The Post: You’ve been on a lot of tours lately and are currently touring with Natasha Bedingfield; how do you prepare?

Kate Voegele: It’s pretty crazy, it’s pretty nonstop — so I’ve been in the mode for the last six months, so before a tour you got to gear up to be busy 24/7…But it’s really in getting yourself pumped up with the band and the show to make sure everything is where it needs to be. I think it’s going into it with a great perspective and remembering why you do it…when you remember how much you love what you are doing and why you are doing it, it makes it so much easier.

Post: What do you look forward to the most when you go on tour?

Voegele: I think one of the things is the travel. I just love spending time in all of the different cities…It’s like being on vacation all the time — you get to travel, and I love exploring the different cities where I’m at, like finding cool shops and restaurants and other things. I like to pick up something, even if it’s something little…That’s probably the thing I look forward to the most.

Post: What is your most memorable moment on tour?

Voegele: It’s hard to say because every night there is always something really, really amazing going on. There are always people who approach you after the show and tell you how much you really affected them, and that is always really cool for me. After the show, people are so adamant to meet and talk to me about how a song really affected them in a profound way, and that’s so cool for me.

Post: What was it like being on One Tree Hill?

Voegele: It was awesome…I never knew what to expect, I never really done any official acting. Everyone was so welcoming and down to earth… I’m just the new kid who was there for seven episodes, but they were so nice and I made so many new friends. It was definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had in my career.

Post: Who haven’t you worked with yet and who would you like to work with in the future?

Voegele: I don’t know there are lots of people I would love to work with: Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams and all country type of artists.

Post: How did you hook up with Tom and the gang up at MySpace to be on their record label?

Voegele: Tom sent me a message personally on MySpace and asked me to come showcase for him. That was pretty crazy because I didn’t think it was real. …Tom is a great guy and he got a great, creative vision for his label, and I think it’s awesome that he’s so innovative with everything he’s doing. It’s been an awesome partnership, I just love working with those guys.

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“We try to spread the wealth a little bit. Each year we always do the Wilmington Family YMCA because they always help us out with their facilities and we think it’s good to support the local YMCA. Then, each year we pick a charity that is doing good things, or a cause we think is good, and we help them out. This year it was St. Jude.”

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Two weeks ago we reported that Amazon.com had begun taking pre-orders for One Tree Hill - The Complete 5th Season on DVD (see the link below), even though the studio had not announced the title just yet. As a result, Amazon didn't have a street date at the time, but this morning Warner Home Video made it official by formally announcing this 5-disc package, and giving a street date of August 26th. Here's their description, followed by more details:

Hello again! Four-and-a-half years after the searing and surprising events that marked their final days at Tree Hill High, old friends return to their North Carolina hometown. Some of them reached the goals they set as teens: Lucas published his novel, Brooke rocked the fashion world as an acclaimed couturière and Haley became the teacher she always yearned to be. Some didn't: Peyton crashed and burned in L.A., and Nathan saw his promise of pro hoops glory evaporate in a single, violent moment. But once they're back home in this involving 5-Disc, 18-Episode Season Five Set, everyone discovers so much is the same: love, friendship, challenges, triumphs, laughs, tears...and dreams. As Lucas says, it's just the beginning.

Just as Amazon had said in their listing, the list price is $59.98 SRP, but you can pre-order it as of this writing for just $38.99. Running time is 810 minutes, with video in anamorphic widescreen and audio in English - Dolby Surround 5.1. Subtitles are going to be in English, French and Spanish. Here is a list of the various bonus material included:

• Unaired Scenes
• "One Tree Hill Fast Forward": Show Creators and Cast Share Their Excitement in Moving the Storyline Four Years Later in the Characters' Lives
• "One Tree Hill at 100": Commemorating the 100th Episode Milestone
• "One Tree Hill Musical Stars": Guest Stars Kevin Federline and Kate Voegele at Work Behind the Scenes on Set and Making Music
• Commentary on 2 Episodes by Series Creator Mark Schwahn, and Key Cast and Crew
• Gag Reel
• Plus a bonus offer for a Digital Copy of the entire season!

If the bottom-most item sounds familiar to some of you, then you are possibly also fans of Supernatural as well. Warner recently announced that their Sept. 2nd release of Supernatural - The Complete 3rd Season would be the first TV-DVD season set to include a bonus Digital Copy of the entire season's worth of episodes. The second one will be One Tree Hill - The Complete 5th Season on DVD. We've learned that these digital copies on both Supernatural and One Tree Hill will not be "on-disc" copies, however...there's not enough room on the discs to store them! So they will be provided via download, similar to a method Warner used to call "e-copy" in the past, and available in either Windows Media (PC) or in iTunes (Mac) versions. It's an easy way to get "digital file" copies of the feature that's on the DVD, downloaded to your computer or your compatible media player (such as a video iPod, or an Archos) at no additional charge. Hooray!

We're still waiting on package art for this set, but stay tuned and we'll bring it to you just as soon as we get it!

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She's a veteran of Farm Aid. She auditioned for the WB's "One Tree Hill" (to "humor my manager," she says) and was hired for the role of Mia even though she had no professional acting experience. And she's touring with pop heavyweight Natasha Bedingfield beginning in June.

But Voegele sees her greatest accomplish in being the first artist signed to fledgling MySpace Records in 2006. MySpace made her debut, ''Don't Look Away,'' its first release and she hit the road to promote it. MySpace then re-released ''Don't Look Away'' with a new cover on Jan. 22. They also repackaged it with three acoustic tracks for a Target exclusive.

"MySpace was on board two years before 'One Tree Hill' ever came about," Voegele said. "They believed in me from the beginning. Without them and my management--everybody on my whole team--I think it would be impossible to be where I am now. That's probably been one of the greatest milestones in my career."

That career has also been a hectic one. Last fall, she juggled her tour with Matt Nathanson and her starring role on "One Tree Hill." She toured with Nathanson on the weekends, and acted during the week.

"I would fly out to play gigs with Matt," she said. "I wracked up so many frequent flier miles because I was just in a different city every weekend. It was, like, fly to Lawrence, KS, and then we drive up to Missouri then I'd fly to Wilmington [NC] to shoot 'One Tree Hill,' then I would fly to Chicago. It was insane. I figure if I can lead the double life thing and do it sanely and give 100 percent in both areas, why not?"

Although the acting gig is fun--she gets to perform her original music on the show--music is her first love. A prolific writer, Voegele said she has enough material for 10 more albums.

"I have so much stuff," she said. "As an artist, I'm always writing because I'm always inspired by everything that's going on around me. I'm having all these amazing experiences, now that I'm on tour and meeting people and hanging out with everybody and seeing new places; it's incredibly inspirational. I'm always writing. I can't wait to get in the studio again, although I'm definitely still really excited about doing this record and riding it out."

After she wraps up the dates with Bedingfield, Voegele hopes to headline her own tour and continue her work on "One Tree Hill." (The dates with Bedingfield are listed below.)

"There's something awesome about opening and gaining new fans and getting in front of people and being on a great bill with someone like Natasha," she said. "But, then, it's also amazing to headline your own shows and see your fan base come out just to see you. That's a great thing, too."

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Last night, the 25-year-old One Tree Hill star dropped by the Tone product launch party held in conjunction with GenArt Styles at New York’s glamorous Hammerstein Ballroom.

“I’m thrilled to help Tone launch this new line. Women feel fabulous putting on that perfect outfit, or slipping into an incredible pair of heels,” said Sophia. “I think we should start feeling fabulous as soon as we begin our day, with beauty products that feel like fashion accessories too!”

For more information on Tone, visit Toneskincare.com.

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Amazon is now taking orders for 'One Tree Hill' season five on DVD for just $38.99. No release date has been given yet, but we'll post information as soon as it becomes available.

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OK, I don't know how to start with anything but the big news: Lucas declared his hate for Peyton. You read that right, sports fans: Hate. See, Lucas finally heard from Lindsey, and his cockeyed optimism was crushed when Lindsey told him she was seeing someone else. Buh... wha... she's supposed to come back to me! I told her so! Apparently not.

So Lucas makes an ass out of himself at a basketball game, nearly assaulting a player from the other team and getting kicked out. (Who does he think he is, Bobby Knight?) He repairs to the Only Bar in Tree Hill to get plastered, and Peyton finds him. She drags him home, puts him to bed, sympathizes with his plight, and then gets this earful: "Peyton ... I hate you. I wish you never came back. You ruined my life."

I get the distinct impression that Mark Schwahn is chortling to himself and rubbing his hands together in Mr. Burnsian glee.

See, this flies in the face of what absolutely everyone has been telling Peyton and Lucas -- dude, you SOOOOOO love Peyton! It's obvious! You wrote about her in your book! Your mouth says no, but your prose says yes! Lucas finally got as sick of people telling him what he thought as I am, and snapped. I don't know if he truly hates Peyton, but he's making it pretty damn clear that they're not getting back together any time soon. So much for "meant to be," huh?

Of course, other stuff happened. Brooke took Angie in for her surgery, and therefore spent most of the episode crying photogenicly at the hospital. She's so worried about her borrowed child that she doesn't pick up on Lucas' pain, and she doesn't realize that her hot pediatric cardiologist is most likely hitting on her. Most likely that will break through in the next episode. I can't really blame her for being oblivious, as knowing a kid in your care just got her chest cracked open would tend to overshadow everything else.

Haley learns that she should listen to me when I yell at the TV, as Jamie finds the card he made for Dan daintily placed at the top of the trash can. Jamie does not approve, and he stalks off to deliver the card to Dan himself. Cue Haley feeling like the worst mom in the world again, as she tries to explain to Jamie that Dan's a bad guy and she's trying to protect him. None of this would have happened if she just made sure to bury the card under the coffee grounds like I advised. Silly fictional characters, not listening to my advice!

Mia returns to Tree Hill unannounced to fit in a couple of product placements, film a Rock the Vote  commercial and bolster Haley's flagging self esteem. Look, Haley, I admire you immensely -- you've got a great family, you're making a great album, and if I'm where you are in four years, I'll be thrilled. Aw, Mia's sweet.

Mia also pumps Peyton for information: "Am I allowed to ask what's going on between you and Lucas, of is that kind of like saying Voldemort?" Hee! She counsels Peyton to get Lucas drunk and then divine his true feelings. Peyton laughs it off, but you can tell she's thinking about it when she helps the completely wasted Lucas stagger home. That's why the "I hate you!" is even more of a gut-punch than it would be otherwise.

In other news, Mouth gets his shot at broadcasting fame when he covers the ravens game, but that also means he caught Lucas behaving badly on tape. He decides his friendship is more important than his career, and he destroys the tape. Back to the cutting room for you, young man!

Nathan is working on getting back in shape, and he's using Jamie as a conditioning tool. It's completely adorable to watch him running while towing Jamie on his scooter. When Nathan flags at a hill, Jamie offers him his cape. Seriously: Most adorable TV kid ever.

If only he didn't give Dan something to live for... Dan discovers he's second in line on the heart transplant list. His idiot doctor tells him who's ahead of him. That's... not good. When we see Dan at the end of the episode, he's looming over his heart-transplant rival, contemplating eeeeeevil. Yay!

Also, Deb is internet dating/flashing an anonymous man via webcams, and discovers that her swain is Skills. She's appalled, but as he's already seen her bodacious tatas, he's all for continuing the dalliance. Let the bodice-ripping commence! That's got to be a sign of the apocalypse right there.

Plus, we had water balloons, Jamie's basketball strategy succeeding, Quentin falling afoul of a coach who took the wrong message from Karate Kid ("Sweep the leg" wasn't supposed to be a good thing), Mia singing a song that needs to be retired from television from overuse, Lucas telling Brooke that "love doesn't need words," Dan confessing that Jamie is his best friend, Dr. Copeland extolling the virtues of Brooke, and Skills extolling the virtues of bacon. But let's face it -- you know you really just want to talk about the Leyton debacle. Have at it!

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The band celebrated the release of their latest issuance, a new EP called The Cycles, with a hometown show on Friday, and they're spreading the word about the collection further and wider via Amazon.com this week. If you hit Amazon now, EP track "Missing Something" is available as a free download.

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Brooke Davis has proven herself as not only a wonderful person and friend but a mother as well. After finally reaching happiness within herself and being there for close friends, she has found her niche as a caring, loving mother. Her emotional connection to her adopted baby is extremely endearing and heartfelt. Her determination to give her the best life possible is touching, especially with the help of long-time friend Lucas Scott.

Of course, when it comes down to it, how many of us were excited to witness some totally inspiring Brucas moments? As a fan myself, I must admit I do hope this doesn't transform into a Lucas/Brooke love affair. There is only so much fans can endure of the Peyton/Lucas/Brooke love triangle that refuses to die. If anything, by continuing to throw Lucas' true feelings around, his character's authenticity continues to become increasingly hazy.

Millicent continues to nurture a budding relationship with her boyfriend Mouth. With unique career goals and different pasts, Mouth and Millicent have learned to overcome each other's fears and struggles and merely lean on each other for support. Millicent learned how to co-exist within an apartment of three adventurous guys simply by attending to their interests. (Who doesn't like a water gun fight every now and then?) Despite being incredibly busy at work, she still found time to build up Mouth's confidence during Mouth's milestone sports broadcasting debut.

With a game-changing injury, Q chose to remove himself from the Ravens basketball team. Without the use of his hand, his talent and his passion, he was confident that his membership on the team no longer counted for anything. The guidance and encouragement by his coaches and a special little five-year-old finally opened his eyes to the true meaning of teamwork. Despite still wearing a cast, Q rejoined the team, determined to help out his teammates take it to the top. Q eventually seemed to realize that when one way doesn't work out, try another. Given all the odds, one simply can't give up so easily.

Somewhere along the way, teams broke and the loyalties that once were present became extinct. Dan Scott murdered his own brother in cold blood and in return destroyed a future with his two sons. His former wife, Deb, and ex-wife, Karen, have each made brief appearances on the show so far. Karen, who's been away in Paris with her boyfriend and Lily, has yet to hold a significant role this season. Though Deb made her appearance at Jamie's birthday party, she made it clear to Dan that his presence was unwanted.

Despite Dan pouring his heart out to his son, Nathan stood loyal to his family. With Dan's days limited, Nathan cut the last tie holding Dan to the Scott family. Nathan's last words to his father may very well be "Leave my family alone."

Next week's episode clips reveal nothing useful for us avid fans. Could Lucas and Peyton making out on his bed just be an elaborately created mind-game? Or maybe it's one of Peyton's dreams. But since many of us are surely crossing our fingers, we have to wonder: Has Lucas finally unlocked his heart?

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