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For the cast of "New Girl," all you need is love. And Twitter followers. The stars of the hit FOX series discussed with OTRC.com the social media impact of a recent kiss between Jess and Nick, characters played by Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson.

"I got 20,000 followers the night of that kiss," Johnson told OTRC.com at PaleyFest 2013, an annual event that allows fans to interact with and ask questions of television actors, directors and producers. "Let's see what happens if they have sex. I mean, how many followers do you get in that night?"

It's officially over for Zooey Deschanel and musician Ben Gibbard.

The pair, who married in September 2009, are officially divorced as of December 12 according to court documents filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Zooey Deschanel is going to make her Broadway debut in the role of a lifetime - portraying her hero, Loretta Lynn in a musical adaptation of "Coal Miner's Daughter."

The actress joined Lynn on-stage at Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, when the country legend announced that her life story would be going to Broadway with Deschanel attached to star.

FOX has renewed three of its hit sitcoms - the musical comedy series "Glee," the family show "Raising Hope" and "New Girl," starring Zooey Deschanel.

"Glee" has been granted a fourth season, which will premiere in the fall, the network said on Monday, April 9. "#Glee was officially picked up for season 4 today!" main star Lea Michele, who plays glee club star Rachel Berry, Tweeted on Monday. "So happy! Can't wait to see where Rachel will be next year! Fingers crossed for NYC! :)"

Zooey Deschanel's first time as host of "Saturday Night Live" gave the actress plenty of opportunities to deliver laughs as she parodied an Oscar-nominated film, a fellow actress and a conservative mom.

How do you think Zooey Deschanel did in her "Saturday Night Live" hosting duties? Watch a few clips and vote in our poll below.

Zooey Deschanel is set to host the February 11 episode of "Saturday Night Live" with musical guest Karmin.

"This will definitely be a highlight of my life," Deschanel told MTV News of her "Saturday Night Live" debut. "For sure, the bucket list."

Zooey Deschanel didn't take home a Golden Globe Award last night, but she brought her own bling to the award show.

The "New Girl" star donned a custom green and black rhinestone-encrusted Prada gown and matching clutch to the Award show and complemented the look with a tuxedo manicure. Her nails were painted white with a black French tip which served as cummerbunds to the tiny bowties and buttons painted on each nail.

Zooey Deschanel has filed for divorce from her husband, Ben Gibbard, after more than two years of marriage.

Deschanel, 31, and Gibbard, the 35-year-old singer of the band Death Cab for Cutie, separated late last year. The actress filed divorce papers at a Los Angeles court on December 27 and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

Zooey Deschanel has appeared in numerous films and now has her own show, 'New Girl.' See photos of her over the years.

Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have paired up for another project - but this time, it isn't a film.

Deschanel and Gordon-Levitt, who both co-starred in the 2009 film "500 Days Of Summer," have teamed up to create a video that has quickly become a YouTube sensation. Deschanel posted a video to her website, hellogiggles.com, featuring the two performing a duet to Nancy Wilson's 1963 song, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" The video, which features the two strumming a cover to the classic song, has garnered over 1 million views - overnight.

The "New Girl" star Zooey Deschanel and her husband, Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard, are reportedly ending their marriage after two years.

The actress' spokesperson confirmed the news to OnTheRedCarpet.com on Tuesday, November 1. The actress' spokesperson had no further comment on the matter.

Zooey Deschanel sang the national anthem during Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday but did not stay and watch the entire game.

Footage of her empty seat was shown during the FOX network's broadcast of the Major League Baseball championship game. She later Tweeted that she was 'not a jerk' and had to leave early to catch a plane. Check out a video of her performance and tell us what you think about it.

Zooey Deschanel will sing the national anthem during Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday, organizers say.

The 31-year-old actress is a member of indie folk and pop group She & Him and currently stars in the new comedy series "New Girl." The show was recently picked up for a full season and airs on FOX, the same network that broadcasts the Major League Baseball best-out-of-seven-game championship.