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The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards

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61st Annual Emmy Awards

Could the be another year for firsts?

Around this same time last September, the execs of basic cable were thrilled to see one of their own finally win the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series (Mad Men). Meanwhile, producers of reality fare saw an award given to one of their hosts (Jeff Probst). So which other category could be covered during this round? Animation.

For the first time since 1961 (when The Flintstones were still on air), an animated program has been nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. So will Family Guy finally go where The Simpsons has never gone before? Not if the six other contenders have anything to say about it!

So who won? Who lost? Which funnyman took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor since Jeremy Piven wasn’t even nominated? Read our West Coast play-by-play account of this evening’s telecast and find out!

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Dancing with the Stars 9: The New Partners Revealed

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Although we’ve already learned the celebrities comprising Dancing with the Stars 9, we know now the 16 pairs vying for that mirror ball trophy.

Aside from the addition of Anna Demidova (last season’s contest winner), there will be no new faces in the professional line-up this round. (The cast is already comprised of three So You Think You Can Dance vets as it is.) Louis Van Amstel, who was just seen on SYTYCD, will also make a return to his old stomping grounds.

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Will Keanu Reeves Be Dancing with the Stars?

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Keanu ReevesCould we soon be seeing Neo testing out his acrobatic moves on the dance floor? Only if has her way.

In an interview with Us Weekly, the vet revealed that a certain Matrix star has been her dream partner for several years now. (What? You mean Steve Wozniak wasn’t cutting it for her?)

“I have always wanted to meet ,” the newly engaged dancer revealed. “I’ve said it for, like, eight seasons, and it doesn’t seem that he’s gotten the message. He hasn’t responded, so I’m starting to give up.” Seriously, Karina—the man’s acting is a bit…stiff. Do you honestly think he’d be able to tackle choreography?

Season 9 of DWTS begins on Monday, September 21.

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DWTS’ Steve Wozniak Injured Again

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Steve WozniakSteve Wozniak’s problems have just moved up his leg.

According to E! Online, the Apple co-founder is now dealing with more than just a foot fracture. Earlier this weekend, Wozniak pulled a hamstring during rehearsals.

Although host Tom Bergeron says Steve is “determined to be there on Monday and dance,” one source claims the injured celebrity has been “limping pretty badly.”

So what would this mean for should her partner be permanently sidelined? “The only thing it will impact is if there is one week we were going to have a double elimination and we wouldn’t do that. But we’d still eliminate someone. So if [he] can’t dance this week, we’re still going to knock somebody else out anyway because that’s the way we roll,” Bergeron explained.

(You can find all the Dancing with the Stars: Season 8 posts here.)

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Dancing with the Stars 8 Pairings Announced

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Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks

Although we’ve already learned the names of Dancing with the Stars’ next competitors, we know now which 13 pairs will be vying for that mirror ball trophy.

Included in the mix are two professionals familiar to viewers: Chelsie Hightower (Season 4) and Dmitry Chaplin (Season 2). Chelsie and Dmitry will join Lacey Schwimmer, another SYTYCD vet, on the eighth installment of the ballroom show.

 

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 4 Loser

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Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff on Dancing with the Stars

On yesterday’s episode of Dancing with the Stars, the nine amateur performers were assigned either the sexy Samba or the fiery Tango. By night’s end:

  • The show’s two leaders scored less than they did last week. Warren earned a 22 (down from 25) for his Samba while Brooke got a 26 (down from a 28) for her Samba.
  • Three performers hit new highs. Lance racked up a 26 (Tango), Susan reached a 24 (Tango) while Cloris achieved a 22 (Tango).
  • Speaking of Leachman, this was the first time she had ever seen a mark above 20.
  • Rocco DiSpirito was the only person to not score above a 19. (He was given an 18 for his Samba.)

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 4

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Last Tuesday, chef Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff came very close to being eliminated from Dancing with the Stars. But thanks to Misty May-Treanor’s nasty accident, the couple was given another chance to stay in the game.

Unfortunately, the remaining 9 pairs were not able to write off Week 3 completely. The scores from this Monday’s dances are going to be combined with last week’s numbers to determine Week 4’s elimination.

So after tonight’s Samba and Tango performances, were Rocco and Karina still likely to leave next? Read on!

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 3

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Last week, eleven couples were vying for ’ mirror ball trophy. Seven days later, we were down to only nine.

Although she had planned to take on the jive tonight, an injury forced Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor to suddenly leave the competition. You can see her explain the incident - and hear the injury happen - below.


So how did the remaining dancers fare in Week 3? You can find out after the jump.

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 2

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Two down, eleven to go.  Last week on the , the celebrities were tasked with two different dances over two different days.  Those performances resulted in the eliminations of both comedian Jeffrey Ross and actor Ted McGinley by Wednesday.

This week, the amateurs took on either the sultry Rumba or the aggressive Paso Doble. Did the celebrities rise to the challenge? Read on!

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 1, Day 2

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Last night, Dancing with the Stars: Season 7 kicked off with a jam-packed premiere.

All 13 couples - including 2 injured dancers - attempted either a Cha Cha Cha or a Foxtrot. After Round 1, actress/model Brooke Burke was sitting in the lead with a score of 23 while comedian Jeffrey Ross was resting at the bottom with an embarrassing 12. (Even Adam Carolla managed to get a 15 at this point last year.)

Tonight, 12 of the pairs were given one more chance to win voters over before Wednesday’s second elimination. Who proved they were worth saving…and who asked to be sent home? Read on!

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