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Back in 2008, The CW network rolled out a controversial "OMFG" ad campaign for its series, "Gossip Girl." Parents and religious groups were up in arms over its scandalous posters, which featured half-nekkid Upper East Siders, mid-hookup, and looking pretty excited about it. The images were raunchy, but we can't exactly judge--if MTV were to put up a billboard that encapsulates its provocative new series, "Skins," it might look like the image above and say something like "OMFG. No Really, OMFFFFFG!"

While the teens of "Skins" hail from the suburbs, they're not any less promiscuous, wild or messed up than the "Gossip Girl" crew. Think Nate Archibald streaking a rave with his junk stuffed inside his cashmere sock, or Jenny Humphrey sporting her usual fishnet thigh highs--and nothing else. He's high on crystal meth; she's eating diet pills for breakfast and having an affair with her piano teacher. Is the picture getting clearer? You have to admit, it all sounds intriguing. G'head and check out this sneak peek for a glimpse of the show--we know you want to.

We've also got this here footage from the first ep. Have a look and tell us your first impression!

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Earlier in the week, we showed you the wide array of over-the-top dresses Liz had to choose from for prom night with Bryson Sully. Overexposed skin and sequins weren't exactly her style, and to be honest, we also tend to appreciate a more reserved (i.e. less naked/glittery) look. So that's why we put together our picks for best and worst dresses in the history of teen TV shows -- because we'd hate for you to end up at your own big night feeling like this.

THE WORST OF THE WORST
Brooke Davis' silky red number on One Tree Hill's "Prom Night At Hater High" episode included an element of surprise -- and smut -- under black light.

If 90210's Silver's dress were white, we'd definitely mistake her for a way-too-young bride (or out-of-place Cinderella) rather than the saucy, daring chick she really is. Life's not a fairytale, ladies. Dress accordingly.

In Smallville's "Spirit" episode, Lois swapped in a bustier and skirt for the traditional one-piece attire -- and we kind of really hate it. A lot. Especially since it's got a million rhinestones. And because Lois isn't supposed to be a washed up local pageant winner.

After the jump, check out our votes for best-dressed.
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(Photo credit: Andrew Coppa – Vis Vitae/In Touch Weekly)

Ever wondered what Snooki would've looked like if she were born on the Upper East Side? Neither had we -- girl's perfection in hot pants, perma-tan and a pouf! -- but we're kinda psyched that In Touch Weekly took some time to button up and powder down the Jersey Shore cast with a Gossip Girl/West Wing-inspired makeover (see above). We're even more thankful that the mag's reporters brought up Angelina's dramatic departure during Episode 3 of the series, to which 'The Sitch' responded, "We wish she had stayed. What was she thinking? It’s like leaving the Beatles." To be quite honest, we couldn't have said it any better ourselves.

Ladies and gentleman ... the Beatles!

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Nothing against upper-eastsiders, vampires and serial killers, but we're hoping that catfights and hookups reign supreme Jan. 6 at the People's Choice Awards. The Hills is up against four top-notch shows (Gossip Girl, True Blood, Dexter and The Secret Life of the American Teenager) in a fight to take the Favorite TV Obsession category -- and our L.A. drama queens need YOUR help to win.

Deny it all you want to your History Channel-loving friends -- we know you're still faithfully watching The Hills (thanks to a little thing called ratings). So say it loud, say it proud: "I'm obsessed with The Hills!" Or just head over to the secret ballot at PeoplesChoice.com to cast your vote. K-Cav thanks you kindly.

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Olivia Palermo was looking very Blair Waldorfish at last week's You Know You Want It: Style-Inspiration-Confidence book launch, so it's only fitting she ran into real-life Gossip Girls Leighton Meester and Nicole Fiscella on her way there! So how'd the City star's style compare to that of her Upper East Side counterparts'? Well, obvs we're a smidge biased, but from where we're sitting, she totally held her own! Nothing against Leighton's electric-print dress and Nicole's sleek LBD/blazer combo, but we adored Liv's giant gem-adorned chain necklace -- and her playful pairing of soft (ruffled peasant blouse) with hard (shiny leather miniskirt).

+ Think Olivia hit it out of the park with her girly/rocker glam? Or are you more into Leighton's I-swear-I'm-not-wrapping-paper print? Sound off in the comments and tell us which fashionista had the best style/inspiration/confidence on the carpet!

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We'll be honest: we're not what you could call high-fashion experts. We didn't know what Manolo Blahniks were before Sex and the City, we (still) go out in public in Juicy Couture sweatpants and we think "black tie optional" are the three scariest words in the English language (right behind John & Kate).

But just cause we don't shop designer (at least, not til Paris Hilton hands over her credit cards), doesn't mean we don't know good style when we see it. And with all the red carpet do's and don'ts out there, we thought we'd give a shoutout to three celebs who (almost) always get it right. Take a look at three high-profile gals who aced Style 101, then check out MTV's new show, Styl'D (this Sunday, at 10pm!) to see more famous fashonistas and meet the stylists behind the stars.

Nominee No. 1: Leighton Meester. Stylish but edgy, this fashion-forward Gossip Girl star knows when to go classic glam -- and when to push the envelope/lower her hemline. (Hmm, wonder what Upper East Sider Blair Waldorf would say about that silver micro-mini!?)

Nominee No. 2: Nobody wears leather, lace or floor-length couture like Victoria Beckham. The former Spice Girl has gone from pop star to pop culture icon, and she's look fab every step of the way. No wonder she caught David Beckham's eye (and, more importantly, his hand).

Nominee No. 3: You probably know Rachel Bilson from The O.C., but the real-life Rach is just as adorbs (and not nearly as high-maintenance) as the chic, geek-lovin' Summer Roberts. Bonus: Bilson's also waaay too smart to go through that greasy, I-stopped-showering-after-college phase. Viva la haircare!)

+ Who's got the best all-around style? Take the poll and tell us which of these fab three is always dressed to impress!

+ Wanna get schooled in style? Watch the Styl'D trailer, plus meet the junior assistants and senior stylists at the world-renowned Margaret Maldonado Agency. (You may not know them, but TRUST us -- you've already seen their work!)

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Last fall, Whitney Port went for the rocker guy. This week, she's all about boys in blazers. And while her rumored relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio turned out to be nothin' but hype, we're thinking it's time Whit finally met her match. Since she doesn't have a "type," we've gone ahead and rounded up three eligible bachelors for our City gal to choose from. So cue the romantic music -- it's time to make like Patti Stanger and find Whitney a manz!

First up: James Franco.
Okay, so he's kinda easy on the eyes. But this Freaks and Geeks vet isn't your typical Hollywood heartthrob. For starters, dude says he's an artist first, actor second (the humble I-like-to-paint kind, not the pretentious, "acting is my craft" kind). Oh, and did we mention this soft-spoken Monet's also a secret genius?! When he's not off filming Spiderman sequels (or making us go through Kleenex by the box in Milk), Franco's sharpening his noodle with classes at NYU/Columbia. Smart, sexy and geographically desirable? Sounds like a triple threat! (Bonus: He played Justin Bobby in the best Hills parody ever. Marry him, Whitney! Marry him today!)

Next up: Ed Westwick.
This British bad boy has all the edginess of a wannabe grunge musician but without any of the unpleasantness (think greasy, "I forgot to shower hair") that goes along with life on the road. Best known for his portrayal of the smarmy-but-charismatic Chuck Bass on the CW's Gossip Girl, Westwick's trademark smirk/deadpan delivery make him the perfect foil for our sweet, adorable Whitney. And while he doesn't dress like his character off set (read: no custom Armani suits in used-car-salesmen plaid!), he's got a dapper, GQ style that would look great on any girl's arm. Or, better yet, in the front row at the next WhitneyEve show...

And, finally: Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Levitt's soft, liquidy eyes melted our hearts in (500) Days of Summer -- but he's got a lot going for him besides his unconventional appeal. Smart, subversive and so small he can (almost) fit inside your pocket, he's survived thirteen years in the biz (remember Third Rock?) and gone from indie darling to lustworthy leading man without letting any of it go to his head. (Take note, Shia LaBeouf.) We've had a crush on him since 10 Things I Hate About You (dude was awkward/skinny hot way back when Michael Cera was just a fetus), and we think his grounded, hipstery appeal more than makes up for the massive height differential. Besides, no one at those Brooklyn loft parties wears heels, anyway.

+ Wanna help play love doctor? Let us know which single (or at least ring-less) guys you think would be great for Whitney Port!

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• Gossip Girl frenemies Chuck and Vanessa were outed as a real-life couple after they were caught swapping spit at a New York Knicks game. Which raises two questions: 1) Are you deliberately TRYING to hurt us, Chuck? and 2) The Knicks? Seriously? Ew. (Usmagazine.com)

• Got money to burn? Why not plunk down your life savings on the phone number made famous by Tommy Tutone?! On the plus side, you can tell everyone you know your # is 867-5309! On the minus side, they won't care -- and you'll be out $365K. (Scandalist)

• Semi-disgraced Olympic athlete Michael Phelps reportedly offered News of the World a lot of money NOT to run those incriminating pot pics. Spoiler: They turned him down! (MSNBC)

• It's official: Tori Spelling is reprising her role as 90210's resident nepotist. (TV Watch)

• Now presenting ... the best and the worst of this year's Super Bowl commercials! Our take? Alec Baldwin is an evil, diabolical genius, but online search engine ads + sad, recession economy = really, really depressing. (MTV News)

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• A-List actor George Clooney has generously agreed to appear on the crappy NBC sitcom that helped kickstart his career. (Entertainment Tonight)

• Actor Chace Crawford had some trouble remembering his lines for a recent PSA shoot. Fortunately, his Gossip Girl alter ego is more about spacey stares and sex with cougars than public speaking. (Usmagazine.com)

• And speaking of line-flubbers, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court John Roberts privately swore in President Obama one more time yesterday. This time, we're told, he got all 35 words of the oath of office correct. (LA Times)

• Mad Men hottie Elisabeth Moss gives renewed hope to semi-attractive funnymen everywhere by agreeing to marry awkward/hilarious SNL castie Fred Armisen. (E! Online)

• Although The O.C. stopped airing new episodes a long, long time ago, our obsessive crush on Adam Brody will live on forever. (Just Jared)

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• The Sex and the City sequel has just been "confirmed" by an unidentified (but clearly in-the-know!) source. So what's in store for the female foursome? "I would love to see [Miranda] and Carrie and Charlotte and Samantha all go off on some wild mad cap adventure somewhere!" sez SATC actress Cynthia Nixon. Madcap, check. Oh, and don't forget freewheeling! (Usmagazine.com)

• Kelly Rutherford's soon-to-be-ex-hubby (who once accused the Gossip Girl actress of hurling her laptop at him) is fighting for custody of the couple's 2-year-old son, Hermes. And in other news: Who names their son Hermes?? (E! Online)

• Meanwhile, Dancing with the Stars' Karina Smirnoff joins ABDC's Shane Sparks in critiquing the Obamas' fancy footwork: "They were fairy-tale-like, but a little stiff," sez Smirnoff of the president's inaugural danec. (E! Online)

• This year's Top Chef finale will take place in New Orleans with special guest judge Emeril Lagasse. We're just hoping the final challenge involves Padma Lakshmi and a bunch of Mardi Gras beads. (TV Watch)

• The starting date for the Law & Order we don't care about (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) has just been pushed back til summer '09! Possibly because Vincent D'Onofrio is on a bender. (TV Squad)

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