Eva Longoria-Parker supports Tony at the Lakers-Spurs game, May 21, 2008
Paula, Randy and Simon get ready for the show
David Cook sings to the ‘Idol’ fans after his win
May 22, 2008
CHARLESTON, West Virginia --
Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck have signed up to help raise money for an athletic complex at her hometown university in West Virginia.
University of Charleston President Ed Welch says Garner and Affleck will serve as honorary hosts at a September 19th fundraiser.
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May 22, 2008
NASHVILLE, Kentucky --
The 5-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother, authorities said.
The girl, Maria Sue, was hit in the driveway of the family’s home Wednesday afternoon by a Toyota Land Cruiser driven by her teenage brother, said Laura McPherson, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
David Cook is no professional athlete, but he celebrated like one after winning “American Idol” on Wednesday night.
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Find out what Cook had to say about runner-up Archuleta. Former “Idol” contestant Bo Bice reveals his baby’s name. And Britney’s new sound?
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Seventeen-year-old David Archuleta made a major impact on “America Idol” all season long. From his tender cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine” to his sweet rendition of the Robbie Williams standard “Angels,” Archuleta was a heavy vote getter who was always sent to the safety seats, until last night, when America voted and named his 25-year-old competitor, rocker David Cook, the “American Idol.”
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
On Wednesday night, David Cook, a bartender from Kansas, was crowned the “American Idol,” but the night before, Simon Cowell had David Archuleta pegged for the crown. And apparently, it wasn’t just Cowell who thought “Archie” would take home the prize – Cook told Access Hollywood late last night, he thought he’d be runner-up as well.
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May 22, 2008
CHICAGO, Illinois --
Prosecutors trying to prove that a woman appeared in a sex tape with R. Kelly when she was underage — over her protestations that she didn’t — have turned to one of her childhoodfriends, the friend’s father and two relatives.
The R&B superstar is accused in the child pornography trial of videotaping himself having sex with a girl who may have been as young as 13. His attorneys have said Kelly is not on the tape and the alleged victim, now 23, denies she’s the person in the video.
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May 22, 2008
SANTA MONICA, CA --
MTV has announced additional presenters for the “2008 MTV Movie Awards.” Sarah Jessica Parker, Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Edward Norton, Dwayne Johnson, Katharine McPhee and Emma Stone have been added to the growing list of presenters.
They join previously revealed presenters Steve Carell, Jack Black, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Seth Rogen, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Rumer Willis, Brendan Fraser and Danny McBride. In addition, Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls will take the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited live performances.
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
After 97.5 million votes were cast, 23 million more than in any other season, rocker David Cook was crowned the “American Idol” on Wednesday night, besting teen opponent David Archuleta.
Cook, who wasn’t even planning to audition when he accompanied one of his brothers to the “Idol” tryouts, took home 56 percent of the votes cast, compared to just 44 percent for Archuleta.
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She was arguably the nicest contestant in “American Idol” history, and last night Melinda Doolittle, from Season 6 was back on the scene and updating Access Hollywood about her musical endeavors.
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
On Wednesday night’s “American Idol” finale, the contenders for the title had the honor of taking the stage with rock, pop and R&B royalty. On the red carpet before the show, Access Hollywood found out “Idol” judge Paula Abdul had worked with some of them first.
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi is used to winning with a lot of people watching, and Tuesday’s “Dancing With the Stars” finale was no exception.
But how did “Dancing” stack up against “Idol” in the ratings?
Find out inside!
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Some may consider Jake Gyllenhaal as Hollywood royalty, but now he’s officially a “Prince.”
Jake will star in “Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time,” a big screen feature based on the popular video game series, Disney has announced.
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Britney Spears may have traveled to Costa Rica for five days to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood, but Tuesday night the pop star was back to the action.
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May 21, 2008
ROSLYN, New York --
Hayden Panettiere of NBC’s Heroes and social computing platform Zude.com are offering Hayden’s fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join her and other celebrities at a Save the Whales Again! fundraiser and a private whale watching tour in the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California.
Fans are invited to bid at a charity auction hosted on eBay Giving Works at www.ebay.com/hayden benefiting the Save the Whales Again! Campaign. The auction runs for 10 days, and bidding will close at 7 p.m. EST on Friday, May 30.
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tonight’s “American Idol” finale just got a little bit more star-tacular with news that George Michael is planning to perform.
Plus Paula finally goes on the record, picking her favorite David to win.
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May 21, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Denise Richards & Charlie Sheen’s marriage may have ended in 2006, but the animosity continues to rage on.
During an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show on Tuesday, Denise lashed out at her ex-husband over an e-mail that Charlie claims Denise sent then-girlfriend and now-fiancee Brooke Mueller alleging she asked him for a sperm donation after their split.
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
David Archuleta may have been the judges’ pick to win “American Idol,” but the teenager’s stunning performances on Tuesday night were in danger of never happening after he lost his voice leading up to the show.
Plus David Cook talks about who he was really competing with in the finale.
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
On her new album, fans will find it’s finally just Miley being Miley.
“Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus is set to release her first full-length album under her own name, according to Billboard.
The new album, “Breakout,” will be released on July 22.
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May 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
After 14 years of marriage, another woman may have come between Shania Twain and her husband, Robert “Mutt” Lange, several sources reportedly told People.
According to People, sources “close to the situation” claim a woman named Marie-Ann Thiebaud, a longtime secretary and manager of the couple’s chateau in Switzerland, was romantically involved with Lange.
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May 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have released the first photo of their wedding, exclusively to People.
Find out all the wedding details inside!
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May 21, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
In the wake of Linday Lohan’s fur coat faux pas, a New York nightclub is coming to LiLo’s aid, offering the starlet her own mink.
John Englebert, owner of Prime nightclub and Suzie Wong Saki Lounge, has offered to buy Lindsay a new $11,000 blond mink coat, as well as settle the lawsuit against her, after she walked out of New York hot spot 1 Oak with another woman’s coat earlier this month.
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May 21, 2008
LONDON, England --
Amy Winehouse will perform at this summer’s Glastonbury Festival.
She will play the festival’s main Pyramid Stage on June 28, just before headliner Jay-Z, it was announced Wednesday.
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May 20, 2008
JERUSALEM, Israel --
There’s going to be “sex,” but not in two Israeli cities.
Forum Films, the Israeli distributor of the soon-to-be-released “Sex and the City” movie, said advertising posters and billboards won’t be hung in Jerusalem and Petah Tikva because residents there don’t want the word “sex” on display.
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May 21, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. --
Lou Pearlman, the man who created the Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in federal prison for engineering a decades-long scam that bilked thousands of investors out of their life savings.
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MovieMantz Review: ‘Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull’
Scott “Movie” Mantz takes a look at the latest installment in the “Indiana Jones” franchise. Does Harrison Ford still have what it takes? And should you spend your $13 dollars this weekend to see it?
First Look: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season Finale Clips
Check out these clips from the season finale of “Grey’s Anatomy”!
Backstage With ‘Idol’ Runner-Up David Archuleta
“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta is backstage with Access’ Shaun Robinson and talks about his love for “Idol” winner David Cook.
Kristi Yamaguchi Wins ‘Dancing’
From an Olympic gold medal to the shiny mirror ball trophy, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi was victorious over pro football player Jason Taylor on the season finale of “Dancing With the Stars.” Mel B checks in with the winner backstage.
Behind-The-Scenes Of ‘High School Musical 3’
“High School Musical” has become a global phenomenon and Access went behind-the-scenes of the third installment, which promises to be bigger and better than the last two.
Madonna Mayhem In Cannes
Madonna mania was unleashed at Cannes and she did not disappoint the crowd at the Palais as she showed off a vintage look.
Denise Richards Talks Charlie Sheen Email Scandal!
Denise Richards sets the record straight about the scandalous e-mail that she allegedly sent Charlie Sheen’s girlfriend.
First Look: Lindsay Lohan On ‘Ugly Betty’s’ Season Finale (Airs May 22, 2008)
Check out these clips of Lindsay Lohan from the season finale of “Ugly Betty.”
First Look: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season Finale (Airs May 22, 2008)
Check out these clips from the season finale of “Grey’s Anatomy”!
