by The Editors on September 8, 2009
People magazine is reporting that Louie Vito “is stoked” to be blogging for them during his time on Dancing With The Stars. Starting September 21, 2009 we can all tune in each week for more of this:
So when I found out I was going to be doing a blog on my experiences on DWTS, I was stoked. Then I started to think, ‘What am I going to write about that would make people interested?’ Well, first let’s start with who I am:. . . I’m a pro snowboarder and I absolutely LOVE what I do. I’ve been snowboarding ever since I was 5- or 6-years-old. This December and January, I am going to be trying out for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Just making the Olympics for the U.S. is a feat in itself. So, right now I have been trying to get in shape and strong for the upcoming snowboard season and practice, and do what I need to do for DWTS, which brings us to the show …
Damnit, Louie. You’re playing the celebrity game so earnestly that we find it hard to even make fun of you.
[Link: People Magazine]
by The Editors on September 7, 2009
Celebrity gossip site TMZ got a copy of the original MTV contract with Ryan Sheckler for the first year of his reality show Life of Ryan. TMZ thinks he was overpaid, but it doesn’t really seem like it to us.
The docs show that when Sheckler was 17-years-old, dude was making $9,617.70 an episode for his reality show “Life of Ryan.” . . The docs had to be signed by his guardian and the president of his company, Ryan Sheckler Inc — both of whom happen to be his mom. . . . But Ryan wasn’t the only kid from his family cashin’ in — his brothers Kane and Shane also got paid for their sidekick roles, each were $1,500 a show.
There were eight episodes in season one so that means Ryan made $76,941.6 for having his life blown out on MTV. Aside from the fact that the show was basically an ad for Ryan Sheckler, Inc. it doesn’t seem like all the much for a hit MTV show.
[Link: TMZ.com]
by The Editors on September 4, 2009
Looks like the high-flying celebrity life is taking its toll on Tony Hawk. Can you believe how quickly he’s aged?
Okay, it’s just make up for his “Mad Professor” character in some upcoming Huckjam Bicycle commercials.
[Link: Yfrog]
by The Editors on September 4, 2009
by The Editors on September 3, 2009
Lori Petty was given five year probation after “pleading no contest last week to a misdemeanor DUI charge” in which the allegedly drunk actress allegedly hit a 14-year-old skateboarder while driving in Venice, California, according to a story in People Magazine.
The actress will pay fines and receive outpatient treatment and attend AA meetings, according to Los Angeles Superior Court records. A second DUI charge was dismissed as part of Petty’s plea deal.
Luckily, the skateboarders injuries were minor.
[Link: People Magazine]
by The Editors on September 2, 2009
by The Editors on August 26, 2009
by The Editors on August 17, 2009
Okay, when we saw Todd Richards’ tweet this morning we seriously thought he was joking, but it’s true. Snowboarder Louie Vito will be joining Donny Osmond, Michael Irving, Chuck Liddel, Aaron Carter, Kathy Ireland, and others on season nine of dancing with the stars.
Daredevil Louie Vito is among the U.S.’s elite snowboarders favored to make the 2010 Olympic team. Competing in both the Pipe and Slopestyle disciplines, Vito continues to train for the Grand Prix qualifying. . . The 21-year-old turned pro in 2006 and has competed in multiple Winter X-Games competitions. He is also a two-time winner of the USSA Grand Prix Halfpipe Series. His technical diversity and charismatic personality make him one of the most sought-after riders today.
Apparently, ABC (which is owned by Disney which owns ESPN and the X Games) wants to expand into that shred demo. We know Louie’s got sexy can moves, but this should be interesting.
Show airs September 21, 2009 for three live nights. . . Follow the jump for the video announcment.
[Link: Dancing With The Stars via @btoddrichards]
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by The Editors on August 14, 2009
by The Editors on August 13, 2009
We’re big fans of milk. So is Ryan Sheckler, apparently. We know thanks to his new “celebrity widget” which is basically a clever name for a 300×250 advertisement that America’s Milk Processors think kids will put up all over the web for free a.k.a. social advertising.
Kick flips, grinds and manuals – that’s just another day at the skate park for action sports phenom Ryan Sheckler. But to get serious air, Sheckler knows it takes training, determination and good nutrition to take home the gold. That’s why after training Ryan adds a glass of lowfat or fat free milk to his diet.
Wait, we’re nearly getting milked ourselves. . .
[Link: Body By Milk via The Tackled Box]
People magazine is reporting that Louie Vito “is stoked” to be blogging for them during his time on Dancing With The Stars. Starting September 21, 2009 we can all tune in each week for more of this:
