Donny Osmond
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
We all watched his sister Marie advance to third place in Season 5 of "DWTS." Now it's big brother's turn to slip on the dance shoes. Donny Osmond won the hearts of millions as both a member of the Osmonds and, with his sister (and "Dancing with the Stars" alum) Marie, as the youngest co-hosts in primetime history on the iconic ABC variety series "Donny & Marie." Now, was Donny "a little bit country" or "a little bit rock & roll?" If you can't remember, perhaps you should head to Las Vegas, as Donny and Marie are currently performing at the Las Vegas Flamingo Hotel through 2012. For nearly five decades, Donny Osmond has been a singer, musician, Broadway and film actor, talk show and game show host, best-selling author, and even a champion race car driver.
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Kelly Osbourne
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Kelly got her show biz start at the age of 16 as she navigated her way through adolescence on "The Osbournes," the first ever "celebrity reality" TV series. The hit show featuring her famous family garnered them an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Reality Program" in 2002. That same year, Kelly released her debut music album, "Shut Up!" which included a cover of Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach." Kelly's second album, "Sleeping in Nothing" was released in 2005 with its first single, "One Word," hitting #1 on all three Billboard Dance charts simultaneously. Kelly made her dramatic acting debut in a starring role on the ABC series "Life As We Know It." In recent years, she's worked primarily in the UK where she's done theatre, hosted her own weekly radio show on BBC Radio and has presented numerous UK TV projects.
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Mya
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Grammy Award winning multi-platinum artist Mya, became a star at the age of 18 with her eponymous debut album which yielded three Top-10 singles. In addition to releasing five full length albums, one of which went platinum and another, gold, she tangoed her way into our hearts in the acclaimed film "Chicago." Since "Chicago," Mya has appeared in several more movies and signed onto a modeling contract. Her fourth and fifth studio albums have been released in Japan and her sixth studio album is due to be released on her independent label. Mya is a long time advocate for young women. She founded The Mya Arts & Tech Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing disadvantaged youth growth and opportunity through arts & technology education. She serves as both executive director and teacher for the foundation.
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Joanna Krupa
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Season 9 of "DWTS" features one of the sexiest women in the world according to E! and Maxim. Born in Poland and raised in Chicago, Joanna eventually headed west to L.A. where her exotic looks and diverse talents have made her one of the most sought-after models on the planet. Her film and TV credits include "Six Days in Paradise," due in the fall, "Ripple Effect," "Las Vegas" and "CSI." Recently, she competed in ABC's "The Superstars" teaming with Buffalo Bills NFL star Terrell Owens.
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Aaron Carter
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
He's toured the world and sold millions of records as a teen pop sensation. But can this hitmaker step up to the challenge on the "DWTS" dance floor? Triple Platinum selling music artist/songwriter, producer, actor and younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer, Nick Carter, Aaron Carter has established himself world wide as a pop and teen sensation. Beginning his career at the age of eight, he is currently the youngest solo artist to have four Top 40 singles.
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Mark Dacascos
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Famously known as "The Chairman" and host of Food Network's "Iron Chef America," Dacascos is also a trained martial artist as well as actor. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mark's passion for martial arts began at an early age under the tutelage of his parents who are both former national champions and teachers. After being discovered in San Francisco's Chinatown, Mark began to establish a film and television career playing not only martial artists but a wide arrangement of characters before joining "Iron Chef America" in 2005. He has also appeared in a several feature films.
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Michael Irvin
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Regarded as one of the most successful wide receivers in the history of the NFL, former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin is a three-time Super Bowl Champion and former broadcaster for ESPN's NFL Countdown. Known as "The Playmaker" and one of "The Triplets" alongside fellow Cowboys Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith, Irvin was a recipient of the Dallas Cowboys "Ring of Honor" in 2005. In 2007, Irvin was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame and has appeared in various television shows as well as co-starring in "The Longest Yard" with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock. Last fall, Irvin executive produced/hosted the reality TV series "4th and Long" for Spike TV, in which one football hopeful was given a shot at making the Dallas Cowboys roster. Most recently, he appeared on the Hall of Fame inductions on the NFL Network and hosts his own radio show in Dallas for ESPN Radio.
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Melissa Joan Hart
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Known for her starring roles in the television series "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," Hart began her career at the early age of four with television commercials and various television appearances. She starred in the film "Drive Me Crazy" alongside "Entourage's" Adrian Grenier as well as the ABC Family Original Movie "Holiday in Handcuffs" opposite "Dancing with the Stars" alumni Mario Lopez, which was the highest rated program in the history of the network. In 2009, Hart starred in another ABC Family Original Movie, "My Fake Fiancé" that garnered huge ratings as well. In 1993 Hart started her own production company, Hartbreak Films, and is set to release her first thriller film, "Nine Dead," to DVD in January 2010. Hart and husband Mark Wilkerson are the proud parents of two sons, Mason, age 3, and Braydon, 17 months.
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Louie Vito
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
The 21 year-old native of Bellefontaine, OH turned pro in 2006 and has competed in multiple Winter X-Games competitions. He's also a two-time winner of the USSA Grand Prix Halfpipe Series. Competing in both the Pipe and Slopestyle disciplines, Louie continues to train for the Grand Prix qualifying. We're hoping to see Louie do what he does best in Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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Natalie Coughlin
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Olympic swimming gold medalist Natalie Coughlin is the most decorated female athlete of both the 2008 Beijing and 2004 Athens Games. Coughlin has won a medal in every single Olympic event that she has ever entered for a total of 11 Olympic medals. In 2008 she became the first American female athlete to win six medals in one Olympiad in addition to becoming the first woman to win consecutive individual Olympic gold medals in the 100m backstroke. Coughlin is also the most decorated female swimmer in World Championship history with sixteen medals. Born and raised in northern California, Coughlin attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a B.A. in psychology in 2005.
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Chuck Liddell
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
He's been known to "knockout" opponents in the sports world, but will this tough guy's Mixed Martial Arts skills help him "takedown" the competition on the dance floor? Chuck Liddell is the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and an icon of Mixed Martial Arts—the fastest growing sport in America. He won his first UFC Mixed Martial Arts fight in 1998 and quickly rose through the ranks to become the light-heavyweight champion of the world. If you think he's all about action, think again. Chuck also has the "write" stuff, as he penned his autobiography, "Iceman: My Fighting Life," which quickly became a New York Times Bestseller.
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Debi Mazar
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
You could say Debi Mazar had a mob mentality when she made her feature film debut in Martin Scorsese's "Good Fellas." Her performance in the hit mafia flick set the stage for an extensive career which had her working with the top filmmakers in Hollywood. Debi often portrays a sharp-tongued New Yorker in both dramas and comedies. We've seen her pop up on TV on shows like "Friends," "Ugly Betty," and her own sitcom, "Temporarily Yours." Nowadays, you can catch her as publicist Shauna on HBO's hit series "Entourage." The next time you're surfing the Web, check out Debi and her hubby as they co-host "Under the Tuscan Gun," a popular Internet show focusing on Tuscan cuisine. We're thinking the recipes are the real deal, as the couple presently resides in L.A. and Tuscany, Italy, along with their two daughters.
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Tom Delay
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
The former House Majority Leader is a prominent Republican and conservative firebrand. He was first elected to Congress in 1984, and when Republicans took control of the House his colleagues elected him Majority Whip, and later Majority Leader. DeLay and his wife, Christine, also served as foster parents and founded a community in Texas that serves as a safe, permanent home for abused and neglected children. DeLay is currently president of First Principles LLC, a strategic political consulting firm based in Washington D.C. and Houston, Texas.
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Kathy Ireland
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Kathy Ireland the supermodel is now wife, mother of three, author, Sunday school teacher and fashion CEO, of Kathy Ireland Worldwide (KIWW). Forbes, Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal celebrate KIWW as a $1.4 billion design empire. Kathy powerfully supports many non-profits including the Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation, Feed The Children, the Alliance for Christian Education, 9-1-1 for Kids, Athletes & Entertainers for Kids, the Dream Foundation and Friends of Sheba Medical Center. UCLA names Kathy as one of the Top Ten Women's Health Advocates in America.
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Ashley Hamilton
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Actor, songwriter, comedian and son of former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant George Hamilton, Ashley is a multi-talented, multi-hyphenate with experience in film, comedy and television. An accomplished singer Ashley had a 2003 Top 20 single released by Sony, and as a songwriter, co-wrote the Top 10 Robbie Williams hit "Come Undone." He also has writing credits for Hilary Duff among other top acts. Ashley has made various television and film appearances in his career, including a starring role in Sunset Beach. Since 2007, he has been performing stand-up comedy at The Laugh Factory, The Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store and Room 5 in Los Angeles.
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Macy Gray
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 Contestant
Macy Gray first burst onto the music scene with her debut album "On How Life Is" and the hit single "I Try," both of which went to number one. She has gone on to sell more than 20,000,000 albums worldwide and has won and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and six MTV Video Music Awards. Gray has collaborated on stage and in the recording studio with some of music's greatest artists. She has also appeared in numerous films including "Spider-Man," "Training Day," "Idlewild" (with Outkast), and the award-winning HBO Film "Lackawanna Blues."
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