It was a who's who of celebrities at the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan in New York City on Monday night.

Some stars took the word "costume" very literally, dressing up like punks, teasing their hair, and laying the make-up on heavy. Other celebs opted for more traditional ball gowns.

Katy Perry, above, was the queen of the night, wearing a heavily jeweled dress featuring the Virgin Mary on it.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Director and CEO Thomas P. Campbell explained the punk theme: "Punk's signature mixing of references was fueled by artistic developm...

During Sunday night's MTV Movie Awards the first trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was unleashed, finally giving millions of fans a good look at the highly anticipated sequel.

Jennifer Lawrence returns as heroine Katniss Everdeen, who returns home to District 12 with fellow 74th Hunger Games winner Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). Shortly after, the two embark on a "Victor's Tour" of the other districts and Katniss senses that a rebellion is brewing that could free the 12 districts of Panem from the rule of the Capitol.

But the sinister President Snow (Donald Sutherland) has oth...

The buzz is rapidly building for the second chapter in Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire, with 11 new "Capitol Portraits" of the key players in the story.

The nefarious President Snow (Donald Sutherland), Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) and Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), all return for the second film; along with Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci), Cinna (Lenny Kravitz), Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) and Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth).

The portraits also focus on three new characters that will be pivotal to the story and it...

Five new character posters for this fall's Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire, have been released, the latest of which showcases Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in a long white gown with a wing-like design over her shoulders (if you want to know more about the dress, you'll have to pick up a copy of Suzanne Collins's book "Catching Fire," the second installment in "The Hunger Games" trilogy).

Also making appearances in the new promo portraits are Cinna (Lenny Kravitz), the head of Katniss' design team; TV talk show host Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci); Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks...

Welcome one, welcome all to this week's Twitter roundup, where we put all the best Twitterings and Instagrammings in one place for you to see, in one bite-sized package! This week, President Obama's inauguration, Seacrest crowns Justin Bieber the Grand Pooh-Bah of Twitter, some old men join the internet, Shakira gives birth, Seth Macfarlane brings civil rights to Tweets and more.

President Obama reflecting on his successes at the 2013 inauguration

"I want to take a look one more time. I'm not going to see this again."—The President pausing at the Capitol yesterday twitter.com/BarackOb...

Elizabeth Banks is a new mom after welcoming her second child via surrogate.

The Hunger Games star and her husband Max Handelman are the proud parents of a baby boy named Magnus, a brother for their one-year-old son Felix.

Announcing the news in a post on her official website on Wednesday, Banks writes, "As 2012 winds down and Thanksgiving approaches, I have much for which to be thankful... However, nothing can match the joy and excitement my husband and I felt when we recently welcomed our second baby boy, Magnus Mitchell Handelman..."

"Like Felix, Magnus was born via gestational sur...

Celebrities including Cher, Billy Ray Cyrus and Mary J. Blige expressed their delight after Barack Obama was re-elected President of the United States on Tuesday night.

During a lengthy campaign, Obama garnered a ton of celebrity support and endorsements, with rapper The Game, Pamela Anderson, and Beyonce among those who urged people to vote for Obama in recent days, while Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z performed at election eve rallies on Monday.

Meanwhile, George Clooney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Will Smith and Gwen Stefani hosted fundraisers for the President's re-election campaign.

After t...

Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks as...brother and sister? We’re checking out the new to DVD/Blu-ray drama "People Like Us," out Oct. 2 from Dreamworks/Touchstone Home Entertainment. The reviewed family sparks fly below!

Title: "People Like Us"

Grade: 4

Cast: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer

Director: Alex Kurtzman

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 113 minutes

Release Company: Dreamworks/Touchstone Home Entertainment

Website: www.pplikeusmovie.com

The Flick: This is simply one winning piece of work. From the very even toned script that features some good comedy, deep...

We are always use to seeing celebrities blemish free and looking picture perfect where ever they go. While some wouldn't get caught dead barefaced in public, others feel they don't need to look their best all the time; some have even taken to twitter to expose their makeup-free self. Here are 19 celebrities decided to give their skin a chance to breathe a bit.

We recently spotted Kourtney Kardashian barefaced on the beach in Miami getting a bit of exercise.

Here's Christina Ricci having lunch with a friend in New York City.

Makeup-less Rihanna leaves her hotel in New York C...

If you ask us, if Movie 43 is just half as funny as the trailer, it's destined to be a classic. We have no idea what it's about, other than it's actually 25 short films helmed by several different directors including Peter Farrelly, Elizabeth Banks, Bob Odenkirk, Brett Ratner and Griffin Dunne, and it features a huge, HUGE cast of A-list stars.

The film's greenband trailer (e.g.: approved-for-all-audiences) premiered during Tuesday night's episode of Tosh.0 on Comedy Central; and on Wednesday the very not-safe-for-work (NSFW) red-band trailer debuted on the network's website (according to...

Anna Kendrick and other stars stepped out for the "Pitch Perfect" premiere in Los Angeles on Monday. Kendrick, 27, looked lovely in a short beige and metallic frock that complemented her skin tone.

Elizabeth Banks, 38, showed off her sexy side in a strapless black dress with a cut-out on the bodice.

In the film, college student Beca (Kendrick) joins a singing group and transforms their song list for the 21st century before they embark on a major competition. The movie hits theaters on Oct. 5.

Kendrick is currently starring in the Jake Gyllenhaal film "End of Watch," which tied for the...

Congratulations to Giuliana Rancic and her husband Bill, who welcomed baby Edward on Wednesday via a surrogate mother.

The television personality had been trying for years to get pregnant and even miscarried in 2010. Then she battled breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. Not giving up hope, she sought help to bring a baby into the world. The couple is the baby's biological parents, and Giuliana has been very open about her journey towards motherhood.

She's the not the only celebrity who has needed help expanding his or her brood. It can cost anywhere between $25,000 to $80,000 ...

The Hunger Games star Elizabeth Banks has shared her personal experiences with birth control in a candid campaign advertisement for President Barack Obama.

In a new promo aimed at female voters, the actress tells how she turned to the non-profit organization Planned Parenthood for health care services after she graduated from college and had no medical insurance.

She says, "Yes, I got birth control, but it was for my massive migraine headaches and my heavy flow. Yeah, I'm on record saying I had a heavy flow! Unfortunately, these are the type of things that I don't want to discuss with e...

Elizabeth Banks commonly hands out saucy presents to her co-stars and crew. She gave Seth Rogen a huge box of sex toys when they finished filming 2008's "Zack And Miri Make A Porno."

"I have been known to gift people with sex toys. I made a movie called Zack and Miri Make a Porno and I was able to give my co-star Seth Rogen a big box of toys and porn...He's now married, so it's a nice thank you for her (his wife) as well as for him," she explained on "The Talk."

After working with less sexually adventurous women earlier on in her career, the actress decided to give out vibrators to show h...

For those who like us who appreciate everything Elizabeth Banks things are about to get really exciting. Meaning for fans who loved the recent article entitled “Five Reasons We Adore Elizabeth Banks” we’re about to give you next best thing – Banks herself. That’s right, Starpulse recently got some much desired one-on-one time with our favorite multi-talented actress and rest assured we left no movie stone unturned. She’s currently starring in a new drama about family secrets titled "People Like Us" (out in theaters June 29 from DreamWorks) that also stars Chris Pine, Michelle Pfeiffer an...

Actress Elizabeth Banks was the guest of honor at the Maui Film Festival in Hawaii over the weekend after landing one of the event's top awards.

The Hunger Games star was handed the Navigator Award by festival director Barry Rivers, and she attended a special question and answer session at a screening of her upcoming drama People Like Us.

Banks wasn't the only winner at the annual movie event - Josh Radnor received the Triple Threat Award for his skills as a writer, director and actor, while James Marsden was named the recipient of the Nova Award, which honors outstanding performance in...

There’s a new family drama heading up the Summer Showcase section of the 2012 LA Film Fest called "People Like Us" (from Touchstone Pictures) and the movie, that's based on a true story, stars the lovely Elizabeth Banks. So to celebrate it felt only fitting to pay tribute to "People Like Us" by conjuring up a column that highlights the attributes of the captivating and underrated lead actress. Funny, sexy, bold and beautiful, the talented Banks brings something special to the table for every role she embodies and it’s in this realm that we’re gonna examine her ample acting wares. So from...

What could be so wrong that one would want to end it all in a single jump? And could you really go through with it if Elizabeth Banks was your negotiator? We’re checking in with the new flick "Man on a Ledge," now out on Blu-ray from Summit Entertainment. Don't look down – except to read my review!

Title: "Man on a Ledge"

Grade: 3 1/2

Cast: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Ed Harris

Director: Asger Leth

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 102 minutes

Release Company: Summit Home Entertainment

Website: www.summit-ent.com

The Flick: "Man on a Ledge" is actually a very simple tit...

"The Hunger Games" and the "Twilight" franchise took center stage at Sunday night's MTV Movie Awards, taking home four and two awards, respectively. But let's be honest - many also tuned in to see the fashion!

"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson looked adorable in a short multi-colored dress, while Kristen Stewart was her usual quirky self in a silver, yellow and purple dress.

Jessica Biel channeled the 70s with stick straight hair and a white long-sleeved dress. Charlize Theron, whose film "Snow White And The Huntsman" dominated theaters over the weekend, looked amazing in a red strapless...

Last week’s Tim Burton/Johnny Depp collaboration “Dark Shadows” turned out to be rather disappointing. The film starts out strong, but loses steam as it progresses. It has plenty of Burton’s trademark grim style with musical accompaniment by Danny Elfman, and some decent humor. However the villain is very one-dimensional, the climax is weak, and in many ways the film feels like a watered-down version of other classic Burton works like “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands.” My Grade: C+

At the box office this week, you’ll find the science fiction action flick “Battleship,” the ensemble pr...

A bevy of beauties attended the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" New York City Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater yesterday. Noticeably missing? Jennifer Lopez, who's busy filming "American Idol."

In the film, four expectant couples learn that having a baby is anything but predictable. Lopez recently confessed making the movie made her open to the idea of adopting.

Cameron Diaz, who's not a mom in real life, talked about saggy breasts when promoting the film last weekend. She explained, "So there’s an actual function for saggy titties. It’s because you have to feed your child."
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The "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was the place to be on Monday night.

New mom Beyonce stunned in a sheer black and purple dress that showed off her muscular legs. Rihanna was glamorous in a black form-fitted gown, while an adorable Emma Stone wore a short red cocktail dress.

Other stars shining in their designer duds included a golden Jessica Alba, a regal Scarlett Johansson, and a sparkling Cameron Diaz.

See tons of photos of the stars...

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The summer block buster movie season is upon us and looks to be the most promising one in quite some time. 'The Avengers,' opened last night to much rave review, as it looks to possibly break a box office record this weekend. Soon to follow will be 'The Dark Knight Rises,' 'The Amazing Spider-man' and 'Battleship' just to name a few of the most anticipated movies of the 2012 summer.

In honor of this summer movie season, we wanted to showcase the sexy female stars that will be heating up the silver screen. Check out the list and ladies, don't forget to come back tomorrow for the men. Enjoy!...

Although some criticize the attendance of certain members of Hollywood at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, there's no denying that they add a certain spice (and sexiness) to the event.

Reality star Kim Kardashian looked stunning in a green velvet dress with silver beaded accents, while Lindsay Lohan wore a daring black gown that showed off a risque bit of cleavage. But she was topped by Rosario Dawson who really showed off her curvy figure in a bright green gown.

Kate Hudson sparkled in a heavily sequined purple dress, while Elizabeth Banks was beautiful in orange. Clai...

The White House Correspondent's Dinner is one of the few times we get to so many Hollywood stars rub elbows with politicians. Every year, news sources get to choose big names to escort them to the dinner - so who's on the guest list this year?

Of course, the guest list is always up for discussion and usually points to trends at the time - Ozzy Osbourne was on the guest list in 2002, when The Osbournes was a hot reality show. Something tells us he's not going to be invited again soon.

Lindsay Lohan is the big surprise, given her recent troubles. Greta van Susteren of Fox has made the star ...

Actress Elizabeth Banks has come under fire from the director of her first movie, after she branded the role the biggest mistake of her screen career.

The Hunger Games star got her first break in 1998 independent movie Surrender Dorothy when she was just a college student without drama school experience.

When asked about her career regrets in an interview with website Slate.com, she said, "Really early on, I did this one movie - I think it's called Surrender Dorothy, I'm not even sure anymore. The writer/director played the lead role, as well, because there was no one else to do it! And...

The Hunger Games has raced to the top of the U.S. box office with a record-breaking opening weekend gross of $155 million.

The much hyped action movie, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson, became the most popular midnight opener ever for a non-sequel when it debuted in the U.S. with a stunning $19.7 million in the early hours of Friday, and its winning streak continued throughout the weekend.

The whopping opening weekend takings have catapulted The Hunger Games in to the record books once again, making it the biggest non-sequel film to ever open at number one.

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Two Jews on Film - By Joan Alperin Schwartz: I'm sure by now almost everyone is familiar with the story of 'The Hunger Games.' The book was the first in a trilogy written by Suzanne Collins and all three novels have been on the bestseller list for several years.

But for those people unfamiliar with the story of Katniss Everdeen, the 16 year old girl who competes in The Hunger Games, the time is the future.

North America is no more. Instead we have a nation known as Panem which is broken down into 12 districts. These districts exist to provide goods for the wealthy people living in the ...

Honestly I didn’t have high hopes for the Jonah Hill/Channing Tatum comedy “21 Jump Street,” but I was very pleasantly surprised last week. I laughed my ass off at the antics of the two hapless cops sent back to high school on an undercover mission. Equal parts parody and homage, it simultaneously mocks buddy cop movie clichés and celebrates them. Hill and Tatum are the perfect team, thoroughly convincing you that they’re best buds. My Grade: B+

Things have quieted down a bit at the box office this week in terms of the number of films coming out, but I think a lot of that has to do wit...

With more than 26 million books in print followed by pandemonium at the film premiere of The Hunger Games, fans everywhere are obsessed with the tale of a brave girl in a bleak future world. This week's issue of PEOPLE talks to the young soon-to-be superstars of the action series that sparked a worldwide phenomenon – Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth, as they brace for Twilight-level fame. "I did indies and I was in X-Men, but that was a franchise that I just joined at the end," says 21-year-old Lawrence, who plays teenage heroine Katniss Everdeen. "This is like 'N S...