'The Hills': With friends like these ...

Audrina may not be the sharpest tool, but does she really need a “friend” like Lauren?

Lauren may get to narrate “The Hills,” but I think I speak for everyone when I say the series has turned on our fair narrator, who has reverted to a sniffling, green-eyed high schooler this season. (In fact, we’re going back to calling her by her high school nickname, LC, from now on.)

So without further ado, an open letter to LC …

LC, It’s time to move on. Heidi has. (And what kind of world are we living in when Heidi is the grown-up one?) We’re over LC vs. Heidi.

How is it fair for you, LC, to befriend Stephanie, sister of your sworn enemy Spencer, who once confronted you in a nightclub in defense of her brother, but Audrina can’t reunite with Heidi? I smell a hypocrite in these hills.

What’s worse, it seems as though everyone else around you is evolving. Heidi is Ms. Female Empowerment. Stephanie, our favorite “Hills” informant, sailed her olive branch over to you while letting Spencer crash in her apartment. Whitney matriculated from Teen Vogue (albeit to more grunt work). Brody got himself a new steady. Spencer’s giving Heidi her space (for the most part). Even Justin -- “It’s time to get my priorities straight” -- Bobby has given up the belching, started showering and has gotten a new ’do.

They all make you rather dull in your 24-hour Heidi hate. Not just dull, but downright bratty. I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only viewer who threw her pillow (or, ya know, something) at her TV set when you started moaning -- “Will you kidnap me please?” “Oh my god, I need to leave this table immediately,” -- after Heidi squeezed into your table at Goa.

After Audrina caught up with Justin Bobby on a friend-date, your first question to her was “Did he burp in your face?” Not very friend-like. You followed that up with, of course, “Seems like you and Heidi are friendly again.” Yikes.

And now that Heidi has soiled your pad by hanging with Audrina in it for a few moments last week, you want to move out? Into a house? Oh sure, you say you’re bored by your West Hollywood apartment. And yes, you did get that spanking new job as model-herder for People’s Revolution. (But seriously, Mama and Papa Conrad, you're too kind.)

Why is poor Audrina in your cross hairs? Sure, you asked her to move in with you and Lo, but not before you harped all over her “dirty” boyfriends behind her back and told Lo how much fun it would be to continue doing so when you both are her roommates.

Looks like someone other than Justin Bobby needs to get their priorities straight.

--Denise Martin

(Photo courtesy AP)

Comments

[Kryan]

I understand where this article is coming from but to comment on last nights episode when they were at GOA; Lauren had no problem with Heidi sitting at the table until she started talking about Lauren as if she wasn't sitting there. I think anyone can agree with me when I say that it is an uncomfortable situation an a bit immature on Heidi's part. Also, if you remember Lauren did ask Audrina how Justin was doing and did not give her a hard time about it. I am a fan of Audrina but I Ithink because she is hesitant about the situation from Heidi to Justin she may be taking things differently from Lauren then they are intended, Right fully so she is a day to day, step by step kind of person. My opinion about Heidi this season is that she has been a bit full of herself and hopefully she will realize that lauren does not say anything bad or at all about her and is truely looking for some one to own up to the horrible things that were done to her. Once and a life time thing but I actually like how spencer is treating Heidi, she asked for space and he is giving it her. He did nothing wrong going out and talking to friends, she is dioing the same but you don't see him running up and making a scene.

[Jessica]

IT'S TIME TO GET OVER IT LAUREN!!!

[kate]

Kryan I AGREE!

[MPea]

Thanks God someone has finally called it like it is. LC, as it were, needs to grow up. How inevitably twee and bitter shes become. I'm glad the world is finally noticing our heroine isn't a heroine at all - but rather a spoiled, detached and delusional brat who buys her own press. I wish her everything she deserves.

[Danielle]

Get a life, are you for real? This is scripted dramz, and your a reporter? What are you trying to report? Guess what there is a war going on.. oops or were you watching mtv too much to get that. Wake up and smell reality, get a clue, and most of all watch a little cnn.

[g]

Seriously Kryan, you also need some growing up to do, unless you are living under a rock at the bottom of the ocean, you know fully well that this show, much like the main character's (LAUREN) personality is completely FAKE.... .get a clue, this is not HS anymore and this girl yes GIRL needs to grow up and face the facts that her sheltered life will not be so sweet once the camera's stop rolling, these girls are immature brats who have no clue as to anything that goes on beyond their OLD and NEW FAKE NOSES!

[Wendy]

I do agree that Lauren needs to be a bit more mature. But I do think she is handling Audrina and Heidi's friendship quite well...at least for the most part. Heidi was the one who was talking about Lauren as if she was not even there...Now tell me what mature person does that....someone who wants to forget everything that happened and be friends again, like Heidi would like to??? Heidi seems to be on a very high horse right now.... a horse that will soon be forgotten. Everything about her is superficial....her personality, her hair, her "clothing line", her boyfriend, her so called music career, and lets not forget her breasts. Please...enough is certainly enough. Heidi..GET OVER YOURSELF DEAR. The HIlls will certainly be a success with or without you.

[Katie]

Heidi spread a false rumor about Lauren that flooded America, poor Lauren could you imagine if someone did that to you? I 100% understand why Lauren doesn't want to be friends with Heidi, and she should be friends with Stephanie.......Stephanie said she was sorry to Lauren for yelling at her, and Lauren was grown-up enough to forgive which says a lot. I know Heidi has tried to reach out to Lauren but like I said I WOULD NEVER EVER forgive someone who spread a rumor like that. And even Brody said on MTV that Heidi and Spencer spread that rumor.

I think Lauren is hurt that Audrina is allowing Heidi to come back into her life. I would be hurt to if I was Lauren I expect my friends to stand behind me and right now Audrina isn't standing behind her. I think Lauren looked really really hurt on mondays episode.

[Jenny]

I totally disagree with this article too like the first person who commented...Lauren is by no means a "high schooler". I think she definitely takes the high road by knowing what she likes and doesn't like. She stays away from Heidi and doesn't allow her hatred for Heidi to affect her like. I actually think it was admirable for her to be friends with Stephanie in the midst of all the other drama.

I think Heidi should make new friends instead of turning back to the old ones. Her problem is that now without Spencer, she doesn't have anywhere to go but to try to be friends again with the old crew.

[Shannon]

An open letter to those who post comments...

Proofread.

[William]

I totally punched my mac a few hours ago when I saw the episode on mtv.com.

When are Audrina and all the rest leaving Lauren behind??? like they left Kristin Cavallari behind after Laguna Beach!

Dump annoying Lauren already MTV!!

[Denise]

Okay so i was thinking that too when watching the show. I feel like she needs to move on and also stop trying to tell her friends how to live their lives. If Audrina wants to hook up with Justin, then let her.
the whole moving out thing, i did not feel like she wanted Audrina to move in, it was a "i feel bad offer", and also i am not sure Audrina herself wanted to

[june]

Are you serious? Yes i think you were the only one that hates lauren. And if you dont like the show change the channel. Have you checked ratings for the hills lately? And have you read the eye witness reports on how Heidi and Spencer fake ALL there fights? Even when he showed up in colorado she was acting and you can tell more then ever now. Shes always making that pouty face and you can see how she puts her lipgloss way over her nautrual lip line GROSS!! Hoe ever lauren acts its real and thats all that matters. Lauren will always be the star of the show so every one should just shut up and get used to it.

[Kate]

Totally agree with everything about the article. So the Hills is scripted, we all know that, but lauren still needs to grow up. on the plus side i do love her clothes. lets see more of audrina and whitney on the show!

[Barbie Girl]

You guyz watch too much Hills...

[Grace]

This article was not written at a better time.
I am not an active fan of The Hills but from what I have seen, all the other cast mates HAVE moved on.
I also love how the article was written! I usually skim articles, just grabbing the meat of the subject. However, this bash on Lauren (oops, LC) entertained me for a good minute. The personable and evidentiary support this article provided made this article a definite good read. Well done!

[KatieS]

Holy Crap Denise!!!!
How old are you to be writing stories like this when there are far more interesting and serious things happening around the world. But then again you are with the Los Angeles Times, so I guess keep up the crap you write about.

[Georgia]

I agree its time to GROW UP! Get over it and move on

[ashley]

I totally agree with this!!! LAUREN needs to grow up!!! might I add she is LAME

[alicia]

How come Lauren thinks it is necessary to give Audrina a hard time for reconnecting with Justin Bobby? Audrina has to walk around on egg shells and defend her actions constantly. Worse, the previews show that Lauren is reconnecting with Stephen Colletti, and shocked that Lo was giving HER a hard time. Is doesn't feel good, Lauren, to have pestering friends... does it?

[anna]

Heidi being dubbed a feminist hero by Ginia Bellafante not only placed me firmly on Team Lauren, but it also shook the New York Times loose of their death-like grip on the last remaining shreds of their credibility. Honestly, what makes this show remarkable is that people insist on talking about it at such great length -- of course you still care about Lauren vs Heidi; you chose to write a good 500 words about them, sighting past episodes, and offering up quotes and anecdotes like you were gearing up to write a sources sited page.

The Hills is a scripted and heavily edited "spin" on reality. Lauren will stop caring about Heidi when it becomes clear that if she doesn't, it will effect her ratings.

[stasi]

i agree with this article, lauren is a sucky friend. and is so rude to audrina. lauren needs to mind her own business, honestly. LAUREN get over yourself!

[Sally]

I am not advocating for L.C. nor am I saying that the show is any good, but in response to your insinuation that Mama and Papa Conrad are paying for L.C.'s new house, let's just for a moment think about the shitload of money she receives from MTV, other advertisers, her lame clothing line, and every club opening she attends. Hell she can probably afford to buy a new Hollywood Hills house plus keep the apartment. So even if she does not make her money the way you wish she would, she still is not living off her parents. Get it right

[Gretchen]

I love the drama, but LC needs to either get all new friends or just accept Heidi so everyone can be happy again. Granted, that would sort of kill the drama on the show, but if you keep lame Spencer around, you can still get giggles from watching him squirm. LC, Heidi can't help that she's insecure - she just wants your friendship back, or at least a little love. Sure, it can be nice to move on from a tough friendship, but you know you're going to see each other all over LA and I think it's safe to say that your viewers won't think much less of you if you are actually *gasp* nice to Heidi. She's a weiner, but so are you. Love each other.

[B]

First of all, calling a Heidi a symbol of feminism makes me sick to my stomach. As in her real life she is currently parading around staging photo ops with Spencer. This "space" plot line is nothing more then a plot line. Second, while Lauren's friendship with Stephanie seems hypocrital, I have to defend Lauren's decision to befriend Stephanie and not Heidi. Heidi was clearly involved with Spencer in spreading sex tape rumors about Lauren. I'm sorry, it is unforgivable. Heidi practically admitted it to all outlets except the on The Hills. MTV had to put a gag order on Spencer and Heidi because of all the trash sex tape talking they were doing. So yes go Lauren and continue to keep Heidi out of your life. She is bad news. Now the last piece, Audrina. Here is where I agree with everyone else. Be kind to your friends and treat them well.

[mia]

Team LC all the way! I love LC, she is the mature one. People like you are the ones who are keeping Speidi's 15 minutes of fame alive! So PLEASE stop giving any attention to these two douche bags & let them disapear like most of us wish they would!

[Steven]

I like Lauren very much. I agree that she should at least be civil with Heidi in public. Life is way too short. Let your character evolve on the show. Your beautiful Lauren. Dont take a backseat. Lets see you move up. Love -Bluediesel

[Andrea]

Don't you people have anything better to report about? Get a REAL job!

[lc is boring]

Danielle-
Chill out. The reporter you so adamantly scolded doesn't think the Hills is actually an important current event...and I'm also pretty positive she knows a war is going on. This was simply a humorous parody piece that I found to be very entertaining. The truth of the matter is, it's America, not this reporter, that is wrongly obsessed with this T.V. show. She wrote this fake letter BECAUSE America is obsessed with it, and it's hilarious and very true. You're right, these girls are ridiculous, and you don't need to watch it if you don't want to. But no matter what, it's going to show up in a lot of social commentary because sadly, this show is a massive success.

[clueless]

Ok, seriously. It was Lauren's show from the beginning from the Laguna Beach to the Hills. Heidi did everything she could to try to turn it into her spotlight from dating losers to making a big fight out of nothing to talking smack, although pumpkinhead has his hand up her like a puppet. Heidi is disgusting and amoral (did you see the croc tears about her brother, the one she barely mourned unless a camera was involved?). While LC is spoiled and a bit out of touch and needs to do some growing up, she is not the one who is stealing her fame and capitalizing on NOTHING. She actually cares who is around her and what she is doing. Heidi only cares if there are cameras and she can make herself a big talentless victim with zombie hands. I hope she falls on her big horseface in public and we all catch it on whatever show she is being pimped out on at the time. Her parents must be so ashamed to see how she turned out when they seem like such nice people. Spencer's must be mortified he even exists.

[xtiana]

Why are you criticizing the blogger about writing about The Hills instead of the war when you obviously had to click this link and read it to know what she was even talking about in the first place? If you have such a problem with someone writing about The Hills, a) don't watch the show and b) don't read a blog about it!

[eggs]

P.S. It's not real.

[G]

Stephanie has no choice in who her brother is! Heidi chooses to diss her friends to be with a loser creep and now that she is finally realizing how much of a douche he is she thinks she can go running back to the people that she dropped for him UM NO. Lauren has every right to not want to be her friend any more. GO Lauren who needs friends like this! Thank God she has LO her only true friend

[Tana]

Heidi and female empowerment do not go hand in hand. I can see how if someone only watched the show and didn't read US Weekly or People magazine might get that impression because Heidi sure seems like she has her head on straight, when in reality she and Spencer are together, selling their pics to mags, and love the publicity they receive. If Audrina gets back together with Justin Bobby I'll throw up. And if she does then I don't want to hear about it or hear her proclaim (while crying), "I'm done", ONE MORE TIME. Justin Bobby was a pig the first time they were together, the second time they were together (which is the version we have seen on the show before) and now this, the third time, which is what the reporter is talking about. I think if the reporter had watched "The Hills" from the beginning until now she would have a better understanding of what's going on and wouldn't view it the same way.

[Jean]

Thank GOD somebody has called it how they see it. Lauren is a bratty little girl, with nothing but negative things to whine about, standing still while everyone around her is growing. Boo to LC.

[Red]

Okay, it's this simple. I work very hard throughout the week. When I come home to watch some "good" tv all I want is mindless nonsense to keep me entertained for a while. That's all I want or need from "The Hills". Sure, the girls have yet to grow up but if I wanted to watch grown women act like jerks I'd watch "The View". See my point? Nothing's as good as the dramz in the Hollywood Hills.

[Grace]

I totally agree with Kyran. Heidi asked for space and Spencer gave it to her. Also, what Heidi and Spencer did to Lauren should not be forgotten.

[Emily]

This article says what I have been thinking for SO long. Lauren needs to grow up and get over it! She is nothing special AT ALL, yet she acts like she is god's gift. She clearly is an insecure attention whore who can't handle it if things don't go her way. I cringe everytime she opens her mouth on that show. Every week that the show airs, I wish that "I hate an I hate LC blog" existed so I could post all of my thoughts bc she NEEDS TO KNOW what an awkward loser she is. And she has no talent- her internsip, fashion line- she can thank MTV for that. She wouln't have any of it otherwise. Also- I think it's hilarious how she has continued to be Whitney's bitch in whatever "job" she has. Good work Lauren. You suck

[Oh Please People!]

First of all, this "Open Letter to LC" is just a waste of time. If you like reality so much than try to think of it this way, you are seeing into the window of these people's lives for 20 minutes, ONCE a week. And you're only seeing what the producers want you to see. Now I don't know about you but my life goes 24/7 12 months out of the year. Come on people, where is your perspective? My assessment in the 20 minutes was LC seemed okay with Heidi sitting at the table until Heidi started flapping her big ol' attention getting gums about Lauren. Who needs enemies with a friend like that? As for Justin Bobby...he kissed another girl in front of Audrina and if a guy did that to one of my friends...I sure as hell wouldn't like him either.
Let's not forget that Spencer openly admitted on camera, that he was trying to get Lauren out of Heidi's life...and he succeeded. And the fact that he did, doesn't say much about Heidi.
No I'm still team LC all the way, even though her reality isn't really the reality we see for that 20 minutes.
Seriously Denise...get real.

[Samantha]

Wendy, I completely agree with you!!

I think everyone needs to "grow up" in this show... and lets not forget it's still called a reality SHOW. There's always some fake drama, but it's fun to watch. Period. Why else would you watch it!? Plus, I really think Heidi needs to stop talking "bad" about Lauren... If she really wants to be friends with her again, why is she talking about her when she sits right next to her!? Seriously, bad move! I'm more and more surprised by Stephanie from show to show. I really start to like her, she's the perfect example of being friends with both, Lauren and Heidi, trying to understand each point of view.

[GoLC]

I am SICK of people forgetting the reasons behind this.
If my friends' scrubby boyfriend spread rumors about a sex tape that were untrue, and my friend defended the sleazebag - GOOD RIDDANCE TO HER!
Not to mention Heidi going around telling everyone that "boo hoo, me and Audrina were great friends but that ended because of Lauren"
Does everyone forget that Audrina TRIED several times to be friends with Heidi and Heidi went ballistic? Audrina tried to show up at Heidi's birthday party and Heidi lost her mind! It had NOTHING to do with Lauren!
How about this - if you are sick of Lauren's behavior - QUIT WATCHING!
I see both sides and know Lauren has very good reasons for what she does.
Everyone telling Lauren to quit being a brat or to grow up - what are YOU doing sitting here complaining about it? Yea, real mature and non-caddy on your part....

[J]

I get that people are wondering how Lauren can be mad at Heidi and still be friends with Stphanie. But the whole Heidi vs. Lauren thing didn't hapen because heidi started dating Spencer. Sure Lauren didn't like him, but it wasn't until Heidi and Spencer spread the sex tape rumor that their friendship end. Heidi was supposed to be her best friend, so her betrayal (re: sex tape rumors) was way worse than just dating someone she didn't approve of. Heidi seems to forget that and all the nasty comments her and Spencer have made and wants to appear as the gorwn-up one. It's Lauren's perrogative not to be friends with someone.
On another note, I'm sure with the money from the show and her new celebrity she was able to afford the house, without her parents help. So it's thank you MTV, not than you Conrads.

Spencer giving Heidi space?!?1 Don't you people read the tabloids, their attached at the hip!!

[Amy]

I agree. Lauren and Lo (who used to be my favorite of the spoiled group) seem to always gang up on Audrina when they're together, and I find it especially heinous that Lauren has the over-inflated ego to tell Audrina (not on one episode but two) that she suspects the only reason Heidi is befriending her is to make Lauren mad. How self-involved can you be? Who would want to be friends with someone who demands you side with them in whatever rivalries they're having, but offers in return only negative comments and put-downs about the decisions you're making in your own life. As far as I've seen, Lauren shouldn't be giving anyone dating advice...

[WHO CARES]

the hills is good entertainment but thats all it is! ITS SCRIPTED so everyone needs to chill. Most of it is fake like how she "quit" teen vogue. Teen Vogue does not want to be associated with MTV'S the Hills anymore. Lauren does not even live in that apartment, they just film there and spencer and heidi are exaggerating their problems for tv soooo ITS NOT REAL.

I just think its good entertainment...

[Xenu]

Uhm, newsflash....the show is fake........scripted......not real.......you might as well publish an open letter to Gargamel for harrassing the Smurfs. Stop watching The Hills and watch the news every now an then, You might find it more interesting than this garbage on MTv. Denise, get your priorities straight, I want to be the first to invite you back to reality. There's a whole other world out here, with real issues. Stop wasting your time and grow up.

[DINA]

for real she needs to get over herself I don't care for Heidi but Lauren is acting like a highschooler she can't tell Audrina who to hang around Especially when she befriended Spencies sis who just wanted her claim to MTV Reality fame I used to really like this show now I do think it is fake and I don't care anymore so they can all be fake friends and collect their checks!!

[KAren]

What the heck?!?!? First off we all know Heidi is FAKE! SHe is only being friends with Audrina cuz her and Spencer are on a break ( or whatever those dummies call it) We all know that if Hiedi was still with spencer she wouldn't be friends with Audrina. Leave Lauren alone... SO what if she wants get her own house?!?!? If you have the money WHY NOT!?!?! Everyone know the show is scripted and they just want to cause drama.
You are such a horrible reporter!!!! It's people like YOU that make people look bad and ruined people lifes and friendships!!! Wish they will fire your ass for even writing this article... UGH!!!! Maybe YOU should grow UP!!!!!

[Mary]

Honey, you are way off track. Heidi is the one who is so desperate to be Laurens friend! Why can't she just stay away. It's not like she saught out Stephanies friendship...they were in the same class together. Yet Heidi, who helped spread a nasty rumor about Lauren is still trying to butt into her life by coming to Audrina work and inviting her out and sitting at Laurens table then talking crap about her. Lauren is just trying to live her life with her real friends but the ugly child who craves attention (Whordi) won't move on!

And by saying Heidi is Mrs.Female Empowerment it the most ignorant statement I've heard all year...and remember, were in the campaiging year right now...so there have been loads of ignorant statements flying around right now! She is dating the most two timing boy in LA, ditched all her friends for him, belittled her "friends" and came crawling back to Spencer, and is making extremely desperate attempts to get men to think she is remotely pretty...which she still isnt after the boob job and nose job, and worst of all...shes on LAURENS realtiy show. If she was so mature and had moved on then why did she still agree to be on the Hills???

[agreeeeeeeeeeeed]

I absolutely agree. Lauren needs to wake up. And the show is rather boring now.

[Valarie Brummert]

Finally someone has the balls to say something!!!

Lauren, stop acting like a high school girl. Grow up and move on. Seriously, you'll be a lot happier as a person without holding so many grudges.

[Nan]

Hello! Does anyone read TMZ or Perez to know that this is 4 months old! The episode that aired Monday night is OLD! Heidi and Spencer are back together... no more space and being completely Fame WHORES! You never hear about Lauren and Audrina or Whitney for that matter. (Except to hear about Audrina's nudy pics!) Lo- Who even cares? This is a scripted drama yall!!! An open letter to LC? Come on... Why dont you write an open letter to MTV producers?

[SJ]

Ok~ So i agree that it was a little childish of Lauren to leave the table, BUT wat the hell was Heidi doing there? If you can recall the first season when they were friends, Heidi was the one that wanted to ban everyone from hanging out with Audrina because Heidi was "seeing" Spencer. AND! do you guys not recall Spencer "trying" to get with Audrina and Heidi at the same time??? AND! when it was Heidi's birthday, she didn't invite Audrina and when they were all at the club, she made fun of Audrina and not only that, she didn't even acknowledge her presence.. Heidi is just running back to Audrina now because lets face it.. Heidi has no friends!!! She wanted a "Girls night out" .. BUT WITH WHO?? THE GIRL HAS NO FRIENDS.. and you know.. poor Audrina.. u know now i'm thinking she's pretty stupid for not realizing that she's being used!!!

[christy]

I agree 100%. Lauren is being extremely immature and childish, and needs to get over it. She should put more of her time and energy in to something a bit more productive instead of hating Heidi, criticizing who her friends date, or who her friends choose to socialize and hang out with. She seems really possesive in a I need therapy sort of way, and unfortunately for her, comes off as real brat who wants those around her to march to her beat. Almost as if it has to be her way or no way. I'm beginning to undersand why she's still single, and think that at the rate she's going she'll be 40, of course still single, and with no friends.

[Xenu]

Uhm, newsflash....the show is fake........scripted......not real.......you might as well publish an open letter to Gargamel for harrassing the Smurfs. Stop watching The Hills and watch the news every now an then, You might find it more interesting than this garbage on MTv. Denise, get your priorities straight, I want to be the first to invite you back to reality. There's a whole other world out here, with real issues. Stop wasting your time and grow up.

[Cal]

anyone who watches this show is a complete retard. plain and simple.

it isn't lauren that needs to grow up, it's you!

[marc]

you're all actually commenting on some fake show???????????

wow !

[Angela]

Leave Lauren alone, your little article is just as "bitchy" as anything on the Hills, you should join the cast!.....Heidi makes me cringe just hearing her voice, do you see Lauren going out for a bit of plastic surgery...Yep, Heidi's a great role model for all those young teenage kids who watch the show..where did the original Heidi go, that i miss...this fake one is a bit pathetic........Now as for Audrina, she put herself in the middle of that Lauren/Heidi blow up... has everyone forgotten that???? So who gives a shit if Audrina and Heidi were friends first...Audrina chose to become involved and is now acting like "Huh what,i had nothing to do with it"... If i were Lauren i'd be pissed, she's acting shady, or maybe she's enjoying Heidi stroking her ego everytime they see each other, it makes me want to vomit..Spencer is just a fame whoring loser..nuff said about him...and "Justin Bobby" is just as bitchy as all those the girls, that whole scene between him and Heidi was sickening.. I think Lauren is trying her hardest not to say anything to Audrina, if i were her i wouldn't be able to hold back like she is, I commend her for her actions...Like any of you would have a great night if your worst enemy was sitting at the same table as you, and to top it off bitching about you so you could hear...give me a break anyone would react the same way....Your article is a load of B/S...

[Optimistic]

This commentary represents the demise of Western Civilization.

[Reply to --Denise Martin]

Honestly, this far I have always been on Laurens side. But this letter is very true. Lauren is being a hipocrite. Being friends with Stephanie makes it ok for Audrina to be friends with Heidi.

Heidi has tried to make up with Lauren multiple times. I know I would definately have forgiven her by now, but how many times must someone try. SHe HAS apologized over and over.

It is true, Lauren I think your great, but get over the Heidi issue and grow up a little.

[Team Lauren]

I think Lauren is doing a great job in keeping her promise. She told Heidi she wanted to forget her and she's trying to do that. It's everybody including Heidi who is keeping it going. Heidi had a lot of nerve talking about Lauren as if she couldn't hear what she was saying. Heidi is making her self look like a victim. All the stuff Spencer did to Lauren had to have been ok'd by Heidi.

[christy]

I agree 100%. Lauren is being extremely immature and childish, and needs to get over it. She should put more of her time and energy in to something a bit more productive instead of hating Heidi, criticizing who her friends date, or who her friends choose to socialize and hang out with. She seems really possesive in a I need therapy sort of way, and unfortunately for her, comes off as real brat who wants those around her to march to her beat. Almost as if it has to be her way or no way. I'm beginning to undersand why she's still single, and think that at the rate she's going she'll be 40, of course still single, and with no friends.

[Megan]

Why don't you al focus on your own lives and stop concentrating on The Hills cast members lives? You all know NOTHING personally about these people, so how dare you try and pretend that what Lauren or Audrina or Heidi are doing is soooo wrong! The show is edited so all of you losers can fall for their antics.

[Lyndsay]

I think your all idiots. . . .
Lauren isss doing everything right.. put yourself in her shoes.. i wouldnt want my best friend being friends with some fake bitch who spread nasty rumours about me and was attached to her pathetic boyfriend .. .heidi only started talking to audrina after she found out about stephanie and lauren hanging out.. talk about being used audrina.. its so obvious.. and stephanie was only standing up for her brother before, and she apologized to lauren.. but has heidi.. no she just keeps being more immature and more of a selfish bitch like she is..
sooooooo you all are retarded for being on team heidi.. like come on..and Lauren is trying to be over it but when she runs into Heidi and Heidi tries to take Laurens place and act like an idiot.. i wouldnt want to talk to her either.. cause she is so annoying.. jesus :) yay for Lauren ! :)

[Roxette Caba]

I watch this show religiously but I'm getting tired of LC's childish attitude. At first I could empathize with her being somewhat neglected by Heidi, but she seriously needs to get over it, it's getting old. She is also a hypocrite and should just be quiet, but that's just me.

[aj]

I agree! When the episode ended on Monday I was stumped. I called my bff to rehash it so I could figure out if Lauren likes Audrina or hates her??? Is she tired of Audrina and keeping her around because of the show? Lauren is constantly preaching about having good people around her, but she is not acting like a very good friend.

BUT! I also think Audrina's whole non-confrontational act is too much. Speak up weakling!

[Roxette Caba]

I watch this show religiously but I'm getting tired of LC's childish attitude. At first I could empathize with her being somewhat neglected by Heidi, but she seriously needs to get over it, it's getting old. She is also a hypocrite and should just be quiet, but that's just me.

[Sarah]

Please....Heidi hasn't moved on. It's all a show for the cameras. She's knows her only shot at camera time and fame is to be around Lauren. Heidi and Spencer are as fake as they come. They fight for the cameras and are all love-dovey when not on camera. Maybe you should write an "open letter" to them?

[Marin]

Lauren has always been classy about dealing with Heidi. She tries to avoid all kinds of confrontaion. Plus, you have attention whores (Spencer & Heidi) trying to cause scenes any chance they get. Lauren doesn't want to be friends with Heidi (you can't blame her) and Heidi just can't seem to get it. The girl is delusional. Lauren has had to learn the hard way that there are rotten people on this planet. I guess when she starts to sense sketchiness from friends, then she reacts the way she does. I dont blame her. She'll need to learn to get over it though.

[corrie]

I totally agree. I am so sick of Lauren and I am getting sick of the stupid show. it was always a fun guilty pleasure and now i'm so sick of Lauren i may stop watching it. I am completely on Heidi and Audrina's side now. Lauren is obviously just jealous of them both. If I were Audrina i would not want backstabbing friends like LC and Lo!

[Pamela4rmLaguna]

OMG..Ms.Denise you are totally right. u were indeed not the onlyy one who was throwing the pillow at the tv..i am a hills fan to the fullest and i am shocked that lauren(LC) could be such a beotch wow its like everyone is really moving on except her, i am a huge fan of everyone on the show even the tagg along guys like brody and justin bobby and that guy she was with in paris but its like being friends with lauren conrad is like its up to her to call shots in the friendship. gees first she had beef with heidi i( whom i am actually starting to root for )because heidi is actually trying to make friends with someone who obviously holds onto things forever, and next she is starting beef with audrina, what did audrina do but have her own life, so what if she was with a loser like justin bobby thats waht we girls are atracted too. NE way you better watch out LO becuz LC will find somethin wrong about you and then she'll be kickin you out. What goes around comes around, and dont get me wrong heidi is wrong for what happened but for u to become friends wit shepratt (who i like) and not mend a friendship with ms. montag is super wrong of you, i know you are a good person LC so why dont you just move on because not forgiving someone just makes you hold on to all that anger and ruin your life. i love audrina and i cant believe that u were so quick to talk ish about her saying she would invite heidi, spencer, and justin bobby to your new home wit LO, ugh that is straight shady. audrina is a good friend and i think it should be up to her not LC to choose her firends and who she wants to be wit also i really dont think audrina would do that to you LC, ugh i am soo in disbelieve with that episode and i am sorry to say that LC is truly a BRAT and i have to agree with denise.

[MR]

The only reason Heidi is being "mature" and "grown up" is because she's on a break with Spencer and has no friends. She's crawling back to Audrina because she's lonely and realizes what the world is like without being attached to Spencer's side 24/7. Lauren has every right to be friends with Stephanie and not Heidi. Stephanie can't help the fact that she and Spencer share the same genes. In addition, she lets Spencer know how much of an ass he is on a daily basis. Heidi, on the other hand, dropped her best friends for a jerk who uses her for the fame. She even helped him spread rumors about Lauren. If I were Lauren, I'd have a hard time accepting someone with open arms who spread sex rumors about me and fell too easily for Spencer's spell.

[MR]

The only reason Heidi is being "mature" and "grown up" is because she's on a break with Spencer and has no friends. She's crawling back to Audrina because she's lonely and realizes what the world is like without being attached to Spencer's side 24/7. Lauren has every right to be friends with Stephanie and not Heidi. Stephanie can't help the fact that she and Spencer share the same genes. In addition, she lets Spencer know how much of an ass he is on a daily basis. Heidi, on the other hand, dropped her best friends for a jerk who uses her for the fame. She even helped him spread rumors about Lauren. If I were Lauren, I'd have a hard time accepting someone with open arms who spread sex rumors about me and fell too easily for Spencer's spell.

[Marin]

Lauren has always been classy about dealing with Heidi. She tries to avoid all kinds of confrontaion. Plus, you have attention whores (Spencer & Heidi) trying to cause scenes any chance they get. Lauren doesn't want to be friends with Heidi (you can't blame her) and Heidi just can't seem to get it. The girl is delusional. Lauren has had to learn the hard way that there are rotten people on this planet. I guess when she starts to sense sketchiness from friends, then she reacts the way she does. I dont blame her. She'll need to learn to get over it though.

[Shauna]

Wow someone else trying to bank fame off of Lauren's life. So judge and jury, have any of you not made mistakes? Or did something dumb? Or made the wrong decision? Or stopped being friends with someone over something hurtful? Tell me, what did you do? Well you must be perfect if you feel like you can judge a "scripted reality" star. Come on people, like Xenu said there are more important things in this world and if you have so much time on your hands, do something useful with it, instead of bashing someone you do not even know.

[Celine]

There'e just too much drama. Drama that doesn't make any sense AT ALL. Lauren has to get over it already. Even if she just wants people to watch her, people are sooooo sick of the Heidi drama already.

[MR]

The only reason Heidi is being "mature" and "grown up" is because she's on a break with Spencer and has no friends. She's crawling back to Audrina because she's lonely and realizes what the world is like without being attached to Spencer's side 24/7. Lauren has every right to be friends with Stephanie and not Heidi. Stephanie can't help the fact that she and Spencer share the same genes. In addition, she lets Spencer know how much of an ass he is on a daily basis. Heidi, on the other hand, dropped her best friends for a jerk who uses her for the fame. She even helped him spread rumors about Lauren. If I were Lauren, I'd have a hard time accepting someone with open arms who spread sex rumors about me and fell too easily for Spencer's spell.

[Brandie]

Ok... I'm a huge Hills fan... And I love Lauren Conrad, but seriously, does anyone realize you are discussing a scripted show? You say you want Lauren to grow up? How about taking your own advice?

[Matthew]

Look everyone; in my eyes LC is moving forward, and come one...Heidi? She is incredibly immature, just as she sat at the table and talked about Lauren like she was not there. LC is the more mature one, and at the end of the day it really doesn't matter becuase the whole show is scripted.

Duh. So pick a beef with the writers...because they kind of suck as of late.

Love you LC!

[Sarah]

I agree with the points about Lauren's childish attitude. However, I think your analysis is slightly flawed since you ommited the fact that Lauren is the star of a reality show, therefore "Mama and Papa Conrad" are probably not paying for her new house, she makes a hefty sum from being an MTV star. Also, the show is completely fueled off the little drama they can drudge up, therefore the producers encourage Lauren to constantly talk about how much she hates Heidi, what else does she have to complain about?

[Jose Arribas]

Poor Denise, even at 35 she still stuck in high school as the fat ugly band girl that nobody liked. This article is just stupid. Everybody knows that the show is NOT REAL! Idiot

[lauren]

i think this is so funny. it is all completely scripted-every single one of these "characters" are eating this up while it lasts. They know that this is what people want to see and thet are just making $$$$...if you ask me, i think they are all very bright or have the right people backing them and telling them what to do.
as for the comments about "there is a war going on..." this isn't the place for it, if you have the time and interest to even read AND comment on this article, than shut it!

[maura]

Have we all forgotten that although it's "reality" it's edited for television?

Lauren doesn't have any more control on what is shown than anyone on that show. If she comes across as stagnant or unevolving, it's MTV's fault.

Lauren still rocks. Heidi is still a tool.

[mell]

if it is scripted, why are we saying lauren has a bad personality. it must be that she is a wonderful actress? i do not think you can really judge a person's character if they are acting on a scripted drama. and since when does 21 mean you have to be mature, i work with people who are 45 and they act more childish than some people i know. so if you really think about it, isn't it human nature to be rude to someone you dislike. i'm sorry but if i'm told someone started a rumour about me, and they have no proof they didn't and they flip-flop on whether they did or not. i probably wouldn't want to sit by them at a club either, especially if they are sitting there complaining about how i'm not saying hi.

if you ask me, we should take this show for what it really is.... scripted. stop judging the personalities of actors. :D

[Cary]

What's up with the comment about Lauren's parents being too kind in reference to the new house? Do you really think that Lauren's only sources of income is her "model herder" and her parents? Do you have any idea how much money she makes from her show & her clothing line, + other MTV Hills stuff. The girl is set!

[umn]

Arent you supposed to be reporting the news? GROW UP.

[SavingDiva]

I totally stopped watching the Hills because Lauren is so annoying! I can't stand Heidi...and Audrina is a horrible actress!

[Bobbie]

Denise.. Danielle.. whatever right?

&newsflash.. it's not scripted.. but they do have people who do their hair and makeup and dress them and yada yada and big freakin deal.. you'd probably take the chance if you had it too!

[Dave]

Is someone kidding me with all this "serious" analysis of a SCRIPTED SHOW?!?! And one that's terribly written at that.

What's next, an open letter to, say, Sandra Oh's character in "Gray's Anatomy" telling her she'd be a better doctor if only she'd work on her bedside manner?

COME ON, YOU IDIOTS! This show is a waste of tape, and all the characters on it are complete fools. And so are you for watching it more than once (as I did).

[Marianna]

I think what's happening to Lauren is sad cause she's alway's been bestfriend to all her friend's and I think what Audrina is a Tool!!!
As for Miss,Heidi she's got ball's that's all I have to say and I'm totally loving what Spencer's doing!!!

[v]

leave her be. it is her decision, her life. you cant tell anyone to do. it is her who needs to make decisions for herself not you all.

[Melissa]

I don't understand how Lauren is made to be this immature and hateful person. I agree that all of the drama has been blown out of proportion but Lauren is not the only person to have their share of immaturity. In the new promo for next week's episode of The Hills, it shows Heidi giving Stephanie a hard time for attending Lauren's house warming party. The last episode showed that Lauren doesn't have a problem with Justin as long as he is respectful of and towards Audrina. Lauren is clearly not holding a grudge towards Stephanie because she is Spencer's sister and because of how she acted towards her during the last season. I can honestly say that if I were Lauren it would be a cold day in hell before I reconciled any friendship that I ever had with Heidi. She stays with that tool Spencer and acts like anything that he has said or done is ok because she didn't say it. By staying with him and not sticking up for her friend she's just as guilty. Heidi knows that Spencer is in the wrong but for some reason cannot fathom to admit it. Sticking up for the wrong person, not admitting any wrongdoing, and feigning ignorannce is the reason that Lauren will never forgive Heidi.

[Cynthia]

Why should LC try to be "friends" with a person who maliciously spread rumors about there being a "SEX TAPE"? I wouldn't want to be friends again ...EVER with a person like that.
If Audrina was supposed to be a FRIEND to LC and KNEW what Heidi did to LC ( RE: sex tape) what kind of friend does that make Audrina to LC? All of a sudden that act SPEIDI did to Lauren is Okay? Would LO go out and (befriend) Heidi KNOWING what she did to LC regarding the SEX TAPE RUMORS? NO.....
And let's be honest...Ricky Bobby...I mean Justin Bobby...is a slob. He doesn't shower, he burps in your face, he picks up other girls while out on a date with Audrina, LC is only trying to be a good friend to Audrina by making her sentiments known. I wouldn't want to hang around him either. It makes you wonder...how insecure Audrina is to date a man of his stature?

[Cynthia]

Why should LC try to be "friends" with a person who maliciously spread rumors about there being a "SEX TAPE"? I wouldn't want to be friends again ...EVER with a person like that.
If Audrina was supposed to be a FRIEND to LC and KNEW what Heidi did to LC ( RE: sex tape) what kind of friend does that make Audrina to LC? All of a sudden that act SPEIDI did to Lauren is Okay? Would LO go out and (befriend) Heidi KNOWING what she did to LC regarding the SEX TAPE RUMORS? NO.....
And let's be honest...Ricky Bobby...I mean Justin Bobby...is a slob. He doesn't shower, he burps in your face, he picks up other girls while out on a date with Audrina, LC is only trying to be a good friend to Audrina by making her sentiments known. I wouldn't want to hang around him either. It makes you wonder...how insecure Audrina is to date a man of his stature?

[joey]

I am so OVER Lauren!

She seriously has a lot of gowning up to do and needs to stay out of everyones business!

[MAYA]

Just because Lauren hates Heidi, Audrina can't be friends with her? This is highschool bull crap. And now that Audrina is getting friendly with Heidi, Lauren is getting jealous. DRAMA.

[Cheryl]

I agree with Kyran! Lauren didn't have a problem until Heidi started talking about her again! Nothing will or should change between them until Heidi first acknowledge that she was wrong for talking about Lauren on all those radio appearance AND saying (falsely) that Lauren has a sex tape. Byotch!

P.S. Is "Denise Martin" Heidi's publist?

[Victoria]

This seriously proves to the world more and more that people in California are fake and superficial and have no goals in life but to surround it with fake, dumb women and fake scripts. No wonder Hollywood has gone down to dump if this what you all worship and live to watch on TV. Get a life because California, you sure are living up to your reputation!

[please]

Guys, drama is what makes television. This show is hardly a reality, except for their real names. The drama that goes on between the cast members (yes they're a cast) is scripted by writers.

If everybody were friends there'd be no show, cause god knows nothing else happens in this show.

The Hills is a good example of the MTV generation gone STUPID! At least in Jackass people bruised from their stunts. This show is lame and all of you who take it seriously should try to open your minds to more captivating and less "FLUFF" stuff.

Less time into the hills, MORE time making YOUR lives more fulfilling.

[m*]

uuummm .... u guys know that everything in the hills is fake right lauren conrad is just something like an 'actress ' there if you can call it an actress
you wouldn't blame other actors or actresses for bad things they do in movies because it's just a role .... so get yourselves a life and stop disgussing stupid reality shows :D

[daisie]

we all seem to be forgetting that the Hills is a "realitly TV show" aka FAKE! so obviously there is going to be drama and fights and opinions on the show, it's staged for TV. Has the sun gotten to all of the people who watch the Hills in LA???

[checked out]

p.s. not only is it fake (thanks for whoever pointed it out), but real people time, it's delayed. they tape it way in advance...so who cares about the lame drama. it's done and over with...and it's entertaining to watch ;)

[DoodleWhore.com]

Excellent analysis! I've doodled mine: http://doodlewhore.blogspot.com/2008/04/hills-deconstructed-hills-have-eyes.html

[Judy]

Lauren only wants to keep her distance to Heidi, whereas Heidi seems to want to cause drama wherever she goes. Let's not forget the episodes with Heidi spurring Jen Bunney to go after Brody when she knew Lauren had a crush on him (and this happened back when Heidi was still friendly with Lauren), spreading - or ok'ing Spencer to spread - sex tape rumors of Lauren, or trying to make fun of Lauren and Jason having dinner together.
I would not want anything to do with a person who calls herself a friend while doing these types of things. At least Jen Bunney had the gut to apologize for her actions, whereas Heidi doesn't admit to doing anything wrong when it's all been seen on tv! As for Stephanie, what has she done wrong so that Lauren shouldn't talk to her? The feud with Heidi is based on a friend betraying your trust multiple times, not on going out (or being blood relative) with an icky guy.

[Whydon'tIjustgetahobby]

I do think it's time to get over it. Possibly also time for me to stop watching this show and study, like a normal human being. BUT Stephanie has never actually hurt Lauren, whereas Heidi has. So Lauren is free to be mad, just like--we all know--Heidi will be mad at Stephanie. Neither has gotten over it. If Heidi's making any friendly overtures, it's because she's at least smart enough to know whatever quasi-fame she currently has depends on her being in the same frame as Lauren.
However, Lauren should give Audrina more credit, and jesus, more freedom. Also, why does Lo hate Audrina? Because she totally does.

[chachacha]

i love the hill as much as anyone else.
but damnnn people..
get a life outside the tv.

[Kayla]

I agree with Nan

[ANDY]

EVERYBODY GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Keyki]

Um, what about Heidi getting mad with Stephanie about hanging out with Lauren?? How can you say Heidi grew up, she still thinks she can put Spencer on "relationship vacation". Why do people want to hate on Lauren? Be 23 in Hollywood with the world at your finger tips, shes not nearly as bratty and spoiled as some of those other girls out there.
Lauren, keep doing you, its got you this far, just imagine where it will take you next!

[hahaha]

"Uhm, newsflash....the show is fake........scripted......not real.......you might as well publish an open letter to Gargamel for harrassing the Smurfs."

GARGAMEL!!!! Now that's funny!!!

[Samantha]

Go Team Lauren! In real life, Heidi is STILL talking trash about her. for the most part, Lauren has kept her mouth shut in real life. You can complain about how they edit the show all you want... but saying that Heidi is anything REMOTELY feminist is offensive. Heidi makes me sick.

Yes, Lauren should probably be a little nicer to Audrina... but if my friend kept going back to a jerk of an ex, I would be brutally honest with her too.

Befriending Stephanie is NOT the same thing as befriending Heidi.

[Amanda]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TELLING IT LIKE IT IS! IT'S TIME FOR MTV TO FIND A NEW STAR OTHER THAN BORING OLD LAUREN! TEAM AUDRINA AND HEIDI AND WHITNEY!

[Cat]

Does anyone read The Real Estalker (http://realestalker.blogspot.com/search?q=Lauren+Conrad)? Lauren bought a house around the first of January. I understand that Lauren, Lo and Audrina have already moved in together. I enjoy The Hills for what it is: a look at lives that most of us will never lead. Don't take this so seriously!

[A]

In no way does Lauren ever need to get over it, nor move on. If someone spread nasty rumors about your downtown situation all over the internet, well, there's no forgiving for that. I hope Heidi and Spencer get what they deserve because thanks to them and Perez Hilton, "beef curtains" will always hold a special place in our hearts. (whether we like it or not)

[rachel]

sorry im going to have to disagree with you. how hasnt lauren conrad evolved? she is purchasing a new home, started her own clothing line, & is continuing to go to school. if it werent for lauren, heidi, spencer, audrina would be nobodys. & why should lauren become friendly with heidi when her boyfriend started a sex tape rumor about her that she was aware of? justin bobby i believe is wanting more camera time, so decided to change his ways. and we all know that heidi and spencer are not taking a "relationship vacation" there photographed everywhere together. the only thing that has changed in their retarded relationship is they dont live together.and how cant spencer see that heidi was willing to dump him if lauren gave her the time of day. im ready for heidi and spencer to be off the hills, no one cares about them.

[Jennifer617]

Are you serious?! Please get some real news!!!! This is such crap!! These girls you are talking about are in their early twenties and they are not legitimate celebrities! Write about something interesting for a change!!!!!!

[thomas]

i love LC, She rules, wish she was my girlfriend and who cares about the article, she grown up already and leave her alone, its only what the camera's want you to believe come on:)

LC the grown up one of them all

she rules:)

[kayla]

wow I can't believe you took the time to write all of that about a show that is prob. 71% real the other half editing....which is what ur seeing "EDITING" im pretty sure LAUREN does not even worry about JUSTIN.....it's just a show sooo ur seeing only a half of a portion of what goes on in there life sooo all you people who want to "HATE" on LAUREN please shut up you sound horrible and you look pathetic because you dont know how she really "really" feels about JUSTIN or HEIDI you only know because of the show's horrible editing which I thought you people would have learned by now...wow im sooo "over" trying to trash somebody i dont know

[gaby]

Get over what?! Lauren isn't the one who is obsessed with rekindling past friendships- THAT WOULD BE HEIDI! The only reason that it's awkward for Lauren to be around Heidi (as we saw last episode when they were all around the same table) was because Heidi was saying things to Justin Bobby like "Oh, well I was friends with Audrina first", and Lauren heard those things. None of you probably know what it's like to be sitting at the same table with someone that you have a feud with and as Lauren said, "I can't just sit there and pretend it's normal", and she's right because it's not. If anyone watches the After Show they would understand what I'm talking about. Clearly whoever wrote this article knows nothing about The Hills. Heidi chose a guy over her best friend and if Lauren feels as if she can't forgive her yet then that's Lauren's decision. If anyone is being childish it's Heidi because she gets mad at Steph for hanging out with Lauren because she's jealous that Lauren won't hang out with her and in return to that, she starts hanging out with Audrina. It was totally out of place for Heidi to go to Lauren & Audrina's place and sit down there for a while and hang out with Audrina and it was also inappropriate of her to even involve Audrina in her drama in the first place because when they first spoke at the club, Audrina even said it herself that she doesn't want to be part of any drama and now she is because of Heidi. LAUREN IS NOT ACTING LIKE A HIGH SCHOOLER, HEIDI IS. The girl has no friends at all, so she's using Audrina to get back to Lauren. We all know that if Heidi and Lauren EVER become friends again that Heidi won't be as close with Audrina as she thinks she is now. Notice how I said thinks. Am I the only one who notices that on the show, Heidi says, "Audrina and I are really close friends now", BUT Audrina says, "Heidi and I are friendly, but we're not really friends or anything"?? So that's that. Lauren is not childish, Heidi is.

[Chloe]

Wait a second, what in the world?
No offense, but do you really believe all that hype in 'The Hills' is true?
Heidi and Spenecer's fight. Does anyone find it coincidental that the minute their 15 minutes of fame were going up, they announced they weren't getting married, yet you never did (and still don't) see one without the other? Even Spencer has admitted to putting on an evil act for the show. I doubt he's actually living with his sister, I think Lauren Conrad is laughing her ass of at you right now.
Also, who finds their perfect home on the first time? Since you work with LA Times, i'm going to assume you know a thing or two about reporting. I remember reading in magazines for weeks that Lauren was looking at home. WEEKS. On the show, they cut it to one day for entertainment purposes. Please.
Also, about Heidi, i'm laughing when you say she's the bigger person. Have you noticed that every time Lauren does an interview with someone, it's about LAUREN and her life, her clothes, etc? She never even mentions Speidi. Yet EVERYTIME Spencer and Heidi to something un-Lauren related, it always turns into something about Lauren. Yes, maturity.
Wow, I really don't know how you fell for this, it's a laugh all right.

[Shai]

Wow... that's one sad article. Seriously, if you don't have anything better to write about than The Hills drama and how you don't approve, then you are a horrible "reporter." People are still watching so it can't be that bad because millions still divulge every Monday night. As a "reporter" you should move on to bigger and better things, if they'll let you, and get over The Hills drama that we all enjoy watching.

[Ana G.]

So, we should just smile and be friendly to the person who initiated and perpetuated a sex tape rumor about me? No, I"m sorry. I understand. Heidi is opportunistic, malicious, and seems horribly lost. I understand where Lauren stands and would probably do the same.

Avoid people that are a vexation to your soul....

[ivee]

ur completely right..she makes a big deal out of anything..friends support friends..and when we awared them its ok we're their friend and we just stand by n try to pick up the pieces..

[TheHillsAreFakeWithMusic]

For the record...these girls all get PAID by mtv to be on The Hills. I've been to numerous LA spots where they are 'capturing' all the 'reality' of The Hills. (There are usually 15-20 crew members in the background with cameras, clipboards, headsets, mics, and makeup).

[zooba]

OMG! I have finally found a site that bashes LC and her immature ways!
I am sooooooo glad everyone else is starting to see her the way i have been...an immature rich girl that thinks she can do what she wants but is in control of everyone else! MOVE ON! In the last episode I felt SO SO SORRY for Audrina, she is the cutest thing and LO and LC were such BITCHES! "if you dont have plans you can move in with us" WOW ! WOW!
If i were audrina i would run far far away from those 2

[natalie]

DUDE!!!
she has every right to make fun of audrina's dirty boyfriends because they are. Justin bobby looks like he hasnt taken a shower in months and he has admitted to it in the past. Besides Audrina sided with Lauren in the beginning, i think its messed up now she is going towards heidi.
did everyone forget that Heidi supported her boyfriend when both of them spreaded rumors about Lauren??? because everyone is acting like it.

I don't blame lauren for still hating her, Heidi said she did a sex tape to the whole world thats embarassing. What did Lauren do to Heidi?? just tell her that spencer is a douchebag and she wasnt wrong.

Stephanie did what any normal sister would do, defend her brother but she didnt spread the rumors so they can be friends. That doesnt make lauren a hypocritical person, just makes her nice. And Heidi has been asking for the past 4 episodes the stupid question why they are friends but lauren still hates her, BECAUSE SHE SPREAD RUMORS ABOUT HER.
so heidi isn't the mature one here, she just realize shes alone and she doesn't want to be alone.
she still not admitting to what she did so lauren can act like a 5 year old all she wants because heidi is a brain-dead loser. Besides Spencer is the one who still hates on Lauren for no reason. So what if Lauren told Heidi that spence is a assface BECAUSE HE WAS FLIRTING WITH AUDRINA LIKE A YEAR AGO!!

you people are bliiiiinnnnddddd.

[friendshipcosts]

Fools, the crap is fiction, badly written performed badly by prats

[Pearson]

I agree and disagree.

It is very immature for Lauren (or LC) to hold such an absurd grudge against her once best friend Heidi. Though, the supposed rumor Heidi and Spencer started was ludicrous...chances are it was Spencer, and Heidi was just along for the ride. But to label Heidi as "Ms. Female Empowerment" is INSANE!!!!! How in the hell is she empowering?? Someone please explain to me how the poster child for insecurities is in the least bit empowering...what a crock! Do you not notice that Spencer and Heidi put on a show for MTV to get more people to become fans of Heidi; fake tits, lips, soon to be butt and all. Heidi is not a feminist and anyone who looks up to her is blind or just plain stupid.

Im not one for holding ridiculously long grudges but thats laurens perogative. Everyone acts differently to different situations. I have a friend, who for no reasons hates one of my other friends and literally has a coniption if she comes anywhere near where she is. She whines and says "why did you tell her we were here", "she better not come over"...Again...everyone acts differently. Remember...Lauren is what...22 or 23...shes not 30...so who cares!

girls talk about each other all the time. They make fun of their friends. Is this really that surprising?

I think you missed the mark on this one...though some of what you say is true...alot of it is just as judgemental as you say Lauren is.

[Mary]

Hmm..I dont like Lauren she is very immature I agree. She does need to grow up & stop talking about the same stuff over & over. LC needs to know that life really isnt nice & if you had problems with a friend that's just life & there is no reason for you to continue being upset. More things are going to start to happen in life that are way more dramatic than this. GET OVER IT!

[Getreal]

Let me get this straight. So if your ex best friend and her boyfriend started a national rumor about you having a sex tape, publicly trashed you to any media outlet who would listen including making fun of your most private body parts, and then played innocent victim and plopped herself down at YOUR table of friends and proceeded to talk about you right in front of YOU, you would just "get over it" and "move on" and be completely comfortable with your best friend inviting this person back into your home. Please. That is crazy-making logic at its finest.

And how does Heidi's refusal to take any accountability for her deplorable actions over the last two years make her a "grown up?" Just curious.

[sickofhedi]

i'm so sick of the lauren thing ..she is nothing but a hateful person.. its ok for her to do what she wants but heaven forbid if you do this same.making friends with spencer's sister is soooooooooo not right if she does not let her roomate befriend heidi......i'm glad someone saying it like it is .......sooooooooooooooo sick of Lauren the more the show goes on .....it time for lauren to grow up

[JT]

Oh Please people. Have you ever heard of the process of editing.

[monica]

I think LO is jealous of Lauren's and Audrina's friendship. I used to like Lauren but now she thinks she is Queen B.... About LO why does everyone like her? She is a snobby, horse faced bitch who tries to subtly pick on Audrina any chance she gets.... I feel she does that because she is jealous of LC and her relationship, furthermore I guarantee that she feels that Audrina shouldn't be a cast mate and instead it should be her. Watch hoe LO acts, and see that she is an instigator... She hates Audrina on the inside and you can tell...... Oh yeah and Audrian is WAYYYYYYYYYYY prettier then she'll ever be.

[Cate]

I think the writer needs to grow up as well. I do agree that the Heidi vs. Lauren feud has run it's course, but then, I have never had a "friend" spread a sex tape rumor about me. I also don't think The Hills is actually reality television, so when I do give in and watch I do so as though I'm watching partially scripted tv. I do know that Lauren gets paid for being on the show and she has her own clothing line, so I think the writer is wrong to assume mommy and daddy are footing the bills. Also, how could you possibly give Spencer any kudos what so ever. He's a moron and completely offensive.

[hills fan]

Lauren is a spoiled little brat, and I have come to dislike her and would never trust her as a friend. she is fake and a backstabber. it's pathetic that she won't get over her fight with Heidi, but instead feels she needs to prove a point by befriending Heidi's only friend, stephanie. Lauren is so rude to also give Audrina shit about hanging out with Heidi and catching up with her ex. I think that LAuren is just selfish and is constantly jealous of everyone around her. she doesn't like to see her friends happy unless everything is going good for her. I understand this show isn't 100% of the truth, but Lauren seriuosly needs to grow up and get over shit. As does Heidi. Heidi has tried to be nice and tried to befriend Lauren again, but it still is unnecessary of her to talk about LAuren not being her friend to other people, while they are sitting together. BUt honestly, she was just trying to make a point of how Lauren thinks its ok to dis her old friend by befriending the once enemy Stephanie and by controlling Audrina and everyone else around her. All in all, lauren is a controlling, jealous, spoiled brat, who is probably the worst friend ever.

[Susie]

The Hills is getting boring now. It seems that MTV wants to keep the Lauren Hiedi fued going. Anyways Hiedi and Spencer went out of there way to trash n Bash Lauren. Numerous times they were on the Ryan Seacrest morning talk show, where they talk very badly about Lauren. Even last week Hiedi was on the Regis n Kelly show, there again she trashed Lauren. So yea I dont believe Hiedi means anything she says about trying to makeup. For her and Spencer, it's all about trying to stay on the show. Actually I feel they are a waste of tv space, and they should get rid of both of them.

[Carly]

I can't even begin to describe how much I hate this show, the people on it, and how they have completely whored themselves in the media. The show is fake.. what is the point of writing a letter to a "celebrity" about her choices in "real life"?

[danielle]

Um.. The show is fake. It's not real reality.. Soo.. Don't bitch out Lauren when they're all damn immature bitches? And Heidi is not a feminist heroine. Dumbest thing I've heard .. ever.. Haha. You'd rather have Heidi, the fake titted, rumor spreading, can't give up a damn friendship college dropout be a role model for teenagers, over Lauren. Who's going to school, hasn't had her boobs plasticed up, and moved on from their failed friendship, and hasn't said anything bad about them since it went down.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
I'd definately choose Heidi over Lauren o_o
Soo stupid haha.

Come on now! Did anyone forget tha