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Maksim Chmerkovskiy Takes On The Judges Over ‘Dancing’ Criticism

There’s a battle going on in the “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom, but on Monday night, it wasn’t the playful rivalry between J.R....

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Finalists Weigh In On Race To Mirrorball Glory

On Monday during part 1 of the “Dancing with the Stars” finals, Rob Kardashian surprised competitors Ricki Lake and J.R. Martinez by...

How Much Is The ‘Dancing’ Mirrorball Really Worth? Tom Bergeron Takes A Guess

On Monday, Rob Kardashian, J.R. Martinez and Ricki Lake will battle for mirrorball glory on “Dancing with the Stars,” but...

New Frontrunner Emerges On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

A new contender has stepped forward and unseated Ricki Lake from the top spot on “Dancing with the Stars.”

‘Dancing’ Season 13 Finds Its Frontrunners As Another Pair Brings Tears To The Ballroom

It’s official – Ricki Lake and Derek Hough are the team to beat on “Dancing with the Stars.”

All-Star Cast To Lead ‘Rocky Horror’ Tribute In LA

A stellar group of Hollywood’s most revered acting talent are coming together for a tribute to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito,...

Celebs Join Nationwide Protest Against Prop. 8

T.R. Knight, Ricki Lake and Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winokur were among the dozens of celebrities who joined the nationwide fight against California’s Proposition 8 at a rally in downtown LA on...

ROLL CALL: Are Amy Winehouse & Blake Fielder-Civil Divorcing?

Plus, Kate Bosworth prefers a dog in her bed over a man. Tina Fey explains her scar. And, Ricki Lake revals her weight loss secrets.Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity...

Ricki Lake On Unique First Encounter With Husband; Details New Talk Show

Ricki Lake is back with a new daytime talk show, premiering in syndicated television on September 10. “I’ve kind of grown up a lot and had this life...

Ricki Lake: Katie Couric Will Be ‘Stiff Competition’

Daytime TV will have a crop of new faces this fall including Ricki Lake, Jeff Probst, Steve Harvey, Marie Osmond and Katie Couric – but who does Ricki think will be her...

Ricki Lake Wants Guest Appearance On Dancing With The Stars All-Star Edition

Ricki Lake will be a little busy this fall with the premiere of her return to talk television on “The Ricki Lake Show,” but she would love to...

Ricki Lake Explains Why She Eloped & Sets The Record Straight On Her Kids Missing The Wedding

Ricki Lake said “I do” to Christian Evans earlier this month, and on Monday’s Access Hollywood Live, she...

Ricki Lake & Christian Evans Elope

Ricki Lake has eloped! The 43-year-old talk show host and former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant and Christian Evans, 40, were married on Sunday in an undisclosed location in Southern California, her...

‘Dancing’s’ Ricki Lake ‘Covered’ In Bruises, But ‘Not Complaining’; Which Contestant Is Her Biggest Competition?

Ricki Lake will head back into...

Ricki Lake Finds Way To Keep In Shape Post-‘Dancing’

“Dancing with the Stars” has been over for more than a week now, and Ricki Lake has already found a new workout to keep the weight off.

Ricki Lake Reveals ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Weight Loss

Ricki Lake has had a big story beyond getting to the finals with professional Derek Hough – a weight loss of more than 20 pounds – and four dress sizes.

Ricki Lake Takes Lead On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Ricki Lake again claimed the top spot on “Dancing With the Stars,” her fifth first-place finish so far this season. Nancy Grace landed in last place on Monday’s...

Ricki Lake & Derek Hough Hoping To Stay On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Ricki Lake fell from the top of the leaderboard on Monday night’s “Dancing with the Stars” all the way into fourth place, but...

Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin’ Monday - Dance Away The Inches Like Ricki Lake!

“Dancing With The Stars” could be re-named “Celebrity Biggest Losers.” Each season star contestants melt away the...

Ricki Lake Already Losing Weight, Inches While Training For ‘Dancing’

Ricki Lake is already seeing the effects of the unofficial “Dancing with the Stars” diet and fitness plan. “I’m dropping...

Ricki Lake Discusses Her Shrinking ‘Dancing’ Physique; What Does Her Fiance Think?

Ricki Lake has become the incredible shrinking woman on “Dancing with the Stars,” losing – at last count...

Kristin Cavallari: Ricki Lake Could Win ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Chaz Bono might be making most of the “Dancing with the Star” headlines, but when it comes to crowning a Season 13 champion, Kristin Cavallari...

Ricki Lake Hopes ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Transforms Her ‘Fluffy’ Body

Could Ricki Lake be the new Kirstie Alley on “Dancing with the Stars”? Like Kirstie, Marie Osmond and Kelly...

Ricki Lake Fine After Suffering Minor ‘Dancing’ Injury

“Dancing with the Stars” Season 13 rehearsals are in full swing, and one celebrity has already suffered a minor injury – Ricki Lake.

Getting Personal: Ricki Lake Memoir Coming In 2012

After a career of telling all, Ricki Lake is ready to write her story down. The actress and talk show host has signed with Atria Books for a memoir scheduled to come out in fall 2012, when her new...

Ricki Lake’s Malibu Home Destroyed By Fire; Family Escapes Unharmed

Ricki Lake’s rented Malibu home was completely destroyed by a fire on Saturday, Access Hollywood has confirmed. Sgt. Ernie Masson of the Los Angeles...

Ricki Lake Gets Revealing About Her Weight Issues

“This is the one thing that I kept from my very heavy days,” Ricki said showing Maria the overalls. “I made these, I cut them off and I put the little lace on it. You could fit more...

Ricki Lake On Valerie Bertinelli: ‘She Showed Me Up, Didn’t She?’

Ricki Lake knows a thing or two about getting in shape, but even she was impressed by Valerie Bertinelli’s recent bikini photos on the cover...

Ricki Lake Gets Personal In New Book About Childbirth

Ricki Lake has been very candid about being sexually abused as a child and in her new book, “Your Best Birth,” she explains how giving birth can bring back the trauma of...

Ricki Lake's 'Business Of Being Born' Premiere Hits The 'Matrix'

Ricki Lake may have bared her soul and her bits in the new documentary "The Business of Being Born," but last night a host of "Matrix"...