Michael Jackson’s Mexico fans to attempt world record for size of crowd dancing to ‘Thriller’

MEXICO CITY — Led by a Michael Jackson impersonator in sunglasses, a sequined black jacket and white glove, dozens of the singer’s Mexican fans are practicing the steps in his “Thriller” video to attempt a new world record.

LA salsa instructor who choreographed routines for Fox TV show charged with assaulting women

LOS ANGELES — A salsa dance instructor who choreographed routines for the Fox television show “So You Think You Can Dance” has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting four women.

American Sanya Richards dances to title in 400, Bolt heads to semifinals in 200

BERLIN — Sanya Richards dominated a little bit like Usain Bolt. Then she danced a little like him, too.

Reputed House arm-twister DeLay aims to show fancy footwork on TV’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’

WASHINGTON — Former House Republican Whip Tom DeLay, called the “Hammer” for his arm-twisting talents, wants to show the world some fancy footwork.

‘America’s Got Talent’ narrows contestants from 12 to 5 as it moves to semifinals

LOS ANGELES — A trio of singing siblings, five sisters who tap dance, three tenors from Texas, a husband-and-wife dance team and a man and his dog are advancing to the next round of “America’s Got Talent.”

Seahawks look to competition to improve secondary

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List of top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Aug. 3-9

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 3 -Aug. 9. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An “X” in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

11th annual Teen Choice Awards Winners

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ABC programming chief says he told Paula Abdul he love to hire her post-’American Idol’

PASADENA, Calif. —ABC is joining the chorus of those seeking to hire Paula Abdul, who said she’s quitting “American Idol.”

Pa. women’s zeal for fitness brings them to their last dance _ and an armed loner’s final date

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. —Mary Primis had already taught several high-intensity fitness classes that day, putting dozens of students through their sweaty paces while barely breaking one herself.

KC hotel evicts Conn. youth group in middle of the night for noise; group blames race

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dozens of children with a Connecticut youth group and their parents were kicked out of a Kansas City hotel in the middle of the night this week after hotel officials said they had gotten tired of fielding noise complaints from other guests.

Jeanine is viewers’ pick on season finale of Fox’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

NEW YORK — Viewers said Jeanine Mason can dance best as they crowned her the winner of Fox network’s “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Viewers’ choice as champ is revealed as Fox airs finale of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

NEW YORK — Viewers say neither Kayla nor Evan can be winner of Fox network’s “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Paula Abdul says she has no post-’Idol’ plans yet but has received many offers

NEW YORK — Since announcing her exit from “American Idol,” Paula Abdul has been in high demand.

Paula Abdul departure from American Idol shakes up television’s top rated show

NEW YORK — Say what you want about Paula Abdul, but give her this: She makes for great television, especially at her own wacky expense.

Police: Pa. man who fatally shot 3, himself in health club had no ties to his victims

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — A man who sprayed bullets into a fitness class filled with women he didn’t know, killing three and then himself, kept a Web page in which he wrote about years of rejection by women and left behind notes describing his inability to get a girlfriend, police said Wednesday.

Police: Pa. man who fatally shot 3, himself in health club had no ties to anyone at club

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — Police in Pennsylvania say a gunman who sprayed bullets at women exercising at his suburban Pittsburgh health club, killing three of them, did not have a relationship with any of the victims.

Medical examiner releases names of Pittsburgh-area health club members killed by gunman

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — A county medical examiner has released the names of three women fatally shot by a gunman who barged into an aerobics class at a health club near Pittsburgh.

Pa. man fatally shoots 3, himself in health club; Web page in his name describes plans

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — A man who sprayed bullets into a fitness class filled with women, killing three and then himself, apparently kept a Web page in which he wrote about years of rejection by women and an earlier plan for violence at the gym in which he said he “chickened out.”

A perpetual-motion ‘Burn the Floor’ brings ballroom dancing to Broadway with ‘DWTS’ pair

NEW YORK — There’s nothing like a little help from a popular television talent contest to put some oomph into a Broadway show’s potential box office appeal.

Teens party on as families cut thousands off budgets to host coming-of-age celebrations

MIAMI — For a generation of girls, coming of age during the recession calls for a celebration that can be as much DIY as it is mini-wedding.

Top 20 most popular prime-time programs this week

prime time programPrime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for July 20-26. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An “X” in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Taiwan’s Lin Hwai-min calls Cunningham 20th century’s greatest choreographer

HONG KONG — One of the top modern dancers of the East on Tuesday paid tribute to a giant of the West, as Taiwan’s Lin Hwai-min mourned the death of Merce Cunningham, calling the late American “the greatest choreographer of the 20th century.”

Avant-garde dancer, choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at age 90 in NYC

NEW YORK — Choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham was hailed Monday as a revolutionary artist who remade the very definition of dance.

Famed avant garde dancer, choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at age 90 in NYC

NEW YORK — Merce Cunningham, the avant-garde dancer and choreographer who revolutionized modern dance by creating works of pure movement divorced from storytelling and even from their musical accompaniment, has died at age 90, a spokeswoman said Monday.

‘Dancing’ duo Smirnoff and Chmerkovskiy prepare to turn up the heat on Broadway

NEW YORK — Karina Smirnoff (kuh-REE’-nuh SMEER’-nahf) and Maksim Chmerkovskiy (MAKS’-ihm shmehr-KAWF’-skee) have no time to think about their wedding.

Puerto Rico police to investigate claim of extortion try over nude pictures of Pablo Montero

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Authorities are investigating claims an exotic dancer tried to extort money from Mexican singer and actor Pablo Montero by threatening to release nude pictures of him, police said Thursday.

La Belle Ville: Montreal, a city with European flair, minus the long flight and high euro

MONTREAL — For a slice of Europe’s old world charm, cafe culture and epicurean delights, minus the long flight and tres grande euro costs, head to Montreal. The Canadian city — actually an island in the St. Lawrence River — has maintained the culture and language established here by the first French settlers in 1642, while adding some new world ingredients.

Chris Owens, glittery chanteuse of New Orleans’ rowdy Bourbon Street, dances down the decades

NEW ORLEANS — The band kicks up the tempo, the crowd applauds and Chris Owens prances out on stage at her Bourbon Street night club, her black curls flying and sequined tights twinkling.

The way he moved: Michael Jackson leaves void in the dance world; new generation discovers him

NEW YORK — Growing up in Crown Heights, Anthony Rue II wanted to be like Mike.

Feds: Union lawyer scammed American Ballet Theatre dancers, stagehands

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors say a lawyer ripped off a small union representing 80 dancers and stagehands with the American Ballet Theatre at New York’s Lincoln Center.

Lessons from mascot school: Stay mum, stay cool, stay away from obnoxious fans

When Jevin Fluegel took the job as his high school’s mascot, “Ty the Tiger,” he thought the gig would be all about generating school spirit and making people smile.

An AP Arts Review: What’s in a name? ABT’s many Romeos and Juliets are studies in contrast

NEW YORK — All Romeos and Juliets die at the end of the story. But before they do, there are lots of different ways to portray those doomed lovers.

Was Michael Jackson healthy or falling apart during his final days? Depends on who’s talking

LOS ANGELES — In his final days, Michael Jackson was robust and active. Or dangerously thin and frail. Begging for access to powerful prescription drugs. Or showing no signs of ever having used them.

Michael Jackson, international King of Pop, mourned around globe by fans watching LA service

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