Nancy O’Dell at the Miss USA Pageant in Los Angeles (March 2007)
Nancy O’Dell at Matt Lauer’s Friars Club Roast
Nancy O'Dell and Keith Zubchevich on their wedding day
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Nancy O’Dell at the Miss USA Pageant in Los Angeles (March 2007)
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Nancy O’Dell at Matt Lauer’s Friars Club Roast
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Nancy O'Dell and Keith Zubchevich on their wedding day
November 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As the proud parent of a beautiful 17-month-old baby girl, Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell has learned a few tips about being a mom – she just wishes she knew them all a bit earlier.
But now, Nancy is hoping to help out future moms-to-be with her new book, “Full Of Life: Mom To Mom Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Pregnant.”
Access the Full StoryNovember 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Miley Cyrus may be stepping out with new boyfriend Justin Gaston these days, but she told Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell that’s there’s one man for her – on- and off-screen father Billy Ray Cyrus.
“Dad gets Parent of the Year,” Miley told Nancy. “He’s my best friend.”
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October 28, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. --
As Julia Roberts took to the stage Monday night at San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall to honor and raise funds for the late Paul Newman’s charity, The Painted Turtle, a camp for children with life threatening illnesses, the actress showed up on the red carpet honoring the request of one of her own children — a pink request.
Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell couldn’t help but notice Julia Roberts’ new choice in hair color.
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October 28, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. --
Weeks after the passing of Oscar winner and humanitarian, Paul Newman, Hollywood’s elite took to the stage to honor and raise funds for one of the late star’s charities.
Julia Roberts, Jack Nicholson, Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Sean Penn, Warren Beatty and Casey Affleck were among the A-listers who hit the stage at San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall on Monday evening, performing a reading of “The World of Nick Adams,” to benefit The Painted Turtle, a medical specialty camp in California, which helps provide hope and joy for children with life threatening illnesses. And, according to Danny Glover, who also joined the cast, though the night was for the children, it was also in celebration of their late friend.
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September 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Oscar winner Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio have teamed up for the spy thriller, “Body of Lies,” a film which saw the Australian actor bulk up to play a CIA veteran.
Find out what Russell ate and did to get to 257 pounds and how long it will take him to get back to his pre-film physique!
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October 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed the truth behind his “Body of Lies” co-star Russell Crowe’s rumors that he was a virgin until age 18 to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell.
Russell, who starred with Leo in 1995’s “The Quick and The Dead,” was quoted as saying that the then 18-year-old was a virgin when he first worked with him and would talk about it constantly.
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September 25, 2008
ALLENTOWN, PA --
In an Access Hollywood exclusive interview, which airs in three parts beginning on Thursday, September 25, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden opened up to Nancy O’Dell about family sleepovers, how the women immediately clicked, balancing work with family and more.
Following Access Hollywood’s exclusive interview with Senator Obama and his family earlier this year, Nancy joined up with Michelle and Jill on the campaign trail in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where Nancy found out the friendship Michelle and Jill formed began the moment they met.
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September 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Emmy winner Jeremy Piven wasn’t the only one talking about bombs at the 2008 Emmys — but this bomb wasn’t the awkward opening with the show’s five host — word of a possible bomb scare during the red carpet had nominees hoofing it to the Nokia Theater.
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September 25, 2008
ALLENTOWN, PA --
Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the wives of democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and vice presidential nominee Joseph Biden, respectively, have spent many weeks together on the campaign trail and Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell recently joined them during a stop in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Catching up with the women for a very special interview, Nancy found out how the women became so close, what they think about Sarah Palin’s decision to run despite her own family concerns and how the Jonas Brothers helped keep the Obama daughters focused during heavy campaign weeks.
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September 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Hundreds of Muscular Dystrophy Association supporters, including dozens of members of the Access Hollywood family, took to the track at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on Saturday for the annual MDA Stride and Ride event, alongside Grand Marshall, Access Hollywood’s own, Nancy O’Dell to help raise money and awareness for the MDA.
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September 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Lance Bass reveals exclusively to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell that “the odds are good” for a *NSYNC reunion in the near future. Plus, find out how he supported Christina Applegate as she battled breast cancer.
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September 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
After several years out of the spotlight, America’s original sweetheart, Meg Ryan, is back in a starring role alongside Annette Benning, Jada Pinkett Smith and Debra Messing in “The Women.”
The film explores the friendships and relationships of a group of ladies, so it seemed only fitting that Meg shared some of her own relationship with her adopted daughter Daisy with Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell.
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September 2, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada --
Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
This year’s 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of the hurricane, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana. The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said.
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August 31, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, Calif. --
As Hurricane Gustav approaches New Orleans, Jerry Lewis is using the 43rd Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon to help.
The comedian will encourage families registered with MDA and being evacuated from their homes due to Gustav to seek out MDA services wherever they end up. MDA has almost 5,000 registered families in the affected areas.
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August 30, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nev. --
The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon will return for its 43rd year on Sunday, with longtime hosts of the marathon fundraiser like Ed McMahon joined by newer participants including Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell.
A first-time co-host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s event, Nancy joined MDA’s efforts to find treatments and a cure for ALS after her mother, Betty, was diagnosed with the disease in November.
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August 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
On Friday, Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell has the exclusive broadcast interview with Janet Jackson as the singer-songwriter-actress-dancer-record producer and now — designer — announces her partnership with Australian fashion designer Bruno Schiavi.
On the eve of her world tour in support of her recent “Discipline” album, Jackson has added designer to her impressive list of talents with the launch of Pleasure Principle. The line will be Jackson and Schiavi’s first domestic lingerie collection with plans to have product in stores as early as November 2008 across America, with Australia, Japan and Europe to follow.
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August 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
For a good cause, some celebs will do anything – even hand over their wardrobes.
On Sunday, award-winning designer maternity label Isabella Oliver partnered with The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation to sponsor a charity afternoon tea and fashion presentation hosted by Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell and “Dancing With the Stars’s” Samantha Harris, kicking off a two-week auction of celebrity clothes for charity.
Access the Full StoryAugust 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In early July, Jim Carrey made a splash on a Malibu beach, donning what many have dubbed the “mankini.” And while it was later revealed that Carrey was actually wearing his girlfriend, Jenny McCarthy’s swim attire, many have wondered why – until now.
“We just wanted to have some fun with [the paparazzi],” Jenny told Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell. “I came out in a bathing suit and we didn’t have any plan for him to come back out in it but he thought, ‘God it was such a horse and pony show out there with the paparazzi, we gotta do something funny.’ So he said, ‘Take it off and let me put it on!’”
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August 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Radio shock jock Michael Savage’s ugly attack on autism angered parents of autistic children. Jenny McCarthy, whose son Evan is autistic, was deeply infuriated by Savage’s heartless words. Now, for the first time publicly, in an interview with Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell, Jenny speaks out.
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July 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Britney Spears’ reported cameo may not have made it into the Pussycat Dolls’ video for “When I Grow Up,” but in an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood, the Dolls say Brit wasn’t to blame.
“It’s not a secret,” the pop quintet’s Melody Thornton told Access’ Nancy O’Dell. “There are a lot of things that you do that don’t necessarily make the video and that didn’t, for whatever reason.”
Access the Full StoryJuly 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Nearly four months to the day since giving birth to her daughter, Halle Berry has given the world its first glimpse of Nahla Ariela Aubry.
Halle was photographed carrying her infant in Los Angeles on July 17.
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July 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
This year’s top Emmy award nominations include basic cable programs for the first time ever.
Find out what other television shows were nominated inside!
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June 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Nancy O’Dell’s mother, Betty, passed away this weekend after a brave battle against ALS.
Betty was special – relentlessly positive, with a strong faith in God and never an unkind word.
Now, Access Hollywood would like to give our viewers the opportunity to share their messages of love and support for Nancy and her family.
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May 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Access Hollywood spends the day with David Cook as he celebrates his first 24 hours as the “American Idol.”
Find out what he’s been up to since his win and what he has to say to Tom Cruise, who he channeled for a commercial during the “Idol” broadcast on Wednesday night.
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April 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As the host of Access Hollywood, Nancy O’Dell has spent years sharing the stories of the stars, but now, she has come forward to share one of her own.
If you haven’t seen her on the show everyday lately as you’ve become accustomed to, it is because Nancy has been spending time focusing on research for her family, talking with expert doctors and visiting with her parents as much as possible after finding out late last year that her beloved mother and best friend, Betty, has ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
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April 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In an effort to “Help Whip Cancer,” Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell has teamed up with The Pampered Chef for a special Mother’s Day benefit in support of the American Cancer Sociey.
Nancy joined other celebrity moms, including Sharon Stone, Courteney Cox Arquette, Olivia Newton-John, Faith Hill and Jennifer Garner, who have all autographed limited edition pink products from The Pampered Chef, which will be auctioned to support the American Cancer Society.
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April 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Cindy McCain stood right by her husband’s side in February as he answered allegations made in The New York Times, that he may have had a romantic relationship with a lobbyist.
Now, in her first sit-down interview in which she addresses the subject, the wife of Sen. John McCain spoke to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell about the story that threatened to bring down her husband’s presidential campaign.
Access the Full StoryMarch 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It's official, Halle Berry's baby daughter's name is: Nahla Ariela Aubry
The name is pronounced ["GNAW-lah ARE-ee-EL-uh"]
Halle spoke directly with Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell about choosing the name.
"We didn't have a name picked out until just before we left the hospital," Halle told Nancy.
"For us it was hard to name the most important person in our life until we met her."
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February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
The American Red Cross has unveiled its seventh annual National Celebrity Cabinet with fifteen new members. The National Celebrity Cabinet is part of a mobilizing force to urge people to perform extraordinary life-saving acts in dire circumstances through the assistance of the Red Cross.
Joining the Cabinet are Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Jennie Garth, actor Masi Oka, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NFL star Matt Leinart, who has already made a personal commitment to encourage CPR training nationwide.
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February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
The American Red Cross has unveiled its seventh annual National Celebrity Cabinet with fifteen new members. The National Celebrity Cabinet is part of a mobilizing force to urge people to perform extraordinary life-saving acts in dire circumstances through the assistance of the Red Cross.
Joining the Cabinet are Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Jennie Garth, actor Masi Oka, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NFL star Matt Leinart, who has already made a personal commitment to encourage CPR training nationwide.
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November 28, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“I’ve never been so nervous,” Marlee said as she stepped on the Access Hollywood scale.
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November 20, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“No I have always been up and down in my weight. It has always gone — I have been on diets. I have probably tried every diet since I was like 10,” Hayley replied. “So I mean I am not going to be a size 2 and I finally really looked at my body and I am comfortable with who I am.”
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November 19, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 19, 2007) – Hayley Hasselhoff is an upbeat 15-year-old despite going through the public humiliation of her parents’ actions. Now, for the first time, father and daughter sit down for an exclusive interview.
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November 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Their friendship became more serious when, “He took me up to my San Francisco [‘Idol’] audition,” McPhee told People. “We totally fell in love,” she said.
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January 5, 2008
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Last month Halle Berry broke her pregnancy news to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell. Keeping her pregnancy a secret though, wasn’t very easy for Halle as Nancy recently found out.
Like most moms-to-be, the star of “Things We Lost In The Fire,” had to keep her lips sealed until she felt it was the right time to make the big announcement.
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January 5, 2008
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Last month Halle Berry broke her pregnancy news to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell. Keeping her pregnancy a secret though, wasn’t very easy for Halle as Nancy recently found out.
Like most moms-to-be, the star of “Things We Lost In The Fire,” had to keep her lips sealed until she felt it was the right time to make the big announcement.
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January 5, 2008
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Last month Halle Berry broke her pregnancy news to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell. Keeping her pregnancy a secret though, wasn’t very easy for Halle as Nancy recently found out.
Like most moms-to-be, the star of “Things We Lost In The Fire,” had to keep her lips sealed until she felt it was the right time to make the big announcement.
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January 5, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
As for how Halle’s doing, Aubry said the three-months-pregnant actress is well.
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September 25, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In fact, both at 18 and in his early 20s, Drew attempted to take his own life by swallowing pills.
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September 24, 2007
PALISADES, New Jersey --
Weehawken Police Sgt. Sean Kelly told the Associated Press the collision occurred at 3:30 p.m. as Clooney and Larson were traveling north on Boulevard East and sped up to pass on the right a 1999 Mazda Millenia that was preparing to make a right turn.
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September 21, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
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September 21, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Though the couple, who have only been engaged for two months say it’s a bit early to be expanding on the subject, one thing they know right now, is that being in love, is bliss.
Access the Full StorySeptember 12, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The Access Hollywood episode takes fans backstage with Billy Bush, as he gives “inFANity” host Lisa Joyner a tour of the Access set. The show also includes a visit to the home of Nancy O’Dell for a sneak peek at her post-pregnancy workout routine and takes viewers on the road with Tony Potts as he interviews Melanie Brown.
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September 9, 2007
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including Jackie Hatten afriend of the late Playmate’s. By the end of the week, the story took a new focus, when Hatten’s jailed brother, filed a and several other parties, including a Superior Court Judge.
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September 9, 2007
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including Jackie Hatten afriend of the late Playmate’s. By the end of the week, the story took a new focus, when Hatten’s jailed brother, filed a and several other parties, including a Superior Court Judge.
Access the Full StorySeptember 6, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“I think not that there’s not more to accomplish, but I think I arrived at a point in life that I realized I needed more to get me up in the morning. More than going to a new movie set. Or as much fun as getting the star was yesterday, I need something even more profound than that and that’s family. And that’s children,” Halle said. ” I need that like the air to breathe these days and I’m ready. I’m at a point where I’m really, really ready.”
Access the Full StorySeptember 6, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“I think not that there’s not more to accomplish, but I think I arrived at a point in life that I realized I needed more to get me up in the morning. More than going to a new movie set. Or as much fun as getting the star was yesterday, I need something even more profound than that and that’s family. And that’s children,” Halle said. ” I need that like the air to breathe these days and I’m ready. I’m at a point where I’m really, really ready.”
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August 17, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
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August 17, 2007
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September 4, 2007
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Halle Berry is pregnant, she confirmed exclusively to Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell.
The 41-year-old actress revealed the news in an e-mail to Nancy on Tuesday that she is three months pregnant with boyfriend Gabriel Aubry’s baby.
“Yes, I am three months pregnant! Gabriel and I are beyond excited, and I’ve waited a long time for this moment in life. Now the next seven months will be the longest of my life!” she wrote to Nancy. “Can’t wait to see you and give you a squeeze and see a pic of your little sweetie. Until then, you heard it from ME first!”
Upon hearing the news, Nancy was elated for her good friend.
“I am beyond ecstatic for my friend Halle! I told her she is about to embark on the best time of her life! She is such a sweet person…so genuine…and therefore, will make an incredible mom. And can you imagine how gorgeous this baby is gonna be! Halle sent me the most adorable bunch of clothes for my new baby…I can’t wait to do the same for her,” Nancy said.
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April 30, 2006
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Named as one of Television Week’s 10 Most Bankable Stars in Syndication, Nancy O’Dell serves as the co-anchor of Access Hollywood, the daily entertainment newsmagazine currently in its 12th season of providing the most comprehensive coverage of entertainment news and personalities on television. She was part of Access Hollywood’s on-air team when the show launched in 1996, serving as weekend co-anchor and weekday correspondent. In January 1999, O’Dell was promoted to co-anchor and has since earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading entertainment journalists.
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Bring joy to the lives of American service men and women this holiday season by sending them a card with a personal message.
Nancy O’Dell Guest Stars On ‘Hannah Montana’
Nancy O’Dell meets up with Miley Cyrus on the set of “Hannah Montana,” but this is not a normal set visit, Nancy is guest staring on the show — as herself!
Jack Black Talks ‘Kung Fu Panda’ & Going Green
Jack talks with Nancy O’Dell about the success of the film and how proud he is to be a part of such a fun movie. Plus, he reacts to being named the Green Star of the Week and talks about the importance of going green.
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