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How Dirty Dancing Ruined My Love Life

I was 10 years old when my mother took me to the movies to see “Dirty Dancing.” I, like so many women, fell head over heels in love—with the movie, with the soundtrack, and most definitely with Patrick Swayze. I loved that movie so much that when I couldn’t sleep at night I used to recite the movie in my head line by line.
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Quickies: “Dirty Dancing” Lessons For Love And Romance

  • Bloggers Em & Lo are celebrating the life of Patrick Swayze by discussing what they learned about love and romance from “Dirty Dancing.” [Em & Lo]
  • Why was 50 Cent on the “Rachael Ray Show” today? Oh yeah, he’s trying to put his iron in every fire possible. [F-Listed] — These are two of my least favorite celebrities.
  • Creators of the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando have revealed that the park will include a “Forbidden Journey” ride set in Hogwarts Castle. [Reuters] — Sounds like my own personal hell, but I know Potter fans are jumping for joy.

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Quick Pic: A Mythical Creature Indeed

[via Needles And Sins]
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RIP: Patrick Swayze Has Passed Away

Very sad news. Patrick Swayze, best known for his performances in “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost,” has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, his publicist confirms. He was 57. [ABC News] Keep reading »

Tabloid Cheat Sheet: Has Swayze Given Up Hope? Ellen Pompeo’s Cheating Husband?

It’s not even technically hump day since it’s a four-day week, so why are you even pretending you’re tired? To be fair, you blew too many brain cells on Labor Day weekend, and heaven knows you blew too many dollars. So save yourself from losing more of either by getting all your tabloid goo in one go, cause we’ve picked the most important cover stories from all the grainiest of tabloids. Enjoy! Keep reading »

A “Dirty Dancing” Remake? We Have Suggestions So It Won’t Suck.

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It’s the year of the dance movie remakes. First, “Footloose,” and now Lionsgate has announced the epic comeback of “Dirty Dancing.” The original not only turned Patrick Swayze into a star, but pulled in more than $200 million back in 1987 and was the first movie ever to sell a million video copies. Julia Dahl (“Uptown Girls”) will be writing the remake script, but there’s no news on who’ll be cast as Johnny or Baby, or whether they’ll bring back original choreographer Kenny Ortega (who directed the “High School Musical” series). [The Guardian]

“Dirty Dancing” was my fave when I was a tween, but after the disaster that was “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,” I hope they don’t screw this up! I’ve got some suggestions on how to not murder the classic movie memories. Keep reading »

Quickies! Britney Has Been Sued By Former Bodyguard

  • Britney was sued by her former bodyguard, Kerry Vine, for “negligently operat[ing] her home.” Vine claimed the work he was forced to perform at her Los Angeles estate caused him to sustain physical injuries. [TMZ] — We’re hoping “physical injuries” isn’t a euphemism for “coke addiction.”
  • Meghan McCain talked sex and gay marriage with Colbert last night. [Jezebel] — Props to McCain, who proved to be a bit vapid, but sweet and surprisingly open-minded.
  • Photoshop allowed Obama to transform into a “trekkie” for the day — or for however long you keep these photos as your screensaver. [Urlesque] — Sorry, Pres, but you can’t compete with Chris Pine.
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    Star Couplings: Another “DWTS” Injury, But This Tough Guy Can Handle It

  • Jewel told her followers via Twitter that husband Ty Murray dislocated a rib while dancing with his partner on “DWTS.” She says he’s strong, and this injury isn’t the worst he’s suffered. [Perez Hilton]
  • Brooke Hogan’s puny boyfriend Stack$ visited her on the set of her new music video. [Dlisted] — They remind me a little of Britney Spears and K-Fed.
  • Rumors about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been doing overtime lately. Here’s a rundown and dissection of whether the rumors are fact or fiction. [People]
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    Star Couplings: Patrick Swayze Has Made Peace With His Cancer

  • Patrick Swayze has reportedly decided to sign a Do Not Resuscitate Order, will discontinue all chemotherapy, and is getting his affairs in order out of respect for his family. [National Enquirer] — I’m deeply saddened by this turn of events.
  • Drew Barrymore admitted to Ellen DeGeneres that her relationship with Justin Long is very confusing, but says they’re just friends. [People]
  • Seal confirmed that he and wife Heidi Klum are indeed having another baby. [Us Weekly]
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    She’s Like The Wind: “Dirty Dancing” Lift Machine

    As Patrick Swayze courageously battles cancer, his legendary spirit has lifted lots of Americans…literally. Thanks to the “Dirty Dancing” Lift Machine, lucky fans have been getting “Baby”-ed. Over two decades after Swayze splashed around with Jennifer Grey, making every girl swoon with jealousy, regular folks have experienced the “Time Of Their Life” and completed the glorious dance move immortalized in the final dance of the flick. While the machine won’t accidentally drop you in the water during practice like Swayze, we’re already wet from the idea of this romantic gesture, albeit mechanical.

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