Band of bloggers The Jan. 2 episode of “Gos sip Girl” (9 p.m./Ch. 11) fea tures two songs from series star Ed Westwick’s band, “The Filthy Youth.” West wick plays Chuck on The CW series.
Speaking of The CW, Chad Mi chael Mur ray, star of the net work’s “One Tree Hill,” will join “Prison Break” star William Fichtner in blog ging on nhl.com for the AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic game, which takes place next Tuesday in Buffalo (Sabres vs. Penguins).
Fichtner, a Buffalo native, blogged on nhl.com last season during the Sabres’ run in the Stan ley Cup playoffs. Last, but not least: * Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who’s been off “The View” since leaving for maternity leave Oct. 23, returns next Monday (11 a.m./Ch. 7). Has selbeck gave birth to Taylor Thomas Nov. 9.
* Tomorrow on Ch. 9: “Control Room Presents” featuring perform ances from Rihanna (8 p.m.) and Avril Lavigne (9 p.m.).
* Jeffrey Lyons and Alison Bailes opine on their picks for the year’s top flicks tomorrow on Ch. 4 (5:30 p.m.).
* Faith Salie has inked a deal to host Sundance Chan nel’s “Best of the Fest,” a half- hour wrap-up show airing Jan. 27 (9 p.m.) and featuring highlights of the 2008 Sun dance Film Festival.
* According to a study by TNS, a marketing/ informa tion company, almost two- thirds of American do not support either side in the writers’ strike.
* Former Congressman John LeBoutillier chats with Ray Bertolino today at noon on WHPC (90.3 FM).