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Emma, Daniel & Rupert Return to NYC With Their Latest Harry

10 July 2009 8:00 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

The cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hit New York City last night to show off their film to the eagerly awaiting American audience. Emma Watson led the show with her impeccable fashion sense, but luckily this time she skipped any wardrobe malfunctions as she chatted about hoping her college roommate isn't a huge Harry Potter fan . Emma was flanked by Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint who were joined by fans like Michelle Trachtenberg and Lance Bass. Great news for the latest in the Harry Potter franchise - the movie is supposedly on track for a great opening weekend at the box office even though we're still a week away from its release. View 30 Photos › To see more from the premiere including Vanessa Williams, Lance Bass, Michelle Trachtenberg, Chevy Chase just read more. View 30 Photos › Images include: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Vanessa Williams, Lance Bass, Michelle Trachtenberg,

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'Harry Potter' Stars Go to New York for 'Half-Blood Prince' U.S. Premiere

10 July 2009 1:18 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Two days after a stormy world premiere in London, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" stopped by the famed Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City for a U.S. premiere. Attending the special screening event held specifically on Thursday, July 9, its cast and crew were greeted by blue skies and rabid fans.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright and Rupert Grint all came out for the star-studded premiere. But, they weren't the only cast members coming. Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Warwick Davis and Freddie Stroma were also spotted joining the celebration.

At the red carpet some of the cast made time to address how difficult it is to have to do a romantic scene with the co-star they have worked together since they were young. To MTV, Watson shared on her experience of romancing co-star Grint on screen. "It was really awkward. Rupert's like my brother, so it just felt very,

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'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince' Stars Talk 'Snogging' At NYC Premiere

9 July 2009 8:46 AM, PDT | From MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news

'Rupert's like my brother, so it just felt very, very strange,' Emma Watson tells MTV News of kissing Rupert Grint.

By Eric Ditzian

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint attend the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" premiere at Ziegfeld Theatre on Thursdsay in New York City

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

New York — Two days after braving torrential rainstorms at the London premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the stars crossed the Atlantic and were greeted by blue skies and rabid fans during the NYC premiere at the famed Ziegfeld Theatre.

Fans arrived as early as 4 a.m. to catch a glimpse of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and others, and each star made sure to greet the onlookers, signing posters and posing for pictures, before stepping in front of the flashing lights and outstretched microphones on the carpet itself.

"It's like traveling with the Beatles,

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Who Is Trey Lorenz, Mariah Carey's Singing Partner On 'I'll Be There'?

7 July 2009 4:18 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news

Singer, who performed at Michael Jackson memorial, has a long association with Mimi.

By Gil Kaufman

Trey Lorenz performs at the Michael Jackson public memorial service at the Staples Center Tuesday in Los Angeles

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

The memorial service for Michael Jackson on Tuesday brought out a galaxy of stars who paid tribute to the King of Pop at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, from Usher and Jennifer Hudson to Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. But some may have wondered, "Who was that singing 'I'll Be There' with Mariah Carey?"

His name is Trey Lorenz and he's a 40-year-old singer from Florence, South Carolina, who is a longtime friend and collaborator of Carey's. He duetted with her on the 1992 cover of the song, which debuted on "MTV Unplugged" and became a #1 hit single for the diva.

Lorenz met Carey while in his junior year

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Williams: Lohan found 'Ugly Betty' role hard

24 June 2009 6:08 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Vanessa Williams has admitted that Lindsay Lohan found her guest spot on Ugly Betty hard work. The Mean Girls star has featured in four episodes of the Us show this past season as Betty’s (America Ferrera) high school nemesis Kimmie Keegan. Williams, who plays Wilhelmina Slater on the series, said that the 23-year-old was not used to the fast-paced television production schedule and believes that the experience taught her a lesson in work ethics, Contactmusic reports. She said: "It takes 10 days to do one episode of Ugly Betty and we (more)

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Lohan Found Ugly Betty Hard Work

24 June 2009 9:11 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Lindsay Lohan discovered the meaning of hard work when she filmed her cameo role in U.S. TV series Ugly Betty, according to her co-star Vanessa Williams.

The Mean Girls actress appeared in four episodes of the comedy series last year as Betty's former childhood enemy Kimmie Keegan.

Lohan was reportedly shocked at how hard the cast members have to work to produce each installment, compared to the laid-back pace of movie sets.

And Williams believes the experience taught the film star a valuable lesson.

She says, "It takes 10 days to do one episode of Ugly Betty and we work gruelling, gruelling hours because we've got a lot of production, which you can tell. You watch for an hour and you see the production on stage, you see how intricate our episodes are.

"You know, we don't have the luxury that the film world has, or the time. She (Lohan) was on for three, I guess three episodes or so, and she got a taste of what it's like to be on our set."

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In Pictures: Sam Fine's The Basics of Beauty DVD Launch Party

22 June 2009 8:28 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Arlenis Sosa attending Sam Fine's "The Basics of Beauty" DVD launch party in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos. RuPaul, Wendy Williams attending Sam Fine's "The Basics of Beauty" DVD launch party in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Vanessa Williams attending Sam Fine's "The Basics of Beauty" DVD launch party in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos. Joan Smalls attending Sam Fine's "The Basics of Beauty" DVD launch party in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos. 06/18/2009 - Iman, Sam FIne, Deborah Cox, Vanessa Williams - Sam Fine's "The Basics of Beauty" DVD Launch Party

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2009 Teen Choice Awards Nominees List in TV

15 June 2009 8:30 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

"Gossip Girl" has a big chance to walk out with multiple prizes at this year's Teen Choice Awards after getting 10 nominations, both for the series and the cast. Almost all the main actors such as Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, Leighton Meester and Blake Lively grab one each. The CW series is one of the top scorers of the whole nominations list after "Twilight" which dominates with 12 nods.

Right behind "Gossip Girl" in terms of number is "American Idol". Scoring 7 nominations in total, the reality singing competition earns among others through its judge Simon Cowell, host Ryan Seacrest, and two recent contestants, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. It additionally takes the nomination for Choice Tour.

Also pocketing noms are Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato who score through their Disney shows, "Hannah Montana" and "Sonny with a Chance" respectively. Miley in particular has 10 nods when accumulated with the feature movie version of "Hannah". She tweeted,

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Williams Thankful For Ugly Betty Move

15 June 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Vanessa Williams is relieved the Ugly Betty set has relocated to New York from Los Angeles - because she can spend more time with her family.

The first two seasons of the hit show were filmed in L.A. before shooting relocated to Manhattan last year.

And Williams, who plays Wilhelmina Slater, is thankful she can now live in her native city, because she found it unbearable spending so much time away from her four children.

She says, "I benefit too because all my kids are in New York. My two older girls (Melanie, 22, and Jillian, 20) are at college there, my son (Devin, 16) is in high school and Sasha is in third grade. So now I'm up in the morning and driving my kids to school. I pick them up in the evening and I can bring them home and cook for them.

"I've always wanted to have my children around. And if I'm not there in person, I'm constantly talking to them on my BlackBerry... My kids still sleep in my bed when they're scared and they want a snuggle. I love the closeness that I have with all my children."

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Watch the NewNowNext Awards now!

13 June 2009 5:54 PM, PDT | From AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news

NewNowNext Awards! Don't worry this isn't the Emmys! This is a tongue-in-cheek awards show celebrating what's hot hot hot in queer and queer-friendly entertainment and pop culture.

The presenters and nominees this year include Cheyenne Jackson, Christian Siriano, Ongina, RuPaul, Vanessa Williams, Robert Verdi and more.

The show is debuting on Logo tonight, but you can also watch it here in three parts:

2009 Nnn Awards Part 1

2009 Nnn Awards Part 2

2009 Nnn Awards Part 3

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In Pictures: 'Vanessa Williams' Listening Party For Her New Album'

8 June 2009 8:55 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Vanessa Williams' listening party for her new album The Real Thing at Greenhouse in New York on June 3, 2009. Photo copyright by Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos. Vanessa Williams' listening party for her new album The Real Thing at Greenhouse in New York on June 3, 2009. Photo copyright by Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos. Vanessa Williams' listening party for her new album The Real Thing at Greenhouse in New York on June 3, 2009. Photo copyright by Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos. Vanessa Williams' listening party for her new album The Real Thing at Greenhouse in New York on June 3, 2009. Photo copyright by Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos. Vanessa Williams' listening party

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Vanessa Williams To Guest At Listening Party For The Real Thing 6/3 In NYC

28 May 2009 3:19 PM, PDT | From BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news

Vanessa Williams will be guest of honor at a special listening party for her new CD "The Real Thing" benefiting LIFEbeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS. The event, which includes an open bar, takes place Wednesday, June 3, from 8:30-11 Pm at Greenhouse, 150 Varick Street (at Vandam). Advance tickets are $20 and may be purchased at www.lifebeat.org or by calling 212-352-3101 (ask for the Vanessa Williams Red Carpet Event); tickets at the door, if available, will be $25.

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Britney Spears Shoots Fake Perfume Ad For Logo's NewNowNext Awards

27 May 2009 3:21 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news

'She's having fun with her gay audience, because she's an official gay icon,' Logo's Christopher Willey says.

By Eric Ditzian

Britney Spears in Logo's "Mo Perfume" ad

Photo: Logo

Britney Spears already has a popular perfume line, but sales might skyrocket if her newest scent makes it into stores: a fragrance called 'Mo that carries the tantalizing tagline "One spray and the gays will run your way!"

Too bad 'Mo — and the video promoting it — is a spoof, part of the viral-marketing campaign for the Logo network's NewNowNext awards show. MTV News called up the brains behind the clip to get the inside scoop about how the project came together and why Brit decided to take part.

"She's having fun with her gay audience, because she's an official gay icon at such a young and tender age," said Christopher Willey, a Logo executive producer. (Logo and MTV are both owned by Viacom.

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In Pictures: '2nd Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards'

24 May 2009 7:39 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Rebecca Glasscock attending the 2nd Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards at the Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos Erin Foley attending the 2nd Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards at the Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos Stephen Guarino attending the 2nd Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards at the Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos Vanessa Williams attending the 2nd Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards at the Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel in New York City. Photo copyright by Janet Mayer / PR Photos

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Williams Is 'Too Old' For Broadway

21 May 2009 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams would love to star in a Broadway musical - but fears she is "too old" for a singing and dancing role.

The 46-year-old has juggled a successful music career with acting roles and has enjoyed several turns on the New York stage - including a stint in the Tony Award-nominated production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods in 2002.

Williams still hankers after another shot at musical stardom - and her biggest regret is never being given the chance to perform in Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story.

She tells U.S. talk show host Larry King, "I would love to go back to Broadway. My favourite is Broadway, because I get a chance to do it every night, sing, dance, act, play a role, work with a fantastic ensemble, and make it new and fresh and different each night.

"I have seen (West Side Story) twice. It's one of my favourite shows. I love the music. I never got a chance to play any of that. That was one of the roles I would have loved to sink my teeth into. I'm too old (now). I'm 46."

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ABC Announces Primetime 2009-2010 Programming Slate

19 May 2009 6:23 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

ABC unveiled its 2009-2010 primetime schedule this morning and here is the full press release:

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, today outlined ABC's plans for next season and unveiled the network's 2009-10 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

New fall and midseason series include "Cougar Town," "The Deep End," "Eastwick," "Flash Forward," "The Forgotten," "Hank," "Happy Town," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Shark Tank" and "V."

"Better Off Ted," "Castle," "Scrubs" and "True Beauty" join previously announced returning series "America's Funniest Home Videos," "The Bachelor," "Brothers & Sisters," "Dancing with the Stars," "Desperate Housewives," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," "Grey's Anatomy," "Lost," "Private Practice," "Supernanny," "Ugly Betty," "Wife Swap" and 20/20. "Saturday Night College Football" will also return.

"Our focus is always on delivering the best stories with the most memorable characters on TV, whether that's established audience favorites or innovative new shows," said McPherson.

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Gays of our Lives (May 19, 2009)

18 May 2009 5:43 PM, PDT | From AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news

This week, thanks to my editor Michael Jensen, I have an interview with Greek star Gregory Michael conducted last January at the Television Critics Association Winter Tour. Thanks, Michael!

Table Of Contents

Feature: Interview With Gregory Michael

Gool Theatre

In My Humble Opinion (Imho)

Scoops & Spoilers

Gool Newsbeat

Bits & Pieces

Ratings & Rankings

Snapshots

Soap Stud Of The Week

Question Of The Week

Greek’s Gregory Michael Plays Gay Again

Many AfterElton.com readers are familiar with Michael from his three years on steamy supernatural soap Dante’s Cove, while some, including this columnist, may even recognize him from his stint in 2003 on As The World Turns. Below we chat with the handsome actor about how he feels about his new role as Grant, Calvin’s love interest on the college comedy-drama Greek, his time on Dante’s Cove – and more!

AfterElton.com: How did you end up on the show?

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Tuesday Top Ten: The Best of 1984

16 May 2009 4:13 AM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

For no reason whatsoever I have declared today 1984 day! It's a 25th Anniversary Jamboree or some such. (Don't ask questions. Just go with it) Herewith a tripled top ten: What the public liked, what Oscar liked, what I liked from the year that was. All movie title links go to their Netflix page in case you're interested in giving them a looksie. First a little historical entertainment context: Vanessa Williams was not starring on Ugly Betty but resigning her Miss America tiara due to nude photos (the more things change...), Ricky Martin was a new member of Menudo, people were just discovering what Madonna looked like on MTV, and Scarlett Johansson was fresh out of the womb.

What Oscar Liked

The Oscar nominees for Best Picture were the Mozart bio Amadeus (11 noms / 8 wins), the legendary David Lean's swan song A Passage to India (11 noms / 2 wins), Roland Joffé's war

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'Ugly Betty' Star Vanessa Williams Premieres 'Just Friends' Music Video

14 May 2009 11:11 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Vanessa Williams comes out promoting her new single "Just Friends" by debuting a music video for it. The Wihelmina Slater of "Ugly Betty" is captured, in the video directed by Mike Ruiz, wearing a black outfit and performing the ballad song.

"Just Friends" is a new track penned and produced by Babyface. It is confirmed to serve as the first single from Vanessa's next studio album entitled "The Real Thing", which is set to come out in America on June 2.

Aside from featuring "Just Friends", Vanessa Willams' new record will also include another Babyface-written song titled "Loving You". In addition to those fresh songs, it will list cover versions of tracks originally recorded by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers and Bebel Gilberto.

Vanessa Williams' "Just Friends" music video:

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Nominees of 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Announced

14 May 2009 8:43 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Those included as the nominees of the 36th Annual Daytime Emmys have been announced. Noticeably missing from the list is "The View" and 'Daytime's Leading Lady' Susan Lucci. But the former indeed pockets a nod for its host ensemble in the category of Talk Show Host.

Plump with two nominations under their belts are "Rachael Ray", "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and "Live with Regis and Kelly". All three of them compete against each other under the category of Talk Show/Entertainment and their hosts are in the run for Talk Show Host along with "The View" ladies Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd, and Barbara Walters.

The lifetime achievement award meanwhile, goes to PBS' "Sesame Street" for its 40 years of educating and entertaining children.

Overall PBS is the front runner with 56 nods, ahead of ABC with 50, syndicated programming with 49, CBS with 30 and NBC with 20.

The nominations were made

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