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Lauren Conrad Tackles The Movie Industry

Joelle Tomlinson — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:15:45 +0000

Lauren Conrad’s spotlight may be gone from reality show, The Hills, but she has deftly redirected it to her newest movie-making endeavor.

Conrad has decided to work with the executive producers of Twilight, Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, to turn her novel, “L.A. Candy,” into a film.

“I mean, you can’t do much better, right?” she remarked to MTV News at the launch of her Kohl’s LC Lauren Conrad clothing line.

According to mtvnews.com, she went on to explain that the book was never meant to be a movie. Instead, Conrad had envisioned it as a TV show. The former Hills star knows a thing or two about TV. “Originally, when people started talking to me about turning the books into television, I was really excited,” she explained. “Then we got approached about the movie and I wasn’t really sure it would work. The story is supposed to take place over a couple of years and it’s hard to do with a movie.”

With doubts of a movie deal in her mind, she went on the book tour, and that’s when inspiration hit her. “I was sitting in a room and then it just came to me,” she explained about why she finally decided to turn it into a film. “I came up with a format that worked and discussed it with them. They really liked it.”

Lauren Conrad Cashes in on Recession

Vanessa Baker — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:48:24 +0000

The Hills star Lauren Conrad’s new fashion line, L.C. by Lauren Conrad, will be sold at Kohl’s, with every item priced under $60. Her first line of overpriced, high-end clothing didn’t do well, reports E! News, so this time around, Conrad is aiming to appeal to fans with clothing they can actually afford.

The reality star, 23, celebrated the line’s launch with a party on Melrose Place. She was joined inside by her boyfriend, actor Kyle Howard, 31. Conrad’s ex, Brody Jenner, was noticeably absent from the affair.

Those in attendance left with gift bags of items from the line.

‘The Hills’ To Return In September

Ilan Mester — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:54:26 +0000

The cast from “The Hills” (minus Lauren Conrad) is set to return to the small screen on September 29 at 10 p.m. on MTV, according to MTV News.

This upcoming season will mark the return of Kristin Cavallari to MTV. However, the show will return with familiar faces, including Audrina Patridge, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and Lo Bosworth.

Pratt seemed more than happy to share screen time with Cavallari. “There wouldn’t be a ‘Hills’ if there wasn’t a Kristin Cavallari, because the ‘Laguna Beach’ brand wouldn’t have had the power,” Spencer told MTV News. “We still love Lauren, we’d love to have you come back on the show. But hey, you were the calm, quiet girl trying to steal Kristin’s boyfriend, the cool girl at the high school. So shout-out to the cool girl joining ‘The Hills’!”

Brody Jenner on The Hills, Heidi & Spencer, Lady Gaga and The Jonas Brothers

Robert Ostfield — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:16:44 +0000

Brody discusses life on The Hills without Lauren Conrad, the recent controversy over Heidi & Spencer, Lady Gaga, and sharing a hotel with The Jonas Brothers.

Kristen Cavallari To Join Cast Of The Hills

Joelle Tomlinson — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:00:04 +0000

It was confirmed on Thursday that Kristen Cavallari will be teaming up with Speidi, Lo, Stephanie and Audrina on the next season of “The Hills.” And fans will get an early taste of what “The Hills” will look like with Cavallari when she makes her first appearance during the Speidi wedding episode later this season.

¨So my first episode is the wedding,” Cavallari told MTV News. “And then I’m doing the 10 episodes, which I think will air in September.”

Cavallari, who has never appeared on ¨The Hills¨before, said she felt that now was as good as any to step in. ¨Well, I´m coming back for a few reasons,¨ she explained. ¨One is they´ve been asking me to do ´The Hills´ for a while now, and I just thought, what was the point of going on the show when it was Lauren´s show and all it would really do is relive high school drama, which was ´Laguna Beach.´¨

She added that with Lauren’s departure, she thought it was perfect timing for the resident bad girl of “Laguna” to spice up life on “The Hills.”

“So I thought with Lauren leaving, it’s kind of the perfect time, and I have two movies coming out this summer, so it’s great way for my fans to get excited about me again and reconnect with my fans.”

Rant ‘N Rave: Best/Worst of April

Irene Ogrodnik — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:00:20 +0000

Music artists and movie stars never fail to entertain me (however, I do get easily amused). Whether I laugh with them (or, in most cases, at them) or actually pity their heartaches and failures (which doesn’t happen often)—I always look forward to the next celebrity hook-up/screw-up.

And the month of April did not disappoint. Here are the five best and worst moments in pop culture that made me grateful that such somewhat petty life moments in my life aren’t publicized for the world:

BEST:

5) Pink Reunites with H(e)art:

One can’t help but assume the following:

a) Pink’s estranged husband Carey Hart decided to give his relationship another try after watching the boyfriend/husband torturing, knee-breaking video his wife created for her single ‘Please Don’t Leave Me.’

b) Pink and Carey realized that they are meant to be with one another, at least for another year.

Either way, I’m happy.

4) LC leaves The Hills:

I’ll admit. I really cannot watch an entire episode of this series without feeling like I lost some brain cells. However, Lauren Conrad was the show’s only salvation. She’s the least annoying and somehow the most genuine–which is why she needs to move onto better things. The only real downfall? More airtime for douche Spencer Pratt.

3) Ronson and Lohan Breakup, Again…Again:

I strongly believe that Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson find great amusement in their relationship. From their constant bickering, PDA and breakups, these two don’t know when to stop. Lindsay should consider adding “relationship therapy” along to her list of “Things I Need To Attend Rehab For.”

2) Ooh ooh baby—Wolverine prequel finally hits theatres:

Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Kitsch = Yummy. Need I say more? I think not.

1) Susan Boyle Proves Simon Wrong. Let’s rejoice:

Overnight singing sensation Susan Boyle made us realize that a lack of conventional physical beauty and youth doesn’t always amount to failure. While Simon Cowell saw money signs in his eyes during her performance, the rest of the world was just pleased Boyle didn’t sound like Beyonce’s altered live recording on the ‘Today’ show.

WORST:

5) Mel Gibson’s New Leading Lady Drama:

I can’t quite understand why everyone is making a big deal out of this relationship. If Gibson and his wife were indeed separated for a few years prior to any of them having a relationship with other people, then kudos to Gibson for hooking up.

Besides, I’m sure Oksana (whose name gets butchered by television and radio media) just wants him for his money. Which, unfortunately for her, might not be as much as she thinks after Gibson settles his divorce with his wife Robyn.

4) Britney’s “stay away from me” order:

Dear Ms. Spears is not meant to live a life void of relationship drama. While a judge issued a restraining order against Spears’s former manager, Sam Lutfi, for another three years, I’m positive that it’s not the end for them two. If Britney ever falls back to her old, unstable ways…Lutfi will be the first person she’ll call (along with a hairdresser).

You’ll see.

3) Beyonce’s horrific altered voice recording:

After Howard Stern aired an alleged recording of Beyonce screeching through a rendition of “If I Were a Boy,” many assumed that the Grammy winning star either hid behind pre-recorded tracks or suddenly went tone-deaf.

TMZ, however, came to the rescue by reporting that they spoke to the individual responsible for altering the recording. Phew. For a moment there, I assumed Beyonce was suddenly taking vocal pointers from Britney.

2) Miss California Same-Sex scandal:

By now, we have all heard of the “scandalous” moment involving Miss California and Perez Hilton. While I will refuse to comment on the situation, I do send out my sympathies out to Miss North Carolina. Even though she won the Miss USA crown, she has barely received the same news coverage as her runner-up competitor.

1) Heidi and Spencer get married (officially)…doomed for life:

It’s not hard to see why I think that any girl is too good for Spencer Pratt. Heck, I wouldn’t even wish such a man upon Lohan. This idiot is the epitome of an arrogant jerk bag. I may not be Montag’s biggest fan either, but even I don’t think she should spend the rest of her life with someone like Spencer.

If, by some miracle, Spencer grew up and humbled down, I might just reconsider my awful view of him. As for now, I already pity the children they don’t have.

What were you thinking Heidi?

The Hills To Return (Sans Lauren Conrad)

Ilan Mester — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:51:37 +0000

MTV has announced their hit show “The Hills” will return for another season later this year without Lauren Conrad, its original star.

“MTV viewers will find out life in Los Angeles only gets more complicated as friendships, relationships and loyalties are tested like never before as ‘The Hills’ returns this fall with more episodes of season five,” read a press release from the network to MTV News.

According to MTV, Audrina Patridge, Stephanie Pratt, Lo Bosworth, Brody Jenner and Justin Bobby will be back for the new season.

And of course, the newlyweds will be returning as well. “Spencer and Heidi will be newlyweds. So the stakes are higher than ever before for the two to make things work,” read the statement issued to MTV News.

Friend and “The City” star Whitney Port tells MTV News why she thinks Conrad left the show. “I think at this point, she’s put everybody else and the audience in front of her for the last eight years, so now she decided she needs to put herself first”.

Lauren Conrad To Appear On Family Guy

Eva Lam — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:58:29 +0000

Lauren Conrad is the latest celebrity to get animated for “Family Guy.”

The “Hills” star will appear as herself on the May 3 episode of the Fox sitcom, joining the ranks of such past guest stars as Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Love Hewitt and the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

In the episode, titled “We Love You Conrad,” she will strike up a relationship with Brian the Dog, who discovers the reality TV star is not as she appears on her show.

“Family Guy” fans may know it’s not Conrad’s first cameo on the animated series. “I did a couple lines on an episode where they were watching television, and they did a clip of Laguna Beach,” she told starpulse.com. “That’s how I met Seth and the first time I got to do the show.”

Conrad also revealed she has been a fan of the show for years, and her favourite character is Stewie.

“Family Guy” airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox and Global. “The Hills” airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV Canada.

The Hills Season Five Premieres On Monday

Joelle Tomlinson — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:12 +0000

“The Hills” returns on Monday, April 6th with two new back to back episodes starting at 10pm ET/PT. Lauren’s final season is all about moving forward into the untold future, and leaving the past behind. New romances, old enemies and enduring friendships will all come together to change life in “The Hills” forever.

Season Five kicks off as Lauren gets the ultimate surprise when Stephanie brings Heidi to her birthday party. Lauren realizes their friendship may never be what it once was as long as Spencer is still in the picture, but will a tearful reunion bring them back together?

Need to catch-up on Season Four before the “The Hills” Season Five premiere? The Hills: The Complete Fourth Season is now available on DVD. Features included are over 110 minutes of deleted scenes, interviews, remixed versions of the popular After Show, a sneak peek into The Hills: Lessons in Love book, and more.

“The Hills” was created by Adam DiVello. Adam DiVello, Liz Gateley and Sean Travis serve as Executive Producers. Catherine Whyte is Executive in Charge of Production for MTV.

The Hills Recap: ‘And then YOU’LL be my Mom!’

andPOP Staff — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:28:49 +0000

The Season 4 Finale wraps up with a Lauren Conrad-Heidi Montag… hug. Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth attend a major party hosted by Bolthouse. Heidi Montag is also there along with Holly Montag and Stephanie Pratt. There are WAY too many blondes in this episode. Some may argue there are never enough blondes, but as a brunette, I disagree. Heidi gets the courage to speak alone with LC. To break the ice, she asks her, “Have you been working out?” The talk then turns serious with Heidi admitting, “the only thing really missing in my life is you.” LC’s words to live by: “It is what it is, it’s not always fair.” The two reminisce and Heidi exclaims that she doesn’t feel like she’s getting older. Well she isn’t- hello, plastic surgery! They do exchange a hug at the end and finally, the world is at peace.

However, Heidi’s life still has enough drama. Everyone is shocked over her marriage. At work, Brent Bolthouse asks her about her vacation. Her answer: “I was in Mexico and kinda decided to get married.” Brent doesn’t believe it, “Shut Up.” She isn’t at all insulted: “We were down there and we had a couple Margaritas and there was a chapel there…it was the craziest thing I’ve ever done.” Okay Britney. Still, no one is more shocked than Heidi’s mom, Darlene Montag, who flies into LA demanding an explanation. When asked to explain how the wedding happened, Heidi announces that a couple margaritas + a beautiful sunset= a wedding. Spencer Pratt sits there the whole time, looking like Chewbacca with all his facial hair. He actually seems sad when Mrs. Montag speaks but who knows what Spencer is thinking. To make the marriage legal, they must have a ceremony in the U.S. The Speidies are opting for a City Hall event whereas Mrs. Montag wants Heidi to have her dream wedding. The next day, Mrs. Montag comes by and has a chat with Spencer. She tells him the wedding is “too fast, it’s too much.” Spencer doesn’t see anything wrong with that, telling her that once the City Hall ceremony is completed, “you’ll be my mom.” No wonder she’s freaking out. Later on, Spencer and Heidi meet at City Hall with Stephanie Pratt as their witness. Spencer is oh-so-romantic, “Come on, let’s just do this.” They listen to the judge’s words, Heidi already says “I do” and only then does Spencer finally have a change of heart. Well he finally shows he has a heart. The Tinman Pratt asks Heidi if she is sure that this is the wedding she wants, not a big one and with her family mad at her. Heidi breaks down in tears and Spencer agrees to give her the wedding of her dreams. Newsflash, the dude does have a soul.

If there’s hope for Spencer, there must be hope for Justin Bobby. Audrina Patridge and Justin Bobby go on a romantic getaway to Palm Springs. Justin Bobby is wearing overalls and looks alarmingly like Luigi. Would that make Audrina Mario? The guy gets creepier by the second, telling Audrina he wants to stay there forever. Basically, he wants to lock her away. “You’re a rare one,” Justin Bobby tells her. “You’re very rare,” she says right back to him. I can’t tell if they’re complimenting or insulting one another. Their romantic vacation ends on a high note when Justin Bobby uses his teeth to take off a ring on one of his fingers in order to give it to Audrina. We can’t tell if he’s proposing or just thanking her for still speaking to him. But who knows, maybe Spencer is rubbing off on him! I can’t wait for the next season but for now we’ll just have to make do with The City!