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Chris Isaak Comes to LeAnn Rimes' Defense

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:01:42 -0700

"She is someone who backs you up, onstage and off," her pal tells Us

Justin Timberlake Lends Voice To New NBA Documentary

Wed, 20 May 2009 16:04:36 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Justin Timberlake is joining the NBA.

Although the pop star won't be lacing up his sneakers on the pro court anytime soon, he will be lending his voice to a new NBA documentary, a league spokesperson confirmed to Access Hollywood.

On The Download: Bob Dylan

Mon, 11 May 2009 18:27:06 -0700

NEW YORK, NY -- Imagine driving down some dusty old Texas road in the middle of summer, and pulling over at a beaten down juke joint in the middle of nowhere to grab a beer. You walk in (to your utter astonishment) to find Bob Dylan and his band tearing through a selection of songs written on the request of a French film director for a movie that no one has seen as a disinterested barmaid washes glasses behind the counter and a ceiling fan lazily twirls overhead. Such is the feeling of Dylan's new album "Together Through Life." While not quite on the order of his recent albums like "Time Out of Mind," "Love and Theft," or "Modern Times", it is apparent that Bob has reached a point in his career where he is able to make whatever kinds of music he feels like, and trusts his audience to come along with him. Or not. He doesn't care.

Access Star Sightings: April 25 - May 1, 2009

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:43:47 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Star Trek" celebs step out in Hollywood, stars take Tribeca, Heidi & Spencer's honeymoon & more!

Jessica Biel's 'Powder Blue' Headed Straight To DVD

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:17:33 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jessica Biel fans won't have to go to the theater to see the actress' new film - it's going straight to DVD.

"Powder Blue," which stars Biel as a stripper alongside Ray Liotta, Forest Whitaker, Patrick Swayze and Lisa Kudrow, will not be released in theaters, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Access Star Sightings, March 21 - 27, 2009

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:18:57 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Paris' big week, Zac Efron takes Paris, stars at SXSW & more!

Katie Holmes To Present At SAG Awards

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:52:49 -0800

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Katie Holmes will be presenting at the SAG Awards this Sunday, Access Hollywood has learned.

Fresh off her debut Broadway run in "All My Sons," the actress will take the stage to present an award in an acting category, as will Emily Blunt, Claire Danes, Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Marisa Tomei.

2009 Oscar: Snubs & Surprises

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:33:00 -0800

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As Forest Whitaker and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis finished announcing the nominees for the 81st Academy Awards in Los Angeles Thursday morning, many were left scratching their heads about movies and actors that were ignored, while some nominees got the surprise of their lifetime.

Forest Whitaker To Present James Earl Jones With Lifetime Achievement SAG Award

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:46:53 -0800

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Forest Whitaker will present Screen Actors Guild's 45th Life Achievement Award to James Earl Jones at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, executive producer and director Jeff Margolis announced today.

'Oprah' Reveals Washington, D.C. Show Plans

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:12:16 -0800

CHICAGO, IL -- "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is traveling to Washington, D.C. for the historic inauguration of President-Elect Obama and Vice President-Elect Biden. In a two-day special event, the show will bring viewers a front row seat to the hottest ticket in "Oprah" show history and a celebration to remember.

Her guest list, and show plans... inside!