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"Dancing with Stars" Season 7
marigold:
An update on DWTS winner Helio:
Judge says Helio Castroneves can leave country for Australian race; modifies bail conditions
A Miami judge has agreed to modify bail conditions on tax charges so Helio Castroneves can race later this month in Australia.
The Brazilian race car driver and 2007 "Dancing With The Stars" champ had been barred from leaving the United States. A judge granted Castroneves' request Friday to travel to Brisbane, Australia so he can drive in the Oct. 26 race. Prosecutors may still appeal that order.
Castroneves was indicted last week on federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges and is free on $10 million bail. Prosecutors say Castroneves used offshore accounts to hide millions of dollars in income from the Internal Revenue Service.
Castroneves insists he is innocent and that he relied on advice from tax experts for his financial dealings.
Link: http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/tv/30750839.html
marigold:
An interesting article:
Actress Cloris Leachman's will head the 120th Tournament of Roses on Jan. 1
Cloris Leachman has been chosen as grand marshal for next year's Rose Parade.
The actress, who has an Oscar and eight Emmys, will head the 120th Tournament of Roses on Jan. 1 in Pasadena. The parade's theme is "Hats Off to Entertainment."
The 82-year-old "Dancing With the Stars" contestant said Friday she's thrilled to be grand marshal of a parade that — in her words — "is older than I am."
Leachman won an Oscar as best supporting actress for the 1971 film "The Last Picture Show"; her Emmy wins span from Mary Tyler Moore's classic sitcom in the '70s to "Malcolm in the Middle" in 2006.
Link: http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/movies/30810404.html
marigold:
An interesting article:
Can Lance and Lacey Outsmart Dancing's "Curse"?
So far this season, Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer are getting their Dancing groove on with solid scores and untraditional moves that are earning them kudos (and a little ire). But as Season 7 is beset by a string of injuries — from Jeff Ross' cornea scratch to Misty-May Treanor's tendon-pop — they're not taking any chances.
"The stage is cursed, we all believe it now," Schwimmer told TVGuide.com at the Respect Awards. "So we stay away from that little area by the judges," she said, referring to the perilous spot where several of the show's injuries have occurred. "Seriously," she insisted, in the face of skeptical press. "Lance and I will walk around it all funny, so it's kind of scary, but we're taking extra precautions."
Safety steps that the two are considering range from the superstitious (the pair might "light some sage and throw it in the audience a little bit," Schwimmer said) to the practical: "We're stretching [Lance]. He's not very flexible, he can hardly touch his toes, but we're really taking extra precautions with him right now."
Not even four weeks into the season, Bass and Schwimmer's tandem efforts are starting to extend well beyond the dance floor. Schwimmer was attending Friday's annual award show, presented by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) to support her star partner, who was honored for his commitment to the organization.
"No one should have to live a lie," Bass said, discussing his own experience coming out as a gay man. "That weight that is lifted off your shoulders, I can't even describe it." He came out to the public in July 2006.
Yet, after pre-season buzz about having a same-sex dance partner, Bass wouldn't have things any other way. "I could not even think about another partner besides Lacey. I'm the luckiest person."
For Schwimmer, meanwhile, the pair's recent made-for-TV smooch sealed the deal — at least, in jest. "You know, that's been dream of mine since I was a little girl," she laughed, "so I took advantage!"
With precautionary meaures, smooches and all, how far do you think the pair will go (in the competition, that is)?
Link: http://www.tvguide.com/Dancing-Stars/Dancing-Stars-curse-26332.aspx
apskip:
If Lance and Lacey are lucky, they might last about 3 more rounds. However, they could get voted off anytime. Their competition is Rocco/Karina, Cody/Julianne, Susan/Tony, and the ubitquitous Cloris/Corky.
The clearly superior dancers are Brooke/Derek, Warren/Kym, Toni/Alec, and Maurice/Cheryl.
marigold:
An interesting article:
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Karina Smirnoff Kissing Photo
When they're not Dancing with the Stars, Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are doing a steamy private tango.
As Star reports exclusively in our Oct. 20 issue — on newsstands now! — the Ukraine natives worked up a sweat on the dance floor at the ONE Sunset club in L.A. on Sept. 29.
"They were getting closer and closer until they were grinding on each other," says the eyewitness. "They were dripping with sweat; it was incredibly hot and sexy."
And things didn't stop there! It got even hotter. But you'll have to pick up the new issue of Star for the full story and four can't-miss photos!
Link: http://www.starmagazine.com/news/14701
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