Beyoncé Shows Off Blue Ivy's Style in an Adorable Black and White Photo

This kid's got style.

Beyoncé gave fans a glimpse at Blue Ivy's adorable outfit in a snap she shared on her Tumblr Sunday, which showed the songstress looking fab as she exited a hotel, with her 2-year-old daughter looking back at her.

In the black and white snap, Blue rocks a top hat, coat and checkered dress, while her mom struts towards her toting a furry purse.

The "Drunk in Love" crooner also posted shots of one of Blue Ivy's mini cars, as well as a shot of the duo looking at giraffes and another of herself holding Blue in a street as rain pours around them.

The mommy-daughter day out came on the heels of the end of her long-running Mrs. Carter tour, which she wrapped up Thursday with an emotional final show in Lisbon, Portugal.

"I want a spotlight" she said at the show. "I want them to see me. If you all don't know, tonight makes 132 shows. Tonight is the last show of the Mrs. Carter Show. We started a year ago and I want to say this has been such a journey. In the past year, we've been through so much together. The Super Bowl, shooting the videos, all of these shows. When I first started the tour, my baby was not even walking yet. I just want you to know that I am so lucky."

Tears started streaming down her face as she continued to talk to the audience, telling concertgoers, "I'm giving y'all an ugly cry. Thank y'all again. Thank you for allowing me to have a career. And when I fall, you lift me up. When I'm hungry, you feed me. And I just want to give you my light. I dedicate this song to you."

The tour marked the highest grossing female tour of 2013, pulling in $188.6 million from its first 107 shows.

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Khloé Kardashian Posts Sexy Swimsuit Pic and Cryptic Quote

The 29-year old Keeping Up with The Kardashians star shared a photo of herself in a black, high-cut swimsuit that accentuated the brunette blonde's hot new bod. brunette

Khloé, who along with her entire family is on an exotic vacation being filmed for an upcoming episode of the E! reality show, posted this photo on her Instagram account: 

Khloé captioned the photo "And then my soul saw you......," a quote from writer Iain Thomas. Wait, what? Could she have met someone on her trip? Doesn't she have stay single until she's in the Hamptons this summer? I need to know what it all means.

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Gets All the Details on Johnny Depp's $125,000 Matching ‘Man-gagement Ring’

At least that’s what Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are hoping for when it comes to happily ever after.The heartthrob recently showed off his matching engagement bling, and leave it to Depp to be ahead of the curve when it comes to the 'man-gagement ring.'

“Johnny and Amber are leading one of the newest trends here,” jewelry expert Michael O’Connor told. “And 17 percent of men today said they would wear an engagement ring. So I doesn’t surprise me from him. He’s not afraid of jewelry and dressing himself. He likes to be on the cutting edge.”So, of course, Depp wouldn’t settle for anything less than his fashion star wife-to-be.

“These rings may not be exactly the same in every detail, but are inspired by a similar enough look, each with slight differences that symbolizes the uniqueness of each,” O’Connor added.So let’s get to the decadent details.

Both are round brilliant cut diamonds, according to our expert. Depp is donning roughly a 5-carat diamond, while Heard’s is approximately 3 carats, he estimates.

But that’s not all. Both big center baubles have pave diamonds on each side, bringing the totals to about 7 carats and 4 carats… for a grand total of $125,000 and $80,000, respectively.

We all knew the Don Juan DeMarco of the big screen was a hopeless romantic and now he's a seriously a big spender. But what’s money when you’re as in love as these two clearly are.

“With his hand size compared to hers, there has to be a disparity," added O'Connor.

“The diamond-set platinum mountings symbolize the unchanging nature of love, as the platinum will remain white and unchanged for life. And the cut is supposed to maximize the sparkle of the diamond.”

Close friends and family of the gorgeous couple like Marilyn Manson, Steven Tyler and Mandy Moore first got to see their impeccable taste in jewelry at their intimate engagement party March 14 in downtown L.A.

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Giuliana and Bill Rancic Won't Allow Duke to be a 'Hollywood Kid'

"We want to be the next Giuliana Rancic," is not just because she's super successful , but because she's managed to do that while maintaining a stable life and raising a normal family... And defeating cancer, at that!

But one of my concerns, which I addressed with both her and Bill, is how they plan to raise their son Duke in a way that prevents him from making poor decisions like so many young children brought up in Hollywood these days.

"Bill and I feel very strongly about raising Duke in Chicago.  We don't want him to be a Hollywood kid," Giuliana explained.  "And of course, we are going to have rules for him.  He will definitely be buying his first car on his own just like Bill and I did."  Hopefully Duke has been adding to that good ol' piggy bank!

Speaking of Chi-Town,  the Rancics aren't the only power couple in the Windy City... Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are a stone's toss away.  We asked Giuliana and Bill if they plan on setting up a play date for Duke and Camden Cutler, and they both agreed they would.

Giuliana told me, "We definitely want to! Once we finish building our new home in Chicago we will be spending a lot more time there and will have to arrange some play dates!"

And soon they may have have two sets of play dates to plan. Just as K. Cav and Cutler will be welcoming baby No. 2 into the world in a few months, the Rancics have been planning for a second lil nugget, too!

"We would definitely love to give Duke a little brother or sister- we don't care which," Giuliana told.

Bill agreed, saying, "I have three sisters and Giuliana has a brother and sister so we know how much fun it can be growing up in bigger families.  We would like for Duke to share in that experience."

Giuliana also explained how, in the premiere episode of Giuliana & Bill, you will actually see them asking Delphine, the surrogate who carried Duke, if she would be willing to carry another child for them again.

"All I can tell you is that this season is a roller coaster ride and the ending might not be what you expect," she added.

Other than filming a reality show and setting up play dates with NFL quarterbacks, Bill and Giuliana admit their life is pretty similar to yours and mine.

"We like to consider ourselves to be pretty normal," Giuliana explained.  "We love to take Duke to the park and on hikes.  We love the outdoors and have even more fun when we are all together as a family."

Bill added, "We also go out for ice cream a lot... Probably more than I should."

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Miranda Kerr Reveals She Wants to Explore Her Sexuality in Raciest Photo Shoot Yet

Miranda Kerr is really getting in touch with her, um, sexual side since her split from ex Orlando Bloom. The 30-year-old lingerie told GQ magazine, "I appreciate both men and women. I want to explore. Never say never."

Kerr, who has landed numerous high-profile modeling gigs since leaving Victoria's Secret, posed in a series of very revealing snaps for iconic fashion photographer Mario Testino in the October issue of British GQ.

Despite revealing that, "the older I get, the more confident I am about asking for things I enjoy," the mom-of-one isn't in a hurry to get physical with just anyone right away.

The Aussie beauty told the mag, "One-night stands aren’t my thing. I made Orlando wait for six months until I even kissed. I’m dating. I’m loving it. Two happy parents are better than two unhappy parents. This is my time to explore and have some fun. I’m not looking to fall in love again quickly. I still get chatted up a lot. I’ve had some crazy, ridiculous proposals, stuff that you wouldn’t even see in the movies. No blind dates, however, and I never google a man’s name before I meet him."

As for her handsome ex-husband, the 37-year old actor admits hasn't dated since the couple split six months ago and told the Sunday People, "After a period of feeling rudderless, I feel like I've set a course again."

Orlando and Miranda share custody of their three-year-old son Flynn and have remained friends despite the end of their marriage.

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Pharrell Is Your New Judge on 'The Voice'

The Voice has announced that Pharrell Williams will be their new judge, replacing CeeLo Green on the show's seventh season. NBC made the announcement on the show's Twitter page.

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We have a feeling some of you have guessed it by now. If not... #NewVoiceCoach

I can't wait for the Arby's product placement on the next season.Pharrell's fellow judge, Adam Levine was quick to welcome him as well.

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Follow@Pharrell Welcome to the circus dude!

And for his part, Pharrell seems excited about the new gig.

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This is going to be so fun 🙏"@NBCTheVoice: Okay, we can OFFICIALLY say it! WE ARE SO #HAPPY to announce PHARRELL WILLIAMS = #NewVoiceCoach

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Selena Gomez’s Housewarming Gift Is a Creepy Trespasser

Selena Gomez got a warm welcome to her new neighborhood courtesy of a trespasser Sunday night.

Now it seems she has even more in common with her bestie Taylor Swift than just good pipes, fabulous hair and a love-hate relationship with Justin Bieber.

The singer just bought a $3 million pad in Calabasas, Calif. and came home last night at 9:30 p.m. with a friend to get freaked out by what can only be deduced as a crazed fan.

Gomez and her unnamed friend heard a noise, Malibu/Lost Hills sheriffs and called her security and the cops.

The 20-year-old trespasser goes by the name of Che Cruz, who even knocked on the front door and told her friend he was looking for the former Disney starlet.

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Kim Kardashian Flaunts Bikini Body in Thailand, Shares Temple Photos

Kim and Co. Take Souteast Asia! The Kardashian-Jenner family has invaded Thailand, and the country may never be the same. On Sunday, March 30, the reality stars had a beach day at Phang-Nga Beach in Phuket, Thailand where Kim Kardashian showed off her impressive bikini body in a grey two-piece suit with a cerulean blue cover up.

Walking barefoot on the shoreline's rocks, the Vogue cover girl, 33, posed for pictures taken by her sister Kylie Jenner. 

Kim wasn't the only one in a suit for the seaside excursion, of course. Khloe Kardashian also turned heads in her revealing one-piece and sailor's cap, which she posted on Instagram. 

Khloe later hopped on a paddle board with younger sister Kendall Jenner. The girls went snorkeling and filmed scenes for Keeping Up With the Kardashians with the rest of the family, including Kylie, Brody Jenner, Brandon Jenner, his wife Leah Jenner, and amicably separated parents Bruce and Kris Jenner. 

On Monday, March 31, Kim left the sunny beach to explore some nearby temples. The mother of 9-month-old daughter Nori posed outside of the temple in a floor-length white dress, respectfully taking her sandals off with the caption, "#etiquette."

Posting several images to Instagram, Kardashian photographed the colorful interiors of the temples, which contained large golden Buddhas and traditional Buddhist drawings. 

Kardashian captioned her temple photos, "#blessed" and "#enlightenment."

#WWYD: What would Yeezus do?

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Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Visit His Family in Iowa After Pregnancy Reveal

Honey, they're home! Ashton Kutcher and his pregnant fiancee, Mila Kunis, headed to his hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this weekend to visit the Two and a Half Men actor's family following their big pregnancy reveal on March 23.

Toting just a backpack, the couple flew out of LAX in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 29, and returned one day later on Sunday, March 30, wearing almost the same outfits they had on the day before. An onlooker tells they were "super lovey dovey together," and even kissed a few times at the airport. 

While in Iowa with Kutcher's family, the former That '70s Show costars stayed with his mom, Diane Finnegan Kutcher. The low-key twosome also did a little shopping at Target and dined out at Granite City, a restaurant/brewery in Cedar Rapids. (Kunis has bonded with her future in-laws on their turf before; she and Kutcher spent the 2012 holidays there, and were spotted eating at Red Lobster the day after Christmas.)

At one point during the trip, the lovebirds were photographed walking together outside. Kunis, 30, wore cuffed jeans, ankle boots, and a gray owl sweater under a dark peacoat, which helped hide her burgeoning baby bump. Kutcher, 36, sported black pants, a black shirt, and a black varsity jacket, with a red, white, and blue baseball cap.

As previously reported, the newly engaged twosome are expecting their first child together and they couldn't be more thrilled. "They are happy, healthy, and excited to start a family," an insider told Us, adding that Kunis "is all about being a mother."

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Kesha Walked Her First Post-Rehab Red Carpet and Looked Amazing

Kesha made her first public appearance since leaving rehab and the "Die Young" singer couldn't look any happier or healthier.

Sporting a shorter than usual blonde 'do with some pretty colorful ombre highlights, Kesha was all smiles at an event for the Humane Society at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

It's the first time she's stepped out since completing a 60 day stay in rehab for her eating disorder.

Earlier this month, she opened up to her fans on Twitter and thanked them for their support.

Happy to be back! Feeling healthy & working on tons of new music🐱I can't thank my fans enough for all the love & support u have given me❤️️

I've got to say, I'm not sure how I feel about the gold tooth, but otherwise I'm extremely happy to see Kesha's success story play out to this point. Here's to hoping she keeps up the good work and gets back to putting smiles on her fans faces.

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Frozen Is No. 1! Disney Flick Becomes the Highest Grossing Animated Film of All Time at the Box Office

Frozen is in the history books at No.1!

The heartwarming Disney film became the highest grossing animated feature this weekend, Walt Disney Studios announced in a press release. The fun-loving flick earned an estimated $398.4 million domestically and raked in an additional $674 million internationally, making a grand total of $1.072 billion worldwide. Frozen is also the first billion-dollar film for Walt Disney Animation Studios.

This highly impressive feat surpasses the mark Toy Story 3 set in 2010.

In case you haven't seen Frozen and don't know every word to "Let It Go"...

The film is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, The Snow Queen, and features the voices of Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel and Josh Gad. Princess Anna (Bell) joins forces with mountain man Kristoff (Groff) as they try to locate her sister, Elsa (Menzel). Elsa's icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Gad is the very humorous and hapless snowman, Olaf.

Frozen took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez won Best Song for "Let It Go."

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Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince George Have an Adorable New Family Photo

Just in time to make your day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka Prince William and Kate Middleton, have released a brand new family photo that will melt your heart.

Taken by famed English photographer Jason Bell at Kensington Palace, the family portrait also stars their adorable eight-month-old, Prince George, and Lupo the dog.

Fun fact, this photo is only the third official family photo that's been taken since George was born in July.

William and Kate are currently prepping for their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand, during which George will make a public appearance at an event for new parents and their children.

This isn't the first time Bell has photographed the royal couple. He also took the picture of the royal family at George's christening in October.

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Go Inside Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting’s $2.8 Million Sherman Oaks Love Nest That Just Hit the Market

Kaley Cuoco’s starting a new life with her new hubby Ryan Sweeting thanks to Khloe Kardashian’s hand-me-down divorce digs, so she has no need for her other other SoCal mini-mansion.

With that said, she’s finally put her Sherman Oaks, Calif. starter home on the market for $2.795 million.

And Kaley's already packed up and moved out, but she left a few prized possessions behind by the looks of these pics.

The cool 5-bedroom Tuscan-style crib has everything a TV starlet could want and more a boutique-style walk-in closet (with racks upon racks of shoe room) and a hair/makeup salon complete with Kaley’s own pro shampoo chair and bowl.

Of course, we can’t forget the ultimate chef’s kitchen where this new-minted wife was sure to flaunt her cooking skills for two, the airy open floor plan and outdoor living room perfectly situated poolside in the tropical setting complete with kitchen, bar, BBQ and refrigerator.

And although the Sweetings have already taken most of the designer decor to their $5.5 million Kardashian-approved, super upgraded mega-manse about 10 miles away, you can get a good idea of the newlyweds' impeccable taste for marble and hardwood floors, funky light fixtures, blue furniture, lucite and neutrals, and jaw-dropping closet space.

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Christina Aguilera Is Having a Baby Girl

World, prepare for a mini Christina Aguilera because the songstress and her fiance, Matt Rutler, are expecting a little starlet. 

Reports are trickling in that the 33-year-old, who is already mother to son Max from her previous relationship with Jordan Bratman, is currently pregnant with a girl.

Last month, the pop star announced she was having a second child just a week after accepting her longtime beau's Valentine's Day proposal.

"He asked and I said..." Aguilera tweeted that fateful day with a photo of her engagement ring.

The couple met on the set of 2010's Burlesque where Rutler was working as a production assistant.

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Kylie Jenner's Vacation Is Filled With Bikinis

I guess the California's warm weather just isn't good enough for Kylie Jenner.

While most of the country is still freezing their butts off, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has left the United States for something more tropical. The 16-year-old is currently on vacation and like any good millennial is documenting her sun-soaked getaway on Instagram to make sure all of us back home is seething with envy.

In one snapshot, the reality starlet is seen working on her tan in a green bikini as she rides an elephant around her resort. In another portrait, Jenner poses by an outdoor shower that's probably bigger than most of the kitchens in our apartments.

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Cameron Diaz Strips Down, Reveals What She Hates About Men for 'Glamour U.K.'

Hey bachelors, here's your handy guide to dating Cameron Diaz.

In the latest issue of Glamour U.K., The Other Women actress strips down for the publication and gives the 4-1-1 on just what pisses her off about the opposite sex. According to the 41-year-old, whose list of exes include Justin Timberlake and Alex Rodriguez, she has no time for bad boys anymore.

"Being rude, period. I don't have any patience with that," she says. "Oh, and too much cologne. That's something I can't do. Hygiene's not a bad thing, either, so that's quite high on the list. But basically I love a sense of humour because that's what tells you how smart a man is. I love British humor and British men."

As for the girls, Diaz has nothing for love for the female form. Heck, she even admits that she has even had a few lady crushes in the past.

"I think women are beautiful, absolutely beautiful. And I think that all women have been sexually attracted to another woman at some point," she tells the publication. "It's natural to have a connectivity and an appreciation for the beauty of other women."

"I love women and I don't believe in female jealousy. I don't feel like it's a good feeling to have," Diaz explains. "My parents always told me that whatever someone else had  in all areas it wasn't mine to be entitled to, that all I can do is the best that I can do, and that what's most important is whether I can do better at what I'm doing."

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Apartment Where Philip Seymour Hoffman Overdosed Is Back on the Market

If anyone wants to bathe in the same bathroom where Philip Seymour Hoffman was tragically found dead after overdosing on heroin, then all you’ll need is $10,500 a month.

The listing says you can “enjoy life in the most exciting part of the city," but, of course, does not mention the sad scene Feb. 2 that drew a crowd of hundred and makeshift vigils outside the building to remember the beloved star.

Despite the visual that most reports left readers with that the 46-year-old thespian was found unconscious with a hypodermic needle still stuck in his arm, the condo is anything but a drug den.

The luxurious loft has two sizable bedrooms, a whopping 9 oversized windows, 10-foot original wood-beamed ceilings, wood-burning brick fireplace, and strip oak floors.

That they did. Rest-assured, the listing states the two white marble-swathed bathrooms have been renovated since his sudden passing with some upgraded features like glass tiles, Calacatta marble, radiant heated limestone and quartzite floors, and jade tiles in order to lure in an upscale renter.

The New York City medical examiner confirmed the Hunger Games star died accidentally from a toxic mix of drugs, including heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and amphetamines. Seymour was laid to rest at a service in Manhattan Feb. 7.

But, attention potential condo inhabitants in case you didn't know, New York is a caveat-emptor state, meaning "let the buyer beware", so any funny business or out of the ordinary goings-on in an apartment, etc., may not need to be disclosed.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Breaks Her Silence After Chris Martin Split, Expresses "Deep Gratitude" for Support

After announcing her separation via GoopTuesday, Gwyneth Paltrow broke her silence regarding the breakup via her own lifestyle website early Friday morning. After writing a short paragraph in relation to chicken recipes, she told readers, "P.S. CM and I in deep gratitude for the support of so many."

Oscar winner Paltrow, 41, and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 37, are currently hiding out in the Bahamas with their daughter Apple Martin, 9, and son Moses Martin, 7. The "Paradise" singer has yet to publicly comment on the end of his 10-year marriage, though his father has spoken to the press.

Retired accountant Anthony Martin, 72, told The Mirror that while its "sad and upsetting" that his son is now single, he insisted as the former couple has also said that they are "still great mates." In fact, Anthony said, "If you are married you know you have good days and bad days. We all have our ups and downs. It is sad because there are our two grandchildren. But it is all very amicable between them."

Anthony laughed as he tried to remember the title of the couple's statement, "Conscious Uncoupling." He told the U.K. newspaper, "It's all in the statement, the expression that was used. Conscious..." The former magistrate then added, "I am very proud of what they have achieved in their lives."

In their March 25 statement, the exes said, "We have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much we will remain separate. We are, however, and always will be a family, and in many ways we are closer than ever. We are parents first and foremost to two wonderful children."

Both stars have received public support from Paltrow's BFF Cameron Diaz, who told on Thursday, "For both Chris and Gwyneth, I mean they worked really hard. People want them to blow up and it to be ugly, but they're kind, generous, loving people who really care about one another. Just because they don't want to be a couple together, doesn't mean that they have to hate one another. They are really good friends. They've made a conscious effort to separate the part of their lives they don't want to live together anymore, and maintain a really beautiful, strong bond as parents and as friends...I think people should really honor that and they should admire it and they should respect it. They've done something really extraordinary, and they've been very brave at presenting that to the public."

Diaz has spoken with Paltrow since the breakup. "She's doing great," she said. "They're doing great."

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Zoe Saldana Is the New Face of L'Oréal

Not that we needed anymore proof that Zoe Saldana is one of the most beautiful women in the world, but the Star Trek beauty has just scored a big-time endorsement deal.

We can exclusively reveal that Saldana is the new international spokesperson of L'Oréal Paris.

"Growing up, I was taught to believe that I am capable to do anything a man can do," Saldana says. "This family philosophy has shaped who I am today, and is a conviction that will always accompany me through life."

"As a L'Oréal Paris spokesperson, being able to say, 'We're worth it,' means so much to me," she continued. "I want to share that value with women so they can embrace it and execute life with confidence. I am thrilled to join this beauty journey with such an inspirational brand."

Saldana's campaign will include print and television ads.

"Zoe astonishes with her audacious style and feline beauty," says Cyril Chapuy, L'Oréal Paris' brand global president. "Attached to her values, unafraid to speak her mind, and confident in her own skin, she embodies infallible force and asserted femininity."

The beauty giant's roster of celeb spokespersons also includes Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Julianne Moore, Freida Pinto, Eva Longoria and Jane Fonda.

Saldana next projects include a television mini-series remake of Rosemary's Baby, a film about singer Nina Simone and the big comic book action flick Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Jessica Biel Kisses Husband Justin Timberlake After Barbados Birthday Trip

Lovers in London! Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel engaged in a little overseas public display of affection on Thursday, March 27, when they shared a romantic kiss at London's Heathrow airport.

Biel, 32, leaned lovingly into her husband as they smooched, resting her hand lightly on his butt. Both wore black jackets and jeans; Timberlake, 33, also sported a black fedora and thick-rimmed glasses.

The happy couple jetted off to the U.K. just hours after returning to L.A. following Biel's birthday trip to Barbados, where they checked into a private villa near the top-of-the-line Sandy Lane resort and chartered a $1,125-per-day catamaran. The couple enjoyed an afternoon of wakeboarding together on March 14.

"Justin wasn't very good at wakeboarding. Jessica was much better!" an onlooker told of the pair. "They looked madly in love as they joked around," the witness added.

Now that the two are back on dry land, Timberlake is gearing up to resume his world tour. The next leg begins on March 30 with a sold-out show at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, England. Biel is busy, too, with her new children's restaurant, Au Fudge, in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Julianna Margulies Says She "Became Alicia" to Negotiate Josh Charles' Good Wife Contract

There's never a good time for Will Gardner to leave The Good Wife, but, true to form, Alicia Florrick made sure he did it the right way. After last Sunday's shocking twist in which Will (Josh Charles) is shot and killed by his client (Hunter Parrish), Good Wife fans flew into a frenzy as one of the show's most beloved characters exited for good. 

To help Willicia-shippers come to terms with the painful news, Charlie Rose invited the cast to attend a private screening of the episode and to talk about Charles' decision to leave the CBS drama forever. 

"I just want to clarify because I think it's an important distinction," Charles said during the panel discussion. "I didn't ask to be let out of anything. My contract was up, and it was time to be thinking about the people close to me. I did a lot of soul searching. I think it's a very long season doing a network television show, and somewhere in year four, I just felt burnt out. I was ready for something different. That's no reflection for how I feel about the show, it's just more of what I want to do with my life."

When the show's star Julianna Margulies heard the shocking news, she immediately embodied her character. 

"My head started spinning, and I said, 'Well wait, did you see if he would do less episodes, did you offer him directing credits?' I became the Alicia-lawyer kind of thing, how can I negotiate this contract?" she recalled. 

She ended up personally called up her longtime friend, begging him to stay on the show for at least 15 more episodes into season 5. 

"I gave him terrible Jew-guilt," she admitted. "I knew he was about to get married, and I'm good friends with his wife, and I said, 'Josh, how about this. 15 wait, think about it  money in the bank for 15 episodes. Do you know how expensive it is to have a kid in New York City?' I went right to the kid thing, and it was disgusting! We were looking at schools for our kid at the time, and I said, 'Do you know much private school is?!' And I went through this whole thing about kids and family, then he said, 'Well 15, let me think about that!' And I said, 'And 2 directing spots!'"

Though the newly-married Charles is yet to be expecting his first child, Margulies' speech enticed him to stay on and give his character a proper send-off. 

"He's been such an integral part of the show, and such an integral part of my character," the Golden Globe winner said of her former love interest. "So I said if this is going to happen, lets do it right."

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