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She may not have been the evening's big winner, but Melody is now giving thanks to all the people who helped her get so far in the Starmaker competition. Check it out:

First of all, I’d like to thank God for blessing me with not only this great opportunity, but also for a Mother that has always been there for me. She raised me right, and I thank God for her everyday of my life. I’d like to thank P. Diddy and Mark Burnett for being the first people to ever give me a chance. I’d like to thank the judges Rodney Jerkins, Tamara Conniff and Laurie Ann Gibson for making me feel like I belonged in this music industry. I’d like to thank my vocal coach on the show Romeo Johnson -- he was the Friend I needed and the teacher that showed me the way. I’d like to thank my stylist Gamila for being the brains behind every outfit I wore and for being the Coolest Lady I've ever met. I would especially like to thank my friend and mentor (Super Manager) Mr. Johnny Wright for his guidance and  wisdom. And from the bottom of my heart, I want to congratulate Liz Davis for a job very well done.

The future looks mighty bright for yo girl Melody Angel. I am truly humbled and blessed for all God has given me. To all my fans, thanks for watching, listening and supporting me. I Love You All and I’ll See You Soon.

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Competition was so stiff this season that we couldn't even predict the final three! But after watching Todd, Melody and Liz sing their hearts out last week, we can't think of anyone who deserves it more. So who's got what it takes to come out on top?

With only two days to go til the big Starmaker finale, we thought we'd put it to a poll -- and let you guys decide! So step into the driver's seat and tell us whether you're Team Todd, Manic for Melody or Lining Up for Liz, then tune in Sunday night at 10pm to find out whether Diddy got it right.

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With 'Drina and Justin hanging out behind Kristin's back, it was only a matter of time before K-Cav started scoping out other options. Unfortunately for Jayde, her wandering eyes seem to be staring straight at Brody Jenner. But is the feeling (still) mutual? Next week, Jayde gives Brody the first degree, Audrina gives Kristin the trash-talk treatment and Speidi give Holly an earful about her drinking. So sit down and enjoy a sneak peek of The Hills, then tune in Tuesday night to see whether Kristin's gonna stick it out with JB -- or move on over to Brody.

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So far this fall, we've seen wild house parties, half-naked fashion models and the inside of Jay Lyon's love nest on The City. But nothing's shocked us more than watching Olivia Palermo morph from above-it-all social to hardworking career gal, thanks in large part to her perma-disapproving Elle manager Erin Kaplan. So how does Erin (known for her constant smirks, frequent put-downs and awkwardness at parties) feel about coming across as a high fashion bully? In a word, misunderstood.

"If I’m portrayed as hard or a bitch on camera, that’s one thing," Erin said in an interview with OK! magazine, "but to portray me as somebody that doesn’t care about what’s best for the magazine is totally different, and that’s been the most frustrating thing."

And as for rooting for Olivia to fail? "The bottom line is I want what’s best for [Elle]," Erin said. "[A]nd if Olivia comes back and she does an amazing job, I’m going to tell her that."

Meanwhile, Erin took the opportunity to let City fans know she's not as super-serious as she comes across on TV. "I definitely think I smile more. I’m generally a happy person, and I don’t smirk as often as I do on the show!"

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Even when Veronica was on the "ins" with Evan, she was never in the Champions' inner circle. And now that she's ruffled some feathers by going after Tonya, her team can't wait to pay her back by sticking her in next week's Ruins. As for her (intended) opponent, KellyAnne? Unfortunately, she's got problems of her own. Watch as Johanna gets ready to chop some heads while Wes tells KellyAnne he's lookin' to take out her ex-boyfriend, Cohutta. Yep, it's about to get ugly ...

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Lately, Lo's been spending a lotta time getting reacquainted with her old pal Kristin. But that doesn't mean she's forgotten all about her ex-roomie, Audrina. Yesterday, the Hillzies met up at an outdoor cafe in L.A. to grab some grub and (we assume!) to chit-chat about 'Drina's recent run-in with a certain ex-boyfriend.

Check out these shots of the girls catching up at Fratelli's, plus peep these pix of Audrina showin' some serious skin at last week's Los Premios awards.

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It's not easy to get under Alexa Chung's skin. But after watching a sneak peek from My Super Psycho Sweet 16, the MTV talk show host damn near lost her mind. Take a look at what's got Alexa running around like a chicken with her head cut off, then tune in tonight at 10pm to find out what happens when the biggest rager of the year turns into an evening that's to die for. Trust us -- it's gonna be a scream ...

+ Ready to get scared? Watch the Psycho Sweet 16 trailer, check out the slasher flick's site for more exclusive clips and cast interviews, and tune in tonight for the official MTV premiere!

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The Nitro gang isn't just gutsy about sports -- they're also completely fearless when it comes to fashion. Over the years, we've seen them in anything, everything, and, occasionally, next-to-nothing, so we thought we'd show our respect by putting together the first annual Nitro Circus "What Not To Wear" guide.

Check out a few of our favorite style stars right here (PS, did Andy shave his legs?!), then flip through the rest of the virtual fashion show to find out who's hot, who's not and who's made two separate -- but equally persuasive -- attempts at showin' us how sexy a lime green Lycra suit can be.

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At any given moment, Travis Pastrana and Andy Bell are either laughing, fighting, cheering each other on, or incessantly poking fun at every failure. In short, they're like brothers. Really, really competitive brothers (with identical haircuts), who can't seem to agree on who had this season's coolest stunt. And since they're STILL going back and forth between Travis' roof jump and Andy's souped-up three wheeler, we thought we'd help 'em out by letting you guys announce the winner.

Think Travis' suicidal building leap (and parachute-less sky dive) were the most hardcore? Or did Andy edge him out with stunts like Crazy Rocket Trike and "Dude, Where's My Car's Fire Extinguisher"? Take the poll and tell us which of these Nitro besties had this season's sweetest moves.

+ Like that pic of Travis and Andy? Well, you've got Jolene Van Vugt to thank for it. Give it up for Nitro's (unofficial) photo journalist, and check out some other shots she snapped from the sidelines this season.

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We've never actually gotten close enough to Rob Dyrdek to smell him, but if his signature scent is anywhere near as good as his marketing campaign, we can't wait to get a whiff. Turns out, the Charity Challenge contest's still going on (now through Nov. 2nd), so we're asking you to release your inner purple sharks and get your hands on a Dyrdek-designed can o' TAG! Win or lose, ten percent of all proceeds go towards Rob's charity (Safe Spot Skate Spot), so get your body spray on and help him beat Carmelo Anthony and Luda -- and give back to the kiddies!

+ Wanna learn more? Head to NahRight.com for more deets on all three guys' charities and read up on the rules at Facebook.com/TAG.

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