The next season of The Hills is currently in production as the entire gang from the show were spied in Hawaii this week with MTV cameras in tow. Here is a group shot of the Hills folks sauntering nonchalantly on the beach in full view of any and everyone who cared to take notice yesterday afternoon:

While Lauren Conrad and Lo Boswoth may have vacated their Hollywood Hills pad, it seems they’ve traded up for the island paradise of Turtle Bay. Celebuzz spies in Oahu, Hawaii caught Lauren, Lo, Audrina Patridge and Stephanie Pratt vacationing this weekend at Turtle Bay resort, soaking up sun and cocktails—all on camera. While MTV was unreachable for comment, it seems Season 5 of the reality hit is upon us! “They were all together, sipping Chi-Chi’s [pina colada's with vodka],” the source says, “Lo picked up the tab for drinks and then all four girls laid in the sand.” Elsewhere at the resort, where Jason Segal and Mila Kunis filmed Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Brody Jenner and Frankie Delgado enjoyed bro time while production was manned from two large trucks of equipment. And what can we expect from the island get away, by the time it makes its edited way to our hot little hands? Boy talk! “Lauren and Lo were talking about two guys they met at [Los Angeles club] Apple,” said the spy. The loves and lives of the SoCal girls now contend with expat Whitney Port, and her NYC show The City.

Meh. I gotta admit … the obvious unreality of this reality TV show is really unappealing. I mean, I get that it was always fake to an extent but the stagedness of the series has gotten so out of hand … there isn’t even a single ounce of believability anymore. Mebbe it’s just me but I really preferred the show when MTV at least tried to make the drama seem real … mostly by being more clandestine about how the show gets filmed. They’re not even trying to hide the fact that the show is mostly pre-contrived drivel. I dunno … it’s just not as fun anymore. I also question whether the Hills folks themselves are having any fun any more. After the jump, check out a few photos of the mainstays trying to enjoy the sun and surf in Hawaii …

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BritneySpears.com has just been updated with a whole slew of new photos of our dear Britney on the set of her new music video If U Seek Amy which was filmed last week. As you may recall, we already got to see a few photos of Britney on set while she filmed but these new photos take us inside and backstage … check ‘em out:

The makeup, the costumes, the sets… here’s your first look at what went on behind-the-scenes of the ‘If U Seek Amy’ video shoot. BritneySpears.com was on set of the ‘If You Seek Amy’ video shoot last week and Britney’s dancers Willie, Jay and Luke gave us an exclusive sneak peek at the choreography from the video. This video was shot in the bedroom where one of the super hot scenes from the music video was filmed. You’ll have to wait for the video to premiere to see the whole routine, but this should whet your appetite for now.

Head on over to her official site HERE to see a bunch of other photos including the vid clip mentioned above. Honestly, there ain’t anything too savory in this new batch of photos … but a tease is a tease. I’m really anxious to see the final result … Woot!

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AMAZING NEWS just out … Tori Amos has revealed the title of her new album and has confirmed that she WILL be playing a showcase concert at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, TX next month. According to a new press release from her new record company, Universal Republic, Tori’s new album has been titled Abnormally Attracted to Sin. Additionally, Tori is scheduled to play the La Zona Rosa nightclub in Austin on March 19. Here is the full text of the press release announcement:

Tori Amos to Headline Universal Republic Showcase at South by Southwest Music Conference on March 19, 2009

Regarded as one of the most emotionally fearless live artists in music today, her most recent world tour, launched in the summer of 2007, saw her soar with her first full-fledged rock band in nearly a decade. Media platforms such as the BBC lauded both her live show and album as ‘returning Tori Amos back to the forefront of a genre she defined…still pushing her own boundaries.

Woot! This is such great news for Tori Amos fans like myself. As soon as I learned of this news, I immediately called my BFF Sarah to gush with her … and then began writing up this post for publication. I am so thrilled that new Tori Amos music is on the way — you have no idea! If I can be assured entry into this SXSW showcase performance, I will do everything I can to get my buns down to Austin to attend the show. I’ve never done SXSW but I think seeing Tori play an intimate venue like this would be the best way to be introduced to the festival. Again, I say, Woot!!! What great, great news!

UPDATE: Rumor has it that Tori will perform the entirety of her new album at SXSW but, honestly, I think she’ll only play a few tracks off the new disc. In any event, I’ll be there in person to bear witness to her SXSW performance — I made all the reservations yesterday and am going to Austin, TX next month!!! I am so excited … and you can be sure I’ll bring the deets and as much info about the performance as possible.

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Last Saturday we learned that M.I.A. gave birth to a baby boy just days after she performed on stage at the Grammy Awards on her actual due date. Today, we get to see what her beautiful little boy looks like … thanks to an update from M.I.A. collaborator and friend Afrikan Boy. Here is the first photo of M.I.A.’s newborn son that Afrikan Boy posted on his official My Space profile:

I just woke up when i recieved this baby picture from Maya of her newborn son…. He is Handsoommmeee!!.. I Need to teach him how to make PoundedYam and get Straight A’s in School like Me!!! Love from Maya Ben and I Y H K D! Welcome to the World!

Look at all of that hair!! I have to confess, I was born with this much hair on my head, too … so hopefully the little darling will grow up to be as handsome as me ;) But seriously, if this little guy even gets a hint of his mother’s beauty, he’s gonna be a stunner. I cannot wait to hear what M.I.A. decided to name her baby boy but I am glad that we get to see what he looks like. So cute!!!

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Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer jetted off to the Bahamas last weekend to enjoy a little private R&R together as they celebrated Valentine’s Day and their lurve together in the tropics. The pair were in such a lovey way that they were spied making out very publicly at the airport. I believe that this is the first time that Mayerston has actually been photographed swappin’ spit together since they hooked up last year:

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer celebrated Valentine’s Day with a trip to the Bahamas. The vacation was a present from Mayer, x17online.com reports. The two left aboard a private jet from Los Angeles late last Thursday night — a day after Aniston’s 40th birthday — and arrived on the island of Eleuthera the next morning, according to x17. They stayed in a gated, luxurious home on the north of the island – where Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon wed last year. The two mostly spent their time indoors, the site claims. The trip was short: Both took off Monday in separate private jets from the island’s main airport. They shared a passionate kiss and hug as they prepared to part ways. Says an x17 photographer: “Jen looked really upset to be leaving John.”

Oh my! So in love, these two. Even tho they don’t make the most attractive kissers (and to be honest, I’ve seen worse), they do look very happy to be together. Some are suggesting that the couple are together mainly for publicity’s sake but — even if that is the case — I’ll bet they are (at the very least) having some fun together. The fact that they reportedly spent most of their time indoors suggests that they kept themselves occupied with various “indoor activities”. HMMMM. I wonder what sort of activities kept them occupied. Would any of y’all care to venture a guess?

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Last night, I was very fortunate to be among the lucky few to be allowed entry into The Echoplex here in LA to attend the notso secret Jane’s Addiction show that was quietly announced a few days ago. A new friend messaged me on Saturday night (while David and I were enjoying our Valentine’s Day dinner) and asked if I was interested in seeing Jane’s play a show on Monday night … so, of course, I immediately said YES!!! I was allowed to bring 3 people so I asked my dear friend and musician Ollie from The OohLas if she would like to come with. In the end, David opted out and Ollie brought her friend Caleb and we met up at the Echoplex to watch Perry Farrell and the boys play and pretend it was 1990 all over again. Here are a few photos from last night’s show:

I am very happy to report that the guys are in fine form … they sounded great. Dave Navarro killed it on guitar, tho (as Caleb noted) he seemed to be holding back a bit. I suspect this small club show (coupled with the one the band played at the minuscule El Cid venue last November) is more a warm-up thing rather than an indication of what’s to come. Now that we know that Jane’s Addiction will be touring with Nine Inch Nails later on this year, I’m sure the guys will TEAR IT UP once the full-blown tour gets underway. Perry Farrell, gods bless his soul, hasn’t lost a thing … he looks great, he sounds great … he is the same wiry little minxy-minstrel that he has ever been. If I have one complaint, it would be that the show was WAY too short. The band went on at 11pm and were finished at just after midnight. Trust me, I am not complaining at all … but the band has such an amazing catalog of songs that I think many in the crowd (me included) were left wanting more (they didn’t even play Jane Says). Truth be told, tho, tt was pretty damn thrilling to see the band in action again. It’s been, seriously, a million years since I saw the band together on stage (I think Perry had dreadlocks back then) and, no lie, I was immediately zapped back in time as the first notes rang from the speakers last night. I really wish all y’all could be there. It was kinda magic.

After the jump, check out a video I shot of the band performing Mountain Song so that y’all can kinda experience some of last night’s magic, too …

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