She’s known for her passion and strong point of view on her namesake HLN show. But on the next season of "Dancing with the Stars," Nancy Grace will unleash her quickstep and her tango.

The legal commentator was one of 12 celebrities announced for the 13^th season of the hit ABC show, which premieres September 19.

Joining Grace to compete for the Mirrorball trophy are: FULL POST

If we thought reality stars were overtaking Hollywood, think again!

“Jersey Shore” cast member DJ Pauly D is outraged over being banned from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Last week the people behind the landmark posted on their Facebook pages that they refuse to give reality stars a star on Hollywood Boulevard.

Over the weekend, TMZ caught up with Pauly D while he was in Los Angeles and asked him about the ban from the famous landmark and he says he’s not happy that he and his other “Jersey Shore” buddies are ineligible. FULL POST

Today's news you might've missed:

• David hasn't been to the dentist in awhile, so, to keep us entertained, Emile Hirsch went ahead and had his wisdom teeth removed. The "Into the Wild" actor posted a video of his incoherent, post-op self on Youtube. [Youtube]
• Another Emma is going to college! Like Emma Watson, who currently studies at Brown University, 20-year-old Emma Roberts also has plans to further her education. The “Scream 4” actress, who will study English literature, said, “I’m leaving for New York tomorrow to attend my very first semester of college.” Good luck! [Just Jared]
• Everyone seems to be excited about Beyonce’s pregnancy. That is, everyone except Warner Bros. The studio, which apparently had plans to begin filming “A Star Is Born” - starring Bey - in February 2012, might have to postpone production. [Deadline]
• Jason Dohring, who played high school student Logan Echolls on the UPN/CW drama “Veronica Mars,” is making his way back to the small screen. Dohring will play high school teacher Mr. Carpenter on CW’s new series, “Ringer.” [Entertainment Weekly]
• Comedy Central’s Charlie Sheen roast, to air the same day as Ashton Kutcher’s first “Two and a Half Men” episode, has finally found its roasters. Mike Tyson, TMZ founder Harvey Levin and “Jackass” star Steve-O will join roastmaster Jeff Ross. [Entertainment Weekly]
• Former “American Idol” contestant Jason Castro is a dad. Castro tweeted the good news on Sunday, with a link to a picture of “daddy’s girl” on his blog. [Twitter]

Hollywood has been all a-tizzy over the MTV Video Music Awards, but one celebrity was not happy about the weekend’s big event. Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine fired off nasty tweets about the award show all weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The “Voice” mentor used his Twitter account to rant about the awards show, according to the publication. On Saturday, Levine posted this tirade: “the VMA's. one day a year when MTV pretends to still care about music. I'm drawing a line in the sand. F–k you VMA's.”

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In a tween dream come true, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are teaming up to write a song, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Biebs and Taylor are recording with Kuk Harrell, according to the songwriter and producer’s recent Twitter activity:

“Wow!! Got to see @justinbieber & @taylorswift13 write a song together last night!! SMASH!!!! SMASH!!! SMASH!!! Let's do it again Yall!!!”

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The horror! Victoria Beckham was caught sporting simple ballet flats, reports People.com. When Posh ditches her sexy stilettos, you know something is up.

Due to a slipped disc, the 37 year-old mom is forced to wear flats these days. Something we thought we’d never see.

Victoria even wore extremely high heels throughout her recent pregnancy. The fashionista gave birth to her fourth child, daughter Harper Seven, on July 10.

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Back in January, Ricky Gervais made headlines when he hosted the Golden Globes, and proceeded to take shots at many of the Hollywood stars in attendance, not to mention the awards themselves.

Gervais went on record as saying that this second time hosting would be his last, but that doesn't mean he's not wanted by the network that put on the show.

Gervais told E! that NBC is interested in having him back for a third time as host, but he said, "I think the Hollywood Foreign Press would need an awful lot of persuading." FULL POST

After a long, bitter battle, Mel Gibson and ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva have reached a financial and custody settlement, CNN confirms.

The couple’s daughter Lucia was born in October 2009. By April 2010, they made their separation public.

After a January 2010 fight with Grigorieva, Gibson was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. He pleaded no contest earlier this year. The case blew up after racist and sexist rants by Gibson were recorded and leaked to RadarOnline.com.

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From her red lace mask and hat in 2009, to her meat dress in 2010 – it’s no wonder #Whatwillgagawear was trending on Twitter before the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards kicked-off on Sunday night.

This time around, Lady Gaga didn’t shock viewers with blood-spattered lingerie, or a hat that wouldn’t make it past airport security. Instead, Gaga donned a pair of black slacks and a white T-Shirt as her musical alter ego, Joe Calderone.

Ironically, it was the most street-friendly outfit we’ve seen her sport. But, not to worry, these celebs dressed crazy enough to make up for Gaga’s tamer look:

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Dreamboat movie star Brad Pitt saved a “World War Z” extra from being trampled during filming, reports The Scottish Sun.

Pitt, who stars as a United Nations employee in the zombie apocalypse film, was filming a scene in which 700 extras tear through George Square in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday. During the scene, a woman fell down, putting herself in danger of being run over by her fellow extras.

But Pitt, a real-life hero, swooped in and brought her to her feet.

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