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Ariel Winter Says She Hasn’t Spoken To Her Mother In More Than 3 Years
Ariel Winter is embracing her independence.

Watch Ben Affleck Prank Fans With Surprise Batmobile Appearance
If you think Superman would have the upper hand in a battle with Batman, don’t let Ben Affleck know.

‘The Originals’: Exclusive Kol Sneak Peek Pics!
Kol Mikaelson is back in the land of the living in The CW’s “The Originals,” and AccessHollywood.com has your exclusive first look at brand new photos from this week’s episode.

Nicole Scherzinger Cast In ABC’s ‘Dirty Dancing’ Remake
Nicole Scherzinger is about to get a little “Dirty”!

Jeremy Lin Sounds Off On Asian Stereotypes Portrayed At Oscars
Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin is disappointed about the way Asians were stereotyped during an onstage skit at Sunday night’s Oscars, and said more racial awareness is needed.

‘Outlander’ Season 2 Key Art Features Claire, Jamie, Royals & More!
Starz has dropped the key art for “Outlander” Season 2 and c’est magnifique!

Jason Derulo & Luke Bryan To Appear On ‘CMT Crossroads’
Jason Derulo and Luke Bryan will shake up “CMT Crossroads” when the singers appear on the musical mash-up series this summer.

Jennifer Lopez Shares Her Reaction To Ben Affleck’s Back Tattoo
Jennifer Lopez was put on the spot by Andy Cohen on Monday night, when the late night Bravo host asked her on “Watch What Happens Live” for her opinion on Ben Affleck’s phoenix back tattoo.

Rolling Stones To Become Biggest Act To Play Cuba Since 1959 Revolution With Free Havana Show
The Rolling Stones say they will play a free concert in Havana on March 25, becoming the biggest act to play Cuba since its 1959 revolution.

Exclusive: Chris Rock’s Girl Scout Cookie Competitor Linda Dunn Speaks!
If one of Chris Rock’s routines from Sunday’s Oscars telecast is any proof, even celebrity parents have to deal with the cutthroat competition of Girl Scout cookie season.

Oscars Get 34.3 Million Viewers, Lowest Ratings Since 2008
Academy Awards viewership dipped to its lowest level since 2008 in a year where the movie industry’s ability to reflect the nation’s diversity was a central issue.

Stars Skip Oscars For Water Crisis Benefit In Flint
A benefit for residents affected by the lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint features some big names but is a grass-roots effort at its core, “Creed” director Ryan Coogler said Sunday.

Nina Parker On That Oscar Moment: ‘Stacey Dash Would Do Anything For A Check’
On Monday’s Access Hollywood Live, commentator Nina Parker discussed the memorable moment when Oscars host Chris Rock brought Stacey Dash onto the stage for a cameo.

Abe Vigoda’s Daughter Angry That Oscars Ignored Actor
Famously long rumored to be dead, beloved character actor Abe Vigoda died for real in January at age 94. But the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences didn’t seem to notice.

‘Jane The Virgin’ Q&A: Brett Dier
Jane and Michael are back together on The CW’s “Jane the Virgin.”

Neighbor Unaware He Shot Salma Hayek’s Dog, Authorities Say
Washington state authorities say Salma Hayek’s neighbor fired an air rifle at a dog that had come into his garage and fought with his dogs and didn’t realize he had struck the dog.

Sam Smith Apologizes To Dustin Lance Black For Oscars ‘Mix Up,’ Offers ‘Belated Congrats’
Sam Smith seems to have smoothed things over with Dustin Lance Black.

Oscars: Leonardo DiCaprio, ‘Spotlight’ Win Big; Chris Rock Comes Out Swinging
In an underdog win for a movie about an underdog profession, the newspaper drama “Spotlight” took best picture at the 88th Academy Awards on Sunday, where remarks on lack of diversity in Hollywood …

Oscars 2016: The Winners
Partial list of winners at Sunday’s 88th annual Academy Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

‘Deadpool’ Tops The Box Office Again
A group of ancient Egyptian deities couldn’t take down the merc with a mouth.

‘Fifty Shades’ Dominates Razzies With 5 Awards
“Fifty Shades of Grey” came out on top – or perhaps the bottom – at this year’s Razzies.

Adele Tweets Support To Leonardo DiCaprio Ahead Of Oscars
Adele is rooting for Leonardo DiCaprio to win his very first Oscar.

Elton John, Gaga give surprise concert day before Oscars
Elton John is indelibly connected with the Academy Awards for his long-running Oscar-night party.

Yoko Ono’s Son Announces She’s Been Released From Hospital
Yoko Ono’s son says his mother has been released from a New York City hospital after being treated for flu-like symptoms.

Kanye West Says Will Ferrell Has Reached ‘God Status’
Kanye West is apparently a BIG fan of Will Ferrell, taking to Twitter on Saturday to express his gratitude for the “Zoolander 2” actor.

Yoko Ono On The Mend After Hospitalization
Yoko Ono was hospitalized in New York City for flu-like symptoms, but is on the mend and the 83-year-old artist-singer should be released this weekend, her representative said.

Caitlyn Jenner Partners With MAC Cosmetics
Caitlyn Jenner is partnering with MAC Cosmetics on a limited-edition lipstick she helped create to benefit the company’s effort to improve the lives of transgender people.

Salma Hayek Mourns Death Of Her Dog Mozart
Salma Hayek is devastated.

An Oscar Win Can Boost A Career, But Not Always
On Sunday, Leonardo DiCaprio and Alicia Vikander are expected to win Academy Awards. On Monday, DiCaprio’s career might not look that different, but Vikander’s probably will.

Julie Plec Talks ‘The Vampire Diaries” Stefan Crossing Over To ‘The Originals’
It’s a big night for The CW on Friday, as Stefan Salvatore heads from “The Vampire Diaries” to “The Originals” for a crossover.

Access Hollywood’s Ultimate Oscars Guide 2016
Hollywood’s biggest night is almost here! From the stars to the style and everything in between, Access Hollywood has you covered for all things Oscar.

Clooney, Redmayne, Hart, Penn & More Read Mean Tweets For ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (Watch)
Jimmy Kimmel has released a new installment in his Mean Tweets series for “Jimmy Kimmel Live” – and it’s hilarious!

Exclusive: Mariah Carey Talks Possible Beyonce Duet & Remembering Whitney Houston
Does Mariah Carey have an epic duet in her future?

Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, & More To Perform At Academy Of Country Music Awards
Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Cam will perform at the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Vice President Joe Biden To Introduce Lady Gaga At The Oscars
Live from Los Angeles, introducing Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards, it’s Vice President Joe Biden.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Set To Reprise ‘Cruel Intentions’ Role In Pilot At NBC
Sarah Michelle Gellar is revisiting a familiar role.

Erin Andrews’ Father Says She Is A ‘Shell’ Of Her Former Self
The father of sportscaster Erin Andrews said Wednesday that his daughter is a shell of her former self after a stalker made secret nude recordings of her and posted the material on the Internet.

Adele Wins Big At Brit Awards, Vocalizes Support For Kesha
A tearful Adele was crowned queen of the British music scene – and banished memories of Grammy Awards sound glitches – with four prizes and a soulful performance at the Brit Awards on Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Snooki Says She ‘Blacked Out’ and ‘Lied’ on ‘Khloe’
Access Hollywood correspondent Scott Evans sat down with Nicole “Snooki” Pilozzi on Wednesday to get the real story behind her recent appearance on Khloe Kardashian’s new show “Kocktails with Khloe…

Megalyn E.K. Talks Taking Vixen To ‘Arrow’
Megalyn E.K. voiced Vixen in The CW Seed animated series of the same name, but on Wednesday night, she’s playing the character again – this time, on “Arrow.”

‘Creed’ Director Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monae & More Skipping Oscars For Flint Benefit
“Creed” director Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monae and other Hollywood celebrities have big plans for Oscar night. But they have nothing to do with the Academy Awards. Coogler and company w…

Madonna Makes Surprise Visits To Manila Children’s Shelters
Madonna made surprise visits to two Manila shelters for orphans and street children, taking selfies with kids a day before the pop star begins her two-night concert stint in the Philippine capital.

Celine Dion Pays Moving Tribute To Late Husband Rene Angelil: ‘We Will Always Be One’
Celine Dion paid a moving tribute to her late husband, Rene Angelil, during her return to the Las Vegas stage on Tuesday night.

Brit Awards 2016 Preview: Adele Up For Four Statues
Adele is hoping to put a glitch-marred Grammys performance behind her with triumph at British music’s Brit Awards.

Exclusive: Mariah Carey Talks Wedding Plans, New Music & That Ring!
Mariah Carey is living a “Sweet Sweet Fantasy.”

Celine Dion To Livestream Her Return To The Las Vegas Stage
Celine Dion is returning to the stage at Las Vegas Caesar’s Palace for the first time since the death of her husband, Rene Angelil.

Zack Snyder Posts Pic With ‘Aquaman’ Jason Momoa (With A Flash Costume In The Background)
Zack Snyder appears to have given fans a sneak peek at the costume for the big screen’s The Flash in a Twitter pic showing the director with Aquaman Jason Momoa.

Bill Cosby’s Wife Deposed
Bill Cosby’s wife answered questions under oath for lawyers in a Massachusetts defamation lawsuit brought against him by seven women who say he sexually assaulted them decades ago, and she will ans…

Jennifer Lopez Calls Her Twins ‘The Lights Of My Life’ In Heartwarming Birthday Post
Looks like eight is Jennifer Lopez’s new favorite number – at least until next year!

‘The People V. O.J.’ Star Sterling K. Brown: Darden’s Daughter Has Reached Out To Me
Sterling K. Brown may have won over a new fan with his portrayal of Christopher Darden on “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”

Taylor Swift Donates $250,000 To Kesha As ‘Show Of Support’ For Legal Fight Against Dr. Luke
Taylor Swift is giving some financial assistance to fellow pop star Kesha as she battles to get out of a contract with record producer Dr. Luke, whom she has accused of sexually assaulting her.

Adam Rodriguez Talks Jane & Professor Jonathan’s Date On ‘Jane The Virgin’
Jane Villanueva is hot for teacher on The CW’s “Jane the Virgin.”

‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Begins Filming, Adds Benicio Del Toro & Laura Dern
“Star Wars: Episode VIII” has begun filming and has added Benicio del Toro and Laura Dern to its cast.

Taylor Swift Wins Best Pop Vocal At Grammys Pre-Telecast
Taylor Swift won the first Grammy of the night for her best-selling “1989” album in the Grammys pre-telecast Monday.

The Winners List: Grammys 2016
Music’s biggest night of the year and the 2016 Grammy nominees and winners that made it unforgettable:

Rihanna Skips Grammy Performance Due To Illness
Rihanna was a no-show at the Grammys because of illness.

Lady Gaga On David Bowie Tribute: Most Difficult Thing I’ve Done
Lady Gaga says paying tribute to the late David Bowie at the Grammys is probably the most challenging thing she’s done in career because the icon influenced her greatly and helped shape her identity.

Adele’s Return To Grammy Stage Marred By Sound Problems
Adele made what should have been her triumphant return to the Grammys, but the mega-selling singer’s performance proved a disappointment to TV viewers when it was plagued by sound problems.

Grammys: Taylor Swift Takes Home Top Award, Kendrick Lamar Wins 5
Taylor Swift’s official switch from country to pop with her multi-hit, best-selling “1989” album brought the singer her second Grammy Award win for album of the year.

Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift & Alabama Shakes Among Big Winners At Grammys
Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and Alabama Shakes were the biggest winners at a Grammy Awards ceremony that, due to the recent deaths of some seminal stars, felt as much a tribute to music’s past as …

Ronda Rousey Says She Had Suicidal Thoughts After Her Upset Loss To Holly Holm
Ronda Rousey may be her own toughest opponent.

Grammy Awards Ratings: 25 Million Tuned In
Monday’s Grammys telecast missed a beat with the TV audience, delivering a seven-year low in viewership.

Denise Matthews, 80s Singer, Actress Known As Vanity, Dies
Vanity, a Prince protege who renounced her sexy stage persona to become a Christian minister, has died. She was 57.

Gerard Butler To Serve As Grand Marshal For Daytona 500
Actor Gerard Butler will serve as grand marshal and give the command to “start your engines” for the Feb. 21 Daytona 500.

David Bowie’s Son Throws Possible Shade At Lady Gaga’s Grammys Performance
It seems not everyone was impressed with Lady Gaga’s David Bowie tribute – including David Bowie’s own son.

Vanessa Hudgens’ Instagram Post Draws Attention Of Arizona Authorities
A heart carved into red rock on Valentine’s Day is drawing the attention of Arizona authorities who are investigating to see if actress Vanessa Hudgens is the culprit.

‘Guardians Of The Galaxy, Vol. 2’ Begins Production
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is in production.

Duchess of Cambridge Raises Mental Health Issues As Guest Editor
The Duchess of Cambridge is trying to shatter the stigma attached to mental health issues as she guest edits an edition of the Huffington Post.

‘Arrow’: Charlotte Ross Previews High Stakes For Donna & Lance
Just like her daughter Felicity, Donna Smoak has found love on The CW’s “Arrow.”

‘Supernatural’s’ Misha Collins On Playing ‘Lustiel,’ Giving Back
Still unbeknownst to “Supernatural’s” Winchester brothers, Lucifer is out of his cage and in the vessel of Castiel.

Exclusive: Shaun White Confirms Intention To Compete In 2018 Winter Olympics
Shaun White is ready to take another run at Olympic gold!

Killer Mike Sparks Controversy At Bernie Sanders Rally
When rapper Killer Mike spoke before Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at an Atlanta rally on Tuesday night, he sparked controversy by telling supporters that “a uterus doesn’t qualify you to be presiden…

Jury Acquits Ohio Man Of Stalking Gwyneth Paltrow
A jury acquitted an Ohio man on Wednesday of stalking Gwyneth Paltrow after prosecutors said he sent her dozens of unsolicited letters and gifts in recent years.

Exclusive: Kanye West ‘Did Not Yell’ At ‘SNL’ Staff, Was ‘Completely Blindsided’ By Unexpected Set Changes
Kanye West’s reported “Saturday Night Live” outburst may have been blown out of proportion.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s Mobile Game Debuts At No. 1
Move over, Kim Kardashian.

‘Mob Wives’ Star Angela ‘Big Ang’ Raiola Has Died
Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, the raspy-voiced bar owner who gained fame on the reality TV series “Mob Wives,” died early Thursday, nearly a year after being diagnosed with throat cancer. She was 55.

Cosby Files Breach-Of-Contract Suit Against Woman Whose 2005 Sexual Assault Accusation Led To Recent Arrest
Bill Cosby has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against a woman whose 2005 sexual-assault accusation led to his recent arrest.

Adele ‘Cried Pretty Much All Day’ After Grammys Performance
Adele said her Grammy performance woes prompted a day’s worth of tears.

Caitlyn Jenner: Not Telling My Father About My Gender Identity ‘Will Always Haunt Me’
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner says not telling her father the truth about her gender identity “will always haunt me.”

Joseph Fiennes Defends Being Cast As Michael Jackson
Joseph Fiennes is defending himself in the wake of criticism after being cast as Michael Jackson in an upcoming half-hour TV special, acknowledging the topic is “sensitive” but never intending it t…

‘Orphan Black’ Season 4 Premiere Date Announced
The “Orphan Black” Season 4 premiere date has been announced.

Angelina Jolie On Work-Life Balance & Motherhood: ‘I Never Wanted To Have A Baby’
Between bites of spicy Cambodian curry and fried fish with rice, Angelina Jolie Pitt explains how this tiny country with a tumultuous past changed the course of her life.

‘Blade Runner’ Sequel Announces Release Date
The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” now has a release date. Alcon Entertainment announced Thursday that it will be land in theaters on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in January…

NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’ Gets Premiere Date
NBC has announced the premiere date for its next live musical.

Fashion Week: Lady Gaga Walks In Marc Jacobs Show To Close Out NYFW
The Associated Press is all over New York Fashion Week, from the runway designs to the celebrity-filled front rows. Here are some recent highlights:

Amazon Acquires Woody Allen’s Latest Film
Amazon has acquired Woody Allen’s latest movie, adding one of film’s biggest names to its growing slate of original titles.

‘Game Of Thrones” Melisandre Attends Seth Meyers’ Baby Shower
Seth Meyers learned a valuable lesson on Thursday night – don’t invite Melisandre from “Game of Thrones” to your baby shower.

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 22 Cast To Be Revealed Next Month
“Dancing with the Stars” Season 22 is on the way, and ballroom fanatics will learn who is set to compete for mirrorball glory next month.

Harper Lee, ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Author, Dies At 89
Harper Lee, the elusive novelist whose child’s-eye view of racial injustice in a small Southern town, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” became standard reading for millions of young people and an Oscar-winn…

Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart To Host 2016 MTV Movie Awards
The MTV Movie Awards is going all out for its 25th anniversary, and Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson are leading the way!

‘The Originals’: Riley Voelkel On The Danger Freya’s In, Bonding With Klaus & Elijah
Freya Mikaelson is about to find herself in a very dangerous situation thanks to her brother’s nutty ex-girlfriend, Aurora, on “The Originals.”

Spencer Pratt Apologizes For Comparing ‘The Hills’ Getting Canceled To 9/11
Spencer Pratt is sorry for taking “The Hills” too seriously.

‘Grimm’ Stars Talk Monroe’s Uncle’s Visit, Grimm Gala
A new visitor is coming to Portland on Friday night’s “Grimm” on NBC – Monroe’s Uncle Felix.

Kesha Loses Bid To Be Freed From Contract With Dr. Luke
Watching tearfully from a courtroom audience, pop star Kesha lost a bid Friday to be freed from her contract with a top record producer she says drugged, sexually abused and psychologically torment…

Usher, Demi Lovato, Yolanda Adams & The Band Perry To Honor Ray Charles At White House
Usher, Demi Lovato, Yolanda Adams and The Band Perry are among the contemporary artists heading to the White House to celebrate the late Ray Charles.

Saoirse Ronan Makes Stage Debut On Broadway’s ‘Deep End’
Not too long ago, Saoirse Ronan found herself face-to-face on a red carpet with mega star Jennifer Lopez.

Lucy Liu Honored At Harvard For Humanitarian Work
Actress Lucy Liu has been honored at Harvard for her humanitarian work.

Harper Lee Laid To Rest At Private Funeral In Alabama Town That Inspired ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
The author of the American classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” was laid to rest Saturday, in a private ceremony attended by only the closest of friends and family, a reflection of how she had lived.

Ryan Reynolds Spoofs Kanye West’s Leaked ‘Saturday Night Live’ Audio As Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds has bad news for “Deadpool” fans, but he’s still bringing the laughs.

‘Deadpool’ Dominates Box Office Again With $55 Million In 2nd Week
Marvel’s R-rated antihero smash “Deadpool” continued to dominate movie theaters over the weekend, earning an estimated $55 million and trouncing a trio of newcomers.