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Craig Ferguson Secretly Weds Over Holidays

January 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Late Late Show” host Craig Ferguson had quite a surprise for his audience Monday night! The talk show host announced he got married during his holiday break. The 46-year-old funnyman married his longtime girlfriend Megan Wallace Cunningham, an art dealer.

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ROLL CALL: Madonna & Britney To Reunite?

January 5, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, find out the best new rumored celeb couple! And another new couple that seems to be less of a rumor. And, which “Transformers” star set up a phone line for his fans to call?

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

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Fox, Depp & Jackman Top ‘The Fandango 2009 Hot List’

December 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Megan Fox shot to fame following her role as a robot-fighting girl in 2007’s “Transformers,” and captured the hearts – and mouse clicks – of both men and women in “The Fandango 2009 Hot List.

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Year In Review: 2008’s Biggest Break-Ups

December 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The break-ups of Madonna and Guy Ritchie, and Paul McCartney and Heather Mills resulted in two of the most explosive celebrity divorces of the year.

But what about the most expensive? Or surprising?

As we near the end of ’08, it’s time to take a look back at the biggest break-ups of 2008.

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Year In Review: AccessHollywood.com’s Top 10 Searched Stars

December 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The big news of 2008 might have been Britney Spears’ comeback, but the pop princess wasn’t the most searched for person this year, leading people to AccessHollywood.com.

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Year In Review: Access Hollywood’s Top 5 Male Stars Of 2008

December 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2008 and ring in 2009, Access Hollywood took a look back at the stars who have made the biggest impact over the past 12 months.

Today, Access counts down the top five male stars of 2008 – based on how many stories we did on each star throughout the year.

Cruise, Clooney and Obama made the list — but who was our number one male star?

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A-list Actors Oppose Actors Union Strike Vote

December 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Delivering a rebuke to the leadership of the Screen Actors Guild, more than 130 actors signed a letter urging their colleagues to reject a strike-authorization vote in January.

“We don’t think that an authorization can be looked at as merely a bargaining tool,” said the letter, signed by “Desperate Housewives” actress Eva Longoria Parker, “Spider-Man” star Tobey Maguire, and others. “It must be looked at as what it is — an agreement to strike if negotiations fail.”

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Ellen Tries To Court Clooney With Chippendales Dancers

December 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ellen DeGeneres has been trying to land George Clooney as a guest on her talk show for months and she has gone to great lengths to woo him on to her set. Her latest effort to nab George involved six shirtless Chippendale dancers showing up at his office — based on the advice of George’s pal, Brad Pitt.

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New Mexico Governor Holds Dinner To Thank Clooney & Spacey

November 27, 2008

SANTA FE, NM --

Gov. Bill Richardson hosted a star-studded dinner party last weekend to thank moviemakers and celebrities, including George Clooney, Kevin Spacey and Paul Sorvino, for shooting films in the state.

Clooney and Spacey have been in New Mexico filming the action-comedy “The Men Who Stare at Goats.” Sorvino has been working on “Doc West,” a feature-length film for Italian television that is shooting around Santa Fe.

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Sarah Larson On Dating & Splitting Up With George Clooney

November 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Sarah Larson has kept a low profile since her break-up with George Clooney, but in a new sit down interview with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush, the model let Billy in on what life was like while dating one of the most famous men on the planet.

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George Clooney Welcomes Hugh Jackman To ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Club

November 25, 2008

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --

George Clooney has been crowned People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” two times, first in 1997 and then in 2006. But his words of wisdom for the current “Sexiest” guy came in a late night phone call, saying, “Shut up, Jackman!’’

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ROLL CALL: Cameron Diaz’s ‘Wicked’ Night

November 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Is George Clooney jealous of Hugh Jackman’s “Sexiest” title? And, a “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star still saying she can sing.

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

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Hugh Jackman People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ 2008

November 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Joining the ranks of Matt Damon, George Clooney and Matthew McConaughey, Australian actor Hugh Jackman has been named “The Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine.

Hugh said his wife of 12 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, was amused by the news that he had made the list.

“God bless her, she said, ‘I could’ve told them that years ago!” Hugh told the mag. “And then she said, ‘Obviously Brad [Pitt] wasn’t available this year.’ And I said, ‘That was a joke right?’”

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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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Clooney On Obama Win: ‘It’s Time To Begin Unifying The Country’

November 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney celebrated Barack Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States with joy and a look towards the road ahead.

“I congratulate President-elect Obama on his historic victory,” George said in a statement released to Access Hollywood.

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Access Star Sightings, Friday, October 31, 2008

October 31, 2008

NEW YORK, HOLLYWOOD & BEYOND… --

Thursday, October 30 in NYC: Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon dressed as firefighters leaving her apartment and getting onto a fire truck to attend a pre-Halloween bash at club Marquee… Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise wearing matching pumpkin orange Halloween costumes as they left their home… Sarah Jessica Parker making calls on her cell phone to undecided voters at the phone bank at Obama’s NY headquarters… Carlos Leon giving fitness tips at the pre-Halloween gala event to promote the Carlos Leon fitness center that he designed at the Crescent Club Luxury Condo in Long Island City, NY…

Tons of more sightings… inside!!!

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Friends, Family & Colleagues Remember Paul Newman

September 28, 2008

WESTPORT, Conn. --

After Hollywood icon Paul Newman passed away on Friday after a long battle with cancer, his family, friends and colleagues remembered the Oscar-winning actor, philanthropist and family man.

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Brad Pitt, Beyonce Dubbed Most Dangerous Online Celebrity Searches

September 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Before you log on and start searching for Brad Pitt or Beyonce online, a computer security company has one word of advice – beware.

Brad and Beyonce have been dubbed the most dangerous celebrities to lookup online, thanks to cybercriminals using their names to plant viruses in users’ computers, according to security software company McAfee Inc.

But which other stars are used to target fans?

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Anthony Edwards Talks Hopes For Clooney’s ‘ER’ Return: ‘He’d Be A Fool Not To’

September 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Returning “ER” legend Anthony Edwards has some words for his former co-star, George Clooney.

Edwards, who is heading back to “ER” for one episode during the show’s final season as the beloved Dr. Mark Greene, said Clooney should think about making an “ER” comeback himself.

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‘Burn After Reading’ Heats Up Box Office

September 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Joel and Ethan Coen scored their biggest opener to date by raking in $19.4 million in ticket sales for “Burn After Reading” and helping end a seven-week attendance slide at theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The madcap comedy starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney and John Malkovich raked in $7 million more than the writing-directing duo’s last box-office hit, the 2004 comedy “The Ladykillers,” according to box office tracker Media by Numbers.

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Brad & Angelina Among Vanity Fair’s ‘Influential’ List

September 4, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt aren’t just the world’s most famous couple. They’re also now being called the most influential.

The superstars were collectively ranked number nine on Vanity Fair’s annual “100” list, where they joined such luminaries as former Vice President Al Gore and Apple CEO Steve Jobs at the top of the rankings of the magazine’s “New Establishment.”

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Clooney, Pitt, Farrell Converge Upon Toronto Film Festival

September 3, 2008

TORONTO, Ontario --

Sundance is about new talent and small, personal films. Cannes is about highbrow cinema and celebrity-watching.

The Toronto International Film Festival is about movies, from splashy studio releases and potential Oscar contenders to obscure foreign flicks and the latest avant-garde experiments.

North America’s largest cinema showcase, the Toronto festival opens Thursday with a lineup that includes the Coen brothers’ dark spy comedy “Burn After Reading” with George Clooney and Brad Pitt; Keira Knightley’s historical saga “The Duchess”; Edward Norton and Colin Farrell’s cop drama “Pride and Glory” and many more!

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Brad Pitt Gets Award For Best Actor At Venice International Film Festival, One Year Later

August 27, 2008

VENICE, Italy --

The Venice International Film Festival honored Brad Pitt with its Best Actor trophy on Wednesday, People reported — but not for one of this year’s films. The award was held for him since winning last year for “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.”

Brad is at the festival for his latest, “Burn After Reading,” the Coen brothers’ dark comedy in which he costars with frequent screen partner George Clooney. Pitt plays a gym employee who stumbles upon a disc of secret CIA information.

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‘Burn After Reading’ Opens Venice Film Festival

August 27, 2008

VENICE, Italy --

The Coen brothers wrote their dark comedy, “Burn After Reading,” with stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand in mind. Not necessarily a compliment.

The Venice Film Festival opened Wednesday with the gala premiere of the movie, a tale about idiots — and what happens when their worlds collide. “Burn After Reading” is playing out of competition for the Golden Lion, which will be awarded on the festival’s closing night Sept. 6.

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Brad Pitt On The Twins: ‘Two More By Next Year’

August 27, 2008

VENICE, Italy --

Brad Pitt and George Clooney may be in Italy for the world premiere of their latest film, “Burn After Reading,” at the Venice Film Festival, but Brad’s mind is already back at Chateau Miraval with Angelina Jolie and his future babies.

“I’ll have two more by next year,” Brad joked to reporters at a press conference on Wednesday, according to Reuters.

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Clooney & Pitt To Walk Red Carpet For Charity While In Venice

August 26, 2008

VENICE, Italy --

George Clooney and Brad Pitt will make two appearances at the Venice Film Festival this week.

They were slated to appear Tuesday night at a fundraising event for their charity, Not On Our Watch. Then they were to return to the red carpet Wednesday when the Coen brothers film “Burn After Reading” opens the 65th edition of the festival, which runs through Sept. 6.

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Will Star Wattage In Denver Help Or Hurt Obama?

August 25, 2008

DENVER, CO. --

It’s no secret that many celebrities, especially of the Hollywood variety, support Obama enthusiastically. Hollywood has always been heavily Democratic, and Obama’s youthful charisma and message of change has made passionate fans of stars like George Clooney, Ben Affleck and countless others.

But with the John McCain camp trying to paint Obama as a lightweight celebrity on the level of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, Obama’s folks might be getting a little jittery about the star power likely to converge on Denver.

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Access Top 10: 2008 Fall Movie Preview

August 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It’s that time again – when the leaves start changing color and summer blockbusters fade into Oscar season. With the holidays on the way, Access Hollywood has your guide to 10 of this fall’s biggest films.

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George Clooney Shoots Down Rumors He Is Advising Barack Obama

August 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney is many things – an actor, an Oscar winner, a dapper gentleman and an activist — but there’s one thing he definitely is not – an advisor to Barack Obama’s.

The actor issued a statement on Tuesday night, debunking a story out of Britain, claiming the “Ocean’s Thirteen” star has been advising the presidential hopeful on policy issues.

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Who’s The Hottest Hollywood Celeb In China?

August 5, 2008

BEIJING, China --

OK, so while we know that China has its own distinct film, music & TV stars, when Access Hollywood heads to China, we want to find out, “Who is the most famous U.S. celebrity in China?”

So, using our very unscientific polling methodology, Billy Bush headed out to the middle of Beijing’s Wangfujing pedestrian shopping promenade to find out which celebs are instantly recognizable here… and which are – ahem – not quite as global.

The results will be comin’ at ya, later this week.

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ROLL CALL: ‘Dexter’ Takes A Stab A Politics

July 30, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Britney’s former manager and friend Sam Lutfi doesn’t like his restraining order. K-Fed makes his first appearance following the completion the custody battle with Brit. And, a slew of celebs are expected at The Venice Film Festival.

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Clooney & Pitt Expected At Venice Film Festival

July 30, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

A slew of Hollywood’s finest, including George Clooney and Brad Pitt, are expected to show up at the 65th annual Venice Film Festival.

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Clooney, Pitt and Damon Launch Ad Campaign For Myanmar

June 25, 2008

Jakarta, Indonesia --

No more broken promises.

That’s what “Ocean’s Thirteen” costars Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon have asked for in a new full-page advertisement published Wednesday in the Indonesian English language newspaper, the Jakarta Post.

The ad, titled “Burma’s Broken Promises,” calls for more aid for the beleaguered region in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.

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ROLL CALL: Kathy Griffin Reveals Her Bedroom Details

June 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Brad, George and Matt come out for a good cause. Jen and John still going strong. And Jamie Lynn wants a normal life for her newborn.

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ROLL CALL: Paula Abdul & Boyfriend Split

June 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Brad Pitt and Ed Norton’s night with the “Karma Police.” Amy Winehouse is TB free! And Keira Knightley bares it all, and has no problem doing it.

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Report: George Clooney & Sarah Larson Split

May 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney has split with his girlfriend of almost a year, Sarah Larson, according to several reports.

A rep for the “Leatherheads” star said “I do not comment on George’s personal life,” when contacted by Access Hollywood but sources told both In Touch Weekly, who first reported the news, and People.com, that the two had split.

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Casting Call: George Clooney Ready To ‘Stare At Goats’

May 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney thinks it’s polite to “Stare.” Ben Barnes learns a tough lesson in vanity. And, Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon are bound for “Greatness.”

It’s all in the latest edition of the Access Hollywood Casting Call!

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George Clooney & Sarah Larson’s ‘Rock Of Love’ Obsession

May 9, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney and girlfriend Sarah Larson have joined the ranks of celebrity couples who have confessed their love of reality TV.

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George Clooney Gets Birthday Serenade From John Mayer

May 6, 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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Brad Pitt’s New ‘Do From ‘Burn After Reading’

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

May 1, 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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Clooney & Pitt To Kick Off Venice Film Festival

April 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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Sarah Larson On The Real Way She Met George Clooney

April 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Want to know how to bag an A-list celebrity? Make a big impression.

Such was the case with Sarah Larson, who revealed to the Las Vegas Review Journal she didn’t meet George Clooney as many suspected – while cocktail waitressing at the Palms. She met the Oscar winner several years before, while she was having a fabulous time at a soiree for a pal.

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Cops Investigate Clooney Clothing Fraud Case

April 10, 2008

ROME, Italy --

Two people were being investigated for alleged fraud after attempting to launch a fashion line with a brand using George Clooney’s name, police in Milan said Thursday.

Tax police said they seized garments and watches Wednesday, as well as fake documentation. The ANSA news agency said the line was to be launched in Milan next week.

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George Clooney Jabs Brad Pitt Over Lack Of Oscar

April 9, 2008

LONDON, England --

George Clooney admitted he loves “gloating” about his Oscar win over buddy Brad Pitt

The “Leatherheads” star threw down a new gauntlet in the ongoing witty repartee between the two actors, during an interview with Britain’s GMTV anchor Penny Smith, which included a reference to his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in “Syriana.”

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George Clooney Talks Being Held At Gunpoint In Sudan 

April 2, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney was mugged at gunpoint, according to a report out of Britain.

The star of “Leatherheads” told the men’s magazine Zoo, that during a trip to Africa, he was the victim of a traumatic robbery.

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MovieMantz Review: 'Leatherheads'

April 3, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif --

"Clooney Drops the Ball"

After making an impressive directorial debut with 2002’s “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” and following it up with the near-masterpiece that was 2005’s “Good Night, and Good Luck,” George Clooney fumbles with “Leatherheads.”

Talk about a film that’s literally and figuratively all over the field, Clooney’s third directorial effort is a wildly uneven romantic comedy that strays too far out of bounds and needlessly runs into overtime.

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Clooney & Zellweger: Kissing, Telling About 'Leatherheads'

March 28, 2008

GREENVILLE, South Carolina --

George Clooney can make just about any woman blush — even Renee Zellweger, his co-star in the new "Leatherheads" movie.

"Tell them your favorite scene in the film, Renee. The kissing scene," the 46-year-old actor-director joked during a promotional stop in Greenville, where scenes for the movie were shot. "Talk about how much you liked the kissing scenes."

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George Clooney & Renee Zellweger Whistle-Stop A Day Away In Support Of 'Leatherheads'

March 25, 2008

DULUTH, Minn --

George Clooney & Renee Zellweger stopped by to thank the folks of Duluth for the city's role in the football comedy, part of a promotional whistle-stop tour Monday that included Maysville, Ky., near Clooney's hometown.

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George Clooney Taking 'Leatherheads' To Kentucky

March 19, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky --

For one night, Maysville will be Hollywood along the Ohio River, thanks to George Clooney.

The 46-year-old actor-director will visit the northern Kentucky town Monday night for a special screening of his new movie, "Leatherheads," his father, Nick Clooney, said Tuesday.

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George Clooney On Facing Down Fabio, Those Gay Rumors & Donald Trump

March 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

George Clooney has gone on the record and admitted that model Fabio, could take him in a fight.

Plus, the actor responds to Internet rumors suggesting he is gay.

And, what he has to say about Donald Trump calling Clooney "short."

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Clooney's Girl Larson Hits Catwalk At LA Fashion Week

March 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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Rep: George Clooney Not Engaged

March 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Single ladies of the world rejoice – George Clooney has not lost his bachelor status, at least not yet.

Contrary to reports, Clooney has not popped the question to girlfriend Sarah Larson, a rep for the actor has confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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Celebrities Turn On Star Power For Presidential Hopefuls

March 4, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

As the presidential primaries race towards the finish line, the remaining delegates dwindle, while stumping celebrities are multiplying.

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Tilda Swinton On Her Clooney Bat Jab, Giving

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

She only just won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, but already, Brit Tilda Swinton has given it away.

Just as she promised to do on stage at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, the flame-haired actress gave her gold statute to her agent, Brian Swardstrom.

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Sarah Larson On Hitting The Oscars Red Carpet With George Clooney

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Last night, George Clooney added some major star power to the 2008 Oscars red carpet and he did it with girlfriend Sarah Larson on his arm.

The "Michael Clayton" Oscar nominee drew some of the loudest screams as he sauntered his way in, but what was it like for Sarah? Find out