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If you've been scouring Lauren Conrad's pastel-coated blog lately, then you may have noticed that the best-selling author just announced she's starting her own book club, which means something kinda exciting: Reading groups are no longer just for "Oprah" viewers and your mah-jongg-playing aunt!

Ever since the former "Hills" starlet launched LaurenConrad.com last month, she's been building a community of online fans and making herself more accessible (LC stars in her own beauty how-to videos and recently published a blog post that included childhood pics of herself)--the book club is just another step toward connecting with girls out there. She explains how it will work on her site: "We will all read the same book and then on a specific date, we will all meet here on LaurenConrad.com to discuss."

Lauren's starting next week, so get your reading eyes and discussion questions ready!

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By now, we assume the recently transplanted "Jersey Shore" crew has scoped out the local Miami flavor, locked in their gym memberships and maybe even created some sort of grenade-dodging cheat sheet. But in case they haven't fit in time to make new friends, we took it upon ourselves to link them up with some important Floridians! Check out who we think they should chillax with:

KHLOÈ and KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN (with baby daddy SCOTT DISICK)
Why They'd Hit It Off: Khloè and Kourtney took over South Beach the second their private plane touched down, so they can definitely show the "J. Shore" crew that there's more to nightlife than just neighborhood dive bars. And even though Scott's not the model of stand-up behavior, we would just love to see Pauly D swap his blowout for a slickback and maybe even some sockless loafers (see pic above).

BROOKE HOGAN
Why They'd Hit It Off: This Florida native and all-around party girl has the same fashion sense as the "Shore" crew. She loves cutouts and spandex almost as much as she looooves showing off what her mama gave her, so she'd probably become insta-BFFs with JWOWW. And just in case the boys get rough housed like they did in Seaside Heights, who better to have their back than her dad?

RICKY MARTIN
Why They'd Hit It Off: A while back we " fake-matched up The Situation" with Oprah because we thought he needed a strong woman to help him build his 'SituAtiON NaTiON.' But for him to live "la vida loca" down in Miami, he's probably better suited with a suitor like the now openly gay Martin.

SCOTT STORCH
Why They'd Hit It Off: This vocal hip-hop producer would blend seamlessly with the group, and we'd really love to hear him and The Sitch remix some new catchphrases we can mimic. Plus, doesn't the Miami producer sorta-hang with argyle sock-loving Scott Disick (see KHLOÈ and KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN above) and Paris Hilton? (We know Pauly's been trying to snag Paris' digits for a while now.)

RACHEL from the "Real World/Road Rules Challenge"
Why They'd Hit It Off: Rachel is a personal trainer in Miami, and we've already seen how she handles hotheaded beefcakes and bisexual hotties! We would love to watch this all-around MVP challenge any of the housemates to an ab-off!

6. JANET RENO
Why They'd Hit It Off: She's kind of a wild card, but we think she'd be a great mentor. Can't you just picture Ronnie getting into trouble and calling the controversial attorney general on the duck phone for advice?

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As far as we're concerned, "The Hills" will live on forever -- but it's probably time for us to face the fact that in just a few more months, the crew is gonna toodle-oo us. They seem ready to embark upon a new chapter in their lives, but what exactly will that be? Well, we've got some ideas. Amuse us while we slip on our career counseling hats:

SPENCER
Career: Bikram Yoga Instructor
Why He'd Excel: Aside from the fact that Spencer has the right robes for the role, he's calmed down quite a bit since Season 5. Lately he's been big on healing rocks and medication meditation, so we think he's ready to get his Tree Pose on with a full class of pupils.

KRISTIN
Career: UFC Spokesperson
Why She'd Excel: Who better to report the play-by-play brawls than the queen of fury herself? She'll feel comfortable in a familiar setting (i.e. chaos), surrounded by fellow short-fused peeps, yet protected in the media box so she can't actually fight someone herself. (On second thought, she'll probably find a way!)

LO
Career: Talk Show Host
Why She'd Excel: A few months ago, Lo revealed that part of the reason she stayed out of the "Hills" drama was because she had her eyes on the prize: to be the next Oprah (or Tyra or Maury). Lo's well spoken, a good listener and has diffused enough Jerry Springer-type action that we think she'd be great at laying into some cheating husbands and secret cleptomanics with clown fetishes.

AUDRINA
Career: Relationship Counselor
Why She'd Excel: After throwing herself into the lion's den arms of Justin so many times, girlfriend better have some bombtastic advice to dole out to other heartaching ladies (and gentlemen!). Plus, Lo can bring her in for a guest appearance on the talk show to advise struggling couples.

JUSTIN BOBBY
Career: Tour Guide
Why He'd Excel: When you see L.A. on a motorcycle, you have a much different perspective than the rest of the population. You're right in the middle of the mix and can absorb the city more intimately. For an out-of-towner, who better to show you the 'hood than a swarthy biker boy like JB? (He should totally charge an extra $20 for customers to wear the glitter helmet.)

+ What do you think of our career picks? Have a job in mind for the cast members we missed? Pipe up in the comments!

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Snooki was never shy about wanting to snag herself a hot "guido" boyfriend -- and since it appears she's now found the fist-pumper of her dreams, it only makes sense for the rest of the Jersey Shore cast to get hooked up as well. Minus our favorite breakup-to-makeup duo Ronnie and Sammi, here's who we think everyone should be dating:

Who: Pauly D + Paris Hilton
Why: The reality star princess thoroughly enjoys the sunshine, so this permanently bronzed couple could bask in the rays all day together. Plus, Paris (sorta) sings, so she can (sorta) harmonize over Pauly's beats.
Couple Name: P. Dilt

Couple: Vinny + Britney Spears
Why: This mama's boy needs, well, a mother and Brit Brit sure knows how to bring the mama drama!
Couple Name: Brinny

Who: Mike 'The Situation' + Oprah
Why: Don't get hung up on the age difference here. If Mike is really calling for a 'SituAtiON NaTiON,' then he's gonna need a powerful woman by his side!
Couple Name: Mope-rah

Who: JWOWW + Tiger Woods
Why: Jenny's definition of fidelity includes peeping other guys' c**k rings. Tiger's understanding of monogamy is a little muddled, too, so we think they'd make a fabulous (tag)team.
Couple Name: J-WODS

+ What do you think of these matches? Sound off in the comments!

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No, Heidi and Spencer haven't filed for an annulment -- at least, not as far as we know. But the Hillzie (who recently changed her last name from "Montag" to "Pratt") has decided she'll now be ditching her last name altogether.

"In keeping with the great tradition of stars like Madonna and Cher who are on a first-name-only basis with their fans, I've decided to go by the name of 'Heidi,'" the au courant celeb recently told E! Online.

Great idea, lady! After all, nothing says superstardom like having a one-name moniker! Er, most of the time. Anyhow, here's to hoping Heidi moves past Sinbad/Moby territory and lands safely in Beyonce/Oprah range ...

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We've all seen 30 Rock parade out the guest stars this season in the (apparently misguided) hopes of boosting ratings. And while Oprah and Jennifer Aniston's cameos failed to attract viewers to the too-smart-to-be-popular NBC sitcom, there's one more celeb who's ready to pick up where they left off: Sean "Diddy" Combs.

"I'm definitely trying to holler at Tina Fey," Diddy tells E! Online. "Me and Tracy [Morgan], we've been talking, and we got a scheme up our sleeves. I'm definitely trying to get in on that in the next two years, for real."

+ Think Diddy's got what it takes to save 30 Rock from dying a slow, Studio 60 death? We sure hope so! Otherwise it's only a matter of time before Tina Fey's laugh-out-loud comedy gets yanked off the air -- and replaced with (yet) another tired Friends ripoff.

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• Believe it or not, Audrina Patridge wasn't exactly Miss Popularity back in high school. "I got picked on," the Hills star admitted. "Girls... would call me names and spread terrible rumors." (Fox News)

• And apparently, some things never change! "I have a lot I need to get off my chest lately, as there are a lot of false and malicious things being said about me," 'Drina wrote on her MySpace. Geez, no wonder her current mood is listed as "Drained." (Audrina's MySpace)

• Oh, and if all that wasn't enough? Audrina totes busted her ankle while doing a stunt for Ellen Degeneres' talk show. (Audrina's website)

• Will America's Next Top Model spinoff become the new Queer Eye? Yes! That is, if Mr. and Mrs. Jay have anything to say about it. (Usmagazine.com)

• Check out a sneak preview of Oprah and Jennifer Aniston's cameos on 30 Rock. (E! Online)

• 90210's Jason Priestley is looking forward to reuniting with his TV ex-girlfriend and fellow Minnesota Twin. (TV Watch)

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• In addition to perfecting her Sarah Palin impression, Tina Fey's been busy recruiting A-listers for her hit show, 30 Rock. First Jennifer Aniston, then Oprah, now Salma Hayek? Who's next, the pope? (Gossip Girls)

• Despite having nothing but the utmost respect for Fox News, Elisabeth Hasselbeck denies she's leaving The View. (Usmagazine.com)

• Project Runway sneak peek! Here's a preview of Jerell, Kenley, Korto and Leanne's Bryant Park collections, for those of you with no patience -- and no Getty images subscription. (E! Online)

• Time magazine's picks for the top ten most unnecessary tv spinoffs. And yes, Joey from Friends' short-lived solo project made the cut. (Time via TV Squad)

• Fox 5 news anchor John Roland on why he decided to go commercial. (NY Daily News)

• Jimmy Smits stabbed a stuntman on the set of Dexter when he grabbed a real knife instead of the plastic prop. (Perez Hilton)

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