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The 11th season of Dancing With The Stars kicks off on the 20th. This year’s dancers include David Hasselhoff (Baywatch, Knight Rider) Kirstie Alley (Cheers), Michael Bolton, Football Star Kurt Warner, Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol, Singer Brandy, Kyle Massey (Corey In The House, That’s So Raven) former husband of Vanessa Williams and Basketball Star Rick Fox and Brady Bunch mom Florence Henderson. Brandy is the favorite to win it all. If Brandy wins, she would be the first African American female to win. Past contestants include Laila Ali, Vivica A. Fox, Mel B, Mya and Lil’ Kim.
Music Great Harvey Fuqua passed away this week. The 80-year old Fuqua was the force behind The Moonglows in the 50’s, and he was an early mentor to one of the group’s young members, Marvin Gaye. In addition to Marvin Gaye, Fuqua was known for his work with Tammi Terrell, The Spinners, Johnny Bristol, New Birth, Etta James, Sylvester and The Weather Girls, to name a few. Fuqua had been ill, and succumbed to a heart attack. Fuqua’s nephew is famed Director Antoine Fuqua. Antoine is married to Actress Lela Rochon, and he made headlines himself this week with his I.R.S. tax troubles. Antoine Fuqua is currently working on a movie about Legendary Rapper Tupac Shakur. He’s best known for his work on the movie Training Day featuring Denzel Washington’s Oscar winning performance.