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Best of 2012

Best of 2012: Who Is Your Favorite Male Celebrity of the Year?

As 2012 comes to a close, we're taking a look back at the actors, singers, and athletes who got our hearts racing over the past 12 months.

As 2012 comes to a close, we're taking a look back at the actors, singers, and athletes who got our hearts racing over the past 12 months. Robert Pattinson, Channing Tatum, and Ben Affleck reigned over the box office, while Matt Damon, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt traveled the globe filming new projects. David Beckham ended his career with the Galaxy, and Jay-Z became a first-time dad. The competition is stacked with good-looking men, but tell us: which hot guy is your favorite male star of 2012?

Make sure to check back for more Best of 2012 content as we kick off our comprehensive look back at the past year in entertainment!

Best of 2012

Best of 2012: Who's Your Favorite Woman of the Year?

With 2012 quickly coming to a close, we're taking a look back at the lovely ladies who rocked the red carpet, box office, and stage.

With 2012 quickly coming to a close, we're taking a look back at the lovely ladies who rocked the red carpet, box office, and stage. Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie shared engagement news, while Kate Middleton added a pregnancy to her big 12 months. Kristen Stewart starred in two major blockbusters, and Gwyneth Paltrow continued tackling new projects. Beyoncé Knowles and Jennifer Garner expanded their families, and Victoria Beckham reunited with the Spice Girls while running a fashion empire. Britney Spears proved she's still the Princess of Pop, drawing major ratings for The X Factor. It's sure to be a close race, but tell us: who is your favorite female star of 2012?

Also, don't forget to check back for more of PopSugar's Best of 2012 content as we wrap up the past 12 months in fashion, film, entertainment, and more!

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck Responds to Senate Speculation

Celebrity Interviews

The Impossible's Tom Holland Talks About His Special Bond With Naomi Watts

Tom Holland stars opposite Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor in The Impossible, in theaters today, which chronicles the true events of a real-life family during 2004's devastating South Asian tsunami.

Tom Holland stars opposite Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor in The Impossible, in theaters today, which chronicles the true events of a real-life family during 2004's devastating South Asian tsunami. We recently sat down with Tom to chat about working with Naomi and shooting the film's intense physical underwater scenes. Tom touched on the intense subject matter of the film, but also joked around with us when asked if he'd like to follow in Ewan's footsteps and star in the upcoming Star Wars projects.

Celebrity Interviews

Ewan McGregor Gets Sincere About The Impossible and Expresses Gratitude to Pal Angelina Jolie

Ewan McGregor shares the big screen with Naomi Watts in The Impossible, the tragic tale of one family's real-life survival story during Thailand's 2004 tsunami.

Ewan McGregor shares the big screen with Naomi Watts in The Impossible, the tragic tale of one family's real-life survival story during Thailand's 2004 tsunami. We recently caught up recently with Ewan to chat about the film, out today, as well as his experience playing a dad to three young sons. During our interview, Ewan also shared a story about Angelina Jolie and what it means to have her support behind this "special" project, which hits select theaters today.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears Shares Her 2012 Highlights

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Rihanna Returns to Barbados For Some Bikini Time on the Beach

Less than 24 hours after performing "Diamonds" during last night's season finale of The Voice, Rihanna was spotted off the coast of Barbados yesterday.

Less than 24 hours after performing "Diamonds" during last night's season finale of The Voice, Rihanna was spotted off the coast of Barbados yesterday. She slipped into a sexy gold bikini and relaxed under the sun with a beer in hand. She's back at home in Barbados ready to spend the holidays with friends and family after a busy year of topping the charts, touring the globe, and launching a new fragrance.

While Rihanna was born and raised in the small Caribbean island, she now calls California her home away from home. In fact, Rihanna just purchased a $12 million mansion with seven bedrooms and nine baths in LA's exclusive Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Her management company, Roc Nation, must have noticed she needed a sports car for her new garage and graciously gifted Rihanna a brand-new Porsche 911.

Celebrity Pets

Miley Cyrus Keeps Warm and Hangs Out With Her Best Friend

Miley Cyrus was spotted hanging out with her best friend, Cheyne Thomas, in Philadelphia, PA, yesterday.

Miley Cyrus was spotted hanging out with her best friend, Cheyne Thomas, in Philadelphia, PA, yesterday. She kept her look neutral in all black, and layered on cozy accessories like a beanie and knitted snood. Miley's been on the East Coast with her Miniature Husky, Floyd, for the past few days, while fiancé Liam Hemsworth wraps up production on Paranoia.

It's Miley and Liam's first holiday together as an engaged couple, and even though he's busy in front of the cameras, it appears the pair are doing their best to spend time together. The past 12 months have been full of personal and professional highlights for Miley and Liam, and 2013 is ramping up to be equally exciting. Miley's prepping to release an album, and we'll see Liam on the big screen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Empire State, and Paranoia.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck Gets Political and Drops Out of His Film With Kristen Stewart

Ben Affleck appeared in Washington DC today to testify in front of the House Armed Services Committee.

Ben Affleck appeared in Washington DC today to testify in front of the House Armed Services Committee. He later met up with Sen. John Kerry and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Ben's shining his star status on the humanitarian efforts taking place in the Congo and is pushing for increased support from the US in the region. Coincidentally, Ben's name's been swirling in political circles with rumors suggesting he could be among the contenders in the race to fill Senator John Kerry's seat, should it open up in the near future.

Ben's wrapping up a busy year during which he starred in and directed Argo, and we'll soon find out if he can add another Oscar nomination to his résumé when Academy Award nominations are announced Jan. 10. Ben dropped out of Focus with Kristen Stewart, but he's already lining up more projects for the New Year, including the Terrence Malick film To the Wonder — watch the new To the Wonder trailer. First, though, Ben will celebrate a very special holiday season, as he and his family prep to celebrate Samuel's first Christmas.

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Anne and Adam Jet Off Prior to a Presumably Busy Award Season

Anne Hathaway kept a low profile arriving at JFK yesterday with her husband, Adam Shulman.

Anne Hathaway kept a low profile arriving at JFK yesterday with her husband, Adam Shulman. The pair appear to be heading out of town prior to the holiday, and the 2013 award season. Anne's latest flick, Les Misérables, opens Christmas Day, and even though the film hasn't even hit theaters, she's already racking up critical accolades for her role. Anne earned a Golden Globe nod for best supporting actress after also picking up a SAG Award nomination earlier this month. Award season is less than a month away, but we'll have to wait until Jan. 10 to see if she'll also add Oscar nominee to that impressive list.

Gossip Girl

Say Farewell to Gossip Girl With a Look Back at the Cast's Cutest Snaps!

Tonight one of TV's most fashionable series comes to an end when Gossip Girl airs its final episode — check out pictures from the finale now.

Tonight one of TV's most fashionable series comes to an end when Gossip Girl airs its final episode — check out pictures from the finale now. We'll have to wait and see if Chuck and Blair finally walk down the aisle, what happens between Serena and Dan, and the identity of Gossip Girl, but until then, we're taking a look back at some of the cast's best snaps over the past five years.

We've got on-set kisses, to industry parties and red-carpet affairs. Click through to see Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, and the rest of the Upper East Siders before we bid them a final farewell!

XOXO, PopSugar

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Kate Moss Works on Her Tan in St. Barts

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince were spotted enjoying the sunshine off the balcony of their hotel in St. Barts on Saturday.

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince were spotted enjoying the sunshine off the balcony of their hotel in St. Barts on Saturday. The couple appear to be getting an early, and tropical, jump on their holiday break with a stop in the Caribbean. The getaway has been a mix of work and play for Kate, who struck a pose for photographers late last week. Kate modeled a leopard two-piece swimsuit for one shot and later changed into neon separates for a romp on the beach.

Kate's body is often on display on catwalks and starring in print ads, but soon her feet will take the spotlight in a new luxury campaign. The supermodel is the new face of Stuart Weitzman and posed for photographer Mario Testino during her first photo shoot with the brand. Weitzman shared why Kate was perfect for the job: "There isn't a Stuart Weitzman woman — I have a lot of muses. Among those muses are certainly fashionistas, celebrities, hip city girls, but also career women, housewives, brides. But I don't need to have in our ad campaign someone we're making shoes for, but someone who can show off the product as beautifully as we hope it is."

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CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison Step Out With a Newlywed Glow

CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison stepped out as newlyweds yesterday in Beverly Hills.

CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison stepped out as newlyweds yesterday in Beverly Hills. Donald and CaCee tied the knot in LA on Saturday with best friends Zach Braff and Jessica Simpson taking part in the ceremony. Jessica wore a black bridesmaid dress while CaCee walked down the aisle in a custom designed white gown. There were other famous faces on hand to watch the nuptials, including Breckin Meyer and Jessica's sister, Ashlee.

No word if CaCee and Donald have honeymoon plans, but they could be heading to Hawaii in the upcoming weeks if rumors of a surprise wedding for Jessica and Eric Johnson are true. The couple are reportedly planning a tropical trip with their families over the Christmas holiday, which could also serve as the perfect spot to say "I do." There's been plenty of speculation surrounding Jessica recently, including news that she may be expecting her second child.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore Can't Hide Her Bright Smile on a Foggy Day

Drew Barrymore didn't let the dreary weather in LA get her down yesterday.

Drew Barrymore didn't let the dreary weather in LA get her down yesterday. Instead, she appeared to be in high spirits visiting a studio in Beverly Hills. Drew and her family are winding down an exciting year full of milestones, surprises, and professional announcements. Wedding bells were ringing in June when Drew tied the knot with Will Kopelman, which landed them on our list of favorite celebrity newlyweds of 2012 — have you voted yet? In September, Drew and Will welcomed baby Olive into their family, and just last week we saw Olive's first photos. 2013 is shaping up to be another busy year for the star, since Drew recently announced the launch of Flower, her upcoming cosmetics line.

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Rooney, Freida, and Kristin Party With Colin Firth in Dubai

The Dubai International Film Festival held this year's Oxfam charity gala tonight with major Hollywood names like Rooney Mara, Freida Pinto, Kristin Davis, Colin Firth, and his lovely wife, Livia, all stepping out in their finest formal attire.

The Dubai International Film Festival held this year's Oxfam charity gala tonight with major Hollywood names like Rooney Mara, Freida Pinto, Kristin Davis, Colin Firth, and his lovely wife, Livia, all stepping out in their finest formal attire. Rooney stuck with her signature slicked-back locks and opted for a sheer and shimmery look from Calvin Klein. Freida chose a vintage red gown from Valentino, while Kristin kicked up her heels in vintage Dior.

The celebration is a reunion of sorts for Colin and Rooney, two of last year's award season favorites. Rooney earned her first-ever nomination for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and Colin took home the Academy Award for best actor for his role in The King's Speech. He'll likely return to the Oscars this year as it's traditional for the previous winners to take part in the show. We're less than a month away from the kickoff of award season, with both the SAG and Golden Globe nominees announced this week!

Celebrity Interviews

Naomi Watts Talks Award Season "Angst" Prior to Her Golden Globe Nod

Naomi Watts stars in The Impossible, based on the true events that devastated one real-life family during the 2004 Thailand tsunami.

Naomi Watts stars in The Impossible, based on the true events that devastated one real-life family during the 2004 Thailand tsunami. We recently chatted with Naomi about the film, out Dec. 21, as well her holiday plans and the upcoming award season. It seems 2013 is already shaping up to be exciting year for Naomi, who earlier this week earned a best actress SAG and Golden Globe nod for her work in the film. According to Naomi, it's all "very flattering," though she's still full of "angst" heading into award season.

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz Hits the Streets While Her Pals Rack Up Golden Globe Nods

Cameron Diaz stepped out in NYC yesterday, appropriately dressed in cozy Winter wear.

Cameron Diaz stepped out in NYC yesterday, appropriately dressed in cozy Winter wear. She's been staying busy in the Big Apple in recent weeks. In addition to posing for a photo with Ne-Yo last week during a visit to the SNL studios, Cameron also supported pal Leonardo DiCaprio at his Django Unchained premiere on Monday night.

Earlier today, Leo earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Quentin Tarantino's dark Western. Cameron's not in the hunt for an award this season, though she is vying for votes in another highly competitive race. Cameron, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, and Hollywood's fittest stars are facing off against each for the title of fittest female celebrity of 2012 — have you voted yet?

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Jessica Simpson Follows Up Game Night With a Lunch Date

Jessica Simpson and her fiancé Eric Johnson had a lunch date at Kings Fish House in LA yesterday.

Jessica Simpson and her fiancé Eric Johnson had a lunch date at Kings Fish House in LA yesterday. She stuck to a dark palette, wearing all black for the meal. She's been keeping a low profile in recent weeks since pregnancy rumors began circulating late last month, though she did join friends for a game of cards this week. Jessica has not confirmed or denied the pregnancy reports. However, Jessica was spotted looking at new homes with Eric, leading some to believe they're looking for a bigger home for an expanding family. Their seven-month-old daughter Maxwell Johnson's birth made our list of the biggest headlines of 2012 — where do you think her arrival ranks? We'll have to wait and see if Jessica plans on surprising us again in 2013.

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Sheryl Crow Brings Out Her Bikini in the Bahamas

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway Busts Out Christmas Carols on Late Night

Anne Hathaway kept to another tight schedule in NYC last night.

Anne Hathaway kept to another tight schedule in NYC last night. Les Misérables star Anne first stopped by the studios of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to chat about landing the role of Fantine, the same part her mother played in a stage production more than 20 years ago. During her visit to Late Night, Anne happily agreed to join Jimmy for a sing-along. Anne and Jimmy played Mad Lib Christmas carols, replacing key verbs, nouns, and adjectives with words randomly picked by the studio audience — check out their hilarious holiday-inspired duet! Later on, Anne supported her Les Misérables costar Hugh Jackman as he accepted an honor from the Museum of the Moving Image.

Despite the late one out on the town, it's likely Anne was up early this morning as the SAG Awards nominations were revealed. Les Misérables took home four nominations, with Anne earning a nod for outstanding performance by a female in a supporting role, while her other 2012 blockbuster, The Dark Knight Rises, was recognized for outstanding performance by a stunt ensemble — see the entire list of 2013 SAG Awards nominees!