AIM users overwhelmingly picked Kristen Bell as the person they’d most like to have on their AIM Buddy List, according to a tally of votes on AIM Today. The Veronica Mars star beat Hayden Panettiere, Alyson Hannigan, Alexis Bledel and Rachel Bilson for top honors in the Best TV Buddy contest.

“I’m flattered that my fans would want me on their Buddy Lists,” Bell said. “AIM is my lifeline to friends and family when I’m on the ‘Veronica Mars’ set, since cell phones aren’t allowed during filming.”

Bell plays the title role on Veronica Mars – a show about a smart, fearless college freshman with a knack for private investigation. She has also appeared in several TV shows and films, including the independent film 50 Pills and the sci-fi thriller Pulse, and is currently filming Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Veronica Mars returns to The CW with an all-new episode on Tuesday, May 1, at 9:00pm ET / 8:00pm CT.

Kristen was presented with the AIM Best TV Buddy award on the Veronica Mars set in San Diego, CA. For b-roll footage, log onto http://www.thenewsmarket.com/aol for broadcast-standard video. Registration and video are free to the media.

I totally didn’t know about this! Kristen was on 2 episodes of WE Network’s show Designer to the Stars, if you missed it last night like me you can catch several encours tonight and tomorrow. I don’t know if I will be able to make clips so watch it if you can. Big thanks to Ashley for the heads up!

Monday, Mar 26 9:00 PM & 9:30 PM (Tonight!)
Monday, Mar 26 4:00 AM & 4:30 AM (Tonight!)
Tuesday, Mar 27 12:00 AM & 12:30 AM (Tomorrow)

Kristen and Veronica Mars has been nominated for two categories for the 33rd Annual Saturn Awards. Comeone averybody let’s cross our fingers for her and the show. The winners will be announced at this year’s 33rd Annual Saturn Awards which takes place on Thursday, May 10, 2007 in Universal City. Hosting the event will be actor Greg Grunberg and comedian Jeffrey Ross. Here are the categories she’s been nominated for:

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