Why so shy, Blair Waldorf?

Adam Brody and new girlfriend Leighton Meester were out and about in L.A. last night, and the hot couple apparently wants to keep their budding relationship private, because when we caught up with them, the OC actor was driving while his lady love hid in the backseat. If you look closely, you can see a tiny part of the Gossip Girl actress' houndstooth coat.

So how did these two get together?

They were co-stars in the dark comedy The Oranges and immediately hit it off. "They were always close and friendly," a source told Us.

Just the other day, the Country Strong star was spotted leaving her beau's house in Los Feliz, so things are definitely heating up with these lovebirds!

Leighton Meester is getting hot and heavy with singer Vanessa Curry in this new music video for The Nomads single "Addicted To Love."

The Gossip Girl starlet is seen in the video kissing Curry! To make it even juicier ... the video was directed by Wilmer Valderrama. Naughty, naughty.

Ms. Meester sure knows how to get our attention!

That's one way to keep warm on set!

On a very chilly Monday atop the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley had the daunting task of having to kiss each other for a scene in an upcoming episode of Gossip Girl -- but we couldn't take our eyes off that glamorous couture gown!

Meester's character, Blair, finally fulfilled her dream of becoming a real-life princess when she tied the knot with Prince Louis in the show's 100th episode. We're guessing she'll end up with Badgley's character in the end, since she ran off with him on her wedding day, but for now, we're loving her new royal wardrobe -- especially that tiara!

Don't hang up the crown just yet, B!

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Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 hit Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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Blake Lively steps into Marilyn Monroe's heels for the upcoming 100th episode of Gossip Girl.

The starlet, as her character Serena van der Woodson, dons a platinum wig, gloves, a pink dress and loads of jewels for a modern-day, primetime interpretation of Marilyn's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Accordingly, the men of the hit series take on the role of "Marilyn's" male chorus of admirers -- including Ed Westwick, Penn Badgley, and Chace Crawford.

Leighton Meester, aka Blair Waldorf, isn't left out of the dream sequence -- she makes an appearance as Audrey Hepburn.

Check out a gallery of photos from the episode and watch it Monday on the CW!

Leighton Meester and her mom, Constance, have been in a legal dispute since July, over money, but now their fighting has ended, according to The Hollywood Report.

The Gossip Girl star had filed a suit against her mom for wrongly using $7,500 that Leighton claims she had sent to her younger brother to cover his medical expenses. Leighton argued that her mom used the funds on Botox and plastic surgery.

In return, Constance filed a countersuit against Leighton stating that oral contracts were breached.

At the time, Constance claimed she "sacrified her happiness" for her daughter's career.

After months of legal drama, THR says Constance has dropped the case against Leighton. As a result, she will have no further claim on her daughter's money.

MLS

The Park Avenue princess is about to become a Valley girl!

Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester has just plunked down $1.5 million for a 2,847 square feet, 4 bed/4.5 bath in Encino, CA -- a far cry from Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Originally built in 1948, the single-story house boasts hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a galley-style eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, a guest/staff suite, one bedroom with a private entrance, a walk-in closet (Blair Waldorf would approve!), a soaking tub and a separate glass-enclosed steam shower.

The backyard offers a wet bar, a fabulous pool, a built-in barbecue center and a cabana with a kitchenette, dishwasher and fridge.

Meester is currently in Paris for Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012, but we bet she's going to be thrilled to come back to her new abode! Check out all of the pix from the star's gorgeous new digs in our gallery below.

Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester isn't letting family matters get her down!

The actress has purchased a $1,457,500 home in Encino, California -- some good news considering she's been dealing with mama drama all summer!

On Tuesday, Leighton, 25, filed a petition in LA's Superior Court to get a $3 million lawsuit from her mom, Constance Meester, thrown out. Constance is suing Leighton over a "management agreement," saying Leighton agreed to pay her $10,000 a month for the rest of her life. Leighton says the agreement never existed.

Luckily, Leighton now has this home to relax in. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is 2,847 square feet and features walk-in closets, a steam shower, a fireplace, a built-in barbecue, a pool, a guest suite and a breakfast bar.

Get the rest of the story on Leighton's mom issues after the jump!

Washington, D.C. and New York City just got a little taste of California life.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Virginia at 1:53 p.m. ET, the strongest one felt on the Eastern seaboard in many years. The center was located in Mineral, VA, a small town about 92 miles southwest of D.C.

The quake was reportedly felt as far west as Ohio, south as North Carolina and north as Toronto, Canada. No major injuries or damage have been reported out of D.C., though the Pentagon, Capitol and many buildings downtown were evacuated, according to Reuters.

Celebrities, news outlets and residents have been Facebooking and Tweeting up a storm, alerting people to the news. Marlboro, New York-native Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi Tweeted, "Omg earthquakeeeee."

See who else Tweeted after the jump.