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Accused Shawn Johnson Stalker Can Be Tried

October 13, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A judge says there’s enough evidence against a man accused of stalking Shawn Johnson for the case to go to trial.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Carter made the ruling after concluding a preliminary hearing for Robert O’Ryan, who has been jailed since his arrest in March. Authorities say hetrespassed on the lot where “Dancing With the Stars” is taped and tried to contact Johnson.

Mark Ballas Hopes For ‘Dancing’ Repeat Win With Melissa Joan Hart

August 31, 2009

WESTPORT, Conn.

When he was younger, “Dancing with the Stars” pro Mark Ballas says it was a nightly ritual to watch Melissa Joan Hart in the popular 1990s show “Clarissa Explains it All.”

“I would tell my mom not to talk to me when it was on,” Ballas confesses.

Shawn Johnson’s Mirrorball ‘Dancing’ Trophy Delivered Broken In Pieces

June 02, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

If one broken mirror means seven years of bad luck, “Dancing With the Stars” champs Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas could be facing centuries of misfortune.

When the dancing partners opened their respective mirrorball trophies after a cross-country trip, each was broken.

ROLL CALL: Brad Pitt’s Secret To Freshening Up On The Go: Baby Wipes

June 02, 2009

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, Lady GaGa wants to join forces with The Jonas Brothers. Shawn Johnson’s “Dancing With the Stars” trophy needs some glue! And Evan Rachel Wood spotted getting cozy with Shane West!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson Trades Dancing Shoes For Racing Helmet In Whirlwind Week

May 24, 2009

CONCORD, N.C.

From winning “Dancing With the Stars” to riding in a stock car at 170 mph, gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson had quite a week.

Five days removed from her TV dancing victory, Johnson was bouncing around Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Sunday, changing a tire and hanging out with legendary driver Bobby Allison before the Coca-Cola 600.

 Shawn Johnson & Mark Ballas Crowned ‘Dancing’ Champs

May 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

She’s won Olympic gold and now 17-year-old Shawn Johnson is the champion of the “Dancing With the Stars” Season 8 ballroom.

In the closest vote ever in “Dancing” history, Shawn and her professional partner, Mark Ballas, edged out runner-ups Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke, by less than one percent, show co-host Tom Bergeron revealed.

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Finals: Shawn, Gilles & Melissa Face-Off!

May 18, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The three celebrity contenders left remaining on “Dancing With the Stars” stepped up their game on Monday night’s final round, leaving the competition without a clear frontrunner going into the public vote.

Gilles Marini & Cheryl Burke Top Leaderboard On ‘Dancing’

May 12, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

After weeks of struggle in the ballroom, Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke returned to the top of the leaderboard on Monday night’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

The “Sex and The City” star and his professional partner had the judges swooning from the start of competition on Monday after tackling a graceful waltz that British judge Len Goodman commended.

Lil’ Kim Misses Out On Making ‘Dancing’s’ Semi-Finals

May 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Next week, “Dancing With the Stars” will samba into the semi-finals, but the show is doing so without Lil’ Kim.

The pint-sized rapper, who discovered a fondness for the show while she was in jail, was eliminated from the competition after the viewers made up for the low scores the judges gave Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower on Monday and sent them through to another week.