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Fergie and Josh Team Up With Sean Penn at Star-Studded Art Opening

Fergie and Josh Duhamel rubbed elbows with Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon, and Rachel Zoe at Giorgio Armani and Vanity Fair's opening celebrations for the Paris Photo exhibition at Paramount Studios in LA yesterday.
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Fergie and Josh Duhamel rubbed elbows with Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon, and Rachel Zoe at Giorgio Armani and Vanity Fair's opening celebrations for the Paris Photo exhibition at Paramount Studios in LA yesterday. Other stars at the event included Minnie Driver and Emma Roberts, who is fresh off a whirlwind trip to the Tribeca Film Festival in NY and a stop in London to promote her new film, Adult World. Check out our interview with Emma Roberts from the festival to hear about her new flick!

Fergie has been slowing down on her pubic appearances since announcing her pregnancy earlier this year. She stopped by an amfAR fundraising gala in Sao Paulo, Brazil, earlier this month, but she's been laying low since then. However, she still has new music coming out, including her new song, "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody," that appears on the Great Gatsby soundtrack. She isn't the only Black Eyed Pea who has new tracks coming out — Will.i.am released his solo album, #WillPower, on Tuesday. On the day of the release, Fergie tweeted, "So excited for the brother will.i.am on today's release of his new solo album #WillPower."

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Gangster Squad Review
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4 Reasons to See Gangster Squad (Besides Ryan Gosling)

In Gangster Squad, Josh Brolin plays an honest detective determined to make Los Angeles a better place to live, especially for his wife (Mireille Enos) and his baby on the way.
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In Gangster Squad, Josh Brolin plays an honest detective determined to make Los Angeles a better place to live, especially for his wife (Mireille Enos) and his baby on the way. Unfortunately, the city is overrun with crime, led by mob boss Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn). To take him down, John (Brolin) enlists the help of a ragtag group of cops, each handpicked by his wife based on skill set. The story, which is set in the '40s and '50s, is based on real-life boxer-turned-gangster Cohen. Penn's performance as the Jewish Mafia kingpin borders on cartoonish — as do some of the shoot 'em up sequences — but overall, Gangster Squad is entertaining from start to finish. Here are four reasons to check it out (besides the fact that Ryan Gosling costars in the film).

  1. All of the actors and characters are engaging. The members of the Gangster Squad include Jerry (Gosling), a smart-mouthed but sweet cop in John's precinct; Coleman (Anthony Mackie), who's been holding down the fort in a different part of town; Conway (Giovanni Ribisi), who's essentially the brains of the operation; Max (Robert Patrick), the perfect shot; and his sidekick, Navidad (Michael Peña). All of the actors bring life and personality to their characters, which makes them consistently entertaining if not slightly caricatural. John himself is an easy character to root for, even when he essentially starts committing the same crimes he's trying to eliminate. The cast is big and star-studded, but each of the actors pulls his own weight and leaves an impact.
  2. Gosling and Emma Stone still have sweet chemistry. If you saw Crazy, Stupid, Love, then you know that Gosling and Stone sizzle when they're on screen together. As it turns out, their connection works equally well in drama as it does in comedy. Stone plays wannabe starlet Grace, who finds a potential escape from her abusive relationship with Mickey when she meets Jerry. Grace and Jerry's relationship starts as an innocent flirtation before blossoming into a full-on forbidden affair. Not only does their love give you another reason to hate Mickey, but Gosling and Stone's scenes together are a welcome reprieve from all the violence.

  1. The setting provides plenty of eye candy. The retro setting is done to a T, from Stone's gorgeous gowns to the original "Hollywoodland" sign that serves as LA's most recognizable landmark. The costumes, sets, and props all add to the cinematic experience.
  2. The plot moves at a perfect pace. The story of Gangster Squad unfolds at just the right rate; director Ruben Fleischer introduces us to each character and develops them gradually, while also providing plenty of action sequences to keep things moving swiftly. The violence can be a bit gratuitous, but with a title like Gangster Squad, it kind of comes with the territory.


Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone at Gangster Squad Premiere
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Emma Stone Joins Ryan Gosling and His Mom For Gangster Squad's Debut

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone joined forces last night for LA's premiere of their film Gangster Squad.
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Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone joined forces last night for LA's premiere of their film Gangster Squad. It's the second time the costars — who also appeared in 2011's Crazy, Stupid, Love together — have played love interests on the big screen. When we asked Emma tonight what she has in mind for her third film with Ryan, she joked, "Why? Do you have a script?"

Emma walked the red carpet solo in a red look and dramatic necklace from Lanvin, but Ryan had a special woman by his side for the debut: his mother, Donna. Ryan has been dating his The Place Beyond the Pines costar Eva Mendes since shooting the film together last year. We also caught a glimpse of Sean Penn, who plays real-life gangster Mickey Cohen in the film, making a low-key arrival at the premiere. Emma and her costars might have a late night on the town tonight celebrating their new project, but she has an early morning ahead of her later this week. Emma will join forces with Oscar host Seth MacFarlane to announce the 2013 Academy Award nominees bright and early on Thursday.

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Nicholas Kirkwood's New Line, Giorgio Armani's Next Gig, and IMG's Fresh Face

These stories and more in our daily news roundup.
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These stories and more in our daily news roundup.


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Cameron Diaz Is The Other Woman and More of The Week's Big Casting News

This week brought some very interesting casting news for stars Cameron Diaz and Chris Hemsworth.
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This week brought some very interesting casting news for stars Cameron Diaz and Chris Hemsworth. Both gained exciting new roles, and several more actors are in talks for new movie deals as well. Find out what surprising genres George Clooney and Sean Penn may be headed for, along with the rest of the week's biggest casting news in this roundup!

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Sean Penn Could Be Your Next Action Star

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Rob, Cameron, Drew, and More Mingle at LACMA's Star-Studded Gala

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art brought out a host of stars for its annual Art and Film Gala on Saturday night.
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art brought out a host of stars for its annual Art and Film Gala on Saturday night. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux mingled with friends Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz at the event — it was actually Drew's first post-baby night out! Salma Hayek and Kerry Washington also made appearances.

Robert Pattinson suited up for the night out after returning to the West Coast from his Australian Breaking Dawn Part 2 press tour. He posed with Cameron, who made her latest red carpet run following her appearance at the opening of Rag & Bone's new LA store on Friday. Amy Adams met up with Tom Hanks, while Minka Kelly and her boyfriend Chris Evans posed separately on their way into the bash, which honored Ed Ruscha and Stanley Kubrick. Florence Welch performed, and Evan Rachel Wood also took the microphone during the star-studded evening.

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See Ryan Gosling and More in the Throwback Posters For Gangster Squad

It doesn't take much to get me excited about a Ryan Gosling movie, but a sexy poster certainly doesn't hurt.
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It doesn't take much to get me excited about a Ryan Gosling movie, but a sexy poster certainly doesn't hurt. Gosling and the rest of the cast of Gangster Squad are front and center in these cool new retro posters. There's Gosling as Jerry Wooters, Sean Penn as mob boss Mickey Cohen, Emma Stone as Grace Faraday, and more players from the corrupt LA streets. I love how stylized these are; they remind me of covers of old mystery novels. The movie doesn't hit theaters until Jan. 11, but check out all the posters now.

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Cannes Has Come to a Close — See All the Film Festival Pictures You May Have Missed

It was another fantastic year for movies and stars on the Croisette.
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It was another fantastic year for movies and stars on the Croisette. Celebrities brought their films to the Cannes Film Festival in full force, and we were able to see many of our favorites out on the red carpet and in their designer finest. Juror Diane Kruger stunned in one haute couture look after another, while Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson made the rounds at their own — and each other's — premieres. Brad Pitt got sexy to screen Killing Them Softly, and many more A-listers posed for the cameras of the world's press in the South of France. We've rounded up all the pictures from the nearly two-week cinema celebration, so make sure to click through to see anything you may have missed. Also, check out our behind-the-scenes look at Cannes.

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Sean Penn Honors Shailene Woodley With the Trophee Chopard at Cannes

Sean Penn presented the Trophee Chopard awards to rising stars Shailene Woodley and Ezra Miller at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France, today.
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Sean Penn presented the Trophee Chopard awards to rising stars Shailene Woodley and Ezra Miller at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France, today. The two were being recognized for their acting work, her most recently for The Descendants and him for his role in We Need to Talk About Kevin, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Sean is also in town for his charitable endeavors. He is hosting a press conference about his time in Haiti this afternoon and will be throwing a big philanthropic gala event this evening. Shailene has been taking advantage of her time in Cannes as well, popping up at the star-studded Calvin Klein bash alongside Diane Kruger, Jada Pinkett Smith, Naomi Watts, and more. Ezra got to show some support for his Kevin costar Tilda Swinton as well — we spotted him at the Moonrise Kingdom afterparty on Wednesday.

We're reporting on all the action right from the festival, so check out PopSugar on Twitter and see all the stars at Cannes with our mega gallery!

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