Access Granted: Shaun Robinson Covers Precious Times

'Access Hollywood ' host Shaun Robinson is featured on the newest issue of the Christian women's lifestyle magazine Precious Times.

The forty-something TV talent talks about maintaining a spiritual perspective in Hollywood and explores what "sexy" means as a Christian woman.

"Any woman can be sexy no matter her size as long as she walks in the confidence and security of who she is in Christ. I hope I can redefine the term sexy," said Robinson.

The Emmy-winning journalist, who joined 'Access Hollywood' in 1999, was named 'Sexiest Female TV Personality' on Victoria 's Secret's 2006 'What is Sexy?' list.

The Detroit, Michigan-bred anchor, who also hosts 'TV One Access' on the Cathy Hughes-owned cable channel TV One, followed her grandmother's blueprint for how to be a lady. Those memories have motivated Robinson to use her platform to change the self image of teen girls. The stylish host is now writing a book tentatively titled 'Girls and Self-Esteem,' which will address girls from ages 12 to 17 who are constantly bombarded with media images of perfect proportions and flawless skin.

Robinson also hopes that she and the other notable women can inspire young girls to pursue their professional dreams.

In the Precious Times cover feature, the Spelman College graduate recalled childhood memories of watching Detroit 's first black anchor woman Beverly Payne and desiring a career in television.

"I used to sit and watch the news at my grandmother's house and watch her [Beverly Payne] everyday and just thought she was so smart and beautiful," remembered Robinson. "I used to dream about just being like her one day."

Last fall, Robinson's coverage in South Africa from Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls after a dorm matron was accused of sexual assault was seen on NBC's 'Today Show' and MSNBC, in addition 'Access Hollywood.'

The proud card-carrying member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) was also a fixture in the coverage of the death of rapper Kanye West's mother Donda West, which landed her multiple appearances on CNN's 'Larry King Live.'

In late 2005, Robinson was romantically linked to Eddie Murphy shortly after his wife, Nicole, filed for divorce. She has also maintained that the two were "just friends."

Robinson recently launched her website www.ShaunRobinson.com that streams some of her favorite interview clips.

Precious Times is available at popular newsstands including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Books-A-Million and other retail outlets. For more information, visit www.precioustimesmag.com.

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