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Why DWTS Season 18 Might Be The Best Yet

“Dancing with the Stars” announced its cast for Season 18 earlier this morning, and holy moly we’re excited. Not only did our suspicions about Olympians competing for the mirror ball trophy come true, but the list of athletes involved is even better than we had hoped. Charlie White and Meryl Davis sport their gold medals […]

Predicting the Next "Dancing with the Stars" Olympians

What do Kristi Yamaguchi and Evan Lysacek have in common? Let’s see: They’re both American figure skaters. They’ve both won an Olympic gold medal for their performance in singles (Yamaguchi in 1992 and Lysacek in 2010). They’re both currently enjoying a pressure-free visit to Sochi… Oh, and they both beasted “Dancing with the Stars.” Yamaguchi took home the […]

Dancing in a Shifting World

When Brilynn Rakes was two months old, her parents noticed something different about her eyes: They were constantly shaking back and forth. An eye doctor diagnosed her with nystagmus, a rare condition that meant she had little control over her eye muscles. Nystagmus is also known as “dancing eyes”—which is fitting because, despite being legally […]

Bringing Ballroom to Maksim Chmerkovskiy's Backyard

There’s a whole lot to love about “Dancing with the Stars”: celebrities, glittery costumes, live music, zany judges…we could go on. But one of the most lovable aspects of the show is getting to witness the journey of each (previously) non-dancing celeb. It’s easy to get sentimental about the idea that anyone can dance. Three […]

Reality TV Secrets Revealed

Jamie Goodwin and Teddy Forance have a not-so-private conversation on the set of “All the Right Moves.” (photo by Joe Toreno) If you’re anything like us, you’re probably glued to the screen anytime a reality dance show is on. Then you might watch it over and over on your DVR, obsessing over your favorite parts. […]

Kym Johnson's Take on DWTS Season 14 (and The Urkel)

It’s “Dancing with the Stars” day! Season 14 premieres tonight, and—with some studly stars and our favorite ballroom ladies and gents fighting for that Mirror Ball Trophy—it’s definitely going to be a good one. To start off the season right, DS got the inside scoop from “DWTS” pro Kym Johnson about her expectations for partner […]

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 […]

The Dirt: Lacey Schwimmer

Lacey Schwimmer first shimmied into homes across America on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 3. She made it to the Top 4 with routines like “Dancing,” with Kameron Bink, and “Hip Hip Chin Chin,” a sexy samba with Danny Tidwell. After “SYTYCD,” it didn’t take long for this former competitive ballroom dancer to […]