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The article in "People" magazine features Nicole Kidman, discussing her experiences with being starstruck, nervous, and going on date nights with her husband. Kidman shares that she enjoys being asked out by her husband and values surprises. She also mentions her nightly routine of taking her toy poodle out before bed. The actress expresses gratitude for the warmth and kindness she receives from fans, as she attends her daughter's dance competition. [Extracted from the article]

Misty Copeland, a 41-year-old ballerina, has been working with Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), a dance competition and scholarship program for students. She first learned about the competition when she moved to New York in 2000 and met Leyla Fayyaz, the first-ever winner of YAGP. Copeland believes that YAGP has played a significant role in making ballet an American art form and has been instrumental in promoting inclusivity and diversity in the ballet world. Through YAGP, Copeland has been able to mentor dancers of color and create opportunities for young students to join professional dance companies. YAGP will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary Gala in New York City on April 18. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers travel tips for Cuba and includes information on foods such as Carribean whole fish and local crystal beer, salsa dance competitions and the hotel Villa Maguana.

This article presents profiles of the six finalists on the television program "So You Think you Can Dance." They include Lauren Gottlieb, Neil Haskell, Lacey Schwimmer, Danny Tidwell, Sabra Johnson and Pasha Kovalev. The author reports on what some of their superstitions are and also what some of their career goals are.

The article reports on participants of the television show "Dancing with the Stars" including Stacy Keibler a professional wrestler who hopes to start acting after her WWE contract ends, former 49ers receiver Jerry Rice who was very nervous to be in the final competition, and Drew Lachey, who won the title and is looking forward to dancing with his daughter.

The article reports that comedian Valerie Harper was named one of the 12 celebrity-contestants in American Broadcasting Co.'s (ABC) dance competition show "Dancing With the Stars." Executive producer Conrad Green says that Valerie got a good chance for victory if she is a strong dancer. Among the other celebrity-contestants who were mentioned include Elizabeth Berkley, Corbin Bleu, and Christina Milian.

The article compares the reality television singing competitions "American Idol" and "The Voice." Information is provided on the types of food offered at both shows, the housing arrangements for the contestants on the television programs, and the pre-show activities, which includes a question and answer session and a dance contest.

The article offers brief information on several celebrities chosen to compete in the U.S. television dance program "Dancing With the Stars," including U.S. actor Ralph Macchio, U.S. actress Kirstie Alley, and former U.S. boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard.

This article recommends that television viewers watch "Dancing with the Stars" on Monday, November 23, 2009, to view the dance competition between the final three couples. The remaining couples will be dancing Latin and freestyle dances and the winner will be announced on Tuesday night. Remaining celebrities include Donny Osmond, Mya, and Kelly Osbourne.

The author reports that gymnast Shawn Johnson has won the 2009 season of the television program "Dancing With the Stars." Johnson is the youngest contestant to ever win the competition. The author states that Johnson beat actor GIlles Marini by a slim margin. Plans which Johnson has in using the dance moves she learned on the show in her gymnastics routines are mentioned.

The article describes the birthday party thrown for professional dancer Marabeth Hough in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her brother, Derek, could not attend the party as he was doing publicity for his win on the "Dancing With the Stars" reality television program. Marabeth's sister Julianne has also performed two seasons on the dance show.

The article focuses on dance competitions in motion pictures. The Pacific Ballroom 1932 Dance Marathon in the film "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" starring Michael Sarrazin and Jane Fonda and the 2001 Odyssey Annual Disco Dance Contest in the film "Saturday Night Fever," starring John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney are discussed. Dance competitions in the films "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Strictly Ballroom" are also examined.

The article reports on the television reality dance competition show "Dancing With the Stars," which begins its new season in March 2008. The article reports that the charm of the show lies in watching its aging second tier stars compete. The new contestants include Steve Guttenberg, Priscilla Presley, Monica Seles, and Shannon Elizabeth. The opinion is presented that this is a rare reality show for grown-ups.

The article reviews the television program "Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann," starring Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Drew Lachey.

The article discusses the question of whether the winners of the 2007 "Dancing with the Stars" television show dance contest, Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough, were romantically involved. Castroneves' ex-fiancée, Aliette Vazquez, broke off their engagement after seeing him kiss Hough during a televised dance routine.

The author reports that the 2007 season of the television program "Dancing With the Stars" was won by race car driver Helio Castroneves and his dance partner Julianne Hough. Contestants which Castroneves beat out for the title included actress Marie Osmond who came in third place. The way in which Castroneves plans on celebrating his victory is mentioned.

This article presents a review of the season finale of the Fox television dance competition "So You Think You Can Dance," starring Sabra Johnson and Danny Tidwell.

The article reviews the reality dance television program "So You think You Can Dance." INSET: Backstory.

This article reports that Samantha Harris, who is the co-host of the American reality television show "Dancing with the Stars" and her husband, Michael, are expecting their first child. The announcement was made because rumors about Harris' figure began to circulate once she began to wear looser fitting gowns.

This article reports that television personality Leeza Gibbons and her partner, professional dancer Tony Dovolani, have been voted off of the American reality television show "Dancing with the Stars." The article reports that one of the show's judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, was upset to see Gibbons go though Gibbons herself is able to look on the bright side.

The article discusses the show "Dancing With the Stars" from a negative viewpoint. The author doesn't like the show because he believes it is a poorly executed television show with too many commercials. He believes the scoring system is absurdly solemn, the post-performance interviews are dull, and the dancers have extremely fake personalities.

The article offers tips for family activities to engage in during TV Turn Off Week including setting up a bubble machine in the yard and having challengers compete in a bubble popping contest, having a family dancing contest, and outfitting family members with pedometers and setting a goal for them to reach.

The article previews the 2007 season of television program "Dancing with the Stars." Contestants appearing on the show include Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills, who has a prosthetic leg, U.S. actor Ian Ziering and former member of the band N'Sync, Joey Fatone. Analysis of each contestant including their biggest challenges and why they could win are presented.

This article profiles several celebrity contestants competing against each other on the television program "Dancing with the Stars." Included is model turned activist Heather Mills, who will be the first contestant to perform with an artificial limb. Leeza Gibbons, anchor of the television program "Entertainment Tonight," as well as boxer Laila Ali are all briefly mentioned.

This article compares the 1987 motion picture "Dirty Dancing" with the WE network realty television program by the same name. The series premieres on December 6, 2006 and presents Cecile and Jonathan, professional dancers, dancing in the televised competition. A chart is presented, which lists the similarities and differences between the film and the program.

The article looks at how football player Emmitt Smith, a three-time Super Bowl Champion, won the dancing trophy on the television show "Dancing with the Stars." Smith's dancing partner was Cheryl Burke. The article discusses dance training, Smith's wife Patricia, a former Miss Virginia, and their four kids.

The article previews the television program "Dancing With the Stars," featuring Mario Lopez dancing with Karina Smirnoff.

The article discusses what is going on behind the scenes at "Dancing with the Stars." Former participant Lisa Rinna has made up T-shirts supporting her husband, current contestant Harry Hamlin, and is selling them in her store. On the same street, contestant Joey Lawrence's mother has put up a sign saying "Team Joey" in the window of the store where she works. INSET: BALLROOM BANTER.

This article reviews the television program "So You Think You Can Dance," hosted by Cat Deeley who replaced the former host Lauren Sanchez.

This article profiles Pierre Dulaine, a ballroom dancing champion who established dancing programs for New York City's public schools. Dulaine is a four-time winner of Great Britain's top ballroom dancing title. Dulaine was the inspiration for the motion picture "Take the Lead," starring Antonio Banderas, and his work with inner city youth was also the subject of the documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom."

Presents an interview with "General Hospital" star Kelly Monaco, who won the finale of television's "Dancing with the Stars." How "Dancing with the Stars" has changed her life; Question of whether Monaco will do a rematch with runner-up John O'Hurley; Career prospects; Thoughts on getting a role on "Desperate Housewives."

Presents an interview with Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of the reality television program "So You Think You Can Dance." Description of the competition between dancers on the show; Comments on the demeanor of Simon Cowell; Experiences in choreography; Enjoyment of dance as a personal hobby.

Focuses on the judges on the television show "Dancing with the Stars." Background on Bruno Tonioli, a dancer from Ferrara, Italy; Information on Honolulu, Hawaii-born Carrie Ann Inaba and British dance champion Len Goodman; Dancing abilities; Comments of all three.