Scarlett Johansson at the Costume Institute Gala, May 5, 2008
Is this Scarlett Johansson’s engagement ring?
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Scarlett Johansson at the Costume Institute Gala, May 5, 2008
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Is this Scarlett Johansson’s engagement ring?
May 05, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Scarlett Johansson flashed a fabulous rock on her left hand, believed to be her engagement ring, on Monday night at the Met Costume Gala.
The actress, dressed in a gold Dolce & Gabbana, didn’t draw attention to the big-stoned ring on her finger, but it was present for all to see as she turned up on the red carpet.
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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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Apr 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS, NV --
The Academy of Country Music today announced that country music superstars Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will perform as part of the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas this May.
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Apr 06, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. --
While neither Beyonce nor Jay-Z are apparently ready to comment on their reported wedding, fellow music superstar Mary J. Blige offered the couple some well wishes on-stage in North Carolina on Saturday night.
Just one day after the reported New York nuptials, Jay-Z traveled to Greensboro, N.C., with co-headliner Mary J. Blige, for the latest stop on the “Heart of the City” tour.
And while it was business as usual for Jay-Z, who made no mention of a wedding and performed without wearing a ring, Mary J. did reportedly offer up what appeared to be a very telling message.
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Apr 08, 2008
HOUSTON, TEXAS --
The Latin Recording Academy President Gabriel Abaroa, Univision Network news anchor Barbara Bermudo, and Houston Mayor Bill White today announced that the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards will be broadcast live from the Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. This marks the first time Houston will host the premier international showcase of Latin music.
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Apr 02, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. --
Jason Mraz has disclosed early details of his enormously anticipated new album, “We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.” The collection – Mraz’s first set of all-new material in nearly three years – will arrive in stores and at online retailers on May 13.
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Mar 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Miley… Hannah… Destiny — hey, she's just being Miley — and she'd like everyone else to call her that now too!
Mar 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It appears not even a spell in rehab can get between Eva Mendes and her Calvins.
Despite her recent rehab stint, Calvin Klein has announced that the sexy actress, will loan her shapely figure to a series of ads for their 2008 underwear ad campaign, Women's Wear Daily reported.
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Mar 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Last week they took on the John Lennon - Paul McCartney songbook and on Tuesday’s “American Idol,” the 11 remaining contenders chose from The Beatles' catalog – opening their picks up to tunes also penned by George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Rocker Amanda Overmyer jumped right in with “Back In The U.S.S.R.”
“It was predictable, it was a bit of a mess in parts,” judge Simon Cowell said. “It’s the same thing week after week.”
And that seemed to set the tone for the entire night from there on out!
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Mar 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Mariah Carey is a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, with a seven-octave range. She is also “Mimi,” the bombshell Mariah alter ego who is known for her love of all things Hello Kitty and hanging with Lindsay Lohan.
Mar 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Spring's album charts could be a battle of the blondes with news that poptastic pint-sized Aussie chanteuse Kylie Minogue has her own new album due just weeks before Madonna’s "Hard Candy" hits store shelves.
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Mar 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Mariah Carey might just be a one-woman primetime invasion.
This past weekend she thrilled "Saturday Night Live" fans as the musical guest, taking over the slot left vacant by an ill Janet Jackson and now comes word the "Butterfly" is heading to another popular show.
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Mar 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Lindsay Lohan has blamed bad judgment for her trips to rehab last year.
"I think it was just situations that I was putting myself in," she told People. “I was putting myself in the wrong situations and I didn't have the focus in the right place.”
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Mar 17, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Following Guy Ritchie's absence from Madonna’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last week, rumors began circulating that the two were splitting.
Earlier today, however, Madonna’s longtime rep said nothing could be further from the truth.
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Mar 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
A British high court judge earlier today, granted charity campaigner Heather Mills $49 million in her split with Paul McCartney.
For anyone keeping score, that breaks down to $1,400 for each hour Mills was married to the former Beatle — or $33,600 per day during her marriage to McCartney.
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Mar 17, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Legendary artist Sir Elton John will perform at a solo concert on behalf of Hillary Clinton's campaign on April 9 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The event, called "Elton and Hillary: One Night Only," is Elton John's first public solo concert in New York City without his band since his solo concert at Madison Square Garden in October 2000.
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Mar 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Madonna is fighting fit on the cover for her new album, "Hard Candy."
With a cross around her neck, the pop queen appears on her album front wearing a sexy, boxing leotard. Around her middle is a championship style belt with the phrase "Give it to me," written on it and "M-Dolla," complete with dollar signs around it.
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Mar 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Beneath the shaggy hair and mild-mannered demeanor of "American Idol" contestant David Cook is a seasoned musician who's rocked his way through the gritty club scene in America's heartland.
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Mar 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Nicky Hilton takes an opportunity at LA Fashion Week to hit back at rumors she is suffering from an eating disorder.
Plus, what the heiress thinks of her sister's new beau!
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Mar 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Paul McCartney is the latest star to be featured in an ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — and it's not his first time.
The former Beatle and longtime non-meat eater posed for a photo campaign for PETA with the slogan, "I am Paul McCartney and I am a vegetarian."
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Mar 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
David Hernandez only has one regret, following his elimination from “American Idol” on Wednesday night – and it has nothing to do with the rumors from his past.
“I’m not ashamed of anything I’ve done in my past,” Hernandez told reporters on Thursday morning. “The only thing I was worried about was my song selection.”
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Mar 12, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Mariah Carey will step in to replace the ailing Janet Jackson as the musical guest on this week’s “Saturday Night Live,” Access Hollywood has confirmed.
On Tuesday, Janet canceled her scheduled appearance on the show following a Monday night visit to a Los Angeles hospital.
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Mar 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Twenty-nine million votes were cast as “American Idol” bid adieu to another contestant on Wednesday night.
But who was sent home? Find out inside!
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Mar 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” unveiled a new stage complete with a mosh pit as the Top 12 finalists entered another week of competition.
This week – for the first time in the history of the show – featured the “Idol” wannabes singing the Lennon/McCartney songbook.
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Mar 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Janet Jackson was forced to visit a Los Angeles hospital on Monday night, Access Hollywood has learned.
Luckily, the pop star only had a case of the flu.
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Mar 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Rumors that "American Idol" Season One finalist Nikki McKibbin was taken to a psychiatric ward after becoming suicidal are false, a rep for the singer told Access Hollywood.
"Nikki broke her foot," the rep told Access. "She was prescribed pain medication that induced a very bad reaction. Nikki did not attempt suicide nor does she have any plans on doing so!"
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Mar 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She's been a contestant on "Fear Factor" and bagged Hollywood's hottest bachelor and now, Sarah Larson can add model to her resume.
George Clooney's squeeze, Larson, caused a stir at LA Fashion Week on Thursday as she hit the runway for designer Ashley Paige.
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Mar 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As if five huge hit singles from her three-times platinum album "The Dutchess" weren't enough, Access Hollywood has learned that Fergie will soon release two-more singles, and that the album is indeed slated for a U.S. re-release, which will include at least four new tracks.
Plus, find out about the special performance she has in store for "Idol Gives Back."
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Mar 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Alanis Morissette has announced a May 20 release for her new album “Flavors of Entanglement.”
Co-written and produced by Guy Sigsworth (Björk, Imogen Heap), the album is Morissette's first original studio release in four years. Morissette will also be hitting the road in June for a worldwide tour that begins in Europe, to be followed by a headlining North American run in the fall.
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Mar 06, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She’s already conquered her native Britain, and now, Rising Star Leona Lewis is ready to take over America.
And take over she will, especially if “American Idol’s” Simon Cowell has his way. The “American Idol” judge has had a heavy hand in her short-lived, but already monumental career, which is beginning to take flight stateside.
Access the Full StoryMar 08, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Lisa Marie Presley is pregnant with her third child. The singer broke the news on her MySpace blog, writing, "I am in fact pregnant."
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Mar 07, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Kelly Rowland has gotten a little more bustylicious.
Rowland, who sang "Bootylicious" with Beyonce in the group Destiny's Child, tells People magazine in its March 17 issue that she had plastic surgery last October to bring her "from an A-cup to a B-cup."
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Mar 06, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Shattering all previous records, over two million votes were cast for the final nominees of the 2008 CMT Music Awards, putting country superstars Brad Paisley and Sugarland in the lead with four final nominations. Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and Trace Adkins share the designation of three nominations each. Music’s hottest father and daughter, Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards.
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Mar 06, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The eight remaining women on “American Idol” pulled out all the stops as they battled for a spot in the show’s Top 12.
“The girls worked it out, baby,” judge Randy Jackson enthused at the show’s end. “They did their thing tonight.”
Access the Full StoryMar 05, 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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Mar 06, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CA --
Concertgoers at this latest tour will be the first to hear the latest material from Dave Matthews Band, as the group debuts songs from its forthcoming record. The chart-topping band is currently in the studio with producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Alanis Morissette), working on the yet-to-be-titled album, which is the follow-up to 2005’s Stand Up, the fourth consecutive Dave Matthews Band studio record to debut at #1 on The Billboard 200. Guitarist and longtime friend Tim Reynolds is playing on the album, marking his first recording with the band since 1998’s Before These Crowded Streets.
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Mar 05, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
The True Colors Tour will hit the road again this summer with a line-up of legendary and up and coming artists including headliners Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell with host Carson Kressley and many more. After receiving rave reviews and a successful debut in 2007, the True Colors Tour is expanding to meet demand in many more cities. The tour will kick off Gay & Lesbian Pride Month on May 31 at Boston's Bank of America Pavilion.
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Mar 04, 2008
NASHVILLE, TN --
The ACM nominees were announced at a press conference held today at the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Participating in the press conference were multi-platinum recording artists Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the Academy’s current Top Male Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist.
Paisley and Underwood read nominations live during a CBS 'The Early Show' broadcast, which also included live performances by Rodney Atkins and Miranda Lambert, the Academy’s reining Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Female Vocalist, respectively.
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Mar 03, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In a perfect storm of pop music, Britney Spears and Heidi Montag appear on the same song, titled "Dramatic," and the song is already creating its own drama.
Did Britney authorize the collaboration? A rep for Heidi denies knowledge of the song.
Listen to the drama-filled duet inside!
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Mar 03, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Despite reports that actress Winona Ryder is engaged to rocker Blake Sennett of the band Rilo Kiley, a rep for Winona Ryder tells Access Hollywood these reports are false.
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Feb 28, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are bringing their fashion sense and provocative style to a coffee-table book.
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Feb 26, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Billy Ray Cyrus and daughter Miley will host and perform at the 2008 CMT Music Awards.
The seventh annual awards show will air live April 14 on CMT from Belmont University's Curb Event Center. Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith will also be among the performers.
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Feb 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Avril Lavigne has announced plans for her 2008 “The Best Damn Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and featuring special guests Boys Like Girls, the tour will begin March 5 in Victoria, BC. Lavigne has announced 45 North American dates.
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Feb 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Avril Lavigne has announced plans for her 2008 “The Best Damn Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and featuring special guests Boys Like Girls, the tour will begin March 5 in Victoria, BC. Lavigne has announced 45 North American dates.
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Feb 26, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Set for a April 29th release, "Can't Love, Can't Hurt" was produced by Mike Flynn (The Fray) and follows up the band's album, "All The Stars And Boulevards" which earned them a dedicated following with its impassioned songwriting, full of infectious melodies and reflective lyrics.
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Feb 12, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Michael Jackson appeared in a video to thank fans for the success of"Thriller," the landmark record the reclusive singer is marking with a25th anniversary edition.
Jackson released the new version of he blockbuster album Tuesday, featuring new collaborations with KanyeWest, Akon, Fergie and will.i.am.
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Feb 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Contrary to published reports, Fergie is not P-R-E-G-N-A-N-T.
While the New York Post's Page Six speculated the songstress and herfiancé, Josh Duhamel, have moved up their wedding date because the"Glamorous" star was expecting her first child, a rep for Fergie tells Access Hollywood that is not the case.
Access the Full StoryFeb 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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Feb 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Carrie Underwood picked up a Grammy Sunday night for her single, "Before He Cheats," and she revealed she had a hand in her win.
"I was only up for two [Grammys], but yeah, I vote for myself often," the blonde said backstage at the event. "I have no shame. I pay to be a member."
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Feb 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Some of the noteworthy quotes overheard at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards:
"You couldn't keep me from actually getting this myself — it's not the same when someone else gets this on your behalf." — Carrie Underwood, who raced onstage to accept her trophy for best female country vocal performance during the lightly attended non-televised segment of the Grammy Awards.
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Feb 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Music's heavy hitters turned out for the Grammy Awards' 50th anniversary ceremony Sunday in celebratory and respectful outfits. The fringe outfits were left to up-and-comers or those looking for some paparazzi shots.
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Feb 11, 2008
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
Two years ago, Kanye West's Grammy after-party was a booze-filled, late-night affair with 3,000 screaming guests, bikini-clad women — and his mother, Donde, was in the house.
He was more subdued at this year's party, celebrating four Grammy wins Sunday night in tribute to Donde West, who died last year, and he even left earlier than most -- but it was still a boozy, celeb-filled event.
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Feb 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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Feb 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Country crooner Brad Paisley was thrilled to pick up his first Grammy at Sunday's show, especially as he had been previously nominated over a dozen times.
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Feb 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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Feb 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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Feb 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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Feb 08, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Amy Winehouse might not be in attendance for this Sunday’s Grammys, but the embattled songstress is excited about her via satellite performance.
But where will she be performing from? And what about rehab?
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Madonna’s ‘Hard Candy’ Takes Top Spot
Madonna’s new album, “Hard Candy,” had a sweet first week taking the #1 slot, bumping Mariah’s “E=MC2” to #2.
All Access: Backstage With Celine Dion
Before Celine heads back to begin her U.S. tour in September, Tim Vincent catches up with her in Manchester for an exclusive backstage pass.
Access Extended: Donna Lewis Talks New Album
Donna talks about her new album “In the Pink,” goes into detail about how she took time off to be with her family and says how surprised she was that the song “I Love You, Always Forever” was such a massive hit.
Rock Your Style: Leona Lewis Takes America!
Her single, “Bleeding Love,” went to #1 after she was discovered by Simon Cowell. Her new album, “Spirit,” out this week will soar!
Garnier Rock Your Style: The Rolling Stones’ ‘Shine A Light’
Legends collide as The Rolling Stones team up with Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese for their new concert documentary, “Shine A Light.”
Leona Lewis Talks Fashion, New Album, & More
After a photo shoot for Allure Magazine, British singer-songwriter Leona Lewis talks with Access about her personal fashion style, upcoming album release in the United States, and the inspiration behind her music career.
Garnier Rock Your Style: Jonas Brothers Music Diary
The crowds go wild each time the Jonas Brothers hit the stage on their current coast-to-coast tour. But off-stage, the work doesn't end. Home video shows the boys rehearsing long hours, bulking up between performances and catching a laugh when t
Garnier Rock Your Style: Your Chance To Win Tickets To See Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige
Enter for your chance to win tickets to see Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige in concert in New York City.
Jessica Simpson Performs For U.S. Troops In Kuwait
Musicians Jessica Simpson, The Pussycat Dolls and Filter perform in the "Operation MySpace" concert for the troops in Kuwait.
2008 Grammy Awards Winner's Circle: Cher & Alicia Keys
Grammy Award winners Alicia Keys and Chaka Khan talk to Access' Shaun Robinson backstage after winning big at the awards. Plus, Cher and Jill Scott stop by to discuss the eventful evening.
Grammy Arrivals: Fantasia
Shaun Robinson talks with Fantasia about fashion, Broadway, her nominations and how her life has changed since "American Idol."
2008 Grammy Awards Winner's Circle: Rihanna & Herbie Hancock
Rihanna, Herbie Hancock, and Feist were on hand to tell Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson about their wins — and losses — backstage at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
2008 Grammy Awards Winner's Circle: Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley
Country singers Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, and Vince Gill talk with Shaun Robinson about their wins in the country music categories.
2008 Grammy Awards: People Magazine & Verizon Wireless Party
Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, and Taylor Swift among others, came out to honor two-time Grammy Award-Nominee Timbaland for achieving remarkable success across all music genres.
2008 Grammy Awards Arrivals: 'American Idol's'
Former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood and contestant Chris Daughtry, talk to Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson on the red carpet preceding the 2008 Grammy Awards.
2008 Grammy Awards Arrivals: Jay-Z
Rapper and record producer Jay-Z talks to Access' Shaun Robinson about his 5 Grammy nominations, upcoming tour, and secret to longevity in the music business.
Grammy Arrivals, Part I
Access Hollywood producer Michael Soares talks with Corinne Bailey Rae, Plain White T's, Joey Fatone & Lisa Rinna, Tia Carrera, Mark Wilkerson and Melissa Joan Hart on the Grammys red carpet.
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Grammy Moments Onstage & Backstage 2008
The hottest Grammy moments live from the stage and behind the scenes.
Grammy Winners 2008
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