January 28, 2010
Dancing with the Stars All Stars
Written by: JohnHeidi’s been doing an amazing job as usual finding all the leaks as to who will be the cast on Dancing with the Stars 2010. I find the most recent rumor of Paula Abdul on Dancing with the Stars especially interesting.
While we wait to find out the official DWTS 2010 cast, I was thinking about what could make the show REALLY exciting. Plus, I think I was influenced by the Survivor 20: Heroes vs Villains where they’re brining back a bunch of old contestants. Similar to that, what if Dancing with the Stars did a special season called Dancing with the Stars All Stars?
Of course, the hard part of doing a Dancing with the Stars All Stars would be selecting the stars to return to the show. Here’s the list of celebrities I’d be interested in seeing back on the show (in no particular order):
Donny Osmond – Better bring the ringer back so that he can compete against all the other ringers. Then, it would be really interesting.
Mya – I’d like to see her dance with someone besides Dmitry. I might change my mind about her then.
Shawn Johnson – Maybe it would be even more fun with her if we gave her 10 years to actually grow up. However, seeing her fan base against a Donny Osmond fan base would be interesting.
Ty Murray – I know I should have Gilles here, but I’m not a huge fan. I’d rather see Ty dance again. He’s just so lovable.
Brooke Burke – Let’s partner her with someone other than Derek and see how she does. She had such a natural ability to dance. I’m pretty sure she’d look great regardless of partner.
Lance Bass – I really enjoyed the effect he had on Lacey. Lacey was more exciting with Lance as a partner. I think Lance would have a similar effect on some of our other favorite female DWTS pros.
Kristi Yamaguchi – I wonder if there are more ice skating fans or gymnastic fans. This would be interesting to find out. My bets on Kristi as cute as Shawn is.
Mel B – She was great on DWTS and I’d love to see her again. Her and Maks were great, but I think Mel B would be entertaining with almost any partner. Well, except maybe the stone faced Dmitry or Alec.
Sabrina Bryan – I’d like to see her get another shot. I bet her fans would go crazy voting for her if they had another chance.
Apolo Anton Ohno – It would be odd to see him dancing with anyone, but Julianne. In fact, a whole group of fans would likely revolt. However, Apolo would be fun to watch again on DWTS.
Emmitt Smith – Emmitt was just downright smooth. I’m not sure about how he did technically, but he definitely had a gift for making his movement look silky and smooth. It was amazing to watch.
Mario Lopez – Him and Karina were great together and it would be weird to see him with another pro. However, imagine Mario dancing with Ashly DelGrosso (who they’d have to bring back as well). That would be nice to watch.
Joey Lawrence – I loved all of the top 3 from this season. Edyta definitely made Joey look good. I think a part of me sees Joey as a skinny nerdy kid dancing with someone as beautiful as Edyta and that makes me happy.
Drew Lachey – I don’t remember many standouts from season 3, but I did see Drew on tour and he was a good dancer.
Kelly Monaco – The first season barely even counts, but Kelly was the first to win and deserves to be on a DWTS with some actual competition.
Can you imagine a season of Dancing with the Stars with even half of these dancers? You’d barely have any idea each week who was going home. Plus, the dancing would be to such an amazing level. Every dance would be a pleasure to watch. I’m sure the judges would get a little crabby and anal about little things, but we could deal with that for the chance to see these people again.
Ok, so it probably won’t happen, but it’s fun to think about a Dancing with the Stars All Stars, no? Who would you include in your All Star cast and why?
Tags: Apolo Anton Ohno • Brooke Burke • Dancing with the Stars All Stars • Donny Osmond • Drew Lachey • DWTS All Stars • Emmitt Smith • Joey Lawrence • Kelly Monaco • Kristi Yamaguchi • Lance Bass • Mario Lopez • Mel B • Mya • Sabrina Bryan • Shawn Johnson • Ty MurrayNovember 19, 2009
DWTS Season 9, Week 9 – Miscellaneous Media
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Access Hollywood with Kelly and her parents, and Derek and Joanna:
Derek and Joanna on The View:
Entertainment Tonight continues it’s love affair with Donny Osmond:
Extra from Tuesday, November 17 – Julianne at the Twilight premiere (she’s a HUGE fan according to Derek and she did tweet a picture of her with Rob Pattinson the other night – I officially hate her.
), plus Donny and Kym on their wardrobe malfunction tango. They show a bit of Mario Lopez dancing with Karina.
Derek and Joanna on Kimmel – pretty darn funny.
May 28, 2009
DWTS on Extra – Indy 500 Coverage with Mario Lopez
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Mario covers the Indy 500, in particular Helio Castroneves, Gilles Marini, Derek Hough and Mark Ballas. All the guys look like they’re having a great time!
Tags: Dancing with the Stars • Dancing with the Stars 2009 • Dancing with the Stars 8 • Dancing with the Stars Season 8 • Dancing with the Stars Videos • Derek Hough • DWTS • DWTS 2009 • DWTS Season 8 • Gilles Marini • Helio Castroneves • Josh Duhamel • Mario Lopez • Mark BallasMay 13, 2009
USA Today Article on DWTS
Written by: Princess HeidiUSAToday.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.
Tags: Dancing with the Stars • Dancing with the Stars 2009 • Dancing with the Stars 8 • Dancing with the Stars Season 8 • DWTS • DWTS 2009 • DWTS 8 • DWTS Season 8 • Gilles Marini • Julianne Hough • Lance Bass • Lil Kim • Mario Lopez • Melissa Rycroft • Shawn Johnson • Steve WozniakEven 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.
April 26, 2009
Dancing with the Stars on InFANity
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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
Dancing with the Stars on InFANity (continued)
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Part 3 – The Pros and the Hookups
Part 4 – The Injuries and….Bruno
August 30, 2008
Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez Back Together Again
Written by: JohnIn 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.
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