After watching last night's Danity Kane retrospective, we're even more confused than ever about what ultimately caused the split. Was it Aubrey's supposed rift with Aundrea (or her very public feud with Diddy)? D. Woods' long rumored desire to go solo? Dawn's budding relationship with Que? All of the above??

Fact is, watching the drama unfold all over again didn't clear things up so much as remind us how much magic Danity Kane had when all five girls were actually on the same page.

Which made us wonder: what's DK's legacy? The explosive breakup? The girls? Their two number one albums? Now that their wild ride is finally over, tell us what you'll remember most about The Rise and Fall of Danity Kane.

There was singing, and a little dancing. Laughter, and a teary eye or two (ahem, Shannon Bex). But most of all, there was closure! When The Quadruple Ds (Diddy, Danity Kane, Day26 and Donnie Klang) reunited tonight for the Making the Band 4 Live Finale, all was finally said ... and done. We think.

Here are some highlights from the historic MTB4 conclusion!

++ In a flashy show of solidarity, Diddy joined Day26 on stage to perform the group's single, "Imma Put It On Her."

++ Que apologized for going "crazy" this season and said it was (mostly) temporary. Mike and Que then hugged it out.

++ Donnie expressed some serious disappointment over losing camera time to the other boys' bitchassness. And then he stole back everyone's attention with a fab solo performance of "Pick It Up."

++ Aundrea was the only member of Danity Kane who didn't show. Shannon passed along the message that "'Drea loves her fans" but she's "been through a lot" and just needs to be with family right now.

++ Dawn got her hair chopped off! (Maybe that's not a big deal to some, but we think it's MAY-JOR!)

++ Aubrey said she wants to forgive and forget. Let it go. Move on! She's so zen, y'all.

++ Diddy told DK he loves them and "it's been a pleasure," and they returned the sentiment.

++ Shannon and Aubrey admitted that they wouldn't mind a do-over after a solid time out (D Woods not so much), and then Diddy announced that (as far as he's concerned) there will never be another Danity Kane unless it includes its original members. (Still, he's letting each of them out of their contracts so they can currently pursue solo projects.)

++ Diddy also confirmed that he'll be making yet another band -- a girl group! -- and hopefully they'll "appreciate things and work things out."

++ Aubrey's got her own Reality TV show coming up in the fall!

++ And last but not least ... Diddy wants you to follow him on Twitter: iamdiddy.

Stay tuned for exclusive video from our backstage interviews at the event -- and tell us what you think about all the news!!!

We haven't seen too much of Danity Kane since Dawn and Aundrea tracked Shannon down and learned she was peacing outta the group. But next week, Diddy's ready to lay down the law for both the boys AND the girls. Watch him tell Que that he's thisclose to posing for Playgirl , and tune in Thursday at 9pm to find out whether Danity's done for good.

+ Think Danity should go on as a twosome? Recruit some new gals? Or just admit they're "Damaged" beyond repair? Take our poll and let us know what Puff should decide!

It's not Dawn and Aundrea's fault that they're the only ones from DK who bothered to show up. But after negotiations with Shannon failed, they should've come to Diddy with a strong plan of attack and, more importantly, a united front.

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After trying unsuccessfully to round up Shannon, Aundrea and Dawn decided they had two clear options: replace the girls who left or try and make it on their own. But when Diddy expressed concerns about the girls' viability as a twosome, Drea told him she thought bringing new members into the mix could lead to the same problems that took DK down in the first place.

Assuming Diddy decides to stick with the girls, we want to hear what the fans think they should do. Will you stand behind Danity Kane, no matter what? Take our poll and let us know!

This week's Making the Band was a bit of a Debbie Downer. (Recap: Donnie's stressed, Danity Kane's self-destructing and Day26's having trouble meeting Diddy's borderline-impossible standards.) Fortch, next week's episode looks to be much more promising! Check out these scenes from next Thursday's show and watch as Dawn and Aundrea track down (former??) DK-er Shannon Bex and Willie surprises the guys by introducing them to their new roomie: his adorably/horribly behaved son!

Only two of the five Danity Kane-ers showed up for their meeting with Puff, but that didn't stop the boss man laying down the law. And since Diddy's never been the coddling type, he skipped the "everything's gonna be ok" speech, kinda/sorta threatened Dawn and Aundrea with legal action and ordered them to fix this (read: get the group back together)-- or else. (Dum, dum, dum!)

+ Think Dawn and Drea will be able to talk D. Woods and Shannon into coming back? Or was Aundrea right when she said "anyone who wanted to be here would be here?" Take our poll and let us know whether Diddy should keep trying to fix DK -- or just cut his losses and move on.

We know, we know. After last week's episode of Making the Band 4, the future of Danity Kane seems more up in the air than ever. And since we're hopelessly optimistic, (our boyfriend calls it "delusional"), we've decided to keep the faith by listing the Top 5 Reasons Danity Kane Need To Work Sh*t Out.

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We didn't want to believe the Danity Kane breakup rumors, but now we may not have a choice. In a new interview with MTV News, Dawn Richard confirmed reports that the band is heading in different directions, saying "as of right now," DK doesn't even exist. So what went wrong? Well for starters, only two of the five original members even bothered to show up for the second half of this season's Making the Band!

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There've been rumors since the beginning about Danity's eventual demise, but the latest (totally unconfirmed) word is that Diddy's go-to girl group is getting downsized once again.

Already a trio (former members Aubrey O'Day and D. Woods recently left to do their own thang) MediaTakeout.com is now reporting that Dawn Richard's going solo, and Puff's decided to "release" the remaining two girls -- Aundrea Fimbres and Shannon Bex -- from their Bad Boy contracts.

Natch, we'll believe this one if --and when -- we see it, but all this tongue-wagging has us wondering whether Danity's days are numbered. Assuming that rumors of DK's breakup are (gulp!) actually true, you tell us: Do Aubrey, Dawn and D. Woods have what it takes to make it as solo artists?