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After last week's sensational season opener, which proved to be one of the most competitive season premieres ever, all 12 couples returned to the ballroom with another fabulous lineup of extraordinary performances. This week the couples danced either the Jive or the Quickstep.

The 14th season of DANCING WITH THE STARS, hailed as the "most competitive season ever" judge Len Goodman, continues this week with all twelve original competitors. The amateur dancers and their professional counterparts were given the choice between a quickstep or a jive, in hopes to survive tomorrow's elimination episode, set to air at 9 pm EST. Contestants' scores from this week will be added to last week's, creating cumulative scores that will be considered in the elimination process.

Sugarland and talented singer songwriter Matt Nathanson join in on the fun for the Season Premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars the Results Show' ('Episode 1402A'), TUESDAY, MARCH 27 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

Rise of the Planet of the Apes triumphed, The Colbert Report's satire hit the right comedic note, and Ellen DeGeneres outshone her talk show rivals to be among the 22 major wins at The Humane Society of the United States' 26th Genesis Awards. Honoring the news and entertainment media for raising public awareness of animal issues, this year's awards were presented at a gala ceremony on Saturday, March 24, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, Calif. The event will premiere as a one-hour special on Animal Planet on May 5, with an encore presentation on May 6

Monday's two-hour premiere of DANCING WITH THE STARS showcased this season's rag-tag group of actors, musicians, and TV personalities turned dancers. Now, they're answering questions that fans tweeted on Twitter. Hear the stars' answers in the videos below.

Platinum-selling multi-Grammy winning singer songwriter Colbie Caillat will take time out from promoting her latest album, All of You, to perform at The Humane Society of the United States' 26th Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills. Known for her dedication to the animal protection cause, Colbie will sing one of her signature songs at this annual event considered by many to be "The Oscars"® for the strongest animal portrayals in news and entertainment media. The 26th Genesis Awards will air on Animal Planet on May 5, with an encore presentation on May 6.

Platinum-selling multi-Grammy winning singer songwriter Colbie Caillat will take time out from promoting her latest album, All of You, to perform at The Humane Society of the United States' 26th Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills. Known for her dedication to the animal protection cause, Colbie will sing one of her signature songs at this annual event considered by many to be "The Oscars"® for the strongest animal portrayals in news and entertainment media. The 26th Genesis Awards will air on Animal Planet on May 5, with an encore presentation on May 6.

Sugarland and talented singer songwriter Matt Nathanson join in on the fun for the Season Premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars the Results Show' ('Episode 1402A'), TUESDAY, MARCH 27 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

This season's spectacular new cast of celebrities brought the glamour, the glitter and - most importantly - the savvy dance moves during the two-hour Season 14 premiere of DANCING WITH THE STARS last night, MARCH 19.

The two-hour premiere of Dancing with the Stars showcased this season rag-tag group of actors, musicians, and TV personalities turned dancers - to the sound of an extremely generous panel of judges. To what judge Len Goodman called "the best first show of any season," the harshest of criticisms came in the form of, essentially, pats on the heads.

He's the toast of this year's award season, now Uggie, the Jack Russell star of this year's Academy Award-winning silent filmThe Artist, will walk the red carpet and serve as a presenter at the only major award show where animals take center stage - The Humane Society of the United States' 26th Genesis Awards. The event will air on Animal Planet on May 5, with an encore presentation on May 6.

Platinum-selling multi-Grammy winning singer songwriter Colbie Caillat will take time out from promoting her latest album, All of You, to perform at The Humane Society of the United States' 26th Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills. Known for her dedication to the animal protection cause, Colbie will sing one of her signature songs at this annual event considered by many to be "The Oscars"® for the strongest animal portrayals in news and entertainment media. The 26th Genesis Awards will air on Animal Planet on May 5, with an encore presentation on May 6.

The cast of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 14 has just been revealed on this morning's 'Good Morning America'.

This season's spectacular new cast of celebrities for DANCING WITH THE STARS will be announced live from the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 exclusively during 'Good Morning America' (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. The major announcement returns to 'GMA' in a morning that will be packed with big surprises.

According to TMZ, actors Jack Wagner and Melissa Gilbert will be contestants on the upcoming season of DANCING WITH THE STARS. Also reported to join the cast is The View's Sherri Shepherd.

Ian Somerhalder, passionate animal advocate and star of international hit TV series The Vampire Diaries, will receive the Wyler Award at The Humane Society of the United States' upcoming 26th Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 24, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills. One of the animal protection organization's highest honors, The Wyler Award is bestowed on a celebrity or public figure for raising awareness of animal issues via the media.

Syndicated morning show 'LIVE! WITH KELLY announced the lineup of co-hosts and guests who will join host Kelly Ripa for five shows from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawaii, during the week of February 20-24. Among those joining Ripa will be Broadway veteran Matthew Morrison.

Capezio celebrates 125 years of excellence with this one-night only special show on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC. A glorious production highlighting some of the magical history of Capezio with numerous dance legends and stars of stage and screen saluting this milestone.

As announced today on 'Good Morning America,' this season's spectacular new cast of celebrities for DANCING WITH THE STARS will be announced live from the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 exclusively during 'Good Morning America' (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.