Chelsie Hightower & The King of the Cowboys

If you watched last season's DWTS and you got saw of my interviews with Ty Murray (there on my blog and youtube just do a search), than you know what a cool guy, Murray is. Personally, Ty Murray is in the top 5 of the people that I've had the pleasure of talking with and videoing.

Ty is a gentleman and a straight talker. Class act. He gives Cowboys a good name. Another thing that impressed me about Ty is that he worked his butt off rehearsing for Dancing With The Stars. He kept his head up while "people" like TMZ made fun of his country ways. Over the weekend, Louie & Chelsie were back from Utah and were checking out Murray's book, The King Of The Cowboys.

Goods News 4 KAT

Few things better than staying up all night having fun and then waking up to find some good news in your mail box. I just found out that my photos of JEWEL having sushi with a friend will be in the May 25th issue of Us Weekly. I photographed Jewel numerous times during this season of Dancing With The Stars. Jewel, her husband Ty Murray and dance partner Chelsea Hightower are some of the nicest and endearing people I have ever had the privilege to meet. With a new album and tour happening, Jewel will be in the spot light for a long time to come. More good news my photos of German Actor Til Schweiger filming his reality show Mission Hollywood sold to NeuBlatt, BZZeiting, Gala.de, FrauImSp, Ok!Germany, WeltDerF and Berlinr. Photos of Lil Kim applying lipstick in Derek Hough's sunglasses sold in Germany's InTouch, National Enquirer, Us Weekly, Young Black & Fabulous, Essence also Lil Kim arriving to rehearsal photos sold to TMZ, YB&F and Essence Online. Julianne Hough's photos sold to US Weekly in April (Julianne won the best new artist in Country Music a few weeks ago). Several video interviews with Ty Murray and other DWTS and a video of Ben Vereen were shown on TMZ this last month.

Dancing With The Stars - Final 4

Sweeter than cherry pie, Ty and Chelsea still dancing... Will Monday performance be the last?


I caught up with Ty, Chelsea and Cheryl and Gilles over the weekend. Gilles Marini was rubbing a sore shoulder while leaving rehearsal.

Jewel is Ty's (Not So) Secret Weapon

I was having a deep conversation with some Dancing With The Stars fans who were in shock over Lil Kim's demise. With Ty Murray being in the bottom two for most of the competition, many wanted the Bull Rider to go. One of the main reasons is his better half JEWEL. Jewel and Jewel's people are adept in working it.
Jewel has been seen everywhere and is constantly photographed and interviewed. Not only does Ty receive the benefits of having his wife's support, he also gets her fans supporting him. And the best part for Jewel, although she was injured and couldn't perform on the show, she is able to be a part of the show and get all the benefits of constantly being on TV and in magazines.

This is great for someone who has a new album and tour on the way. Don't get me wrong, Ty's dancing has improved greatly but better than Lil Kim - Don't think so!

Jewel proves the old adage behind every great man is a more Brilliant Woman.

Ty Murray Talks Bull...

This might be one of my favorite interviews...Dancing With The Stars 2009 Contestant Ty Murray talks about Bull Riding as well as FOX 11 Good Day 11.

Jewel at the Grove

I chatted with Jewel over the weekend at the Grove. She was there to see THE SOLOIST with Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.

Jewel had her pet with her while Ty Murray her husband was busy rehearsing for Dancing With The Stars. Having an insider view on Dancing With The Stars, Jewel said she wasn't sure if she would do the show at a later time. Due to the injury prone show, Jewel told me that there needed to be more professionals on the show to make sure the participants were warmed up and stretched before and after practice.

Jewel also told me that she has a new album coming out. Jewel and Ty are two of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of interviewing and meeting.

Ty & Chelsea - The Last Dance?

One of the many things I like about Dancing With the Stars, is that most of the people are Really Sweet. I think my photos/videos of them over the past 2 seasons reflect that. I have a great appreciation for dancers and mad respect for the discipline and talent it takes to perform. Most importantly dancing can be so much fun and bring out so much joy. I had a great conversation with Ty today. I asked him how he handles the stress of learning the dances, performing and being critiqued. Murray said to just enjoy the process. Wise words......Sometimes I forget to just enjoy the process. Ty helped me to remember that today. So whether or not this week is the last one for Chelsea Hightower and Ty Murray to dance together, it really doesn't matter because they did their best and enjoyed the process.

DWTS' Ty and Gilles: Nice Guys Finish First

Two Nice guys crossed my path today. Ty Murray and Gilles Marini prove that nice guys are very attractive in all the varying forms. On the next Dancing With the Stars, the Stars will performing a group dance. So this week they have to learn two routines. I overhead Gilles say that he already learned his dance with partner Cheryl Burke.

Ty who has been struggling outside of his comfort zone, is always up for a challenge.

Singer Jewel Visits Husband Ty at DWTS' Rehearsal

After a crueling rehearsal,Jewel visits her husband Ty. The pair signed autographs and met some fans from Philadelphia. Still using a crutch due to an injury, Jewel decorated it with a multicolor scarf.

David Alan Grier sent packing on DWTS

Comedian David Alan Grier (known as DAG) to his friends and fans, was voted off to his surprise. It wasn't a surprise to those who get the show. Dancing With the Stars is all about the fan base. Of course the judges weigh in but if one doesn't have fans that vote, one is doomed. Steve-O has a MTV generation that loves him. Lawrence Taylor has a football base, Shawn Johnson as an Olympic Gold Medalist has numerous gymnastic enthusiasts, Melissa Rycroft Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and Bachleor reject has a sympathy base besides her excellent dancing ability, Ty Murray bull rider & Chuck Wicks have a huge country/cowboy fan base. The sexy Gilles Marini left a lasting-lingering impression because of his nude scenes in SEX AND THE CITY movie that coincedently is playing non stop on HBO and available on DVDs for several months, has both male and female fans. Marini's dancing has been steller. And of course he is easy on the eye. Lil Kim has a huge Rap/music base, an urban audience, a "Paris Hilton"/bad girl gone good type of following and a growing number of new fans that are wowed by her dancing. David didn't get the "Fan Thang".

If you don't have fans and treat them well and reach out to them, you get booted off the show. Simple as that. No matter how good you are if you start bitching at the judges because you think you are better than your scores or some one else's, you are bitching up the wrong tree. Although David may have been mad at the judges, he needs to understand that.

Ty and Chelsea Sore but Smiling

After the first rehearsal and being called "robotic" by a Dancing With the Stars judge, Ty Murray and Chelsea Hightower were all smiles.
Ty said that he had no idea how difficult the rehearsing would be.

Ty Murray Fashionable Cowboy

Singer Jewel's husband Rodeo Rider, DWTS' Ty Murray is a good old boy with good taste. Carrying a suede bag, wearing a light leather star studded belt and a burnt orange western shirt, Ty knows how to dress Cowboy Chic.