USAToday.com article called “‘Dancing’ Stars find new fans and more opportunities”.  The focus of this article is mainly on Gilles, but it’s a pretty interesting read all the way around. Here are a few excerpts and the picture they used:

LOS ANGELES — Hours after actor Gilles Marini and dance partner Cheryl Burke wrapped up a rumba that drew a standing ovation from the Dancing With the Stars studio audience, he needs a body tuneup.

Soft New Age music and a soothing tabletop waterfall in chiropractor Tom Rudenko’s office are a quiet contrast to the boisterous theatrics at ABC’s hit ballroom competition. But they’re just the tonic for weary Marini.

The potential payoff is far bigger than bragging rights and the cheesy mirror-ball trophy awaiting Dancing’s winners on the May 19 finale. Yes, the actors, athletes, singers, models and reality stars who have appeared since its 2005 debut have risked injury and humiliation on live TV. But Dancing also has jump-started careers, polished tarnished reputations and generated opportunities in ways most of them couldn’t imagine.

Lil’ Kim, the pint-sized rapper best known for R-rated lyrics, breast pasties and prison time for perjury, was ousted last week. But during her stint, viewers saw the sweet demeanor and feisty spirit of a hip-hop artist shaking her booty to the cha-cha. “I think I’ve already won,” she says. “This has shown another side of me. I’ve got new fans. Acting makes sense; I could see doing a kids’ show. Definitely, the music will be different.”

For Johnson, 17, who may aim for the 2012 Olympics, Dancing provides more options. “It’s really given me the opportunity to see what else is out there. I never thought about acting. Now? Maybe,” she says, giggling.

Even show regulars have managed to parlay Dancing into opportunity. Co-host Samantha Harris is subbing as host of syndicated game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Burke, who opens her third dance studio this week, also has an apparel line and endorsement deals. Pro dancer Julianne Hough is leaving to focus on a promising singing career.

InFANity is a show on the TV Guide channel that I’d never heard of before - but this week they delve into Dancing with the Stars. The video is in five parts, each part covering different aspects of the show. Every part has a lot of clips of dances and interviews, past and present. Stars from every season are interviewed, as are the judges and the hosts. The only people we see, but don’t hear a lot from, are my favorites - The Pros.

Part 1 - About the Show and the Judges

Part 2 - The Stars and The Winners

Part 3 - The Pros and the Hookups

Part 4 - The Injuries and….Bruno

In true hollywood fashion, the rumors about Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez being back together again are swirling. I’m pretty sure we’ve seen something like this before. The next report will have Mario saying that they’re just good friends. Just wait for it and you’ll see what I mean. Maybe it’s just that in Hollywood friends with benefits is common.

In other Karina Smirnoff news, this was an interesting piece of news I hadn’t heard: Karina Smirnoff gets nose job.

The twenty-nine year old Dancing with the Stars’ actress Karina Smirnoff underwent rhinoplasty on November 2 1997, as stated in the people’s magazine.

According to people’s magazine the twenty-nine year old dancing pro had the rhinoplasty procedure done for medical reasons.

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure used to reshape the contour and proportion of the nose. Aside from the aesthetic benefits of rhinoplasty, the plastic surgery procedure can help to correct problems related to breathing.

The procedure can also be used to correct facial disfigurement arising from birth defects, illness as well as physical trauma.When the rhinoplasty procedure is performed for medical reasons, the cost of the procedure may be covered under a patient’s health insurance plan.

Rhinoplasty is one of the least risky cosmetic procedures and a good plastic surgeon will inform you about the pre as well as post rhinoplasty surgery care.

I’m pretty sure it was just so she could breathe better.