Getting to Know Super Cr3w - Hometown Interview

The Press-Enterprise spends an hour with their hometown heroes. The interview takes the personal, rags-to-riches approach to its members. So, if you want to get more personal with America's Best Dance Crew (including some new video), click here.
Photocredit: The Press-Enterprise

Early Recaps for ABDC VMA Special

Photo Credit: MTV

Most of the regular recappers seem to be on vacation. Here's what's posted so far:

• G Unit Ver1 agreed with the judges that SoReal Cru, Fanny Pak, and Kaba Modern were the best contenders for the ABDC VMA prize
• Buddy TV reports that "somehow, Fanny Pak just made me fall in love with a Pussycat Dolls song"
  

Backstage before the VMA Challenge: Kaba , SoReal, Fanny Pak, JabbaWockeeZ

Pacific Rim PhotoPress conducted backstage interviews with America's Best Dance Crew contenders after the VMA challenge. Here's Kaba Modern:
Click here to see interviews with members of SoReal Cru, Fanny Pak, and JabbaWockeeZ.

Poll - Who won the VMA Challenge?

poll by twiigs.com

Play-by-Play Live Blogging of today's VMA Challenge

In a few minutes, the specials America's Best Dance Crew VMA challenge begins. I'll do a play- by-play for those of you who aren't near your TV shows on the weekend (okay, I'm obsessed and/or pathetic!) or are on the West Coast. If you're around, feel free to comment.

Saturday ABDC Special Part 2: Sneak Peak at the Performances!

In case you are handicapping today's show, we have sneak peak videos of performances by Break Sk8, Fanny Pak, SoReal Cru, Status Quo, and SuperWockeeZ (JabbaWockeez plus Super Cr3w!) We couldn't find one for Kaba Modern -- sorry.
Here's BreakSk8:

Click here for the other videos. And, let us know what you think about today's America's Best Dance Crew VMA Challenge show!

Saturday ABDC Special Part 1: Crews talk about the VMA Challenge

DanceCrew.mtv.com interviewed members of SoReal Cru, Status Quo, and Kaba Modern before the taping of today's special America's Best Dance Crew VMA.

JabbaWockeeZ video - Deleted Scene from Step Up 2

For your viewing pleasure, a deleted scene from Step Up 2: The Streets, featuring JabbaWockeez:

DJ Rashida Interview -- Bring on James Brown!

At the America's Best Dance Crew finale, we talked to DJ Rashida about her impressions of the season, which crew she thought should win, and what she's like to see next season. Her request: an all James Brown show! We agree! Click below to listen in. BTW, the scream in the background occurred when Kayla told A.S.I.I.D. that they were on the MTV Live tour (which may or may not be true).

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This Just In: Fanny Pak and, A.S.I.I.D. to join ABDC Live Tour!

News flash: MTV just announced that Fanny Pak and A.S.I.I.D. will join JabbaWockeeZ, Break Sk8, and Super Cr3w in the America's Best Dance Crew Live Tour. For more information and to buy tickets, click on the Dance Crew Live box on the right side of this screen.

Do you think MTV chose the right crews for the tour?

ABDC Fans: Chance to attend VMA Red Carpet show!

Reality Auditions is looking for people to attend MTV's Video Music Award Red Carpet show on Sunday Sept. 7. The job: look great, have high energy and enjoy the entrance on the red carpet by all the performers, presenters & invited celebrities. This is an exclusive event, and they are giving first priority to fans of America's Best Dance Crew and The Hills! As a BONUS- you may be able to attend the LIVE FINALE performance at the end of the show! If you want to participate, read the instructions here.

If you are do attend, please send us a field report about your experience!

JC Chasez Audio Edition -- Reflections on Season 2

At the ABDC finale, JC Chasez reminisced about his favorite parts of the season, how they made Missy Elliot disappear, his opinions on voting, what it's like as a judge to be booed and whether there should be "Celebrity Dance Crew." Listen here:

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Tomorrow's audio interview from the America's Best Dance Crew finale: DJ Rashida!

JC Chasez Video Edition -- Will NSYNC reunite?

At the America's Best Dance Crew finale, Hollyscoop asked J.C. Chasez the million dollar question: Will NSYNC reunite? To get the scoop, watch this video clip.

Afternoon Mailbox: Win tickets for ABDC Live, Interviews with and about Super Cr3w

• DanceJam runs a contest to win tickets to America's Best Dance Crew Live
• Hollyscoop asks everyone why Super Cr3w won.
• Buddy TV interviewed Super Cr3w about their dangerous routines, favorite competitors, and how they really feel about JabbaWockeeZ.
• Seattle Weekly imagines what it would be like if the ABDC judges covered the political conventions

Lil Mama at the ABDC Finale: Go out and vote!

One of our favorite moments after the ABDC finale was talking to Lil Mama. She's fresh, candid, and funny on the show and in person. What might not come across on TV is how charming and gorgeous she is! Here she is with our field reporter Sarah R. And, listen up to the two part interview.

Tomorrow's interview: JC Chasez!

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Shane Sparks and Rock4Change -- Be There!

Shane Sparks is choreographing a special presentation of African Dance at the Rock4Change Concert to be held Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk. If you're in the LA area, you GOTTA attend this, for three reasons:

• 100% of the net proceeds from ticket sales will support life saving and life changing relief efforts in Darfur & Uganda.
• The scheduled performers are AMAZING! There's too many to list, but you can see the roster here
• 50% of the ticket price is tax-deductible, so buy yourself that great seat you deserve!

Go to the Rock4Change website to see their star-studded public service announcements, and to learn more about this awesome cause, AND CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!!

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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Kara Saun interview at ABDC Finale

We were given the rare opportunity to go backstage with Kara Saun, costume designer for the crews on America's Best Dance Crew, just before the finale began. It was pandemonium back there! But she calmly handled last minute costume adjustments while talking to us about her role on ABDC, her favorite costumes, and what else she's been up to. For you Project Runway fans -- she also let us in on her favorite season (besides Season 1) and whether she's been keeping up with the show. Listen in:

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Coming up tomorrow: interviews with J.C. Chasez and Mario Lopez!

Mailbox - Final finale thoughts, hanging with the JabbaWockeeZ

• Zap2It reminisces about her favorite ABDC Season 2 interviews, including all the judges, XTreme Dance Force and A.S.I.I.D.
• Buddy TV rates the best and worst finale performances
  
• Honey With Sole hung out with JabbaWockeez at the Monsters of Hip Hop show and has the photos to prove it.
• Celebrity Hader wonders why JabbaWockeeZ got hats but Super Cr3w got a dope trophy.
  

ABDC Season 3 Audition Schedule

Casting Call dates for America's Best Dance Crew Season 3:
Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 - Atlanta, GA
Wed., Oct. 15, 2008 - St. Louis, MO
Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 - New York, NY
Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA

Crews of 5-7 members only, Dancers must be 18 years & older
For More Information:
1-877-833-CREW or thecrew@mtvnmix.com
myspace.com/dancecrewcasting

Shane Sparks Morning, Audio Edition: What it takes to win ABDC!

We talked to Shane Sparks after the finale, and were blown away by his enthusiasm and articulateness. Listen here as he describes what it takes to stand out on America's Best Dance Crew, key traits shared by winning crews, and why he'd love to see a crew with women win ABDC next season.

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Shane Sparks Morning, Video Edition

Hollywood 411 talked to Shane Sparks just before the finale. Listen for his insights on the show and its effects on the winners. And stay to the end of the interview-- he describes his big break into the dance world!

Interview with Super Cr3w - VISUALIZE, ATTACK, EXECUTE!

At the finale, we spoke to Super Cr3w, asking what advice they'd give to crews who want to become America's Best Dance Crew. Listen up:

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Tune in tomorrow for post-show interview with Shane Sparks!

Post-finale interviews with Super Cr3w, JabbawocKeez, and Judges

After the finale, the stage was choked with press. Young Hollywood did a particularly fine job with the videos (we'll share our audios with you over the next week!) Here's Young Hollywood talking to JabbaWockeez about this Season's finale:


Click here for their interview with Super Cr3w and the judges on why Super Cr3w is America's Best Dance Crew.

Supreme Soul Interview at the Finale

We caught up with Supreme Soul after the America's Best Dance Crew finale. Listen to these 2 audio clips to hear their impressions of the show, what's next for the crew, and advice for aspiring dance crews. TUNE IN TOMORROW FOR ADVICE FROM SUPER CR3W!

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The Official Scoop on Crews and Choreographers

At the finale, Winson Seto, PR rep for Warner TV, graciously took us around and answered some questions. At the top of my list: what's the official story about how much crews use choreographers? Given rumors that Super Cr3w got an unfair advantage using outside choreographers, we wanted the inside story.

Click here for the full story, and MTV Remote Control's 'smoking gun' report on this controversy.

Special ABDC Show on August 30: Battle for the VMAs

On the “America's Best Dance Crew: Battle for the VMAs” special, airing next Saturday, August 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT, Season one crews Status Quo, Kaba Modern and Break Sk8 compete against season two crews SoReal Cru and Fanny Pak as each crew performs to one of the music video nominees. The prize: presenting at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7. Viewers vote to decide who wins. The winning crew will be revealed at the VMA when they come on stage to present the award.

Show highlight: JabbaWockeeZ and Super Cr3w will dance together to a choreographed routine by Shane Sparks.

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!

Wait -- the Fat Lady hasn't sung yet!

The finale may be in the can, but don't leave us just yet! This weekend, we'll have a lot more coverage from the media and our own interviews. Later, we'll report on the America's Best Dance Crew Live tour and the tryouts. And, we'll post any news we find about the ABDC crews you love (or hate), the judges, and other relevant folks. We'll be here for you during the pre-season 3 hiatus. If you want to keep up with America's Best Dance Crew news, sign up for our mailing list, on the left side of this page.

No decisions yet on the ABDC Live lineup -- A.S.I.I.D. not necessarily on the roster

During the finale after-show, Layla Kayleigh congratulated A.S.I.I.D. on being chosen to be in the America's Best Dance Crew Live show. The problem is, the line-up is not yet final. We spoke to several crews last night. They told us that the show producers have spoken to them, but nothing is finalized. So, if you are waiting to hear which other crews are in the line-up, you'll have to wait until next week's recap show. Yes, that's right -- there is still one more show in Season 2. Stay tuned.

Recap-a-Rama

The stage is barely cleaned off, the VIP ABDC party-ers are probably still out drinking, but stalwart recappers have the scoop now:

• Buddy TV gets gushy over regional performances, Super Cr3w's win, and the fact that he gets paid to watch ABDC.
• As always, Zap2It gets all the facts. During the finale, I watched her writing the most articulate play-by-play writer EVER. You are my hero!
• Blend TV loves the West Coast's routine and is still bitter that Fanny Pak didn't make the Final 2.
  
• The Composed Gentleman applauds the fact the winners of both ABDC Seasons are Filipino.
• The Zaz Report posts videos from their after-show interviews with judges and crews
• Tubular gets emotional over SoReal Cru.
  
• Chrystal screamed at her TV set and declares this THE BEST DANCE SHOW. EVER.
• Abe at Andyadontstop congratulates everybody. Abe also won our Predict the Final Four Contest. He knows his ABDCs.
  
• MTV Remote Control has the footage from the post-show interview with Super Cr3w
  

ABDC Finale -- some early thoughts

We just returned to our hotel after watching the ABDC finale show in the press room and then standing on the stage to conduct post-show interviews. We talked to Super Cr3w, SoReal Cru, Supreme Soul, members of A.S.I.I.D. and Fanny Pak, all three judges, Mario Lopez, and Layla Kayleigh! The energy level was intense -- it reminded me of Times Square New Years Eve, complete with slippery confetti.

Stay tuned over the next few days for some great pictures and answers to burning issues like:

• how do crews REALLY use the ABDC supplied choreographer
• advice that crews give to people who want to appear on the show
• what some of the judges hope will happen next season
• opinions on America's Best Dance Crew voting issues
• what goes into costume design for the show (okay, this is not a burning issue, but it's still interesting)
  

Poll -- Who SHOULD have won ABDC?

poll by twiigs.com

The Live Blogging and Play-By-Play Room is Now Open!

The party room for America's Best Dance Crew Finale is now open! Share your predictions, impressions, frustrations, hates and loves. Live blog with us during the show. TBone will provide play-by-play commentary for you West Coasters.. Let everyone know what you think of the crews, judges and audience.

After the show is over: Tell us what you thought of Season 2, and what you think should change in Season 3

Tonight -- Join our Live-blogging and Play-by-play Room!

Finale time! Who'll take the $100,000 and the title of America's Best Dance Crew? Tonight, all 10 crews will return to the stage and participate in regional performances. Plus, the two finalists will perform together!

At 10pm, we want YOU to join us and other fans here to live blog with us as we watch Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru battle it out. TBone will provide play-by-play for you impatient West Coasters. Then, after the show, let us know what you thought -- Did America get it right? Will you be watching Season 3? Should ABDC be changed?

ABDC Season 2 - Top Ten Performances

Buddy TV has created their top ten favorite routines from America's Best Dance Crew Season 2. Crews represented: A.S.I.I.D., Boogie Bots, Fanny Pak, SoReal Cru, Super Cr3w, and Supreme Soul. We alphabetized the list, so as not to spoil his countdown! Click here to read their choices and reasoning.

I agree with most of Buddy's list, though I'd have a few different choices and a different order. What you you pick?

TGIT Finale Edition: Win ABDC Live Tickets, Fanny Pak "Do It Yourself"

Vibe Magazine is running a contest where you can win a pair of tickets to the ABDC live concert in the town closest to you. Click here to enter.

MTV Remote Control runs the story (and video) of how Fanny Pak showed up last week, not realizing they were out, and creating their own "do-it-yourself" challenge. Cute, guys.

Poll Results -- Super Cre3w wins Final Week

Ah, but who will win the $100,000 tonight?

poll by twiigs.com

In the Mailbox -- Loads of videos!

Countdown -- one day to the finale!

• Yahoo TV has exclusive interviews with Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru about the season and preparations for the finale
• For Shane Sparks fans: he'll be choreographing for an upcoming Rock4Change Concert. Click here for more information about the concert.
  
• Chrystal posts video shoutouts from JabbawocKeeZ to fans
• SpoiltheEnding shows footage on Fanny Pak
• What no FP Fanny Pak? HoneywithSole posts a letter from Fanny Pak on their upcoming apparel line including shirts and shoes
  

Distorted X Weighs In -- They Got Robbed!

MTV Remote Control made a video interview with Distorted X during the finale rehearsals. The crew is still bitter at being the first crew eliminated, but say that this weed's number with SoReal Cru is hot. And, they do a little dance. Emphasis on little. My opinion: they should be very thankful for the exposure they got from America's Best Dance Crew.

Another Question: How should ABDC Change for Season 3?

Season Two is all over but the crowning and the screaming. We want to know if you were happy with this season and what you would change next season. Do you plan to watch Season 3? Do you think the judging should change? How about the voting system? The types of crews chosen? The challenges?

What interview questions would YOU ask at the finale?

We're going to the finale show! We'll be watching from the press room (rats!) but will interview crews, judges, and other ABDC people afterwards. What questions would you like us to ask? We want your ideas, and will give you the credit! If you were in our shoes, who would you interview and what do you want to know? Original ideas appreciated!

Vote Right Pt. 2 - Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru Compilations

For those of you who want to vote based on the entire season of America's Best Dance Crew, ABDC Superfan created video compilations for the final two, with two videos per crew. Here's Part 1 for SoReal Cru: And Part 1 for SuperCr3w.

Click here the Part 2 compilations for both crews.

Vote Right Pt.1 -- More recapper reactions

You can still vote for your favorite dance crew on-line, by clicking on our MTV link (right side of this page) or going to the MTV site. Here's more expert opinion, weighing in on last Thurday's ABDC:

• Deegah gives Super Cr3w the win for around-the-world, but calls SoReal Cru the champions for Dance Craze and Last Word. And, she can't wait for the finale since Fanny Pak will be performing!
• Melbs fantasizes about how Fanny Pak would have handled the dance craze challenge!
• Spoil The Ending thinks the crews reversed roles this week, with Super Cr3w presenting a refined b-boy act and SoReal battling it out.

What do you think? Vote in our poll for last week's winner of America's Best Dance Crew.

ABDC Live tickets -- better act soon!

We're seeing some blogger and MySpace posts that, in some cities, most ABDC Live tickets are already GONE. We don't know if the scalpers were up early on Saturday to snatch them up. Our advice: if you haven't bought yet, buy today!

You can buy tickets by clicking on the widget on the right side of this page. And, no, Blogging America's Best Dance Crew doesn't get any commission on sales linked to our site. Unfortunately.

More Recapper Reactions on the Final Two Showdown

• Roebby is Revolutionary thinks that SoReal Cru might have earned the ABDC title for the week with their Dance Craze and Final Word. But he still misses Fanny Pak.
• Elanie thought SoReal Cru was acting too cocky, though she loved their last word. Her advice: Super Cr3w all the way.
• Celebrity Hader also believes that SoReal seemed arrogant and overconfident.
  
• Something for Nothing loved most of the night's performances. His call: the evening was a tie, so vote for your favorite.
• Stuff Fly People Like does not like that the remaining crews are not consistently fly. His vote: Bring back Fanny Pak!
  

Tickets are NOW on sale for ABDC Live!

Starting today, you can buy tickets for the America's Best Dance Crew Live shows in 25 cities. Just click on the widget on the right side of our page for more information and to get tickets for your location. Buy soon if you want good seats!

"Revenge of the JabbawocKeeZ" (or Why You Should Vote Right)

Ducko sent us his video send-up of a teen slasher movie, "Revenge of the JabbaWockeeZ." Check it out. It had me chuckling and reaching for my JabbaWockeeZ mask.


If other readers have some original stuff related to America's Best Dance Crew, email it to us! If it's as good as this, we want to share!

Weekend Edition - Supreme Soul, Phresh Select, Fanny Pak, Kaba and MORE

• Last weekend, Supreme Soul visited the Invisible Stripes store in San Francisco. The manager told me that at least 300 people showed up. Don't believe him? Watch this.

• On August 12, ABDC crew members taught dancing at San Francisco's The Lab. Instructors included Taeko from Fysh 'n Chicks, Yuri Tag from Kaba Modern, and Jun from Team Millenia. Aleeza was there, and here's her blog report. Aleeza, we are so jealous!

• On August 9, Phresh Select won the two top prizes at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Breakin' For A Cure breakdancing competition in Harleysville, PA. Click here for a description of the event and Casie Gashow, its organizer. Great idea for raising money -- let's see other groups step it up with the crews!
  
• BuddyTV has an exclusive podcast with Fanny Pak on dancing in the Finale, what they learned at ABDC, and their favorite performance (the 80's prom).

That's SoReal -- Getting to Know Crew

Asiance Magazine talked to SoReal Cru about their personal backgrounds, their fans, and their experiences on America's Best Dance Crew. Among the revelations:

• When they first started out, SoReal didn't even have a place to practice
  
• Ailyn's parents are now a little more accepting of her choice to join the crew. But they still want her to finish her education and find some stability. Parents are so unreasonable!
• They've never denied an autograph to a fan, no matter how busy they are
• Brian loved being in LA during an earthquake. “It was actually fun for me. Like riding a rollercoaster.”
  

Click here to read the full article.

Photocredit: Julie Wolfson/ LAist

Recappers React to the Final Two Match

The recappers finally agree on something -- if fans "vote right" then SuperCr3w will be America's Best Dance Crew, Season 2.

• Blend TV thinks Fanny Pak would have killed last night's show, but gives the evening and the ABDC title to Super Cr3w
• Buddy TV is looking forward to next week's West Coast group performance, and loves Super Cr3w --"If I were to compile a list of the 10 best performances of the season, more than half the list would probably be Super Cr3w"
• Zap2It declares the evening a tie, but really wants Super Cr3w to win
• Andyadontstop was underwhelmed by the evening. He thinks Super Cr3w should win, but wonders if the SoReal Cru fan voting will result in the wrong choice. And he misses Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul, Kaba Modern, and JabbaWockeeZ
• Lebron says. "I’ve seen SoReal Cru before. As a matter of fact I’ve seen a better version of SoReal Cru before and they are Kaba Modern. So for even that fact alone, Super Cr3w should get the cash."
• Chrystal's favorite dance was SoReal Cru's Last word, but she's giving the ABDC to...you guessed it.
  

Photo credit: Polk Imaging

Week 9 Poll -- Who won Tonight's Show?

Last week, 74% of our voters thought that Fanny Pak did the best job on the '80s challenge, and it was a dead heat between SoReal Cru and Super Cr3w.

Who do you think rocked it this week?

poll by twiigs.com

The Live Blogging and Play-By-Play Room is Now Open!

The party room for America's Best Dance Crew Week 9 is now open! Share your predictions, impressions, frustrations, hates and loves. Live blog with us during the show. We'll provide some play-by-play commentary for those of you who don't live on the Right Coast. Let everyone know what you think of the crews, judges and audience.

After the show is over: Give us your reactions and don't spare us -- we can take it.

Preview Videos for Tonight's Show

We've got the preview videos for tonight's Dance Craze and Last Word Challenges on America's Best Dance Crew.
First, the Dance Crazes -- which one will YOU be doing:

The Super Cr3w, or...

The SoReal Cru?

Click here for videos of the Last Word routines. And, join us tonight for our live blogging room, play-by-play and reactions!

Should the ABDC voting system be changed?

Question for ABDC producers: if the judges and crews REALLY want America to 'vote right', should you change the voting system?

It's not news that Crew Fans (and their Facebook groups) vote early and very often. This Houston Chronicle story interviews a SoReal Cru zealot who says that he voted "like 3,000 times." Other crews also have ardent fan bases, but should that be what determines who wins America's Best Dance Crew?

What do YOU think? Is the current system broke? If so, what should replace it?

TGIT -- Sneak peaks at tonight's 'Almost the Finale' show!

Expect drama on tonight's America's Best Dance Crew as Super Cr3w and SoReal Cr3w fight for our votes. Insider information and predictions:

• Buddy TV thinks SoReal Cru will win the Dance Craze Challenge, says the others are too close to call
• MTV Remote Control says that one crew dominated the World Dance challenge, but the other won the Dance Craze. But, they're not naming names. They also report on what you won't see, including an audience member being thrown out!
  
• Film Magic posted pictures of the taping. Celebrities in attendance: Taboo from Black-eyed Peas, Bianca Collins (American Mall, Shawn Pyfrom, Jessi Malay, and Fanny Pak

Also, tune into the ABDC pre-show at 8:30. Fanny Pak will talk (and maybe dance), as well as the hosts' commentary and reactions on last week's show.

Tonight -- Join our Live-blogging and Play-by-play Room!

No elimination tonight, but the party is still on! At 10pm, we want YOU to join us and other fans here to live blog with us as we watch Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru battle it out. We'll also provide play-by-play for you impatient West Coasters.

Then, after the show, let us know what you thought -- Who do you think will win? Who do you think DESERVES to win, given tonight's performances?

In the Mailbox

Before we open our mail, a reminder: it's not too late to vote in our poll for last week's winner. It's not even too late to win our Predict America's Best Dance Crew Contest! Now, the mail:

• MTV Remote Control reports that both SoReal Cru and Super Cr3w are confident and eager to "get on stage and rip it up."
  
• Tubular interviews SoReal Cru on the remaining challenges -- a two-minute "World of Dance" routine, a dance craze (SoReal plans to highlight their Southern roots), and the "Last Word" --a final defining dance.
  

ABDC Live tickets go on sale August 15-16

MTV has announced that tickets for America's Best Dance Crew Live go on sale this weekend. They've added tour dates in Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, Grand Prairie and Houston. Five crews will be on stage -- JabbaWockeeZ, BreakSk8 and three more crews which will be announced during the live finale on August 21. For more information and to buy tickets, click on the box at the right side of this screen.

Who do YOU want to see join the tour?

Fanny Pak in-depth on their ABDC experience

Yahoo TV gets Fanny Pak to open up about the auditions, how they handled each of their challenges, and life off the stage. Some revelations:

• They weren't totally sure they'd make the ABDC Top 10
  
• For the Music video challenge, Phil had to learn how to break dance
  
• In rehearsals for Janet Jackson week, Fanny Pak faked the girl-on-girl kisses. The show producers asked them if they'd be comfortable to do it for real, so they went for it
  
• In their spare time, they play of Rock Band with members of Super Cr3w.
• They're rooting for Super Cr3w to win and represent the West Coast.
  

Where do the ABDC Judges Stand?

Two weeks ago, TVGasm talked to Lil Mama, Layla Kayleigh, and Shane Sparks about their current favorite dance crews. Lil Mama claimed total impartiality and Layla was surprised by which crews had been eliminated so far. What about Shane? In this video (filmed at the America's Best Dance Crew trailer park at the Warner Bros. studio), he states that Super Cr3w was his early favorite, but he'd converted to the Fanny Pak fan club. So -- can Super Cr3w win back his love? Stay tuned.

Mario Lopez and Live In Color on Ellen Degeneres Show

Okay, today's Ellen Degeneres show was a repeat of the February 14 show, so I had to sit through Valentines Day jokes for 20 minutes. But it was worth it to see Mario Lopez acting cute and discussing America's Best Dance Crew Season 1. And it was DEFINITELY worth it to see Live In Color (the Miami crew from Season 1) perform again. Here's the Youtube video of the Mario and ABDC segment:

Crews News - Fanny Pak, ICONic

Photo credit: MTV

Fanny Pak may be gone, but they're not forgotten:

• JetComX decries the elimination of Fanny Pak, both for their creativity and their clothes. For the finale, they're going with SoReal Cru, mostly for their fashion flair (as in this picture).
• Peter of Pacific Film Photo Press (who also writes about America's Best Dance Crew for Seattle PI) spotted Fanny Pak at the U.S. Premiere of Star Wars Clone Wars. We both hope they can "ride that carpet of fame to where they belong, in the eye of entertainment."

Fans of iConic (from Season One): they're back! You can see them perform with Gia Bella at Great Adventure New Jersey, on Labor Day September 1 at 2pm and 3:30pm on the Festival Stage. We'd love a field reporter to cover this for this site -- any takers?

TV Alert: Mario Lopez and Dance Crews on Monday's Ellen Degeneres Show!

On Monday, August 11, MARIO LOPEZ from MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" will be on the Ellen Degeneres. He's bringing one of his best dance crews from the show to tear up the stage. Check here for when to watch in your area!

News Flash -- Supreme Soul at Invisible Stripes Store In SF Right Now!

If you are in the San Francisco area, head over right now (Sunday Aug. 10 afternoon) to the Invisible Stripes Store at 1800 San Jose Avenue. Supreme Soul is in the store right now, and they'll be doing some talking and signing.

If you miss it (or are too far away) visit their on-line store for Supreme Soul shirts, Know your Rank shirts, and other good stuff.

Photo by: Sthanlee B. Mirador_Pacific Rim Photo Press.

Mailbox - Boogie Bots, Layla Kayleigh, ABDC Challenges

• MTV Remote Control reports that next week, SoReal Cru and Super Cr3w have to create their own 'dance crazes'. I am having flashback nightmares of wedding receptions with drunken relatives attempting the hustle, YMCA, and Macarena. Will my next party be beset with cousins doin' the Super Cr3w? AAAAH --Gotta shake it off!
• CentralJersey.com interviewed hometown boy Bryan East, member of Boogie Bots on his background, the team's origins, and what it's like to prepare for ABDC.
• AskMen.com gets upclose with Layla Kayleigh about almost everything except America's Best Dance Crew.
  

I LIke to Watch: Fysh 'N Chicks, Kaba Modern and Olympics Videos

If you need a dancing fix between America's Best Dance Crew shows, we're here to help.

Fysh 'N Chicks at DTP held in Calgary last May 2008.

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• video of Kaba Modern from the 2008 Calgary DTP.
  
• Part of the Olympic opening ceremonies. This was some of the most stunning choreography I've seen done on a massive scale -- 2,008 crew members!