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“Dancing with the Stars” Adds a New Twist

It’s superstar husband versus celebrity wife during this season’s Dancing with the Stars. And here’s another first: Instead of celeb hoofers hooking up with their pro partners during the season (ala Derek Hough and Shannon Elizabeth, Mark Ballas and Sabrina Bryan, etc.), this season producers allowed a real life couple to heat up the ballroom. DWTS champ-turned-country-singer Julianne Hough will compete with her boyfriend, country singer Chuck Wicks. Producers say they are interested in seeing if the lovebirds will stay together after being forced to be around each other nearly 24/7. Another potential deal breaker: Julianne will be bossing around … Continue reading →

Update: Would You Allow Your Daughter’s Boyfriend to Move into Your Home?

Remember when I asked whether you would allow your 15-year-old daughter to date a 20-year-old guy? Well, here’s a follow-up question: Would you allow your 15-year-old daughter’s 20-year-old boyfriend to move into your home? If you’re celebrity dad Billy Ray Cyrus you don’t just allow it, you credit yourself for suggesting it, then you marvel at how well the living arrangements are working out. It’s true; according to news reports, teen phenom Miley Cyrus’ 20-year-old boyfriend is now cohabitating with the entire Cyrus clan. According to the New York Daily News, Justin Gaston, Cyrus’ underwear model boyfriend, is living with … Continue reading →

Star Updates: Lisa Marie Has Twin Girls and Helio Gets the Green Light to Race

After an eventful pregnancy spent battling the tabloids, Lisa Marie Presley finally welcomed twin girls into the world on Tuesday, October 7th. According to reports, mom and her newborn daughters are at home resting comfortably. Presley’s rep says the baby girls were delivered by C-section Tuesday afternoon and weighed in at 5 lbs., 15 oz. and 5 lbs., 2 oz. respectively. The singer reluctantly announced her pregnancy shortly after a London newspaper published unflattering photographs of her eating at a restaurant with her mom Priscilla Presley and commented about her “mega-appetite.” Presley sued for libel, and the paper later apologized. … Continue reading →

California under Flood Watch After Kardashian Gets the Boot from “Dancing”

Man, do I feel sorry for Corky Ballas. His freshman season on “Dancing with the Stars” and he gets stuck with Cloris Leachman. The octogenarian runs her mouth more than she does her feet and she lives to dance another week. Incredible. After last night’s show, Leachman admitted that she had a “bad feeling” as she stood next to fellow celeb dancer Kim Kardashian and her pro partner reigning “DWTS” champ Mark Ballas (Corky’s son) under the glaring red, bottom two “elimination” lights. But, alas, it was Kardashian’s famous butt that got the boot and Leachman, the show’s oldest-ever competitor, … Continue reading →

Let the Dancing Begin!

Finally! After a long summer my toe-tapping, tutu wearing, twirling toddler (okay, she’s more preschooler than toddler) will once again get to shimmy and shake with the best of them. ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars” kicks off its seventh season next month and now we know, which celebs will be waltzing their way to that hideous mirror ball trophy. Take a look: Toni Braxton–The 41-year-old Grammy Award-winner has been paired with season one “DWTS” champ Alec Mazo. Lance Bass– The 29-year-old former ‘N SYNC singer will be two-stepping with Lacey Schwimmer a new addition to DWTS. (You might … Continue reading →

Playing the “Dancing with the Stars” Guessing Game

Which celebrities will be shimming and shaking their way to the shiny mirror ball trophy on the upcoming season of ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars?” Michael Jordan, Dan Quayle, Anderson Cooper, and Rachael Ray’s names have been thrown around, but big wigs at ABC will only say that the official cast will be revealed on August 25th and the dance competition will premiere on September 22nd. So let the guessing game begin. Yesterday several publications named singer Toni Braxton as one of the contestants for the seventh season of the reality TV show. In Touch magazine reports that … Continue reading →

Reality Updates: Top Chef Engaged, a VP Dancer, and Idol Gets a Record Deal

Sam Talbot, a Bravo’s “Top Chef” finalist, has announced his engagement. Sam and his Columbian girlfriend Paola Guerro became engaged this past weekend. They met in Brazil on Talbot’s 30th birthday. As of right now, there is no set wedding date. Guerra is a model and t-shirt designer who Talbot says is “amazing” and “stunning.” Sam is not so bad himself, providing eye candy for the ladies in season 2. Sam is currently the executive chef of Surf Lodge in Montauk, NY. That is in the Hamptons for those not in the know. Could there be a presidential tone to … Continue reading →

Who’s Dancing Next and How to Win a Date with Miley Cyrus

WHO’S DANCING NEXT The dance cards are filling up fast. According to the New York Daily News, reality TV star Kim Kardashian is set to shake her ample rear (of which she is quite proud of) on the upcoming season of ABC’s hit series “Dancing with the Stars.” The raven hair socialite and current gal pal of pro football player Reggie Bush is reportedly in final negotiations to join the cast of the dance contest. Other celebrity two-steppers rumored to be hitting the ballroom floor this fall include former ‘N Sync star Lance Bass and model Lily Cole. WIN A … Continue reading →

Wonder Woman Finds Dead Body and “Dancing” Star Finds New Groove

WONDER WOMAN FINDS DEAD BODY Lynda Carter (a.k.a. TV’s “Wonder Woman”) couldn’t save the day this time. The actress, who became a household name back in the 1970s, says she was shocked when she discovered a body this week on the Potomac River in Washington, but that didn’t stop her from trying to help. According to the Washington Post, Carter was cruising the river in her boat when she saw a body floating in the water. Carter tells the newspaper that she didn’t have a cellphone with her, so she flagged down some fishermen and asked them to call police. … Continue reading →

Celebrity Health Updates: Good News/Bad News

Cancer-stricken actor Patrick Swayze is finally setting the record on his health. According to the “Ghost” star, fans shouldn’t believe what they read in tabloids. Swayze says he is responding well to treatment for pancreatic cancer and “feels great.” The actor issued a public statement to PEOPLE magazine yesterday saying that he continues to live a full and busy life despite being diagnosed with the insidious disease. The statement read in part: “Thought I’d give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. … Continue reading →