Topic: Dancing with the Stars

Us Weekly Readers Divided On Issue of Same-Sex Dancing

Us Weekly Readers Divided On Issue of Same-Sex Dancing

The popularity and press interest surrounding same-sex dancing pair Gili Shem Tov and Dorit Milman on Israel’s version of Dancing with the Stars has led to lots of speculation – including mine – that the US edition of the show will soon follow suit. One name bandied about as a possible celebrity is Portia de Rossi, although her wife Ellen DeGeneres reportedly thinks watching same-sex dancing is strange. More »

Video: The Same-Sex Israeli ‘Dancing’ Pair Is Back

Video: The Same-Sex Israeli 'Dancing' Pair Is Back

They’re more than just dance partners – they’re trailblazers. Israeli TV host Gili Shem Tov agreed to be on her country’s edition of Dancing with the Stars under the condition that she be assigned a female partner. The show agreed, and Shem Tov, along with her pro dance partner Dorit Milman, quickly captured attention around the world.

This week, they performed their second dance, a sexy rumba. More »

Same Sex Couple Makes Israeli ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere

Same Sex Couple Makes Israeli 'Dancing With the Stars' Premiere

A few weeks ago, the Israeli edition of hit reality show Dancing with the Stars (in Hebrew, it’s Rokdim im Kochavim) made waves when they announced the show’s ever same-sex pairing. Out lesbian TV host Gili Shem Tov (pictured) has been paired with professional dancer Dorit Milman. During rehearsals, Shem Tov and Milman decided that they would switch off leading. More »

Israeli ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Will Feature a Same-Sex Pair

Israeli 'Dancing With the Stars' Will Feature a Same-Sex Pair

The Israeli version of hit show Dancing With the Stars has just announced that a contestant on this year’s show, TV host Gill Shem Tov (a woman), will be paired with a female professional dancer, Dorit Milman. Shem Tov, who is a lesbian, has helped bring international attention to Israel’s version of the show. But instead of asking “why is Israel doing that?” I would like to ask “why isn’t America?” More »

Can You Believe Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Thinks He’s ‘Bigger’ Than Kim Kardashian? Yes, Actually We Can.

Can You Believe Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Thinks He's 'Bigger' Than Kim Kardashian?  Yes, Actually We Can.

Earlier today, Daily News reported that Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of Jersey Shore fame asked for half a million dollars upfront for a potential deal. When he was told that not even Kim Kardashian makes that much upfront, his manager replied that Sorrentino is “much larger” than Kim Kardashian.

When I first saw this, I thought, “Ok, keep dreaming, Mike.” A reality star really thinks he can make more than… oh yeah, another reality star? More »

Does Bristol Palin’s Dancing Outfit Look Modest to You?

Does Bristol Palin's Dancing Outfit Look Modest to You?

When Bristol Palin was announced as a contestant on the new season of Dancing with the Stars, she said that she planned to wear modest costumes on the show. That’s a tall order for a show that’s all about slinky, sexy dance gear. Today, the first photos of the ‘celebrities’ and their pro partners were released, and here’s Bristol posing with her partner Mark Ballas. Do you consider this a modest costume? More »

10 Things I Hope Happen on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ This Season

10 Things I Hope Happen on 'Dancing With the Stars' This Season

The cast of Dancing With the Stars‘ eleventh season was announced yesterday. Most of the contestants’ names had already been leaked, but that doesn’t mean the show is going to be any less awesome. Here are some of the hopes I have for the new season.

1. They make David Hasselhoff do a dance to “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”

2. The Situation and Bristol Palin hook up. Think of the potential future reality programming! Plus, we already know that Snooki voted for McCain. More »