DANCING WITH THE STARS: Cast Announced

The rumor mongers were correct! Gymnast Aly Raisman and country star Kellie Pickler are among those who'll be on the upcoming season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars.

The other cast members announced this morning (Tuesday) on Good Morning America are:

• Boxer Victor Ortiz

• Soap star Ingo Rademacher

• Disney Channel star Zendaya Coleman

• Comedian Andy Dick

• Reality star Lisa Vanderpump

• Country star Wynonna

• Olympic skater Dorothy Hamill

• Comedian D.L. Hughley

• NFL star Jacoby Jones

WEIRD NEWS: Burger Emergency

A Pennsylvania man found himself in a real pickle – after calling 911 nine times in one night ... in an effort to get someone to deliver him a cheeseburger.

Gregory Jackson placed the calls over the course of 90 minutes last Friday night, but rather than get his burger craving satisfied, he had his buns hauled off to jail by deputies who came by his home and grilled him – finding that he already had a warrant out for his arrest for blowing off a court date two days earlier.

He's currently awaiting a hearing on public intoxication charges, with a hearing for the bad 911 calls to follow. (WISH)

CHEERS!: The Founding Fathers Were Booze Hounds

If you think our drinking habits are bad, a history lesson might give you some perspective.

New research shows that, during the 18th century, the Founding Fathers drank nearly three times what the average American drinks today, chugging an amazing six gallons of pure alcohol every year.

Taverns were moneymakers back in the day, and there were more taverns per capita than any other type of business in the country.

So honor those brave men who built this country from the ground up by throwing back a few brews! (Daily Mail)

INTERNET FIND

Show us your tats, old people! OldPeopleWithTats.tumblr.com is a great blog that collects photos of old people with tattoos. So if you're thinking of getting inked and are concerned about what you might look like as an old man or woman, check it out.

PINK: X Won't Mark the Spot

Pink believes honesty is the best policy -- and says that's why you'll never see her on the judges' panel of a singing competition.

She tells Britain's Daily Star that she turned down a shot at the U.S. version of X Factor for that reason. "I said no because you can't be honest. People will hate you if you're honest. Simon Cowell is the only person who gets away with it because he's got an accent. And he's a man. People would just hate me more than they already do. I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings. Besides, you can sing karaoke anywhere."

SETH MACFARLANE: Won't Return to Oscars

Seth MacFarlane haters, you've gotten your wish -- he won't be back to host the Oscars.

Someone asked the Family Guy creator on Twitter if he'd ever return to host. His reply: "No way. Lotta fun to have done it, though."

ABC is probably less than thrilled, though -- ratings were up for the show over last year.

Source: TMZ

PHILLIP PHILLIPS: Not a Family Guy

You can't call American Idol champ Phillip Phillips a family man -- at least not judging by reports that he's walked away from his troubled home life.

According to the National Enquirer, Phillip has had it with his dysfunctional parents, and his mom's DUI arrest last month sealed the deal. A source close to the family says, “Phillip is tired of his family always expecting him to help clean up their messes. He just doesn’t have time to come to his parents’ rescue anymore. He still loves his mom and dad, but he can’t bail them out all the time. He said, ‘They’re grown-up people –- they can take care of themselves.'"

MAROON 5: Throat Woes Shorten Show

Maroon 5 had to pull the plug on a Michigan show after just ten songs last night (Monday) when Adam Levine's voice gave out due to laryngitis. The Grand Rapids Press reports that Adam's voice sounded strained from the onset, and he admitted that he was in a place where "the notes just don't come out."

He later tweeted, "My apologies to our fans in Grand Rapids tonight. First case of laryngitis. I hate not being 100 percent for you. But we still had fun! Thank you. On vocal rest for the next 24 hours. This means a lot of tweets. I apologize in advance."

Maroon 5's next scheduled show is tomorrow night (Wednesday) in Kansas City.

WEIRD NEWS: Holy Crap!

An Ohio man is making headlines with his picture of bird droppings he claims show the face of Jesus. 

Jim Lawry was in the driveway of his parents’ home in Brooklyn, Ohio, when he first noticed the bird poop on his windshield. Amazed, he called out his family for a second opinion, and they, too, were left in awe of the image. Jim thinks it’s some sort of sign from above. (NewsNet5.com – with photo)

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: Mumford's the Word

Justin Timberlake is swapping the suit and tie for overalls -- for a soundtrack collaboration with Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons.

Justin says he and the rootsy rocker are teaming up to work on Inside Llewyn Davis, the new movie from the Coen brothers -- the guys responsible for Fargo and The Big Lebowski. He tells London's Capital FM, "I did work with Marcus Mumford on the soundtrack, so I became very good friends with them. Marcus and myself, we all kind of worked on the music together and I don't know any other world where we would have the opportunity to collaborate like that, but it was so much fun."

Justin also has a small supporting role in the flick, which stars Mumford's wife, Carey Mulligan.

MIND & BODY: The Length of a Woman’s Ring Finger Can Be a Sign of Success

A woman's ring finger is not just a place for her to wear some fabulous bling. According to new research, that fourth finger can predict success!

A study found that women with a longer ring finger than index finger were more successful than women with shorter ring fingers. 

The science behind the finger length has to with with testosterone levels, which elongate fingers in the womb, being higher than estrogen levels, which stop their growth.

Generally, women with longer ring fingers are more likely to have good spatial ability, are more natural risk-takers and have an assertiveness about them conducive to success in the business world. The most successful entrepreneurs in the study actually had ring fingers 10 to 20 percent longer than their index fingers.

Suddenly "giving someone the finger" takes on a whole new meaning! (DailyMail)

WEIRD NEWS: Ring His Taco Bell

A Florida man is facing assault charges after wrapping up a fight with a teenage relative by ringing his bell – with a burrito from a fast food establishment.

Erik Brown allegedly smashed the younger man in the face with a burrito from his local Taco Bell, leaving him, according to the police report, with “burrito cheese, sauce and meat all over his clothing and face.” Brown, who admitted to using the snack as a weapon, said that he acted after the 16-year-old victim was disrespectful to his mother and had cursed at the woman.

Brown, who threatened to go after the kid again after his release, is scheduled for a hearing on March 20th. (The Smoking Gun)

BEAUTY: Ways to Ruin Your Manicure

Sometimes there is nothing more relaxing than a manicure – just sitting there spacing out while your hands get pampered into pretty perfection. Too bad as soon as the session is over, real life sneaks back in ... and waiting for your nails to dry is something you just don't have the patience for.

How many times have you ruined your manicure before you even leave the salon or make it back home? Here's how it usually happens:

• Trying to get your wallet out of your purse and your credit card or money out of your wallet. Why do we always forget to pay first?
   
• Trying to use one of those UV nail dryers and then bumping your wet nails on the side of it. So frustrating!
   
• Getting your keys out of your purse. Why can't we just wait?!
   
• Unbuttoning your pants to go to the bathroom. Thinking you would just hold it until your manicure was over wasn't such a good idea in retrospect ...
   
• Texting or taking a call. Thumbs are always the first to go smudgy ...
   
• Driving home. You never bump your hand when you don't have a fresh manicure,  so why does it always happen when you are trying to be extra careful? (The Frisky)

RICK SPRINGFIELD: Returning to GH -- With His Son

Rick Springfield is returning to General Hospital.

Springfield, whose '80s recording heyday paralleled his time on the ABC soap, will make his guest appearance a family affair -- his actor son Liam Springthorpe will join him. But Rick tells People.com that they won't be playing father and son, despite a strong facial resemblance. Instead, while Springfield reprises his role as Doctor Noah Drake, his son will play an undercover policeman.

Liam, who goes by the original family surname, admits feeling "a bit weird" being on the same show as his dad. And he's trying not have thoughts be dominated by "the fact that this show sort of launched my dad." Instead, he "just kind of taking it for what it is."

WORKING WORLD: Yahoo CEO Bans Employees From Working From Home

Employees of Yahoo have been hit with a new policy that bans them from working from home.

CEO Marissa Mayer brought the hammer down and all employees will need to report to the Yahoo offices starting in June.

The company leadership believes speed and quality are sacrificed when people work from home – and that physically being together creates better teamwork. (Wall Street Journal)

MICHELLE WILLIAMS, JASON SEGEL: Split

Michelle Williams and Jason Segel have called it quits.

The two reportedly split earlier this month after a year together. An insider tells Us Weekly that their romance couldn't survive the long distance. Michelle lives in New York, and Jason is based in L.A.

WEIRD NEWS: The Wheels on the Bus Go Straight to Jail

A Georgia teenager who'd just gotten out of jail couldn't get a ride home after his release, so he took the bus – which landed him back behind bars, since he took it from a parking lot without permission.

Jonathan Cole Collins had hoofed it more than six miles before his energy started to flag, so when he spotted a school bus with its door open and the keys in the ignition, he decided to grab a seat ... and a steering wheel. Collins drove the vehicle about eight more miles to his home county, where he was busted for the theft. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

SCHOOL DAZE: Colleges With the Richest Alumni

Most people go to college to get a better job – so they can make more money.

But some colleges crank out graduates who go on to make a LOT of money.

According to research firm Wealth-X, here’s a rundown of the top five colleges with the riches alumni:

5. New York University, New York – 828 super-rich alumni

4. Columbia University, New York – 889 super-rich alumni

3. Stanford University, Stanford, California – 1,174 super-rich alumni

2. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia – 1,502 super-rich alumni

1. Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts – 2,964 super-rich alumni

If you think your chances – or your kids’ chances – of striking it rich are low because you’re not going to an Ivy League school, think again. 93 percent of the world’s super-rich never attended a top ranked school. (BroBible.com)

GOO GOO DOLLS: To the Hills of Beverly

The Goo Goo Dolls are packin' up the truck and making a move to Beverly... Hills, that is ... for an upcoming episode of 90210.

The guys will make a guest appearance on the revived nighttime soap on May 6th, the day before their Magnetic album is due to hit stores. According to the story line, the Goos drop in to play a charity concert after getting a call from AnnaLynne McCord's Naomi character. No word on whether they'll be introducing a new track or trotting out one of the old hits.

WEIRD NEWS: Ooh That Smell

A man in Sweden has been banned from his city's buses ... until he does something about his awful body odor.

The man, whose name was not released, received a personal visit from transportation officials in Uppsala after a group of drivers signed a petition saying that they and their passengers could no longer take the man's foul scent. 

"Think of the worst odor you can imagine and then add 10 percent," bus driver Goran Frick told a local newspaper. "The stench is awful and has gotten worse." (UPI)

MINDY McCREADY: Laid to Rest

Mindy McCready was laid to rest today (Tuesday) in her hometown of Fort Meyers, Florida. About 200 people attended the service at Crossroads Baptist Church, where Mindy's music was played and pictures of her throughout her 37 years were displayed. Her mother, Gayle Inge, address the mourners. "Mindy adored her two children. She wanted them to know that. Through much agony and pain, she went to heaven. She is no longer sick. She is healed. Thank you for all who are here. Please pray for those boys. No matter what, she will always be my little girl, sitting in her car seat, singing into a hairbrush. The world was her stage."

MISS TEEN USA: Miss Delaware Resigns After Porn Video Surfaces

Melissa King has stepped down as Miss Delaware Teen USA after a porn video allegedly featuring the 18-year-old surfaced online.

A rep for the Miss Teen USA pageant released a statement, saying, "I would like to confirm the Miss Delaware Teen USA pageant has received a resignation letter from Miss King’s attorney."

Despite her resignation, Melissa is still reportedly denying it's her in the hardcore sex footage -- though the girl who appears in the vid is a dead-ringer for the beauty pageant contestant. The tape was shot in June 2012, only four months before Melissa was crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA.

Source: TMZ

GIRLY SPOT

NOW THAT'S A WORK ETHIC!

Indiana teenager Jhaqueil Reagan can teach us all a lesson about the meaning of hard work.

After his mother died two years ago, he was forced to quit school, get his GED and take care of his two younger siblings. But he was having a tough time finding a steady job to support all of them.

Reagan then spotted an opening at a thrift store, and decided to walk 10 miles through the snow just to get to the interview. (He didn't have enough money for bus fare.)

On his walk he ran into Art Bouvier, owner of Papa Roux Cajun Cooking, who was putting down salt to melt the ice in front of his restaurant.

Reagan asked him how much farther it was to the location, and Bouvier responded that he still had 6 or 7 miles ahead of him. "You're not going to get there anytime soon in this weather," Bouvier recalled telling him. "You'll probably need to take a bus."

A while later Bouvier was in his car and saw that Reagan was still walking, so he offered him a lift. That's when the 18-year-old told him about his situation.

The restaurant owner was so impressed with Reagan's work ethic that he offered him a job at HIS place (for twice what he would have made at the thrift store) and when word got out about Reagan's story, IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, presented him with a year's worth of bus passes. Awesome. (Gawker)
 

I WANT HER

Now that women are able to fight on the front lines, news organizations like the Associated Press are wondering if drafting us ladies will be next.

The answer is probably yes ... luckily, though, it looks like we won't be dealing with a draft anytime soon. (NY Times)

BED BATH AND BIG LIES

Most of us love Bed Bath and Beyond. It's full of high thread-count sheets, shiny kitchen utensils and fluffy towels.

But wait! Those towels aren't quite as fluffy as you think.

Turns out that those rows of bath towels that are stacked to the ceiling are only fluffy because they're stuffed with foam.

So next time you're enticed by the "bath" section, just know that there's a fluff factor you WON'T be taking home with you. (Jezebel)
 

#THINGS GIRLS LIKE TRENDING ON TWITTER

If you didn't notice, #ThingsGirlsLike has been trending on Twitter this week. Many girls have used the topic to make a wish list for their perfect boyfriend, but the most popular responses were yoga pants, Mean Girls the movie, getting gifts, hugs from behind, eating without getting fat, compliments and goodnight texts. (Gurl)

BEST/WORST CELEBS TO WAIT ON

Being a waiter or waitress is a tough job. You are on your feet all day, you live off of tips, and you have to deal with annoying customers. Now, imagine if you work at a restaurant that's a hot spot for celebrities. It can go one of two ways: great tips and awesome experience or bad tips and rude behavior. According to a waitress who worked in a top New York restaurant, these were some of the best and worst celebrities to wait on. (Remember, these are her experiences)

BEST:

• Mark Wahlberg: Aside from being easy on the eyes, he's polite, laid back and his kids are very well behaved. Also, he is a great tipper!
   
• Matt Damon: He is so nice you will forget he is even a celebrity. It probably helps that he met his wife while she was bartending, so he has respect for people in the service industry. 
   
• Louis C.K.: The comedian is super friendly and a great tipper. 

WORST:

• Catherine Zeta-Jones: Scowly and rude ... she won't make eye contact with the wait staff and has so many special food requests it's difficult to take her order. Also, no matter how well you serve her she never tips more than 10% and sometimes as low as 8%!
   
• Lea Michelle: The Glee star has made some bad impressions when dining out. She is rude to waiters and has even been said to make fun of them to their faces! She is super picky about her food and if it takes longer to be prepared than she would like she complains often and loudly. No matter what you do she won't tip more than 10%. Not cool...(Crushable)

BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU DON'T NEED

We all want the shiniest hair, the silkiest skin, and the longest nails. But a lot of beauty products claim to deliver the goods and fall way short.

Here are a couple of products you can totally skip – guilt free:

Face toner – Newer soaps don't leave residue, no matter how much the commercials want you to believe they do.

Anti-cellulite Lotion – Come one. Don't you think if these worked, EVERYONE would buy it and skip the gym??

High SPF Lotion – Though you might think you're extra protected with a 75 SPF lotion, if you go over 50 (some even say 30), you're not getting any extra benefit. (Yahoo Shine)
 

CARRIE FISHER: Hospitalized After Bizarre Cruise Ship Performance

Carrie Fisher was recently hospitalized following a bizarre performance on board a Caribbean cruise ship last week. Her reps says the Star Wars actress is being treated for her bipolar disorder.

Video footage of her show surfaced online, showing Fisher, who appeared to be drunk, singing off key while cleaning up after her dog, who did its business on the stage.

But Carrie's rep insists the recovering drug addict -- who was a "surprise celebrity guest" on the cruise -- was not under the influence and that she was acting strangely because of her medical condition. The rep tells TMZ, "She went to the hospital briefly to adjust her medication and is feeling much better now."

RELATIONSHIPS: Living Together After Breaking Up

According to a new survey from Rent.com, nearly 40 percent of renters have ended a relationship while living together – and 62 percent of those who broke up with their significant other stayed in the same home for at least a month after the breakup. Awkward!

The survey found that 40 percent of renters continued living together for three months to a year – and 13 percent stayed with their ex at least a year. Really awkward! (CBS News)

JENELLE EVANS: In Rehab for Heroin Problem

Things just keep getting worse for Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans.

On the heels of her split with new hubby Courtland Rogers and a miscarriage, Jenelle has checked into rehab for heroin addiction.

This is the second time the troubled reality star has gone to rehab for her heroin problem. A source tells RadarOnline, "She has been doing drugs, and she really wants to stop and live a clean life for herself and for her son Jace."

Jenelle's mother still has custody of Jace.

SHARERS BEWARE: Warning Letters to Internet Pirates Going Out This Week

Your pirating days may very well be over, as Internet users who illegally share music, movies, and applications could soon receive warnings from the five major Internet service providers in the U.S.

The Copyright Alert System, put together by the recording and film industry, is being activated this week in order to crack down on peer-to-peer sharing.

The new system will tell your Internet service provider what you’ve been up to – and your provider will then send a letter notifying you that you’ve been illegally sharing files.

You’ll be given six chances to get your act together and stop sharing stuff before they shut down your Internet connection.

WEIRD NEWS: Stripped of His Return

In Texas, a man faked a story about a robbery to avoid telling his wife that he spent their $1,000 tax return at a strip bar.

Jesus Mata Jr. recently received the refund and decided to spend it at the bar.

Then he realized he’d have to explain the missing money to his wife – so he made up a story to police that gunmen with assault weapons took the money.

The cops went on a wild goose chase, found no leads, and then pretty much figured out what was going.

Mata was taken into custody on a charge of filing a false report, but additional charges could be filed. (The Denver Channel)

Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for "basketball diplomacy." wapo.st/Y0DXaO How do you feel about having Rodman represent the U.S.?

"TANNING MOM": Cleared of Child Endangerment Charges

The 44-year-old New Jersey woman known as "the tanning mom" may be crazy, but she didn't endanger her five-year-old daughter by bringing her into a tanning bed. That's the conclusion you might reach after hearing that a grand jury refused to indict Patricia Krentcil of Nutley, New Jersey on Tuesday.

The woman with the chocolate-colored skin was busted back in April 2012 after school officials noticed burns on her daughter's legs.

In New Jersey, the law bans children under 14 from going to tanning booths.

Source: USA Today

TWITTER BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUTS

Celebs with birthdays today: Chelsea Clinton, Adam Baldwin, Grant Show, James Worthy, Howard Hesseman, Ralph Nader, Joanne Woodward