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Salma Hayek and Rashida Jones at Spirit Awards Brunch
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Salma, Rashida, and Jeremy Get Into the Award-Season Spirit

Salma Hayek made a bright entrance to the Spirit Awards brunch at BOA Steakhouse in LA yesterday.
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Salma Hayek made a bright entrance to the Spirit Awards brunch at BOA Steakhouse in LA yesterday. She was on hand to announce the winners of the organization's filmmaking grants alongside cochair Jeremy Renner. Jeremy posed with Nikki Reed on his way into the event, which also honored the 2013 nominees. Young Quvenzhané Wallis got a best actress Spirit Awards nod for Beasts of the Southern Wild, an honor that she took home at Thursday's Critics' Choice Awards. Jack Black, who is up for best male lead at the Feb. 23 show, goofed around on the carpet, while best first screenplay nominee Rashida Jones chose a ladylike look for the event.

It was just one of many award-season happenings around LA on Saturday, including the BAFTA Tea event, Art of Elysium bash, and the LA Film Critics Association Awards. The fun continues today with the Golden Globes, so make sure to check back today at 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST for our LIVE red-carpet Golden Globes viewing party!

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American Cinematheque Award Gala Honoring Ben Stiller
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Ben Stiller Accepts a Major Award With Jen, Justin, and Friends

Ben Stiller was honored at the annual American Cinematheque Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel last night.
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Ben Stiller was honored at the annual American Cinematheque Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel last night. Friends from far and wide traveled to LA to toast his body of work. Jack Black, Will Ferrell, Eugene Levy, and Martin Short took the stage to speak about Ben's dedication to moviemaking. Jennifer Aniston wore a Valentino dress to make the rounds with her fiancé, Justin Theroux, as well. Jen and Justin shared kind words about their friend Ben — Justin even produced a short film for Ben featuring their Tropic Thunder costar Tom Cruise.

Jen and Justin are quite close with Ben and his wife, Christine Taylor. Christine was on Ben's arm for the evening event too, standing out from the crowd in a red gown. Ben closed out his own words with a tribute to Christine. He said, "I have an incredible wife. I love our life together . . . she's the funniest person I know, next to Andy Dick."

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Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence Lunch in LA | Pictures
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Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Christina Hendricks Do Lunch

Major stars of TV and film gathered together in LA today for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 2012 Installation Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Major stars of TV and film gathered together in LA today for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 2012 Installation Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in a Narciso Rodriguez ensemble and met up with her Silver Linings Playbook costar Bradley Cooper inside the event. Bradley and Jennifer will likely be spending time together this Fall while promoting their movie prior to its November release, but first, she'll report to Atlanta to start filming Catching Fire. Bradley's reportedly heading to Las Vegas to begin work on The Hangover Part III.

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks looked lovely in a black dress while posing for photos on the red carpet, as did Political Animals star Carla Gugino and Django Unchained's Kerry Washington. Inside the ballroom, old friends Dustin Hoffman and Jack Black shared a laugh while John Travolta posed for photos with peers. This year's gathering gave celebrities the chance to catch up and also served as an opportunity for the HFPA to announce its newly inducted officers.

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Cameron Diaz Pictures at CinemaCon 2012
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Cameron Diaz Heads West For a Star-Studded CinemaCon Bash

Cameron Diaz wore Rachel Roy in Las Vegas last night for a star-studded CinemaCon event.
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Cameron Diaz wore Rachel Roy in Las Vegas last night for a star-studded CinemaCon event. She was on hand to honor DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation dinner and mingled with other celebs like Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas, Jack Black, and Brooklyn Decker. Cameron's off in Nevada after a stint in NYC, where she attended a benefit Monday to raise funds for science labs in urban schools.

All the traveling has allowed Cameron to catch up with her pals. Her former jet-setting companion, ex-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, hasn't been accompanying her since their split. Alex did, though, share kinds words about Cameron recently. Alex Rodriguez gushed about Cameron, saying, "I don't like talking about my relationships. But I will tell you about CD: She's probably one of the greatest human beings I've ever met, and just an amazing light."

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Johnny Depp Performing With Marilyn Manson Pictures
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Johnny Depp Takes the Stage For Racy Renditions of Marilyn Manson's Songs

Johnny Depp took the stage in LA last night during the Revolver Golden God Awards at Club Nokia.
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Johnny Depp took the stage in LA last night during the Revolver Golden God Awards at Club Nokia. He broke out his guitar to duet with Marilyn Manson. Johnny Depp and Marilyn Manson performed Manson's songs "Sweet Dreams" and "The Beautiful People." Marilyn introduced the hat-wearing Johnny to the crowd, saying, "If you don't recognize my personal friend . . . my personal savior, my personal guitar hero — Johnny Depp!" The show also featured a cameo from Taylor Momsen, who sang alongside Marilyn. Johnny and Marilyn have reportedly also teamed up for a song that will appear on Manson's next album.

Johnny took the evening to focus on music, but has lately been busy with film. He just shot The Lone Ranger with Armie Hammer. Also, new pictures of Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows, the new picture from his pal Tim Burton, came out last month.

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Bernie Trailer
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Bernie Trailer: Jack Black Is Still Funny as a Murder Suspect

In a small Texan town, Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) is an assistant funeral director, revered as one of the community's most kind and loved folks.
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In a small Texan town, Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) is an assistant funeral director, revered as one of the community's most kind and loved folks. He becomes friends with Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), who is an affluent older widow known around town for being a serious sourpuss. At first everyone appreciates Bernie's help, but as Marjorie becomes increasingly dependent, Bernie struggles to keep up with her demands. After months of not seeing Marjorie around, the town learns that she has been dead for some time. The kicker? Bernie — "the nicest fella in town" — is being charged with her murder.

Jack Black is one of my favorite fixtures in comedy, and I can see how he steps up to the plate for this film. I also can't turn down anything with some solid Matthew McConaughey; he plays a cowboy-like character in the film who wants to bring Bernie down. To watch Jack Black kill it in this trailer, just watch after the jump.

Jennifer Aniston Honors Robert Downey Jr With Justin Theroux
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Jennifer Aniston Wears a Sexy LBD For a Night Out With Justin Theroux and Robert Downey Jr.

Jennifer Aniston joined actors Jack Black, Michael Douglas, Jon Favreau, and more at the American Cinematheque Awards in LA last night to honor her friend and fellow thespian Robert Downey Jr. Jennifer took the stage in a sexy, form-fitting gown to say a few kind words about her long-time friend RDJ.
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Jennifer Aniston joined actors Jack Black, Michael Douglas, Jon Favreau, and more at the American Cinematheque Awards in LA last night to honor her friend and fellow thespian Robert Downey Jr. Jennifer took the stage in a sexy, form-fitting gown to say a few kind words about her long-time friend RDJ. Jennifer joked, "[Robert] never let his career get in the way of his commitment to hard-core, classic Grade A drugs." Justin Theroux, who dined next to Jen at the event, also shares a connection to Robert, having penned the scripts for Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2. Robert stopped by Jen and Justin's table to pose for a photo, but RDJ also stuck beside his wife and mom-to-be, Susan Downey. It's been an exciting week for Robert. In addition to last night's party, the first trailer for The Avengers was released.

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The Big Year Movie Review
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The Big Year: For the Birds

I have to give The Big Year some credit for straying from the idea that comedies either need to be raunchy, romantic, or dumbed down for kids these days.
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I have to give The Big Year some credit for straying from the idea that comedies either need to be raunchy, romantic, or dumbed down for kids these days. The film feels more like an old-fashioned comedy, before the genre became overrun with fart jokes and one actor playing every role himself. Though it won't make you roll your eyes, the downside is that The Big Year won't really make you laugh, either.

As three very different birders (that's "bird-watchers" for you amateurs) determined to see the most species in the span of a year — aka, a "big year" — Owen Wilson, Jack Black, and Steve Martin turn in genuine and likable performances. The film has heart and a feel-good message, but watching three dudes check out woodpeckers through their binoculars is about as boring as it sounds.

To find out why The Big Year never really gets off the ground, just read more

Steve Martin Interview on George Clooney, Pranks
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Steve Martin Does Not Approve of Clooney-Style Pranks

Steve Martin chatted about The Big Year at a recent press day in NYC along with his costars Owen Wilson and Jack Black.
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Steve Martin chatted about The Big Year at a recent press day in NYC along with his costars Owen Wilson and Jack Black. The trio, who play birders competing for a world record in the film, have great comic chemistry, and they joked about their antics on set and even confessed to a night of debauchery. The Big Year trailer gives a peek of what's to come when the movie is out on Oct. 14. The three get along great, but Steve in particular was happy their on-set time didn't include any out-there pranks. They said:

What was it like on set – were there any pranks?

Steve Martin: I’m not much of a prankster.

Owen Wilson: Oh come on, April Fool's Day — you wait for that to come around like nobody’s business.

SM: On April Fool’s Day, I change people’s calendar to April 2nd.

OW: It wasn’t really a prank-filled set

SM: When I hear about a prank-filled set, I think, "Ugh, I’m so glad I’m not on that movie."

Jack Black: Every time I do a press junket I always regret that I didn’t pull a George Clooney prank, so that I would have a prank to talk about later. We really missed an opportunity there, guys.

SM: We should have hired a writer to come up with some pranks that we could have said we played. We did have fun and we hung out on the set.

To read what else the guys joked about, just keep reading.

The Big Year Movie Trailer Starring Jack Black & Owen Wilson
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The Big Year Trailer: Martin, Black, and Wilson Have a Bird-Watching Bucket List

The best part about The Big Year trailer is the tacked-on intro, courtesy of stars Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson.
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The best part about The Big Year trailer is the tacked-on intro, courtesy of stars Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson. It's not that the film looks terrible, but the big draw here is the comedy trifecta headlining the film, and there are more laughs when the guys are making fun of each other out of character. In the film, they star as three men who are a bit adrift in life, and so they embark on a year-long journey together to do all the things they've always wanted to do. Somewhere along the way, things get a bit competitive between the buddies.

I have to admit that I'm a bit confused by the trailer — mostly because the book it's based on, The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession, is about bird-watching. The film, on the other hand, merely references a bird-watching hobby, and instead seems more like a coming-of-age story for grown men. Check out the trailer for yourself when you read more