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R&B singerBirth Name :
Mya Marie HarrisonBirth Date :
October 10, 1979Birth Place :
Washington, DC, USAClaim to fame :
Single "Case of the Ex" (2000)
'Dancing with the Stars' Finale Recap: Mya on the Lead
November 24, 2009 11:11:42In the "Dancing with the Stars" finale this week, it all came down to three couples and three dances that will determine who wins the disco mirror ball this season. Each of the celebity dancers, Mya, Kelly Osbourne and Donny Osmond, has to dance favorite dance of the season, a freestyle and a megamix.
Kelly and partner Louis Armstrong kicked off the finale with Argentine Tango. Carrie Ann Inaba gave Kelly a tip during the rehearsals, saying that she should loosen up and focus on the intimacy. The dance earned Kelly a praise from Inaba for the emotional connection and a criticism from Bruno Tonioli for her loose hand. Score: 9-9-8, a total of 26 out of 30.
Final 3 of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9 Revealed
November 18, 2009 10:11:00Mya and Donny Osmond were the first two celebrities announced advancing to the finals of "Dancing with the Stars". The former topped the leader board on Monday, November 16 performance night with 87 out of 90 points. She scored a perfect 30 for their Salsa, 29 for Cha Cha Cha and 28 for Waltz. Osmond, being the one with strong fan base, grabbed 27 for Jitterbug, 26 for Samba, and 21 for Tango.
It was between Joanna Krupa and Kelly Osbourne when the hosts were about to announce the third couple in the finale. Krupa earned 81 points on Monday and fell at the second place. Osbourne meanwhile, received 78 points and sat at the third place. Although she scored higher, Krupa did not get the same vote of confidence from the audience and was thus eliminated. "It's been such an amazing experience... I've grown as a person," Joanna said.
'DWTS' Recap: Mya and Melissa Joan Hart Shared the Top Spot
October 13, 2009 12:10:48Singer Mya and her dancing partner Dmitry Chaplin were top scorers on the Monday, October 12 episode of "Dancing with the Stars". The duo scored a total of 28 points, thanks to their lambada, which earned them an 8 from judge Len Goodman and 10 each from judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
"My expectations are really high and I felt in the lambada I was going to get a bit more," Len expressed his disappointment toward their performance. Bruno, however, considered their dance to be an "erotic, exotic roller coaster."
Recap: Jive, Tango and Quickstep on 'Dancing with the Stars'
September 29, 2009 02:09:06Head judge Len Goodman was absent in the second week of "Dancing with the Stars" this season but the execs brought in Baz Luhrmann aka the director of musical hit movie "Moulin Rogue!". The substitution resulted in generous amount of 9s being drawn out from under the table. Aaron Carter and Mya each scored the triple 9 in their respective performances.
The first couple to take the stage on Monday, September 28 was Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough who did the Jive. Carrie immediately made a comment about Joanna's huge hair and her lack in footwork department. Bruno said they need to be exact with Jive and that Joanna lost rhythm sometime. Baz said they have to show more of the relationship because they got great chemistry. Score: 6-7-7, a total 20 out of 30.
'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9 Partnerings Listed
August 25, 2009 09:08:16On Monday, August 24, it was announced the pairings that will take over the dance floor this season on "Dancing with the Stars". Most of them have leaked out last week either through unconfirmed reports or as informed by the celebrities themselves. None missed the spot.
Former House Majority leader Tom DeLay will get the assistance of Cheryl Burke who almost became a third-time champ last season had Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas not win. Ballas himself this time around will lead actress Melissa Joan Hart. They had tweeted each other on Friday, August 21 with Hart greeting "Hiya partner! I'm so excited to get this season started! Can't wait to waltz tomorrow."
Several Pairs of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9 Revealed
August 20, 2009 10:08:15Before the formal announcement is made, the pairings on "Dancing with the Stars" have leaked out either via the press or Twitter. The official announcement itself is scheduled to be read out on Monday, August 24 again on "Good Morning America".
Karina Smirnoff is going to train Aaron Carter this season while her real-life partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy gets actress Debi Mazar. Karina didn't get the chance to win the disco ball in previous seasons, only finishing second when she was partnered with Mario Lopez in season 3. Similarly, Maksim's best position in the show was the second place when he was partnered with Melanie Brown in season 5.
The 16 Cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9
August 18, 2009 10:08:54Names of celebrities that will show their dancing skills on the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" have been revealed. Announced through "Good Morning America" on Monday, August 17, the line-up includes singer Kelly Osbourne and excludes designer Vera Wang.
Contrary to early rumors, Wang will not appear in this season, neither will Dean McDermott, Audrina Patridge and Lou Ferrigno. But the group is diverse in its own way because for the first time, it includes a former House Majority leader, Texan Congressman Tom DeLay.
Video Premiere: Mya's 'Paradise'
November 18, 2008 10:11:56Mya comes out bringing a music video for her new song "Paradise". She teams up with music director Marc Baptiste to film the video which is partly shot in black-and-white scenes. On the video, she is seen dancing closely to a male cameo and also appears wearing a bikini in a transparent bathtub .
"Paradise" is a song penned by Mya herself teaming up with Ne-Yo for her upcoming fifth major studio album "Sugar & Spice". The album is slated for release in Japan on December 3, marking her debut career in Manhattan Records after splitting with Motown Records earlier in 2008. Unfortunately, no words are available on when the album will hit U.S. stores.
Grammy-Winning Singer Mya to Portray Velma Kelly in Broadway's 'Chicago'
February 12, 2008 02:02:05Professionally known as an R&B singer and songwriter, Mya is making her Broadway debut soon.
The Grammy-winning recording artist, famous for her hit single "Case of the Ex" (2000), is set to take over the role of merry murderess Velma Kelly in the hit Broadway musical "Chicago". She's said to have signed on for a nine-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre, beginning from May 12 to July 13.
Mya to Part Ways With Motown and Go Independent
January 04, 2008 04:01:08In a recent interview with StarNewsOnline.com, Mya revealed that her much-delayed album will be out this year and follow it with others. In addition to that she unveiled her intention to leave Motown Records and a consideration to an independent release.
When asked about the new album Mya answered, "I don't like to talk about my album until it's out on the shelves. I'm not giving up too much information, but all I'll say is I'll have a series of albums coming out. The album is already recorded."
Mya Gains 'Liberation' Only in December
October 23, 2007 02:10:04Fans may have lost count at how many times Mya has pushed the release date of her album 'Liberation'. There's one more reason to wonder why she keeps delaying the album with the new date that is just announced in almost emergence.
'Liberation' that is slated to be dropped today (October 23) is put in the drawer again for a December 11 release. The album has actually been aimed for sale in 2005 with the start of production dating back in 2004. With the new schedule, she will go head to head with Ashanti's equally much-delayed album, 'The Declaration' and Bow Wow - Omarion joint project 'Face Off'.
Mya Found New Date for 'Liberation'
September 12, 2007 11:09:12
Mya has just found a new date for the release of her album 'Liberation'. The much-delayed album will now arrive October 23, three years after she started working on the piece in 2004.
With the new date, 'Liberation' will go head to head with 'Ghetto Rose', an album by R&B singer Keke Wyatt.
Mya's 'Ridin'' Music Video Premiered
September 08, 2007 11:09:34
New music video from R&B singer Mya has been premiered on Yahoo! Music yesterday (September 7). While her album 'Liberation' still holds no status on when to be released, second single 'Ridin'' is set to take the sail first.
Digitally and physically, the song was released on July 10 via Motown. The album on the other hand, can't keep to find a fixed date after being pushed twice from its original date in 2005. Mya moved from A&M Records to Motown during the process, halting the production for a while.
Win a Date With Mya Through Video Contest!
August 21, 2007 03:08:31
In anticipation of her new album's release, Mya has conducted a video contest for her fans. Entitled "Do you think you have what it takes to go on a date with Mya?", it gives fans a chance to meet her in person and spend a quality time with her.
The basic rule is quite simple. Submit a 30 seconds video clip stating your name, age, height and the reason why you should be Mya's date. Once you're satisfied with the footage, upload it to 'Ridin With Mya Youtube Group'. Only those 18 years and above contestants are allowed to participate.
Mya Gains "Liberation" at Last
April 21, 2007 11:04:29
Spawning "Moodring" via Interscope in 2003, Mya switched gears to Motown with "Liberation" in 2007. The album that its release has been obstructed many times will finally be out on June 26.
"Litigations, court, transitioning from label to label, teaching kids and building a studio, that takes a while," Mya said in a statement. "That's why this album is a lot more aggressive, very honest, in your face and cut and dry."
Marques Houston Turns "Veteran" in New Album
March 22, 2007 03:03:09
With the release of "Veteran" on March 20, Marques Houston is entering a new phase of his life. Displaying a more mature and personal side, he leaves behind the sexual and explicit records that he had made in the past two albums.
"This one is about relationships, love songs, break-ups - the mushy stuff. I'm 25 now. I'm just at a different place in my life, so I tried to put out music from my soul, something my fans would enjoy," the singer said in a statement to Billboard.com. In the track titled "Circle" for example he said that it tells on the relationship that he is going through. "You have a relationship where you're like, 'I wonder what's going to happen in the end.' You always wonder if it's going to come back. That's why the hook says, 'If you love something, let it go, and if it comes back, that's how you know.'"
Hilary Duff Alleged Stalker Pleaded Not Guilty
November 09, 2006 09:11:36
Maksim Miakovsky, the 18-year-old Russian immigrant accused of threatening to kill singer-turned-actress Hilary Duff, was pleaded not guilty to stalking charges Tuesday Nov 7th.
Was charged with the felony following an arrest on Friday Nov 3rd, Miakovsky appeared in court, and his bail was raised to $1 million. He, however, denied planning to harm Duff at an event she was scheduled to attend.
