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'Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough Not Leaving! Teaming with Nastia Liukin for Season 20

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Feb 25, 2015 09:06 PM EST

He's back! We aren't sure if Dancing With the Stars fans wished on a shooting star, sold their souls to the devil, or did some black magic, but it seems whatever they did worked, because Derek Hough has just revealed that he will be coming back to the series. Season 20 of the ABC competition will be premiering this spring, but fans were devastated when they heard Hough was sitting the tenth anniversary season out to be part of the Radio City Music hall New York Spring Spectacular. Read More »

'DWTS' Cast Revealed: 'Hunger Games' Star, Michael Sam, Rumer Willis and More

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Feb 25, 2015 02:22 PM EST

Get your groove on! 'Dancing with the Stars' has just announced the list of celebrities for its upcoming 10th anniversary, and it's pretty stellar, if we do say so ourselves. The ABC series really pulled out the stops for the 20th season of the reality completion. Not only are there Olympic athletes on the roster, but also Grammy Award-winning singers, soldiers and even blockbuster actresses. Rumer Willis, Michael Sam, Patti LaBelle and Willow Shields are just a few of the names of the stars who will be shaking it on the dance floor come spring with Mark Ballas, Emma Slater and Val Chmerkovskiy. Read More »

'DWTS' Casting Rumors: Chris Soules, Roseanne Barr, New England Patriot Malcolm Butler?

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Feb 19, 2015 01:41 PM EST

It's almost that time to shake your groove thing once again as ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' is about to make its triumphant return to the airwaves. With a revolving door of cast members this year, fans might be a little worried about who's going to be on the program when it comes back for its 20th season. But have no fears because from what we can tell the stars are going to be coming out in full-force for the 10th anniversary season, including rumored stars Chris Soules from 'The Bachelor,' comedienne Roseanne Barr and New England Patriot Malcolm Butler. Read More »

'Dancing with the Stars' Cast Revealed! Karina Smirnoff, Derek Hough, Cheryl Burke Not Returning

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Feb 11, 2015 03:05 PM EST

It's almost that time of the year when we head out to the ballroom to shake our groove thing. That's right Dancing With the Stars is headed back to the airwaves and it is bring with it some of our favorite professional dancers. The list of pros that will be making their way back to the dance floor has been heavily speculated over the last couple of months, especially with exits of veterans Derek Hough, Cheryl Burke, and Karina Smirnoff. However, today the list was revealed and it looks like most of our favorites will be shimming once again. Read More »

'Dancing With The Stars' Derek Hough Exit Was "Difficult": Will Broadway Bound Star Be Back To 'DWTS' In The Fall?

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Jan 15, 2015 02:16 PM EST

Dancing With the Stars fans were extremely sad when they heard the news that Derek Hough wouldn't be gracing the dance floor come spring. The five-time champ of the series had revealed that he would be taking a leave of absence from the upcoming 20th season to pursue other opportunities. The star will be playing the lead in the New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, but fans of the ABC show have been worried that this departure for Hough might be permanent. Read More »

'DWTS' Karina Smirnoff Engaged! Season 20 Premiere Date Revealed

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Jan 14, 2015 05:38 PM EST

Third time's a charm! Karina Smirnoff is officially engaged to her boyfriend Jason Adelman. The "Dancing with the Stars" pro is ready to become a bride as she has said yes to the proposal. While the dancing pro was also engaged to fellow "DWTS" competitor Maksim Chmerkovskiy in 2009 and professional baseball player Brad Penny in 2011, we have a feeling this engagement will stick. According to Radar Online, the proposal happened over the weekend as Adelman surprised her with the gorgeous ring. "He popped the question on Saturday[, Jan. 10]," the insider told the news site, adding that he did it with a ring that was "just under 5 carats and is an emerald cut." Hollywood Life is reporting that Karina doesn't want to waste any time before making herself Mrs. Adeleman, as she has already started planning the wedding. "Karina wants to get married as soon as possible and definitely wants it to be a big event," a pal told the site. "She already has visions of exactly what she wants." With all this wedding planning, we are wondering if Karina will have time for her dancing duties, as the 20th season of "Dancing with the Stars" is set to kick off early this spring. According to "E! News," during the 2015 TCA Press Tour earlier today, ABC boss Paul Lee announced that "DWTS" would be back Monday, March 16, for the show's new season, but it will unfortunately not include judge Len Goodman or stars Derek Hough and Cheryl Burke. Read More »

'DWTS' Bruno Tonioli Quits? Len Goodman's Fellow Judge Threatens To Leave If Not Made Head Judge

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Dec 24, 2014 01:47 PM EST

Is "Dancing with the Stars" about to undergo another change for it upcoming season? On the heels of judge Len Goodman and professional dancer Cheryl Burke departing the series, it looks like another important member might be bidding ado to the ABC reality competition. Bruno Tonioli, who has been one of the core judges for the program since its inception, is reportedly giving the producers an ultimatum: Either he takes the head judges spot left vacant by Goodman or he's walking. According to Dirty Celebrity Laundry, a war has erupted between the members of the "DWTS" family, as everyone seems to be competing for the spot left open by Len's exit. It's even being rumored that former dancing competitor Maksim Chmerkovskiy will join the panel. Read More »

'Dancing With The Stars' Drug Scandal [RUMORS] Are 'DWTS' Producers Giving Illegal Substances To Professional Male & Female Dancers?

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Dec 24, 2014 12:35 PM EST

Should they change the name of Dancing With the Stars to Drugging With the Stars? Well they might have to, as the ABC reality series has come under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department after speculation arose that the producers of the show were providing cast members with drugs. Read More »

'Dancing With The Stars' Cheryl Burke Quits After Len Goodman Leaves- Dancing Pro Joining NBC Variety Show

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Dec 09, 2014 05:34 PM EST

The door is definitely revolving over on DancinThe door is definitely revolving over on Dancing With the Stars. In the wake of the news that judge Len Goodman wouldn't be returning to the series, it has been revealed that Cheryl Burke is also exiting stage left. The dancing pro, who has been with the show for multiple years, announced that she was unsure of her status with the ABC dancing competition, but today it looks like she has made her choice and is taking up a new job on an NBC variety show.g With the Stars. In the wake of the news that judge Len Goodman wouldn't be returning to the series, it is being revealed that Cheryl Burke is also exiting stage left. The dancing pro who has been with the show for multiple years announced that she was unsure of her status with the ABC dancing competition, but today it looks like she has made her choice and is taking up a new job on an NBC variety show. Read More »

'DWTS' Fav Quits Amid Maksim, Cherly Burke's Departures

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Dec 08, 2014 01:46 PM EST

It seems like "Dancing with the Stars" has been a revolving door lately with stars coming and going. After announcements that Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Cheryl Burke were leaving that show, as well as speculations that co-host Erin Andrews won't be back for the new season, it's being reported that the ABC competition series is losing another member. According to "E! News," Len Goodman, who has been one of the main judges with the show since its inception, will be saying bon voyage to the series after the upcoming spring season. Digital Spy was the first to report on the story, saying that Goodman feels that flying back and forth to film the British show "Strictly Come Dancing" and the American version has become too much for him and he needs a little break from it all. Read More »

'DWTS' Results: Derek Hough, Bethany Mota Eliminated

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Nov 25, 2014 03:34 PM EST

"Dancing with the Stars" has just gotten down to the final three, but sadly one of our favorites had to be cut last night, Nov. 24, from the competition in the process. Spoiler alert: Derek Hough and Bethany Mota had to bid ado to the ABC reality series, leaving Alfonso Ribeiro, Sadie Robertson and Janel Parrish to battle it out for the mirror ball trophy. As far as the YouTube celebrity is concerned, Mota says she isn't sad to leave the series because she learned so much from the experience. "E! News" caught up with the reality star after she was voted off the show last night, and she said she isn't sad to be leaving the competition but rather happy that she got to have the experience. "I didn't expect myself to get this far into the competition," Mota explained. She also praises her partner, saying that "to be able to end on that note with a dance I felt so comfortable with, he did an amazing job choreographing it and making sure that it was perfect for me." Read More »

'DWTS,' 'Duck Dynasty' Sadie Robertson Gets Advice From Ex-'DWTS,' -'Full House' Candace Cameron Bure

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Nov 16, 2014 05:55 PM EST

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Mark Ballas may have a new partner this season in Sadie Robertson, but it looks like his former partner is giving the pair some pretty golden advice. The "Duck Dynasty" star revealed that when it comes to her time on the series, Mark's Season 18 partner Candace Cameron Bure has been kind enough to give the reality star some advice. Ballas and Robertson have been heating up the dance floor on this season of the popular ABC reality competition, and they have even cha-cha'd their way into the semifinals. But when things got difficult for Sadie during last Monday's show, she reached out to Candace to get some advice. The star spoke out to "E! News" explaining that she forgot part of her routine during the live show and that Cameron Bure helped her get through it. "She actually had a lot of blackouts last season where she would forget some of the dance," Robertson told "E! News." "So I had a little blackout Monday night and that never happens to me and I was texting her and was like, 'Hey, do you have any advice about the whole blackout situation? Because I'm kinda nervous." "She was so sweet about it and very helpful," Sadie continued, saying that the "Full House" actress has been helping her a lot this season. "I'm glad I texted her. She's become a really good friend of mine, her and her daughters." Read More »

'RHOBH' Lisa Vanderpump Talks 'RHONJ' Teresa Giudice

By Larry Abuliak | Nov 16, 2014 12:28 PM EST

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Vanderpump is gearing up for the fifth season premiere of the reality show, but she's offering her support for her fellow Bravolebrity and "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice. The "RHONJ" star will spend 15 months away from her kids in the Danbury Correctional Facility in Connecticut, which is what really gets to the "RHOBH" star. "I have a lot of empathy for her situation as regarding her children and the family, because I know she's absolutely a wonderful mother," she told "E! News." "She worships the children, so I do feel sorry for her about that, I really do." While the former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant feels badly for Teresa in regards to her children, the "Vanderpump Rules" star still feels she needs to pay for her crimes. Read More »

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