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"DWTS" Week 4: Return of the Dancing Crabs

Last night was Disney night on “Dancing with the Stars,” and it left me somewhere between gleeful and totally creeped out. On the gleeful side: DISNEY! So much happiness, so many childhood memories, so many fabulous princess dresses! Just look at all the pretty princess dresses in the opening number! (screenshot from “DWTS”) On the […]

"DWTS" Dynamic Duos: The Good, the Bad and the Awkward

Last night’s “Dancing with the Stars” left much to be desired—namely, a performance longer than 15 seconds from the “DWTS” Pro Troupe Team. Nevertheless, the stars kept things interesting during the “Dynamic Duo” episode, which featured routines channeling the likes of Adam and Eve, Bonnie and Clyde, Lucy and Ricky…you get the picture. It also […]

A Night at the Movies: "DWTS" Week 3 Results

I’m kind of bummed that “Dancing with the Stars” is back to airing just one night a week. Not only are Tuesdays a little sadder when they don’t include Betsey Johnson doing the splits, but the tighter format also means that we see less of the “DWTS” pros and troupe dancers doing their thing in […]

When the "DWTS" Pros ARE the Stars

Here’s the thing about “Dancing with the Stars”: These days, it seems like the pros have become celebrities in their own right, shining just as bright as the starlets and boy-banders and Olympic athletes they partner. And how great is that? In what other context could world-class ballroom dancers achieve such huge mainstream fame? Just […]

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 […]

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 […]