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    Wanda Sykes performs in New York

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    Wanda Sykes arrives at Elle’s 14th Annual Women in Hollywood party in LA

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    Wanda Sykes did a comedy special for HBO

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    Wanda Sykes wins for Outstanding Special Comedy

 
 

Wanda Sykes: ‘I’m Proud To Be Gay’

Wanda Sykes performs in New York

November 16, 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nev.

Wanda Sykes opened up about her sexuality in Las Vegas on Saturday — thanks to the passing of Prop. 8.

“You know, I don’t really talk about my sexual orientation,” she told a crowd rallying for the nationwide protest against the California ballot initiative, according to The Associated Press. “I didn’t feel like I had to [before]. I was just living my life, not necessarily in the closet, but I was living my life.”

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Adds Two Female Cast Members

Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins

November 13, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

“Saturday Night Live” is adding two female cast members, an NBC source confirmed to Access Hollywood.

The new members are comediennes Michaela Watkins (pictured at right, “The New Adventures of Old Christine”) and Abby Elliott (“King of the Hill”).

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ROLL CALL: Taylor Swift Blames Camilla Belle For Break Up With Joe Jonas

Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas

November 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson grab a Whopper. And, will Jack Black spill Angelina Jolie baby beans in the future?

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

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It’s A Girl For Adam Sandler & Wife

Jackie and Adam Sandler

November 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Adam Sandler has welcomed a new addition to his family – a baby girl.

The “Don’t Mess With the Zohan” star confirmed he and wife Jackie welcomed the couple’s second daughter, Sunny Madeline, on Sunday, November 2.

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Stewart, Colbert Parody Election In Real Time

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart host Comedy Central’s ‘Indecision 2008’

November 05, 2008

NEW YORK, NY

Culminating their satirical coverage of the campaign, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert teamed up for a live one-hour comedy special — though Stewart had his Cronkite moment, too.

About 11 p.m. EST, Stewart became possibly the first comedian to announce presidential election result on live national television.

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McCain, Fey Poke Fun At Campaign On ‘Saturday Night Live’

Tina Fey as Sarah Palin with John McCain on ‘SNL’

November 02, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

Republican John McCain poked fun at his presidential campaign’s financial shortcomings and his reputation as a political maverick in an appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

The presidential hopeful made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the show, with Tina Fey reprising her memorable impersonation of McCain’s running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

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Sarah Palin Takes Prank Call From Fake French President

Running mates Sarah Palin and John McCain on the campaign trail

November 01, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedian posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and telling her she would make a good president someday.

“Maybe in eight years,” replies a laughing Palin.

The Republican vice presidential nominee discusses politics, the perils of hunting with Vice President Dick Cheney, and Sarkozy’s “beautiful wife,” in a recording of the six-minute call released Saturday and set to air Monday on a Quebec radio station.

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Tina Fey: Playing Palin ‘Weirdest Thing That’s Ever Happened To Me’

Tina Fey and Sarah Palin

October 31, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

As the star of “30 Rock” and former Weekend Update anchor and ex-head writer of “Saturday Night Live,” Tina Fey has seen a lot — but she told Access Hollywood‘s Billy Bush that the recent buzz over her “SNL” portrayal of vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin tops it all.

“The Sarah Palin thing is by far the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to me, and I’ve been around some weird things,” Tina told Billy. “You couldn’t have predicted. Like, who would have predicted that this lady that I kind of look like would be running for vice-president.”

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Amy Poehler Misses ‘SNL’ — For Birth Of Baby Archie!

Amy Poehler and husband Will Arnett at the Emmy Awards

October 26, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

Amy Poehler will miss tonight’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” thanks to the birth of her baby, Access Hollywood has learned.

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