Cheering on co-stars

New York — “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria says she’ll be at the Golden Globes next month to cheer for her fellow cast members.

Her ABC co-stars Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman were nominated Monday for best actress in a TV musical or comedy series, and Nicollette Sheridan was nominated for best supporting actress in a miniseries, movie or series.

“Desperate Housewives” was nominated for best comedy or musical series.

“I am so happy that I get to go to the Golden Globes and just be a cheerleader,” Longoria said on “Access Hollywood.”

The Golden Globe Awards show will air live Jan. 16 on NBC.

Eminem eBay alert

Ferndale, Mich.– The studio where Eminem recorded his hit “My Name Is” for “The Slim Shady LP” album was set to go on sale today on the Internet auction site eBay.

The 700-square-foot Studio 8 in the Detroit suburb of Ferndale was used by Eminem in 1997 to record the 1999 CD that has sold about 5 million copies.

“The recording studio is still intact, but the equipment is not part of the sale,” said David Giltner, senior vice president of the real estate company Grubb & Ellis, which is listing the property. “It’s in great shape and was recently renovated.”

The building, owned by producer A.J. Abdullah, will be auctioned in eBay’s commercial real estate section for 30 days. The minimum bid is $215,000.

Not so old

New York — George Clooney sure looks suave and mature … maybe too mature. A scene in “Ocean’s Twelve” where Clooney’s buddies wonder about his age has an element of truth to it.

Clooney said he told director Steven Soderbergh about a young Italian woman who asked how old he was.

“I am stupid enough to ask the question, ‘How old do you think I am?”‘ Clooney told reporters, AP Radio reported. “She says, ’50.”‘

Clooney asked the woman to guess again.

Her reply: “51?”

Clooney is 43.

When Soderbergh heard the story, Clooney said, he decided to include it in the film, a sequel to 2001’s “Ocean’s Eleven,” that also stars Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

‘Sideways’ director Payne’s Cornhusker homecoming

Omaha, Neb. — Alexander Payne, director of “Sideways,” “About Schmidt” and “Election,” will be honored this week by the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Payne will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters Friday at the university’s winter commencement. He’s scheduled to present a symposium on filmmaking the following day.

“Sideways” received a leading seven Golden Globe nominations Monday, including best comedy or musical film and best director for Payne.

Payne, a native of Omaha, has a bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish literature from Stanford University and a master’s in filmmaking from UCLA.

Queen for a day

London — Judi Dench, a darling of the British stage and screen for almost a half-century, received a standing ovation as she accepted a special honor to mark the 50th anniversary of the Evening Standard Theater Awards.

“I’ve only been given this award for 47 years of doing a job that I absolutely adore,” Dench said Monday. “I didn’t set out to be an actress but I changed my mind and I couldn’t be more pleased that I did.”

Dench, 70, won an Oscar in 1999 for her role as Queen Elizabeth in “Shakespeare in Love.”

Playwright Harold Pinter, whose works include “Old Times” and “The Birthday Party,” also got special honors.

“The Producers,” which recently opened in London, took the prize for best musical of 2004.

Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, who star in the West End version of the Mel Brooks musical, accepted the award.

He’ll be back — onscreen

Los Angeles — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will return to the big screen next year to make a cameo in a comedy written and produced by friend Tom Arnold.

During an appearance Monday on Fox’s “The Best Damn Sports Show Period,” which is co-hosted by Arnold, Schwarzenegger said he was in the upcoming movie “The Kid & I.”

Schwarzenegger didn’t reveal what role he would play in the movie, slated to be released sometime next year.

The film, directed by Penelope Spheeris, centers on an actor played by Arnold and a teen stricken with cerebral palsy who dreams of starring in an action film. It also stars Shannon Elizabeth.

Schooltime with Cosby

Philadelphia — Bill Cosby has a new television audience: students who need help with their homework or a reason to study.

“Dr. Cosby — School of Life” began airing Monday on the Philadelphia School District’s local-access cable television station.

The comedian appears on the series he volunteered to develop. The brief episodes will air daily, featuring inspirational messages about study skills, classroom participation and making education part of everyday life.

“Most people may think of him as an actor, a comedian or a television producer, but he is very much an educator,” said school district Chief Executive Paul Vallas.

Cosby, 67, a Philadelphia native, attended the city’s public schools and has a bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a doctorate in education.