November 20, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Rosie O’Donnell has defended herself against critics who were angry she did not get involved in the battle against California’s Proposition 8, which set out to eliminate the right of same sex couples to marry.
The star was criticized by some anti-Prop.8 groups for not lending her voice or money alongside stars like Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres, Steven Spielberg, Pete Wentz and T.R. Knight, to fight the proposition, which passed in the recent November 4 election.
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November 19, 2008
By Ryan Patterson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Much has been made of Michelle Obama’s style, of course, including her chic hair.
We met stylist Yusef, (yes, just one name!), from the Paul Labrecque Salon in New York, who is part of Michelle’s Glam Squad. He styled her hair for People and Essence photo shoots and for her big speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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November 16, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nev. --
Wanda Sykes opened up about her sexuality in Las Vegas on Saturday — thanks to the passing of Prop. 8.
“You know, I don’t really talk about my sexual orientation,” she told a crowd rallying for the nationwide protest against the California ballot initiative, according to The Associated Press. “I didn’t feel like I had to [before]. I was just living my life, not necessarily in the closet, but I was living my life.”
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November 17, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
The campaign is over, but Barack Obama is still a TV hit.
CBS’ “60 Minutes” had its highest overnight ratings in nearly a decade with Sunday’s episode featuring Steve Kroft interviewing the president-elect and future first lady. Nielsen Media Research’s preliminary estimate the show was seen by 24.5 million people on Sunday.
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November 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
T.R. Knight, Ricki Lake and Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winokur were among the dozens of celebrities who joined the nationwide fight against California’s Proposition 8 at a rally in downtown LA on Saturday, according to an Access Hollywood staffer in attendance.
Read on to see who else joined the protests around the country.
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November 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jamie Foxx is the latest celebrity to stand up and celebrate, following Barack Obama’s victory in the presidential election.
“It was absolutely incredible,” Jamie told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson in an exclusive interview. “I’m standing around all dudes and we are breaking out in tears.”
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November 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Multiple reports have surfaced on the Internet since Access Hollywood posted a video online earlier this week, featuring an exclusive interview with Lindsay Lohan. Some of the reports have accused the actress of referring to President-elect Barack Obama as the “first colored President.”
In response to these reports, Access Hollywood has issued the following statement:
“We believe the word in question that Ms. Lohan used was unintelligible.”
Also, read Maria’s response… inside.
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November 14, 2008
CHICAGO, IL --
“60 Minutes” has scored the first post-election interview with President-Elect Barack Obama.
Correspondent Steve Kroft, a veteran reporter for the long running Sunday night news program, is conducting the interview today in Chicago, according to CBS, which airs the program.
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November 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Josh Brolin stars in the upcoming movie, “Milk,” which chronicles the life of Harvey Milk, opposite Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch and James Franco — the first openly gay man voted into public office in America.
AccessHollywood.com caught up with Josh, who plays Dan White — the man who shot and killed Harvey Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone in 1978 — earlier this week, to talk about the recent passing of California’s Prop. 8, George W. Bush’s thoughts on the movie “W,” and why he will never star opposite his wife, actress Diane Lane.
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November 11, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, New York --
Seal and wife Heidi Klum never intended on leaving America if John McCain had been elected President, according to the singer. He told Access Hollywood that he was misquoted in a Vanity Fair article in their October issue.
According to the mag, Seal said, “If McCain is elected and America staggers on further towards the abyss, then we will leave the country. That is not a problem for us.”
But, the British singer said he was misquoted.
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November 11, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, New York --
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton has some advice for future first lady Michelle Obama — to be mindful of the effect the presidency has on her children.
Access Hollywood caught up with President-elect Barack Obama’s former Democratic competitor at the 2008 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City, where Clinton said she had recently shared some pearls of wisdom with Michelle Obama
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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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November 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Most Miley Cyrus fans would die for a chance to meet the “Hannah Montana” star – but when your dad has just been elected President of the United States, you have a little extra pull.
In an interview with Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell, Billy Ray Cyrus said “Hannah” might get a visit from future first daughters Malia and Sasha Obama.
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November 11, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Tim Robbins created a stir on Election Day after he was unable to cast his vote in his New York City polling center. But earlier today, Access Hollywood obtained a letter to the star from the New York City Board of Elections, claiming he went to the wrong polling place, an assertion Robbins rejected when he spoke exclusively to Access this evening.
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November 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
John McCain bares no ill will toward any TV personality who didn’t support him during his bid for The White House.
In an interview on Tuesday’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” the veteran serviceman, Senator and former Presidential candidate said he had a thick skin when the late night host asked if there was “any hostility in the media, like that ‘Letterman’ fall out?”
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November 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
On the heels of comments from Barack Obama’s office this week that Obama will likely use his executive powers to reinstitute stem cell research once he’s in the White House, Michael J. Fox has offered praise for the new President-elect.
In an exclusive statement to Access Hollywood, Fox, a vocal advocate for stem cell research, said Obama’s victory in the election brings “hope” to those supporting stem cell research efforts.
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November 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
President-elect Barack Obama had the star power of Oprah Winfrey, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Diddy and even Lindsay Lohan backing his campaign — but according to Bill Cosby, Obama owes part of his victory to Cliff, Clair, Sondra, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and little Rudy.
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November 7, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
In his first press conference as President elect, Barack Obama tackled one of the issues that captured America’s attention during his victory speech earlier in the week – the selection of a First Dog.
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November 7, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Becoming an instant election celebrity can be a burden — just ask Joe the Plumber — but “Mr. Man” is apparently ready to shoulder it.
The man whose shoulder Oprah Winfrey cried on during an Election Day rally in Chicago will appear with Winfrey Friday on a live episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Chicago-based Harpo Productions said.
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November 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Hundreds of California Proposition 8 protestors, including reality star and supermodel Janice Dickinson, took to the streets in Westwood on Thursday outside a Mormon temple.
Find out what happened at the rally and read about Melissa Etheridge’s views on the passage of Prop. 8
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November 6, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
President-elect Barack Obama is following through with a promise he made to daughters Malia and Sasha back in July during Access’ exclusive Obama family interview with Maria Menounos. During his Election Night acceptance speech he told them, “I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.”
But Sasha and Malia will have to be patient about their puppy. The Obamas will not pick out a new First Puppy until spring, an Obama camp insider told Access Hollywood.
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November 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Sarah Palin has some advice for her “Saturday Night Live” doppelganger Tina Fey – don’t ditch the Palin costume just yet.
In what could be her last interview before Americans head to the polls, the Alaska governor spoke with Billy Bush for Access Hollywood and “The Billy Bush Show” to talk about her “SNL” spoofs, her thoughts on celebrity political endorsements and her biggest regret along the campaign trail.
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November 6, 2008
WASHINGTON D.C. --
President George W. Bush is leaving the White House, but at least one member of his family isn’t happy about it – Barney the Scottish terrier.
In a case clearly meant for “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan, Barney was caught biting a member of the White House press corps earlier today in Washington D.C.
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November 7, 2008
By Ryan Patterson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Beyonce brings her big screen fashion to life. Obama mania kicks into high gear. And, if black or dark navy polish is too Goth for you, a new nail alternative!
Just a few of the things on our radar right now…
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November 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The race for President may be over, but in Hollywood, the battle over Proposition 8, which would eliminate gay marriage in California, rages on.
Proposition 8, which seeks to put a line in the California Constitution defining marriage as only between a man and a woman, and which was opposed by many Hollywood celebrities, was separated by less than half a million votes mid-day on Wednesday.
Over 10 million votes had been tallied, with 97% of the precincts reporting, but on Wednesday morning, an estimated 3 to 4 million absentee and provisional ballots had not yet been counted, according to various reports.
And one outspoken celebrity, George Takei, is vowing to continue the fight!
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November 6, 2008
By Ryan Patterson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As we all know, the Obamas are White House bound! For fashion watchers, the big question now is what Michelle will wear on January 20, Inauguration Day.
We asked one of Michelle’s favorite designers, Chicago based Maria Pinto, if she had any gown ideas in mind for the Inaugural Ball.
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November 5, 2008
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --
Brad Pitt, Will.i.am and Oprah Winfrey weren’t the only stars celebrating Barack Obama’s historic win Tuesday night. Courteney Cox and husband David Arquette hosted an Election Night party with guests that included one of her “Friends” co-stars.
Courteney and David celebrated Obama’s victory at their home in Beverly Hills, E! Online reported.
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November 5, 2008
CHICAGO, IL --
She’s rarely at a loss for words on her television show, but just moments before Barack Obama was declared the President-Elect, Oprah Winfrey was almost speechless.
“There are not even words to talk about what this night means,” an elated Oprah told Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos in an exclusive interview set to air on Access on Wednesday.
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November 5, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, a puppy is coming to the White House!
Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!
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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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November 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Attention, Mr. president-elect: Come Inauguration Day, Beyonce is at your service.
“I’m there. I can’t wait. I feel like all of us, we’re ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want—if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I’m there, and I’m ready,” a giddy Beyonce said in an interview the day after Barack Obama made history in becoming the nation’s first elected black president.
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November 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Barack Obama was elected the nation’s first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.
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November 5, 2008
By Ryan Patterson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
When the Obama family walked out on that stage last night, they owned the moment. It could have just as easily have been a runway, they all looked so stylish in their color coordinated outfits.
Of course, all eyes were on Michelle Obama, who has had a nearly perfect track record setting trends on the campaign trail. But her black and red Narciso Rodriguez dress from his Spring 2009 collection is getting mixed reviews.
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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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November 5, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
The first sign that Barack Obama can unite the country? Conservative and John McCain supporter Elisabeth Hasselbeck shook hands and fist-bumped liberal Joy Behar on “The View.”
Hasselbeck threw her full support behind Obama, saying his election is “a victory for this country.”
Behar couldn’t resist throwing in a zinger, asking “Does this mean I was right all along?”
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November 5, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. --
Republican Norm Coleman outlasted Democrat Al Franken in one of Minnesota’s tightest Senate elections ever, squeaking past the former comedian early Wednesday by a margin that appeared certain to trigger a recount.
With 4,129 of 4,130 precincts reporting, Coleman led Franken by 762 votes out of nearly 2.9 million cast. Coleman had 1,210,790 votes, or 42.03 percent, to Franken’s 1,210,028 votes, or 42 percent.
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November 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Usher has become one of the first celebrities to join with the millions celebrating Barack Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States.
“Isn’t this incredible news? Isn’t this incredible news Billy?” a slightly speechless Usher told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush for “The Billy Bush” show on Tuesday night. “Man, this is incredible. It’s so incredible to see that this historical thing has happened.”
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November 5, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Culminating their satirical coverage of the campaign, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert teamed up for a live one-hour comedy special — though Stewart had his Cronkite moment, too.
About 11 p.m. EST, Stewart became possibly the first comedian to announce presidential election result on live national television.
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November 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Sarah Jessica Parker, Oprah Winfrey, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Diddy and Heidi Montag have all thrown their star power behind presidential candidates — but in doing so, they might have lost the respect of country star Carrie Underwood.
The former “American Idol” winner told TV Guide Magazine that she’s keeping mum on who she’s backing in the race for the White House and that she’s not fond of celebrities who publicly support a candidate.
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November 4, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
New York is a deep blue state, and was almost assured to go the way of Barack Obama on Election Day. Still, as Diddy cast his ballot for the Democratic presidential candidateTuesday, he couldn’t help but feel that he had made a difference.
“I felt like my vote was the vote that put him into office. It was down to one vote, and that was going to be my vote. And that may not be true, but that’s how much power it felt like I had,“the hip-hop mogul said.
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November 4, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Oprah Winfrey has been a longtime supporter of Barack Obama and the talk show host is so sure the Illinois senator will win the election that she has a dress already picked out for his inauguration.
Oprah called into Power 105.1’s Ed Lover Morning Show in New York on Tuesday and said she’s been imagining a win by Obama since February with the help of three powerful democratic women and a “vision board.”
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November 4, 2008
By Ryan Patterson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Forget that Birkin Bag or Christian Louboutin platform pumps or classic Chanel jacket. Today, an “I Voted” pin or sticker is THE chicest accessory around. Make the ultimate style statement, vote and wear yours proudly.
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November 3, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
The key to impersonating Barack Obama?
His eyebrows.
Fred Armisen told NBC’s “Today” show that he started with Obama’s eyebrows when developing his impression for “Saturday Night Live.” He says he noticed that when Obama listens to people “his eyebrows go down.” He says he started there and worked his way through the rest of the impression. However, he says he’s still perfecting it.
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November 4, 2008
BISMARCK, N.D. --
In making a documentary about how the nation votes, actress Kirsten Dunst and filmmaker Jacob Soboroff were drawn to North Dakota, the only state without voter registration.
“It’s different than any other state in the United States, and what we’re looking at is best and worst (voting) practices,” Soboroff said Monday. “I don’t know if it’s a best practice or … a worst practice, and that’s why we’re here.”
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November 4, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Barack Obama brought his two young daughters to the ballot box Tuesday as he cast a vote in the election he hopes will make them the first black family to occupy the White House.
The Democratic presidential nominee and his wife, Michelle, were among the first to vote after polls opened Tuesday at Chicago’s Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School. They cast paper ballots in side-by-side booths with 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha looking on.
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November 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
America goes to the polls today, and Lindsay Lohan wants to make sure all of her fans cast a ballot.
The actress took to her MySpace Celebrity blog Monday stressing the importance of showing up at the polls.
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November 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres, Steven Spielberg, T.R. Knight and Pete Wentz are among the many celebrities who have donated money to fight against California’s Proposition 8 — which, if passed, would alter the state’s constitution to define marriage as only between a man and a woman.
But why hasn’t Rosie O’Donnell, who married partner Kelli Carpenter in San Francisco in 2004, donated to the fight?
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November 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Sacha Baron Cohen went undercover as his alter ego Bruno on Sunday by crashing a rally in support of a ballot measure that would ban gay marriage in California.
The British comedian is working on a film based on the fictional character Bruno, a gay Austrian fashion reporter who conducted gag interviews on HBO’s “Da Ali G Show.”
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November 2, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Republican John McCain poked fun at his presidential campaign’s financial shortcomings and his reputation as a political maverick in an appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”
The presidential hopeful made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the show, with Tina Fey reprising her memorable impersonation of McCain’s running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
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November 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedian posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and telling her she would make a good president someday.
“Maybe in eight years,” replies a laughing Palin.
The Republican vice presidential nominee discusses politics, the perils of hunting with Vice President Dick Cheney, and Sarkozy’s “beautiful wife,” in a recording of the six-minute call released Saturday and set to air Monday on a Quebec radio station.
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October 30, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Nielsen Media Research estimated that 33.6 million people watched Barack Obama’s half-hour television commercial Wednesday night.
The spot ran simultaneously on CBS, NBC, Fox, BET, Univision, MSNBC and TV One, and aides said it cost the campaign roughly $4 million. It profiled several Americans struggling with a tough economy, and Obama offered his ideas for a turnaround.
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October 31, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
My friends, it’s John McCain, live from New York, just three days before the election.
Aides to the Republican presidential candidate said Friday that McCain will make a detour from battleground states to appear on “Saturday Night Live,” the late-night show that has been a must-watch for many during the political se
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