The Hills

Pop sister Ashlee Simpson won't let pieces of any other girl get in between her and her man, Fall Out Boy/manscara wearer Pete Wentz. Last weekend in Chicago, she and Wentz stopped by the Blender Sessions at the Hard Rock Hotel to celebrate Crobar Chicago co-owner Mike Matushcka's 40th birthday, reports Page Six. A jealous and possessive Ashlee stayed close to Wentz and wouldn't let other ladies get near her man. When foxy female Fall Out Boy fans tried to get their pics taken with the emo-tastic Wentz, Ashlee "got whiny and dragged him away," said a source.

How has "Hills" Aryan supervillain Spencer Pratt managed to become a media phenomenon? Radar magazine thinks Pratt's got it down to a five point program. Bratty Pratt's master plan? Up your TV air time by becoming a controversial character. Then convince another show's star -- Heidi -- to settle down with you and -- then take over every aspect of her life. Next, start a public war with another one of the show's stars -- Lauren. Step four: Diss and drop your former BFF. Said Spencer of former friend Brody Jenner, "It's like Bush and Cheney, and you wouldn't see Cheney rolling with Bin Laden in the club." It might be good for Pratt to go to Afghanistan and see if he can roll with Bin Laden -- in the club.

And finally, if all else fails -- and hopefully, it will -- play the grandma card. Spencer says his grandma "wears a button with my face on it that says 'I'm Spencer Pratt's grandma.'" Poor woman!

MTV president Brian Graden says that part of what makes "The Hills" so successful is that the real-life drama never ends -- even when the show stops filming. Showstoppers Lauren Conrad, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag -- who return to the idiot box on August 13 -- keep generating good gossip all year long. Said Graden to Entertainment Weekly, "It's kind of postmodern marketing. We're living in an age of TMZ and Perez Hilton, and 'The Hills' indulges that." It does?

The endless gossip serves "Hills" stars/monster couple Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, who claim that the series doesn't accurately represent their romance. "We don't fight in real life," said Pratt. But Pratt/Montag frenemy Lauren Conrad disagrees. "They can never make you say or do something," she said. "You can always blame editing, but they can't do magic." Presto! Your ex-best friend is now a smarmy jerk!

Is "The Hills" here to stay? "I don't know if I could do another season," said Heidi. "Being on a reality show is not very glamorous." But having your boyfriend pimp you out is?!

The villainous "Hills" stars were spotted outside of Koi last night, where people actually lined up to take pictures with the terrible twosome. When TMZ asked how they were getting along with the somewhat lackluster Lauren, Heidi and Spencer told a bold-faced lie, saying, "Great" and "just fine" -- a far cry from what they told Ryan Seacrest earlier in the day.

Don't expect these two to go away anytime soon -- the new season of the show starts next week -- and Heidi has plans to pull a Paris and release a single. Is there no end to their dastardly deeds?

The terrible twosome were on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" today to string up some more dirty laundry -- saying they were "shocked" by the article and calling it "literally a hate piece." Pratt contends it's the first story the mag has ever done without contacting the other side for comment.

The kvetching duo talked to Ryan about LC's sex tape leaking (they didn't release it), a threatening run-in with Joel Madden and Nicole Richie, and Montag's upcoming album (described as "dance, urban, rhythmical"). The new season of "The Hills" starts next Monday.

TMZ spotted the twosome outside of Les Deux last night, shooting scenes for the upcoming season of "The Hills." Conrad and Patridge were then caught complaining to a producer about going back to the club because there was too much paparazzi around. Uh, hello? Tick tock ... 15 minutes girls!

These girls -- not exactly household names for the non-MTV demographic -- should be thrilled they're even recognized!

TMZ spotted Lauren Conrad's trusty sidekick yesterday at an event for Bravo's new real estate themed reality show "Flipping Out" where she talked briefly about Heidi's recent boob job, saying, "If they make her feel good about herself, good for her," but adding, "I really don't care!" When asked about smarmy Spencer, Audrina had nothing to say but "No comment!"

With the terrible twosome out of the picture, Audrina revealed there will be an addition to the cast this coming season -- a boyfriend. She chose to keep his identity a secret for now. "The Hills" premieres August 13.

A poll of more than 10,000 people from Brit newspaper The Mirror shows that most Brits think that Posh Spice's TV special, "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America," was a bad idea. Thirty percent reported that it made her look awful, while an additional 49 percent of respondents didn't bother to watch it at all. Only 21 percent of cheeky Brits thought Princess Posh came off looking good on the poorly watched show.

It's a good thing that Posh and Becks have a slew of celeb friends to support them. On Sunday night they were feted at a gala hosted by famous friends Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith -- and attended by 600 of Hollywood's elite.

Holy Hogwarts! Harry Potter is rich! Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe celebrates his 18th birthday today and gains access to the $10 million he's made doing the Potter franchise, making him one of the richest teens around. What's he planning to do with all that cold hard cash? Nothing extravagant Says Radcliffe in a Reuters interview, "The things I like buying are things that cost about 10 pounds -- books and CDs and DVDs."

And don't look for Radcliffe to pull a Lohan. "People are always looking to say 'kid star goes off the rails.' But I try very hard not to go that way because it would be too easy for them."

The two pseudo-ladies frolicked around in the surf, with Audrina getting an unfortunate wedgie at one point. LC's ex-boyfriend (and Hayley Duff's rumored current beau) Brody Jenner got rough on the sand with buddy Frankie Delgado. Sources tell TMZ that Jenner actually broke his finger while playing football with Frankie at the house, was taken to the hospital and proudly returned to show off his X-rays.

The group was at the Beachbody Silver Spoon House in Malibu, filming scenes for the upcoming season of the MTV reality show "The Hills." Heidi and Spencer, the show's most beloved couple, were not invited to the party.

TMZ was on Robertson Blvd. yesterday as the engaged "Hills" brats went on a pre-planned paparazzi-filled shopping spree, with the smarmy Spencer whipping out his own videocamera to record the day's festivities.

After dropping some dough at Lisa Kline, Sky, Kitson and a sunglasses store, the two hoofed it back to the the Ivy to get their car, where Spencer stopped taping so the couple could field questions about their upcoming wedding. "There's no rush," said Pratt. A clearly delusional Heidi said her man is "better looking" than David Beckham, adding Pratt is "a better boyfriend, I bet, too."

No word on if Spence picked up the camcorder again later that night for a more intimate recording.

"The Hills" stars Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge stopped by Les Deux for Lil' Kim's big birthday bash. Season three of "The Hills" is currently filming and the season kicks off on MTV August 13.

All this and more in today's jocked-up edition of L.A. Star Catcher!

Madden allegedly stormed over to Pratt's table, where he was lunching with his future Mrs., Heidi Montag, and screamed, "you've been talking s**t about my girl!" before, claims Pratt, Madden -- who was there with pregnant girlfriend Nicole Richie -- had to be forcibly separated and removed.

TMZ caught LC filming portions of the next season of her MTV reality show, "The Hills," and Wahler was by her side during the taping outside of Ketchup. For those not savvy to the dating habits of the blonde from "The Real OC," LC and Jason broke up -- for the second time -- last August and Wahler has since been arrested four times ... in four different states!

LC's enemies Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were also spotted inside the restaurant -- sounds like a night full of winners for Conrad!

With their mic packs on, LC and buddy Audrina hit up Les Deux last night with a couple of hot guy pals, who all just happened upon Brody at the same club. It's a small world after all!

"Transamerica" hottie Kevin Zegers was spotted leaving Hyde last night, and while he normally doesn't attract too much attention, his arm candy for the evening looked extremely similar to a certain locked-up heiress.

Also out last night were Corey Feldman (yes, one of the Coreys finally made it into Star Catcher), the super-cute Amanda Bynes, a leather-clad David Arquette and LiLo's former flame Calum Best.

TMZ caught the newly-engaged "Hills" brats leaving Les Deux in Hollywood last night, where they constantly held hands and chatted up the photogs snapping their picture on their way to the valet. They sure do love attention each other!

Spencer joked that all the attention coming their way was due to a lack of anyone else to shoot, saying "Justin and Cameron must be at home." He's right. Though the two kept talking to every camera they could, Spencer did manage to keep his wedding date a secret, saying, "Every day is a big day, it's good to be alive."

Wouldn't want to jinx that now would we?

Take a moment to enjoy their pre-planned "spontaneous" paparazzi photo op.

Don't worry folks ... the clock is ticking on these two.

Stop what you are doing. This is a moment you will remember forever. MTV's "Hills" stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have done it. They're engaged. For now.

As Us Magazine just reported, the "world's best boyfriend" popped the question to his 20-(yes 20)-year-old fiancee last night in Santa Barbara. Obviously, she said yes.

According to Us, Pratt picked up a diamond encrusted platinum band at Zales a jewelry store in Brentwood, Calif.