KIM KARDASHIAN: Spreading Out & Getting Picked Up Again

By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices

Kim Kardashian sure knows how to make a whole lot out of nothing.

The alleged Hollywood socialite is gracing the cover of Playboy magazine's December issue, which hit newsstands this week.

On the outside of the magazine, the Armenian beauty and tabloid mainstay is adorned in a red, stringy satin get-up accentuated by red high heels – perfect tie-in for the holiday season. Inside, she strikes a myriad of poses, which exposes her full and abundant endowments.

"It is not as revealing as some people might want," she said in a recent interview. "I keep it classy ... It was something that I was really nervous about doing at first."Kardashian is the daughter of late OJ Simpson attorney Robert Kardashian, and the ex-wife of music producer Damon Thomas of The Underdogs. Since gaining popularity as a "best-friend' of over-exposed hotel heiress Paris Hilton, the voluptuous pin-up girl, professionally known as a fashion stylist for R&B stars, has been romantically linked to a slew of sought after black celebrity bachelors, including football star Reggie Bush and actor Nick Cannon.

The commercial release of 'Kim K Superstar,' her raunchy sex tape with hip-hop soul crooner Ray-J, earlier this year, propelled her into the stratosphere of quasi-celebrity scandal.

She sued adult video giant Vivid Entertainment and halted the sale of the best-selling DVD.

On Oct. 14, E! Entertainment Television debuted 'Keepin Up with the Kardashians,' a far-fetched reality series following on the day-to-day dilemmas of the sexpot's family dynamic. Surprisingly, the story-line – which revolves around her over-the-top "momager" Kris Jenner and mild-mannered, conservative step dad Bruce Jenner trying to keep up with their young son Robert and five outrageous daughters – ranked as the number one show among women (ages 18 to 34) in its Sunday night premiere timeslot.

After four weeks on the air, the series has reached more than 13 million total viewers, a network rep confirmed.

Today, E! announced the second season pick-up for the hit half-hour reality series, which is produced by 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest.

"Viewers have clearly fallen for the Kardashians," network Executive Vice President Lisa Berger said in a statement. "This family's one-of-a-kind dynamics and hilarious antics has made the series a fantastic addition to our prime time line-up."