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Christina Applegate Leads Charge In Auction Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness

Actors, musicians, and athletes have designed and autographed one-of-a-kind “I Love…” T-shirts to be auctioned off to benefit Christina Applegate’s foundation, Right Action for Women, in support of Lee National Denim Day on October 2, one of the largest single day fundraisers for breast cancer in the nation.

Celebrities who have lent their support include Fergie, Apl.de.ap and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, the cast of ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” Ashley Tisdale, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees, Jennifer Morrison, Carrie Ann Inaba, Gabrielle Union, Fran Drescher, Tiffani Thiessen, Tim Daly, Access Hollywood’s own Nancy O’Dell, and Melissa Gilbert.

Ellen DeGeneres: ‘I’m Going To Be A Great [‘Idol’] Judge Because I’ve Spent My Whole Life Being Judged’

Ellen DeGeneres is taking on her critics who are worried she won’t have the chops to sit behind the judge’s table on “American Idol.”

Dish Of Salt: Live Blogging The Emmys Red Carpet

Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman blogs all of the red carpet action from the 2009 Emmy Awards.

4:32 - Kim Kardashian says to press, “I’m not doing any interviews tonight.” OK well, then why did you come to the Emmy red carpet?

4:30 - Blake Lively looks simply stunning in a red Versace gown. She says she picked it because she thought it was young and modern and loved the color.

4:20 - After I tell John Krasinski he should gain sympathy weight to go along with Pam’s pregnancy he says he’s glad I’m not writing for the show.

More…. after the jump!

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.

Kara DioGuardi Shops New Reality Show About ‘Dropped’ Music Artists

If your record tanked and your label has cut you loose – Kara DioGuardi wants to give you another shoot at stardom!

According to New York Magazine’s Vulture blog, the “American Idol” judge is shopping around a new reality show about giving music artists a second chance.

Paula Abdul On Ellen DeGeneres Joining ‘Idol’: ‘I Wish Her The Best Of Luck’

Paula Abdul has issued her approval for her “American Idol” replacement.

“I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol,” Paula Tweeted on Thursday.

Randy Jackson: Ellen DeGeneres Will Be ‘American Idol’s’ ‘Voice Of The People’

Some fans might be divided on the addition of Ellen DeGeneres to the “American Idol” judges’ table – but Randy Jackson told Access Hollywood that the daytime talk show host is bringing the heat the FOX reality series.

Ellen DeGeneres Named New Permanent ‘American Idol’ Judge

Ellen DeGeneres is the new full-time judge on “American Idol.”

The TV talk show host announced the news during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday that she is the new “Idol” judge, filling a seat left vacant by Paula Abdul, who chose not to return to the show last month.

Avril Lavigne To Make Things ‘Complicated’ For ‘American Idol’ Contestants

“American Idol” hopefuls searching for the beaming smile of Paula Abdul at the judges’ table this week will be met with the emo scowl of Canadian pop-rocker Avril Lavigne!

Avril - and previously announced Katy Perry - will join “Idol” when it comes to Los Angeles this week for the final two days of auditions.

Kristin Chenoweth To Join ‘Idol’ Judges In Orlando

“American Idol” is getting creative with their guest judges.

In the second time in under a week, the FOX reality competition has asked a star of Broadway – Kristin Chenoweth – to fill in at a regional audition, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Neil Patrick Harris Joins ‘Idol’ Judges In Texas

He may never have released a pop album, but that hasn’t stopped upcoming Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris from sitting on the “American Idol” judges’ table.

Access Hollywood has confirmed that the “How I Met Your Mother” star sat in with Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson on day two of the “Idol” auditions in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday.

Joe Jonas Signs On For ‘Idol’ Judge Slot; Kelly Clarkson Approached

Joe Jonas is joining “American Idol.”

A rep for the Jonas Brothers confirmed that the raven-haired singer has signed on to judge alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuard.