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'''Billy Bush''' is an American radio and television host. He is the host of "The Billy Bush Show", a nationally-syndicated radio show that airs throughout the US on Westwood One. Bush is also the primary host of ''[[Access Hollywood]]'', a syndicated entertainment-news show. |
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==Personal life== |
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Bush is the son of Josephine ([[married and maiden names|née]] Bradley) and [[Jonathan Bush]]. His father Jonathan is the younger brother of the 41st [[President of the United States]] [[George H. W. Bush]], making Billy the nephew of former President [[George H. W. Bush]] and first cousin of the 43rd President of the United States [[George W. Bush]]. Bush attended [[St. George's School, Newport|St. George's School]] in [[Rhode Island]] and earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[International relations|International Studies]] and [[Political science|Government]] at [[Colby College]] in [[Waterville, Maine|Waterville]], [[Maine]]. He was captain of the college's men's [[Lacrosse (sport)|lacrosse]] team. |
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He resides in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] with his wife, Sydney Davis, whom he married on April 4th, 1998, and their three children: Josephine, Mary, and Lillie. |
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Bush is the co-anchor of ''[[Access Hollywood]]'', a daily entertainment newsmagazine. Bush joined the program as East Coast correspondent in December 2001, and he was promoted to co-anchor in June 2004. |
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Before joining ''Access Hollywood'', Bush was a correspondent for [[WNBC-TV]]'s ''[[Today in New York]]'' morning show. |
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Bush began his career hosting the afternoon drive show on [[WLKZ|WLKZ-FM]] in [[New Hampshire]], later moving to [[Washington, D.C.]], where he hosted the midday show on [[WARW-FM]]. In March 1997, Bush brought his award-winning talent for entertainment and humor to [[WWZZ|WWZZ-FM (Z104)]] in D.C. as host of ''Billy Bush and the Bush League Morning Show'', which aired until January 2001. In January 2003, Billy hosted an [[NBC]] prime-time show of ''[[Let's Make A Deal]]'' where only three of the five shows taped made it to air. Before joining ''Access Hollywood'', Bush was a correspondent for [[WNBC-TV]]'s ''[[Today in New York]]'' morning show. |
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Through his role at ''Access Hollywood'' countless high-profile red carpet events including the [[Golden Globes]], [[Grammy Award|Grammys]], and [[Academy Awards]] as well as hosted ABC's live pre-show for the [[76th Academy Awards|2004]], [[77th Academy Awards|2005]] and [[77th Academy Awards|2006]] Academy Awards and ''2006 Emmy Red Carpet Special''. In addition, he reported for NBC at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in Athens and hosted ''Access Hollywood's'' coverage of the [[2006 Winter Olympics]] in Torino, as well as the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in Beijing. Bush hosted the [[reality television|reality competition]] ''[[Grease: You're the One that I Want!]]'' on NBC in 2007 |
Through his role at ''Access Hollywood'' countless high-profile red carpet events including the [[Golden Globes]], [[Grammy Award|Grammys]], and [[Academy Awards]] as well as hosted ABC's live pre-show for the [[76th Academy Awards|2004]], [[77th Academy Awards|2005]] and [[77th Academy Awards|2006]] Academy Awards and ''2006 Emmy Red Carpet Special''. In addition, he reported for NBC at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in Athens and hosted ''Access Hollywood's'' coverage of the [[2006 Winter Olympics]] in Torino, as well as the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in Beijing. Bush hosted the [[reality television|reality competition]] ''[[Grease: You're the One that I Want!]]'' on NBC in 2007. |
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Bush also replaced [[Meredith Vieira]] for a week of ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US game show)|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire]]'' shows on April 21-25, 2008. |
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Bush returned to his roots in radio as he hosts ''The Billy Bush Show'', a nightly [[talk radio]] and entertainment interview show |
Bush returned to his roots in radio as he hosts ''The Billy Bush Show'', a nightly [[talk radio]] and entertainment interview show syndicated by [[Westwood One]]. Bush and ''Access Hollywood'' executive producer, [[Rob Silverstein]], are the show's producers. The show, which airs evenings Monday through Friday, focuses on the top entertainment stories and personalities in the news, and features celebrity guests and listener calls. |
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Bush co-hosted the [[Miss Universe]] pageant on four different occasions: in [[Miss Universe 2003|2003]] and [[Miss Universe 2004|2004]] with [[Daisy Fuentes]]; in [[Miss Universe 2005|2005]] with fellow ''Access Hollywood'' co-anchor [[Nancy O'Dell]]; and in [[Miss Universe 2009|2009]] with [[Claudia Jordan]]. He has also co-hosted the [[Miss USA]] pageant four times, with almost the same partners: in [[Miss USA 2003|2003]] with Fuentes; [[Miss USA 2004|2004]] and [[Miss USA 2005|2005]] with O'Dell; and again in [[Miss USA 2009|2009]], this time with [[Nadine Velazquez]]. After the [[65th Golden Globe Awards|65th Annual Golden Globe Awards]] of 2008 were canceled as a result of the [[2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike]], Bush co-hosted The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards Announcement press conference with Nancy O'Dell on [[January 13]], [[2008]]. |
Bush co-hosted the [[Miss Universe]] pageant on four different occasions: in [[Miss Universe 2003|2003]] and [[Miss Universe 2004|2004]] with [[Daisy Fuentes]]; in [[Miss Universe 2005|2005]] with fellow ''Access Hollywood'' co-anchor [[Nancy O'Dell]]; and in [[Miss Universe 2009|2009]] with [[Claudia Jordan]]. He has also co-hosted the [[Miss USA]] pageant four times, with almost the same partners: in [[Miss USA 2003|2003]] with Fuentes; [[Miss USA 2004|2004]] and [[Miss USA 2005|2005]] with O'Dell; and again in [[Miss USA 2009|2009]], this time with [[Nadine Velazquez]]. After the [[65th Golden Globe Awards|65th Annual Golden Globe Awards]] of 2008 were canceled as a result of the [[2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike]], Bush co-hosted The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards Announcement press conference with Nancy O'Dell on [[January 13]], [[2008]]. |
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Revision as of 01:43, 23 September 2009
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Billy Bush is an American radio and television host. He is the host of "The Billy Bush Show", a nationally-syndicated radio show that airs throughout the US on Westwood One. Bush is also the primary host of Access Hollywood, a syndicated entertainment-news show.
Career
Bush is the co-anchor of Access Hollywood, a daily entertainment newsmagazine. Bush joined the program as East Coast correspondent in December 2001, and he was promoted to co-anchor in June 2004.
Before joining Access Hollywood, Bush was a correspondent for WNBC-TV's Today in New York morning show.
Through his role at Access Hollywood countless high-profile red carpet events including the Golden Globes, Grammys, and Academy Awards as well as hosted ABC's live pre-show for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Academy Awards and 2006 Emmy Red Carpet Special. In addition, he reported for NBC at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and hosted Access Hollywood's coverage of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, as well as the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Bush hosted the reality competition Grease: You're the One that I Want! on NBC in 2007.
Bush also replaced Meredith Vieira for a week of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire shows on April 21-25, 2008.
Bush returned to his roots in radio as he hosts The Billy Bush Show, a nightly talk radio and entertainment interview show syndicated by Westwood One. Bush and Access Hollywood executive producer, Rob Silverstein, are the show's producers. The show, which airs evenings Monday through Friday, focuses on the top entertainment stories and personalities in the news, and features celebrity guests and listener calls.
Bush co-hosted the Miss Universe pageant on four different occasions: in 2003 and 2004 with Daisy Fuentes; in 2005 with fellow Access Hollywood co-anchor Nancy O'Dell; and in 2009 with Claudia Jordan. He has also co-hosted the Miss USA pageant four times, with almost the same partners: in 2003 with Fuentes; 2004 and 2005 with O'Dell; and again in 2009, this time with Nadine Velazquez. After the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards of 2008 were canceled as a result of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike, Bush co-hosted The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards Announcement press conference with Nancy O'Dell on January 13, 2008.
References
External links
- Billy Bush at IMDb