Here’s the run down on Lauren Conrad’s current friends on THE HILLS, courtesy of LA Times.com:

Heidi Montag, friend-turned-foe: 
Former BFFs with Lauren, Heidi lost standing when Lauren blamed Heidi
and her boyfriend Spencer for spreading rumors that Lauren had made a
sex tape with ex-boyfriend Jason. Heidi denies it was her, and Lauren
has rejected all attempts at reconciliation.

• Audrina Patridge, unclear: 
Lauren’s former roommate Audrina was there for her during the height of
her feud with Heidi but has since moved out after having become a fifth
wheel to Lauren and her other BFF Lo. Their friendship could be tested
by rumors that her on-again, off-again boyfriend Justin “Bobby” Brescia
hooked up with Lauren.

• Spencer Pratt, foe: 
Stole Heidi from Lauren and is accused of being the mastermind behind
the sex-tape rumors. As long as he’s with Heidi, there will be no truce
between the women.

• Brody Jenner, friend: 
Their fling turned into friendship after he cheated on Lauren with
Jennifer Bunney. (Go figure.) His main job now is to do whatever it
takes to stay on the show, which means trashing Stephanie to Lauren for
as long as it earns him camera time.

• Lo Bosworth, friend: 
Lauren’s childhood friend and housemate drove a wedge between L.C. and
Audrina but causes no mischief of her own. She’s there to tell Lauren
she’s “pretty” every so often.

• Whitney Port, friend:  Co-worker and Lauren’s sounding board since Season 1. Whitney is about to leave The Hillsfor New York — and her own show, the spinoff The City. Her role has been one of unwavering support.

• Stephanie Pratt, foe-turned-friend: Stephanie’s
befriending of Lauren was unexpected, because she is Spencer’s
once-loyal sister. But she’s managed to stay in Lauren’s good graces,
even while dating L.C.’s recent ex behind her back. It’s those big,
often tear-filled eyes of hers. They get Lauren every time.

A new guy is (or at least was, when this was filmed) rocking Lauren Conrad’s love life, as shown on tonight’s season premiere of The Hills.
In the sneak preview below, Lauren Conrad preps for a date with mediocre baseball player - and Laguna Beach native - Doug Reinhardt.
Before departing, LC also chides BFF Lauren “Lo” Bosworth and her quasi-feud with their third roommate (and wheel), Audrina Patridge.

LA Times gives their viewpoint on Ms. Lo

LET’S GET it out of the way up front: Of course it’s Lo’s fault. All of it. Had Lo Bosworth not divebombed into “The Hills” last season, Lauren Conrad’s clothes would still be selling at Kitson, Stephanie would have transferred to a fashion school in the Midwest, and Audrina would be harvesting a garden — fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, sunchokes — out by her guest house at Lauren’s crib.

Right?

Actressachrives.com reports…..

Reality TV fans everywhere may perhaps have to ready themselves to endure a little heartbreak- if you believe “The Hills” star Lauren “Lo” Bosworth, it seems “The Hills” days may be over.
Lauren Bosworth recently spoke to Star magazine, and when asked if the show has seen it’s last drawn out catfight, Bosworth confirmed that the show was kaput. Said Lauren Bosworth, “Definitely. It’s over.”
Lauren Bosworth was out with her boyfriend in Los Angeles at Motley Bird Nest, when she spoke to Star magazine.
Bosworth weighed in on Lauren Conrad’s relationship with co-star Brody Jenner. Said Bosworth, “Lauren and Brody will never get together in the future because they are just really good friends. He is very serious about his girlfriend [Cora Skinner].”
Lauren Bosworth also made clear that she isn’t thinking about marriage or babies just yet…in fact, Bosworth wouldn’t even reveal her boyfriend’s name.. We’re sure that’s just fantastic for the mystery man’s self-esteem. Of her and her boyfriend, Bosworth said, “”We’re so young! I’m only 21.”

Get a sneak peek of all the new parties, boys and drama coming when ‘The Hills’ returns for Season 4 in August.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO Get a taste of the drama to come right here.

TVguide.com gets an account from last night’s The Hills Season 3 Finale Party.

Photo: Audrina Patridge and Lauren Conrad by Chris Polk/MTV

At a private hilltop location in Los Angeles, The Hills cast and their fans on Monday celebrated the Season 3 finale with a blow-out party that featured a performance by Usher, a screening of the season closer and cocktails on a lawn with sweeping views of the city. Despite the unusually chilly temps, the stars turned out in their hottest threads, including frocks from Lauren’s line for her and Lo. The conspicuous absences of Heidi and Spencer (rumored to be sequestered elsewhere) were the big buzz, but the cast stayed mum on why the pair didn’t show. (more…)

With the premiere of Newport Harbor tonight on MTV, we thought it would be nice to look back on our favorite Laguna Beach cast members.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT ABOUT EACH CAST MEMBER