If you passed on seeing how Charlie Sheen's character passed away on "Two and a Half Men" in favor of seeing talent like Ricki Lake, Metta World Peace, and Chaz Bono take to the dance floor, you might not have known that there was one well-known would-be hoofer who had to say no to being on the show.
Was Bill Clinton Asked to Be on 'Dancing With the Stars'?
Think Your Kids Shouldn't See Chaz Bono Dance on TV? Gloria Allred Wants You to Know You are WRONG.
Where there's a high-profile kerfuffle, there's Gloria Allred at the ready to throw in her two cents' worth when it comes to injustice and the human condition. The controversy surrounding transgendered celeb offspring Chaz Bono's upcoming participation as a male tango and cha cha partner on TV's "Dancing With the Stars" has now proven no exception to the Allred rule.
Extra, Extra
In today's Extra, Extra, Chaz Bono lovingly embraces Lacey Schwimmer, a pickup truck collides with a Metro train, Angels stadium workers speak their minds, and a Hollywood Hills mansion party erupts in violence. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
LAist at the E! Oscars After Party
On Sunday, March 7th, 2010, the E! network held an Oscars after-party at Drai's Hollywood club at the W Hotel. While nobody who was nominated or who won at the Oscars showed up before we left at 10:30pm, we took advantage of the chance to speak with Josh Sussman (aka Jacob Ben Israel of FOX's "Glee"), Iqbal Theba (aka Principal Figgins of FOX's "Glee")
Howard Stern's Better Half Rumored 'Celeb' Hoofer on Next DWTS
In what seems to be yet another case of famous-by-proxy (see: Jewel's husband), the rumor mill is whirring over the latest buzz that puts "shock jock" Howard Stern's blonde bride of less than a year, Beth Ostrosky, as a contender for the coveted Dancing With the Stars prize. The pair hooked up soon after Stern's divorce from his first wife of 20 years, and became engaged on Valentine's Day in 2007.
TV Junkie: 'Alaska Week' on Discovery; Cancellations for TNT & Showtime
The Discovery Channel has put together a ton of programming it has dubbed "Alaska Week" and it begins tonight at 9pm with "Arctic Roughnecks". Tomorrow will feature the season premiere of "Deadliest Catch" and we will have an interview with Captain Keith of the Wizard for you!
TV Junkie: 'Extreme Ice' on PBS - Beautiful but Frightening
Last week NPR did a segment on tonight's "Nova" which even sounded cool - check out the photos, the video footage will be even more amazing, if not terrifying, as we have more proof of climate change (PBS @ 8pm).
TV Junkie: Tuesday - "Dancing With The Stars" Finale
Just 3 finales tonight but it will be all about "Dancing With the Stars" (pictured right). There's a lot going on around 9pm but I recommend checking out the movie on TCM. For late night TV, Harrison Ford will be on Letterman which is always a good time and tonight's "DWTS" winner will be on Kimmel.

