Reality Hosts Enter Emmy Race For First Time

July 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

For the first time, reality show hosts can win an Emmy Award.

The nominees include Ryan Seacrest from “American Idol,” Tom Bergeron from “Dancing With The Stars,” Howie Mandel from “Deal or No Deal,” and Heidi Klum who kicked off the fifth season of “Project Runway” last night.

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Dad’s Television Guilty Pleasures

June 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

This Father’s Day you might expect to see dads watching the big game or The History Channel, but what shows are dads watching that they don’t want anyone to know about?

They might not admit it, but, according to TiVo, dads love dancing celebrities, doctors who get steamy in broom closets, private school teenagers who can’t stop text messaging and… Access Hollywood.

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Cristian De La Fuente Recovering From Surgery

June 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Third-place “Dancing With the Stars” finisher Cristian de la Fuente is back in the swing of things.

The 33-year-old actor, who tore a tendon in his biceps while performing on the ABC dance competition, is recovering well from surgery, his publicist said Thursday.

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Cameron Mathison & Sherri Shepherd To Host Daytime Emmy Awards

May 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Cameron Mathison has a new partner: Sherri Shepherd.

The soap star and former “Dancing With the Stars” contestant will host the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards with “The View” gabber and actress-comedian live from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on June 20, ABC said. Neither Mathison nor Shepherd has ever hosted the Daytime Emmys, nor has either won one.

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‘Dancing’s’ Cristian De La Fuente Recovering After Bicep Surgery

May 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

He may not have won “Dancing With the Stars,” but Cristian de la Fuente is winning the battle against his injured bicep.

The Latin heartthrob, who is gearing up for the premiere of his new show — USA’s “In Plain Sight” — had surgery to repair a tendon that separated in his bicep during the “Dancing” season.

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Is Kristi Yamaguchi Poised To Win On ‘Dancing’?

May 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The fate of “Dancing With the Stars” is in the hands of the public, but if it were up to the judges, Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner, Mark Ballas, would take home the mirror ball trophy at Tuesday night’s final night of the show’s 6th season.

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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Winner Is Crowned!

May 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Kristi Yamaguchi came into the “Dancing With the Stars” finale with a perfect score and left with the mirrorball trophy.

The figure skater’s victory Tuesday over pro football star Jason Taylor broke the string of four consecutive male winners. She was the first woman to claim the “Dancing” crown since the show’s opening season.

“This is definitely for all those women out there to continue to be strong,” Yamaguchi said after the show, hoisting the trophy above her head.

Taylor said he was surprised to make it to the finals and “thrilled” to come in second.

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‘Dancing’ Or ‘Idol’ Finale: Who Won With The Viewers?

May 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi is used to winning with a lot of people watching, and Tuesday’s “Dancing With the Stars” finale was no exception.

But how did “Dancing” stack up against “Idol” in the ratings?

Find out inside!

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Kristi Yamaguchi Talks ‘Dancing’ Win With Access’ Mel B

May 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

She’s an Olympic gold medallist in figure skating and now Kristi Yamaguchi is “Dancing With the Stars” champion as well.

Kristi became the second celebrity female to win in the show’s history. The only previous female winner was Season One champ, actress Kelly Monaco. Kristi said she took inspiration from the “General Hospital” star in her battle to the top.

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ROLL CALL: Ashlee And Pete’s Wedding Photos & Denise’s Fake E-Mail

May 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Jessica Alba’s brother unaware of her wedding and who is performing tonight at the “American Idol” finale?

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Vegas Sets The Odds On ‘Idol,’ ‘Dancing’

May 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Las Vegas has laid down the odds on the two biggest reality shows of the season – “American Idol” and “Dancing With the Stars.”

But you’ll have to click through to find out who they expect to win!

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Marissa Jaret Winokur Takes Her Final ‘Dancing’ Bow

May 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Marissa Jaret Winokur battled from behind to make it to ‘Dancing’s’ final four, but the Tony Award winner’s run was cut short on Tuesday night when she was eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.”

Marissa, who was paired with professional dancer Tony Dovolani, hit the bottom three several times at the start of the competition, but she battled back, winning over fans as well as the judges including Carrie Ann Inaba, who once had even branded one of her dances “boring.”

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Kristi Yamaguchi Reclaims Her Lead On ‘Dancing’

May 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

With the “Dancing With the Stars” finals just a week away, Kristi Yamaguchi put on a last minute set of stunning performances with professional partner Mark Ballas to move into the top slot on the “Dancing” leader board on Monday night.

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ROLL CALL: Madonna’s Lip Lock & Lindsay’s New Song

May 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Reese visits Jake on the set of his new film. Perez wants you to buy his clothes. And which “Dancing With The Stars” couple has split?

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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Sends Mario On His Way

May 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

R&B sensation Mario left the ballroom for good during “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday night.

The 21-year-old singer was eliminated at the end of an hour-long celebration in honor of the show’s 100th episode.

Find out what else happened as the show celebrated their 100th, inside!

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Injured Cristian De La Fuente Takes The Lead On ‘Dancing’

May 6, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

He may have suffered a severe injury to his arm last week on “Dancing With the Stars,” but nothing stopped Latin heartthrob Cristian de la Fuente and partner Cheryl Burke from setting the ballroom on fire Monday night.

In fact, after two rounds of competition, Cristian and Cheryl moved to the top of the leader board.

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Shannon Axed From ‘Dancing’ As Injured Cristian Vows To Carry On

April 30, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Despite the attention the couple garnered for their “showmance,” Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough were exiled from the “Dancing With the Stars,” on Tuesday’s results show.

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Cristian Suffers Injury On ‘Dancing’; Jason Takes Over The Leader Board

April 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Latin heartthrob Cristian de la Fuente was forced to leave “Dancing With the Stars” early on Monday night, after suffering a pulled arm muscle during his second dance for the evening with partner Cheryl Burke.

Monday was the first night the couples had to do two dances in just one show and though Cristian and Cheryl sauntered through their ballroom round Viennese waltz with little difficulty, during their second dance, in the Latin round, he appeared to grimace early on in the number.

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Marlee Matlin Bids Adieu To The ‘Dancing’ Ballroom

April 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Marlee Matlin said goodbye to the ballroom on Tuesday night, as she and partner Fabian Sanchez were eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.”

“You know what? All I can say is thank you to the judges. I have the utmost respect for you and I want to thank the most magnificent Fabian for giving me the most beautiful art of dance in my life,” Marlee signed as she learned the news.

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From Olympic Gold To ‘Dancing’ Perfection: Kristi Yamaguchi Nets A 30

April 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Kristi Yamaguchi was the first contender on “Dancing With the Stars” to nab a perfect score this season, when she and partner Mark Ballas earned 30 points from the judges on Monday night.

The ballroom partners took on an extremely energetic jive, which resulted in a standing ovation from the entire studio audience, as well as judge Carrie Ann Inaba.

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‘Dancing’ Partners Shannon Elizabeth & Derek Hough Share A Smooch

April 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It looks like there could be a little romance on the cards for “Dancing With the Stars” partners Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough.

If you want to see the photo of the smooch, you’ll have to look inside!

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Marissa Jaret Winokur Gets Her Own Gabfest

April 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Marissa Jaret Winokur will soon be trading in her dancing shoes for a couch and a microphone.

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‘Dancing’ Competition Gets Fierce; Priscilla Visits Splitsville

April 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

As “Dancing With the Stars” continues to waltz towards the finals, one more contestant was bid adieu on Tuesday night.

Figure-skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi, Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor and singing star Mario, the top scorers from yesterday’s show, will continue on for another week after “Dancing” co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris revealed all three were safe.

However, the same couldn’t be said for Priscilla Presley, who was the latest dancer to be eliminated.

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Kristi Yamaguchi Reigns On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

April 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Kristi Yamaguchi resumed her lead on “Dancing With the Stars” on Monday night, netting a near perfect score for her rumba with partner Mark Ballas.

The two took the floor midway through the competition, and Kristi debuted a new, sexier ballroom image, allowing Mark to rip out her hair band and let her raven locks flow as they moved their bodies in time with the music.

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‘Dancing’ Pro Tony Dovolani Taken To Hospital With Injury

April 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer Tony Dovolani was taken to a hospital Tuesday night, Access Hollywood has learned.

Dovolani, who is partnered with Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winokur this season, hurt himself following Tuesday night’s professional dance to the music of Sheryl Crow.

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Adam Carolla Gets The ‘Dancing’ Boot

April 9, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Last place became last dance for Adam Carolla on “Dancing With the Stars.”

The 43-year-old comedian and his professional partner, two-time champ Julianne Hough, were eliminated from the ABC dance-off during Tuesday’s results show.

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Kristi Yamaguchi & Jason Taylor Battle It Out On 'Dancing'

April 8, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The competition heated up on “Dancing With the Stars” on Monday night, after Jason Taylor stepped up his game against leader board rival Kristi Yamaguchi.

Kristi opened the competition strong, dancing the sexy paso doble with her partner Mark Ballas. Their dance, full of flair and fabric, won them praise from the judges and a near perfect score – 29 out of 30.

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Mel B, Joey Fatone To Host 'Singing Office' Reality Show

April 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

We know she can dance. Now Mel B is out to see who can sing.

Melanie Brown and Joey Fatone have a new role to add to their scarily similar resumes: TLC host.

The duo will co-host "The Singing Office," a tongue-in-cheek singing competition that pits different groups of employees against each other.

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Steve Guttenberg Eliminated From 'Dancing With The Stars'

April 2, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Despite some harsh criticism from the judges on Monday night, including having Carrie Ann Inaba brand her moves "boring," Tony-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur was saved from elimination on "Dancing With the Stars."

Sadly, the same couldn't be said for "The Gute," who was sent packing.

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'Dancing's' Derek Hough Taken To Hospital; Will Appear On Results Show

April 1, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer Derek Hough was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles, earlier today.

Hough, who joined the cast of the show last season, pulled a muscle in his neck, a spokesperson for ABC confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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Jason Taylor Stumbles On 'Dancing'; Kristi Yamaguchi Soars

April 1, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Some early favorites fell out of favor as “Dancing With the Stars” entered its third week of competition on Monday night.

Find out which of the contestants faltered and who triumphed in our competition night wrap up!

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Teller Speaks! Talks Penn Jillette's 'Dancing' Elimination

March 27, 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nevada --

Penn Jillette lost on "Dancing With the Stars," so his comedy-and-magic partner Teller lost $5,000.

Teller had placed a bet on Jillette to conquer the sixth season of the popular ABC dance competition. The odds against Jillette were 30-1 so Teller stood to win $150,000.

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Mel B Gets It Right: Penn Jillette Sent Packing On 'Dancing'

March 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Magician Penn Jillette and tennis champion Monica Seles were sent home during the first double elimination in “Dancing With the Stars” history, Tuesday night.

Penn had been picked to go home earlier this week by Access Hollywood’s own guest “Dancing” correspondent Mel B.

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Kristi Yamaguchi, Jason Taylor Triumph On 'Dancing'

March 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Dancing With the Stars” began week two of competition, giving all the contenders an opportunity to take to the ballroom once more, before a Tuesday double elimination show tomorrow.

The evening began with movie star Steve Guttenberg, who danced the mambo with his redheaded partner, Anna Trebunskaya.

Click here to find out how everyone did!

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Sara Evans Gets Engaged

March 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Sara Evans, the country cutie who quit “Dancing With the Stars” in Season 4 over a divorce battle, is engaged.

The singer, known for her hits including “A Real Fine Place To Start,” is happily gearing up to wed Jay Barker, a rep for Evans confirmed to People.

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Marissa Jaret Winokur Begged To Do 'Dancing With The Stars'

March 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Cali. --

Marissa Jaret Winokur didn't have to be swayed into being on "Dancing with the Stars."

"I keep hearing these stories how people turned it down a few times," Winokur said at the William S. Paley Television Festival on Friday. "I banged on their doors. 'Please let me do this show. ‘Please! Please! Please!' It's lived up to all my expectations."

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Kristi Yamaguchi Responds To Penn Jillette Branding Her A 'Cheater' On 'Dancing'

March 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Earlier this week, Penn Jillette told Access Hollywood’s "Dancing With the Stars" correspondent Mel B, that Kristi Yamaguchi is cheating.

"Kristi Yamaguchi, she is a cheater," he said. "She has been dancing 30 years professionally — on ice — to make it harder."

And today, the Olympic champ has her say on whether his accusations were serious!

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Drew Lachey, Cheryl Burke Deny Affair Rumors

March 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Former "Dancing With the Stars" champ Drew Lachey did not have an affair with ballroom partner Cheryl Burke, their reps insisted today.

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'Dancing' Star Marissa Jaret Winokur Expecting First Child

March 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

New “Dancing With the Stars” contestant Marissa Jaret Winokur is expecting her first child, People reported.

Marissa is expecting the child, along with husband Judah Miller, via a surrogate mother.

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'Dancing With The Stars' Kicks Off Season 6 With 'Macho Monday'

March 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Dancing with The Stars,” returned with their sixth season on ABC Monday night.

Dubbed “Macho Monday” by co-host Tom Bergeron, the evening’s festivities were reserved for the six celebrity men in this year’s competition.

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Priscilla Presley Takes Aim At Tabloid Treatment Of Lisa Marie; Talks 'Dancing'

March 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

"Dancing With the Stars," Season Six contestant Priscilla Presley is thrilled her third grandchild is on the way. But, in a new interview with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush, Priscilla took aim at those who attacked her daughter, Lisa Marie, for her weight gain, forcing the 40-year-old to reveal that she is pregnant.

Find out what Priscilla had to say, inside!

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Marlee Matlin Gears Up For 'Dancing With The Stars'

March 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Marlee Matlin had never danced before — well, other than at weddings and bar mitzvahs — but for the past two weeks, she's been cha-cha-ing and quickstepping for seven hours a day in preparation for her "Dancing With the Stars" debut.

Despite the unforgiving schedule and complaints of constant soreness from past contestants, Matlin, 42, says she's remained pain-free.

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'Dancing With The Stars' Couples Announced

February 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

This morning on "Good Morning America," the new couples for Season Six of "Dancing with the Stars" were unveiled.

Find out which dancer your favorite celebrity is paired with!

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Mel B Joins Access Hollywood As 'Dancing' Correspondent

February 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The Spice Girls reunion world tour may have ended but Mel B (Melanie Brown) won’t be out of site for long. The singer is joining Access Hollywood as our latest guest correspondent, covering the sixth season of "Dancing With the Stars," Access Hollywood executive producer Rob Silverstein announced today.

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Adam Carolla Joins Julianne Hough On 'Dancing With The Stars'

February 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Radio personality Adam Carolla will lace up his dancing shoes for the new season of ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars," Carolla announced today. He'll be partnering up with Julianne Hough.

Plus find out who else is rumored to be joining the pair and when the official cast announcement is being made!

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ROLL CALL: 'Dancing' Cast Revealed & Littlest Beckham Break Dances For Spice Fans

February 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The "Dancing" cast revealed! Cruz Beckham break dancing super star!

Plus, will the Spice Girls perform for Mandella? And Drew Barrymore's advice for young Hollywood's troubled stars.

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Yamaguchi, Matlin, Guttenberg Announced For 'Dancing' Season 6

February 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The cast of Season 6 of "Dancing With the Stars" was announced earlier tonight during the finale of "Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann."

Find out who will be joining ice-skating champ Kristi Yamaguchi, actress Marlee Matlin and "3 Men and A Baby" star Steve Guttenberg on the dance floor.

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Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson To Co-host Oscar’s Red Carpet Show

February 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Access Hollywood's own Shaun Robinson will join host Regis Philbin and co-host Samantha Harris to co-host the official 30-minute red carpet arrivals show preceding the 80th Academy Awards.

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ROLL CALL: Maksim Still ‘Dancing’ & A Spice Girl Forgets Her Own Lyrics!

January 5, 2008

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Hey Baby Spice Don’t Forget The Lyrics!: Someone you shouldn’t invite to your next “HSM” sing-along party is Baby Spice, if the reports of her forgetting the lyrics to her own songs are true. Emma Bunton, aka Baby Spic,e wrote in her Spice Blog, “during ‘Mama’ I got so carried away looking at the video playing behind us of all the mothers and babies that I forgot some of the lyrics!” according to a report in People. Luckily, Mel B, aka Scary Spice, is on the scene to keep the Spice Girls in line. Baby says she “has a thing for pinching our bottoms … which makes us all giggle!” Spice up your life indeed!

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Helio On His Broken Engagement & Rumors Of A ‘Dancing’ Romance

November 28, 2007

BURBANK, Calif. --

Castroneves and Hough insist that there is nothing going on off the dance floor and when asked, they said together, “Noooooo. We are just friends.” Hough, who was also partnered with last year’s champ, Apolo Anton Ohno, added, “There was nothing with Apolo last season and there’s nothing with Helio now.”

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Mel B, Helio & Marie Head For The ‘Dancing’ Finals

November 25, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

This time, the third-place contestant will be announced at the start of Tuesday’s show, and the remaining pairs will perform two last dances, which will help determine the winner.

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Will There Be ‘Dancing’ In Tori Spelling’s Future?

November 22, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Tori is also proud of her post-baby body, but she told Access it took her a while to be comfortable in her own skin.

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Jennie Garth’s ‘Dancing’ Tears

November 21, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“There’s like ten million Osmonds everywhere, ” Maksim exclaimed.

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Wayne Newton Cleared For ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Tour

November 21, 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nevada. --

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And Then There Were Three: Jennie Garth Leaves ‘Dancing’

November 21, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“I have self-confidence … my issue is performing in front of people, and Derek brought that out in me,” Garth said, moments after her elimination was announced. “I had such a great time.”

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Mel B Takes ‘Dancing’ To The Maks & Helio Heats Things Up

November 20, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Though the couple quickly took the lead with a perfect 30 over the first couple on the floor — Marie Osmond and Jonathan Roberts, who netted 29, Helio Castroneves and his partner Julianne Hough didn’t give an inch.

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Helio Castroneves: Gassed Up & Ready To Go For ‘Dancing’s’ Semifinals

November 19, 2007

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 19, 2007) – Tonight, the semifinal round begins on “Dancing With the Stars” and racecar driver Helio Castroneves is gassed up and ready to go.

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No ‘Dancing’ For Wayne On Show’s Finale

November 16, 2007

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (November 15, 2007) – Wayne Newton will not be showing off his fancy footwork on the finale to “Dancing with the Stars,” according to

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Marie Osmond’s 16-Year-Old Son In Rehab

November 14, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

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It’s Cameron! The Soap Star Gets The ‘Dancing’ Boot

November 14, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

When his name was called, Cameron had nothing but kind words for his castmates.

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Jane Says Farewell To ‘Dancing’; Marie Will Return

November 13, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It was an emotional season for the 56-year-old.

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Writer’s Strike Leaves Little ‘Dancing’ Impact; Bruno’s Lines His Own

November 13, 2007

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ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” is one reality show that’s real, or as real as any sequin-studded Hollywood production can be.

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Mel B & Helio Castroneves Lead the Pack On ‘Dancing’

November 13, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 12, 2007) – Spice Girl Mel B and racecar driver Helio Castroneves stormed into the lead on Monday night’s “Dancing with the Stars.”

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Cameron Mathison & Mel B Bounce Back On ‘Dancing’

November 6, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It wasn’t just a good night for Cameron. A super sexy Scary Spice, Mel B, netted the only perfect score of the evening, dancing the Paso Doble to En Vogue’s “Free your Mind.”

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Heather Mills: A ‘Dancing’ Inspiration

March 28, 2007

NEW YORK --

And they hope her impressive performances will help others to better understand amputees.

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