Reality TV

Unstable, overbearing and generally painful Lindsay Lohan momager Dina Lohan is set to produce a Broadway-based reality show AND star in Hollywood Exes, a new reality show scheduled to air VH1 about … well, you can figure that out.

The former spouses of Prince, Will Smith, R. Kelly and Eddie Murphy will also participate. Along with the ex-wife of … Michael Lohan? What's wrong with this picture.

Dina will be shooting several episodes, but is not a full-blown member of the cast, at least at the start. Producers reportedly brought Dina in because she's friends with members of Hollywood Exes' cast and believe that she will "spice things up."

Wait … Dina has friends?

Lindsay Lohan and uber-thin Ali Lohan will not be appearing on the show, BTW, nor will MiLo … which makes you wonder how Dina intends on spicing up anything.

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Joe Giudice has been indicted on charges of fraud.

And while wife Teresa Giudice may not exactly be bribing a jury to send her man to the pokey, sources say she won't be broken up if Joe does end up behind bars. It will be great for her career, after all!

"If Joe goes to jail, there will be sympathy for her," a Real Housewives insider tells Us Weekly. "And she'll get a spinoff about life as a single mom. She'll do a book deal, too: My Life Without Joe or something like that."

Another source puts it even more bluntly: "I've heard it time and time again: The second Joe goes to jail, Teresa's getting her own show."

All close to the show agree that Teresa aims to break free from The Real Housewives of New Jersey and follow the path laid out by Bethenny Frankel, who has buily her own brand and empire.

In the meantime, we'll ask: Would you watch a Teresa Giudice reality show?

If you were thinking that a reality TV mash-up of NBC's Smash and Disney's High School Musical would be great ... you have odd, specific taste in entertainment.

Dina Lohan apparently agrees with you, though. For reasons unknown, someone signed her to produce an unsold documentary series along those very lines.

Lohan's new project promises to chronicle the real-life journey of launching a Broadway musical from “page to stage,” as well as all the behind-the-scenes drama.

“There is nothing more important to me than a parent standing behind their child and helping them fulfill their dreams,” Dina told Celebuzz, apparently without irony.

Production for the series begins soon and will run through the summer.

It will take the audience "behind the scenes of The White Plains (N.Y.) Performing Arts Center’s theatre company," with producers promising to take the audience "on a roller coaster adventure." We absolutely can not wait.

In other family news, Ali Lohan's too thin and Lindsay is being sued for stiffing a tanning salon out of $40,000. The number of zeroes there is correct.

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Duets debuted on ABC last night and one thing is for certain: Chris Brown fans will NOT be tuning in.

Not when the quartet of judges includes John Legend, whose girlfriend was recently the target of ridiculous death threats from Team Breezy members.

The panel also includes Robin Thicke, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, all of whom won't merely judge aspiring singers, but actually perform with them on stage as well.

First, however, this impressive foursome opened the premiere on its own, leading off last night's episode with a rendition of "Let Me Entertain You." Watch it here:

Duets Judges Sing "Let Me Entertain You"

Will you tune in for Duets?

Robin Thicke also performed on Good Morning America Friday a.m. in all his sexy glory. Follow the jump to feast your eyes that effort:

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Casper Smart will be accompanying Jennifer Lopez on tour this summer. But you won't need to purchase a ticket in order to see this dancer in action.

E! News has confirmed that Oxygen has purchased a reality show from J. Lo that centers around her dancing tour troupe, and will be led by the singer's 25-year old boy toy.

As the group's supervising choreographer of the group, Smart will be highlighted on the series, but he won't be the only mover, shaker and grinder to appear on the show. Look for it to take viewers behind the scenes of Lopez's tour.

It's unknown if Jennifer herself will make any appearances, but the program will premiere in early 2013. Think you'll tune in?

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"Bristol Palin is the daughter of Sarah Palin. She got pregnant by accident just as her mom was added to the 2008 Republican ticket, at which point she pretended to be engaged to Levi Johnston, then attempted to cash in on her 15 minutes."

Lifetime's press release for Bristol Palin's new reality show COULD say that, and it wouldn't be incorrect, but alas, their bio is a bit different.

Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp (get it?!) premieres on June 19 with two (!) episodes. Here's Lifetime's explanation of why you should watch it:

"Viewers will get the chance to experience the life of one of America’s most famous young mothers, Bristol Palin, in the new docuseries ... showcasing Bristol’s journey growing into womanhood with her young son, Tripp."

"With never-before-granted access to Bristol’s real-life experiences, the show follows her everyday life as a single mother living under intense media scrutiny that comes from her lineage as the daughter of former Alaska Governor and V.P. candidate Sarah Palin."

"The series follows Bristol’s move from Wasilla to Los Angeles with Tripp and her sister Willow, and back to Alaska as she deals with parenting and disciplining her toddler without Tripp’s father."

"Giving viewers a unique look at the difficult decisions she makes for relationships, career and family, Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp will capture how true-to-life challenges test her resolve as she single-handedly writes the next chapter in her and Tripp’s life."

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Duane “Dog” Chapman will soon return to hunting criminals in relative anonymity.

A&E has canceled the Dog's long-running reality TV show Dog the Bounty Hunter.

The series, which wrapped up its eighth season last week, featured the fugitive recovery agent and his family tracking down criminals in Hawaii and Colorado.

The show got its start following Chapman’s appearance on Take This Job, where viewers got a peek at unusual professions. One of which he certainly has.

Since then, Chapman and A&E have been met controversy more than once. The show was briefly pulled when Dog was caught making racial slurs in 2007.

Chapman and his family also recently received a series of death threats, which the FBI is investigating. Maybe a lower profile will be best in that regard.

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Lifetime has released the first promo pic for Bristol Palin's upcoming reality series, called "Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp." Yes, this is a real story and a real show.

The title is a play on words, natch, because her three-year-old son is named ... Tripp. Is he Tripp Palin or Tripp Johnston? That we don't know honestly.

What's undoubtedly clear? The kid's a dead ringer for his deadbeat dad:

The show chronicles Bristol and Tripp's journey from Wasilla, Alaska to Los Angeles, Calif., where Bristol accepts a job with a local non-profit organization.

Bristol Palin tells TV Guide of her decision to star on her own reality show:

"I was game for it. I wanted to show how down-to-earth my family and I are. My parents were skeptical at first. But they know I'm responsible."

"I won't be getting drunk on TV. This isn't Jersey Shore. It's a family show."

Okay, there's no way Sarah Palin objected to any publicity for her family. Unless she's just jealous that she's not starring, in which case we'll buy it.

The 14-episode Life's a Tripp premieres June 19 on Lifetime. Spoiler alert: She will not be letting trip watch Glee, as she thinks it makes kids gay.

It was ladies night on Survivor: One World yesterday, as five women battled for the $1 million grand prize on the season 24 finale.

But - no offense to Chelsea, Sabrina, Alicia or Christina - these final few episodes have really been all about Kim Spradlin, who dominated as few before her have, earning the votes of the contest-filled jury AND the $100,000 reward as the Fan Favorite.

The only question isn't whether Kim deserved to win it all, but where she now ranks among all-time Survivor greats such as Boston Rob (Survivor: Redemption Island), Brian Heidik (Survivor: Thailand) and Tom Westman (Survivor: Palau)?

Jeff Probst, meanwhile, announced that season 25 would take Survivor to the Philippines, where three previous contestants who left their editions early due to injury will return. Watch a preview for what's to come and then read an extended Survivor finale review at TV Fanatic:

Survivor: Philippines Trailer

The family of Whitney Houston is on its way to Lifetime.

The network just released a press release that promotes The Houston Family Chronicles (working title), a docu-series that will follow around the lives of Pat Houston (pictured); Whitney’s sister-in-law and manager; Pat’s daughter, Rayah; Whitney’s brother Gary; daughter Bobbi Kristina and mother Cissy Houston. 

Says Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President, Programming, of Lifetime Networks:

“The tragic loss of Whitney Houston left a void in the hearts of people all over the world, but certainly none more so than her beloved family. In this series, the multi-generations of the Houston family will bravely reveal their lives as they bond together to heal, love, and grow.”

Pat Houston, meanwhile, says she's been in discussion with the network for awhile, though the Whitney passing "certainly affects the direction of the show" and adds: "However, it is my hope that others will be enlightened as they watch our family heal and move forward.”

Will you tune in for this series?