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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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Star Sightings: Nov. 7, 2008

November 7, 2008

NEW YORK, HOLLYWOOD, CHICAGO & BEYOND… --

Thursday, November 6 in LA: Hayden Panettiere, Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore, Heidi Klum, Donald Sutherland, Lucy Liu, Fergie and Ryan Seacrest, among many more, watched Madonna perform with Britney and later Justin Timberlake at Dodger Stadium… Emilio Estevez, who just signed on for a guest appearance on “Two And A Half Men” sitting in the foyer Thursday mid-morning at Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica….

In San Francisco: Ashton Kutcher and MC Hammer celebrated MySpace Music’s recent content channel launch, with a party featuring a performance by R&B legend Lionel Richie, who sang his classic hits, including “All Night Long” and “Brick House — DJ AM also performed…

The rest of this week’s celebrity sightings inside!

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Jennifer Garner: I Wanted To Be A Librarian

September 20, 2008

CHARLESTON, West Va. --

Jennifer Garner is taking a break from Hollywood this weekend with a trip home to Charleston, West Virginia – and taking time to remember her childhood dreams. 

“This is about as far from Hollywood as any place on Earth. I wanted to be a children’s book author and a librarian,” she told People of her youthful aspirations. 

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Stars Over The Moon About Obama’s Speech

August 29, 2008

DENVER, CO. --

First word on Barack Obama’s historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: “It was excellent,” Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. “It was amazing.”

“Incredible,” said Jessica Alba simply, before joining Fergie, Rosario Dawson, Wilmer Valderrama and Kerry Washington at a private exit from Invesco Field. Alba was at the speech with husband Cash Warren.

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Ben Affleck Says Matt Damon ‘Is Doing Great’ With New Baby

August 28, 2008

DENVER, CO. --

Ben Affleck might be in Denver at the Democratic National Convention supporting Barack Obama, but the actor is keeping in close contact with pal and new father Matt Damon.

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J.Lo, Affleck & Spielberg Among Celebs At DNC

August 28, 2008

DENVER, CO. --

Spielberg! Affleck! J.Lo! They were among the Hollywood celebrities attending events in Denver as the Democratic National Convention nominated Barack Obama as the party’s presidential candidate.

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Access Exclusive: Jennifer Garner Confirms Pregnancy

August 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

After months of speculation, Jennifer Garner has officially confirmed she is expecting a second child with her husband, Ben Affleck, in a new interview with Access Hollywood’s Tony Potts.

”Thank you,” Jennifer told Tony at the Baby Einstein’s 10th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. “We’re so excited, obviously.”

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Makeup Artist To Angelina Jolie & Mariah Carey Found Dead

August 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Makeup artist Paul Starr, who worked with celebrities including Angelina Jolie and Mariah Carey, was found dead Tuesday, Access Hollywood has confirmed. He was 48-years-old.

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Ben & Jen Buy $16 Million Brentwood Estate

August 8, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It appears Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s next child will be a Brentwood baby.

With Garner five-months pregnant with the couple’s second child, the couple has bought a $16 million home in Brentwood, California, according to Us Weekly.

The house is reportedly a 9,900-square-foot traditional-style home on nearly an acre of property.

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ROLL CALL: Jay-Z Still Keeping Mum On Marriage To Beyonce

August 8, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Ben and Jen spend a truck load of money on a new pad. Madonna perfects the real estate game. And the Beckhams are made to wait!

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Jennifer Garner Gives Speech For Obama

August 3, 2008

MIAMI, Fla. --

A pregnant Jennifer Garner gave a “witty, clever” speech supporting presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at a fundraiser on Saturday night, People reported.

Joined by husband Ben Affleck, as well as friends Matt Damon and wife Luciana, who’s also expecting, Garner reportedly gave the first speech at a $1,000-per-person VIP reception at club SET.

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ROLL CALL: Jen & Ben House Hunt

July 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, J.Lo runs, bikes and swims! Sam Ronson defends Ali Lohan’s new single. And, Christian Siriano has a few choice words for the contestants on this season’s “Project Runway.”

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Is Jennifer Garner Pregnant?

July 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

According to a new report in US Weekly, Jennifer Garner is pregnant.

Garner’s “Alias” co-star, Victor Garber told the publication the actress is expecting her second child.

But his words were taken out of context, the actor told E! News on Thursday night.

Read on for all the details.

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Ben And Jen Make A Date With The Damons At Nobu

June 30, 2008

MALIBU, Calif. --

One day before their third wedding anniversary, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner stepped out for a double date with Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso in Malibu.

The two couples dined at Nobu restaurant, chowing down on sushi rolls and cooked fish.

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Ben & Jen Pitch In For Hometown College

May 22, 2008

CHARLESTON, West Virginia --

Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck have signed up to help raise money for an athletic complex at her hometown university in West Virginia.

University of Charleston President Ed Welch says Garner and Affleck will serve as honorary hosts at a September 19th fundraiser.

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ROLL CALL: International Stars, Red Dresses & New Couples Reign At Oscar 2008

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The biggest night in film was full of international delights. For the first time in over 40 years, the acting awards were swept by international stars. But we know what you're really wondering — who dazzled and who looked frazzled!

Plus, Penn and Petra & Clooney and girlfriend heat up a soggy Oscars.

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Gary Busey Causes A Stir On Oscar's Red Carpet

February 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Gary Busey lived up to his reputation by strangely crashing Ryan Seacrest's interviews on the Academy Awards red carpet.

While Seacrest was interviewing Jennifer Garner and Laura Linney on the live E! pre-show broadcast, Busey repeatedly interrupted.

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Handicapping The Oscars Broadcast

February 25, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --

Late for the first part of the ceremony?! The Access Hollywood news desk has what you might have missed!

Click inside for an account of tonight's ceremony!

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Kidman, Clooney, Latifah & Cyrus Lined Up As Oscar Presenters

February 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Nicole Kidman, Queen Latifah, Cameron Diaz and Miley Cyrus are among he presenters for the 80th Oscar ceremony, the Academy announced oday.

Read on for details on the other stars heading to the presenter podium. Plus, new information about the musical numbers set for the big night!

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Jennifer Garner Named ‘West Virginian Of The Year’

December 30, 2007

CHARLESTON, W.Va. --

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Golden Globe Nominations: It’s Anyone’s Game

December 12, 2007

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --

Both groups picked “There Will Be Blood” star Daniel Day-Lewis as best actor, while the New York critics gave their supporting-actor prize to Javier Bardem for “No Country for Old Men.”

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Howard Stern Lashes Out At Affleck, Garner

December 12, 2007

NEW YORK, NY --

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‘Juno,’ ‘Atonement,’ ‘Michael Clayton’ Up For Critics’ Cho

December 11, 2007

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (December 11, 2007) — Sean Penn’s “Into The Wild” received a leading seven nominations for the Critics’ Choice Awards, announced Tuesday by the Broadcast Film Critics Association.

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Jennifer Garner: Back On Broadway & Loving It

November 30, 2007

NEW YORK, NY --

Meanwhile, back on the big screen, Jen will next be seen as a mother trying to adopt a baby in the critically acclaimed film “Juno.” In real life, Jennifer isthe happily married mother of 2-year old Violet, with husband Ben Affleck. And the whole family is getting in the holiday spirit.

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Access Rising Star: Ellen Page

November 30, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ellen describes her newest film as a ” hilarious, wonderful, corky, fantastic, story.” Juno also stars Michael Cera of “Superbad” fame, along with Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman.

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MovieMantz Review: ‘Juno’

November 27, 2007

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With the Writers Strike in full swing, it seems somehow appropriate that one of the best-written movies of the year would come along to remind the Hollywood establishment just how crucial writers are to the whole filmmaking process in the first place. After all, it starts with the script. And if it isn’t good, well, there goes the neighborhood. If William Shakespeare were alive today, he would probably agree with the words “the script’s the thing” emblazoned across his picket sign.

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Katie Holmes, Carrie Underwood Top Us Weekly’s Celebrity Makeovers

November 15, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 15, 2007)-- From girl-next-door to red carpet glam goddess, Katie Holmes leads the pack as Us Weekly has unveiled the Top 20 Celebrity Makeovers.

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Jennifer Garner: The New Face Of Influenza

October 17, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“As one of the many Faces of Influenza, you and I and those close to us need to get vaccinated,” Jennifer says in the PSA. “Influenza isn’t the common cold – it’s serious.”

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Rising Star: ‘Life’s’ Sarah Shahi

October 10, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Shahi’s character, Rees, has plenty of troubles of her own. In the first few episodes, viewers learn Rees got stuck with Crews because of a previous drug problem that sent her to rehab. Her character might also be a sex addict too.

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Ben Affleck: Proud Of His New ‘Baby’

October 9, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ben told Access that “Gone Baby Gone,” which follows an investigator (Casey Affleck) and his girlfriend (Michelle Monaghan) as they track the disappearance of a child, is a riveting story.

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‘The Game Plan’ Rocks The Box Office

September 30, 2007

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (September 30, 2007) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had the winning game plan at the box office. Disney’s “The Game Plan,” starring Johnson as a football quarterback whose bachelor lifestyle is disrupted by the arrival of a daughter he never knew he had, opened as the top weekend flick with $22.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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Casting Call: Matthew McConaughey Taking Owen Wilson’s ‘Thunder’

January 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent is headed to Hogwarts.

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Jamie Foxx Gets His Star On Walk Of Fame

September 15, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

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Rihanna, Ashlee & More: All Access VMA Fashion

September 10, 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nevada --

Ashlee typified the trend of the night that’s easy to afford and is still in style – black nail polish!

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Rihanna, Ashlee & More: All Access VMA Fashion

September 10, 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nevada --

Ashlee typified the trend of the night that’s easy to afford and is still in style – black nail polish!

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Kid Rock Cited For Misdemeanor Battery Over VMA Scuffle With Tommy Lee

September 10, 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nevada --

Following the scuffle, actor Jamie Foxx made a reference to the incident from the VMA stage saying, “let’s stop all of this “white on white crime.”

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Kid Rock Cited For Misdemeanor Battery Over VMA Scuffle With Tommy Lee

September 10, 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nevada --

Following the scuffle, actor Jamie Foxx made a reference to the incident from the VMA stage saying, “let’s stop all of this “white on white crime.”

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Jennifer Garner Talks Heat Stroke On Set Of ‘The Kingdom’

August 27, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“How long before you got to the hospital, what’d they do, put IV in you or something?,” Tony asked.

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Casting Call: Jennifer Garner Takes Her Act To Broadway

August 21, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

TV: Janeane Garofalo is joining the cast of the FOX drama “24,” according to TVGuide.com.

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Roll Call: The Olsens Go To ‘The Row’ & Garner Takes The Stage

August 21, 2007

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Roll Call: The Olsens Go To ‘The Row’ & Garner Takes The Stage

August 21, 2007

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Matt Damon’s ‘Ultimatum’ For The Paparazzi

July 30, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

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Ben Affleck Heads Back To School To Honor Graduate

June 1, 2007

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FAIRFAX, Va. (June 1, 2007) — Ben Affleck cracked jokes about his film career during a high-school commencement speech Friday while giving a heartfelt tribute to a graduating student he befriended years ago.

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A Talk Show For Jennifer Garner?

May 15, 2007

LOS ANGELES --

“We’ll talk about how to get your kids to sleep, or how do you choose the right school, or how to keep your marriage together after having kids,” explained Sanchez-Whitesell when asked about the show’s content.

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Jennifer Esposito Files For Divorce From Bradley Cooper

May 2, 2007

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Garner, Shields & More Come Out For Oscar de la Renta Opening

April 19, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

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Garner, Shields & More Come Out For Oscar de la Renta Opening

April 19, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

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Milo, Masi & Hayden Celebrate ‘Heroes’ In L.A.

May 14, 2007

LOS ANGELES --

“We even know a bit about what’s going on for season 2. What’s gonna happen is we’re gonna reshow the entire season one with Hiro going back in time,” he states.Though his raised eyebrow gave him away, Oka finally confirms one thing that truly will happen in season 2 – the reuniting of the offset “Heroes” Social Club. Started at the beginning of the season, members of the cast and crew used their off camera time to meet up with each other for special dinners and karaoke sessions.“It is on hiatus for now, but season 2 we will pick up. Badges would be a good idea. We were gonna have our laminated cards, but Adrian [Pasdar who plays Nathan Petrelli] didn’t make them. ‘Time, time,’” he laughs before Access jokes perhaps Pasdar’s wife Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks could help out?“I think she’s pretty busy,” he chuckles. “She could make a song for us maybe. We could have a ‘Heroes’club song.”

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Access Kids Week: ‘Desperate’s’ Rachel Fox

February 20, 2007

LOS ANGELES --

LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2007) — On Monday, we got to know piano prodigy and “Heroes” star Noah Gray-Cabey. Now, as

And her “Desperate” co-stars are full of praise.

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Oscar Makeup Style With Chanel

February 20, 2007

LOS ANGELES --

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‘Epic Movie’ Laughs All The Way To The Bank

January 28, 2007

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LOS ANGELES (January 28, 2007) — The comedy spoof “Epic Movie” debuted atop the box office as Oscar contenders got a bump in the first weekend since the Academy Award nominations were announced, according to studio and industry estimates Sunday.

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Jennifer Garner’s Shocking Secret She Kept From Ben!

January 25, 2007

NEW YORK --

NEW YORK (January 24, 2007) — Jennifer Garner revealed a secret Wednesday that she’d been keeping from Ben Affleck: She nearly lost a ring he had given her after the birth of their 1-year-old daughter, Violet.

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Golden Globe Fashion Report: Champagne & White Rule The Night!

January 16, 2007

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A Golden Guide: Red Carpet Style Secrets

January 12, 2007

LOS ANGELES --

Breasts have their own set of needs. Busty beauties who want to wear backless gowns often turn to self-sticking “bras” like Frederick’s of Hollywood’s new Flex Body Bra, made of adhesive-backed silicone cups that fit separately over each breast.

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Are Cameron Diaz & Bradley Cooper Dating?

October 2, 2007

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It appears Cameron Diaz has found a new flame.

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Casting Call: Jennifer Garner Searches For ‘Truth’

November 19, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

(November 19, 2007) – Bruce Willis signs up for a “Surrogate.” Sean Penn’s got “Milk.” Plus, Jennifer Garner and Katherine Heigl each go searching for the “Truth” – but not together. It’s all in the latest edition of the Access Hollywood Casting Call…

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Daughter Of Garner, Affleck Baptized

December 26, 2006

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(December 26, 2006) — Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s 1-year-old daughter, Violet, has been baptized at Christ Church United Methodist, where the actress’ parents are members. Pastor Randy Flanagan said members of the congregation weren’t star-struck or didn’t show it too much when the Hollywood couple showed up on Christmas Eve with their daughter.

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Robert Downey Jr. Talks ‘Iron Man’

November 10, 2006

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(November 9, 2006) — Academy Award Nominee Robert Downey Jr. has played a singing detective, a pick-up artist, Charlie Chaplin, and most recently, a man covered head to toe in hair in ?Fur.? He can now be added to the distinguished list of “actors turned on-screen superheroes taking on injustice” in the adaptation of Marvel?s “Iron Man”.

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Philbin Competes Again For ‘Best Regis’ Award

August 19, 2006

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NEW YORK (August 19, 2006) — Poor Reege. For the past two years, Regis Philbin has been snubbed on his own show for the “Best Regis” award. On Friday’s “Live with Regis and Kelly,” his latest challengers were announced for the fourth annual Relly Awards on Sept. 22.

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A Birthday Surprise For Ben

August 15, 2006

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LOS ANGELES (August 15, 2006) — Actor. Writer. Director.

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Man Dies On Set Of Jennifer Garner’s Film

August 15, 2006

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An assistant propmaster died on the set of Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner?s new movie, “The Kingdom,? according to NBC News.

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Is Ben Affleck A Changed Man?

August 14, 2006

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LOS ANGELES (August 14, 2006) — As Ben Affleck prepares to release his latest film, “Hollywoodland,” he sat down with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush to talk about his new movie, changes in his life and what it’s like to be a dad.

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UPDATE: Jennifer Garner Back To Work

August 12, 2006

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(August 12, 2006) — Jennifer Garner passed out due to the heat while filming her new movie ?The Kingdom? in Arizona last week, according to an online report.

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Access Investigates: Love On The Set

July 11, 2006

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And Cash wasn?t Jessica?s first on-set love ? she was once engaged to her ?Dark Angel? co-star Michael Weatherly.

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Brad & Angelina’s Baby Fashion Fever

June 14, 2006

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DENVER (June 13, 2006) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s baby has made what may be her first fashion statement, appearing on the cover of People magazine in a $42 T-shirt sold by a Denver boutique — and triggering a tidal wave of orders.

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Movie Sets: Hotbeds Of Hot Beds

May 31, 2006

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LOS ANGELES (May 31, 2006) — Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas. Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey.

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‘Alias’ Ends Its Game Of Cat & Mouse

May 15, 2006

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“Alias” is coming in from the cold.

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Hottest Hollywood Headlines: May 15, 2006

May 15, 2006

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-- ”Poseidon” failed to knock “Mission: Impossible III” from the top of the box office this weekend, selling just $20.3 million in its opening weekend. “MI3” held on to the top slot with another $24.5 million, bringing its 10-day total to $84.6 million. The Robin Williams comedy “RV” came in third with $9.5 million. (Reuters)

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