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Derek Hough and fiancée Hayley Erbert have had their hands full in recent months trying to finalize plans on their upcoming wedding, all while keeping up with their respective careers as dancers and television personalities.But over the weekend, the Dancing With The Stars couple appeared to take a  brief time out from all the hustle and bustle and spend some quality time with each other walking around town shopping.And while out and about, the pair had no problem packing on the PDA moments after making their way out of a Fred Segal store in Los Angeles. LOL: Derek Hough, 37, and fiancée Hayley Erbert, 28, spent part of their weekend shopping in Los Angeles, and after browsing at a Fred Segal store paused at a street corner when they both broke out into laughterThe duo had made it to a street corner, staring at Erbert's phone, when something made them both break out into laughter.Still holding her phone up so Hough could see, the Topeka, Kansas native couldn't stop giggling and smiling, which was basically the case for her fiancé.

Honoring her loved one. Allison Holker took to social media to share an emotional tribute as she continues to mourn the loss of her late husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, following his death.

Katharine McPhee and her husband David Foster took part in a musical Christmas celebration as part of their holiday festivities. The American Idol runner-up and her composter husband were sharing their talents on television as part of the Disney Christmas Celebration just a month after appearing on a different holiday show. The pre-recorded show was aired on ABC and streamed on Hulu Sunday Morning. The 38-year-old looked like a princess as she stood in front of Cinderella's castle in a cornflower blue strapless gown with a sequin and pearl waist and matching sheer panels in the A-line skirt.  Princess: Katharine McPhee, 38,  looked like a princess as she stood in front of Cinderella's castle with her husband, David Foster, 72.

Derek Hough and his fiancé Hayley Erbert have revealed that they were in a 'scary' car crash earlier this month.The Dancing with the Stars couple – who tragically lost their close friend Stephen 'TWitch' Boss to suicide this month – shared the frightening details of their ordeal on Instagram. Hough, 37, and Erbert, 28, posted a video to their Instagram accounts on Friday that thoroughly documented their accident.  Scary: Derek Hough, 37, and his fiancé Hayley Erbert, 28, have revealed that they were in a 'scary' car crash earlier this month; pictured at the Rose Bowl in September 2020 'On December 12, Derek and I got into a pretty scary car accident in the mountains,' wrote Hayley, captioning the pair's video post.  She went on to describe the terrifying elements of their crash: 'Our accident involved a steep hill, icy roads, a tree, and worst of all, the fear that we would slide off the mountain.''The scariest part was that Hayley doesn’t remember anything,' Derek shared in the comments section. 'She was dazed afterwards, being cheerful saying we should keep going to dinner as blood ran down her face.''That really scared me,' wrote Hough.

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Two-time Grammy nominee Jennifer Lopez posted a tribute to her former World of Dance colleague Stephen 'tWitch' Boss the day after he took his own life, at age 40, on Tuesday.'Twitch was such a light and a beautiful soul,' the 53-year-old pop diva - who boasts 365.7M social media followers - wrote.'Shocked and deeply saddened. My heart breaks for Twitch, his wife, and children.

Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+.The 18-year-old TikTok star earned perfect scores for both her Jive redemption dance and freestyle routine with Mark, 36, before she won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.The Bachelorette star Gabby Windey, 31, finished in second place with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy, 36, after they also received perfect scores for their Cha-cha-cha redemption routine and freestyle dance. The winner: Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas, shown during the semis, won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+Wayne Brady, 50, and his pro partner Witney Carson, 29, finished in third place after scoring 36 points for their Quicstep redemption dance and 40 for their Freestyle from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.Drag queen dancer Shangela and her pro partner Gleb Savchenko, 39, finished in fourth place after receiving a 36 for their redemption Quickste dance and a perfect 40 for their Freestyle that featured Gleb in drag as Natasha.

A post shared by Shirley Ballas (@shirleyballas)“You are, and in my book will always be, a king. Your constructive criticism in helping celebrities improve along with your humour is irreplaceable.“An authentic dancer, judge and adjudicator from the head to toe.”Shirley continued: “My heart is full of so many memories with you over the years and I will treasure those forever.“I’m sad you are leaving DWTS USA but we gain you back here in UK.“You are a superstar, a one of a kind human with a talent beyond words.

Playing by the rules. Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba warned the season 31 contestants to make sure that they play it safe with their upcoming routines.

Derek Hough joined the shirtless trend on Monday's episode of Dancing With The Stars after watching several dancers show off their toned physiques.The 37-year-old dancer-turned-judge tore off his shirt while sitting at the judges table during '90s Night on the Disney+ show.Derek took his cue from celebrity contestant Trevor Donovan and pro dancers Artem Chigvintsev, Gleb Savchenko and Val Chmerkovskiy who showed their ripped torsos during the season 31 episode. Shirt off: Derek Hough joined the shirtless trend on Monday's episode of Dancing With The Stars after watching several dancers show off their toned physiquesHe got inspired after watching Val, 36, perform with his pro partner Gabby Windey, 31.'I feel like I need to take my shirt off.

Michael Buble dominated the stage in Orlando on Wednesday night as he performed for iHeartMedia at the ANA Masters of Marketing Conference. The multi-platinum crooner, 47, sang his heart out in the Sunshine State while in a bright fuchsia suit and matching tie.This comes a day after 37-year-old Dancing With The Stars judge Derek Hough revealed that Bublé has officially signed on to sing at his upcoming nuptials to Hayley Erbert, 28. Michael Bublé, 47, dominated the stage in Orlando on Wednesday night as he performed for iHeartMedia at the ANA Masters of Marketing Conference The wedding singer: The Grammy winner sang his heart out in the Sunshine State one day after Derek Hough, 37, revealed that Bublé has officially agreed to sing at his upcoming nuptialsHough could barely contain his excitement when he told Entertainment Tonight the happy news after Monday's Bublé-themed episode of Dancing with the Stars. 'Hey, so when are we getting married?' Hough said Bublé asked him during rehearsals for the show.

Following the commentary, fans flocked to Twitter and slammed the singer's remark as "inappropriate".Twitter user, Alex tweeted: "#DWTS did Michael Buble just call Charli 'expressively erotic?'...like wtf."(sic)J.Spooky questioned: "Expressively erotic?"Jay wrote: "Why are they making so many inappropriate comments?"TT said: "I don't think you're allowed to say "erotic" to an eighteen-year-old," while Lindsay added: "That's definitely on the edge of acceptability."Charli and Mark have consistently topped the leader board and the social media personality received her first perfect score from the judges.Charli impressed the judges, with Derek Hough saying he would have awarded them a 12 if such a thing was possible."This is no exaggeration. I'm not even kidding when I say that was the best quality foxtrot I literally have ever seen on this show.Helen Skelton’s ex Richie puts on united front with pregnant partner[LATEST]Jeremy Clarkson exclaims 'F**k off George Clooney' in 'banned' video[VIDEO]Dan Walker admits own family members left ‘freezing in their houses'[EXCLUSIVE]"The rise and fall, the texture, the resistance in the body, the musicality, the constant choreography, the look—every single thing about it.

Jessie James Decker was eliminated on Monday during Michael Bublé Night on Dancing With The Stars after finishing in the bottom two on the Disney+ show.'This is one of the scariest things I've ever done,' said Jessie, 34, after she was eliminated. 'It was emotional.

is back just one night after their emotional Most Memorable Year Night, and this time took the celeb contestants back to their high school days with Prom Night!Disco hits, retro style and a whole lot of fun, Tuesday's Prom Night proved to be the perfect balance to Monday's heartstring-tugging theme and brought out the best from a number of talented couples.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the fun, high-energy performances.Here's a look at some of the best, most Prom-worthy routines of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy.

Emily Longeretta This week proved to be the toughest yet for the “Dancing With the Stars” partners, who had to learn multiple routine. Although there was no elimination during Monday night, Tuesday night put the remaining couples to the test with their second dance of the week followed by a marathon. Although Wayne Brady received one 10 on Monday night, it wasn’t until Tuesday that he brought the judges — even Len Goodman — to their feet following his samba with partner Witney Carson. The duo received a score of a perfect 40. Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy also impressed the judges with their tango and earned a 40. Going into the dance marathon, their total two-night score of a 77 tied them for first place with Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas, who received a 38 on Tuesday after their 39 on Monday night. However, the marathon changed the game, with the judges eliminating one pair at a time, as they all danced at the same time. The first duo eliminated received 1 point, the second received 2 and so on.

While actress Selma Blair said goodbye to her "Dancing with the Stars" journey, the "Cruel Intentions" star has left a lasting impression on the competition show.  "This has been such an awakening in ways that I didn't think would happen in my lifetime," Blair exclusively told Fox News Digital. "I didn't think I'd even have this earnestness in my lifetime to genuinely want to do this and forgetting even my disabilities or my chronic illness."Blair, 50, announced that she would be leaving the dance floor due to health concerns.  The "Legally Blonde" star was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 and expressed it was "scary" to be open about her illness on "Dancing with the Stars."            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Dancing With The Stars #DWTS (@dancingwiththestars) "What these celebrities and pros put together…for real passion…of self-love and acceptance…it's a really wonderful reminder," Blair emotionally added.

 returned Monday for the first of a two-night special Most Memorable Year week, which explored some of the most impactful, memorable and meaningful turning points in the lives of the competitors.The stars all did their best to pay tribute to these memorable and meaningful moments in their lives with impressive performances that honor and represent the emotions and struggles of those moments.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the heartstring-tugging dances and potent performances.Here's a look at some of the best, most powerful routines of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy. Gabby & Val’s dance was simply beautiful

 returned Monday for the first of a two-night special Most Memorable Year week, which explored some of the most impactful, memorable and meaningful turning points in the lives of the competitors.The stars all did their best to pay tribute to these memorable and meaningful moments in their lives with impressive performances that honor and represent the emotions and struggles of those moments.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the heartstring-tugging dances and potent performances.Here's a look at some of the best, most powerful routines of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy. Gabby & Val’s dance was simply beautiful

Dancing through life! Several of Us Weekly’s favorite stars and dancers celebrated the best of the dance world at the annual Industry Dance Awards — and their fashion choices did not disappoint.

Bringing a classic cartoon to life. Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas dressed as Marge and Homer Simpson for their Disney+ Night performance on Dancing With the Stars.

 returned Monday with an enchanting night of dances that saw the contestants get animated for Disney+ Night. The stars all did their best to step up to the challenge with some impressive, magical performances.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the slate of celebs' fun, exciting numbers, which were all set to some iconic tunes from the Disney Songbook (and a few other offerings from the Disney+ platform, including ).Here's a look at some of the best performances of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy — and scroll to the bottom to see who got eliminated at the end of week 4!.@JordinSparks & @brandonkstrong coming in strong with a memorable Jazz routine!

Drag superstar Shangela called out Dancing With the Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro during a live moment on the latest episode of the competition series.

He’s got a poker face! Sasha Farber exudes confidence in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom — but one judge can sometimes be hard to impress.

Dancing with the Star's judge Carrie Ann Inaba rocked a stunning tangerine gown on last night's episode of the hit dancing show.MORE: Carrie Ann Inaba makes surprise comment about The Talk following departureTaking to Instagram, the 54-year-old posted a TikTok video alongside fellow judge Derek Hough. The duo made use of a humorous voiceover to draw attention to Carrie Ann's floor-length slinky gown complete with a thigh-high split and a built-in corset.WATCH: DWTS' Carrie Ann Inaba and Len Goodman perform for Grease NightThe former dancer looked impeccable in her glamorous get-up.

returned Monday with a steamy, sultry night of dances all themed around the iconic James Bond film franchise — and the stars all stepped up to the challenge with some impressive, classy performances.Host Tyra Banks and new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the slate of celebs' exciting numbers, which were all set to some famed James Bond themes and tunes that encapsulated the timeless class of the iconic, tuxedo-clad spy.Here's a look at some of the best numbers of the night, and the celebs who are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy — and scroll to the bottom to see who got eliminated at the end of week 3!My fav part omgg her walk, SHE KILLED THATTTT @charlidameliopic.twitter.com/Eq6hq5oZjaThe show kicked things off by bringing out the season's best celeb dancer, and she didn't fail to live up to expectations. Charli was cheered on from the audience by her famous pals Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian, and it seemed like they provided some real magic.

Heating up! Emma Slater and Trevor Donovan took the dance floor to perform a tango on this week’s Dancing With the Stars — and they impressed judge Carrie Ann Inaba with their connection.

Conrad Green, it’s so good to have you back as executive producer on Dancing with the Stars! First we get Derek Hough running around like a spy and rappelling down to the ballroom before Peta Murgatroyd helped to kick off a fiery opening number to “Live and Let Die.” Just like old times when DWTS was in its glory years on ABC.

Dancing with The Stars may be the most seasoned and experienced of professional dancers, but that doesn't make the judges they face any less intimidating!MORE: Lara Spencer keeps her promise and flies to LA to support Sam Champion on DWTSAt least that's what Val Chmerkovskiy thinks, who recently revealed who of the judges is the toughest to please, despite his impressive skills.The star has been on the dance competition show for over ten years, since 2011, and as its latest season progresses, he is having to impress not only fans, but also Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman.WATCH: Christie Brinkley breaks her arm during DWTS rehearsalsMORE: Dancing With the Stars: Inside Emma Slater's split from co-star Sasha FarberSpeaking to Us Weekly, he revealed just who is the most intimidating out of the four, and what they are really like behind-the-scenes."We have such a different relationship with the judges than I think people think we do," he admitted.Plus, though he acknowledged that most would find Len the most intimidating judge to face, he says for him not so much. He explained: "Obviously, the answer [for others] is Len because Len is, you know, he's kind of no-nonsense.

While Val Chmerkovskiy and the rest of the Dancing With the Stars couples compete for judges’ scores weekly, the esteemed panel has become somewhat notorious when it comes to articulating what they’re looking for.

returned Monday with a high-energy Elvis Night, which paid tribute to the King of Rock & Roll — and the stars all stepped up to the challenge with some impressive performances.Host Tyra Banks and new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the slate of celebs' exciting numbers, which were all set to Elvis classics.For some stars — including actor Daniel Durant — the high-energy numbers were particularly challenging, while other stars seemed to thrive with the attention-grabbing routines.Here's a look at some of the best numbers of the night, and the celebs who are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy — and  I love your beautiful outfit! @JordinSparkspic.twitter.com/NrSDhUnFGPAnother night, another incredible example of just how impressive Jordin Sparks' range of talent really is. She can sing, she can act and she's taking to dancing with impressive flair.

Dancing with the Stars is having a little shake up. On Monday, it was announced that Joseph Beana’s partner, Daniella Karagach, tested positive for COVID-19 and would have to sit out of week two. “Unfortunately, Daniella Karagach tested positive overnight for Covid. She is completely asymptomatic and is self-quarantining.

Make way for Mark Ballas! The pro dancer returned to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom for season 31 after a five-year break — and he couldn’t be more excited.

After five years away, professional dancer Mark Ballas made his return to “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom on Monday night as the show moved to Disney+, hitting the top spot on the leaderboard with his celebrity partner, TikTok star Charli D’Amelio. And backstage, after the show, the pro reacted to not only getting the night’s top scores, but praise from his longtime friend Derek Hough, who has since become a judge on the show.“Derek and I have been friends since we were 10. We’ve lived together, we went to school together every day, you know? Dude used to steal my clothes.

is back for Season 31, on its new home on Disney+, and the familiar show felt largely unchanged in its new modified, commercial-free format that gave more time for the dances and the judges' feedback.Returning host Tyra Banks was joined by new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro — as well as returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli — as they saw a new slate of celebs hit the dance floor for their debut performances.With the theme of Premiere Night Party, the slate of 16 celeb-pro couples brought their best to the dance floor with numbers set to the stars' favorite party songs. Some performances, as expected, fell a bit flat, while others wowed the judges and earned some impressive scores.Here's a look at some of the best numbers of the night, and the celebs who are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy.

Disney Plus.  Dancing With the Stars first debuted in June 2005 on ABC and soon became one of its most popular shows, though ratings have dropped in recent years. While it may not be the powerhouse it used to be, DWTS still has allure for Disney Plus, which is seeking to expand its subscriber base with different offerings.

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