May 29th, 2012
11:26 AM ET

Gotta Watch: What you missed this weekend

A lot of you were distracted over Memorial Day weekend by sun, fun and good food, so we thought we'd wrangle some of our favorite videos from the last few days to ease you back into the work week. From a cool lip-dub proposal to dreams of pole dancing at the Olympics, you've Gotta Watch them all.

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Guy's 'lip dub' proposal goes viral

It was the ultimate public display of affection. A guy gets dozens of friends and family members to lip-sync and dance for one romantic marriage proposal.

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Pole dancing in the Olympics?

It may be the only Olympic event that could be done in heels, but the man who wants pole dancing in the Olympics says stilettos will have to stay home. Watch the video to hear his pitch and see the dancers in action.

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Homemade arcade makes kid famous

You may remember the story of Caine's Arcade. The filmmaker recently told CNN that the whole thing started with the need for a new car door handle. Watch the video to find out why.

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Dying grandma lives to see grandson born

A woman dying of cancer is days away from death, but she held on to see the birth of a grandchild. Watch the video to see Becky Moran meet the the baby for the first and only time.

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Olivia Newton-John still gets 'Physical'

We all know Olivia Newton-John as the iconic singer and actress from "Grease" and "Xanadu," but there was a time when she had completely different career aspirations. Watch the video to find out what she could have become.

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Gotta Watch: Performing presidents
President Obama is one of several commanders-in-chief who's proven he's got musical talent.
February 22nd, 2012
12:30 PM ET

Gotta Watch: Performing presidents

We now know President Obama can sing. President Clinton's a sax man. President George W. Bush? Well, we may not go as far as to call him a drummer, but we've seen him drum (He dances, too!).

Are we on the verge of seeing a presidential supergroup? Probably not. But after Obama took the mic at last night's celebration of blues music at the White House, we're turning the amps to 11 for this Gotta Watch featuring performing presidents.

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President Obama sings the blues

President Obama joins B.B. King, Mick Jagger and other blues and rock legends at a performance in the White House.

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2007: Bush shows off his moves

President George W. Bush dances and beats a drum at an Africa Malaria Day gathering at the White House on April 25, 2007.

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1993: Clinton plays the saxophone

With Clarence Clemons, President Clinton performs the classic, "Night Train," on the saxophone at his inaugural ball.

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Gotta Watch: Flash mobs
Inmates in the Philippines pay tribute to Michael Jackson by recreating the "Thriller" dance.
September 29th, 2011
12:10 PM ET

Gotta Watch: Flash mobs

They are a spectacle of choreographed, spontaneous dancing involving masses of people. Flash mobs take precision and planning to pull off, but when successful, they are a sight to be seen. Inspired by a recent flash mob wedding proposal that puts lots of other proposals to shame, we decided to take a look back at some of our favorite flash mob dance routines.

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Gotta Watch: The end of 'Kate Plus 8'
TLC's "Kate Plus 8" series ended Monday night.
September 13th, 2011
11:05 AM ET

Gotta Watch: The end of 'Kate Plus 8'

TLC's "Kate Plus 8" may not have been as epic as, say, "M*A*S*H" or "Seinfeld," but we certainly won't forget it. The six-year-old series, which was called "Jon and Kate Plus 8" until Kate Gosselin and her husband divorced and he was fired from the show, came to an end Monday night. Today, Gotta Watch looks back at Kate's advice to "Octomom" Nadia Suleman, the Gosselin's ugly custody war and Kate's short-lived stint on "Dancing With the Stars."

Advice to 'Octomom' - If you mention Kate Gosselin and Nadia Suleman in the same sentence nowadays, it may seem like a setup to a joke. But, not so long ago, we actually asked Gosselin what advice she'd give the so-called "Octomom" when Suleman's kids were born.

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Gotta Watch: Too old too soon?
One young pageant contestant shows off her false costume enhancements.
September 9th, 2011
10:22 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Too old too soon?

Parenting isn't an exact science, which is probably why there's so much variation in technique from family to family. But sometimes, parents employ practices that raise eyebrows. Whether it's dressing a daughter up like a cinematic prostitute for a beauty pageant or giving your toddler fake breasts, you've gotta watch these controversial parenting choices.
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Gotta Watch: Memorable 'Dancing' stars
HLN's Nancy Grace will compete in season 13 of "Dancing with the Stars."
August 30th, 2011
10:46 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Memorable 'Dancing' stars

The nation's most popular celebrity dancing show is ready to launch with a new crazy cast of characters. The upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" will include HLN's own courtroom diva Nancy Grace along with personalities like Chaz Bono, actor David Arquette and basketball star Ron Artest. We'll have to wait to see who two-steps away with the Mirrorball trophy, but you've gotta watch these most memorable "Dancing with the Stars" personalities.
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Gotta Watch: Day Michael Jackson died
Michael Jackson attends a press conference to announce plans for his "This Is It" tour.
June 25th, 2011
10:41 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Day Michael Jackson died

It's a day that music fans around the world will remember. On June 25, 2009, legendary pop icon Michael Jackson died. The 50-year-old "King of Pop" suffered cardiac arrest at his residence  and died hours later. There is no doubt Jackson had a profound influence on the music industry. His show-stopping dance moves and best-selling albums made him one of the most popular artists of all time. In honor of Michael Jackson's memory we at Gotta Watch put together some videos from the day Michael Jackson died.

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Gotta Watch: Crazy prom antics
iReporter Martrese White, left, shared her prom picture. She came up with the design for the dress and crafted her accessories.
May 12th, 2011
11:38 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Crazy prom antics

It's that time of year again - the annual high school rite of passage know as prom season. That means crafty dresses, unusual dates, creative proposals and questionable fashions that are sure to haunt you in a decade. So get into the prom spirit; check out these prom antics and share your prom pictures.

Prom proposal gone wrong – What began as a thoughtful gesture ended in a prom ban. When a student presented his prom proposal by writing it out on a school building, his date was flattered, but the administration wasn’t amused. It banned him from the dance.

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Wednesday's intriguing people
Pia Toscano, formerly of "American Idol," will reportedly appear on "Dancing with the Stars."
April 20th, 2011
11:57 AM ET

Wednesday's intriguing people

Pia Toscano

Viewers were shocked when the American Idol prospect was ousted from the top 10 last month. Last night, it was announced that the singer will appear on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” on Tuesday.
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Gotta Watch: Grammys 53.0
Lady Gaga emerges from her egg to perform at Sunday's 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
February 14th, 2011
11:40 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Grammys 53.0

Paging Dr. Dre - If book club kept you from catching the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards last night, fret not. We've condensed the entire ceremony into two minutes. Just add water and get ready to Google Arcade Fire.

The Grammys is an opportunity for musicians who are known for dressing strange to take it up a notch, or twelve. This year's red carpet did not disappoint. Rihanna showed up as a pipe cleaner, Lady Gaga hatched with horns, Katy Perry flashed plumage and Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo accessorized with a tasteful placement of his new self-help book. Did anyone tell these people they would have to sit for three hours?

The future of Bieber - So, chances are you spent a good portion of the evening and this morning cursing the gods of music for robbing Justin Bieber of music's greatest honor. Don't worry. Some of pop's biggest stars think he'll be just fine. Music elite weigh in on where Bieber fever might be in a decade.

Bieber beater - Before you send that email to the editor of Tiger Beat complaining about Bieber's highway robbery, take a look at the woman who did win "Best New Artist." Here name is Esperanza Spalding, and she might just have you singing a different tune.

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November 4th, 2010
08:34 PM ET

American Ballet Theatre returns to Cuba after 50 years

The last time the American Ballet Theatre performed in Cuba, Fidel Castro had been in power little more than a year and the United States had just begun covert operations aimed at taking down the burgeoning communist government.

Fifty years later, the New York-based company took to the stage Wednesday night in the Cuban capital's Karl Marx theater as part of the 22nd Havana International Ballet Festival.

The festival, which runs through November 7, will feature four performances by members of the company, including Cuban-born dancers José Manuel Carreño and Xiomara Reyes.

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