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Robert Pattinson Tells How He Ditched Fans During Twilight Days (video)

Keith GirardAugust 11, 2017

Robert Pattinson was adored by fans during his “Twilight” days, but the love wasn’t always a two way street. Pattinson revealed that he often ditched fans and the paparazzi through a number of clever deceptions to throw them off his trail. He talked about his experience during on ABC’s “Good Morning America. ” He’s promoting his gritty new movie “Good Time.”...

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Rita Ora Still Looking for U.S. Audience; Hits GMA With New Song (watch!)

Keith GirardAugust 7, 2017

Rita Ora has never found success in the United States equal to her popularity in native Great Britain. But her second album may be the charm that puts her over the top. She her latest song from the album this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” ...

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Toni Cornell Sings Straight From Heart in Tribute to Dad Chris (Watch!)

Keith GirardAugust 4, 2017

Toni Cornell, the 12-year-old daughter of the late Chris Cornell, showed remarkable poise as she sang a moving tribute to her dad and Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, both of whom took their own lives within weeks of each other. Toni appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” today (Aug. 4) and sang “Hallelujah” in a duet with One Republican frontman Ryan Tedder....

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Jennifer Lawrence, X-Men Cast Hit GMA to Hype New Blockbuster (video)

Keith GirardMay 26, 2016

Jennifer Lawrence was joined by “X-Men: Apocalypse” cast mates James McAvoy, Oscar Isaac and Sophie Turner of “Game of Thrones” fame on Good Morning America this morning (May 26) to hype the film. It’s expecting a big weekend opening despite poor reviews. Lawrence returns to the film series as shape-shifting mutant Mystique and she’s in the fight of her life against the penultimate villain....

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Ariana Grande Forced to ‘Cover Up’ for GMA Performance (video, pics!)

Keith GirardMay 20, 2016

Ariana Grande is a hot dish, but she was just a little too spicy for her morning television appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” The perky singer was forced to wear a shirt tied around her waist to conceal her ultra-short shorts and bare midriff. Grande, a diminutive five-feet tall, has a power pop voice that ranges four-octaves all the way up to soprano. As a result, she’s drawn comparisons to Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera. ...

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Kelly Ripa Faces New Problem; No One Wants to be Her Permanent Co-Host

Keith GirardMay 16, 2016

Kelly Ripa kicked off her show this morning (May 16) with a new title and what is likely to be a string of temporary co-hosts. But studio executives are worried that events of the past month will make it exceedingly difficult to find a permanent co-host, according to industry sources. Ripa was joined on ABC’s newly titled “Live With Kelly” today by late night host Jimmy Kimmel. ...

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Kelly Ripa Furious at Michael Strahan; Fails to Show for Her Show! (Video)

Keith GirardApril 20, 2016

Kelly Ripa is beyond furious at Michael Strahan and ABC for the way she was treated involving Strahan’s jump from “Live with Kelly and Michael,” to ABC’s Good Morning America. So much so, she failed to show for her own show this morning. Strahan appeared on the show seated next to Ana Gasteyer. He tried to make light of the uproar. ...

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Cameron Diaz Jumps On Celebrity Health, Wellness Kick (watch!)

Keith GirardApril 5, 2016

Cameron Diaz is the latest Hollywood actress to jump on the celebrity health and wellness bandwagon. She offered up her prescription for a long, healthy life on ABC’s “Good Morning America” today (Apr. 5), and seems to be taking a common sense approach to aging. A slew of over-40 stars, from Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock Julianne Moore, Judi Dench, Uma Thurman, to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Diaz herself are still basking in the limelight. ...

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Florida Doctor Gets 15 Minutes of Fame After Attacking Uber Driver (Video)

Keith GirardJanuary 27, 2016

Florida doctor Anjali Ramkissoon is getting her 15 minutes of fame–if you want to call it that– after being caught on video harassing and attacking a Uber driver in an uncontrolled fit of self-entitlement. For her part, she says “I see that person, it’s not me.” But yet it was, caught on video going ballistic on the driver on a Miami street. She appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this morning (Jan. 27)....

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Lamar Odom Still Zombie-Like; Khloe Still Milking Him for Publicity (watch!)

Keith GirardJanuary 13, 2016

Lamar Odom was released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles amid peppy progress reports from the Kardashians. But our source says he’s still in a “zombie-like” condition. He stares vacantly for long periods, has trouble talking and walk awkwardly. Meanwhile estranged wife Khloe Kardashian is still milking him for publicity. She appeared on “Good Morning America” today and said they were still “soulmates.”...

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One Direction Debuts New Song Live in GMA Central Park Concert (watch!)

Keith GirardAugust 4, 2015

One Direction stormed Central Park in New York City this morning (Aug. 4) for an open air concert. The boys sang their new song “Drag Me Down” before throngs of screaming fans as part of ABC’s “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series. The boys, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Thomlinson, surprised fans by releasing the track July 31....

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Bill Cosby Exhibits the Deepest Case of Denial in History (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 15, 2015

Bill Cosby skated over accusations he sexually assaulted more than 40 women over his decades-long career today (May 15) in his first interview since allegations overwhelmed previous denials through his lawyers. He said his message not his personal life was the most important.Cosby, 77, was hit by an avalanche of accusations as women, one-by-one, came forward to tell their harrowing experiences. The alleged assaults all fit a pattern. Cosby would gain his alleged victim’s confidence and slip her a drug in a drink....

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Miley Cyrus Still Tying Knot Despite Family Divorce Drama

Keith GirardJune 26, 2013

Miley Cyrus is caught in the middle of a divorce drama involving parents Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus, but it hasn’t dampened her desire to tie the knot. She told “Good Morning America” today that the wedding is still on....

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Is GMA’s Robin Roberts Trying to Kill Herself With Work?

Keith GirardMarch 19, 2013

Robin Roberts, who has waged a very public battle with cancer, allegedly defied her doctors when she returned to work on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” She could be putting her health, and possibly her life at risk, according to medical experts....

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Demi Lovato at Top of Her Game on GMA (watch!)

Keith GirardJuly 6, 2012

Demi Lovato has come a long way since her breakdown in 2010 and demonstrated on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that she’s on top of her game with a rousing performance in its summer concert series. Lovato, 19, another former Disney star who is trying to transition to an adult career, talked openly about her struggle with eating disorders and depression....

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