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Halle Berry

Halle Berry Confirms an X-Men Return and Preps For Nahla's Birthday

Halle Berry stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night to promote her new thriller, The Call.

Halle Berry stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night to promote her new thriller, The Call. The actress wore a sexy Reem Acra dress with cutouts — a trend she also donned at the Chicago premiere of her movie last month. Yesterday, talk turned from The Call to another project, when Halle confirmed that she would reprise her role as Storm in X-Men: Days of Future Past. She told Jay, "It's like family. It's fun to get back together with Hugh and everybody. It's good fun." Production will begin soon as the film is projected for a Summer 2014 release.

Halle's fans won't have to wait that long to see her on the big screen, as The Call hits theaters Friday. But that's not all she has to celebrate this week. Her daughter, Nahla Aubry, turns 5 on Saturday. Halle told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show this morning that she'd be bringing M&M's with Nahla's face on them as a class treat, then throwing a My Little Pony-themed party over the weekend.

Celebrity Babies

Jennifer Garner Winds Down From a Busy Weekend With Sera on Hand

Jennifer Garner held hands with Seraphina Affleck on a trip to their regular breakfast joint in LA's Brentwood neighborhood today.

Jennifer Garner held hands with Seraphina Affleck on a trip to their regular breakfast joint in LA's Brentwood neighborhood today. The mother of three has been on the go as much as ever lately but still managed to fit in time with her Oscar-winning husband, Ben Affleck. Ben and Jen had a romantic dinner date at Sam's by the Beach in Santa Monica last week, where it appeared Ben was growing back his Argo beard after the celebratory shave on Oscars night. The couple continued their date-like demeanor even through yesterday's Stuart House Benefit. Ben and Jen cochaired John Varvatos's 10th annual fundraiser, showing PDA as they arrived. Stuart House isn't the only cause close to their hearts — they recently annouced they will be raising money for A-T Children's Project by matching donations up to $25,000, funding a search to cure ataxia-telangiectasia.

POPSUGAR Entertainment

Taye Diggs Talks Big Breakfast Goals and His Son's "Mean Moonwalk"

Taye Diggs teamed up with Got Milk and Kellogg's for the Share Breakfast campaign, which aims to bring one million breakfasts to children in need.

Taye Diggs teamed up with Got Milk and Kellogg's for the Share Breakfast campaign, which aims to bring one million breakfasts to children in need. The Broadway man and Private Practice actor stopped by our studios during National Breakfast Week to spread the word and also chat about the recent conclusion to his hit TV show. After Private Practice's six-year run, we revisited the idea of a stint on Glee for Taye and chatted about the several films he has in the works. You can find out more about Taye's Share Breakfast Campaign at www.sharebreakfast.com, and be sure to check out our interview with Taye here.

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Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman Show Love on a Lunch Date

Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman took a Saturday stroll through the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA.

Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman took a Saturday stroll through the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA. The Revenge costars, and real-life couple, walked hand in hand on their lunch date wearing matching Ray-Bans. Emily may have paired hers with a vintage Superman shirt, but the actress was recently cast as the new love interest of Captain America in the superhero sequel The Winter Soldier. Emily will team up with Chris Evans in the film, predicted for an April 2014 release, but in the meantime, she and her current leading man have gone to work saving the world on their own.

Josh and Emily did a PSA for the World Wildlife Fund last month to educate consumers on the poaching of wildlife in their new "Hands Off My Parts" campaign. The two showed a little PDA on that set, much like they have while filming their own show in the nearly two years since they've been dating. Josh and Emily were back in action on the small screen last night when Revenge returned to ABC after a three-week hiatus.

Video Roundup

Conquer the Crow Pose and a Perfect Pixie: The Best of POPSUGARTV This Week!

This week in POPSUGARTV, Fitness taught us how to master the balancing act, called the Crow pose, with the help of yogi Tara Stiles.

This week in POPSUGARTV, Fitness taught us how to master the balancing act, called the Crow pose, with the help of yogi Tara Stiles. Food gave us the steps to make a savory sesame bok choy side dish that's mouthwatering and healthy to boot. Fashion laid out the must-have moto boots we need to step into Spring, and Beauty broke down this season's hottest hair trend, fresh off the red carpet.

Click through for all these videos and don't forget to visit POPSUGARTV for even more!

Stars on the Set

Jennifer Aniston, Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler, and More Stars on Set

March kicked off with a work-heavy week for some of the biggest names in TV, film, and music.

March kicked off with a work-heavy week for some of the biggest names in TV, film, and music. Jennifer Aniston maintained a low profile on the set of an untitled project in Stamford, CT, while Amy Poehler took over a carnival with her Parks and Recreation costars, Rob Lowe and Adam Scott, in LA. Also in LA, Selena Gomez slipped on a '60s-style ensemble to shoot, as Jon Hamm suited up for his '60s-set hit show Mad Men.

Click through to see the rest of this week's stars on set.

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The Army Wives Talk Season-Seven Changes and the "New Little Sass"

Army Wives returns to Lifetime for a seventh season this Sunday.

Army Wives returns to Lifetime for a seventh season this Sunday. We sat down with stars Catherine Bell, a series regular since the start, and Kelli Williams, who is returning for her second season on the show, at a recent press event in LA. The ladies dished on the new characters coming in, changes their own characters will endure, and even the real army wives who have reached out to them. The series premiere of Army Wives is Sunday, March 10 at 9/8 Central.

Celebrity Philanthropy

Salma Hayek Continues to Rep Women's Rights at the Avon Awards

Salma Hayek took the stage at the Avon Communications Awards in NYC yesterday.

Salma Hayek took the stage at the Avon Communications Awards in NYC yesterday. The second annual event was held at the United Nations Headquarters, where Salma stepped up to her role as The Avon Foundation's ambassador to speak out against violence against women. Addressing the room full of activists, Salma said, "I just presented at the Academy Awards and I was not even half as nervous and scared as I am today, but also not half as excited as I am to be with you."

The actress signed on with Avon's anti-domestic-violence campaign in 2004 and has continued to flex her power with the recent launch of Chime for Change with Beyoncé Knowles. Salma and Beyoncé teamed up with Gucci for the initiative, which supports projects by women around the world. Salma's husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, who is the CEO of PPR, which owns Gucci, has rallied behind his wife to support her efforts.

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie Swings Through NYC Ahead of Fashion Star's Return

Nicole Richie was well accessorized to make the talk-show rounds in NYC yesterday.

Nicole Richie was well accessorized to make the talk-show rounds in NYC yesterday. Wearing round glasses, a leather jacket, and a statement necklace, Nicole visited the Today show and The Rachael Ray Show after a trip to Paris Fashion Week, where Nicole sat front row at Valentino and mingled with other stylish celebrities. Later on in the afternoon, Nicole changed into a furry black jacket and fringed top to continue making the Big Apple rounds.

Nicole's not just a spectator, but also a designer herself, and she's been busy building her own fashion empire. She recently found a new face for one of her lines — Nicole chose Sasha Spielberg, daughter of Steven Spielberg, to star in a Spring 2013 campaign. Nicole will also be showing off her style chops on Fashion Star, which returns to NBC tonight, and has been chatting up the reality competition at her various interviews this week.

Celebrity Babies

Jennifer Garner Goes Shopping With a Walking Samuel

Jennifer Garner stepped out in LA's Brentwood neighborhood with Samuel Affleck in her arms yesterday, then set him down so he could walk!

Jennifer Garner stepped out in LA's Brentwood neighborhood with Samuel Affleck in her arms yesterday, then set him down so he could walk! Adorable 1-year-old Sam walked around all by himself, holding Jennifer's hand for security. Jennifer then finished her purchase and scooped Sam back up on their way out.

Earlier this week, Jennifer was holding hands with Seraphina, her middle child, on a trip to their regular breakfast stop. Busy mom Jennifer also took Violet to a birthday party over the weekend, continuing the celebrations after Ben Affleck's best picture Oscar win for Argo.

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Justified Alum Robert Baker on Lone Ranger and His Worst-Ever Audition

Robert Baker may have been sent to jail this season on Justified, but whether or not his character's fate on the series is sealed, he has plenty of acting work keeping him busy.

Robert Baker may have been sent to jail this season on Justified, but whether or not his character's fate on the series is sealed, he has plenty of acting work keeping him busy. Up next is G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and he also will appear in the forthcoming Devil's Knot opposite Reese Witherspoon. During our chat, Robert told us about the special connection he has to that movie, which is based on the true story of the West Memphis Three. He also weighed in on his role in one of this Summer's most anticipated films, The Lone Ranger, and what impressed him about his costar Johnny Depp.

Stars on the Set

Amy Poehler Moves Past Taylor Swift's Remark by Getting Back to Work

Amy Poehler went to work on the set of Parks and Recreation yesterday in LA.

Amy Poehler went to work on the set of Parks and Recreation yesterday in LA. She was joined by her costars Adam Scott and Rob Lowe for a scene taking place at what will be the Founder's Week Carnival in an upcoming episode. Taylor Swift's issue of Vanity Fair recently threw Amy into the headlines when the singer called her and her Golden Globes cohost, Tina Fey, out for their jab at her love life. Amy responded to Taylor's remark that there's "a special place in hell for women who don't help other women" by saying, "I feel bad if she was upset. I am a feminist, and she is a young and talented girl. That being said, I do agree I am going to hell. But for other reasons. Mostly boring tax stuff." Tina also responded to the comment at the NYC premiere of Admission earlier this week, saying she "did not see that one coming." Tina added, "It was a joke. It was a lighthearted joke."

TV

Community Previews an Upcoming Puppet Episode at PaleyFest

Greendale Community College was back in session last night as the stars of Community took over PaleyFest at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.

Greendale Community College was back in session last night as the stars of Community took over PaleyFest at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Yvette Nicole Brown, Gillian Jacobs, and Alison Brie joined Danny Pudi, Joel McHale, and other castmates for a walk down the red carpet followed by a panel discussion. They kicked things off with a hilarious table read, which involved a bit of physical acting when Joel and Jim Rash decided to take their tango scene to the stage. The cast also revealed a few new guest stars this season, including James Brolin, who will play Jeff's dad, and Malcolm McDowell, who plays a professor. The stars also announced that their characters will be immortalized as puppets in an upcoming episode airing later this season, which fans got a preview of last night. Check out all of the highlights:

  • Joel McHale and Jim Rash got up from the table read to bring their tango scene to life. The actors managed to balance their scripts, and each other, as they pulled off impressively awkward lifts with a whole lot of face caressing.
  • Malcolm McDowell guest stars on an episode this season, and Joel and Jim went back and forth pretending to have had conversations with Malcolm about the other. Jim said Malcolm pulled him aside to ask what was wrong with Joel, claiming Malcom said, "Looking in his eyes is like looking at a blank page. Nothing is on it, and nothing will ever be on it." Joel replied by saying Malcolm came up to him and asked, "Why is Moby on the set?" The banter continued when both actors pretended to have him on the phone.
  • Alison Brie and Danny Pudi broke into an impromptu song at the audience's request, and after a hysterical attempt, Danny said, "Maybe we should have rapped." When a question was brought up about Chevy Chase's departure, the two filled the silence by returning to the chorus of their funny duet.
  • The panel ended with a first look at an upcoming episode where all of the characters will be puppets. The cast then got a surprise of their own when they were each handed their puppet replica. They all broke into acting out scenes with their puppets — Jim and Alison even let their characters get a little handsy for the audience's entertainment.
Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes Meets Up With Her Mom For a Chilly NYC Outing

Katie Holmes and her mother, Kathleen, headed out of Crosby Street Hotel in NYC yesterday.

Katie Holmes and her mother, Kathleen, headed out of Crosby Street Hotel in NYC yesterday. Katie kept warm with her hands tucked in the pockets of her peacoat and draped a red purse across her body for the outing. She shared family time after meeting up with a friend for pedicures in TriBeCa on Monday night.

Earlier in the week, Katie took Suri Cruise to the Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club, where Suri put her pink racket to use. The tennis lesson came shortly after Suri's stay in London with her dad, Tom Cruise. Katie kept busy while Suri stayed with Tom, taking a trip to LA with her Holmes & Yang partner, Jeanne Yang, and nabbing courtside seats to a Knicks game.

Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr Takes a Meeting in Style and Shares a Racy Photo

Miranda Kerr continued her busy week with a business meeting at Hotel Sofitel in West Hollywood yesterday.

Miranda Kerr continued her busy week with a business meeting at Hotel Sofitel in West Hollywood yesterday. Miranda displayed her street style in a pair of bright blue pumps and an oversize bag. The model-mom has kept up with a long list of work-related commitments recently, including an NYC trip to promote Victoria's Secret's new Fabulous collection and a fashionable photo shoot. Despite the demanding work schedule, the VS model calls herself a "free spirit," which she demonstrated by sharing a topless photo on Instagram to promote her KORA Organics beauty products. Always making time for her family, though, Miranda took Flynn Bloom to a children's gym in Beverly Hills yesterday with her mother-in-law, Sonia.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway Bares Midriff as She Preps For Spring Cleaning

Anne Hathaway grabbed lunch with a friend at Cafe Gratitude in Venice, CA, yesterday, before picking up a few household items.

Anne Hathaway grabbed lunch with a friend at Cafe Gratitude in Venice, CA, yesterday, before picking up a few household items. The actress hugged her friend goodbye in front of the lunch spot wearing black skinny jeans and a coat, then ditched the top layer to reveal a midriff-baring striped shirt. It was just over a week ago that Anne took home the best supporting actress Oscar for Les Misérables and celebrated at the Vanity Fair party with her husband, Adam Shulman, by her side. Although there was recently a controversy between Anne and Amanda Seyfried regarding their dresses for the big night, Amanda ended rumors of a feud by tweeting, "Fact: I love you, Anne!"

Celebrity Babies

Jennifer Garner and Sera Start Their Day With a Breakfast Stop

Jennifer Garner held hands with Seraphina Affleck as they grabbed breakfast at the Brentwood Country Mart today.

Jennifer Garner held hands with Seraphina Affleck as they grabbed breakfast at the Brentwood Country Mart today. The Garner-Afflecks' morning routine is still intact despite their recent busy schedules. Jennifer took Violet to a birthday party in Santa Monica yesterday, Ben Affleck attended the TED conference in Long Beach last week, and they celebrated Samuel's first birthday last Wednesday. Along with Sam's milestone, they've also been reveling in Ben's big Oscar win for Argo and his fresh-faced new look that came when Ben shaved his lucky beard at an Oscars afterparty. Ben will return to the big screen later this year with Runner, Runner, and so will Jennifer, who teamed up with Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club.

Celebrity Babies

Charlize Theron Takes Jackson For a Trim in His TOMS

Charlize Theron took her son, Jackson, for a haircut in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

Charlize Theron took her son, Jackson, for a haircut in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Jackson sat on his mom's lap at Rock'N Cuts, while Charlize's mom, Gerda, smiled and snapped pictures on her iPhone. The trio headed back out into the sunshine with Charlize wearing a colorful dress and Jackson sporting his new 'do and a pair of tiny TOMS.

Charlize announced her latest collaboration with TOMS and her charity, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, last week. Their most recent venture, which will feature the CTAOP logo, will mark the third time they've teamed up in an effort to fight HIV/AIDS affecting Africa's youth.

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Red Widow's Stars on Character Collaborations and "Magical" Casting

Red Widow is ABC's newest drama, and we sat down with Radha Mitchell, Goran Visnjic, and the show's screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg to find out more about the series.

Red Widow is ABC's newest drama, and we sat down with Radha Mitchell, Goran Visnjic, and the show's screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg to find out more about the series. Radha and Goran gave us the scoop on their characters' complex backgrounds, while Melissa talked about her previous work on Twilight and Dexter. Watch our interview to see what else they said about how they landed the roles and what's to come this season. Red Widow airs Sundays at 10/9 Central on ABC.

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Watch the Guys of 21 and Over Go Head-to-Head in a Cocktail-Mixing Contest!

Skylar Astin, Justin Chon, and Miles Teller prove they know a thing or two about drinking in their new movie 21 and Over, but when they stopped by our LA studios recently, we decided to find out if they have any skills behind the bar.

Skylar Astin, Justin Chon, and Miles Teller prove they know a thing or two about drinking in their new movie 21 and Over, but when they stopped by our LA studios recently, we decided to find out if they have any skills behind the bar. Watch the costars compete in a hilarious cocktail-mixing contest and check out 21 and Over, now in the theaters.