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Real or Wax: Which One is the Real Dame Helen Mirren?

Will the real Dame Helen Mirren please step forward? The Oscar-winning actress posed alongside her wax figure and her replica was almost identical. Dressed in red, Mirren is on the right while her wax figure is in a gorgeous gown on the left. The waxwork was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, England. Read More »

Donald Trump on the Racy Miss USA Photos: I Have No Problem With It

The Miss USA Pageant is getting flack for a series of sexy pictures they just released of this year's contestants. Pageant owner Donald Trump is now defending the racy photos, telling ET he has "no problem with it." "The Miss USA Pageant and the Miss Universe Pageant just got renewed for three years by NBC, the ratings have been terrific," Trump tells "The Insider." "We are in a different age. They are a little bit sexy but I'll tell you what -- everybody's watching so I have no problems with it.  If you look at Miss America, it's now off network television and we're doing better than ever so I really have no problem with it." Read More »

ET’s Leonard Maltin and More Step Out for ‘Accessories for Success’ Event

ET's Leonard Maltin joined Jackie Collins, Amber Valletta and more at the Guild of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles' Accessories for Success luncheon and fashion show. "What could be more important than mentoring and setting a good example for young people? It's crucial ... ensuring that young people have role models and a good path to follow," Maltin said. The event, held at the famed Beverly Hills Hotel on April 27, featured the latest fashions from Neiman Marcus. Valletta emceed the event, in which iconic actress Shirley Maclaine presented an award. Collins co-chaired the event along with Joanna Poitier, wife of Oscar winner Sidney Poitier. Read More »

Tiger Woods Says ‘It’s Too Early to Say’ if Family will Go to US Open

After suffering from a neck injury, Tiger Woods says he hopes to be back on the green in July for the 2010 US Open in Pebble Beach, Calif. In a transcript posted by USA Today of Woods' Monday press conference, the pro golfer is asked if his neck injury is in connection with his peculiar car accident over Thanksgiving weekend last year, to which he responds, "Zero connection." Woods' family did not join him in Georgia for the Masters, but will they be in his corner for the US Open?  The pro golfer simply says, "It's too early to say." Read More »

Oprah Winfrey: Jennifer Hudson has ‘Skinny-fied’ Herself

A slim and trim Jennifer Hudson joined Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and Dr. Oz to celebrate the 10th anniversary of O, The Oprah magazine at the Live Your Best Walk -- and  ET has the reactions to Hudson's sleek physique. Oprah called up Hudson onstage to sing and said the new mom had "skinny-fied herself." Dr. Oz also commented on Hudson's transformation, telling ET, "I always thought Jennifer was hot, but she's really hot now. She's a beautiful woman, not just on the outside but on the inside." Hudson is the newest spokesperson for the weight loss program Weight Watchers. Dr. Oz told ET that an estimated 10,000 people showed up for the Live Your Best event. Oprah said of the turnout, "What it means is you have thousands of women and a few men who really do care about making themselves better. Read More »

Entertainment Tonight Launches The ET Stars of Summer Sweepstakes Today!

Winners Will Be Awarded a Trip to Barcelona, Rome, London, Bali, Maui or Abu Dhabi; Destinations Inspired by Summer's Biggest Movies. Entertainment Tonight is launching its first-ever multi-platform sweepstakes giving viewers and ETonline.com users alike the chance to win travel prizes around the world. With ET's exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of upcoming summer movies as a focal point, The ET Stars of Summer Sweepstakes will give away multiple prizes inspired by the biggest films of summer. You can get entries by watching the show and correctly answering an online question about the featured star of the day. You can get even more entries by sharing the sweepstakes via social networking, entering over multiple days and by taking the daily The ET Stars of Summer Sweepstakes Quickie Quiz on ETonline.com. The Grand Prize is a week in Rome, London, Bali or Abu Dhabi to live like a star in the locations seen in highly anticipated ... Read More »

Stars Step Out For Good Cause

Everyone from Pamela Anderson to Pauley Perrette was on hand for the "Tribute to the Human Spirit" Awards Gala. The gala was presented by The Wellness Community, a nonprofit organization that provides support and education to people affected by cancer.  The event honored Susan and Mark Burger, Julie and Evan Moore and Claudia Sangster. "Baywatch" alum Anderson served as a presenter and "NCIS" star Perrette played emcee. Read More »

Stars Make ‘Dancing’ Predictions as They Race to Erase MS

"Dancing with the Stars" faces past and present stepped out for a good cause in L.A. on Friday night, and they shared their thoughts with ET about the fast-approaching season finale. ET joined the stars at the 17th Annual Race to Erase MS event benefiting The Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, which is dedicated to treating and finding a cure for the disease. Season four "DWTS" champ Apolo Anton Ohno told us he's picking his fellow Olympian Evan Lysacek to capture the Mirror Ball trophy this season, while Chelsie Hightower, the pro partner of ousted hopeful Jake Pavelka, likes Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger to win it all -- though she does think Evan also has a shot at prevailing. Read More »

Tiger Woods Withdraws from Competition

Tiger Woods has withdrawn from The Players Championship golf competition in Florida. Citing a sore neck, Woods told reporters, "I've been playing with a bad neck for quite awhile. ... I might have a bulging disk." "I'm having a hard time with the pain," Woods said. "There's tingling down my fingers." Read More »

Heidi Klum and Seal Renew Vows on the Beach in Mexico

Heidi Klum and Seal, her husband of five years, celebrated their anniversary on Saturday by renewing their vows. People.com reports that the pair marked the occasion with a vow renewal ceremony on the beach in Mexico, attended by their four children and some close family members. Later, 80 guests celebrated with the family back at their home, reports People. It wasn’t only Heidi and Seal who went for a wedding theme -- guests for the party also dressed as brides and grooms, according to People. Read More »