Keeping Up With The Kardashians

Keeping Up with the Kardashians is an American reality television series that has aired on E! since October 14, 2007. It focuses on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Its premise was originated with Ryan Seacrest, who additionally serves as an executive producer.

The series focuses on sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian. It additionally placesemphasis on their brother Rob Kardashian, their mother Kris Jenner, their stepfather Bruce Jenner, their half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and Kourtney's boyfriend Scott Disick. Khloé's ex-husband Lamar Odom developed a major position as part of the supporting cast in the fourth season, though he was not a regular cast member in following seasons, and rarely appeared in season 8 while attempting torepair his marriage with Khloe.[2] In season 8, Bruce's children Brody and Brandon, and Brandon's wife, Leah became recurring cast members.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians has received moderately favorable reviews from critics. However, it is often criticized for emphasizing the "famous for being famous" concept and appearing to fabricate aspects of its storyline. The series has produced thespin-offs K and K Take, Khloé & Lamar, and the forthcoming DASH Dolls. It has additionally distributed all seasons to DVD.
Robert Kardashian (1944—2003) and Kristen Mary "Kris" Houghton (born 1955) married in 1978 and had four children together, daughters Kourtney (born 1979), Kim (born 1980), and Khloé, (born 1984), and son Rob (born 1987). The couple divorced in 1991.[3] In 1994, Robert enteredthe media spotlight when he defended O.J. Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman during a lengthy trial. Kris married former Olympic champion Bruce Jenner (born 1949) in 1991. Bruce and Kris had two daughters together, Kendall (born 1995) and Kylie (born 1997). Robert died in 2003 eight weeks after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer.[4] In 2004, Kim became a personalstylist to recording artist Brandy Norwood; she eventually developed into a full-time stylist, and was a personal shopper and stylist to actress Lindsay Lohan.[5] Khloé, Kim and Kourtney further ventured into fashion, opening a high fashion boutique D-A-S-H in Calabasas, California. Throughout Kim's early career, she involved herself in some high-profile relationships including Norwood's brother,rapper Ray J and later, singer Nick Lachey.[5] In 2006, Kourtney starred in her first reality television series, Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive.[6] In February 2007, a home sex video that Kim made with Ray J years earlier was leaked.[7] Vivid Entertainment bought the rights for $1 million and released the film as Kim Kardashian: Superstar on February 21.[7] Kim sued Vivid for ownership of the tape,but dropped the suit in April 2007 and settled with Vivid Entertainment for $5 million.[8]

In August 2007, it was announced that the Kardashians and Jenners would star in a yet-to-be-titled reality show on E!, with Ryan Seacrest serving as executive producer.[6] Seacrest said "At the heart of the series—despite the catfights and endless sarcasm—is a family that truly loves and supports oneanother [...] The familiar dynamics of this family make them one Hollywood bunch that is sure to entertain." The series announcement came one week after Paris Hilton and her friend Nicole Richie announced that their popular E! series entitled The Simple Life was ending.[6] Keeping Up With the Kardashians premiered on October 14, 2007.[9]

On November 13, 2007, it was announced that E! renewed the showfor its second season.[9] The following year, it was renewed for a third season. Lisa Berger, executive vice president of original programming and series development for the network, said "viewers have embraced the Kardashian family and the series has become one of television's most-talked-about shows [...] We are fortunate to work with Seacrest and Bunim-Murray, which have an exceptional...