Alec Baldwin To Run For Office?

May 09, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse “The Body” Ventura and Ronald Regan parlayed their celebrity into successful political careers, and now Alec Baldwin hopes to follow in their footsteps.

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Karen Allen Is Thrilled Over `Indy’ Return

May 09, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Nothing ever seems to change in the stormy love-hate relationship between Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood.

The characters created by Harrison Ford and Karen Allen in 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark” are back at it with “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” due out May 22.

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Heath Ledger Portrait Wins Aussie Art Award

May 08, 2008

SYDNEY, Australia --

A portrait of Hollywood star Heath Ledger painted weeks before his death has won an Australian art award.

The painting features a bare-chested Ledger staring from the canvas as two images of the actor whisper into his ears.

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Robert Downey Jr. Talks ‘Iron Man’ And How It Almost Never Happened

May 07, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

After starting out the summer with a box office bang, Robert Downey Jr. stopped by Access Hollywood to talk about the success of “Iron Man,” the upcoming sequel and how he almost didn’t get a chance to suit up in Tony Stark’s armor.

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‘Grand Theft Auto’ Trumps ‘Iron Man’ At Cash Register

May 07, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Iron Man” might have surpassed the $100 million mark at the box office in its first week.

But a video game is making that success look like chump change.

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Word Of Madonna Film Reaches Village Of David Banda’s Father

May 07, 2008

BLANTYRE, Malawi --

Some 100 miles from Malawi’s capital, the dusty village of Lipunga has no movie theaters or video players, let alone electricity. But villager Yohane Banda has at least heard that Madonna’s new documentary is meant to draw attention to this southern African country’s poverty.

It’s a subject Banda knows well. Poverty forced him to put his son in an orphanage — and now Madonna is on the verge of adopting his son, David Banda, who turns 3 in September.

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George Clooney Gets Birthday Serenade From John Mayer

May 06, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

Not everyone can say they’ve had John Mayer sing them “Happy Birthday” – but George Clooney can.

Following the Costume Met Gala in New York on Monday night, Clooney and friends headed to hotspot Bungalow 8 for a private birthday celebration, Access Hollywood has learned.

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Tackling Age In ‘Sex And The City: The Movie’

May 06, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Early on in the new “Sex and the City” film — and don’t worry, we’re not spoiling the plot here — Carrie and longtime love Mr. Big are in bed together. A passionate interlude? Nah, they’re just reading. Except they both need glasses, and there’s only one pair.

Find out what the ladies of “Sex” thought about tackling age in the big movie!

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‘Superbad’ Leads MTV Movie Award Noms

May 06, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

The nominees for MTV Movie Awards are chock full of nerds.

“Superbad” leads with five nominations, including best movie and nominations for Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, Michael Cera and McLovin’ himself, Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

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Rising Star: Ben Barnes

May 08, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ben Barnes might not be a household name just yet, but landing the lead role as Prince Caspian in Disney’s second installment of “The Chronicles of Narnia” franchise is about to change everything for the young actor.

Fans might recognize Ben from his role in the fantasy romp “Stardust,” and theatergoers lucky enough to catch him in the London West End production of “History Boys” already have a taste for the talents of AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star.

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MovieMantz Review: ‘Speed Racer’

May 07, 2008

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“Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer! He’s a demon on wheels!”

If you can sing the rest of that song — or at least, the very next verse (“he’s a demon, and he’s gonna be chasing after someone!”) — then the odds are that you’ll be disappointed by the big screen version of “Speed Racer.” And if you aren’t disappointed, then you’ll at least walk away with a very big headache.

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ROLL CALL: A Lohan Awarded, A ‘Runway’ Mess & The ‘Betty’ Connection

May 06, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Which “Hills” star hopes to transition to movies? And who was had trouble in their cameo on “Ugly Betty”?

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Mogul Redstone: Cruise Can Star In Next ‘Mission Impossible’

May 06, 2008

SEOUL, South Korea --

Entertainment mogul Sumner Redstone said Tuesday he has no objection to Tom Cruise starring in the next segment of the popular “Mission Impossible” movie series, despite cutting his relationship with the actor in 2006.

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Spoiler Alert: Does Anyone Die In ‘Sex And The City: The Movie’?

May 05, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Will “Sex and the City” have a “Death in the City?” It’s been a persistent rumor in cyberspace as the buzz kicks into overdrive for the film opening later this month.

If you want the rumor to remain in play, stop reading now.

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Tom Cruise Says He Feels At Home On A Movie Set

May 05, 2008

CHICAGO, Ill. --

The 45-year-old actor appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Monday to celebrate his career. It’s been 25 years since the release of “Risky Business” — and the iconic scene of him dancing in his underwear.

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Marvel Announces ‘Iron Man 2’

May 05, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Marvel Studios announced Monday it will release “Iron Man 2,” “Thor,” “The First Avenger: Captain America,” “The Avengers,” and “Ant-Man.”

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Scarlett Johansson & Ryan Reynolds Engaged

May 05, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Wedding bells are ringing for Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds.

Scarlett and Ryan are engaged, a rep for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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Jennifer Lopez: ‘There Is No Reality Show’

May 06, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. --

Despite previous reports to the contrary, a reality show featuring Jennifer Lopez and her family will not be happening, at least according to the new mom.

Although J.Lo appeared at last month’s TLC upfront presentation in New York to announce her new show with the cable network, the singer told Access Hollywood she does not have a reality show in the works that involves her family.

“You heard it here first. There is no reality show at all. We would not have camera’s in our house,” J.Lo told Access at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala Monday night. “It’s just not our thing. That might be fine for other people, but not for us.”

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Jen & Owen’s Dog Day Afternoon

May 05, 2008

MIAMI, FL --

Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson and a four-legged friend were spotted filming a scene from their upcoming movie, “Marley & Me,” in Miami last Friday.

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Colbert, Will.i.am Among Special Webby Award Recipients

May 06, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. --

Stephen Colbert’s use of the Internet to connect with fans earned the Comedy Central host special recognition as recipients of the annual Webby awards for Web sites and online achievements were announced Tuesday.

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Harrison Ford Returns As Indy In ‘Crystal Skull’

May 05, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It’s been 19 years since Indy literally rode off into the sunset in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” but like Marion, could anyone doubt that the world’s most famous tomb raider would come back into our lives one day?

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ROLL CALL: Brad & Angelina’s Soaring Weekend & ‘Men In Trees’ Gets The Axe

May 05, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Which “High School Musical” star looks up to Mary-Kate Olsen as a fashion icon? Zach Braff takes a seat in the music video dirtector chair. And a new “Dark Knight” trailer debuts.

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‘Iron Man’ Brings In Over $100 Million In Its Opening Weekend

May 04, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Iron Man” was pure gold at the box office.

According to studio estimates, the Marvel Comics adaptation, starring Robert Downey Junior as the guy in the metal suit, hauled in more than 100 million dollars over its opening weekend.

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Amy Winehouse Won’t Record ‘Bond’ Theme

May 03, 2008

LONDON, England --

Producer Mark Ronson says he and Amy Winehouse have abandoned recording the theme to the latest James Bond film because the singer is not ready to work.

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ROLL CALL: A Celeb Couple Roundup & Cameron’s Return

May 02, 2008

LOS ANGELES --

Which “American Pie” actor tied the knot? Who wasn’t jumping on Oprah’s couch? What did Sarah Silverman say about her relationship with Jimmy Kimmel? And Gavin is singing about his marriage to Gwen.

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‘Sex And The City’ Stars Talk Channeling Their Inner Superhero & A Possible Sequel

May 02, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson got a sneak peek of “Sex and the City: The Movie,” earlier this week and it is a definite “do.”

The film is smart, funny and full of fabulous fashions, including 300 wardrobe changes for the girls and 81 alone for Sarah Jessica Parker. If you’re counting, that’s one every 90 seconds.

But what else is it about? Sarah Jessica, who plays the ultimate New York single girl Carrie Bradshaw, said the movie, like the series, is about four little letters: l-o-v-e.

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Cameron Diaz Returns To The Red Carpet

May 02, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

With her trademark smile and upbeat demeanor, Cameron Diaz made her first return to the public spotlight since the death of her father Emilio last month, at the premiere of “What Happens In Vegas,” Thursday night.

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Tom Cruise Talks Family, Faith With Oprah

May 01, 2008

CHICAGO, Ill. --

Tom Cruise’s two-part interview on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” includes a snowmobile ride and a frank discussion of his rocky media image, followed by an in-studio celebration of “Risky Business” 25 years ago, a person close to the production told The Associated Press Wednesday.

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Brad Pitt’s New ‘Do From ‘Burn After Reading’

Apr 30, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Check out the latest photos from Focus Features’ “Burn After Reading.”

Brad — what’s up with the hair?!

This Coen Brothers’ film, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton, John Malkovich and Frances McDormand, will headline the 65th Venice Film Festival on August 27th.

“Burn After Reading” will be in U.S. theaters September 12, 2008.

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First Look: ‘HSM 3’ Poster Revealed

May 01, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It’s graduation time for the cast of “High School Musical,” and Access Hollywood has your first look at Zac, Vanessa, Ashley and the gang in full cap and gown!

In the poster for “High School Musical 3: Senior Year,” which was released on Thursday, the kids are seen jumping for joy in their red graduation get ups.

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Kate Hudson Tops People’s ‘Most Beautiful’ List

Apr 30, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Kate Hudson is beautiful – just ask the folks at People.

The 29-year-old blonde bombshell graces the cover of the magazine’s annual Most Beautiful People issue, the magazine revealed on Wednesday.

But the actress admitted she wasn’t always such a head-turner.

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`Pray The Devil Back To Hell’ Wins Top Doc Honor At Tribeca

May 02, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. --

“Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” a documentary about the role women played in ending civil war in Liberia, was among the films honored at the seventh annual Tribeca Film Festival.

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Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer: ‘Already Miss Each Other’

May 01, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It appears that absence does truly make the heart grow fonder, at least in the case of new celebrity couple Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer.

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Jake Gyllenhaal Getting Into The Restaurant Business?

May 01, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Lopez could have some new competition in the celebrity restaurant market, as Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly in the process of developing his own posh eatery.

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Miley, Mariah & Brad Make Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People List

May 01, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. --

The Dalai Lama, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, Muqtada al-Sadr and Miley Cyrus all have at least one thing in common. They are all on the Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people.

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Tom Cruise In Talks Over Fourth ‘Mission: Impossible’

Apr 30, 2008

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It appears Tom Cruise is considering another box office “Mission.”

Cruise has been in talks with Paramount over a fourth installment to the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, sources confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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Uma Thurman’s Parents Testify Against Alleged Stalker

Apr 30, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

What did Uma Thurman’s parents have to say in court about Jack Jordan, the man who is accused of stalking their daughter?

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Oprah’s Couch Is Safe: Tom Cruise More Subdued During Taping

May 02, 2008

CHICAGO, Illinois --

Tom Cruise didn’t jump on Oprah Winfrey’s couch this time.

The actor was in Chicago on Thursday to tape an episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” a tribute to his showbiz career that took off 25 years ago when he danced in his underwear in “Risky Business.”

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Report: Ian McKellen To Reprise Gandalf For ‘Hobbit’

Apr 30, 2008

LONDON, England --

Ian McKellen will again take up the robes of Gandalf the Wizard in the cinematic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy classic “The Hobbit,” a British film magazine reported Wednesday.

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ROLL CALL: Fergie’s Early Wedding Gift & Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Apr 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Jennifer Love Hewitt is planning a sweat-free wedding day. What city will get “Sex and the City: The Movie” first? (And it’s not NYC!) And what sport is Hilary Duff crazy about?

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Gwyneth Paltrow Talks Being In A Movie ‘People Actually See’

Apr 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Find out what Robert Downey Jr. told Gwyneth Paltrow to get her involved in “Iron Man.”

Plus, what does Gwyneth think about the plethora of “art” film actresses in this summer’s biggest movies.

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Patrick Dempsey & Donatella Versace To Step Out In Rome

Apr 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Patrick Dempsey has one rather blonde date for the Italian premiere of his new movie “Made of Honor,” and it’s not his wife.

Dempsey will hit the red carpet with none other than fashion mogul and friend, Donatella Versace, according to E! Online.

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Oprah’s Two-fer With Tom

Apr 28, 2008

CHICAGO, IL --

Oprah Winfrey has released the first photo from her two-part interview with Tom Cruise (celebrating his 25 years in film since his breakout role in “Risky Business”).

The photo, from part one, airing this Friday, May 2, was taken from Tom’s home in Telluride, Colorado.

On Monday, May 5, Tom will join Oprah at her studio in Chicago.

More details about the interview, inside

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Amy Poehler, Will Arnett Expecting First Child

Apr 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Baby Mama” star Amy Poehler is about to become a real-life mama.

Poehler, 36, and husband Will Arnett are expecting their first child, according to People.

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Cameron Diaz Sends Personal Note To ‘What Happens In Vegas’ Press

Apr 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

While Ashton Kutcher made the rounds promoting his new comedy, “What Happens In Vegas,” this weekend, his co-star, Cameron Diaz, was absent, as she continues to mourn the loss of her father, Emilio.

And while she was not present at the Los Angeles round of interviews with the press, Cameron did offer journalists a handwritten note explaining her absence.

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Clooney & Pitt To Kick Off Venice Film Festival

Apr 28, 2008

VENICE, Italy --

“Burn After Reading,” a dark spy-comedy by Oscar-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen, will open this year’s Venice Film Festival.

The movie, which stars George Clooney, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton, will have its world premiere Aug. 27, festival organizers announced Monday.

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‘Baby Mama’ Delivers $18.3 Million At Weekend Box Office

Apr 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Baby Mama,” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s comedy about surrogate motherhood, delivered the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with $18.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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MovieMantz Review: ‘Iron Man’

Apr 28, 2008

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Up until now, it was a foregone conclusion that while Iron Man was certainly one of the more popular Marvel Comics superheroes created by Stan Lee to emerge from the early 60s, he wasn’t an instantly recognizable icon like Spider-Man, the Hulk or the Fantastic Four. It was also safe to say that while Robert Downey Jr. was widely looked upon as one of the finest actors of his generation, he wasn’t an A-list star like Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks or Julia Roberts, whose names above the title were guaranteed to open a movie.

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New ‘Dark Knight’ Poster Released!

Apr 25, 2008

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A new poster for the highly anticipated film ‘The Dark Knight’ has been released, and Access has it for you!

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Wesley Snipes To Serve At Least Two-And-A-Half Years

Apr 25, 2008

TAMPA, Florida --

Wesley Snipes will indeed spend time behind bars, after being sentenced to three years in prison on tax charges on Thursday.

The U.S. Attorney’s office in Tampa, Fla., has confirmed to Access Hollywood that the actor will serve at least 85 percent of his sentence – which is approximately two-and-a-half years behind bars.

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Guillermo del Toro Tapped To Direct ‘Hobbit’

Apr 25, 2008

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Guillermo del Toro is directing “The Hobbit” and its sequel, which will span the 60 years between the first book and the beginning of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, New Line Cinema announced Thursday.

The 43-year-old filmmaker will move to New Zealand for four years to work with executive producer Peter Jackson and his production teams. Del Toro will direct the two films back-to-back.

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Paltrow, Gyllenhaal & Tyler On ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Batman,’ ‘Hulk’

Apr 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Who says comic book movies are just for dudes?

Gwyneth Paltrow, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Liv Tyler sat down with USA Weekend, getting in touch with their inner-fangirl while discussing what it’s like to usually be one of the only women in the male-dominated comic book genre.

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Mark Wahlberg And Fiancee Expecting Third Child

Apr 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Mark Wahlberg and fiancee Rhea Durham are reportedly expecting a third child this fall.

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Harrison Ford Gets Waxed For The Environment

Apr 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Harrison Ford has played arguably some of the greatest characters in the history of film.

Han Solo.
Jack Ryan.
Indiana Jones.

But on a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles, Access Hollywood was with the legendary actor as he sat down for an experience which left Harrison feeling a bit “naked.”

So why did this icon of the big screen sit down to have his chest waxed as the Access cameras rolled?

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Fergie Talks ‘Sex And The City’ Soundtrack

Apr 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

One of the most glamorous girls of music, Fergie, is joining the glamorous ladies of New York City for the “Sex and the City: The Movie” soundtrack.

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Smoking Charges Against Shia LaBeouf Dropped

Apr 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The unlawful smoking charges against Shia LaBeouf have been extinguished.

The charges against the actor were dismissed on Thursday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

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‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Changeling’ Top Cannes Lineup

Apr 23, 2008

PARIS, France --

American directors Clint Eastwood and Steven Soderbergh are to headline the streamlined competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which features fewer big-name directors and more emerging voices from across the globe.

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Grizzly Bear From Will Ferrell’s ‘Semi-Pro’ Kills Trainer

Apr 23, 2008

BIG BEAR, Calif. --

The grizzly bear that wrestled Will Ferrell’s character in the recent film “Semi-Pro” seemed to obediently follow cues — which made its killing of its trainer with a bite to the neck all the more stunning.

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ROLL CALL: Mark Wahlberg Baby News & Joe Jonas’ ‘Potter’ Crush

Apr 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Mark Wahlberg’s funky bunch is growning and one Jonas Brother has a crush on a “Harry Potter” star.

Plus, Paris and Benji celebrate an anniversary with laser guns. The “Semi-Pro” bear attacks. And a real life Sarah Marshall fights back!

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Who Is Getting Waxed With Access?

Apr 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Which movie star spent a sunny day in Los Angeles getting their chest waxed with Access Hollywood?

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Cameron Diaz Not Hospitalized

Apr 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Cameron Diaz has not been hospitalized.

Earlier today, reports surfaced claiming that Cameron’s “What Happens In Vegas” co-star, Ashton Kutcher, had told reporters she was receiving “medical attention,” due to the loss of her father.

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ROLL CALL: Connor Cruise Will Play Will & Ali Lohan’s Film Debut

Apr 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Connor Cruise and Ali Lohan join the family businesses.

Plus, is Paula Adbul set to strut her moves on “Dancing With The Stars?” What two rock star parents were spotted at “The Little Mermaid” sing-along? And why is Amy Winehouse so excited?

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Ewan McGregor Reveals Cancer Scare

Apr 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ewan McGregor has revealed he recently had a minor cancer scare.

The 37-year-old star, whose film credits include “Trainspotting,” “Moulin Rouge” and the “Star Wars” prequels, opened up to the BBC about having surgery to remove a cancerous mole from beneath his right eye.

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Cameron Diaz Talks Taking Time For Herself

Apr 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Cameron Diaz gets revealing in a new interview with W magazine, discussing the changes she is incorporating into her life.

Find out what she’s doing to really make time for herself.

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Connor Cruise Cast As Young Will Smith

Apr 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

When you have superstar parents like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, the acting bug is bound to bite you — and that’s just what happened to Connor Cruise.

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Matthew Fox Slips Into His Dark Side & Tight Leather For ‘Speed Racer’

Apr 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Matthew Fox’s upcoming role of Racer X in the high-speed summer blockbuster “Speed Racer,” took the actor to a dark place — and a tight one.

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Mystery Girl Who Bewitched ‘Harry Potter’ Star Found?

Apr 21, 2008

SYDNEY, Australia --

Daniel Radcliffe may play the world’s most powerful wizard on the big screen, but his love life in the real world is more Muggle than magical.

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2008 Tribeca Hopes To Rebound After Last Year

Apr 25, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

In 2007, the Tribeca Film Festival underwent a modern-day rite of passage: the backlash.

Co-founded by Robert De Niro after Sept. 11 to help heal his Manhattan neighborhood, the festival had previously enjoyed a thankful reception. But as it expanded further into New York and the number of screenings quintupled, some began to resent Tribeca’s growth into the already crowded festival circuit.

“You can’t please everybody,” De Niro said in a recent interview. “If everything’s going nicely, there’s always going to be somebody to say something.”

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Sandra Bullock, Jesse James Involved In Crash With Drunk Driver

Apr 19, 2008

GLOUCESTER, Mass. --

Sandra Bullock and her husband, Jesse James were involved in a minor car accident with a drunk driver Friday Evening, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Bullock and James were passengers in the back of a black sports utility vehicle, driving along East Main Street in Gloucester, Mass, at around 9:50 PM local time, when their car was hit by an allegedly drunk driver.

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‘Forbidden Kingdom’ Rules Weekend Box Office

Apr 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

A martial arts dream team — Jackie Chan and Jet Li — won the weekend as their movie matchup “The Forbidden Kingdom” debuted at No. 1 with $20.9 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

But where did “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” end up and what do this weekend’s box office figures mean for the industry?

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Roger Ebert Hopes To Attend Namesake Film Fest Despite Hip Surgery

Apr 19, 2008

CHICAGO, IL --

Roger Ebert hopes to make it to his annual namesake film festival next week despite hip surgery. The 65-year-old film critic was recovering Friday at a Chicago hospital from minor hip surgery after a recent fall

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Casting Call: Halle Berry’s Multiple Personalities

Apr 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

What’s the only thing better than one Halle Berry personality? Multiple Halle personalities! Plus, why was Scarlett Johansson too old for “Napoleon?” And, little Rudy Huxtable is all grown up. It’s all in the latest edition of the Access Hollywood Casting Call!

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Lindsay Lohan On Her Dad’s Media Moments: ‘I Wish He Would Stop’

Apr 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Living life in the public eye has been an everyday occurrence for Lindsay Lohan since she was a child, but one thing she still hasn’t gotten used to is hearing her father talk about her in the press.

Lindsay opened up about her struggles with her father’s public statements, her upcoming role in “Manson Girls” and her third album, in a revealing new interview on “The Billy Bush Show,” Billy’s new radio show, which broadcasts from within the Access Hollywood offices.

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Gwyneth Paltrow On Overcoming Postnatal Depression

Apr 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Gwyneth Paltrow may be a celebrity, but she has long kept her private life discreet.

Now she has chosen to share some of herself in a new, revealing interview with Vogue, addressing the postnatal depression she suffered following the birth of her second child.

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Ashley Tisdale: From ‘High School’ To ‘Teen Witch’

Apr 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“High School Musical” star Ashley Tisdale has graduated to a few new solo projects.

Tisdale, who plays the ever-so-proud-of-herself Sharpay Evans in the “HSM” franchise, is in talks to star in a remake of the 1989 movie “Teen Witch,” according to Variety.

But why is she talking to “American Idol” producers for another project?

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Studio Unveils Next ‘G.I. Joe’ Character — Scarlett!

Apr 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The next “G.I. Joe” character has been revealed for all to see!

Paramount released the first photo of franchise vixen Scarlett (Rachel Nichols) on Wednesday, showing off a sleek black outfit for “Joe’s” leading lady.

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Cameron Diaz Reacts To Father’s Death

Apr 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

In a statement to Access Hollywood, Cameron Diaz responds to the death of her father, Emilio, who died at the age of 58.

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New ‘X-Files’ Movie Title Revealed

Apr 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The truth is finally out there about the new “X-Files” movie title.

The second big-screen spinoff of the paranormal TV adventure will be called “The X-Files: I Want to Believe.”

The announcement was made today by Chris Carter, the series’ creator and the movie’s director and co-writer.

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MovieMantz Review: ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’

Apr 16, 2008

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Another player from the Judd Apatow hitmaking team knocks it out of the park in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” — a heartfelt and hilarious R-rated comedy from the makers of “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Knocked Up” and “Superbad.”

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Cynthia Nixon Reveals Battle With Breast Cancer

Apr 15, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

“Sex and The City” star Cynthia Nixon has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006.

Nixon shared her story during an interview on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday.

The 42-year-old actress, who plays Miranda in the “Sex and The City” series and upcoming movie, said it was something she had always wanted to keep private.

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Prosecutors Seek Maximum Penalty Against Wesley Snipes In Tax Case

Apr 16, 2008

OCALA, Fla. --

Federal prosecutors say actor Wesley Snipes should serve the maximum possible penalty for failing to file a tax return.

Prosecutors say in court documents filed Monday that Snipes’ case “cries out” for him to serve the maximum, which is up to three years in prison.

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Drew Barrymore Goes To The Dogs

Apr 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The poster for Drew Barrymore’s next starring role has been released.

In the September-due animated feature “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” Drew voices the pampered, Southern California bred pup, Chloe, who ends up lost in Mexico without any of the luxuries of a 90210 dog is used to.

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Rising Star: Russell Brand

Apr 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Earlier this week, funnyman Russell Brand took a break from a Los Angeles set where he has been filming a part in Adam Sandler’s upcoming movie, “Bedtime Stories,” to share some side-splitting tales a person usually has to pay good money to hear.

The lanky actor, stand-up comedian and British TV and radio host plays Sandler’s sidekick in the film and while that is no small feat, by the time “Bedtime Stories” hits the theaters, you’ll already be quite familiar with Access Hollywood Rising Star Russell Brand.

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Kate Hudson: ‘Ready For Another Baby’

Apr 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Kate Hudson is ready for a new chapter in her life — one that includes more kids.

The actress got candid about her desire to expand her family, her priorities as a mother, and how she plans on getting in more time “kissing boys.”

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A Former Nanny For Rob Lowe Claims Abuse

Apr 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

A former nanny for Rob Lowe claims she was sexually abused by the actor but continued working for him because she loved his two boys and needed the job.

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ROLL CALL: LeAnn Rimes Catches Snoop’s Eye & Faith Hill Pregnancy Rumors

Apr 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Snoop Dogg meets LeAnn Rimes and Faith Hill’s flowy top fuels pregnancy rumors.

Plus, Anna Kournikova’s lukewarm well wishes for Andy Roddick’s engagement. Another “Hills” Presidential endorsement. And Robert Downey Jr. calls his new film, “the ultimate nerd-gasm.”

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Cate Blanchett Gives Birth To Her Third Son

Apr 14, 2008

SYDNEY, Australia --

Blanchett delivered Ignatius Martin Upton in Sydney on Sunday, said Tim McKeough, media relations manager at the Sydney Theatre Company, where Blanchett and her playwright husband are co-artistic directors.

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Politicians, Actors & Relatives Gather For Funeral Of Hollywood Icon Charlton Heston

Apr 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Charlton Heston, one of the last lions of Old Hollywood, was remembered at his funeral Saturday as devoutly religious and patriotic — a man who was an imposing figure both in his politics and on the big screen.

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‘Prom Night’ Carves Up The Competition At The Box Office

Apr 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Audiences made a date with “Prom Night,” the remake of the 1980 slasher flick that took in $22.7 million to debut as the weekend’s No. 1 movie.

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Rowling To Testify To Block Publication Of ‘Harry Potter’ Encyclopedia

Apr 13, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. --

Author J.K. Rowling is eager to tell a judge this week that one of her biggest fans is in fantasyland if he believes a “Harry Potter” encyclopedia he plans to publish does not violate her copyrights.

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Casting Call: Natalie Portman Reaches New ‘Heights’