The books and dolls also are linked to the release of the song "A Lot Like Me," written by Harry Connick Jr. and sung by his 13-year-old daughter, Kate. The American Girl book series began in 1986. The company said it has sold 135 million books and 20

Another actor-singer (and musician) known to sell a ticket or two is Harry Connick Jr. He'll be starring in "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," a rewritten version of the 1965 Alan Jay Lerner-Burton Lane musical. Connick plays a psychiatrist blessed

Ellen's co-host for the day, Harry Connick, Jr. showed up with a team of friends, including his daughter! Check out her fantastic moves right here!

A few big names are tossing their hats into the musical ring, with the likes of Harry Connick Jr., Patti LuPone, and Wicked creator Stephen Schwartz having works on Broadway. First up is the all-star revival of Stephen Sondheim's Follies,

Ellen's co-host for the day, Harry Connick, Jr. showed up with a team of friends, including his daughter! Check out her fantastic moves right here!

Checkout Chaz Bono and Lacey Schwimmer 's long awaited " Dancing With the Stars " debut — a Cha cha cha that earned them a standing ovation. Chaz wasn't…

Chaz Bono, left, and Lacey Schwimmer practice dance steps while rehearsing for "Dancing of the Stars". AP Photo/Matt Sayles By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff The new season of Dancing with the Stars debuted last night and controversy is still swirling over

Chaz Bono, left, and Lacey Schwimmer practice dance steps while rehearsing for "Dancing of the Stars". AP Photo/Matt Sayles By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff The new season of Dancing with the Stars debuted last night and controversy is still swirling over

Chaz wasn't exactly light on his feet, but still scored 17 out of 30 which was better than two other guys — Metta World Peace (aka Ron Artest) and Rob Kardashian. Please check your inbox your comment will not appear until you have confirmed

Chaz wasn't exactly light on his feet, but still scored 17 out of 30 which was better than two other guys — Metta World Peace (aka Ron Artest) and Rob Kardashian. Please check your inbox your comment will not appear until you have confirmed

Here's a sneak peek from Joy's prime time exclusive with Chaz Bono, along with his dance partner Lacey Schwimmer. In this clip, Joy asks the pair if they fear the big spotlight that comes with Monday's premiere. Tonight, they also respond to criticism

Chaz Bono will reportedly have special security to protect him against possible harm on Dancing with the Stars.

ABC execs have taken precautions by ordering security for Chaz Bono both on and off the dance floor. ABC believes there are "crazies" out there who have a thing against Chaz Bono and network execs have taken

Photo of Chaz Bono from the Associated Press. (WZZM)- When ABC announced this season's line-up for Dancing With the Stars one contestant seemed to get the most attention- Chaz Bono- the child of the legendary singer Cher. Chaz was born a woman but has

Here's a sneak peek from Joy's prime time exclusive with Chaz Bono, along with his dance partner Lacey Schwimmer. In this clip, Joy asks the pair if they fear the big spotlight that comes with Monday's premiere. Tonight, they also respond to criticism

By KATIE KINDELAN Chaz Bono discusses "Dancing with the Stars" on "Good Morning America" on Sept. 6, 2011. (ABC News) The entertainment, political and Internet worlds are abuzz in controversy over the Season 13 cast of "Dancing With the Stars," but the

Jennifer Aniston and Chaz Bono (then Chastity) went to high school together. Here they are in 1987 in the locker room at New York's High School of Performing Arts. Now a contestant on 'Dancing With the Stars,' Chaz is battling intolerance with help

GLAAD joins many other individuals and organizations including HRC, advocate Robin Tyler, GetEqual and the Transgender Law Center in heralding ABC's decision to cast Chaz Bono. Tyler, GetEqual and Transgender Law Center have organized viewing parties

So sad that it has to come to this. Last we heard about Chaz Bono´s upcoming role on Dancing With the Stars, Nancy Grace was speaking out against critics who are angry that Chaz is being

By KATIE KINDELAN Chaz Bono discusses "Dancing with the Stars" on "Good Morning America" on Sept. 6, 2011. (ABC News) The entertainment, political and Internet worlds are abuzz in controversy over the Season 13 cast of "Dancing With the Stars," but the

TV Personality Kym Johnson arrives at the Critics' Choice Television Awards at Beverly Hills Hotel on June 20, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Getty Images)more pics » Kym Johnson (Getty Images) Kym Johnson is the Aussie dance pro on Dancing with

On season twelve, Hines Ward and Kym Johnson won the Mirror Ball Trophy. Early on, it appears that Ricki Lake and Chaz Bono are some favorites, while others suggest that Chaz shouldn't be competing on the show. Another early prediction would be that

Dancing With the Stars pro Kym Johnson whips goofball David Arquette into shape during their first rehearsal.

Kym Johnson made headlines last season on Dancing With The Stars on ABC when she and her partner, Hines Ward took home the mirror ball trophy, but it came with a price as the professional dancer landed in the hospital after a risky move.

David Arquette: The actor strikes a Bondian pose with two-time champion Kym Johnson. By Craig Sjodin, ABC The name is Arquette. David Arquette: The actor.

TV dances, sings, investigates, critiques Emmy red carpet looks and wallows in stupidity (that's you, "Playboy Club") on a night of premieres.

But if in fact he has sister Kim's dancing DNA (she was ousted without further ado in week two of season 7), he'll be “kut.” Ron Artest & Peta Murgatroyd: As this goes to press, Los Angeles Laker Artest had his petition approved to legally change his

“Dancing With the Stars” is back! The 13 th season of the hit ABC celebrity dance competition premiered tonight with a line-up that includes the show's first transgender contestant and an openly gay man. This seasons' dancers are actress and former TV

Tonight is the Season 13 premiere of America's favorite dancing competition Dancing With The Stars. Here, get the scoop on your saucy dancing duos. Are you ready to strut your stuff?

As you watch the Season 13 Premiere of “Dancing With the Stars”, you'll probably notice a few jitters to go along with that jive. One of Utah's favorite professional dancers, Chelsie Hightower and her Season 9 celebrity partner,

America's most famous transsexual is on 'DWTS,' has a new memoir out, and was nominated for an Emmy. By Jacob Bernstein.

Chaz Bono stopped by Ellen DeGeneres' show today and discussed the recent turmoil his casting on Dancing With the Stars has caused. Then Cher stuck up for her boy again.

Chaz Bono, David Arquette, Ricki Lake and the rest of the dancers get to work learning their moves for ABC's competition. With less than a week until the premiere of Season 13 of Dancing With the Stars, the entertainers and their professional partners

By Alexis Tereszcuk – Radar Senior Reporter Nancy Grace is never afraid to turn her trademark anger on those she disagrees with and this time she's taking on critics of Chaz Bono, her Dancing with the Stars co-star. The outcry of conservative groups

Love her or hate her (or tolerate her), Nancy Grace is always one to make her opinions heard loud and clear on any subject. Chaz Bono and the ridiculous conservative groups who are criticizing