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Penelope Cruz Joins ‘Sex And The City 2’ In Cameo Role

“Sex and The City 2” is about to get a lot sexier.

Penelope Cruz has reportedly filmed an appearance in the sequel to the 2008 box office hit, according to OK! Magazine.

Brooke Elliott On Shooting With Paula Abdul & Fighting Over Liza Minnelli On ‘Drop Dead Diva’

Brooke Elliott sprung out of the theater world and became a hit on primetime cable TV over the past few months by playing a recently deceased 24-year-old perky model who comes back to earth in the body of a 30-something curvy lawyer in “Drop Dead Diva.”

The actress, who AccessHollywood.com named a Rising Star over the summer, lived up to the accolades thanks to her effervescent performance as the legal eagle with a developing conscience, Jane Bingham.

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.

Liza Minnelli Talks Michael Jackson Dedication

Over the weekend, Liza Minnelli dedicated “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” during her Hollywood Bowl performance to her late friend, Michael Jackson, and she told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson why she chose to pay her respects at that particular show.

On The Download: Liza Minnelli At The Hollywood Bowl

Whether or not you are a fan of Liza Minnelli – there’s no doubt, this legend still puts on one hell of a show!

Following her 2008 stand on Broadway for “Liza’s at The Palace,” which itself followed a 75-city international tour, Liza With a “Z” (not an “S” because that goes “Ssss” not “Zzzz”) invaded Los Angeles last weekend for a grandiose two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl, as the city’s fires burned behind her.

Rising Star: Brooke Elliott

Just two weeks into the new series “Drop Dead Diva,” Lifetime has a hit on its hands. Actually, they have two.

There’s the spirited comedic drama about a shallow, but not unkind model – Deb — who dies in a tragic car accident and fleeces one of Heaven’s office assistants to rejoin life, just not in the body she expected. And then there’s Brooke Elliott, the beautiful series star, who plays the model, whose new life is enhanced by the brimming brain of her host’s body — legal whiz Jane Bingum — and the lawyer’s size 16 figure.

Bret Michaels Stays Positive About Tonys Mishap

Bret Michaels ain’t lookin’ for nothin’ but a good explanation.

The Poison frontman says he’s “trying to remain very positive and somewhat humorous” about the mishap that left him with a broken nose and busted lip at the Tony awards Sunday night. But he expressed dismay that show organizers didn’t show more concern for him at the time.

Bret Michaels’ Rep Slams Tonys: Liza Minnelli Would’ve Been Treated Better!

Bret Michaels’ camp issued a statement about the nose fracture and busted lip the rocker got while performing in the Tony Awards opening number on Sunday – slamming the producers of the theater awards show, saying if it had been “Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton or Elton John the Tonys would have at least issued a letter of concern.”

Broadway Stars Toast Susan Boyle At Tony Awards

Susan Boyle has already wowed Britain – along with the entire world via YouTube – but is the “Britain’s Got Talent” sensation ready for Broadway? Many of the 2009 Tony Awards attendees told Access Hollywood they’d love to see SuBo on the Great White Way.

ROLL CALL: Mariah Carey Embraces Her New Curves

Plus, Terrence Howard stops traffic for a chick. Audrina is spotted with an ex! Plus, see the stars from Broadway’s biggest night!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Notable Quotes From The 2009 Tony Awards

Notable quotes from 2009 Tony Awards, presented Sunday night:

‘Billy Elliot’ Dominates Tonys, Taking 10 Awards, Including Best Musical; ‘Carnage’ Best Play

Broadway’s Tonys seemed a family affair this year, with an outpouring of generosity from winners to losers despite the domination of the evening by “Billy Eliot,” which won 10 awards, and one actor bringing his wife to the stage to stand by him while he accepted his prize.