As we’ve all seen over the last week, the world’s most famous reality TV family has taken Greece by storm.

The Kardashians and Jenners have made it a family affair abroad, complete with Kris, Bruce, Kylie, Kendall, Brody, Brandon and his wife Leah, Kourtney, Khloe and Kim (and we can’t forget Mason and baby Penelope.) And when they’re not yachting, swimming, tanning, eating, sight-seeing, dancing, and even smashing plates, they get to relax in their very own private retreat… and it isn’t cheap.

And Celebuzz can show you the exclusive photos of the gorgeous getaway.

The famous family is making their Greek home away from home on the island of Mykonos at the Mykonos Retreat Villas — that cost upwards of $40,000 a week!

(And that’s just during the off-season. During the peak summer months renting the properties can set you back over $80,000!)

The family’s exclusive hideaway boasts three gorgeous villas (Turquoise Misha, Coral and Emerald) on the property located in Aleomandra Bay and comes with only A-list amenities. Each private home has its own entrance, parking area, pool, BBQ, and guest studio and private beachfront (even cleaning and cooking services!)

And, of course, all the characteristic charm of Mykonos, including cube-shaped white houses and blue windows in a picture-perfect, postcard-worthy setting — infinity pool, balconies, rich pops of color, chef’s kitchens, decadent decor and breathtaking views of the crystal blue water of the Aegean Sea.

Take a look at CB!’s gallery above to get an inside look at where the Kardashians are calling home in Greece.

Would you pay $40,000 a week to live like the Kardashians in Greece? Tell us below.

This first-class family knows how to travel VIP-style.

The Kardashians have been spotted enjoying some fun in the sun on their Greek holiday and it’s first class all the way.

From Mykonos to Santorini, the locals showed the famous family how it’s done in Greece, and all the high-class hospitality that comes with it.

An insider tells Celebuzz exclusively the famous family rented out a luxe 61-foot catamaran Dream Catcher on Tuesday helmed by Capain Ted Stathis, who according to our source has taken the likes of Angelina Jolie and Cameron Diaz on private tours, so the Kardshains were in good hands.

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The $3,000 half-day adventure included an open water excursion to the ancient city of Akrotiri and the Red Beach, and off to the White Beach for a dip in the clear waters of Thirassia. The sight-seeing continued with views of Indian Head Mountain, Venetian Lighthouse and venturing into the famous Caldera. They also visited Armeni village, the charming port of Ammoudi, the island of Thirassisa, the famous hot springs and cruised past the volcano.

The Jenners and Kardashians made it a family affair with Kris, Bruce, Kylie, Kendall, Brody, Brandon and his wife Leah, Kourtney, Khloe and Kim (with the grandkids in tow), who all were then treated to a special event hosted just for them at luxury resort Volcano View Villas in Santorini later that evening.

“They were treated like VIPs and didn’t pay a thing,” said our source.

“They had a long day so they relaxed and were treated to some Greek traditions.”

The private event was held in the most expensive villa on the premises, the Sapphire Villa, that rents for whopping $2,500 a night. And it’s worth the pricey sum.

“There’s a huge terrace and private pool right on the edge of a volcano. So when the sun was setting they had the most spectacular view.”

Parents, kids and grandkids alike enjoyed wine tasting from the region’s Santo Wines, local cheeses and traditional dips and appetizers.

And plenty of plate smashing, of course!

“They went nuts!” added the insider. “At least 100 plates were broken, but it didn’t matter because they had an awesome time. It was traditional fun. It was a wonderful night.”

Check out the Kardashians $2,500 a night private villa where they wer treated to a Greek-style soiree above.

Do you wish you were vacationing with the Kardashians? Tell us below.

The Kardashians sure know how to throw a party — Greek-style!

The famous family touched down in Greece on their big fat Greek vacation last week — and you know what they say… when in Greece, do as the Greeks.

After going yachting, rafting and soaking up the sun, the fam took in the sights of a traditional Greek dance as they enjoyed their dinner — and they couldn’t help but join in all the fun.

Kris Jenner looked the part in style wearing platforms, a cropped white sweater and long column dress as she joined hands with hubby Bruce and daughters Kylie and Kendall as they made a circle for some folk dancing (complete with costumed dancers.)

Experiencing all the new customs, the high-energy dance turned into a celebratory clapping occasion as everyone gleefully took their plates — and per Greek custom — smashed them to the ground. (And by the look on Kris’ face and her hands high in the air, they were having a blast.)

Kylie took center stage as she showed off her newfound moves and Bruce twirled her on the dance floor as the Keeping Up With The Kardashians cameras rolled.

Check out more family fun in the CB! gallery above.

It looks like so much fun, do you wish you were on vacation with the Kardashians? Tell us below.

Kim Kardashian sure knows how to make an entrance — and make mommy chic look good.

The reality star showed off her growing baby bump in style as she took to the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards looking effortlessly glam in a black mini dress with billowing sheer sleeves, simple gold necklace, nude lips and sleek side-swept hair.

And it wouldn’t be the quintessential Kim K. ensemble without those fabulous sky-high heels.

The first-time mommy is also a first-time presenter at the awards show and will be introducing Selena Gomez‘s performance of her new single, “Come & Get It” — so it’s only appropriate the two superstars have a red carpet run-in, with the Disney starlet, 20, giving KK a sweet congratulatory kiss.

Hosted by Rebel Wilson, the 32-year-old fashion mogul joins other notables including Melissa McCarthy, Zac Efron, Steve Carell, Amanda Seyfried, Seth Rogen, and Star Trek alums Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and Zachary Quinto, who will all have the distinct pleasure of handing out the golden popcorn trophies.

The MTV Movie Awards kick off live on April 14 from Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Check out CB!‘s gallery above for more Kim K. and her equally stylish little sis Kylie Jenner from the MTV Movie Awards 2013 red carpet.

The Kardashians have millions of fans the world over (paws up, dolls), and can now add one more to that long list.

Child actor-turned-troubled-starlet Amanda Bynes just tweeted her love for the famous reality gals.

And we can’t blame her for loving the sister trio made up of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe… but Bynes didn’t end her shout-out there.

I love the beautiful Kardashian sisters! I wish E picked better photographs of me! I feel pregnant when I’m fat! I’m working out constantly!

— Amanda Bynes (@AmandaBynes) April 9, 2013

She even gives herself some nods by calling out her fave pap pics… and her hairdresser. Oy!

I love my hair this way! This is before a hair stylist @ John Barrett FRIED my hair with bleach then lied2 Intouchtwitpic.com/ci494c

— Amanda Bynes (@AmandaBynes) April 9, 2013

The former Nickelodeon star has made a habit out of making some shocking revelations via social media as of late, including confessing April 4 that she suffers from an eating disorder.

I have an eating disorder so I have a hard time staying thin. — Amanda Bynes (@AmandaBynes) April 5, 2013

Ever since her DUI arrest just over a year ago, the actress migrated from the West Coast to the East Coast, where she transformed herself from girl next door to “who’s that girl?”  – complete with curly platinum blonde hair, cheek piercings, matte makeup, questionable clothing, and bizarre behavior (locking herself in a bakery bathroom for more than 30 minutes takes the cake.)

Oh, and we can’t forgot her endless selfies showcasing her latest looks.

Yet through it all, Bynes is just being Bynes, telling Celebuzz exclusively in September that reports of her downward spiral were “all lies” and that she was doing perfectly fine, even though her family has been overwhelmed with worry.

What do you think of Amanda’s latest TMI tweet? Tell us below.

There is no doubt that the Kardashians are one stylish klan. And if their Sunday best was any indication of their fashion know-how — and exquisite taste — they are sure upping the ante.

Couture case in point, Kim Kardashian and her mom Kris Jenner‘s love of luxe handbags — Hermes, that is.

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Over the weekend, Kim and Kris had a mother-daughter day date with Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick and their adorable little ones, 3-year-old Mason, and 8-month-old Penelope, as they headed to church and Sunday brunch at Marmalade Cafe in Calabasas, Calif.

And they all brought their apparel A-game.

Mom-to-be Kim, who’s expecting her first child with Kanye West, paired her flowing coral-colored dress with gold jewelry and sandals with black shades — and of course, we can’t forget her tan Hermes Kelly bag.

But we have to say, on this outing, mom Kris really takes it up a notch with those super fun Converse sneakers and uber-expensive black crocodile Birkin that can fetch anywhere from $85,000 to $100,000 a pop. Tres chic!

The famous family has always been devoted to the French fashion house, especially Kim, who has been known to sport not one, not two (oh, there are too many to count) Hermes handbags on her arm. Check it out:

On her way to the gym…

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In hot pink…

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Strolling through Miami airport with her super-luxurious crocodile version…

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Soft grey on a sunny Cali day…

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And her jumbo leather with gold hardware…

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Fashionista Kourtney also made a bold statement in knee-high Gladiator sandals, shorts and Prada baby bag, while Scott brought the fashion flash — giving the ladies a run for their money — as he hopped into his bright yellow Lamborghini.

Take a look at the gallery above for more on their Sunday outing.

Who’s look is your favorite — Kim, Kris, Kourtney, Scott, Mason or Penelope? Tell us below.

Brody Jenner is moving from The Hills to Calabasas as Celebuzz confirms that Kylie and Kendall Jenner’s half brother will be joining the next season of E!’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians as a regular. But, he won’t be alone.

“I’m always excited for each new season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” Khloe Kardashian Odom confirms on her CB! blog. “But, I’m especially excited for this upcoming season, because you’re going to be seeing a lot more of the Kardashian/Jenner clan!”

KUWTK fans have gotten to know Bruce Jenner’s children from before he married Kris Jenner over the past seven seasons, but on Season 8 viewers will get to know them much better.

“My stepbrothers, Brody and Brandon, and Brandon’s wife Leah are going to be on the show much more, which means an even closer look into the inner-workings of my crazy, wonderful family! Get ready people!” Khloe writes.

An E! rep didn’t immediately return our request for comment on the Jenners’ new status on the show.

Brody was a castmember on MTV’s reality hit, The Hills, from Season 2 through Season 6. The series’ final episode aired in July 2010. He began making infrequent appearances on KUWTK as early as 2007. Since The Hills ended, he has hosted the MTV reality competition, Bromance, and appeared as himself on the syndicated sitcom, The Bonnie Hunt Show.

In April of last year, E! renewed KUWTK through the upcoming Season 9, as well as the family’s talent contracts with the cable network.

How excited are you about keepin’ up with the Jenners?

Kim Kardashian recently shared photos of her trip to mexico on her blog. The reality star writes:

We went on a trip to Mexico not too long ago. Here are some fun pics of us! There’s nothing like a fun vacation away with friends in a beautiful location! Xo

Click to launch the gallery and see all of Kim’s photos!

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West plunked down a whopping $11 million for their new Bel Air mansion – and we know why.

According to public records filed with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, the power couple is already planning to renovate the 9,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style abode to add a gym, movie theater, hair and makeup salon, bowling alley, basketball court — plus an indoor pool.

Not that it’s too shabby as is…

Those public records reveal the home’s first floor — which is 4,500 square feet in size alone — boasts an oak-paneled library with a marble fireplace, dining room, maid’s bedroom and butler’s pantry.

The living room is flanked by stone columns, while a “Great Room” has beamed ceilings, a stone fireplace and a bar and wine cellar.

There’s also a massive kitchen (with breakfast room), a den, plus a playroom that could easily be converted into a nursery for their upcoming arrival — plus an adjacent maid/nanny bedroom.

The 4,000-square-foot second floor consists of two master bedrooms with large walk-in closets; each has a bathroom with spas. There is also an exercise room plus two huge guest bedrooms with their own bathrooms and — wait for it — a private elevator.

Outside, Kim and Kanye can enjoy a large infinity-edged pool, which comes with mountain views.

Beside is it an outdoor loggia which serves as an outdoor eating area. And the power couple’s fleet of luxury rides can be kept in the three-car garage, which has an adjacent motor court.

The digs are certainly safe: the home, situated in a secluded gated community, boasts a state-of-the-art security system.

The power couple snapped up the home, which sits on four aces of land, just a week after announcing they were expecting their first baby.

Situated 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Bel Air is one of the most exclusive enclavesin California and is steeped in Hollywood tradition, with both younger and older stars residing there.

Kim and Kanye’s celebrity neighbors will include Jennifer Aniston, basketball star Chris Paul and Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis.

The happy couple are expecting their baby this summer.

Kris Jenner is one proud mama.

The Kardashian matriarch couldn’t help but beam with pride as her youngest daughters, Kendall, 17, and Kylie, 15, worked the runway the Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection fashion show on Wednesday night in New York City.

The stylish event, which helped kick-off New York Fashion Week, featured celebrities and fashionistas gathering together for a good cause: promoting heart disease awareness, all while donning some gorgeous red gowns.

“I can’t wait to see Kendall and Kyle walk tonight. I’m really proud of them. And I’m proud of them that they’re coming here for a really great cause, which is just getting the word out there and awareness for heart disease because it is the No. 1 killer of women right now,” she told Celebuzz.

And for Jenner, the evening hit close to home.

“My grandmother passed away from heart disease, so it’s just a good thing for your kids to get involved in and realize they can do something to prevent something later in life,” she revealed.

The three E! reality stars stunned in flowing Badgley Mischka dresses as they took the catwalk, which also featured Kelly Osbourne, Minka Kelly and Olympian Gabby Douglas.

“I’m pumped for the runway show we’re doing tonight with our mom, the Red Dress Collection Fashion Show 2013!” Kendall wrote before the show.

While Kendall may have mastered the art of walking the runway, Kris admits she still has to perfect her pose.

“Kendall’s a professional. She’s a pro. She knows what she’s doing I’m just gonna be lucky to get down there and not fall and get back again. I’m gonna run back!” she said with a laugh.

Luckily, any mishaps were avoided: Kris worked the runway like no other!

Watch the video, above, to see Kris chat about Kendall and Kylie.

Thanks, Kim!

Months after viewers watched Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West clear out her closet — including an accessory West called “a dog bag” — during an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the designer “dog bag” has resurfaced … on the arm of Khloe Kardashian.

On Wednesday, the X Factor co-host was spotted carrying her big sister’s limited edition 2008 Louis Vuitton fur-trimmed bag at Los Angeles International Airport, where Khloe caught a flight to New York City.

“Flight was delayed but we are in NYC! Have to be up early for Good Morning America! Long day tomorrow! Muah,” Kardashian wrote on Twitter after landing in the Big Apple.

The bag, which retails for more than $3,000, wasn’t the only Kim hand-me-down to make its way to the 28-year-old reality TV star.

It seems that Khloe has also inherited her sister’s black Givenchy fold-over wedge boots — first spotted on Kim last summer during a getaway in Hawaii with West.

While Kim seems more than happy to share her designer duds with her sisters, don’t expect the clothing exchange to go the other way. And it’s not just because Kim recently replenished her closet during a shopping trip in Paris.

While Khloe clearly doesn’t mind wearing her sister’s hand-me-downs (and who would when they’re Kim’s designer duds?), her generous sister doesn’t feel the same — at least not when it comes to dressing her future offspring.

The mom-to-be said she doesn’t plan to be taking too many hand-me-downs from Kourtney‘s trendy tots during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Kourtney this week.

“I think she has a few key pieces,” Kim said when the host asked if her sister would be passing down Mason and Penelope Disick‘s clothes to their cousin, “but if anyone knows Kanye, they just know how into fashion he is and I think he’s going to have things, like, specially made. So I don’t think hand-me-downs are going to work. I think it has to be, like, just really fun stuff.”

And that “fun stuff” may include Kim’s favorite clothing item — aka leather pants — the mom-to-be joked when Kimmel asked if baby Kimye would be wearing her signature bottoms to which the late-night host teased: “Leather pants? Wow, imagine crapping in something that expensive!”

In all seriousness, what’s your take on hand-me-downs? Are you with all for taking your sibling’s unwanted duds like Khloe — or only if the hand-me-downs were coming from Kim Kardashian’s closet? Dish below!

For fans of Kim Kardashian, the news of her pregnancy probably comes with some relief.

The E! reality star and actress has been very open about her hopes for a family and the challenges she has had to overcome in her love life. But, with Monday’s announcement that she’s pregnant with rapper Kanye West’s baby, she seems to have come out on the other side.

So, will the pregnancy play out on television?

An inside source tells THR that it’s probable the pregnancy will be captured by E! cameras, saying the network and the show’s production company, Ryan Seacrest Productions, “will continue to cover all aspects of Kim’s life as it always has.”

When Celebuzz asked show reps for production timing for Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and the next season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, a network spokesperson told us, “We have no information yet on production calendars.”

When the pregnancy does make it to the small screen, what could possibly go down? Here are my predictions.

1. The announcement will be televised. If history repeats itself, then these big events will show up on E!. I predict it will be the cliffhanger at the end of the next season of Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, which returns Jan. 20.

2. Kimye shacking up? There’s no sign of an engagement ring yet, though Kimye may want to wait until the Kris Humphries (remember him? Barely) divorce is actually finalized. So, what they may opt to do is to move in with each other. While they both have homes in L.A., I’m thinking they’ll end up at Kim’s house since she has already filmed there. That should be interesting. She has been notoriously anal about its cleanliness on the show.

3. A daddy crash course for Kanye. Just as we’ve seen sister Kourtney’s boyfriend Scott Disick become a pseudo husband and dad on TV, we can probably get a good idea of how Kanye does in the role. That will be new for fans who have become used to his cameos at events, but haven’t really gotten to know him very well. Welcome to the family, Kanye!

4. Maternity fabulousness. If Kourtney’s maternity outfits are any indication, please believe that Kim will make sure to be dressed to the pregnant nines. And while she has been more open about going au naturale recently, it’ll be fun watching her keep it together while managing the rigors of pregnancy.

5. On-camera birth? Who can forget Kourtney reaching down and delivering her own baby… twice? Will Kim do the same? I sincerely doubt it, though I think there’s a good chance the birth will be shot in some way.

How do you think Kim’s pregnancy will play out on TV?

Which reality shows had everyone buzzing in 2012? Showbiz Tonight’s AJ Hammer counts down the top 5 buzziest reality shows, exclusively for Celebuzz.

#5 – Celebrity Apprentice – America got a kick out of watching a bunch of celebrities turn on each other — for charity, of course. Once all of the bickering was over and everyone was fired, it was former late night talk show host, Arsenio Hall, who Donald Trump hired as the Celebrity Apprentice.

#4 – Kardashian’s Take Over E! – Whether it was Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom in Dallas or Kanye West switching up Kim Kardashian‘s style, the Kardashian’s continued to rack up viewers. The season finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashian’s broke ratings records for E!, setting us up for more Kardashian shenanigans in 2013.

#3 – Real Housewives of New Jersey – You just gotta love the endlessly classy ladies of RHONJ, especially Teresa in all of her glory.

#2 – Jersey Shore – Admit it, you’re going to miss the Jersey Shore gang. 2012 marked the final season of the boozy adventures in Seaside Heights. Now, that we’ve watched Snooki become a mom, there’s no way this show could get any more shocking.

#1 – Honey Boo Boo – TLC’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo had everyone marveling at the pint-sized Georgia beauty queen. How big was Honey Boo Boo this year? She was spoofed on Saturday Night Live and ratings for the hit show rivaled those of the Presidential Conventions.

Which was your favorite reality show to watch in 2012? Are you a fan of Honey Boo Boo? Leave us a comment below.

Tune in to Showbiz Tonight Mon. – Thurs. at 11pm ET/PT on HLN. And be sure to check back every week for AJ Hammer’s countdown of the top 5 buzzmakers right here on Celebuzz.

Sgt. Martin Gardner, the man who was escorted to the Marine Corps Ball by Kim Kardashian, says the reality TV star was his “only choice” when it came to picking a date for the Nov. 15 event in Greenville, North Carolina.

“Kim was my only choice,” Gardner told Celebuzz. “I love her show. She always turns a negative into a positive, and I respect all that she’s done.”

The idea to bring Kardashian to the Ball was first concocted by Gardner, who says he contacted her publicist earlier this year on a whim.

“I needed to somehow prove to myself that anything is possible,” he said.

“I left on deployment in June for a humanitarian mission in Guatemala, and in September I got an email that Kim was going to come,” he added. “I couldn’t believe [she] showed up.”

Kardashian made a splash when she arrived to the 10th annual Ball in a hip-hugging red dress, and earned major point from Gardner for sticking around throughout the night.

“She’s such a cool person,” he said of Kardashian. ”And despite what reports said, Kim was there the entire time — through the ceremony, guest speaker and dinner. And any Marine who asked for a photo, she did it.”

At the event, Gardner said the conversation he had with Kardashian was effortless.

“We talked about everything from our personal lives to our professional lives,” he said. “Talking with her was like talking to one of my friends. She was so cool and laid back.”

What did Kardashian reveal to him?

“We talked about her and [boyfriend] Kanye [West]. She really loves that guy,” he said. “She said people think he’s an a-hole, but he’s a really sweet guy. She feels very protected and safe around him.”

“She also really loves her family and [nephew] Mason.”

The TV veteran also had some words of advice her newfound friend, who has plans to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.

“I talked to her about how [I] want to be famous, and she told me there are certain things that are not always cracked up to be — that she can’t go certain places because so many people are following her and she just wants to get in her car and go,” Gardner said.

“But she said to stay determined and to have good people around me and just go for it.”

“And she didn’t say ‘if’ I would become famous, but ‘when’ I become famous. She really cared. She was so genuine, and that’s what surprised me the most.”

Now that it’s all over, Gardner says he remains on top of the Moon.

“The whole night was memorable,” he said. “She asked me questions about myself and we joked about things. I wish more people could see that side of her.

“I grew up poor to a mother who raised three kids. After this, I feel like there’s nothing I can’t do.”

E!’s upcoming special, Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Dishing It Out, will take a stroll down memory lane with the superstar family. It airs Sunday at 10 PM.

The program brings the Kardashian Klan together for a meal as they reminisce about some of the most unforgettable moments of the series and share footage that has never been aired before.

In a never before seen clip from the special, Kim Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner find themselves in a bit of a pickle during an appearance in Dubai.

Jenner, 56, accompanied her then newlywed daughter for an appearance at The Dubai Mall for the first Millions of Milkshakes store opening in the United Arab Emirates in October 2011. Kardashian, 32, even debuted her own “Kim Shake.”

KUWTK fans will also remember that this trip occurred while privately Kim was dealing with some dissatisfaction with her new marriage to now ex-husband Kris Humphries.

Above: Watch how Kim and Kris react to the crowd, which is quickly reaching mob status.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Dishing Out airs Sunday at 10 PM on E!.

How do you think Kim and Kris handled the scary situation? Tell us in the comments section below.

Skeptics can hang their heads in shame because three years later, Khloe Kardashian and basketball player Lamar Odom are still madly in love.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians couple wed on September 27, 2009 in a private ceremony at pal Irving Azoff‘s estate after just one month of dating. Clad in a Vera Wang bridal gown, Khloe said her “I do’s” in front of 250 guests, including maids of honor Kim and Kourtney Kardashian.

What is their secret to a happy marriage?

The couple likes to keep their relationship relaxed and loose.

“You take the good and you take the bad,” Khloe, 28, says. “You don’t sweat the small stuff.”

“One of our best traits with each other is that we actually are amazing communicators. We make each other a priority,” she adds.

And rightly so! Even on the latest season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Lamar has stood by his gal as she struggled with  fertility treatments.

Whether they’re lunching in Hollywood or hitting the red carpet, this pair remain inseparable (and packing on major PDA!).

Launch the gallery to see Khloe and Lamar’s cutest couple moments.

Andy Warhol may have predicted that everyone would become famous for 15 minutes, but he never guaranteed that everyone would earn the same paycheck for their moment in the spotlight.

Among the stars minted by reality TV, how much you earn — like so much else in America — depends largely on where you started out. Those who are already rich or somewhat famous have an advantage over the previously anonymous, and people from pricier zip codes tend to outearn those from the sticks.

The class divide among reality stars reared its head in recent days with the claim by The Hollywood Reporter that the Thompson clan, the self-styled rednecks from McIntyre, Ga. who star in TLC’s new smash Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, earn as little as $2,000 to $4,000 per episode, or no more than $40,000 for the ten-episode season for the entire family. Family matriarch June Shannon has said the figure is a lot higher than that, but even so, it would have to be much, much higher to match the fees earned by, say, the Kardashian family, the various Real Housewives, or even the souvenir T-shirt sales crew on Jersey Shore.

Read on for a breakdown of who earns what in reality TV.

Honey Boo Boo viewers love to be appalled by Shannon and partner Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson — either they’re bad parents who ply their kids with energy drinks and overstuff them with food while raising them in an atmosphere of privation and backwardness, or they’re bad parents who are exploiting their kids by pushing them in front of a camera even while taking a shamefully low fee for a show that has to be earning TLC millions in ad dollars.

Shannon disputes the $4,000-per-episode figure, telling the Reporter that they’re earning enough from the show to start trust funds for the four kids; in fact, they’re saving all the show money and continuing to live off Thompson’s wages from the local chalk mine.

One guide to how much the Thompsons may earn comes from TLC’s other series built around unorthodox families. At the height of their fame (and before the parental split), the Gosselins of Jon & Kate + 8 were earning $22,500 per episode. (So said Jon Gosselin in a 2009 interview.)

The Duggar family, of 19 Kids and Counting, earn between $25,000 and $40,000 per episode. (Note that the Gosselin family was half as big and lived in suburban Pennsylvania, while the ever-expanding Duggar brood lives in rural Arkansas.)

Over on MTV, the stars of Teen Mom have been doing their part to perpetuate back-country stereotypes (or, if you prefer serve as cautionary tales), but for at least $60,000 per season. But that fee grew as the show aged. Last year, in court documents, Amber Portwood divulged that she was earning $140,000 per season, or $280,000 per year.

Meanwhile, in the higher property tax environs of New Jersey, the stars of Jersey Shore have been earning at least $30,000  per episode each. That adds up to $390,000 per season, or $780,000 per year, for each of the eight roommates. Ever wonder why none of them is motivated to put in a full day’s work at their landlord’s boardwalk T-shirt shop? That’s why.

The reality stars who live largest, the various women of Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise, also earn some of the highest salaries in reality TV. Those who’ve been on the longest have earned bigger salary bumps. For example, according to Radar, among the Real Housewives of Orange County, veteran Vicki Gunvalson earns $450,000 per season, compared to just $30,000 for newbie Heather Dubrow. In the middle are Alexis Bellino ($2000,000), Gretchen Rossi ($300,000) and Tamra Barney ($350,0000).

For Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the spread is narrower, with Lisa Vanderpump leading the pack with $250,000 per season and Kim Richards and Yolanda Hadid bringing up the rear at $100,000 each. But the franchise’s queen bee is, not surprisingly, the woman who leads the cast of the highest rated show. That would Be Nene Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, who commands $750,000 per season.

The highest paid performers in reality TV are, of course, the Kardashians. This summer, the family signed a deal for $30 million to star in three more seasons of E!’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Of course, there are a lot of Kardashians and Jenners who get to split that $10 million per season; presumably, Kris Jenner and eldest daughters Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney get the lion’s share.

In fact, Kim Kardashian is, according to Forbes, not only the highest-paid woman in reality TV, but also the second highest-earning woman in primetime, period. She earns $18 million a year; only Sofia Vergara of scripted show Modern Family earns more. But much of Kim’s money comes from endorsement deals; same with Vergara, who also gets money from commercials and movie appearances. For both women, only a small fraction of their wealth comes from their TV salaries; the rest is from ancillaries.

And that’s where the real money is in reality TV, not in the per-episode paycheck. The Kardashians rule here, too, with their multiple endorsements, fashion lines, appearance fees, and more. Not to mention spinoff series. It’s no surprise that Khloe, who has pursued those opportunities especially avidly, isn’t far behind Kim on Forbes‘ top-earning women on TV list, with an annual gross of $11 million.

The Jersey Shore stars may play gorilla juiceheads on TV, but off-camera, they’ve been awfully clever about finding ways to milk their fame. Take Snooki, who’s parlayed her fame into a series of best-selling books, products sold on home shopping channels, speaking fees of $30,000 a pop, a spinoff series with pal J-Woww, and and a fee reported at $250,000 to license first exclusive photo rights to People magazine for pictures of her newborn baby, Lorenzo. The Situation has landed endorsement deals and frequent stints on other reality shows to earn himself at least 45 million a year. But Jersey Shore’s top earner may actually be Pauly D, whose spinoff series, endorsements, and high-profile DJ gigs have earned him $11 million a year.

That ancillary money can continue long after the reality gig that spawned it is over. Just ask some of the Real Housewives of New York alumnae. Jill Zarin claimed she earned $1 million in sales from her shapewear line after she left the show. And Bethenny Frankel famously sold her Skinnygirl cocktail business for $120 million. Not bad for a woman who claimed that, before Real Housewives, she couldn’t even pay her rent

Whether the Thompsons of Honey Boo Boo will be able to drum up similar opportunities for themselves is far from certain. Seven-year-old Alana Thompson, Honey Boo Boo herself, may have the cuteness and ebullience to be a commercial spokesperson, at least until she hits puberty in a few years. And given the popularity of Paula Deen, there must be enough fans of calorie-counting-be-damned Southern cuisine to make a Thompson family cookbook a bestseller. At any rate, two things are certain. First, they shouldn’t count on the largesse of TLC. And second, they’d better strike while the iron is hot. Those 15 minutes go by awfully fast.

It’s Sunday and that not only means a new episode of E!’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but this one also means it’s almost time for the Season 7 finale!

In honor of the season-ender, Celebuzz has been looking back on the First Family of Reality TV’s time on the airwaves. First, we gave you Scott Disick’s best one-liners from the show. And now, we’re looking back at the moments that made us gasp, cover our eyes, laugh out loud or shocked us.

These are the 10 most jaw-dropping moments of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

While they’re still creating some amazing moments – as our preview for Sunday’s finale shows – these are the ones that had the fans tweeting, the media going nuts and the family finding themselves at crossroads during the series’ run.

From Scott’s drunken Vegas escapades to Kris Jenner’s allergic reaction on vacation and little Mason Disick’s birth, click through the gallery to see what moments made our list.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians season finale airs at 9 PM on E!.

Did we get  your most jaw-dropping moment on our list? Let us know below.

Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian all appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America to celebrate the anniversary of their clothing line Kardashian Kollection, but Khloe Kardashian took time to talk about the difficulties she’s had conceiving a baby with husband Lamar Odom.

“It’s going good,” Khloe said on Thursday. “I never knew all the difficulties with getting pregnant with my mom having so many kids and Kourtney popping them out like a Pez dispenser.”

“You realize it’s not as easy as you might think. It was really hard for me to show what I was going through, but I feel like I’m helping a lot of people but I’m still figuring it out myself. ”

Which family member helped her the most as she visited the infertility clinic?

Older sister Kim was the main force in getting Khloe to head to the clinic to obtain more information about her possible issues.

“I do appreciate Kim pushing me to do that. I kind of was just like ‘Oh, I don’t want to know,” Khloe said. “But Kim made a good point. You can’t run from your problems.”

Kim mentioned that, “It was really informative to go with Khloe,” while making a point that “I don’t think I’m ready yet [for children.].”

Khloe detailed the treatment process, saying, “It’s trial and error. You get put on hormones, see if they work and if not, you move to the next step. “

In Sunday’s season finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, viewers will get a peek into the more in-depth treatments the Kardashian sister will try, as well as the birth of Kourtney’s daughter, Penelope.

On GMA, Kourtney revealed, “This is my first time I’ve left her this morning, and I’m very upset.”

The season finale of Keeping Up with The Kardashians airs on E! at 9 PM.; the sisters will celebrate the Kardashian Kollection’s anniversary at Sears in Yonkers, NY, on Friday at 4 PM EST.