November 03, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
In the weeks since ABC starting churning out the promos for the buzz-worthy reboot of the 1980s sci-fi mini-series “V,” Morena Baccarin’s angelic face has been everywhere. But the Brazilian-born, U.S.-bred beauty – AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star – who plays Anna, the breathtaking and mysterious leader of the Visitors, hasn’t had a chance to enjoy the spoils of being television’s newest “it” girl.
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October 22, 2009
By David Greenwald
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Most crime shows feature heroes who are easy to trust – but not so for “White Collar,” a new USA drama that stars Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey, a brilliant convict-turned-FBI consultant whose quick wit and dashing good looks help FBI White Collar Crime Unit agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) catch the most slippery criminals.
With his vintage Rat Pack style and con artist charm, it’s a role that may find Matt competing for Jon Hamm’s Don Draper as TV’s most stylish man – and it has made him AccessHollywood.com’s latest Rising Star.
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October 09, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
She may look delicate and fragile with her alabaster skin and lithe frame, but 24-year-old Carey Mulligan has some ferocious acting chops.
The 24-year-old actress is winning the hearts of critics from London to Los Angeles – and the honor of being AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star — with her mesmerizing performance in the indie film, “An Education,” which opens Friday in New York and LA.
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October 02, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
It’s a big week for British pop trio Noisettes.
The group – singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa (think Kylie meets Grace Jones), guitarist Dan Smith and drummer Jamie Morrison – AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Stars, are riding high off the release of their second album, “Wild Young Hearts,” by racking up appearances on show’s like “Ellen.”
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September 24, 2009
By Jolie Lash
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
It’s noon in Atlanta and “The Vampire Diaries” star Paul Wesley is only just getting up.
It wasn’t a raging party or a mad case of insomnia that forced the 27-year-old — AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star — to rouse from his slumber at lunchtime. Truth be told, the New Jersey-bred gent has only slept a few hours, the result of getting off work at the alarming early 4:30 AM.
“It’s not abnormal,” the surprisingly awake Wesley tells Access shortly after rising from his slumber. “It’s a very common thing for a vampire show.”
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September 09, 2009
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
In May, audiences were first given a glimpse of FOX’s “Glee,” when the network aired the pilot after the finale of “American Idol,” forcing fans to wait until the show’s return in fall for more. In addition to a stellar ensemble cast, hilarious writing and amazing pop songs re-imagined by a misfit high school choir, the series introduced a breakout star in the form of chanteuse Lea Michele.
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September 03, 2009
By David Greenwald
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
His name may not be on the marquee just yet, but if you’ve laughed at a movie in the last two years, you can probably thank Ken Jeong.
Since getting his big break as Katherine Heigl’s OB/GYN in “Knocked Up” in 2007, the actor has stood out in over a half-dozen big-screen comedies and TV appearances – and now, he’s AccessHollywood.com’s latest Rising Star.
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August 14, 2009
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
“Twilight” might rule the big screen when it comes to the vampire world, but every week this summer HBO’s “True Blood” has been delivering gripping edge-of-your seat drama, action – and not to mention, a nice dose of dark comedy – on the small screen. At the center of all the bloody fun is Swedish import, Alexander Skarsgard, as vampire Eric Northman, the undead hunk who might save your life – or suck it right out of you!
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