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Barack Obama To Join Michael Phelps On ‘SNL’

September 11, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Move over Michael Phelps! The super-Olympian will be sharing the “Saturday Night Live” stage with another famous face, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

But you will have to click through to find out what is happening with Obama’s appearance.

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Matthew McConaughey Ready To ‘Bet’ Lance Armstrong Will Take Tour De France Title

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Matthew McConaughey offers his ringing endorsement of Lance Armstrong, his longtime pal, who is gearing up to take on the Tour De France once again.

Find out what Matthew had to say about Lance’s training routines and why he thinks his buddy can’t be beat!

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Michael Phelps On Hosting ‘SNL’: ‘I’m Along For The Ride’

September 11, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Talk about a fish out of water.

Michael Phelps steps out of his chlorinated comfort zone to host the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, treading the same stage where his comedy idol Chris Farley once got big laughs.

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Cloris Leachman Talks Hitting The ‘Dancing’ Ballroom At 82

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

She’s an octogenarian, but Cloris Leachman has the wit of a naughty twenty-something and she’ll be bringing that wit and attitude to this season’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

The spunky 82-year-old star, who was nicknamed “Perky Polly” by her co-stars on the set of “The Women,” is ready to take to the ballroom. And Cloris explained to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell how she was cast for “Dancing’s” Season 7.

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Kanye West, Bodyguard Arrested At Los Angeles International Airport

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Kanye West and his bodyguard, Don Crowley (pictured today, above), were arrested at LAX this morning, the LAX Police Department has confirmed to Access Hollywood, which was the first news outlet to break the news online today.

The incident took place at 7:51 AM this morning at the entrance to the security checkpoint for American Airlines at Terminal 4. The two were en route to Honolulu at the time.

According to an eyewitness on the scene who spoke with Access, the incident began when Kanye approached a camera that was being aimed at him by a photographer.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg ….

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Laila Ali Gives Birth To Her First Child

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“American Gladiators” co-host Laila Ali has given birth to her first child.

Find out what the boxing beauty named her son, who is the grandchild of sports legend Muhammad Ali, after the click.

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Update: Roger Ebert Attacked By Critic

September 11, 2008

TORONTO, Canada --

It wasn’t just a movie and popcorn for film critic Roger Ebert when he attended a screening at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday.

According to the NY Daily News, Roger was attacked by New York Post film critic Lou Lumenick, as the Chicago Sun-Times writer attended “Slumdog Millionaire” a film by Danny Boyle (“Trainspotting”) that’s been receiving Oscar buzz.

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Sarah Palin Says She’s Ready For Office In ABC News Interview

September 11, 2008

FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK --

Sarah Palin proposed NATO membership for Georgia and Ukraine, at risk of putting the U.S. in conflict with Russia, and declared her readiness for high office Thursday as she took a cautious step out of the protective bubble she’s been in since joining John McCain’s ticket.

“You can’t blink,” said the first-term Alaska governor, asserting in an ABC News interview that she is prepared to be vice president and take on the weight of the presidency should it ever come to that.

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Shannen Doherty Done With ‘90210’ — For Now

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Shannen Doherty’s return to the famous zip code of her youth was short and sweet. The actress is leaving ‘90210’ even before the paint on the new Peach Pit has dried, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

“Shannen was signed to do four episodes, and we’ve always made it clear we’d love for her to do more. There’s a possibility for her to come back,” a rep for the CW show told Access.

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Sarah McLachlan & Husband Separating

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Singer Sarah McLachlan and her husband are splitting after 11 years of marriage. The Lilith Fair tour founder writes about the end of their relationship on two new tracks on her upcoming greatest hits collection.

“I’m separating from my husband, so these are the songs about that,” McLachlan confirmed to Billboard.

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Audrina Patridge To Appear On ‘MADtv’

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Audrina Patridge will be bringing “Hills” style drama to the set of MADtv.

Access Hollywood has learned that the MTV reality star will make a special appearance on an all-new episode of FOX’s MADtv Saturday, September 20.

The brunette will appear in the sketch “Audrina Brings the Drama.” In the sketch, Audrina visits the set of MADtv, causing the entire cast to erupt in fighting and conflict.

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Rosie O’Donnell Takes Aim At Sarah Palin, Compares Her To ‘View’s’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck

September 11, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Rosie O’Donnell has taken aim at Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin, comparing her to a former co-worker and questioning the Alaskan Governor’s decision to run for office in light of her recent family issues.

In a host of responses to questions from readers on her “Ask Ro” blog, the vocal star compared the candidate to her former “View” co-panelist, conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

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ROLL CALL: Guy Celebrates 40th Without Madonna

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, what is Chace Crawford’s type?. Why is Lance Armstrong talking about women and doughnuts? And, which woman are the Jonas Brothers trying to make proud?

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Lauren Conrad To Write Young Adult Novels

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Lauren Conrad is best known for having her life captured on the small screen on the highly addictive and popular MTV series “The Hills,” and soon readers will learn more about LC’s road from regular girl to reality star in a series of young adult novels loosely based on her life.

The 22-year-old has inked a three-book deal with publisher HarperCollins, the publisher confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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George Takei Wedding This Weekend

September 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Star date 9-14-08. Mr. Sulu will go where no “Star Trek” castmate has gone before. To his gay wedding.

George Takei will tie the knot with his boyfriend Brad Altman in Los Angeles Sunday. Nichelle Nichols — who played Uhura — will be their “best lady” and Walter Koenig — who played Chekhov — will be the best man.

William Shatner was invited, but never replied, so he’s not expected.

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Singer Rob Thomas Spends More Time Primping Than His Wife

September 11, 2008

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --

Rob Thomas says he spends more time primping than his wife, model Marisol.

“She’s the most stylish, but I take longer to get ready,” the 36-year-old singer said Wednesday while the couple admired the Marchesa presentation at the Chelsea Art Museum in Manhattan.

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‘Batman’ Alumni Christian Bale & Arnold Schwarzenegger Step Out In Hollywood

September 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It was a sci-fi lovers dream when Batman star Christian Bale stepped out for lunch with a former Batman baddie, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the Brentwood neighborhood of LA this past Sunday.

But what else do the men have in common? Read on to find out!

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Shirley Manson Takes Inspiration From Glenn Close, Margaret Thatcher For ‘Terminator’ Role

September 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

In the late ‘90s, flame-haired Scottish singer Shirley Manson ruled the alt-rock charts with her band, Garbage. Though she’s still working on music – a solo record she hopes to record later this year – FOX recently snapped her up to play CEO Catherine Weaver (and the menacing T-1000, when duty calls) in “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.”

Making the move from impassioned frontwoman to actress has been inspiring for Shirley. But to play the role of the bad terminator (that’s on the hunt for the Connor family) as well as her human incarnation, Shirley said she still needed inspiration, which she looked for in two different women.

Find out why Shirley turned to Close and Thatcher and what her former bandmate thinks of her new role!

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Access Exclusive: Toni Braxton ‘Dancing’ Despite Heart Disease

September 10, 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nev. --

She might seem like an unlikely candidate for the next installment of “Dancing With the Stars,” but Toni Braxton is determined to overcome that pre-conception in people’s minds.

Access Hollywood guest correspondent and former “Dancing” alum Mel B caught up with Toni and her “Dancing” partner, Alec Mazo, where they were rehearsing some routines for the show.

Toni, who was diagnosed with heart disease five years ago and had a health scare last April, was resilient about focusing on her health. In fact, Toni signed on to do “Dancing” because she was determined to overcome the fear and anxiety that she was having about being able to do things like walk a flight of stairs without worrying about having tightness in her chest.

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CBS Slams McCain For Unauthorized Use Of Couric In Ad

September 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

John McCain has repeatedly used music for his campaign without artist’s permission, and now he’s using network newscasters without their permission.

A source close to Couric told Access Hollywood the CBS news anchor was not happy after a McCain ad surfaced using an unauthorized portion of a CBS news segment with Couric addressing sexism in the 2008 Presidential campaign.

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Report: Usher & Wife Expecting Second Baby

September 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

R&B star Usher and wife Tameka Foster are expecting their second child together, according to People.

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Access Exclusive: Lance Bass Talks Possible *NSYNC Reunion & Supporting Christina Applegate

September 9, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Lance Bass reveals exclusively to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell that “the odds are good” for a *NSYNC reunion in the near future. Plus, find out how he supported Christina Applegate as she battled breast cancer.

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Matt Damon: Putting Sarah Palin In White House ‘Like A Really Bad Disney Movie’

September 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Matt Damon isn’t mincing his words when it comes to Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Damon expressed his concern over putting Palin in the White House because he contends it may not be long before she’s the Commander in Chief.

“I think there’s a really good chance Sarah Palin could be president and I think that’s a really scary thing,” Damon said.

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Heather Mills Fired From ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Before Show Begins

September 10, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

It appears Heather Mills has been “fired” before she ever set foot in Donald Trump’s boardroom.

Plans for the former model-turned-activist to join the cast of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” went awry according to Britain’s The Sun after the ex-Mrs. Paul McCartney reportedly insisted she be guaranteed a place in the finals of the reality show.

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Star Jones & Al Reynolds Finalize Divorce

September 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Former “View” co-host Star Jones and her ex-husband, Al Reynolds, have finalized their divorce, Access Hollywood has learned.

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