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DWTS Trivia: Romeo, Romeo – Where for art thou, Romeo? Voted off!

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Voted OFF… Romeo, Romeo – Where for art thou, Romeo?

[May 10]

Dancing With The Stars 2011 was the year one fine young star took to the stage only to have his lack of voter support cause him bittersweet sorrow. Rap musician Romeo, one of the youngest competitors on DWTS to be transformed by the show, is a green celebrity. Pouring his heart into every dance step to act as a role model for other kids growing up in rough times and rougher neighborhoods, the rapper went from gangster to teen gentleman before our eyes. His transformation took him from tough guy to a dashing young gent with what judge Carrie Anne Inaba loved to call “Swagger”. Will young Romeo continue to make dance a part of his music career and perhaps add some live stage appearances someplace like Broadway in New York City in the near future? Fans watching the light from yon window breaking hope Romeo’s appearance on stage will include singing and dancing and hopefully some heartfelt stage and movie musicals now that he’s found the confidence to strive to attain new heights as an entertainer.

But what next for fair Romeo, now that he has been banished to Jimmy Kimmel faster than the fictional Romeo was sent to Verona. Romeo said he had turned down movie roles in the past because he was afraid he could not dance, but that is totally not the case any more, is it?

In everyday life off Dancing With The Stars, who is Romeo?

Bottom line — a guy who seems to be a talented and generally nice but misunderstood kid.

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Animal Kingdom won 137th Kentucky Derby in front of biggest crowd ever?

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Animal Kingdom won the 137th Kentucky Derby in front of the biggest crowd at horse race ever?

[May 7]

Here’s a bit of horse-play sports history trivia for you. The latest celebrity pet to make headline news is a horse called Animal Kingdom. Going off at 20 to 1 odds, the beautiful animal ran his first big race on a dirt track to win the 137th Kentucky Derby. And guess what? Apparently the majestic equine champion has no fear of crowds, as the 2011 Kentucky Derby has the most guests watching the race that they have ever had at the Southern event.

Vancouver Sun reports:

In his first race on a dirt surface, Animal Kingdom roared from the pack to capture the 137th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

A 20-1 choice ridden by John Velazquez, who lost his ride on Uncle Mo on Friday when the horse was scratched, Animal Kingdom chased down Shackleford, who led almost the entire race. Animal Kingdom is trained by Graham Motion, who is based in Fair Hill, Md. Nehro also made a run, but finished second. Mucho Macho Man was third. Shackleford faded to fourth.

[Betters found out] Animal Kingdom paid $43.80, $19.60 and $13 on a $2 bet. Nehro returned $8.80 and $6.40. Mucho Macho Man paid $7.

The largest crowd in the history of the event, 164,858, packed Churchill Downs to watch as the best 3-year-olds in the world competed for the blanket of roses. Despite the fact that the race didn’t have an overwhelming favorite, it had no shortage of compelling story lines.

Whether or not you like horse racing as a sport or tradition, one thing is certain — the animals whose hearts pump 75 gallons of blood per minute when they are running are impressive. Even more impressive than the spectacle of so many women wearing outlandish Kentucky Derby hats, more grand an glorious than those seen at the Royal Wedding this year.

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DWTS Trivia: Hines Ward nabbed and cuffed at gunpoint by LAPD?

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Hines Ward nabbed and cuffed at gunpoint by LAPD a true rumor?

[May 7]

Hines Ward, former NFL star and one of the top contenders on the 2011 season of Dancing with the Stars was nabbed by cops while filling up at a gas station in Studio City, CA, according to TMZ. Cops had their guns drawn as they approached the vehicle being driven by a female, who was ordered out of the car and made to lie face down on the pavement.

Hines Ward then was ordered out of the car. Ward was cooperative, say police, and, following questioning, learned that the car had been reported stolen. The cops continued their search, guns still drawn, as they investigated the passenger side, only to discover no one else was in the car, before they put their weapons away. It all turned out to be a mistake, though. The cops apparently had an outdated report of a stolen vehicle that matched the description of the car driven by the female driver. Both Ward and the female driver were released without further incident.

Given the notoriety of some of LAPD’s officers, especially with the history of the LA riots and the Rodney King incident, is Hines Ward upset about the incident? No, he says. “The police were just doing their job. Apologies were made, and it’s now in the past. Moving forward,” he said. What a classy guy. No wonder he’s doing so well on Dancing with the Stars this season.

Star celeb Hines Ward is paired with dancing pro Kym Johnson on Dancing with the Stars. Both dancers have been doing exceptionally well this season, getting consistently high marks from the judges.