5 Things to Know About DWTS Winner JR Martinez


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Who Is JR Martinez?

Iraq veteran and former soap star JR Martinez, 28, won over America and the judges to bring home the trophy on Dancing With the Stars last night. But it's clear from his positive attitude and resilience that JR was a winner before the competition even started. Here are five things to know about the guy we'll hopefully be seeing more of. JR Was only 19 when he was injured while serving in Iraq Read more

Do You Agree With the Winner of Dancing With the Stars?


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J.R. Martinez Wins Dancing With the Stars

Another season of Dancing With the Stars is behind us, with J.R. Martinez taking home the coveted mirror-ball trophy this time around. It seemed like Martinez had it in the bag from the start: not only did he have the moves, but he captured the hearts of audiences with his winning personality and inspiring backstory. Runners-up Ricki Lake and Rob Kardashian still gave it their all, though, so Read more

Kim Kardashian Tricks Bieber Fans Into Voting For Her Brother on Dramatic DWTS


Updated 10/26/11 11:36 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Kim Kardashian Visits Rob on Dancing With the Stars Pictures

Most of the Kardashian family came out to watch Rob perform his cha-cha with partner Cheryl Burke on Dancing With the Stars in LA last night. Kim was joined by her husband, Kris Humphries, while Khloé had her one-and-only, Lamar Odom on her arm. Kris and Bruce Jenner were in the audience cheering on Rob, as Kim was busy cooking up a voting scheme for her younger brother. Kim Kardashian tweeted Read more

Ricki Lake Sweats All Over Derek Hough and Loses 13 Inches


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Ricki Lake's Weight Loss on Dancing With the Stars

Known for her spunky attitude as both Tracy Turnblad in the original movie Hairspray and her 11-year stint as a daytime talk show host, Ricki Lake, 43, is no stranger to weight issues. A few years ago, she dropped 140 pounds off her 270-pound frame, and although she might have gained some back, Dancing With the Stars is whipping her back into shape. Ricki told Ellen DeGeneres on her show that Read more

Nancy Grace Might Have Exposed Her Stars on DWTS


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Nancy Grace Wardrobe Malfunction on Dancing With the Stars

"A bit top heavy at times," is how judge Bruno Tonioli described Nancy Grace's performance on Dancing With the Stars last night. Rumor has it that Nancy's costume couldn't contain her cleavage as she finished her number last night. As host Tom Bergeron explained, "On the European version that would be perfectly fine." Not so much in America. Read more

How Dancing With the Stars Inspired These 7 Celebs to Get Healthy and Fit


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How Dancing With the Stars Got These Celebs Healthy and Fit

Season 13 of Dancing With the Stars kicks off in less than two weeks, and it is already shaping up to be a very competitive and entertaining season. It's no surprise that this show seems to whip most of the contestants into amazing shape thanks to the five or more hours of training each day. Here are some noteworthy celebs that were inspired to stay fit and healthy after their ballroom days were Read more

Learn to Cha-Cha With Dancing With the Stars' Mark Ballas


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How to Dance the Cha-Cha With Dancing With the Stars

There's a reason so many celebs lose weight while competing on Dancing With the Stars — dancing is hard work. You can blast calories while you boogie down with Mark Ballas in our latest video. The dance pro and two-time winner of the competition is here to teach you a bit about the cha-cha, which he will surely be dancing with his new partner Kristin Cavallari. Time to put on your dancing shoes Read more

Ricki Lake Gained Weight Falling in Love — Can You Relate?


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Ricki Lake on Weight Gain, Love, and Dancing With the Stars

Ahh love. Finding that special person makes life so much better, but unfortunately falling head over heels can make you fall off the healthy wagon. Season 13 Dancing With the Stars contestant Ricki Lake has always been very public about her weight issues, and she shares with Us Weekly: "I fell in love last year . . . I didn't gain a lot of weight but I feel like I could lose about 15 pounds. I'm Read more

Meet the Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Cast!


Updated 08/30/11 11:44 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 3 comments

Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Full Cast List

The new cast of Dancing With the Stars has just been revealed, and as usual, it's an eclectic group of actors, reality stars, and other personalities. From David Arquette to Chaz Bono to Nancy Grace, check out all the stars who will be swiveling their hips when the 13th season starts on Sept. 19. Read more

6 Fun Fitness Facts With Kym Johnson From Dancing With The Stars


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Kym Johnson Fitness and Diet Tips

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. As one of the world’s most well-known, talented, and admired professional ballroom dancers, not only does Kym Johnson rock it on the dance floor, but she also has one rock-hard body. If you’ve caught any of the past nine seasons of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars (I admit, I’m a total DWTS addict), you’ve Read more