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So far, in Detox's short run, we've had the pleasure of recapping especially silly moments from many of MTV's shows: The Ikki Twin-fight, Real World Ryan's "Tampon Song" audition, the introduction of a clogging dance crew, etc.... Our screening sessions are always loud, boisterous brainstorms where we talk in funny voices and write notes like "Tell PA's to buy flan."

But what happens when a TV show stops being mockable and starts getting gasp-inducingly real?

That's what Team Detox faced when we sat down to watch tonight's super-heavy Real World: Brooklyn. How the hell are we -- a zany "comedy" show -- supposed to recap the unspeakably-awful things that Sarah says she experienced as a child?

The solution? Celebrities, celebrities, celebrities! Thankfully, the MTV offices were swarming with musicians promoting their new stuff, so we happily enlisted Charles Hamilton, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Ryan Leslie to help distract me from talking about Sarah's sketchy-sounding dad.

And luckily, Real World producers left plenty of other things in the episode to poke fun at: Devyn's Broadway dis and her inexplicable car ride monologue, as well as Chet's awkward date, which allowed me to (cross)dress like his virginity personified. Sway had the misfortune of walking through the newsroom as I was dolled up and noted that my hairy chest was a particularly nice comedic touch. (Thanks Sway! I'm glad my lack of manscaping provides me with comic capabilities.)

So if you're still rattled by tonight's intense Real World: Brooklyn, here's hoping our absurd Detox episode might lift your spirits for a couple of minutes...

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Tags Charles Hamilton, Jim Cantiello, Real World BK's Chet, Real World BK's Devyn, Real World BK's Ryan, Real World BK's Sarah, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Ryan Leslie, Sway, The Ikki Twins

This week's Real World: Brooklyn explored Sarah's difficult story of being sexually abused as a child. It was emotional for all of the housemates to watch her suffer through the phone calls with her father, but Devyn in particular felt a personal connection to what was happening. Although it wasn't revealed during the episode, Devyn also experienced a similar situation when she was younger.

Watch our latest edition of After World to hear Devyn open up about her past. Plus, Baya and Scott chime in with Chet's first date philosophy, JD's party foul and more.

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Tags Real World BK's Baya, Real World BK's Chet, Real World BK's Devyn, Real World BK's JD, Real World BK's Sarah, Real World BK's Scott

Sometimes I talk to my TV set. I'm actually pretty funny when no one else is around. I like to predict which girl won't get a rose from The Bachelor, which aspiring Brody Jenner BFF will cry next, which Real World roommate will get arrested first, etc. Maybe this makes me a big fat loser, but I have a sneaking suspicion there are a ton more losers just like me out there. C'mon, admit it: Being in the presence of other people is totally overrated!

My latest proof that I'm not alone in wanting to be alone is called Backchannel, a game you can play solo while you watch MTV shows such as Real World: Brooklyn. Basically, you take every and any thought you're having while watching the people onscreen act like idiots, then type 'em out for other anti-social people on MTV.com to applaud. Instant validation! I just played and landed points for being the first to call out Devyn's boob job. Yay me!

Real World's Backchannel launched tonight -- check out a game or two and see if it's your thing. Other people will be there, but you don't have to look at them or even make casual conversation! God bless the Interweb.

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The last time we saw Audrina she was wearing Justin Bobby's promise ring and gushing about how great everything was going between them. Now, less than six weeks later, she's already singing a different tune.

"I keep reading on blogs that I'm cheating on Justin, and we're not even together anymore!" Audrina told Us Weekly (according to Perez Hilton). "The last time I saw him was at The Hills finale in New York in December."

Cheating on Justin? Not together anymore?? It seems like only yesterday that Justin Bobby was regurgitating jewelry, staring up at the stars and telling Audrina how she's one of "the most important" people in his life. So what went wrong?

According to Audrina, JB was all talk and no action. "[He] doesn't want to give 110 percent," she explained.

+ Think the breakup will actually stick? Or will 'Drina and Justin be back together before you can say Season 5? Take our poll!

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Tags Audrina Patridge, Justin Bobby, Polls

Fly Khicks were lookin' pretty hot at last night's Dance Crew taping, and in case you had any intention, this might be the right time to call dibs on your future Fly girlfriend. As you can see from her blinged out ring finger, one of them (Wendy Simmons) is engaged to be married. (The good news: The other six are still single ... for now!)

The girls insist they're more than just pretty faces, and we happen to agree. Take a peek at their, ahem, neckties to get the full picture...

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Tags Fly Khicks, Wendy Simmons

As hard as it is to believe, not everyone appreciates Kelly Cutrone's unique brand of incorrigible bluntness. And on next week's City, Whitney's People's Revolution boss lady ruffles some feathers (mainly Allie's) by laying into the Diesel/hair model and then totally refusing to take her words back.

Natch, repercussions ensue (Whitney worries while Allie sulks and Olivia tilts her head back in mwa-ha-has), but it looks like L-Word Erin's got more on her mind than sticky buns and Kelly's lack of diplomacy. Like the fact that her (shirtless!) "ex" is hanging out in her apartment, telling her he "had a good time last night."

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Tags Erin Lucas, Kelly Cutrone, Olivia Palermo, The City's Allie, Whitney Port

Real World: Brooklyn airs Wednesdays at 10pm, but you don’t have to wait ’til then to check out the raw footage. Every day, I’ll be sifting through the ‘Real World Dailies‘ to make sure you’re getting your fill of the BK roomies. (Tough job, I know, but somebody’s gotta do it!)

We have a sneaking suspicion tonight's Real World is gonna be a bit on the intense side. So we figured we'd start things off on a lighter note with a clip of the roomies looking at internet porn gawking at Scott's almost-nekked bod. Watch as Sarah and Devyn flip over these pics of Scott in a sailor hat -- and not much else. Yep, this one oughtta do wonders for the BFF-O-Meter ...

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Tags Real World BK's Devyn, Real World BK's Sarah, Real World BK's Scott

It was yet another memorable taping last night as one of ABDC's biggest fans, Taboo, was on hand to watch this season's talent take the stage for the Britney Spears Challenge. And believe it or not, there were a number of performances that brought the Black Eyed Pea to his feet throughout the evening.

Season 2's unsung heroes, Fanny Pak, were part of the audience as well, finally getting the chance to watch Team Millennia in their element. (FP beat out TM during the casting special last season.) But one of the best moments by far came right after Quest Crew finished their routine. JC could only muster these five words: "Best performance of the night." Kinda cool considering he told the crew last week that he wasn't overly impressed with their choreography. Guess the Quest boys finally got 'in sync.' Ha!

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Tags Britney Spears, Fanny Pak, JC Chasez, Quest Crew, Taboo, Team Millennia

These days, it seems like everyone from The Hills is selling something. Lauren's got her clothing line, Heidi's got her clothing line music career, Audrina's pimping Divine Jeans, Whitney's shilling for DVF and even Brody's got his own bedazzling brand of denim. So it was only a matter of time before perennial sidekick Lo Bosworth found a capitalistic venture worthy of her good name.

Fortunately, the wait's finally over! Lo has just been named the official Canadian spokesperson for Yaz, a low-estrogen birth control pill that makes you slightly heavier in the hips, and significantly more likely to burst into tears for no reason whatsoever. Here's what the Hills star told PR Week about her (lucrative?) new venture:

"As a ‘Gen Yer' working in the entertainment industry, I need to be disciplined. I need to make sure I'm taking care of myself so nothing interrupts my day."

And we can all agree that NOTHING interrupts your day (or your mother's vice presidential campaign) like suddenly discovering that you're pregnant with your high school boyfriend's illegitimate lovechild.

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Tags Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, Heidi Montag, Lauren Conrad, LC, Lo Bosworth, Whitney Port, Yaz

He's cute, cuddly and fuzzy -- and I'm not talking about Punchline King of Ringmasters. I'm referring to that stuffed monkey he's holding. "Lindsay [from Beat Freaks] gave it to me earlier because I was sad," he told me after I snapped this photo. "But I ain't sad anymore."

Lindsay confided in me later that "Monkey" has been with her since birth and travels with her everywhere, which always helps ease the anxiety of being away from home. She expects to get Monkey back from Punchline at some point but is happy to lend her childhood friend to a newer one in need.

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Tags Punchline King, Ringmasters