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Winona Ryder Hospitalized In London

November 19, 2008

LONDON, U.K. --

Winona Ryder was hospitalized in London on Wednesday, a rep for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood.

“She was on a flight from Los Angeles to London and felt ill. She felt better when she landed but as a pre-cautionary measure, they took her to the hospital,” Ryder’s rep, Mara Buxbaum, told Access.

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Miley Cyrus: ‘Check My Pulse, I’m Good’

November 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Miley Cyrus is alive and well.

Despite a recent erroneous report on the Internet suggesting she had died, Miley turned up for a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” this week, for an episode airing Thursday, to clear the air.

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50 Cent On Donald Trump: ‘He’s Crazy!

November 19, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

50 Cent has responded to Donald Trump’s prediction that his new MTV reality show, “The Money and the Power,” will fail – and the outspoken rapper isn’t holding back.

“Donald Trump talking about my show and how it’s a knockoff of ‘The Apprentice’? He’s crazy!” 50 said on the final episode of “Total Request Live” on MTV on Sunday, blaming the blustering businessman’s age for his comments.

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Brooke Shields On ‘Lipstick Jungle’ Cancellation Rumors: ‘We’re Still Working!’

November 19, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Despite reports last week that the Brooke Shields fronted drama “Lipstick Jungle” had been canceled, the star herself is still heading to work.

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Paris Hilton & Benji Madden Call It Quits

November 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Paris Hilton and Benji Madden have split, the celebutante’s rep confirmed to Access Hollywood.

According to a source close to Paris, work – not another man — got in the way.

“[She] still loves Benji,” the source said, but “she’s busy” and needed a break.

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Jennifer Garner Seeking Permanent Restraining Order Agaist Man Over Safety Concerns

November 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Jennifer Garner is seeking to make a temporary restraining order issued against a man she believes is stalking her permanent over fears for the safety of herself and her family.

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Diane Von Furstenberg In Running To Make Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Day Dress

November 19, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Now that the presidential race is over, the race to be Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Day dress designer is officially on.

And among the designers hoping to provide the First Lady’s fashion is Diane von Furstenberg, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

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Cody Linley Says Goodbye To ‘Dancing,’ Julianne Hough

November 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Former “Hannah Montana” star Cody Linley was given his send off on Tuesday night’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

Read on for all the details about Tuesday’s results show, including who made next week’s finals and Julianne’s parting words for Cody.

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Heather Locklear Charged With DUI

November 17, 2008

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. --

Heather Locklear has been charged with a misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs, Access Hollywood has learned.

The charges, filed Monday by the that the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office, stem from suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Montecito, Calif., back in September.

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Angelina Jolie Tears Up Talking About Her Mother

November 18, 2008

LONDON, U.K. --

Angelina Jolie has long been guarded when it comes to speaking about her late mother.

But during a press conference in London on Monday to promote her new film, “Changeling,” Angelina became quite emotional when talking about using her mother, Marcheline Bertand, as the inspiration behind her character.

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Brandy: Fatal Car Crash ‘Changed My Life Forever’

November 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It was nearly two years ago that Brandy was involved in a horrific car accident that claimed the life of another driver.

Now, for the first time, Brandy is opening up about that tragic day.

“It was a situation that changed my life forever,” Brandy told Access Hollywood. “I will never be the same.”

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Wanda Sykes: ‘I’m Proud To Be Gay’

November 16, 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nev. --

Wanda Sykes opened up about her sexuality in Las Vegas on Saturday — thanks to the passing of Prop. 8.

“You know, I don’t really talk about my sexual orientation,” she told a crowd rallying for the nationwide protest against the California ballot initiative, according to The Associated Press. “I didn’t feel like I had to [before]. I was just living my life, not necessarily in the closet, but I was living my life.”

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Charlize Theron Joins Fight Against Battered Women

November 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Charlize Theron is the newest U.N. Messenger of Peace, turning her Academy Award-winning fame to ending violence against women and girls around the globe.

Theron, 33, told reporters Monday after being inducted into her new role by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that she was taking on her new responsibilities “very humbly, with a very excitedheart.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow Talks Madonna, Spotted With A-Rod

November 17, 2008

MIAMI, Fla. --

Don’t worry about Madonna, famous friend Gwyneth Paltrow told the Daily Mail on Friday. The “Iron Man” star said the touring Material Mom, who recently performed with Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in LA, is in good spirits after her rep announced her divorce from director husband Guy Ritchie in October.

“She’s doing great,” Gwyneth told the Daily Mail at the launch of the Fontainbleau Miami Beach resort.

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Rep: Ashlee Simpson Not In Labor — Yet

November 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Despite a report to the contrary, expectant mom Ashlee Simpson is not in labor, her rep confirmed to Access Hollywood on Sunday.

A report surfaced on Sunday, claiming the pop star had gone into the hospital on Friday with husband Pete Wentz to deliver their child, the couple’s first.

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Stars’ Homes Destroyed & Threatened By Montecito Fire

November 14, 2008

Montecito, Calif. --

As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County Friday, many of Hollywood’s stars watched as the raging fires threatened and destroyed their homes and resorts that they frequent.

Nestled north of Los Angeles in the foothills near Santa Barbara, Montecito is a second home to Hollywood celebrities like Michael Douglas, Kevin Costner, Christopher Lloyd, Dennis Franz, Jonathan Winters and Oprah.

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Kanye West Explains Paparazzi Arrest

November 16, 2008

LONDON, U.K. --

Kanye West lashed out against the paparazzi on Saturday, taking to his blog to explain his arrest in London for a scuffle with a photographer after leaving a club earlier this week.

“I put my hand up to the camera in self defense!” he wrote. “I didn’t assault him but merely [put] my hand up to cover his lens. My security yelled, ‘Get the camera off him.’ I guess in all the commotion, the camera scraped his nose.”

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Celebs Join Nationwide Protest Against Prop. 8

November 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

T.R. Knight, Ricki Lake and Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winokur were among the dozens of celebrities who joined the nationwide fight against California’s Proposition 8 at a rally in downtown LA on Saturday, according to an Access Hollywood staffer in attendance.

Read on to see who else joined the protests around the country.

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Cody Linley: I Don’t Have A Crush On Julianne Hough

November 13, 2008

NASHVILLE, TN --

Despite breaking down in tears on national television earlier this week during a session with Dr. Drew Pinsky, and raising Derek Hough’s watchful brotherly eyebrow, Cody Linley said he is not romantically interested in his “Dancing With the Stars” partner Julianne Hough.

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Jewel Planning For Kids With Husband Ty Murray

November 13, 2008

NASHVILLE, TN --

Newly married singer Jewel turned up looking toned and tan on last night’s CMA Awards red carpet, but her thoughts were at home.

Read on for details about what Jewel was dreaming of and her expanded family plans.

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PETA Supporter Douses Lindsay Lohan In Flour, Samantha Ronson Responds

November 15, 2008

PARIS, France --

An anti-fur campaigner doused Lindsay Lohan in flour on Friday evening in Paris People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals announced in a statement.

The organization said the actress was “showered” with cooking powder, while at a Paris nightclub.

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Hilary Duff Signs TV Deal With NBC

November 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Watch out, Miley — Hilary Duff is coming back to TV.

Hilary, who played Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel series of the same name, has signed a one-year development deal with NBC, Access Hollywood has learned.

The singer-actress will star in her own series, as well as make guest appearances on other NBC shows.

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‘Greek Wedding’ Star Nia Vardalos & Husband Adopt Daughter

November 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Nia Vardalos and her husband, Ian Gomez, have welcomed a little girl into their lives.

The “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” star and her husband of 15 years adopted a toddler recently, according to a statement the couple released to E! Online.

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Audrina Patridge: ‘The Hills’ Season 5 A Go

November 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

After months of speculation that Season 4 could be the final chapter of “The Hills,” Audrina Patridge told People that the MTV reality show would definitely be back for another season.

“There is going to be a fifth season,” Audrina told the mag. “We just found out.”

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Joe Jonas On Taylor Swift Split: ‘The Heart Moved On’

November 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Joe Jonas is tired of hearing about how he’s a bad boyfriend — and now he’s trying to defend himself. The 19-year-old — part of dreamy teen band the Jonas Brothers with his two siblings — has gotten an avalanche of negative publicity after former girlfriend and fellow multiplatinum singer Taylor Swift dished about their recent breakup, which she says came in a 27-second phone call. She also was quoted as saying that he dumped her after meeting actress Camilla Belle.

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Britney Previews ‘Circus’ Tracks For Fans

November 13, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

Britney Spears’ new album, “Circus,” isn’t out until December 2, the pop singer’s birthday, but fans craving more than current hit single “Womanizer” can already get a early listen.

New York’s KTU 103.5 FM has posted a stream of a mega mix featuring several tracks from Britney’s new album online.

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Rising Star: Kristen Stewart

November 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

With her dark hair and fine features, Kristen Stewart could make a great vampire — but in “Twilight,” she only dates one. Kristen plays Bella, the human Juliet to Edward’s vampire Romeo, in the teen romance, and the way she bites into the role has helped make her AccessHollywood.com‘s latest Rising Star.

Read on to meet Kristen Stewart!

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Scott Wolf On Expecting A Baby Boy & Shopping For Maternity Wear

November 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Scott Wolf can barely contain his excitement over his impending arrival with wife Kelley — a baby boy.

On Wednesday, Wolf, 40, first confirmed news that he and wife Kelley, 32, a former “Real World: New Orleans” castmember, were expecting their first child together to Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush. And, in a new interview with Billy for Access and “The Billy Bush Show,” the former “Party of Five” star sounded like a kid waiting for Christmas when he spoke about his little boy on the way.

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Angelina Jolie: ‘I Don’t Plan On Acting Very Long’

November 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Angelina Jolie says her days on the big screen may be numbered.

In a new interview with the BBC to promote her film, “Changeling,” Angelina said she will soon be shifting her focus from film to family.

“I don’t plan on acting very long,” Angelina said. “I’m ready to do a few things now and fade away and get ready to be a grandma one day.”

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Donald Trump Puts Jennifer Hudson & Family Up For Free In Chicago Hotel

November 11, 2008

CHICAGO, Ill. --

In the wake of her family tragedy, Jennifer Hudson has received a helping hand from a very unlikely source – Donald Trump.

Jennifer and some of her family members have been staying at the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago – and Trump has been picking up the tab.

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Were Seal & Heidi Klum Really Leaving America If McCain Won?

November 11, 2008

NEW YORK CITY, New York --

Seal and wife Heidi Klum never intended on leaving America if John McCain had been elected President, according to the singer. He told Access Hollywood that he was misquoted in a Vanity Fair article in their October issue.

According to the mag, Seal said, “If McCain is elected and America staggers on further towards the abyss, then we will leave the country. That is not a problem for us.”

But, the British singer said he was misquoted.

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Lindsay Lohan Says She Avoided Finishing Her New Album

November 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Lindsay Lohan showed her fans her musical side with 2004’s “Speak” and 2005’s “A Little More Personal (Raw),” but the actress’ upcoming as-yet- untitled album is a one, which the actress said she avoided for a long time.

“I just got off the phone with my Motown manager,” Lindsay told Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos. “I’ve been avoiding calling her back.”

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Britney’s Son Jayden James Released From Hospital

November 11, 2008

KENTWOOD, Lousiana --

Britney Spears’ youngest boy, Jayden James Federline is out of the hospital following a medical scare on Sunday, according to the singer’s Web site.

“A source close to the Spears family has told us that Britney and family have left the Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center and Jayden is fine,” said a statement on Britney’s Web site.

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Sandra Bullock’s Stalker Gets Three Years Of Probation

November 13, 2008

WESTMINSTER, Calif. --

A woman has been placed on three years of probation following her guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of stalking actress Sandra Bullock.

A felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon was dropped against Marcia Valentine, 47, after she entered her guilty plea to stalking on Nov. 5, according to the Orange County Superior Court Web site.

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Rihanna Cancels Indonesia Show Over Security Concerns

November 13, 2008

JAKARTA, Indonesia --

Rihanna has canceled a concert scheduled for Friday in Indonesia over security concerns.

Dive Purnomo, a spokeswoman for the event organizer, says the pop singer had been scheduled to perform before a sold-out crowd of 6,000 in the capital, Jakarta.

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Scott Wolf & Wife Expecting First Child

November 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley are expecting their first child together – a baby boy.

The former “Party of Five” star confirmed the news to Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush on Wednesday evening.

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Attorney: K-Fed Won’t Take Britney To Court Over Jayden’s Hospital Visit

November 12, 2008

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Kevin Federline isn’t eying a court date with Britney Spears after their son Jayden was hospitalized on Sunday, his attorney told E! Online on Tuesday.

“We’re pleased that someone was aware enough to see that he was having some sort of reaction and do what was necessary to make sure there were no chances taken and got Jayden to the appropriate facility and got the appropriate evaluation,” attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan told E!, mentioning Jayden likely fell sick with a “food allergy.”

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Elton John Blames Semantics For Gay Marriage Ban

November 12, 2008

NEW YORK CITY, New York --

While Elton John was busy hosting his AIDS Foundation’s 7th Annual Benefit, “An Enduring Vision,” Tuesday night, the recent gay marriage bans in Florida and California were fresh on his mind.

Elton, who attended the event at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City with his civil partner of 3 years, David Furnish, believes America is hung up on wording when it comes to this divisive issue.

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Shatner Invites Takei To His ‘Raw Nerve’ Talk Show

November 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

William Shatner is continuing to feud with former “Star Trek” co-star George Takei.

In his latest online video, Shatner says: “George has been mean to me for a long time — I mean, decades and decades.”

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George Clooney: ‘At Some Point, Gay Marriage Won’t Be An Issue’

November 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney has spoken out for the first time about the passing of Prop. 8, the newly enacted California ballot measure that bans same-sex marriages — and the activist actor thinks the law is on the wrong side of history.

“At some point in our lifetime, gay marriage won’t be an issue,” he told E! Online.

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Brooke Burke Continues ‘Dancing’ Reign

November 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Brooke Burke continued her reign on “Dancing With the Stars” on Monday night.

The model and mother of four, who this season has been dancing with professional Derek Hough, took the new addition to the competition – two dances in a single night, and a solo in the second number, to great success.

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UPDATED: Tim Robbins’ Election Day Stir: Did He Go To The Wrong Polling Place?

November 11, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

Tim Robbins created a stir on Election Day after he was unable to cast his vote in his New York City polling center. But earlier today, Access Hollywood obtained a letter to the star from the New York City Board of Elections, claiming he went to the wrong polling place, an assertion Robbins rejected when he spoke exclusively to Access this evening.

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Jennifer Aniston: ‘I Never Liked ‘Sex And The City’

November 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

With over $413 million in box office receipts worldwide, “Sex and The City” was a big hit at the movie theater, but not with Jennifer Aniston.

In her interview with Jonathan Van Meter for Vogue magazine’s December 2008, new excerpts of which Access Hollywood obtained, Jennifer ended up revealing she wasn’t a “Sex” convert when Van Meter said he enjoyed her performance in the upcoming film, “He’s Just Not That Into You.”

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Lindsay Lohan On Life After Rehab: ‘You Learn To Put Yourself First’

November 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Over the weekend, Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos sat down with Lindsay Lohan for her first extensive TV interview since leaving rehab. And the young woman Maria found was different than Maria encountered in past interviews – more relaxed, more at ease with who she is and, more importantly, with where she is going.

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Cody Linley Breaks Down In Tears Over Julianne Hough; Maurice Greene Voted Off ‘Dancing’

November 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Former Olympian Maurice Greene got the boot from “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday night, but 19-year-old Cody Linley was the one who broke down.

During a taped segment all of the “Dancing” pairs endured with celebrity MD, Dr. Drew Pinsky for “DWTS: The Results Show,” the former “Hannah Montana” star broke into tears when talking about his partner, Julianne Hough.

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Britney Announces ‘Top Secret Project’

November 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Britney Spears is following up her crowd-pleasing appearance at Madonna’s “Sticky and Sweet” show last week in Los Angeles with the announcement that she’s hard at work on a “top secret project,” the singer announced on her MySpace Celebrity page.

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Evan Rachel Wood Denies Dating Mickey Rourke

November 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Despite online reports of a budding romance between “Wrestler” co-stars Evan Rachel Wood and Mickey Rourke, the actress squashes any notion that she’s dating the 56-year-old actor.

“Spread the word – I’m not dating Mickey Rourke,” Evan Rachel told People at Sunday’s Hollywood Life 3rd annual Behind the Camera Awards in Hollywood. “Everybody thinks we’re dating and we’re not.”

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Former Teen Idol David Cassidy To Zac Efron: ‘It’s Going To Be A Very Bumpy Ride’

November 10, 2008

LONDON, England --

Former teen idol David Cassidy, from the 70’s hit show “The Partridge Family,” has some words of wisdom for one of today’s hottest teen stars, Zac Efron.

“All I can say to Zac is that as long as he does good work, doesn’t lose his mind and stays grounded as a human being, he’ll be fine,” Cassidy told Britain’s Daily Mail as he was prepping for his U.K. concert tour last week.

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Parole Hearing Set For Man Linked To Hudson Killings

November 10, 2008

JOLIET, Ill. --

The convicted felon questioned in the killings of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew in Chicago has a chance at winning his freedom in a parole hearing.

William Balfour is set for a hearing Monday before the Illinois Prisoner Review Board in Joliet.

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Angelina Jolie On Kids: ‘We’ll Definitely Have More’

November 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Running after her little ones may be how Angelina Jolie gets her exercise, but she’s glad she has Brad Pitt to join her.

“I have a great partner,” the world-famous mom told Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell at the “Kung Fu Panda” DVD release party at the Mann Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. “He’s the best daddy and we have fun, so whenever it gets hard we can just look at each other and find a way to laugh about and just appreciate that they’re only little once, and we should enjoy every minute.”

And, she told Access, there are more to come.

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Report: William Balfour Told Girlfriend He Was Involved In Hudson Murders

November 10, 2008

CHICAGO, Ill. --

William Balfour, the only individual to be identified as a “person of interest” in the shootings of Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother, allegedly told his girlfriend he was involved in the murders, sources told the Chicago Tribune.

However, Balfour’s girlfriend reportedly told police that he was not involved in the death of Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew, Julian King. Julian, the son of Jennifer’s sister (and Balfour’s estranged wife) Julia, went missing around the time of the shootings. His body was later discovered in an SUV on the South Side of Chicago.

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Nicole Kidman On Marriage To Tom Cruise: ‘I Felt I Became A Star Only By Association’

November 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

She’s won an Oscar, earned the praise of critics and fans worldwide and can command a hefty fee for appearing in a movie, but Nicole Kidman hasn’t always felt successful.

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Sienna Miller ‘Completely Happy’ To Be Single After Balthazar Getty Split

November 9, 2008

LONDON, U.K. --

Sienna Miller and Balthazar Getty have split, the actress confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday. 

“I’m single at the moment, and I’m completely happy with that,” she told the mag at the Hollywood Dominoes VIP launch in London. “It’s nice not to have a relationship that the press constantly want to scrutinize and discuss. I’m cool with being on my own.”

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Hudson Murders Suspect Could Go Free Monday

November 9, 2008

CHICAGO, Ill. --

The convicted felon suspected in the killings of the mother, brother and nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson has a parole hearing Monday and could be released if an administrative officer finds no reason to hold him.

No one has been charged in the shootings, but authorities have called 27-year-old William Balfour a “person of interest.”

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Christina Aguilera: I Wish Britney ‘All The Best’

November 8, 2008

LONDON, U.K. --

Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears have shared a lot over the years – roles on the “Mickey Mouse Club,” pop stardom and famous lip-locks with Madonna at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards – but now, Christina says they’ve gone their separate ways.

“There have been so many stories about the two of us not getting on,” Christina told the Daily Mail. “We don’t keep closely in touch with one another, and it’s obvious how our lives have taken on two different directions.”

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