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'The Young and the Restless'' Real-Life Wedding

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:10:00 -0700

Cane (Daniel Goddard) and Lily (Christel Khalil) were married on "The Young and the Restless," and her ovarian cancer brought them closer together. Cancer also forged a strong bond between real-life couple Charlene Lee and Willie Williams. Now the two are getting married in a big Las Vegas bash thanks to "Y&R."

Charlene and Willie, a NYPD officer, first met in the summer of 1993 and had a casual relationship. But life intervened, and they both moved on. In 2005, Charlene called Willie and the two met for dinner. Love blossomed. But on Nov. 5, 2008, Willie's birthday, Charlene was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her fight for her life made them acknowledge that their love was the forever kind. They became engaged on Valentine's Day this year.

Now on Saturday, the couple will take their vows at The Signature at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and cast members from "The Young and the Restless" will be present, because the couple was crowned the winners of the "Wedding of a Lifetime" contest, sponsored by the No. 1 daytime drama series, after successfully beating out more than 25,000 other couples who also submitted videos for the public to vote on.

Secrets from the 'American Idol' Tour

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:26:00 -0700

ET caught up with the Top 10 -- Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Michael Sarver, Megan Joy, Scott MacIntyre and this year's "American Idol," Kris Allen -- on the "American Idol 2009 Summer Tour." Find out what they told ET about what is going on behind the scenes!

Kevin Bacon & Jon Cryer React to Emmy Noms

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0700

ET has the reactions from male nominees Kevin Bacon and "Two and a Half Men" star Jon Cryer.

Bacon is nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Mini-series or Movie for his role in HBO's "Taking Chance." This is his first nomination. His wife Kyra Sedgwick is also up for an Emmy for her role in the TNT program "The Closer."

"The most nerve racking part of going to awards, to me, is that I'm going to step on the end of [Kyra's] dress," Bacon tells ET's of escorting his wife to the Emmy Awards. "So, I find myself often kind of carrying her train, and I guess this time I'm going to actually be able to walk next to her so that will be good. I'm hoping maybe she'll have to worry about stepping on my dress."

Video: Kevin Frazier with Emmy Nominees Chandra Wilson & Jim Parsons

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:53:00 -0700

Our Kevin Frazier is with Chandra Wilson and Jim Parsons, who tell ET about their surprise nominations!

Chandra calls her double nomination "completely unexpected." She was nominated for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries. She adds that she is "so honored" to receive the nod for "Accidental Friendship," saying, "It was a fantastic film and I'm so happy to represent it."

"You have to call your mother first," Jim says. "I mean, you don't have to -- but I'm going to."

Ryan O'Neal & Alana Stewart React to 'Farrah's Story' Emmy Nomination

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:22:00 -0700

“Farrah’s Story” -- the documentary of Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer-- is up for an Emmy and ET has the reactions of Farrah's best friend and the producer of the movie, Alana Stewart, as well as the actress' longtime companion Ryan O'Neal.

“This is such a bittersweet acknowledgment for 'Farrah’s Story,' because Farrah’s not here to share it with us, but I know how honored she would have been to receive this nomination," Stewart says in a statement to ET. "When Farrah decided to share her battle with cancer with the world it was with the hope that she could show others struggling with the disease and their loved ones that they were not alone. I can imagine how enormously proud she is right now that the Academy has acknowledged her story in this way.”

O'Neal said of the honor, “For the Television Academy to recognize 'Farrah’s Story' with this nomination is such a wonderful acknowledgment for Farrah and her legacy. I know that she is smiling that fabulous smile right now in heaven, and that she is grateful that the show has been so well received not only by her peers in the industry but by the public at large.”

Stars React To Their Emmy Nominations!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:21:00 -0700

ET has the latest...

The nominations for the 61st Annual Emmy Awards nominations were announced Thursday morning and now the lucky actors and actresses are reacting to their big honor.

"I'm thrilled and honored to be nominated again this year," Vanessa Williams, who plays Wilhelmina on the comedy "Ugly Betty," says about her Best Supporting Actress nod. "I love my show and my character, Wilhelmina, and this recognition is truly icing on the cake."

Alec Baldwin -- nominated for Best Actor in a comedy for "30 Rock" -- tells ET, "I'm thrilled for everyone connected to the show, but I'm especially excited for Jane, Jack and Tracy. It's great working with the entire group and I'm grateful for the recognition of our work."

'30 Rock' Leads Emmy Noms

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:17:00 -0700

Chandra Wilson ("Grey's Anatomy") and Jim Parsons ("Big Bang Theory") had the honor of introducing this year's Emmy Award nominations -- which ET streamed live this morning from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood. Read on to see if your favorites received a nod!

There were a few surprises, as the animated "Family Guy" was nominated for Best Comedy Series. Other noms include "Entourage," "Flight of the Conchords," "How I Met Your Mother," "The Office," "30 Rock" and "Weeds." Another surprise was in the Outstanding Series, Drama category. HBO's "Big Love" garnered its first nomination. Others in the category include "Breaking Bad," "Damages," "Dexter," "House," "Lost," and "Mad Men."

In the Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, it is the usual suspects: "The Amazing Race," "American Idol," "Dancing with the Stars," "Project Runway" and "Top Chef."

'The Bachelorette''s Bachelors Rate the Final Two

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:25:00 -0700

Does "The Bachelorette"'s Jillian Harris pick Ed or Kiptyn -- and does her chosen guy propose? It will take two weeks for us to find out, because next week is "The Bachelorette: Men Tell All."

In the two-hour special, 13 of the ousted bachelors return to talk a lot of trash, defend the "man code" and tell ET which of the two guys is right for Jillian in their opinion.

Tanner P is the only one weighing in for Ed. He says, "Although he dresses a little strange -- he wears European Speedos -- and he is a little hairy, Ed definitely."

'America's Got Talent' Discovery: Tallan Noble Latz

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:21:00 -0700

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America got quite the surprise on Wednesday night's "America's Got Talent" when Tallan Noble Latz played his guitar!

It's hard to believe when you listen to him play, but 9-year-old Tallan is the definition of "Soul Man" with his mad guitar skills.

"America's Got Talent" airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on NBC.

2008's Great Emmy-Winning Moments!

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:14:00 -0700

ET's Behind the Scenes with 'Models of the Runway'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:02:00 -0700

ET is behind the scenes with "Models of the Runway" for a First Look as six of the ladies of the "Project Runway" catwalk strut their stuff for Life & Style magazine.

Life & Style asked L’Oréal makeup artist Collier Strong and Garnier hairstylist Philip Carreon, who glam up the girls on the show, to work their magic on Erika Macke, Vanessa Fitzgerald, Tanisha Harper, Lisa Blades, Katie Sticksel and Ebony Jointer, and give its readers some flaw-fixing beauty secrets.

"Models of the Runway," which is a companion hour to "Project Runway," is a behind-the-scenes peek at host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn and the designers as seen from the models' point of view. Check out the video for a look as the girls go from bare-faced to fierce fashionistas.

Oprah Winfrey Tops Most Influential Women in Media List

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:30:00 -0700

From Tyra Banks to Oprah Winfrey, Forbes has released their list of the Most Influential Women in Media.

With a net worth of over $1 billion, Oprah tops the the list at No. 1 with Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters taking the No. 2 and No. 3 spots.

Tyra takes the No. 5 spot for her talk show and her hit series "America's Next Top Model."

TV Guide Magazine's Matt Roush Rates the Emmy Race

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:38:00 -0700

The "61st Primetime Emmy® Awards" will be announced on Thursday, July 16. But before that happens, ET talks to TV Guide magazine's Matt Roush to handicap the race.

This year's Emmys will have a slightly different take to them, because instead of five nominees in each category, there will be six.

Matt predicts that "30 Rock," which won the Emmy last year, is sure to be a shoe-in for an Emmy nomination again this year. He also predicts that "The Office," "Two and a Half Men" and "Entourage" are also strong contenders.

New Clips: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0700

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" will be back on TV for season two later this month, but you can get a look at a clip from the new season right now!

In this updcoming episode Sheree Whitfield, the business savvy single mother of three, gets heated during a disagreement with a party planner -- click the video to watch!

The new season of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" premieres Thursday July 30 on Bravo.

The Jonas Brothers Are Taking Dares for 'Teen Choice'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:28:00 -0700

Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas will accept dares submitted by fans for "Teen Choice 2009."

The Jonas Brothers prove they have a sense of adventure when they agreed to accept challenges submitted by their teen fans via MySpace video uploads during this year's "Teen Choice" awards show, honoring the hottest teen icons in film, TV, music, sports and fashion.

Last year, the brothers took questions via MySpace, but the ante has been upped for 2009. A few lucky fans will have the opportunity to dare the Jonases either individually or as a group.

'Desperate Housewives' Adds Two More to Its Cast

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0700

"Desperate Housewives" casts a husband and a son for Angie, the new housewife being played by "The Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo.

ET confirms that Jeffrey Nordling, who showed his kinky side on "Dirt" and was killed when playing an FBI agent on last season's "24," will be playing her husband Nick, while Beau Mirchoff ("Heartland") will play her son Ben.

"Desperate Housewives" returns with all-new episodes on Sunday, September 27 at 9 p.m. on ABC.

Sex & 'The Bachelorette'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:31:00 -0700

Three bachelors remain on "The Bachelorette -- Ed, Kiptyn and Reid. Tonight, Jillian Harris is sweeping the guys off their feet with one-on-one dates in Hawaii. Who will stay and who will go? ET talks to the Canadian cutie to find out what she has to say about the season so far.

"I am so happy, and I think even though this whole experience was a roller coast, I can't imagine a better ending," Jillian tells ET, but she still can't reveal the identity of her chosen guy.

On last week's episode, Jillian was offered the chance to spend the night with the four guys in a Fantasy Suite Suite -- the fourth being Wes. She turned it down with each of them, except for Ed, but she made it clear that they were keeping their clothes on. She says she accepted the offer with Ed because he was off the show for awhile and she needed the extra time to catch up with him.

Neil Patrick Harris to Host Emmy Awards

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:10:00 -0700

ET has confirmed that "How I Met Your Mother" actor Neil Patrick Harris will host the "The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards."

"I'm looking forward to the challenge of the show, adding my own voice to it, while honoring the nominees and the entire year in television," Neil says of the hosting job. "But which voice to choose? I'm torn between gangsta, foppish Brit, and robot. Really proud of my robot. We'll see what happens on the night."

"We already knew Neil as a fantastic actor and performer, but after blowing everyone away as host of this year's Tony Awards, we couldn't think of anyone better to emcee the television industry's biggest award show," said Nina Tassler, president, CBS Entertainment.

'Mad Men''s Christina Hendricks Spills Wedding Secrets

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:27:00 -0700

Curvy "Mad Men" actress Christina Hendricks dishes details on her bridal gown and other secrets about her upcoming nuptials.

"I'm wearing Carolina Herrera. It was the first dress I tried on and it was magnificent," Hendricks tells People.com.

The site says the actress' Oct. 11 wedding with fiancé Geoffrey Arend will likely be an intimate affair with mainly family members attending.

'Big Brother' Premiere Brings Surprise Houseguest Back!

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:15:00 -0700

Last night's "Big Brother" premiere saw the return of a former houseguest in a surprise Head Of Household (HOH) competition!

After meeting the cast (see our gallery), the competition was quickly underway after everyone settled into their new home.

In a series first, the housemates were split into high school cliques; Athletes (Russell, Jeff and Natalie), Brains (Chima, Ronnie and Michelle), Popular (Laura, Jordan and Braden) and Offbeat (Casey, Kevin and Lydia) teams were formed.