Amy Poehler Says Goodbye to SNL Saturday

"This is my last show," Poehler announced from her "Weekend Update" anchor desk. "Being able to do over 140 shows with my friends and my family has been a dream come true.
"I love you," she told the audience, "and I will miss all of you very much."

She won't be off the small screen for long.
The star has signed on for NBC's upcoming Office spin-off, set to air next year.

In September, Poehler -- who scored laughs as Hillary Clinton and Katie Couric on SNL this season -- first announced her plans to leave SNL.
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Hugh Jackman To Host The Oscars

The 40-year-old Australian star — and Australia star — will host the Oscars on Feb. 22, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced today.

The choice of Jackman is a change of pace for the Oscars, which for the past 20 years have been hosted by the likes of Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Jon Stewart — but Jackman has hosted Broadway's Tony awards in NYC three times.

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Katie and Suri Out Again

Katie Holmes took Suri, 2, to see The Nutcracker at the NYC Ballet on Sunday

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Jessica Simpson takes a 'Fancy' to California

Taking time off from her music to dedicate herself to other projects, the pretty 28-year-old presents her new fragrance Fancy, at a Macy's store in Orange County

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The 2008 ET Hot List!

Britney Spears, Barack Obama and Brad Pitt all topped the headlines this year, but who ranks the highest on ET's annual Hot List?

Each year, ET ranks the top 20 stars based on who received the most coverage and mentions on the show within the past year. From a historical election to surprising splits, sizzling romances and major comebacks, 2008 was a remarkable year for celebrity news.

Britney Spears, who came back strong this month with her No. 1 hit album Circus, tops the list, joining such previous No. 1 stars as Anna Nicole Smith ('07), Tom Cruise ('06), Oprah Winfrey ('05 and '04), Jennifer Lopez ('03) and Jennifer Aniston ('02). Noticeably absent from this year's list are paparazzi faves Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, while Miley Cyrus makes her first appearance on the list at No. 13.

Here's the complete list of the top 20 of 2008:

1. Britney Spears

2. Oprah Winfrey

3. Brad Pitt

4. Barack Obama

5. Angelina Jolie

6. George Clooney

7. Tom Cruise

8. Donny Osmond

9. Jennifer Aniston

10. Julianne Hough

11. Hillary Clinton

12. Marie Osmond

13. Miley Cyrus

14. Madonna

15. Katie Holmes

16. John McCain

17. America Ferrera

18. Michelle Obama

19. Will Smith

20. Valerie Bertinelli
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Taylor Swift's Birthday Bash

Who needs hot Hollywood clubs? Taylor Swift's birthday bash Saturday was a low-key, homemade affair.

The star celebrated her 19th surrounded by family and friends – including all the members of her band – at her home in Hendersonville, Tenn.

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Tom Cruise: "I Could Have Handled That Better"

More than three years after their now-infamous verbal sparring match on The Today Show, Tom Cruise and Matt Lauer played nice during their interview on Monday morning.

"This is not Rocky II," Matt said about the much-hyped one-on-one. "This is not a rematch.

"If anything, Tom's mood during Monday's live interview was apologetic. "I went back and I looked at it," he said of the June 2005 face-off that saw the Oscar-nominated star launching into an anti-psychiatry rant on the hit morning show. "After looking at it, I really thought... you know, it's not what I had intended... In looking at myself, you know, that came across as arrogant.

"Tom later added, "That's one of those things you go, 'Okay, I could have absolutely handled that better.'

"However it wasn't all doom-and-gloom for the Valkyrie star. "It was a subject matter that's important," he explained. "And now it's something that's being debated in the public.

"For Tom, it's not a matter of being on the wrong side of the issue — but rather a matter of not doing a good job of explaining his point of view. "I didn't communicate it the way i wanted to communicate it," he told Matt. "That's not who I am; that's not the person that I am."

Having gotten a reality check from the negative publicity that followed the original interview, Tom says he's learned to keep his priorities straight.

"I'm here to entertain people," he explained. "That's who I am and what I want to do.

"But don't expect the outspoken actor to stay silent on the topic of his controversial religious beliefs. He's just going to pick his battles more appropriately.

"I think there's a time and a place for it," he told Matt about his speaking on behalf of Scientology. "When people are tuning in to hear about my movie, that's what I'm here to talk about.

"Off the topic of Scientology, Matt asked Tom if he and wife Katie Holmes are planning on having a baby brother or sister for their daughter Suri anytime soon.

"That's a question for the women," he laughed. "It's really their choice, isn't it?"
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And the winner of 'Survivor: Gabon' is...

After 39 days (and seemingly as many tribe shake-ups and fake hidden immunity idols), we have a winner of Survivor: Gabon. And that winner is...(SPOILER ALERT! DO NOT GO TO THE JUMP IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW!)

Bob Crowley. The 58-year-old phsyics teacher beat Susie and Sugar in the final 3 to take home the million dollars. Did the right person win? And, more importantly, who among the jury asked the most tasteless question? (My money is on Corinne—twice!) The full Survivor: Gabon TV Watch will be on the way soon. In the meantime, share your thoughts on the finale, reunion, and winner now!

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REPORT: American Idol May Come Back Revamped

American Idol fans may be in for some changes in the coming season.

Among the biggest changes: the show will air fewer audition weeks featuring “fewer bad singers and more ‘aspirational’ singers”; instead of a Top 24, the show will feature a Top 36 which will eventually be narrowed down to 12.

Some familiar features will also reportedly be altered. According to the site, the Wild Card round will make its return while the charity-based Idol Gives Back doesn’t look to be returning this season.

FOX declined to comment, reports Access.

Idol will be back in January for its eighth season.
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Chris Rock: My Girls Want a Playdate with Obama's Daughters

With Christmas around the corner, comic Chris Rock's daughters have a tall order on their wish list – a visit to the White House.

"His girls are a little older than mine," said Rock about President-elect Barack Obama's daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7. "My girls want a playdate. They look at the youngest and they're like, 'We can play with her, Daddy.' We'll see."

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Denise Richards' Daughters "Fine" After Car Accident

The two daughters of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen were involved in a car accident yesterday, but a source close to them confirms that they are safe.

Sam, 4, and Lola Rose, 3, were riding in an SUV driven by their nanny on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu when a Honda cut them off, law enforcement sources said. Four cars were involved in the accident, which was first reported by TMZ.com.

"It could have been worse. They were protected by being in their car seats."

No arrests have been made, and the driver of the Honda was taken to a local hospital. No one else involved was injured.

The reps of Richards and Sheen have not commented on the accident.
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Naomi Watts Gives Birth

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber welcomed their second child, a boy, on Saturday.The name has not yet been released.

Watts, 40, and Schreiber, 41, are also parents to Alexander, who was born in July 2007.

Motherhood "is everything everyone says it is and more,” the actress told Australia's Herald Sun in April.

"There’s still so much to learn, I’m still figuring it out," she added. "It’s amazing how you can lose yourself in hours of doing absolutely nothing but staring, making funny faces and noises. I’m having a great time."

The couple met on the set of the 2006 drama The Painted Veil.
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Bachelor Host "Extremely Happy" for Engaged Jason Mesnick

Get ready to cry when The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick gets engaged during the final rose ceremony.

The single dad -- who was dumped by DeAnna Pappas on The Bachelorette finale in July -- gets engaged on the ABC reality show's upcoming season (premiering Jan. 5).

Mesnick, 32, was hesitant to start dating again after Pappas rejected his proposal.
"I haven't dated at all since DeAnna. I wanted to give myself the time to heal so that when I got out there again I was really ready to give whoever I am with the respect and total attention she deserves."

But he said he still had high hopes for finding love on the show.

"I am ready. I am through it and open to giving these girls everything I can to find the one that is right for me."

"All I am missing, really, is someone to share [my life] with," he added. "There's no guarantee...but 25 girls? I mean, it's a real opportunity to find just one."
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Jennifer Aniston's GQ Photos All the Talk at 'Marley & Me' Premiere

ET takes you to the red carpet premiere in Los Angeles of the new canine comedy 'Marley & Me,' where everyone was talking about Jennifer Aniston's headline making GQ cover -- and we spoke with John Mayer on what he thought about the sexy photo!

Jen arrived with co-star Owen Wilson who had nothing but good things to say about the actress.
"What can I say," Owen tells his co-star. "You literally look great."

Jen's guy pal, John Mayer tells ET's Thea Andrews that he prepared himself for the GQ Cover question.

"I sort of told myself in the car that I was going to talk about dogs and movies and fonts," the singer says. "On the GQ cover, fonts only."

Despite his best efforts, John couldn't dodge the subject of Jen's stripped down cover shoot!

Here's a sneak peek at 'Marley & Me,' which opens Christmas Day.

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John Mayer Comes Out to Support Jen Aniston

Jennifer Aniston and her rock star beau John Mayer walked the red carpet at Thursday night's L.A. premiere of the actress' new film, Marley & Me — but they didn't do it together. But before tongues start wagging about rumors of trouble, John explained to reporters why he wasn't on the arm of his gal-pal on her big night.

"I want her moment to be her moment," John said on the red carpet outside the Mann Village Theater, where reporters and fans alike showed off pictures of Jen's sexy new GQ cover. "She worked so hard on this movie. I want her to be in the pictures... I want her to be in the frame.

I don't want my mug in there."Added John, "You know why I'm out here tonight! Because I'm a good man and I want to see the movie.

"Meanwhile, Jen didn't walk the red carpet completely alone; her Marley & Me co-star Owen Wilson made the stroll with her.
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