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Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?

"Dancing with the Stars," now in its 13^th season on ABC, offers its celebrity contenders a huge amount of exposure – but not much of a career boost. Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, bounced Tuesday in the second round, is likely to go back to her preshow level of popularity, as have most of the 160 "Dancing With the Stars" contestants. But a few have bucked the trend. Using the show's extraordinary exposure – this year's premiere netted 18.6 million viewers, nearly six times the highest ratings that DWTS contestant Nancy Grace ever got on her eponymous HLN show and more than double what DWTS competitor and US soccer goalie Hope Solo got in the Women’s World Cup final this summer – these five contestants have seen their careers take off. Can you guess who was tops?
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DWTS contestant and author Bristol Palin to get own reality show

DWTS contestant and author Bristol Palin to get own reality show. The famous former First Daughter of Alaska's show, "Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp," will premiere June 1 on the Lifetime network.
Modern Parenthood
Levi Johnston to name newest baby girl “Beretta,” after handgun

Levi Johnston, the former fiance of Bristol Palin, has announced he and his girlfriend plan to name his newest baby girl “Beretta,” after the Italian handgun. Johnston, an avid hunter, already has his daughter's name tattooed on his bicep.
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Meghan McCain: Is she the anti-Palin (+video)?

Meghan McCain, daughter of Sen. John McCain, has been voicing opinions – on topics including Rush Limbaugh and the GOP presidential race – that many on the right might judge to be heresy.
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Michelle Obama booed. Has that happened to first ladies before?

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden were lately booed at a NASCAR event. Mrs. Obama is not the first first lady to get a rude reception. The most serious episode dates from the civil rights era.
Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?

"Dancing with the Stars," now in its 13^th season on ABC, offers its celebrity contenders a huge amount of exposure – but not much of a career boost. Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, bounced Tuesday in the second round, is likely to go back to her preshow level of popularity, as have most of the 160 "Dancing With the Stars" contestants. But a few have bucked the trend. Using the show's extraordinary exposure – this year's premiere netted 18.6 million viewers, nearly six times the highest ratings that DWTS contestant Nancy Grace ever got on her eponymous HLN show and more than double what DWTS competitor and US soccer goalie Hope Solo got in the Women’s World Cup final this summer – these five contestants have seen their careers take off. Can you guess who was tops?
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Will 'petty' bio win Sarah Palin some sympathy?

It’s possible that the author of the new Sarah Palin biography – who rented the house next to the Palins' home in Wasilla, Alaska – has helped the 'mama grizzly' more than hurt her.
Chapter & Verse
Bristol Palin's memoir "Not Afraid of My Life" is less of a cautionary tale and more of a rant

Bristol Palin vents about her ex and the McCains, but if she's learned some life lessons they don't come through in her memoir.
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Sarah Palin bus tour not dead, but still shrouded in mystery

The Sarah Palin bus tour is on hiatus, not dead, the former governor assured her Facebook fans. But without an itinerary or any apparent future stops, the media figured the show was over.
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Obama and Biden release tax returns. Will Trump, Palin, and other contenders?

President Obama and Vice President Biden release their returns on Tax Day. Sarah Palin last released hers as a VP candidate in 2008, and The Donald's finances are carefully guarded.
Bristol Palin signs deal for book expected this summer

Bristol Palin book deal: The daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has signed a book deal for a candid and down to earth look at her life. What will Bristol Palin reveal in her book?
Chapter & Verse
Bristol Palin will publish a book

Bristol Palin will write about "her life, her world, and the things that matter most" in a 2011 book called "Not Afraid of Life."
Baby names in frontier states are more unique

Baby names: The same values that pushed adventurous individuals into new territories as our country was being populated may still show up in the names their descendants give to babies, a new study finds.
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Sarah Palin Inc. Can she trademark her name?

Sarah Palin and her daughter Bristol want to trademark their names – a legal action more typical of celebrity figures in sports, fashion, and entertainment. As well-paid "motivational speakers," they've already made their mark.
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Christine O'Donnell: Why she's no Sarah Palin

Christine O'Donnell, who faces allegations of improper use of campaign funds, seems to be cut from the same cloth as Sarah Palin. Where they may differ is the ability to withstand adversity.
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Sarah Palin versus Republican 'blue bloods'

Is the establishment GOP ganging up on Sarah Palin? In the ongoing drama that is Palin’s political reality show, score this past week “Blue bloods 3, Palin zip.”
After being slighted, Bristol Palin pans Olbermann via Facebook

Bristol Palin went on the offensive using Facebook, Friday, after MSNBC host Keith Olbermann labeled her the "worst person in the world" on a similarly named segment of his show.
Robert Reich
Sour economy could put Sarah Palin in the White House

Sarah Palin's presidential strategy depends on channeling white working class anger over the economy.
Jennifer Grey takes home trophy on final 'Dancing with the Stars'

Jennifer Grey and her 'Dancing with the Stars' partner, Derek Hough, took home the Mirror Ball Trophy on the finale of the dance competition.
Bristol Palin still has outside chance to win 'Dancing with the Stars'

Bristol Palin has a chance of winning 'Dancing with the Stars,' despite having the lowest score in Monday night's telecast. Tuesday night will see the crowning of a new champion, possibly Bristol Palin and partner Mark Ballas.
In Pictures: Bristol Palin's dance
Jennifer Grey in first place for finale of 'Dancing With the Stars'

Tuesday will mark the finale of this season's 'Dancing With the Stars.' Jennifer Grey took the lead Monday, and goes into the season finale in first place.
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Sarah Palin's 'America by Heart' sure to stir friends – and enemies

Sarah Palin's new book 'America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag' goes on sale Tuesday. It arrives as Palin ponders a run for the presidency, drawing criticism from the right.
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Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin keep it upbeat -- exasperating critics

Bristol Palin and her mom, Sarah Palin, have used their reality TV shows – 'Dancing With the Stars' and 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' – to underscore a secret to their appeal: the disarming smile.
Bristol and Sarah Palin: No organized vote to keep Bristol on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Bristol Palin and mother, Sarah Palin, say their parties have not manipulated the system to keep Bristol on 'Dancing With the Stars' despite judges' surprise Palin has lasted this long.
Sarah Palin hacker: How much prison time should he get?

Sarah Palin has declined to comment on the prosecutors' latest request that the college student who hacked Palin's e-mail account should get 18 months in prison. A judge will sentence the hacker today.