SWIFT

Let’s get real for a second: Someone’s about to be fixing cars with Uncle Keith in heaven.

As the final season of One Tree Hill marches on, we’re slowly getting explanations for the shocking flash-forward sequence seen on the premiere — and on the Feb. 29 episode, we’ll finally figure out whose corpse Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) has to identify at the morgue! So who does the mystery body belong to? To figure that out, we’ll have to play my favorite game ever: Tree Hill Corpse Roulette! (Actually, that’s my second favorite game. My first is Dream Phone.)

• Nathan: Considering he’s currently in the custody of murderous basketball terrorists, Nathan is the obvious suspect. We know James Lafferty only appears in a handful of episodes this season, but that he’s definitely confirmed for the finale, so perhaps we’ll be seeing angel Nathan. And let’s not forget that Barbara Alyn Woods is also returning for an episode. (She might want to bring a little black dress along for the trip!)
• Dan: Considering he’s going all “hero” and trying to save his son, it’s totally possible Dan (Paul Johansson) will get killed in the process. Just think about it: Wouldn’t it be so poetic — and so One Tree Hill – for Dan to receive the ultimate redemption in death? And of course he’d be buried right next to Keith.
• Lucas: We know his plane took off… but did it ever land?
• Clay: He’s been sleep walking this season. Could he also be sleep dying?
• Mouth: He’s gotten super-fat this season. Mayhaps he’s going to eat himself into an early grave?
• Skills: I know this is random — especially since we’ve barely seen him this season — but wouldn’t Skills’ (Antwon Tanner) funeral be another good excuse for Deb to return?
• Jamie: Doubt it. That corpse would be super tiny, and it’s not.
• Chase or Chris Keller: Doubt it. Haley wouldn’t look so sad.

OK, my speculation is “becoming” nonsensical, so I’ll leave the rest up to you. Who do YOU think is going to bite the big one next week? Celebrate democracy by voting in my poll below:

Poll: Which "One Tree Hill" character do YOU think will die next week?

— Andy Swift

News Update: Joy's Talks Hidden Talents, Naley, Diamond Gothic Premiere & More

PRESENTING MRS. BETHANY JOY GALEOTTI (HALEY JAMES SCOTT)

Photographer: Vince Trupsin
ZOOEY MAGAZINE ©2011

ONE TREE HILL wouldn't have been the same without the maturity, optimism and faith in love that Haley James Scott, played by BETHANY JOY GALEOTTI brought to the show. Though the show is seeing it's last season and will be taking it's final bow in just a few short weeks, Bethany Joy Galeotti has left fans with a lifetime of memories. From the first time Nathan and Haley kissed in the rain, to the birth of James Lucas Scott, fans will take the positivity Haley had with them.

Bethany Joy Galeotti isn't just the "tutor-girl" fans came to love, she is a mother, wife and aspiring writer and a real inspiration to young women everywhere. While the CW has produced mostly dramas, One Tree Hill cast an exceptionally inspirational group of people who have become role models to the young eyes who watched them week to week. Parents could, with some discretion of course, not be afraid that their children were being poorly influenced by impossible dreams or poor role models. Sure the show had moments that weren't meant for young eyes, like the moment when Dan shot his own brother in cold blood, but the brightness that Bethany Joy brought to Haley was overwhelming, even in the darkest moments. The Conzene was thrilled when we landed an interview with the talented actress and we're even more thrilled to share that interview with our readers.

THE CONZENE: You've been on One Tree Hill since day one what do you miss most now that it's over?

BETHANY JOY: The crew and the onset camaraderie. It was a wonderful groove that we had gotten into daily. I think mostly I just miss the crew.

THE CONZENE: In your opinion do you think the ending of One Tree Hill is as satisfying as fans hope it is?

BETHANY JOY: Absolutely...I think that if you've trusted Mark Schwan for this long where you are still committed to our show then you have to trust him all the way to the end, he really delivers.

THE CONZENE: You were featured a lot as a singer in the show, do you have any other hidden talents your fans don't know about?

BETHANY JOY: I used to draw really well, I don't really draw that much anymore but when I did I was pretty good at it. If the pedal on your piano is broken I can fix it. If you need oil in your car...

THE CONZENE: What was it like working with Tyler Hilton and that character?

THE CW. Photo: Michael Tackett
The CW ©2011

BETHANY JOY: It was great Tyler is such a good actor, he's so funny because he kind of just got plucked out for his musical ability and he turned out to be this self afaced man, very humble and eager to learn because he's just not experienced. It was amazing how that raw talent really showed up and he has great instincts as an actor and is very excited and willing to collaborate. Very rarely do I work with an actor who in the middle of the scene after a couple of takes go you know I'm not really feeling it do you have any other ideas to make that work? And I love that because I like to do that and I love that about him and I love that about him working with him.

THE CONZENE: Nathan and Haley were one of TV's favorite couples, what do you think it was about their relationship that fans just loved so much and were so hopeful that everything would work out?

BETHANY JOY: I think its the first love of it, I think so many of us had first loves that we didn't end up with, obviously who we ended up with were better, but there is something romantic about the idea of the first person you fall in love with ends up being the right person for you. That's a really beautiful and unusual thing that we don't see very often. Also the fact that they were able to work through their issues as a young couple...when 50% of marriages end in divorce these days. There is something appealing about watching a young couple fight through and really be able to work out their issues instead of just separating. It's hard to be in a long term relationship so young because you're still thinking about yourself, I think that's what people really loved about Nathan and Haley.

THE CONZENE: There are so many devoted fans to the show, what has your experience with the fans been like?

BETHANY JOY: It's been lovely. There have been some issues with hackers in our emails and stuff, but that's so few and far between that it doesn't change the enthusiasm that we have for all the people who are the real fans, the ones who have kept us n the air for 9 years. I think our fans are great and I'm always grateful for them. This is the generation of media, it's tangible stardom I guess.

THE CONZENE: Haley was such a great role model for the fans, what is the one thing you hope that your fans have learned from your character?

BETHANY JOY: I think optimism, I think if you could sum up Haley in two works it would be strong and optimistic. There's always hope somewhere and if there is no hope then change something and make hope.

Diamond Gothic
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THE CONZENE: What are you working on next?

BETHANY JOY: I'm working on a rotating novel, called "DIAMOND GOTHIC," that I started writing one night when we had to pause a movie and my husband disappeared for a little while and I started writing and I thought I don't have the energy to write a book so I thought of the idea to make a rotating novel so I called a couple of girlfriends, JC Coccoli and Abigail Spencer and we decided that we would do a rotating novel. So no one knows what is going to happen until we read each other's chapter which is about three pages long. It's set in the 1920s its very vogue, its mysterious and moody. It is open ended right now, it's a murder mystery so at some point we'll have to discover who did it. We've opened up a twitter and a tumblr and we're expecting to launch in March and we'll also be doing podcasts on iTunes and it will a chapter a week and be read by the author who wrote it. It's very girl power and we're wanting to encourage young women to be encouraged and be media moguls and really carve out your passion as a woman and not have to compete with men and the passion they have. We'll be releasing the first chapter sometime in the next couple of weeks.

Source: The Cozene

Video Update: 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' Promo

A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD PREVIEW 

The wrong kind of tragedy can push you to your very limits.



“ONE TREE HILL” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“A Rush of Blood To The Head” (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

BARBARA ALYN WOODS AND ANTWON TANNER GUEST STAR - Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) receives news of a possible tragedy. Dan's (Paul Johansson) search for Nathan (James Lafferty) leads him back to his dark past. Clay (Robert Buckley) has a breakthrough in his treatment. Brooke (Sophia Bush) and Julian (Austin Nichols) deal with Xavier (guest star Devin McGee). Chase's (Stephen Colletti) concern for Chuck (guest star Michael May) pushes him to his limits. Shantel VanSanten, Jackson Brundage, Lee Norris, Lisa Goldstein and Tyler Hilton also star. The episode was written by Johnny Richardson and directed by Greg Prange.

ONE TREE HILL - A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD PRODUCER'S PREVIEW

Mark Schwahn reveals the next episode will surely have fans holding their breath. Don't miss an all new One Tree Hill, Wednesday 8/7c on The CW.

News Update: Perez Hilton On Chad's Return & An Extra Special Sneak Peek

CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY IS RETURNING TO 

ONE TREE HILL!

And he looks like he's really concerned about something. And his haircut is still pretty awful.

Chad Michael Murray is swinging back through One Tree Hill for one last episode this Wednesday at 8 p.m.

He returns to help Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) grieve after his bro Nathan goes missing. Apparently his appearance is brief, but it looks especially powerful, given all the sad/concerned faces he's making.

Check out more photos below for a sneak peek of what you're in for!

ONE TREE HILL: CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY RETURNS TO ONE TREE HILL EXCLUSIVE CLIP: ENTV

In this exclusive clip of 'One Tree Hill' Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) returns to Tree Hill and is reunited with Jamie (Jackson Brundage), Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) and new baby Lydia.

Chad Michael Murray previously left the series in Season 6, but is now making his return to 'One Tree Hill'.

Source: ENTV

News Update: Chad Shares Conspiracy Theories, Why Joy is F-ing Gifted & More!

‘ONE TREE HILL’ SCOOP: CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY SPILLS SECRETS ABOUT LUCAS' RETURN
BY ANDY SWIFT

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What has Lucas been up to? Where is Peyton? And why does Lucas look so much like little Jamie? Chad tells all!

Chad Michael Murray returns to One Tree Hill on the Feb. 22 episode; and while his hair is questionable, his motives are pure. HollywoodLife.com was lucky enough to be on the show’s North Carolina set for Lucas’ epic return, so of course I had to grill the triple-named wonder about what Lucas has planned for his visit to Tree Hill — and what he heck he’s been up to since driving off into the sunset with Peyton (Hilarie Burton) at the end of season six.

First thing’s first: Chad informed us that Lucas has been “over in New Zealand,” far away from the drama of Tree Hill. Also, “he thinks the kiwis are quite nice.” But while Chad was happy to fill us in on all things Lucas, he said Peyton’s whereabouts will — sadly — remain the most mysterious of mysteries. “I don’t want to give you all the spoilers, but no, I don’t think we find anything out,” he told us.

Bethany Joy Galeotti  as Haley James Scott
& Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott

And as for those letters Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) sent Lucas last season — like, at the beginning every single episode — it turns out they were all pretty one-sided. “I decided that, yes, he did [answer her letters],” Chad said. “But we discover [in this episode] that I haven’t. So I guess I haven’t.”

Though Chad admitted that reprising his role as Lucas presented a slight “challenge,” he was more excited than anything else — especially to be working with Bethany. “I love Joy,” he told us. “She’s just so f—ing gifted, excuse my langage. When you say someone’s good and how much talent they really truly possess, sometimes an expletive is the only way to say it.”

And because I loves me a good conspiracy theory, I had to ask Chad if he ever thought it was weird that Jamie (Jackson Brundage) looks more like Lucas than Nathan (James Lafferty). “I have always said, ‘Dude, that’s my kid,’” Chad told us. “Where the hell was I 10 years ago?”

(Doing the nasty with Haley, apparently.)

So One Tree Hill fans, are you excited for Lucas’ return on this week’s episode? Hit the comments section and tell me your favorite — or least favorite — memory of Lucas. I’ve got a few to share myself!

— Andy Swift

Source: ONE TREE HILL SCOOP: CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY SPILLS SECRETS ON LUCAS' RETURN

Sneak Peek: Zooey Magazine featuring Bethany Joy

Actress Kaley Cuoco
graces the Feb/March
Zooey Cover

JUST ANOTHER DAY WITH BETHANY JOY

Bethany Joy Galeotti spent a day with Zooey Magazine for the February/March issue which is on stands now!

Be sure to hit up your local Barnes & Noble or independent newsstand to see the lovely feature on Joy. Also, if you can't get your hands on a hard copy, buy an electronic version HERE.

Also, if the video sneak peek was not enough motivation to buy the latest Zooey issue, here's another little taste of what you can expect. Enjoy!

Credit: Zooey Magazine Photographer: Vince Trupsin
Hair & Makeup: Amber Bruehl Stylist: Tamika Reid
Location: Los Feliz Lodge

News Update & Response: 'Back To Tree Hill' Conference

Bethany Joy Galeotti answers fans
questions at French Convention

I'm not French, so forgive me for any minor misunderstandings, however thanks to the wonders of Google Translator I can say I understand the general gist of several articles that have been posted online.

(This would have been a regular post but I've decided to make a 'News Response' in lieu of your regular updates, given some things that are being said.)

ONE TREE HILL: 
BETHANY JOY GALEOTTI CONFERENCE

After we told you how Paul Johansson's conference for the Back To Tree Hill Convention went, we will tell you all that although many people found Bethany Joy Galeotti distant in the beginning of the day, a completely different person was presented to them in the afternoon. She confided in her future endeavors; Bethany may find herself alongside Zooey Deschanel, leading lady of The New Girl in a webseries. She did not give details, we will therefore follow this closely. In addition, she is working on a book [Diamond Gothic] with two other authors . The concept is very original since each author wrote a chapter without knowing what was written before. Finally, a film project with Daphne Zuniga who plays Victoria Davis on One Tree Hill. Finally, she says it wants to "get away from TV portrayals in order to devote herself to her little girl born in 2011. " However, she does not deny wanting to work in theater or cinema in the near future. Participants were able to witness the talent of the actress and singer when she sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".

Les Frères Scott : La conférence de Bethany Galeotti

vidéo Les Frères Scott sélectionnée dans Télé, Séries

When addressing the topic of Haley James Scott, her character in the series, she confides that she "loved interpreting Haley for nine years" before adding "it was a privilege". Joy really liked the evolution of her character. In fact it rose from the nerd to a strong, independent, good mother while remaining intelligent. Joy's says shooting alongside Jackson Brundage who plays the role of his son Jamie was great. She even said in French "is my little cabbage" with a focus purely American. Bethany was able to more than make up for the morning complaints from participants. The twenty people who were privileged to meet privately have even been allowed to hear him sing "Halo" , as aired in seasons 2 and 3. The actress who is in France a few weeks really enjoy French gastronomy "the ham, cheese" . But do not speak of paté! The actress has not failed to speak about the last episode of the series. Her last scene was shot on the roof of Karen's Café with her son and the series ends on the different places that marked the series: the River Court, Tree Hill High, and Tric ... another very informative meeting.

Source: MELTY.FR

RESPONSE: Two Things

1. I do not think Joy is working with  Zooey Deschanel in a web series; however, I do think Joy may be working on a web series intended for Zooey's site, Hello Giggles. My guess is that the web series may work in conjunction with Diamond Gothic.

2. I don't like the author's use of the word 'distant' in this article. People are multi-dimensional, and celebrities show their gratitude to fans in many different ways. It is my impression that Joy was not only gracious but was well engrossed in the day's events given her willingness to sing, pose with fans, answer all the questions candidly and honestly, and show up to this event in the first place. Some individuals need to get over this feeling of entitlement when it comes to not only Joy but celebrities in general. There are some celebrities who are willing to play that game and amp up their enthusiasm to placate others, but if Joy doesn't want to be "fake" and just wants to be herself, people are going to have to accept that or else they risk the chance of perpetually being disappointed every time they meet her.

Joy doesn't strike me as the type of celebrity to be fake, and it's time people start valuing her soft spoken, reserved and genuine attitude more. It is who she is. Appreciate it or don't but accept it and move on from it. And also please refrain from knocking on the woman because she doesn't fit the behavioral template of a "celebrity" at meet-and-greets or random fan encounters. Just because she is not overly bubbly and enthusiastic, her behavior does NOT immediately imply the inverse, that she is "rude" or "cold" or whatever adjective fans want to use - on the contrary it simply means people are setting unfair expectations.

Also, to clarify I'm not directing this to any fan in particular but this is something fans, both American and international, have been struggling to accept. It's time we stop complaining about Joy's actions and start evaluating our own.

One thing to think about is: are we asking for too much from celebrities this day in age?

News Update: 'Back to Tree Hill' Day 2

Bethany Joy Galeotti poses with fan
Credit:@Leancooo

Joy was back at it again for Day 2 of a two day convention in France commemorating One Tree Hill's nine seasons on air; and boy does she look amazing! Joy seems to be rocking a fierce leather pencil skirt and leather pants in her two looks from earlier today- which definitely add an element of drama to her otherwise muted outfits.

Here are some lovely photos fans were willing to share with the rest of us from Day 2 of Vogue Evenement's 'BACK TO TREE HILL' event.

And last but not least, here's what every die-hard One Tree Hill fan has been waiting for: Bethany Joy Galeotti's mini rendition of Gavin DeGraw's "I Don't Want To Be".

News Update: Bethany Joy's 'Back To Tree Hill' in France

VOGUE EVENEMENT'S 'BACK TO TREE HILL' EVENT

Shantel VanSanten & Bethany Joy
Galeotti pose with a fan

Some incredibly beautiful photos of Mrs. Bethany Joy Galeotti at Vogue Evenement's 'BACK TO TREE HILL' event have surfaced - courtesy of Joy's wonderful French fans who have attended Day 1 of a 2 day event.

Joy looks absolutely stunning in this adorable black sweetheart dress which she accessorized with a leather belt and patterned black tights. As the day progressed Joy transformed her look from classy to casual with a ballerina bun and a leopard print scarf. Overall, I'm in love! However, once again I hope we get full length shots as I'm sure her heels definitely make the look that much more memorable.

Check some of the adorable photos below! 

Also, check this amazing video of Joy singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Joy's voice is what angels are made of. BEAUTIFUL!