World Figure Skating Champion and Olympic gold medal winner Evan Lysacek is hard at work rehearsing with pro-partner Anna Trebunskaya for his "Dancing with the Stars" debut, and he tells ET, "I'm a big fan of the show, so it felt like the perfect step for me to take coming off of such an intense year." 
Source idgaf who wins at this point as long as Kate breaks her leg while dancing
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 Shun/Kill, Shag/Fuck, Or Marry: The American Boys Of The Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are upon us and though I don’t care enough to actually watch the events, I care just enough to imagine the contenders naked. But it’s sometimes hard to see what’s going on under the layers—the goggles, the winter hats, and the frilly spandex figure skating outfits. This is why I’ve developed an ultra-scientific method combining snap judgments and aesthetics to decide who should be shunned, shagged, or married. And this one’s a doozy. •SHUN/KILL: Evan Lysacek. The hugely talented figure skater is just too serious. Important in the Olympics, but tedious in a relationship. Even though he’s a very attractive guy, he just looks so stern most of the time—like he’s tracking down puppy killers or something. Plus, when Us Weekly asked Lysacek who his celebrity crush was, he said, “Sienna Miller. I see her at Chateau Marmont all the time, but I’m too intimidated to talk to her,” he said. Maybe it’s just because I inexplicably dislike Sienna, but the combination of her being Lysacek’s type and him name-dropping the Chateau in the process made me wary. And when I heard that he moved to Los Angeles and is taking acting classes, my wariness turned to disgust. He’s ranked second in the world for figure skating—why would he be gifted at acting as well? Will people just give up on thinking they’re going to be actors? •SHAG/FUCK: Shaun White. Even though I’m deathly afraid of combining redheads to create a Carrot Top ginger kid, there is something so charming about snowboarder/skateboarder Shaun White that the risks can be overlooked. The “Flying Tomato” nickname is pretty unfortunate, but as long as it’s kept out of the bedroom, this could be ignored. Shaun is always being photographed with hot girls, which is not only a challenge but also a better endorsement than Target and Mountain Dew ... in bed. He might not be the cutest of the Olympians but he’s incredibly hip, business-savvy, and confident. His mouth is open in nearly every picture taken of him, locked in an excited goofy grin that shows he’s got a sense of humor and is enjoying life. He’s a professional in two sports and was the first person to pull a 1260 (three-and-a-half rotations) at the Winter X Games. He’s also been making his sponsors crazy amounts of cash, coming up with genius ideas like having Oakley make goggles, Ubisoft make a snowboarding game featuring him, and Burton to make a women’s line. He explained, “You’re not making clothes for the girls I want to hook up with.” And he plays guitar. Genius. Ginger. Bangtastic. •MARRY: Johnny Weir. Since it is technically the future now, I dictate that it should be perfectly acceptable for a straight woman to marry a gay man. I love figure skater Johnny Weir an unacceptable amount considering I had no idea who he was until I caught his Sundance documentary “Pop Star on Ice” last week. There was some fashion, some figure skating, and some topless manboy hijinks that was uncomfortably hot. After his upcoming reality show (also on Sundance), Johnny wants to go to FIT to study fashion design, which isn’t surprising since he designs his costumes and has also designed costumes for Melissa Gregory, Denis Petukhov, and Oksana Baiul, who was his figure skating inspiration. He’s also modeled for Heatherette and taught Kathy Griffin to skate. Oh, and he’s obsessed with Russia and even taught himself Russian. Sure, it’s an issue that it would be a sexless marriage, but perhaps with some arrangement, you could both attend to your own needs. And if the talent, charisma, and legitimately great sense of humor weren’t enough, he also said, “Most Saturday nights, you will find me at home organizing sweaters or vacuuming or Swiffering, I am very ‘housewife.’” He can dress you and do the housework while being endlessly amazing and hilarious. Isn’t the future awesome? the frisky source
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New Nike ad for CRon entitled "Mirrors". Love him? Hate him? Say what you want about him.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WKTL9fAESU  
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Hit For Haiti Gets Personal Between Andre Agassi and Pete SamprasThe Hit for Haiti exhibition match at Indian Wells started out great with a well played women's doubles match. The men's doubles match was a dream match between Andre Agassi. Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras, and Roger Federer.Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi got into a very uncomfortable confrontation halfway through the set, and the match was very tense the rest of the night. Agassi started teasing Sampras about not being loose and not having fun, so Sampras decided to have fun by imitating Agassi's walk. Agassi then fired back at Sampras for being cheap because he tipped a parking valet attendant only one dollar at some point in the past. Sampras was visibly upset the rest of the night, and the match became very tense and turned a fun charity event into a catfight between two legends. Agassi and Sampras seem to still be bitter rivals, and definitely have some issues to work out. This is a far contrast between Federer and Nadal. They were unforunately caught in the middle of Agassi and Sampras's fued, but handled themselves with true class during the event. This is one of the most uncomfortable situations I have ever seen on live TV. What are you thoughts? See the whole video because it really captures the true deterioration of the atmosphere. At first, everyone still has fake smiles on their faces (albeit still at each other's throats) but then it gets 'personal' (according Sampras). Agassi kept pushing it but Sampras was kinda uptight about it.
ONTD,
Team Agassi or Sampras?Source
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Evan Lysacek Is Willing to Endure Spray Tans for DWTS  Figure skater Evan Lysacek may have won an Olympic gold in the Vancouver games, but he still has something to prove on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. “I’ve been criticized my whole career for being robotic, cold, stiff on the ice. People have said — direct quote — that I have ‘no dance ability on the ice whatsoever,’” he tells PEOPLE. “So [DWTS] is my opportunity to prove them wrong. I just achieved my lifelong dream, now I’m already ready for the next challenge.” To conquer that challenge, Lysacek says he’s willing to make a certain sacrifice and participate in a DWTS ritual that he wouldn’t normally enjoy: “ Spray tans! I usually don’t like to have them because I don’t like the smell of it, but I have had it before,” he says. “Spray me up, baby! I’m going full-force on this show. I’m not going to hold anything back.” Apart from the cosmetic approach, Lysacek will work hard to follow in the footsteps of fellow figure skater and Dancing with the Stars season 6 champ Kristi Yamaguchi. “I’m a little nervous as it gets closer, because Apolo [Ohno] and Kristi were so good, I think people are going to expect me to be good right off the bat,” he says. “Kristi actually really is a good dancer! I know I’m not a good dancer, but I’ll definitely work hard.” And he’ll be working overtime as well, traveling nationwide with Stars on Ice while shooting DWTS. Still, Lysacek says he is looking at the show as an opportunity to have some fun. “The last year has been so intense, and I felt like every step I took was so important,” he says. “This is just going to be fun, and obviously it’s a challenge so it’s going to satisfy that side of me. And even if I do feel some pressure and I’m nervous, there’s someone right next to me to hold my hand literally throughout the dance.” –Lisa Ingrassia Source lol nice way to justify your orangeness bro
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 A barefaced Eliza Dushku and her boyfriend, Rick Fox, keep close as they head to an early dinner last Wednesday (March 3) in West Hollywood. The 29-year-old actress held hands with her much taller sweetheart while they walked - Rick is 6′7″! Up next for the "Dollhouse" dame? Amidst rumors of a starring role in Ghostbusters III and working on a new feature film with writer, director, and geek icon Joss Whedon, she's currently bringing an ambitious Robert Mapplethorpe biopic to the big screen.       Source
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In addition to calling him "anti american" she says he is "a bad representitive for mens skating" source: http://video.vancouver.24hrs.ca/archive/jamie-sale's-not-so-safe-take-on-johnny-weir--/71245328001 YEAH SO BASICALLY #JAMIESALEISADOUCHE
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AUSTRALIAN cricketer Michael Clarke and model Lara Bingle have separated, A Current Affair reports.
The pair had been on rocky ground since a nude photo scandal.
The glamour couple, who have been hit hard by the nude photo scandal engulfing Bingle, are at the crossroads, with The Daily Telegraph reporting that Clarke is "confused and lost" and poised to dump the 22-year-old model.
Clarke flew into Sydney yesterday after he was given indefinite leave from the Australian team's tour of New Zealand and remained holed up with Bingle all day at the couple's $6 million apartment at Bondi Beach.
Fans reacting to Clarke's decision to fly home to Sydney.
He is expected to fly back in time for Australia's Test series against the Kiwis next week but wants to resolve his future with Bingle before he returns.
For any cricketer, let alone the Australian vice-captain, to take a mid-tour break is remarkable.
Last night, fashion sources said Bingle confided she was resigned to the likelihood Clarke may ask her to move out.
All Clarke's manager, Chris White, would say was: "Michael has come home to support Lara through this tough time."
Sources close to the Australian vice-captain said he was increasingly distressed and angry about the spotlight on his life, which has intensified since Bingle paired up with celebrity agent Max Markson.
Clarke's decision to fly home only added to media interest that has boomed since The Daily Telegraph published photos of the couple apparently arguing at the SCG recently.
The Brendan Fevola nude photo scandal is understood to be the last straw and Bingle's decision to sell her side of the story to Woman's Day for $200,000 is believed to have tipped Clarke over the edge.
The publicity has fuelled speculation about Bingle's private life - including her links to friends John Ibrahim, Taj Burrow and DJ Carl Kennedy.
A weekend of misery prompted Clarke to make the shock decision on Monday night to abandon the New Zealand tour and fly home to sort out his future with Bingle.
It is understood that Australian captain Ricky Ponting and coach Tim Nielsen had no hesitation in allowing Clarke indefinite leave.
The couple did not leave their luxury Bondi apartment all day but Bingle ventured on to the balcony at noon looking dishevelled and upset about the media presence outside.
She gave waiting media the finger before wandering back inside and picking up a set of binoculars to peer out the window.
Former Test cricketer Mark Waugh said Clarke's relationship with Bingle has had an effect on his cricket.
"I'm sure Michael would like to lead a much quieter life, but it's not possible with the arrangement he's got," Waugh told foxsports.com.au.
"I think he's done the right thing. He's going home to fix things up and hopefully he can get back to his normal routine playing cricket."
As much as I bleated about how much I couldn't stand her, I do feel for the poor girl. That level of media scrutiny at their relationship probably sealed their fate. I hope she's doing okay, I feel bad for the intense level of hatred I had for her previously... All the best bb xox
News.com.au.
Why women dislike Lara Bingle.
@LaraBingle
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 Shaun White attends the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by editor Graydon Carter wearing a pair of ‘Rex Kwon Do’ patriotic pants at Sunset Tower on Sunday (March 7) in West Hollywood, Calif. It looks like the 23-year-old Olympic gold medal winning snowboarder will be coming out with a new line of shoes. According to USA Today, Shaun will be teaming up with Target and launch his own line of shoes. Shaun White Shoes are styled for skateboarders and will hit stores in the Fall. source
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