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Nancy O’Dell Honored For Her Work For ALS & Betty’s Battle

Nancy O’Dell is a busy woman.

She’s the co-host of Access Hollywood, a published author and a devoted mom to her toddler, Ashby, and her two stepsons Tyler and Carson, but she also carves out dozens of hours each month to a number of charities, including the ALS division of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Nancy recently launched the Betty’s Battle foundation with the MDA, a foundation in honor of her beloved mother Betty, who passed away from ALS in June 2008. With the launch of Betty’s Battle, Nancy has been working to educate people on ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — and to raise funds for support services and research to help find treatments and hopefully, a cure for those with ALS.

‘Wild Things’ Delivers $32.5M Box Office Rumpus

Movie fans are eagerly making the journey to “Where the Wild Things Are.”

Jamie Foxx On Fending Off Reality Stars, Staying Young & Defending His Family

Jamie Foxx may be an Oscar winner and a chart-topping singer, but the star told Parade that being a celebrity these days isn’t easy.

“It’s hard to be a celebrity nowadays. It’s not about your track record anymore,” he explained. “If you have a great movie, you’re good. If not, people are ready to write you off.”

Gerard Butler Won’t Be Apologizing To Jennifer Aniston For Fueling Romance Rumors

Gerard Butler hasn’t had to apologize for starting sexy rumors over the summer that he was getting it on with his “The Bounty” co-star, Jennifer Aniston.

“She has the best sense of humor,” Gerard told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson on Tuesday at the junket for his new film, “Law Abiding Citizen.”

Access’ 2009 Fall/Winter Movie Preview: From ‘New Moon’ To ‘Avatar’

Though the summer blockbuster season is over, that doesn’t mean Hollywood is cooling down with the weather. Access Hollywood has your look at the hottest movies of the 2009 fall and holiday seasons.

Jamie Foxx Brings Music & Laughs To New Orleans As City Prepares For Anniversary Of Katrina

Just two days shy of the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, entertainer Jamie Foxx brought some music and laughter to New Orleans with his “Blame It” tour.

Foxx joked and interacted with the enthusiastic crowd of thousands at the New Orleans Arena on Thursday night. At one point he pulled women from the audience — much to their delight — on stage to dance with him.

Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx Join Bradley Cooper In ‘Valentine’s Day’

The February 2010 due movie “Valentine’s Day” already sports a superstar cast, including Bradley Cooper, Julia Roberts and Patrick Dempsey — and it just got even bigger.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Jamie Foxx has jumped on board the romantic comedy, being directed by Garry Marshall.

ROLL CALL: Rihanna Not Feeling Jamie Foxx’s Act

Plus, is there an Ashlee Simpson Michael Jackson concept album in the works? Find out Brit’s favorite places to eat in while in Paris. And, Justin Timberlake says a personal scent is not happening!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Report: At Least Five Doctors Under Investigation In Michael Jackson Death

Michael Jackson is set for a public memorial service open to thousands on Tuesday — but in the meantime, authorities continue to investigate the King of Pop’s death on June 25.

According to the Los Angeles Times, authorities are investigating at least five doctors who prescribed drugs to the singer. A source told the paper that “numerous bottles” of Diprivan, a powerful anesthetic agent typically administered in hospitals, were found in the star’s Holmby Hills home following his death. The drug’s side effects include possible heart and breathing problems — Jackson was found unconscious and went into cardiac arrest before being declared dead, suggesting that the drug may have played a role in his untimely passing.

Usher Regrets Missing BET Awards – Planning Michael Jackson Tribute

One of Michael Jackson’s biggest fans, Usher, was unable to attend the BET Awards on Sunday night in LA, but the singer told Access Hollywood he is planning to honor the King of Pop when he returns stateside.

BET Awards Honor Michael Jackson With Humor, Performances

The BET Awards promised to honor Michael Jackson – and the show delivered on Sunday night.

The show opened with a medley of songs from the star’s youth in the Jackson 5, performed by a reunited New Edition performing with former member Bobby Brown, before host Jamie Foxx took the stage dressed in a “Thriller”-era outfit.

Colin Farrell Voted ‘Hottest Celebrity Single Dad’

From “S.W.A.T.” to “Miami Vice,” Irish actor Colin Farrell has a string of hits under his belt. And while he’s a big hit at the box office, Colin is also still a hit with the ladies, according to a new poll.

The brown-eyed star was voted “Hottest Single Celebrity Dad” in a poll conducted by dating Web site PerfectMatch.com.