‘Dancing with the Stars’ semifinals are on! 4 celebrities to perform 3 dances each

November 16th, 2009 The semifinals are on! 4 to compete on ‘Dancing’LOS ANGELES — Mya is tops among semifinalists on “Dancing with the Stars.”The singer topped the judges’ leaderboard on Monday with 87 points out of a possible 90 for the three dances she performed with her professional partner, Dmitry Chaplin. Model Joanna Krupa and partner Derek Hough finished in second place with 81 points.

1 point away from perfect: Mya tops celebrity scores on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ quarterfinals

November 9th, 2009 Mya tops fellow celebs on ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Mya is tops on “Dancing With the Stars.”The 30-year-old Grammy winner was the top scorer Monday on the hit ABC show. She finished a point away from perfect, earning 59 points out of 60 for her two dances and beating fellow competitors Donny Osmond, Kelly Osbourne, Aaron Carter and Joanna Krupa for the top spot on the judges’ leaderboard.

Goodbye, guys: 2 men eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ 5 contestants remain

November 3rd, 2009 ‘Dancing with the Stars’ celeb slate slimmed by 2LOS ANGELES — Michael Irvin and Mark Dacascos have been booted from the ballroom. The football player and TV personality were eliminated Tuesday from “Dancing with the Stars.” Irvin failed to capture enough viewer votes to keep him in the competition, while Dacascos lost his spot during a last-ditch dance-off.

ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ plans a tribute to Michael Jackson on its Tuesday hour

October 15th, 2009 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ plans Jackson tributeNEW YORK — “Dancing With the Stars” says it plans to honor Michael Jackson with a special performance by the 16 professional dancers participating in this season’s competition. The hour will pay tribute to the King of Pop with a medley of Jackson songs representing different eras of his long career, in a fusion of classic ballroom and Latin styles.

Ultimate Fighting champ Chuck Liddell knocked out of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ competition

October 14th, 2009 Chuck Liddell knocked out of ‘Dancing’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — Ultimate Fighting champ Chuck Liddell has been knocked out — of “Dancing With the Stars.”The 39-year-old athlete was eliminated from the ABC dance competition Tuesday. “It’s hard to do,” he said.

Another celebrity knocked out of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ competition

October 13th, 2009 Another star knocked out of the ‘Dancing’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — Ultimate Fighting champ Chuck Liddell has been knocked out — of “Dancing With the Stars.”The 39-year-old athlete was eliminated from the ABC dance competition Tuesday. “It’s hard to do,” he said.

Dallas police seek man who repeatedly dances naked in backyards, jumps in swimming pools

October 8th, 2009 Dallas police seek naked backyard dancerDALLAS — Dallas police are looking for a man who they say repeatedly sneaks into backyards, dances around naked and then runs away. Police believe the man has been exposing himself in the same neighborhood since 2005.

Dallas police seek pudgy man who repeatedly dances naked in backyards, jumps in swimming pools

October 8th, 2009 Dallas police seek pudgy naked backyard dancerDALLAS — Dallas police are looking for a man who they said repeatedly sneaks into backyards, dances around naked and then runs away. Police believe the man has been exposing himself in the same neighborhood since 2005.

Injuries, low scores force 2 celebrities to leave ‘Dancing With the Stars’

October 6th, 2009 2 celebrities hang up their ‘Dancing’ shoesLOS ANGELES — Politician Tom DeLay and actress Debi Mazar have turned in their last dance. Both are leaving “Dancing With the Stars.”DeLay withdrew from the ABC dance-off Tuesday after being diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet, while Mazar was eliminated the traditional way: low scores and insufficient fan support.

Actor Ashley Hamilton, singer Macy Gray eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’

September 23rd, 2009 Ashley Hamilton, Macy Gray tossed from ‘Dancing’LOS ANGELES — Actor Ashley Hamilton and singer Macy Gray are leaving the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom. On Wednesday, they became the first contestants to be eliminated on the ninth season of the ABC dance-off.

Mark Ballas hopes for repeat ‘Dancing with the Stars’ win with new partner, Melissa Joan Hart

August 31st, 2009 Ballas hopes for ‘Dancing’ repeat win with HartWESTPORT, 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.

16 celebrities comprise new ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast, including Macy Gray, Kathy Ireland

August 17th, 2009 New ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast revealedNEW YORK — Sixteen celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics will be kicking up their heels on the new season of “Dancing With the Stars.”The show’s largest cast ever, announced Monday, features singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Ashley Hamilton, Melissa Joan Hart and Debi Mazar (MAY’-zahr); and models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland. Contestants also include reality stars Mark Dacascos and Kelly Osbourne; entertainer Donny Osmond; mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell (lih-DEL’); professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin (KAWG’-lin); former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

16 celebrities comprise new ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast, including Tom DeLay, Kelly Osbourne

August 17th, 2009 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast includes Tom DelayNEW YORK — Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports in kicking up their heels on the new season of “Dancing With the Stars. Other hopefuls include entertainer Donny Osmond; singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Melissa Joan Hart, Debi Mazar and Ashley Hamilton (son of George); models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland; reality stars Kelly Osbourne and Mark Dacascos (”the Chairman” on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America”); mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell; professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and the 62-year-old former congressman from Texas.

Gilles Marini dominates ‘Dancing With the Stars’ semifinals with a perfect score

May 12th, 2009 Gilles Marini dominates ‘Dancing’ semifinals showLOS ANGELES — Gilles Marini may be the front-runner for the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy. The 33-year-old actor earned a perfect score of 60 points from judges Monday for his two dances in the semifinal round.

Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’

May 6th, 2009 Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With Stars’LOS ANGELES — The little celebrity with the big scores is leaving “Dancing With the Stars.”Lil Kim was dismissed from the ABC dance-off Tuesday. She came into the results show with the week’s second lowest score: 52 points out of 60.