Kim Kardashian Tops Highest Paid Reality Star List, Two 'Skating With the Stars' Contestants Hospitalized and More
With two successful E! reality shows and a third in the works, the Kardashians are seemingly everywhere -- but even moreso this week with the release of their new book, 'Kardashian Konfidential.'The reality star family has been making the talk show publicity rounds to promote their memoir/self-help book, and it's paying off: According to The Daily Beast, Kim has been named the highest-paid reality star this year. The middle Kardashian sister has brought in $6 million this year for her TV shows, product endorsements, Dash boutiques, skincare line and other promotional appearances.
Also on the highest-paid list: 'The Hills' star Lauren Conrad, 'Jersey Shore' star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino and celeb mom Kate Gosselin.
In other TV news ...
• Is 'Skating With the Stars' cursed? Two stars were hospitalized yesterday -- Brandon Mychal Smith will return next week after recovering from a virus or food poisoning, while pro Brooke Castille competed with partner Jonny Moseley after her hand was sliced open with his skate. [E! Online]
• Elisabeth Hasselbeck has won a lawsuit that accused her of plagiarism. The 'View' co-host was accused of copying passages for her book on celiac disease. [THR, Esq.]
• Oprah's audience has landed in Australia. The lucky attendees will travel through Australia for eight days before heading to two show tapings at the Sydney Opera House. [The Hollywood Reporter]
• 'Better Off Ted' creator Victor Fresco is working on a new show. The series, 'Sunnyside,' follows a man who moves back to his hometown to raise his child. [Vulture]
• Actress Cloris Leachman and newscaster Peter Jennings are among this year's inductees into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. Also on the list are actress Diahnn Carroll, cable executive Tom Freston, composer Earle Hagen, writer and producer Susan Harris and game show producer Bill Todman. [Deadline]
• 'CSI' creator Anthony Zuiker is producing four new shows this pilot season. Three drama series will be under consideration at CBS, while one is being developed for The CW. [Variety]

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