Lindsay Miller
LA Editor, Entertainment
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Ben Stiller on the "Unique" and "Inspiring" Story Behind His Latest Gig as Director

Ben Stiller spent years chasing his personal dream of remaking the 1947 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and on Christmas Day, the movie will finally hit theaters.

Ben Stiller spent years chasing his personal dream of remaking the 1947 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and on Christmas Day, the movie will finally hit theaters. We spoke with Ben at CinemaCon yesterday about helming the ambitious project, in which he also stars as Walter Mitty, a man who spends his life between reality and vivid daydreams. Ben told us why he thinks the story is inspiring. He also weighed in on whether or not there's added pressure that comes with his film debuting on one of the biggest marquee movie release dates of the year.

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Kristen Wiig Tells Us She Was "Flattered" Ben Stiller Chose Her as His Leading Lady

Kristen Wiig plays Ben Stiller's love interest in the upcoming film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, which Ben directed and starred in after spending years trying to get the project made.

Kristen Wiig plays Ben Stiller's love interest in the upcoming film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, which Ben directed and starred in after spending years trying to get the project made. Kristen told us she was especially "flattered" he chose her as his costar knowing the movie was such a passion project for him. She and Ben previewed about 14 minutes of the film for audiences at CinemaCon in Las Vegas yesterday to an enthusiastic response. The remake of a 1947 film follows Ben as a man who escapes from his mundane existence into a world of daydreams and will hit theaters on Christmas Day.

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Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Say There Were "Fireworks" When They Met

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy team up in The Heat, which hits theaters in June, as two very different female law-enforcement officers forced to work together.

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy team up in The Heat, which hits theaters in June, as two very different female law-enforcement officers forced to work together. We spoke to the costars yesterday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, and while they might clash in the movie, their affection for each other off screen was obvious. Sandra described "fireworks" at their first meeting, and the pair shared plenty of one-liners as they chatted about what might be the first female buddy movie of its kind.

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Armie Hammer Talks "True Artistic Spirit" Johnny Depp at CinemaCon

Armie Hammer was at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week to promote his first big leading role in The Lone Ranger.

Armie Hammer was at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week to promote his first big leading role in The Lone Ranger. We caught up with the actor just before he teamed up with his costar Johnny Depp for a Q&A about the film. Armie talked to us about the experience of shooting "in the middle of nowhere," the karaoke parties the cast and crew shared at night, and why the "bohemian" Johnny is unique from the other great actors he's worked with.

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Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Talk Their "Love Connection" and Bring The Heat to Vegas

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy teamed up to hype The Heat today at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy teamed up to hype The Heat today at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The pair play law enforcement agents who don't exactly see eye to eye in the upcoming buddy comedy, which was directed by Bridesmaids' Paul Feig and hits theaters in late June.

We spoke to Sandra, Melissa, and Paul this morning about the broadening opportunities for female-driven comedies — which Paul has referred to as "bramances" — that he helped champion with Bridesmaids. Sandra also described her bond with Melissa as a true "love connection," and Paul said his stars instantly hit it off when they first got together to rehearse, chatting about their kids and becoming fast friends. Stay tuned to catch our full interviews with the trio!

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Alan Tudyk on the "Affecting" Experience of Playing a Racist Baseball Manager in 42

Alan Tudyk stars as late baseball manager Ben Chapman in the new Jackie Robinson biopic 42, which took the top spot at the box office over the weekend.

Alan Tudyk stars as late baseball manager Ben Chapman in the new Jackie Robinson biopic 42, which took the top spot at the box office over the weekend. The actor is best known for his comedic work, so when he stopped by our LA studios recently, he told us portraying the well-documented racist was outside his comfort zone in more ways than one. He also spoke to us about his role on Suburgatory and hinted that his character, Noah, will have a chance to get revenge on the man who stole his girlfriend in an upcoming episode. Watch our interview to see what else Alan had to say about working alongside Harrison Ford and why Jackie's story should make Americans proud.

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Donald Faison on His New Prank Show and a Baby Boy on the Way

Donald Faison hosts the new TBS series Who Gets the Last Laugh?, which premieres tonight at 10/9 Central.

Donald Faison hosts the new TBS series Who Gets the Last Laugh?, which premieres tonight at 10/9 Central. He stopped by our LA studios recently to talk about the series' spin on hidden-camera shows like Punk'd; on Who Gets the Last Laugh?, celebs are the ones doing the pranking! We also talked to Donald about his baby on the way with wife CaCee Cobb and what it's been like for CaCee and her best friend Jessica Simpson to be pregnant at the same time. Donald also seemed to let it slip that he and CaCee are expecting a son, joking that the Faison and Simpson babies will have great style. "It'll be like Clueless, but with boys," he told us.

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Ready For Love's Tracy McMillan Shares Dating Advice and Explains Why You're Not Married . . . Yet

Tracy McMillan ignited an Internet firestorm two years ago with her article "Why You're Not Married."

Tracy McMillan ignited an Internet firestorm two years ago with her article "Why You're Not Married." She's parlayed the controversial article into a new book, Why You're Not Married . . . Yet, and a role as one of three matchmakers on the Eva Longoria-produced dating show Ready For Love, which premiered last week. Tracy stopped by our LA studios recently to talk about the dating advice she doles out in her latest book and her opinion on why TV dating shows can still create authentic romances. Tracy also shared some relationship advice, including a novel idea for a first date. Ready For Love airs Tuesday nights at 9/8 Central, and Why You're Not Married . . . Yet is available now.

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Watch R. Kelly Make a Surprise Coachella Appearance With Phoenix

One of the biggest Coachella rumors making the rounds at the festival this weekend was that Phoenix would welcome a special musical guest to the stage during their Saturday night set — but no one guessed it would be R.

One of the biggest Coachella rumors making the rounds at the festival this weekend was that Phoenix would welcome a special musical guest to the stage during their Saturday night set — but no one guessed it would be R. Kelly. The band is releasing their album Bankrupt! this month, their first since 2009's Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. The buzz around the festival grounds was that Daft Punk might be making a surprise appearance during Phoenix's show. Daft Punk is also on the verge of releasing a long-awaited album, and the groups have surprised fans before, playing during the encore of Phoenix's Oct. 20, 2010, Madison Square Garden show.

However, after Phoenix's set ended around 12:30 a.m., the stage went dim for a couple of minutes before Kelly's voice soared out into the night and fans started rushing the stage. Kelly and Phoenix front man Thomas Mars joined forces for a spirited duet, blending "Ignition (Remix)" with the music from Phoenix's track "1901." The performance wasn't the only collaboration in the desert yesterday. Solange Knowles also took the stage to sing with The XX. To watch the Phoenix and Kelly performance, just keep reading.

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Coachella's Neon Carnival Draws Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Skarsgard, and Even Clint Eastwood!

Last night's A/X Armani ExchangeNeon Carnival at Coachella brought the stars out for a night out in the desert.

Last night's A/X Armani ExchangeNeon Carnival at Coachella brought the stars out for a night out in the desert. The carnival-themed event, held at an airport hangar, lasted early into the morning. During the festivities, Julianne Hough, Alex Pettyfer, and Ed Westwick took turns throwing darts, while Emma Roberts hopped on the giant slide. Vanessa Hudgens and her boyfriend, Austin Butler, also took advantage of the rides and took a spin on the bumper cars, while Alexander Skarsgard was spotted making the rounds solo. One unexpected guest at the bash was Clint Eastwood, who played carnival games, sipped beer, and stopped to take some photos with fans.

Check out our roundup of all the celebrities at Coachella so far and follow POPSUGAR on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news from the festival!

Photos courtesy Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com

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Coachella Couple Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson Party With the Stars at H&M Loves Music

Today's H&M Loves Music pool party was held at the expansive Merv Griffin Estate just outside of Palm Springs.

Today's H&M Loves Music pool party was held at the expansive Merv Griffin Estate just outside of Palm Springs. The bash was the first such event the global fashion brand has thrown in conjunction with Coachella. The festivities featured paddleboat rides and ping-pong tables, carnival snacks including popcorn, cotton candy, and churros, and a live poolside performance by Santigold. Santigold hit the stage late in the afternoon and played some of her biggest hits, including "L.E.S. Artistes," for the crowd. During the soiree, we caught up with Sophia Bush, who was lounging under an umbrella with a group, and spotted Darren Criss taking a turn on the paddleboats. Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson also arrived with friend and designer Jason Wu and relaxed by the pool.

Later on, Diane and Joshua transitioned to the Coachella festival itself, where they shared a few kisses in the VIP sections as bands played. Several famous couples have been making the rounds at the festival this year. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were at Coachella last night, Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth spent yesterday afternoon checking out bands including Beach House, and even Hilary Duff and her husband Mike Comrie made their way out to the desert to take in the first of two Coachella weekends.

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Katy Perry Sports a Bra Top to Party at Lacoste's Coachella Bash With Famous Friends

Today, the Lacoste L!ve Coachella party continued for a second day, with Elijah Wood manning the turntables for the crowd.

Today, the Lacoste L!ve Coachella party continued for a second day, with Elijah Wood manning the turntables for the crowd. Yesterday, Katy Perry stopped to pose for photos with the classic Lacoste alligator as she arrived to the event. Katy, who has been making the rounds at the festival this weekend, donned a tropical-themed bra top and miniskirt by Dolce & Gabbana to the soiree; she even carried a matching pineapple purse. On Friday night, she took in some music at Coachella with her friends Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Katy was one of several recording artists and musicians at the Lacoste event over the weekend, where Alexa Chung played DJ and Rita Ora relaxed in the shade. Meanwhile, Chris Pine, Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio, and The Carrie Diaries actress AnnaSophia Robb lounged in a cabana together during the hot desert afternoon, and brothers Joe and Nick Jonas stayed cool in hats and shades as they made the rounds.

We'll be on the ground at Coachella all weekend, bringing you the latest from all the parties and the festival, so be sure to follow POPSUGAR on Twitter to stay up to date on all the action.

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Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish Keep Close at Coachella

Kate Bosworth and her director fiancé Michael Polish are spending their second Coachella together and kicked things off yesterday with some fun and PDA on the festival field.

Kate Bosworth and her director fiancé Michael Polish are spending their second Coachella together and kicked things off yesterday with some fun and PDA on the festival field. Kate and Michael met when they worked together on the movie Big Sur, and got engaged last September, just a few months after last year's Coachella festivities. The pair tweeted about taking in Beach House's set during their afternoon at the grounds. The engaged couple held hands and wrapped their arms around each other as they checked out bands but were also spotted taking pictures with some young fans and catching up with a few friends.

Yesterday, Kate looked festival-ready in a suede, eyelet tank top and matching shorts — check out our roundup of all the stylish celebrities at Coachella for details on her look and many others'.

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Solange Knowles, Bono, and John Legend Keep the Music Coming at Studio Africa's Coachella Bash

Last night, Bono cohosted a Coachella party that drew stars ranging from John Legend to Joe Jonas.

Last night, Bono cohosted a Coachella party that drew stars ranging from John Legend to Joe Jonas. Bono's clothing company, Edun — which he cofounded with his wife Ali Hewson in 2005 — teamed up with Diesel to throw their Studio Africa soiree on the first official night of the 2013 festival. The brands launched the Studio Africa project this year as an effort to spotlight fashion, music, and other arts from the continent.

Solange Knowles played DJ for the night at yesterday evening's bash, and Congolese-Belgian musician Baloji performed for the crowd. While plenty of the attendees have a musical pedigree of their own, such as John, plenty of actors and other celebrities hit the party, which was held at a private estate in La Quinta, CA. John and his fiancée, Chrissy Teigen, were spotted hanging out with stylist Brad Goreski, while Kellan Lutz, Theresa Palmer, Joe Jonas, and Mad Men's Jessica Paré rounded out the VIP crowd. Check out our roundup of all the celebrities at Coachella to see all the stars who are in the desert for this year's festivities!

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Katy Perry and Julianne Hough Party Poolside on Day One of Coachella

Katy Perry, Julianne Hough, Sophia Bush, and Eli Roth were among the stars who attended this afternoon's Shop Bazaar party at The Parker in Palm Springs.

Katy Perry, Julianne Hough, Sophia Bush, and Eli Roth were among the stars who attended this afternoon's Shop Bazaar party at The Parker in Palm Springs. We stopped by the Coachella weekend bash, which was hosted by Harper's Bazaar and drew dozens of stylish guests. The event even featured a pop-up boutique where guests could shop for swimsuits, jewelry, and beach towels to complete their festival looks. As the afternoon went on, DJ Mia Moretti took a break from the turntables to take photos with her friend Katy Perry, who is a fixture at Coachella each year. A recently single Julianne Hough also hung out by the pool and shared a few laughs with a group of female friends. After the party, we spotted Sophia at the field, where she checked out the bands Passion Pit and Tanlines.

This year's first weekend of Coachella is just getting started, so be sure to follow POPSUGAR on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates from the festival and the parties. If you're in the desert, then tweet us at #POPSUGARLounge for a chance to experience our Relax and Refresh VIP lounge!

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Reid Scott on Veep's "No Holds Barred" Season Ahead and a Cast Run-In With Joe Biden

Reid Scott plays the hyperambitious Dan Egan on HBO's Veep, and when the actor stopped by our LA studios recently, he said he based Dan closely on a couple of notable DC power players.

Reid Scott plays the hyperambitious Dan Egan on HBO's Veep, and when the actor stopped by our LA studios recently, he said he based Dan closely on a couple of notable DC power players. One season in, it's clear the HBO series has already gotten the attention of some big names in government. Reid told us Joe Biden himself left the show's star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a memorable voicemail. Veep's second season premieres this Sunday night on HBO, and Reid promised the comedy will riff on even more true-to-life political situations in the episodes ahead — including a gaffe from none other than Hillary Clinton.

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Tom Cruise Tells Us He's a "Lucky" Actor but Has No Plans to Direct at Oblivion's LA Premiere

Tom Cruise's latest film is Oblivion, and when we caught up with the star at the film's LA debut last night, we asked if he has any plans to transition to a role behind the camera in the future.

Tom Cruise's latest film is Oblivion, and when we caught up with the star at the film's LA debut last night, we asked if he has any plans to transition to a role behind the camera in the future. Check out Tom's answer, and stay tuned for more of our coverage and interviews from the premiere on today's POPSUGAR Live!

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Tiffani Thiessen Shares Her Top Party-Planning Tips and Talks White Collar's Cliff-Hanger

If Tiffani Thiessen wasn't an actress, she says she'd most likely be an event planner.

If Tiffani Thiessen wasn't an actress, she says she'd most likely be an event planner. The White Collar star stopped by our LA studios recently to talk about indulging her passion for entertaining with the Glad One Bag campaign, which encourages party hosts to limit their postbash trash to a single bag. Tiffani threw a party to celebrate the partnership and gave us her top entertaining tips — including her hosting musts and her favorite songs to put on a soiree's soundtrack. She also talked about motherhood and the lives she imagines her past TV characters Kelly Kapowski and Valerie Malone would be living today, and she gave us a hint at what's ahead on White Collar next season.

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The Mindy Project's Ed Weeks on Being a "Big Crier" and the "Kickass" Mindy Kaling

Ed Weeks plays the charming and sometimes superficial Dr. Jeremy Reed on The Mindy Project, which was recently picked up for a second season by Fox.

Ed Weeks plays the charming and sometimes superficial Dr. Jeremy Reed on The Mindy Project, which was recently picked up for a second season by Fox. Ed, a recent transplant to LA, stopped by our studios recently to talk about his boss, Mindy Kaling, his British upbringing, and his love of crying over romantic comedies. The Mindy Project airs tonight and every Tuesday at 9:30/8:30 Central. On Lindsay: Cameo dress.

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Jessalyn Gilsig on "Griming" Herself Up and Heather Morris's "Lucky Baby"

Jessalyn Gilsig takes on the role of Siggy Haraldson on The History Channel's newest show, Vikings.

Jessalyn Gilsig takes on the role of Siggy Haraldson on The History Channel's newest show, Vikings. We chatted with the actress about shooting on location in Ireland, working with Gabriel Byrne, and ridding herself of her "Hollywood needs" — including makeup — to achieve a viking look. Jessalyn also chatted about her Glee costar Heather Morris's pregnancy, saying, "She's going to be an amazing mother." Vikings airs Sundays at 10 p.m. EDT/9 Central.