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'Dancing With the Stars' eliminates UFC champ Chuck Liddell; ex-Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin survives

'Dancing With the Stars' eliminates UFC champ Chuck Liddell;...

When it comes to "Dancing With The Stars," the Iceman goeth. Mixed martial artist Chuck "Iceman" Liddell was eliminated Tuesday night from the popular ABC dancing competition, along with his professional dance partner An [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Another star knocked out of the 'Dancing' ballroom

Another star knocked out of the 'Dancing' ballroom

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. "I made a sho [...]

Posted On : Oct, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

'Dancing With The Stars' ' Competitors Square Off With Four New Dances

'Dancing With The Stars' ' Competitors Square Off With Four ...

After last week's elimination of Debi Mazar and Tom DeLay's withdrawal due to injury, only 11 teams remain on "Dancing with the Stars." This week, the celebs and their professional partners performed one of four dances that have n [...]

Posted On : Oct, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Tom DeLay withdraws from 'Dancing With the Stars,' 'Entourage' actress Debi Mazar booted

Tom DeLay withdraws from 'Dancing With the Stars,' 'Entourag...

Steve Wozniak said Tuesday night that he expects Donny Osmond or Mya to be the winning celebrity on this season of 'Dancing With the Stars.' ESPN fantasy sports expert Matthew Berry projected Aaron Carter or Natalie Coughlin as the event [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Strictly Come Dancing race row Claims Anton du Beke called Laila Rouass a Paki

Strictly Come Dancing race row Claims Anton du Beke called L...

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke was plunged into a race row last night after it was revealed he called dance partner Laila Rouass a "Paki". Anton made the shocking comment during a one-on-one training session. BBC bosses [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Dancing Loses Two One Is Booted, DeLay Bows Out

Dancing Loses Two One Is Booted, DeLay Bows Out

Just when you thought Dancing With the Stars had no more surprises up its frilly, multicolored sleeves... Not only was Chuck Liddell's zombie-town samba with Anna Trebunskaya the routine the judges chose to kick off elimination night not t [...]

Posted On : Oct, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Strictly Come Dancing race row double standards let down the BBC

Strictly Come Dancing race row double standards let down the...

Why hasn't Anton Du Beke been sacked? The ballroom pro who told his Strictly Come Dancing partner that she "looked like a Paki" is at least as guilty as Carol Thatcher was when she referred to a mixed-race tennis player as a " [...]

Posted On : Oct, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Tom DeLay to quit 'Dancing With the Stars'

Tom DeLay to quit 'Dancing With the Stars'

Tom DeLay is gearing up to quit ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” as a result of stress fractures in both of his feet, according to a report from People magazine. The former Republican House Majority Leader will withdraw on t [...]

Posted On : Oct, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Scottish Ballet at Sadlers Wells

Scottish Ballet at Sadlers Wells

Scottish Ballet is in party mood. Not only is the company celebrating its 40th birthday this year, it also recently moved into a new purpose-built headquarters at the Tramway international arts centre in Glasgow, where it has the space to c [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Strictly Come Dancing star admits Ali Bastian crush

Strictly Come Dancing star admits Ali Bastian crush

WHAT a shock. Strictly Come Dancing star Brian Fortuna says he has a crush on dance partner Ali Bastian. What on earth would attract him to a gorgeous, blonde former Hollyoaks actress whose dancing skills make JT look clumsy? That's Just [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Strictly star sorry for race slur

Strictly star sorry for race slur

The ballroom dancer denied being racist after an exchange "in jest" with Laila Rouass during training for the show. The News of the World said he used the slur two weeks ago after the Footballers' Wives actress had a spray tan bef [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Joe Calzaghe eager to show Strictly Come Dancing judges that he can go the distance

Joe Calzaghe eager to show Strictly Come Dancing judges that...

Joe Calzaghe is training for this week's Strictly routine as though he is about to go 12 rounds with the judges. The ex-boxer has put in 30 HOURS' training with Kristina Rihanoff for a 90-second Paso Doble after Len Goodman called his tango [...]

Posted On : Oct, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Tango is a cultural heritage

Tango is a cultural heritage

THE United Nations has declared the sultry tango dance steps of Argentina and Uruguay part of the world's 'intangible cultural heritage', Unesco said on Wednesday. The United Nations cultural organisation is holding a meeting of 400 expert [...]

Posted On : Oct, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

We Are Heroes Win 'America's Best Dance Crew'

We Are Heroes Win 'America's Best Dance Crew'

It was finally time for the ladies to win the "America's Best Dance Crew" trophy. On Sunday night's live season-four finale, all-girl dance crew We Are Heroes rose to the top of the dancing heap, beating out AfroBoriké to b [...]

Posted On : Sep, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

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