Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane (E!, Style Network)

KIMORA: LIFE IN THE FAB LANE is a reality show about former runway model -- and current CEO of the Baby Phat hip-hop clothing brand -- Kimora Lee Simmons. The series follows the estranged wife of Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons as she deals with the day-to-day details of running a fashion empire, designs collections, poses for magazine covers, and spends hours preparing to walk down red carpets. She manages all of this with the help of her devoted staff, including senior marketing director James, public relations director B.J., and personal assistants Sandra and Mallory.

Kimora constantly promotes herself, talking tirelessly about her clothing lines. She also enjoys showing off her expensive homes, diamond jewelry, and other expensive luxuries (like her custom-made Bentley convertible). Other "fun" moments include driving around Los Angeles in a bikini, mansion shopping in Beverly Hills, and obnoxiously ordering her employees around. Along for the ride are her daughters, 4-year-old Aoki and 7-year-old Ming. (Not surprisingly, Kimora's usually polite girls sometimes like to imitate their mother's less-than-ideal behavior when talking to the household staff.)

Fab Lane isn't particularly exciting, and Kimora's diva-like attitude and passion for material wealth definitely reinforce some questionable values. But the series does offer some positive messages, too. Kimora's strong work ethic and savvy business sense make her an influential figure in both the fashion industry and in the African-American community. She embraces her multiethnic heritage and has a surprisingly healthy attitude about her body, despite the fact that she's no longer a size 2. And while she isn't perfect, she dotes on her children and clearly enjoys being a mom.