‘Dancing With The Stars’ Tour

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, News

If ten weeks of Dancing With The Stars is simply not enough, this news might be right up your alley: dates for the next DWTS tour have just been announced.  Those lucky to have a stop in their area will have the chance to see celebrities old (Joey Lawrence, Monique Coleman, Drew Lachey) and new (Marie Osmond, Wayne Newton, Sabrina Bryan).

Tickets for the 37-city event go on sale this weekend; the tour begins in Seattle (12/18) and ends in Philadelphia (2/10).  Take note:  the list of scheduled performers varies depending on location.

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HSM’s Monique Coleman Let Off Easy On ‘The View’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Kids, Music, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, Gossip

I seriously hope that today’s episode of The View was taped like 3 days ago—because there is absolutely no reason why the Vanessa Hudgens issue should not have been addressed.  Today’s guest was High School Musical star Monique Coleman.  Needless to say, I made a concerted effort to watch hoping she would (awkwardly) say something on her co-star’s behalf.  But despite two, TWO, ripe opportunities for them to segue into the controversy, not one host—not even the blunt Joy Behar—brought the subject up.

When first asked why HSM is such a huge hit with fans, Coleman said “I think that’s it’s a positive message that fills a void.  There are so many girls that are doing ridiculous things in this industry right now that to see someone that is wholesome and doing something that’s good….parents can stand behind it, kids can watch it.  And you’ve got cute kids that are doing good things.”  Seriously, how could someone not make a crack on at least the wholesome part?

Then when asked if there would be an HSM3, Monique claimed all six co-stars would all be ‘absolutely interested’ but that it was just basically a matter of seeing if they could get all of them back together to do it again.  Uhh—how about the fact that maybe Disney might not want some of you guys to come back again now??

NOTE TO SELF:  ‘The View’ is owned by Disney.  You shouldn’t have wasted your time expecting anything more…

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‘High School Musical’ Dancing Special

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Specials, Cable

I’m going to take a wild guess and say that most of the die-hard fans of High School Musical 2 have already seen the film a thousand times thanks to their DVR.  So every line, lyric and nuance have been dissected at this point.

But for those who just can’t get enough, The Disney Channel will be airing a dance-along version of the movie next month.  So if you’ve been scratching your head trying to figure out some of those choreographed 8-counts, Zac Efron (along with the other cast members) will be on hand to help provide instruction for several of the musical’s numbers.

Be sure to set your Tivo now for September 8th.

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Dancing With the Stars’ Favorite to Win

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Internet

Internet odds-makers have pegged Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell) to be this season’s Dancing with the Stars winner. Online bookie PinnacleSports.com has Lopez favored, with his odds of winning at 3-to-1. His professional partner is Karina Smirnoff, a newcomer to the series this year. With his background as a drummer and dancer on 1980s Kids Incorporated (remember that show?), maybe he will lead the pack.

Competition is sure to be tough—when Dancing with the Stars premieres Tuesday night, look for such adept hoofers as NFL’s Emmitt Smith, Tucker Carlson from MSNBC, and talk-show host Jerry Springer. OK, they don’t exactly scream dance talent, but the other contestants are Vivica A. Fox (odds of winning are 4-to-1), Monique Coleman (of High School Musical) at 9-to-2 odds, Joey Lawrence (6-to-1 odds), and Harry Hamlin with 13-to-2 odds. Shanna Moakler, Willa Ford and Sara Evans are also participating in the dancefest. Springer is the longshot, with odds at 49-to-1.

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