Tonight, I am multi tasking. I'm watching the Dancing with the Stars result show and watching The Mentalist on CBS. Leslie, I'm doing this for you.

Last night, Brooke stumbled, Lance soared, and Cody landed in last place yet again. Tonight, a bundle of musical guests perform along with the ballroom kids, and of course someone goes home. LIVE!!! This is Dancing with the Stars!!!!!

In the first hour of the two hour block, there was a recap of the previous night and the finalists in the ballroom kids competition competed for the title and the ballroom kids mirror ball trophy.

First up in the final round of the ballroom kids competition was Kirill and Hannah with a little help from Tony Dovalani. They danced a Cha-cha-cha to "Something" by Someone which the judges thought was truly fabulous.

Second up to dance was Mitchell and Maria with help from Julianne Hough, they are so lucky. They danced a Samba to "Mas que Nada" by Sergio Mendes ft. Carlinhos Brown and the judges thought it was a power Samba.

Last up to dance in the ballroom kids competition was Craig and Samantha with help from Maksim Chmrkovskiy. They danced a Jive to "Rockin' Robin" by Michael Jackson and the judges thought their dance was truly fantastic.

And now I'm multi tasking because the Mentalist is on right now.

Aretha Franklin performed her hit "Chain of Fools" along with Karina Smirnoff, Anna Trebunskaya, Louis van Amstel, and Dmitriy Chaplin. Aretha has the best back up singers ever, I'm just saying.

Leaderboard for the Week:
4th Place: Cody & Julianne
2nd Place: Brooke & Derek
2nd Place: Warren & Kym
1st Place: Lance & Lacey

Leona Lewis performed her number one mega-hit "Bleeding Love" along with Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff. I love this song, that's all I have to say about that.

Julianne Hough performed her country hit "My Hallelujah Song" along with Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, and Lacey Schwimmer. I love Julianne; I love this song, that's all I have to say about that.

Aretha Franklin performed her hit "Respect" along with reigning champions Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas. I'm so happy to see them back in the ballroom, it feels like just yesterday I was watching them kicking butt and tacking names.

Grammy Winning artist John Legend performed "Green Light" while he was surrounded by all of his beautiful dancer girls.

1st Couple Safe: Lance & Lacey
2nd Couple Safe: Brooke & Derek
3rd Couple Safe: Warren & Kym

Cody and Julianne were eliminated and they will not be competing in the finals. However, Warren & Kym, Brooke & Derek, and Lance & Lacey still have a shot to earn the title of Dancing with the Stars champions. Tune in next week for the finals of Dancing with the Stars. The Mentalist is a pretty good show too.

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Last week, each couple performed two routines, some soared, and some bored. Maurice ran out of steam and Brooke remained at the top of the leader board. This week, each star must show their showmanship, technique, energy, and flair in two new routines to prove they are worthy of the finals. And Julianne is back, hallelujah. LIVE!!! This is the Semi-Finals of Dancing with the Stars!!!!!

Round #1

First up for the night was host and model Brooke Burke and her partner Derek Hough with the Jive. Last week, Brooke finished out on top yet again, but now she needs to put a little more wow in her dances so she can make it to the finals. It definitely wasn't her best dance and the judge's agreed, and there was a lift.
Brooke & Derek
Dance: Jive
Song: "House is Rockin" by Brian Setzer Orchestra
Score: [Carrie Ann 7/ Len 7/ Bruno 7] = 21

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Second up to dance for the night was Hannah Montana star Cody Linley and his appendix-less partner Julianne Hough with the Paso Doble. Last week Cody came in last place for the second week in a row, this week he wants to prove he's a good dancer worthy of the finals. Their Paso was almost like the bride of Hitler meets Saving Private Ryan, there were some explosions, but it got a 10 for determination.
Cody & Julianne
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: "Le Disko" by Shiny Toy Guns
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 7/ Bruno 7] = 22

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Third up to dance with the first Mambo of the night was Super bowl champ Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson. Last week, Warren got a ten, and this week Warren's practicing his dances while working in Philadelphia doing "Inside the NFL", but can he prove he's worthy of the finals? The judges thought his Mambo was okay, but he needs to up his game if he wants to be in the finals.
Warren & Kym
Dance: Mambo
Song: "Abril en Portugal" by Perez Prado
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24

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Last up in round one was *N Sync star Lance Bass and his partner Lacey Schwimmer with the Mambo. All season, Lance has been trying to prove he's a good dance, now he needs to prove that he's the one to win it all. Their Mambo was hot, spicy, and practically perfect in Carrie Ann's eyes.
Lance & Lacey
Dance: Mambo
Song: "Straight to Number One" by Touch and Go
Score: [Carrie Ann 10/ Len 9/ Bruno 9] = 28

Len's Masterclass

Len's goal was to isolate each couple's problems and help them perfect their dances. Len helped Lance straighten out his pigeon toes, he helped Cody loosen up his hips, he helped Brooke nail her leg action, and he helped Warren un-flatten his feet. If each star can work out their little problems, then this will be a semi-final to remember.

 

The Salsa Round

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First up in round two was Brooke & Derek returning with their Salsa. Brooke's Salsa was hot, steamy, and the largest gap between scores in a single round. The judges thought it was a true champion's Salsa that should be in the finals.
Brooke & Derek
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Barbarabatiri" by Titio Puente
Score: [Carrie Ann 9/ Len 10/ Bruno 9] = 28
Total: 21 + 28 = 49

 

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Second up in the second round was Cody Linley and Julianne Hough with the second Salsa of the night. Their Salsa was the more youthful and energetic out of the two danced but it still lacked the most. The judges thought it was a lot of fun, but to Carrie Ann it lacked some musicality.
Cody & Julianne
Dance: Salsa
Song: "Juventud de Presente" by Tito Puente
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24
Total: 22 + 24 = 46

 

The Jitterbug Round

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First up for the night dancing the Jitterbug was Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson. Their Jitterbug was slightly slower that what it is probably supposed to be but all around pretty good. The judges thought it was truly entertaining, but it was still flat footed.
Warren & Kym
Dance: Jitterbug
Song: "That Old Black Magic" by Sammy Davis Jr.
Score: [Carrie Ann 9/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 25
Total: 24 + 25 = 49

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Last up dancing for the night was Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer with the Jitterbug. In round one Lance did an amazing Mambo, but did he disappoint in his Jitterbug, HECK NO! Their Jitterbug had all the joy of Gene Kelly and Ann Miller in On The Town and he threw a shoe.
Lance & Lacey
Dance: Jitterbug
Song: "Jim Dandy" by Black Oak Arkansas
Score: [Carrie Ann 10/ Len 9/ Bruno 10] = 29
Total: 28 + 29 = 57

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And that's the semi-finals. Tune in for the result show to see Julianne Hough, Aretha Franklin, John Legend, Leona Lewis, the ballroom kids, and don't forget to vote for who you want to see in the finals.

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Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson

The Superbowl Champ

 

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Cody Linley & Julainne Hough

Hannah Montana's Man

 

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Brooke Burke & Derek Hough

The Perfectionist

 

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Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer

The Boy Bander

 

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Here is what each couple will be dancing this Monday night on the Semi-Finals of Dancing with the Stars.

Warren & Kym - Jitterbug & Mambo

Cody & Julianne - Salsa & Paso Doble

Lance & Lacey - Jitterbug & Mambo

Brooke & Derek - Salsa & Jive

Tune in this Monday for Dancing with the Stars and Tuesday night to see who will make it to the finals.

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I was just walking throguh Target today and then I came across a little somthin' somthin'. Julianne Hough has got herself a new Christmas album out. I love Christmas, I love Christmas music, and I love Julianne Hough, what more can I ask for. Julianne Hough's new Christmas album Sounds of the Season: The Julianne Hough Holiday Collection features two new original tracks, Sounds of Christmas and Christmas Memories, along with many more classic Christmas songs including Jingle Bell Rock, Feliz Navidad, Santa Baby, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and a It Wasn't his Chlid/Mary Did You Know? medley featuring Phil Vassar.

Cover for Julianne's New Album

The soundtrack was released on October 12, 2008 and is only available at Target department stores. The next time you're at Target, pick up Julianne's new C.D. Sounds of the Season: The Julianne Hough Holiday Collection. Don't forget to leave comments and keep a look out for more articles.

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Last night, each danced their two dances including their solo segment in their Latin dance. Some stars sizzled, while others fizzled. But tonight someone must go home, but who, who did you send home America? LIVE!!! This is Dancing with the Stars!!!!!

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson danced their Tango to "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henry Mancini.

Brad Paisley performed his country hit "Ticks" along with a West Coast Swing from Lacey Schwimmer and her brother, So You Think You Can Dance champion Benji Schwimmer.

Leaderboard for the Week:
4th Place: Maurice & Cheryl
4th Place: Cody & Julianne
3rd Place: Lance & Lacey
2nd Place: Warren & Kym
1st Place: Brooke & Derek

1st Couple Safe: Warren & Kym
2nd Couple Safe: Lance & Lacey

Dr. Drew took a look inside the emotional side of the competition. Lance needs to be positive, Warren needs to work harder, Maurice needs to focus more, Brooke needs to be less of a perfectionist, and Cody cried, awww.

Julianne Hough and Derek Hough danced a Jive to "Great Balls of Fire" in outfits designed by Kelly Kealy-Mayton from Allen, Texas. The out fit designs can be seen below.

 

Brad Paisley returned to the ballroom and performed his new song "Let The Good Times Roll" along with Edyta Sliwinska, Alec Mazo, Karina Smirnoff, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Kym Johnson, and Genya Mazo.

3rd Couple Safe: Brooke & Derek
4th Couple Safe: Cody & Edyta

Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke were eliminated and will not be performing in the semi finals. However, everyone else will, so don't forget to tune in next week for the semi finals and don't forget to comment and keep an eye out for articles.

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Last week Susan Lucci, the Queen of Soap T.V. was dethroned and gave the competition a bittersweet farewell. This week, each couple performs two dances, one ballroom and one Latin, including a solo segment during the Latin routine. It's ballroom and it's right here. LIVE!!! This is Dancing with the Stars!!!!!

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The Ballroom Round

First up to dance in the ballroom round was Hannah Montana star Cody Linley and Edyta Sliwisnka with the Foxtrot. Last week, Cody landed himself in the bottom of the leader board, this week he needs to step it up another notch. The judges thought his Foxtrot was elegant and it was a top notch job.
Cody & Edyta
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: "Call Me Irresponsible" by Michael Buble
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24

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Second up to dance in the ballroom round was Host and Model Brooke Burke and Derek Hough with the Tango. Last week, Brooke regained her hold on the top spot with the first perfect score, but that means all the more pressure to blow us away again. The judges thought their Tango was absolutely stunning, and then Len spoke.
Brooke & Derek
Dance: Tango
Song: "Tango Diabolo" by Christa Behnke
Score: [Carrie Ann 10/ Len 8/ Bruno 10] = 28

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Third up to dance with the Quickstep was Olympic Sprinter Maurice Greene and his partner Cheryl Burke. This week, Maurice attempts to prove he can dance both ballroom and Latin, on the same night. During their dance, a whole lot of jewels and stuff fell off a Cheryl. The judges thought their Quickstep was all around, pretty good.
Maurice & Cheryl
Dance: Quickstep
Song: "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Irving Berlin
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24

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Up next in the ballroom round was *N Sync star Lance Bass and his partner Lacey Schwimmer with the Foxtrot. Last week, Lance got mixed comments from the judges again, but this week they need to work on pleasing all of the judges, mostly Len. The judges thought their Foxtrot was an absolutely fabulous Foxtrot.
Lance & Lacey
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: "Sweet Pea" by Amos Lee
Score: [Carrie Ann 9/ Len 8/ Bruno 9] = 26

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Last up in the ballroom round was Super Bowl Champion Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson with the Tango. Last week, Warren dropped in the scores on account of small shoes, but this week he needs to wear the right shoes and blow us away. The judges thought he definitely brought his sparkle game back.
Warren & Kym
Dance: Tango
Song: "Peter Gunn Theme" by Jack Costanzo
Score: [Carrie Ann 10/ Len 9/ Bruno 9] = 28

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The Latin Round

First up returning in the Latin round was Cody Linley and Edyta Sliwinska with the Mambo. He did the first ever solo segment in his routine and his Mambo was energetic, youthful, and Edyta wore absolutely no clothes. The judges thought it was really good, but just a bit stiff.
Cody & Edyta
Dance: Mambo
Song: "My Way" by Los Lonley Boys
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24
Total: 24 + 24 = 48

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Second up in the Latin was Brooke Burke and Derek Hough with the second Mambo of the night. Her Mambo was ambitious and very, very sexy. The judges thought it was all over fantastic, except for a few little itty bitty mistakes.
Brooke & Derek
Dance: Mambo
Song: "Cuban Mambo" by Xavier Cugat
Score: [Carrie Ann 9/ Len 9/ Bruno 9] = 27
Total: 28 + 27 = 55

Third up in the Latin round with the Paso Doble was Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke. Now I'm confused, Maurice already danced the Paso last week, is that strange to anyone else. The judges thought his second Paso Doble was strong, imposing, and very, very powerful.
Maurice & Cheryl
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: "Let It Rock" by Kevin Rudolf & Lil' Wayne
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 8/ Bruno 8] = 24
Total: 24 + 24 = 48

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Up next in the Latin round with the Samba was Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer. Lance and Lacey captured the spirit of the Samba with plenty of bounce and plenty of content. The judges thought he played the part of the Samba, which was nice.
Lance & Lacey
Dance: Samba
Song: "1 Thing" by Amerie
Score: [Carrie Ann 8/ Len 7/ Bruno 9] = 24
Total: 26 + 24 = 50

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Last up to dance in the Latin round for the night was Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson with the Jive. Warren's Jive was bubbly, bouncy, and full of big fat loveable fun. The judges thought he came out and was fantastic, except for his feet.
Warren & Kym
Dance: Jive
Song: "Hallelujah I Love Her So" by Ray Charles
Score: [Carrie Ann 9/ Len 8/ Bruno 9] = 26
Total: 28 + 26 = 54

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There you go, the quarter finals are over, don't forget to vote and tune in tomorrow to see Brad Pasley sing, Lacey and Benji Schwimmer dance, and the results of the design a dance competition. My mom thinks Cody got gyped so she voted for him 35 times.

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