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Variety To Honor Young Hollywood’s Top Philanthropists

Entertainment trade publication Variety has announced the line up for their Third Annual Variety’s Power of Youth event, dubbed the “World’s Greatest Block Party,” on Paramount Studios’ “streets of New York” in Los Angeles on December 5, 2009. 

This year’s event, produced in conjunction with Variety’s annual Youth Impact Report, features an exclusive afternoon of festivities and live performances. The day will celebrate a select group of outstanding young entertainers, chosen to receive the Variety’s Power of Youth “@15 Award”*, presented by Best Buy, who, through their efforts have made significant contributions to their chosen philanthropic and charitable causes.

Janet Jackson To Open American Music Awards

Janet Jackson will kick off the 2009 American Music Awards with a special opening medley, Access Hollywood has learned.

Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Keith Urban & Shakira Added As ‘American Music Awards’ Performers

Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Keith Urban and Shakira have joined the already star-filled list of performers set to take the stage at the “2009 American Music Awards,” Access Hollywood has confirmed.

These artists join other previously announced acts including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.

On The Download: Amazon.com’s Best Of 2009 List Arrives Early

It’s still weeks before Thanksgiving, and already Christmas decorations are lining the streets of Los Angeles – and they’re not the only things that have arrived early this year.

With almost two full months of releases left in 2009, Amazon.com has released its list of the best albums of 2009, the first major musical best-of list of the year.

So how do the popular Web site’s picks stack up?

ROLL CALL: Kristin Cavallari’s Delusions Of ‘Hills’ Grandeur

Plus, Levi Johnston explains his nudity. Are Jude Law and Sienna Miller about to reunite? And, Kelly Clarkson takes a shot and lives to sing about it!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Former ‘Idol’ Justin Guarini Weds

Justin Guarini is a married man.

The former “American Idol” star, who finished second to Kelly Clarkson in the Fox show’s first season, tied the knot with Reina Capodici on Saturday, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Kelly Clarkson Covers Miley Cyrus’ ‘The Climb’ 

Kelly Clarkson proved herself a Taylor Swift fan when she defended the country cutie earlier this week, but Taylor’s not the only teen star she’s a fan of.

In a video posted on YouTube on Friday, Kelly covered Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb” with two of her backing singers.

Taylor Swift Thanks Fans, Celebs For Their Post-VMA Support

Taylor Swift is ready to put Kanye West’s stage interruption at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards behind her, but the paparazzi aren’t. The pack of snappers and videographers has been trailing the country-pop crossover star since Sunday’s incident.

Former ‘Idols’ Weigh In On Ellen As New Judge

“American Idol” fans might not know what to expect when Ellen DeGeneres joins the judge’s table in January, but four former contestants tell Access Hollywood they think the talk show host will shine.

Paula Abdul Channels Ellen DeGeneres on VH1’s ‘Divas Live’

Paula Abdul had some fun Thursday night at VH1’s “Divas Live” when she took the stage dressed as her replacement on “American Idol.”

Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson Become Official Divas On VH1 Special

There’s a new class of divas in town — and they’re ready to rock with attitude.

Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus and Kelly Clarkson were among the new inductees at the “VH1 Divas” concert Thursday night.

Kelly Clarkson Gives Concert For Free Hollywood Crowd

Last night, Kelly Clarkson concluded the third annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concert series, with a free show in Hollywood, outdoors at the famed Babylon Court within the Hollywood & Highland complex, portions of which will be shown tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”