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‘The Hills’ Was ‘Not Scripted,’ Kelly Cutrone Says

‘It’s a whole piss-take on everybody going, ‘Is the show scripted?’ ‘ the PR vet and ‘The City’ star insists of finale. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Garth Bardsley and Matt Harper Kelly Cutrone Photo: MTV News Was it real or fake? That’s the question many fans seem to be considering since credits rolled on “The Hills” for the last time on Tuesday night. The show’s creator, Adam DiVello revealed on Thursday (July 15) that the final moment between Brody and Kristin was staged . But a onetime castmember of the hit reality series, PR maven Kelly Cutrone — now on MTV’s “The City” — insists that everything else on the show is for real. “Well, not really, because the show’s not scripted,” Cutrone told MTV News when asked whether fans should now re-think the show given the finale episode. “It’s just not. I’ve been on the show, it’s not scripted. I think it’s a whole piss-take on everybody going, ‘Is the show scripted? Is it not scripted?’ ” Plus, Cutrone said, it was the best possible way to end a show that is, in fact, a reality show. “I mean the show’s got to end somehow, and if the show’s based in reality, how do you end something that’s real? I mean, what do you do? So the whole [thing] was a flip,” she concluded. “I thought it was funny that it ended with Brody!” “Hills” star Lo Bosworth also reacted to the finale (and its implications) on her blog on Thursday. “Don’t worry. It wasn’t fake,” she promised fans on her new site, the Lo Down. “I have never shot any ‘Hills’ scenes on a stage of any kind. Rest assured, we were simply poking fun in the way that our viewers have done since the show began to air. Our show’s undeniable production value sometimes made the validity of it all questionable, but in truth (and this really is the truth), the relationships with those on the show are real.” Meanwhile, show creator DiVello said he felt the ending paid homage to the city that served as its backdrop for six seasons. “We had come up with a bunch of ideas, and then I had this idea to focus it on the Hollywood sign and really just kind of incorporate Hollywood into the ending of it,” he told us. “Our show’s one that’s based in Hollywood and these kids live, work and play here and never, never really kind of acknowledged in the series that Hollywood is where shows are made.” What’s your take on the “Hills” finale? Tell us in the comments! Related Videos The Hills (Season 6) | Ep. 12 | ‘All Good Things…’ The Hills Live: A Hollywood Ending Related Photos The Hills Finale: Behind The Scenes At The Roosevelt The Boys Of ‘The Hills’

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‘American Idol’ Wannabes Line Up In Nashville

Around 10,000 hopefuls show up for first audition of 10th season, producer says. By Mawuse Ziegbe Photo: FOX As “American Idol” heads into its 10th season, legions of wannabe pop stars have descended on Nashville for a shot at overnight fame. “Idol” supervising producer Patrick Lynn told The Associated Press that around 10,000 people braved the sweltering heat to line up for wristbands Thursday morning (July 15), days before auditions kick off Saturday at the city’s Bridgestone Arena . (According to the show’s website, “Idol” wannabes are not allowed to camp out and must return Saturday with their wristbands.) In addition to the show’s track record for producing pop megastars, there might be an increase of hopefuls for the upcoming season due to the show’s recent change in eligibility guidelines. An “Idol” producer announced in June that the minimum age for contestants had been lowered from 16 to 15 . “A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16,” “American Idol” Executive Producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz said in a statement at the time. “Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool.” Lynn conceded that the breakout success of teen phenom Justin Bieber was a factor in the change. The show is also soldiering along without caustic judge Simon Cowell but has yet to announce a replacement. The AP reports that some “Idol” auditioners in Nashville were disappointed that they wouldn’t be subjected to Cowell’s no-nonsense critique, while others were grateful they wouldn’t have to perform for him on the upcoming season. In addition to the show’s current judges — Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres — several celebrities have appeared as guest judges in recent years, including Mary J. Blige and Joe Jonas. The show will head around the country to find the next Idol, and upcoming auditions will take place in several cities, including New Orleans, Austin and San Francisco. Will you miss Simon at the judges’ table? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.

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