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Katherine Heigl Pulls Name from Emmy Contenders List, Blames 'Grey's Anatomy' Writers

Won Best Actress at last year Emmy Awards, Katherine Heigl quits Emmy race, much to everyone's shock. The TV and movie actress has publicly pulled out her name from the annual awards' contenders list, put the blame on the writers of her hit TV show "Grey's Anatomy" for her withdrawal.

Has stated that she didn't seek a nomination because "Grey's Anatomy" failed to deliver the goods for an award-worthy performance, Heigl explained to the Los Angeles Times' Tom O'Neil for his blog Gold Derby, "I did not feel that I was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination and in an effort to maintain the integrity of the academy organization, I withdrew my name from contention." She furthermore added, "In addition, I did not want to potentially take away an opportunity from an actress who was given such materials."

Katherine Heigl Wants Out from 'Grey's Anatomy', Ready to Move On

Katherine Heigl is biting the hands that feed her. The actress, according to various news media, is considering leaving the hit TV series "Grey's Anatomy" that has catapulted her to stardom to fully concentrate on her film career.

Heigl reportedly is disillusioned with the long working hours on the ABC medical drama. "She's working really long hours and is ready to move on. She's a smart one," a source close to her revealed. "She saw what can happen with someone like Jennifer Aniston, who was crazy successful on TV, but can't seem to carry a film, and she tested the waters early."

Katherine Heigl's 'Zyzzyx Road' to Have Free Online Premiere

The fans of "Grey's Anatomy" actress, Katherine Heigl, is going to get a once-in-a-lifetime chance as they will be able to see their idol starring in a thriller film for free. According to The Celebrity Truth, "Zyzzyx Road", the 2006 independent thriller film featuring the "Knocked Up" beauty, will be aired online on its official website without taking any charge.

Allegedly, the filmmakers behind the John Penney's film have unveiled that the feature film will be screened for 24 hours on April 17, 2008. To watch the film, the likely online audience will have to register. Aside from giving the chance to see the film, it is also noted that the DVD version of the movie will have a cheaper price.

Hollywood A-Listers Offering Renowned Designers Dresses for an Online Charity Auction

Numbers of celebrities are offering their "prestigious properties" in an online auction to raise cash for charity.

Hollywood's A-listers, including the likes of Heidi Klum and Thandie Newton, are auctioning off their renowned designers dresses online by next month to raise money for the Lavendar Trust and all at once celebrate the launch of the Katherine Heigl's new film "27 Dresses", which has hit the theaters last month.

Katherine Heigl Robbed

Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley got robbed.

The newlyweds were left shock when they found out someone had broken into their car outside their Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday, February 5.

Rihanna and Ryan Seacrest Top Victoria's Secret's 2008 What Is Sexy? List

Best known as the largest brand of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products in America, Victoria's Secret sure knows best what sexy is. And appears to be true, the company has just unveiled its 2008 What Is Sexy? list, which among others include R&B singer Rihanna, who's crowned as the Sexiest Female Musician, and Ryan Seacrest whose smile is claimed as the Sexiest ever.

Here's Victoria's Secret 2008 "What Is Sexy?" list comprised of:

• Rihanna - Sexiest Female Musician
• Ryan Seacrest - Sexiest Smile
• Eva Mendes - Sexiest Actress
• Josh Holloway - Sexiest Beach Body
• Victoria Adams - Sexiest Mom
• Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley - Sexiest Newlyweds
• Eric Bana - Sexiest Actor
• Chris Brown - Sexiest Male Musician
• Dane Cook - Sexiest Funnyman
• Tony Romo - Sexiest Male Athlete
• Justin Chambers - Sexiest Dad
• Blake Lively - Sexiest Newcomer
• Stacy Ferguson and Josh Duhamel - Sexiest Couple
• Scarlett Johansson - Sexiest Style
• Jessica Biel - Sexiest Lips
• Kate Bosworth - Sexiest Eyes
• Ali Larter - Sexiest Legs
• "Dirty Sexy Money" - Sexiest Cast

Winners of the 34th Annual People's Choice Awards in TV Categories Unveiled

The winners are in. The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards winners have been unveiled.

While "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" was among fan favorites in Movie categories, primetime TV medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" was one of the big winners in the TV categories, earned its stars Katherine Heigl and Patrick Dempsey the awards for Favorite Female TV Star and Favorite Male TV Star in succession.

First Photos Inside Katherine Heigl's Wedding, Plus the Interview

Got exactly what she wanted for Christmas, which was a winter wonderland wedding to singer boyfriend Josh Kelley, Katherine Heigl shared her wedding bliss to OK! Magazine in its January 14 issue, on newsstands now.

On her Christmas-themed wedding ceremony, the "Grey's Anatomy" star revealed that neither she nor Kelley "was thinking" to have one, saying "Originally it was because I only get two weeks a year for my Christmas vacation ... but then we really got excited about it."

First Pics of Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley as Husband and Wife

Newlyweds Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley were snapped getting ready to leave the Stein Erikson Lodge in Deer Valley Monday morning, December 24 following their star-studded wedding ceremony on Sunday, December 23.

Were still in their best mood and spirit, Heigl could be seen wearing white coat and was spotted sporting a huge ring on her wedding finger while hubby Kelley was still in his tuxedo. The husband and wife were snapped packing up their things before then said goodbye to their guests and checked out of the lodge.

Katherine Heigl Ties the Knot!

On Sunday, December 23, at the Stein Erikson Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah, 'Grey's Anatomy' star, Katherine Heigl exchanged vows with her musician fiance, Josh Kelley. The private ceremony which lasted about 30 minutes was held inside the white-draped tent and attended by 80 friends and family, including her co-stars in Grey's, T. R. Knight, Sandra Oh, Kate Walsh and Justin Chambers.

In the intimate ceremony, Heigl wore a traditional white Oscar De La Renta gown, while her groom dressed in Tommy Hilfinger. Accompanying the bride and the groom, the bridesmaids, including Heigl's maid of honor who is her sister, were dressed in cranberry red cocktail dresses also designed by De La Renta. Meanwhile, the groomsmen, including T. R., and the best men whose honor was given to Kelley's younger brother wore Hilfiger.

Patrick Dempsey Named People Magazine's Star of the Year

Included on People's list of the Sexiest Men Alive of 2007 has led Patrick Dempsey to score a deal to be the new face of fashion house Versace's 2008 men's spring/summer line. And both achievements now earn him another title that is "Star of the Year."

The movie hunk, who's best known for his portrayal as Dr. Derek Shepherd on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", was named People Magazine's Star of the Year on Thursday, December 20 after a stellar year, off and on screen.

HBO Leads Golden Globes' TV Nominations with 18 Nods

The nominations for the upcoming 65th annual Golden Globe Awards are in already. With "Atonement" gains the most nominations in movie category, taking in a total of 7, the TV category is dominated by HBO, leading the pack with 18 nods.

The premium television programming subsidiary of Time Warner is up for such categories as Best Television Series - Drama for "Big Love," Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama for Edie Falco of "The Sopranos", Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama for Bill Paxton of "Big Love" and Best Television Series - Musical Or Comedy for both "Entourage" and "Extras".

Pamela Anderson Named TV's Sexiest Woman Ever

Is reaching her 40s, Pamela Anderson might feel proud that she's still considered sexy. The former "Baywatch" hottie has been voted TV's Sexiest Woman Ever in a poll compiled by Internet service provider AOL.

Topped the list on the No. 1 spot, the website's editors praised Pammy as "A completely knock-out blonde who wears a bathing suit and bounces around as she saves lives - Pamela Anderson took bodacious to a new level."

T. R. Knight to Be Katherine Heigl's Bridesman

It's December which means Katherine Heigl's wedding is just around the corner. Speaking about that matter, T. R. Knight has revealed to US Weekly he's going to be there for his close friend and serves as her bridesman.

"I'm standing up there and all," Knight told US at an L.A. benefit for the Trevor Project on December 2. "So I have to go and get the tux. And I am still deciding on a gift!"

12th Annual Satellite Awards Movie Contenders Unveiled

Listing out notable titles and names, the International Press Academy (IPA) has revealed the nominations for its annually-held Satellite Awards, which will celebrate its 12th anniversary this year, submitting them all in twenty-two film categories of the event.

In the dramatic slot, acclaimed crime drama thriller "No Country for Old Men" gloriously shines through as it garners nods in the substantial spots, notably top prize Best Motion Picture - Drama. Pic, however, is pitted against strong competitors of "The Lookout", "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead", "Away from Her", "Eastern Promises", and "3:10 To Yuma" for the title.

Entertainment Weekly's Picks for Entertainers of the Year Revealed

Entertainment Weekly has revealed the picks for their Top 25 Entertainers of 2007, which is broken into such categories, as Most Popular, Valedictorians, Prodigies, and Class Clowns. Among them make the list are Angelina Jolie and actor George Clooney, who both counted among the Valedictorians.

Jolie, who aside from becoming the mother of four children, is a famous Hollywood movie star has been included in the picks because, as claimed by Entertainment Weekly, her acting performances in 2007 were far more interesting than her private life, taking into account her movie credits during the year which among others include "Beowulf" and "A Mighty Heart."

Katherine Heigl Goes Romantic Again in New Flick The Ugly Truth

Eager to stay bit longer in romantic comedy genre after "27 Dresses", Katherine Heigl has given her agreement to topline a battle-of-the-sexes flick entitled "The Ugly Truth" that Lakeshore Entertainment is set to develop.

The beauty will portray a romantically challenged morning show producer who is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent. The clever ploys the man hatches to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love, however, lead to an unexpected result in the end.

The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards TV Nominees

The nominations for the following year's annual People's Choice Awards, which is the 34th, are in already. And while winners in all 38 categories, split among film, TV and music, will be revealed during the live broadcast of the awards show from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Tuesday, January 8th (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network, here are some of the potential awards wannabe, only for the TV category:

Favorite TV Drama

• "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"
• "House"
• "Law and Order: SVU"

Lost and Found, Katherine Heigl's Next Effort in Film Producing

Seems to find no difficulties in flourishing her producing career, Katherine Heigl is posing to spark another big screen feature for her new production company alongside her mother and producing partner Nancy Heigl, Variety has revealed.

Titled "Lost & Found", the project is an adaptation of Jacqueline Sheehan's bestselling dramatic novel of the same name published by HarperCollins imprint Avon A. Story concerns a widowed psychologist who moves to a remote Maine island and works in an animal hospital after her husband dies. No word yet whether the actress will also star in.

59th Annual Primetime Emmy Award Winners Unveiled

It's fresh from the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which is still going on at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Katherine Heigl is one among the many names mentioned as the early award winners, taking home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series, thanks to her role as Izzie Stevens on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."

Besides Heigl, the award show being hosted by Ryan Seacrest, also honored Jeremy Piven of HBO's "Entourage" with the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series award. Naming some other early winners, including Terry O'Quinn of ABC's "Lost" who wins the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series award and Jaime Pressly who takes away the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series prize, thanks to his role Joy Turner on NBC's "My Name Is Earl".

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelly's Wedding Details

After the much rumors on the street, Usmagazine.com is the latest to provide the wedding details of Hollywood couple Katherine Heigl and fiance Josh Kelly.

Quoted a friend of the couple, Usmagazine.com reported that the December 23rd wedding of Heigl and Kelly will be "very small and intimate." And contrary to earlier report, the wedding will not take place at the actress' property. Instead "it will be in the Park City-Deer Valley area," the pal revealed.

Kate Walsh and Fiance Alex Young Exchange Vows

Kate Walsh and Alex Young said "I do", finally. The actress and film executive exchanged vows in a fairytale ceremony Saturday September 1st at the Ojai Presbyterian Church, a few hours outside of Los Angeles.

Walsh wore a custom-made Monique Lhuillier dress, while Young wore the requisite penguin suit.

Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey Among Celebrity Presenters for This Year Emmy

The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards keeps adding more and more star-studded presenters into its list. Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, and Stephen Colbert are among the additional presenters announced by Fox Thursday August 30th.

The threesome will join previously announced presenters, including Jon Stewart, Jeremy Piven, Kelsey Grammer, Kiefer Sutherland and Katherine Heigl. Other newly announced presenters include Marcia Cross, Ellen DeGeneres, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kyra Sedgwick.

Cheerful Katherine Heigl Pictured on 27 Dresses Set

Looks like filming process on Fox 2000's "27 Dresses" went pretty smoothly judging from the smile its female lead regularly displayed on the set of the romantic comedy.

Yes, ten on-set images of Katherine Heigl, looking fresh and beautiful in a flower-printed dress, have been brought up to the net for every fans of hers to no doubt feast their eyes upon. In the film, the actress portrays a young woman who has made a career out of being a bridesmaid but never a bride and faces her worst nightmare when her sister becomes engaged to the man of her dreams.

Katherine Heigl Takes Foray in Film Producing

Successful in becoming an accomplished actress, Katherine Heigl now is preparing to spark a new profession as film producer.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the beauty has established her own production company with her manager mother Nancy Heigl and is currently setting up an untitled action comedy which she will also star in.

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley to Marry on Dec 23rd

New rumors surface by the hour that Katherine Heigl and her fiance Josh Kelley will walk down the aisle Dec 23rd later this year.

"She picked the date - Dec. 23, just two days before Christmas," an insider reveals to Life & Style Weekly. "It just works because she'll be in the middle of a holiday break for her show, and she'll still have enough time after for a short honeymoon!"

Katherine Heigl Collection of Healthcare-Clothing to Hit the Market

Katherine Heigl knows best how to cash in while she's hot. The actress, who earned a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of intern Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens in the hit TV series "Grey's Anatomy", is branching out. She's about to launch her own line of hospital gear.

Heigl is teaming up with a healthcare-clothing company to launch the Katherine Heigl Collection. "I have tremendous respect for women in the healthcare industry and I know that it is often a difficult and thankless job," the actress said.

The 2007 MTV Movie Awards Early Presenters Unveiled

Lining up big names in the list, MTV: Music Television has unveiled the early lineup of presenters for its upcoming MTV Movie Awards, set to air live on June 3, 2007 at 8:00pm/7c from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

For male celebrities, the network has listed diverse names of Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Duhamel, Seth Rogen, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Chiklis, John Travolta, Zac Efron, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Evans, and Ioan Gruffudd. On the other hand, it only submitted three names of Jessica Alba, Amanda Bynes, and Katherine Heigl for the female side so far.

TV Guide's Sexiest Women Revealed

Evangeline Lilly, who plays Kate in the desert island series "Lost," has been voted the No. 1 Hottest Star on US TV in a poll conducted by TV Guide magazine.

Top the poll on the TV's Hottest Ladies, the hot beauty beats the likes of Eva Longoria, Katherine Heigl, Marg Helgenberger, and Ali Larter all of whom are ranked 2nd to 5th consecutively.

Katherine Heigl Has "27 Dresses" in Her Closet

Able to make a balance between her small and big screen stints, Katherine Heigl has landed deal to topline a romantic comedy flick entitled "27 Dresses", Variety has reported.

Here the "Grey's Anatomy" star will portray a single woman serving as a bridesmaid for twenty-seventh times who once again takes the job for her sister who is about to marry the man she is madly in love with.

Katherine Heigl to Be the Face of New Nautica Fragrance

Katherine Heigl won't stop making headlines. Following her dropping out of contract re-negotiations on the successful medical drama "Grey's Anatomy", the actress has just secured a new role which is to be the new face of the first new women's fragrance from sportswear company Nautica.

"I am thrilled to work with Coty and Nautica on this new fragrance campaign," Heigl said in a statement adding, "Partnering with these two highly successful companies makes this a very exciting and rewarding experience for me." Coty Inc. announced the signing of the agreement Tuesday March 13th.

Fear Not for Katherine Heigl Is Staying on "Grey's Anatomy"

She will stay. Despite recent reports that Katherine Heigl is considering to walk out of contract on ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," the actress isn't going anywhere for she's currently signed for three more years, through the show's sixth season.

Explaining on that encounter, ABC Television says in a statement released Wednesday Feb 28th, "Katherine is an integral part of Grey's Anatomy and its success. Fortunately, we have a long term contract to ensure she'll be with the show for several years to come."

Katherine Heigl Out from "Grey's Anatomy" Over Salary

Katherine Heigl, the Golden Globe-nominated American actress who played the role of Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens on "Grey's Anatomy," reportedly has dropped out from her contract with ABC to star in the series as she hasn't been paid as much as her other costars.

People quoted a source as saying, "Katie is disappointed and hurt that (producer) Touchstone doesn't value her as much as her other costars, especially Sandra Oh and Isaiah Washington." No words on the amount of salary the beauty is asking. A representative for ABC Touchstone TV, meanwhile, won't give any comment.

The Top Entertainers of 2006 According to U.S. Magazine Entertainment Weekly

The cast of the television hospital drama "Grey's Anatomy", including Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, and Katherine Heigl just to name a few, should be proud as they are all chosen as the Top Entertainers of 2006 by the U.S. magazine Entertainment Weekly. Not only the Emmy-Award winning medical drama has successfully generated more than 20 million weekly viewers, but also it has a cultural impact to them, that's why they deserve the title.

"'Grey's' isn't just a show, it's a phenomenon," said Entertainment Weekly Executive Editor Lori Majewski. "Back in May when last season's final show aired, every place in New York City was empty. You could get a table at the best restaurants," she said. YouTube, the wildly popular Web site where people post videos of anything from themselves singing to comedian Michael Richards shouting racial epithets, also makes the list because it too has a cultural impact beyond its cyberspace borders.

Katherine Heigl and Fiance Josh Kelley Planning A Winter Wonderland Wedding

This holiday season apparently breezes good spirit to Katherine Heigl and fiance Josh Kelley as they have just announced a wedding plan. The pair reportedly is wanting a winter wonderland theme for their upcoming nuptial.

Josh approved of the winter theme, telling American publication, "It was Katherine's first idea. Once she started talking about it and what it would look like, I was set." Then the bride-to-be went on adding, "Maybe some horses, sleigh bells. My sister is getting married this coming October, so we're doing that one first and planning hers. I get to kind of learn that way!"

Roswell's Star Is Ready to Tie the Knots

Another tie-knots to come. This time, it is the "Roswell" star, who is still on the set for filming a new comedy "Knocked Up", Katherine Heigl. Heigl is officially engaged to her musician partner, Josh Kelly.

They began seeing each other after Heigl's appearance in Kelly's clip for the single "Only You". From the initial dinner-date, Kelly, 25, is now taking his 27-year old fiancee to the further step. Although, so far, there has not been any wedding date set out.

Katherine Heigl Joining "Knocked Up" Cast

One more actress gets "Knocked Up". It's Katherine Heigl who has signed on to join the already on board cast, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann, on the Judd Apatow's direction.

The "Grey's Anatomy" star takes the role turned down by Anne Hathaway because of creative reasons. "Knocked Up" is a comedy romance flick which story follows a twenty something guy (Seth) who finds out he impregnated his one night stand.