“You don’t take one bad experience and go, ‘Oh, I’m getting out of the business,’ ” says Kelly. “I’ve learned that you persevere no matter what,” Kelly Ripa, Shape Magazine November 2008

Live hostess Kelly Ripa promoted the movie “Fly Me To The Moon” with an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman August 6th. Read the rest of this entry »

Live hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa will appear on the September 25 premiere of Ugly Betty, Ugly star America Ferrera announced on Monday morning’s edition of Live with Regis & Kelly.

Kelly’s soap starring husband, Mark Consuelos, will also make an appearance on the telenovela-inspired dramedy this season.

More than 500 participants from thirty-five states, male and female, have descended on New York’s Central Park for Kelly Ripa’s 1st Annual High Heel-A-Thon, a charity race to benefit the March of Dimes. The winner of the 150-yard high-heeled trek wins $25,000.

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Out with Reg, in with Ry. Television/radio personality Ryan Seacrest has been tapped to replace showbiz vet Regis Philbin as co-host of the seventy-six year old’s beloved morning chatfest Live with Regis & Kelly. As Regis approaches his twentieth anniversary on the show, producers of the television staple are prepared to offer Seacrest big bucks to join Kelly Ripa on Live.

“Ryan would be the perfect successor to Regis. He’s subbed several times for Larry King on his CNN talk show, he has his own syndicated morning radio gig, hosts the biggest show on TV, and does special events and red carpet coverage for E! Entertainment Network.” Read the rest of this entry »