‘Moulin Rouge’ director Baz Luhrmann wields judges’ paddle on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

October 7th, 2009 SCARLETT JOHANSSON is calling on Hollywood bosses to cast her in the next big movie musical - confessing her childhood dream was to be the next JUDY GARLAND. The stunning star was recently forced to deny rumours she's set to star in a forthcoming Broadway show - but Johansson admits she would love to take on an all singing, all dancing role, either on stage or screen.

October 6th, 2009 2 celebrities hang up their 'Dancing' shoesLOS ANGELES — Politician Tom DeLay and actress Debi Mazar have turned in their last dance. Both are leaving "Dancing With the Stars." DeLay withdrew from the ABC dance-off Tuesday after being diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet, while Mazar was eliminated the traditional way: low scores and insufficient fan support.

September 29th, 2009 Movie legend DAME ELIZABETH TAYLOR is glued to the current season of TV talent show DANCING WITH THE STARS - so she can root for her model friend KATHY IRELAND. Taylor has been tuning in regularly to watch her 46-year-old pal compete on the hit show.

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 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.

September 9th, 2009 Dancers Karina Smirnoff, Maksim Chmerkovskiy splitLOS ANGELES — "Dancing With the Stars" pros Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are no longer in step with one another. Susan Madore, a publicist for Chmerkovskiy, says the two professional dancers broke off their engagement over the weekend.

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 5th, 2009 Conrad, Kardashian set as 'Top Model' guest judgesLOS ANGELES — Reality TV stars Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian are set to appear as guest judges on the new season of "America's Next Top Model." The series, returning Sept. 9 on the CW network, will feature other guest judges from the fashion world, including models Chanel Iman and Josie Maran.

May 13th, 2009 Ty Murray eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars'LOS 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 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 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 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 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.

May 6th, 2009 Another celeb dismissed from 'Dancing With Stars'LOS ANGELES — The little celebrity with the big scores is leaving "Dancing With the Stars." Lil Kim was dismissed from the ABC dance-off Tuesday. She came into the results show with the week's second lowest score: 52 points out of 60.