Dancing with the Stars

Von Miller is literally losing cash by the minute on "Dancing with the Stars" ... 'cause the NFL superstar's dance partner is FINING HIM $100 for every minute he's late to rehearsal.

Our 'DWTS' sources tell TMZ Sports Von's partner -- Witney Carson -- came up with the system as a way to ensure he was on time for practice.

The tally so far ... $500 from when Von was 5 minutes late to Thursday's rehearsal. The money goes straight into Witney's pockets ... so ya gotta imagine she wasn't too upset.

Bad news for Mark Ballas ... you're going to get your ass kicked -- courtesy of UFC superstar Paige VanZant.

This. Is. Hysterical.

Doug Flutie has "Dancing with the Stars" all locked up ... because he got some incredible -- and hilarious -- dance advice from a trusted and experienced voice ... a TMZ camera guy.

Flutie was out in NYC doing a little press for 'DWTS' when one of our photogs, Adam, decided he'd lend the NFL legend a helping hand ... and show him a move that will surely defeat his opposition.

You gotta see this -- Doug is rendered speechless by the gyrations he witnesses on the streets of New York, and doesn't seem like he's too interested in recreating them for America.

Von Miller is turning his attention from Cam Newton to Jodie Sweetin -- 'cause the Super Bowl MVP has just been announced on the new cast of "Dancing with the Stars."

The Denver Broncos stud joins other jocks like Doug Flutie, Antonio Brown and UFC rising star, Paige VanZant.

And the non-athlete competition -- Mischa Barton, 'Real Housewives' alum Kim Fields, Marla Maples, Geraldo Rivera and Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris.

Johnny Manziel needs to cut the crap -- and follow Michael Phelps' lead when it comes to turning his life around ... so says swimming legend Diana Nyad.

The former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant says she's tight with Michael's mom -- and knows how hard Phelps and his family worked to stop his life from spiraling out of control following a string of bad decisions.

But Nyad says Phelps was able to turn things around ... and Manziel should rip a page from his book before it's too late.

Erin Andrews broke down in court when her father took the stand in the trial of the man who secretly recorded her nude in her hotel room.

Andrews is suing Michael David Barrett and Marriott hotels over the infamous videos he shot through a peep hole in an adjoining hotel room to Erin's. Her father, Steve Andrews, testified in a Nashville courtroom about how the recordings devastated his daughter.

He said, "She's afraid. She's afraid of crowds, afraid of people. She doesn't trust anymore."

He added that Erin puked just thinking about watching the videos. The FBI had asked her to view the clips to help agents find clues about who shot them.

Barrett got a 2 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to interstate stalking.

Another day, another NFL stud dying to be on "Dancing with the Stars" ... this time it's Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart who says his two-step skills are dope enough to bring home the mirror ball trophy.

Stewart recently took to Instagram to make it known he wants to be on the show so when we got him out at LAX of course we wanted to know ... dude, you serious?

Turns out he is ... and he told our camera guy he's totally wanting to put on his dancing shoes as long as it doesn't interfere with his day job.

Hey, we're cool with anybody on the Panthers team dancing ... except for that one guy.

Alfonso Ribeiro did some serious fame shaming on Scott Disick ... saying being Kardashian-adjacent isn't enough to land a spot on "Dancing with the Stars."

Alfonso, who won 'DWTS' in 2014, went on a bizarre rant about Lord D outside Madeo Tuesday night -- first claiming he doesn't know or care about Disick, but then ripping his celeb status for a good minute.

He flat out says Scott is "not a star," and adds that Kardashians haven't done much to boost 'DWTS' ratings in the past. His point seems to be Disick isn't worth the half a million bucks he's demanding.

There's a lot more haterade, including a shot at Scott's lifestyle.

Scott Disick's considering a spot on the next season of "Dancing with the Stars" but his cha-cha and rumba don't come cheap ... $500k minimum.

Our 'DWTS' sources tell us Scott got the invite for the 22nd season. He's been asked before, but this time we're told he showed interest ... but set his price at half a mil.

We're told the 'DWTS' honcho who called Scott said there was a strict policy to pay everyone the same amount ... although we're told that's just not the case. Scott was offered $125k guarantee and if he made it to the finals he'd get $345k.

At this point we're told there's an impasse ... Scott is not budging from his price.

Bindi Irwin finally got a judge's stamp of approval to get paid for winning the "Dancing with the Stars" title ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, the contract was finally approved last week. TMZ broke the story ... Bindi's deal -- which has to be filed with the court since she's 17 -- had been held up because the court wanted proof her father, Steve Irwin, was giving up all rights to Bindi's dough.

It was unclear whether the judge was just unaware of the Crocodile Hunter's demise -- or just a stickler who required hard evidence Steve was out of the picture.

According to the contract ... Bindi's total haul for winning the mirror ball thingy is well over $350k. Crikey!

NY Giants RB Rashad Jennings might be trading his cleats for dancing shoes ... saying his dream of cuttin' a rug on "Dancing With The Stars" is nearly a reality .... 'cause he's talking to producers!!!

The last time we talked with Rashad we asked if he'd ever be down to get down on 'DWTS' after his playing days were over ... not only did he say yes, but said it's something he's always wanted to do.

So when we got him out at Gotham Comedy club in the Big Apple we had to know ... has he heard anything?

Check out the clip -- Rashad says he's been in contact with the honchos over at 'DWTS' and is confident he'll be the next big NFL star to jitterbug, waltz, and samba on TV.

See ... dreams do come true.

Tony Dovolani says the Church of Scientology was hot on his tail during his stint with Leah Remini on "Dancing with the Stars" ... looking for any dirt they could find to discredit her ... even by association.

Dovolani was at LAX, toting around Leah's book, 'Troublemaker,' -- when our photog asked if the Church harassed him. Tony unloaded.

NY Giants RB Rashad Jennings says he wants to be the next Michael Sam ... 'cause he is itching for the opportunity to strut his stuff in front of the world on "Dancing with the Stars."

Jennings was out in NYC when we talked about his television watching habits ... and asked if he'd ever be down to trade in his cleats for dancing shoes to compete on 'DWTS,' a show he said he LOVES.

Check out the clip -- Rashad says 'DWTS' is definitely something he wants to do when his football days are over ... and is desperately hoping he gets the chance to prove it to producers.

Rashad also talks to us about his favorite cuts off the new Justin Bieber album ...

'DWTS' dancing pro Anna Trebunskaya looked fabulous when she arrived at the big after-party at Beso Tuesday night, but an hour and 40 minutes later she was puking her brains out.

Anna beat a hasty retreat just after 11 PM but lost it at the front door. The gnarliest part ... she's wiping her mouth when someone asks her for an autograph and she obliges.

Tamar Braxton is on the mend ... out and about after doctors found blood clots on her lungs which forced her to hang up her "Dancing with the Stars" shoes.

Our photog got Tamar and hubby Vince leaving a CVS Tuesday in Woodland Hills ... just hours after she was released from the hospital. Tamar is ecstatic, though not 100%.

Hollywood can't get enough of Paris train hero Alek Skarlatos because he's landed himself a movie deal alongside porn legend Ron Jeremy ... but it's not the type of film role everyone's thinking.

Skarlatos will appear in "Range 15." It's a military comedy also starring William Shatner and Danny Trejo. The role wasn't a far stretch for Skarlatos ... he plays himself in a short cameo.

Sources tell us producers approached him shortly after the train attacks and he was so green to Hollywood he didn't even know about Jeremy's previous career.

Skarlatos has since brushed up on his Hollywood celebrity on "Dancing with the Stars," where he's made it to the semifinals.