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Saved by the Bell Book: A.C. Slater Was a Player


Dustin Diamond, aka Screech Powers, sat down in front of cameras recently to give a reading of his new tell-all, . This particular passage focuses on the many on-set loves of Mario Lopez, who played muscle-bound hunk A.C. Slater on the show.

To be perfectly clear, Diamond did not actually see these alleged sexual relations (that we know about). But he builds most of his storytelling on who went back to who’s trailer once tape stopped rolling.

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff: DWTS’ Latest Couple

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Hook-ups

Maksim ChmerkovskiyKarina Smirnoff

Over the past seven seasons, has had its share of interesting relationships. We’ve seen celebrity/instructor couplings (Sabrina Bryan/Mark Ballas, Mario Lopez/Karina Smirnoff, Shannon Elizabeth/Derek Hough), married pros (Alec Mazo/Edyta Sliwinska, Jonathan Roberts/Anna Trebunskaya), father/son competitors (Corky Ballas/Mark Ballas) and sibling rivalries (Julianne Hough/Derek Hough). But we haven’t yet heard of any romances between the ballroom professionals, at least up until now.

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Dustin Diamond Plans Saved by the Bell Tell-All

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Drugs, Rumors

Dustin DiamondJust when I was convinced Mario Lopez was the slimiest thing to come out of Saved by the Bell, Dustin Diamond does something that makes me reevaluate my choice.

To be fair, Dustin actually did something slimy years ago when he exploited his sex tape for his career. But I’ve been trying to forget about that. Now, still nothing more than a D-lister, Diamond has now moved on to exploiting his former cast members.

According to New York Magazine, Screech Powers is going to have a ghostwriter produce a tell-all about his years on the show. The book, titled Behind the Bell, promises to talk about “sexual escapades among cast members, drug use, and hardcore partying.”

But will it explain how Elizabeth Berkley wound up in Showgirls? If not, I’ll pass.

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Katie Holmes’ Paycheck Means a Smaller One for Mario Lopez

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies

Katie HolmesWhile 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, 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 . Needless to say, Lopez is reportedly “pissed” by this news. (Oh, poor baby.)

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

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Bachelors on Parade

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Music, Television

David CookSingle ladies, the next issue of People is all for you. Is that Hollywood hunk you’ve been dreaming about single or off the market? Are you having trouble finding eligible bachelors among your favorite stars? People has done the work for you in their new sexy guy countdown. Will your dreamboat make the list?

Male stars which will be featured on the list include former Saved By the Bell star Mario Lopez, 34; American Idol winner David Cook, 25; Bryan Spears, older bro to Britney and Jamie Lynn, 31; Rock of Love star Bret Michaels, 45; and Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine, 29. Check out all the hunky hotties in the next issue of People - which also features plenty of provocative pictures for many drool-filled viewing moments.

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Mario Lopez: People’s Hottest Bachelor

What could possibly be worse than finding out that your boyfriend cheated on you? Finding out that he’s considered People‘s Hottest Bachelor! (Sorry, Karina.)

While I’m certain the magazine selected Mario Lopez long before tales of cheating ways were revealed (that’s if you don’t count Ali Landry’s experience), his inclusion just goes to show that any guy with a dimple can come off as charming.


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Karina Smirnoff Talks About Slimy Mario Lopez

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

Yesterday, we told you about the rumors concerning former Dancing with the Stars contestant Mario Lopez. According to a former Hooters calendar model, the Saved By the Bell star had been cheating on his girlfriend for almost a whole year. Well, wouldn’t you know it? Hours later, we got a special treat on Monday’s episode of Chelsea Lately: an appearance from !

While she did not go into specifics, the professional dancer bravely addressed the gossip. Unfortunately, instead of using the forum to rail on her slimy ex (like I would have hoped), she did her best to talk calmly and rationally with Chelsea Handler about the breakup. She did, though, appear to validate the cheating report.


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Did Mario Lopez Cheat on Karina Smirnoff?

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

Mario Lopez and Meagan Cooper

What is that saying about a leopard never changing it spots?

Just two weeks ago we learned about an official breakup between Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez. Now we’re getting word about a possible factor in their relationship’s demise. According to a former Hooters calendar model, Lopez had been cheating on his partner for nearly a whole year.

In an interview with E!, Meagan Cooper said that she was led to believe Mario had broken up with his ex. She continued to buy that story despite the fact Karina had left belongings in his home…and despite the fact that he had cheated on his first wife. (Lopez and Doritos Girl Ali Landry were married for less than two weeks back in 2004; she reportedly found out about his alleged infidelities shortly after their nuptials.)

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DWTS’ Sabrina Bryan and Mark Ballas No Longer a Couple

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

Mark Ballas, Sabrina BryanJust a week after rumors started circulating about Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff, we’re now learning of another Dancing with the Stars split.

Dancer Mark Ballas confirmed to Us Weekly that he and Sabrina Bryan are no longer a couple off the dance floor.  The two started dating last season when they were partnered for the show’s fifth season.

Although the former pair didn’t perform on last night’s results show (maybe things would have been a bit too awkward?), Ballas claims he is still friends with the Cheetah Girl.

So how about Mark’s roommate, Derek Hough?  Will he be able to drag out his relationship with Shannon Elizabeth for that much longer?  I think we’d have better odds of seeing Shannon actually produce some hip action.

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Dancing with the Stars Couple Calls It Quits

Mario Lopez, Karina SmirnoffUPDATE:  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 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 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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