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May 9, 2008

'Semi-Homemade' Mother's Day Brunch


She keeps her meals "Semi-Homemade" on her hit Food Network show -- now "Extra's" new Summer Entertaining Correspondent Sandra Lee is heading into our Viking kitchen with host Mark McGrath to whip up a memorable Mother's Day brunch!

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Check out Sandra and Mark as they heat up the kitchen -- and remember to always kiss the cook!

Brooke's Secret to Skinny


She's the bikini babe with one of the best bodies in Hollywood -- and after recently giving birth to baby number four, the gorgeous Brooke Burke is battling to get back to her pre-pregnancy weight. Now "Extra" has Burke's bod-rockin' plan to get fit after baby!

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What More Could Mom Ask For?


Gifts for the adventurous mom -- to swimwear that also works as slimwear! Here's a peek at "Extra's" list of the best Mother's Day gifts ever!

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Excitations
Heidi Klein
Giving Tree Jewelry
"Peeing in Peace: Tales and Tips for Type A Moms"

Lauer's Words on Wars


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The war of words between Barbara Walters and Star Jones was the hot topic at a party for Time magazine's 100 Most Influential last night in New York -- but when "Extra" caught up with Matt Lauer, he opened up about his own former feud -- with Tom Cruise!

Recalling the heated discussion on "Today" in 2005 -- in which Cruise called Lauer "glib" -- Matt told "Extra" about the possibility of a reunion with the "Lions for Lambs" star. "It is an open invitation and we've had one for a long time," says Lauer, "Sooner or later we're going to have to walk into the same studio and I look forward to it."

The "Today" host also didn't shy away from the "View" controversy. "I love Barbara and she's been someone I've looked up to my entire career and she's been very kind. I don't know what's going to come out of all these exchanges [with Star] but I know one thing. It won't change my opinion of her [Walters]."

Midler and McDreamy Tease Babs


Star Jones back on "The View" - huh?! Even in the midst of a Star war, Barbara Walters reveals the possibility of Jones returning to the show as a guest host! "I don't know what the situation might be," says Babs in an "Extra" exclusive, "but I could see having Star and Rosie back on [the show.]" Wow!


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As the revelations keep coming -- Hollywood's finest are weighing in on the host conflagration! This morning on "GMA," the tables were turned on the interview queen, as she was in the hot seat with Bette Midler and McDreamy himself, Patrick Dempsey. Bette poked fun at Keep Reading...

Britney's 'Mother' Day


A healthy-looking Britney smiles with actor Neil Patrick Harris while on a set break at "How I Met Your Mother."

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The pop star has been on a steady rise, nabbing her second cameo as ditzy receptionist Abby on the CBS hit -- and earlier this week, she won more visitation with her two tots.

New Hollywood Moms Celebrate!


Check out this "Extra" gallery of Tinseltown moms -- who are celebrating their first Mother's Day on Sunday!

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Un Beso de 'Embrace'


What sizzling hot star planted a smooch on director Pedro Almodóvar?

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Jessica at the Altar -- for Ashlee!


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Jessica Simpson is planning another trip down the aisle -- but don't expect another round of "Newlyweds" from the blonde starlet, because this time she's the maid of honor! Jess has revealed that she will serve as little sister Ashlee's right hand woman in Ash's upcoming nuptials with fiancé Pete Wentz.

When asked if she would stand by her sister on the big day, Jessica revealed to People, "Of course!"

That detail is one of few that have been disclosed about the Simpson/Wentz wedding -- the pair has been hush-hush on their plans for "I do" -- even refusing to confirm Ashlee's rumored pregnancy.

Jessica recently performed for nearly 35,000 Marines at Camp Pendleton.

Click on an image to view the Jessica Simpson photo gallery!

The Life of Preston


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She is John Travolta's real-life leading lady, good friend to Tom Cruise, devoted mother to her two children, and admittedly obsessed with Target -- and now "Extra" is going one-on-one with Kelly Preston.

The actress opened up to "Extra" host Dayna Devon in a recent interview about her life on the Hollywood A-List -- including her secret on how to make a Tinseltown marriage survive. On her 17-year marriage to Travolta, Preston said, "We don't really live in L.A. -- we live in Florida. We've got our kids, do a lot of very normal things... ride golf carts, swim, rollerblade. We try to keep the family together as much as humanly possible."

The acting bug must be in the DNA -- Preston reveals that daughter Ella has already been bitten! "Ella, Johnny and I just did a movie together that'll be out next year called "Old Dogs" -- had the best time," says Preston.

Kelly isn't worried about the negative influences of Hollywood affecting her daughter. "It's all about choices, about instilling values. We don't do drugs. I don't drink... so she's not around a lot of that, so I don't think she'll be as tempted to fall into that."

Britney 'Rocks the Cradle'


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Spears surprised the rocker spawn contestants of MTV's "Rock the Cradle," by showing up to the season finale on Thursday night to support manager and friend Larry Rudolph, a judge on the show.

"She was here to support the show. I mentioned to her that I was going to my show -- she said 'I want to come down.' She loved it," Rudolph tells Us Weekly, "She came here because she wanted to see the show, which I appreciated."

Brit visited the show, which pits the kids of famous musicians against each other in a musical battle, fresh from a day with her own kids, Jayden James and Sean Preston. They might be future contestants!

Spears was recently granted more visitation time with her tots after a clean-cut court appearance earlier this week.

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May 8, 2008

Vision of Love


Nick Cannon was spotted in NYC for the first time since his sudden marriage with Mariah Carey.

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Sing Along with Zach


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"Scrubs" star Zach Braff is switching it up in a serious role reversal! He's moving behind the camera as director for his pal Jay Clifford's new music video! Now the hunkish star is reaching out to fans to join in -- asking them to send in video of themselves singing the song -- which will then be cut into the video!

Check out Zach's MySpace for more info -- and click here to see how you can make your own rockin' submission -- that could lead to your singing debut in Jay Clifford's new music video!

May 9, 2008

Baldwin: From '30 Rock' to '60 Minutes'


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"30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin is ready to rock the vote - as a political candidate! The funnyman talked politics during a recent "60 Minutes" interview -- and shared his dream of becoming New York's governor! "There's no age limit on running for office, to a degree," says Baldwin, "it's something I might do one day."

Alec is welcoming to the public scrutiny that comes with public office. The 50-year-old star has already dealt with the media circus that surrounded the most infamous voicemail in Hollywood history - a rant directed at his daughter Ireland during a bitter custody battle with ex-wife Kim Basinger. Now, he's opening up about his regret over the incident -- and how he's rebuilding his relationship with the 12-year-old Ireland. Keep Reading...

May 8, 2008

'Extra' Mama Love


"Extra" is going shopping for the perfect Mother's Day gift -- and some of our favorite celebs are helping us out! Teen queen Emma Roberts is finding the ideal present for her mom at the Helen Ficalora store in Beverly Hills -- while funny ladies Kate Flannery and Melora Hardin from NBC's hit "The Office" opted to make their own perfume at L.A.'s Melange Apothecary. Plus, check out the pretty purses from Anya Hindmarch!

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Mother's Day is this Sunday! Find the right gift to make your mom feel like a superstar!

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