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UPDATED: Billy Bell Drops Out Of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

October 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Illness has forced Billy Bell out of the competition on “So You Think You Can Dance,” Access Hollywood has learned.

No details were given about Bell’s illness.

Paula Abdul To Rejoin ‘So You Think You Can Dance?’

September 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Paula Abdul may make an appearance after all on “So You Think You Can Dance?,” her former boss, ex-“American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe, Tweeted on Friday.

“I saw Paula @ the ‘Power of Women’ event yesterday. I asked her to come on SYTYCD again and she said she would. I hope she means it?” Nigel, a producer and judge on the show, Tweeted.

Dish Of Salt: Live Blogging The Emmys Red Carpet

September 20, 2009

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman blogs all of the red carpet action from the 2009 Emmy Awards.

4:32 - Kim Kardashian says to press, “I’m not doing any interviews tonight.” OK well, then why did you come to the Emmy red carpet?

4:30 - Blake Lively looks simply stunning in a red Versace gown. She says she picked it because she thought it was young and modern and loved the color.

4:20 - After I tell John Krasinski he should gain sympathy weight to go along with Pam’s pregnancy he says he’s glad I’m not writing for the show.

More…. after the jump!

Emmy Countdown: Karina Smirnoff, Maksim Chmerkovskiy Rehearse Emmy Dance Routine

September 18, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are days away, but Hollywood is already gearing up for Sunday’s awards. Here’s a look at what’s already going on around Tinseltown:

Director & Choreographer Adam Shankman Joins ‘SYTYCD’ As New Judge

September 16, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The judge’s table on FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance” has landed a new permanent dance expert.

Director and choreographer Adam Shankman, whose film credits include “Bedtime Stories,” “17 Again,” “Hairspray” and “The Wedding Planner,” will join judges Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe on the reality competition series. Adam has guest judged the show multiple times in past seasons, including most recently in the preliminary pre-taped rounds this season.

Tubey Awards Winners Announced

September 14, 2009

NEW YORK, NY

This summer, Bravo’s Television Without Pity asked TV junkies to cast their votes for the best, worst, most improved and just plain craziest characters, series, moments and more from the 2008-2009 season. And after a record-breaking 2.4 million votes were cast, the results can finally be revealed!

Access Hollywood also participated in this year’s Tubeys, with five categories of our own. The results… after the jump.

Exclusive: Paula Abdul Confirms Vegas Show In The Works; Talks Simon Cowell’s Phone Call To Her Mom

August 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Paula Abdul is heading to Las Vegas for her own show.

At a Sunday night soiree in Los Angeles to celebrate Lifetime’s primetime hit “Drop Dead Diva,” which Paula guest stars on in episodes airing September 13 and October 11, the former “American Idol” judge confirmed the rumors she is about to get her own show in Sin City.

Former ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Choreographer Arrested & Charged With Sexual Assault

August 18, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Former “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographer Alex Da Silva was arrested on Tuesday on a felony warrant charging him with sexually assaulting four female victims, Access Hollywood has confirmed.