Check out Laura Saltman's blog about her experiences at the Access Hollywood’s 4th Annual “Stuff You Must” Lounge and tidbits about the celebs who received the AMC Signature Pass!
"By Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Hollywood’s hottest stars helped raise money for Lollipop Theater Network and Best Buddies at Access Hollywood’s 4th Annual “Stuff You Must” Lounge on January 15 & 16 at Sofitel Los Angeles. CVS/pharmacy once again made a $100,000 donation to these two charities on behalf of celebrities that stopped by the Lounge. The gift lounge is produced by On 3 Productions, the leader in celebrity gifting experiences. ...11:40 AM -- “90210” star AnnaLynne McCord is looking stunning in a white top and black pants which are very Olivia Newton John at the end of “Grease”. You know the ones, “Tell me about it stud!”. I wonder if that’s what she thought when she put them on. She said she came specifically to grab the AMC Premiere pass. This was the only suite she was coming to just for the pass which gets her into any AMC Theater across the country for free for a year. And the last movie she saw? “Sherlock Homles”. She’s got a massive crush on the star and told the girls at AMC “If he is ever single, call me!”.... ...2:30 PM — Last night I chatted with Gabourey Sidibe from the movie “Precious” at the Critics Choice Awards. She was going crazy about standing next to Tracy Morgan who she got to meet as our cameras rolled. Today she was star struck over meeting Neil Patrick Harris. She told him she was the biggest Doogie Howser fan growing up. Weren’t we all? She snags some gummy bears from the AMC Premiere pass station and drops it in her bag. I’ve been stealing popcorn from them all day.... Celebs who came out to show support included: Quinton Aaron, Bryan Batt, Julie Benz, Mayim Bialik, Thora Birch, Cheryl Burke, Mehcad Brooks, Jennifer Carpenter, Jamie Chung, Gary Cole, Viola Davis, Portia Doubleday, Mark Feuerstein, Jennie Garth, Jessalyn Gilsig, Alexander Gould, Nolan Gould, Evan Handler, Neil Patrick Harris, Sally Hawkins, Jae Head, Kelly Hu, Sarah Hyland, Carter Jenkins, Kym Johnson, Melina Kanakaredes, Jane Krakowski, Brent and Shane Kinsman, Ali Larter, James Kyson Lee, Rex Lee, Jane Lynch, Bailee Madison, Bill Maher, Gilles Marini, Paula Marshall, Eddie McClintock, AnnaLynne McCord, Maureen McCormick, Kevin McHale, Bridget Moynahan, Olivia Munn, Ryan Newman, Busy Phillips, Jaime Pressly, Amanda Righetti, Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin, Nicole Ari Parker, Perrey Reeves, Holly Robinson Peete, Sara Rue, Nicole Scherzinger, Gabby Sidibe, David Spade, Abigail Spencer, Chaske Spencer, Amber Stevens, Jennifer Stone, Michael Stulbarg, Taboo, Blair Underwood, Nadine Velasquez, Sofia Vergara, Tristan Wilds and more. Lollipop Theater Network brings the magic of movies – currently in theaters- to children hospitalized nationwide due to life-threatening illnesses. Best Buddies International is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Head to AccessHollywood.com’s Giveaways page for a chance to win some of this great stuff!
...3:15 PM I spot “Glee’s” Jane Lynch as she is finishing up a hostess cupcake. Fortunately, she doesn’t mind talking to me with cupcake in hand. Im super excited to tell her that Rosie O’Donnell told Access Hollywood she is huge fan of Glee and Jane Lynch. Jane is flabbergasted that Rosie actually knows her name. I tell her it gets better and Rosie actually wants to come on the show and play a rival cheerleading coach against Sue Sylvester and then have a torrid affair with her. She loves this idea but when I say that Sue had a crush on a male news anchor she tells me it doesn’t matter, Sue will sleep with anyone to get idea. She says she is going to text creator Ryan Murphy to tell him Rosie wants on. Considering she appeared several times on his other show “Nip/Tuck” i’m pretty sure this is gonna be a done deal!...
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