FearNet has a video posted of some interviews they did with Vampire Diaries fans outside the PaleyFest event. And of course you will see our buddy Melinda (@paulwesleylover) there too!

Thanks to Christine of Warner Brothers for sending us these photos from the Paley Fest! Photos include Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson, Bob Levy and also Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW and Warner Bros. Television President Peter Roth. And per my request and as a special treat she included two photos of Melinda (@paulwesleylover)!

(L-R): Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW, series start Ian Somerhalder, and Warner Bros. Television President Peter Roth. (C) Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/ Mitch Haddad.

(L-R): Series star Nina Dobrev and Warner Bros. Television President Peter Roth. © Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/ Mitch Haddad.

(L-R): Executive Producer Bob Levy, series star Paul Wesley, series star Ian Somerhalder, Executive Producer Julie Plec, Executive Producer Kevin Williamson, Warner Bros. Television President Peter Roth, and series star Nina Dobrev. © Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/ Mitch Haddad.

(L-R): Series stars Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, and Ian Somerhalder. © Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/ Mitch Haddad.

(L-R): Series star Ian Somerhalder and Executive Producer Kevin Williamson. © Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/ Mitch Haddad.

(L-R): Series stars Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, and Paul Wesley. © Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/ Mitch Haddad.

Melinda Miller (@paulwesleylover) at Paley Fest

Melinda Miller (@paulwesleylover) and Paul Wesley

Thanks to @VDiaries_se for the heads up on this video from TV Guide Magazine! There has got to be one out there of Melinda’s hug from Paul!! Where is it!! LOL

A couple of months ago, I approached Melinda @paulwesleylover about being our correspondent for the PaleyFest.  She had mentioned to us on Twitter that she was going, and happily agreed.  Little did we know, that she would be the talk of the whole night! She had quite an experience and agreed to share her story with us.  Even Julie Plec mentioned on twitter how Melinda was the “highlight of the evening” and that Paul was still talking about it afterwards. Check out her story below and thanks to @CW_VampDiaries, @BonesFan021 and @Naira_Robsten for capturing her moment!

Melinda’s Story

March 6, 2010 will forever be etched into my memory because this was the day that my dreams came true.

I walked up to the Saban Theater on Wilshire Blvd at 9:30 a.m. ready to see the cast of The Vampire Diaries later that day at Paleyfest even though the show did not start until 7:00 p.m. I did not care that it began raining buckets; I was on a mission…..to see and get a picture with Paul Wesley. I had bought my ticket back in January and was utterly excited that in 9 hours I would be looking into the eyes of the most gorgeous man alive. I was fourth in line behind some veteran Paleyfest attendees. One lady heard me talking about Paul and how I wanted to get a picture with him and what she said to me made my heart sink. She told me that at this theater the stage was higher and that pictures were impossible. I wanted to cry right then and there in the rain. So, I was trying to resign myself to the fact that an autograph was going to be the only “gift” I would leave Paley with.

At least while I braved the rain and cold outside, I met some amazing Vampire Diaries fanatics. One of the fans I met (@Naira_Robsten) got there right after me. We “met” on Twitter and decided that since we would both be there, it would be nice to actually meet face to face. She is amazing and sweet! Another Vampire Diaries fan also showed up (@BonesFan021) and we all got to know each other and shared our love of TVD. We all huddled together when the cold rain and wind lapped at our faces and bodies making us all feel like frozen popsicles. Luckily, the day flew by since we all had such great company! I truly love Twitter for bringing me together with members of my Vampire Diaries family.

@ariellight914, @TVWatchtower, @BonesFan021, @paulwesleylover, @Naira_Robsten

At 5:40, we were allowed inside and you could feel the Vampire buzz really begin to build. I raced down to grab my seat…3rd row aisle seat so that I had a better shot at getting an autograph. I was now watching the clock for the final countdown. It was finally 6:45…..15 minutes to the start of the show….and I began to shake with anticipation. I could not hold my hands still long enough to hold my phone in my hand to send tweets. 10 minutes….5 minutes….my body started shaking and my friend put her hand on mine and said for me to take a deep breath. The show started with a Paley intro and a viewing of the entire episode of “A Few Good Men”. Can I just say WOW!! It was amazing and the previews for the rest of the season are mind blowing. The lights came on and I knew I was about to be graced with the magnificence of Paul Wesley. I nearly fainted when he walked onto the stage. I could not believe that he was more gorgeous in person than on the show…..I did not think it was possible to be THAT attractive. In a word, he is exquisite. They all sat down and the moderator began asking them questions. I, of course, put my camera up and started snapping pics of Paul and the cast…..well, mostly Paul All of a sudden, I saw in my camera that he was waving. I took my camera away from my face and he was waving at ME!!! He winked, pointed to my Team Stefan shirt and gave me a thumbs up. I was stunned. He had noticed me. Then, the questions from the mod ended and the floor was about to open for the fans to ask questions. I immediately threw my hand up in the air, possibly throwing my elbow out of whack with the force, and prayed that I would get called on. Prayer was answered. The mod picked me for the first question and I was given the microphone. With nervous hands, wobbly knees, and a lump in my throat, I stood up looking Mr. Wesley straight in the eyes. I had to get past my fear of public speaking and let Paul know that he is awesome! I first told the entire panel that they made Thursday night television good again…seriously, not since Seinfeld have I truly enjoyed television. Then, I turned to the audience and to the panel to let them know that if they wanted to follow me on Twitter, I am @paulwesleylover. Without hesitation, Paul responded with “really?” I told him yes and he said that he may just have to get a Twitter account just so he could follow me!! I also told him that since Stefan’s favorite show is Seinfeld that we belong with one another and he agreed. Paul, if you are reading this, give me a call…we need to set up our first date

Anyway, I then asked him if he ever got nervous while filming a scene….specifically the wonderful sex scene in “The Turning Point”. He said he was more nervous now. LOL! I let him know that if he felt like he did not get sufficient time to answer my question, that he was free to get my number after the show. Finally, I let him know that he has been blessed with the BEST. ABS. EVER. It was then that I was about to get the gift of a lifetime. He asked the mod if he could take off his mic to hug me. He jumped off the stage, grabbed me and gave me the biggest bear hug I have ever received. Then to top it off….to add the cherry and whip cream on top…….he KISSED me on the cheek and hand. But wait, it gets BETTER. He kissed me AGAIN!!! I am positive that I felt my heart skip about 1000 beats, jump out of my chest, and slam back beating a million miles an hour. I was beside myself with joy and shock. He made me happier than I have ever been in my entire life and I thank him so much for that. The one thing I do know about that night is that I got a little piece of Heaven and his name is Paul Wesley.

You can also listen to Melinda tell her story on our talk show The Vampire Diaries Chronicles. The player is located in the left sidebar!  We are still waiting for a video of Melinda’s experience to surface and we will update this post ASAP as soon as we have it!

UPDATE: We have the video! Thanks to @cadlymack for posting!!

This article from William Keck of TV Guide Magazine is one of many circulating the net from the Paley Fest.  But here, Keck addresses the cliffhangers we were left with in the last episode, Elena’s search for her mother, and where our favorite witch Bonnie will be.

Many of the cliffhangers fans were left with when the last original episode aired will be addressed on March 25, when the next original episode, titled “A Few Good Men,” airs. Paley guests were treated to an advance screening of the episode, which (trust us) takes Damon’s cruelty to a whole new level. By the end of the hour, you’ll be left wondering how Elena can ever even speak to him again. “Some truths are revealed and the episode ends on a major bang,” teases Paul Wesley (Stefan). He’s not kidding.

With Elena (Nina Dobrev) just having learned she’s adopted, she begins a dangerous search for her birth mother, whom keen viewers know shares a connection to Alaric Saltzman. The revelations, says Nina Dobrev (Elena) will “intensify her love/hate relationship with Damon. His actions to achieve what he wants are truly horrible.”

But the episode offers more light-hearted moments, as Damon takes part in a charity bachelor auction alongside Alaric. “It’s a lot of fun,” teases Ian Somerhalder (Damon). A future episode will find Damon meeting up with Matt’s mom, Kelly (The O.C.’s Melinda Clarke) at a bar. “Much to the chagrin of Matt,” Somerhalder says. “They hit it off and end up hooking up.”

One face was absent from the episode — Katerina Graham, who plays Bonnie Bennett. She’ll be off the canvas for three episodes “grieving the death of Grams”, explains creator Kevin Williamson. “She goes off to stay with family, but comes back with an attitude.”

Adds co-executive producer Julie Plec: “Bonnie’s been nothing but supportive of Elena’s relationship with Stefan up until this point, but given everything that’s happened — the tomb didn’t quite get closed and Grams died for nothing, it’s going to be difficult for her to be a good friend.”

Read the rest of the article.

Zap2it caught up with Ian Somerhalder at Paley Fest, and he had some interesting tidbits to share. Thanks to I Heart Vampire Diaries for the tip!

Here are some great shots of Ian, Nina and Paul at the Panel Discussion at the Paley Fest. Thanks to Nina Dobrev Fan for the heads up and you can view the rest HERE.

Wow….what an amazing night. Last night Sharie of Paul Wesley Fans and I held a Cover It Live Event for the 27th Annual Paley Fest Vampire Diaries Panel that was held at the Saban Theatre on in Beverly Hills. We had asked our good buddy Melinda @paulwesleylover to be our correspondent, and man did she ever deliver!!  Sharie and I are still waiting on pics from her and a possible video, so will update with entire different post when she has that ready for us.  But let’s just say she has quite an epic tale, you can hear about it on our live talk show we did last night on Blog Talk Radio. It has been posted in our sidebar on the left, so go have a listen, you won’t be sorry! Want a sneak peek on what happened?? Check out this pic posted by @CW_VampDiaries!

Here are some pics from right before the panel discussion and you can read an entire “play by play” from Jim Halterman of The Futon Critic HERE!

More after the jump! And check out a bunch more over at Daylife!

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Just wanted to let you guys know that The Vampire Diaries Cast and Creative Team will be featured at Paley Fest this year.  This news has been out a while, so I apologize for just now posting.  Tickets are now on sale for members and the general public.  We have someone that will be our eyes and ears at the Paley Fest this year.  Melinda (@paulwesleylover) will be flying in and will be tweeting during her experience there.  We are also teaming up with I Heart Vampire Diaries and Paul Wesley Fans for a Cover It Live event.  We will host the live chat and tweet event right here on Vampire Diaries Online, so stay tuned for that announcement, when it gets closer to time. Here are deets on the event!

The Vampire Diaries

Saturday, March 6, 2010
7:00 pm PT
Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills

In Person

Cast and creative team to be announced.

Tortured love, toothsome characters, snappy dialogue laced with pop-culture references . . . no wonder The Vampire Diaries is one of the most buzzed-about new shows. Developed by Kevin Williamson (Dawson’s Creek, the Scream trilogy) and Julie Plec (Kyle XY) and based on the young-adult novels by L.J. Smith, this slickly produced CW series centers on recently orphaned high school coed Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrey) and her love affair with the benevolent and brooding (what else?) 162-year-old vampire Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Stefan’s blood-sucking bro Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is on hand to stir things up. Slate’s Troy Patterson calls the series’s Virgina setting, “a blank canvas for the primal emotions of adolescence—confusing lust, simmering angst, sibling-rivalrous spite, and the aching quest for self-reinvention.”