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Kris Allen Crowned The New 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kris Allen is the new "American Idol."

Just under 100 million votes -- a new world record according to "Idol," were cast last night, but in the end, it was 23-year-old Kris Allen, from Conway, Ark. who walked home with the title of the Season 8 "American Idol."

Alec Baldwin's '30 Rock' Offer To Michelle Obama

NEW YORK, New York -- Barack Obama may be the Commander In Chief, but it's his wife who has an open invitation to appear on NBC's "30 Rock."

What kind of character does Alec think Michelle could play on the show?

He's Just Not That Into You Tops Box Office

The romantic comedy rakes in $27.5 million more »

Alec Baldwin Returns To 'Saturday Night Live' With Jonas Brothers In Tow

NEW YORK, NY -- "Saturday Night Live" has lined up a very special guest host for Valentine's Day -- Alec Baldwin.

On February 14, "SNL" will pair the 14-time veteran host and Emmy Award Winner with first-time musical guests, The Jonas Brothers.

Steve Martin Excited For 'Pink Panther 2'

Steve Martin talks about how excited he was to step back into the shoes of Inspector Clouseau. But will there be a "Pink Panther 3?" (04:20) watch video »

Access Exclusive: Steve Martin To Present At Oscars With Tina Fey

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - the people behind the Oscars - were hoping to keep this year's award presenters under wraps.

But during an interview with Steve Martin to promote his new film, "The Pink Panther 2," the legendary comedian let it slip that he will be presenting an award at this year's Oscars on February 22.

Universal Looking For Next McLovin

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Awkward teens, this could be your big chance.

Universal Pictures is currently searching for a young male to play "Edward," a high school senior in an upcoming comedy starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.

Dish of Salt: Top Ten TV Quotes Of Last Week (Nov. 24)

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- What so funny about Paris Hilton's breakup, Sarah Palin's seven million dollar book deal and Danny Bonaduce's new reality show? Our TV expert, Laura the "Dish of Salt" Saltman breaks it down in her Top Ten TV quotes of the week.

#10 - "Apparently they ran out of video tape and figured why bother anymore?"
-- ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

Jimmy Kimmel on the news that Paris Hilton and her boyfriend Benji Madden have broken up.

#9 -- "At my house you can do both... Cuddling and 'Sports Center.'"
-- CBS's "Two And A Half Men"

Charlie Harper to his latest girlfriend who he is annoyed to find out doesn't have a TV in her bedroom.

More quotes inside...

TV Guide's 2008 'Hot List: 30 Smokin' Reasons To Love TV'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Some of your favorite television shows may have recently gotten the axe, but TV Guide has a full DVR's worth of reasons to keep you tuning in.

The magazine released its 2008 "Hot List: 30 Smokin' Reasons To Love TV" on Monday and privileged and lecherous plaid skirt-wearing teens, a serial killer with a conscious, celeb pals of Tina Fey, Rosie O'Donnell's former-verbal sparring partner and even the ground that many stars have mamboed across have made the list.

Maureen McCormick Talks Past Drug Use & Dating Michael Jackson

NEW YORK, NY -- Maureen McCormick was the idol of thousands of teenage girls in the '70s as Marcia Brady. But though she portrayed the squeaky clean beauty on the family comedy, her real life has been filled with drama.

In a new interview with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Maureen addressed a host of rumors, including one suggesting she had a fling with her "Brady" sister and dating Michael Jackson.

But first, she tackled her past drug use.