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Is It Really Over? Rob Packs Up and Leaves Kristen's House With His Two Dogs

In the wake of this weekend's split news, Robert Pattinson was spotted taking a truckload full of belongings as well as his two dogs out of Kristen Stewart's LA home yesterday.

In the wake of this weekend's split news, Robert Pattinson was spotted taking a truckload full of belongings as well as his two dogs out of Kristen Stewart's LA home yesterday. Rob had his pups, Bear and Bernie, in the passenger seat next to him as he left Kristen's gated community, and the bed of his truck was filled with a suitcase and several trash bags. He made the stop by Kristen's home after news broke this weekend that Robert and Kristen had broken up. Neither star has commented on the status of their relationship — the two are famously private about their dating history — but sources have noted that they may be back together in no time.

According to a previous report, Rob and Kristen are spending time apart in their separate houses after they didn't get together to celebrate Rob's 27th birthday last week. One source claimed that Rob skipped the party that Kristen planned for his big day, while another report claimed that Rob had a private bash at his own house, which Kristen didn't attend. The two looked like they were in good spirits, though, earlier this month when they flew out of NYC together following Kristen's appearance at the 2013 Met Gala.

Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham Gets a Graduation "Redo"

Lena Dunham received a Medal of Distinction from Barnard College in NYC yesterday.

Lena Dunham received a Medal of Distinction from Barnard College in NYC yesterday. She accepted the award alongside two other important individuals: Elizabeth Diller, the architect for the Big Apple's famed High Line, and Jimmie Briggs, a journalist and human rights activist. Lena tweeted her excitement about the event, writing, "I'm a guest at Barnard College graduation today. At my own graduation I sobbed, hit my mother and fell asleep, so pretty psyched for a redo." Afterward, Lena accompanied her boyfriend, Fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, to the studio to watch him record a track and Instagrammed the adventure, writing, "Take your girlfriend to work night."

Lena wasn't the only star who made a stop by a college graduation over the past week — Michelle Obama gave the commencement speech at Bowie State University on Friday while her husband, Barack Obama, spoke at Morehouse College on Sunday.

Link Time

Christina Aguilera's Stunning Transformation

Cannes Film Festival

Jessica Chastain Pops Up in Cannes to Party With James Franco

Jessica Chastain arrived in Cannes over the weekend and she has already made a splash on the party circuit.

Jessica Chastain arrived in Cannes over the weekend and she has already made a splash on the party circuit. She attended a Chanel and Vanity Fair dinner last night, alongside stars James Franco, Milla Jovovich, and Paz Vega. James stopped by the dinner after hosting a party in honor of his ex-girlfriend Ahna O'Reilly on a yacht earlier in the day. Ahna costars alongside James in his directorial debut, As I Lay Dying, which is premiering tonight at the festival.

As for Jessica, she is in the South of France to promote the 50th anniversary of Cleopatra. She will host a special screening of the newly restored project tomorrow and will also wear the famous emerald and diamond necklace Richard Burton gave to Elizabeth Taylor during the production of the film. Jessica stopped over in Cannes after wrapping up filming for her latest project, Miss Julie, in Ireland. Jessica posted photos of her visit to Ireland on her Facebook page, noting that it was "tough to say goodbye" to the Emerald Isle.

the royals

Kate Middleton Repeats Polka Dots For Friends, but Skips a Will and Harry Appearance

Kate Middleton isn't above wearing the same piece twice, and she once again proved that a fashion rerun can still be stylish when she attended a friend's wedding in a familiar Topshop polka-dot dress on May 11.

Kate Middleton isn't above wearing the same piece twice, and she once again proved that a fashion rerun can still be stylish when she attended a friend's wedding in a familiar Topshop polka-dot dress on May 11. She was first spotted wearing it on her Warner Bros. studio tour back in April. This time, it was the perfect look for the Spring nuptials of Kate's friends William van Cutsem and Rosie Keene, who tied the knot in Ewelme, England. Prince William was also at the bash, where he served as an usher, as was Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton.

The wedding took place while Prince Harry was on his US tour, but now the young royal is back by his brother's side. The two made an official visit to Tidworth, England, today to open four new Help For Heroes recovery centers, which serve wounded service personnel. Kate skipped this event, but that doesn't mean that she hasn't been keeping busy over the past week following her pals' nuptials. Kate has reportedly been taking cooking classes with her new housekeeper, Antonella Fresolone. She also showed off her casual side when she wore sneakers on a shopping trip in London last Tuesday.

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Celebrity Breakups

New Details on Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's Sudden Split

More information about Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson's split is starting to filter in, just a few days after it was announced that

More information about Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson's split is starting to filter in, just a few days after it was announced that Rob and Kristen had broken up. According to People magazine, the two had been spending less time together ever since they both returned to LA after spending time in NYC together while Kristen attended the 2013 Met Gala earlier this month. Sources told the magazine, "Kristen has been in a terrible mood, and it was obvious that things were not great with Rob." The source also says that the two have been spending more time "at their separate houses." According to earlier reports, the two had been living together at the home of Kristen's mother in the LA area with their two dogs, Bear and Bernie.

News of Robert and Kristen's split hit on Saturday evening, with some blaming the breakup on the fact that Rob didn't attend the birthday bash that Kristen had thrown in his honor. People now reports that Rob had a separate bash at his house, but Kristen wasn't around. A friend told the magazine, "He had friends over at his house, but Kristen was not part of the celebration. For the past few days, they have not spent any time together." Despite the news of their breakup, some sources have already spilled that they think Rob and Kristen could get back together very soon.

Saturday Night Live

Jennifer Garner Makes a Surprise Visit During Ben Affleck's SNL Monologue!

Ben Affleck addressed his much-talked-about Oscars speech when wife Jennifer Garner made an appearance on stage during his monologue on Saturday Night Live last night.

Ben Affleck addressed his much-talked-about Oscars speech when wife Jennifer Garner made an appearance on stage during his monologue on Saturday Night Live last night. Ben got a lot of heat in the press for referring to his marriage as "work" in his best picture acceptance speech, but he explained that he didn't mean it in a negative way and brought out Jen — who took a break from filming Draft Day in Ohio — to clear the air, with hilarious results. Fun fact: Jen isn't the only A-list actress that Ben has asked to join him while he was hosting SNL, he brought then-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow on as a guest star during his opening speech when he hosted back in 2000. Watch Ben's moment with Jen and see his bit with Gwyneth after the jump!

Cannes Film Festival

See All the Stars at the Cannes Film Festival — So Far!

The Cannes Film Festival is well under way, and the South of France has been flooded with stars.

The Cannes Film Festival is well under way, and the South of France has been flooded with stars. Jennifer Lawrence partied with costars Liam Hemsworth and Sam Claflin at the Catching Fire bash on Saturday, while Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan had fun at their Inside Llewyn Davis photocall today. Emma Watson took her trip down the red carpet at the premiere of The Bling Ring on Thursday, and Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck promoted their film Ain't Them Bodies Saints at a photocall on Saturday. The action wasn't only on the red carpet as Solange Knowles partied it up at the Belvedere bash last night. Other stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Isla Fisher, Nicole Kidman, and Octavia Spencer have also been getting in on the Cannes fun this week. Be sure to check back for more Cannes Film Festival photos, and don't forget to vote for your favorite stars in our POPSUGAR 100 bracket!

Video Roundup

Get Naturally Stylish For Summer and a Classic Salsa Recipe: The Best of POPSUGARTV This Week

This week, POPSUGARTV touched on everything that you need to get your Summer off to a great start.

This week, POPSUGARTV touched on everything that you need to get your Summer off to a great start. We counted down the best Office episodes of all time as we prepared for the series finale and found inspiration from nature to create a stylish Summer wardrobe. On the beauty front, we tested out new bronzers to get that perfect tan glow and shared our classic salsa recipe for you to use at your outdoor dinner parties.

Click through to watch all these videos and visit POPSUGARTV for even more great shows!

Movies

How Actors Made (and Will Make) Their Directorial Debuts

Ben Affleck may have gotten a lot of attention when he took home the best picture Oscar for Argo this year, but he is hardly the first actor who has had behind-the-camera aspirations.

Ben Affleck may have gotten a lot of attention when he took home the best picture Oscar for Argo this year, but he is hardly the first actor who has had behind-the-camera aspirations. Actors and actresses have been finding success in the director's chair for decades, and celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Gosling are carrying on the tradition with their own interests in making films. Click through to see how stars have made — and will make — their directorial debuts.

Beyonce Knowles

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again?

Update: E! Online is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child.

Update: E! Online is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child. The news comes just days after Beyoncé canceled a show in Belgium, though she later apologized to fans and returned to the stage on Wednesday.

Beyoncé may be pregnant with baby number two! Rumors popped up over the weekend that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are expecting their second child together roughly 15 months after welcoming Blue Ivy into the world. Now, People magazine reports that the singer is planning on having another child, but it might not happen just yet. A source told the magazine, "Beyoncé and Jay are planning for another baby after her tour is over and things calm down just a bit." Both Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be busy through the end of Summer with two big tours. She is currently in the middle of her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, while Jay is gearing up for his Legends of the Summer show with Justin Timberlake. Of course, Beyoncé is no stranger to working while pregnant — her Life Is But a Dream documentary followed her on the road while trying to mask her growing baby bump. In addition, Beyoncé told Good Morning America last week that she wants to have more children with Jay-Z and that her "daughter needs some company." So, is Beyoncé pregnant again? Tell us what you think in the comments!

upfronts

Now You Can Get Even More of the Modern Family Crew

Sofia Vergara put her killer curves on display when she hit the blue carpet at the USA upfronts in NYC yesterday.

Sofia Vergara put her killer curves on display when she hit the blue carpet at the USA upfronts in NYC yesterday. She was joined at the bash by her Modern Family costars Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet, as well as USA stars like Matthew Bomer and Suits' Patrick J. Adams. Sofia and her castmates were at the USA event to celebrate the syndication of the show's old episodes on the cable network, which will begin on Sept. 24. Meanwhile, new episodes of Modern Family will continue to run on ABC.

Sofia has another big event to plan for — her upcoming wedding with fiancé Nick Loeb. She revealed in this month's issue of Cosmopolitan that she isn't going to plan a big splash event for the nuptials. Sofia told the magazine, "He was already married with a big wedding and I was already married with a big wedding, so we're going to do something but not right now."

Vogue

Blake Lively Shows Off Her Impressive Cooking Skills!

Blake Lively is back to showing off her domestic goddess side!

Blake Lively is back to showing off her domestic goddess side! Blake shows off her cooking skills in the inaugural episode of Elettra's Goodness, a new Vogue web series starring model Elettra Wiedemann. In the short, Blake whips up a delicious-looking dish involving brie, puff pasty, and several different types of balsamic vinaigrette. She also revealed that she once cooked at New York's famed Per Se restaurant and impressed the chefs there so much that they asked her to stay with them for the entire day. Blake hasn't kept her love of cooking a secret — she often talks about how much she loves to bake and even made a batch of Sprinkles cupcakes to raise money for charity back in 2011. Watch the video to see Blake in action!

Celebrity Babies

Gisele's Baby Girl Is Growing Up Right Before Our Eyes

Gisele Bündchen held on tight to her 5-month-old daughter, Vivian, yesterday when she went for a stroll in NYC with a female friend.

Gisele Bündchen held on tight to her 5-month-old daughter, Vivian, yesterday when she went for a stroll in NYC with a female friend. She's back in the Big Apple after visiting the city earlier this month when she attended the 2013 Met Gala alongside husband Tom Brady. Incidentally, her recent trip comes right as Jennifer Aniston wrapped up her visit to NYC to promote her new web series for Living Proof. During interviews on her press tour, Jen admitted that she loves Gisele's hair. Aside from great hair, the two stars have another thing in common — they both love yoga! Jennifer has long been a fan of the exercise, and Gisele shared a snap of herself practicing yoga with a friend on Tuesday. She said, "A beautiful way to start the morning practice with my friend Cristina Kalyani Paes. Wishing you a joyful day!"

Link Time

Listen to Britney Spears's New Song, "Ooh La La"

American Idol

Diva-Off: Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey Take the Stage For American Idol

It was the battle of the divas on the American Idol season 12 finale in LA last night, and we're not just talking about contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison facing off for the final time.

It was the battle of the divas on the American Idol season 12 finale in LA last night, and we're not just talking about contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison facing off for the final time. Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey both took the stage to sing during the finale, with Mariah singing a medley of her biggest hits in a formfitting white gown and J Lo energetically performing "Live It Up" alongside Pitbull. Judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson also got in on the action on stage, making Nicki Minaj the only judge who didn't do a performance of some kind. This all came hot on the heels of persistent rumors that Nicki won't return to Idol next year.

J Lo's American Idol show marks the first time she's returned to the program since she stepped down as a judge last year. There have been rumors that Jennifer may return to American Idol, and she said that she might consider making a comeback during an interview at the nuvoTV upfronts in NYC on Wednesday. Jennifer wasn't the only star who made a splash on Idol last night — Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, and Taylor Hicks all returned to the show that gave them their start. The night ended on an emotional note when Glover was crowned the winner of American Idol.

Poll

American Idol Names Its Winner — Are You Happy With Their Pick?

American Idol crowned R&B singer Candice Glover as its season 12 winner during a live show last night.

American Idol crowned R&B singer Candice Glover as its season 12 winner during a live show last night. After months of performing and receiving feedback from the judges, she bested her fellow contestant Kree Harrison, who landed the runner-up spot. The show's finale night was an emotional one, with Candice breaking out into tears when she was announced the winner. There's no denying that both Candice and Kree are talented singers, but was soulful Candice your favorite to win or were you leaning more toward country Kree? Vote in our poll below and let us know if you are satisfied with Candice as the new American Idol.

Shirtless

David Beckham's Hottest Shirtless Soccer Moments

David Beckham announced earlier today that he is retiring from soccer so we'll never get to see him get shirtless on the field again.

David Beckham announced earlier today that he is retiring from soccer so we'll never get to see him get shirtless on the field again. David has been playing professionally since 1993, which means we've had almost 20 years of Becks stripping off his shirt and showing his abs. Click through to see David's hottest on-field moments from over the years and here's to hoping that retiring from soccer will mean David will have more time for underwear modeling!

the bling ring

Emma Watson Shines at The Bling Ring Premiere at Cannes

Emma Watson and The Bling Ring cast premiered their film at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France today.

Emma Watson and The Bling Ring cast premiered their film at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France today. Emma wore a red Christopher Kane ensemble to the photocall for the film earlier in the day, but changed into a Chanel Couture black and white gown for the red carpet bash. She also donned a simple black dress when she attended The Bling Ring press conference. Emma was joined at all of the events by her costars costars Claire Julien, Katie Chang, and Taissa Farmiga and director Sofia Coppola. The film will premiere at the festival today, but won't hit US theaters until June 14. Tonight's event will be an important screening for Sofia, who was famously booed at the festival in 2006 after she premiered Marie Antoinette.

Emma, Sofia, and their crew are hardly the only stars who are promoting their new flicks at the festival. Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan kicked off the weeklong event yesterday when they screened The Great Gatsby at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 opening ceremony. Other stars like Julianne Moore and judge Nicole Kidman also walked the red carpet at the opening bash — be sure to check out all the stars at the Cannes Film Festival!

the royals

Can We Keep Him? 40 Photos That'll Make You Miss Prince Harry

Prince Harry's trip to the US came to a close yesterday, and we have to admit that we already miss having the redheaded royal on American soil.

Prince Harry's trip to the US came to a close yesterday, and we have to admit that we already miss having the redheaded royal on American soil. From sending female congressional staffers into a tizzy when he dropped by Washington DC on Thursday to showing off his athletic prowess while playing baseball, football, and even sitting volleyball, Harry has won a permanent spot in our red, white, and blue hearts. And we aren't the only ones who have fallen for him — American women are going nuts for Prince Harry ever since he landed on US soil last week. If you didn't get enough of hot Harry during his stay, then click through for the 40 best photos of him from his United States tour, and try not to drool all over your computer screen.