Maria Menounos’ Malibu Beach Party
And of course her former partner was there, looking all fit and tanned. Oddly, Terrell Owens was there as well. Hmmm….
This pic was tweeted by Derek:
And these pics are from the Mail Online (UK) which had the charming headline: “Bend over! Derek Hough playfully spanks DWTS partner Maria Menounos on the bottom during beach tennis game” – be sure to click the link to see all the pictures and read their take on the day.
Side note: I found this little gem while searching for news – Per the Pueblo Chieftan:
Q: Is there anyone today who could become a dance team like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers? —Martin L., San Pedro, Calif.
A: “Derek and Julianne Hough,” says Adam Shankman, producer of Step Up Revolution (out July 27) and Julianne’s Rock of Ages director. The siblings first found success on Dancing With the Stars. “Both are movie stars in the making,” Shankman adds.
Gorgeous and what Adam says about Julianne and Derek is so TRUE!!! They are the Fred and Ginger of our era!!
My gosh Derek gets around! in london with katherine! IN Malibu with Maria! dancing elsewhere with Peta! News about him everywhere!
Which one wouod you love him to be a couple with? Maria or Katherine? that is a tough one!
I go back and forth on the idea that he’s starting something with Katherine and that he was just in London on Business. If he shows up to her concert in Utah, well…
As for Maria…I think they are the best of friends. She’s still with that boyfriend of 14 years.
Been reading about thes dancers here there and everywhere. Are jet setters for sure.
Anyone notice that Maria’s so-called boyfriend isn’t in any of the pics ? Dude was put in an impossible situation: how do you compete with Derek Hough.
On an entirely different topic, how can I get on the guest list to next year’s Malibu Beach Blast ? I’ll bring the In-n-Out Burger.
I don’t know Couch Potato Cop, I always thought that the pros were friends with their celebrity partners and their significant others. These types of shots are mainly for publicity I would think. Just to keep us guessing…
I am sure if Derek and Maria are partnered for the All-Star season the showmance rumors will start once again and thats where these shots come into play. It all part of the game.
I think unless the partner is a star of some sort in their own right, they prefer to remain behind the scenes. If Maria tweets a pic of her with Derek, chances are the boyfriend is taking the picture. Who would care if Maria started (for exampled) tweeting pics of nothing BUT the boyfriend and none of her?
@Heidi – A boyfriend of 14yrs better be putting a ring on it soon… Or I would be saying “See Ya Later”. I am surprised she is still with him.
Hope this stops the talk that Maria was with Derek. I found a picture of Maria and her BF at the Malibu Beach Party. DH and MM are just friends.
http://twitter.com/KMA_PR/statuses/224279535934386176?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
It was a party for Maria’s “Shape” magazine cover – not just any old party that Maria and Derek went to together. I’m sure Derek was there just to support her – he’s not exactly a publicity hound.
When Derek is “with” someone, he typically goes out of his way to avoid being photographed with them. That’s how he was with Cheryl Cole….and interestingly, there were very few photos of him and Katherine last weekend, although people reported sightings all over. They had no trouble being photographed together before then, but suddenly they are invisible and twitter silent. Very curious. It may be nothing…but it’s kinda weird.
But then, Derek is a bit weird. 🙂 Not very good at being a celebrity.
Agreed Heidi! Maria’s bf was at the party and I think Derek went with Shirley Ballas (per her facebook) she went to the beach party and then she is the one who went to the comedy show with Derek later that night. When Derek is dating someone he never tweets pics, is open, etc….and ironically Katherine acted the same way the weekend he was in London. I will be curious to see if they hang out when she comes stateside any day now….and i have a sneaking suspicion he is heading back to London for some time during the Olympics.
Kia was probably one of the sponsors of the sponsors of Maria’s Shape Magazine Malibu beach party. It’s nice that Derek and Maria have continued to be friendly after DWTS, as I enjoyed their partnership and they have fun together. IMO, Keven is no dummy and since he knows he has a great deal goiong with Maria, he’ll hang on to her and all the publicity she generates.
Not going to lie though!…Miss Cole- or should i say “Cheryl” is coming out with an autobiography this fall…curious as to what will be said- if anything about Derek…do you think she will finally admit to what went on? I read an article from an interview she did a few months ago (right when press started for her new album)…she was quoted as saying “Derek is a friend forever”…and that he was offered money to buy a home to talk about their relationship and he never did. That she trusts him whole heartedly and that she will always love him and respect him for remaining quiet…..
Maria tweeted this pic of her bf yesterday (I think from the party). He must have been “busy” while she and Derek were playing on the beach. lol https://twitter.com/mariamenounos/status/224709578200334337/photo/1
Yeah, I read that too, Kristin. Not surprised he wouldn’t do it. I don’t expect Cheryl’s book to be a full autobiography – I expect she will gloss over what she doesn’t want to talk about. It’s weird though – if they were “just friends” and nothing more, then why all the weird assed behavior, eh?? If Derek was offered tons of money, why not just say “There’s nothing to tell, we were just friends and I was helping her through a difficult time.” Simply put, it was much more than that and I think that it probably makes Cheryl look bad. People who are just friends don’t do so many weird things together and try to hide from the press. Cheryl says, “I won’t talk about my personal life any more” yet about people OTHER than Derek she’s all “Oh, we’re great friends yadda yadda.” I’ve always thought it was rather stupid. Clearly putting Derek in a different category. So, if she talks about Derek, she will make a ton of money off it, whereas he didn’t. Typical.
exactly! She has never been photographed with another man (other than dinner one time with the guy she collaborated on her song “Screw You” with- which by the way are the same producers Derek hangs with- Tito and the realwhitepat- complete sidenote:) They def dated- i am just curious as to how she is going to portray it. She is known for doing interviews and nothing really being said, that she completely clams up when it comes to personal stuff- so i can’t see her writing a book with a tell all on Ashley and Derek. I just hope whatever she does say (if anything at all) she puts him in a good light considering he took quite a bashing from the British press for her…i hope she says he dumped her! LMAO.
Some of the press DID say he dumped her. He was certainly acting miserable around that time, as I recall. Marked change from the “normal” Derek. Well, during that entire year and a half or so, he was very different from “normal”.
He’s unknown, Andrea – why would he be photographed with Maria, as opposed to Terrell Owens and Derek?? No one cares about him. Harsh, but true.
yeah plus Keven has always said he doesn’t like to be in the spotlight…although call me crazy but ever since the D and Katherine romance rumours have started to swirl, it seems as though Maria is including @undergaro much more frequently in her twittering- considering he was never mentioned once during the 3 months she did dwts. just a sheer observation:) And yes, Derek was miserable during that time (i recall a pretty negative tweet from him the night of her bday when Ashley made an appearance) but then a few weeks later she was photographed with him in LA with Kimberly Walsh as well. who knows, only time will tell but i think i might need to get a copy:)
Kris+PH-what makes me wonder/curious or s’thing is that Derek doesn’t seem to WANT to appear as being”kept”, or have a life that is a “circus”(ALL the hoopla like if CC broke a fingernail+ I think he dumped her 4 those reasons at least ) and yet, once again he seems to be starting a relationship(actually I think it may have already started during DWTS season) with someone again with a lot more mileage!? The silence, kissing pics in public,trips to London and others”where opps KJ just happened to be”,going places alone or with”the moms”…my point, he is such a young guy, should be having fun spending time with people. Long distance relationships are a PITA, timeconsuming, almost a job on their own. And yet he keeps reverting to that pattern…am I wrong? It was just so refreshing to see his great personality come back after CC…I just think we could be in for more “furtive”+”sullen”. And when he is like that we don’t get to see all the great things he has to offer.
i agree somewhat…i think D likes his privacy- but i don’t think he necessarily liked the weirdo antics that he had to go through with CC. Once he is established in a relationship i think he is more than happy to say he is in one ie Shannon. I think CC was a different breed bc A. she was technically still married and B. the paps/news followed her every move that the only thing they could do was be quiet for the sanity. If him and Katherine work out i think they will be open about it. It is still super early and maybe they just like to keep it a little private. I mean it is still completely different than CC- they would never be caught dead at a public concert with thousands of people…they didn’t deny or hide, they just didn’t flaunt it. Ryan and Julianne were coy in the beginning but now that they are established they are very open and i think it will be the same for Derek.
I hope Derek and Katherine DO NOT get together. There’s just something about her that I don’t like. She never really appealed to a lot of people and I just found out today that she’s blocked me on twitter because I said I thought she faked her back injury to get sympathy votes and into the finals! OK then! She can’t handle being a Star in the US if she is unable to handle the slightest bit of criticism or negativity.
Love the photo of Derek/Maria/Terrell! I’m happy to see Derek really enjoying himself and it seems he’s doing a lot more dancing off season for a change too. I wonder where he and Chelsie performed yesterday.
BTW, I think Katherine is nothing like CC & I’m glad about that~~
Derek and Chelsie performed at some big elaborate dinner this guy gave his wife for her birthday. Probably the most expensive birthday dinner a man’s given a wife since The Donald. 🙂
I am kinda sad cause I’m usually so “onBoard” with the Houghamantics…but not this time. I really wish D would just run, and fast. I think all his fans are gonna be feelin’ some serious “deja vu” with the CC era, if he and KJ get serious or exclusive.
Derek’s relationships, or lack thereof, aren’t really the business of the fans. It’s not like we get a vote. I personally would just like him to be happy. As long as he is, it’s all good.
Agreed Heidi! I think sometimes as fans we can forget that! He does seem to really enjoy Maria and their friendship so it’s nice that we still get to see them having fun together. 🙂
You are so right Heidi…but guess I should have said “I think Derek AND his “fans” could be feeling that deja vu. Nobody got a vote, and he seemed quite unhappy for a long time. I don’t like that to happen either.
He seems happy NOW…that’s my point. You can’t avoid something that might make you happy just because it might not in the long run. You’d never do anything that way.