Rick Fox Busted — Traveling Violation

Rick Fox could end up paying the City of Los Angeles nearly $500 — because TMZ has learned, the ex-NBA star got popped for running a red light recently … and the cop didn’t let him off with a warning.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Fox — who was driving a brand new BMW 7 Series — was cruising around west L.A. when he accidentally stopped too late at a red light … and had to proceed through the intersection.

We’re told a cop saw the whole thing and pulled Fox over, citing him for running the red.

The ticket itself costs $446 … but with traffic school, the final bill could be a lot more.

News Source: TMZ

Rick Fox has become the seventh contestant to be eliminated from ‘Dancing With The Stars’

The retired basketball player and his professional partner Cheryl Burke were eliminated last night (02.11.10) despite gaining 24 points, their highest score in the competition for their quickstep on Monday’s (01.11.10) special 200th episode.

A visibly disappointed Rick said: “We were the couple going home. It’s a lot of work put in; you don’t visualise going home, you visualise being here every week. But it’s now something that both Cheryl and I are processing for the first time.

“Not having to go to the studio to rehearse tomorrow? That’s a hard pill to swallow.”

Despite his elimination, Rick admitted he had loved the experience saying it changed his life.

He explained: “It’s been a transformational journey for me, it’s been amazing. My relationship has transformed with my girlfriend and my daughter.”

Elsewhere, poorly-performing couples Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas, and Kurt Warner and partner Anna Trebunskaya were saved for yet another week, kept afloat by viewer votes – which are combined with the judges’ scores to produce the final results.

Bristol said: “I’m relieved and shocked. Can’t believe we made it to another week, but I’m thankful for the fans that voted for us.”

The results show featured musical performances by country music star Taylor Swift and singer Rod Stewart.

The eighth round of `Dancing With The Stars’ will take place next Monday (08.11.10).

Source: BANG Showbiz