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18 August 2008 12:00 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Kristi Yamaguchi is devastated after priceless items were stolen from her trailer during a recent stop on the Dancing With The Stars tour across the U.S.

The Olympic champion figure skater - who won the 2008 series of the TV dance competition - left her valuables in a van, shared by her co-stars Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, while visiting in Roseville, Minnesota to take part in a cancer benefit.

Thieves reportedly took passports, diaries, photos and thousands of dollars worth of electronics during the break-in on Saturday.

Yamaguchi says: "I feel so bad. These guys (the dancers) came in for a good cause to help out - and it's not starting out so good. It's more emotional because there are so many memories."

A $5,000 (GBP2,500) reward has been offered for information leading to the return of the items.

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14 August 2008 1:30 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Original Batman star Adam West is tipped to appear on Us talent show Dancing With The Stars. The 79-year-old is already one of the favourites to win the upcoming season, according to PageSix. A source said: "Adam is in outstanding shape. He works out an hour a day and walks with his big dog on his farm in Sun Valley, Idaho." The actor's representative stated: "[He is] not definite yet, but is one of the people they (more)

By Beth Hilton

13 August 2008 5:00 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Original Batman star Adam West is set for a stint as a contestant on hit U.S. talent show Dancing With The Stars.

West, who played the Caped Crusader in the 1960's Batman TV show, is one of the stars shortlisted for the popular show.

And despite being nearly 80, the veteran actor is still a frontrunning favourite to win the series' next season.

A source tells New York Gossip column PageSix, "Adam is in outstanding shape. He works out an hour a day and walks with his big dog on his farm in Sun Valley, Idaho."

A representative for West says, "(He is) not definite yet, but is one of the people they are seriously looking at. They will decide on everyone on Aug 25."

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11 August 2008 1:17 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Bruno Tonioli has reportedly signed up to be a guest judge on the Australian version of Strictly Come Dancing. According to the Courier Mail newspaper, Tonioli has agreed to appear on two episodes of Dancing With The Stars, which airs on the Seven network in Oz. As well as judging on Strictly, the professional choreographer is already a regular panel member on the Us version of the show. He (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

9 August 2008 1:52 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Tom Selleck is to star in the upcoming season of Us show Dancing With The Stars, reports say. The Magnum, Pi actor, 63, was apparently convinced to take part by former contestant Steve Guttenberg, his co-star in 1987 movie Three Men And A Baby and its sequel. A source told the National Enquirer: "Executives wanted an older hunk to bring in the baby boomer audience. Tom is incredibly popular (more)

By Beth Hilton

7 August 2008 12:12 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Former Magnum, P.I. star Tom Selleck is set to show off his fancy footwork in the next series of U.S. show Dancing With The Stars.

The 63-year-old has been talked into slipping on his dancing shoes by former Three Men and a Baby co-star Steve Guttenberg, who strutted his stuff in the last season of the reality show.

A source tells the National Enquirer, "Executives wanted an older hunk to bring in the baby boomer audience. Tom is incredibly popular with women 40 through 65, and producers were ecstatic when, at Steve's urging, he expressed interest in competing on the show."

Selleck is expected to join other contestants including singer Toni Braxton and former 'N Sync star Lance Bass.

The official cast will be revealed on 25 August and the new season of the dance competition will premiere in America on 22 September.

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5 August 2008 11:58 PM, PDT | From NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news

Here we go again.

It's time for the annual "Dancing With the Stars" guessing game, with media outlets and bloggers spitting out names of potential contestants as they're supposedly "leaked" - and ABC refusing to confirm or deny who'll be hoofin' it when the new season premieres Sept. 22.

("We do not comment on casting," an ABC spokeswoman said yesterday - as expected.)

Some of the names being bandied about are familiar ones, including "Brady Bunch" star Florence Henderson, who was heavily rumored to be part of last season's "Dancing" crew (she even predicted she'd

By MICHAEL STARR

5 August 2008 7:03 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Toni Braxton is set to bounce back from her recent health crisis to compete in the upcoming series of U.S. reality TV contest Dancing With The Stars, according to reports.

The Unbreak My Heart singer, 41, will reportedly join former 'N Sync star Lance Bass, Jewel's rodeo-rider boyfriend Ty Murray and actress Florence Henderson for the seventh season of the hit show.

The news, broken by In Touch magazine, comes just three months after Braxton was forced to scrap a series of shows in Las Vegas following a health scare which led to hospitalisation.

Braxton, who suffers from heart condition pericarditis, checked into a hospital in Las Vegas in April after experiencing chest pains. She has yet to comment on her latest health scare.

Past celebrities who have competed on Dancing With The Stars include actress Jane Seymour, Marie Osmond, Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown.

A spokeswoman for ABC, the TV network behind the hit show, has refused to confirm the latest line-up reports.

The official cast will be revealed on 25 August and the new season of the dance competition will premiere in America on 22 September.

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5 August 2008 5:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Shannon Elizabeth has laughed off reports she is engaged to her former Dancing With The Stars partner Derek Hough.

The couple met when the American Pie star was paired up with the hunky dancer to compete in the 2008 series of the U.S. talent competition, in which they came in sixth place.

America's Star magazine reported last month that their relationship was going so well, Hough had proposed to Elizabeth - but she turned him down.

But the 34-year-old claims there is no truth to the speculation, insisting they are happy as boyfriend and girlfriend.

She tells People.com, "There's this whole weird rumour going around. One of them says that he proposed and I said no, and the other says he proposed and I said yes, and we're getting married. Neither one is true."

Meanwhile, Elizabeth is preparing herself for the forthcoming seventh season of the reality TV contest - when 23-year-old Hough will be paired up with a new teammate.

She jokes: "(Hough is) going to get his new partner in a couple weeks. We have no clue who the co-star's going to be. I'm hoping... (it is someone) who's like 70, 80 years old."

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28 July 2008 11:02 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

All five reality-show hosts who have been nominated for Emmys this year will also host the Emmys this year, ABC and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences have told the Associated Press. They are: Tom Bergeron, of Dancing With the Stars; Ryan Seacrest, of American Idol; Howie Mandel of Deal or No Deal; Heidi Klum of Project Runway; and Jeff Probst of Survivor.

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27 July 2008 5:49 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

This year's Emmy Awards are set for a dose of reality - the hosts of America's top game shows and contests will oversee the event.

Five reality stars, including American Idol's Ryan Seacrest and Project Runway's Heidi Klum will take over hosting duties at the event in September.

They'll be joined by the hosts of Survivor, Dancing With The Stars and game show Deal or No Deal.

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24 July 2008 11:45 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Socialite Kim Kardashian is already planning her wedding to Reggie Bush - despite the fact the football ace has yet to propose marriage.

Speaking to Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest on Thursday, Kardashian laughed off reports the couple is engaged, but admitted she has begun preparing for their eventual nuptials so that "whenever I get asked there won't be any drama."

And the 27-year-old addressed another rumour currently making the rounds - that she is to join the next season of U.S. TV competition Dancing With The Stars.

She said: "I don't know where that's coming from... (but) I would be honoured if they asked me. I can get down (dance) in a club."

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22 July 2008 9:16 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Eva Longoria Parker has withdrawn her name from contention for the 2008 American Latino Media Arts (Alma) Awards - because she wants acting newcomers to be recognised for their efforts.

The 33-year-old Desperate Housewives star joined former Dancing With The Stars contestant Cristian de la Fuente to announce the nominations for this year's ceremony at the Universal Studios Backlot in California on Monday.

And after revealing the new contenders, she admitted she had asked to have her own name removed from the running.

She says, "Everybody knows Desperate Housewives; let's recognise the people that you may not know on certain shows.

"I'm involved in the balloting and the selection process and the committee. So for me it was a conflict of interest."

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony hosted by Longoria Parker on 17 August and will be aired on U.S. TV on 12 September.

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21 July 2008 9:03 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Socialite Kim Kardashian has been tapped as the latest celebrity to join the cast of hit U.S. TV show Dancing With The Stars.

The former girlfriend of R+B singer Ray J is reportedly in talks with network executives to appear on the hit talent contest, where she would show off her assets in the hope of winning the crown as America's favourite novice ballroom dancer.

According to the New York Daily News, Kardashian is set to join the cast - rumoured to include former 'N Sync star Lance Bass - for the show's upcoming season this autumn.

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19 July 2008 3:35 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Mel B has admitted that she no longer considers the UK to be her home. The Spice Girl revealed that she now feels more comfortable in the Us after living in Los Angeles for six years. She has enjoyed renewed fame in the States since she appeared on Dancing With The Stars last year. "Things have definitely moved along, that's for sure," Mel explained. "Living in America has (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

19 July 2008 3:17 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Strictly Come Dancing judges Arlene Phillips and Craig Revel Horwood are still locked in a salary dispute with the BBC, according to a report. Despite previous claims that all four panel members had now reached an agreement with executives, today's Daily Mail reports that the row is rumbling on. Arlene and Craig are believed to be threatening to quit if they do not receive an extra £10,000 for the forthcoming sixth series. It is suggested that Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli are not so concerned over their salaries because they already have big-money deals for judging the Us version, Dancing With The Stars. Phillips and Horwood, who currently receive £50,000 per year, are arguing that they deserve more cash because the new series will be longer than usual. They also (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

17 July 2008 9:03 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and supermodel Heidi Klum have picked up their first Emmy nominations, after the 2008 Primetime TV Awards introduced the category of top host for a reality competition show.

The presenters will go up against Dancing With the Stars' Tom Bergeron, as well as Deal or No Deal's Howie Mandel and Survivor's Jeff Probst to take home the first honour.

Mad Men picked up 16 nods, the most nominations of any drama series, including Best Dramatic Series and Best Actor for its lead, Jon Hamm.

Hamm will face actors Hugh Laurie, for House; Michael C. Hall, for Dexter; Gabriel Byrne, for In Treatment; Bryan Cranston, for Breaking Bad; and James Spader, for Boston Legal.

Meanwhile, 30 Rock was the frontrunner in the comedy category, with 17 nominations, including best series - a gong the show took home last year - and leading actor, Alec Baldwin, and actress for Tina Fey, the show's creator.

The winners for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be unveiled on 21 September at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

A list of nominees is as follows:

Best Series, Drama:

Boston Legal

Damages

Dexter

House

Lost

Mad Men

Best Series, Comedy:

30 Rock

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Entourage

The Office

Two And A Half Men

Best Actor, Drama:

James Spader - Boston Legal

Bryan Cranston - Breaking Bad

Michael C. Hall - Dexter

Hugh Laurie - House

Gabriel Byrne - In Treatment

Jon Hamm - Mad Men

Best Actor, Comedy:

Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock

Tony Shalhoub - Monk

Lee Pace - Pushing Daisies

Steve Carell - The Office

Charlie Sheen - Two And A Half Men

Best Actress, Drama:

Sally Field - Brothers + Sisters

Glenn Close - Damages

Mariska Hargitay - Law + Order: Special Victims Unit

Holly Hunter - Saving Grace

Kyra Sedgwick - The Closer

Best Actress, Comedy:

Tina Fey - 30 Rock

Christina Applegate - Samantha Who?

Julia Louis-Dreyfus - The New Adventures Of Old Christine

America Ferrera - Ugly Betty

Mary-Louise Parker - Weeds

Best Supporting Actor, Drama Series:

William Shatner - Boston Legal

Ted Danson - Damages

Zeljko Ivanek - Damages

Michael Emerson - Lost

John Slattery - Mad Men

Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series:

Jeremy Piven - Entourage

Kevin Dillon - Entourage

Neil Patrick Harris - How I Met Your Mother

Rainn Wilson - The Office

Jon Cryer - Two And A Half Men

Best Supporting Actress, Drama Series:

Candice Bergen - Boston Legal

Rachel Griffiths - Brothers + Sisters

Chandra Wilson - Grey's Anatomy

Sandra Oh - Grey's Anatomy

Dianne Wiest - In Treatment

Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series:

Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies

Jean Smart, Samantha Who?

Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live

Holland Taylor, Two And A Half Men

Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty

Outstanding Reality Competition Program:

American Idol

Dancing With The Stars

Project Runway

The Amazing Race

Top Chef

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program:

Ryan Seacrest, American Idol

Tom Bergeron, Dancing With The Stars

Howie Mandel, Deal Or No Deal

Heidi Klum, Project Runway

Jeff Probst, Survivor.

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10 July 2008 6:31 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

British actress Jane Seymour is urging her peers to sign up for U.S. reality TV contest Dancing With The Stars - because her own experience on the show has given her a new lease of life.

The 57-year-old Wedding Crashers star reveals the show helped her lose over 20 pounds (nine kilograms) and realise a childhood dream.

She tells WENN, "It (show) lost me 22 pounds and put me in size zero, which was an interesting experience.

"And, in terms of me as a person, it was just by far the most exhilarating and exciting thing I think I've ever done.

"I can't begin to tell anyone how hard it is to do, especially if you're my age, have a bad back and do other things for a living.

"My dream when I was a little girl was to be a dancer, like a lot of young girls, so that was wonderful. I think some people who do Dancing With The Stars do it to get into reality programming, I didn't. It was just great."

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23 June 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Heather Mills has been approached to make a return to reality TV - the former glamour model is reportedly in talks to appear on property tycoon Donald Trump's The Celebrity Apprentice.

Producers are reportedly keen to have Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife to sign onto the hit NBC show, but Mills only wants to make a special guest appearance.

A source tells the New York Post's gossip column Page Six, "Donald (Trump) really likes her, so he was into the idea.

"But I don't think she wants to do the show full time, so she may just appear as a surprise guest on an episode to run one of the tasks. She's figuring it all out."

Mills appeared on another U.S. TV reality contest last year with a stint on Dancing With The Stars. She also recently bought a $5 million (GBP2.5 million) apartment in New York City to allow her to spend more time in America.

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18 June 2008 9:06 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Eva Longoria Parker and Mario Lopez missed out on romance because they were never single at the same time - and the former Saved By The Bell star is bitter.

Newly single after splitting from his Dancing with the Stars partner Karina Smirnoff, Lopez reveals he has reluctantly had to settle for being friends with Desperate Housewives beauty Longoria Parker

And he confesses he's jealous of the actress' basketball star husband Tony Parker.

Lopez says, "We never dated. Unfortunately. We met a long time ago, and she was always with somebody or I was with somebody. But we hit it off and I have the utmost respect for her.

"Tony Parker is a lucky guy. I was in (sic) her wedding. I walked her mum down the aisle."

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