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Judd Is A Hollywood Hero

12 November 2009 4:11 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Ashley Judd was named a Hollywood Hero for her tireless charity work at a star-studded ceremony on Tuesday.

Morgan Freeman, Debra Messing and Mandy Moore turned out for the annual USA Today Hollywood Hero Awards in Los Angeles, with Judd receiving the night's highest honour.

The Double Jeopardy star has served as a Global Ambassador for Population Services International's YouthAIDS program since 2002, helping the organisation's HIV education and prevention drive.

And the actress admits she is honoured to be able to help out.

Judd says, "I'm just the front woman. I was just lucky that this wonderful organisation was put in my lap and I had the opportunity to be involved with them."

Previous recipients of the award include sports star Magic Johnson and actress Geena Davis. »

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Sesame Street Celebrates 40 Years, New Season Debuts 11/10, First Lady, Miranda & More to Guest

10 November 2009 1:30 AM, PST | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »

Sesame Street, the world's largest informal children's educator, celebrates its 40th birthday on November 10, 2009, the exact day the series debuted on television four decades ago, with everything you love about Sesame Street and more: new block format, new show open, new nature curriculum and our new First Lady Michelle Obama! Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the 2008 Tony Award winning musical In The Heights will also guest on the series opener!

While maintaining an emphasis on the importance of literacy and numeracy, the new season kicks-off "My World is Green & Growing," a two-year science initiative designed to increase positive attitudes towards nature, deepen children's knowledge about the natural world and encourage behavior that shows respect and care for the environment. First Lady Michelle Obama appears in the first episode of Sesame Street's 40th season and teaches "the street's" residents about the many benefits of planting a garden and healthy »

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In Pictures: '38th Annual Humanitarian Awards'

9 November 2009 12:13 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Mariska Hargitay attending the 38th Annual Humanitarian Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Photo copyright by Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. Mariska Hargitay attending the 38th Annual Humanitarian Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Photo copyright by Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. Pierce Brosnan attending the 38th Annual Humanitarian Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Photo copyright by Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. Pierce Brosnan and Keely Brosnan attending the 38th Annual Humanitarian Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Photo copyright by Chris Hatcher / PR Photos.tos Debra Messing attending the 38th Annual Humanitarian Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Photo copyright by Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. 11/06/2009 - Calista Flockhart - 38th Annual »

- James Wray

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MovieSet’s Alliance DVD Round-Up - Coraline, Ghosts of Girlfriends, Away We Go, Easy Virtue, 17 Again

30 October 2009 3:50 PM, PDT | MovieSet.com | See recent MovieSet.com news »

As winter approaches the days start getting shorter and the temperature keeps dropping which makes watching movies at home start to look like a better option than braving the cold weather to go out to the theater.

Lucky for you, Alliance has released a great selection of films that can entertain fans of any genre. Keep your eyes open for Coraline, Nothing Like the Holidays, Away We Go, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Easy Virtue, Sin Nombre and 17 Again.

Coraline

Coraline DVD

If you’re looking for a good family film to watch over Halloween, then pick up Coraline on DVD or Blu-Ray to delight and frighten you in standard 2-D, or eye-popping 3-D.  Coraline tells the story of a young girl who walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life.

On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to »

- Shannon

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DVD Round Up, Oct. 30, 2009: ‘Sauna,’ ‘The Tournament,’ ‘The Butcher’

30 October 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »

Chicago – Many editions of the DVD Round-Up have featured a different genre and focus for each title within it. This week seems a little more thematically linked as we have a trio of foreign horror films and a few more independent films than usual. Of course, there has to a holiday comedy to spice things up.

Consider this column informational with synopsis, tech specs, and special features info for titles that might go otherwise unnoticed, but if you’re looking for more critical opinion, we covered “Sauna” when it played at the EU Film Fest, “Medicine For Melancholy” when it was available on IFC Direct, and “Nothing Like the Holidays” when it played in theaters.

“P” and “The Tournament” were released on October 20th, 2009

“The Butcher,” “Medicine For Melancholy,” “Nothing Like the Holidays,” and “Sauna” were released on October 27th, 2009

“Nothing Like the Holidays”

Photo credit: Anchor Bay

Synopsis: “John Leguizamo (Ice Age, »

- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)

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New On DVD This Week

27 October 2009 3:30 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.

Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies and TV shows such as Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, Night of the Creeps, the original Stargate, The Sam Fuller Collection, Orphan and the complete The Prisoner series starring and created by Patrick McGoohan (pictured above).

Check them out.

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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan ~ Edward James Olmos, Tricia Helfer (DVD and Blu-ray)

42nd Street Forever 5: Alamo Drafthouse Edition ~ Charlton Heston, Robert Englund (DVD)

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs ~ Ray Romano (DVD and Blu-ray)

Into Temptation ~ Kristin Chenoweth, Jeremy Sisto (DVD and Blu-ray)

Messiah of Evil: The Second Coming ~ Michael Greer, »

- Joe Gillis

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Wallcandy Arts: Sticky & Sweet

16 October 2009 4:00 AM, PDT | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

Wallcandy Arts

Want to add some color to your nursery, but don’t like to paint? Want to add a personal touch, but can’t afford a customized mural? Try Wallcandy Arts — a line of super cute decorative wall stickers that come in a variety of colors and patterns. They’re also 100% removable and won’t damage your wall. It’s no wonder celebrity moms like Debra Messing, Kate Hudson and Courteney Cox-Arquette are fans!

The designs range from bold and funky (Nightly News, above, Candy Factory) to sweet and subdued (Fly Society or Deerly Beloved). Each kit comes with »

- Missy

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Trailer: Serious Moonlight

16 October 2009 3:38 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

I’ve not seen Meg Ryan in a movie for a fair while now although I think she was most recently in The Women starring alongside Eva Mendes, Debra Messing and Jada Pinkett Smith. It seems ages since the glory days when she was an A-Lister and quite possibly the biggest actress in Hollywood. Her latest movie is called Serious Moonlight and has been released on Yahoo today. It also stars Timothy Hutton, Justin Long, Kristen Bell and is directed by Cheryl Hines.

After she arrives at her country home for a romantic weekend getaway, things don’t go exactly as planned for high-powered Manhattan lawyer Louise. First, her husband of 13 years, Ian, tells her that he’s leaving her for a younger woman. Then, one thing leads to another, and pretty soon Ian finds himself held captive by an oddly cool Louise who explains that she won’t release »

- David Sztypuljak

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Lopez Tonight Promos Setting Up Inevitable Disappointment

9 October 2009 9:30 AM, PDT | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »

Autumn has begun, and while that means colorful displays of nature's brilliance and smells of cider for some parts of America, in the world of television that means TBS will start overwhelming us with wave after wave of network promo spots. Most of the year, TBS is a repository for Seinfeld reruns and Debra Messing film vehicles, but occasionally they bust out some new programming. Last year it was Frank Caliendo's cavalcade of Frank Caliendos. This year, it's George Lopez. Lopez Tonight does not premiere until November 9, but it's never to early to have the audience pleading for a show to start so the interminable promos can stop. Grab your glove, it's time to catch some buzz. »

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Coldwater Creek To Host "Blue Jean In Pink" Program To Benefit Breast Cancer Charity

25 September 2009 6:22 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

The women's retailer Coldwater Creek is helping to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure by rolling out the pink carpet for "Blue Jeans in Pink." The star studded, month long fashion fundraiser will help to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The fundraiser will feature a contest with 16 pairs of blue Coldwater Creek Knit Jeans that have been custom decorated with a pink theme by celebrities from television, film, music, sports, fashion and the culinary arts. Starting October 1 until October 31, customers can enter to win the pair of jeans of their choice.

Celebrities taking part in the decoration have been affected by breast cancer in some way and include Sarah Chalke, Rocco Dispirito, Bob Harper, Mary Hart, Marg Helgenberger, Faith Hill, Susan Lucci, Andie MacDowell, Misty May-Treanor, Debra Messing, Nancy O'Dell, Ana Ortiz, Sam Saboura, Gabrielle Union, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker - founding chair of Susan G. »

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Celebs Get Gifted Backstage at the Emmy Awards

23 September 2009 9:50 AM, PDT | Celebuzz.com | See recent Celebuzz news »

The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards weren't just about honoring television's best and brightest—they were also about scoring all sorts of cool swag. The backstage area of Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre—which hosted the Emmys on Sunday—was abuzz with celebrities on September 19 and 20, as the Lipton Green VitaiTEA Gift Lounge provided refreshment and an opportunity to scoop up all sorts of free goodies. A ton of celebrities—such as Emmys host Neil Patrick Harris, Debra Messing, Charlie Sheen, Karina Smirnoff and Amy Poehler—packed into the suite to pick up cool stuff such as Palm Pixi phones, Kameleon jewelry, Moroccanoil hair-care products... »

- Celebuzz

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'Housewives' Leakes critiques Emmy arrivals

21 September 2009 1:23 PM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes critiqued guests while they arrived on the Emmy Awards red carpet. The Bravo reality show personality was paired with America's Next Top Model presenter Jay Manuel for the E! telecast as a fashion consultant, the Kansas City Star reports. During the broadcast, she told Manuel: "I'm just trying to see the real fashions, because I'm not impressed yet." As former Will & Grace actress Debra Messing turned up for the ceremony, Leakes's co-presenter declared the star's fashion choice as "safe". However, Leakes had her own opinion (more) »

- By Tim Parks

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The Emmy Parties Continue All Around La After the Show

21 September 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

Lots of celebs had fun at the Emmy Awards last night, and the good times continued around La with various afterparties. The HBO bash brought out the stars of Entourage, with Jerry Ferrara cuddling up to girlfriend Jamie-Lynn Sigler as AnnaLynne McCord smiled for the cameras. January Jones struck a pose on Et's red carpet, and inside big winners Jon Cryer and Toni Collette chatted with their newly-acquired gold. The exclusive Governor's Party was the destination of Mariska Hargitay, Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm, who wasn't home to see all the crazy moments from the latest episode of Best Drama Mad Men. Blake Lively picked another low-cut dress to mix and mingle at the HBO event, where Big Love's Ginnifer Goodwin and Chloe Sevigny appeared to be having fun together. Over at the Governor's Ball, Andy Samberg left girlfriend Joanna Newsom's side for a moment to pose next »

- PopSugar

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Blake Lively, Hayden Panettiere Are Red-Hot At Emmy Awards

21 September 2009 7:24 AM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »

Leighton Meester, January Jones, Chloë Sevigny shine in white, night's other big color.

By Jocelyn Vena

Blake Lively arrives at the 2009 Emmy awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday

Photo: Mathew Imaging/ WireImage

If the VMAs were all about silver sparkle last weekend, then Sunday night's Emmy Awards were all about looking hot in red and white. While some actresses, including Alyson Hannigan and Tina Fey, embraced black, a bevy of starlets went with the night's trendy colors.

Blake Lively, Hayden Panettiere, Emmy winner Toni Collette, "Fringe" star Anna Torv and Debra Messing were just a few of the ladies who donned their best shades of red for the show. Some, like Messing, Panettiere and Collette, wore it well — most of all Collette, whose flouncy skirt floated as she went onstage to receive her award. But others, including Lively and Mila Kunis, wearing deep scarlet, appeared awkward in their gowns. »

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The Red Carpet Gets a Dose of Bumps, Black and Purple

20 September 2009 11:55 PM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

We already had one look at all the gorgeous ladies on the Emmys red carpet, but many of the other ensembles were also amazing. Heidi Klum kicked things off in a dress that perfectly showcased her growing baby bump, while Tina Fey picked out a number in similar black. Leighton Meester was quite a contrast in white, looking pretty with her red lips. Ginnifer Goodwin and Mila Kunis, meanwhile, added color to the carpet with their purplish frocks. Make sure to check in with Fab, Bella and CelebStyle who are all still covering all the fashion and beauty from the big night! View 187 Photos › To see more from the carpet, including Mindy Kaling, Padma Lakshmi, and Lindsay Price, just read more. View Leighton Meester Photos › View Tina Fey Photos › View Heidi Klum Photos › View Ginnifer Goodwin Photos › View Debra Messing Photos › View Padma Lakshmi Photos › View Jennifer Morrison Photos › View »

- PopSugar

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Emmys Trend: The Right to Bare Arm

20 September 2009 9:25 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »

There were baby bumps and plunging necklines on the Emmys red carpet, but only one real question. To bare or not to bare (a shoulder)? Stars showing off their left clavicles included Patricia Arquette, Hayden Panettiere in a poppy-hued J. Mendel, Chloë Sevigny in a shower-curtain inspired silhouette and Kim Kardashian. Kim's Ina Soltani silk gown had to be sewn back on backstage after she tweeted about a popped zipper. It seems as if more than just her shoulder was trying to break free. In the right clavicle camp were Debra Messing in a red (the one big color trend of the night) column gown by Michael Kors, Olivia Wilde, Mary-Louise Parker and Lindsay Price. The final tally?... »

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Heidi Keeps It Confidential While Seal Does Daddy Karate Duty

18 September 2009 11:30 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

Heidi Klum bared her baby bump last night at a bash celebrating her latest cover of La Confidential. She was was decked out in black, though pal Debra Messing joined the fun on the red carpet in white. Meanwhile, it was Seal's turn to bring Henry, Leni, and Johan to their martial arts class. Usually Heidi's the one taking the kids to and from karate, but Seal looked happy to take over. Soon Leni will have a sister to play with, but she's right alongside her two brothers for all their playtime now. Heidi was also back on Project Runway last night with guest judge Eva Longoria - do you think the right designer went home? View 20 Photos › To see more of Seal and the kids just read more. View 20 Photos › »

- Molly

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Cruz And Hayek Triumph At ALMA Awards

18 September 2009 5:26 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek were among the big winners at the American Latino Media Arts Awards on Thursday.

The Vicky Cristina Barcelona star picked up the award for best film actress at the ceremony, which celebrates the achievements of Hispanic artists in film, television and music.

Hayek was given the Anthony Quinn Award for Industry Excellence, while family drama Nothing Like the Holidays, starring Debra Messing and John Leguizamo, took home three honours.

Make-up artist Jeanne Van Phue and hairstylist Mary Ann Valdes were honoured for their work behind the scenes of vampire movie Twilight.

Other winners on the night included The Office's Oscar Nunez, who was named best comedy actor, and Selena Gomez, who scooped best comedy actress for her part in the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place.

The ceremony was held at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, and was hosted by George Lopez and Eva Longoria Parker. »

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Penelope Cruz Takes Home 2009 Alma Award

17 September 2009 11:36 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

Penelope Cruz has added another statuette to her awards collections. Having won the prestigious Academy Award and BAFTA among others, the 35-year-old was honored as Best Actress for her performance as Maria Elena in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" at this year's Alma Awards. The title was given during a gala ceremony held at the Royce Hall Auditorium at UCLA.

The Spanish actress was not the only movie star winning the Alma award on Thursday night, September 17. Actor John Leguizamo also took home one kudo for his drama comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays". For his portrayal of Mauricio Rodriguez, the Debra Messing's co-star was hailed Best Actor.

In addition to Leguizamo's nod, "Holidays" grabbed two more trophies as Alma presented screenwriter Rick Najera and director Alfredo De Villa each with a recognition for their work in the film category. "Twilight", in the meantime, collected two prizes; one for make-up artist Jeanne Van Phue »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Selena Makes Like Salma, Penélope at Alma Awards

17 September 2009 9:30 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »

Vicky Cristina Barcelona is the gift that has kept on giving for the unexpectant Penélope Cruz. The Oscar winner picked up her umpteenth honor tonight for her role as Javier Bardem's loca ex in the Woody Allen comedy, taking home the film actress award at the 2009 Alma Awards, which recognizes the achievements of Hispanic artists in movies, TV and music. The culture-clash dramedy Nothing Like the Holidays, costarring Debra Messing as the fish-out-of-water guest at her Hispanic in-laws' Christmas dinner, won a leading three trophies, including film actor of the year for John Leguizamo, who played Messing's hubby. Salma Hayek was honored with the Anthony Quinn Award for Industry Excellence,... »

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