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Hamill, Judd, Dick among ‘Dancing’ stars

NEW YORK

ABC says gold-medal figure skater Dorothy Hamill, country music legend Wynonna Judd and comedian Andy Dick are among 11 contenders for “Dancing With the Stars.”

Other famous faces in the show’s 16th edition include standup comic and actor D.L. Hughley, Baltimore Ravens football player Jacoby Jones and former “American Idol” contestant Kellie Pickler.

Also on hand will be former welterweight boxing champ Victor Ortiz, “General Hospital” star Ingo Rademacher, actress-singer Zendaya Coleman and Lisa Vanderpump from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” as well as Olympic gold-medal gymnast Aly Raisman.

The new “Dancing With the Stars” season kicks off March 18.

Oscars show reels in younger viewers

NEW YORK

It looks like it’s one and done at the Oscars for Seth MacFarlane.

The “Family Guy” creator was asked on his Twitter account whether he’d consider hosting the Academy Awards again and he replied: “No way. Lotta fun to have done it, though.”

MacFarlane’s edgy comedy proved a polarizing force on Sunday’s Academy Awards. The Oscars did get their biggest audience in three years, with particular growth among young viewers.

McCready’s funeral takes place in Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla.

Family and friends have gathered for the funeral of country music star Mindy McCready in her Florida hometown.

About 200 were present Tuesday at the Crossroads Baptist Church.

McCready committed suicide Feb. 17 at her home in Arkansas, days after leaving a court-ordered substance-abuse treatment program.

Vindicator wire reports