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See All the Cannes Film Festival Pictures So Far!

Lauren Turner — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:40:50 PDT

The 65th Cannes Film Festival is underway, with stars stepping out for glamorous events each day. Brad Pitt hit the red carpet looking hot in a classic tux while Diane Kruger emerged in a white feathered Nina Ricci gown for the premiere of Killing Them Softly with Joshua Jackson. Kristen Stewart and Kirsten Dunst linked up for the On the Road photocall and Robert Pattinson hit the red carpet dressed up in a suit to support Kristen's big Cannes premiere. We're in the south of France with updates from the scene - make sure to check back for pictures and interviews and follow PopSugar on Twitter for more!

Happy Birthday, Shiloh - See the Cutest Jolie-Pitt Family Moments!

Kimberly Timlick — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:26:37 PDT

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt turns six Sunday. We're celebrating the major milestone with a look back at some of the cutest Jolie-Pitt family photos. Shiloh's the jokester in the bunch and whether she's clowning around with Zahara, teasing the family dog, Jacques, or hanging out with her brothers, she's always smiling. Click through to see the sweet family pics and happy birthday, Shiloh!

Brad Pitt and Zac Efron Battle It Out in the PopSugar 100

Lauren Turner — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:44:52 PDT

Hot Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Zac Efron have been heating up the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France all week. The guys aren't just going head-to-head in the South of France though, since they're also facing off right here in our PopSugar 100. Should Brad reign victorious like past winners, Johnny Depp and Rob Pattinson, or will this year go to Zac? Don't forget there's also a chance to win $2,500 just by logging in and casting your votes in the 2012 PopSugar 100 - vote now!

Happy 6th Birthday, Shiloh - See Her Most Adorable Moments

Meghan Rooney — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:15:21 PDT

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt turns 6 on Sunday! The blue-eyed beauty has had many adorable moments in her young years, including lots of laughs with her brothers and sisters and fun times traveling the world with parents Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Shiloh is growing up so fast and has been showing off her sweet smile and knack for dressing up in recent months. Celebrate her birthday with a look back at all of her cute moments - happy birthday, Shiloh!

Brad Pitt Parties in Cannes With Diddy

Meghan Rooney — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:23:21 PDT

Brad Pitt Lets Loose in Cannes With a Drink in Hand

Lauren Turner — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:48:11 PDT

Brad Pitt was still decked out in his tuxedo when he was spotted at the Eden Roc Hotel in France today. He held onto a glass as he left the building in his black-tie look. Earlier today Brad promoted Killing Them Softly with a photocall, press conference, and a red-carpet premiere. He was without his real-life leading lady Angelina Jolie for the glamorous events, as she's busy getting ready to start filming her next project. She was the topic of conversation, though, when Brad revealed that they have yet to set a wedding date despite becoming engaged last month.

Brad Pitt Gets Sexy in a Tux For His Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Lauren Turner — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:42:40 PDT

Brad Pitt hit the red carpet in a classic tuxedo at the Cannes Film Festival this afternoon. He signed autographs, waved to fans, and snapped pictures with his phone on his way into a screening of Killing Them Softly, which he also promoted this morning with a photocall and press conference. Brad shared that he and Angelina Jolie have not set a wedding date yet and explained why his fiancé couldn't join him in France. Brad said of Angelina's absence, "She's not here now. She's prepping for a movie that she starts very soon." The glamorous pair has graced the film festival before, and while they won't be wowing audiences this year, hot duo Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson have taken over the sexy couples photo ops.

Video: Brad Pitt Talks Engagement to Angelina Jolie at Cannes

Lauren Bradshaw — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:18:44 PDT

Despite reports that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will be tying the knot this August, Brad himself says there's no truth to the rumors. Brad arrived at Cannes this morning for a photocall and press conference for his film Killing Them Softly, and he spoke to reporters about his recent engagement. Check out our footage from Brad's interview to see what he had to say in PopSugar Rush!

Cannes Minireview: Killing Them Softly

Molly Goodson — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:21:14 PDT

Brad Pitt's gritty new project, Killing Them Softly (formerly titled Cogan's Trade, and based on a book of the same name), made its debut to the press at the Cannes Film Festival this morning. Considering the early hour of the screening and just how violent and drug-fueled it is as a film, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it overall. Pitt is at his best playing the ruthless assassin, and James Gandolfini can, of course, carry a mob movie.

Who's behind it? Like Sapphires and Lawless, it's another The Weinstein Company film here at the festival. Writer-director Andrew Dominik brings together an excellent cast of men to tell his story, including Ray Liotta in addition to Pitt and Gandolfini. With that much testosterone on screen, there's not much room for the ladies. In fact, there's barely a female to be seen in the film at all. At the center, there are two bumbling thieves, played by Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn, who shine in their own deeply messed-up ways - often seen sweating and using drugs. Pitt, who we have seen playing a ruthless assassin before, does it again, this time with slicked-back hair and a cigarette dangling from his mouth as he explains his preferred method of murder - "killing them softly," rather than listening to them plead.
What's it about? On paper, it's about a heist at a mob poker game gone wrong, but as both the director and Pitt spoke at the film's press conference after the screening, it's a much larger commentary on America's capitalist society. It's set in New Orleans against the backdrop of the 2008 financial crisis and election, with actual speeches from Barack Obama and Sarah Palin sprinkled throughout. As for the actual heist at stake, Frankie and Russell (McNairy and Mendelsohn) rob a poker game that was previously hit up as part of a scam put on by its own owner, Andrew (Liotta). Pitt's character, Jackie Cogan, is brought in by the larger mob bosses to assassinate the men. Wires are quickly crossed and it can be hard to tell who is working for whom, but with the crazy visuals and hilarious, sometimes unsettling, one-liners, it is a riveting watch. I, for one, was particularly amused by the scenes about Russell running a racket by stealing purebred dogs.
More important even than the story, however, is the feel of the film. It takes place and was shot in New Orleans, a city which Pitt is clearly comfortable in. It's not quite a love letter to the city - or to anything for that matter - like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but it still has that uniquely gritty and stylized New Orleans feel.

To read what I thought of the film at Cannes, just

What did I think? The performances, especially by Gandolfini, could start award-season buzz, depending on how and when Killing Them Softly is released stateside. While the film is not for the faint of heart, it's a thought-provoking watch. The humor and political commentary keep it from being a straightforward mob movie, therefore setting it apart from being the same story we've seen 100 times before. Plus, Pitt's swagger, Gandolfini's monologue expertise, and a pack of dogs are welcome at any movie for me. Watch out for the last line, though, it will stick with you.

Photo courtesy of The Weinstein Company

Brad Pitt Tells a Cannes Crowd That He and Angelina Have No Wedding Date Yet

Allie Merriam — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:39:00 PDT

Brad Pitt began his tour of Cannes this morning on behalf of his new movie, Killing Them Softly. He rose early for a photocall with director Andrew Dominik, producer Dede Gardner, and costars Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, and Ray Liotta. The gang was together as well for an afternoon press conference. In addition to chatting about the film, Brad spoke about his personal life. He said that fiancée Angelina Jolie unfortunately will not be with him on the red carpet tonight, and that they have yet to even set a wedding date. They may, though, work on a movie together soon. Here are highlights from Brad's talk:

On making another movie with Angelina: "We'd love to."
On why Angelina isn't at Cannes: "She's not here now. She's prepping for a movie that she starts very soon."
On having set a date for the wedding: "We actually really, truly have no date."
On if, as a dad, he had a hard time playing a violent character: "Not at all. Violence is an accepted part of the gangster world. I'd have a harder time playing a racist than some guy who shoots another guy in the face."