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entertainment2 years ago

"Dance Moms" Star Abby Lee Miller Opens Up About Strained Relationship with Maddie Ziegler and Controversial Attraction to High School Football Players

"Dance Moms" star Abby Lee Miller reflects on her strained relationship with former student Maddie Ziegler, acknowledging the "ugly darkness" between them. Maddie has previously spoken out about the toxic environment on the show and the need to "unlearn" what she was taught. Abby claims she did not receive any compensation for producing Mackenzie Ziegler's hit song "It's a Girl Party." Despite the tension, Abby expresses openness to reconnecting with Maddie if she initiates contact.

entertainment2 years ago

Maddie Ziegler's Mom Apologizes for Dance Moms Drama

Maddie Ziegler revealed on Emily Ratajkowski's podcast that her mom, Melissa Ziegler-Gisoni, recently apologized for putting her through the intense experience of appearing on the reality show Dance Moms. Ziegler, who started on the show at the age of seven, shared that producers pushed her to create a bratty persona, leading to her being perceived negatively. She also mentioned that her mom tried to break their contract and eventually succeeded with the help of singer Sia. Ziegler reflected on the pressure she felt as the lead dancer and how the show consumed their lives.

entertainment2 years ago

Sia Comes Out as Autistic Two Years After Controversial Film Backlash.

Sia has revealed that she is on the autism spectrum while awarding a "Survivor" contestant $100,000 during a podcast. The singer-songwriter faced backlash following the 2021 release of her film "Music," which led her to delete her Twitter account and add a disclaimer to the beginning of the movie. Advocates of the autistic community voiced complaints about the movie, including its depiction of so-called calming restraints and the casting of Maddie Ziegler as the lead, instead of an autistic actor.

entertainment2 years ago

Abby Lee Miller's New Dance Show Excludes Maddie Ziegler.

Abby Lee Miller is working on a new iteration of Dance Moms that will feature older dance castmates and promises new drama. However, Maddie Ziegler will not be invited due to her recent comments about the former series being a "toxic environment." JoJo Siwa could make an appearance, and Miller is also launching a podcast called Leave It on the Dance Floor. Miller is also working with Chef Bruno Serrato of Caterina's Club to feed thousands of children daily and urges people to donate to the cause.