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DWTS Season 13 Maksim Chmerkovskiy And Hope Solo Do The Ellen Show (Video)

This isn’t the full interview, but, you can see part of Hope and Maks’ interview with Ellen yesterday below. They talk of the pressure and learning to dance when you are a “tomboy at heart”. If someone knows where we can get the full interview, please let us know. Thanks!!

Adding: Here is the full interview! Thanks to @DWTSMaksimFans at twitter for sending!!!xxx

October 4, 2011 I Written By

I'm a fashion and music nut....and I have always loved dancing too of any kind. Dancing With The Stars seems to have this way of bringing all of those things together. Derek Hough (one of my favorite dancers) said at a recent Get Healthy event that ‘dancing’ is an outward expression of what is going on inside you. He says that in some ways, everyone dances and it's so true. To TPTB, how about Sam Palladio's "Fade Into You" (this version sung by WilUnleashed) for a V. Waltz?

Dancing with the Stars 2011 Best Year of My Life Music

As many of you have probably already seen, Princess Heidi posted most of the music from tonight’s show in her DWTS Season 13 Spoiler post. However, just so we’re consistent, here’s the list of music from tonight’s episode of Dancing with the Stars 2011.

Rob & Cheryl danced a Foxtrot to the song “Fly Me to the Moon” Fly Me to the Moon - It Might As Well Be Swing—Frank Sinatra
Chynna & Tony danced a Rumba to the song “Hold On” Hold On - Wilson Phillips—Wilson Phillips
Chaz & Lacey danced a Rumba to the song “Laugh at Me” Laugh At Me - Inner Views—Sonny Bono
Kristin & Mark danced a Samba to the song “Crazy in Love” Crazy In Love - Dangerously In Love—Beyonce ft. Jay-Z
Carson & Anna danced a Tango to the song “It’s My Life” It's My Life - The Singles 1992-2003—No Doubt
J.R. & Karina danced a Rumba to the song “If You’re Reading This” If You're Reading This (Recorded Live at the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards) - Let It Go—Tim McGraw
Nancy & Tristan danced a Waltz to the song “Moon River” Moon River - Andy Williams' Greatest Hits—Andy Williams
Ricki & Derek danced a Rumba to the song “Gravity” Gravity - Little Voice—Sara Bareilles
Hope & Maks danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)” Tonight (I'm Lovin' You) [feat. Ludacris & DJ Frank E] - Tonight (I'm Lovin' You) [feat. Ludacris & DJ Frank E] - Single—Enrique Iglesias
David & Kym danced a Rumba to the song “O-o-h Child” O-O-H Child - The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps (Remastered)—Five Stairsteps

October 3, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars Quickstep and Jive Music

Time for the list of Dancing with the Stars Quickstep and Jive music from tonight’s episode of Dancing with the Stars. Also, be sure to check out past Dancing with the Stars music as well.

Hope & Maks danced a Jive to the song “Girlfriend” Girlfriend - The Best Damn Thing—Avril Lavigne
Kristin & Mark danced a Quickstep to the song “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend - The Magic of Marilyn—Marilyn Monroe
David & Kym danced a Jive to the song “Runaway Baby” Runaway Baby - Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Deluxe Version)—Bruno Mars
Elisabetta & Val danced a Quickstep to the song “Don’t Get Me Wrong” Don't Get Me Wrong - The Best of Pretenders (Remastered)—The Pretenders
Rob & Cheryl danced a Jive to the song “Surfin’ Safari” Surfin Safari - Sounds of Summer - The Very Best of The Beach Boys—The Beach Boys
Carson & Anna danced a Quickstep to the song “Walking Back to Happiness” Walking Back to Happiness - 60's Uk Greats - Twist and Shout—Helen Shapiro
Ricki & Derek danced a Jive to the song “Hey Ya!” Hey Ya! (Radio Mix/Club Mix) - Speakerboxxx / The Love Below—OutKast
Chaz & Lacey danced a Quickstep to the song “Love Is All Around” Love Is All Around - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Greatest Hits—Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Chynna & Tony danced a Jive to the song “The Boy Does Nothing” The Boy Does Nothing - The Boy Does Nothing - Single—Alesha Dixon
Nancy & Tristan danced a Quickstep to the song “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - The Duke: The Columbia Years (1927-1962)—Duke Ellington
J.R. & Karina danced a Jive to the song “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” Jump, Jive an' Wail - The Dirty Boogie—The Brian Setzer Orchestra

September 26, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Premiere Music List

Another season of Dancing with the Stars is under way. It’s hard for me to believe that we’re on Season 13 of Dancing with the Stars and still going strong. Sorry I’m a little late posting the Dancing with the Stars music tonight. I’ll normally try to post it a little earlier than this. Be sure to check back each week as we list all the Dancing with the Stars season 13 music.

Ron & Peta danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Krazy” Krazy - Fast and Furious (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)—Pitbull feat. Lil Jon
Rob & Cheryl danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Lake Michigan” Lake Michigan - Asleep At Heaven's Gate—Rogue Wave
Kristin & Mark danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Dynamite” Dynamite - Rokstarr—Taio Cruz
Chynna & Tony danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “If I Ain’t Got You” If I Ain't Got You - The Diary of Alicia Keys—Alicia Keys
Nancy & Tristan danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Cry Baby” Cry Baby - The Lady Killer (Deluxe Version)—Cee Lo Green
David & Kym danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Somebody to Love” Somebody to Love - Queen: Greatest Hits – Queen
Elisabetta & Val danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Teenage Dream (Deluxe Edition)—Katy Perry
Hope & Maks danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Satellite” Satellite - Under the Table and Dreaming—Dave Matthews Band
Carson & Anna danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Moves Like Jagger” Moves Like Jagger (Studio Recording from —Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera
J.R. & Karina danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Breakaway” Breakaway - The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement—Kelly Clarkson
Ricki & Derek danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “This Years Love” This Years Love - Greatest Hits—David Gray
Chaz & Lacey danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Dancing in the Street” Dancing In the Street - Dancing In the Street - EP—Mick Jagger & David Bowie

Which song was your favorite on tonight’s DWTS season 13 premiere?

September 19, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Music Suggestions

For those who might be new to Pure DWTS, you might not know that each season we’ve been listing the various music used on Dancing with the Stars. We’ll be doing the same for Dancing with the Stars season 13. So, check back here if you’re interested in knowing the various songs used on DWTS. In fact, you can also bookmark the Dancing with the Stars music page which will update with the latest music. Plus, you can go through all of the past music to see what was used before.

As we get ready for the Dancing with the Stars season 13 premiere, we thought it would be fun to create a list of music that we’d love to see on DWTS. Here’s some ideas and we welcome you to add your own DWTS music wish list in the comments.

Lady Gaga: Born This Way Born This Way - Born This Way (Bonus Track Version) and/or You And I Yoü and I - Born This Way (Bonus Track Version)
Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse “Body and Soul” Body and Soul - Body and Soul - Single (tribute to Amy and again would go great with the messages this season.)
Madonna: Miles Away Miles Away - Hard Candy (Deluxe Version) (great song to go with a slow Latin number)
Corey Hart’s “Sunglasses at Night” Sunglasses at Night - Corey Hart: The Singles (guilty pleasure night please)
Valerie Valerie - Back to Black: B-Sides from Amy Winehouse would make a great Quickstep
Aretha Franklin “Ain’t No Way” Ain't No Way - Aretha Franklin: 30 Greatest Hits
Rihanna “California King Bed” California King Bed - Loud
Tom Jones “It’s Not Unusual” It's Not Unusual - Mad Men - A Musical Companion (1960-1965)
David Bowie “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” Cat People - Let's Dance (Remastered)
Poison “Talk Dirty To Me” Talk Dirty to Me - The Best of Poison - 20 Years of Rock (Remastered)
Cher “If I Could Turn Back Time” If I Could Turn Back Time - If I Could Turn Back Time - Cher's Greatest Hits
Lionel Ritchie “Hello” Hello - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lionel Richie
Beyonce: Best Thing I Never Had Best Thing I Never Had - 4
Britney Spears: I Wanna Go I Wanna Go - Femme Fatale (Deluxe Version)
Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera: Moves Like Jagger Moves Like Jagger (Studio Recording from
Lil Wayne: How To Love How to Love - Tha Carter IV (Deluxe Edition)
Rihanna: Cheers Cheers (Drink to That) - Loud
KC And The Sunshine Band: Get Down Tonight Get Down Tonight - KC & the Sunshine Band... and More
Cry Baby Cry Baby - The Lady Killer (Deluxe Version) by Cee Lo Green

I’ll be interested if any Cher music makes it on the show. Chaz has said he doesn’t want to use Cher’s music, but if Chaz stays around a couple weeks I’m not sure the producers will give Chaz and Lacey much choice. They’re going to want Cher’s music on the show.

Big Thanks to Courtney, Vogue and Princess Heidi for their contributions. I look forward to seeing your music suggestions.

September 18, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars 2011 Finale Music

We’re back for our last DWTS music entry with the Dancing with the Stars 2011 Finale music. Most of you probably know a lot of the music, but I’ll list it anyway. I hope you’ve enjoyed the weekly lists of Dancing with the Stars 2011 music.

Chelsea & Mark danced a Samba to the song “Hip Hip Chin Chin” Hip Hip Chin Chin - Palace Lounge Presents: Café D'Afrique, Vol. 3 — Club Des Belugas
Chelsea & Mark danced a Freestyle to the song “Latinos” Latinos - New Era — Proyecto Uno
Kirstie & Maks danced a Samba to the song “Magalenha” Magalenha - Brasileiro — Sérgio Mendes
Kirstie & Maks danced a Freestyle to the song “Perfect” F**kin' Perfect - Greatest Hits...So Far!!! — Pink
Hines & Kym danced a Quickstep to the song “Puttin’ On The Ritz” Puttin' On The Ritz - The Irving Berlin Songbook — Irving Berlin
Hines & Kym danced a Freestyle to the song “Dancing Machine” Dancing Machine - Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection and “I Want You Back” I Want You Back - Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection — The Jackson 5

May 23, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars 2011 Final 4 Music

Time again for all the music on tonight’s music from the DWTS top 4. I’m missing a few songs, so if you know what they are, then feel free to let us know in the comments and I’ll be sure to update it. Also, be sure to see the previous lists of Dancing with the Stars music.

Ralph & Karina danced a Argentine Tango to the song “Violentango” Violentango - Libertango — Astor Piazzola
Ralph & Karina danced a Salsa to the song “I Know You Want Me” I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) [More English Extended Mix] - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - EP — Pitbull
Kirstie & Maks danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “One and Only” One and Only - 21 — Adele
Kirstie & Maks danced a Paso Doble to the song “White Room” White Room - The Very Best of Cream — Cream
Chelsea & Mark danced a Argentine Tango to the song “Assassin’s Tango” Assassin's Tango - Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — John Powell
Chelsea & Mark danced a Rumba to the song “Eyes on Fire” Eyes On Fire - Life of a Ghost — Blue Foundation
Hines & Kym danced a Argentine Tango to the song “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - Fashion Nugget (Deluxe Version) — Cake
Hines & Kym danced a Salsa to the song “Hello” Hello - The Cat Empire - EP — The Cat Empire

Winner Take All Cha-Cha-Cha
Hines & Kym danced to “Boogie Shoes” Boogie Shoes - KC & the Sunshine Band... and More — KC and the Sunshine Band
vs.
Ralph & Karina danced to “Mustang Sally” Mustang Sally - The Wicked Pickett — Wilson Pickett

Chelsea & Mark danced to “Makes Me Wonder” Makes Me Wonder - It Won't Be Soon Before Long — Maroon 5
vs.
Kirstie & Maks danced to “Walkin’ On The Sun” Walkin' On the Sun - All Star Smash Hits — Smash Mouth

Hines & Kym danced to “Just Dance” Just Dance - The Fame — Lady Gaga
vs.
Chelsea & Mark danced to “Just Dance” Just Dance - The Fame — Lady Gaga

May 16, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars Week 8 Music

I was traveling during the show this week. So, no witty commentary for you. Just the list of music, since I’m sure you’d miss it if I didn’t post it. Plus, I’d hate to ruin my streak of listing all the Dancing with the Stars music.

Chelsea & Mark danced a Waltz to the song “My Love” My Love - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Version] — Sia Furler
Chelsea & Mark danced a Salsa to the song “Get Busy” Get Busy - Dutty Rock — Sean Paul
Hines & Kym danced a Foxtrot to the song “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Inseparable — Natalie Cole
Hines & Kym danced a Jive to the song “Chantilly Lace” Chantilly Lace - Classic Country: Gold — Jerry Lee Lewis
Romeo & Chelsie danced a Tango to the song “Hold It Against Me” Hold It Against Me - Femme Fatale (Deluxe Version) — Britney Spears
Romeo & Chelsie danced a Salsa to the song “Tequila” Tequila - Greatest Hits / Tequila — The Champs
Ralph & Karina danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “Maybe I, Maybe You” No One Like You - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Scorpions — The Scorpions
Ralph & Karina danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Stuck in the Middle With You” Stuck In the Middle With You - Reservoir Dogs (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — Stealers Wheel
Kirstie & Maks danced a Argentine Tango to the song
Kirstie & Maks danced a Salsa to the song “Cobrastyle” Cobrastyle (feat. Mad Cobra) - Cobrastyle - EP — Teddybears ft. Mad Cobra

May 9, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars Music Week 7

Time for 2 dances per couple. That always makes things fun. Ok, here’s the list of music from week 7 of Dancing with the Stars. As always, go and check out the full list of Dancing with the Stars music.

Chelsea & Mark, Ralph & Karina, Romeo & Chelsie danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “Born This Way” Born This Way - Born This Way - Single — Lady GaGa
Hines & Kym, Kirstie & Maks, Kendra & Louis danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the song “We R Who We R” We R Who We R - Animal + Cannibal (Deluxe Edition) — Ke$ha
Chelsea & Mark danced a Paso Doble to the song “Ghosts ‘N Stuff” Ghosts 'n' Stuff - Ghosts 'n' Stuff (feat. Rob Swire) - EP — Deadmau5
Kendra & Louis danced a Tango to the song “Jealousy” Jealousy - All The Best...: Billy Fury - 20 Timeless Classics — Bill Fury
Kirstie & Maks danced a Jive to the song “La Bamba” La Bamba - The Best of Ritchie Valens — Richie Valens
Ralph & Karina danced a Quickstep to the song “Pencil Full Of Lead” Pencil Full of Lead - Sunny Side Up (Bonus Track Version) — Paolo Nutini
Hines & Kym danced a Tango to the song “Tango Misterioso” Tango Misterioso ( Tango / 32 Bpm ) - Ballroom Originals 1 — Pedro Gomez Orchestra
Romeo & Chelsie danced a Samba to the song “Say Hey (I Love You)” Say Hey (I Love You) - Valentine's Day (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — Michael Franti & Spearhead

May 2, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.

Dancing with the Stars 2011 Guilty Pleasures Music List

While not quite as extensive as our list of Guilty Pleasure DWTS music, still some interesting choices for tonight’s Guilty Pleasure music night on Dancing with the stars. If DWTS music is your guilty pleasure, then you probably already know where to find the full list of Dancing with the Stars music complete with easy access iTunes links. Enjoy!

Kirstie & Maks danced a Samba to the song “…Baby One More Time” ...Baby One More Time - Video Triple Play — Britney Spears
Chris & Cheryl danced a Tango to the song “Don’t Stop Believin’” Don't Stop Believin' - Journey: Greatest Hits — Journey
Romeo & Chelsie danced a Waltz to the song “My Heart Will Go On” My Heart Will Go On - Movie Music - The Definitive Performances (Film Soundtrack Compilation) — Celine Dion
Chelsea & Mark danced a Quickstep to the song “Walkin’ on Sunshine” Walking On Sunshine - null — Katrina and the Waves
Kendra & Louis danced a Samba to the song “Livin’ la Vida Loca” Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin — Ricky Martin
Hines & Kym danced a Viennese Waltz to the song “End of the Road” End of the Road - Legacy - The Greatest Hits Collection (Deluxe Edition) — Boyz II Men
Ralph & Karina danced a Paso Doble to the song “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - C+C Music Factory: Super Hits — C+C Music Factory

To be honest, next week I hope they go back to an eclectic array of music. I like how DWTS regularly introduces me to new music. This week and last has been terrible in that regard. Here’s to next week!!

April 25, 2011 I Written By

Better known as Charlie.