William Levy Nominated For Alma Award: 'Fave Reality Personality'

Congratulations to William Levy on his nomination for a 2012 Alma Award for “Favorite TV Reality, Variety or Comedy Personality or Act.” The Alma Awards honor Latinos for leading roles in TV, movies and music.

The show was created in 1995 by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation to promote the advancement of Latinos.

Of course, I can think of nothing better than William Levy's smile to promote good will about the Latin community. His competitors in the Alma category are Christina Aguilera for “The Voice” (yeah, she's soooo Latin), Gabriel Iglesias for “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution,” George Lopez for “Take Me Out” and Jennifer Lopez for “American Idol.”

Winners are chosen via online fan votes through September 7, with a broadcast on NBC September 21. VOTE HERE!

Could William Levy Be William Grey In 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'?

Following his star-making turn in reality show Dancing With The Stars, it's time for William Levy to make his next major move. If he truly wants to transition to the big screen as a potential Hollywood A-lister, time's ticking, baby. His recent turn in VH1's Single Ladies was a sweet distraction, but isn't going to propel him any further.

I'm still steamed that in August, Will turned down the role of a lifetime in Steven Soderbergh's Magic Mike, which has turned into a smash flick, and certainly would have amped his exposure to a mainstream American audience.

So how about this? Erotic romance trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey by British author E. L. James has become the talk of Tinseltown. The book has supplanted Hunger Games on the New York Times Bestseller List, sold 20 million copies worldwide with movie rights secured by Universal Pictures. Names are being tossed about to play the lead roles of Christan Grey (& Anastasia Steele), including Max Irons, Matt Bomer, Chris Pine, Kellan Lutz, Alex Pettyfer, Ryan Gosling and Henry Cavill. There is also a grass-roots effort to bring Levy's attention to producers, including a Facebook page dedicated to casting Will.

The character of Christian Grey possesses model good looks, he's a dashing billionaire with limitless power, humor and and a beseeching dark side. Most of all, he's a sexual dynamo. Sounds like Will to me, cool cats. While casting is still years away, online petitions and swoon-worthy discussions are blanketing the web with suggestions of the ideal Grey.

According to webbie Penguincookies, "William Levy would be the unconventional choice to play Christian Grey. The man embodies the definition of good looking. William has the height, body and sultry eyes, and this role may be his ticket to stardom in the States. The movie just may profit from the millions of ladies that already swoon over him."

Time will tell, although to be honest, Levy is already Grey in our little world, as the Sexiest Man Alive. *

William Levy Is Back On TV: VH1's 'Single Ladies' TONIGHT!

The second episode of VH1's Singles Ladies Season 2 airs tonight—Monday, June 4 at 9 p.m.—with the debut of William Levy, following his absurd third-place finish on Dancing With the Stars to rigid, rhythm-less victor Donald Driver.

In "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On," new cast member Denise Vasi plays Will's love interest.  Huffington Post asked what it was like making out with him: "It was exactly everything that you imagine.

"I heard William was cast and obviously I knew who he was—I know now everyone in America knows who he is—but I knew who he was because I called my grandmother and my grandmother was like, “ay dios mio, William!” We knew him from the telenovelas."

She adds that his character Antonio was her character Raquel's first love and first sexual partner—she lost her virginity to him—"so there’s something really sweet about them reconnecting. But you know, the minute they do it's very sexy and hot." Ruff!

I tell you, no matter how bad this romantic comedy may be, there is simply no way it could be as dreadful to endure as DWTS. Thank god that's over and done. Moving on... Here's a preview of tonight's episode! *

'DWTS': Results Foster A Jaw-Dropping 'WTF'?

William Levy comes in THIRD on Dancing With The Stars?????
Katherine Jenkins is the runner-up.
And, uh, Donald Driver wins. What the fuck?

Stand by for commentary...

Will Wows On Monday's 'DWTS'... And Now... Who Will Win?

William Levy's first dance Monday, the Cha Cha Cha, garnered a perfect 30/30 score from the DWTS judges. On the follow-up Freestyle, he and partner Cheryl Burke scored 29/30. Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins scored a pair of 30s; while Super Bowl "star"/Green Bay Packers player Donald Driver tied Will with 59.

Man, oh, man, this is going to be close! Tonight's the night. Will William Levy win? Or will Katherine Jenkins burst into uncontrollable tears, as she realizes this is the high point of her entire career. Countdown... four hours!

In an interview with The Miami Herald today, Levy was deemed "a man in demand." He said that the biggest challenge for him has been "learning all the rules that come with ballroom dancing. When I dance, I don’t like rules." Regarding judge Bruno's racy homo-friendly comments, he adds, "He speaks his mind, and I respect that." And after the show ends, he reveals: "I have projects in the works, but we aren’t able to talk about them at this time. But we will soon." *

'Dancing With The Stars': THE FINALE IS TONIGHT!

TONIGHT: Monday, May 21 at 8 p.m., Dancing With the Stars' long and winding 14th season comes to a climax. Dear William Levy, whose talent and charisma have propelled him into a national U.S. celebrity during his run, is among the three finalists, with pro dancing partner Cheryl Burke. They will go against stiffie athlete Donald Driver and Barbie Doll cry-baby Welsh vocalist Katherine Jenkins for the tiara, uh, I mean mirror ball trophy. 

This is it, cool cats! The three couples will be dancing a freestyle routine during the one-hour competition Monday (Will & Cheryl are practicing a Cha-Cha-Cha), and apparently one couple will be booted, with the remaining two finalists then competing with a pair of additional dances.

Tuesday night, when the winner is at laaaaaast revealed, Kelly Clarkson and Gladys Knight will be performing during the telecast, while all of the season's eliminated couples will return to perform some of their "most memorable routines," while flashing bitter faux grins that they were eliminated earlier in the season.

Don't forget to vote for Will!  You can register at abc.com for online voting, which starts Monday at 8 p.m., and closes Tuesday at 11 a.m.  with AT&T can text the Word VOTE to 3408 to cast their votes for Levy. The last two methods for voting can only be done within 60 minutes after the show is over.

My gut feeling for the season: Driver will be the first to be eliminated, while Jenkins will ultimately win the DWTS competition, amid a gushing flow of crocodile tears and a declaration of "Oh, I just can't believe it. Waaaaaah!" However, I think it's clear that William Levy's path to stardom has been paved, while Jenkins will slide back into obscurity... where she came from. Ole! *

William Levy In 'DWTS' Final Three (As I Blissfully Work My Tale Off)

Oh, cool cats, there's so much I want to share with you... Do you realize I haven't even covered William Levy's triumphant, wickedly sensual victory on Dancing With The Stars this week, which has propelled him into the final three?

And how about our Sexiest Man Alive being nominated for the Teen Choice Awards as "Choice TV Male Reality Star"? The show airs July 22.

Truth be told, I have been wonderfully busy writing for my freelance career... My weekly duties as a reporter for Radio-Info.com covering radio industry news, blanketing the Brooklyn Heights blog with coverage of my neighborhood—and most urgently, working on a mad deadline for my temp gig as Editor of the guidebook for June's NYC New Music Seminar.

The NMS editorial deadline was Friday, meaning that for the majority of this week my schedule has looked like this: 8a-1p: Radio-Info; 2-4p: BHB; and NMS until beddy bye, often until midnight all week. Being so busy is a blessing, for sure, but there's so much coverage I have piled up for the Nun... Stand by, beautiful minions. We'll get there. But your boy's got to eat. *

William Levy Preps For Monday's Semi Finals on 'DWTS'

William Levy & partner Cheryl Burke are "rehearsing like crazy" for next week's round on Dancing With The Stars, according to a Tweet from the Smoking Nun's Sexiest Man Alive. Come Monday, May 14, they will perform the Tango and Samba.

Last week, the couple received their first perfect 30/30 score of the season. Levy is now, of course, in the final stretch as the final four inch closer to the mirror ball trophy, alongside athlete Donald Driver, generic TV personality Maria Menounos and Welsh Barbie doll Katherine Jenkins.

Buddy TV offers the following analysis of the finalists: Donald Driver: Donald has been one of the most solid performers of Dancing with the Stars Season 14. He has the strength and agility to dance just about anything, and he looks great doing it. On top of this, the guy has an obviously positive attitude that makes fans happy.

Maria Menounos: For all of the "comeback kid" adoration thrown at other competitors, Maria may be the true comeback story of the season. She started out as a so-so dancer and received lots of criticism in her first weeks. Then that criticism slowly gave way to praise. Scores climbed. And, in week 7, Maria and her partner Derek scored the first 30 of Dancing with the Stars season 14. Maria could very well win the whole thing, if she keeps going like this.

William Levy: One word: sex. Some people are just sexy, and William Levy is living proof of this. But sexy alone wouldn't be enough. Fortunately for him, William can also dance. He is rarely the best out there, but most of the performances have ranged from solid to exceptional. And did I mention that he's sexy?

Katherine Jenkins: The biggest "Who?" of Dancing with the Stars has earned her spot in the semi-finals the hard way: She is an incredible dancer. Helped by her easy partnership with Mark Ballas and her shy-but-friendly charm, Katherine has succeeded primarily by being the best dancer over the weeks. Even when she has a "bad" week, Katherine gets decent scores. But most of her weeks are good. And below, a lovely webbie collage from Will's latest commercial for Lay's Potato Chips. Crunch! *

William Levy In VH1's 'Single Ladies': Meet Antonio The Stable Boy

As the world at large knows by now, Tuesday night on ABC's Dancing With The Stars, Roshon Fegan and Melissa Gilbert were (at last) shown the exit sign, leaving four semi finalists: Sexiest Man Alive  William Levy, generic talk show host Maria Menounos, beefy athlete Donald Driver and ever-annoying Welsh vocalist Katherine Jenkins vying for the ultimate prize.

Once again, Jenkins proved to be one fine actress by actually weeping on Tuesday's (endless) elimination show, when she was "miraculously saved" from the big boot. As if. It took me several minutes to get my eyes back in the front of my head after rolling clear to the back of my noggin. What a drama queen... though I must admit, I was not aware that Barbie dolls could cry.

Meanwhile, teasers are on the webbie for Levy's special appearance on VH1's Single Ladies, where he plays—no kidding—Antonio the stable boy. We've already seen that he's shirtless and it looks like Will is primed for a roll in the hay, vavoom! Ladies premieres May 28.

WILLIAM LEVY SCORES PERFECT =30= ON 'DWTS'

At last the judges are showing some horse sense! Monday evening William Levy and Cheryl Burke scored a rare perfect 30/30 score with their elegant Fox Trot. Nemesis Katherine Jenkins, meanwhile, scored her lowest score of the season, with 26/30. On Tuesday night, two couples will get the boot, bringing the competition to four. It certainly looks like Will is safe! Say so long Melissa Gilbert and Maria Menounos! *

William Levy On 'DWTS': And Then There Were Six...

The competition is getting serious on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," with six contestants left to vie for the Mirror Ball trophy. Monday night we shall see football player Donald Driver, Disney star Roshon Fegan, actress Melissa Gilbert, Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins, television presenter Maria Menounos and the Sexiest Man Alive William Levy sashay their way toward another week in the show's dreadfully deliberate plod toward victory.

Levy, of course, remains the audience favorite, but it's clear the judges have it out for our sexy man, continually giving him lower than deserved scores—despite ABC's obvious knowledge that audiences are tuning in just to see Will, by placing him near the end of the competition time after time. Last week, his perfecto performance of the Viennese Waltz was dissed by the judges with a 27/30 score. Hey, guys, bite me!

I think it's pretty clear that the judges are determined to award the trophy to histrionic cry baby Jenkins, who garners near perfect scores week after week. I suspect if she were to slip on a banana peel and crash into a chair, the trio of judges would applaud and say, "What a surprising, genius move, girl!"

Tonight, each couple will offer two dances, with Levy and partner Cheryl Burke first offering a Fox Trot. The second is deemed the "Trio Challenge," in which the six couples must pick a pro dancer who's not competing to perform alongside.

Levy and Burke will perform a "Paso Doble," whatever the hell that is. Tony Dovolani, who danced with tennis pro Martina Navratilova at the beginning of this season, is rumored to be their partner. Will tweeted that he'll be dressed up as his "favorite character." I'm hoping that would be Adonis, totally nude. In any case, watching him dance with another dude is certainly going to be the highlight of the night.

At this point, Roshon Fegan and Melissa Gilbert are clearly the underdogs. Time to go, sweethearts, so we can get down to the real goods: William Levy, that damn Katherine Jenkins and uber-macho Donald Driver. *