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Cannes Film Festival

See All the Stars at the Cannes Film Festival — So Far!

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday and the South of France has officially been flooded with celebrities.

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday and the South of France has officially been flooded with celebrities. Jennifer Lawrence popped up at the festival with costars Liam Hemsworth and Sam Claflin for a Catching Fire photocall. Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio kicked off the festivities at the Opening Ceremony and The Great Gatsby premiere, while Emma Watson took her trip down the red carpet at The Bling Ring premiere on Thursday. The action wasn't only on the red carpet as Solange Knowles partied it up at the Belvedere bash last night. Other stars like Justin Timberlake, Isla Fisher, Nicole Kidman, and Octavia Spencer have also been getting in on the Cannes fun this week. Be sure to check back for more Cannes Film Festival photos, and don't forget to vote for your favorite stars in our POPSUGAR 100 bracket!

See All the Stars at the Cannes Film Festival — So Far!

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday and the South of France has officially been flooded with celebrities.

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday and the South of France has officially been flooded with celebrities. Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio kicked off the festivities alongside Julianne Moore at the Opening Ceremony and The Great Gatsby premiere on Thursday. Meanwhile, Emma Watson was in awe of the fanfare when she took her own trip down the red carpet at The Bling Ring premiere yesterday. The action wasn't only on the red carpet as Rooney Mara proved when she attended a Calvin Klein bash alongside Harvey Weinstein on Thursday evening. Other stars like Justin Timberlake, Isla Fisher, Nicole Kidman, and Octavia Spencer have also been getting in on the Cannes fun this week. Be sure to check back for more Cannes Film Festival photos as they come in!

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again?

Update: E! Online is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child.

Update: E! Online is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child. The news comes just days after Beyoncé cancelled a show in Belgium, though she later apologised to fans and returned to the stage on Wednesday.

Beyoncé may be pregnant with baby number two! Rumours popped up over the weekend that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are expecting their second child together roughly 15 months after welcoming Blue Ivy into the world. Now, People magazine reports that the singer is planning on having another child, but it might not happen just yet. A source told the magazine, "Beyoncé and Jay are planning for another baby after her tour is over and things calm down just a bit." Both Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be busy through the end of the northern Summer with two big tours. She is currently in the middle of her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, while Jay is gearing up for his Legends of the Summer show with Justin Timberlake. Of course, Beyoncé is no stranger to working while pregnant — her Life Is But a Dream documentary followed her on the road while trying to mask her growing baby bump. In addition, Beyoncé told Good Morning America last week that she wants to have more children with Jay-Z and that her "daughter needs some company." So, is Beyoncé pregnant again? Tell us what you think in the comments!

Movies

How Actors Made (and Will Make) Their Directorial Debuts

Ben Affleck may have gotten a lot of attention when he took home the best picture Oscar for Argo this year, but he is hardly the first actor who has had behind-the-camera aspirations.

Ben Affleck may have gotten a lot of attention when he took home the best picture Oscar for Argo this year, but he is hardly the first actor who has had behind-the-camera aspirations. Actors and actresses have been finding success in the director's chair for decades, and celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Gosling are carrying on the tradition with their own interests in making films. Click through to see how stars have made — and will make — their directorial debuts.

Beyonce Knowles

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again?

Update: E! Online is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child.

Update: E! Online is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child. The news comes just days after Beyoncé canceled a show in Belgium, though she later apologized to fans and returned to the stage on Wednesday.

Beyoncé may be pregnant with baby number two! Rumors popped up over the weekend that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are expecting their second child together roughly 15 months after welcoming Blue Ivy into the world. Now, People magazine reports that the singer is planning on having another child, but it might not happen just yet. A source told the magazine, "Beyoncé and Jay are planning for another baby after her tour is over and things calm down just a bit." Both Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be busy through the end of Summer with two big tours. She is currently in the middle of her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, while Jay is gearing up for his Legends of the Summer show with Justin Timberlake. Of course, Beyoncé is no stranger to working while pregnant — her Life Is But a Dream documentary followed her on the road while trying to mask her growing baby bump. In addition, Beyoncé told Good Morning America last week that she wants to have more children with Jay-Z and that her "daughter needs some company." So, is Beyoncé pregnant again? Tell us what you think in the comments!

upfronts

Now You Can Get Even More of the Modern Family Crew

Sofia Vergara put her killer curves on display when she hit the blue carpet at the USA upfronts in NYC yesterday.

Sofia Vergara put her killer curves on display when she hit the blue carpet at the USA upfronts in NYC yesterday. She was joined at the bash by her Modern Family costars Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet, as well as USA stars like Matthew Bomer and Suits' Patrick J. Adams. Sofia and her castmates were at the USA event to celebrate the syndication of the show's old episodes on the cable network, which will begin on Sept. 24. Meanwhile, new episodes of Modern Family will continue to run on ABC.

Sofia has another big event to plan for — her upcoming wedding with fiancé Nick Loeb. She revealed in this month's issue of Cosmopolitan that she isn't going to plan a big splash event for the nuptials. Sofia told the magazine, "He was already married with a big wedding and I was already married with a big wedding, so we're going to do something but not right now."

Vogue

Blake Lively Shows Off Her Impressive Cooking Skills!

Blake Lively is back to showing off her domestic goddess side!

Blake Lively is back to showing off her domestic goddess side! Blake shows off her cooking skills in the inaugural episode of Elettra's Goodness, a new Vogue web series starring model Elettra Wiedemann. In the short, Blake whips up a delicious-looking dish involving brie, puff pasty, and several different types of balsamic vinaigrette. She also revealed that she once cooked at New York's famed Per Se restaurant and impressed the chefs there so much that they asked her to stay with them for the entire day. Blake hasn't kept her love of cooking a secret — she often talks about how much she loves to bake and even made a batch of Sprinkles cupcakes to raise money for charity back in 2011. Watch the video to see Blake in action!

Celebrity Babies

Gisele's Baby Girl Is Growing Up Right Before Our Eyes

Gisele Bündchen held on tight to her 5-month-old daughter, Vivian, yesterday when she went for a stroll in NYC with a female friend.

Gisele Bündchen held on tight to her 5-month-old daughter, Vivian, yesterday when she went for a stroll in NYC with a female friend. She's back in the Big Apple after visiting the city earlier this month when she attended the 2013 Met Gala alongside husband Tom Brady. Incidentally, her recent trip comes right as Jennifer Aniston wrapped up her visit to NYC to promote her new web series for Living Proof. During interviews on her press tour, Jen admitted that she loves Gisele's hair. Aside from great hair, the two stars have another thing in common — they both love yoga! Jennifer has long been a fan of the exercise, and Gisele shared a snap of herself practicing yoga with a friend on Tuesday. She said, "A beautiful way to start the morning practice with my friend Cristina Kalyani Paes. Wishing you a joyful day!"

Link Time

Listen to Britney Spears's New Song, "Ooh La La"

American Idol

Diva-Off: Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey Take the Stage For American Idol

It was the battle of the divas on the American Idol season 12 finale in LA last night, and we're not just talking about contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison facing off for the final time.

It was the battle of the divas on the American Idol season 12 finale in LA last night, and we're not just talking about contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison facing off for the final time. Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey both took the stage to sing during the finale, with Mariah singing a medley of her biggest hits in a formfitting white gown and J Lo energetically performing "Live It Up" alongside Pitbull. Judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson also got in on the action on stage, making Nicki Minaj the only judge who didn't do a performance of some kind. This all came hot on the heels of persistent rumors that Nicki won't return to Idol next year.

J Lo's American Idol show marks the first time she's returned to the program since she stepped down as a judge last year. There have been rumors that Jennifer may return to American Idol, and she said that she might consider making a comeback during an interview at the nuvoTV upfronts in NYC on Wednesday. Jennifer wasn't the only star who made a splash on Idol last night — Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, and Taylor Hicks all returned to the show that gave them their start. The night ended on an emotional note when Glover was crowned the winner of American Idol.

Poll

American Idol Names Its Winner — Are You Happy With Their Pick?

American Idol crowned R&B singer Candice Glover as its season 12 winner during a live show last night.

American Idol crowned R&B singer Candice Glover as its season 12 winner during a live show last night. After months of performing and receiving feedback from the judges, she bested her fellow contestant Kree Harrison, who landed the runner-up spot. The show's finale night was an emotional one, with Candice breaking out into tears when she was announced the winner. There's no denying that both Candice and Kree are talented singers, but was soulful Candice your favorite to win or were you leaning more toward country Kree? Vote in our poll below and let us know if you are satisfied with Candice as the new American Idol.

Shirtless

David Beckham's Hottest Shirtless Soccer Moments

David Beckham announced earlier today that he is retiring from soccer so we'll never get to see him get shirtless on the field again.

David Beckham announced earlier today that he is retiring from soccer so we'll never get to see him get shirtless on the field again. David has been playing professionally since 1993, which means we've had almost 20 years of Becks stripping off his shirt and showing his abs. Click through to see David's hottest on-field moments from over the years and here's to hoping that retiring from soccer will mean David will have more time for underwear modeling!

David Beckham's Hottest Shirtless Soccer Moments

David Beckham announced overnight that he is retiring from soccer so we'll never get to see him get shirtless on the field again.

David Beckham announced overnight that he is retiring from soccer so we'll never get to see him get shirtless on the field again. David has been playing professionally since 1993, which means we've had almost 20 years of Becks stripping off his shirt and showing his abs. Click through to see David's hottest on-field moments from over the years, and here's to hoping that retiring from soccer will mean David has more time for underwear modelling!

Check Out Keira Knightley's Mis-Matched Wedding Ring

Keira Knightley showed off her new wedding ring when she hit the nightlife scene in London yesterday after wrapping up her honeymoon with her new husband, James Righton, in Corsica, France, earlier this week.

Keira Knightley showed off her new wedding ring when she hit the nightlife scene in London yesterday after wrapping up her honeymoon with her new husband, James Righton, in Corsica, France, earlier this week. She flashed her jewellery when she left the Groucho Club late last night and caught a cab home. Keira got married in the South of France on May 4, and she chose an understated yet decidedly different wedding band to symbolise her union with her rock star love. While her engagement ring reportedly featured a platinum band and a two-carat solitaire diamond, she apparently went for a simple yellow gold wedding band. We got a glimpse of her ring when Keira wore a bikini during her honeymoon, but now we can finally see the stylish star's jewellery up close.

Keira isn't the only elegant British celebrity who mixed metals for her wedding jewellery — Kate Middleton's engagement bauble featured a sapphire set on a platinum band, but her wedding ring was a simple yellow gold band.

the bling ring

Emma Watson Shines at The Bling Ring Premiere at Cannes

Emma Watson and The Bling Ring cast premiered their film at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France today.

Emma Watson and The Bling Ring cast premiered their film at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France today. Emma wore a red Christopher Kane ensemble to the photocall for the film earlier in the day, but changed into a Chanel Couture black and white gown for the red carpet bash. She also donned a simple black dress when she attended The Bling Ring press conference. Emma was joined at all of the events by her costars costars Claire Julien, Katie Chang, and Taissa Farmiga and director Sofia Coppola. The film will premiere at the festival today, but won't hit US theaters until June 14. Tonight's event will be an important screening for Sofia, who was famously booed at the festival in 2006 after she premiered Marie Antoinette.

Emma, Sofia, and their crew are hardly the only stars who are promoting their new flicks at the festival. Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan kicked off the weeklong event yesterday when they screened The Great Gatsby at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 opening ceremony. Other stars like Julianne Moore and judge Nicole Kidman also walked the red carpet at the opening bash — be sure to check out all the stars at the Cannes Film Festival!

The Ring's Back On! Miley Cyrus Puts the Breakup Rumours to Rest

Miley Cyrus put the never-ending breakup rumours to rest when she put her engagement ring on display while walking the red carpet at the Maxim Hot 100 party in LA last night.

Miley Cyrus put the never-ending breakup rumours to rest when she put her engagement ring on display while walking the red carpet at the Maxim Hot 100 party in LA last night. She wore a Valentino jumpsuit and flashed her bauble, which has been the subject of a lot of speculation after rumours surfaced in March that her relationship with Liam Hemsworth was on the rocks. Since the gossip began, Miley has been spotted not wearing her ring, and she ditched her bling when she attended the 2013 Met Gala earlier this month. However, she could have forgone the accessory in order to maintain her Marc Jacobs punk look, which featured several big rings.

Engagement rings aside, Miley has had a busy few months. She earned the top spot on Maxim's Hot 100 list, which she celebrated by taking part in a sexy photo shoot. Miley is also focused on her upcoming new album and has been tweeting photos of herself in the recording studio. She also teased that she will make a "special announcement" at the Billboard Music Awards on Monday.

Emma Watson Shines at The Bling Ring Premiere at Cannes

Emma Watson and The Bling Ring cast premiered their film at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France yesterday.

Emma Watson and The Bling Ring cast premiered their film at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France yesterday. Emma wore a red Christopher Kane ensemble to the photo call for the film earlier in the day, but changed into a Chanel Couture black and white gown for the red carpet bash. She also donned a simple black dress when she attended The Bling Ring press conference. Emma was joined at all of the events by her co-stars costars Claire Julien, Katie Chang and Taissa Farmiga, and director Sofia Coppola. The film premiered at the festival today, but won't hit Australian cinemas until July 25. It was an important screening for Sofia, who was famously booed at the festival in 2006 after she premiered Marie Antoinette.

Emma, Sofia and their crew are hardly the only stars who are promoting their new flicks at the festival. Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan kicked off the week-long event on Wednesday when they screened The Great Gatsby at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 opening ceremony. Other stars like Julianne Moore and judge Nicole Kidman also walked the red carpet at the opening bash.

the royals

Can We Keep Him? 40 Photos That'll Make You Miss Prince Harry

Prince Harry's trip to the US came to a close yesterday, and we have to admit that we already miss having the redheaded royal on American soil.

Prince Harry's trip to the US came to a close yesterday, and we have to admit that we already miss having the redheaded royal on American soil. From sending female congressional staffers into a tizzy when he dropped by Washington DC on Thursday to showing off his athletic prowess while playing baseball, football, and even sitting volleyball, Harry has won a permanent spot in our red, white, and blue hearts. And we aren't the only ones who have fallen for him — American women are going nuts for Prince Harry ever since he landed on US soil last week. If you didn't get enough of hot Harry during his stay, then click through for the 40 best photos of him from his United States tour, and try not to drool all over your computer screen.

POPSUGAR News

Video: Emma Watson Brings the Bling to Cannes! Plus, More Headlines

The 2013 Cannes Film Festival is officially under way, and we have all the details on the hot happenings surrounding the star-studded event.

The 2013 Cannes Film Festival is officially under way, and we have all the details on the hot happenings surrounding the star-studded event. Watch the video to get the latest news on Emma Watson bringing The Bling Ring to France, Justin Timberlake's newest film, and Shia LaBeouf's controversial new project. Plus, find out which actress is going to make her directorial debut this year! On Jessica: Shirt and jacket, Club Monaco.

Celebrity Weddings

Check Out Keira Knightley's Mismatched Wedding Ring

Keira Knightley showed off her new wedding ring when she hit the nightlife scene in London yesterday after wrapping up her honeymoon with her new husband, James Righton, in Corsica, France, earlier this week.

Keira Knightley showed off her new wedding ring when she hit the nightlife scene in London yesterday after wrapping up her honeymoon with her new husband, James Righton, in Corsica, France, earlier this week. She flashed her jewelry when she left the Groucho Club late last night and caught a cab home. Keira got married in the South of France on May 4, and she chose an understated yet decidedly different wedding band to symbolize her union with her rock star love. While her engagement ring reportedly featured a platinum band and a two-carat solitaire diamond, she apparently went for a simple yellow gold wedding band. We got a glimpse of her ring when Keira wore a bikini during her honeymoon, but now we can finally see the stylish star's jewelry up close.

Keira isn't the only elegant British celebrity who mixed metals for her wedding jewelry — Kate Middleton's engagement bauble featured a sapphire set on a platinum band, but her wedding ring was a simple yellow gold band.