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Dancing With the Stars First Round Eliminations Unsurprising

Tonya Plank | Posted 09.25.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

It's not surprising that the first two to go in this premiere week were comedian Jeffrey Ross and actor Ted McGinley, though it's somewhat unfortunate...

With Dancing With the Stars Season 7: Every Demographic Covered

Tonya Plank | Posted 08.25.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

Good Morning America announced the show's season seven celebrity contestants. It appears DWTS producers have worked very hard to cover just about every major demographic base.

Shannon Elizabeth Needs to Stomp That Latin Out

Tonya Plank | Posted 04.29.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

Hooray for Marissa Jaret Winokur. Her tango this week was lovely. I agree with Len that it was her best dance yet. And poor Cristian!

Shannon Elizabeth Cries, Rants About "Dancing With The Stars" Judges' Critique

Huffington Post | Posted 04.23.2008 | Entertainment


Shannon Elizabeth and her partner Derek Hough were not pleased with the judges' critique of their performance on Monday's "Dancing with the Stars." W...

Dancing With the Stars: The Musical Mambo Gets Marlee Matlin Booted (and Shannon Elizabeth Hangs On)

Tonya Plank | Posted 04.23.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

I would have liked to hear Marlee's perspective on her difficulties. We heard the judges say everything looked "forced," but Mambo is impossible without being able to hear the music.