Lady Antebellum Singer Charles Kelley Is Engaged

December 26, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Country singer Charles Kelley of the Grammy nominated trio Lady Antebellum is engaged to his girlfriend of two years Cassie McConnell, his rep has confirmed to Access Hollywood.

Kelley is the younger brother of singer / songwriter Josh Kelley, who is married to actress Katherine Heigl.

Lady Antebellum is nominated for Best New Artist at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

Year In Review: 2008’s Biggest Break-Ups

December 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The break-ups of Madonna and Guy Ritchie, and Paul McCartney and Heather Mills resulted in two of the most explosive celebrity divorces of the year.

But what about the most expensive? Or surprising?

As we near the end of ’08, it’s time to take a look back at the biggest break-ups of 2008.

Year In Review: AccessHollywood.com’s Top 10 Searched Stars

December 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The big news of 2008 might have been Britney Spears’ comeback, but the pop princess wasn’t the most searched for person this year, leading people to AccessHollywood.com.

Year In Review: Access Hollywood’s Top 5 Female Stars Of 2008

December 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

On Thursday, Access Hollywood revealed the Top 5 Male Stars of 2008. Today, we look at the five fierce females who made the most impact, including one star, who seems to outdo herself every year.

Kristin Chenoweth Coming To NBC In New David E. Kelley Series

December 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

ABC’s “Pushing Daisies” may not have survived in primetime, but one of its stars — Kristin Chenoweth — has found new life on NBC in David E. Kelley’s new drama, “Legally Mad,” Access Hollywood has learned.

Access’ Nancy O’Dell Lights Up Vegas Magazine

December 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell is lighting up Vegas – and it’s got nothing to do with the bright lights of Sin City.

Nancy appears in the new issue of Vegas magazine, on newsstands Dec. 20, in a stunning spread.

Inside the pages, Nancy opens up about the key to her success and longevity as host of Access Hollywood over the past 13 seasons.

‘90210’s’ AnnaLynne McCord: New Co-Star Matt Lanter Is ‘The New Dylan’

December 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

AnnaLynne McCord is ecstatic about her new love interest, played by actor Matt Lanter, on the CW’s “90210.” She’s even drawing comparisons to one of West Beverly High’s preeminent heartthrobs – Dylan McKay.

“They’re kind of welcoming him as the new Dylan,” AnnaLynn told Access Hollywood Wednesday night at The HFPA Salute To Young Hollywood Party held at Nobu in LA.

Brad Pitt Says Kids Haven’t Necessarily Changed His Mind On Marriage

December 09, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have six kids together and they have hinted that their family could continue to grow, but that doesn’t mean Brad and Angelina will be walking down the aisle anytime soon.

Access Hollywood caught up with Brad at the premiere of his new movie, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” in Los Angeles Monday night, where the father of six shed some light on the question of marriage for the Pitt-Jolie family.

Britney To Appear At Los Angeles Holiday Tree Lighting

December 04, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Britney Spears has already ushered in the holiday season at Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, which aired Wednesday night on NBC, and now the pop star will bring her holiday cheer to Los Angeles, Access Hollywood has learned.