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ABC exec wants more "controversy," "edge," and "competition," on Dancing, which may cross over to Eli Stone (reality blurred)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:54:33 GMT

Dancing with the Stars got a little boring, according to ABC's entertainment president Steve McPherson. He told critics this morning that the inevitability of Kristi Yamaguchi's win , in addition to the collection of "nice" personalities, made the show dry. "There wasn't a whole lot going on. I think it's good to have some controversy," he said. "I think that, for me, it wasn't just Kristi. I think...

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Another football guy to Dance with the Stars (TV Squad)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:28:44 GMT

Filed under: Sports , Dancing With The Stars , Casting How would you like to watch this man do the mambo? Don't be stunned. It could happen. Professional athletes have done well on Dancing with the Stars . Kristi Yamaguchi, ice skating star; Apolo Anton Ohno, Olympic speed skater; Helio Castroneves, race-car driver. It's also true that pro football players have done very well. Former Dallas Cowboy...

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Kristi Yamaguchi’s Daughters Are Too Cute (Just Jared)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:55:49 GMT

Kristi Yamaguchi sparkles at the world premiere of Disney-Pixar’s film Wall-E held at the Greek Theater on Saturday in Los Angeles. The 36-year-old Olympic champion figure skater was accompanied on the red carpet with hockey player husband Bret Hedican, 37, and their two daughters, Keara, 4 1/2, and Emma, 2 1/2. Yamaguchi and professional dancer Mark Ballas [...]

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ET at the Out of This World 'WALL-E' Premiere! (Entertainment Tonight)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Disney/Pixar's 'WALL-E' lands in theaters on this planet June 27, and highly recognizable Earthlings from Hollywood and beyond -- from Brad Garrett and Sigourney Weaver to "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta and "Dancing with the Stars" champ Kristi Yamaguchi -- came out to experience the film, which premiered under the stars Saturday night at The Greek Theatre in L.A.'s Griffith Park. Written...

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Who Should Be on 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 7? (BuddyTV)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:36:06 GMT

Even though the sixth season of Dancing with the Stars only just concluded with Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas crowned as the latest champs, the seventh season of the ballroom dance show is beginning in only three short months. Already,...

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Finding your groove at My Dance Chat (Ning Blog)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:21:07 GMT

Folks, lace up lace up your dance shoes and get ready to get your groove on at My Dance Chat, the ultimate social network for ballroom dancers across the world. You’ve seen choreagraphers like Wayne Eng and Mark Ballas on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ — now meet other choreographers, dancers and fans across the world show [...]

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Exclusive Interview: Carrie Ann Inaba of 'Dancing with the Stars' (BuddyTV)

Thu, 29 May 2008 16:26:19 GMT

Dancing with the Stars concluded last week with Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas crowned as the new champions of ballroom. It was a very exciting season of mambos and tangos, lots of injuries and tons of high-level ballroom dancing. What's...

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Partying with 'Dancing' Stars (Extra Weblog)

Tue, 27 May 2008 20:48:59 GMT

Derek Hough and Mark Ballas threw a joint birthday party at Bank nightclub at the Bellagio in Las Vegas this past weekend... here's a look at the action! Click on an image to view the photo gallery! ...

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Tonya's Private Pain (Extra Weblog)

Mon, 26 May 2008 15:49:17 GMT

She was on the same Olympic team with "Dancing with the Stars" champ Kristi Yamaguchi, but Tonya Harding's life path couldn't have been more different. In an exclusive interview with "Extra" promoting her new tell-all book, "The Tonya Tapes," the...

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DWTS Updates: Cristian de la Fuente, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough (TV Envy)

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:31 GMT

Nearly four weeks after an his on-camera injury, actor Cristián de la Fuente is finally getting a chance to rest his arm. Back on April 28 , the Dancing with the Stars finalist ruptured a tendon while dancing the Samba with his partner Cheryl Burke. Although it was determined he would need to have surgery, his doctors allowed him to continue on with the competition. Surprisingly, despite his limited...

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'Dancing''s Hough and Ballas' Vegas Birthday Fun (The Insider)

Sun, 25 May 2008 21:54:00 GMT

Shannon Elizabeth joins in the celebration. The latest "Dancing with the Stars" champ MARK BALLAS and his co-star and fellow dancer DEREK HOUGH (pictured) shared a joint birthday party in Vegas over the weekend, according to People magazine. Ballas, who led partner KRISTI YAMAGUCHI to victory and the disco ball trophy last Tuesday, celebrated turning 22, while Hough commemorated having recently turned...

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Kristi wins dance show (Metro.co.uk)

Sat, 24 May 2008 07:22:40 GMT

Figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi has emerged the winner on Dancing With The Stars, becoming only the second woman to triumph in the contest.

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Drama between Miami Dolphins and Jason Taylor escalates after 'DWTS' finale. (Soulfull Vibes)

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:28:33 GMT

Less than 24 hours after NFL star Jason Taylor finished second to Kristi Yamaguchi in the finals of " Dancing With the Stars " Tuesday night, his day job as defensive end of the Miami Dolphins appeared to be hanging by a thread. According to the Associated Press , a feud between Taylor and the team's new VP of Football Operations Bill Parcells intensified Wednesday, making it likely that the six-time...

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Finally, after four male winners (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Thu, 22 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - After four consecutive male winners on Dancing With the Stars, it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new Dancing champ on the show's season finale Tuesday night, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season. The figure skater came into the final contest Tuesday with a perfect score and bested fan favorites Jason Taylor and Cristian...

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Who Needs Danica… (Full Throttle)

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:01:27 GMT

Who needs Danica when you can have this? Kristi can wave my, ahem… flag anytime. 1992 Olympic gold medalist, popular professional figure skater and recent “Dancing with the Stars” winner Kristi Yamaguchi will wave the green flag to start the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. As the first female honorary starter in Indianapolis [...]

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'American Idol' bests 'Dancing' in TV ratings (Examiner)

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:23:51 GMT

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.

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'American Idol' bests 'Dancing' in TV ratings (Seattle Times)

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:20:28 GMT

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.

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'American Idol' bests 'Dancing' in TV ratings (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:08:00 GMT

NEW YORK -- 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.

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Gossip Break: Ali Lohan Looks 40 (Vh1 Blog)

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:47:08 GMT

Aerosmith’s Stephen Tyler is going to rehab. [TMZ] Ali Lohan is looking dangerously older than her big sis. [DListed] Kristi Yamaguchi won Dancing With The Stars last night. Isn't ice skating like, the same thing but without blades? Cheater! [Seriously? OMG!] Pete Doherty has never looked better (or more sober)! [Jezebel] That creepy dude who founded the Backstreet Boys [...]

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Laila Ali: Baby Kicked 'Like Crazy' at DWTS Finale (Soulfull Vibes)

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:23:53 GMT

While Kristi Yamaguchi was kicking butt on the ballroom floor at the Dancing with the Stars finale on Tuesday night, Laila Ali was taking a beating in the audience. The six-months pregnant season four Dancing alum tells PEOPLE that her unborn son "was kicking me like crazy" during the show. That's right, Ali and her husband, former NFL star Curtis Conway, are expecting a boy this September. "We're...

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