The AP reports that party-girl Tara Reid henceforth would like to be known as actress Tara Reid.

"I think there must be a journalist school where students are taught how to kill Tara Reid," the 29-year-old boo-hoos in the Oct. 12 Steppin' Out magazine.

Of course, Tara blamed her publicist, who was canned. I'm sure with new representation, she'll be bringing home Oscars annually. (Do the seat-warmers double as designated drivers?)

Here's my suggestion: If Tara really wants to lose her party-girl rep, she doesn't need to fire anybody. She could stay home on Friday night and blog. Extreme image makeover -- done.