‘Rick on Whatever’-Tuesday 2/26/13

Tidbit Tuesday ! ! Providing you the information you need to sound informed today.

Country singer Wynonna Judd-Olympian Dorothy Hamill-and actor D.L. Hughley are going to take a turn on the dance floor in the upcoming season of “Dancing With The Stars.”  The other castmembers are soap actor Ingo Rademacher-boxer Victor Ortiz-Baltimore Ravens receiver Jacoby Jones-comedian Andy Dick-Lisa Vanderpump of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”-Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman-and actress Zendaya Coleman.  The new series will start on March 18th. 

Bon Jovi’s upcoming album promotion includes an appearance on “American Idol.”  The group will be featured on the Fox reality show next month.  They’re slated to perform “Because We Can”-the lead-off single from “What About Now” on the “Idol” results show Thursday March 14th.  The “Idol” date comes two days after the album arrives in stores.  The episode will also feature last year’s “Idol” winner Phillip Phillips-who’ll sing his hit “Gone, Gone, Gone.”

Michael Jackson’s eldest son-Prince Jackson-is making his acting debut.  The 16-year-old is set to guest star on the upcoming season finale of the CW teen drama “90210.” Prince is filming his guest spot this week.  He’s playing the part of a young trauma victim named Cooper-who forms a bond with Silver-played by Jessica Stroup.  The news comes just a week after it was announced that Prince would be joining “Entertainment Tonight” as an on-air correspondent. The CW’s “90210″ airs on Monday nights at 8.

Janet Jackson revealed yesterday she’s not engaged-she’s married-to a billionaire business man. Janet was previously secretly married for 9 years to a video director. No one knew about it til they got a divorce.

Christina Applegate and Porno for Pyros rocker Martyn LeNoble married Wednesday in Los Angeles after four years together.  A rep says the private ceremony took place at the couple’s home with family members present.  Applegate and LeNoble have a two year old daughter together-Sadie Grace.  Applegate recently announced she would not be returning to her lead role in the NBC comedy “Up All Night.”

 Robin the Boy Wonder-who battles evil alongside Batman-will die in a comic book coming out tomorrow.  The death of Robin-a.k.a. Damian Wayne-the ten-year-old son of Bruce Wayne-will take place in issue number 8 titled “Batman Incorporated.”  Publisher DC Comics says the aftermath of his death will be felt throughout the company’s comicbook universe.  Writer Grant Morrison says Robin dies a hero.

I’m Rick on Whatever–and The Whatever Word of the Day is–MARRIED.