HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- 2008 was the first year that we began writing about music on AccessHollywood.com and what a fun year it has been!
From the experimental sounds of new artists like Santogold and The Ting Tings, to huge epic albums from major artists like Coldplay and Beyonce, it's been a wonderful year in music.
Our writers submitted their picks for the top albums and singles of the year, so check out our collective picks.... after the jump!
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Another top artist is premiering music online. MySpace Music exclusively debuted Kanye West's much-anticipated forthcoming album, "808s & Heartbreak" earlier today. Fans are able to stream the album in its entirety for free on MySpace Music.
This official premiere comes days before the album hits stores on Monday, November 24. Kanye West's MySpace profile features the latest music, videos and news.
"808s & Heartbreak," West's fourth album, is set to follow the pace set by his first three land-mark #1 releases - 2004's "The College Dropout," 2005's "Late Registration" and last year's "Graduation." The first two albums generated a total of six Grammy Awards, including consecutive wins for Best Rap Album of 2004 and 2005, and Best Rap Song of 2004 ("Jesus Walks") and 2005 ("Diamonds From Sierra Leone").
more »LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Entertainment Weekly has named its "10 Breakout Stars of 2008" and the list includes an actor who wants to suck your blood, a singer looking for a boy from America, a tween star known to hang out with three brothers - and even a dog who lives the good life in the 90210.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, is a "Gossip Girl" star heading to the planned "Melrose Place spin-off? What trait did Knox Pitt-Jolie get from his dad? And, a "When Harry Met Sally" scene-stealer has died.
Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!
more »LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kanye West will not face felony charges following an incident at Los Angeles International Airport where he was arrested after a scuffle between himself, his bodyguard and a photographer and cameraman on September 11, a spokesperson for the LA County District Attorney confirmed to Access Hollywood.
more »Celebrities flocked to Calvin Klein's 40th Anniversary party in Manhattan. The $3 million fete was held at the High Line, a former elevated rail line that's been converted into a park on the city's west side. (20 photos) view photos »
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Following the news of Estelle Getty's death, some of her Hollywood counterparts are reacting to the sad news.
Among those remembering Estelle were her "Golden Girls" co-stars Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Betty White.
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"I will miss her," Bea Arthur tells Us of her late co-star Estelle Getty more »