Katie Holmes’ Paycheck Means a Smaller One for Mario Lopez

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies

While I’ve never been a huge fan of Ms. Holmes, I like to think of this as karma coming back to bite Mario in the ass.

In case you haven’t already heard the news, Katie Holmes has finally chosen to put Suri down and get back to work. (Seems her Mad Money gig wasn’t satisfying enough for her or anyone who watched it.) But instead of returning to the big screen, Holmes has chosen to make her Broadway debut in All My Sons, a revival of an Arthur Miller play.

So what does Katie’s decision have to do with Lopez? Well, in order to recoup the money for the publicity stunt the actress’ paycheck, the producers had to seek out a venue with more seats. Unfortunately, taking over the Schoenfeld Theater meant an early end to the show currently performing there: A Chorus Line starring Mario Lopez. Needless to say, Lopez is reportedly “pissed” by this news. (Oh, poor baby.)

You can expect lengthy reviews on Holmes’ performance this September.

Read More | TV Guide

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Dancing with the Stars Couple Calls It Quits

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Break-ups, Rumors

UPDATE:  Karina Smirnoff is now denying People’s report about a supposed break-up.  Maybe they just haven’t done it yet.  Meanwhile, you can read about another DWTS split here.

It seems like someone is now free to pursue another Mario…

After nearly 1 1/2 years together, former Dancing with the Stars partners Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff have called it quits.  The two - who competed together during the fall of 2006 - eventually placed second that season behind Cheryl Burke and Emmitt Smith.

Although the two moved in together last year, the couple have been spending a great deal of time apart recently.  While Karina has been participating on DWTS’ Season 6, Lopez has been starring in a Broadway revival of A Chorus Line.  He will also conveniently appear on the ABC show’s 100th episode next week.  (I’m sure it was quite awkward backstage during that pre-taped performance.)

Up until recently, Karina and her current Mario have had to fend off rumors about a possible romance.  (They said she already had a boyfriend.)  What will their excuse be now?

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