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Shia LaBeouf released his latest directorial effort in the form of a short film he created for the band Future Unlimited's song "Haunted Love." The band's singer, David Miller, is featured alongside Shia's real-life love, Mia Goth. Shia himself stars opposite Mia in their upcoming project, Nymphomaniac, which was directed by the provocative Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier. Shia told The New York Times that Lars made casting the short "quiet easy" and that he "found a very special actress in Mia Goth. I pitched it to her on set. She agreed."

Shia's latest task as director takes a gory and somewhat disturbing turn involving eerie scenes of blood and death. Watch Shia's new short and tell us what you think — do you applaud him for taking risks behind the camera, or is it just too bloody to watch?

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Shia LaBeouf's Short — Directorial Success or Disturbing?

Directorial success — I like that he's taking a risk!

Disturbing — Way too gory for me.

Jay-Z released the new song "Open Letter" today on his website, Life + Times. The message of the song is clear — he was not thrilled that various politicians wanted to launch an investigation into his fifth wedding anniversary trip with wife Beyoncé Knowles to Cuba, which, as it turns out, was approved by the US Treasury Department. In the song, which was coproduced by his friends Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, Jay raps about his critics, "They wanna give me jail time and a fine. Fine! Let me commit a real crime."

And Jay's aggressive lyrics don't stop there. He takes on critics of his work in the sports field, too. Jay is launching a sports agency, an endeavor that necessitates him selling his interest in the Brooklyn Nets in order to take on athletes as clients. Jay's involvement with the team has been a lightning rod of controversy, with onlookers wondering what exactly he was getting out of being a minority owner. In "Open Letter," he raps, "I would have moved the Nets to Brooklyn for free, except I made millions off you f-cking dweebs." Clearly, Jay had a lot to get off his chest, and this track afforded him the opportunity to do so. We're curious what you make of "Open Letter" — is it a great song as far as you're concerned, or a bad PR move because of the message?

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Jay-Z Releases "Open Letter" Song to Critics — Good Song, or Bad PR?

Good song — I have "Open Letter" on repeat.

Bad PR — He's no stranger to blunt raps, but this seems a bit much.

Beyoncé Knowles revealed her big #BeyHereNow announcement this morning after a big video tease on YouTube — and it's a new ad for Pepsi. The ad, which is called "Mirrors" features a snippet of her new song "Grown Woman" and shows Beyoncé encountering older versions of herself in a mirror — and squaring off in a dance battle with them. Some of the "mirrored" visions include fan favorites like Destiny's Child's "Bootylicious" look and a costume from the singer's iconic "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. The new video couldn't come at a better time, as today marks Beyoncé and Jay-Z's five-year wedding anniversary — be sure to check out Beyoncé and Jay-Z's cutest moments after you've watched the Pepsi spot.

Some fans were hoping for something a bit bigger than a Pepsi ad, especially because today's 4/4 and Beyoncé loves the number four. The new commercial, though, will surely be a welcome treat to Bey fanatics. Tell us what you think — was there too much hype for this commercial, or just enough?

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Beyoncé Releases Pepsi Ad — Too Much Hype or Just Enough?

Too much hype — I expected news of a big endeavor!

Just enough hype — this is another exciting project from Beyoncé.

Tonight's Oscars red carpet brought out many lovely ladies in exquisite gowns, but the men weren't slouches in their accessories department. Many of Hollywood's most famous men debuted new stubble or kept their usual beards to walk the red carpet. Hugh Jackman, George Clooney, and Ben Affleck all looked distinguished with their facial hair, while Bradley Cooper, Chris Pine, and Justin Theroux went unshaven, too. Tell us — who was your pick for best beard at the Oscars?

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Which Actor Had the Best Beard on the Oscars Red Carpet?

Hugh Jackman — looks more handsome than ever with facial fuzz.

Ben Affleck — looking extradignified tonight.

George Clooney — a bit of a beard suits him.

Justin Theroux — Jennifer Aniston liked his scruff and I did too.

Chris Pine — looked great even without shaving.

Bradley Cooper — his stubble was irresistible.

Beyoncé Knowles attended a press conference today in New Orleans to drum up excitement for her upcoming Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. No one expected that in addition to talking, she'd also sing — and belt it out she did! In response to the public outcry over her apparently lip-syncing the national anthem at President Obama's Inauguration, she went right ahead and sang it live! No one ever doubted that Beyoncé could sing, but are you surprised that she confronted the controversy so directly?

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Beyoncé Sings the National Anthem Live — Are You Surprised?

Yes — Beyoncé does not need to prove herself to anyone!

No — she probably wanted to clear the air before game day.

2012 was a breakout year for so many male stars. There were plenty of men who made their mark on TV, including Emmy winners Damian Lewis and Idris Elba and Revenge star Josh Bowman. Several of the guys we already love have a major 2013 ahead as well, like Anthony Mackie, who will appear in Gangster Squad, The Avengers 2, and Runner, Runner. We can't forget some of our favorite Brits, either, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Sam Riley, and Sam Claflin.

We're two days into 2013 and optimistic about the twelve months ahead. With so many talented men on the scene, we want to know — which of these guys are you most excited to see more of in the year ahead?

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Which Guy Do You Want to See More of in 2013?

Damian Lewis — He defines dangerously handsome on Homeland.

Benedict Cumberbatch — That accent gets me every time!

Sam Riley — He's edgy, talented, and good looking.

Stephen Amell — See more of his Arrow abs? If we must!

Idris Elba — He's simply the epitome of dapper.

Josh Bowman — Revenge's resident cutie is poised for success.

Anthony Mackie — His nice-guy vibe and smile are endlessly appealing.

Sam Claflin — He's definitely on the verge of megastardom.

Garett Hedlund — If Kirsten Dunst is a fan, so am I.

It's a time-honored tradition to look for a kiss as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. We've made a list of eight Hollywood hotties, and we're wondering who you'd want to ring in the New Year with. Some do have lady friends, but for the sake of fun, we're curious if you'd pick charming Ryan Gosling, the abdominally gifted Joe Manganiello, or former sexiest man alive Bradley Cooper. Or would you prefer Robert Pattinson, Usher, Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise, or Jamie Foxx? Tell us — when the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve, who would you like to kiss?

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Which of These Hollywood Men Would You Like to Kiss at Midnight?

Ryan Gosling — Who wouldn't want a kiss from him?

Usher — Looking for love in the club as the clock strikes 12.

Johnny Depp — The secret to a truly rockin' NYE.

Joe Manganiello — He could sweep any girl off her feet.

Bradley Cooper — I'll be sure to find him under the mistletoe.

Robert Pattinson — He's taken, but one can dream!

Jamie Foxx — I'd request a serenade after the kiss.

Tom Cruise — The newly single star could use a hug.

Zac Efron — With or without a shirt, he's my pick.

It was a year filled with love for our favorite celebrities, and we want to know which new romance was your favorite! Costars, both past and present, took their chemistry off screen, including Revenge's Emily VanCamp and Joshua Bowman and former That '70s Show vets Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. Meanwhile, Katy Perry and John Mayer struck up a relationship, and Kim Kardashian took it the next level with longtime pal Kanye West.

Michelle Williams and Jason Segel coupled up, while Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy made an affectionate pair, engaging in PDA around the Big Apple. Lauren Conrad found a man who makes her smile in William Tell, and Zooey Deschanel and Jamie Linden have been hand in hand all over LA. So tell us: which of these famous duos is your favorite new couple this year?

Be sure to check out the rest of our Best of 2012 coverage across the network!

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Best of 2012: Which New Celebrity Couple Is Your Favorite?

Katy and John — They know how to have fun!

Ashton and Mila — Love their low-key approach to romance.

Kim and Kanye — Dare we say, a perfect match?

Lauren and William — They could not be sweeter together.

Emily and Joshua — Who didn't root for them to pair up off screen?

Michelle and Jason — They can't stop smiling when they're together!

Mary-Kate and Olivier — An affectionate pair.

Zooey and Jamie — These two share a look of love.

As 2012 comes to a close, we're taking a look back at the actors, singers, and athletes who got our hearts racing over the past 12 months. Robert Pattinson, Channing Tatum, and Ben Affleck reigned over the box office, while Matt Damon, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt traveled the globe filming new projects. David Beckham ended his career with the Galaxy, and Jay-Z became a first-time dad. The competition is stacked with good-looking men, but tell us: which hot guy is your favorite male star of 2012?

Make sure to check back for more Best of 2012 content as we kick off our comprehensive look back at the past year in entertainment!

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Best of 2012: Who Is Your Favorite Male Celebrity of the Year?

David Beckham — He's the sexiest athlete on the planet.

Robert Pattinson — It's been a rough year; he gets my vote!

Channing Tatum — He's got the best moves in the business.

Ben Affleck — On and off screen, he tops my list.

Matt Damon — Mr. Nice Guy finishes first in our book.

Ryan Gosling — It's no secret he's popular with the ladies.

Brad Pitt — He just gets better and better with age.

Jay-Z — Fatherhood looks good on him.

This year, some of the world's biggest stars tied the knot, including Drew Barrymore, Anne Hathaway, and Natalie Portman. A handful of weddings took us by surprise, including the marriage of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, which they managed to keep quiet until after the fact. Others, we'd been looking forward to for years, like Matthew McConaughey's wedding to the mother of his children, Camila Alves. With so many adorable and adoring couples making things official in 2012, it's hard to pick a favorite duo, but let us know which celebrity newlyweds were tops in your book.

Don't miss out on all our Best of 2012 coverage across the PopSugar network!

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Which Celebrity Newlyweds Were Your Favorites in 2012?

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel — Their Italian wedding was straight out of a fairy tale.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves — It was a true thrill to see this longtime couple say "I do"!

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied — These new parents just seem perfectly in sync.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds — Their wedding was a sweet and unexpected surprise.

Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman — Will and Drew seem so in love. . . and proud to be Olive's parents!

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas — We were so glad to see Alec find love again.

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman — Anne's gorgeous but understated nuptials were just perfect!

Amber Tamblyn and David Cross — This quirky couple had one of the year's hippest weddings.

Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt — This low-key pair and their close-knit family are truly inspiring!