Rodeo champ Ty Murray rides out of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroom

October 6th, 2009 Injured Tom DeLay hangs up his 'Dancing' shoesLOS ANGELES — It wasn't two left feet, but two fractured feet that forced Tom DeLay to hang up his dancing shoes on Tuesday. The former House Republican Whip said he's taking his doctor's advice and leaving the ABC television show "Dancing With the Stars." DeLay has been diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet from the rigors of dancing and must wear foot braces when away from the ballroom.

September 30th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's Neverland amusement rides have become a hit on California's county fair circuit. Three attractions, the Spider, the Wave Swinger and the Zipper, have been auctioned off and have started appearing at carnivals.

September 30th, 2009 Baz Luhrmann wields judges' paddle on 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — The man who made "Moulin Rouge" is lending his expertise to "Dancing With the Stars." Baz Luhrmann is serving as a guest judge on the hit ABC dance show on Monday and Tuesday as head judge Len Goodman takes a week off. The 47-year-old Australian filmmaker wrote and directed "Strictly Ballroom" in 1992, which launched his film career.

September 23rd, 2009 Broadway legend TOMMY TUNE has taken aim at TV celebrity dance contests, insisting they're cruel. The revered dancer/choreographer isn't surprised so many contestants are injured while rehearsing for dance sequences on shows like Dancing With The Stars and Strictly Come Dancing - because the untrained struggle with foxtrots and tangos.

September 23rd, 2009 Ashley Hamilton, Macy Gray tossed from 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — Actor Ashley Hamilton and singer Macy Gray are leaving the "Dancing With the Stars" ballroom. On Wednesday, they became the first contestants to be eliminated on the ninth season of the ABC dance-off.

September 22nd, 2009 Sheriff: Suspect says God led him to Jewel's ranchFORT WORTH, Texas — A man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at her rural Texas ranch said he was on a mission from God, authorities said Tuesday. Michael Lawrance Kozelka of Wisconsin was arrested last week after he went two consecutive days to the 2,000-acre Stephenville ranch owned by Jewel's husband, rodeo champion Ty Murray, said Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant.

September 14th, 2009 KELLY OSBOURNE has found the best way to shed unwanted weight - sign up to compete in U.S. show DANCING WITH THE STARS.

August 17th, 2009 'Dancing With the Stars' cast includes Tom DelayNEW YORK — Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports in kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars. Other hopefuls include entertainer Donny Osmond; singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Melissa Joan Hart, Debi Mazar and Ashley Hamilton (son of George); models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland; reality stars Kelly Osbourne and Mark Dacascos ("the Chairman" on Food Network's "Iron Chef America"); mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell; professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and the 62-year-old former congressman from Texas.

August 3rd, 2009 'Burn the Floor' brings ballroom dancing to B'wayNEW YORK — There's nothing like a little help from a popular television talent contest to put some oomph into a Broadway show's potential box office appeal. "Burn the Floor," an exhausting, perpetual-motion dance extravaganza on view at the Longacre Theatre, has spiced up its footwork with the addition of two big names from ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" — Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff.

July 24th, 2009 'Dancing' duo prepare to turn up the heat on B'wayNEW YORK — Karina Smirnoff (kuh-REE'-nuh SMEER'-nahf) and Maksim Chmerkovskiy (MAKS'-ihm shmehr-KAWF'-skee) have no time to think about their wedding. They're too busy burning up the dance floor.

May 13th, 2009 Another star rides out of the 'Dancing' ballroomLOS ANGELES — The King of the Cowboys has left the ballroom. After weeks of less-than-stellar scores, rodeo champ Ty Murray was eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars." The 39-year-old bull rider came into Tuesday's semifinal results show in last place with 48 points out of 60.

May 12th, 2009 Gilles Marini dominates 'Dancing' semifinals showLOS ANGELES — Gilles Marini may be the front-runner for the "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy. The 33-year-old actor earned a perfect score of 60 points from judges Monday for his two dances in the semifinal round.

May 6th, 2009 Lil Kim is eliminated from Dancing With the StarsLOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from "Dancing With the Stars." The curvaceous, pint-sized rapper — known for her flamboyant, hip-wiggling performance style — consistently earned high scores throughout the competition, twice topping the judges' leaderboard. But she was eliminated from the hit ABC show Tuesday.

May 6th, 2009 Another celebrity dismissed from 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from "Dancing With the Stars." The curvaceous, pint-sized rapper — known for her flamboyant, hip-wiggling performance style — consistently earned high scores throughout the competition, twice topping the judges' leaderboard. But she was eliminated from the hit ABC show Tuesday.

May 6th, 2009 Another star dismissed from 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from "Dancing With the Stars." The curvaceous, pint-sized rapper — known for her flamboyant, hip-wiggling performance style — consistently earned high scores throughout the competition, twice topping the judges' leaderboard. But she was eliminated from the hit ABC show Tuesday.