June 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jason Bateman has come to the defense of the Oscar-nominated film, “Juno,” claiming the movie should not bare blame for the flood of teen pregnancies in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Find out what the “Juno” star had to say about the real-life drama the media has branded “The Juno Effect.”
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March 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Janet Jackson has debuted at the top of the album chart with her new one, "Discipline."
Janet’s first chart-topping album in seven years bested Erykah Badu, who netted the number two slot with her new entry, "New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)." It also beat out stiff competition from last week’s, number one — Jack Johnson’s "Sleep Through The Static."
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March 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Ellen Page won’t be headed to “Hell” after all. Eric Dane scrubs in with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. Plus, Ashton Kutcher gets a new leading lady love.
It’s all in the latest edition of the Access Hollywood Casting Call!
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February 29, 2008
by Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Brad sports a new haircut for a new film and will Tom Brady bulge it like Beckham?
Plus, is Nicole Richie going to Broadway? Why is Diablo Cody so blogging mad? And where will the new Indiana Jones film make its debut?
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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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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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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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February 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The globe-trotting thriller "Jumper" leaped to a box office win with $27.2 million on a weekend when Hollywood offered something for everyone, with new films for action fans, teens, family audiences and the date-movie crowd.
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February 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Score one for the elder statesmen of rock. Thanks to his appearance at the Super Bowl half time show, two weeks ago, Tom Petty is back in the singles charts with an old hit.
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February 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Ellen Page is headed straight to "Hell," while Kristen Bell prefers a
trip to "Rome." Plus, a new project for Michelle Pfeiffer! It's all in
the latest edition of the Access Hollywood Casting Call!
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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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February 3, 2008
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First, she sells out a nationwide concert tour. Now Miley Cyrus and pop-star alter-ego Hannah Montana are selling out movie theaters in such record-breaking style that the film's run has been extended.
"Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert," the 3-D film chronicling her recent tour, was the biggest debut ever over Super Bowl weekend, pulling in $29 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Distributor Disney planned to have the movie out for only a week but now has decided to keep it in theaters until it runs its course.
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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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February 1, 2008
Scott Mantz
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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January 31, 2008
KANSAS CITY, MO. --
AMC Entertainment Inc is offering guests the rare opportunity to
experience all five motion pictures nominated by the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences for “Best Picture,” on one special day.
On
Saturday, Feb. 23, the AMC Best Picture Showcase will take place at
approximately 80 AMC theatres in 35 markets nationwide* (check local
listings for availability and show times). Guests can purchase an
exclusive AMC Best Picture Showcase All-Day Pass for only $30.
Moviegoers will have the chance to see all five Oscar®-nominated “Best
Picture” films and will also receive a large popcorn with unlimited
refills for the entire day. This limited AMC Entertainment offer is
valued at more than $50.
More info on participating cities and theaters, inside!
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January 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Listen in on what some of the stars had to say at the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards!
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January 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The epic spoof "Meet the Spartans" fended off "Rambo" to nab
the top spot in the weekend box office.
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January 25, 2008
BURBANK, CA --
“America’s Got Talent” kicks off Season Three Contestant Search – click to see where you can audition!
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January 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The Academy Award nominations are here! Who got the nod and who got snubbed?
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January 25, 2008
BURBANK, Cailf --
NBC’s hit competition show “Last Comic Standing” and host Bill Bellamy is ready to roll in a barrel of laughs when they hit the road in a multi-city search for America’s funniest new comedian for season six.
Click inside to find out where you can audition!
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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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January 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The monster film destroys the competition over the weekend. How did Katie Holmes' new film do?
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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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January 16, 2008
LONDON, U.K. --
The tragic period romance "Atonement" dominated the race for the
British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 14 categories,
including best picture, actor, actress and director.
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January 16, 2008
by Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, John defends Jessica, Casey Affleck has a boy, and "Juno" skates into another plum role!
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January 13, 2008
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Film legends, Jack & Morgan, beat out Ellen Page's "Juno" and Tracy Morgan's "First Sunday" to land in the top spot.
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January 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The "High School Musical" sweethearts leave their classmates behind for their own big-screen projects. Plus, Christian Bale and Johnny Depp become "Enemies."
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January 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The indie super group lands in the top spot with the formerly name your own price album.
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January 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Nicolas Cage may be running out of
storage room for his loot. Disney’s “National Treasure:
Book of Secrets,” with Cage as a history buff on the trail of a lost city
of gold, was the No. 1 box office draw for the third straight weekend with
$20.2 million, according to studio estimates
Sunday.
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January 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Playing the parts of a pirate and a
murdering barber has paid off for Johnny Depp.
The actor has been named the “Top Money-Making Star of 2007” in Quigley
Publishing Company’s 76th Annual Poll.
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December 30, 2007
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Hollywood will finish the year with record revenues of about $9.7 billion, up from the previous best of $9.45 billion in 2004, according to box-office tracker Media By Numbers.
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January 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Justin Bruening, the star of NBC’s
“Knight Rider” movie was hurt last Friday while filming the TV movie update of
the popular 1980s show.
Bruening injured his knee so badly he needed hospitalization according to a
rep for NBC, who issued an exclusive statement to Access Hollywood.
“Justin Bruening, who stars in the upcoming NBC movie ‘Knight Rider,‘
experienced a knee injury Friday afternoon while filming a fight scene,” a NBC
publicity rep said in the statement. “He was taken to the hospital and was
treated and released. He’s in good spirits and is looking forward to returning
to work soon.”
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January 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“Knight Rider” rides again! NBC has
announced plans for a new two-hour movie event based on the hit 80’s NBC series
that launched David Hasselhoff to stardom and the Hoff will be making a cameo!
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January 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“Knight Rider” rides again! NBC has
announced plans for a new two-hour movie event based on the hit 80’s NBC series
that launched David Hasselhoff to stardom and the Hoff will be making a cameo!
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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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November 21, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The new “Rider” incarnation will centers around Mike Tracer, Michael Knight’s son, who did not know his father, played by Justin Bruening. The movie will also co-star Deanna Russo, from “The Young & the Restless,” starring as Sarah, the daughter of KITT inventor.
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October 8, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (October 8, 2007) — An intriguing and mystifying meeting of the minds takes place on live television when famed mentalist Uri Geller and world-renowned mystifier Criss Angel conduct an intensive search for the next great mentalist on “Phenomenon.”
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August 2, 2007
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CARACAS, Venezuela (August 2, 2007) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez praised U.S. actor Sean Penn on Wednesday for his critical stance against the war in Iraq, saying the two chatted by phone and soon plan to meet in person.
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July 13, 2007
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June 13, 2007
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SWAN LAKE, Mont. (June 13, 2007) — An escaped prison inmate once accused of plotting to kidnap David Letterman’s son was recaptured Wednesday, but a man who fled with him was still on the loose, authorities said.
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May 17, 2007
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NEW YORK, NY (May 17, 2007) — FOX announced today the additon of 10 new series to their 2007-08 primetime television schedule, including a new comedy with Kelsey Grammer & Patricia Heaton and a new reality series from the creators of “American Idol!”
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May 14, 2007
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LONDON (May 13,2007) — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has pledged a major contribution to a $3 million reward fund for the safe return of a British girl who has gone missing in Portugal, a Sunday newspaper said.
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May 10, 2007
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LOS ANGELES (May 10, 2007) — Reality shows can have spin-offs, too.
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March 30, 2007
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LAS VEGAS (March ) — For the second time in three years, the Miss America Pageant is homeless.
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March 20, 2007
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LOS ANGELES (March 20, 2007) — The search for a jury in the murder trial of legendary record producer Phil Spector focused immediately on the power of celebrities in Los Angeles and whether they have an advantage over other defendants.
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March 13, 2007
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LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2007) — Attention, inventive Americans: ABC’s “American Inventor” is embarking on its second-season search for you.
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February 7, 2007
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BURBANK (February 1, 2007) — NBC’s unscripted laughfest “Last Comic Standing” will return to the schedule this summer with new host Bill Bellamy, new talent scouts including “Last Comic Standing” alumni Alonzo Bodden, Ant and Kathleen Madigan — and an all new quest — to find the funniest new comedian in the world.
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January 26, 2007
LOS ANGELES --
LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2007) — “Ugly Betty” and Golden Globe winner America Ferrera is just one example of a real woman taking over Hollywood.
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January 11, 2007
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LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2007) — Twelve finalists have been chosen to compete for the chance to perform with “SexyBack” singer Justin Timberlake at the Grammy Awards.
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January 11, 2007
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Los Angeles, Calif. (January 11, 2007) --- Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep will lead the cast of the film “Mamma Mia!,” her first movie musical. The film will be produced by Universal Pictures and is expected to start shooting this summer in both Greece and Great Britain.
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January 7, 2007
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HOUSTON (January 7, 2006) — A nationwide talent search for dancers fleet-footed enough to back up Beyonce Knowles came to the pop diva’s hometown as hundreds turned out to audition for 40 open slots.
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December 4, 2006
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NEW YORK (December 3, 2006) — Katie Couric’s ratings, attempts to inject an opinion segment into the “CBS Evening News” and search for a signoff have all been meticulously detailed in print. The state of Rosie O’Donnell’s relationship with the other women of “The View” is monitored daily.
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November 30, 2006
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LOS ANGELES (November 30, 2006) — The world mourned the loss of animal expert and conservationist Steve Irwin, aka ?The Crocodile Hunter,? when he was killed by a stingray early this fall.
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November 14, 2006
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Sienna Miller (CAPRICORN) and Jude Law (CAPRICORN) are two people who came together not out of chemistry and mutual attraction but, like Narcissus seeing his image in a mirror, because they both had a similar chart type and saw themselves in the other. Unfortunately, this kind of mirror relationship is seldom satisfying, as it has no inherent glue to hold it together. As they gain self-confidence, they turn away from each other and search for a person they can more naturally work, grow and interact with.
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November 7, 2006
LOS ANGELES --
LOS ANGELES (November 2, 2006) — Christopher Reeve’s children are carrying on their dad’s crusade: finding a cure for paralysis. Alexandra and Matthew Reeve both serve on the board of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which Reeve established to fund research for therapies and a cure, People magazine reports in its Nov. 13 issue.
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November 6, 2006
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BURBANK - November 6, 2006 — Billy Bush (”Access Hollywood”) has signed on to host NBC’s upcoming talent competition series “Grease: You’re the One That I Want,” which will premiere Sunday, January 7. Bush will be joined by co-host United Kingdom TV personality and theatre star, Denise Van Outen, as the series searches for the next Sandy and Danny to headline the new Broadway production of the hit musical “Grease.” The announcement was made today by Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment.
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November 3, 2006
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BEVERLY HILLS (November 2, 2006) — Mel Gibson was honored by a Latino business organization Thursday for his upcoming film “Apocalypto.”
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November 2, 2006
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Billy Bush: “ This is really kind of an exploratory mission, you deciding to get back into making music?”
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October 19, 2006
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NEW YORK (October 18, 2006) — If you’ve been looking for Nemo, that rebellious fish from the 2003 animated film “Finding Nemo,” you can soon find him on stage, along with his overprotective clown fish of a father Marlin and the movie’s other aquatic characters.
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October 17, 2006
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NEW YORK (October 17, 2006) — Menudo is making a comeback.
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October 6, 2006
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Comedian Dane Cook is taking his “Tourgasm” to Las Vegas. Cook, along with buddies Gary Gulman, Robert Kelly and Jay Davis, will perform the popular show Nov. 17 at The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas.
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October 2, 2006
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BURBANK (September 25, 2006) -? NBC hit “America’s Got Talent” is gearing up for an exciting second season, as creator and executive producer Simon Cowell (”American Idol”) announced today the multiple-city casting search for the most talented act in America, and provided a first look at some surprising twists for the second installment of the series, which will return at midseason.
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September 29, 2006
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Burbank, CA(September 25, 2006) — NBC hit “America’s Got Talent” is gearing up for an exciting second season, as creator and executive producer Simon Cowell (”American Idol”) announced today the multiple-city casting search for the most talented act in America, and provided a first look at some surprising twists for the second installment of the series, which will return at midseason.
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September 28, 2006
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(September 28, 2006) — Jewel will host the fifth season of USA Network’s “Nashville Star,” country music’s search for the next great country artist.
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September 11, 2006
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VENICE, Italy (September 10, 2006) — The Chinese movie “Still Life,” a surprise entry set against the backdrop of China’s gigantic Three Gorges Dam project, on Saturday won this year’s Golden Lion — the top award at the Venice Film Festival.
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August 9, 2006
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(August 8, 2006) — An all-star lineup including Eric Clapton, Madonna, Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz, Mick Jagger and David Bowie, The Dixie Chicks, Sarah McLachlan and more are set to slip Between The Covers for the release of the benefit album to hit stores on Tuesday, September 12th. Proceeds from the album, a compilation of covers of some of the greatest songs of this generation, will go to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation, which supports cancer, leukemia, and AIDS research. VH1, VH1 Classic and Logo are also set to air a thirty-minute special in conjunction with the album?s release. Created and produced by Paul Katz, Founder and CEO of Commit Media, the disc brings together for the first time thirteen inspired cover tracks of all-time classic songs by some of the music industry?s greatest songwriters and performers. ?I have learned over the years that when talented people who are in the public eye, like these musicians, come together for a greater good the end result is nothing short of amazing,? said Katz. ?Entertainers can make people aware of a cause and inspire us to make a difference.? The album will feature a littlesomething for everyone.
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August 8, 2006
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BURBANK, Calif. (August 8, 2006) — NBC will search for the next Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in “You’re the One That We Want,” a new talent competition series, where America will ultimately get to choose the two leads for a new Broadway production of “Grease,” which hits Broadway in June2007.
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June 19, 2006
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LOS ANGELES (June 19, 2006) — The Man of Steel was a paying gig for Brandon Routh even before he grabbed the lead in “Superman Returns.”
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June 6, 2006
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(June 6, 2006) — More light is being shed on the mystery of Olivia Newton-John?s missing boyfriend, as one of her fellow Aussies is on the case.
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May 9, 2006
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Nicole Kidman says her divorce from Tom Cruise was a “major shock” — and, she still loves him.
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April 30, 2006
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Named as one of Television Week’s 10 Most Bankable Stars in Syndication, Nancy O’Dell serves as the co-anchor of Access Hollywood,
the daily entertainment newsmagazine currently in its 12th season of
providing the most comprehensive coverage of entertainment news and
personalities on television. She was part of Access Hollywood’s
on-air team when the show launched in 1996, serving as weekend
co-anchor and weekday correspondent. In January 1999, O’Dell was
promoted to co-anchor and has since earned a reputation as one of
Hollywood’s leading entertainment journalists.
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