'DWTS: Juniors' ' Tripp Palin Johnston and Addison Osta Smith Ousted in First Elimination Round

Dancing with the Stars: Juniorsis off to a dramatic start! During Sunday’s premiere, Tripp Palin Johnston — along with partner Hailey Bills and mentor Jenna Johnson — andMasterChef Juniorchamp Addison Osta Smith — along with partner Lev Khmelev and mentor Keo Motsepe — were eliminated following a full night of epic performances. And while his time on the competition show was short-lived, he walked away with another lesson learned. “I learned that even if I’m not the best, that I can still try my hardest and have fun,” he added.

'DWTS: Juniors' Taps Adam Rippon, Val Chmerkovskiy and Choreographer Mandy Moore as Judges

Dancing with the Starshas officially unveiled its newJuniorsjudging panel.The upcoming ABC spin-off,Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, has tapped Olympic figure skaterAdam Rippon, longtimeDWTSpro and two-time Mirror Ball champVal ChmerkovskiyandLa La Landchoreographer Mandy Moore as judges, the network announced Monday.Dave Kotinsky/Getty; David Livingston/Getty; JB Lacroix/ WireImageThe announcement was made onGood Morning America, where Rippon — the 28-year-oldreigningDWTSchamp— revealed his judge strategy after admitting that he used to be too shy to dance in public when he was younger.

'Dynamic Duo' Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini to Co-Host CMT Awards 2021 Next Month: 'So Excited'

Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini.Photo: John Shearer/Getty for CMT Get ready to celebrate the best in country music videos! TheCMT Awardsare back this June and will have two very cool hosts:Kane BrownandKelsea Ballerini. “Kelsea and Kane are two of the brightest, most sought-after stars in country music today and we’re thrilled to welcome them both as hosts of the 2021 CMT Music Awards,” CMT producers said in a statement. “This dynamic duo reflects the show’s revitalized energy as live music returns to center stage in a night filled with incredible outdoor performances, cross-genre collaborations and a few surprises!

'Dynasty' and 'All My Children' Actor Michael Nader Dead at 76

Photo: Michael Stewart/WireImage Michael Nader, best known for his roles onDynastyandAll My Children, has died, PEOPLE confirms. He was 76. “With heavy heart, I’m sharing the news of the passing of my beloved, Michael. We had 18 wonderful years together with the many dogs we fostered and adopted.Recently, Michael was so thrilled to reconnect with his friends from the cast ofDynastyduring Emma Samms' virtual event to help raise funds for Long-Covid research.

'Dynasty' ’s Emma Samms on Living with Long Haul COVID: ‘It’s So Hard to Catch My Breath’

Photo: Courtesy Emma Samms Emma Samms has just marked what she called a “strange anniversary.” One year ago, shefell ill with COVID-19after returning to her U.K. home from a trip to the U.S., and she’s been sick ever since. “Everybody said, ‘10 days and it will be over and you’ll come out the other side,’ " the soap star tells PEOPLE. “But some days I can barely get out of bed and it is the most incredibly frustrating thing.