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The 40-something talent, currently in Beijing providing coverage of the 2008 Olympic Summer Games, joined the show in May 1999 and has worked on 'Access Hollywood' for nine years.
"I feel blessed to be asked to stay on board here at 'Access' and with the show constantly evolving, it's an exciting place to work," said Robinson. "I feel fortunate to be part of an amazing team."
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Robinson's first tome is a self-esteem book for girls called, 'Exactly As I Am.'
The Emmy-winning TV talent was also recently named as a national board member of Girls, Inc., a national organization that teaches girls to be "smart, strong and bold."
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Actress and original 'Dreamgirl' Sheryl Lee Ralph is gearing up for her annual AIDS benefit, 'Divas Simply Singing.'
The for 
mer 'Moesha' star is looking for the next "diva" to appear on her 18th annual 'Divas Simply Singing' on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Ralph is looking for aspiring "divas" to upload a one minute a cappella performance video of them singing their favorite song.
(Singers must be 18-years-old and female. Songs may not contain profanity. Singers must have a current headshot, resume and live within the 48 contiguous United States. Contest excludes
The winner will be chosen to appear alongside Ralph and the who's who roster of R&B, pop, jazz and gospel singers who will bring the house down at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills.
To compete, upload videos at www.youtube.com/group/divadiscovery and for additional details visit www.DivasSimplySinging.com.
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Sources tell me that CNN is developing a new series for 'King of Comedy' and 'Tom Joyner Morning Show' contributor D.L. Hughley.
I hear that Turner Network brass like Hughley's take on politics and pop culture and have been brainstorming about a show tailored for the Hollywood funnyman.
Stay tuned...
2008 BET Awards
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Humanitarian Award Recipient Quincy Jones poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Rapper Nelly poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Anthony Hamilton poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Rapper Nelly (L) and singer Ashanti pose in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Rapper Nelly (L) and singer Ashanti pose in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Rapper Nelly (L) and singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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1. I am delighted to hear that the lovely, and I do mean, lovely, Shaun Robinson has been signed to a new multi-year contract on the Access TV program. She is my favorite reporter. In addition, she is the single reason I tune into the program rather than the show that competes with her show. Access made a wise decision in my opinion.
Bobby Richardson at 8:43PM on Aug 19th 2008