November 17, 2008
By Jeremy Blacklow
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Twenty five years after I first saw The B-52s’ “Legal Tender” video on MTV, I finally caught the band live in concert. My first reaction when the band came out with their latest album, “Funplex,” in the spring of 2008 was that, “They really shouldn’t still be making music this good.”
Unlike Madonna, The B-52s have stayed small and true to their roots and their original identity.
And their show last night in LA was no exception.
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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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November 14, 2008
By Jennifer Zweben
Hollywood, New York & Las Vegas --
Thursday, November 13 in NYC — Harry Connick Jr. and Chris Meloni hanging out with the Muppets to help launch the Muppet Whatnot Workshop at FAO Schwartz… Julianne Moore and her husband Bart Freundlich at the Hugo Boss event chatting with “Mad Men” actor John Slattery and his wife, Thalia… Rosie O’Donnell on a special date out with her son at the premiere of “Billy Elliot” on Broadway.
Wednesday, November 12 in NYC — FORD Models Karla Devine, Sveva Alviti and Elena K along with actress Zoe McClellan, Rosario Dawson, Sabrina Bryan and others attended the launch of “Awareness: Inspiring Stories About How To Make A Difference” at the Kenneth Cole New York store in Grand Central…
And In LA -- Jessica Biel at the Heart of Los Angeles charity event at the Biltmore downtown — She was being honored for her service to the organization… Valerie Bertinelli eating at Katsuya in Studio City… Jamie Lee Curtis at eyebrow guru Anastasia’s in Beverly Hills explaining to the ladies at the reception desk how she plans to thwart the waiting paparazzi by sneaking out the back door and making her way through an alley to the parking garage.
Plus, many more!
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November 14, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Kellie & Taylor rock out to Brit & Justin. Madonna and the Beckhams hit up Nobu. And, John Mayer talks about how he’ll propose.
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November 12, 2008
By Jeremy Blacklow
LAS VEGAS, NV --
OK, so… this past weekend, I finally caught Madonna;s “Sticky & Sweet” concert tour – my first time seeing her in Vegas. Yes, I know it seems like old news by now – but hey, it’s been a busy news week.
This is my fourth Madonna tour since 2001 – I caught “Drowned World” (2001) and “Re-Invention” (2004) in New York, and “Confessions” (2006) in LA.
I’m not used to being the last fan on the block to see her live, but I also didn’t want to see the show in the outdoors environment of LA’s Dodgers Stadium. Maybe that was smart (it was a cold night, and her stage had problems being set up), but maybe it wasn’t (I missed Britney and Justin, who I had hoped would’ve been there in Vegas too!)
They weren’t there, but who cares? — It was Vegas baby!
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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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November 10, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Guy Ritchie reunites with his sons. Who said Madonna makes her feel lazy? And, a Spice Girl renews her wedding vows in Egypt.
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November 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As expected, Madonna brought out the big guns for her concert at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, as Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake joined the Material Girl on stage, although at different times.
Wearing a subtle white blouse and black baggy pants, Britney joined Madonna on stage to sing the last verse of the track “Human Nature,” much to the delight of the packed house, which included some serious star power – Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Heidi Klum, Drew Barrymore, Nicole Richie and Fergie.
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November 6, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
As Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake get ready to take the stage with Madonna on Thursday night in LA, Access Hollywood can reveal the songs the superstars will perform!
A source close to Madonna’s tour tells Access that Britney will perform on stage to the song “Human Nature” tonight at Dodger Stadium — Madonna’s latest stop on her “Sticky & Sweet” tour.
But, will Britney and Justin appear on stage together?
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November 7, 2008
By Jennifer Zweben
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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November 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears are expected to join Madonna on stage in Los Angeles Thursday night, according to Ryan Seacrest.
The KIIS FM morning DJ called his fellow jock, Jessie, to share the news he couldn’t keep until his Thursday morning breakfast show, “On Air With Ryan Seacrest.”
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November 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Madonna isn’t going to let lighting and technical issues keep her from performing at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
A statement from her publicist, Liz Rosenberg, says construction of the singer’s stage came to a halt Wednesday due to an equipment malfunction.
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November 5, 2008
SAN DIEGO, Calif. --
Madonna doesn’t do anything small.
The Material Girl celebrated Barack Obama’s victory Tuesday night with a glittering rally of her own, leading thousands of fans at her concert in San Diego with a rousing introduction to her song “Express Yourself.”
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October 27, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Lindsay Lohan’s dad apologizes for comments about Samantha Ronson. Singer Ciara is on Team Madonna. And, what actor was Lauren Conrad spotted kissing?
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October 24, 2008
LONDON, England --
Guy Ritchie is in the midst of a divorce with Madonna, but it hasn’t stopped him from enjoying a night out with friends.
The film director went to the White Cube Gallery in London for Sam Taylor Wood’s new exhibition ‘Yes I No’, with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law Thursday night, People reports.
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October 18, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
From Madonna carrying on Monday after the premiere of her new film, “Filth and Wisdom,” to Billy, Alexa Ray & Katie Lee Joel out at Cipriani’s for an after party last night, all of the Access Star Sightings, that you want to know about from the past week!
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October 21, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Trudie Styler has spoken out for the first time about the split between her friends, Madonna and Guy Ritchie.
“I love them both,” Trudie told Access Hollywood Monday night at the Whitney Museum of America Art’s Studio Party in celebration with Versace, where her husband, Sting, was performing. “They’re both dear friends of mine and all good things sometimes come to an end.”
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October 20, 2008
LONDON, U.K. --
Gwyneth Paltrow is helping her friend Madonna through breakup of her marriage.
The actress told reporters that she’s supporting the pop star following Wednesday’s announcement that she’s separated from filmmaker-husband Guy Ritchie.
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October 20, 2008
MCHINJI, Malawi --
The fallout from Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s divorce has reportedly reached Malawi.
“I am still a poor farmer with nothing to offer, but maybe he would be better off back with us,” Yohane Banda, the biological father of Madonna’s adoptive son, David, told The Sun upon hearing the divorce news. “This is a new and terrible thing to happen to him.”
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October 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Mr. Blackwell, the acerbic designer whose annual worst-dressed list skewered the fashion felonies of celebrities from Zsa Zsa Gabor to Britney Spears, has died. He was 86.
Blackwell died Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of complications from an intestinal infection, publicist Harlan Boll said.
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October 16, 2008
LONDON, U.K. --
Guy Ritchie and Madonna’s divorce announcement may have shocked the world, but a friend of the “RocknRolla” director told People he’s “doing fine.”
“[The divorce] is news to you and everyone else, but for Guy this has been a long time coming,” the friend told the mag. “I think he’s sort of relieved that it’s all out there. He doesn’t have to fake it anymore.”
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October 18, 2008
LONDON, U.K. --
Guy Ritchie and Madonna have settled their divorce, according to the U.K. publication, The Sun.
The “RocknRolla” director will reportedly walk away with assets totaling around $60 million, including a 1,200-acre country estate, a London pub, and a cash settlement.
Madonna will hold on to her New York and Los Angeles homes and most of her considerable fortune, The Sun reported.
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October 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Although she is one of the most famous and successful women in the world, Madonna has not always have been lucky in love. She has, however, never been shy about opening her heart.
Step back in time with Access Hollywood as we look back at the celebrity men Madonna has romanced over the years.
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October 16, 2008
By Ryan Patterson --
Style watchers love checking out Rihanna’s trademark edgy looks and I already know what we’re going to see the fashion-forward star wearing soon. No, I don’t have some fashion crystal ball… but I do know that her stylist, along with the stylists of Madonna, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu have already requested pieces from H&M’s latest designer collaboration. This time the affordable retail giant has teamed with high-end avant-garde brand Comme Des Garcons for an exclusive, limited-edition collection, which debuts November 13th.
I was one of the first people, (along with those stylists!) to get a sneak preview of the line at the H&M private showroom on the Sunset Strip overlooking Hollywood, the perfect setting for these dramatic designs.
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October 16, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, is Madonna’s new film responsible for her martial woes? Who did Michelle Williams step out with last night? And, Miss Jackson returns to her tour — but who kept a watchful eye on her during the show?
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October 16, 2008
BOSTON, Mass. --
The usual outspoken Madonna kept to the script Wednesday night when her “Sticky & Sweet” world tour landed in Boston just hours after announcing her plans to divorce husband Guy Ritchie.
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October 16, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Trainer Carlos Leon has revealed he learned his ex, Madonna, and her husband, Guy Ritchie, were divorcing at the same time as everyone else did — earlier today.
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October 15, 2008
LONDON, England --
Madonna and Guy Ritchie are divorcing, a rep for the singer confirmed to Access Hollywood.
The couple will end their marriage after almost eight years.
British publications The Sun and The Daily Mail first reported news of the split on Wednesday.
The Sun claimed that Madonna and Guy “can’t bear to live with the pretence any longer,” also citing Madonna’s desire to adopt another child and the amount of time their careers consume as factors that eroded the marriage.
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October 14, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, New York --
Madonna made her directorial debut Monday night at the Cinema Society and Dolce and Gabbana hosted screening of her new film, “Filth and Wisdom,” which does not shy away from Madonna’s long history of working with provocative material.
Her new feature film includes cross-dressing, S&M and stripping, but the Material Mom has tamer topics on her mind when she talked to Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush about Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and daughter Lourdes.
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October 14, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Don’t mess with Madonna!
She debuted some Chanel shoes that were something fierce at the New York premiere of “Filth and Wisdom” last night.
An homage, perhaps, to husband Guy Ritchie’s new buzz-worthy film, “RocknRolla”?
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October 14, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Katy Perry heads to Europe for MTV. Cameron Diaz turns acting coach to a model with big screen dreams. And, “Iron Man 2” casting switcheroo!
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October 8, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Vanessa is stumped on Zac’s birthday gift. Ashely has a warning for jealous guys. And, which famous Hollywood exes are Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel looking to for advice?
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October 9, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Was Diddy bored by Madonna? Ashley Tisdale says she’s not attracted to Zac Efron. And, find out Megan Fox’s secret nerd passions!
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October 5, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. --
In a show defined by throbbing dance music, tight choreography, spectacular stage sets and stunning visuals, perhaps the most stirring moment during the kickoff concert to Madonna’s “Sticky & Sweet” tour came when the Material Girl stood onstage with just her guitar and a few musicians for an acoustic set.
As she sang the emotional song from her movie “Evita,” Madonna couldn’t help but wink and smile at the roaring sold-out crowd as she sang the song’s main refrain and title: “You must love me.”
Maybe that’s because she knew she was right.
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October 3, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Madonna did not step out to dine with New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, despite a report otherwise in Us Weekly, a source very close to the singer told Access.
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September 12, 2008
LONDON, England --
London’s Wembley Stadium was filled to the upper decks with celebrities, as Madonna brought her “Sticky & Sweet” World Tour to her second home of London.
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September 11, 2008
By Jesse Spero
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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September 9, 2008
TORONTO, Ontario --
Guy Ritchie already celebrated a milestone birthday this year: wife Madonna’s 50th. So the filmmaker isn’t thinking much about his own milestone birthday on Wednesday.
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September 5, 2008
TORONTO, Ontario --
Crime just never stops paying for Guy Ritchie.
With “RocknRolla,” writer-director Ritchie returns to the sort of gangster tale that shot him to fame with “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and “Snatch,” presenting a big, boisterous ensemble of lovable low-lifes doing anything they can to score a buck or rub out an enemy.
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September 2, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
John Mayer gets friendly with a waitress. Plus, Matthew McConaughey has found the love of his life. And, Mary-Kate still loves plaid.
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August 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Britney Spears will not be performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, Ryan Seacrest reported on “On Air With Ryan Seacrest” on Monday morning.
Quoting Britney’s manager, Larry Rudolph, Seacrest said, “Britney Spears will not be performing at the VMAs this year. I’m telling you officially and unequivocally.”
According to Seacrest, Rudolph told him that Britney was “in the middle of recording her next album, which is going amazingly well, and was never supposed to perform at the show.”
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August 23, 2008
CARDIFF, Wales --
The queen of pop began her world tour Saturday night, appearing before fans on a throne as a retinue of dancers wriggled their way across a stage at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.
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August 21, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
What role does Daniel Radcliffe refuse to play? And another Cyrus musician?
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August 20, 2008
By Jolie Lash & George Larrimore
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Britney talks getting in shape, Madonna has an unusual birthday drink, LA “paparazzi proofs” a new building and Jamie Lynn Spears’ town is over run with snappers.
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August 18, 2008
LONDON, U.K. --
It was a small affair for a big birthday. Madonna celebrated her big 5-0 with just 60 family members and close friends on Saturday night at the hip London club Volstead.
Read on for all the details, including Lourdes’ special treat for her mom!
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August 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Ritchie turns 50 and fabulous today, and with a new album out and a world tour on the way, the Material Girl shows no signs of slowing down.
Since she released her debut album in 1983, the Queen of Pop has become the most successful female recording artist of all time, selling over 200 million albums worldwide and creating almost as many controversies along the way.
So how did a dancer from the Detroit suburbs land in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Access has the answers with five of Madonna’s career-making moments
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August 15, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, which “90210” alum wants to play a Batman villain? And which celeb couple named their new baby Birdie?
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August 13, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Reports surfaced earlier this week suggesting Madonna had canceled her proposed 50th birthday bash over an ankle injury.
But what’s really going on? Access has your answers.
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August 12, 2008
PARIS, France --
French fashion house Givenchy says it is to dress Madonna for her upcoming “Sticky and Sweet” world tour.
Givenchy spokeswoman Caroline Deroche-Pasquier says venerated label Givenchy Couture has made the pop star two ensembles. In an e-mail Tuesday, she said one is to be worn during the concerts’ opening number.
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August 11, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, LC is spotted with her new “Boy.” And why is A-Rod forking over a large sum of money to Madonna?
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August 8, 2008
by Jesse Spero
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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August 2, 2008
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. --
Michigan’s Cherry Capital city is getting ready for the Material Girl.
Fans are getting ready for Madonna to make an appearance at the Traverse City Film Festival founded by her pal Michael Moore.
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July 24, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Carlos Leon on Madonna and A-Rod. Amy Adams engaged. And more musicals are coming to the big screen!
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July 18, 2008
By Jeremy Blacklow
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
OK, this is probably not gonna be a very popular post. Let’s face it, an increasingly smaller and smaller group of people actually care about dance / electronic remixes nowadays. There was a glimmer of hope back at the turn of the 21st century, when dance music almost got “cool” again, but it was quickly eclipsed. Sure, every once in a while the occasional Paul Oakenfeld mix crosses over, but dance ain’t what it used to be.
Still, I’m a big fan of the genre. And believe it or not, Billboard still tracks it on their Singles Charts.
So, without further adieu, click inside for my Top 10 Club Remixes of Summer 2008…:
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July 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Contrary to previous reports, Madonna will not be attending tonight’s All Star game at Yankee Stadium, Access Hollywood has learned.
Madonna had been rumored to attend, according to the New York Post’s Page Six, but will not be present at the game.
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July 15, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
The strip clubs in New York must have been ghost towns last night, because a bevy of busty, barely dressed bleached blondes were at the nightclub 40/40, awaiting the arrival of Alex Rodriguez, who was hosting a pre-All Star Game party at the hotspot.
At around 11:15 PM, 75 minutes after the party began, Rodriguez was escorted into the club, along with his manager Guy Osea