Tag: derek hough

These Budding Ballroom Stars Will Make Your Day

We’re all about dance prodigies this week. On Tuesday, it was a 6-year-old breakdancing champ. Today? Pre-adolescent ballroom masters. Meet Anika Baker, 10, and Carter Williams, 11, two very talented youngsters who have been chosen to represent the United States in the junior division of the elite Blackpool ballroom competition, held annually in Blackpool, England. […]

Derek and Julianne Hough's New TV Show

Drama queens? Nah. (photo AP/Dan Steinberg) Remember a few weeks ago, when we told you about Starz’s new ballet drama, which is going to “explore the dark underbelly of the ballet world”? Well, the network is apparently putting all its eggs in one dance-y basket, because yesterday they announced a second new show—which will portray […]

New "DWTS" Cast Revealed

The season of sequined fringe is upon us. The season 16 cast of “Dancing with the Stars” was announced today on “Good Morning America.” Yay? Sorry. I’m sure the latest season of this weirdly fascinating cultural phenomenon will be just as entertaining as the last 15. I’m just feeling a little sad that one Chelsie […]

More Big "DWTS" News

A few weeks ago, we told you about the All Star cast for Season 15 of “Dancing with the Stars.” Well, there’s more news from the Land of the Mirrorball Trophy: The star/pro pairings have been announced! And the list has raised a few eyebrows. Interestingly, five of the 12 All Star contestants are going […]

Derek Hough: "Dear Maria Menounos…"

Did you see Derek Hough’s open letter to his soon-to-be “Dancing with the Stars” partner Maria Menounos? DHough took to the Huffington Post to share a few pre-competition words of encouragement for the “Extra” host. “When I first heard you were going to be my partner, I was completely stoked,” he says. “You have incredible […]

8 Things You Should Know About Derek Hough

From Brooke Burke to Jennifer Grey, Derek Hough has led some of Hollywood’s hottest leading ladies across the ballroom floor—but it’s practically impossible to take your eyes off him. After all, the “Dancing with the Stars” dynamo captivates crowds with his high-energy choreography, daredevil feats of footwork and confident charisma. It’s no wonder the most […]