Access Express: August 19, 2008

Christina Applegate will appear on “Stand Up To Cancer” airing on September 5. Plus, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi pose for their wedding portrait, featured on the cover of this week’s People.

Access Extended: Denise Richards Talks Donations & ‘Dancing’

Denise talks about why she supports the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation. Plus she reveals whether she’ll appear on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Maria Menounos’ 4th Annual Day Of Beauty At The L.A. Children’s Hospital

Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos, along with her team of make-up artists and celebrity friends, spend the day giving makeovers and gift bags to teenage patients and their families.

Access Extended: Nancy O’Dell Talks Clothes Off Our Backs Foundation

Nancy O’Dell talks about why she supports the cause, and how after each awards ceremony, she donates her clothing to this organization.

The ‘Band From TV’ Rocks Out In Hollywood

Charity cover band, the ‘Band from TV’ whose current members include Hayden Panettiere James Denton, Greg Grunberg, and Jorge Garcia, play a free concert for the public in Los Angeles, Calif.

Hayden Panettiere Hosts The Whaleman Foundation Benefit In Hollywood

Hayden Panetierre, along with “Heroes” castmate Milo Ventimiglia and her mom, Lesley Panettiere, among many other stars, hosts an intimate dinner to benefit the Whaleman Foundation.

Access Extended: Jenny McCarthy & John Cena Talk Autism

Jenny McCarthy talks to Nancy O’Dell about teaming up with the WWE for a charity event to raise money to fight autism.

Intermix/VH1 Rock Honors VIP Party

Audrina Patridge, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Karina Smirnoff and Kourtney Kardashian hit the Intermix “Rock & Shop ' Til You Drop” VIP cocktail reception to benefit The VH1 Save the Music Foundation in Hollywood.

Celebs Attend An ‘Irie’ Charity Event

For the fourth year in a row, Miami’s own DJ Irie host an action-packed weekend, highlighted by a charity golf tournament benefiting Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Miami.

Anne Hathaway’s ‘Get Smart’ Screening, New York

Anne Hathaway hosts a special screening of her movie “Get Smart” with proceeds to benefit the Lollipop Theater Network. For more info, visit www.lollipoptheater.org.

Access Extended: Elizabeth Glaser’s Carnival For A Cause

Big kids Robin Williams, Mischa Barton, Melinda Clarke, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden and Access’ Billy Bush were just a few of the stars out for a good cause, at The 2008 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids foundation’s annual carnival.

Access Extended: Denzel Washington Receives Humanitarian Award

Hosted at the historic Apollo Theater, Denzel is honored for his humanitarian efforts. He and his wife talk about some of their charity efforts and share some of their favorite Apollo memories.

Billy Bush Hosts Celebrity Teen Fashion Show Benefit

Dylan and Cole Sprouse are among the teen stars to attend an ultra-cool fashion show hosted by Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush and Joely Fisher, featuring the hottest designer duds to benefit Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times.

Stars Send Shout-Outs To AIDS LifeCycle Riders, Part III

Stars give shout-outs to the people riding from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help raise money for AIDS research.

Eva Longoria Returns To Work At Wendy’s For Charity

“Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria Parker took time to serve Frosties and French fries for charity at a local Wendy’s in Corpus Christi, Texas. Eva, who worked at Wendy’s from 1991 to 1994, surprised customers while work

Stars Send Shout-Outs To AIDS LifeCycle Riders, Part I

Stars give shout-outs to the people riding from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help raise money for AIDS research.

Stars Send Shout-Outs To AIDS LifeCycle Riders, Part II

Stars give shout-outs to the people riding from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help raise money for AIDS research.

Access To A Dream: Kayla Meets Mel B

Born with Spina Bifida and paralyzed from the waist down, Kayla has had over 20 surgeries in her 17 years. But you’ll never hear her complain, as Access found out.

Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Gala

Mariska Hargitay, who is founder and president of the Joyful Heart Foundation, arrives with friends Hilary Swank and Chris Meloni for a night of charity.

Revlon’s Cancer Run/Walk Event 2008

Halle Berry, Tom Selleck and Carrie Ann Inaba are just a few of the celebrities to help raise money and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer in Los Angeles.

Cindy Crawford Honored For Her Fight Against Leukemia

Cindy Crawford talks with Shaun Robinson about being honored by the DKMS, the world’s largest marrow donor center. Cindy helps to raise money and awareness for blood cancer patients in need of a life-saving marrow transplants.

Nancy O’Dell Honored For Charity Work

Best Buddies, whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with mental disabilities, honored Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell with an award for her outstanding support of the organization.

Angela Lansbury’s New ALS PSA

Seated on a stool, Angela Lansbury talks about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) — Lou Gehrig’s disease — which progressively paralyzes its victims and cruelly shortens their lives.

Access Extended: Gwyneth Paltrow Honored

Gwyneth Paltrow is honored for her commitment to hunger relief at the Food Bank For New York City’s 5th Annual Can-Do Awards Dinner.

Patricia Heaton & Greg Grunberg Talk ‘Comedy For A Cure’

Access’ Shaun Robinson sits down with Patricia Heaton & Greg Grunberg to talk about the Comedy For A Cure concert benefiting the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.

All Access: Reality Cares ‘Tan For A Cause’ Event

Reality stars from shows like “The Amazing Race,” “Work Out” and “American Gladiators” come out to show their support for Reality Cares, a foundation that’s goal is to inspire a new spirit of philanthropy amo

On-Air-Answer: Access To A Dream - Animal Planet Pet Finders

Star Carless, a nine-year-old who was diagnosed with a heart-wrenching disease, is now overcoming her debilitating condition by forming a special bond — with a horse. See Star as Access Hollywood spends the day with her at the stables.

World Kidney Day Event (March 13, 2008): George Lopez

After receiving a kidney transplant from his wife three years ago, comedian George Lopez is urging people to get tested early and see the doctor regularly.

Cindy Crawford & Family Attend The John Varvatos Benefit

Model Cindy Crawford and husband Rande Gerber, along with children Presley Walker and Kaia Jordan, arrive to the John Varvatos 6th Annual Stuart House Benefit at the John Varvatos store in West Hollywood, California.

Stars Come Out For Alzheimer's Benefit

Celebrities including William Shatner, Jason Alexander, and David E. Kelly, among others, hit the red carpet for the Alzheimer's Association's 16th annual 'A Night at Sardi's" fundraiser and awards dinner.

Stars Come Out For 'Hollywood Dominos' Charity Party

Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Rumer Willis, Salma Hayek, Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend, and Kate Beckinsale came out to play GrisogonoÂ’s Hollywood Dominos benefiting The Art of Elysium organization.

Hilary Swank Brings Out The Celebs For Charity

Tom Hanks, Felicity Huffman, Mary J. Blige, Lisa Rinna, and Harry Hamlin are just a few to come out in honor of Hilary Swank for her contributions to women' cancer. Recently, Swank donated her hair to women who have lost it during cancer treatme

NBA Cares & Habitat For Humanity Team Up In New Orleans

Alyssa Milano, Ludacris and others come out to support NBA Cares and Habitat For Humanity's mission to help rebuild homes for people affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Celebrities Give A Helping Hand In New Orleans

Tony Potts catches up with Kobe Bryant, Ludacris, and Alyssa Milano before the 2008 NBA All-Star game, where they talk about their weekend in New Orleans and contributions to charitable organizations.