James Gandolfini died today at the age of 51. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while traveling in Italy. Immediately following news of his passing, celebrities took to social media to share their condolences for his family and to post memories of the actor, while HBO released a statement conveying the network's "shock" and "immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family." Click through to read how stars are remembering James.
The 2013 Royal Ascot kicked off this week, and famous royals like Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie have been rockin' their fancy toppers as part of the long-standing tradition. Royals are joined by plenty of extravagantly dressed revelers to watch Europe's famous event, which has been the highlight of the Ascot Racecourse's year since it was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne.
But while the sky's the limit when it comes to fabulous fascinators, the Ascot is known for its strict dress code. Women must wear a day dress of acceptable length with a hat or fascinator, and they can't show off their stomachs or shoulders. Men are required to wear black or gray morning dress with a top hat. Another tradition of the Royal Ascot is the procession, which involves the queen and other royals riding in to the racecourse every day in horse-drawn carriages. See royals from the Queen Mother to Princess Diana attend the Royal Ascot over the years, including pictures from this year's festivities.
Kim Kardashian gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, but just five days before delivering her first child, she was lounging poolside. Kim showed off her pregnant stomach in a skimpy bikini while hanging out at a spa in LA with friends, including Robin Antin and makeup artist Joyce Bonelli. The ladies snacked on a fruit and cheese plate during their three-and-a-half-hour stay, and while Robin and Joyce drank cocktails, Kim sipped on pink lemonade. The sunny afternoon wasn't the first time Kim flaunted her baby bump in a bikini during her pregnancy, since we also saw her in a two-piece during her family getaway to Greece back in April.
Kim and her boyfriend, Kanye West, may have welcomed their daughter a little earlier than her expected July arrival, but Kim seems to be enjoying motherhood already. She sent an email to Ryan Seacrest proclaiming that "It's so crazy!" and her sister Khloé shared that both "mommy and baby are healthy & resting." Kim has yet to reveal the baby's name, though sources say that she and Kanye are close to picking a moniker for their little one.
The Bling Ring finally hits theaters this Friday after months of press by the film's stars, including Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, and Taissa Farmiga, who appear alongside Emma Watson in the Sofia Coppola-directed project. While we've been fascinated by the real-life story that the movie is based on and even took a closer look at the true story as it unfolded, the young stars have been busy traveling the world promoting their big-screen effort. They've been snapping plenty of pictures along the way and sharing them on social media — take a look at Emma, Israel, Katie, and their costars as they prep for the big release!
Kanye West has had two special deliveries this week — his new baby girl to be named and his new album entitled Yeezus. His latest musical endeavor, which dropped yesterday, has made more of a tidal wave than a splash. We've got a quick review of Kanye's intense new sound, plus the three most download-worthy tracks you have to check out!
In our lead story, we've got exclusive pictures of Kim Kardashian flaunting her hot-mama bikini body just five days before giving birth to her baby girl with rapper Kanye West. So what have we heard from the new parents since their bundle of joy arrived? We'll fill you in — plus, we keep up with the rest of the Kardashians.
The 2013 POPSUGAR 100 race has ended! We've been busy tallying your votes to crown our seventh annual POPSUGAR 100 winner, and the big name will be revealed tomorrow. There were so many deserving stars to compete in this year's bracket that we narrowed the race down into categories, including: The Fresh Faces, The Phenoms, The Game Changers, and The Classics. Favorites like Kate Middleton, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Angelina Jolie were popular this year, but you might be surprised to find out which other famous faces pulled through in the final rounds. With so many stars in the running, it's hard to guess who will take this year's crown, but we want to know — who do you think will take home first place in the 2013 POPSUGAR 100? Vote now!
Sad news — The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has died at age 51. The actor reportedly suffered a heart attack early on Wednesday in Italy, where he was on vacation and planning to attend the Taormina Film Festival. James starred in films like True Romance, Get Shorty, and Zero Dark Thirty but will be best remembered for playing mob boss Tony Soprano on the HBO drama for six seasons. He recently wrapped filming on Animal Rescue with Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace and was working on shows for CBS and HBO.
HBO released a statement today, saying, "We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family. He was a special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone, no matter their title or position, with equal respect. He touched so many of us over the years with his humor, his warmth, and his humility."
White House Down star Garcelle Beauvais stopped by our Los Angeles studio to dish on her hot costars Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. Garcelle was hilarious, admitting to having a crush on Channing and saying he was a joy to work with. Plus, she tells us what it was like to reunite with Jamie Foxx after over 13 years. Check out this hilarious interview.
