The annual Radio City Rockettes 2011 Christmas Spectacular production kicks off Friday, continuing a holiday tradition that's been going on since 1933! While they're now known for their New York home, the high-kicking group was founded in 1925 in St. Louis as the "Missouri Rockets." Besides having to be long and lean (the height requirement is 5'6" to 5'10 1⁄2"), the dancers were discriminated Read more

The Radio City Rockettes welcome back the stars of the living nativity — including camels, sheep, and a donkey — for their first 2011 Christmas Spectacular rehearsal Monday. As you can see, the camels are ready for their close-up, including Ted the camel. One camel trainer said Ted is quite the diva, saying, "He stands at the gate wishing he was back in Radio City with the soft mats, the Read more

Dancers concentrate on their high kicks and big smiles at the Radio City Rockettes open auditions in NYC. The lucky ladies in leotards who make the cut will be joining the iconic 86-year-old dance group and perform at this year's Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Click on for more pics of the chorus line hopefuls! Read more

Happy Saturday! If you're feeling festive today, you can choose between a mint julep, for the Kentucky Derby, or a Cinco de Mayo inspired margarita. It was a busy week, leading up to these booze-convenient holidays. Michelle Obama hit the campaign trail in Vegas, and wannabe Radio City Rockettes tried out for the Christmas show, believe it or not. See all that and more in the week in pictures! Read more

The cheery Radio City Rockettes kick off their Christmas in August spectacular in Times Square. It sure feels like the holidays have come early this year, between Santa in Times Square and the new trailer for A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. See more photos of the kickin' Rockettes now. Read more