Dancing with the Stars

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is doing some of his own verbal dance moves, walking back comments he made about his brother's "Dancing with the Stars" partner, Alix Earle.

Maksim tells TMZ ... his prior criticisms of the Alix not putting enough emotion into her initial performance this season, thereby hindering the couple's performance, were premature ... 'cause she kicked ass the next time out!

We got 'DWTS' icon on Thursday in Calabasas, California, where he hosted a party for his Tetya KAPA Napa Valley Vodka ... and he shared thoughts on who has the best chance to win it all this season ... spoiler -- he thinks Alix and his brother Val have damn fine odds.

Danielle Fishel is promising fans her leg injury sustained while rehearsing on "Dancing with the Stars" looks worse than it feels ... and that's really good to hear ... 'cause it looks wicked!

Here's the deal ... the "Boy Meets World" star recently revealed she "snapped a tendon" in her right leg during practice ... but she didn't need surgery and will be able to keep competing.

On Friday, Danielle dropped a short video on the 'Gram that showed severe bruising in her leg ... with the caption, "I promise my leg feels better than it looks 😂"

Is it Thursday ... Or is THIRSTday?! Either way professional dancers Sasha Farber and Julianne Hough are dukin' it out in their white tanks, but which sexy star are you handing the Mirror Ball trophy to? They're both bringin' the heat, but the question here is:

Who'd You Rather?!

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Just one week into Season 34 of "Dancing With The Stars," and viral superstar Alix Earle is lettin' her fellow competitors know, not to mess with her dancing-ready bod ...

The 24-year-old blonde bombshell took some BTS from the 'DWTS' premiere to her recent Instagram post, "pretend like u can’t tell that these are timer cam photos I took in the bathroom."

On the red carpet, Earle snapped a shot with fan-favorite Dylan Efron -- who's reality TV streak includes his win on Peacock's "The Traitors."

Hilaria Baldwin is happy to get back to her ballroom roots on "Dancing With the Stars" ... so much so, she practically burst into tears after her big debut.

Check it out ... an emotional Hilaria chokes back tears while celebrating her stellar Cha Cha routine with Gleb Savchenko.

When host Julianne Hough asks Hilaria to explain her teary-eyed reaction, the yoga instructor explains she never thought she'd be here, given she said "goodbye" to ballroom dance 16 years ago after a hip injury.

Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba will be MIA from tonight's premiere episode ... announcing her decision in a surprising social media update.

Check it out ... the famed choreographer posted on her Instagram ahead of the season 34 premiere on Tuesday, writing she was feeling "quite under the weather" -- and so, had decided to take a pass on filming.

Though fans of 'DWTS' can expect Inaba to return to the ballroom sooner rather than later, as she's currently "resting up" in the hope of appearing on next week's episode.

Can you see through our sneaky switcharoos in these two photos of Derek Hough?! Before the Hollywood hottie hits the ballroom, he made a pit stop! Who's ready to tackle the changes?! The clock's ticking!

The dancing pro was in New York City earlier this week -- making the media rounds to promote his big return as judge on "Dancing With The Stars." Hough hunk-ed out in a form-fitting polo and khaki trousers.

Corey Feldman's stepping full speed ahead ... he's learning on the fly every day during "Dancing With The Stars" rehearsals, but that's just part of what he's got on his full plate.

We got the "Goonies" star and his new platinum-blonde hair Wednesday in New York City ... and our photog asked him how his 'DWTS' experience has been, and if he's feeling pressure to perform.

Corey jokingly lets out a primal scream ... then tells us it's nice to be a student again, and he's soaking it all up, and he's grateful for a spot on the dancing competition show.

Baron Davis is turning to one of his former NBA teammates to help him win a Mirrorball Trophy this year -- telling TMZ Sports he's getting dancing advice from none other than Iman Shumpert!

Just hours after it was revealed the former Golden State Warriors point guard would be on the newest season of "Dancing With The Stars" ... he told us he's already picking Shumpert's brain on how to two-step through the competition.

Shumpert, of course, won Season 30 of the show -- and Davis said Wednesday the guys have already FaceTimed to talk strategy. He added that "some note-taking" sessions are on the way as well.

Grab your cha-cha shoes -- "DWTS" just unveiled its next cast, and it’s wild ... Hilaria Baldwin, Corey Feldman, and influencer Alix Earle are ready to tango (or trip over their own two feet)!

"Good Morning America" released the line-up Wednesday, and it’s a fun mix ... Dylan Efron, Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui, "The Parent Trap"'s Elaine Hendrix, and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles are all ready to sashay.

The goodies keep coming ... "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel, wildlife wiz Robert Irwin, comedian Andy Richter, and Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying are all stepping onto the "DWTS" dance floor.

Jan Ravnik, who went viral as Taylor Swift's gorgeous "Eras" tour backup dancer, is ready to "shake, shake, shake, shake" it in the ballroom ... he's joined Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars."

The ABC dancing competition broke the casting news Thursday, after previously teasing a Swift-centric update the day before.

ICYMI ... the 'DWTS' social accounts pushed out a photo of purple glitter, similar to the aesthetic shared by T Swift amid her new 'Life of a Showgirl' era.

Brooks Nader is keeping the heat on her ex, Gleb Savchenko -- and she's promising fans will see the proof of his promiscuity for themselves on her family's upcoming Hulu show.

We got the Sports Illustrated model out shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on Monday, and asked about the buzz surrounding her upcoming reality series with her sisters, "Love Thy Nader."

In the show's trailer, Brooks is seen addressing claims Gleb cheated during their relationship -- and she tells us she didn't exactly choose to share it ... 'cause she says he flat-out cheated.

Brooks Nader’s been very vocal about claiming ex-boyfriend Gleb Savchenko cheated on her – and now, the whole messy breakdown is getting the spotlight in a trailer for her new reality show.

The "Love Thy Nader" preview is packed with drama, with Brooks declaring Gleb cheated on her and insisting she has the proof to back it up -- before the clip cuts to one of her sisters frantically asking ChatGPT for advice after learning Brooks has been blindsided by betrayal.

Of course, it’s a heartbreaking situation that’s only drawn the sisters closer -- visible as they sit together, listening to Gleb’s interviews where he denies everything, declaring they’re spreading lies just to fuel their reality show drama.

Julianne Hough has to be pulling out some of her happiest dance moves ... 'cause she's officially sold her house in the Hollywood Hills for multiple millions.

The professional dancer tapped her way to a $6.35 million sale after listing the house back in the spring ... though she didn't get her $7.95 million she originally listed the pad for.

The 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home -- built in Hollywood's heyday of the late 1930s, but updated with new amenities -- features 3,000 square feet of living space and sits on nearly half an acre of land.

Thirsty Thursday is comin' in with a big ole' splash! Can you guess which hot star put his summer bod -- and bulge -- on blast in this eye-popping selfie?!

This cool dude sat spread eagle on a boat with his thighs wide open and his package staring his 2.1 million Instagram followers directly in their faces. What balls!

Earlier this week, the beefcake got into a beef with his older bro, but can you guess which Beckham is in this salami pic?

Can you guess which celeb put his bare naked bod on full display in this eye-popping shot?! Sun's out, and the buns are definitely OUT!

You most likely know him from shakin' his stuff on TV, and although he hasn't walked away with the Mirror Ball trophy, he's partnered with some hot celebs like Simone Biles!