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    Nicole Kidman and Tyra Banks at the Glamour Women of the Year 2008 event

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    Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban hit the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in NYC

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    Natalie Portman opts for black at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards

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    A gorgeous Debra Messing turns heads at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards

 
 
 
 
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    Nicole Kidman and Tyra Banks at the Glamour Women of the Year 2008 event

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    Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban hit the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in NYC

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    Natalie Portman opts for black at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards

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    A gorgeous Debra Messing turns heads at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards

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Glam Slam: Women Of The Year

November 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Glamour celebrated the 2008 Women of the Year last night, with the magazine’s annual awards to honor extraordinary women.

But I vote to change it from “Women of the Year” to “The Year of the Woman.” What a year it’s been! 2008 saw both a female Vice Presidential candidate and Senator Hillary Clinton’s bid to run as the first major party female Presidential candidate. The Senator, in Isaac Mizrahi, was one of the women honored at the event.

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Star Sightings: October 17, 2008

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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Nikki Blonsky: Airport Brawl With ‘Top Model’ Left Me ‘Completely Destroyed’

October 9, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

“Hairspray” star Nikki Blonsky says the July 29 Turks and Caicos airport brawl between former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Bianca Golden and her own family has destroyed the Blonsky clan.

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Miley & Stars Celebrate Her Sweet 16 At Disneyland

October 6, 2008

ANAHEIM, Calif. --

Miley Cyrus celebrated her Sweet 16 birthday at Disneyland with 5,000 of her fans and a slew of celebrities that included David Archuleta, Tyra Banks and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Though the “Hannah Montana” star doesn’t turn 16 until Nov. 23, she celebrated the event early on Sunday at the Happiest Place on Earth. Tickets to Miley’s birthday cost $250, with the proceeds going to the Youth Service America charity.

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Oxygen Media Acquires Exclusive Cable Rights To ‘America’s Next Top Model’

September 25, 2008

BURBANK, Calif. --

Where can you catch all your favorite episodes, past & present, of America’s Next Top Model?  Find out here!

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ROLL CALL: Jonas Brothers To Marry A Fan?

September 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Plus, Tyra transforms her group of aspiring models. A baby shocker on “90210.” And, Which “Idol” alum will be hosting alongsinde Ryan Seacrest?

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Tyra Banks Named Prime Time’s Top Earning Woman

September 3, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Tyra Banks has been named prime time’s top earning woman in a new poll by Forbes.

Click through to find out how much Tyra made in the last year and where Katherine Heigl landed on the list!

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‘Top Model’s’ New Cycle To Feature Transgender Contestant

August 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Tyra Banks is known for breaking down walls in the world of modeling, and the supermodel-turned-television mogul is at it again — this time doing something she’s never done in the previous ten cycles of “America’s Next Top Model,” adding in a transgender contestant.

The reality show about a host of pretty faces vying for a modeling contract and an advertising campaign, will feature Isis, a transgender contestant, a rep for The CW confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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Tyra Banks Channels Michelle Obama For Harper’s Bazaar 

August 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Tyra Banks has used Michelle Obama as her muse for a new photo shoot in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

“[She’s] so warm and so gracious,” Tyra said of Michelle Obama, presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s wife. “She’s got that direct-eye-contact, truly-connecting thing. She’s not a ‘ha, ha, ha’ type… And I love that she’s tall.”

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Simon Cowell Beats Out Spencer Pratt As Best Reality Villain

July 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Spencer Pratt may be reality TV’s most popular punch line, but when it comes to bad guys, apparently Simon Cowell has got him beat.

Cowell was voted Reality TV’s Best Villain in a new poll conducted by AOL Television. The “Idol” judge garnered 39 percent of the vote, while Pratt earned just 10 percent.

But who was voted hottest female reality star, hottest male star — and the skankiest of them all?

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Halle Berry Crowned ‘Sexiest Black Woman Alive’ By TV One Access

July 2, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Halle Berry is sexy. Tyra Banks is sexy.

So are Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama and Paula Patton.

Those lovely ladies are just a few of the celebrities who have been selected by “TV One Access” as the 16 Sexiest Black Women Alive, it was announced on Wednesday.

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Regis Honored; Ellen, Rachael Ray Win At Daytime Emmys

June 21, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Ellen DeGeneres won a fourth consecutive Daytime Emmy on Friday night, and she has no plans to stop there.

DeGeneres picked up the talk show host honor while “Rachael Ray” cooked up a surprising win in the talk show category during the 35th annual Daytime Emmy ceremony at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre.

Meanwhile, Regis took home one trophy — and it was a big one: the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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‘America’s Next Top Model’ Crowns Its First Full Figured Winner

May 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

An Atlantic Beach, Fla. resident has been crowned as the winner of “America’s Next Top Model”

The judges, which included Supermodel Tyra Banks, picked Whitney Thompson as the first plus-sized model at the reality show’s tenth cycle finale.

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ROLL CALL: Britney To Work The Orange Carpet & Chace And Carrie Split

March 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Is Britney about to get slimed? And the "Idol" and the "Gossip" guy are over with.

Plus, is Lindsay Lohan a good dinner date? Find out if Tyra Banks is leaving "Model." And why is Zac Efron pumping up?

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Judge Tells Man To Stop Bothering Tyra Banks

March 25, 2008

NEW YORK, N.Y. --

A man charged with stalking Tyra Banks has been ordered to stay away from the talk-show host or face going to jail.

Brady Green, according to a criminal complaint, has followed Banks from coast to coast since January, sent her letters and flowers, and tried to telephone her. Last week he was issued a court order requiring him to leave her alone.

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ROLL CALL: Madonna Not 'Enchanted' By Disney Tale & 'The Hills' Extended Trailer Drops With Extra Drama

February 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Madonna reportedly dishes the dirt with her fellow jurors and "The Hills" debuts an extended trailer of drama-filled moments from its upcoming new season!

Plus, the Whoopi Oscar snub is finally resolved and Tyra and Ashton team up for a reality show.

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Alicia Keys & Tyra Banks Being Honored By BET

February 22, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C --

Alicia Keys and Tyra Banks are among several African Americans being honored for their achievements at the BET Honors, which premieres tonight (Friday, February 22) on the network.

The event will be hosted by an all star cast including such notables as Cedric “The Entertainer,” Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gladys Knight, Wyclef Jean, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, Ne-Yo, Raheem DeVaughn, Blair Underwood, Danny Glover, Kerry Washington, Idris Elba, Hill Harper and Vivica A. Fox.

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'America's Next Top Model' Heads To NYC For New Season

February 20, 2008

NEW YORK, NY --

The latest installment of “America’s Next Top Model” kicks off tonight with a twist – it’ll be based out of New York City this season.

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