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Hugh Jackman Ready To ‘Be A Slob Again’

October 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

As Hugh Jackman’s reign as People’s Sexiest Man Alive winds to a close, the star told the mag that losing the title would be a relief.

“Now the pressure’s off,” he said. “I can be a slob again.”

Life After ‘300:’ Gerard Butler Still Battling On The Big Screen

August 25, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

In the new action film, “Gamer,” video games have conjoined with reality, and gamers can control the lives of real people from the comfort of their couches. It can sound a little like today’s Hollywood: teenage boys rule the world.

The star of “Gamer,” Gerard Butler, has seen his star rise thanks to that very demographic, who have cheered him in “300,” Guy Ritchie’s “RocknRolla” and the 2001 TV series, “Attila,” his early breakthrough.

Rising Star: ‘Terminator Salvation’s’ Sam Worthington

May 14, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Working with legendary action film director McG is an actor’s dream, and it was one which came true for Access Hollywood’s latest Rising Star, Sam Worthington, after he joined the cast of “Terminator Salvation.”

“I do every movie because of the director,” the 32-year-old Australian told Access Hollywood. “McG – he’s such an enthusiastic, passionate [director] that he was the reason I signed on.”

Hugh Jackman On His ‘Wolverine’ Workout & Diet: I ‘Wiped Out Entire Gene Pools Of Chickens’

April 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

It’s not easy being Wolverine, the X-Men’s toughest mutant superhero – just ask Hugh Jackman.

The Aussie actor, who’s played the role in four “X-Men” movies, including his upcoming spin-off, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” said getting into superhero shape is serious business.

“I was probably training for a year before we started,” Hugh told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson. “That was the key.”

Zac Efron Talks Marriage, Staying Out Of The Tabloids & Leonardo DiCaprio’s Advice

April 14, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Zac Efron may be making the leap from teen-dream to grown-up movie star with this weekend’s release of “17 Again,” but don’t expect him to cut loose any time soon.

The 21-year-old star told GQ’s May 2009 issue that although he enjoys having alcohol in private with pals, he has no plans to put his partying on parade.

Access’ Nancy O’Dell Among New ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Cast

February 09, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell has made a living interviewing celebrities. Now, she’s about to join the “Stars.”

“Dancing With The Stars” revealed the latest cast of celebrities gearing up to lace up their dancing shoes and strut their way into the homes of millions during the “All Night Name Drop” on ABC Sunday night.

David Beckham On Breaking Into Films: ‘Never Say Never, Except About That!’

October 27, 2008

LONDON, United Kingdom

He may be pals with Hollywood’s elite, but David Beckham has no plans to head off the soccer field and follow his friends on to the big screen.

“What film career? I haven’t got one,” the soccer star told British GQ’s December issue.

Beckham, who is celebrating two decades as a soccer star, appears on the cover of British GQ, which is also celebrating it’s own 20-year anniversary (as a magazine). In the mag, Becks explained he had no plans to expand his resume to include movie work.

‘Gossip Girl’ Guys On Cougars, Attacking Grannies & Overcoming ‘Gayface’

October 01, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

From Dan and Serena’s break-up… to Chuck’s hot pursuit of Blair… to Nate’s cougar woes, the guys of “Gossip Girl” haven’t had it easy on the CW show’s second season – but the actors who play them tell Details magazine that being real-life stars, well…. it’s going a little better.

“To do what we do? Sometimes I feel like we’re cheating the rest of the world,” Penn Badgley, who plays Dan, told the mag for their November issue.

So how does Ed Westwick differ from Chuck Bass, and what are the biggest challenges that face Chace Crawford off-screen?

That, and much more … inside!

Gerard Butler Talks Unzipping Thandie Newton, Nurse Madonna & Those Cameron Diaz Rumors

September 05, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

Scottish actor Gerard Butler sent millions of tongues wagging when he sported a six-pack and a short, Spartan military loincloth in “300.” Though he has a few less CGI muscles on his physique these days, he’s now lighting up the screen (and still baring bits of his body) alongside Thandie Newton in Guy Ritchie’s new cockney film, “RocknRolla.”