Tag: Dancing With the Stars

Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Results Recap — Who Went Home?

When Dancing With the Stars debuted, I was certain it would be a hit. Why? Because unlike other reality competition shows of a different format, even bad dancing is fun to watch. After years of devoted fandom, I sat in the audience for last night’s results show, and the experience far exceeded my expectations. It was country night, and my southern roots (wait . . . does Florida count?) were met with extreme elation when I saw Brad Paisley and The Band Perry.

The most moving moment of the night came from Brilynn Rakes & Derek Hough, who executed a beautiful and elegant dance as part of AT&T’s spotlight performance (see below).

The evening ended with a farewell to Lisa Vanderpump, who was my personal favorite for her personality alone. And speaking of personality, I was fortunate enough to get a first-hand look at Vanderpump’s furry friend, Jiggy, who is a surprisingly well-behaved dog, making not a peep despite the ballroom’s raucous applause.

Maksim Leaves Dancing With the Stars — Was He Fired?

MAKSIMIf there’s anything I know about the entertainment industry, it’s that executives are not kind about letting you out of your contract to do “other work,” especially when it might hurt their ratings. While I know nothing about Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s contract, rumor has it he’s tied up until 2015, which means his option for this season was not exercised. My guess is he’s a pain in the ass and ABC has had it. My theory is especially curious, considering many of the well-known professional dancers are not returning. That being said, Maksim was one of my favorites, and I’m sad to see him go. Here’s hoping he returns someday.

Tabloid Rundown — Week-in-Review

 

  • Diane Lane filed for divorce from Josh Brolin. SheKnows
  • Erin Andrews doesn’t want to kiss 50 Cent. Inquistr
  • Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren are friendly exes. LA Times
  • Taylor Armstrong debuted her new boyfriend. Starcasm
  • Kim Kardashian & Kanye West are expecting a girl. MTV
  • Chelsie Hightower got axed from Dancing with the stars. NY Daily News
  • Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson might be broken up . . . again. The Stir
  • Elton John is getting married. Wet Paint
  • Katie Price (A.K.A. the British Pamela Anderson) is pregnant. Daily Mail
  • Fergie is pregnant. People
  • Kelly Clarkson and Clive Davis are dueling divas. Rolling Stone

Derek Hough’s Samba Sizzles — Tribal Triumph

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. There is no better choreographer on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ than Derek Hough. He’s original and incredible. Sure his samba lacked substantial samba content, but with a dance like that, the rules should be rewritten. Watch below to see his performance with Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas.

Dancing With the Stars After Party — Lacey Schwimmer Sings

I was invited to the Dancing With the Stars After Party by AT&T (the show’s sponsor), and though the very beautiful Joanna Krupa was stranded in New York for Hurricane Sandy related reasons, it was still quite enjoyable. The show is an online pit stop for post-dance chatter and it’s a fun group gathering. Though I was about to post a video from that evening, I stumbled across a previous performance by Lacey Schwimmer that I had to post. Who knew she had singing aspirations? Watch her sing with the It Boys, and click HERE to see more videos from the After Party.

Sabrina Bryan Eliminated From DWTS — A Predictable Shocker

When the same thing happens twice, it isn’t shocking — it’s predictable. There’s a reason Sabrina Bryan got eliminated early during her first stint on Dancing With the Stars, and there’s a reason she got eliminated early as an all-star. In short, she just isn’t likable. Her personality comes off as dull, and if the audience doesn’t connect, you’re done. Just ask Kirstie Alley, whose likablility far surpasses her talent. You just can’t buy charisma. And furthermore, the crying during her last performance was a little too schmaltzy for my taste. But then again — my heart is made of stone. Watch the elimination below.

Carrie Ann Inaba Takes a Tumble — Gilles Rescues Her

The great part about Carrie Ann Inaba’s wipe-out on Dancing With the Stars was the very hot Gilles Marini rushing over to rescue her, followed by Bruno Tonioli’s hilarious “me too” mock-fall in hopes that Gilles would also come to his rescue. And let’s not forget the very memorable one-liner from Tom Bergeron (A.K.A. the improvisational God). Watch below.

Tabloid Gossip — Weekend Rundown — Celebrity News Review


 

 

  • Harry Potter is single. SheKnows
  • Dennis Quaid is getting divorced. Los Angeles Times
  • Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are officially off the market. Stuff
  • There’s a Dancing With the Stars dancer divorce. Wonderwall
  • Evan Rachel Wood and Billy Elliot might get married soon. Digital Spy
  • Adele had a baby. Radar Online
  • Rihanna’s dad likes Chis Brown. PopBytes
  • Women use their period as an excuse to avoid unappealing activities.  Jezebel
  • Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may not have reconciled after all. Examiner

 

 

 

Gilles Does Bollywood — Paula Abdul Does Bruno

Proving her star-power, Paula Abdul executed one of the funniest moves I’ve seen on the Dancing With The Stars judging panel in some time. She actually imitated Bruno Tonioli’s ridiculousness. As for Gilles’ Bollywood routine, there are no words. But here’s one: I want to hang him on my wall and stare at him for eternity (wait . . . was that more than one word?).