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It wouldn't be a 'Real Housewives' party without a little trouble. On Sunday's 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' (Sunday, 10PM on Bravo), Melissa and Joe Gorga hosted their Christmas party, complete with formal dress, multiple Christmas trees, and of course, the obligatory dispute, this one between Kim G. and Melissa. But no tables were flipped, so we give everyone points for handling the situation like adults.

Let us explain ... No, there's just too much. Let us sum up. Teresa Giudice's husband Joe is in legal trouble, facing charges of fraud and possibly bankruptcy proceedings. Kim G. showed up with a guest, Monica, the wife of the lawyer suing Joe for fraud. Joe Gorga told Kim G. that they couldn't have Monica at the party, and politely asked them to leave.

Countdown to Festivus on Dec. 23: On the eleventh day of Festivus, TV gave us to ... 11 'Real Housewives' feuding.

They're "done" with each other. Headed towards divorce. Foaming with passive aggression. Pulling weaves. Hitting poles. They are the beloved stars of Bravo's 'Real Housewives' franchise.

These ladies love to fight, whether woman vs. woman, group of women vs. woman, woman vs. man or man vs. inanimate object.

Here are our top 'Housewives' feuds of 2010.

What happens in Vegas might stay there, but what happens in Alaska won't -- at least if your name is Bristol Palin.

According to E! Online, Alaskan authorities are investigating Palin's bar trip with 'Dancing With the Stars' partner Mark Ballas. Why? Because Palin is 19 years old and Alaska law states that people under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an of-age spouse or legal guardian. As far as we know, Ballas is neither her spouse nor her guardian.

Authorities aren't commenting on the investigation into the teen mom's bar trip, though Palin was not observed drinking -- only eating nachos.

In other TV news ...

• NBC picked up a Jack Black-produced half-hour comedy called 'My Life As an Experiment.' The show, written by Cathy Yuspa and Josh Goldsmith, is based on the best-selling book 'Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life As An Experiment' by A.J. Jacobs. [Deadline]

• Snooki is writing a book. Yes, that Snooki. The 'Jersey Shore' star's novel, 'A Shore Thing,' is about "a girl looking for love on the boardwalk (one full of big hair, dark tans, and fights galore)." It will be released in January. [Vulture]