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Kellie Pickler Dances for Mirror Ball Trophy [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48:13 +0000

Last night, in the finals of Dancing with the Stars, country star Kellie Pickler danced a breathtaking freestyle routine that had the audience and one judge in tears. WATCH! Tonight, we’ll find out who takes home the mirror ball trophy. WBKR Waking Crew regular, Kizzy, is ready to pick a winner! Listen to this. HILARIOUS! [...]

Kellie Pickler Has Sights on Mirror Ball Trophy on Dancing With the Stars [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:12:16 +0000

I had a hunch Kellie Pickler was going to be around a long time this season on Dancing With The Stars. But, after last night's contemporary jazz performance snagged her HUGE scores from the judges, I have a hunch Kellie just may be carting home the mirror ball trophy at season's end. WATCH!!

Taylor Swift to Perform on 'X Factor' Elimination Episode

egrant — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 07:00:38 +0000

First “Dancing with the Stars”, and now Taylor Swift will make a stop by “The X Factor”, Amy Sciarretto has more, courtesy of Taste of Country. Taylor Swift‘s TV takeover isn’t over by any means. While the superstar was everywhere on both breakfast and late night when ‘Red’ was released, there is one outlet that [...]

DWTS Judge Falls Out of Her Chair on Live TV [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:15:36 +0000

Hilarious! Last night on Dancing with the Stars, moments after Gilles Marini burned up the dance floor, Carrie Ann Inaba declared “Let the baby making begin!” And then . . . BOOM! She toppled right out of her chair at the judges’ table. This is so funny. WATCH!

'Dancing with the Stars: All Stars' Lineup Announced

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:06:53 +0000

A couple months ago, ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ announced an upcoming all-star season in which they’d bring back contestants from years past to compete for ultimate bragging rights (and, we assume, a moon-sized mirrorball trophy). Now we know who those celeb dancers will be.

Dancing With The Stars Week 8 Results Review

Melissa Molina — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:33:11 +0000

There’s usually a thick blanket of anxiety that sweeps over contestants and audience members alike when the results portion of the show comes about. Nobody likes seeing their favorites go home, but in this particular results episode of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ we’re seeing a double elimination. Ouch. Not fun.

Chad Handicaps the New "Dancing With The Stars" Cast

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:00:21 +0000

I'm so happy, I've got the Fox Trots! Monday marks the start of the 14th season of Dancing With The Stars and twelve new hopefuls are ready to suit up and Tango it out for a shot at the show's mirror ball trophy. As usual, the list of "stars" is debatable and all over the place, so I decided to sort through it and give you a handy-dandy viewer's guide to the new season. Who will be this year's Michael Bolton (bless his heart) and who will be ready to "burn the floor"?

Who Won 'Dancing with the Stars'? [SPOILER, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:58:04 +0000

We started out 10 weeks ago with 12 couples. A few shocking eliminations later, it was down to three: Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke, J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff, and Ricki Lake and Derek Hough. So who took home the big prize of that shiny mirrorball trophy? After each couple danced again for another score [...]

'Dancing with the Stars' Season 13 Week 10 – Three Memorable Moments [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:26:00 +0000

On Monday, after more than two months of competition, Finals Night was upon us. Whee! All three remaining couples performed two routines — a regular dance and the beloved “freestyle” dance, where there are no rules and everyone just gets to have some fun for a change. If things go the way they're supposed to, [...]

Who Went Home on the Eighth Week of 'Dancing with the Stars'? [SPOILER, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:30:36 +0000

Five couples danced two individual routines on Monday night, an evening which also saw J.R. and Karina get the first and second perfect scores of the season. So which couples made next week’s semi-finals — and who went home? The two couples standing after the rest were declared safe were Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke, [...]

'Dancing with the Stars' Season 13 Week 8 – Three Memorable Moments [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:05:15 +0000

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Who Went Home on the Seventh Week of 'Dancing with the Stars'? [SPOILER, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:28:19 +0000

Six couples danced Halloween-themed routines on Monday night, but one became a ghost during the elimination show. So who’ll be haunting the dance floor from the sidelines from now on? As always, one of the last two couples standing after the rest were declared safe was not necessarily in the bottom two. One of them [...]

'Dancing with the Stars' Season 13 Week 6 – Three Memorable Moments [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:27:02 +0000

It's Broadway Week on 'Dancing with the Stars,' and you know what that means — jazz hands! Theatrics! Verbal smackdowns between judges and pros!

The seven remaining couples did their best homages to the Great White Way plus a group dance, and from the looks of things, the pressure is starting to build.

Here are some highlights.

Kizzy is Smitten with Blake Shelton – Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough and Kizzy's Cousin who is Foot-Loose

Moon Mullins — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:04:38 +0000

Kizzy called the WBKR Waking Crew this morning after watching last night’s Dancing with the Stars. She has a Kizzy-style description of Blake. She also tells us about her cousin, Keelolo, who is foot-loose.

J.R. Martinez Dances For Fallen Soldiers on DWTS [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:46:53 +0000

If you missed last night's Dancing With The Stars, you missed an episode full of moving stories and inspired performances. Nancy Grace shared her and her daughter's story of survival. David Arquette detailed his battle with addiction following the end of his marriage and Ricki Lake danced her way through the agony of a painful divorce. But no story, no performance was as moving as the one given by J.R. Martinez, who discussed, in detail, how he recovered from a gruesome accident he suffered while serving in Iraq. Watch this! You will be inspired!

Why Isn't KIZZY on "Dancing With The Stars?"

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:05:17 +0000

Monday night, the newest cast of Dancing With The Stars strutted its stuff for the first time this season. And viewers were probably left wondering how Elisabetta Canalis (better known as "George Clooney's ex-girlfriend) made it on the show. Is she really a "star?" One viewer who was definitely scratching her head . . . KIZZY from The WBKR Waking Crew. In fact, she was fired up and called Chad and Moon this morning to voice her displeasure! Or, as Kizzy would say, her "displeasurerer!" Take a listen!

WBKR INSIDER SCOOP: New Dancing With The Stars Cast!

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:30:25 +0000

It's official!! The new cast of Dancing With The Stars was announced last night and the Internet is buzzing about this year's crop of talent! Hopefully you spared yourself the pain of watching Bachelor Pad to see the official reveal last evening! After all, no one should be forced to sit through that multicar pile-up! So,who are the mirror ball trophy hopefuls? We have the full list right here . . . and I feel it's my duty to handicap the field and offer up some commentary about who will shine and who will whine!

This Hines is Centered in the Winner's Circle

Moon Mullins — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:49:54 +0000

Two-time Super Bowl champion Hines Ward added another trophy to his collection Tuesday evening, as the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was named the winner of 'Dancing With the Stars' season 12.

Ward, who impressed the judges the entire season, was a heavy favorite heading into Tuesday's finale, and saved room to thank partner Kym Johnson, the judges and his fans for his incredible run.

Miyagi Have Hope for You — No More

Moon Mullins — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:51:13 +0000

For Ralph Macchio, it was close, but not close enough.

The 'Karate Kid' star was officially kicked out of the 'Dancing With the Stars' season 12 competition Tuesday night, ending a somewhat rocky road to the semifinals.

Macchio, who began the season with an unexpectedly strong debut performance, thanked his fans and partner Karina Smirnoff for an unforgettable run on the show.

Goodnight Sweet Prince – Romeo is a No-No

Moon Mullins — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:03:18 +0000

Despite a solid run in the competition, tonight, 'Dancing With the Stars' season 12 bid adieu to rapper Romeo, just one week before the semi-finals.

The 21-year-old, who received a standing ovation from the judges after he was eliminated, expressed mixed - but ultimately upbeat - thoughts on Tuesday's results.