MADISON, Wis. — Spotted: Upper East Siders back in Manhattan with more drama than ever before. Thus goes the CW’s “Gossip Girl,” which has returned after an almost four-month hiatus. For those unaware, “Gossip Girl” is a show similar to “The OC,” “Beverly Hills 90210″ or even “Dawson’s Creek” in how it glamorizes high school adolescence as overly mature and, of course, gorgeous.

EVANSTON, Ill. — As The Daily sat down to interview Andy Samberg Tuesday night before his show, Samberg said he first had to go to the restroom. “Don’t worry, I don’t really have to go, I’m just gonna do, like, cocaine,” he joked. He also said a “Saturday Night Live” intern pointed out an earlier Daily article noting the show did not initially sell out at Northwestern, prompting fellow cast members to poke fun at him.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — My birthday is coming up and I only have one wish this year. I would like CBS to banish Katie Couric to the morning hours for good and bring back Dan Rather.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — “Before becoming the comic book superhero the Incredible Hulk Bruce Banner was a prominent what? A) Reporter, B) Professor, C) Lawyer, D) Scientist.”

MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin at Madison’s Kohl Center was transformed into an elaborate game show set this weekend, as “Jeopardy! America’s Favorite Quiz Show” taped the 2008 College Championship.

ATLANTA — In 2004, MTV introduced the world to the uber-rich but morally bankrupt kids of “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.” Within weeks of the first episode, teens around the country were referring to Kristen, LC and Stephen as if they were their best friends — or at least making a connection between them and the drama-riddled cliches at their own high schools.