Video clips from Honey 2, including Fanny Pak and Mario Lopez

DanceOn released two clips from the upcoming "Honey 2" which is set on DVD/Blu-Ray on February 21, 2012. The first clip is a dance scene with Honey's group; the second is their appearance on an America's Best Dance Crew-type show, complete with Mario Lopez and Fanny Pak (robbed again!)

Video: ICONic Boyz perform at The Grove

ICONic Boyz took the stage at The Grove in Los Angeles in November 2011, introduced by ABDC MC Mario Lopez. 

Mailbox: Mario Lopez:the boy can't help it; JabbawockeeZ:the boys CAN help it!

• OK! Magazine dishes the dirt on Mario Lopez' love life. Notable quote about Mario's charm: "The girls swarm. It's absolutely amazing," says friend and Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis. "It's like when you throw chum in the water and the sharks feed."
• MTV taped a pre-Grammys interview with JabbaWockeeZ, with Kid Rainan demonstrating his footwork and KB showing some popping. Yes, they've still got it.

MTV Shows

Talk of Fame interviews: "Nothing else matters when ABDC comes around"

Talk of Fame is back on the America's Best Dance Crew beat, exhibiting their usual off-beat humor. Here's their interview with Randy Jackson, Mario Lopez, Layla Kayleigh, Lil Mama (showing 'Minnie Mouse chic'), and Kid Rainen.

Mailbox: Outside gigs for Mario Lopez and Shane Sparks

• Mario Lopez is in negotiations to once again host the Miss America pageant. I see this as a problem -- last time he was prettier than some of the contestants.
• "Boogie Town", the hip hop film with dance scenes choreographed by Shane Sparks, has been acquired by Vivendi Entertainment and will be released summer 2009. Set in a near-future New York where dancing is outlawed, "Boogie Town" follows the rise of illegal "battle dancing" in the underground world of the title. I haven't found any pictures or clips from the movie -- leave a comment if you've got a lead.
  

Mailbox: Planet B-Boy Video release, Mario Lopez Behind-the-Scenes, JabbawockeeZ PR

• Planet B-Boy has been released on video. Watch Knucklehead Zoo and some of the best crews in the world. Order it here.
  
• For those fans who cannot get enough of Mario Lopez (I know you're out there), "Extra" Raw stalked him through the streets of NY
• Another sign that JabbaWockeeZ has made it legit: The crew is now being handled by "It" Girl Public Relations, PR firm to Nelly and Backstreet Boys. "The publicity firm will be working with JabbaWockeeZ as they prepare to break in the entertainment industry in addition to launching their hip trendy men's street wear clothing line." Let's hope they keep it real.
  

Mailbox - Mario Lopez, Randy Jackson, Shane Sparks, Fanny Pak,and BreakDancing Ecards

• Shane Sparks will teach at Shock The Intensive's workshop in Charlotte, NC on October 19. Click here to learn more and sign up.
• Mario Lopez interviews Randy Jackson on Extra. There's no talk about America's Best Dance Crew, but lots of discussion about cologne and hula hoops.
  
• Fanny Pak talks to the Tampa Tribune about their newfound fame.
• JibJab offers a free personalize-able breakdancing card.
  

Mario Lopez Coverup!

According to People Magazine, Mario Lopez is going to keep his shirt on in order to be taken more seriously. Said Mario, "My shirtless photo-shoot days are behind me."

Luckily, you have at least one more chance to see the award-winning pecs. Lopez will reprise his role as Dr. Mike Hamoui on "Nip/Tuck" and rest assured, he will lose his shirt.

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Unusual Mail - Mario Lopez, Super Cr3w jewelry, Layla Kayleigh lapdance

Now for something completely different:

• Mario Lopez is this month's coverboy for Dear Doctor: Dentistry and Oral Health. Here's their article on why Mario won the coveted "Male Smile of the Year" award. WTG Mario!
• Feyla sells Super Cr3w jewelry. Click here to see and buy the necklace, earrings, and key chains
  
• Chris at Live Video kids around with Layla Kayleigh and offers her a lap dance. Oh, and they also talk about America's Best Dance Crew. Click here for the video.

Mario Lopez: Top Pop Groups, Top Abs!

Mario Lopez is one of the busiest men in show business. He's a commentator on HBO Boxing, just completed a Broadway run in "A Chorus Line", and is the host of "Extra." Now he's signed up as host for “MTV’s Top Pop Group” premiering Thursday, September 11 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. Click here for more information about the competitive reality show.

If that's not enough -- he has the Third Best Abs in Hollywood, according to In Touch Weekly. Click here to read more. When we saw Mario at the America's Best Dance Crew finale, we congratulated him on the honor. Listen to his response:

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Finale Photo Album

Since I just got home, I haven't yet transcribed my ABDC interviews to share with you. In the meantime, here are some of my photos from before, during and after America's Best Dance Crew finale -- live in Los Angeles.
Click here for many more pictures of the crews (including Super Cr3w, SoReal Cru, A.S.I.I.D., and Supreme Soul) as well as judges, fans, the back of the stage, and the post-finale craziness!

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