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We've been wanting to see Erin on the prowl ever since she first admitted to being a three-man woman. And after watching the majorly tense confrontation between JR and Duncan, which culminated in Duncan stroking his beard and running away, it looked like Whit's free-spirited friendzie was about to be single and fabulous once again. Only when that magical moment came, Erin was less Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City ... and more rom com spinster, Sandra Bullock. (That cliched "You have no messages" moment? Classic While You Were Sleeping Bullock!)

+ Think Erin made a mistake letting Duncan walk away, or does she need some alone time to figure out whether she's relationship-ready?

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Tags Erin Lucas, Michael Phelps, Polls, Sandra Bullock, The City's Duncan, The City's JR, Whitney Port

First things first: Congratulations, Erin! We haven't seen anyone get hired that fast since, well, practically never, but who's counting?! Not that we're surprised. Instead of relying on your in with Allie, you took the time to (a) browse the company's website beforehand, (b) nail the interview outfit and (c) explain away your 1.5 years of post-college "soul-searching" in two impressive-sounding words: "unofficial stylist."

And what better way to celebrate your exciting new career than by throwing back tequila (what IS it with tequila and these girls?!) with your hunky ex-boyfriend, JR?!

We know how you feel about non-long distance relationships (HATE them!) but perhaps JR, (who, incidentally, looks like a more attractive vershe of Michael Phelps), could help you get over that little commitment hurdle ...

+ Does Erin's ex showing up means she and Duncan are headed for Splitsville? Let us know whether you guys think Erin's run-in with her JR will change her views on local love connections ... and/or change her mind about Duncan.

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Tags Allie Crandell, Erin Lucas, Michael Phelps, The City's Duncan, The City's JR

• 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)

Tags 90210, Alec Baldwin, Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl, Jessica Szohr, Michael Phelps, Super Bowl, Tommy Tutone, Tori Spelling

In Touch mag claims Britney Spears has been dating the ex-boyfriend of her former gal pal, Paris Hilton! According to the tabloid, Brit and Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden have "been on a few dates" and really seem to like each other.

So how'd the two (alleged) lovebirds meet?

Reportedly, Spears manager "made some phone calls" to potential suitors (including Chace Crawford and Michael Phelps!) and Benji "ended up being the most interested."

We'd say something snarky, but we think we just vomited a little bit in our mouths. Allegedly.

UPDATE: Britney Spears' publicist, Holly Shakoor, barks back with a full denial. "The claims made by In Touch are completely false," she tells E! News. "There is not an ounce of truth to any of it."

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Tags Benji Madden, Britney Spears, Chace Crawford, Good Charlotte, Michael Phelps, Paris Hilton

• Despite mastering Audrina's wayward stare, actress Charlize Theron says she can't wrap her pretty blonde head around the whole Hills phenom: "I think the girls are beautiful and when they cry their mascara runs and that's real, but I don't get it!" (MTV News)

• Dancing with the Stars premiered last night! Find out who was a stud (i.e. former N*SYNC-er Lance Bass!) and who was a dud (i.e. the corneally-impaired Jeffrey Ross). Yay, voyeurism! (Usmagazine.com)

• Also: learn more about quirky, 82 year-old Oscar-winner (and DWTS contestant) Cloris Leachman and her various old-person afflictions! (TV Watch)

• Introducing....Michael Phelps as Dr. McSwimmy! Yeah, we're not laughing, either. (Mollygood)

• Despite being boring, Dylan McKay-less and prone to triggering eating disorders, the 90210 spinoff has just been picked up for an entire season. Let the slow-moving plotlines and shameless overacting continue! (E! Online)

• Ever wanted to see what Project Runway judge Nina Garcia's face would like if it were "swelled up like a cauliflower?" Well, today's your lucky day! (Scandalist)

Tags 90210, Audrina Patridge, Charlize Theron, Cloris Leachman, Dancing with the Stars, Dr. McSwimmy, Dylan McKay, Grey's Anatomy, Jeffrey Ross, Lance Bass, Michael Phelps, Nina Garcia, Project Runway