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Hayden Panettiere Admitted to Harvard Medical School

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:57:00 -0800

Hayden Panettiere is scrubbing in, according to a new report.

The "Heroes" star is set to mark her producing debut as co-executive producer of the CWs "HMS," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The show will follow a class of intelligent Harvard Medical School students. Appealing to a younger audience than "Grey's Anatomy," the drama will have a similar feel to the hit ABC show.

Kelly Osbourne Talks Swatch and the Semi-Finals in New York

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:53:00 -0800

Kelly Osbourne stepped out in NYC on Thursday to celebrate the re-launch of the Swatch flagship store in Times Square.

Kelly says that Swatch has been a long-standing brand in her life, explaining that her parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, always brought her a new Swatch watch when they came back from being on tour.

The "Dancing with the Stars" competitor talked to ET about making it to the semi-finals and opened up about what she and her partner Louis van Amstel are doing to prepare.

Make a Date with 'Brothers & Sisters'' Gilles Marini

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:49:00 -0800

"Brothers and Sisters" star and last season's "Dancing with the Stars" runner-up Gilles Marini is taking it all off for a good cause -- a calendar to benefit a children's charity

If you want to spend every day of the year 2010 with the hunky 'Sex and the City: The Movie' star, pick up a copy of his calendar at amazon.com. The calendar will benefit Maximum Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to help families dealing with the financial hurdles that often accompany caring for a terminally ill child.

"This year, [photographer Fred Goudon] asked me if I would love to do a calendar,' Gilles tells ET. He decided if his proceeds would go to a charity, it was a good idea.

'Cougar Town''s Topless Hot Tub Honeys!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:16:00 -0800

Jules (Courteney Cox) has a wild birthday weekend at a resort with her two best friends -- who can't overcome their hatred of each other.

Upset that her two best friends don't get along but determined to have a fun birthday nonetheless, Jules convinces Ellie (Christa Miller) and Laurie ( Busy Philipps) to go on a wild birthday weekend away, which they do, begrudgingly.

Jules packs items from her wardrobe that she doesn't normally wear -- like a bustier that could fit right in to a Whitesnake video -- but Laurie tells her not to worry, she won't need anything for their next activity.

Sarah Palin on Levi Johnston: He Needs To Know He Is Loved

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0800

ET has the latest...

Sarah Palin's all-new interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" may not air until Monday but we have a sneak peek at the highly anticipated one-on-one.

Oprah asks the former vice presidential candidate if Levi Johnston, the father of her grandson, will be invited over to Thanksgiving dinner, to which Palin responds:

"It's lovely to think he would even consider such a thing," she says. "He is a part of the family and you want to bring him into the fold and to bring him under your wing and he needs to know that he is loved and he has the most beautiful child and that this can all work out for good, it really can. We don't have to keep going down this road of controversy and drama."

Spokesperson for Miss California USA Hopes Carrie Prejean Gets Psychological Help

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0800

The executive director of Miss California USA released a statement to ET saying that after Carrie Prejean's bizarre interview with Larry King on Wednesday night, he believes "the public is finally getting a glimpse of the real [former Miss California] who lives in her own delusional world."

The statement continues: "The childish behavior, her negative attitude, the sarcasm and condescending tone, the disrespect and continual lying she is demonstrating now is only a fraction of what we endured during her reign and after. Anyone who buys her book is supporting a woman who is actually the opposite of everything she claims to be. I sincerely hope she is able to get the psychological help I believe she has shown to clearly need."

"Larry King Live" had Prejean on the show via satellite to discuss her new book, but the former beauty queen found herself in a heated moment where she called King "inappropriate" multiple times when he asked her about why she settled with the Miss USA pageant. She then removed her microphone and told King he was being "extremely inappropriate" and that she was "about to leave" the show.

Larry King Reacts to Carrie Prejean Interview: 'I'm Doing My Job'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:28:00 -0800

Larry King tells ET he "didn't understand it all" when former Miss California Carrie Prejean took off her mic in the middle of her interview.

"I won't even dignify it," the CNN host tells ET. "I didn't ask anything wrong. I didn't know what was inappropriate. I'm doing my job."

Prejean was on "Larry King Live" Wednesday night via satellite to discuss her new book, but instead found herself in a heated moment where she called the newsman "inappropriate" multiple times when he asked her about why she settled with the Miss USA pageant. She then removed her microphone and told King he was being "extremely inappropriate" and that she was "about to leave" the show.

'Dancing with the Stars'' Derek Hough and Gilles Marini Party

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:27:00 -0800

West Hollywood hot spot Voyeur was where television's sexiest dancers were hanging out on Wednesday night and HTV was there!

Cameras caught up with "Dancing with the Stars" pro Derek Hough and last season's fan favorite contestant Gilles Marini, now guest starring on another ABC series, "Brothers & Sisters."

Watch the video to see the footloose men enjoying the Los Angeles nightlife!

Martin Scorsese To Be Honored At Golden Globes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0800

ET has the latest...

Veteran Hollywood director Martin Scorsese has been chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press to receive their prestigious Cecil B. DeMille award at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

Scorsese has won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Director for 'The Departed' and 'Gangs of New York." He received five additional Golden Globe nominations for 'Casino,' 'The Age of Innocence,' 'Goodfellas,' 'The Aviator' and 'Raging Bull.'

The 67th Annual Golden Globes airs Sunday, January 17 on NBC.

Janet Jackson to Kick Off AMAs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:21:00 -0800

ET has the latest...

Janet Jackson has been tapped to kick off the 37th Annual "American Music Awards" with a special opening that will feature a medley of her most recognizable hits.

"We're thrilled about having Janet Jackson open this year's show," said American Music Awards producer Larry Klein. "She is an incredibly dynamic performer and I think the audience will be excited to see what she has in store."

Other stars set to perform at the glam ceremony are Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Green Day, Shakira, Lil’ Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.

Interview Gets Heated as Carrie Prejean Accuses Larry King of Being 'Inappropriate'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0800

Carrie Prejean was on "Larry King Live" Wednesday night via satellite to discuss her new book but instead found herself in a heated moment where she called the newsman "inappropriate" multiple times when he asked her about why she settled with the Miss USA pageant.

When the subject is dropped the show goes to a caller and that is when Prejean takes off her microphone and tells King he's being "extremely inappropriate" and that she was "about to leave" the show.

'Survivor''s Villain May Get His Just Desserts

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:05:00 -0800

"Survivor: Samoa"'s self-proclaimed master manipulator Russell Hantz tipped his hand on last week's episode when he didn't trust his newly merged tribe.They told him they were going to vote off Erik Cardona, but he was worried they might blindside him, so he played the Immunity Idol to keep him in the game one more week. Will he now be the next to go?

Russell has continuously boasted that he would outwit and outplay the other castaways, but it looks now as if all the false promises of alliances that he made may come back to bite him in the behind when a plan is set in motion that leads to one of the most memorable Tribal Councils in "Survivor" history.

"This is the first time I am struggling on what to do," he says. It looks as if the only way to save himself is to win immunity.

'Survivor''s Erik Cardona was Totally Blindsided

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:02:00 -0800

The four-member Foa Foa tribe merged with the eight-member Galu tribe on last week's episode of "Survivor: Samoa," and it looked to be a sure bet that Galu would knock off the Foa Foa members one, two, three, four. But they surprised everyone by voting off one of their own: Erik Cardona.

ET talks to the ousted castaway to get his take on the game.

ET: Last week's vote was a total blindside. Do you think it was a done deal in camp, or do you think the things you said at Tribal Council, where you sounded so confident, could have changed people's minds?

'The Biggest Loser''s Makeover Episode Sneak Peek

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0800

With only six contestants left on "The Biggest Loser" ranch, the time has come for the much-anticipated makeover episode -- and ET has a sneak peek!

"Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn and hairstylist Tabatha Coffey help transform the final six with stylish new outfits to flatter their slimmer selves and complete salon makeovers.

"I don't think people realize what it is to put clothes on when you are a fat girl," a tearful Rebecca Meyer says. "The stuff you have to go through. I love clothes and I love shoes and accessorizing, and [I love] the fact that I can do it now."

Taylor Swift Achieves 'Fearless' Feat at CMA Awards

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800

There was no upstaging Taylor Swift at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday night. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter became the youngest-ever winner of the entertainer of the year award and captured four trophies in all.

"I will never forget this moment because in this moment everything that I have ever wanted has happened to me," an emotional Taylor said after being named entertainer of the year.

She also scored awards for best female vocalist, best album (Fearless) and best music video ("Love Story"), adding good-naturedly while accepting the vocalist award: "I want to thank every single person in this room tonight for not running up on the stage during this speech."

Oprah Dishes on Sarah Palin Interview

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:02:00 -0800

Lady O is revealing the array of topics she discussed with Sarah Palin in an interview set to air on Monday's "Oprah Winfrey Show."

“Sarah Palin just left and it was really an interesting interview. Lots of people didn’t want me to have her on, lots of people did,” Oprah dished in an online video post.

“We talked about everything,” she added, noting they discussed subjects including Palin’s baby son Trig (who has Down syndrome), her daughter Bristol’s pregnancy, and more.

'Wipeout' Contestant Dies: Pre-Existing Condition Possible Cause

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

The L.A. County Coroner's office confirms to ET that a contestant who participated in the reality series "Wipeout," Tom Sparks, has died. A source tells ET the 33-year-old was admitted to the hospital approximately two weeks ago after complaining of knee pain during the taping of the popular ABC show.

ABC and the company that produces "Wipeout," Endemol, released a joint statement to ET: "We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family. This is a tragic loss and our thoughts are with them at this time."

According to the Idaho Mountain Express, Tom's father Bill Sparks says doctors think Tom's stroke was likely caused by a pre-existing disease that causes unnatural blood clotting called antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS).

Ron Livingston and Rosemarie DeWitt Tie the Knot

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:09:00 -0800

Ron Livingston of 'Office Space' and "Sex and the City" fame married his longtime love, actress Rosemarie DeWitt.

People magazine reports that Livingston and DeWitt married on November 2, demonstrating Livingston's departure from his "Sex and the City" character, who famously broke up with Carrie Bradshaw on a post-it note.

People reports that the couple met while filming a 2006 FOX series, "Standoff." DeWitt is a series regular on Showtime's "The United States of Tara," appeared on the first season of "Mad Men," and starred in 'Rachel Getting Married' on the big screen.

'Biggest Loser''s Shay Sorrells' 100-Pound Weight Loss Couldn't Keep her Safe

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0800

"The Biggest Loser" contestants received a shock on Tuesday night's show when host Alison Sweeney told them that two people would be going home -- and one of them would be automatic as the show had added a new element to the weigh-in: a red line. The person who had lost the lowest percentage of their body weight would automatically leave the ranch, no vote would be taken.

Surprisingly, that person turned out to be fan favorite Daniel Wright. After Daniel left, the rest of the cast had to vote for either pink team member Amanda Arlauskas, or orange team member Shay Sorrells to be the second person to leave. Shay, who was the heaviest-ever contestant, was sent packing. She lost by one vote, cast by Rudy Pauls, with whom she had had a confrontation during a challenge that week.

Shay had lost 17 pounds at the weigh-in, making her total 100 pounds, a record for a woman on the ranch. So it seemed at first as if she were safe, but because she still weighed 376 pounds, it just wasn't enough.

Beyonce and Paul McCartney to Headline Thanksgiving Specials

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:19:00 -0800

ABC will broadcast two musical and documentary specials featuring superstar musicians Beyoncé and Paul McCartney on Thanksgiving night.

At 9 p.m. the network will air "Beyoncé: I am... Yours" which will feature footage of her performance at the Encore Theater at the Wynn, Las Vegas that was taped last summer, as well as interviews, backstage moments, and childhood footage.

Meanwhile, at 10 p.m. "Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City," will air. That special will include Paul's performance at Citi Field (adjacent to the site of the original home of Shea Stadium) in NYC in the summer of '09, which recollects The Beatles' original performance at Shea Stadium 44 years ago, which was then the highest grossing rock concert ever. The special will also include footage of the original Beatles concert and interviews with Paul looking back on the early days of the Fab Four.