Reality TV

Nadya “Octomom” Suleman’s new boyfriend Frankie Grageda is - brace yourself for this stunner - a guy who has played the love-for-fame game before.

Gregada, who goes by Frankie G, makes his living as an amateur bodybuilder, but was a contestant on the dating show Who Wants To Date a Comedian?

Yes, that's apparently a real show.

Before he started dating Nadya Suleman earlier this year, Frankie G - who said he was an EMT and part-time exotic dancer - competed against two other guys to win a date with a curvaceous comedienne named Marla Shultz.

It sounds like he made a decent impression at least.

“He’s a gorgeous, hot piece of a$$, he’s beautiful with the sparkling eyes, and you know what? I like the way he shakes his groove thang,” Schultz said of Frankie.

Frankie responded that he liked women with a bit more “cushion,” which may also explain the appeal of the upcoming Octomom porn movie to the 23-year-old.

In the finale, Marla picked Frankie and promptly had him remove his shirt. “I have really good taste,” she said. Spoiler alert: Frankie and Marla did not work out.

Her loss (?), Octomom's gain.

On this week's Keeping Up with the Kardashians, tensions boiled over between Scott and ... well, everybody, while Kris received an unwelcome surprise.

Last week, we saw the beginnings of a Scott Disick and Bruce Jenner feud. Last night was certainly no different, as the former grew increasingly bitter.

Also, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian wore bikinis a lot.

Come along for THG's +/- Keeping Up rekap!

Scott and Rob bust into Kendall and Kylie Jenner's suite with Rob Kardashian to scare them in the middle of the night. Pretty funny. Plus 10.

Meanwhile, Kris Jenner's lip is so swollen from an allergic reaction that she looks like a Heidi Montag plastic surgery victim. Ouch. Minus 20.

"It's God punishing you for giving Todd your email," Bruce says. OWNED! Plus 90.

Bruce and Scott have more in common than they think, though. While Bruce was making passive-aggressive digs like that, Scott was ... okay, there's nothing passive about plain refusing to get out of bed because you're pissed. Minus 10.

Hangover, schmangover, he's just sick of them all. Minus 5.

When he finally emerges, Disick immediately is criticized by the fam. "This is exactly why I didn't want to get out of bed. I have all these people nagging me at all times. I feel like I'm going to lose my mind." Dude, we feel ya. Plus 10.

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Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp is so unpopular, it can't even beat a RERUN of Dance Moms on Lifetime. So it's been pushed to 11 p.m., according to reports.

Lifetime will now be airing a new Dance Moms episode at 9 p.m. Tuesdays, followed by a repeat at 10 p.m. in Bristol's old slot, then Palin afterward.

The season premiere of Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp aired June 19 to abysmal ratings and worse reception from critics. It may be the worst show ever.

It eked out a total audience of 726,000 viewers, many of whom probably hated it pretty bad, and a meager 0.2 rating in the key 18-49 demographic.

The show follows the daughter of former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin as she lives in an L.A. mansion and volunteers for charity.

Bristol Palin also rides a mechanical bull and so forth.

She brings along little Tripp, of course, her son by Levi Johnston, who turned down money to appear on the show because it's too bad for even him.

What's more, Kyle Massey, Bristol's former friend and DWTS co-star, is suing Lifetime claiming he created the idea and was screwed out of the project.

You might not want to claim credit for this debacle, K.

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On Sunday night's installment of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the gang went on an extra special, totally relaxing, not at all staged family vacation.

Which of the girls almost pulled a no-show and why? Would Kris tell Bruce about Todd Waterman? What caused a big rift between Bruce and Scott?

Find out in THG's +/- Keeping Up recap!

"This just doesn't feel right, like I'm sneaking around. And maybe the healthiest thing for me to do is just not see Todd." - Kris Jenner. Ya think? Plus 20.

"Ever since Kourtney got pregnant she's extra-indecisive, extra-hormonal and it's really frustrating." - Kim. Imagine how Scott feels, girlfriend. Minus 10.

At the speedway, Bruce introduces Scott as his "friend." Ouch! Plus 70.

Scott Disick is steamed and storms off, but sympathy is limited here. He may not be the worst guy in the world, but if you don't propose after that long ...

Khloe surprises the fam in the Dominican Republic early. Plus 5?

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How does a Real Housewife of New Jersey hit rock bottom? When she has no one left to hear her whine. That's the place Teresa Guidice found herself in during last night's episode, "Public Displays of Rejection."

We break down all the drama below in THG's +/- recap!

What doesn't Teresa understand? Jacqueline was upset about the magazine saying she was going to jail and confronted her about it. Minus 10 because I don't see what's the big deal.

But Teresa calls it an ambush. I'll give her a Plus 3 because once Caroline jumped into the fray it sort of felt like one but that wasn't Jacqueline's intention. Teresa's biggest issue is that she can never see someone else's point of view.

When she runs home to cry on Joe's shoulder he gives his typical response. He tells her she has him and she doesn't need anyone else so move on. Minus 12. It always feels like Teresa's husband is trying to isolate her from the rest of the world. Maybe it's because the less friends she has, the less likely she is to leave his sorry butt.

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Snooki & JWoww, a half-hour Jersey Shore spinoff, premiered on MTV last night.

It was ... exactly what you think it was. Snooki and JWoww just livin' life!

Of course, we already knew the main storyline coming in, given that the gals are bona fide celebrity gossip staples at this point - Snook's preggers.

Still, not everything about the show, in which the Shore stars move into a Jersey City, N.J., apartment, was telegraphed. Some of it was even funny.

Let's break it down, THG +/- style!

JWoww, on prepping to put her partying ways behind her and settle down: "I'm 'bout to hit 30 in a coupla years, and that's it." Girl, you're 26. Minus 9.

The scene in which Snooki tells Jenni she's pregnant and engaged was evidently not staged, as JWoww is SURE Nicole is kidding and it's a joke. Plus 50.

"Instead of life throwing me a curveball, it threw me a spermball ... obviously." - Snooki. Clearly written for her by MTV, but still, nice one! Plus 8.

"Jionni proposed and I'm engaged," Nicole Polizzi insists. "I swear!" "No, you're not," Jenni Farley says. "You would've told me!!" She just did! Minus 1.

"Like, who lives in a firehouse?" says Snooki, re: their new digs. Firemen, or reality stars basically. Either way, looks like a pretty cool place, so Plus 5.

JWoww isn't sad about Snooki about being pregnant, just about being late for their apartment hunting and leaving her sitting on a stoop alone. Minus 5.

Plus 20 for the guy ogling the pair out of a car window.

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A total of 35 hopefuls advanced from Las Vegas on So You Think You Can Dance last night.

But the two-hour episode really boiled down to Alexa Anderson.

Alexa Anderson and Company in Las Vegas

The judges initially singled out Alexa - a Season 8 contestant who fell just short of the Top 20 - for not connecting during a routine, with Adam Shankman telling her: "We’re debating putting you through because you are dead... Dance like you want it, honey."

Later on - incredibly! - Anderson tried again and blew the panel away with her emotion and enthusiasm. It was almost as if the show planned out the entire arc!

“This child could win,” Debbie Allen said during Alexa’s solo, while Nigel Lythgoe agreed, telling the now-bubbly blonde: "You’ve got a little star by your name."

Between K. Michelle and the drama between Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez and Mimi Faust, the debut of Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta was certainly controversial.

The VH1 show's inaugural episode left Stevie J and Joseline on the defensive after their questionable relationship was exposed thanks to artist Karlie Redd.

"I f**k minds not anything else. Let the hating begin!!," producer Stevie J said.

Redd said the two were a couple in front of Stevie J's baby mama, and girlfriend, Mimi Faust. Ouch. Still, Stevie says people need to give him a chance.

"It's only the 1st episode ladies geez! I'm the good guy," Stevie J wrote on Twitter. "I lie because i dont wanna hurt her. Most guys feel the same way."

"I'll take all of the cussing, fussing, arguing for my love!"

While Stevie J is apologetic, Joseline is on the defensive regarding her past (as a stripper) and her love life. According to Hernandez, a woman's gotta get paid.

"Yes I (used) to Dance so f**king what b***hes. All y'all ni***s payed me and y'all daddy's n brothers," Joseline said of viewers criticizing her background.

"Please guys is all about that check understand life or u will be broke 4 ever," she said, adding of her co-star, "Lol Stevie J is every1's man so please!! Not just mines ... I'm not gready I share!!! who wants him?! he will put u on 2!!"

"Blah blah blah. Keep on watching me on Love and HipHop Atlanta. Lmao im ready for the world!! I already won. I am an artist f**k what u heard."

Consider yourselves up to date.

The premiere of VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta this week contained a pretty surprising accusation on the part of one cast member, singer K. Michelle.

K. Michelle didn’t actually mention her alleged domestic abuser by name, but dropped enough hints that the Twitterverse was buzzing about who it was.

Mickey “Memphitz” Wright.

Memphitz is a music executive at Jive records and is also married to Lil’ Wayne’s ex-wife, Toya. He was also one of the hosts for BET’s show The Deal.

That show also starred Nicki Minaj’s DJ, Diamond Kutz. Anyway, K. Michelle said she was in a violent relationship with the man who signed her at Jive.

Specifically, she said “beat her ass.”

K. Michelle said he “blacked out” on her with physical abuse during their relationship, then blew her entire recording budget on toys and chains for himself.

For her part, Toya, who is currently in Paris with Memphitz celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary, re-tweeted a comment in defense of Memphitz.

She also calls K. Michelle a “hater.”

Bristol Palin's new reality show, Life's a Tripp, premiered last night, and regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, it was terrible in every respect.

The problem is not that Bristol is the daughter of Sarah Palin, it's that she comes across as a caricature; a TV personality, but not a real person by any means.

It's also entirely unclear who the project is aimed at. Uninteresting and brazenly clueless about life and the world around her, BP is not an engaging heroine.

Life's a Tripp is basically like The Hills, Jersey Shore and The Real Housewives of Orange County combined, without the self-awareness of any of the above.

Let's break it down, THG +/- style, and see how:

Bristol announces the concept of her show - moving to L.A. to work for a charity, getting out of her comfort zone, etc. - and sounds 100 rehearsed. Minus 20.

Also, Tripp is three. How is this "life experience" for him? Minus 10. Good thing younger sister Willow came along too. Who needs a job or school, right?

Sarah Palin sighting! The Mama Grizzly references The Beverly Hillbillies. Is that what this is supposed to be a takeoff on? We're still unclear, but Plus 5.

Never mind that Bristol is already famous enough to live in Beverly Hills, and acts entitled, like she belongs there, no matter what she might say. Minus 5.

The ladies announce that they are staying in one of their “parents’ friends’ houses” ... which is a giant mansion. Very real and down-to-Earth, girls. Minus 5.

“People are a lot more into their image here than in Alaska.” - Bristol Palin, on a show named after and detailing the struggles of Bristol Palin. Minus 430.

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