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Obama To Go Prime Time Before Election

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Barack Obama has purchased a half-hour of prime time television just before the presidential election, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

According to documents viewed by Access, the Democratic presidential candidate spent $891,250 at NBC and $961,000 at CBS for a half-hour of airtime starting at 8 PM on October 29.

Tyler Perry unveils new studio in Atlanta

AP - Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio Saturday on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta. more »

Tyler Perry unveils TV/film studio in Atlanta

AP - Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio Saturday on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta. His renewed commitment to the city came after he once flirted with departing. Perry said he had considered leaving Atlanta for good after neighbors complained about noise and traffic at his old studio in a neighborhood close to downtown. more »

Appreciation: Newman was among rare breed of star

AP - Paul Newman couldn't have existed today — at least, not the way we came to know him. more »

Charlize Theron Disses 'The Hills,' Hints At 'Hancock' Sequel

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron says she may have starred in a stinker or two, but none of her films are as bad as MTV reality drama "The Hills."

"I watched a couple episodes," she told MTV News. "Why is it so big? It's about nothing!

McCain Camp Calls Fey's Palin Impersonation 'Sexist,' Cindy McCain Slams 'View'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In a war of words reminiscent of Vice President Dan Quayle taking on television character Murphy Brown in the 1992 presidential election, John McCain's camp is slamming Tina Fey's impersonation of Governor Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," while Cindy McCain is calling out the ladies of "The View."

CBS Slams McCain For Unauthorized Use Of Couric In Ad

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- John McCain has repeatedly used music for his campaign without artist's permission, and now he's using network newscasters without their permission.

A source close to Couric told Access Hollywood the CBS news anchor was not happy after a McCain ad surfaced using an unauthorized portion of a CBS news segment with Couric addressing sexism in the 2008 Presidential campaign.

Jada Pinkett Smith: Will Has A Crush On Michelle Obama!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As Barack Obama continues his historic run for President, talk has already started on who should play the senator in the movie - and Will Smith says he might be game.

"I gotta get the rights to the story," Will told Access Hollywood on Thursday at the premiere of wife Jada Pinkett Smith's new film, "The Women." "I'll make the decision in about two months as soon as he writes the ending."

But it's Barack's wife, Michelle, that Will's really interested in, Jada revealed.

Access Top 10: All-Time Comic Book Movie Men

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- With "The Dark Knight" seeking to top the box office for a fourth straight week and comic book buzz still on a lingering Comic-Con high, it's time to count down the top 10 comic book movie males of all time.

Forbes: Jennifer Aniston Earned More Than Angelina Jolie in 2007

Will Smith ($80 million!) and Cameron Diaz ($50 million!) were named the top Hollywood moneymakers more »