Emily Blunt Switches It Up with a Platinum Blonde Lob for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in N.Y.C.',' Plus Lucy Liu and More
Stars have been everywhere this week, from Emily Blunt showing off a platinum blonde lob and a fierce red lip while filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 in N.Y.C. to Snoop Dogg taking the stage in Ohio. Meanwhile, Jenna Ortega looks as hauntingly beautiful as ever in Sydney, and Lucy Liu picks up a well-deserved accolade in Switzerland.
Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
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Fashion Icon
Emily Blunt debuts a new look as she films The Devil Wears Prada 2 in the Upper East Side on Aug. 14 in New York City.
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Certified Angel
Lucy Liu glows with her Career Achievement Award during the 78th Locarno Film Festival on Aug. 14 in Locarno, Switzerland.
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Leading Lady
Jenna Ortega looks ethereal while attending the Wednesday Season 2 Outcast Assembly in Sydney on Aug. 14.
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Young, Wild & Free
Snoop Dogg takes the stage with a Cincinnati Reds jacket on Aug. 11.
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Hard at Work
Anne Hathaway sports sunglasses and a white button-up while on set for The Devil Wears Prada 2 in the Upper East Side on Aug. 14 in New York City.
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Snatched in Snakeskin
Sophie Turner steps out wearing a skin-tight dress in New York City on Aug. 14.
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This Night Is Sparkling
Olandria Carthen of Love Island USA is flawless while out on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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Silver Fox
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau looks dashing while attending the King & Conqueror photo call at the Corinthia London on Aug. 14.
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Pop of Teal
Emily Beecham and James Norton complement each other while attending the King & Conqueror premiere in London on Aug. 14.
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Girl Bossing
Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Ali Wong, Vanessa Bryant, and Norah Weinstein are all smiles at Baby2Baby's Back2School Celebration on Aug. 13 in Los Angeles.
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Boys in Blue
Pierce Brosnan wears a pale blue suit while posing with the New York Fire Department in Manhattan on Aug. 14.
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So Julia
Julia Fox strolls in a pared-down but chic outfit while on the set of Elsbeth on Aug. 14 in New York City.
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Popping Out
Justin Bieber supports Gunna at his album release party in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 13.
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Good Boy!
Rachel Zegler and Nathan Louis-Fernand soak up the sunshine in London's Primrose Hill while walking her dog Lenny on Aug. 13.
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Feeling Fresh
Yolanda Hadid is ecstatic while attending the launch of Orebella's new fragrance Eternal Roots in Beverly Hills, California, on Aug. 13.
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Father-Daughter Duo
Mohamed Hadid and Bella Hadid share an adorable moment at the launch of Orebella's new fragrance in Beverly Hills, California, on Aug. 13.
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Out of the Villa
Love Island USA season 7 winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales are the cutest couple arriving at NBC's Today Show on Aug. 13.
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Tight-Knit
Kesha Epps, 2 Chainz, Jermaine Dupri, Shana Render, Killer Mike and Jami Gertz snap a group photo at the Magic City: An American Fantasy screening on Aug. 11 in Atlanta.
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Austin in Austin
Austin Butler and Matthew McConaughey are certified heartthrobs at the Caught Stealing special screening in Austin, Texas, at Alamo Drafthouse on Aug. 13.
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Yes Please, Honey!
Costars Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley beam together at the New York City special screening of Honey Don't! on Aug. 13.
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Good Genes
A$AP Rocky brings his mother Renee Black to the Highest 2 Lowest special screening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in L.A. on Aug. 13.
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You Can See Me
John Cena and his wife Shay Shariatzadeh match in fiery red outfits at HBO's Peacemaker season 2 premiere in New York City on Aug. 13.
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Late Night Talking
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is all smiles during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in N.Y.C. on Aug. 13.
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No Beef Here
Ali Wong pairs a white t-shirt with black wide-leg pants at Baby2Baby's Back2School Celebration presented by Carhartt on Aug. 13 in L.A.
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Town and Gown
Danielle Brooks waves to the cameras at the Peacemaker season 2 premiere held at AMC Lincoln Square on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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A Bit of Denim
Patricia Clarkson strikes a pose while attending the Honey Don't! New York screening on August 13.
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Captivating Corset
Meghann Fahy spends a night out and about in Midtown on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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Got the Blues
Kevin Bacon flashes a smile while attending the Honey Don't! New York City screening on Aug. 13.
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All Tied Up
Charlie Day grins from ear to ear at the Honey Don't! screening in New York City on Aug. 13.
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Dreamy in Green
Matthew Gray Gubler pops in bright colors while attending the Honey Don't! New York screening on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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Cutest Couple
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington have a date night at the L.A. special screening of Highest 2 Lowest on Aug. 13.
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It Suits Her
Garcelle Beauvais shows up in a pantsuit to the Highest 2 Lowest screening in L.A. on Aug. 13.
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The Whole Crew
Terry Crews and wife Rebecca Crews share a warm embrace at the L.A. screening of Highest 2 Lowest on Aug. 13 in Los Angeles.
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Matching Pair
Also at the star-studded L.A. screening of Highest 2 Lowest, Martin Lawrence takes girlfriend Angie Gonzalez as his plus-one on Aug. 13.
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Perfect Print
Loni Love rocks an eccentric pattern at the L.A. special screening of Highest 2 Lowest on Aug. 13.
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In Grayscale
Jaden Smith and Spike Lee dress up in shades of gray at the L.A. special screening of Highest 2 Lowest on Aug. 13.
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All Hail the King
Regina King strikes a fierce pose while visiting the SiriusXM Studios on August 13 in New York City.
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Dun-Dun
Mariska Hargitay looks elated on the set of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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Rise and Shine
Kylie Jenner bares her midriff while heading to dinner with Hailey Bieber in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 13.
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Perfect Fit
Bella Hadid looks effortlessly chic in black while leaving dinner with Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 13.
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Good Pals
Seth Meyers and Sharon Stone snap a photo backstage at Late Night in New York City on Aug. 13.
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Mr. President
Paul Kelly gives American heartthrob on the set of American Love Story on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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Summer Vacation
Melissa Roxburgh bikes in the Caribbean on a girls getaway trip to Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Toned and Tan
Matt Damon flexes his many muscles as he vacations in Ibiza, Spain, on Aug. 12.
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King Is Queen
The sun hits Regina King just right as she waves outside ABC Studio on Aug. 12 in New York City.
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Man's Best Friend
Orlando Bloom leaves the San Vicente Bungalows after grabbing lunch with his adorable pup Biggie Smalls in West Hollywood, California, on Aug. 12.
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Good Things Come in Threes
Katy Perry, Kumail Nanjiani and Jinkx Monsoon pose together backstage at Oh, Mary! on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre on Aug. 12.
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Shoe Lovers Galore
Lance Bass and Nia Sanchez pose with bags of shoes at DSW's National Shoe Donation Day in Los Angeles on Aug. 13.
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Cropped and Cute
Tori Spelling looks casual yet elevated as she steps out in the Calabasas, California, heat on Aug. 13.
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Too Fly
Wyclef Jean rocks a tan look as he visits SiriusXM Studios on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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All About Apa
KJ Apa smiles and hugs Andy Cohen as he visits SiriusXM Studios on Aug. 13 in New York City.
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Should We Call Bella Hadid?
Bella Hadid rocks her new blonde locks in a cropped all-white outfit as she steps out in Los Angeles on Aug. 12.
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For the Love of Dogs
Mark Ruffalo poses with several different pooches on the set Good Sex in New York City on Aug. 12.
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Silver Star
Nile Rodgers looks happier than ever as he smiles out at the audience during a show at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland, on Aug. 12.
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Soul Sisters
Dr. Wendy Osefo and Guerdy Abraira post back to back and smile as they attend DIRECTV Plot Twist - Featuring Bravo, Inside in New York City on Aug. 12.
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Opposites Attract
Cynthia Bailey and Kristen Taekman wear contrasting black and white as they attend the DIME TBT Eye Cream Launch Event in Los Angeles on Aug. 12.
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Cool Cudi
Kid Cudi arrives at NBC Rockefeller Center looking laid back in a graphic t-shirt, jeans and white trainers while in New York City on Aug. 12.
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Jack Rainbow
Jack Black sports tie-dye all over during an afternoon walk in Los Angeles on Aug. 12.
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Golf Gang
D.L. Hughley, Anthony Anderson and Don Cheadle all ditched the stage for some golf clubs as they joined Cedric the Entertainer on the course at the Annual Celebrity Golf Classic in Somis, California, on Aug. 11.
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Back to the Big Screen
Michael J. Fox attends a special screening and conversation about the classic film Back to the Future at the Southampton Playhouse on Aug. 10.
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B-Ball Bros
Shaquille O'Neal and MGK hit the basketball court for the Monster Energy MGK Day Celebrity Shootout Powered by Webull on Aug. 10 in Cleveland.
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Battle Of The Bands
The Jonas Brothers brought out All Time Low as surprise guests during their concert in Bristow, Virginia, at Jiffy Lube Live.
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On Set Smiles
Mark Ruffalo grins on the Good Sex set in New York City's Downtown Manhattan on Aug. 12.
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Tonight Talk
Austin Butler poses backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on Aug. 12.
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Off-Duty Pop Star
Katy Perry glows in a Yael Bustier Maxi Dress as she steps out after enjoying dinner at The Pool in New York City on Aug. 12.
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Fine Wine
Sterling K. Brown attends the Indiewire and Disney Present: Pass the Remote 2025 for the Paradise screening and panel held at Vdiots on Aug. 12 in Los Angeles.
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Bluesday
KJ Apa steps out in New York City to promote his new movie The Map That Leads to You on Aug. 13.
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Down Under Double
G Flip takes a selfie with their realistic wax figure at Madame Tussauds Sydney on Aug. 13 in Sydney, Australia.
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Movie Man
Judd Apatow opts for causal attire during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on Aug. 12.
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Cool and Casual
Natalie Portman is having a ball while on location for Good Sex in Downtown, Manhattan on Aug. 12.
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Just Smile and Wave
Rachel Hilson waves to the cameras on Aug. 12 in Los Angeles.
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Tan Out of Tan
Scheana Shay rocks an all-tan look as she attends the launch party of her SHEIN collection on Aug. 12 in West Hollywood, California.
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L.A. Girl
Dakota Johnson grabs some groceries and a beverage at Erewhon Market in Los Angeles on Aug. 12.
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Country Boy
Zach Top smiles as he visits The Highway SiriusXM Studios on Aug. 12 in Nashville.
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Beat the Heat
Jessica Alba layers up in a jacket, hat and sunnies on Aug. 12 in New York City.
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She's Really Good
Alyson Stoner visits the Empire State Building in a nude and brown dress on Aug. 12 in New York City.
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Like Mother, Like Son
Meredith Marks and Brooks Marks pose together in color coordinated outfits at DIRECTV Plot Twist - Featuring Bravo held at The Perch on Aug. 12 in New York.
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Around Town
A dapper Timothy Olyphant runs errands on Aug. 12 in Los Angeles.
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Family Friendly
Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty celebrate the premiere of their new Prime Video show Butterfly with Gold House and OpenTable Family Dinner on Aug. 11 in Los Angeles.
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Teenage Dream
Katy Perry flashes a smile with a newly engaged couple onstage during The Lifetimes Tour in New York City at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 11.
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How Taystee
Danielle Brooks looks stunning in a yellow and orange midi dress while arriving at CBS Mornings in New York City on Aug. 12.
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Slaying Daily
Sarah Michelle Gellar stays shaded on set of the highly anticipated Buffy The Vampire Slayer remake in Los Angeles on Aug. 11.
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Peace Out
Jamie Lee Curtis flashes an adorable peace sign while shopping in a black button up shirt and black framed glasses in Beverly Hills, California, on Aug. 12.
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Spoon Fed
Kyle Richards goes for all denim while recording an episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in California on Aug. 12.
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Knicks Knockout
Spike Lee is all decked out in New York Knicks merchandise while out and about on Aug. 12 in New York City.
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Power Trio
Neil Patrick Harris, Bobby Cannavale and James Corden pose together for a cute photo op at the revival of the play ART on Broadway at the Library Room in N.Y.C. on Aug. 12.
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It's The Law
Jennifer Lawrence sports an all-white ensemble while braving the heat wave in New York City on Aug. 12
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With The Boyz
The Boyz's Juyeon looks effortlessly stylish in a cream fit as he steps out in Paris during Fashion Week on Aug. 12.
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Feeling Punk
Yungblud pulls off a cheeky pose with Paul Dugdale at the Yungblud Are You Ready, Boy? UK Premiere at Vue West End in London on Aug. 12.
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Sunkissed Glow
Jessica Alba is glowing while out with friends in New York City on Aug. 11.
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Booked and Busy
Taraji P. Henson is spotted leaving Jimmy Kimmel Live! in a mustard yellow dress and black striped bag in L.A. on Aug. 11
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Woman in White
Connie Nielsen is radiant at the Nobody 2 premiere in Los Angeles on Aug. 11.
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Match Made in Heaven
Bill Burr and Nia Renée Hill are dressed to impress at the premiere of Nobody 2 at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, California, on Aug. 11.
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Bringing the Culture
DJ Spinna and Rosie Perez are ready to celebrate at the Highest 2 Lowest New York premiere after party on Aug. 11 in New York City.
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SJP and the City
Sarah Jessica Parker beams during a conversation following the HamptonsFilm special screening of The Librarians on Aug. 11.
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I Want it That Way
Nick Carter poses for an adorable photo with William Shatner and Paul Wesley at Creation Entertainment's STLV: Trek to Vegas 2025 Convention on Aug. 10.
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Loud and Proud
Karol G is all smiles with Airbnb as she celebrates her newest album, Tropicoqueta.
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Only Girl (In The World)
Rihanna wears a bright pink zip-up jacket with layered necklaces and oversized sunglasses while out and about in Beverly Hills, California, on Aug. 11.
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HOT TO GO!
Chappell Roan dazzles the audience at Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 11.
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It's Time!
Mariah Carey is glowing while arriving at her London hotel on Aug. 11.
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Can't Help Falling in Love
Austin Butler keeps cool in the heat with a black t-shirt and aviators while strolling around New York City on Aug. 11.
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Not a Mean Girl
Reneé Rapp pairs a dark green jacket with black leather boots while visiting Apple Music's new studio on Aug. 11 in Culver City, California.
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Battle of the Seth's
Seth Rogen poses for a pic with with host and pal Seth Meyers backstage in New York City on Aug. 11.
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It's Handled
Kerry Washington beams in a black dress while attending the special screening of The Knife with husband Nnamdi Asomugha at Ray Kurtzman Theater in Los Angeles on Aug. 11.
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Stone Sons
Sharon Stone embraces her sons Roan, Quinn and Laird Stone while at the premiere of Nobody 2 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Aug. 11.
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Keepin' it A$AP
Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky flash a smile while attending A24's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST after party on Aug. 11 in New York City.
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Like Grah
Ice Spice rocks long orange locks while attending A24's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST after party on Aug. 11 in New York City.
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Good Sport
Mario Lopez smiles while palming a football at the premiere of Netflix's America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Aug. 11 in Los Angeles.
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Watt's Up
Naomi Watts picks up a floral arrangement with her dog on Aug. 11 in New York City.
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No Problem
Chance the Rapper sports a trucker hat, suit jacket and silver accessories while attending the Highest 2 Lowest New York premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music on Aug. 11.
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Nothing "Strange" Here
Xochitl Gomez is a vision in lilac at Universal Pictures' Nobody 2 Los Angeles premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 11 in Los Angeles.
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Pretty in Patchwork
Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe are stylish at A24's Highest 2 Lowest New York premiere held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Harvey Theater on Aug. 11.
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Back to School Daze
Giancarlo Esposito and Spike Lee share a laugh at A24's Highest 2 Lowest New York premiere held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Harvey Theater on Aug. 11.
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Better Call Saul
Rhea Seehorn and Bob Odenkirk look radiant while attending the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures Nobody 2 at TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 11 in Hollywood, California.
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Dapper Duplass
Mark Duplass flashes a smile in a gray button up while at a special screening of The Knife at Ray Kurtzman Theater on Aug. 11.
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Nice, Natalie!
Natalie Portman wears a Sotheby's baseball cap and a khaki jacket while filming on the set of Good Sex in New York City on Aug. 11.
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Mulberry Madix
Ariana Madix sports a bedazzled wine-colored outfit while at Late Night with Seth Meyers in Midtown on Aug. 11 in New York City.
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Thursday Murder Club
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren cuddle up for a photo backstage The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on Aug. 11.
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How I Met Your Mother
Cristin Milioti looks stunning in a black leather jacket and sheer black skirt during an interview for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in N.Y.C. on Aug. 11.
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Office Siren
Jessica Alba serves business casual while out and about in Battery Park City on Aug. 11 in New York City.
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