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Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Cast Announced
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Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Cast Announced

Alrighty all you dancing divas, it’s time to bust out the glitter and spray tans once again. That’s right, the next cast of Dancing With the Stars has finally been revealed, and it’s shaping up to be an interesting season. Here are the mirror ball hopefuls:
Chaz Bono- 42, LGBT activist and Cher’s….son
David Arquette- 39, actor and Courteney Cox’s husband (though the couple are currently separated)
Kristin Cavallari- 24, reality star and jilted fiancée of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler
Rob Kardashian- 24, reality star….and a Kardashian
Carson Kressley- 41, fashion guru and….
Ron Artest- 31, LA Laker player, currently trying to change his name to Metta World Peace (no joke)
Elisabetta Canalis-32, um….George Clooney’s ex girlfriend, also a model and actress
Chynna Philips- 43, singer-actress, husband Billy Baldwin is a DWTS alum
Nancy Grace- 51, TV host and quite opinioned former prosecutor
JR Martinez- 28, Soap opera star and veteran who was hit with a land mine in the Iraq War in 2003
Hope Solo- 30, US Women’s Soccer goalie, had an amazing save against Brazil that shot her to stardom
What do you think about the new cast? Who are some of your favorites to walk away as the winner? The pairings will be announced on Good Morning America tomorrow, and Season 13 will kick off on September 19th.

Alrighty all you dancing divas, it’s time to bust out the glitter and spray tans once again. That’s right, the next cast of Dancing With the Stars has finally been revealed, and it’s shaping up to be an interesting season. Here are the mirror ball hopefuls:
Chaz Bono- 42, LGBT activist and Cher’s….son
David Arquette- 39, actor and Courteney Cox’s husband (though the couple are currently separated)
Kristin Cavallari- 24, reality star and jilted fiancée of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler
Rob Kardashian- 24, reality star….and a Kardashian
Carson Kressley- 41, fashion guru and….
Ron Artest- 31, LA Laker player, currently trying to change his name to Metta World Peace (no joke)
Elisabetta Canalis-32, um….George Clooney’s ex girlfriend, also a model and actress
Chynna Philips- 43, singer-actress, husband Billy Baldwin is a DWTS alum
Nancy Grace- 51, TV host and quite opinioned former prosecutor
JR Martinez- 28, Soap opera star and veteran who was hit with a land mine in the Iraq War in 2003
Hope Solo- 30, US Women’s Soccer goalie, had an amazing save against Brazil that shot her to stardom
What do you think about the new cast? Who are some of your favorites to walk away as the winner? The pairings will be announced on Good Morning America tomorrow, and Season 13 will kick off on September 19th.

August 30, 2011
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Jewel, Ty Murray Expecting
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Jewel, Ty Murray Expecting

What is with the baby news coming from Hollywood this week! On the heels of Natalie Portman, Victoria Beckham, and Owen Wilson, Jewell and husband Ty Murray have announced they are expecting. People.com released the news from the singer, 36, saying she is in her second trimester. This will be the first child for the couple, who married in 2008.

January 12, 2011
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Karina Smirnoff Engaged
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Karina Smirnoff Engaged

Karina Smirnoff is engaged! People.com reported that the Dancing With the Stars professional has been engaged to boyfriend Brad Penny since October 4th, and has been able to keep the good news under wraps. “We kept it quiet because my family is in New York and Brad’s family is in Oklahoma so we kind of wanted them to come out and celebrate and be a family first before we let the cat out of the bag,” she said. Smirnoff, 32, now rocks a 4.5 carat Asscher Cut diamond engagement ring, but has yet to start planning her big day. Smirnoff has been dating Penny, also 32, since October 2009. Penny played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals last year, and the couple was introduced to each other by a mutual friend, UFC fighter Chuck Liddell.

November 7, 2010
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Dancing With the Stars Season 11 Cast
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Dancing With the Stars Season 11 Cast

The season 11 cast of Dancing With the Stars has been revealed, and I have to say, I’m not all that excited about it. The cast includes:
David Hasselhoff (Actor)
Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino (Reality TV personality)
Kurt Warner (Former NFL Quarterback)
Michael Bolton (Singer)
Brandy (Singer)
Florence Henderson (Actress)
Bristol Palin (Sarah Palin’s daughter)
Jennifer Grey (Actress)
Audrina Patrdige (Reality TV personality)
Rick Fox (Former LA Laker)
Maragaret Cho (Comedienne)
Kyle Massey (Actor)

I mean, two reality TV “stars” and a girl who I couldn’t even come up with a title for, not even ‘entertainer’ or fill in the blanks ‘personality.’ No, I had to say Sarah Palin’s daughter. And David Hasselfhoff? Groan. The only reason I will watch this season is because of Kurt Warner, and if he’s eliminated the first week I will give up. I live in Iowa and am a big NFL fan, and you can’t help but love Kurt Warner. So I will be rooting for Kurt- who will you be cheering for? Is there anyone who made the cut that you are really unenthused about seeing on your TV screen?

September 1, 2010
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Melissa Rycroft is Pregnant!
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Melissa Rycroft is Pregnant!

Melissa Rycroft is pregnant! The former Bachelorette star and Dancing With the Stars contestant announced the good news Wednesday on Good Morning America, saying, “Apparently Tye and I wanted to see how many life-changing events we could fit into one calendar year. From getting engaged, married, new job, and we are now pregnant.” Rycroft, 27, married Tye Strickland in Mexico this past December.

July 29, 2010
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I Have a Bone To Pick With….
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I Have a Bone To Pick With….

Reality TV “stars.” What is the deal with all these people thinking they are God’s gift to Earth when they possess no talent? I am tired of seeing the cast of ‘Jersey Shore’ thinking that they need more money and more privilege. We know you got on the show because of you’re ridiculous home videos, cosmetically enhanced bodies, and being stupid enough to repeatedly embarrass yourself on national television. Also, Heidi Montag. What is your deal woman?? How can you tell girls that they should feel beautiful in their own bodies when nothing on your body is real anymore? We know that you can’t act, that you definitely cannot sing, so now the only way you can be famous is to destroy your body and start over again? Creepy. And oh Kate Gosselin. Stop crying to the cameras about how much you miss your children. That you have to do stints like Dancing With the Stars to be able to support them. Maybe if you didn’t live in a $1.1 million dollar house and get hair extensions every other day, your children would be okay. There are countless mothers out there that don’t feel the need to be a fame whore in order to get their children by. They get jobs, they work hard, to get their kids a good education and a roof over their head. Maybe Kate should think back to the days when she and Jon were happy and thankful for the little miracles in their lives, before money and fame got to their heads. Now your children are growing up in a divorced family and only seeing their mom when cameras are rolling. Makes me ill. Kate, you honestly can’t tell me that the only way you can make a living is by being a reality star. Give me a break.
I just have to wonder, do these people really think they’re all that and a bag of chips? You exploit your own lives, your children’s and parents and friends lives just to make good TV. You will never win a Grammy or an Oscar. You will continually be the butt of people’s jokes. And the worst part is? We see people with real talent act with more grace that these reality folks. Look at Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Angelina and Brad, George Clooney, countless celebrities who use their money and platform to help others. While Kate spends her money on hair extensions, Heidi on EE breasts, and Snookie on spray tans. I’m scratching my head.

June 28, 2010
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Should You Work Out While Watching TV
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Should You Work Out While Watching TV

I am the definition of a multi-tasker. I read while I eat, I always have at least two browser windows pulled up when on the web, and I watch TV while working out. It’s the last one of my list that has began to worry me. The thought came to me last night while I was watching the season finale of Dancing With the Stars while trying to complete a high intensity cardio workout along with Billy Blanks. I actually have two TV’s in my living room, one for watching regular television and one that is hooked up to the Wii and DVD player. This way, I can watch my favorite shows while feeling the burn. Great idea right? Well lately I’m not sure how great that really is. While trying to watch Nicole jive her way to the mirror ball trophy, I realized my workout was seriously slacking, I couldn’t take my eyes off the TV long enough to listen to Billy’s instructions, and I kept messing up moves that I normally would be able to hit. And I would never move my head away from the TV screen to really get into the cardio set or stretch I was to be performing.
So that got me thinking, even though I feel great that I can watch my favorite TV shows and get in a workout at the same time, am I really benefiting? Since I am not putting my full concentration into each punch and kick, am I better off shutting the tube off while working out? I know I enjoy watching TV while walking on the treadmill or elliptical machine, but that is different from having to pay attention to what an instructor is telling me. I couldn’t find anything in my research to support or advise against working out while watching TV, but I think I will break my habit of watching TV while trying to complete workout videos. Anyone else have an opinion on this topic?

May 26, 2010
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Drew Lachey Welcomes Son
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Drew Lachey Welcomes Son

Drew Lachey and wife Lea have welcomed a baby boy, Usmagazine reports. The baby was born on Saturday, and was named Hudson Nicholas Lachey. This is the second child for the 98 Degrees singer; along with daughter Isabella, 4.

May 19, 2010
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Lawrence Taylor Charged with Rape
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Lawrence Taylor Charged with Rape

NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has been charged with third-degree rape and patronizing a prostitute in the third degree. Taylor, 51, reportedly had sex with a 16-year-old girl and paid her $300, according to People.com. The Dancing With the Stars former contestant was arrested Thursday morning at a New York hotel on suspicion of raping a teen. Taylor has since been released after posting a $75,000 bond.

May 6, 2010
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