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James Van Der Beek Files For Divorce

James Van Der Beek and wife Heather Ann McComb are divorcing.

According to People, Los Angeles court records show the couple has split after nearly six years of marriage.

Michelle Williams Talks Life & Parenting Without Heath Ledger

Michelle Williams has opened up for the first time in over six months about her life with daughter Matilda following the 2008 death of Heath Ledger.

In a new interview for Vogue’s October 2009 issue, Michelle revealed that Heath’s death in January last year brought a heavier paparazzi presence on their lives.

Paramount Bumps ‘Shutter Island’ To February

Paramount Pictures has moved Martin Scorsese’s “Shutter Island” from an October release date to February, which takes it out of awards consideration for this year.

Studio chairman and chief executive officer Brad Grey said Friday that the scheduling shift from Oct. 2 to Feb. 19 was an economic decision.

Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway Among Oscar Invitees

Hugh Jackman, Seth Rogen, Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway and Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle have been invited into the exclusive Hollywood club that votes on the Academy Awards.

Michelle Williams Talks Raising Matilda & Taking Time Off After Heath Ledger’s Death

Michelle Williams has said she will not raise her and the late Heath Ledger’s daughter, Matilda, in Hollywood.

“I wouldn’t raise [Matilda] there. For all the obvious reasons – being the daughter of… Being an actor’s daughter. It’s a town that’s about one thing and I want her to have options,” Michelle told Britain’s Telegraph newspaper.

Heath Ledger Wins Best Supporting Actor Oscar

Heath Ledger will now forever be known as an Oscar winner.

Ledger won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight.”

It is the first Oscar for the late actor, whose family accepted the award on his behalf.

Heath Ledger’s Family Celebrates His Oscar Nod And Acting Legacy

A dozen members of Heath Ledger’s family have come to Hollywood, and though it’s still not known whether any of them will accept an Oscar on his behalf, they’re already celebrating the late actor’s legacy.

The twelve — Ledger’s parents, stepparents, siblings and cousins — were guests of honor at a party thrown by Australians in Film to recognize Aussie Oscar nominees and introduce the inaugural recipient of the Heath Ledger scholarship Thursday night at the Chateau Marmont.

Heath Ledger’s Family Arrives In LA; Headed To Oscars

The family of the late Heath Ledger arrived in Los Angeles on Wednesday, four days before the Academy Awards on Sunday.

According to The Australian newspaper, Heath’s parents – Kim and Sally, and his sister, Kate — were among the family members who landed at LAX and spoke with reporters.

The family will be attending the Oscars this weekend.

Daughter Matilda To Receive Heath Ledger’s Oscar If He Wins

If Heath Ledger is named best supporting actor at Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony, his daughter, 3-year-old Matilda Rose Ledger, will become the owner of the Oscar statuette.

But it won’t really be hers until her 18th birthday on Oct. 28, 2023 — and even then, only if she signs a contract.

Rep: Michelle Williams Not Accepting Golden Globe In Heath Ledger’s Absence

If Heath Ledger wins the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his iconic role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight,” it won’t be Michelle Williams up on stage accepting the award for the late actor, a rep for the actress tells Access Hollywood.

Michelle Williams On Heath Ledger’s Death: ‘In Some Ways It Gets Worse’

Michelle Williams has spoken about her grief over the death of Heath Ledger — her ex-boyfriend and the father of her daughter, Matilda.

“It’s so sad,” Williams told Newsweek in a new interview to promote her film “Wendy Lucy.” “I guess it’s always changing… What else can I say?”

Access Star Sightings: November 14, 2008

Thursday, November 13 in NYC — Harry Connick Jr. and Chris Meloni hanging out with the Muppets to help launch the Muppet Whatnot Workshop at FAO Schwartz… Julianne Moore and her husband Bart Freundlich at the Hugo Boss event chatting with “Mad Men” actor John Slattery and his wife, Thalia… Rosie O’Donnell on a special date out with her son at the premiere of “Billy Elliot” on Broadway.

Wednesday, November 12 in NYC — FORD Models Karla Devine, Sveva Alviti and Elena K along with actress Zoe McClellan, Rosario Dawson, Sabrina Bryan and others attended the launch of “Awareness: Inspiring Stories About How To Make A Difference” at the Kenneth Cole New York store in Grand Central…

And In LA -- Jessica Biel at the Heart of Los Angeles charity event at the Biltmore downtown — She was being honored for her service to the organization… Valerie Bertinelli eating at Katsuya in Studio City… Jamie Lee Curtis at eyebrow guru Anastasia’s in Beverly Hills explaining to the ladies at the reception desk how she plans to thwart the waiting paparazzi by sneaking out the back door and making her way through an alley to the parking garage.

Plus, many more!