I didn’t realize how pretty Rachel Bilson’s dress was at the Teen Choice Awards was until I saw this new set of candid pictures (left) and close-ups of the top (right). Kudos to Rachel’s stylist (and friend) Nicole Chavez on the Zac Posen Yacht Dress pick!  And I love the purse!  The O.C. will return with its fourth season on November 2.  More pictures in the gallery!

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Rachel Bilson Visits The Devil
Bilson’s Filming Break From The O.C.
Brody and Bilson’s Vet Visit
Rachel Bilson Gets Shaggy

Rachel Bilson was on location filming for The O.C. On her break, she was caught reading a magazine, eating some yogurt, and grabbing some cookies from the craft services table. It looks like she’s just relaxing and enjoying the outdoors while killing some time in between takes. Good for her! More photos in the gallery.

 - Doobybrain

• Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth stop by TRL.  Superman Returns has already made $21 milion from midnight showings!
• HANDBAGS!  Free Kate Spade Larabee Noel Kat Handbag and Coach Handbag and Wallet.
• Charlize Theron at the Los Angeles Film Festival, where she won the Spirit of Independence Award.  Charlize has also has lured director Alan Parker  to helm her ensemble family drama "Ice at the Bottom of the World" about  a Navy captain who returns home to the Chesapeake Bay to find his daughter a heroin addict and the single mother of a multi-racial child.
• Pamela Anderson washes up PETA
• Hilary Duff leaving her NYC hotel following her appearance on TRL to promote her upcoming flick, Materials Girls.  Her sister Haylie also stars in the film.
• Lindsay Lohan gets farked up!!
• The Brangelina theives have been captured!  The FBI and Massachusetts authorities raided the culprit’s home Tuesday night.

• Anybody for some bikini-clad Teri Hatcher?
• Mariah Carey is trying to confine herself to only pink foods: salmon, ruby red grapefruit juice and blood oranges.  Rolls eyes.
• Josh Duhamel is Tough!
• Sienna Miller and Peter Sarsgaard to star in feature adaptation of Michael Chabon’s 1988 novel "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" about one wild and sexually adventurous summer in the life of a recent college graduate named Art Bechstein.
• The O.C. is cut down to a mere 16 episodes!
• Check out the Transformers Teaser Trailer (it didn’t work for me, but maybe some of you will have better luck).

Los Angeles, CA :: The O.C. actress Rachel Bilson was all stripes (horizonally-striped minidress, vertically-striped purse) when hitting up Club Shag over the long Memorial day weekend. The 24-year-old actress is scheduled to begin shooting the fourth (and probably final!) season of The O.C. in early July.  Josh Schwartz, s’more Taylor (Autumn Reeser) and Bim Bim Bop scenes will be greatly appreciated. If you missed that one from the season finale, you can watch that below.  More pictures in the gallery!

UPDATE :: Video added!

SPOILERS :: Your O.C. teaser last week was very clever. I think the secret words are ***** *beep* which means that _____ is the one hovering near death. ***** *beep* was the character ***** ********* played in my favorite movie ***** *** **** ********. A character who, incidentally, spent most of the movie ** * ****. I don’t pretend to be as smart as you, but I’m right, right? — Laura T.

Your O.C. teaser last week was very clever. I think the secerts words are Peter Callaghan, which means that Sandy is the one hovering near death. Peter Callaghan was the character Peter Gallagher played in my favourite movie While You Were Sleeping. A character who, incidentally, spent most of the movie in a coma. I don’t pretend to be as smart as you but I’m right, right? — Laura T.

Above are some spoilers from TV Guide that have been decoded.  Thanks, Patrick! The O.C. season finale episode "The Graduates" airs Thursday, May 18 @ 9PM ET/PT on FOX.  More pictures in the gallery!

Do students in The O.C. really wear leis during graduation?

"The Graduates" Synopsis :: The end of senior year is finally here, bringing the excitement of graduation and the anticipation of new lives in college and beyond. But for Seth, Ryan, Marissa and Summer, it’s also a time to look back on the amazing journey that has brought the four of them this far. Seth must confront his recent misdeeds or deal with the wrath of Sandy – and the police. Ryan’s proud mom arrives with a surprise for him. Marissa receives an astounding proposal that may radically change her plans. And Summer, facing the prospect of going away without Seth, can’t stop crying and hugging her best friends as they say their farewells. But even amidst the speeches and toasts, nothing is ever simple in Newport: Sandy shocks Kirsten by making a big decision after visiting his old public defender’s office; Kaitlin (guest star Willa Holland) returns and moves into Julie’s home, vowing to become the next Cooper to rule Harbor High; and to Taylor’s joy, the "core four" turns into the "fab five." But although the kids may be ready to move on to bright futures, unresolved issues from their past could ruin everything.

The gang graduates from Harbor School in The O.C. season finale episode "The Graduates" airing next Thursday, May 18 @ 9PM ET on FOX (Left to right :: Adam Brody as Seth, Rachel Bilson as Summer, Ben McKenzie as Ryan and Mischa Barton as Marisa).  Many more pictures in the gallery!

Co-stars Benjamin McKenzie, 27, and Kelly Rowan, 39,
 attended The O.C. photocall this past Saturday at
 the Telefilm Festival 2006 in Milan, Italy.

There are a few things you need to know about Samaire Armstrong, who stars in the upcoming film Just My Luck (along with Lindsay Lohan) and is your favorite scene-stealer from Entourage and The O.C. First of all, her name is pronounced sah-MEE-rah, with a rolled r. Try to remember that. Secondly, she has needs, and they must be met. If you don’t bring her flowers when flowers are expected, you’re as good as gone. Third, her father and her brother are Marines, so Samaire is tough. When we spoke to her, she’d had her wisdom teeth removed and she wasn’t even whining about it. And finally, she’s newly single. So if you think you can handle her, keep on reading.

We feel like ******** for making you talk to us right after having your wisdom teeth out.  I’m still swollen! I’m very puffy. I’ve been putting it off since I was 20, and I’m 25 now. I thought maybe I could get away with it, but they were damaging the roots of my other ones, so I really needed to get them out.

You’re not just a pretty, swollen face, though. Don’t you have your own clothing line? It’s called Naru. It means "becoming" in Japanese—like, it looks becoming on you, but also like you’re becoming something, changing. It’s everything from vintage to modern. My whole thing is being sexy without showing too much, because that’s my comfort level. (continued after the jump, more pictures in the gallery)

So how do you like to be sexy? I like to show shoulders and neck. My parents always say I have really good legs. I’ve worked really hard for them. They always insist that I show my legs.

What kind of style does your ideal guy have? I think that men’s clothing should be functional. If there’s a rip in his jeans, it should be because he was out working, not because he ripped them so they looked cool. It’s even better if they’re ripped because he got in a fight.

So you’re into the tough, barroom-brawler type? Well, my family is heavily involved in the Marines and close-combat training, and I was raised doing Japanese sword training, so I’ve always been of the mentality that you have to be able to defend yourself. It’s not that I like guys who get in fights, I just like guys who can handle themselves.

Does having a father in the Marines make it hard to bring guys home? In high school it was pretty embarrassing to bring my boyfriends home because they never met my dad’s standards. But lately he’s been looking for a few good Marines for me. He and my brother have both kept an eye out in the Corps.

You have some really tough men looking out for you. They’re not even allowed to have my pictures from Stuff in the barracks. Seriously. The colonel won’t let them. But maybe they’ll make an exception. After the shoot, I told my father that I don’t know how he’ll feel, but I told my mother it’s very J.Lo-esque; it’s all about the booty.

Do you have a boyfriend right now? No. We just broke up. He didn’t come take care of me! This is so bad, but I feel like if I’m sick, I need flowers. I’m very open about saying what I need from a partner, and he needs to meet those demands. So I got my wisdom teeth pulled, and I guess maybe I expected a little bit more support…

Wait, you broke up with him because of the wisdom teeth?! That was just the straw that broke the camel’s back. If you’re not going to be there for my wisdom teeth, you’re not going to be there.

How long until you’re back on the market again? Well, maybe after my swelling goes down!

What are your needs? Let’s teach everyone how to make you happy. I like someone who thinks about me when we’re not together, like picking up knickknacks or a card, and someone who’s strong and protective and not insecure. He should also be someone who’s handsome, funny and smart, who likes to learn and who my dad likes.

Do you like guys in the industry, or do you go for the average type? I don’t think anyone I’ll be dating is average! I like people who create-someone who’s always making progress in whatever business they’re in.

Is there anything else you want to tell our readers? Just how thankful I am for all the support Stuff readers have given me. It’s funny how much impact everyone who reads your magazine has had on my career.

How can a Stuff guy win you over? Be positive! I really believe in serendipity. If you’re following what your heart’s meant to be doing, then you will meet the right people—even if it’s on the other side of the world.

Is there any chance he could skip all that and just seduce you? Well, I’m really into mysticism, so I can always be seduced! I’m pretty susceptible to that sort of thing. Maybe too much.

– Samaire Armstrong, Stuff Magazine June 2006

Synopsis :: Ryan, dealing with the repercussions from prom night, must make a deal with Volchok. Even though Sandy is chosen as "Man of the Year," the D.A. continues his investigation of Sandy’s unique involvement with the new hospital. After she receives a call for help from Kaitlin, Marissa pays her little sister a visit at boarding school. And Ryan’s bloodied hands force Theresa to make a difficult decision once and for all. Meanwhile, Seth’s actions ignite more troubles in Newport.

Seth (Adam Brody) is arrested at Sandy’s (Peter Gallagher) award dinner for Newport’s Man of the Year award.  Inset :: Seth questions whether Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) has been drinking again.  The O.C. episode "The Man of the Year" airs this Thursday, May 4 @ 9PM ET/PT on FOX.  More pictures in the gallery!