Thursday, April 30, 2015

Janel Parrish Wants Women to Embrace Who They Are

Janel Parrish, Mona on PLL, talked to SheKnows about women embracing themselves and not trying to fit into a mold.

Janel knows that women struggle with image and wanting to be thinner and more beautiful.  Janel admires Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss in The Hunger Games) who has spoken up about being herself and women embracing natural sexiness.

Janel has learned to embrace her own flaws.  She hated her cheeks for the longest time because she thinks they are “chubby little chipmunk cheeks”.  She avoided smiling in photos because her two flaws would show (her cheeks and her crooked teeth).  However, now she embraces those flaws because they add character.

Janel also talked about the difficulties of being a mixed race actress in Hollywood.  (Janel’s ethnicity is half Chinese and half Caucasian).  It is easier for Janel to get cast in shows now that she is older and she doesn’t have to fit in a family role.  She didn’t fit into the blonde hair, blue eyed girl next door look. 

Janel thinks Hollywood has now become more colorblind.  She thinks it is wonderful that actresses like Maggie Q (Nikita, Stalker)  “are getting lead roles as a beautiful Asian American actress”.  Janel doesn’t think that would have happened ten years ago.



Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Shay Mitchell Learns How to Shoot a Gun

Shay Mitchell, Emily on PLL, went to a shooting range to learn how to shoot a gun for a “secret project”.  She’s not giving any details except that her character will have to shoot a gun.

Here’s the video of Shay learning how to shoot:


Do you think Shay Mitchell is learning how to shoot a gun for PLL or do you think this is for a role in a different movie or TV show?


Monday, April 27, 2015

Photos of Ashley Benson at Radio Disney Music Awards 2015

Ashley Benson was a presenter at the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards.

Ashley Benson Presenter at Radio Disney Music Awards 2015
Credit: Disney/ABC Family Television Group, Creative Commons


Here’s a photo of Ashley on the way to the RDMA.

Ashley Benson Heading to Radio Disney Music Awards 2015
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram


Here’s a backstage photo of Ashley at the RDMA.

Ashley Benson Backstage at Radio Disney Music Awards 2015
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Ashley Benson on VH1’s ‘Barely Famous’

Ashley Benson, Hanna on PLL, guest starred on VH1’s mockumentary Barely Famous.  Ashley appeared in the show’s season finale titled “Bananas Foster”.

Check out this clip of Ashley’s appearance on Barely Famous.


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Friday, April 24, 2015

Ashley Benson Presenting at Radio Disney Music Awards 2015

Ashley Benson, Hanna on PLL, will be a presenter at the Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA) this year.  (Last year, Lucy Hale was a presenter at the RDMA and played the ‘Jar of Random’ game.)


The award show will take place on Saturday, but you can watch Ashley Benson on the Radio Disney Music Awards on the Disney Channel on Sunday April 26 at 8/7C.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Troian Bellisario’s BFF Joins PLL Cast

Troian Bellisario's BFF Lulu Brud Zsebe at PLL Table Read 6x04
Credit: Troian Bellisario's Instagram

Troian Belliario’s real-life BFF Lulu Brud Zsebe has landed a role on Pretty Little Liars.

Lulu will first appear in PLL episode 6x04 “Don’t Look Now” as Sabrina.  She’ll have scenes with Troian’s character, Spencer Hastings. 

Troian is thrilled that she gets to act with her BFF.  She wrote “When your real life best friend since you were 15 comes on your show and you get scenes together... It's a pinch me I'm dreaming scenario.”

Can’t wait to find out who Sabrina is and what her involvement is with the Liars.


Wednesday, April 22, 2015

PLL Cast Makes Funny Dubbed Videos

The PLL cast had fun making hilarious dubbed selfie videos with Dubsmash.

Check out Ashley Benson’s and Shay Mitchell’s video.  Shay captioned this video “No I'm Beyoncé.. Lol. @itsashbenzo”.

This is from The Office episode 6x25 titled "The Chump", where Michael and Andy are arguing over which one of them is more like Beyoncé.

A video posted by Shay Mitchell (@shaym) on


Here’s another Ashley Benson video.

A video posted by Ashley Benson (@itsashbenzo) on

And here is Keegan Allen’s and Troian Bellisario’s ‘fight’ video.  Troian captioned the video “@keeoone are not getting along these days.” (This is from Southpark).


Hope the PLL cast will make more of these videos!  Which PLL cast member do you want to see a video from next?


Monday, April 20, 2015

PLL BTS Set Photos from 6x02 and 6x03 Filming

Here are some photos of the cast and crew of Pretty Little Liars filming episode 6x02 “Songs of Innocence” and 6x03 “Songs of Experience”.  (You can also check out photos of the cast on set for 6x01 “Game On, Charles”).

Here are Lucy Hale (Aria on PLL) and Ian Harding (Ezra on PLL) having fun in the dressing room.

Lucy Hale and Ian Harding BTS PLL
Credit: Lucy Hale's Instagram

Get ready to see Dr. Sullivan return to Rosewood.  Here’s a behind-the-scenes photo of Annabeth Gish (Dr. Anne Sullivan) with PLL director Norman Buckley.

Annabeth Gish (Dr. Sullivan) with PLL director Norman Buckley
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Ashley Benson (Hanna on PLL) with Norman Buckley.

PLL BTS Ashley Benson and Norman Buckley
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Another one of Ashley and Norman.  Norman captioned this photo "Everybody pitches in. @itsashbenzo does her shift. And she brought me a fan too. #HoldMyHeadUp #PLLWearsMeOut".

PLL BTS Norman Buckley and Ashley Benson
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Lucy Hale with Norman Buckley.  Norman captioned this "My dear, sweet Lucy, who I love so much."

Lucy Hale and PLL director Norman Buckley on set
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Lucy Hale, Norman Buckley and Troian Bellisario (Spencer) on set.

PLL Set Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario and Norman Buckley
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Brandon Jones, Andrew Cambell on PLL, was on set with director Norman Buckley.

Brandon Jones with Norman Buckley on PLL Set
Credit: Norman Buckley
Sasha Pieterse, Alison on PLL, getting hair and makeup done on the set of PLL.  Wonder why she's filming something at Rosewood High?

Sasha Pieterse BTS PLL
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Troian Bellisario with director Norman Buckley.

Troian Bellisario with PLL Director Norman Buckley
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario and Lucy Hale at the PLL 6x02 table read.

Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario and Lucy Hale PLL 6x02 table read
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Ashley Benson having fun on set.

Ashley Benson BTS PLL Season 6
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Shay Mitchell, Emily on PLL, with PLL producer Joseph Dougherty.

Shay Mitchell and PLL producer Joseph Dougherty
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Shay Mitchell wearing Emily's Rosewood High School Sharks t-shirt.

Shay Mitchell PLL Rosewood High Sharks
Credit: Shay Mitchell's Instagram

The PLL parents are back.  Here is Holly Marie Combs, Aria's mom Ella Montgomery on PLL, with director Norman Buckley.

Holly Marie Combs and Norman Buckley on PLL Set
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Lesley Fera, Spencer's mom Veronica Hastings, with Norman.

Lesley Fera and Norman Buckley on PLL Set
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Keegan Allen, Toby on PLL, on set in his police officer uniform.  Norman captioned this photo "#TannerAndCavanaugh. Murder doesn't distract officer Toby from contemplating existential questions."


PLL BTS Keegan Allen Officer Toby 6x03
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Keegan Allen and Norman Buckley.


PLL  Keegan Allen and Norman Buckley
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Sasha Pieterse and Norman Buckley.

PLL BTS 6x03 Sasha Pieterse and Norman Buckley
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Lucy Hale and Norman Buckley on the last day of filming episode 6x03.


PLL BTS Lucy Hale and Norman Buckley 6x03
Credit: Norman Buckley’s Instagram
Ashley Benson on the last day of filming episode 6x03.

Ashley Benson BTS PLL 6x03
Credit: Norman Buckley’s Instagram

Troian Bellisario and Sasha Pieterse kiss director Norman Buckley goodbye on the last day of filming 6x03.

Troian Bellisario and Sasha Pieterse kiss Norman Buckley PLL 6x03 BTS
Credit: Norman Buckley’s Instagram

Behind-the-scenes photo of Sasha Pieterse.

Sasha Pieteres BTS PLL
Credit: Norman Buckley’s Instagram

PLL scene with Alison DiLaurentis and her dad.

PLL behind-the-scenes Alison DiLaurentis and her dad
Credit: Norman Buckley’s Instagram

The PLL cast with Chris Kenry's novel The Survival Methods and Mating Rituals of Men and Marine Mammals.

Norman Buckley captioned this photo "Lucy doesn't get it either. #PLLBookClub".

PLL BTS Lucy Hale
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

 Norman wrote of this photo "Ian and Lisa just got to the Mating Rituals part."

PLL BTS Ian Harding
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
And Norman captioned this photo "Kim and Sasha join the book club, with very different reactions. #PLLBookClub".

PLL BTS Sasha Pieterse
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram

Want more photos of the PLL cast?  Check out photos of the PLL cast in NYC and Ashley Benson's fake pregnancy photos.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Video of PLL Cast at ABC Family Upfront 2015

The cast of Pretty Little Liars promoted PLL at the ABC Family Upfront in NYC.  Here’s a video of Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell at the event.

They all did a bit of dancing on stage.  (Also check out photos of the girls in NYC and watch them talk about friendship and girl power being the core of the show PLL).


Friday, April 17, 2015

PLL Cast in ABC Family ‘Become With Us’ Video

The cast of Pretty Little Liars took part in the ‘Become With Us’ ABC Family 2015 Upfront Network Sizzle reel.  Watch as Lucy Hale, Keegan Allen, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, and Shay Mitchell talk about being young.




Thursday, April 16, 2015

Cast of PLL Talk Girl Power and Friendship

Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell talked about PLL friendships and girl power at the ABC Family upfront presentation in New York.  (Check out photos of the PLL cast in NYC).

Troian Bellisario, Spencer on PLL, talked about the friendship between the Liars in PLL.  The friendship between the girls really grows with each season.

Lucy Hale, Aria on PLL, said that there are so many twists and turns in Pretty Little Liars.  However, the one thing that remains consistent is the friendship and the bond the Liars have.  Lucy thinks PLL is about friendship and girl power.  She’s happy to represent that.



Shay Mitchell, Emily on PLL, thinks Emily is a role model to a lot of girls.  Emily stays true to who she is. 

Ashley Benson, Hanna on PLL, thinks every girl can identify with one of the four main characters.  Ashley thinks PLL is about women empowerment.



Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Photos of PLL Cast in NYC for ABC Family Upfront

PLL stars Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, Troian Bellisario, Shay Mitchell and PLL showrunner Marlene King traveled to NYC for the 2015-16 ABC Family upfront presentation.  Here are some awesome photos from the NYC trip.

Here are Lucy Hale (Aria on PLL), Ashley Benson (Hanna on PLL), Shay Mitchell (Emily on PLL) and PLL showrunner Marlene King heading to New York.

PLL Stars Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Marlene King
Credit: Marlene King's Instagram

Troian Bellisario (Spencer on PLL) arrived later and wrote “Comin in from the east coast. @imarleneking @itsashbenzo @shaym & @lucyhale were here NYC! I apologize in advance for whatever happens. Ladies, let's the games begin. Xx”.


Troian Bellisario
Credit: Troian Bellisario's Instagram
Lucy posted this photo of herself, Shay, Ashley and Marlene.  She wrote “Oh how I love the babes. @imarleneking @shaym @itsashbenzo ...missing you @sleepinthegardn ! See you soooon”.

PLL Cast Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Lucy Hale and Marlene King
Credit: Lucy Hale's Instagram
Here are Troian, Ashley, Lucy and Shay at the upfront presentation.

PLL Girls Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, and Shay Mitchell
Credit: Marlene King's Instagram
Troian, Ashley, Lucy and Shay on stage.

Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale and Shay Mitchell
Credit: Marlene King's Instagram
Lucy and Troian.

Lucy Hale and Troian Bellisario
Credit: Lucy Hale's Instagram
Here's a Buttahbenzo (Ashley and Shay) photo.

Buttahbenzo (Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell)
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram
Shay and Troian.

Shay Mitchell and Troian Bellisario
Credit: Troian Bellisario's Instagram
Ashley and Marlene.

Marlene King and Ashley Benson
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram
Lucy and Ashley.

Lucy Hale and Ashley Benson
Credit: Lucy Hale's Instagram
Ashley and Shay.

Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram
Here’s a short video of Ashley, Troian, Lucy and Shay at rehearsal for the upfront presentation.

A video posted by Ashley Benson (@itsashbenzo) on


Here are Ashley and Shay dancing and lip-synching in the car.

A video posted by Shay Mitchell (@shaym) on

Buttahbenzo.

A video posted by Shay Mitchell (@shaym) on

Looks like the cast of PLL had fun in NYC.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Lucy Hale Not Leaving PLL

Lucy Hale with PLL costars Chad Lowe and Holly Marie Combs
Credit: Lucy Hale's Instagram
Lucy Hale, Aria on PLL, has no plans to leave Pretty Little Liars before the show’s final season.

Lucy was shocked and sad to hear that Nina Dobrev, Elena on Vampire Diaries, is leaving the CW show Vampire Diaries after six seasons.

The good news for PLL fans is that Lucy Hale has no plans to leave Pretty Little Liars.  “I’ll ride out Pretty Little Liars until its dead, you know, ’cause that has been such a launching pad for me”, Lucy told E! News.  Unless they decide to kill Aria off, Lucy Hale isn’t going anywhere.

Lucy also explained how she stays in shape.  She likes running and hot yoga.  She also works with a trainer.

Are you relieved that Lucy Hale has no plans to leave PLL?

Monday, April 13, 2015

Ashley Benson's Baby Bump on PLL Set

Ashley Benson, Hanna on PLL, had some fun with a fake baby bump on the set of Pretty Little Liars.  She posted some photos that made it look like she was pregnant.

Ashley posted this photo of Tyler Blackburn (Caleb on PLL) kissing her stomach.  She wrote “First trimester ✔️ @tylerjblackburn”.

Tyler Blackburn Kisses Ashley Benson's Baby Bump on PLL Set
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram

Tyler posted this photo of Ashley kissing his stomach.  He captioned it "Second trimester ✔️".

Ashley Benson Kisses Tyler Blackburn's Stomach on PLL Set
Credit: Tyler Blackburn's Instagram
PLL director Norman Buckley also joined in on the fun.  Ashley posted this photo of Norman touching her ‘baby bump’.  She captioned the photo “Third trimester ✔️ @norbuck”.  Norman also posted the photo and wrote “Who would have thought? And at my age!”.

Ashley Benson and PLL director Norman Buckley Baby Bump
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram

Friday, April 10, 2015

Happy 28th Birthday, Shay Mitchell!

Shay Mitchell, who plays Emily Hastings on Pretty Little Liars, turned 28 today.  The PLL cast and crew sent birthday wishes Shay's way.  Ashley Benson even performed a birthday dance for her.

Shay Mitchell 28th Birthday Cake
Credit: Norman Buckley's Instagram
Lucy Hale, Aria on PLL, posted this throwback photo of herself, Shay and Ashley Benson.  She captioned it “Flashback fri & a happy birthday all in one. This was taken the week we were shooting the pilot. Happy birthday @shaym ! Crazy to believe I've known Ya this long. Enjoy your day beautiful! ❤️”.
 
Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell and Lucy Hale
Credit: Lucy Hale's Instagram
Ashley Benson, Hanna on PLL, surprised Shay with a dance.  She stripped off her robe to reveal that she was wearing a fatsuit underneath.


A video posted by Ashley Benson (@itsashbenzo) on

A video posted by Shay Mitchell (@shaym) on


Shay loved the birthday dance and wrote “Well I definitely got a surprise of a lifetime from the one and only @itsashbenzo this morning! Thank you for the birthday dance beautiful my cheeks still hurt from laughing so hard! I love you to the moon and back! 😘💋💃👏 #ButtahBenzo”.

Troian Bellisario, Spencer on PLL, posted this photo from the PLL season 5 wrap party.  She captioned it “Wish this was one with all 4 of us. But @lucyhale is there in spirit. Another MASSIVE HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the goddess that is @shaym Wish I coulda seen that very special lap dance you got from @itsashbenzo but I'm counting on my insanity when we get to nyc. I love you so much sister from another mister. Xx”.

Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell and Troian Bellisario PLL Season 5 Wrap Party
Credit: Troian Bellisario's Instagram

PLL showrunner Marlene King tweeted “Fun day on set, celebrating @shaymitch all day! Happy Birthday Baby!”



She also posted this photo and wrote “Happy birthday to my friend who is beautiful inside and out. Love you Shay! @shaym”.

A photo posted by @imarleneking on

Keegan Allen, Toby on PLL, tweeted “Happy birthday to my friend/ future adventure wife @shaymitch”.


Hope Shay Mitchell had a great 28th birthday!

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Janel Parrish’s Song “Heart Made Of Stone”

Janel Parrish (Mona on PLL) is not only an amazing actress, but also an incredible singer.  She has come out with her first single “Heart Made Of Stone”.



Janel also did an amazing cover of Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down” and was one of the singers in the Coca-Cola’s “Come On Get Happy (Remix)” music video.  She’s even great as Disney’s Princess Jasmine singing “A Whole New World”.

What do you think of Janel Parrish’s first single “Heart Made Of Stone”?

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

PLL Season 6 Spoilers: High School Graduation and Time Jump



High school graduation is fast approaching in Rosewood.  Season 6 of Pretty Little Liars will start with the Liars still trapped in the dollhouse, but in ten episodes the Liars will be graduating from high school (by the end of season 6A).  Season 6A will be so condensed that it will take place over the course of three weeks for the Liars, PLL showrunner Marlene King told E! News.

Then there will be a four-year time jump before season 6B starts.  So the Liars will head off to college, but we won’t see it.  Season 6B will start when the girls come back from college. 

With the time jump, the Liars will be experiencing new things.  (A Liar may get married).

Are you excited about the time jump or do you want PLL to show the Liars in college instead of skipping ahead with a four-year time jump?

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Photo of the Week: Ashley Benson and Her Grandpa

Ashley Benson (Hanna on PLL) posted this adorable photo of her and her grandfather dressed in the blue jumpsuits she got when she was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Ashley Benson and her grandpa in blue jumpsuits
Credit: Ashley Benson's Instagram
Last week, Ashley Benson was on The Ellen DeGenerese Show.  Ashley told Ellen that her grandfather is a huge fan of Ellen and watches her show every day.  At the end of the show, Ellen gave Ashley these blue jumpsuits that said ‘Benzo’ and ‘Grandpa Bill’.

Looks like Ashley and her grandfather loved Ellen’s present!

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Shay Mitchell’s Fruit Smoothie Recipes

Shay Mitchell (Emily on PLL) shares her favorite healthy fruit smoothie recipes in this video.  Shay drinks these smoothies on the set of Pretty Little Liars.

Shay shows how to make a Banana Ginger Smoothie, Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, Pineapple Passion Smoothie and Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie.


Friday, April 3, 2015

PLL Spoilers: A Liar Gets Married?

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There may be wedding bells in the future for a pretty little liar, PLL executive producer Oliver Goldstick told ETonline.

"Will one of them be married? Mmmm…. I'd say yes.  And that's the kind of stuff we're going to jump into, and I think that's really exciting."

Which Liar do you think will be the first to get married? 

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Ashley Benson Plays ‘Dwayne, Paper, Scissors’ on ‘Ellen’

A photo posted by Ashley Benson (@itsashbenzo) on

Ashley Benson (Hanna on PLL) played Dwayne, Paper, Scissors with Dwayne Johnson on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.


Although Pretty Little Liars is filmed on the same lot as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ashley and Ellen had never met before.  Ashley talked about her nickname Benzo and her dogs.  She also talked a little about PLL.  She loved when Hanna was in prison, since she could dress in an orange jumpsuit with no makeup.


Ellen surprised Ashley with a bike, since Ashley wasn’t able to convince the PLL producers to get her a golf cart.


A video posted by Ashley Benson (@itsashbenzo) on


Wednesday, April 1, 2015

PLL Spoilers Season 6: Charles Will Punish Liars

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The Liars will suffer the consequences of trying to escape the dollhouse when Pretty Little Liars returns for season 6.

Janel Parrish, Mona on PLL, told The Hollywood Reporter what to expect for PLL season 6A.  “Basically, the girls will be trying to escape. They will be punished for trying to get away from Charles, and it won't be pretty. I know eventually that they will get out [of the dollhouse] but with some serious emotional scars. The season will be pretty dark. Throughout the season, we'll be finding out more about what happened to these girls while they were in the dollhouse and who exactly is Charles and why is he doing this”.

Mona’s punishment may be different from what Charles does to the Liars, since Charles favors Alison.  Janel told Entertainment Weekly that Mona “will be treated differently because she is [Charles’] favorite,” but “[Mona] will ultimately still be punished”.

In “Welcome to the Dollhouse”, Mona described the punishment she already suffered in the dollhouse.  (No food and water, blasting the siren and playing a recording of Mona’s mom crying at her funeral).  What do you think Charles is going to do to the girls this time?

Brendan Robinson on ‘Bones’


Brendan Robinson (Lucas on PLL) is guest starring on Fox’s Bones

Brendan will play Shane Gentry in Bones “The Teacher in the Books” episode 10x12.  Catch Brendon Robinson’s Bones episode Thursday April 2 at 8PM on Fox.

Missed the episode? Watch it on Amazon here.