Kristin played around on the beach while filming an upcoming episode of The Hills. As is usually the case with “stars” of The Hills, I found myself wondering aloud why she’s famous. But I think if you have abs like that, you are required to be famous. Otherwise, it just wouldn’t be fair to all us normal, non-famous, schlubs with normal, non-famous squishy mid-sections.

According to Audrina Patridge, there will be a 5th season of The Hills.  I don’t know what the public has done to deserve this but apparently the four remaining fans launched an aggressive letter writing campaign and have prevailed.

Audrina was really bummed out because she wanted to do more movies.  I don’t blame her.  She’s currently filming Sorority Row which is about a bunch of college girls who kill their housemother.  And once you’ve had your hands on quality material like that, who needs a gig like The Hills?  Audrina, people can’t afford to keep their homes.  You are being paid  35k an episode to inflict your talentless self upon innocent channel surfers.  Be grateful.

The Hills is coming back, kids, and I can’t wait!!!

The trailer premiered tonight, and it looks like season three has everything:

Lauren, still with headbands and adorable facial expressions! And she’s dating like a guy! And kissing foreigners!

Heidi! Now with lighter eyebrows!

Spencer! When you need something to help you throw up that pizza you shouldn’t have eaten, he’s still the next-best thing to your fingers!

Whitney! Now with an actual storyline!

Audrina! Still with no actual storyline!

And making a return this season:

Brody Jenner, sticking to the good-looks-with-no- personality-to-complicate-it M.O.!

Jason Wahler, back from rehab! And back in Lauren’s life!!!

And if you’ve been jonesing for some good old-fashioned Heidi/Lauren conflict, there appears to be a fantastic “You know what you did” scene. Someone’s been taking lessons from Paris Hilton …

The Hills premieres August 13 on MTV.