BBC chiefs plan to ’sex up’ Strictly Come Dancing

September 22nd, 2009 LONDON - A saucy pole dancing champ was left facing disappointment after she was beaten by a man in a bid to become the UK's top performer. Brunette Aileen Daniel, 26, who won the title three years ago, was gutted after pole dancing judges announced hairdresser Paul McGill, 38, as the new Scottish champion.

September 18th, 2009 LONDON - Lap dancing has become a part of British working life, a campaign group has said. According to The Fawcett Society, which campaigns for women's rights, companies in the UK are turning a blind eye to the use of sex clubs by workers.

April 24th, 2009 LONDON - TV personality Sharon Stone is geared up to make ratings of 'Strictly Come Dancing' soar high, as she has been signed up to participate in the show, it has emerged. BBC bosses are thrilled and hoping that Sharon would add some spice to the show.

April 22nd, 2009 Lawrence Taylor eliminated from 'Dancing' ballroomLOS ANGELES — Now that his dancing duty is done, Lawrence Taylor is heading back to the golf course. The 50-year-old former football star smiled as he was eliminated Tuesday from "Dancing With the Stars," saying, "I want all my boys to know back in Miami: I'll be on the practice range at 9; tee-off is 9:30." Taylor and professional partner Edyta Sliwinska were praised for their performance Monday, but the pair came into Tuesday's results show in last place, with 21 out of 30 points from judges.

April 22nd, 2009 Another celeb blocked from the 'Dancing' ballroomLOS ANGELES — Now that his dancing duty is done, Lawrence Taylor is heading back to the golf course. The 50-year-old former football star smiled as he was eliminated Tuesday from "Dancing With the Stars," saying, "I want all my boys to know back in Miami: I'll be on the practice range at 9; tee-off is 9:30." Taylor and professional partner Edyta Sliwinska were praised for their performance Monday, but the pair came into Tuesday's results show in last place, with 21 out of 30 points from judges.

April 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Zac Efron is not one of those conventional budding Hollywood celebs, who go painting the town red with his wild partying, for the heartthrob instead prefers dancing and partying with his beloved grandmother. Zac has revealed that though he has been to clubs, he doesn't quite like it, as he finds the company of his close pals and family better.

April 11th, 2009 LONDON - The elderly can dance their way towards improved health, happiness and well being, besides staving off illnesses. A new study by Jonathan Skinner from Queen's University, Belfast, demonstrates the social, mental and physical benefits of social dancing for older people.

April 10th, 2009 LONDON - TV personality Claire Sweeney has revealed that she once had a flirty encounter with then president Bill Clinton, when he tried to make eyes at her. It was at a costume party in Russia hosted by Cliff Richard that Clinton walked up to Claire and tried to lure her with his cheeky lines.

April 8th, 2009 LONDON - Rockers Kaiser Chiefs have started another verbal feud with rivals Oasis. The Leeds lads, who had a hit with 'I Predict A Riot', and Oasis lead guitarist Noel Gallagher have traded insults in the past as well.

April 1st, 2009 LONDON - British singer Alesha Dixon is all set to make a world record of the largest number of backing dancers in a performance. The 2007 Strictly Come Dancing winner will be singing her new track 'Let's Get Excited' on Sky1's Guinness World Records Smashed event, reports The Sun.

March 30th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winner Lionel Richie has advised King of Pop Michael Jackson to focus more on singing rather than dancing during his comeback tour. The 59-year-old popstar insists that dancing will be harder on Jackson as he's 50 years old now, and has therefore urged him to concentrate more on his vocals.

February 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - She is 60 but can easily give the young brigade a run for their money. Bollywood diva Hema Malini says that the secret of her fitness and evergreen beauty is dancing as well as yoga.

February 9th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Denise Richards says she will fail in the show 'Dancing With The Stars' because she has a 'bad memory' and 'two left feet'. According to contactmusic.com, Richards is one of the contestants on the show which starts March 9.

February 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Television actress Shveta Salve, who lost to Mona Singh in dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa', will show off her dancing skills once again on small screen by making her entry in 'Dancing Queen'. 'I'm very excited about doing the show.

December 25th, 2008 NEW DELHI - It's a clash of the item girls now. 'Bhojpuri Helen' Sambhavna Seth has hit out at controversial Bollywood item queen Rakhi Sawant, stating that even if the latter joins her on reality show 'Dancing Queen', she would not be doing any wonders.