Iraq War Hero J.R. Martinez Wins Dancing With The Stars!
Posted on Nov 23, 2011 @ 10:00AM - 13 comments
By Adam S. Levy,
Radar Staff Writer
Soldier-turned-soap star J.R. Martinez was named the winner of the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars Tuesday, claiming the ABC hit’s coveted mirrorball trophy.
“First and foremost, I want to thank everybody who voted for us for 10 weeks," he said, following the win. “Thank you America for believing in us.”
Ricki Lake Smashing, Hope & Maks Seething, As DWTS Semifinals Kick Off!
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 @ 03:00AM - 11 comments
By Adam S. Levy,
Radar Staff Writer
Ricki Lake was the high scorer on Monday night's edition of Dancing With The Stars, racking up 67 of 70 possible points with a sensational samba and terrific tango as the show's semifinals week kicked off.
In a scoring twist on Monday's episode, each of the four remaining celebs performed two individual numbers for 30 points apiece, as well as a group cha-cha relay for an additional 10 points.
J.R. Martinez Scores First Perfect Score On This Season’s Dancing With The Stars!
Posted on Nov 08, 2011 @ 03:30AM - 7 comments
By Adam S. Levy,
Radar Staff Writer
No one had earned 60 out of 60 points on this season’s edition of Dancing with the Stars -- until now.
Soldier-turned-soap star J.R. Martinez, with pro partner Karina Smirnoff, did just that on Monday night as each of the remaining contestants had to dance to two songs -- one of which they would not know until 20 minutes before showtime.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Len Goodman Kiss & Make Up - Literally!
Posted on Nov 08, 2011 @ 12:00AM - 3 comments
Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy and head judge Len Goodman have mended fences -- with a kiss -- after an uncomfortable exchange two weeks ago.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 'I Have Nothing To Apologize For To Len'
Posted on Oct 26, 2011 @ 09:30AM - 15 comments
Maksim Chmerkovskiy isn't backing down from his razor sharp jab to Len Goodman, two days after he told Dancing with the Stars' 67-year-old head judge, “Maybe it's time to get out" of the ballroom business.
"I have nothing to apologize for to Len," the Russian pro dancer, 31, told Good Morning America on Wednesday. "The last time I apologized was to my grandma when she was dying of cancer."
Maksim Backtracks On DWTS: ‘It's Not My Show’
Posted on Oct 26, 2011 @ 02:00AM - 1 comment
A night after claiming Dancing with the Stars "is my show," dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy backtracks on his egotistical statement.
"It came out wrong ... it's not my show, I’m part of a very large cast am I'm very proud of being here," Chmerkovskiy, 31, said on Tuesday's show.
Referencing his co-stars and fellow dancers, the hunky professional said, "These guys out there are amazing!"
Carrie Ann Scolds Maks: 'Don't Be Disrespectful Like That!' On DWTS
Posted on Oct 25, 2011 @ 04:15AM - 11 comments
Pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy and judge Len Goodman clashed in an uncomfortable moment on Dancing with the Stars’ Broadway-themed night Monday, causing judge Carrie Ann Inaba to chide Chmerkovskiy, “Don't be disrespectful like that!"
DWTS Judge Carrie Ann Inaba Dishes On Her Diet Makeover
Posted on Oct 12, 2011 @ 10:15AM - Add a comment
By Leah Ornstein - Radar Style & Beauty Editor
J.R. Martinez Moves The Ballroom To Tears On DWTS
Posted on Oct 04, 2011 @ 05:30AM - 7 comments
By Adam S. Levy
Radar Staff Writer
There was hardly a dry eye in the house on Dancing with the Stars Monday night when J.R. Martinez shared his gut wrenching story and then performed an emotional rumba dedicated to U.S. military personnel who didn’t make it home.
J.R. Martinez & Chynna Phillips Tie At Top On DWTS; Ron Artest At Bottom
Posted on Sep 20, 2011 @ 05:30AM - 6 comments
All eyes were on Chaz Bono for the premiere of the 13th season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars Monday night, but
former Iraqi war veteran turned actor/activist J.R. Martinez and Chynna Phillips stole the show. Each waltzed their way into a two-way tie for the top spot -- scoring 22 out of 30 for their freshman dances.
