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Want the most bang for your buck? Hire Jennifer Lawrence! Per Forbes, the 24-year-old Hunger Games: Mockingjay--Part 1 star was the No. 1 highest grossing actor in 2014. In other words, the numbers confirm what we've all already known: J.Law is golden! The X-Men: Days of Future Past star's films brought in approximately $1.4 billion at the box office. She's not the only star who makes movies people will pay money to see! Chris Pratt, who starred in Guardians of the Galaxy and lent his voice to The Lego Movie, brought in $1.2 billion at the global box office, making him the second highest grossing actor for 2014. Scarlett Johansson also had a major 2014! Not only did she welcome her first child (daughter Rose Dorothy), but she also brought in the big bucks. Per Forbes, the 30-year-old actress brought in 1.18 billion at the box office with Captain America, Lucy and Under the Skin. Other stars who are actually deserving of those massive paychecks? Mark Wa...

Keira Knightley has been nominated for several Golden Globe awards and even an Oscar, but that doesn't mean people don't often confuse her for other A-list actresses! The Imitation Game starrer admits to the Daily Telegraph that people mistake her for several other celebrities, including Anne Hathaway! Ironically, Knightley stepped in for Hathaway at the last minute for the independent film, Laggies, which worked out for the Pirates of the Caribbean star as she admits she was out of work at the time!   "She dropped out very late in the process and they were scrambling a bit to find somebody and I was...well, I didn't have anything," the actress admits.  Stylistically, it's completely different from what I had been doing previously so it was very much 'jump in and hope for the best.'" As far as looks go it worked out perfectly because she says people think she is the Les Misérables star all the time, even while undercover at t...

It wasn't just a "Party in the U.S.A" for Miley Cyrus! Although the "Adore You" singer released the mega-hit song in 2009, she wasn't the only artist to benefit from the song's catchy beat and lyrics. British singer Jessie J actually penned the hit all those years ago and now admits that royalties helped keep a roof over her head! "You've got to write songs, that's where the money is, being an artist. "Party In The USA" paid my rent for, like, three years," she told Glamour magazine. "Actually it was way longer than that. That's where I get most of my money. I write songs. I'm a singer. I love endorsements and stuff, but that's all added on." The 26-year-old pop sensation has also written songs for Chris Brown and American Idol winner Lisa Lowes. Although Cyrus turned "Party in the U.S.A." into a No. 1 hit after covering it, the "Price Tag" singer originally pitched i...

Snooki "So excited about our family holiday card!" the Jersey Shore alumna wrote on Instagram. "This year I chose www.SimplyToImpress.com (seriously so easy and REALLY cute designs). What do you boos think of my crazy wonderful card??​" Melissa Gorga "It's Jesus's birthday!" the Real Housewives of New Jersey star said when revealing her family card. "Merry Christmas. God Bless" Crystal Harris Mrs. Hugh Hefner continues the holiday tradition with help from her four-legged friends.  Josh Duhamel & Fergie "From our family to yours...," the couple wrote while sharing their holiday card with baby Axl. Lorde Wonder if BFF Taylor Swift is getting one of these? "A little late, but your elaborate handmade christmas cards are on their way!!!" the "Royals" singer shared. Vanessa & Nick Lachey How adorable is this family?! Avril Lavigne The ...

Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra's love story just can't seem to disappoint. After falling in love with the couple on Teen Mom all the way back in 2009, fans of the reality stars will be delighted to hear about the twosome's latest romantic move. Just in time for Christmas, Baltierra reaffirmed his love for his fiancé by gifting her some brand new bling. "Babe got me a new engagement ring.... I wasn't expecting this at all," Lowell revealed on Instagram. "It even has a baby diamond on the bottom to represent our new little girl.... thank you so much @tylerbaltierramtv I love you!" The MTV reality stars put their first child, Carly, up for adoption in 2009 when they were both just 16-years-old. Fast forward to today and the pair is still happily together and ready to raise a child of their own. In fact, the couple is expecting a baby girl early next year!  "She's the best thing that has ever happened to me," ...

Looks like these ladies are ringing in 2015 with a bang! Selena Gomez and her gal pals Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid boarded planes from Los Angeles to Dubai Saturday afternoon in what is expected to be a New Year's celebration to remember So what is the gang up too? It appears the BFFs are just settling into their new destination before getting extra adventurous in the days to come. And before you think this is a girls' only trip, you better think again! Turns out Hadid's boyfriend Cody Simpson also packed his bags for the year-end getaway. The singer was spotted arriving at LAX airport in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and Jenner Saturday afternoon. "Dubai bound tomorrow with some mates," he tweeted on Friday. "New Years will be mental. Then a little Maldives surf action." Guess he won't be celebrating with close pals Patrick Schwarzenegger and Miley Cyrus when the clock strikes midnight. And for those who still ...

Aloha and happy birthday from Hawaii, Joe Manganiello! As the Magic Mike hunk continues to rest and relax in the pineapple state, his girlfriend Sofía Vergara decided to celebrate in her own way with a special message on social media. "Happy happy bday to my love and best friend," she captioned on Instagram while hugging her main man. "To the one that makes me laugh like crazy!" She added, "Have a healthy wonderful year babe!!! @JoeManganiello." Awww, Sofía is still totally in love!

Chris Rock and his wife Malaak Compton-Rock are ending their marriage, amicably. The two are parents to two daughters, ages 12 and 10. News about their split was confirmed on Sunday, three days after Christmas.  "Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak". "This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family." "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways," Compton-Rock, 45, said in a statement to People magazine. "Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life's blessings, even when faced with difficulties." "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority," she added. "It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that...

Adele, who rarely tweets or is spotted in public, took to Twitter on Sunday to deny a report about an alleged breakup with longtime partner Simon Konecki. The 26-year-old Grammy-winning "Rolling in the Deep" and "Rumor Has It" singer and her beau (pictured above, in 2013) of some three years share a 2-year-old son, Angelo. On Saturday, the U.K. tabloid The Sun reported that the pair was no longer living together, sparking split rumors. "Just wanted to wish everyone happy holidays & all the best for 2015! PS Simon & I are still very much together, don't believe what you readx," Adele said on Twitter in what marked her first tweet in almost three months. Konecki has not commented.

For Khloé Kardashian, dating is not all about sex. The 30-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Kourtney & Khloe Take the Hamptons star talked candidly about her love life in a new interview with Cosmopolitan U.K. magazine, which features her on the cover of its February 2015 issue, on sale on Jan. 2, as well as in a sultry photo shoot. "I don't crave sex," she told the outlet. "I talked about it more openly when I was married because it's more comfortable. I crave companionship-I just want to cuddle." Khloé filed for divorce from basketball player Lamar Odom more than one year ago, on Dec. 13 after four years of marriage and after a series marital woes for the former couple, including his struggles with substance abuse. It has not yet been finalized. "I got married at 25-I was young, but I loved it," Khloé told Cosmopolitan U.K. "I do like it when you save certain things for your marriage. I don't think ...

Alicia Keys is a mama on fire! Just days after celebrating the holidays with her family, the "Girl on Fire" and "Fallin" singer welcomed her second child, another boy, with husband Swizz Beatz. Their baby was born early on Saturday. His name: Genesis Ali Dean. "The joy of joy is joy!! It's a boy!!" Key said on Instagram on Sunday. "We are so grateful!!#blessings!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" The Hollywood couple is already proud parents to their four-year-old son, Egypt, who was "so ready" to be a big brother long ago.

The British star, who began his onscreen acting career in the late '60s and has also appeared in popular U.K. TV shows, passed away on Christmas Day, BBC News reported. He is survived by his son, Jonathan Ryall, and two daughters, Imogen Ryall and Charlie Ryall, the outlet said. "Please take a moment to remember his huge five-decade-spanning career outside of the more well-known TV & film. Not just Harry Potter," Charlie said on Twitter on Saturday, adding. "Not that I don't love Harry Potter. I do, I do. But there's so much more." The actor played the wizard Elphias Doge in the 2010 film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the second-to-last movie in the hit eight-part series. The character is a member of the Ministry of Magic and Order of the Phoenix and close friend of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. In the fifth film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Elphias Doge was played by Peter Cartwright. David is...

We've seen her underwear, twerking skills and of course her tongue. But on Saturday night, fans of Miley Cyrus were actually able to see the singer's boobs up close and well, personal. In a NSFW Instagram, the "Party in the U.S.A." singer posed topless in support of the Free the Nipple Campaign. "Some lame ass deff gonna [flag] that but f--kkkkkkk it," she captioned while resting her left arm across her chest. "#practicewhatchupreach #FreeTheNipple #FreedatShit." The 22-year-old has been supportive of the movement that aims to end the media's "glorification of violence and repression of nudity." Late last year, Cyrus posted a picture of herself (fully clothed this time) with a rubber nipple and gave a shout-out to the cause. Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, Lena Dunham and Liv Tyler have also expressed their support for the equality movement that "stands against female oppression and censorship" whil...

Judd Apatow isn't ready to defend Bill Cosby anytime soon. As the legendary comedian continues to battle allegations of sexual abuse from multiple women, Apatow is making it clear that he doubt's Cosby's innocence. "He should speak publicly about how false this all is," the Hollywood director replied to one fan who tweeted "innocent until proven."  "30 alibis." In recent months, dozens of women including Janice Dickinson and Beverly Johnson have come forward alleging Cosby performed inappropriate and illegal sexual acts on them. While Cosby's lawyer hasn't addressed every single case, he has previously shot down some sexual assault claims made by multiple women. "We've reached a point of absurdity," Marty Singer said in a statement obtained by NBC News. "The stories are getting more ridiculous." Apatow, however, has some concerns especially after so many women have come forward. ...

Best cheerleader ever! Jennifer Lawrence may be one of Hollywood's biggest stars. But the Academy Award winner proved she hasn't forgotten about where she came from when she headed back to her hometown near Louisville, Ky., over the Christmas holiday. When she wasn't spending time with family or visiting sick kids at a children's hospital, the Hunger Games star headed to the KFC Yum! Center to show her support for the Louisville Cardinals basketball team. Wearing a University of Louisville T-shirt, the 24-year-old displayed plenty of team spirit when she did the famous C-A-R-D-S cheer and threw up the letter "L" with her fingers.  And when she wasn't clapping and yelling in support of her team, Lawrence munched on delicious pizza like a true sports fan. This certainly isn't the first time the Oscar winner has displayed her love for the Louisville Cardinals. Earlier this year, Lawrence was proud to cheer on the Cardinals in...

Some may think Kim Zolciak has everything she's ever wanted. Between a handsome hubby, six kids and a collection of fabulous weaves, the Don't Be Tardy star has plenty of reasons to celebrate during the Christmas season. But thanks to Kroy Biermann, the Bravolebrity had another reason to be merry when she received a one-of-a-kind surprise gift. Can you say bling-bling? "Oh hi 10 carats," Zolciak wrote on Instagram while posing with her new ring. "forevermark diamond! #inlove #stunning #bestfriends." Nicely done, Kroy!  "Merry Christmas!! Feeling so blessed today!" the Atlanta Falcons football player wrote on Twitter after opening up presents with his family. "Hope everyone is enjoying the day! Loved spoiling my beautiful wife this morning." And she sure loved it too! When not enjoying tasty food from former Top Chef contestant Tracey Bloom or surprising her growing babies with gifts, Zolciak couldn...

Have you heard the news? Some people really want Idris Elba to become the next James Bond! Although Daniel Craig is still signed on for the job, many in and out of Hollywood have spoken out about the possible casting choice. Yes, we're looking at you Rush Limbaugh. But regardless of what you've seen, heard or read, Elba himself has something to say about the speculation and it may not be what you were expecting. "Isn't 007 supposed to handsome?" he tweeted from his car Saturday morning while rocking a beanie and a scruffy beard. "Glad you think I've got a shot! Happy New year people." Ummm, did we miss something? We pretty much love Elba, even with his rugged look. Besides, that sense of humor doesn't hurt things either. According to The Daily Beast, Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal allegedly wrote an email to the distributor of the 007 franchise. In the letter, Pascal reportedly stated that "Idris...

North West was ready for her close-up during her second Christmas and also got some sweet holiday kisses from her mama! Kim Kardashian, 34, shared photos of herself with her adorable baby girl, who is 18 months old, as well as husband Kanye West, 37, and other members of her famous family inside what appears to be a photo booth from matriarch Kris Jenner's annual Christmas party. "My best friend," Kim wrote, alongside a black and white pic of herself kissing North. She appears in a photo of the two with Kanye, saying, "Happy Holidays ❤ The Wests." Kim also shared a photo of herself, North and Kris, saying, "3 generations ❤." Kim and sisters Khloé Kardashian, 30, and Kourtney Kardashian, 35, also posed together. "Sisters Bff's for life!!!" Kim said. "Couldn't imagine life without them. #sisters," Khloé said, alongside a similar photo booth pic. Kim and North are also seen in a photo wit...