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Lucy Hale holds hands with new boyfriend Chris Zylka while visiting him on the set of his show The Secret Circle on Saturday (February 4) in Vancouver, Canada.

The 22-year-old Pretty Little Liars actress and her 26-year-old beau grabbed some coffee while exploring the city.

“Canada, it’s been a while and i can’t wait to see you tomorrow!” Lucy tweeted before her trip up north.

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Whip out your most dazzling dresses, slip on your most elegant jewels, and rouge up those adorable cheeks, lovelies, because there’s a party going on in Rosewood on Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 22 — and you’re all invited! And this one sounds like it’s going to be an utterly unforgettable soiree  — full of tension and eye-narrowing drama that we’re so accustomed to experiencing at Rosewood extravaganzas! How so? Well, this time around, Aria, Spencer and Emily are kicking up their heels and taking over the dance floor with some dapper gentlemen in tow, who just happen to be….drum roll please…their caring yet meddlesome fathers! (::Tire screech…SAY WHAT?!::)

Here’s the official synopsis for Pretty Little Liars Season 2 episode 22:

Burbank, CA (Feb. 1, 2012) – Rosewood’s Father-Daughter Dance brings great tension as relationships are strained in “Father Knows Best,” an all new episode of ABC Family’s hit original series “Pretty Little Liars,” airing Monday, February 20th (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).

One father has a guilty conscience, one has a daughter he doesn’t trust, one is hiding a secret from his daughter and the other father is MIA – all-in-all it is not the ideal time for Rosewood’s annual Father-Daughter Dance. With fathers looking to make amends and daughters trying to keep the peace, the annual dance looks to be anything but fun.

Meanwhile, Ashley continues her hunt to find answers about what is going on with Hanna with help from a surprising source.

Series Regular Chad Lowe Goes Behind the Lens to Direct the Episode

And what’s a post full of juicy spoilers without a round of sneak peek photos?! Enjoy fancy schmancy new episode stills for “Father Knows Best” below!

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Spencer doesn’t seem to be feeling the music much…

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)NOLAN NORTH, TROIAN BELLISARIO

Byron pulls up the dance floor in a spiffy new tie.

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)CHAD LOWE (DIRECTOR)

If looks could kill….Peter Hastings would be one very unlucky fella.

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)TROIAN BELLISARIO, NOLAN NORTH

Yo, pops! You’re cramping my style!

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)NOLAN NORTH, TROIAN BELLISARIO

Aria and Byron bust out a new kind of move called

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)LUCY HALE

An Officer and a Gentleman

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)SHAY MITCHELL, ERIC STEINBERG

Daddy’s little girl

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)LUCY HALE, CHAD LOWE (DIRECTOR)

Say cheese!

Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ADAM ROSE)TROIAN BELLISARIO, NOLAN NORTH

So, which of these Rosewood dads do you think is the one with the “guilty conscience”? Cast your vote in the comments and tune in for all new episodes of Pretty Little Liars season 2 every Monday night at 8/7c on ABC Family!

Don’t miss the latest from Pretty Little Liars author Sara Shepard! Sara’s new Lying Game book, Two Truths and A Lie, is available wherever books are sold February 7th.

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by Erin Strecker

It’s even scarier than Voldemort: Daniel Radcliffe’s first post-”Potter” film, “The Woman in Black,” opens today, and we’re all pretty psyched for the dark drama. Even the spooky rhyming commercial advertisements are terrifying—there is going to be some serious watching-between-your-fingers, feet-up-on-the-chair action going on in theaters. But while Daniel may appear terrified of the “Woman in Black,” we know a few women in black who are anything but frightening. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite celebrity fashionistas, who show us that basic black is sexy—not scary. See our entire gallery by clicking on the image below!

From Angelina Jolie’s iconic dominatrix-inspired leather ensemble to Lucy Hale and Selena Gomez’s recent playful cut outs, these starlets are conjuring up plenty of accolades. Even sparkle and fun country cutie Taylor Swift knows that when you want to go high glam, you go with black, as she did in a dramatic gown with a plunging neckline during the 2009 Grammy festivities. Then there’s perennial red-carpet darling Lea Michele, who may be known for her bold fashion choices but couldn’t resist the lure of becoming a woman in black when she slipped on a lace design with a sheer overlay, perfectly modeling a Karl Lagerfeld number during Paris Fashion Week—so incredibly chic.

Want more fa-fa-fashion? Click on over to MTV Style!

Now that you’ve clicked through all 10 looks, we want to know: Which one is your fave? Will you be seeing “The Woman in Black” this weekend? Sound off in the comments and on Twitter!

by Erin Strecker

It’s even scarier than Voldemort: Daniel Radcliffe’s first post-”Potter” film, “The Woman in Black,” opens today, and we’re all pretty psyched for the dark drama. Even the spooky rhyming commercial advertisements are terrifying—there is going to be some serious watching-between-your-fingers, feet-up-on-the-chair action going on in theaters. But while Daniel may appear terrified of the “Woman in Black,” we know a few women in black who are anything but frightening. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite celebrity fashionistas, who show us that basic black is sexy—not scary. See our entire gallery by clicking on the image below!

From Angelina Jolie’s iconic dominatrix-inspired leather ensemble to Lucy Hale and Selena Gomez’s recent playful cut outs, these starlets are conjuring up plenty of accolades. Even sparkle and fun country cutie Taylor Swift knows that when you want to go high glam, you go with black, as she did in a dramatic gown with a plunging neckline during the 2009 Grammy festivities. Then there’s perennial red-carpet darling Lea Michele, who may be known for her bold fashion choices but couldn’t resist the lure of becoming a woman in black when she slipped on a lace design with a sheer overlay, perfectly modeling a Karl Lagerfeld number during Paris Fashion Week—so incredibly chic.

Want more fa-fa-fashion? Click on over to MTV Style!

Now that you’ve clicked through all 10 looks, we want to know: Which one is your fave? Will you be seeing “The Woman in Black” this weekend? Sound off in the comments and on Twitter!

Shay Mitchell lets her makeup artist, Crystal, have her way with her face in this brand-new “Style Confidential” video.

Our pals at ClevverTV have given JJJ the first look at the 24-year-old actress’s ritual to be red carpet ready for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Shay Mitchell

“I think it’s real important for the girls who are seeing us, and they understand just how long it does take us to get ready,” Shay shared.

Check out the video below and let us know who else would be perfect for this kind of segment!

The last time Jason DiLaurentis made an appearance in Rosewood was on Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 12 — at the police precinct after Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily were caught red-handed with the shovel that was used to murder Alison and brought in for questioning. (Here’s a little reminder of the terrifying drama that went down that night all thanks to A, Jenna Marshall and Officer Garrett: http://bit.ly/zhttiH.)

And on Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Episode 19, Jason returns to Rosewood! So why’s Jason back in town and hitting up the local high school? Well, you better believe whatever his clandestine plans are, viewers will find out…because Detective Spencer is on the case! Check out sneak peek photos from her random yet interesting confrontation with Jason on “The Naked Truth.”

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Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ERIC MCCANDLESS)DREW VAN ACKER

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Photo credit: (ABC FAMILY/ERIC MCCANDLESS)DREW VAN ACKER, TROIAN BELLISARIO

A LOOK BACK AT PLL EPISODE 2.12: To be honest, there was no concrete reason as to what Jason was doing there so late at night (suspiciously just as the Liars were brought into custody) but do recall that his visit was anything but peaceful. Why? Because the instant Jason entered the police station, Peter Hastings (Spencer’s dad) caused quite the commotion by begging him to leave. Jason refused to though claiming that his sister (Rosewood High’s very own queen bee Alison) would have wanted him there and asking Mr. Hastings if his wife knew about their little secret. Mr. Hastings then got very nervous, replied no and made a very mysterious comment, namely that he has done everything possible to protect Jason — to which Jason argues that the reason he bought his own house back and dug up the yard at night was because Alison was a the biggest secret collector in the whole wide universe as well as the strictest enforcer of the “truth.” Basically, Jason is hiding something and Peter Hastings knows exactly what it is! Let’s just hope we find out by the end of Pretty Little Liars season 2 because the suspense is killing us!

So, what juicy secret(s) do you think Jason DiLaurentis is hiding? Do you think it has anything to do with the night Alison disappeared? Leave your predictions n the comments and tune in for all new episodes of Pretty Little Liars season 2 each Monday at 8/7c on ABC Family!

There are many reasons we adore Marlene King. First of all, she’s the creator of the ever-so-addicting Pretty Little Liars TV show. Second, she’s constantly communicating with fans of the series via twitter and live Q&As –allowing everyone to to truly feel like a part of the PLL experience. Third, shes  a big-time fan of the Pretty Little Liars book series and the mastermind behind it — Sara Shepard. Lastly, she just loooves spoiling viewers rotten with legitimate clues and savory sneak peeks.

Well, it must be our lucky day because SheWired just posted an interview with the oh-so-fabulous Marlene King and it’s positively teeming with goodies for avid viewers and Rosewood conspiracy theorists to chew on! From revealing clues through Alfred Hitchcock movie titles to retelling the beautiful tale of how our favorite show came into being to describing what the writing team’s plans are for A, Marlene treats us all to some pretty delicious nuggets of information! Dig into some of the most tantalizing moments from the interview below, lovelies!

SheWired: How did the Pretty Little Liars material come to you?
Marlene King: I had a general meeting with the folks at ABC Family because they loved Now and Then, and it seemed like we had very similar sensibilities. They developed programs for the target audience that I really seemed to have a lot of fun writing with and for… I left that meeting and the very next day they called and said “Hey, we have a book for you to take a look at.” It was Pretty Little Liars.

SheWired: So, what was your response after reading that book?
Marlene King: I loved it! I read it in one sitting and called and said, “Can I have the next book please? And when can I come in and talk about the television show?”

SheWired: What were the challenges in trying to take that book from book form to the television show?
Marlene King: The challenge…it was actually really fun for me. It wasn’t extremely challenging or taxing. I remember writing the pilot with a smile on my face the whole time. The book was so much fun. The pilot was based on the very first Pretty Little Liars book. It’s a very literal adaptation of the book. The Executive Producer of the pilot with me was Bob Levy, and I remember calling him everyday and say “Bob this is so much fun, I cant wait for you to read it.” He was like, “Stop calling! You’re getting my hopes up to high.” It was just a lot of fun.

SheWired: You have paid homage to Hitchcock several times. I forget now if it’s you or Oliver Goldstick (executive producer) who is the Hitchcock fan.
Marlene: Well, I think we’ve all become Hitchcock fans but I came into this show with the thought that we should pay as much homage to Hitchcock as possible. We try to honor Hitchcock’s work heavily,  at least in every finale.

SheWired: I’m going to have to pay more attention to that because I have seen Vertigo and Rear Window in the show.
Marlene King: You should see Psycho before you see the Season 2 finale.

Is there anything else you’d like to say about what we can expect from Pretty Little Liars?
Marlene: It’s just a very exciting time for us because we feel this season is the end of a sort of two-year journey for us. We started telling the story (of A) two years ago and it’s really exciting for us to finally get to share with the audience the conclusion of that part of Pretty Little Liars.

*Check out more clues and spoilers from Marlene King over at SheWired!*

Now it’s YOUR turn! If you could ask Marlene one question about any Pretty Little Liars mystery or twist, what would it be? Leave your burning question for Marlene King in the comments and remember to catch all new episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season 2 every Monday at 8/7 c on ABC Family!

Don’t miss the latest from Pretty Little Liars author Sara Shepard! Sara’s new Lying Game book, Two Truths and A Lie, is available wherever books are sold February 7th.

Sample it | Order it | Download the ebook

Ashley Benson holds hands with boyfriend Ryan Good as they check out the LA Lakers Game in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (January 31).

The 22-year-old actress was just announced as the newest addition to Spring Breakers.

“I’m so excited to be joining the cast of Spring Breakers. It’s a very exciting project to be a part of. Thank you all for your support ” she tweeted in thanks to her fans reactions.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ashley Benson

Ash also chatted with Alloy about how to rock the Teen Choice Awards blue carpet.

“The Teen Choice Awards are always such a fun show and an opportunity to really rock out with your fashion. I thought this dress had that slight bit of edge which totally fitted that theme!” she shared.

Ashley Benson holds hands with boyfriend Ryan Good as they check out the LA Lakers Game in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (January 31).

The 22-year-old actress was just announced as the newest addition to Spring Breakers.

“I’m so excited to be joining the cast of Spring Breakers. It’s a very exciting project to be a part of. Thank you all for your support ” she tweeted in thanks to her fans reactions.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ashley Benson

Ash also chatted with Alloy about how to rock the Teen Choice Awards blue carpet.

“The Teen Choice Awards are always such a fun show and an opportunity to really rock out with your fashion. I thought this dress had that slight bit of edge which totally fitted that theme!” she shared.

Photo Credit: David Gabber / PR Photos

Just like our favorite Rosewood girls — Aria, Hanna, Spencer and Emily — we L-O-V-E gorgeous fashion, hot beats, and collecting pretty little secrets. And, speaking of secrets, we’ve got a fun surprise for you: We caught up with superstar JoJo, and got her to reveal her best beauty tricks, the sweetest thing she’s ever done for a crush, and the hush-hush details on her highly anticipated new album. Check out our exclusive interview with the talented singer below! (Enjoy another awesome article on JoJo over at How to Rock!)

PLL: Tell us more about your new album! What sets this one apart from your previous ones?
JoJo: [It's] a natural progression from where we left off with one of my last singles Too Little Too Late”. So, I wanted to create something that was familiar —yet older— and more representative of where I am right now as a 21-year-old.  It hits harder and I think it’s a subject matter that a lot of people can relate to.

PLL: What are some of the song titles off of Jumping Trains?
JoJo: I try to not talk about the titles right now just because there have been a lot of leaks with the album. I know that sounds like a silly thing but I’m a bit guarded with the titles since I get nervous [about online leaks]. But I can say that the songs are raw and fun and young, and that I experimented with different sounds and took a few chances this time around.

PLL: What’s one of your favorite lyrical moments from your upcoming album?
JoJo: Oh, great question. Yeah, there’s some things that I’m just kind of tongue and cheek about…I kind of surprised myself by saying things that I would say conversationally but wasn’t sure if it was necessarily the right thing to put into a song. For example, in my song Jumping Train I sing: “We keep chugging along on this road to nowhere, nobody’s out there, I’m not even here anymore, you’re kinda boring me. You got stuck in the comfort zone and it makes me so uncomfortable. And it’s not my fault that you’re glued to your seat. I’m sorry.” So I kinda just had a moment where I was like, I want to say things in songs that I say conversationally. Cause you know I’m kind of a…I don’t know…kind of a bad*** and I wanted to explore that side of me.

PLL: Are you preparing for your tour with Big Time Rush? What’s it like touring with the group?
JoJo: Yeah! I’m doing a few dates with them on the West Coast. It’s definitely different being a solo artist and seeing the camaraderie and the whole set-up with a group. So, it’s cool because it’s me and my team, basically. But it’s exciting to see how they operate!

PLL: Which TV series are you currently obsessed with?
JoJo: I love the Real Housewives series, especially the Beverly Hills one. I don’t watch that much TV though. You know, I might watch a Celtics game. I might watch the Real Housewives. I love to watch documentaries but that’s pretty much it.

PLL: What’s the nicest thing you’ve ever done for a boyfriend (or vice versa)?
JoJo: Well, I was dating this guy –he’s not a singer, but he obviously knows how much I love music — so he wrote me a song, recorded it. It was for my birthday. He gave it to me. It was the sweetest, sweetest thing. He had his friends help him do it. So, I really liked it! Then, when I was in a relationship that lasted a couple of years, every anniversary, Valentine’s Day, and birthday we would trade back and forth this book of our relationship in which we would add new entries to celebrate every milestone. And it was a really really sweet thing that we did to commemorate our relationship. Best of all, it gave me a chance to be creative which I enjoy! I also made a painting of my boyfriend at the time….of us from this photo he had taken. I don’t make grand things and I haven’t really…I mean, I’ve taken trips and done that, but honestly it’s kinda the more sentimental things that stay with me.

PLL: What’s your biggest style and/or beauty secret?
JoJo: Biggest fashion secret…hmm…let’s see. Seamless panties are very important — you want to make sure the lines aren’t showing and that your figure is smooth. So, having the right undergarments is very essential. Also, something that I like to do is wear combat boots throughout the day. So I keep a pair of high boots in my trunk and a pair of high heels (just in case I want to go out later). So I kind of keep an option in my trunk or in a big bag that I can throw in my car or take with me or whatever. So I have like a pair of clean underwear, a dress to throw on, a sweater, and heels. Just so, you know, if a girlfriend calls me and is like “hey! Come out for a drink” I’ll be ready to go. Biggest beauty secret? Take off your make-up every night, you know. It’s not a secret. I would say, also take vitamins. I also recommend I make-up setting sprays. Urban Decay actually makes an amazing make-up setting spray. How it works is that you’ll do your foundation, your powder, your blush, bronzer, etc and then you spray it on top of your makeup and it sets it all very well.

PLL: Do you have any fashion dont’s?
JoJo: Well, the great thing about fashion is that you can do whatever you want. I personally don’t think there are any rules. In that, I believe in dressing for your body type. So, for example, I’m petite and  have curves. I can’t really pull off the whole like flowy, mu-mu — I can’t think what’s the name of it — dresses that have no shapes to them, that kind of just lay on your body. I can’t really do that. I need something that shows off my figure a bit more. But, as a rule of thumb, I don’t say no to a specific style or trend. I’ll try it out.

PLL: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
JoJo: I’m proud for proving to myself that I’m stronger than I thought I was in a few different regards, personally, professionally. I’m proud that I feel like I can make it through anything.

Now, it’s your turn! If given the opportunity, what’s one question you would love to ask JoJo?

FUN FACT: JoJo has partnered with AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign and AOL’s Cambio Impact to spread the word on the dangers of texting while driving: “I wanted to be a part of this campaign because I feel texting while driving is one of the most important, issues that’s facing our generation. And, I think that we all kind of feel like oh we’ve got it under control and that we can multi-task. However, it’s just such an incredibly dangerous thing to be doing, to be distracted in any way while you’re driving. I really believe in raising awareness about this issue — especially with young people because we think we’re infallible but we’re not.” Watch the video here and take the pledge at facebook.com/itcanwait.