K, so the MTV crew is starting to pack up the stage and head back to our hotel (for some much needed hand soap, cocktails, food, and sleep… exactly in that order). We have to take a shuttle back, seeing that this big ole mansion is atop a freakishly tall hill, with windy roads for days. All in all, it was a fantastic yet chaotic night. I had to change into flip flops halfway through, since navigating the red carpet to spiral staircase to stage to production office etc. etc. etc. was a very gnarly experience to be had in heels.

The girls looked gorgeous (especially while being embraced by Usher), Jessi and Dan were on point as usual, and my new friend Stephanie Pratt lost her Hills-fest virginity with a smile and oodles of grace.

Time to bid adieu on my part — yes, even bloggers have to go to bed eventually. Check back throughout the week for more coverage on Remote Control of my exclusive interviews/videos/pics with Stephanie, Lauren, Whitney, Audrina, and Lo…