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Making the Band 4 Season Finale: Is it the Beginning of the End of Danity Kane?

2008-10-06T22:50:00.012-04:00

Does Diddy really kick Aubrey out of Danity Kane? It sure seemed liked it at the end of the season finale of MTV's Making the Band 4. With less than 20 minutes left of the episode, Diddy has a meeting with Danity Kane to discuss the future of the group that ends on a sour note for Aubrey.

The beginning of the episode was fun and happy. The girls of Danity Kane and the guys of Day 26 enjoy an all-expense paid trip, courtesy of Diddy, to Cabo San Lucas. Danity Kane and Day 26 have fun in Mexico while Donnie Klang stays in the NYC to promote his album, Just a Rolling Stone. Danity Kane and Day 26 swim with dolphins, the groups celebrate Robert's 24th birthday and all is good in the hood.

After a few days in the sun, Danity Kane and Day 26 along with Donnie meet with Diddy for a meeting in New York City. The meeting starts with a lot of koombaya and praise from Diddy. He congratulates all of the groups on their successful albums and Making the Band Tour. After the boys are excused from the meeting, it's time to get to the nitty gritty with the Danity Kane gals.

First, Diddy addresses Andrea directly. I was shocked to learn that she once wanted out of the group. Her reasons: She believes that everyone's focus has changed. Other members of Danity Kane want to act and do other things outside of the group, and Andrea just wants to be a member of Danity Kane and sing.

Then, big mouth Aubrey gives Diddy her take on the reality of the group. She expresses her concern with what she believes to be improper management as well as Diddy's attempt to make Dawn a solo star. Aubrey believes that Diddy is manipulating and keeping secrets when it comes to his vision for Dawn as well as Danity Kane. Diddy sets her straight and reminds her that if she doesn't like the way that he manages his businesses, then she can leave. I believe he said something about "the beauty of America" and that Aubrey doesn't have any "shackles."

After Aubrey finally shuts up, Dawn gives a piece of her mind. She admits that there are clicks within the group. Viewers know the obvious click between D. Woods and Aubrey, also known as Ebony and Ivory. Dawn also points out how Danity Kane doesn't always have five members at shows, red carpet events and other events. Whether it's Aubrey doing her Broadway thing or D. Woods and Andrea doing their own things; sometimes Danity Kane is a four member group.

Diddy goes back and forth with, you guessed it, Aubrey, on more issues and eventually lets her know that he no longer wants her to be in the group. He doesn't appreciate the way that she talks to him, and I can't blame him. Diddy is the boss and for some reason, Aubrey seemly forgets that.

Of course, MTV throws a curve ball, and there's going to be a part two of the Making the Band 4 finale. After this episode, complete with dramatic thunder and rain during Diddy's meeting with the girls, we have to wait utnil next week to see the conclusion to this Danity Kane drama.

Stay tuned!

2008-10-01T21:14:00.002-04:00

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'America's Next Top Model' Episode 5 Recap

2008-10-01T20:52:00.004-04:00

The America's Next Top Model contestants participate in a photo shoot portraying natural disasters that affect the LA area. The girls were on earthquake and sand storm sets and others of the like.

The best of the group this week is Samantha, with her name being called first "to continue to be in the running towards becoming America's Next Model." She definitely improved this week, coming up from the bottom two to number one.

Joslyn and Clark are the last ones standing in front of the judges this week. It's interesting that Clark's name wasn't called, because she was the best last week. It looks like Clark got a little too confident, because she was sent back to the house to pack for South Carolina. She ends up going home, because she needs to get out of "that pretty thing," according to Tyra.

Next week on America's Next Top Model, Tyra teaches the girls the art of the signature pose and Elina has problems with "loosing control."

Stay tuned!

Last Leg of the Making the Band Tour

2008-10-01T10:04:00.009-04:00

Danity Kane, Day 26 and Donnie Klang perform their last show of the Making the Band Tour during last night's episode of MTV's Making the Band. The final tour performance was in Los Angeles, and all of the groups went out with a bang.

Donnie, Q and Brian, following in Willie's footsteps, rip off their shirts during their performances! After Donnie takes his shirt off, he throws it into the audience and the girls go crazy. When Q and Willie rip their shirts off, the girls go crazy again! Willie prepared for his Chippendale moment by massaging his body with oil. All I have to ask is: Does Willie have a girlfriend?

Danity Kane brings all of the guys from Day 26 and Donnie Klang on stage for lap dances during their show.

Also, during last night's episode of Making the Band, Danity Kane shoots their fourth music video, featuring Missy Elliot, for Bad Girl. Day 26 shoots a music video as well, for their single Since You Been Gone.

Diddy only has one interlude about his weight loss, or lack of thereof, during a commercial break.

As you can see by my few words above, last night's episode wasn't that interesting. I'm excited for next week's Making the Band, which looks to be very entertaining. In the preview, I heard Diddy's voice say, "She's not gonna be in Danity Kane. Would you like to go with her?" Ouch!

One of my fellow bloggers wrote that Aubrey was kicked out of Danity Kane and after D. Woods tried to rise to Aubrey's defense, Diddy tried to kick D. Woods out of the group too! Could this be a rumor, or is it actually the truth?

Next week's episode of MTV's Making the Band, to air Tuesday, October 7 at 9pm, is the season finale. Diddy has a meeting with the girls and asks about the future of the group. He wants to know what's really going on. Dawn seems to be the first to speak up, as she says something about the five girls not trusting each other. Shannon and Andrea look like they are on the verge of crazy tears, and Diddy has an expression on his face like he is fed up with what he feels is a bad situation. I can't wait to watch this episode!

Stay tuned!

The Hills: 'Don't Act Innocent' Recap

2008-09-30T14:59:00.005-04:00

The young cast mates of MTV's The Hills just get dumber and dumber. During last night's episode, Stephanie and Doug prove that Lauren should stay the hell away from the both of them, and Heidi's mother gives us hope, as she proves to be the only smart blonde to make an appearance on the show (other than Whitney).

Doug and Stephanie hang out again, and everybody in The Hills knows about it. Doug claims that he's going to have Stephanie's back, if anyone tries to give her crap about going out on dates with him. Instead, Doug tries to call out and lie that Stephanie is stalking and flirting with him through text messages and such. Stephanie makes claims that she only ever wanted to be just friends with Doug and that he kept pushing her into dating.

Finally, Lauren sees through it all. She probably congratulates herself when Doug refers to her as "just an ex-fling!" Can you believe that he calls her that in front of her face? What's wrong with Doug? Is he becoming Lauren's new Spencer or what?

Speaking of Spencer; he seems to have a good time being rude to Mrs. Montag, Heidi's mom. Mom Montag and Spencer have lunch together, and the conversation on Spencer's end is so childish. I wanted to jump up and down on my couch like Tom Cruise on the Oprah Winfrey Show when Mom Montag was calling Spencer "controlling, manipulative, condescending, rude, hostel and disrespectful!" I love her for that!

I always wonder: Where are the parents of these rich kids? The parents need to make more appearances on The Hills and in the lives of these brats!

Heidi and her mom have lunch together too and that only makes the situation worst. Mom Montag cries when she realizes how much her daughter as well as the relationship with her daughter have changed. Heidi needs to get out the Bible and start praying for a brain. Why can't she see that Spencer is a bad influence in her life? Talk about a dumb blonde!

Next week on The Hills, Heidi shows us (more) of how ignorant and brainwashed she is by Spencer and Spencer continues to be a jerk to everyone. I think Heidi is with Spencer to have some type of spot light on the show.

'America's Next Top Model' Episode 4 Recap

2008-09-24T21:03:00.003-04:00

I knew it! I knew it! I knew Isis was not going to make it far in this "competition!" On the fourth episode of Cycle 11 of America's Next Top Model, Isis, along with Hannah immediately after the challenge, was eliminated.

Tyra and the executives of this CW network reality competition show should be ashamed of themselves. They've developed a formula for the cast of America's Next Top Model: a token plus sized model, an Asian girl, a few black girls to add color to the canvas and a very young naive girl. Now they've added, what some may consider the odd ball or extremely out of place girl, and this season, it was Isis, the transgender. I have to admit that Isis' lazy eye may have been her only weakness, but come on! I'm sure someone else was worst than Isis this week. They didn't have to let her go so soon.

I'll continue to keep you updated on who else is eliminated every week, but don't expect any real recaps of the show. I promised myself I would only watch this season of America's Next Top Model until Isis was eliminated. I don't feel comfortable giving the show a lot of space on my blog now that she is gone.

Stay tuned!

Qwanell is Ready to Marry Dawn: A 'Making the Band' Show Recap

2008-09-24T10:09:00.009-04:00

I loved watching Making the Band 4 last night, on MTV. The focus of the reality show was the loving relationship between Dawn, of Danity Kane, and Qwanell (Q), a member of Day 26. Qwanell got so romantical with Dawn, it made me realize how much I miss having a boyfriend (for about 5 seconds, and then I got over it and realized how much I do not miss having a boyfriend).

During the first half of last night's episode, Danity Kane is in Park City, Utah for a solo concert, Day 26 is in Las Vegas and Donnie Klang and Diddy are in LA to shoot Donnie's first music video for his single Take You There. While the groups are separated, Dawn and Q talk on the phone and get mushy for the world to witness.

Dawn always goes into little girl mode when she is talking to Q, whether it's on the phone or face-to-face. It's kind of annoying, but I can understand why Q brings that out of her. Qwanell is so sweet, and he is such a gentleman towards Dawn. During last night's episode of Making the Band 4, Q repeatedly tells Dawn that he loves her and is going to marry her. He even tells her that he wants Dawn to be the mother of his kids!

For the last half of the show, Danity Kane and Donnie join the boys of Day 26 in Vegas for another joint concert of the Making the Band Tour. As more of Danity Kane's performances are aired, I find myself becoming more and more unimpressed with their new album. I think the tracks are supposed to be pop dance numbers, but they're not catchy tunes. The songs from this Danity Kane album, Welcome to the Dollhouse, sound like the songs of a new group that is trying to make it. The songs don't sound like they're coming from an experienced sophomore effort, after a platinum debut. I downloaded Damaged from iTunes, but I won't be spending another $.99 for anymore Danity Kane tracks.

The show ends with Q surprising Dawn with a sweety decorated suite at the Palms hotel. He has a great attention to detail as he decorates the suite all by himself. He seemed to have a Costco sized bag of red rose petals that he strategically scattered throughout the suite. Rose petals were in a heart shape on the white linened bed, on top of the bubbles in the bathtub and they were sprinkled on the floor. Did I mention the grapes and dark chocolate covered strawberries? What a guy. The scene ends with Q serenading Dawn with "You are so beautiful..." I think you're beautiful too Q.

Next week on Making the Band 4, Donnie and Willie show how they really are "Bad Boys," and Danity Kane shoots their Bad Girl music video with Missy Elliot.

In two weeks on Making the Band 4, Diddy has what seems to be a you-are-in-trouble type of meeting with Danity Kane, asking them, "What's really go on in this group?" Uh oh. Looks like trouble is on the horizon again. I'm sure we'll be able to blame Aubrey for whatever the issue is.

Stay tuned!

The Hills: 'While Lauren's Away' Recap

2008-09-23T10:08:00.011-04:00

While Lauren is away, the mice will play! Lauren goes on a vacay to Italy and leaves the rest of The Hills gang behind. Last night's episode of MTV's The Hills was decent. I hear and read a lot about others believing that the show is fake and too staged, and, last night, I began to have my own suspicions about the show.

While Lauren is away, Doug asks Stephanie out on a date. This news is shared by Stephanie one morning, when she comes over to Lauren's house to talk to Audrina. What's wrong with Stephanie? I believe she has gone psycho, if she wasn't there already, just like her brother Spencer. Stephanie tells Audrina about her upcoming date with Doug, and Audrina warns her to be careful when it comes to Lauren finding out about the news. Stephanie's response: "How would she find out?" Stephanie is such an idiot. I agree with Lo on the guess that Doug is trying to get back at Lauren. He's probably mad that she kicked him to the curb.

Click here to watch the full episode of While Lauren's Away

Stephanie and Doug go on their date. They're having dinner and, coincidentally, Brody's mother shows up at the same restaurant. This is when I began to get skeptical about the show. Out of all the restaurants in LA, Stephanie, Doug and Brody's mom are in the same restaurant at the same time, all while the cameras are on for The Hills. So, you know what happens next? Brody's mom tells Brody about the date.

To thicken this well-scripted plot, Lauren's phone doesn't work while she's in Italy. She has no way to communicate with anyone back in the states. This was reason number two for not believing in the show's credibility. Why is it that when Lauren was in Paris, her phone worked fine? She was even able to receive a very important phone call from Audrina to find out that Brody had a girlfriend. When she's in Italy, without MTV cameras, her phone doesn't work, and she doesn't have access to e-mail!?! This doesn't make any sense. This is 2008; even if you're in a third world country, you'll be able to find someone with Internet access or reception bars on a cell phone!

When Lauren finally gets back from her vacation, a few days earlier than planned, she and Brody have dinner. Brody is happily able to tell her, "I told you so," in regards to not trusting Stephanie. Brody tells Lauren about Stephanie and Doug's date, and Lauren seems surprised. Hopefully, she knew before her dinner with Brody and was just putting on a "show" for the cameras.

Next week on The Hills, Stephanie's date with Doug bites her in the you-know-what, and Heidi's mom comes to LA to visit, and Heidi makes her cry.

Stay tuned!

Oh No, Say it Isn't So

2008-09-22T12:22:00.004-04:00

Our girl, Lauren Conrad, was put on Yahoo! TV's list of the Worst Dressed for the Emmys. Yahoo! believes the dress to be too maternity, but strapless numbers are becoming Lauren's signature style. She's skinny enough to pull it off. What do you think?

Image is from Yahoo! TV.

More Photos of Audrina's Move

2008-09-20T17:40:00.004-04:00

Below are more paparazzo photos of The Hills Audrina Patridge moving out of Laruen Conrad's guest house.

Images are from omg!.

Movin' In, Movin' Out of The Hills

2008-09-19T14:29:00.012-04:00

Audrina Patridge is seen below moving out of Lauren Conrad's guest house. Lauren and Lo Bosworth seem to be dressed up for the occassion. Where are the sneakers and sweat pants? Maybe's it's time for a celebration for both teams: Team Lauren and Team Audrina during this battle of the roommates.

Image is from usmagazine.com.

America's Next Top Model Makeover Photos

2008-09-18T17:44:00.009-04:00

Check out the before and after photographs of the contestants on America's Next Top Model Cycle 11.
Images are from Yahoo TV.

Samantha

Sheena

Isis

Joslyn

Lauren Brie

Marjorie

McKey

Analeigh

Brittany (Eliminated on September 17 episode)

Clark

Elina (My favorite ♥)

Hannah

Watch America's Next Top Model on Wednesdays at 8pm (EST) on the CW.

'America's Next Top Model' Episode 3 Recap

2008-09-17T20:56:00.008-04:00

America's Next Top Model was hard for me to watch tonight. This show, which use to be one of my favorites, has become a totally different show from the first cycle. I realize that the show execs are responsible for changing things up a little, to keep it interesting, but tonight's episode wasn't entertaining. It was borderline dumb.

Tyra, Mr. Jay and Ms. Jay end up doing a Snow White type of skit and Tyra dresses up like a good witch, or maybe it was a fairy; I can't remember which she was going for. In the premiere episode of Cycle 11 of America's Next Top Model, they did this futuristic thing that included a lot of computer graphics and Mr. Jay with longer silver hair... I don't know how long I'm going to be able to continue to watch full episodes.

During tonight's show, the girls finally get their makeovers, some of which are very much needed. Elina goes from a brunette to a racially ambiguous red-head. She seemed to be the only one that had a huge problem with her new do, but only for a day. She eventually got over it and learned to love her new hair.

Brittany cries when Ms. Jay calls her "pretty." She's disappointed, because she wants to be a high fashion model and doesn't just want to be pretty.

The challenge for tonight took place at a local Wal-Mart. The girls had to shoot a TV commercial about CoverGirl's TruBlend liquid makeup. You would think this challenge was easy, but the girls were not given a script and the TV spot was only 30 seconds. As always, some of the girls shined and others embarrassed themselves. One of the girls even forgot what store she was promoting and said "Walgreens" instead of "Wal-Mart!" Sweet little Hannah was the winner of the challenge. Her prizes included a $1,000 Wal-Mart gift certificate, courtesy of CoverGirl; that's a lot of groceries!

Bikinis were promoted during the photo shoot. I thought this was going to initiate an interesting moment for Isis, the contestant that was physically born a man, but she had no problems with the shoot.

At the judging panel, Elina is the first to be called to "continue to be in the running towards becoming America's Next Top Model." Analeigh and Brittany are the last two standing. Tyra says that the judges expect more from Analeigh and Brittany is criticized for being too pretty (again). Brittany goes home after Tyra suggests to her that she buy a lot of high fashion, foreign magazines and study the models.

Next week on America's Next Top Model Ms. Jay tries to teach the girls how to work the catwalk and a girl gets sent home immediately after the challenge, she doesn't get to make it to judging.

Stay tuned!

America's Next Top Model airs on Wednesdays at 8pm (EST) on the CW

Get on the Bus: A Making the Band Episode Recap

2008-09-17T15:12:00.005-04:00

In the latest episode of MTV's Making the Band 4, more concerts of the groups' tour was showcased. Last night, we watched Donnie Klang, Day 26 and Danity Kane performed different songs of their latest albums. Other highlights: Qwanell (Q) expresses his deep love for Dawn, Willie is still sexy and Diddy expresses his message to presidential hopeful McCain, "No Bitchassness."

After the groups get on the tour bus, and the girls of Danity Kane give the guys the tour bus rules, it's on to the second concert of the tour. The second city for the Making the Band 4 groups to perform in is Baltimore. Since this is Dawn's hometown, she decides that it is a convenient time for Q to meet the parents. She wants her parents to have dinner with her and Q, but all of the groups end up at the affair. Leave it up to Aubrey to cause an awkward moment for the entire table.

Aubrey asked Dawn for a sip of whatever poison that Dawn was drinking. Dawn insists that Aubrey not have a taste, but Aubrey wants Dawn to share the drink, because both of them are light weights. Aubrey doesn't want Dawn to get drunk and "do Q on the bus." Can you imagine someone referencing sex with your boyfriend in front of your parents? Luckily, after a few seconds of being shocked, everyone ended up laughing at Aubrey's wild child comment.

The third city for Donnie Klang, Day 26 and Danity Kane to perform in is Chicago, which happens to be Willie's hometown. During every performance Willie literally rips his shirt off. During the Chicago concert he decided to throw his torn wife beater into the audience! More than four girls, and maybe a guy, tug and fight for the tank top drenched with Willie's sweat! Settle down girls; settle down.

On next week's episode of MTV's Making the Band 4 Donnie shoots his first music video and Q gets romantical (that's not a typo) with Dawn in a hotel room.

Stay tuned!

Making the Band 4 airs on Tuesdays at 9pm (EST) on MTV

The Hills: 'You Always Miss a Best Friend' Recap

2008-09-16T17:54:00.007-04:00

If you're missing a best friend, then you get your cell phone and dial your best friend's number. Earth to Lauren and Heidi: The two of you are not friends! During last night's episode of MTV's The Hills titled "You Always Miss a Best Friend," Lauren and Heidi express how they miss the fun times that they spent together. There's no reconciliation in the future. Lauren will never be able to trust Heidi again.

Holly, Heidi's older sister, realizes that she misses Lauren as well and talks about it with Heidi and Spencer. I can't believe that Spencer had the nerve to tell Holly, "As long as you're living under this roof" you're not going to hang out with Lauren. Who the heck does he think he is? Thankfully, Holly takes his statement in one ear and out the other and sees Lauren anyway.

It seemed as though Holly and Lauren had a lunch date together. Lauren meets with Holly, and they talk about old times and how the two of them, along with Heidi, were like the three Musketeers and blah blah blah. Watch out Lauren! First Stephanie and now Holly? I thought more than a million people live in LA? Why does Lauren keep reconnecting with so many negative people of her past? It's like six degrees of negative separation.

Also, during last night's episode of The Hills, Audrina and Justin have dinner. Audrina invites Justin to an Epic Records event that she is in charge of the guest list for. Justin promises that he is going to come, but of course, in true Justin fashion, he is a no show. Fortunately, Lauren, Stephanie and even Lo support Audrina and come to her event. The event is a promotion and concert for Epic Records artist The White Tie Affair.

Justin acts like an ex-boyfriend of mine that I was on and off with for more than two (long) years. The only thing my ex was good for was disappointing me, by making empty promises. He even ruined all of my attempts to be his friend. I'm starting to dislike Justin in the same manner that I dislike my ex-boyfriend. The only difference between my ex and Justin, is the fact that Justin is sexy. I can't knock Audrina for trying, because sometimes a man as sexy as Justin is too hard to let go.

On next week's episode of The Hills, Lo and Audrina hang out while Lauren goes on a vacay, Stephanie goes on a date with Doug and Brody tells Lauren that Stephanie goes out on a date with Doug, which is Lauren's ex-fling!

Stay tuned!

The Hills airs on Mondays at 10pm (EST) on MTV

The Lauren Conrad Collection

2008-09-14T20:00:00.001-04:00

'America's Next Top Model' Episode 2 Recap

2008-09-10T20:27:00.009-04:00

I haven't watched America's Next Top Model in a long time, and, last night, I remembered exactly why. This is not a show about a group of girls competing to be a model. It's a show about young, immature girls and the cat fights that they start.

Some of the ethnic "models" took a conversation with a white girl in the house to an unnecessary level. After she described herself as "the stereotypical white girl," they accused her of being a racist. Come on girls. Let's have a debate about something more worthwhile.

In this episode's photo shoot, the girls put on the glamor to hang from a ladder, to later be photo shopped as though they were hanging from a hot air balloon; a really cool shoot. My favorite was definitely Elina. Her eyes are amazing. Tyra even compared her to the likes of Angelina Jolie as a model. Elina seems to have only one look, which the judges will probably point out later on in the season.

Lauren Brie is the first name to be called to remain "in the running towards becoming America's Next Top Model." Isis and Nikeysha are the last two on the judging platform. Who went home? Nikeysha, the one that talked way too much and pictured here. I'm glad, because if Isis was sent home, I was not going to watch anymore of the season! If Isis went home, then that would have been proof that she was just on the season premiere episode of America's Next Top Model Cycle 11 for top ratings.

Next week, on America's Next Top Model, it's finally time for makeovers and one of the girls gets a makeover that's a "first" in Top Model history.

Stay tuned!

America's Next Top Model airs on Wednesdays at 8pm (EST) on the CW

Image is from cwtv.com

Making the Band Makes the Tour

2008-09-10T08:53:00.012-04:00

The groups of MTV's Making the Band, perform their first show of their multi-city tour with the kick-off concert in New York City. Danity Kane, Day 26 and Donnie Klang go through extensive sound checks, practice a full run of the show for Diddy and figure out what's working and what's not, in last night's episode of Making the Band 4.

The first to perform during the concert is Donnie Klang, and I have to say that he did a decent job. It seemed as though everyone in the audience was screaming with excitement to see Donnie on stage. They even knew the words to his single! Donnie is doing well to be the only solo artist throughout this Making the Band process.

Next on the line-up is Day 26. They made a lot of mistakes during their sound check the day before the concert. Right before a costume change, during the final rehearsal, Big Mike is left on stage, alone. When he realizes that he is the only one on the stage, he literally runs backstage and starts to change he clothes. It's funny how he turns around and does a double take like, "Oh my goodness. I'm the only fool still standing on the stage." During the live show, Day 26 really looked good. I've been hesitating to buy their debut CD, but I may just download it from iTunes.

Danity Kane, the headliners, are the last to perform during the concert. Their sound check lasted more than four hours the day before! They had all kinds of mic and sound problems, and Diddy, as seen in the above photo, had a lot of notes with suggestions on their portion of the show. Although Diddy had a lot of feedback, Danity Kane's performance was great and the audience seemed to enjoy the female pop group.

Next week on Making the Band 4 Danity Kane, Day 26 and Donnie Klang get on the bus and continue their tour. The members of Danity Kane quickly lay out the rules of the tour bus and Q gets to meet Dawn's parents.

Stay tuned!

Making the Band 4 airs on Tuesdays at 9pm (EST) on MTV

Image is from mtv.com

The Hills: 'Something Has to Change' Recap

2008-09-08T22:34:00.016-04:00

Last night's episode of The Hills was very good: We find out that Brody and Doug only spent five hours in jail, Spencer tells Holly that he and Heidi want her to get out of their apartment and Lauren assists Whitney with a fashion event at AREA night club. The big conflict of last night's episode was between Lauren and Audrina.

After the gang returns to LA from Las Vegas, Audrina keeps sending text messages to Lauren, telling her that they need to talk. By the end of the show, they're finally face-to-face. The girls go back and forth, stating their reasons on why their friendship has seemed to dissolve, and the tears begin to fall.

Audrina tries to make the point that she doesn't like to deal with attitude from Lauren. Audrina also feels like other people don't want her and Lauren to continue to be friends. I wish Audrina was more specific on this. I can only guess that she was referring to mean girl Lo.

Lauren is upset that she is always inviting Audrina out to do things, but doesn't get the same in return. Lauren also is sad, because she doesn't want to lose another friend. Poor Lauren; she can't seem to hold on to a man or a best friend.

By the end of their talk, they realize that they miss each other a lot and vow to let the past be the past. Thank goodness they've decided to continue to be friends. Now Audrina will have more camera time on the show.

Next week on The Hills, Justin disappears again and Holly and Lauren hang out.

Stay tuned!

The Hills airs on Mondays at 10pm (EST) on MTV

Images are from mtv.com

The Hills: 'Boys Make Girls Cry' Recap

2008-09-07T20:02:00.015-04:00

Last night, MTV treated viewers to a special, new episode of The Hills. The gang goes to Las Vegas to celebrate Frankie Delgado's birthday, and, thankfully, they bring the drama with them.

Lauren, Lo and Stephanie join Brody and Frankie on Doug's private plane for the trip to Sin City. Audrina and Justin are coming, but separately. When Stephanie asked Lauren why Audrina and Justin didn't join them, Lauren replies, "It's a long story."

The story is that Lauren tried to talk to Audrina, while the two of them were at a night club with separate groups of friends. Because Audrina was in the middle of a conversation with someone else, she didn't respond to Lauren calling her name. Lauren is now upset about the incident and believes that Audrina is no longer her best friend. Lauren is so upset that she is talking about the Audrina drama in Vegas a lot.

Brody and Frankie don't want to hear it. They simply tell Lauren to kick Audrina out of her house, but Lauren doesn't want to do that. Lauren prefers to make up with Audrina and get their friendship back on track. When the gang goes to dinner in Vegas, Brody lets it be known that he does not want to talk about whatever is going on between Audrina and Lauren anymore. So, Stephanie decides to change the subject.

Stephanie asks Brody, "Why did you tell Lauren not to trust me?" Brody admits that he told Lauren to be careful around Stephanie, but he never told Lauren not to be friends with Stephanie. Brody reminds Stephanie that he has known her for a long time and knows that she is "crazy." He says other hurtful things to her; they talk about her time as a drug addict and he even suggests that she leave dinner! It was like watching Spencer, Stephanie's big brother, fussing at Stephanie. Stephanie starts crying, and she and Lauren leave the group until Stephanie calms down.

Meanwhile, Audrina and Justin make their way to a night club, where everyone else is continuing the celebration of Frankie's birthday. Frankie tells Audrina that she needs to talk to Lauren. Audrina knows that; she just doesn't want to talk to Lauren in a night club. The tension gets heavy when Lauren and Stephanie show up. Lauren and Audrina don't speak to each other at all. Eventually, Audrina and Justin leave the club.

The next morning, as Lauren, Lo and Stephanie are talking about how tired they are from the party night before, Frankie knocks on their hotel room door. He has some information: Doug and Brody are in jail! Of course, we get this info at the end of the episode, so we'll have to wait for the details.

Wondering what Heidi and Spencer were up to in this episode of The Hills? Holly, Heidi's sister, gets to LA from Colorado and moves in with the pair. Spencer is not happy about this, to say the least, and wants Holly out of the apartment ASAP. Heidi's suggests that Spencer "get out of the house" and not be there so much. I agree with Heidi. Maybe if Spencer had a job, he wouldn't be bothered so much about Holly.

During next week's episode of The Hills, we'll learn more about Doug and Brody being in jail, Spencer asks Holly, face-to-face, to get out of the apartment and Lauren and Audrina finally sit down and have a talk.

Stay tuned!

The Hills airs on Mondays at 10pm (EST) on MTV

Images are from mtv.com

A New Season of America's Next Top Model Returns to the CW

2008-09-03T22:02:00.017-04:00

I haven't watched an entire season of America's Next Top Model since the Arkansas girl with the gap in her teeth won. So, I was excited to catch the start of an all new season of the show. Cycle 11 of America's Next Top Model started tonight with a two-hour premiere episode on the CW network.

Last season was shot in New York City, but the modeling competition is back in LA with a new set of girls and our favorite judges: Tyra Banks, the creator and CEO of the show; Nigel Barker, noted fashion photographer; J. Alexander, runway coach and diva extraordinaire; and international supermodel Paulina Porizkova. Jay Manuel, also known as Mr. Jay, continues his role as the creative director of the show's photo shoots as well.

The semi-finalists are all different and seem to represent every color of the rainbow. An Asian, a French immigrant, an Alaskan and a Mormon help make up the list. A plus-sized, wanna be model, is also in the mix. It wouldn't be America's Next Top Model without the token plus-sized model, right?

Although, this plus-sized gal is unique. Tyra says shes too big to be a regular model and too small to be a plus-sized model. Unfortunately, she's caught somewhere in between. WTF? All I know is, if you can't fit your body in a designer sample size, then maybe you're a plus-sized model, but that's just my opinion.

Also a semi-finalist is Isis, who describes herself as a woman that was physically born as a man. Yes, there's a transgender on the show. Isis is physically a man, pre-operation, and I have to admit that she is indeed feminine and pretty. I can't help questioning America's Next Top Model's motive in casting her on the show: Does Tyra truly believe that she has the potential and a high chance of becoming America's Next Top Model, or are the executives of the show trying to boost TV ratings? Isis, along with the Asian, the French gal, the Alaskan and the Mormon, makes it into the house, so we'll just have to see how far along she gets in the competition.

For those of you who don't know, I was raised in South Carolina. I was so embarrassed when Clark, 19, also from South Carolina, called Isis a "He/She." Clark didn't even try to hide it. The camera was in front of her face! She could have been discreet with her thoughts about Isis. Clark represents every reason why I was so glad to move from that backwards state. She isn't open minded and thinks that her "southern way" is the best way to be. Clark also represents my Alma Mater. She is a fashion merchandising student at the University of South Carolina.

Sharaun, an 18-year-old from Chicago, makes it onto my list of least favorites, right after Clark. She has a big mouth and quickly fills the Black bitch role on this reality show. She states her own nasty opinions about Isis that make you just want to scream, "Shut up!"

My favorites are Elina and Sheena. Elina, 19, is an animal activist from Seattle. She's originally from Ukraine and has the most gorgeous set of eyes. Sheena is the name of the Asian chick. Sheena is originally from Honolulu, but now lives in Harlem, NY. She's half Japanese and half Koren and can easily be confused for Kimora Lee Simmons' little sister. She's sassy, has a Black boyfriend and is outgoing and loud, just like Kimora.

The purpose of the girls' first photo shoot was to inspire young people to vote in the upcoming presidential election. The girls had to represent all kinds of political issues, from nuclear weapons to the environment, and make the issues look sexy.

During judging, Isis shines, Sheena realizes she knows how to not look like a hooch and Marjorie, our little French croissant, lets her nerves get the best of her. Marjorie may have been nervous at her photo shoot and while she was in front of the judging panel, but her name was the first to be called to "continue to be in the running of becoming America's Next Top Model."

On this season of the show, if a contestant's name is called first after judging, her photo is used as digital art in the girls' house for an entire week.

Thankfully, Sharaun is the first to be eliminated. I don't know how many episodes I would have been able to watch, if she was still a contestant. She was let go for "not being real." I'm not sure exactly what that means, but I don't care. Sharaun had the worst attitude out of all the girls, and I'm glad to see her go.

In next week's episode of America's Next Top Model, 13 girls remain, the South Carolina gal has a lesbian moment with Elina and someone is accused of being a racist.

Stay tuned!

America's Next Top Model airs on Wednesdays at 8pm (EST) on the CW

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Brian Proves That He's a Real 'Bad Boy'

2008-09-02T21:31:00.008-04:00

Forget The Hills or even the premiere of the CW's 90210; MTV's Making the Band 4 brought on the real drama.

It's now a week before the Making the Band tour that includes performances from Donnie Klang, Day 26 and the headliners, Danity Kane. It's crucial that the three bands get every dance move right and tight and polish their act like there's no tomorrow. We see a little bit of Donnie and Danity Kane's rehearsals, in tonight's episode of Making the Band, but the focus is on Day 26.

Big Mike is forced to watch from the sidelines because of his knee, while the rest of the Day 26 men finalize their 30 minute set. They sing and dance and dance some more. Brian, the thug looking one of Day 26 with braids, is the slowest in getting the dances down. Laurie Ann is constantly pointing him out and making the group do the moves over and over so Brian can correct whatever he is doing wrong.

Well, the 'Bad Boy' of the group doesn't like that. He tells his bandmates that he doesn't appreciate the fact that Laurie Ann seems to always be picking on him. But, if you're the only one doing wrong, then what else is she suppose to do?

During a rehearsal with Laurie Ann and her team, Brian interrupts the middle of a new routine to tell Laurie Ann irrelevant information. Laurie Ann tries her best to explain to Brian that it wasn't the time for the info. Next thing you know, Brian and Laurie Ann are screaming at each other and Laurie Ann is begging other members of Day 26 to get Brian in control. Brian even asks Laurie Ann, "Did Diddy make you do this?" What? You know that really put Laurie Ann on edge, so she and her production team leave the rehearsal!

While she's gone, the sane members of Day 26 explain to Brian that he needs to do things for the group and not for his lonely self. Day 26 needs Laurie Ann to finish teaching them her choreography for their show.

Eventually, Laurie Ann comes back and the boys give her a hug. Brian even gives her a hug and, immediately after he apologizes, he starts crying. I am so over Brian; he's always startin' somethin'.

In the beginning of the show, Aubrey and D. Woods of Danity Kane, also known as Salt and Pepper or Ebony and Ivory, are out and about in New York City. They're clubbing and meeting sailors during New York's Fleet Week. If I had to choose any two to party with, I would definitely party with Aubrey and D. Woods. Although Aubrey seems a little too loose at times, flashing her underwear for the world to see, the two of them look like they know how to have fun.

In next week's episode of Making the Band 4, the first concert of the group's tour finally arrives and we get to see more of Diddy.

Stay tuned!

Making the Band 4 airs on Tuesdays at 10pm (EST) on MTV

The Hills: 'Better Off As Friends' Recap

2008-09-01T22:38:00.006-04:00

Another one bites the dust for Lauren, in tonight's episode of MTV's The Hills. Highlighting this episode, titled Better Off As Friends, another boy in Lauren's life gets the boot, Whitney begins a bi-coastal lifestyle and Spencer is still a horrible big brother.

Lauren realizes that no sparks exist on her end, when it comes to Doug, the guy she's been dating. Lauren tells her friends, including Brody, about her feelings, or lack there of, for Doug. Brody predicted a big "I told you so," and isn't shocked by Lauren's change of heart.

It's weird to me that Lauren and Brody are still having, what seems like random, one-on-one dinners. I thought Brody has a girlfriend. If he does have a girl, does she know about these dinner "dates" that Brody has with Lauren?

By the end of the episode, we watch Lauren go to Doug's house. She has a talk with him and tells him "it just isn't there." Poor Doug; he seemed to really be into Lauren.

Whitney goes to New York again for work. In last week's episode of The Hills, Whitney's boss Kelly Cutrone, owner of People's Revolution, fires the LA office's publicist Jessica. One woman's lost is another woman's gain, right? Whitney is offered the position and is told that it requires living a bi-coastal lifestyle. So, she's swept away to New York. Business gets mixed with pleasure, when Kelly sets a date up for Whitney.

The first task for Whitney, when she gets to People's Revolution's New York office, is to help with a model casting. Kelly catches a certain model in the eyes of Whitney and asks him to meet the team for drinks. Whitney and dude show up and all of a sudden Kelly and the rest of the team "can't make it." Very smooth, Ms. Cutrone. You have to love a boss that hooks you up with a poptential boyfriend!

Whitney and the model, who went to USC, but transferred and graduated from Columbia, have a nice little time. They go for a walk around Soho and end the night with a very affectionate hug. Yeah for Whitney!

Other highlights of tonight's episode: Stephanie doesn't know the difference between a hamster and a guinea pig. Spencer is still a jerk to his little sister, even after Stephanie buys him a gift as a "peace offering." Heidi's lips are still pouty. Has anyone noticed Heidi's lips? They have gotten bigger along with her breasts! Where is Audrina in this episode of The Hills?

Be sure to catch a special airing of The Hills, on Sunday, September 7, at 7:30pm (EST), right before the premiere of MTV's Video Music Awards. In the upcoming episode, The Hills gang goes to Las Vegas. Lauren asks Audrina to talk, but Audrina just says no, another boy makes Stephanie cry and Brody and Doug go to jail.

Stay tuned!

The Hills airs Mondays at 10pm (EST) on MTV

Making The Band 4: Dance 101

2008-08-26T21:46:00.007-04:00

"Boo. Boo. Get off the stage. I want my beep money back," says Mr. Combs, during tonight's episode of Making The Band 4 on MTV. It's down to the final days of rehearsal for the groups' tour, and Diddy is cracking the whip, making sure Donnie Klang, Day 26 and headliners Danity Kane have their shows tight and right.

Diddy wants to know what the groups' performances look like so far. He asks them to give him a sample. First up is Donnie, and he disappoints Diddy in a very bad way. I believe Diddy uses the phrase "white boy from Long Island that can't dance." Needless to say, Donnie quickly finds out that he has a lot of work to do, when it comes to his stage presence and his dancing.

Next up, is Day 26. It seemed as though they were looking alright, until one of the boys makes a mistake and another doesn't know how to recover from the wrong move. It's cutie Qwanell that gets singled out by Diddy. Later, Qwanell and his love interest Dawn, from Danity Kane, talk about the rehearsal mistake and Diddy's reaction to it, over a meal. Of course, Dawn understands, Qwanell realizes he needs to step up his game and he feels better. We then see Qwanell use one of his Saturday nights to rehearse on his own.

After Danity Kane performs for Diddy, he still isn't impressed with the dancing. Particulary, the dancing of two members: Aubrey and Aundrea. It's interesting, because these two have now been with this Making The Band process for quite a few seasons, so you would think that they are at least the best dancers of the group. Well, they're not working it enough for Diddy right now.

Later in the show, we see what happened behind-the-scenes of a TRL appearance by Donnie Klang, Day 26, Danity Kane as well as Diddy. They annouce the start of the Making The Band tour and they promote their albums and singles. Diddy has a talk with Danity Kane that doesn't turn out good.

He singles out Aubrey, yet again, and tells her that he doesn't want Pam Anderson in the group. Diddy refers to her wardrop, the excessive about of makeup she wears and the big hair she demands to have from Bad Boy's glam team. One thing leads to another, and the two get into an aurgument. Why is Diddy always aurguring with a female on the show? First it was Laurie Ann Gibson and now it's Aubrey, yet again.

By the end of this episode of Making The Band, all of the groups better their performances. Donnie improves his dance moves as well as Day 26. After Danity Kane give Diddy a second preview of their show for the Making The Band tour, Aubrey has a one-on-one with Diddy to discuss their professional relationship.

Of course, like a good old fashion drama, they work it out and end their little pow wow with a hug. Once again, all is good in the hood... well, for now.

In the preview for next week's episode of Making The Band 4, Laurie Ann gets in a fight with one of the boys from Day 26. Here we go again...

Stay tuned!

Making The Band 4

Making the Band airs Tuesdays @ 10pm (EST) on MTV

The Hills: 'Drama Follows Them' Recap

2008-08-25T22:33:00.003-04:00

Drama indeed follows all of our favorite, young Hollywood nuts of The Hills. Lauren, Lo, Audrina and Stephanie continued the drama in tonight's episode of The Hills appropriately titled "Drama Follows Them."

The episode is centered around Stephanie's birthday party. Stephanie invites Lauren, and Lauren is happy to come, confident that Heidi and Spencer won't be there. But guess what? The two villains of the show, definitely arrive at Stephanie's party, all decked out with balloons, cake and evil smiles on their faces. Also at the birthday bash is Brody, who seems to quickly decide to leave when Heidi and Spencer show up. Lauren and Lo as well as Doug, Lauren's date, decide to leave as well.

Audrina was at the party too, but she doesn't leave with Lauren and Lo. You may think this is awkward, but it's also weird that Audrina didn't even arrive with Lauren and Lo. Let's not forget that the three of them live in the same house, but, because Lo doesn't get along with Audrina, they went to the party separately.

I don't know what the big issue is. If Lauren was a true friend of Audrina's, then Lauren would forget about Lo's issue with Audrina and continue to be a good friend to her. I believe Lauren is taking a side, when she can be good friends to the both of them. I don't understand why Lauren is always with Lo, and we never see her hang out with Audrina anymore. It's fine that Lo and Audrina don't get along, but it's not cool that Lauren throws Audrina to the side.

In Heidi and Spencer Town, Spencer is still angry at the world for no good reason. He's not only angry that Stephanie is friends with Lauren, he's also angry at the fact that Stephanie is his sister! He's says something to Stephanie about wishing that he could undo the fact that he's her brother. How does a rich, young Hollywood boy have so much hate in him? Other than managing Heidi's "singing career," what kind of j-o-b does Spencer have? The only thing he should be angry about, is the ridiculous amount of money he has to pay to fill up the gas tank of his top-of-the-line, shiny black BMW. I guess he's just continuing to play the bad guy, so he'll have a legit role on the show.

By the end of the episode, Lauren seems to be angry at the fact that Heidi and Spencer showed up at Stephanie's birthday party. Lauren reminds Stephanie that people keep warning her not to trust Stephanie and that the birthday party incident proves their suspicions.

Less all of the drama, is Whitney, who has been offered a promotion at People's Revolution. Her boss fires an executive for the New York office and offers the position to Whitney. This mission, if Whitney chooses to accept it, will require her to live a bi-coastal life. Good for Whitney! I'm sure she'll accept the role and move on up successfully.

The preview for next week's episode of The Hills looks like another winner: Whitney goes on a date with a New York man, Lauren realizes Doug is boring and Heidi considers spending time with Stephanie and Lauren.

Stay tuned!

Click here to watch the full episode of "Drama Follows Them."

The Hills airs Mondays @ 10pm (EST) on MTV

No Bitchassness Allowed: Making the Band is Back for a New Season on MTV

2008-08-19T22:03:00.006-04:00

Forget the girls of Danity Kane, the fellas that make up Day 26 or Donnie ~~Kling~~ ~~Klung~~ Klang. Choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson shows up within the first seven minutes of the premier of MTV's new season of Making the Band 4!

"Let's go muffs!"

We barely see any of the other cast during the premier, since Laurie Ann is back on board to choreograph Day 26's moves for the groups' tour. The looks on the guys' faces when they see Laurie Ann for the first time are priceless!

For those of you who don't know, Laurie Ann and Diddy got into a major cat and dog fight in the last season of Making the Band. Diddy was basically trying to remind Laurie Ann that he's the boss of the show, and Laurie Ann tried to remind Diddy that she can carry her own and is not going to hesitate to give her opinion. According to some gossip articles circulating on the Web about the disagreement, harsh curse words flew between the two and MTV contracts were thrown away. Laurie Ann also was rumored to get the law to help her with the matter!

Apparently, all is good in the hood now, as Laurie Ann has accepted an invitation to be back on the show as one of the choreographers.

So, probably in an effort to maintain ratings, the show focused on Day 26 and their re-established relationship with Laurie Ann, during this hour long season opener of Making the Band 4. Day 26 member, Qwanell, or "Q," was MIA for the first half of the show. He was at home, recovering from getting his tonsils removed, but when he came back, he came back strong, quickly learning the routines.

It's clear that Laurie Ann made an attempt to come back to MTV strong as well. She's way too glam now, with too much makeup and too many hair extensions. I have to admit that she adds a lot of spice to the show, and I'm glad that she's back.

Towards the end of this episode of Making the Band 4, Laurie Ann and Diddy have a brief talk about that infamous last day that they saw each other. They eventually agree to disagree, but we see that there just may be sincere love between the two. Diddy asked Laurie Ann, "Did you miss me?" Laurie Ann, then turns on the waterworks. (I rolled my eyes during this crap.) At the end of the talk, Diddy tells Laurie Ann how much he respects her, tells her that she was missed, blah blah blah, and then they give each other a hug.

Throughout the show, Diddy entertains the audience before and after commercial breaks. One of the things he talks about is his weight gain. All I have to say is, "Eww!" Diddy's Fit Club is definitely needed, so Diddy can get rid of that stomach that he's grown. Looks like Diddy is suffering from that dunlap disease: His stomach done lapped over his belt!

In the season preview of Making the Band 4, we see that Aubrey will give us more conflict to watch when she has another disagreement with Diddy, Brian causes problems, yet again, for Day 26, Donnie still can't dance, Q and Dawn fall in love and Diddy continues to use this show and MTV to promote ALL of his business ventures.

Hold on to your seatbelt, kids. This season of MTV's Making the Band 4 is going to be another rocky ride!

Making the Band airs on Tuesdays at 10pm (EST) on MTV

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Why is Lo So Mean to Audrina?

2008-08-18T22:35:00.013-04:00

Tonight's premier episode of the fourth season of The Hills was crazy! Lauren, Audrina, Lo, Whitney, Heidi, Spencer, Justin... the whole cast is back with more conflicts and more outrageousness.

Heidi and Spencer are living together, once again. After stalker boy Spencer convinces Heidi to come home with him from Las Vegas, Heidi decides to work on the relationship with Spencer. Soon after they get home, Heidi's sister, whatever her name is, comes to visit for a brief vacay from Colorado. And guess what? Spencer doesn't approve.

I am so over this thing between Heidi and Spencer. I call it a "thing," because it's not a real relationship. Good men don't do stuff like Spencer to their girlfriends!

Lauren goes on a date with Doug. Who is this fella? Is he semi-famous? Apparently, this is another blast from Lauren's past, as she went to his high school's formal with him, when she was 18. I really need Lauren to stop recycling men, and get some new ones in her life.

The biggest problem of tonight's premier episode of The Hills, is the relationship, or lack thereof, between Lo and Audrina. I can't understand what Lo's problem is. Just the mention of Audrina's name, and Lo gets mad attitude. It doesn't make any sense. What the heck is Lo's problem? This has got to be a jealously issue.

I realize that all we have to go on, is what is aired on the show. We all know that a lot more goes on behind the scenes, but we haven't witnessed Audrina, or heard any gossip, about her doing something bad to Lo. And what about Lo not coming to MTV's premier party for the new season of The Hills? That was definitely shady. I don't want to hear anything about a "pre-planned family vacation." You can spend time with your family any day. How often are you invited to a MTV premier party? I think Lo was dodging questions in reference to her relationship with Audrina.

When Lo initiates a conversation with Audrina about the situation, Lo is so cold and full of negativity. She's not listening to Audrina, and she's almost cutting Audrina off, every time Audrina tries to speak! Maybe someone else can explain Lo's problem to me. Maybe I'm missing something.

Meanwhile, Lauren, once again, is making a mistake with a boy. During Audrina's birthday cookout, Lauren ignores her new guy Doug. Lauren is so busy wasting her time trying to get Lo to be social with Audrina's guests, she doesn't tend to her guy. (Did I mentioned that Lo was complaining about being in the kitchen during the birthday party that she and Lauren decided to host for Audrina?) I hope Lauren learns better lessons about men, by the end of this season.

I can't wait for next week's The Hills. Thirty minutes just isn't enough!

The Hills airs on Mondays @ 10pm (EST) on MTV

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The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Drama

2008-08-17T21:37:00.010-04:00

Let the countdown begin as it's almost time for my favorite white girls to be back on MTV, in an all new episode of The Hills! This afternoon, I watched the premiere of MTV and Us Weekly Present: The Hills' Top 10 Most Memorable Moments. The MTV special, on this top-rated reality show, gave viewers a look back at all of the seasons of The Hills and included interviews from the entire cast. Other celebrities, including my favorite celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, were interviewed for their opinions on the show as well.

It was interesting to hear what each cast member had to say about all of the drama that has occurred since The Hills, this Laguna Beach spin-off, landed on MTV. I was fed new details on some of the events that were featured throughout past seasons.

Remember when Lauren Conrad and Jason Wahler broke up for the second (and last) time? Turns out, bad boy Jason may have cheated on Lauren again! OMG! This is the same boy, yes "boy," that Lauren decided to spend the summer with in Malibu, instead of going to Paris! This is why I really hesitate to do a reality show, not that I've been given an offer. It's one thing to make really bad mistakes, but it's another when all of your bad mistakes are documented and repeatedly shown on a major cable network! I'm sure, to this day, Lauren regrets her Paris mistake and wishes MTV would loose that footage.

A special about the most memorable moments of The Hills wouldn't be complete without a segment on Lauren and Jason's alleged sex tape. Heidi Montag asserts that she and her fiance, Spencer Pratt, had absolutley nothing to do with the start of the rumor that Lauren has a sex tape that exist. Heidi's say on the matter is weird, because I clearly remember a past episode of The Hills when Brody Jenner admits to Lauren that Spencer was the eye behind that storm. Who knows? Perez Hilton credits himself for being the first to have the info on the alleged sex tape, but he won't disclose his source. Dag. I guess that's a mystery that will never be solved.

There's certainly a lot of drama to look forward to in the upcoming season of The Hills, to begin Monday, August 18 at 10pm on MTV. Lauren is still living in her million dollar, Hollywood home with roommates Audrina Patridge and Lauren "Lo" Bosworth. When the last season dropped off, Audrina and Lo weren't the best of friends, and it looks like much hasn't changed. Heidi and Spencer are still giving Spencer's sister, Stephanie Pratt, crap about being Lauren's buddy. I wish Stephanie would listen to Speidi and leave Lauren alone, because it looks like She-Pratt is causing more unnecessary drama for Lauren, just like her big brother did. Whitney Port, Lauren's fellow Teen Vogue intern, is still working for Kelly Cutrone's People's Revolution, and we get to see her on a date with a new man. Also with a new man is Audrina, but we still get to see Justin Bobby. Justin Bobby, the one I think to be the sexiest of any of the men to make their way onto The Hills.

In the words of Perez Hilton, "The Hills is like crack." You just can't get enough of the glamour, the ridiculously expensive clothes, the fancy cars, that wish-I-was-there LA night scene and, best of all, the drama!

The Hills airs on Mondays @ 10pm (EST) on MTV

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2008-08-16T09:29:00.000-04:00

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2008-08-12T21:59:00.012-04:00

I am so excited! We are a week away from the premiere of the third season of Making the Band 4 on MTV. Tonight, three of the cast members give a preview of what's to come. It wasn't that interesting, so, instead, here's a rundown of the Making the Band groups and solo act that are featured on this Diddy takeover.

Let's start with Danity Kane. This female pop sensation is made up of Aubrey, D. Woods, Aundrea, Dawn and Shannon.

Aubrey is the feisty one, and she's from Cali. I'll bet that most viewers love her for her style and sassy attitude. Last season, Diddy had a one-on-one with her about the bad publicity she receives. If you've been to her MySpace page, you'll see Kim Kardashian and that chocolate girl from the Pussy Cat Dolls in many of her photos. If I were hanging with them, I'd probably have bad publicity too!

D. Woods is that cool chick from the ATL. She's one of the stronger singers of the group. When she has camera time, she's usually making the audience laugh.

Aundrea is a cutie pie and hails from California as well. I believe it's two seasons ago, when Aundrea's boyfriend dumps her like a bad habit while she's in New York recording and doing her music thing. I'm sure, after certified platinum and gold albums, that stupid boy is thinking, "I really shouldn't have let that one go."

My absolute fav is Dawn, a true southern gal from New Orleans. Yes, she was affected by Hurricane Katrina, but it's easy to forget that, because she is so strong. I love her voice, and she can really bust a move.

Shannon is the married one of the group and the most quiet. She rarely gets camera time, but she seems cool. Shannon's entertainment background includes multiple seasons as a dancer for a pro basketball team on the west coast.

Day 26 is Bad Boy's five member, R&B group. In perfect harmony are Mike, Brian, Robert, Qwanell and Willie. I don't know too much about the fellas, but here are some brief bios.

Big Mike is the sexy-eyed one that lost a whole bunch of weight to show his commitment to being in the group. It looks like he lost some of that commitment as he gained back some of the weight.

Brian is the hothead. We can count on him to start a fight with the other boys. Of course, the arguments are meaningless and you can never remember how they started.

In my real opinion, Robert is the odd ball of the group. I think Diddy could have let this one go. He doesn't fit. Robert is a fantastic singer, but he just... he just... he just doesn't fit. That's all I have to say about him.

We know Qwanell, also known as "Q," for hooking up with Dawn. He's a young one. He mentioned that before he was picked for the band, he was working at McDonald's. Hey Q! Can I get some fries with that shake?

Willie, oh Willie. Willie is my favorite. It has nothing to do with his sexy voice, sexy body, his level of maturity or his amazing style. Wait. Yes it does. Have you seen this tall glass of water? Oh Willie, you so fine. You so fine, you blow my mind! Last season, I think the camera caught him on the phone with a girlfriend. (Enter sad face here.) I wonder if they're still together.

Those are the two groups, and then there's Donnie Klang. Donnie is the white boy from Long Island, NY that is "better as a solo star." His talent is okay. Viewers probably remember him best for the episode when he goes on a date with Aubrey. Fifteen mintues after they end their date, he goes out with a different chick. He and Aubrey even kissed each other good night! Perhaps the drama is good for Donnie, to keep him on the show. So far, Bad Boy has released Danity Kane's second album and Day 26's debut album, but Donnie only has a single out, and I think the single is only available on iTunes. Has anybody heard it? Does anybody know the name of it?

So there you have it: The cast of Making the Band 4. I can't wait to watch next week. Even choreographer Laurieann Gibson makes a comeback this season!

Boom boom kack!

Making the Band 4 airs on Tuesdays @ 9pm (EST) on MTV

Images are from flickr.com.

Diddy is the King of New York

2008-08-11T22:48:00.009-04:00

I promised myself that I would not watch I Want to Work for Diddy. Hoping to watch a rerun of New York Goes to Hollywood, I turned to VH1 and there it was - a new episode of I Want to Work for Diddy. So, I left the dial on VH1 and continued to watch this Apprentice knock off.

Here we are, in the second episode of I Want to Work for Diddy, and the cast still hasn't met Mr. Combs. This is really annoying me. At least in The Apprentice, the job seekers meet their future boss in the first episode! About 100 former assistants of Diddy's are interviewed, and the cast only associates with Bad Boy's director of marketing, also a former Diddy assistant.

What drew me into I Want to Work for Diddy is Laverne. Laverne is the tall, African American, transgendered lady. Now, don't get me wrong. I have absolutely nothing against transgenders. One of my closet friends is a beautiful transgendered gal, and I love her to death. But, in this second episode of I Want to Work for Diddy, Laverne is sill talking about her gender, or, I should say, her gender change. I know this has to do a lot with strategic editing, but we get it. We know you use to be a man! I’m not sure why she was cast on the show, but boy, that chick can dance! Did you see her split? I'm not sure what’s going on between her legs, but ouch!

Also, in the beginning of episode two, we find out that Rob is gay. He nonchalantly mentions where his boyfriend lives, and some of the girls are like "Aww. I knew it!" (No you didn't chick. Sit down, and be quiet.) What thickens this plot is that Rob's background includes a stint in the military! He's even been to Iraq! Talk about "Don't ask, don't tell," huh?

The cast is given their second mission: No Bitchassness Allowed. Yes, the word bitchassness just won't go away. The Uptown and Downtown teams are dropped off in a forest, and they have to navigate their way to three checkpoints with a map and a compass. The first team to reach all checkpoints first, wins.

As soon as the teams hit the great outdoors, big girl Kim "Proprah," from the Uptown team, starts coughing like it's nobody's business. She said it had to do with something about asthma and excessive amounts of pollen and blah, blah, blah. Whatever. Big girl couldn't handle it, and she got herself out of the mission. She claims to be the strongest on the team, but her attitude and negative comments about her teammates, make her the weakest. If you can't tell, I am not a Kim fan.

In the end, the Uptown team looses a mission for a second time, and Kim is up for elimination again along with Rob. The three decision makers on who goes home, Bad Boy's director of marketing, Diddy's former manager and one of Diddy's mentors, ultimately send Rob home. Poprah gets another chance, again. Lucky for her, reality shows are all about ratings, and her big personality is going to keep her in the house and viewers tuned into I Want to Work for Diddy.

Finally, it's time for New York Goes to Hollywood. In the second episode of this new series, Tiffany "New York" Pollard meets with a talent manager. He immediately compares her to Queen Latifah… Huh? If New York's head wasn't already big enough, this bastard had to swell her head even more with a lie. I am one of the biggest New York fans, but I don't like lying to people. New York has a long way to go before she can be compared to the talents of the Queen.

After the meet and greet with the talent manager, New York goes to her first acting audition. Apparently, the script has too many big words for New York, and she chokes. Instead of being strong, New York becomes the New York that we are more use to, and she starts crying to the casting director. The casting director doesn't fall for it, and New York is off to her second audition.

Why does New York end up touching the casting director during her second audition?!?!? Luckily, she's given a second chance, and we find out that New York can actually take direction. She does a decent job.

Next on the agenda: Acting classes. The "reality" show Gods have Kelly show up again. Kelly was at auditions number one and two. What a co-ink-e-dink, right? Of course, Kelly and New York end up calling each other bit*hes, and viewers get another great dose of New York drama.

New York makes another friend at her acting class. His name is Vos, and he is her partner for her first acting exercise. Vos is tall, dark and handsome, and I’m sure he'll end up in more episodes.

I can't wait to see what our favorite VH1 Drama Queen has installed for us next week on New York Goes to Hollywood.

I Want to Work for Diddy airs on Mondays @ 9pm (EST) on VH1
New York Goes to Hollywood airs on Mondays @ 10pm (EST) on VH1

Images are from VH1.com.

"K" is My Favorite Letter of the Alphabet

2008-08-10T20:49:00.008-04:00

So it's Sunday evening and that means Keeping up with the Kardashians and Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane on the Style network. Here's a rundown of this week's shows.

I'm not sure why the Style network has "premiered" Keeping up with the Kardashians as a new season. The season may be new to Style, but I've already seen this episode on E! At least Style gave a double dose of shows, back to back, so I'll let the bamboozling slide this time.

In the first episode, Kourtney, the oldest Kardashian sista, allows Kim to go through her boyfriend's phone. Kourtney discovers that her boyfriend, whatever his name is, has swapped text messages with some female friends. Of course, the text messages are inappropriate, and Kourtney gets pissed. It's the same old story: Girlfriend, or girlfriend's sister in this case, goes through boyfriend's phone, discovers something that she didn't want to, she discusses it with the boyfriend, and he manages to talk his way out of the bad situation, which leads to forgiveness from the girlfriend. But, making this situation unique, is Kourt's display of strength. She vows to slowly let the boyfriend back into her life and, all is good in the hood.

Where is Kim, during all of this 007 drama that she caused? She's too busy yelling at her mother/manager about getting a $2500 suite in Miami. I love Mom Kardashian for telling Kim to not be a "spoiled brat" after Kim demands that the suite "needs to magically become available." Kim seems to be a cool gal, but her quick found fame has definitely gone to her head.

In tonight's second episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians, Rob introduces his Cheetah Girl girlfriend to his family and the world along with a permanent tattoo of his gal's name on his bod. WTF? After three months, homeboy has a tat of his girlfriend's name on his body-Adrienne Bailon? That's got to be a record for being p*ssy whipped! He even mentions, in front of his two youngest sisters and his mother, that his Cheetah looks "much better naked." Poor thing. We see him shed a lot of tears, when Cheetah goes to India to shoot the third Cheetah Girl movie. But of course, Kourtney and Khole save the day, and they gift him with a plane ticket to India to visit his Cheetah.

I think Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane was a new episode. At least, it was new to me. Although, the Style network tricked me again. This episode was only a countdown of Kimora's Top 10 Most Fabulous Moments. It was still entertaining after numbers 10 and 9, so I decided to watch the full 30 minutes. Here are my favorite moments.

At number eight: Unique Speak. If you watch Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, you'll notice that she has a lot of catch phrases. Move over Paris Hilton with your one phrase: "That's Hot." Kimora's got about a million phrases that she has made her own. If Kimora had a conversation with Paris, it would probably go something like this: "Paris, you must stay fabulous. Having jail time and a sex tape to your name, is faux fab. Don't wear anything that makes you look like Hank the Jank. Fabulosity equals power, sexiness and stability."

The Queen Bee makes number four on the countdown. I love how Kimora moves from a feature in The Source magazine to the cover story. This accomplishment is monumental - The Source only puts male rappers on the cover. Did you see Kimora's Source cover? It's breathtaking. She's the perfect example of a fantastic bi-racial beauty.

Number one is Super Fabulous Mom. Ming Lee and Aoki Lee are her daughters, and they are two of the most beautiful little girls I have ever seen! Aoki Lee, the youngest, is definitely the most charismatic, but they both have a cute personality. You can easily understand why, no matter how busy Kimora Lee Simmons is with her multi-million dollar businesses, her most important job is being Mom.

I just can't get enough of those crazy Kardashians and that out-of-this-world Kimora!

Keeping up with the Kardashians airs on Sundays @ 7pm (EST) on Style
Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane airs on Sundays @ 8pm (EST) on Style

Kardashian image is from eonline.com.
Kimora image is from mystyle.com.