A slew of stars turned out for Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. The dinner is traditionally attended by politicians, members of the media and celebrities.

President Barack Obama poked fun of himself during his speech, joking at one point: "I'm not the strapping young Muslim Socialist that I used to be."

Stars including Kevin Spacey ("House of Cards"), Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Veep"), Claire Danes ("Homeland"), Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family), Kerry Washington ("Scandal") and Korean entertainer Psy all showed up to the event.

Singer Katy Perr...

Earlier this week TIME magazine released its "TIME 100," a list of the of the 100 most influential people in the world. The 2013 list includes many Hollywood A-listers, including Jennifer Lawrence ("Silver Linings Playbook"), Lena Dunham ("Girls"), Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") and Steven Spielberg ("Lincoln").

Several of music's hottest stars are also part of the prestigious TIME 100, including Jay-Z, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera and Frank Ocean.

New York City was swarming with celebrities who attended the TIME 100 Gala at Lincoln Center on Tuesday. Barbara Walters, Claire Danes and Pad...

As we inch closer to the Academy Awards, tons of stars celebrated themselves at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday night.

Jaimie Alexander of "The Last Stand" (above) was one of the few celebs who showed some skin on the red carpet in a low-cut black Marc Bouwer gown. Most opted for more conservative ensembles in black, navy blue, and other neutrals.

A handful stood out in bright colorful gowns, including Jessica Chastain and Kaley Cuoco in bright red and Lea Michele in a bright pink dress.

Jennifer Garner, whose husband Ben Affleck is earning accolades for "Argo," looked ele...

Maybe there's a magic powder that helps some stars whittle down to their pre-baby weight. Maybe it's their genes. Maybe they diet and exercise - a lot. Whatever it is, we want to know the secret!

Claire Danes attended the 2013 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night looking amazing in a crimson dress. Pregnancy definitely agreed with the "Homeland" star, who won "Best Actress in a Drama Series."

Sizzling in a stunning Versace gown, the actress walked the red carpet with her husband and actor Hugh Dancy. The couple welcomed their first child, son Cyrus, on Dec. 17.

Danes admitted to Us magazi...

Sunday night was one of the of the biggest events in Hollywood - the 2013 Golden Globes Awards. Red, white and black were some of the more popular choices on the red carpet, with stars such as Zooey Deschanel, Jennifer Garner, Claire Danes, Marion Cotillard and Jennifer Lawrence opting for crimson gowns.

Hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey wore black and white, and Eva Longoria looked very leggy in a black gown with a slit up the thigh. Salma Hayek also stunned in a strapless black dress that showed off her curvy figure. Rachel Weisz wore black with a sheer polka dot skirt and her best accessor...

New mom Claire Danes opens up about being a working mom, husband Hugh Dancy and how she sympathizes for Hollywood's new breed of teen stars in the February issue of ELLE magazine.

"I've always wanted to have kids, but I'm glad I didn't until now. When I was thinking about [working and being a mother] originally," she said in the interview; which was conducted prior to the December birth of her first child; son Cyrus Michael Christopher.

"I was really nervous about it…I think I would make a lousy stay-at-home mom. It just wouldn't suit me. I feel so fortunate, in that I've had this arrow-s...

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy have received an extra special gift in the lead up to Christmas - they have welcomed their first child.

The Homeland star gave birth to a son, named Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy, on Monday.

It's been a stellar year for the actress; she was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe for her performance on the hit U.S. show last week.

Danes and British actor Dancy married in France in 2009.

They've delighted us on stage, on screen and on the red carpet - they're the hottest women of 2012!

One of them, Rihanna, keeps making headlines for her mysterious relationship with Chris Brown. She sucks us in with her number-one songs and controversial Twitter photos.

British royal Kate Middleton has always turned heads, but now that she's pregnant she's captured the hearts of even more fans all over the world (and the leaked topless photos earlier this year didn't hurt).

At 43 Jennifer Lopez is one of the oldest women on our list, but she still knows how to dominate the stage in skint...

Last night in a skit for "Saturday Night Live" Anne Hathaway donned a blonde wig to parody "Homeland" star Claire Danes. She also resurrected her Katie Holmes impression.

During her third stint as SNL host, Hathaway portrayed Danes in her award-winning portrayal of bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison. Hathaway feigned a tearful meltdown and a kiss with a detainee in an interview room in a parody of the popular Showtime drama before poking fun at newly single Holmes.

Hathaway first targeted Holmes during her first SNL hosting gig, and she did it again with a spoof interview on "The Ellen DeG...

Actress Claire Danes braved security concerns to shoot Emmy Award-winning series Homeland in Israel.

The cast and crew of the hit drama normally shoot in North Carolina, but they filmed several episode of the the show's first season in the Middle East, where the TV series Prisoners of War - which inspired Homeland - was based.

However, because Israel doubled for Iran on location - and both nations are currently on the brink of war due to weapons conflicts and Iran's refusal to recognise Israel as a country, creator Alex Gansa admits cast and crew were often under threat of imminent danger...

The red carpet was full of bright colors at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last night, but yellow was the most popular. "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen, winner of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, looked oustanding in a strapless canary yellow gown.

"Homeland" winner Claire Danes, who is several months pregnant, also opted for a strapless yellow dress that was (obviously) more loose fitting than Julie's.

"Game Change" winner Julianne Moore picked a more conservative yellow gown with long sleeves, a higher neckline and a billowing skirt.

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Claire Danes walked away from the chance to reteam with her Romeo + Juliet co-star Leonardo DiCaprio for last year's J. Edgar to take the lead in TV smash Homeland.

The actress auditioned for the role of secretary Helen Gandy in the movie about former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover on the same weekend she was offered the opportunity to star as CIA officer Carrie Mathison - and she opted for the TV drama because the part was so "compelling".

Danes has signed up for seven seasons of Homeland and is convinced she made the right decision about the roles.

She tells Britain's GQ magazine, "Se...

While many people were watching Olympics coverage, there was another notable happening in the television industry over the weekend.

"Game Of Thrones" won the coveted Program of the Year prize at the 2012 Television Critics Association Awards on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

Other big show winners included "Breaking Bad" and "Downton Abbey." "Homeland" actress Claire Danes and comedian Louis C.K. won the top acting awards.

David Letterman was honored with the Career Achievement Award, and the TCA paid homage to "Cheers" by presenting the beloved series with the Heritage Award.

The winne...

Early this morning Jimmy Kimmell and Kerry Washington announced the nominees for the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards. Multiple nominees include "Mad Men," "Downton Abbey" and "30 Rock."

Battling it out for the Outstanding Drama Series award will be "Mad Men," "Homeland," "Downton Abbey," "Dexter," "Breaking Bad," and "Boardwalk Empire."

Outstanding Comedy Series nods go to "30 Rock," "Girls," "Modern Family," "The Big Bang Theory," "Veep," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Notable nominees include Zooey Deschanel from fledging series "New Girl," Julia Louis-Dreyfus from HBO's "Veep," Claire Danes f...

Claire Danes and her husband Hugh Dancy have an extra special reason to celebrate Independence Day - they are expecting their first baby.

Danes' rep revealed the news to People.com. The actress in the past admitted she was interested in having children, saying, "There's definitely a chance (of getting pregnant), (but there are) no plans yet. But yeah, that'd be fun."

Danes, 33, wed the British star Dancy, 37, in France in 2009.

The actress stars in the Showtime drama "Homeland." The show won "Best Drama" at the Critics Choice Television Awards. Danes was crowned "Best Actress." There'...

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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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...

Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World" gala was the place to see and be seen last night in New York City. The magazine honors people who "inspire us, entertain us, challenge us and change our world." (See the full list here!)

Former supermodel Tyra Banks hit the red carpet in a bright pink strapless dress, while Claire Danes opted for a red leather looking slip dress.

Tilda Swinton looked spooky in an all-white suit, while Cicely Tyson stood out in a purple gown.

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Claire Danes was given a crash course in CIA surveillance techniques when she met with a real-life spook while researching her role in Homeland.

The actress plays Central Intelligence Agency operative Carrie Mathison in the hit TV show, and told earlier this month how she fleshed out the character by holding talks with an actual secret agent.

Now, she's opened up about their meetings in Virginia and Washington, D.C., revealing the unnamed female agent gave her hints and tips on spying techniques.

Danes tells The Sunday Times Magazine, "We had lunch in D.C. and the first thing I notice...

Time magazine just released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People who "inspire us, entertain us, challenge us and change our world."

British soul singer Adele made it onto the prestigious Time 100 list. U.K. royal Kate Middleton, a.k.a. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is also a new name in the lineup following her wedding to Prince William last year. Her sister Pippa Middleton, who was recently embroiled in a gun/paparazzi controversy, surprisingly made the cut.

Bajan popstar Rihanna, movie executive Harvey Weinstein and President Barack Obama are also included on the 2012 l...

Claire Danes was given the chance to meet the real life CIA agent who inspired her character in Homeland and even visited her at work.

The actress plays Central Intelligence Agency operative Carrie Mathison in the hit TV show and she reveals the character is based on a real woman who works for the covert agency.

Danes, who refuses to name the agent, was able to meet her at the CIA headquarters in Virginia and see what goes on behind the scenes at the highly secretive organization.

She tells Britain's S magazine, "Obviously I can't say who it is, but I met her and she took me to CIA he...

Steve Martin has the right idea. First, become an international movie star. Second, write a book. Third, turn that book into a charming and successful movie. Fourth... do that again.

You may remember a lovely little movie called "Shopgirl" with Claire Danes and Jason Schwartzman — it was based on a book that Mr. Martin wrote.

Impressed? We were. Which is why we're so excited that Martin is at it again—this time with his veteran literary effort, "An Object of Beauty."

According to Indie Wire, this go-round is starting to pick up some steam because Amy Adams has signed on for the lead (and...

Claire Danes was left red-faced after she was made to recite a risqué monologue when she was named Woman of The Year by Harvard University students on Thursday.

The Romeo + Juliet star was brought on stage and told to repeat a poem, which began with "To be or not to be, an angry lesbian," before accepting her Hasty Pudding prize at the wacky annual event hosted by the Massachusetts university's theatre society.

The actress also took part in a dance-off with a student dressed as a virus and hopped into a Bentley convertible with men in drag for a parade across the campus.

Danes admitte...

She may have gone to Yale, but this week Claire Danes will be crowned Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Woman of the Year.

Homeland star Claire Danes is getting her "just desserts."

Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals has found its 2012 Woman of the Year in the Yale graduate, who nabbed her third Golden Globe Award earlier this month.

Hasty Pudding Theatricals is the oldest undergraduate drama troupe in the nation. The Pudding has been handing out Woman and Man of the Year Awards since 1951. Each year, the legendary award is given to a pair of entertainers -- one male, one female -- w...

Hugh Dancy missed out on celebrating wife Claire Danes' Golden Globes glory on Sunday night because he was hosting his brother's bachelor bash in London.

The star picked up the Best Actress in a Dramatic TV Series prize for her turn in "Homeland," but she was left to party with pals as Dancy was unable to make the Los Angeles awards ceremony due to his family commitment.

She tells E! News, "My husband has just been hosting his brother's bachelor weekend in London. He'll tune in tomorrow. We left a message (to tell him I won)."

The Golden Globes are the first big awards show of the season, and the stars came out in colorful ensembles to attend one of Hollywood's most prestigious events leading up to the Academy Awards.

There were very few fashion missteps at this year's event. "Homeland" actress Morena Baccarin wore a daring black dress that showed quite a bit of cleavage (is that appropriate?), while "Ringer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar took a chance with a blue and white tie-dyed gown (too bohemian?).

There wasn't a lot of flash on the red carpet. Few stars wore sequins (Laura Dern, Madonna, Diane Lane and did)...

Oscar favorites The Descendants and The Artist were the big winners at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles on Sunday night, picking up the top movie awards and the two Best Actor honors.

The Artist was a triple winner, in addition to Best Picture the film won for Best Actor (Jean Dujardin) and Best Original Score; while director Alexander Payne's The Descendants took home the Best Motion Picture Drama prize and a Best Actor gong for George Clooney.

There were no multiple wins for any other movie, but TV series Homeland picked up two honors for Best TV Drama and Best Actress (Claire Danes).

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2011 was a fantastic year for entertainment. Here are my eleven favorite things from the year that's about to wrap, in chronological order...

1. Southland, TNT

(Season 3 began January 4)

I have to admit that I didn't keep up with TNT's gritty Los Angeles cop drama as much as I would have liked; it fell victim to sharing Tuesday nights with three other shows on my watch list. Yet when I did find time to catch it, I was no less than impressed every time.

There's been talk about the show's TV-MA content (allegedly the reason that NBC axed it), but the real talking point should be the st...

Whoopi Goldberg lived up to her name during a segment on chatshow "The View" after appearing to break wind in front of actress Claire Danes.

Goldberg was sat on a circular couch with her co-presenters talking to Danes, who was promoting her TV show "Homeland" earlier this week.

But Danes' interview was interrupted when a loud noise seemed to erupt from Goldberg, while the actress looked stunned.

A laughing Goldberg told the panel, "Excuse me, I think I just blew a little frog outta there!"

But the incident didn't embarrass the Oscar winner, who quickly moved on from the mishap to ask an...

Claire Danes and Martha Stewart were among the honorees at the New York Women in Film and Television luncheon on Wednesday.

The pair was feted at the annual Muse Awards, which celebrates prominent film and TV personalities, along with others including actress Christine Baranski and Sony Pictures Classics co-founder Marcie Bloom.

The organization's executive director Terry Lawler told Variety.com prior to the ceremony that she hoped the prize giving would help highlight the need for more women in Hollywood.

Lawler explains, "It seems like for years every once in a while some woman - th...