Julianne Hough Is Chuck-ing Her Brother
"Dancing with the Stars" chick Julianne Hough said boyfriend Chuck Wicks is "the same person" as her brother Derek ... with darker hair.
Well, she is into country music ...
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Shawn Johnson $cores Big with 'DWTS' Contract
Shawn Johnson is raking in the cash on "Dancing with the Stars" -- although she may not think it's worth the hassle of dealing with alleged stalker Robert O'Ryan ... and we have her contract to prove it.
We've obtained a copy of Shawn's "Dancing" contract -- a public document filed with the L.A. County Superior Court. A judge had to approve the deal because she's a minor. Under the contract, Shawn gets a guarantee of $125,000 for appearing on the show. By surviving the first elimination, she gets an additional $10,000 a week for weeks 3 and 4.
If Shawn survives the next eliminations, the rate doubles to $20,000 a week for weeks 5, 6 and 7. For weeks 8 and 9 she scores $30,000 a week.
And here's where it really gets sweet. In weeks 10 and 11, if Shawn makes it through, she gets $50,000 a week.
Total take if Shawn makes it to the final 2 -- $365,000.
Under the contract, Shawn must train approximately 20 hours a week. As for the all important issue of injuries ... the contract makes it clear that "Dancing" has no liability. It reads, "Artist releases Producer, Network ... from any and all claims ... arising from physical or other injury resulting from Artist's appearance in the Series..."
Nice work if you can get it.
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Shawn Johnson Doesn't Miss a Step
Hours after her alleged stalker pled not guilty, Shawn Johnson was in the studio rehearsing for "Dancing with the Stars."
Shawn was all smiles -- maybe because her new bodyguard, the big bald bluetooth-wearing dude, is watching her every move.
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'Dancing' Star: Alleged Stalker's a 'Kook!'
"DWTS" contestant Ty Murray is speaking out about Shawn Johnson's alleged stalker, by saying it's "unfortunate there are kooks in the world."
Wonder what he thinks about Shawn's massive "Dancing" paycheck...
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Shawn Johnson's Alleged Stalker
TMZ has obtained photos of Robert O'Ryan -- the man accused of stalking Shawn Johnson. You will see him in court shortly, and he now looks more like Charles Manson than the clean cut dude you're looking at.
O'Ryan, 34, was arrested Tuesday morning after trying to sneak on to the set of "Dancing With the Stars," allegedly with two loaded guns and duct tape in his car.
He has been charged with one felony count of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
As for who O'Ryan is....he lived in a trailer park in Yulee, Florida. He got an mechanical engineering degree from the University of Florida. But things didn't go well. He was reclusive and walked with a cane after a bad car accident. He wouldn't even go to the pot luck dinners. He ended up abandoning the trailer and moving in with his mom. Neighbors there say the last time they saw him -- 3 weeks ago -- he was talking to a tree.
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Shawn Johnson's Alleged Stalker Charged
Shawn Johnson's alleged stalker, Robert O'Ryan, has just been charged with one felony count of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
TMZ broke the story that O'Ryan was arrested early Tuesday morning on the CBS lot -- during a "Dancing with the Stars" rehearsal -- after security confronted him and found out he had two loaded firearms in his car, along with duct tape and love letters to Shawn.
He is currently being held on $35,000 bail. With the charges just filed by the L.A. County District Attorney, prosecutors will ask that bail be upped to $220,000.
In the charges, the D.A. claims O'Ryan "willfully and maliciously" harassed Shawn Johnson and made "a credible threat with the intent that SHE be placed in reasonable fear for HER safety..."
O'Ryan allegedly drove from his home in Florida to meet Johnson, with whom he felt a psychic connection.
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Shawn Johnson Under Tight Surveillance
UPDATE: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the LAPD will present the case against Robert O'Ryan to the L.A. County D.A., probably sometime this morning. It's likely that stalking and other charges will be filed -- that would almost certainly up O'Ryan's bail....presumably enough to keep him behind bars in the short term.
Shawn Johnson is playing some serious defense in the wake of an obsessed and armed fan's arrest outside "Dancing With the Stars."
TMZ has learned the 17-year-old has a new personal bodyguard, who's already been spotted shadowing her around town. Sources tell us Shawn's protector is an off-duty police officer.
Robert O'Ryan was arrested after trying to get into Monday night's taping of the show. Police say they found a loaded handgun and a loaded shotgun in his car. O'Ryan remains in custody, held on $35,000 bail.
We're told Shawn, her "Dancing" partner Mark Ballas, and the rest of the cast were informed about O'Ryan after Monday's show.
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Gun-Toting Shawn Johnson Fan Arrested
A man claiming he was "meant to be" with Shawn Johnson was arrested early Tuesday morning after trying to sneak on to the set of "Dancing With the Stars" -- and cops say he had two loaded guns and duct tape in his car.
Johnson's mother, Teri, has just filed a petition for a restraining order against the man, 34-year-old Robert O'Ryan. The restraining order seeks protection for 17-year-old Shawn, her mother, her father and her "Dancing" partner Mark Ballas.
According to documents filed by Johnson, "The LAPD searched [O'Ryan's] vehicle and located a loaded .45 handgun, a loaded shotgun, and materials classically used for kidnapping including duct tape, zip ties, and a map to the victim. Also found were love letters, clippings and other information on the victim."
According to the documents, O'Ryan told police "He had packed all his belongings and permanently left Florida to drive out here to be with [Shawn Johnson], he believes that she speaks to him personally through the television set and through ESP and that they will have a child together, he stated he would be with her no matter what."
According to the CBS incident report, the whole thing started Monday afternoon when a CBS employee noticed O'Ryan jumping a fence and entering a hallway in the East Studio. Private security confronted him and asked for ID -- and that's when O'Ryan produced an expired concealed weapons license. When guards asked if he had a weapon on him, O'Ryan admitted to having 2 guns in his car. At that point, the guards alerted the LAPD.
In the documents, Johnson claims she's "in fear for her life, she is extremely upset by this incident and her entire family and those around are all extremely concerned and fearful that [O'Ryan] might try to kidnap her or harm her in an effort to make good on his statements."
O'Ryan is currently in police custody. He was booked on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm in public and is being held on $35,000 bail.
Story developing ...
Paula on Stalker -- My Chihuahua Helped Me Cope
Paula Abdul knows a little something about stalkers -- and last night outside Koi, she had some advice for Shawn Johnson: Surround yourself with family, friends, security ... or even chihuahuas.
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"Bachelor" Ex: Finger Lickin' Good
"Dancing with the Dumped Girl from the Bachelor's" Melissa Rycroft has got herself a new man ... Colonel Sanders.
Unfortunately, the Colonel will probably also leave her for another chick.
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Shawn Johnson Captures the Bronze ... Tan
Either Shawn Johnson is part Oompa Loompa ... or the "Dancing with the Stars" contestant/Olympian spent a little too much time in the tanning booth lately.
Then again, Oompa Loompas are also excellent dancers....
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Lil' Kim Dancing for Dollars
Lil' Kim is on the wrong show -- she shoulda been on "Deal or No Deal" so she could pay her taxes ... cause melting down a plastic trophy isn't going to make a dent.
The "Dancing With the Stars" contestant reportedly owes $979,090 in delinquent state and federal taxes, according to The Detroit News. Uncle Sam, as well as his cousin's in NY, CA, and NJ, also claims she owes them.
Lil's rep says, " Lil' Kim is paying her tax debt and will continue to do so."
How do you rack up almost a mil in debt when you didn't have to even pay rent for an entire year?
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Ex Wrestler Found Dead
Tampa Police have confirmed to TMZ that former WWE wrestling star Andrew "Test" Martin has been found dead last night in his Harbour Island, FL apartment.
Police responded to a call on their welfare hotline from a concerned neighbor who had seen Martin motionless and was, "concerned for his well being," after peering through Martin's apartment window.
Martin, 33, last worked for the WWE in 2007 and once had a relationship with former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Stacy Keibler.
The cause of death has not been revealed, but police say no foul play has been indicated.
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Camilla and Charles Take in the Brazilian Sights
While in Rio on Thursday, Prince Charles and his second wife Camilla Parker Bowles were inspired with the idea of competing on next season's "Dancing with the Stars."
"You know Camilla, my dear, I'd really love to see you in one of those."
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"Dancing" Curse Reboots The Woz
With Jewel and Nancy O'Dell put out to pasture, the "Dancing with the Stars" curse has moved on to bigger things ... like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
The 58-year-old philanthropist exited an L.A. dance studio with a cast on his left leg on Wednesday.
The Woz's injury is almost as painful as sitting through an entire "DWTS" episode. Almost.
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"Dancing" Curse Continues -- 2 More Injured!
The dreaded "Dancing with the Stars Curse" has struck again -- Jewel and Nancy O'Dell have both been forced to quit the show due to dancing-related injuries!
Even with a knee full of steroids, Jewel couldn't power through the strenuous training regimen -- officials confirmed the singer fractured both of her tibias while practicing for the competition.
O'Dell was also hurt in the heat of ballroom battle -- she went down with a torn meniscus that will require surgery.
Producers haven't made any official announcements as to who will replace the two women, but there are serious rumblings that Holly Madison will take one of the spots -- and why not ... she does happen to be an expert at the horizontal mambo.
The storied "Curse" has taken down some of "Dancing's" best over the last few seasons, including -- Marie Osmond (fainted), Stacy Keibler (seizure), Susan Lucci (ankle), Jeffrey Ross (eye), Karina Smirnoff (fainted), Derek Hough (head injury), Misty May-Treanor (torn achiles), Mark Ballas (shoulder), Kym Johnson (shoulder), Toni Braxton (benign lump), Brooke Burke (foot), Julianne Hough (appendectomy), Jane Seymour (food poisoning), Cristian de la Fuente (arm), Kim Kardashian (foot) and Gilles Marini has already been diagnosed with tendinitis. And let's not forget about the most tragic injury of all ... Lisa Rinna's lips.
Who's next?