Dustin Diamond
First a sex tape, now a shocking tell-all? What has become of Screech?
Dustin Diamond, 32, who played Saved By the Bell's adorable dork Screech Powers for much of the 1990s, has released a preview of his new book, Behind the Bell, in which the former child star claims that sex and drugs were prevalent on the set of the teen sitcom, according to Us.
Screech tattles on fellow Saved by the Bell stars
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America's Best Dance Crew, Mario Lopez
Try as you may, you can't avoid Mario Lopez on TV these days. The one-time Dancing with the Stars runner-up tells TVGuide.com about the new season of America's Best Dance Crew (Thursdays, 10 pm/ET on MTV), why he's causing trouble on Nip/Tuck, and his messages for his recently engaged ex-girlfriend, Karina Smirnoff, and that other guy, Ryan Seacrest.
TVGuide.com: MTV's teasing that this is the "most physically demanding season yet." What can we expect on Dance Crew this season?
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Is Mario Lopez trying to one-up Ryan Seacrest as the host with the most?On a quest to expand his emcee duties, the one-time A.C. Slater will host MTV's new series Top Pop Group, People reports.The show will be similar to Lopez's other hosting gig, America's Best Dance Crew, only featuring music groups. Nine unsigned acts, who will be coached during the series, will take to the stage and do their best to impress the yet-unknown celebrity panel of judges. Viewers will vote for their favorite each week until there's one left standing. The winner receives $100,000.Lopez, who also hosts Extra, will get some hosting help from Access Hollywood reporter Marianela Pereyra in case he spreads himself too thin.A casting special, also hosted by Lopez, 34, airs Thursday on MTV at 9 pm/ET. The series premieres Sept. 11 at 10 pm/ET. — Joyce Eng
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Mario Lopez, Extra
Mario Lopez may be the busiest guy in show business. Along with starring in Broadway’s A Chorus Line, hosting America's Best Dance Crew (Thursdays, 10 pm/ET, MTV) and promoting his book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness, he was just promoted from correspondent to the sole host of Extra, replacing Mark McGrath and Dayna Devon as of September 15. The multitasker took time out to talk about his new gig, tabloid rumors and his sexy TV Guide "Hot Bods" cover.
TV Guide: How did the Extra anchor job come about?Mario Lopez: They have this new concept involving a social network, and they want the show to be very innovative and very clever. They asked me if I wanted to take the helm. I was flattered and honored. I love hosting, whether it’s a barbecue at my
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It looks like Mario Lopez fans will be getting even more of those tanned dimples than ever before. The Dancing alum has been named the new host of Extra, where he has been cohosting the show's weekend editions and serving as a correspondent since 2007. Extra's current daily hosts, Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath, are heading for new opportunities, with Devon becoming a special correspondent for the show and McGrath returning full-time to his music career. McGrath has been touring and playing with his band, Sugar Ray, during his Extra gig.Lopez, who was just named People's Hottest Bachelor of 2008, will be charming viewers at the helm starting Sept. 15. Will you be one of them — or has the beefcakey personality worn thin for you? (Some of us are still smarting from the Karina Smirnoff situation.) — Anna DimondRelated:• DWTS' Karina and Mario are Splitsville• Karina Opens Up on Mario's Alleged Cheating• On Broadway: Katie Holmes Outmuscles Mario Lopez
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Mario Lopez may have the entertainment world's most overexposed set of toned biceps, but he can't outmuscle Katie Holmes.MSNBC.com reports Lopez's run in Broadway's A Chorus Line is being cut short because of Holmes' upcoming debut on the Great White Way.Holmes agreed to a limited run in All My Sons, opening in September. In order to make a profit against her salary, producers had to find a larger venue — the 1,080-seat Schoenfeld Theater — which currently houses A Chorus Line, Lopez and those biceps."He may be People's hottest bachelor, but he's pissed," a source told the site. "Let's face it, he doesn't have much going on right now." — J.R. Whalen
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In an interview Monday, Dancing pro Karina Smirnoff opened up about the news that her recent ex (and former dance partner), Mario Lopez, had been cheating on her for close to a year, even while the pair lived together. Reports surfaced over the weekend that Lopez had been secretly involved with Hooters waitress (and upcoming reality show contestant) Meagan Cooper. Speaking with E!'s Chelsea Handler, Smirnoff fought tears as she admitted how hard it was to go through the breakup, especially in the public eye, much less hear this latest news. "It could be worse," Smirnoff said. "It could be [Hugh Grant's prostitute] Divine Brown." Handler quipped that what really would've been worse would've been learning that Mario cheated on her with another man. Smirnoff gave a little laugh, but the slinky dancer still looked a little morose:How do you think Smirnoff handled it all? After watching this clip, the bigger question seems to be how Lopez could possibly have been unfaithful to the sultr...
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Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez by John Shearer/WireImage.com
The rumors have been swirling, but now it's official. Karina Smirnoff has confirmed to the New York Post she and former Dancing with the Stars partner Mario Lopez have a new dance: the split."He's a great guy. I think the world of him, she said, "but we're both concentrating on our careers right now." Rumors of their breakup first popped up in April amid gossip that Karina had begun concentrating on E!'s Michael Yo. — J.R. WhalenRelated:• Are Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff Breaking Up?• Are Mario and Karina More than Dancing Partners?
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Karina Smirnoff and Carrie Ann Inaba Chris Weeks/WireImage.com
More than 50,000 men, women and children woke up at the break of dawn Saturday to raise funds and awareness for women's cancers at the annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women. Among these early risers was Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba, who, despite feeling under the weather, was determined to walk. "I really just wanted to be a part of the event," the cohost of the morning told TV Guide. "I mean, don't you feel it? There's all this energy here. It doesn't feel like it's 6 o'clock in the morning." Also walking, along with her puppy, was My Name is Earl star Nadine Velasquez, who fresh off the finale was looking forward to another Earl event. "We're going to be on Family Feud on June 1st. It's Celebrity Family Feud; the cast of My Name is Earl vs. the Camdenites." It looks like Family Feud is just the beginning for the recurring characters of Camden as Vasquez promises there will be more story lines featuring the townies on Season 4. "I feel like it's really been establis...
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Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez by John Shearer/WireImage.com
Has the music died for Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff? By some accounts, the former Dancing partners have split, and Smirnoff now has the sad task of moving her belongings out of Lopez's home in Los Angeles, a source tells People.com. The split has not been confirmed by Lopez's rep, but Smirnoff is rumored to have been getting up close and personal with E!'s Michael Yo — which, if true, indicates that Smirnoff's as agile in relationships as she is on the dance floor. This isn't the first rumored rumble in the relationship: Earlier this season, Smirnoff was said to be involved with her current Dancing partner, Mario, the R'n'B singer .Lopez and Smirnoff never officially acknowledged that they have been an item, so a split will likely not see an official statement, either. While Smirnoff still has some Dancing to do this season, Lopez, at least, is getting out of town. He and his dimples are hitting the road to promote his upcoming book Knockout Fitness. I have a feeling he won'...
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