Injuries, low scores force 2 celebrities to leave ‘Dancing With the Stars’

September 24th, 2009 MADONNA's best pal DEBI MAZAR has joined the list of DANCING WITH THE STARS casualties after tearing a muscle in her neck. The actress was taken to hospital after the U.S.

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 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 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 3rd, 2009 Recovering drug addict KELLY OSBOURNE is hoping she doesn't become a casualty as she rehearses for U.S. TV talent show DANCING WITH THE STARS - because she'll have to fight any injuries without painkillers.

August 31st, 2009 Ballas hopes for 'Dancing' repeat win with HartWESTPORT, Conn. — When he was younger, "Dancing with the Stars" pro Mark Ballas says it was a nightly ritual to watch Melissa Joan Hart in the popular 1990s show "Clarissa Explains it All." "I would tell my mom not to talk to me when it was on," Ballas confesses.

August 27th, 2009 MADONNA will be hooked on the upcoming season of U.S. reality show DANCING WITH THE STARS after learning her pal DEBI MAZAR will be among the contestants.

August 21st, 2009 THE INCREDIBLE HULK star LOU FERRIGNO is all green and angry after learning he won't be among the celebrities talking part in the new season of hit 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 17th, 2009 New 'Dancing With the Stars' cast revealedNEW YORK — Sixteen celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics will be kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars." The show's largest cast ever, announced Monday, features singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Ashley Hamilton, Melissa Joan Hart and Debi Mazar (MAY'-zahr); and models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland. Contestants also include reality stars Mark Dacascos and Kelly Osbourne; entertainer Donny Osmond; mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell (lih-DEL'); professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin (KAWG'-lin); former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

August 9th, 2009 TV offers have continued to pour in for PAULA ABDUL following her controversial departure from AMERICAN IDOL - network bosses have asked her to judge or participate in DANCING WITH THE STARS. The 47 year old announced on Tuesday (04Aug09) longrunning negotiations had fallen through and she had quit the U.S.

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 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.

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.