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Emmy Nominations Announced, ‘30 Rock’ Leads Sitcoms With 17 Noms

July 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

This year’s top Emmy award nominations include basic cable programs for the first time ever.

Find out what other television shows were nominated inside!

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Primetime Emmy Awards Nods In Major Categories

July 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Find out who was nominated for the 2008 Emmy Awards.

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Britney Spears Snubbed By Emmys

July 2, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Well, at least they can’t take away her Grammy.

Following her guest-starring stint on CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother,” Britney Spears has been left off of the list of Emmy’s 11 semifinalists in the category of Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, according to the Los Angeles Times’ Gold Derby column.

Despite earning largely rave reviews for her turn as Abby the receptionist on the hit sitcom, Brit couldn’t crack the top 11, although she was one of 41 actresses to be considered for a nomination.

However, Britney wasn’t the only guest-starring celeb to get the snub.

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Lil Wayne, T-Pain Rule BET Awards

June 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

T-Pain and Lil Wayne have owned the music scene over the past year: It seems as if T-Pain’s voice has accented half the hits on urban radio, while Lil Wayne, another ubiquitous collaborator, has appeared on the rest.

In addition, Lil Wayne just this month scored the year’s best-selling album sales debut with 1 million copies sold of his new CD, “Tha Carter III.”

So it was appropriate that both artists dominated Tuesday’s BET Awards with not only their energetic performances but their presence, despite winning just one trophy each.

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Presenters Announced For 2008 ESPY Awards

June 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Host Justin Timberlake will be joined on stage by the world’s premiere athletes and Hollywood’s biggest stars when the 2008 ESPYs comes to Los Angeles next month.

The 16th annual celebration of the best moments from the year in sports will be televised on ESPN and ESPN HD, Sunday, July 20, at 9 PM ET.

This year’s presenters will include Lance Armstrong, Jason Bateman, David Beckham, Kristen Bell, singer/actress Ashanti, Zac Efron, Brendan Fraser, Samuel L. Jackson, Jet Li, Steve Nash, David Ortiz, Candace Parker, IndyCar racer Danica Patrick, golfer Annika Sorenstam, Kate Walsh and Luke Wilson with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

More, inside!

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New Oscar Rules Limits Song Noms To 2 Per Film

June 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Last time around, the Oscar songs category was three times “Enchanted” — a trick that may never be repeated.

The number of original songs that can be nominated from a single movie will now be limited to two, according to a rule change by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The academy’s governors approved the change late Tuesday.

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Neil Patrick Harris & Kristin Chenoweth To Announce Emmy Nominations

June 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Television veteran Neil Patrick Harris of CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother” will join “Pushing Daisies” star Kristin Chenoweth in announcing the nominees for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards next month.

Harris and Chenoweth will make the announcement on July 17 at 5:40 AM PST at the Television Academy in Los Angeles.

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Miley Cyrus To Host Teen Choice Awards 2008

June 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Miley Cyrus has been tapped to host 2008 Teen Choice Awards, it was announced on Tuesday.

“Teen Choice 2008” airs Monday, Aug. 4 on Fox.

This year’s nominees are led by the gang from “Gossip Girl,” which snagged 14 total nominations.

Who else might walk away with a coveted surfboard?

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Britney Spears Is A Possible Emmy Award Nominee

June 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

She already has a Grammy under her belt. But is Britney about to add an Emmy to her mantle?

The pop star-turned-sitcom guest star doesn’t have the golden statue in her hands just yet, but she’s one step closer.

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‘Grey’s’ Source Brands Heigl Emmy Statement A ‘Slap In The Face’

June 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

A “Grey’s Anatomy” show insider has branded Katherine Heigl’s remarks over withdrawing from the Emmy race on Wednesday, “an ungrateful slap in the face,” according to Entertainment Weekly.

Find out why at least one person behind the scenes is so upset, inside!

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Katherine Heigl Pulls Name From Emmy Race; Blames ‘Grey’s’ Material

June 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Katherine Heigl will not be an Emmy contender this year.

The “Grey’s Anatomy” star, who won Best Actress at the Emmys last year, has pulled her name from the list of contenders for the 2008 ceremony, blaming her withdrawal on the show’s scripts.

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Cameron Mathison & Sherri Shepherd To Host Daytime Emmy Awards

May 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Cameron Mathison has a new partner: Sherri Shepherd.

The soap star and former “Dancing With the Stars” contestant will host the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards with “The View” gabber and actress-comedian live from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on June 20, ABC said. Neither Mathison nor Shepherd has ever hosted the Daytime Emmys, nor has either won one.

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Vanessa Williams To Host Sixth Annual TV Land Awards In June

May 22, 2008

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. --

TV Land today announced that Vanessa Williams, actress, singer and star of the current comedy hit “Ugly Betty” has been tapped as host of this year’s sixth annual “TV Land Awards.”

The network also announced that this year’s show will honor Mike Myers, Garry Marshall, “Roseanne,” “The Golden Girls” and Jonathan Winters among others. The show will tape on Sunday, June 8 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. and will premiere on TV Land on Sunday, June 15 at 9 p.m. ET.

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Ellen, ‘The View’ Among Daytime Emmy Nominees

April 30, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“The View,” “Rachael Ray” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” were among the Daytime Emmy Award nominees announced Wednesday.

The programs will compete for best talk show, while the new category of best informative talk show pits nominees “Dr. Phil,” “The Tyra Banks Show” and “A Place of Our Own” against eachother.

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Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler Take Home CMT Awards

April 15, 2008

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Taylor Swift won female video for “Our Song” and Rascal Flatts won group video of the year for “Take Me There” during Monday’s Country Music Television awards.

“Are you serious? I can’t even believe this,” said Swift, 18, who won in a field that included Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes and Miranda Lambert.

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Justin Timberlake Tapped As ESPY Host

March 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Justin Timberlake is hosting an awards show — and it's not the Grammys.

ESPN has lined up the 27-year-old singer-actor to host its annual ESPY Awards show this summer, celebrating some of the best and funniest moments in sports over the past year.

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Christian Siriano Joins Access As 'Fierce' Kids Choice Correspondent

March 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Christian Siriano is bringing his "fierce" self to the Kids' Choice Awards orange carpet later this month.

Fresh off his coronation as the new king of "Project Runway," the pint-sized designer will be joining Access Hollywood as a guest correspondent for Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards on March 29 in Los Angeles.

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Regis Philbin To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At Daytime Emmys

March 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

His talk show has never won a Daytime Emmy, but now Regis Philbin will be singled out with a lifetime achievement award.

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Marion Cotillard Tells Access Her 9/11 Comments 'Taken Completely Out Of Context'

March 3, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Marion Cotillard has found herself in the middle of a post-Oscar outrage concerning comments she made about a 9/11 conspiracy theory. The Oscar-winning actress tells Access Hollywood her comments — from a February 2007 interview on France's "Paris Premiere" cinema program, are not as they appear.

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Rep: Nicole Kidman Did Not Drink At Oscars

February 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Nicole Kidman’s rep has denied a report that the pregnant star drank wine at last week’s Oscars.

Find out what Nicole was actually drinking and what she did backstage at the ceremony.

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Oscar Producer Apologies For Whoopi 'Oversight'

February 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

An emotional Whoopi Goldberg said she was upset after being left out of an Oscars montage, showing hosts of the famed awards show over the years.

And now, Oscar producer Gil Cates is offering his apology, calling Whoopi’s absence an “absolute oversight.”

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Whoopi Goldberg Emotional After Being Left Out Of Oscar Montage

February 25, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

Whoopi Goldberg seemed sad and choked up on "The View" Monday when her fellow co-hosts discussed how she was not included in a montage featuring Oscar hosts during the AcademyAwards telecast.

She hosted the event in 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2002.

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Katherine Heigl Talks Oscar Style, Baby Plans & Having Jack Nicholson Call Her 'Sugar'

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Her gorgeous red dress won Katherine Heigl Access Hollywood’s number one Style Star award.

When Nancy O’Dell delivered the news personally, Kathryn opened up about her star-studded evening, getting called "sugar" by Jack Nicholson and how she's almost ready for baby.

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Ryan Seacrest, Gary Busey Talk Odd Oscars Encounter

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Following their awkward-to-say-the-least red carpet run-in, Ryan Seacrest and Gary Busey take to the airwaves to discuss the encounter.

But why did Gary call Ryan a “champion of honesty?”

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Tilda Swinton On Her Clooney Bat Jab, Giving

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

She only just won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, but already, Brit Tilda Swinton has given it away.

Just as she promised to do on stage at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, the flame-haired actress gave her gold statute to her agent, Brian Swardstrom.

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Sarah Larson On Hitting The Oscars Red Carpet With George Clooney

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Last night, George Clooney added some major star power to the 2008 Oscars red carpet and he did it with girlfriend Sarah Larson on his arm.

The "Michael Clayton" Oscar nominee drew some of the loudest screams as he sauntered his way in, but what was it like for Sarah? Find out what George's first lady told Access!

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Oscar New Couple Alert: Sean Penn & Supermodel Petra Nemcova

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Sean Penn is back in the dating pool, taking a dive into the deep end of couple-dom with supermodel Petra Nemcova at a slew of Oscar weekend events.

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Did Oscars Pull Worst Ratings Ever?

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The Oscars are a ratings dud.

Nielsen Media Research says preliminary ratings for the 80th annual Academy Awards telecast are 14 percent lower than the least-watched ceremony ever.

Nielsen said Monday that overnight ratings are also 21 percent lower than last year, when "The Departed" was named best picture.

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ROLL CALL: International Stars, Red Dresses & New Couples Reign At Oscar 2008

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The biggest night in film was full of international delights. For the first time in over 40 years, the acting awards were swept by international stars. But we know what you're really wondering — who dazzled and who looked frazzled!

Plus, Penn and Petra & Clooney and girlfriend heat up a soggy Oscars.

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Oscar Goes International; All Four Leads Are European

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It was a tough year to be an American at the Academy Awards. For the first time since 1965, all four acting trophies were awarded to non-American actors.

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'No Country For Old Men' Wins Big At Oscars

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The Coen brothers completed their journey from the fringes to Hollywood's mainstream on Sunday, their crime saga "No Country for Old Men" winning four Academy Awards, including best picture, in a ceremony that also featured a strong international flavor.

Javier Bardem won for supporting actor in "No Country," which earned Joel and Ethan Coen best director, best adapted screenplay and the best-picture honor as producers.

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Gary Busey Causes A Stir On Oscar's Red Carpet

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Gary Busey lived up to his reputation by strangely crashing Ryan Seacrest's interviews on the Academy Awards red carpet.

While Seacrest was interviewing Jennifer Garner and Laura Linney on the live E! pre-show broadcast, Busey repeatedly interrupted.

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Now Hear This: Notable Quotes From The Oscars

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Quotes from Sunday night's 80th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles:

"George Clooney, you know, the seriousness and the dedication to your art, seeing you climb into that rubber batsuit from `Batman & Robin' — the one with the nipples, every morning under your costume, on the set, off the set, hanging upside-down at lunch — you rock man." — Tilda Swinton, thanking "Michael Clayton" co-star George Clooney after winning best supporting actress trophy.

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"I'm speechless. … Thank you life. Thank you love. It is true there (are) some angels in this city." — Marion Cotillard, after winning best-actress Oscar for "La Vie en Rose."

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Access Inside The Kodak: Blogging The Oscars

February 25, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --

Access Hollywood producer Michael Lewittes is inside the 80th Annual Academy Awards, and he's bringing you updates throughout this evening.

Keep checking back here for all of his access insights!

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7:48 PM — Wesley Snipes and I just talked a little. Asked him how he was to have the IRS issue over. He said, he was, "much relieved." And when I pressed whether it was a good feeling, he gave an emphatic, "Hell yeah!" He's looking forward to getting back to the business of making movies.

8:01 PM — Just talked with Steve Guttenberg and Marlee Matlin and asked them who's going to win. Marlee said she was, and when I asked who was going down in flames, she pointed to Guttenberg. Very cute rapport. She said he'll lose so he can vote for her. Guttenberg and I talked about living for the moment. He lost his labrador of 15 years two nights ago, but is taking it OK. He said he won't get another dog.

8:10 PM — Tilda Swinton and her boyfriend hit the bar. She enjoyed a celebratory glass of white wine.

8:16 PM — It was a little big surprising that there was only one or two super brief claps when Tom Hanks said the "Best Short Documetary" would be announced by servicemen and servicewoman in Iraq.

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Despite Snub, Best Song Co-Winner Granted Spontaneous Oscar Acceptance Speech

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It could've gone down as one of the harshest moments in Oscar history. The orchestra swelled just as petite Best Original Song co-winner Marketa Irglova stepped up to the microphone to speak following partner Glen Hansard. The pair won for their tune "Falling Slowly" from the indie musical "Once," but only Hansard gave an acceptance before their moment in the spotlight seemed to be over.

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The Complete List Of 80th Annual Academy Awards Winners

February 25, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --

Here's the complete list of winners at the 80th annual Academy Awards, presented Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Stars Show Off Glowing Oscar Baby Bumps

February 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The hottest accessory on this year's Oscar red carpet was carried beneath the designer gowns.

Nicole Kidman, Jessica Alba and most noticeably Cate Blanchett brought baby bumps to the Academy Awards. And though Angelina Jolie was nowhere to be found, hers got a big shout-out from host Jon Stewart, who noted the number of actresses who are expecting.

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Oscars Fashion Report: Stars Seeing Red

February 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The best word to describe the red-carpet fashion at the Academy Awards: red.

Katherine Heigl, Helen Mirren, Miley Cyrus, Julie Christie, Ruby Dee, Anne Hathaway and Heidi Klum were among the stars in red gowns Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Dish Of Salt: Blogging The Oscars Red Carpet

February 25, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --

AccessHollywood.com's Laura "Dish of Salt" Saltman was on the red carpet at the 80th Annual Academy Awards.

Check inside to read her entire Blog.

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4:53 PM — A very, very, very pregnant Cate Blanchett poses in an interesting halter gown. It can't be fun being that pregnant and having to find a dress.

4:56 PM — Renee Zellweger's silver sequined Carolina Herrera gown is pretty but did she even brush her hair before hitting the red carpet. It's all over the place. She does have great arms though.

5:00 PM — Diane Lane & Josh Brolin are seemingly the last to arrive. Josh plants a sweet kiss on Diane's temple.

5:05 PM — As crews begin to break down and the red carpet action is over, Nicole Kidman's publicist tells us that she is stuck in traffic.

5:15 PM -- Nicole Kidman finally arrives with her husband Keith Urban. This is the first time she has brought him to the Oscars since they have been together. She looks lovely in black satin. Her baby bump is very slight but noticeable for sure. She waves to the fans that are screaming for her. As they pose she whispers sweetly in Keith's in ear. She towers over him by several inches.

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Hollywood Goes Green For Oscars

February 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The Oscars will keep up with the Hollywood trend of going green when the 80th Academy Awards kicks off on Sunday.

Academy President Sid Ganis announced on Friday that the ceremony is involved in using “ecologically intelligent practices” for the ceremony, an initiative they are carrying out in collaboration with the Natural Resources Defense Council, a non-partisan environmental and advocacy organization.

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Elton John Hits High Note With Oscar After Party

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

With Vanity Fair sitting out this year's celebrations, the belle of the Oscars parties was a piano playing Elton John.

The 60-year-old singer's 16th annual viewing dinner and after-party benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation topped other bashes Sunday, with 750 guests and a bevy of A-list stars who sipped cocktails and feasted on a four-course meal under the Pacific Design Center's red-draped tent.

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Diverse Array Of Films Share Top Honors At Independent Spirit Awards

February 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

"Juno," "The Savages," and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" shared top category honors at the 2008 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards, making the highly anticipated annual event into a celebration of the diverse films that captured the public’s attention this year.

"Once," "Crazy Love," "Talk to Me," "The Lookout," "August Evening," and "I’m Not There" also received awards at the event.

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Murphy & Lohan Rule The Razzies

February 23, 2008

SANTA MONICA, Calif. --

A year after his Academy Awards dream went up in smoke, Eddie Murphy has not just one consolation prize, but three: Razzie Awards as worst actor, supporting actor and supporting actress for the comedy "Norbit."

The fourth acting "dis-honor" announced at Saturday's Golden Raspberry Awards went to Lindsay Lohan.

Find out who else won!

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Top Ten Most Memorable Oscar Speeches

February 23, 2008

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Every year the Oscars roll around and we look forward to seeing who will win and what the stars will wear. But occasionally — in good years anyway --we get a memorable speech out of the Awards themselves. Below is our list of the most memorable Oscar speeches (in chronological order).

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Ellen Page Tells Barbara Walters She Doesn't Deserve The Oscar

February 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Once again, Barbara Walters interviews Hollywood's hottest celebrities for her 27th Annual Oscar edition of "The Barbara Walters Special," airing Sunday on ABC.

This year, Barbara sits down with upcoming "Indiana Jones" star Harrison Ford, "Ugly Betty's" Vanessa Williams, teen mega-star Miley Cyrus, and 2008 Academy Award nominee Ellen Page.

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Hollywood Preps For Oscar Night

February 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

As film's biggest night approaches, Access Hollywood's own Shaun Robinson and Tony Potts are on the scene at the Kodak Theater bringing the details on the 80th Annual Academy Awards.

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Madonna & Demi Moore Throw Last-Minute Oscar Bash

February 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Leave it to Madonna and Demi Moore to pick up where Vanity Fair left off, as the icons of music and screen are filling the post-Oscar party gaps left by the canceled Oscar parties.

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MovieMantz: Oscars Predictions 2008

February 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The biggest night in Hollywood almost didn’t happen at all – at least, not in the traditional sense – but now that the writers strike is over, it will be business as usual on Sunday, February 24, at the 80th Academy Awards!

So, if you're in an Oscar pool, have no fear; I'm here to help!

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Michael Moore: Bringing Fidel Castro To The Oscars?

February 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

"Sicko" director Michael Moore jokes that Fidel Castro would be a "ratings grabber" at Sunday night's Academy Awards show.

Moore's Oscar-nominated documentary on the health-care industry concludes with a trip to Cuba, where he seeks care for a group of 9/11 responders who have experienced health problems.

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George Clooney: The Hillary Clinton Of The Oscars?

February 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

For anyone getting ready to fill out their Oscar predictions, George Clooney has one piece of advice – don’t bet on “Michael Clayton.”

Clooney (who swears he has never lost an Oscar pool) offered up his picks for this year’s Academy Awards. And while the actor offered praise for his own film, he didn’t think “Michael Clayton” stood much of a chance in most of the categories.

But why does Clooney compare himself to Hillary Clinton for this year's Oscars? And who does he say is Barack Obama?

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Salma Hayek, Adrian Grenier Among The Stars At Global Green's Annual Pre-Oscar Party

February 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Salma Hayek, Oliver Stone, Bill Maher and Adrian Grenier were among the stars who toasted Hollywood's commitment to the environment at the 5th annual Global Green pre-Oscar party.

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Mary J. Blige To Perform At Elton John's Oscar Party

February 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Two longtime AIDS activists are seeking to make beautiful music together on Oscar night: Mary J. Blige will join Elton John on stage for a duet at John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party Sunday.

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Kanye Honors Mom With Emotional Grammy Tribute

February 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

With the word "MAMA" cut into his hair, Kanye performed a special version of his 2005 song "Hey Mama," while paintings of angels flashed above.

It was emotional, but had the feeling of a duty West needed to fulfill for himself and his mother.

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Amy Winehouse Wins Big At Grammys

February 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Trapped half a world away by the place she promised to never "go, go, go," a vibrant, exuberant Amy Winehouse dominated the Grammys on Sunday night, winning five awards and delivering a defiant performance of her autobiographical hit "Rehab" via satellite from London.

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Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard Win Big At BAFTA

February 10, 2008

LONDON, U.K. --

Daniel Day-Lewis won the best actor award at the British Academy Film Awards Sunday, cementing his place as an Oscar favorite for his role as a larger-than-life oilman in "There Willbe Blood."

Marion Cotillard of France won the best actress prize for her portrayal of songstress Edith Piaf, while the literary tearjerker "Atonement" was named best picture.

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Stars Flock To Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Bash

February 10, 2008

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --

Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Janet Jackson, David Beckham — and even new mom Nicole Richie — all hit the town to attend Clive Davis' celebrity soaked pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills.

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Barack Obama Wins Grammy For 'Hope'

February 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Barack Obama has topped a Clinton in another contest: the Grammys.

The presidential candidate beat both former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter to win best spoken word album for the audio version of his book "The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts OnReclaiming The American Dream."

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Kanye West, Amy Winehouse Lead Grammy Field

February 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Kanye West is nominated for a leading eight Grammy awards and has a history, good or bad, of creating memorable awards show moments. But the superstar rapper and producer may be upstaged on Grammy night by another nominee who's not even able to attend Sunday's ceremony.

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Vanity Fair Cancels Oscar Bash

February 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The writers strike may be over by the time the Oscars roll around, but at least one organization has decided that a celebration isn’t in order – Vanity Fair.

The magazine announced today that they are canceling their annual Oscar party, according to columnist Nikki Finke.

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Keira Knightley's 'Atonement' Dress To Be Auctioned For Charity

February 4, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --


The green dress that Keira Knightley wore so well in the Oscar-nominated film is being auctioned for a good cause, do you think you can wear it as well as she did?

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Ellen Page, George Clooney Party At Oscar Luncheon

February 4, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --


Cate Blanchett was missing in action, but George Clooney, Viggo Mortensen and Hollywood's new darling, Ellen Page, partied with more than 100 other nominees at today's Oscars luncheon in Beverly Hills.

Find out who made it, who didn't and what the stars think of their nominations, inside!

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MovieMantz: Oscar Predictions 2008; Cut to the Chase

February 1, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of digging the peripheral effect the Writers Strike is having on all the awards shows this season.

I, for one, would not mind one bit if the Oscars kept it tight and lean, but on the other hand, we are talking about the Oscars here, and it would be a crying shame if “the biggest night in Hollywood” could not live up to its well-deserved reputation. Yes, we all know what that means – tons of nonsensical questions to the well-dressed attendees on the red carpet. But in the end, the awards themselves will prevail, especially if the winners in the major categories shape up to look something like this —

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Actress Sean Young Checks Into Rehab

January 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES. Calif. --

Following a night of outbursts and antics that got her thrown out of the Directors Guild Awards on Saturday, Access Hollywood has learned that Sean Young admitted herself to rehab on Monday.

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Grammys Granted Waiver From WGA

January 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It appears the show will indeed go on for the Grammys, as the striking Hollywood writers union announced it will let its members work on the Grammy Awards.

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Actress Sean Young Ousted From DGA Awards After Reportedly Heckling Presenters

January 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Why was the actress heckling presenters and yelling in French at the stage? What did security guards do with Sean after the heckler became the heckled! Find out all the details!

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'No Country For Old Men,' 'Sopranos' Win Big At SAG Awards

January 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Who else took home the hardware as the stars braved the rain and a soggy red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild Awards?

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SAG Awards: A Star-Studded Show By And About Actors

January 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Find out all the details of the season's first star-studded awards show.

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'There Will Be Blood' & 'No Country for Old Men' Lead Oscar Nominations

January 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The Academy Award nominations are here! Who got the nod and who got snubbed?

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Tom Cruise Set As Presenter At Screen Actors Guild Awards

January 23, 2008

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Tom's appearance at the SAG Awards ups the show's formidable star power. Who else will be there too?

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Stars React To Oscar Nominations

January 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Find out what the stars have to say now that the nominees have been revealed for the 80th Academy Awards!

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'Ugly Betty' & 'Desperate Housewives' Among GLAAD Awards Nominees

January 21, 2008

PARK CITY, Utah --

Find out all the GLAAD Awards nominees.

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Complete List: 2008 Oscar Nominees

January 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The full list of all nominees for the 80th Academy Awards, to be handed out on February 24th.

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The 80th Academy Awards Poster Is Revealed

January 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Check out the poster for the upcoming Oscars!

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Oscars & Grammys Hang In The Balance As Strike Rages On

January 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --


Will the biggest nights for film & music be stripped of their star power? Or even happen at all?

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DGA is 'Wild' About Penn, Also Nominates Coen Brothers For Directing's Top Honor

January 8, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Find out all the nominations for the Directing Guild Awards.

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People’s Choice Awards Move To Magazine Format

December 19, 2007

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (December 19, 2007) – The People’s Choice Awards as you’ve come to know them are changing.

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Access Rising Star: Ellen Page

November 30, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ellen describes her newest film as a ” hilarious, wonderful, corky, fantastic, story.” Juno also stars Michael Cera of “Superbad” fame, along with Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman.

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‘Idol’ Alumni Daughtry, Underwood Win Big At AMAs

November 19, 2007

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Justin Timberlake was a long-distance winner, accepting by video from Australia as his name was called for male pop-rock artist and in the soul/R&B album category for his “FutureSex/LoveSounds.”

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Beyonce, Justin, Daughtry Up For American Music Awards

November 18, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

After two weeks of writer strike-imposed reruns of his late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel was to return to live TV as host of the three-hour ceremony, which was to be broadcast live on ABC from the new Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The show’s basic script was written before the strike began last week, but there were no writers to provide Kimmel with his trademark quips about current events.

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‘Bourne Ultimatum’ Leads People’s Choice Nominees

November 9, 2007

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (November 9, 2007) — “The Bourne Ultimatum” was among leading nominees for the 34th annual People’s Choice Awards, organizers said Thursday.

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Carrie Underwood Wins At Country Music Association Awards

November 8, 2007

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Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox thanked country radio for “being our mouthpiece.”

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Pirates Can’t Wait For ‘Sicko’ To Hit Theaters

June 18, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Sicko” chronicles the struggles of ordinary Americans — some with insurance coverage, others without — to navigate the health care bureaucracy. Moore contrasts the system with those of Canada, France and Great Britain, which have government-run programs, portraying U.S. insurance companies and supportive politicians in both parties as the villains.

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Michael Moore’s ‘Sicko’ Hits Cannes

May 19, 2007

CANNES, France --

“I can understand why [the health care] industry’s main recipient of its contributions — President Bush — would want to harass, intimidate and potentially prevent this film from having its widest possible audience,” Moore wrote in the letter, addressed to U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

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