Ian Somerhalder has new girlfriend on Vampire Diaries

August 18, 2011 - Well... it looks like Ian Somerhalder's character on The Vampire Diaries, Damon, has found a new love interest. While this comes as bad news to many, we can't help but think that his new sweetheart is quite adorable!

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Although, for being such a new relationship, it seems as if they are already arguing! Ahhh... young love!

'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder on Damon in season 3: He's the anti-hero

Ian Somerhalder of The Vampire Diaries recently gave some new dish on season 3 and revealed that his character, Damon, is going be the anti-hero.

Speaking to Zap2It about what's in store for the new season, Ian spilled some scoop on what will be happening with Damon, now that his brother Stefan (Paul Wesley) has gone to the dark side.

Brand new 'Vampire Diaries' season 3 promo trailer

"I was worried that Damon was becoming this hero, and [exec producer] Kevin [Williamson] said 'No, he's not the hero. He needs to be, but he's the anti-hero, because he's supposed to be not hurting people, but that's not his nature.'" Ian told Zap2It, "So he slips, and his response is 'Screw this.'"

Then, Ian added that this dynamic is what's going to make things interesting this season, "interesting for me as an actor and interesting for Damon as a character. I don't want to lose that quote-unquote 'bad' side of Damon.

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Ian also spoke about Damon's anger at Stefan for going on a ripper rampage with Klaus (Joseph Morgan), which is what he wanted to do with his brother ever since he first came to Mystic Falls. He always wanted to go be 'bad vampires' with Stefan, but he denied him this. Now he's doing just that, but with a vampire who almost killed everyone they care about.

Teasing season 3 even more, Ian recently also talked about how his relationship with Elena (Nina Dobrev) is going to evolve. While it has been reported by exec producers Kevin and Julie Plec that there won't be any crazy love connections with Damon and Elena, the two will become closer friends and aware of their growing attraction to one another.

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder tease Damon's birthday gift to Elena

We'll see some evidence of this right away, when Elena celebrates her 18th birthday and Damon gives her a special and meaningful present.

"...he came across something that she really, really, really wanted and needed, and he did what he had to do to get it for her." Damon told Zap2It, "She thinks that he stole it, or that he found it. It's a very beautiful moment between them. It's a really sweet, quiet moment."

Meanwhile, Nina also had something to say about the gift when she spoke to ThinkHeroTV.

Title of first 'Vampire Diaries' season 3 episode revealed along with new still

"He gives her something that is very important to her, very meaningful to her and you wouldn't think so," Nina revealed, "you wouldn't think that Damon would do this by giving her what he's going to give her, it's a token of trust in many ways."

Originally published on Examiner.com.

More 'Vampire Diaries' goodness from Comic-Con

Vampire Diaries favorite Ian Somerhalder gave some dish on what's coming on the season 3 premiere of the hit show. He also spills a bit on how Damon and Elena are going to address the famous season 2 finale kiss. Read all about it at Examiner.com.

There is also a great interview with the cast of TVD at the EW interview lounge at Comic Con, where Stefan's upcoming ripper road-show is discussed, check it out here, and don't forget to watch the video as well!

Then, more interviews and photos are available from Vampire-Diaries.net, with lots of links to more goodies as well!

Some great scoop is also available from Variety, where they talk about all the parties and the stars attending them, including the Vampire Diaries gang, see all of it over at the Variety website.

Released: 'Vampire Diaries' episode stills for 'The House Guest' on the CW

February 15, 2011 - New episode stills have been released for The Vampire Diaries episode 216, The House Guest.

This episode will air on February 24 and will be the last one before the show goes into its spring hiatus for a month and a half.

The stills show what appears to be a heated conversation between Jenna (Sarah Canning) and Alaric (Matt Davis), which most likely is due to Jenna starting to get suspicious of Alaric's secret activities into the supernatural world. Is Elena's (Nina Dobrev) aunt going to be finding out about vampires soon?

PHOTOS: Episode stills for The Dinner Party

The stakes have now been raised on 'The Vampire Diaries'

February 11, 2011 - The latest episode of The Vampire Diaries has certainly raised the stakes for our friends at Mystic Falls.

A lot of new information was revealed on Crying Wolf and things are certainly getting complicated. The biggest shock being, when Bonnie (Katerina Graham), Caroline (Candice Accola) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) got the truth out of Luka (Bryton James).

New 'Vampire Diaries' episode 'Crying Wolf' airs Thursday

'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder teases 'big showdown' at season's end

 February 9, 2011 - The Vampire Diaries has been getting better and better, and the current season is no exception. Ian Somerhalder, who plays Damon Salvatore, gave us some info on what is coming at the end of the season.

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Ian took some time to chat with JustJared.com and was asked all kinds of good questions regarding the show and his wicked (and not so wicked) character, Damon.

Big complications arise on 'The Vampire Diaries' episode 'Daddy Issues'

February 4, 2011 - Some major complications surfaced during Thursday night's Vampire Diaries episode, Daddy Issues.

To begin with, a feud between werewolves and vampires has started, and it left poor Tyler (Michael Trevino) in the middle of it. The young werewolf has no idea of what's going on and no one has told him anything. No wonder he is confused and does not know which side to pick.

New details on 'The Vampire Diaries' upcoming episode 'Crying Wolf'
 
Then, making everyone wary is Uncle John (David Anders); why is he back? Obviously he is up to something and now we know it involves getting Katherine (Nina Dobrev) out of the tomb.

'The Vampire Diaries' nominated in TV Guide's 2011 Fan Favorites Awards

February 2, 2011 - The CW Network's hit show The Vampire Diaries has been nominated in multiple categories in the TV Guide Magazine's 2011 Fan Favorites Awards.

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The polls are now open and fans can vote as often as they like. This is a great chance to get TVD the awards it deserves - and missed out on in the People's Choice Awards.

'Vampire Diaries': Pivotal dialogue line missing from 'The Descent' episode

January 28, 2011 - While the new episode of The Vampire Diaries, The Descent, was a great start to the second half of the season, we couldn't help but notice the absence of one piece of very pivotal dialogue from the trailer.

In the long-running promo trailer for Thursday's episode, Rose (Lauren Cohan) is seen lying in Damon's (Ian Somerhalder) bed as she talks to Elena (Nina Dobrev) about the two Salvatore brothers.

'Vampire Diaries' behind the scenes still from The Descent - new episode tonight

Ian Somerhalder explains Damon and Stefan's bond on 'The Vampire Diaries'

Ian Somerhalder explains Damon and Stefan's bond on 'The Vampire Diaries'

The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder spoke with TVGuide about his character Damon's relationship with his brother Stefan (Paul Wesley) on the show.

At the beginning of the hit CW series, vampire bad boy Damon did not care about his brother and fellow vamp Stefan. But, as the series has evolved, Damon's softer side has emerged and a new understanding exists between both of them.

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Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder on how he spent his birthday

Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder on how he spent his birthday -

On December 8, Ian Somerhalder of The Vampire Diaries celebrated his birthday by spending the whole day naked in the shower with a beautiful girl.

 
"I had a shower scene that led into another scene were I was kind of half-naked and wet." Ian said, explaining that he was actually working on the hit CW show.

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The CW working on 'The Vampire Diaries' companion series

The CW working on 'The Vampire Diaries' companion series 

Great news for The Vampire Diaries fans! The CW Network is working on a companion series to the hit show which will take place in the same universe.

New promo clips for 'Vampire Diaries: The Sacrifice' released by the CW

According to E! News, TVD writer and mastermind Kevin Williamson will be involved in the project, which will be a one-hour show about a paranormal research group that investigates strange happenings.