The hit reality show is returning for a fourth season, a rep for MTV tells Usmagazine.com exclusively.

The new season will premiere in August with 19 new episodes.

“They just started shooting,” an insider tells Us. “The fourth season will be about what they ended up doing this summer. Lauren and Whitney will still be working at People’s Revolution.”

The Hills’ current season ends Monday, May 12, with a pre- and post- show party in the Hollywood Hills (to air live on MTV). Usher and rapper Young Jeezy will perform their hit “Love in This Club.”

Fans will also have a chance to quiz the stars, according to a statement.

And, of course, the drama will ensue.

On Monday’s episode, Audrina Patridge felt shut out by Lauren Conrad’s close friendship with Lauren “Lo” Bosworth (she even told Justin Bobby she considered moving out).

“Lauren makes a heartfelt attempt to patch things up with Audrina, but it may be too late,” the statement reads. “Meanwhile, Spencer fears he’s going to lose Heidi forever when he learns she’s taking a job in Las Vegas.”

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