Monday, September 27, 2010

What Are the Twitter Accounts for DWTS members?

Pure DWTS Twitter Accounts
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Dancing with the Stars Season 11 Twitter Accounts
Michael Bolton – Singer
Margaret Cho – Comedian & Actress
Rick Fox – Retired NBA Small Forward
Jennifer Grey – Actress
David Hasselhoff – Actor & Businessman
Florence Henderson – Television Actress
Kyle Massey – Disney Channel Star
Brandy Norwood – Grammy Award Winning Singer & Actress
Bristol Palin – Daughter of Politician Sarah Palin
Audrina Patridge – The Hills Star
Mike Sorrentino – Jersey Shore Star
Kurt Warner – Retired NFL Quarterback
Dancing with the Stars Current Season (11) 

Dancing with the Stars Hosts and Judges
Tom Bergeron
Brooke Burke
Carrie Ann Inaba
Len Goodman
Bruno Tonioli

Dancing with the Stars Professionals’ Twitter Accounts
Alec Mazo
Andrea Hale
Anna Demidova
Anna Trebunskaya
Ashly DelGrosso (Costa)
Brian Fortuna
Charlotte Jorgensen
Chelsie Hightower
Cheryl Burke
Corky Ballas
Damian Whitewood
Derek Hough
Dmitry Chaplin
Edyta Sliwinska
Elena Grinenko
Fabian Sanchez
Inna Brayer
Jesse DeSoto
Jonathan Roberts
Julianne Hough
Karina Smirnoff
Kym Johnson
Lacey Schwimmer
Louis van Amstel
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Mark Ballas
Nick Kosovich
Tony Dovolani

DWTS Meets Sarah Palin

She got away with a racy impersonation of her politician mother for a sexy dance routine a couple of days ago. So Dancing With The Stars contestant Bristol Palin thought it was probably safe enough to make a trip home - and take her dancing partner along with her.
The 19-year-old single mother took some time out from her busy schedule for the celebrity reality TV show to jet home to Alaska to see the family. And by the looks of Mark's face after meeting Sarah Palin, he was delighted that he got the chance to meet her.Posing for a snap with the Governor of Alaska, he beamed at the camera before posting the picture on his Twitter page
He wrote: 'Me and Mama Palin... Alaska is awesome.'
 More from DailyMail in UK

DTWS: Shirtless Derek Hough & "Jersey" Cast Support The Situation

From Pop Watch PopWatch
Derek, where are you going in this photo? Do you think the rule “No shirt no shoes no service” does not apply to you? We were actually at rehearsal and I was super sweaty and needed to change my shirt. Jennifer had hidden my clothes, though, so I was forced to walk out to the parking lot to my car for a change of clothes without a shirt on. I will get her back though. Someday, when she least expects it.

Are you aware that your belt is not exactly doing its job here? As long as my pants are not on the ground, the belt is succeeding.

s it annoying when paparazzi take your picture or do you love it? There are a few photographers who have literally camped out at our rehearsal facility and so far they have been really respectful. There have been situations, though, where I’ve been chased in my car or when a photographer has tried to cut me off to get a reaction, and that’s just not cool.
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FROM AP - More here
LOS ANGELES — Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino survived his first ballroom dance and he of the etched abs says he's determined to shine on "Dancing With the Stars" — especially with his "Jersey Shore" cast mates cheering him on.
The 32-year-old reality star made his debut on the hit ABC dance competition last week and landed in a three-way tie for last place with comedian Margaret Cho and actor David Hasselhoff. But he escaped elimination when Hasselhoff was ousted.

DWTS: What Will They Be Dancing?

From TMZ:
Here's the rundown:
-- Rick Fox and Cheryl Burke -- "Tush" (jive)
-- Florence Henderson and Corky Ballas -- "Suddenly I See" (quickstep)
-- Brandy and Maks Chmerkovskiy -- "Magic" (jive)
-- Michael Bolton and Chelsie Hightower -- "Hound Dog" (quickstep)
-- Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovolani -- "Love Machine" (quickstep)
-- Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough -- "Shake It" (jive)
-- Margaret Cho and Louis Van Amstel -- "Dreaming" (jive)
-- Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer-- "I Want You To" (quickstep)
-- Kurt Warner and Anna Trebunskaya -- "Danger Zone" (jive)
-- Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas -- "You Can't Hurry Love" (quickstep)
-- The Situation and Karina Smirnoff -- "We No Speak Americano" (quickstep)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

David Hasselhoff Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars

David Hasselhoff was sent packing from DWTS.
It was down to the Situation, the Hoff ,Kurt Warner and Kyle Massey. Check out more from ABC here
Here's the performance.

MORE COVERAGE
TMZ: The Hoff's Time Warp
TMZ: The Situation: Why I Sucked
Examiner.com: Alum Jake Jealous of The Situation
Check out the highlights from Monday night.


Monday, September 20, 2010

Dancing With The Stars Premiere - Monday September 20

My picks for the night: Jennifer because she was good. Bristol because she surprised people by not failing miserably. Rick... well just because he's 6'7" and Rick Fox. Find out more about the show, stars and voting here at abc.com.  Be sure to vote for your favorite 'Dancing with the Stars' star in the right column. ------->

9:50 - Jennifer's scores top the final performance segment. David 'the Hoff'' Hasselhoff and Kym take to the stage for the ChaChaCha. Sorry.. the Hoff is not doing much for me in this number. The judges tended to agree. He needs more work We get his scores in this segment.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann  5
Len  5
Bruno 5

COMMERCIAL BREAK 10 - Awaiting Jennifer's scores. The Hoff is last to dance next.
9:40  Opens with the Situation's score of 15 total. He's not too confident now.  Jennifer Grey and Derek are next. She's the 'Dirty Dancing' star. She cried. She dances. She's good. She makes Carrie Ann cry.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann  8
Len  8
Bruno 8


COMMERCIAL BREAK 9 - Situation's scores coming after the break.

9:30 - Segment opens with Bolton's score. Then  the Situation and Karina take the stage for the ChaChaCha. . For being from Jersey, the boy's not half bad. He's got potential if he can get over the attitude. The scores are delayed until after the break.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann 5
Len 5
Bruno 5

COMMERCIAL BREAK 8 -  Bolton's score is delayed until after the break. The Hoff and the Sit are up next.

9:21 - Segment opens with Florence's scores. Michael Bolton takes the stage with Chelsie for the waltz. It wasn't all that special. He was very timid.

SCORES:
Carrie Ann 6
Len 5
Bruno 5

COMMERCIAL BREAK 7 - Florence's scored after the break. Michael Bolton is next.
9:10 Segment opens with Bristol's scores. Florence Henderson takes the stage at age 76 with Corky for the ChaChaCha.  She looks great for 76.

SCORES:
Carrie Ann 6
Len 6
Bruno 6

COMMERCIAL BREAK 6 - Waiting for Bristol's scores. Florence Henderson goes all 'Situation' on us. Did she really just show her bra and abs?
9:01 - Bristol Palin is up next with Mark with the ChaChaCha.   Girl got some legs! But..the dance is rough. Len found it acceptable. Bruno.."For you this is virgin territory..." Carrie Ann says she was so wrong in what she expected. Scores delayed until after the break.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann 6
Len 6
Bruno 6
8:55  Segment opens with Margaret Cho's scores. Brandy is up next with Maksim with a waltz. They both have the bodies and the chemistry to heat up the stage.  Finally we get scores right after the dance.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann 7
Len 8
Bruno 8

COMMERCIAL BREAK 5 - No Margaret scores... but yet another Bristol Palin tease. I bet everyone else on the  show hopes she goes home tonight.
8:45 - Starts with Rick Fox's score. I won't comment on the shortage for the 7 and 8 scores. Next...Margaret Cho and Louie cut it up on the floor for the waltz. You can hide a lot in that awful get-up. Bruno to Margaret, "I thought you were going to eat somebody." Uh huh.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann 5
Len 5
Bruno 5

COMMERCIAL BREAK FOUR - Another toss without a score for Rick Fox. But, we did get another Bristol Palin tease.

8:33  - Segment opens with Kyle's scores.  Then hottie Rick Fox and Cheryl  take to the stage with a waltz . "I'm best known for being physical..." :) Hot. I don't care what the judges say. Well, they all loved him too. Get in line girls.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann 8
Len 7
Bruno 7


COMMERCIAL BREAK THREE - Another toss to break without a score. Blah.
8:23- Segment 3 opens with Kurt's score followed by Kyle Massey and Lacey with the ChaChaCha. Carrie Ann has a crush.  Len liked it.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann 8
Len 7
Bruno 8

COMMERCIAL BREAK TWO - Going to break two without a score... but a long tease for Bristol Palin. Apparently Bristol is going to be dressed like her mom and then tear off her clothes to reveal a sexy dress. Best the young Miss Palin dances last to drag out the ratings interest.
8:12 - Kurt Warner was up next to open segment two with a waltz.  NFLers always seem a bit stiff. But, Bruno says "You're a natural." Welcome back angry Len. He agreesw ith me.
SCORES:
Carrie Ann  7
Len 5
Bruno 7

COMMERCIAL ONE - SHOW NOTE: Nothing has changed. It's like the show just continued from last season with a few new stars. There was no long set-up. The show jumped right into what people wanted.... dancing from the stars.
8:03 - Audrina and Tony start the night with a hot little  ChaChaCha.. and a few missteps. More about her from ABC
SCORES:
Carrie Ann  6
Len  7
Bruno  6
8:02 - Tom: "If you thought last seasons cast made headlines, wait until you see this season of characters."
8:01 - Show opens with the usual parade of stars down the stairs.

So Who Are The Contenders?

From Rodneyt Ho at the Atlanta Journal Constitution
The likely leaders
Brandy – Another R&B singer with one name,  Mya, almost won a year ago. Brandy, now 31,  certainly could go far based on her resume. She has done plenty of dance choreography in her videos such as “Baby.” She looks like she’s in great shape. She will have a fan base ready to vote for her from day one. Her credits include star of “Moesha” in the late 1990s; R&B hits such as “The Boy is Mine,” a duet with Monica; her brief stint as a judge on “America’s Got Talent” in 2006; and her current VH1 reality show with her brother Ray J. Odds of winning: 4-1


Kurt Warner – Athletes almost always do well given their level of conditioning. They understand prep work and can perform on a big stage. The 39-year-old Super Bowl winning quarterback just retired from the Arizona Cardinals. It’s clear he’s still in good shape. Does he have actual dance skills? Pure athleticism and good looks should keep him around awhile even if he has two left feet. And he shows a sense of humor in this video. Odds of winning: 8-1

Jennifer Grey - Women older than 40 tend to do poorly on “Dancing With the Stars.” Jennifer is 50. But she has a major advantage: she played the beloved dance novice Baby in”Dirty Dancing” in 1987. And many DWTS fans loved that movie. Despite being a relative dance novice, she held up well against a pro like Patrick Swayze. She’s the daughter of a dancer/choreography Joel Grey so dance is in her genes. She had a neck injury from a car accident many years ago but said recent surgery has made her stronger.  “I feel better than I’ve ever felt,” she told Access Hollywood. “I haven’t been able to dance or be physical like this for 23 years.”  Check her out with two-time winner Derek Hough in this video for Access Hollywood. She looks sharp below in this “first look” video: Odds of winning: 10-1

David Hasselhoff -
Arguably, the 58-year-old Hoff is the best known celebrity on the cast. His name recognition alone, thanks to “Knight Rider,” “Baywatch” and “America’s Got Talent,” should help him stick around awhile. Simon Cowell of all people has predicted he’ll win. His dancing ability? He doesn’t exactly look like Fred Astaire in this video, but you never know once he’s fully rehearsed (and presumably sober). Odds of winning: 11-1

Rick Fox - At a lithe 6 foot 6 inches tall, the 41-year-old NBA veteran already looks like a dancer. His very status as an athlete makes him a front runner by default. Six of the 10 previous winners were athletes – though no basketball player has pulled off a victory yet. He is also an actor (”Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns,” “The Game”) who oozes charm and make many a voter swoon. Problem: watching him do a waltz in this video below is painful. He looks really really stiff. Let’s hope he can loosen up! Odds of winning: 12-1