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DWTS: The Namedrop

By Lisa Cannavo | March 2nd, 2010

On March 22, 11 celebrities will begin their quest for that mirrorball trophy and newly resurrected fame…
-Pamela Anderson (world’s sexiest woman)
-Chad Ochocinco (name changing football player)
-Evan Lysacek (2010 Gold Medal Olympian and predicted winner..)
-Aidan Turner (“All My Children” hottie)
-Shannen Doherty (the original bad girl from “90210″)
-Erin Andrews (ESPN reporter)
-Niecy Nash (“RENO-911″/comedic actress)
-Buzz Aldrin (US Astronaut/original [...]

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DWTS Wishlist

By Lisa Cannavo | February 12th, 2010

Dear Powers That Be,
With all the hoopla surrounding the late night wars..is he/is he not retiring…the beginning of the end of your drama to end all dramas…and the sayanora of that Mexican soap import…I realized that while yes..there may be some people clamoring for work. Times are tough..life is hard…yada yada…but yet [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9-The Final Four

By Lisa Cannavo | November 18th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
Earlier this season..it was noted how the name Osmond carried so much weight in the industry. It holds true..even after the possible Last Tango on TV from this week (more on that in a moment). Apparently,after the surprising elimination of Joanna Krupa following 3 solidly consistent dances the name Osbourne [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9-Week 8

By Lisa Cannavo | November 11th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
If someone had told me back in August that Kelly Osbourne was going to be in The Final Four as opposed to Aaron Carter..I would have been up for a spirited debate. But it all came down to a Foxtrot that still showed a bit of tension and a high [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9 Week 7

By Lisa Cannavo | November 4th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
If it wasn’t for the flu..Lacey Schwimmer wouldn’t have to had Anna Trebunskaya and Tony Dovolani help train Mark Dacascos this week;eventually pairing with Anna on Monday night’s Samba..the result was nothing short of a mess;but given an oppurtunity to redeem himself for the judges during the Dance-off; it was safe to say [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9-Week 6

By Lisa Cannavo | October 28th, 2009

It’s starting to get tight. The double eliminations that are happening this week and next will set the stage for what may be an unpredictable Final. Two celebrities..Melissa Joan Hart and Louis Vito..will not have to worry about the additional pressure. Melissa’s journey ended after another lackluster routine that had her attempting to step it [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9 – Week 4 Recap

By Lisa Cannavo | October 14th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
It took 4 new dances to test the remaining competitors..and leave it to the Two-Step to be the one to knock Chuck Liddell down for the count. The Ultimate Fighther showed that he was indeed that when it came to handling the routines that were handed to him over the past month. He [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9:Week 3 Recap

By Lisa Cannavo | October 7th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
Something was definitely in the air Monday night..whether it was the uber crotchediness of Len Goodman and his paddles,the surprise visit of Paula Abdul complete with her trademark yammering…the blossoming attraction between the contest’s youngest couple..or maybe the outing of a possible new couple…this week also saw Tom DeLay reluctantly having to turn [...]

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Dancing with the Stars recap

By Lisa Cannavo | September 30th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
Following the explosions that was last week’s debut performances..expectations were running amuck in the ballroom; as well as tension filled arguments and a Muppet or 2. Oscar-winning director Baz Luhrmann filled in for head judge Len Goodman and while he didn’t need sunscreen (ok..had to throw that in)..he did see his fill of [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9 – Week 1 recap

By Lisa Cannavo | September 24th, 2009

So was it worth the 4 month wait? Absolutely. For 2 nights of consecutive competing,..16 celebrities showed what they were made of. In some cases..early favorites were seen; dark horse contenders made themselves known;and for two competitors,the door was shown in predictable fashion.

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Dancing with the Stars Season 9 : The Name Drop

By Lisa Cannavo | August 17th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
Now this should take the attention away from that guy who should/should not be allowed to play football….
After 3 months of the usual rumors,what if’s,and magazine/website wish lists; The Powers That Be over at the Alphabet Network are introducing to you the biggest celebrity cast who will once again find a place in our hearts..hopefully the [...]

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An Open Letter to The Powers That Be

By Lisa Cannavo | August 4th, 2009

Dear ABC:
This has been one bizarre and surreal summer. Give or take a loss of a musical/pop culture phoenomenon & the dissolution of a reality TV family; it seems as if it is now more than ever it’s open season for anyone who has had the 15 minute brush of fame to want to be on Dancing [...]

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Confessions of a Cougar: Channing Tatum

By Lisa Cannavo | August 3rd, 2009

Newlywed, newly titled Next Big Thing, and new Real American Hero; this Mississippi  native and former model will grace the screen as Duke in the much anticipated release of  ”G I Joe: The Rise of Cobra ” on August 7.  Best known for his role in Step Up and Public Enemies; Channing has been on the cusp of [...]

Dancing with the Stars Season 8: The Finals

By Lisa Cannavo | May 20th, 2009

It was a nail biter..could the gold-medal gymnast make it an Olympic trifecta? Could America’s Sweetheart of the Moment get her fairy tale ending? Or will the Hot Foreign Guy continue his stratosphere domination? When all was said and done (including a pants-peeing roast from Season 7 castoff Jeffrey Ross); as well as a 1% [...]

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Dancing with the Stars Season 8: The Final Four

By Lisa Cannavo | May 13th, 2009

By Lisa Cannavo
C’est magnifique!
I have to paraphrase something my fearless leader-slash-editor said. At  this point..Gilles Marini can take a dump in a paper bag and still win.  With the finale set..unless he goes by way if Cristian de la Fuente and pulls something that requires surgery…. it’s going to take a ton of creativity,discipline,and precision on both [...]

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