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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.

Travolta Family Talks Making ‘Old Dogs’ A Family Affair

Making “Old Dogs” was a family affair for the Travoltas.

John was joined on the movie by actress wife Kelly Preston and their daughter, Ella Bleu, who made her Hollywood debut.

Gerard Butler Going Back To War On Big Screen

Enough of the romantic comedies – Gerard Butler is going back to war.

Butler has signed on to star opposite Ralph Fiennes in “Coriolanus,” a contemporary big screen remake of William Shakespeare’s classic tale of political drama in ancient Rome, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Fifteen TV Aliens Who Are Out Of This World

As Anna the gorgeous leader of the ‘V’‘s on ABC’s re-imagining of the 1980’s mini-series, Morena Baccarin has heads turning. In honor of the show’s premiere we’ve searched the TV vaults to find 15 other-worldly creatures who captured our imaginations over the years.

See who made the list… inside.

Jim Carrey’s Scrooge Rings In Hollywood Holiday Spirit

Hollywood loves money. So does Ebenezer Scrooge. So what better way to launch the holiday season than putting the old money-grubber at the head of the line to separate movie-goers from their cash?

Access Top Ten: TV’s Leading Ladies You Love To Hate

Lies! Blackmail! Manipulation! From “Ugly Betty’s” Wilhemina Slater to “Gossip Girl’s” Blair Waldorf, these television characters will stop at nothing to get exactly what they want.

Johnny Depp Lights Up Spike TV’s ‘Scream 2009’

A larger-than-life snowglobe filled with murderous little girls, a “Battlestar Galactica” spaceship and comic-book legend Stan Lee flying overhead on a bouquet of giant balloons — just a few signs that Spike TV’s “Scream 2009” is different from other awards shows.

Dish Of Salt: Emmy Blog Part II (Backstage & HBO After Party)

The rest of Laura Saltman’s backstage and HBO after-party blog… after the jump!

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12:35 - And that’s a wrap on Emmy’s ‘09

12:15 - The stunning Mariska Hargitay arrives and is immediately accosted by Andre Leon Talley for a photo. At the same time Chevy Chase sneaks out of the party.

11:51 - Jane Krakowski arrives and chats with Kathy Griffin.

11:50 - ‘New Moon’ hottie Kellan Lutz arrives to the HBO party. He’s yummy.

Neil Patrick Harris Deserves A Prize Of His Own As Outstanding Host Of Emmy Awards Broadcast

 Isn’t it time to name Neil Patrick Harris to a Cabinet position as Secretary of Cool?

As host of Sunday’s prime-time Emmy broadcast, he offered up persuasive evidence that he can bring new waves of cool to the stalest of institutions — like the Emmys.

Lucinda Williams Weds On Stage In Minneapolis 

Lucinda Williams has shared her emotional music with fans for years, and on Friday, the singer-songwriter shared another personal moment with her listeners – her wedding.

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.

Walter Cronkite Celebrated At Memorial Service

Former President Bill Clinton remembered Walter Cronkite as “a great citizen and a profoundly good human being” during a memorial service Wednesday for the legendary newsman.

Clinton saluted Cronkite for “an inquiring mind and a caring heart and a careful devotion to the facts.”