If you saw "Dancing with the Stars" on Monday night, you caught some extraordinary surprises, not the least of which involved Bristol Palin. We're not talking about Palin’s mom, who apparently bailed on her daughter at the last minute after sending the "DWTS" studio into a DefCon-1-style security beef-up.
We are, however, talking about the younger Palin's getaway sticks.
Palin certainly is no dancing superstar, but she more or less held her own, footwork-wise. (Her from-the-waist-up shimmy, for the record, was a different story. Some things, as they say, can never be unseen.)
We're not alone in being caught unawares by Bristol's passable legwork.
The Washington Post declared her to be "not the worst dancer." And, while Bristol was certainly no Jennifer Grey, Parade pointed out that Palin’s score of 18 out of 30 puts her in the "mid-level."
Not everyone was pleasantly surprised; Vanity Fair has advised Bristol to take some inspiration from ...
Uh oh. Could Enrique Iglesias' wrists be in need of arthritis medication in the near future? Looks like the singer is joining the fist-pumping ranks MTV's "Jersey Shore" cast. Kind of.
MTV and Universal Republic Records are teaming up for the "Jersey Shore" soundtrack, which is scheduled to be released on July 20. The first single off the album is the Iglesias track “I Like It,” featuring Pitbull. Other featured artists are Lil Jon, LMFAO, Taio Cruz and Akon.
For those who have an gorilla-sized appetite for all things "Jersey Shore" (we know you're out there), there's a deluxe edition, featuring a bonus CD with music inspired by Season 1 -- including the show’s theme song, “Get Crazy” by LMFAO.
DJ Pauly D and his bronzed counterparts will reportedly make an appearance in Iglesias' music video for "I Like It." Here's hoping Snooki finally found herself a man.
--Yvonne Villarreal
Photo: Enrique Iglesias arrives at the 2005 launch party for Tommy Hilfiger True Star Men inspired by Enrique Iglesias in New York City. Credit: Bryan Bedder / Getty Images
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The reviews are in on Rihanna’s latest haircut, the one RiRi debuted a couple of weeks back at the Kids' Choice Awards -- and it’s a hit! Long front bangs, short in the back, a little spiky on one side, couple of different hues -- what’s not to love?
"The singer was previously working a full-fringed bowl-style cut, which she's moved on to something slightly softer," InStyle noted recently, "though there's still a funky shaved bit on the left side for that bit of Rihanna edge."
"A double-your-pleasure hairstyle," Bellasugar raved.
Well played, Rihanna. But wait. Hold on a minute. That haircut. It’s starting to look all kids of familiar.
Long front bangs. Short in the back. A few spiky bits. Couple of different hues.
No. No! It cannot be! But yes! It is! Rihanna, get that hair off of your head right now! It’s supposed to be dead! It’s ... it’s ...
The Hedgehog. Yes, that Hedgehog, the dreaded look that Kate Gosselin championed, only to abandon in favor of longer locks and a second shot at fame on "Dancing With the Stars."
Nobody liked the Hedgehog when it lived on Kate's head. Nobody.
Which proves only one point -- and we’re not sure which one. When it comes to fashion, either Kate Gosselin can do no right, or Rihanna can do no wrong.
-- Leslie Gornstein
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We know we haven’t written in a while about the drama at Michael Jackson's family's compound in Encino.
Sorry about that.
But here’s the latest: It’s still sort of crazy-town in there -- what with all those kids, and one 79-year-old woman technically in charge of their care. But there’s nothing, you know, dangerous crazy.
That’s according to Radar, which reports that the local Department of Children and Family Services has wrapped up its investigation of the Jackson household. You’ll recall that DCFS reportedly delved into the situation at the Jackson home after one of Jermaine Jackson’s kids allegedly got his mitts on a stun gun. Well now, it seems, no kid appears to be in immediate danger, and all’s A-OK. I mean, given that it’s the Jackson house.
Meanwhile, another Jackson, Janet, is making the media rounds.
Photo: Is it just us, or did Britney Spears look a tiny bit devilish last December performing for ABC's "Good Morning
America" at Lincoln Center? Credit: Bryan Bedder / Getty Images
P.S. "Glee" fans might want to click on for a truly "crazy" video. Does it have anything to do with Britney? Heck no, unless someone can pass it off as being footage from one of her elaborate concerts. But it's crazy, and gleeful, and these folks do not appear to be lip syncing. We couldn't look away. Your mileage may vary.
