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Penélope Cruz & Javier Bardem's Son 'Over the Moon' to Meet Mickey Mouse | Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz

Penélope Cruz & Javier Bardem's Son 'Over the Moon' to Meet Mickey Mouse

Originally posted 03/27/2013 06:00AM

Even if your parents are Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, Mickey Mouse is still a pretty big deal.

Cruz and Bardem brought their 2-year-old son, Leo, to the Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

Leo was "over the moon" to meet Mickey Mouse backstage, an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "Their little boy was beyond excited that Mickey Mouse was actually standing right in front of him – and not on TV."

The proud parents – who are expecting their second child – took pictures of Leo hugging Mickey and "got a kick out of how excited he was to meet Mickey Mouse."
– K.C. Baker

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Sarah Jessica Parker Checks On a Sleeping Tilda Swinton | Tilda Swinton

Sarah Jessica Parker Checks Out a Snoozing Tilda Swinton

Originally posted 03/25/2013 04:00PM

Tilda Swinton has got some very famous fans.

Sarah Jessica Parker – who turned 48 on March 25 – took in a little performance art on Monday, when she and her husband, Matthew Broderick, stopped by New York's Museum of Modern Art to check out Tilda Swinton's piece, "The Maybe."

In "The Maybe," a surprise performance piece, Swinton sleeps in a glass box in front of museum goers.

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Why Is Tilda Swinton Sleeping in Public? | Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton's Performance Art in N.Y.C. Is a Snooze – Literally

Originally posted 03/24/2013 01:30PM

Don't sleep on Tilda Swinton.

The star has taken up a new type of acting – performance art. As part of a surprise performance piece at the Museum of Modern Art in New York called "The Maybe," Swinton, 52, sleeps in a glass box in front of museum goers.

A source tells Gothamist.com that the museum's staff "doesn't know when she's coming until the day of" and the box only contains "cushions and a water jug."

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Cook Up The Lion's Special Blend Burger

Cook Up The Lion's Special Blend Burger

Originally posted 03/20/2013 04:00PM

Here's one burger not for the faint of heart.

Chef John DeLucie has created a signature dish – considered one of N.Y.C.'s most "over-the-top" burgers – for N.Y.C.'s The Lion.

The hot spot has all-star patrons including Cameron Diaz, Sienna Miller, Leonardo DiCaprio, and newly single exes, Katy Perry and John Mayer. But if you don't live in The City That Never Sleeps, you can now cook up a version of the 7 oz. treat at home. Just don't expect DeLucie to give up all his secrets: The special sauce will have to be your own creation. All he'll tell PEOPLE is it's "sweet, tangy, slightly salty and utterly satisfying."

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Kyra Sedgwick & Kevin Bacon Toast Their Daughter In N.Y.C. | Kevin Bacon

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Kyra Sedgwick & Kevin Bacon Toast Their Daughter In N.Y.C.

Originally posted 03/07/2013 04:00PM

On Monday night, Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon celebrated their daughter Sosie's upcoming 21st birthday at PH-D, the rooftop lounge at the Dream Downtown Hotel in New York.

Sedgwick arrived early at 6:30 p.m. and less than an hour later was joined by Bacon, Sosie and a few friends, a source tells PEOPLE.

"Kyra was in an extremely happy mood, as was Kevin," the source adds. "At one point, Kevin stood and made a toast and specifically pointed out that he was glad to know his family could come together and celebrate despite their hectic schedules."

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Josh Duhamel Prepares for Parenthood with a 'Low-Key' N.Y.C Night | Josh Duhamel

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UpdatePosted 03/01/2013 06:00AM

Josh Duhamel Prepares for Parenthood with a 'Low-Key' N.Y.C Night

Originally posted 03/01/2013 06:00AM

Josh Duhamel might be ready to take on daddy duties, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten how to work a red carpet.

The Safe Haven star stepped out on Tuesday to celebrate his Moves magazine cover at TOY Restaurant in New York City.

After "glowing" while speaking to photographers, Duhamel had a low-key evening, an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "He sat in a corner of the restaurant and enjoyed dinner."

At his table: several sushi rolls, shrimp toast cigars, tuna toro and mahogany chicken.

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PHOTO: Chelsea Clinton & Husband Glow at Charity Event in N.Y.C. | Chelsea Clinton, Marc Mezvinsky

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UpdatePosted 02/28/2013 04:15PM

Chelsea Clinton & Husband Marc Mezvinsky Attend Charity Event

Originally posted 02/28/2013 02:00PM

Date night! Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky stepped out on Tuesday evening to attend the Dance Theatre of Harlem Vision Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York.

Wearing an emerald green dress and a smile, the NBC News Special Correspondent beamed at her husband of almost three years as they posed for photographers on the red carpet.

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What's Jada Pinkett Smith's Favorite Diet Cheat? | Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Her 'Craziest' Diet Ever

Originally posted 02/13/2013 07:00PM

Jada Pinkett Smith knows a thing or two about diet and exercise.

The 41-year-old mom to Jaden, 14, and Willow, 12, who recently showed off an extremely toned beach body, says the craziest diet she's ever done actually involved a whole lot of eating.

"My craziest diet was for The Matrix," Smith told PEOPLE at the Vera Wang Fall 2013 Collection fashion show at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week on Tuesday. Seated front row next to model Chrissy Teigen, Pinkett Smith enjoyed some girl time away from husband Will Smith, who recently vacationed with pals – and parents-to-beKim Kardashian and Kanye West in Brazil.

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Victoria & Harper Beckham Make Fashion Week a Family Event! | Victoria Beckham

Victoria & Harper Beckham Make Fashion Week a Family Event!

Originally posted 02/13/2013 06:00AM

You're never too young to celebrate Fashion Week.

Victoria Beckham had a very special assistant as she prepared for her Victoria by Victoria Beckham FW 2013 runway show on Tuesday in New York – her daughter Harper!

Beckham arrived backstage carrying Harper, 2½, on her hip, where the models gushed over the adorable tot. The very well-behaved little girl held on to her mom, who was in a great mood as she went over all the final touches for the show.

With her three brothers nowhere to be found, Harper was a girly girl in gray knit tights and a gray dress with a big pink heart.

Beckham's collection featured a dark palette – black, navy and charcoal – and models with minimal makeup, clear nails and naturally tousled tresses.
– Michelle Ward

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Who Was Chloe Moretz's Sweet 16 Surprise? Julianne Moore!

Chloe Moretz Gets Surprised By Julianne Moore at Her Sweet 16 Birthday Bash

Originally posted 02/08/2013 06:45PM

Just when Chloe Moretz's 16th birthday bash seemed like it couldn't get any sweeter, the starlet received an extra special surprise.

Julianne Moore unexpectedly arrived with her son, Caleb, to help honor her on-screen daughter in the upcoming Carrie remake, a source tells PEOPLE.

Nearly 200 guests – including Moretz's four brothers and mom, and Sarah Hyland and Victoria Justice – were in attendance at the Teen Vogue-sponsored soiree held at the Aéropostale Times Square in N.Y.C.

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