Paris Hilton and Benji Madden are back in black at the grand opening of Wasted Space in Las Vegas
Jessica Simpson sings at Country Thunder in Randall, Wisconsin
Shakira waves to fans at the Independence Day parade in Leticia, Columbia
July 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood’s box office superheroes.
“The Dark Knight” took in a record $155.34 million in its first weekend, said Dan Fellman, head of distribution for Warner Bros., which released the “Batman Begins” sequel.
That topped Hollywood’s previous best of $151.1 million, set by “Spider-Man 3” in May 2007.
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July 20, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --
Fans aren’t the only ones excited about Shannen Doherty’s return to ‘90210.’
“All the girls on the show will be psyched!” once and future co-star Tori Spelling said on Saturday night. “That’s probably the best news the fans could ever get.”
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July 19, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
In her first public appearance since settling a very public divorce trial with ex-husband Peter Cook, Christie Brinkley went out to see another ex — piano man Billy Joel.
Joel, who was married to Brinkley from 1985-1994 and is the father of daughter Alexa Ray, headlined the final concert in New York’s Shea Stadium on Friday night.
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July 19, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --
Brenda Walsh is back in Beverly Hills.
Shannen Doherty will reprise her “Beverly Hills, 90210” role in multiple episodes of The CW’s new spin-off, “90210,” the network announced on Saturday.
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July 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Batman’s joust with the Joker has set another box office record.
Stoked by fan fever over the manic performance of the late Heath Ledger as the Joker, “The Dark Knight” set a one-day box office record with $66.4 million on opening day, Warner Bros. head of distribution Dan Fellman said Saturday.
The movie’s Friday haul surpassed the previous record of $59.8 million set last year by “Spider-Man 3.” “The Dark Knight” might break the opening-weekend record of $151.1 million, also held by “Spider-Man 3.”
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July 19, 2008
NICE, France --
Angelina Jolie has left the Lenval hospital in Nice, France with her new babies, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. It has been a week since she gave birth.
“Mrs. Angelina Jolie left the clinic Santa Maria of Foundation Lenval early in the morning, on July 19,” the hospital said in a statement to Access Hollywood on Saturday. “The mother and her babies are doing very well.”
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July 20, 2008
PHOENIX, Ariz. --
Rapper DMX was arrested at a Phoenix mall Saturday on suspicion that he gave a gave a false name and Social Security number to a hospital to get out of paying for medical expenses.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said that when DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, went to Scottsdale’s Mayo Clinic in April, he used the name “Troy Jones” and failed to pay a $7,500 bill.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have ended the custody fight for their two sons with an agreement allowing the pop star to see her children more, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
Spears’ attorney, Laura Wasser, told Access Friday at the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse that Britney will get more custodial time by the end of the year and Federline will retain full custody of their two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Eva Longoria Parker is looking forward to having a family with her husband of one year, Tony Parker — just not right now.
“Not in nine months,” the actress told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush in a new interview for “The Billy Bush Show.”
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Thanks to legions of curious fans who can’t get enough of teen band, The Jonas Brothers, the boys – Kevin, Joe and Nick — are up to their ears in reporters. Journalists aren’t the only ones after the band though – everyone is name-dropping them, from the Obama family, who talked up the Brothers in their exclusive Access Hollywood interview, to Coldplay.
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July 18, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
As Chris Finegan watched Heath Ledger’s stunning
portrayal of the Joker on Friday in “The Dark Knight,” he couldn’t help but think of another actor who wasn’t on the screen:
James Dean, who also died prematurely and tragically, nearly 53 years ago.
“Heath Ledger is going to have the same impact on our culture as James Dean did,” said Finegan, one of many fans across the country who were both awed and saddened by Ledger’s performance.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Khloe Kardashian was released from jail on Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
She served four hours and 37 minutes of her 30-day sentence.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
On Thursday, a “View” debate between Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Whoopi Goldberg over the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s use of the “N-word” in off air comments on Fox, attracted a lot of headlines. But it also caught the attention of several stars, who weighed in to Access Hollywood on the very hot topic.
Read on for what the stars of “Private Practice” and “Scrubs” had to say.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Salma Hayek has called off her engagement to businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, herrepresentative said Friday.
The couple announced their plans to wed in March 2007, and welcomed a daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault, several months later.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Move over George Michael! Katie Holmes will be testing out her singing pipes when she makes an appearance on “Eli Stone’s” second season, Access Hollywood has learned.
“I don’t think they were initially going to tell people, but she is singing and dancing on the show,” “Eli Stone” co-star Natasha Henstridge told Access Hollywood on Thursday
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July 18, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Contrary to a report in Star Magazine earlier this week, Kevin Federline wasn’t fired from the cast of the Broadway musical “Legally Blonde,” a rep for the show revealed to Access Hollywood.
“Star Magazine’s information is absolutely false. Jerry Mitchell and the producers were very excited about the possibility of Kevin Federline coming into the show,” Leslie Baden told Access. “Unfortunately, the timing on the show’s end didn’t work out.”
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Nic Cage wants almost 10 million for his Vegas pad. And “Valley Girl” slated for the movie musical treatment.
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July 18, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --
The women of Wisteria Lane may have only a few more years to resolve their assorted problems.
“Desperate Housewives” creator and executive producer Marc Cherry told a meeting of the Television Critics Association on Thursday that he plans to end the ABC series after seven seasons.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have ended their custody fight for their two sons.
Find out the details of the agreement inside!
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July 18, 2008
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. --
Rapper 50 Cent is free to take a vacation with his son after passing a court-ordered drug test.
The 33-year-old entertainer was in a Long Island courtroom Thursday to ask a judge for permission to take 11-year-old Marquise on a trip next month.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In her first significant leading role on the big screen, Fergie (Stacy Ann Ferguson) of the Black Eyed Peas has been cast as one of the final puzzle pieces in Rob Marshall’s ensemble musical, “Nine” for The Weinstein Company, Access Hollywood has learned exclusively. The casting will be announced Friday.
While there are several female leads in the film, including Academy Award winners Kate Hudson (announced Wednesday), Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Marion Cotillard, as well as Academy Award nominee Penelope Cruz, Fergie’s role will be significant.
More details on the film, inside!
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
According to a new report in US Weekly, Jennifer Garner is pregnant.
Garner’s “Alias” co-star, Victor Garber told the publication the actress is expecting her second child.
But his words were taken out of context, the actor told E! News on Thursday night.
Read on for all the details.
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July 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes said she was surprised by Katherine Heigl’s comments, after the actress removed her name from Emmy contention earlier this summer.
“When I was told [what she said], I found it surprising,” Rhimes told reporters during an ABC Television Critics Association panel in Los Angeles on Thursday.
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July 17, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
In a scene reminiscent of Rosie O’Donnell’s days on “The View,” hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Whoopi Goldberg got into a heated exchange over the use of the “N-word” on Thursday morning.
Tempers flared during a particularly sizzling session of the show’s “Hot Topics” segment while the ladies discussed Jesse Jackson’s recent off-air use of the “N-word” while preparing for an appearance on “Fox & Friends” weekend show two weeks ago. Jackson accused Barack Obama of talking down to African American and used the term in question.
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July 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Nothing dark about Batman’s first night at the box office.
“The Dark Knight” lit up cash registers during its midnight debut, stealing away with a record $18.5 million from 3,040 theaters, distributor Warner Bros. said Friday.
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Kids Spoof ‘The Dark Knight’ Trailer
Everyone is excited for the release of “The Dark Knight.” Wizard TV even found a group of young children who created their very own “Dark Knight” trailer. Clip provided by Wizard Magazine. (www.wizarduniverse.com)
The ‘N’ Word Debate Continues (July 18, 2008)
This hot topic erupted on “The View” and opinions are split showing that it’s not a black and white issue. So, is it OK for anyone to ever use the word?
Dina Lohan Talks ‘Living Lohan’ & Lindsay’s Rumored Romance (July 17, 2008)
Dina attends the Sephora 10-year anniversary party where she talks about the success of her TV show, “Living Lohan.” Plus, what does she think about Lindsay’s rumored romance with DJ Samantha Ronson?
All Access: Emmy Nominations 2008
“Ugly Betty’s” Vanessa Williams was thrilled with her Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. But “Desperate Housewives” was not so lucky, with none of the ladies getting a nomination.
Hollywood Radar: July 18, 2008
It’s tears and triumphs on “Student Body,” as overweight teens lose weight and gain confidence. “The Dark Knight” is getting “See Its” across the board!
First Look: ‘The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor’
Brendan Fraser is back as “Rick O’Connell” in the third installment of the billion-dollar “Mummy” series. And in this new scene, we have your first look as the Dragon Emperor, played by Jet Li, comes back to life!
The Cast Of ‘House’ React To Emmy Nominations (2008)
Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Jennifer Morrison, Olivia Wilde and Omar Epps react to the four nominations their show received.
Access Investigates: The ‘N’ Word
There might not be another more loaded word in our lexicon. With hundreds of years of hate behind it, the “N” word can invoke some very strong feelings.
Access Extended: Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly Talks ‘Step Bothers’
Will and John talk about how much they enjoyed the R-rating for the film, because it allowed them to cuss. Plus, they discuss the fight choreography, or lack there of, in the film.
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