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Producer: Rihanna Back In The Studio

March 8, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Rihanna is back in the studio recording new material, producer Adonis Shropshire told entertainment site Hip Hollywood.

According to the producer, who has won Grammys for his work with artists such as Usher and Mariah Carey, Rihanna is using music as a refuge while dealing with the ongoing court case against her boyfriend, Chris Brown.

‘Bachelor’ Star Melissa Rycroft Joining ‘Dancing’

March 8, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“The Bachelor” star Melissa Rycroft will join “Dancing With the Stars” for the ABC show’s Monday premiere, Access Hollywood has confirmed, although ABC would not confirm the news yet.

‘Watchmen’ Eyes No. 1 With $55.7M Box Office

March 8, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“Watchmen” clocked in with $55.7 million in ticket sales to claim the top spot at the box office, making director Zack Snyder’s comic book adaptation about a team of twisted superheros the biggest opening of 2009 so far.

Still, it was not quite as big as the $70 million take of Snyder’s “300” in 2007.

Britney Spears Visits Sick Kids In Miami Hospital

March 8, 2009

MIAMI, Fla.

Just hours before taking the stage, pop singer Britney Spears made a surprise visit to a group of sick children at Miami Children’s Hospital.

The 27-year-old Spears posed for photos with the children on Saturday.

Dakota Fanning Confirmed For ‘New Moon’

March 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

After weeks of speculation, Dakota Fanning has officially joined the cast of “New Moon,” Summit Entertainment confirmed to Access Hollywood on Saturday.

The 15-year-old actress, currently starring in Summit’s “Push,” will play the role of Jane, a member of the Italian Volturi vampires in the “Twilight” sequel.

‘Watchmen’ Sees $25.1M Opening Day

March 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Who watches the “Watchmen?”

Audiences answered that question on Friday to the tune of $25.1 million at the box office for the highly anticipated superhero film.

Jimmy Kimmel & Sarah Silverman Break Up Again

March 7, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have split for a second time, Us Weekly reported.

And according to the mag, the reunited comedians – who first broke up in July 2008 after five years of dating and heated up again last fall – likely won’t be getting back together.

Dwayne Johnson Talks Getting Physical In ‘Witch Mountain’

March 7, 2009

by Jim Kiernan

He still might be best known as a man of action, but don’t plan on calling Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” anymore. Years after completing his mission of conquering the WWE wrestling circuit, Johnson has a new one — conquering the box office.

“I love physicality and it’s been a while since I have gone back to the genre because I was just waiting for the right opportunity,” Dwayne told AccessHollywood.com’s Dish of Salt, Laura Saltman, in an interview about his latest film, “The Race to Witch Mountain.” “The action in this was a great opportunity for me to kick some ass.”

Julia Roberts On Her Sexy ‘Duplicity’ Role: ‘I’m Like The G-Rated Actress!’

March 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Julia Roberts has plenty of successful romantic comedy roles under her belt – but in an interview with Access Hollywood’s Tony Potts on Friday, she said she’s never kissed so much in a film as she does in her latest, “Duplicity.”

“I don’t think so,” she said, adding that it was easier thanks to reuniting with “Closer” co-star Clive Owen.

Do Chris Brown & Rihanna Have A $10M Deal In The Works?

March 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

With Chris Brown’s arraignment on charges of assault and criminal threats delayed until April 6, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Thursday that the singer’s management team is working toward rehabbing his image with a possible deal with Rihanna.