Lisa Ann Walter News

'Ballroom With A Twist' at the El Portal Theatre drew, quite possibly, the most eclectic audience in the history of the landmark venue.

Actress (Brady Bunch) Florence Henderson; internationally renowned dancer, actress (Fame), and choreographer Debbie Allen; ABC's Dancing with the Stars cast members CorkyBallas, Mark Ballas, Karina Smirnoff

On the heels of the emotional first elimination, the remaining contestants start to realize just how tough it will be to stay in the competition. Not only are the contestants getting used to sharing a house, they have to get used to sharing the dance floor as they meet their professional dance partners for the first time and receive a complex challenge. Meanwhile, could a romance be brewing between two contestants? Mayte Garcia, a judge from season one, returns as this week's guest judge on a new episode of 'Dance Your Ass Off,' airing Monday, June 21 at 10pm ET/PT. Also this week, Corey will host a live chat with fans at www.oxygenlive.com where he will dish on the episode's drama as it airs live on the East Coast while Briana hosts the chat on the West Coast.

On the heels of the emotional first elimination, the remaining contestants start to realize just how tough it will be to stay in the competition. Not only are the contestants getting used to sharing a house, they have to get used to sharing the dance floor as they meet their professional dance partners for the first time and receive a complex challenge. Meanwhile, could a romance be brewing between two contestants? Mayte Garcia, a judge from season one, returns as this week's guest judge on a new episode of 'Dance Your Ass Off,' airing Monday, June 21 at 10pm ET/PT. Also this week, Corey will host a live chat with fans at www.oxygenlive.com where he will dish on the episode's drama as it airs live on the East Coast while Briana hosts the chat on the West Coast.

On the heels of the hit premiere episode, Oxygen's popular dance/weight loss competition series, 'Dance Your Ass Off' premieres in its regular timeslot on Monday, June 14 at 10pm-11:15 PM ET/PT in a 'plus-sized' second episode featuring new contestants in their first official performances.

Oxygen's hit dance/weight-loss competition series, 'Dance Your Ass Off,' returns with a second season on Monday, June 7 at 11pm ET/PT revealing the emotional and fun-filled casting process . Also this week, Judges Lisa Ann Walter and Danny Teeson will moderate a live social viewing party for fans on www.oxygenlive.com, with Lisa Ann hosting on the East Coast and Danny hosting on the West Coast. They will dish on the behind-the-scenes excitement during the nationwide search as the episode airs live on both coasts. Hosted by Mel B (Spice Girls), the series moves into its regular timeslot the following week on Monday, June 14 at 10pm ET/PT.

Oxygen's hit dance/weight-loss competition series, 'Dance Your Ass Off,' returns with a second season on Monday, June 7 at 11pm ET/PT revealing the emotional and fun-filled casting process . Also this week, Judges Lisa Ann Walter and Danny Teeson will moderate a live social viewing party for fans on www.oxygenlive.com, with Lisa Ann hosting on the East Coast and Danny hosting on the West Coast. They will dish on the behind-the-scenes excitement during the nationwide search as the episode airs live on both coasts. Hosted by Mel B (Spice Girls), the series moves into its regular timeslot the following week on Monday, June 14 at 10pm ET/PT.

It was an impressive crowd that gathered for the opening night of Rip Taylor's 'It Ain't All Confetti' at the El Portal Theatre on Friday May 21st, including Kathy Griffin, Julie Newmar, Rich Little, Kate Linder, Romi Dames, Bruce Vilanch, Joanne Worley, Susan Olsen, Tania Gunadi, Gary Collins, Mary Ann Mobley, Margaret O'Brien, Earl Holliman, Ruta Lee, Dick Van Patten, Nancy Dussault, Judy Tenuta, Dee Wallace, Anne Jeffreys, Alex Trebeck and many more.

Oxygen spices up summer 2010 with all new buzz worthy original programming beginning with the series premiere of 'Jersey Couture' on Tuesday, June 1 at 10:00 PM ET/PT and the return of the hit dance/weight loss competition series 'Dance Your Ass Off' hosted by Mel B (Spice Girls) on Monday, June 7 at 11 PM ET/PT. Later this summer, 'Bad Girls' fans will get their next dose of guilty pleasure when the fifth season takes a new city by storm as 'BGC Miami' premieres in August. And viewers will have to get their weaves in check when the new, over-the-top competition series 'Hair Battle Spectacular,' hosted by Brooke Burns, launches this August.

On the heels of a phenomenal year of record breaking growth across every ratings and financial metric, and coming off its best quarter ever across all key demos, Oxygen Media announces a robust schedule increasing its programming slate by 35% in 2010 (vs. '09).

Oxygen's inspiring and popular weight loss/dance competition series, 'Dance Your A** Off,' begins nationwide search for contestants to compete in the upcoming second season. Open calls for men and women interested in taking the stage and the scales in the hit series will begin November 21 in Los Angeles. The November 21 audition marks the first of several open calls in cities across the country including Dallas, Chicago and New York. In attendance at each casting session will be executive producer and judge Lisa Ann Walter, as well as fan favorites from season one.

Oxygen's inspiring and popular weight loss/dance competition series, 'Dance Your A** Off,' begins nationwide search for contestants to compete in the upcoming second season. Open calls for men and women interested in taking the stage and the scales in the hit series will begin November 21 in Los Angeles. The November 21 audition marks the first of several open calls in cities across the country including Dallas, Chicago and New York. In attendance at each casting session will be executive producer and judge Lisa Ann Walter, as well as fan favorites from season one.

'Dance Your Ass Off' Marissa Jaret Winokur spoke to Entertainment Tonight about her own continued battle with weight loss.

Oxygen kicks off its second night of original programming with the premiere of its first-ever dance/weight-loss competition series 'Dance Your Ass Off' on Monday, June 29th at 10pm ET/PT. The 10 one-hour episode series launches with a super sized 90-minute premiere with limited commercials. Bringing dance and diet together, the new series features talented, full-figured contestants who struggle with their weight and dance to unleash their inner thin. Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur, well known for her role as plus-sized Tracy Turnblad in the hit Broadway musical 'Hairspray,' serves as host.

Oxygen kicks off its second night of original programming with the premiere of its first-ever dance/weight-loss competition series 'Dance Your Ass Off' on Monday, June 29th at 10pm ET/PT. The 10 one-hour episode series launches with a super sized 90-minute premiere with limited commercials. Bringing dance and diet together, the new series features talented, full-figured contestants who struggle with their weight and dance to unleash their inner thin. Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur, well known for her role as plus-sized Tracy Turnblad in the hit Broadway musical 'Hairspray,' serves as host.

'What A Pair! 3' honored Renee Zellweger and Nancy Ryder for their support of the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center.