Dancing With The Stars Finale Performances

Monday night performances is the beginning of the 2-night Dancing With The Stars Finale. Three celebrities and three dancing pros are left.



(From L.to R.) JR Martinez/Rikki Lake/Rob Kardashian. Credit: DWTS

J.R. Martinez, Rikki Lake, and Rob Kardashian are competing for the mirror ball trophy. The fan favorite is J.R. Martinez who is most favored to win.

Dancing two routines including the most anticipated free-style dance, the three pairings went head-to-head for the championship.

Rikki Lake looked awesome. Getting spun around, and working those dance steps from one routine into the next, she was amazing.

Rob’s freestyle performance was dancing to “Minnie the Moocher”. Rob’s steps were on-time and in rhythm. He blew the judges away. “You peaked at the right time,” said judge Bruno. Receiving all 10’s, it was a perfect score.

J.R. Martinez was up next and did just as well, walking away with another perfect 10 across the board for his free style performance. With flips and spins J.R. was on fire.

The finale airs Tuesday night, Nov. 22. Watch it live on ABC Television at 8 p.m. CT as the full Season 13 cast returns with a special performance by Lady Antebellum.

Who will win Season 13 on Dancing With the Stars? It's any one's guess.

The 39th American Music Awards: Who Will Win

The 39^th American Music Awards will be broadcast Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 8 p.m. ET.

Adele performs in Seattle, WA 2011

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Scheduled performances include Nicki Minaj, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez (although they won’t be performing together).

Other performances include Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Mary J. Blige, and Justin Bieber.

The acclaimed Artist of the Year nominees includes four females and one male entertainer. They are: Adele (pictured), Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.

Here are some of the other nominees:

• Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber and Pitbull are up for Favorite Male Artist in Pop or Rock.
• Adele, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry are nominated for Favorite Female Artist in Pop or Rock.
• Maroon 5, OneRepublic, and LMFAO are up for Favorite Band, Duo or Group in Pop or Rock.
• Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift are nominated for Favorite Female Artist in County.
• Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, and Blake Shelton are nominated for Favorite Male Artist in Country.
• The Band Perry, Zac Brown Band, and Lady Antebellum are up for Favorite Band, Duo or Group in Country.
• Chris Brown, Usher, and Trey Songz are nominated for Favorite Male Artist in Soul/Rhythm and Blues.
• Beyonce, Rihanna, and Kelly Rowland are nominated for Favorite Female Artist in Soul/Rhythm and Blues. 
• For Contemporary Inspirational the artist nominees include, Casting Crowns, Third Day, and TobyMac. 

Who will win? Who will perform? Who will cry during their acceptance speech? 

Watch live online at ABC.go.com.  The show promises to feature some unique collaboration. One never knows what to expect during Sunday’s live performances.

Country Music Performance at the White House

The White House honors Country Music on November 21 at 7 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed live on pbs.org/whitehouse and whitehouse.gov/live.



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Performances include Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, Kris Kristofferson, Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovett, the Band Perry, and legendary James Taylor.
The annual PBS show will feature mostly country music.  

Taping for the “In Performance at the White House” will be held in the East Room.  

President Barack Obama and the first lady will host the event.

In a press conference issued by the White House, the event is slated to feature an afternoon of educational workshops. Produced by The Grammy Museum, middle and high school students will learn the “History of Country Music: From Barn Dances to Pop Charts”.

Some of the country artists performing in the evening concert will share their experiences of country music and answer students’ questions during the afternoon workshops.

The hour long music special will air on PBS stations nationwide Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET. Check your local stations for times and listings.

Natalie Wood's Death Investigation Continues to Stir Questions

The developing story continues to unfold. The mysterious death of Natalie Wood in 1981 was reopened Thursday for investigation.



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Natalie Wood's death was ruled as an accidental drowning. On Friday, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department held a press conference announcing they are reopening the case, based on new leads in her death.

News reports state the former captain of the yacht,  Splendour revealed new details on what happened that night. In the captain's book, coauthored with Marti Rulli, it says, Natalie Wood argued with her husband Robert Wagner that night right before her death.

The captain claims her husband, actor Robert Wagner is responsible for Natalie Wood’s death. 

At Friday's press conference, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department said Wagner is not a suspect but the investigation is ongoing.

On that fateful night, Christopher Walken was on the yacht. He said he resigned to his cabin and fell asleep. When he awoke, he found out about Natalie's death.

What really happened that night? Follow People in the News as this story develops. Was she murdered? Did she try to flee an argument then fell into the dark waters to her death? Will new evidence reveal the truth behind this mystery?

Hope Goes Home JR Stays for 'DWTS' Finals

Dancing With the Stars results on Tuesday, sent home Hope Solo and dance pro Maxsim Chmerkovskiy.

It was a close call for J.R. Martinez who almost was sent home. J.R. suffered with an ankle injury during Monday's live performance. Fans who want J.R. to win the title ball trophy were happy to hear he will move on to the finals.

Hope Solo wasn't so lucky. Her votes were down and she was sent packing. With the recent tension between the pair and the judges, it was getting intense. Just a few weeks ago, Maxsim had some not-so-nice words with judge Len Goodman that caused many to wonder if Maxsim really wanted to be on the show.

The results were expected. Hope's performance was up against some tough competition. After hearing the news of being voted off, Maxsim said to Hope, "Thank you for your determination and will and everything else. I wish I could have been better for you. It's been an amazing journey."

The following three stars will continue, Rikki Lake, J.R. Martinez, and Rob Kardashian are going to the finals.

In a remarkable turn of events, Rob's dancing outperformed others during Monday's show. He is clearly moving up the ranks and has a good fighting chance.

Here at People in the News, there is a prediction who will win that coveted mirror ball trophy. Watch the Dancing With The Stars finals next week . With the anticipated freestyle dance, the finale is certainly going to be exciting.

Revenge the New Hit Drama Series on ABC Television

The new hit television series, Revenge, is creatively one of the best shows in this season’s fall schedule. The drama series cast lead includes “Emily Thorne” portrayed wonderfully by actress Emily VanCamp.

Emily VanCamp by Carol Kaelson/ABC

Emily turns the Hampton town into a series of vengeful acts. Filled with intrigue and suspense, this small town is unaware of Emily Thorne’s real identity.

Emily is hiding a big secret. Without knowing the real truth about Emily,  the unsuspecting people in this Hampton community are about to see her wrath.

She is seeking payback to the community of people who stole away her childhood. Those individuals who sent her father to prison and had her committed when she was a child are in for some big surprises.

When she discovers the truth behind her father’s imprisonment, she plots her retribution.

Betrayed by a community, she sets her plan into motion.

In the pilot episode, she rents the Southampton home she once shared with her father and begins to put her plan into action.

Victoria Grayson played by Madeleine Stowe has her own suspicions. Who is Emily Thorne? What is her story? She sets out to uncover the truth, while Emily Thorne continues in her charade. Emily is really Amanda Clarke, that little girl Victoria had locked up.

Emily is playing a travesty with one intention. To get back at those who ruined her family. The plotting and deceit continues to play out during subsequent episodes.

Broken trusts and relentless betrayal play the backdrop during this first season of Revenge. Each week the story continues.

Who will be Emily’s next victim?  Revenge airs Wednesday nights on ABC Television.  Viewers can catch past episodes on TVGuide and Hulu TV.

Hillary Clinton's Mother Dorothy Rodham Died

Dorothy Rodham was born in Chicago and raised her family in Park Ridge, IL. The mother of Hillary Rodham Clinton died on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011.  She was 92.

Secy of State Hillary Clinton Swearing-in
 with mom, Dorothy Rodham present in 2009

One of the most famous woman today, Secretary of the State Hillary Clinton had this to say about her mother. "My mother was basically abandoned as a young girl and by the age of 13, she was on her own."

In Clinton's memoir, Living History, she said, "I'm still amazed at how my mother emerged from her lonely early life as such as affectionate and levelheaded woman."

An amazing woman who taught what it means to be an phenomenal woman. Rodham gave an incredible legacy to her family.

"I owe it to my mother, who never got a chance to go to college, who had a very difficult childhood, but who gave me a belief that I could do whatever I set my mind," Clinton said.

This is a mother to be admired. Hillary Clinton cancelled her trip to London to be at her side.

The family plans to hold a private memorial service.