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Shawn Johnson
Shawn Johnson is an American gymnast from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. She was the 2007 World All-Around Champion, and the 2007 U.S. National All-Around Champion. She is also a competitor on Dancing with the Stars 2009.
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As announced by ABC, in alphabetical order, here are the 13 stars making their ballroom dancing debut in 2009 on Dancing with the Stars:
BELINDA CARLISLE
80's pop singer Belinda Carlisle
-- The lead singer of the Go-Go's, the most successful all-female band of all time.
DAVID ALAN GRIER
TV actor David Alan "DAG" Grier
-- TV actor from In Living Color, Life with Bonnie, and Chocolate News for Comedy Central.
JEWEL
Singer and song-writer Jewel
-- Singer and songwriter
SHAWN JOHNSON
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson
-- Olympic gold medalist in balance beam at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
LIL' KIM
Female Rapper Lil' Kim
-- Grammy Award winning multi-platinum rapper.
GILLES MARINI
Sex and the City actor Gilles Marini
-- An actor from the movie Sex and the City.
TY MURRAY
Rodeo ringer Ty Murray
-- The most accomplished rodeo athlete in the century-long history of the sport.
STEVE-O
Comedian and producer Steve-O
-- Starred in his own show for MTV - Wildboyz.
NANCY O'DELL
TV personality Nancy O'Dell
-- The co-Anchor of Access Hollywood.
DENISE RICHARDS
Actress Denise Richards
-- Actress known for her roles in films such as Wild Things and Starship Troopers.
LAWRENCE TAYLOR
Football great Lawrence Taylor
-- Widely regarded as the greatest defensive player in the history of the National Football League.
CHUCK WICKS
Singer Chuck Wicks
-- A gifted songwriter and vocalist.
STEVE WOZNIAK
Computer guy Steve Wozniak
-- A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist.
BELINDA CARLISLE
80's pop singer Belinda Carlisle-- The lead singer of the Go-Go's, the most successful all-female band of all time.
DAVID ALAN GRIER
TV actor David Alan "DAG" Grier-- TV actor from In Living Color, Life with Bonnie, and Chocolate News for Comedy Central.
JEWEL
Singer and song-writer Jewel-- Singer and songwriter
SHAWN JOHNSON
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson-- Olympic gold medalist in balance beam at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
LIL' KIM
Female Rapper Lil' Kim-- Grammy Award winning multi-platinum rapper.
GILLES MARINI
Sex and the City actor Gilles Marini-- An actor from the movie Sex and the City.
TY MURRAY
Rodeo ringer Ty Murray-- The most accomplished rodeo athlete in the century-long history of the sport.
STEVE-O
Comedian and producer Steve-O-- Starred in his own show for MTV - Wildboyz.
NANCY O'DELL
TV personality Nancy O'Dell-- The co-Anchor of Access Hollywood.
DENISE RICHARDS
Actress Denise Richards-- Actress known for her roles in films such as Wild Things and Starship Troopers.
LAWRENCE TAYLOR
Football great Lawrence Taylor-- Widely regarded as the greatest defensive player in the history of the National Football League.
CHUCK WICKS
Singer Chuck Wicks-- A gifted songwriter and vocalist.
STEVE WOZNIAK
Computer guy Steve Wozniak-- A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist.
Though many gymnasts have participated in Reality TV in the past, Shawn Johnson winning Dancing With The Stars will inspire many, many more.
Now British Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has auditioned for Simon Cowell in the UK.
… Smith, 20, said that his voice was “OK” but he thought that his sporting skills were better. …
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Johnson, 17, of West Des Moines won four medals in the Beijing Olympics. She was nominated for Best U.S. Female Olympian with gymnast Nastia Liukin, swimmer Natalie Coughlin and hurdler Dawn Harper. She also was nominated for Best Breakthrough ...
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- Phelps, Bryant, James compete for male athlete (news.google.com)
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson says she won't return to Valley High School in West Des Moines for her senior year and instead will get her degree through Internet courses.
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- Shawn Johnson says she'll finish high school online (wcfcourier.com)
- Iowa gymnast Johnson: High school out next year (search.live.com)
- Shawn Johnson wins Young Hollywood Athlete Award and she's back in... (news.google.com)
Seems Shawn has been getting some grief online for being a “drop-out”.
Her Mom, Teri, blogged about it:
… I feel like there are so many misconceptions out there about Shawn and her intentions, I would really like you all to have the facts.
Most recently Shawn gave an interview and she stated that she [...]
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- Shawn Johnson Mark Ballas (socialitelife.celebuzz.com)
POLAND — Stacia Ruse of Poland has performed a rare feat in Youngstown-area gymnastics. The 16-year-old junior at Poland High, who trains at the Youngstown Gymnastics Center under coach Sandy Sabo, has won a Level 9 national all-around championship ...
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For a TV show directed at teens, there is much potential in the taut world of competitive gymnastics. It’s like high school on steroids: scantily clad girls backstabbing each other at every turn, boys in spandex lusting after them, dictatorial parents and coaches barking on the sidelines. And after the impish Shawn Johnson and leggy Nastia Liukin vaulted themselves into ...
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- Shawn Johnson - Gymnast and Dancing Champion! (squidutils.com)
- details on gymnastics death in Australia (gymnasticscoaching.com)
- Gymnast Nastia Liukin has an eye on next Summer Games (news.google.com)
More dancers have been added to the July 26 live show “Shawn Johnson and Friends: An Evening of Music, Dance, and Shawn” to take place at Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines. Among those added to the cast are: Gilles Marini, Cheryl Burke ...
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Dancing with the Stars winner, Shawn Johnson, is in KentuckianaWHAS 11.com (subscription), KY(WHAS11) Dancing with the stars winner, Shawn Johnson talked with WHAS11's Gene Kang on Thursday. Just last month, 17-year-old Shawn Johnson earned the mirror ball trophy. A reflection of her hard work; she is the youngest competitor ever to win ...
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I’m a little surprised at the furor over the fake news video posted by comedy site The Onion:
Shawn Johnson Put To Sleep After Breaking Leg
By Onion standards, it was only medium offensive. If you are easily irked, there’s no way you should ever read anything posted by The Onion.
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Dancing with the Stars always gives us gossip, excitement and injuries! And season 8 is no different!
The votes are in....and Shawn Johnson has been crowned the champion of Dancing with the Stars Season 8!
Gilles was second and Melissa third.
Here are the judges' scores from the finale of Dancing with the Stars: (How to vote)
The Celebrities and their partners
Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas Jr - 28 & 30 & 30 = 88
Gilles Marini and Cheryl...
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