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Aug 10 2010 04:37 PM ET

Cat Deeley talks 'SYTYCD': Why she sticks up for the dancers, and who bumped his nose in her pool

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SYTYCD-cat-deeleyAmerica’s (newest) favorite dancer will be crowned Thursday night. And even though we have to wait two days for our winner’s name to be revealed, So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley has an early prediction: “If I was a betting woman, and I had to put some money where my mouth is, I would probably go for Kent [Boyd],” Deeley said in a conference call with reporters this afternoon. “But that’s not to do with his technical ability, it’s more to do with the reaction that I see from the screaming girls in the studio. It’s literally like Beatle-mania when he hits the stage, and hormones are just crashing everywhere and the general high-pitched screaming.” Deeley also shared her feelings about how the show’s seventh season has played out, and gave us a brief preview of the Wednesday/Thursday finales shows.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You’ve come to the defense of several dancers this season, with regard to criticism from the judges. Did you ever plan to be so involved?
CAT DEELEY: To be honest, it was a very natural thing. I didn’t want to come on the show and [have the dancers] be like, “Hold on: Who is this English chick who’s trying to be our friend?” you know what I mean? I was trying to definitely integrate myself in there, and that is something we started doing right at the beginning. If the dancers stand outside and it’s five o’clock in the morning and the snow is coming down in New York to go and audition, then I’m there with them too. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 8 2010 09:00 AM ET

'Step Up 3D': Why every dance film, movie musical should follow suit

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Step_UpImage Credit: Disney After seeing Step Up 3D, I’ll second what Owen Gleiberman said in his review: “Step Up 3D isn’t, in dramatic terms, a very good movie, but it’s the first film in a while to use 3-D as more than a marketing ploy; it points toward an original way of making a musical.” So often we think of 3-D as things flying out at the audience, but really, it’s about bringing us into the action. You feel like you’re on the dance floor during the battles, and when a member of a crew steps out in front of the others, it’s like you’re the one she’s serving. You’re able to appreciate the moves like never before because you actually get a sense of the motion — the speed, the flexibility, the control. My first thought when I left the theater was “I wish they could’ve released Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo in 3-D.” But now, I’m sitting here practically tearing up imagining the chance to experience Mikhail Baryshnikov’s airtime in Giselle, the Nicholas Brothers’ mind-blowing unpredictability leapfrogging over each other down stairs into splits in Stormy Weather, and Gene Kelly’s masculine fluidity tap dancing on roller skates in It’s Always Fair Weather and fusing flamenco with ballet in Anchors Aweigh. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 6 2010 01:00 PM ET

Any excuse for a 'Seinfeld' clip show, right?

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Thank God for Seinfeld reruns — YouTube user licensetochill50 must have been legitimately chilling one night when the episode in which Jerry wonders “What’s it like to be Gaga?” prompted this masterful compilation of relevant phone (sex) and dance scenes from Seinfeld set to Lady Gaga’s “Telephone.” I only wish it ended with full audio of Seinfeld answering the call from the New York Times in which a woman asks if he’d like a subscription and he cheerfully replies “Yes!” and hung up. Just the ‘yes’ part. YEAH. READ FULL STORY »

Jul 22 2010 01:30 PM ET

'SYTYCD': The screaming for Kent must stop, ladies

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sytycd-kentImage Credit: Mathieu Young/FoxIs it possible that the girls in the So You Think You Can Dance pit who love them some Kent are more annoying than the Idol Swaybots? I really didn’t want host Cat Deeley to encourage them last night. I can see where she and the producers would think it helps the at-home audience to feel the energy there, but really, it just makes me want to not vote for Kent so I don’t have to hear the squealing next week. It’s at the point where it’s overshadowing his talent, so even when the audience goes crazy when he’s actually dancing, I have to wonder if, say, last night’s step routine with tWtich was really that amazing — or if it’s just great and he still has that killer smile. I’m not saying I don’t believe in loud audience participation. I’m just saying it should only come during or after performances (like ballet dancer Alex’s now legendary hip-hop routine with tWitch). Or when a move is so brilliant you want to rewind it 10 times (like Lauren riding tWitch off the stage in their high-noon themed hip-hop number last night, embedded below).  READ FULL STORY »

Jul 14 2010 09:44 AM ET

Micky Dolenz joins Debbie Gibson and Tiffany's 'epic battle' Syfy movie. Who's next?

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80s-starsImage Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage.com; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images; John M. Heller/Getty ImagesMicky Dolenz — former Monkees member, Hollywood character actor, and the voice of Snuggle the Fabric Softener Bear — will co-star in Debbie Gibson and Tiffany’s original Syfy movie ‘Mega Python vs. Gatoroid’. I love how “Debbie Gibson and Tiffany’s original Syfy movie Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” is a legit informational entertainment news clause at this point. Oh, of course. That. Mega Python vs. Gatoroid is set for sometime in 2011 and will hopefully be viewed and cherished by more than just the EW staff and a few hundred other nerds.

According to THR, it’s not known what Dolenz’ role will be, so it’s anyone’s guess who will join this motley crew next. I’m pulling for a cameo from The Snuggle Bear and maybe Michael Bolton as someone’s skeezy older brother. And I don’t think anyone would mind a scene where Paula Abdul randomly wanders in, just so everyone can say “Hey, Paula” and then return to their regularly scheduled programming.

PopWatch readers’ initial suggestions included Pat Benetar, Annie Lennox, the Wilson Sisters, Lita Ford, and “Terri Nunn from Berlin vs. Nena.” Who else deserves a place in this epic TV movie?

Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett

Jul 12 2010 05:45 PM ET

'The Best of Soul Train' hits DVD: If only it could be 3-D

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soul_train_hippestImage Credit: Amy GoldbergTo commemorate Soul Train‘s 40th Anniversary, Time Life is releasing a 3-DVD set, The Best of Soul Train, on Aug. 31, with 50 performances — many of which haven’t been seen in more than 30 years. Now, granted, I was originally excited about this because I misread the press release and thought it said The Best of Soul Train in 3-D. (Wouldn’t the Soul Train Dance Line look awesome?!) But I can still get behind this. In addition to the performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, the Jackson Five, the Commodores, and Sly & The Family Stone, “Viewers will re-live the original dance styles and scene-stealing fashions from the heart of the ’70′s as well as favorite moments from the Soul Train Dance Line to the beloved Soul Train Scramble Board,” the release says. “Also included are on-air interviews with the artists, classic Soul Train dancers, and some vintage commercials for Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen products.”

Bonus: “Marvin Gaye and Don Cornelius playing one-on-one basketball with Smokey Robinson refereeing.”

Sold.

Jul 12 2010 04:25 PM ET

Alexander Skarsgard proves he'd make an excellent stripper

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If you read my recap of this week’s True Blood, you’re aware that I’m less than impressed with the strippers in Bon Temps and Jackson. I think perhaps Eric needs to take the stage. Below, watch a video of Alexander Skarsgard dancing behind the scenes of the comedy Beyond the Pole (not a stripper film, unfortunately, but a mockumentary that follows inexperienced adventurers to the North Pole). He playfully molests, licks (!), and strums one of his co-stars. Notice all the bottles of alcohol in the background. Hilarious and kinda hot (my vote), or a tad disturbing?

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Jul 7 2010 12:36 PM ET

Ryan Seacrest and Laurie Ann Gibson's new dance show for E!: What should it look like?

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seacrest-Laurie-Ann-GibsonImage Credit: PRN/PR Photos; Mark Dye/PR PhotosE! and Ryan Seacrest are teaming up with Lady Gaga choreographer Laurie Ann “Boom Kat Pow!” Gibson for a series about choreographers and dancers in Los Angeles. On one hand UGH, yet another dance show; on the other, Laurie Ann Gibson is crazy and that has to be worth something.

I’d like to see this new series focus on choreographers — maybe watching them compete to see which one can concoct the most exciting weekly routines for a set pool of dancers — or at least I think it would make sense for a series to do that. Because let’s be honest: With So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Best Dance Crew, Dancing With the Stars, Dance Your Ass Off, and CBS’ upcoming Got to Dance, who isn’t experiencing competitive dance series fatigue right about now? At this point in time, E! might be better off considering a single-camera comedy featuring Ryan Seacrest, all alone on a stage, trying desperately to keep up with the 2005 dance-along DVD Breakin’ It Down with Laurie Ann Gibson. It might get higher ratings. But I am being a total jerk today due to the heat. What do you want this show to look like? [THR]

Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett

Jul 1 2010 10:00 AM ET

PopWatch Confessional: What is your pet's favorite song?

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michael-jackson-semmiImage Credit: Phil Dent/Redferns/Getty ImagesRegular PopWatch readers will know that I never pass up an opportunity to mention my cat, Semmi (pictured…the one with pointy ears, in case you can’t tell). So I found it hard to resist writing this post once I stumbled upon news that Tokyo researchers discovered that dogs find classical music most relaxing. Because however embarrassing it was to write the headline of this post, it’s even more so to acknowledge that, yes, I know my cat’s favorite song: READ FULL STORY »

Jun 23 2010 05:15 PM ET

‘Footloose’ remake: Six things Kenny Wormald needs in order to channel fluffy Kevin Bacon from 1980

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Footloose-danceImage Credit: Everett CollectionKenny Wormald, who will star in the Footloose remake to be released April 1, 2011, is not a complete unknown, you charlatans! He toured with Justin Timberlake, was featured in MTV’s Dancelife, played a shirtless backup dancer on the third episode of The CW’s Melrose Place, and contributed his ballet and hip-hop techniques as Tommy Anderson in Center Stage 2. As pictured, Kenny has already nearly achieved 1980 Kevin Baconness. If I want to be picky, he is about six degrees away. He needs 1) Fluffier hair; 2) better turnout; 3) slim-fit jeans; 4) slightly pursed lips; 5) haunting lighting scheme; 6) a car. Right now he is like Bacos, but I’m confident he can turn it up and elevate himself to a full strip.

I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly berate myself for being openly obsessed with 2000′s Center Stage but utterly clueless about 2008′s Center Stage: Turn It Up. It practically just came out! I was sitting right here! If the universe fulfills its destiny we might even Turn It Up Higher in 2012! Anyway, take two minutes to familiarize yourself with Kenny Wormald and his knack for the gettin’-to-know-you dance tutorial scene. Off-topic, I kind of love how the last phrase Kenny utters in this clip is “Shoot the s—.” READ FULL STORY »

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