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Donald Driver wins 'Dancing with the Stars.' Five lessons you can learn.

Donald Driver was crowned "Dancing with the Stars" champion Tuesday night. Over the 14 seasons of "Dancing with the Stars," many contestants have talked about the life-transforming benefits of ballroom dancing, including weight loss, increased self-confidence, a sense of pride in accomplishing something they’ve never done before, and, importantly, joy. Here are five business lessons the ballroom world has to offer everyone.
National Mentoring Month: 10 life-changing stories from celebrities

In the new book "The Person Who Changed My Life," 10 celebrities share stories of their mentors.
New Year’s Eve: five ways to ring in 2012

New Year’s Eve festivities are already under way in some parts of the world. Here’s a sampling of fun ways people can celebrate the dawn of 2012 – in the United States and beyond.
5 great books about friendship for tween readers

Five good books about making friends
Columbus Day: What's open, what's closed, what's happening?

True, it's not the most exciting holiday on the calendar. It's not even observed in every state, which means Columbus Day comes with a lot of confusion about practical matters, such as what's open and what's not. Here's your practical guide to Columbus Day.

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Donald Driver wins 'Dancing with the Stars.' Five lessons you can learn.

Donald Driver was crowned "Dancing with the Stars" champion Tuesday night. Over the 14 seasons of "Dancing with the Stars," many contestants have talked about the life-transforming benefits of ballroom dancing, including weight loss, increased self-confidence, a sense of pride in accomplishing something they’ve never done before, and, importantly, joy. Here are five business lessons the ballroom world has to offer everyone.
Why Lady Gaga Indonesia concert may be canceled

Lady Gaga: Her concert in Indonesia was sold out. But Islamic conservatives raised concerns that Lady Gaga might corrupt young people. Threats of violence prompted police to cancel the concert permit.
A filmmaker breaks down ballet stereotypes

Documentary filmmaker Bess Kargman followed the rigorous world of ballet competition for her new documentary 'First Position.'
Damsels in Distress: movie review

'Damsels in Distress,' from 'Barcelona' director Whit Stillman, has a lovely loopiness about it.
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DWTS elimination: Jack Wagner exits, a rule change enters (+video)

'Dancing with the Stars' elimination procedures will be changing. DWTS elimination round will adopt a dance-off, and a  judges 'save,' for the bottom two contestants.
Crazy Horse: movie review

Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary takes a peek through the doors of the world's most famous exotic dance club.
National Mentoring Month: 10 life-changing stories from celebrities

In the new book "The Person Who Changed My Life," 10 celebrities share stories of their mentors.
Pina: movie review

Wim Wenders documentary on German choreographer Pina Bausch leaves as much mystery as enlightenment.
New Year’s Eve: five ways to ring in 2012

New Year’s Eve festivities are already under way in some parts of the world. Here’s a sampling of fun ways people can celebrate the dawn of 2012 – in the United States and beyond.
Top Picks: The return of Bob Seger, New York City Ballet's Nutcracker, and more

A Reelz miniseries ponders if a woman ever became Pope, the band Crooked Still wins over listeners with a rich folk sound, James Lee Burke's new novel mixes violence and wonder, and more top picks.
5 great books about friendship for tween readers

Five good books about making friends
J. R. Martinez, Army vet, wins Dancing With the Stars (video)

J.R. Martinez, Army vet and soap actor, beat out Rob Kardashian for the Dancing With the Stars Season 13 title. Kardashian got more judges' points, but J.R. Martinez got more audience votes.
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Ballroom dance instructor teaches poise, grace, respect, and fun

Ballroom dance instructor Pierre Dulaine helps kids from all backgrounds in New York City and around the world gain confidence and other life skills through ballroom dancing.
Russia's Bolshoi Theater back from the brink of destruction

The iconic Bolshoi Theater, home to the famed ballet and opera troupes, reopens its doors today after a nearly $1 billion renovation to restore the once-crumbling theater to its 19th-century glory.
Chaz Bono out on DWTS: Star power isn't enough

Chaz Bono, not a great dancer, had great fan support on 'Dancing with the Stars.' But as the pool of contestants narrowed, the judges' scores became more important.
Chaz Bono called a 'penguin,' exits Dancing with the Stars

Chaz Bono was voted off Dancing with the Stars Tuesday night. Chaz Bono and his dance partner complained about judges making animal references about him.
Carson Kressley eliminated from DWTS. So who'll win?

Carson Kressley departure leaves seven DWTS contestants. But only two have a good shot at winning the DWTS trophy.
Top Picks: Miami City Ballet on PBS, New York Times documentary on DVD, new Feist CD and more

Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine & Tharp from "Great Performances" airs on PBS' Arts Fall Festival, Documentary follows The New York Times as it enters world of social media, Grammy-winner Feist releases new CD and more top picks.
Columbus Day: What's open, what's closed, what's happening?

True, it's not the most exciting holiday on the calendar. It's not even observed in every state, which means Columbus Day comes with a lot of confusion about practical matters, such as what's open and what's not. Here's your practical guide to Columbus Day.
Elisabetta Canalis dismissed from 'Dancing With the Stars'

Elisabetta Canalis was dismissed from the TV dance competition 'Dancing With the Stars' on Tuesday night, despite her third-place finish on Monday's episode.
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?
Ricki Lake tops, Bono flops on 2nd week of 'Dancing'

Ricki Lake wins 23 points: Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine who is ousted each week. Basketball star Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, was the first contestant to go.
Ron Artest name change doesn't help on 'Dancing With The Stars'

Ron Artest name change didn't come in time for his appearance on the ABC-TV program. Metta World Peace is the result of the Ron Artest name change.
When life is a dance

A Christian Science perspective: "Dancing with the stars" reminds this viewer that the art of dancing well is like the art of living well.
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