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Footloose Lacks New Moves, But Not Energy

Matt Cantor — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:04:05 CDT

The remake of Footloose , starring Kenny Wormald as a young man who shakes up a dance-free town, isn't much different from the original. But that's not necessarily bad: "This incarnation of Footloose may not make as great a dent in the current generation as the original film had," writes William...

New Dancing Lineup Adds Criminal Twists

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:56:24 CST

Dancing With the Stars is introducing a few new twists this season, including one couple competing against each other and another working together, USA Today reports. Returning pro Julianne Hough will partner with her real-life boyfriend—country singer Chuck Wicks—while singer Jewel will dance against rodeo-riding husband Ty Murray....

Secret of Chris Brown Hit: It's Really a Gum Commercial

Matt Cantor — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:12:00 CDT

Singer Chris Brown’s hit “Forever” has a trick up its sleeve: It’s actually part of a marketing campaign for Wrigley’s Doublemint gum. The top-10 song contains the lyric "Double your pleasure/double your fun" for good reason, which Wrigley will reveal tomorow. The company paid Brown to update its 48-year-old jingle...

Indy Driver Raises Profile—on Dance Floor

Jamie Buss — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:03 CDT

Six months ago, few beyond IndyCar fans recognized the name Helio Castroneves. Thanks to "Dancing with the Stars," however, Helio’s celebrity-status has skyrocketed. The Indy Racing League is enjoying the ride—the racer’s surge in popularity has been tremendous for the sport. "It's interesting to be in this spot because...

Helio's Dance Card Opens Up

Rob Quinn — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:59:04 CST

Helio Castroneves may have won big in "Dancing With the Stars" but he's lost his fiancee, AP reports. Aliette Vasquez announced she'd called off their engagement less than a day after the Brazilian Indy 500 champ won the mirrorball trophy in the show's grand finale. The Miami businesswoman's agent said...

Helio Races to 'Dancing' Win

Katherine Thompson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:37:59 CST

Spoiler Alert! Race car driver Helio Castroneves is the big winner in this season's "Dancing With the Stars," having beat out experienced dancer and Spice Girl Melanie Brown in the show's glittery finale. Brown may have brought more moves, but the two-time Indy-500-winning driver had the verve needed to impress...